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Philadelphia Lutheran Church
“Church of Brotherly Love”
June 14,2026
52 Pinewood Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Pastor: The Reverend Leonard H. Bolick
Pastor Emeritus: The Reverend Terrell G. Long, Jr.
Kim Ledford, Music Director Judy Parker, Organist

We welcome you to worship today! May God richly bless you as we worship together. If you are visiting for the first time, please sign the guest register in the front entrance of the church.

Gathering Music
P: Welcome and announcements
Recognition of 2026 graduates
Prelude “light of the world” ritter
GATHERING: We have been gathered by the Holy Spirit.
*(As the music begins, we are invited to stand, facing the procession of the cross.)
*Gathering song: “all the people that on earth do dwell”
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*greeting
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
P: Blessed be the holy Trinity,X one God,
whose compassion endures forever.
Amen.
P: Let us confess our sin to God.
(Silence is kept for reflection.)
P: Compassionate God,
we confess to you all our sins.
Our burden is heavy, and we cannot free ourselves.
In your mercy, call us back to you.
Your yoke is easy and your burden is light.
Restore us to dwell in your peace.
In Christ’s name we pray,
Amen.
P: Jesus says, “Come to me,
all you who are weary
and are carrying heavy burdens,
and I will give you rest.”
In the name of God,
Father,X Son, and Holy Spirit,
your sins are forgiven.
Rest in God’s love.
Amen.
*greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
*Thanksgiving for Baptism
(The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.)
Blessed be the holy Trinity, Xone God,
The fountain of living water,
The rock who gave us birth,
Our light and our salvation.
Amen.
Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism,
We are clothed with God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.
(Water poured as all give thanks.)
We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life,
And above all we praise you for the gift of NEW life in Jesus Christ.
Shower us with your Spirit,
And RENEW our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.
To you be given honor and praise
Through Jesus Christ our Lord
In the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.

*(Denotes when congregation stands.)
(Bold italicized print denotes when congregation speaks.)

p: *Kyrie

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CANTICLE OF PRAISE-assisting minister

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*PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: Let us pray

(The congregation may be seated .)

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Word: God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

First Reading: Exodus 19:2-8a
At Sinai God assured Israel, “You shall be my treasured possession,” and commissioned them to serve as mediating priests for the nations. The people commit themselves completely to God’s will.
A reading from Exodus, the nineteenth chapter
2 [The Israelites] journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain.3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell the Israelites: 4 ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now, therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, 6 but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.” 7 So Moses went, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. 8a The people all answered as one, “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.”
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
second reading romans 5: 1-8
We are no longer God’s enemies but have peace with God because we were brought into a right relationship with God through Christ’s death.
A reading from Romans, the fifth chapter
1 Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

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6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8 But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
The word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Psalm 8 (sung in unison)
1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, | all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence | with a song. 3 Know that the Lord is God, our maker to whom | we belong; we are God’s people and the sheep | of God’s pasture. 4 Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving and the | courts with praise; give thanks and bless God’s | holy name. 5 Good indeed is the Lord, whose steadfast love is | everlasting, whose faithfulness endures from | age to age.

*P Gospel Acclamation

P* Holy Gospel (Stand as you are able.) matthew 9: 35-10:8 [9-23]
The mission of Jesus’ followers is to continue the mission of Jesus himself. Here, he instructs his first disciples as to how they might proclaim the gospel through their words and deeds.
P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the ninth chapter
P: Glory to you, O Lord.
35 Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” 10:1 Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Cananaean and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not take a road leading to gentiles, and do not enter a Samaritan town, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Cure the sick; raise the dead; cleanse those with a skin disease; cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. [9 Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff, for laborers deserve their food. 11 Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. 12 As you enter the house, greet it. 13 If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. 15 Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.

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16 “I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the gentiles. 19 When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you at that time, 20 for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 Sibling will betray sibling to death and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23 When they persecute you in this town, flee to the next, for truly I tell you, you will not have finished going through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.”]
P: The gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ.

(The congregation may be seated.)

