Inwood Lutheran Parish is a two-point parish consisting of Bethlehem Lutheran in Inwood, Iowa; and Our Savior's Lutheran of rural Inwood, Iowa.

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Pastor's Soapbox
updated 10/24/07

Bible Verse of the Week — John 17:6

(Jesus said), ”I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word."

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 — May 4, 2008

Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered;

let those who hate him flee before him.

As smoke is driven away, so drive them away;

as wax melts before the fire, let the wicked perish before God.

But let the righteous be joyful;

let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy.

Intern's Message

Sing to God, sing praises to his name;

lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds–his name is the Lord– be exultant before him.

Father of orphans and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.

God gives the desolate a home to live in;

he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a parched land.

O God, when you went out before your people,

when you marched through the wilderness, Selah

the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain at the presence of God, the God of Sinai;

at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

Rain in abundance, O God, you showered abroad;

you restored your heritage when it languished;

your flock found a dwelling in it;

in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.

Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth

sing praises to the Lord, Selah

O rider in the heavens, the ancient heavens;

listen, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice.

Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel;

and whose power is in the skies.

Awesome is God in his sanctuary, the God of Israel;

he gives power and strength to his people.

Blessed be God!

Scripture for this week:

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 4, 2008 — Color: White

Acts 1:6-14

Psalm 68:1-10, 22-25 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 4)

1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

John 17:1-11

Prayer of the Day

O God of glory,

your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand.

Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy,

that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence,

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia.

I will not leave you orphaned, says the Lord.

I am coming to you. Alleluia. (John 14:18)

Vigil of Pentecost May 10, 2008 — Color: red

Exodus 19:1-9 or Acts 2:1-11

Psalm 33:12-22 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 20) or Psalm 130 (4)

Romans 8:14-17, 22-27

John 7:37-39

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and ever-living God, you fulfilled the promise of Easter

by sending the gift of your Holy Spirit.

Look upon your people gathered in prayer,

open to receive the Spirit's flame.

May it come to rest in our hearts

and heal the divisions of word and tongue,

that with one voice and one song

we may praise your name in joy and thanksgiving;

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful,

and kindle in us the fire of your love. Alleluia.

Scripture Preparation for next week:

Day of Pentecost May 11, 2008 — Color: Red

Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (appointed psalm refrain: verse 30)

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21

John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39

Prayer of the Day

O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people

by sending into us your Holy Spirit.

Direct us by the light of that Spirit,

that we may have a rightjudgment in all things,

and rejoice at all times in your peace,

through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia.

ICome, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful,

and kindle in us the fire of your love. Alleluia.

Matthias, Apostle May 14, 2008 — Color: scarlet/red

Isaiah 66:1-2

Psalm 56 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 12)

Luke 6:12-16

Acts 1:15-26

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you chose your faithful servant Matthias

to be numbered among the twelve.

Grant that your church may always be taught and guided

by faithful and true pastors,

through Jesus Christ, our shepherd,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia.

You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria

and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. John 12:26

WHITE. Symbolic of victory, joy and purity this color is used for the seasons of Christmas, Epiphany, and Easter; all feasts of our Lord; for Trinity Sunday; for all feasts of Mary, of the angels, and of all saints who were not martyrs; and (on our calendar) of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession. Gold, the symbol of glory, is the preferred color for Easter.

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