Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for June 14, 2026
Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
We receive in faith His counsel that Christ’s very body and blood are present under the bread and wine for our forgiveness. As we receive Holy Communion today, the whole counsel of God moves us to determine confessional oneness for those who receive the sacrament together. Out of care for souls and a common confession, we ask that if you do not belong to a Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod congregation or any congregation in altar pulpit fellowship with her, and you choose to approach the table, cross your arms to receive a blessing.
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
The Gospel Call Goes Out to All
June 14, 2026
AS WE GATHER: Wisdom has issued an invitation to the divine feast: “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight” (Prov. 9:5-6). This is the call of the Spirit of Christ to believe the Gospel and to receive His saving gifts in the Holy Supper. Many make excuses and reject this invitation, even as the Jews did in the days of Jesus, yet the Master’s house will be filled. The Gospel call therefore goes out to the lowly and despised, into the highways, even to all the Gentiles (Luke 14:15-24). For “you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ” (Eph. 2:13-22). In Christ, believing Jews and Gentiles are no longer strangers but fellow members of the household of God. The enmity of class and race is put to death through the cross. Having been reconciled in the one Body of Christ, we are enabled to love one another (1 John 3:13-18) as we await the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which will have no end.
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Al Hosford
Lay Reader Mr. Mike Carper
Greeters Ed & Judy DePaepe
Door Greeter Mr. Brian Williams
THE GIFT OF FLOWERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD:
In honor of the 50 Anniversary of her Confirmation
-Kolleen Hosford
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service I
Opening Hymn: LSB 875
“Father, We Praise Thee”
*Confession/Absolution: LSB 151
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie: LSB 152ff
*Gloria in Excelsis LSB 154
*Salutation: LSB 156
*Collect of the Day: (Printed)
Old Testament: Proverbs 9:1-10
Pew Bible Page 996
Epistle: 1 John 3:13-18
Pew Bible Page 1901
*Alleluia and Verse: LSB 156
*Holy Gospel: Luke 14:15-24
Pew Bible Page 1622
*Ten Commandments (inserted sheet)
*Nicene Creed: LSB 158
Hymn of the Day: LSB 510
“A Multitude Comes from . . .”
Sermon
Offertory LSB 159
*Prayer of the Church
*Lords Prayer LSB 162
*Benediction LSB 166
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 160ff
Distribution Hymns:
“Jesus Comes Today with Healing” LSB 622
“May God Bestow on Us His Grace” LSB 823
“Oh, How Great Is . . .” LSB 559
*Thank the Lord: LSB 164
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 166
*Benediction: LSB 166
Announcements
Closing Hymn: LSB 830
“Spread the Reign of God the Lord”
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
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