Sermon The Reverend leonard H. Bolick

*hymn of the day “lord, you give the great commission”
ELW #579

P: And now as we respond to God’s Word, we confess our faith through the
words of the Apostles’ Creed:

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.

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He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of Intercession
Assisting Minister: Gathered together by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church and the needs of the world.
(A brief silence.....we kneel or sit.)
God of freedom, you ransomed Israel from slavery to be a holy people. As we observe Juneteenth this coming week, free us also to be a people who proclaim your liberating love. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
God of creation, you call all the earth to make a joyful noise to you. Let us join the chorus of the natural world in proclaiming your glory. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
God of the nations, you sent Jesus as peace for all of humankind. Bring an end to war and conflict, bring hope to places devasted by destruction, and sustain those who advocate for peace. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
God of grace, you pour hope and love into our hearts in times of shame and doubt. Protect those experiencing housing insecurity. Uplift anyone struggling with hopelessness, illness, or other worries. God of grace,
hear our prayer.

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God of all, you call your children to serve in a plentiful harvest. Give us the wisdom to know how best to serve our local community and our neighbors. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
God of faith, we give thanks for the saints who earnestly seek you. Guide us as we seek to follow those who have led your church. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
P: Are there any other prayer requests?
P: Trusting you receive all our prayers, we commend our spoken and unspoken prayers to you, O God, through Jesus our Savior.
Amen.

*Sharing of the Peace
p: The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.

Offering/noisy offering (You may remain seated.)
(The children collect coins all year and then work together to choose and purchase items through ELCA Good Gifts. The items such as honeybees, chicks, livestock, garden supplies, safe water, etc. help communities around the world. For more information go to ELCA Good Gifts.)
Offertory “tranquil waters” scriveyner

Offering Prayer
P: Loving God,
we offer at your table the gifts of our hearts.
Help us take heart in you and share freely of your love,
so that all creation can taste your abundance.
We ask this in the name of Jesus,
through the Spirit abiding with us now and forever.
Amen.

*Lord's Prayer
P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.

P*Blessing
Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer,
X one God,
bless, heal, and hold you
today and always.
Amen.

Sending Hymn: “I love to tell the story” elw#661

*Dismissal-assisting minister
Heaven has come near. Go, share the good news!
Thanks be to God.
Postlude “voluntary in c” bye

The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Jackie Jones, My Sister by Revonda Heavner

The sanctuary lamp is given to the Glory of God and in memory of Johnny Parker by Judy Parker

Sunday Servants June 14th
Assisting Minister...............................................................................David Hartmann
Lay Reader.................................................................................................Kelly Taylor
Ushers ……………….....................................................James McGee & Art Chaffee
Greeter..........................................................................................................Lou Perry
Acolyte………………..…………............................................................Kelly Taylor
Crucifer...........................................................................................Amanda Pritchard
Tabulators………………..................................................Marc Woodie & Leah Isley
Altar Guild……..............…….......................................…...Leah Isley & Malinda Clay
Presenters...................................................................................Harold & Judy Smith
Children’s Message................................................................................Katie Hamann

The bottles are on the table in the narthex. You may place change or a check written to the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center in the bottle. Bottles are due back to the church by Father’s Day, June 21st.

Graduates Not Listed in Insert
Nieces and Nephews of Mike & Malinda Clay
Chloe Bolick. (South Caldwell High School). Going to UNC - Wilmington Mayson Clay (South Caldwell High School).
Going to CCC&TI Lineman’s School Corbin McGhinnis (South Caldwell High School). Going to NC State Samuel Yount. (Hickory Christian Academy)
Going to West Point Military Academy

Week of June 14th
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:oo a.m. Worship Service
11:30 –3:00 PM Council/Planning Meeting
Monday 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
Tuesday
5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts
Wednesday
Thursday 6:00 p.m. Al-Afam
Friday 7:00 p.m. AA
Saturday 10:00 a.m. Al-Anon

I will be out of town June 23rd to June 30th. All information for the July newsletter will need to be submitted by Tuesday, June 16th. ~Joanne

“may the hope of jesus find you” choir

God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Amen.

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