Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for July 5, 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.
AS WE GATHER: The Lord called fishermen to be fishers of men (Luke 5:1-11). The net they would use is the message of the cross, which is foolishness and a stumbling block to the world (1 Cor. 1:18-25). The power of God to save is not in spectacular signs like wind and fire and earthquakes (1 Kings 19:11-21), nor is it to be found in human intelligence and wisdom. The power of God to save comes in the still, small voice of the preaching of Christ crucified. In worldly darkness the disciples could catch nothing. But in the light of Christ, whose Word was attached to the water, the boats were filled with fish. So it is that in Baptism you have been drawn in to the ship of the Church. Though the nets are breaking and some who hear the Word do not believe, pastors continue to cast the net of the Gospel and the Sacraments, that Christians may abide in the boat of the Church and that we may be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks a reason for the hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:8-15).
PSALM 16 (Chanted responsively) antiphon: v. 11
You make known to me the | path of life;*
in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right
hand are pleasures for- | evermore.
Preserve me, | O God,*
for in you I take | refuge.
I say to the LORD, You | are my Lord;*
I have no good a- | part from you.”
As for the saints | in the land,*
they are the excellent ones, in whom is all | my
delight.
The sorrows of those who run after another god shall |
Multiply;*
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour or take their names | on my lips.
The LORD is my chosen portion | and my cup;*
you | hold my lot.
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant | places;*
indeed, I have a beautiful in- | heritance.
I bless the LORD who gives me | counsel;*
in the night also my heart in- | structs me.
I have set the LORD always be- | fore me;*
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be |
shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being re- |
joices;*
my flesh also | dwells secure.
For you will not abandon my soul | to Sheol,*
or let your holy one see cor- | ruption.
You make known to me the | path of life;*
in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your
right hand are pleasures for- | evermore.
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
You make known to me the | path of life;*
in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right
hand are pleasures for- | evermore.
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: O God,
People: You have prepared for those who love You good thing that surpass all understanding. Pour into our hearts such love toward You that we, loving You above all things, may obtain Your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/ Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mr. Cyril Hasselbrook
Elder Mr. Gene Brown
Lay Reader Ms. Samanta Noel
Greeters Carol Gustafson
Door Opener Mr. Brian Williams
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service III
Opening Hymn LSB 533
“Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure”
*Confession/Absolution: LSB 184
SERVICE OF THE WORD
Psalm 16 (printed)
*Kyrie: LSB 186
* Gloria In Excelsis LSB 187
*Salutation: LSB 189
*Collect of the Day: (printed)
Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:11-21
Pew Bible Page 559
Epistle: 1 Peter 3:8-15
Pew Bible Page 1890
Alleluia and Verse LSB 190
*Holy Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Pew Bible Page 1597
*Ten Commandments: (insert)
*Apostles’ Creed: LSB 192
Sermon Hymn: LSB 750
“If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee”
Sermon
Offertory LSB 192
*Prayer of the Church
*Lord’s Prayer: LSB 196
*Benediction: LSB 202
Announcements
Closing Hymn: LSB 965
“God Bless Our Native Land”
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
www.gracewaterloo.org
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