Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for June 28, 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.
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Christ’s Mercy Is Ours to Show to Others
June 28, 2026
AS WE GATHER: “Be merciful, even as your Father also is merciful” (Luke 6:36-42). The old Adam in us wants to condemn and seek vengeance. But the Lord says, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay” (Rom. 12:14-21). To condemn, to avenge yourself, is to put yourself in the place of God. It is to fail to trust that He is just. Ultimately, it is to disbelieve that Jesus suffered the full vengeance for all wrongs. Only Christ is merciful as the Father is merciful. He is the one who overcame all evil with the good of His cross, forgiving even His executioners. Jesus is our Joseph, who comforts us with words of pardon and reconciliation (Gen. 50:15-21). He is the One who does not condemn but gives life that runs over. Only through faith in Christ are we sons of the Father—being merciful, forgiving, doing good to our enemies. For in Christ we know that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us (Rom. 8:8-13)
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Jon Champion
Lay Reader
Greeters Steve and Jan Miller
Door Greeters Brian Williams
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: O Lord,
People: grant that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Your governance that Your Church may joyfully serve You in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service IV
Opening Hymn: LSB 913 “O Holy Spirit, Enter In”
Confession and Absolution: LSB 203
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie LSB 204
*Gloria in Excelsis LSB 204
*Salutation: LSB 205
*Collect of the Day: (Printed)
Old Testament: Genesis 50:15-21 Pew Bible Page 85
Epistle: Romans 8:18-23 Pew Bible Page 1757
*Alleluia and Verse LSB 205
*Holy Gospel: Luke 6:36-42 Pew Bible Page 1601
*Ten Commandments (printed sheet)
*Nicene Creed: LSB 206
Sermon Hymn: LSB 696 “O God, My Faithful God”
Sermon
Offertory LSB 955
*Prayer of the Church
*Lord’s Prayer LSB 209
*Benediction LSB 212
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 208ff
Distribution Hymns:
“I Lay My Sins on Jesus” LSB 606
“With the Lord Begin Your Task” LSB 869
“To Thee, Omniscient Lord of All” LSB 613
*Nunc Dimittis: LSB 211
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 212
*Benediction: LSB 212
Announcements
Closing Hymn: LSB 704 “Renew Me, O Eternal Light”
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
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