00000000 You will need to use your ELW for the sending hymn ELW 773 INTRODUCTION Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! Now we are in the storm, the boat almost swamped; but Jesus is here now, and when we call him, he will calm the storm. Even the wind and waves listen to him as they would to their creator. We also listen to him and are called to believe in the power of God’s word in him, a power greater than all that we fear. ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE We Have Come Into his House * CONFESSION AND FORGIVNESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy. Amen. Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin. God, our provider, help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen. Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough. Through Jesus, the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy: you are forgiven and loved into abundant life. Amen. * PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your hand protect us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. GATHERING SONG When Peace like a River (ELW 785) FIRST READING: Job 38:1-11 1The LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind:  2“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?  3Gird up your loins like a man,   I will question you, and you shall declare to me.  4“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?   Tell me, if you have understanding.  5Who determined its measurements—surely you know!   Or who stretched the line upon it?  6On what were its bases sunk,   or who laid its cornerstone  7when the morning stars sang together   and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?  8“Or who shut in the sea with doors   when it burst out from the womb?—  9when I made the clouds its garment,   and thick darkness its swaddling band,  10and prescribed bounds for it,   and set bars and doors,  11and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther,   and here shall your proud waves be stopped’?” PSALM: Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32  1Give thanks to the LORD, for the | LORD is good,   for God’s mercy en- | dures forever.  2Let the redeemed of the | LORD proclaim   that God redeemed them from the hand | of the foe,  3gathering them in | from the lands;   from the east and from the west, from the north and | from the south.  23Some went down to the | sea in ships,   plying their trade | in deep waters.  24They beheld the works | of the LORD,   God’s wonderful works | in the deep.  25Then God spoke, and a stormy | wind arose,   which tossed high the waves | of the sea.  26They mounted up to the heavens and descended | to the depths;   their souls melted away | in their peril.  27They staggered and | reeled like drunkards,   and all their skill was of | no avail.  28Then in their trouble they cried | to the LORD,   and you delivered them from | their distress.  29You stilled the storm | to a whisper   and silenced the waves | of the sea.  30Then were they glad when | it grew calm,   when you guided them to the harbor | they desired.  31Let them give thanks to you, LORD, for your | steadfast love   and your wonderful works | for all people.  32Let them exalt you in the assembly | of the people;   in the council of the elders, let them sing | hallelujah! SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 1As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2For he says,  “At an acceptable time I have listened to you,   and on a day of salvation I have helped you.” See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! 3We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, holiness of spirit, genuine love, 7truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see—we are alive; as punished, and yet not killed; 10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.  11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also. Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 The holy gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. 35When evening had come, [Jesus said to the disciples,] “Let us go across to the other side.” 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. MEDITATION Pastor Wende Bleam HYMN OF THE DAY Eternal Father, Strong to Save (ELW 756) APOSTLES'CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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 We come before the triune God to pray for our communities, ourselves, and our world. Equip your faithful people to approach this world with a sense of wonder. Make your church a safe place to explore big questions, troubling doubts, and honest laments. Humble our hearts to repent of the ways that communities of faith have inflicted pain or trauma. Merciful God, receive our prayer. You spoke creation into order from the chaos of the swirling deep. May your name be praised by rivers and seas, wetlands and waterfalls. Secure clean water for all people and protect water sources from contamination or exploitation. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Amid whirlwinds of division, violence, and conflict, remind us again that you are as steadfast as the foundations of the earth. Rejuvenate peacemakers, advocates, and community organizers when they feel weary in their work. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Lord, we pray for the people of Israel and Palestine, for those the Gaza Strip who are suffering the ravages of war, send your peace into their hearts and let their fighting end, We also pray for the Ukrainian people that they be surrounded by your love and protection against the attacks on their country. Lift all these people up, protect them, and end this war against them. Lord, let your peace reign. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Deliver your people from their distress, O God. We lift before you all who are sick or struggling. Grant consolation and peace to all who live with chronic, terminal, or persistent illness. In times of affliction or hardship, sustain us in faith. We pray especially for the family and friends of Rick Vanstone, Bryant, Lois, Judi, Bill, Curt, Barb, Calvin, Krystal, Alexandra, Jim, Robin, Dan, Sue, Jennifer, Ray, Ashton, Justin, Kathy, Rich, Carol, Alisia, Jose, Connor, Ana, Helen, Hoon, Pat, Deb, Joe, Ruth, Lisa, Jacklyn, Lillian, Alexis, and those we now raise before you in our hearts. We pray for those affected by the Covid virus in mind, body or spirit. Grant them healing and wholeness. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Enfold all travelers with your protection. Bless the comings and goings of this assembly as we travel for leisure or for work. Let all journeys be met with hospitality on the way, and let community members return to us with celebration. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation for all the redeemed of the Lord. Joined together with the great cloud of witnesses, we give thanks for your steadfast love and your wonderful works. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Receive our prayers, O God, and come quickly to our aid, through the power of the Spirit and the love of Jesus Christ. Amen. * LORD'S PRAYER Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us. 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. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD Please place your offering in the plate near the Sanctuary door any time during or following worship. Your offering and tithes may be made on line through our website: stjohnslutheranfolcroft.org or sent by mail to St. John’s Lutheran church, 1500 Glen Avenue, Folcroft, PA 19032. * OFFERING PRAYER *BLESSING The blessing of God, who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us, be upon you now and forever. Amen. * SENDING SONG Precious Lord, Take My Hand (ELW 773) DISMISSAL - Go in peace. You are the body of God . Thanks be to God. The ETERNAL CANDLE is sponsored for the month of June by the Fisher family in memory of Joy Entzminger. YOU CAN HELP! You can be a good steward AND get your grocery shopping done. Did you know that if you purchase a grocery food gift card from St. John’s, our congregation will receive 5% of all sales of gift cards. Please see MaryAnne Rossi if you wish to purchase and gift cards. Thank you for helping us raise that 5% for helping to continue our ministry. Each week, we collect food for our hungry neighbors in need in our SHARING GOD'S BOUNTY WAGON. Hunger doesn’t take a vacation. Please consider making a donation of a food item each week. If you are in need of food, please notify Pastor Wende and she will let you know what we have available. The Social Ministry Committee would love to hear from you if you have any ideas for small fundraising and/or social ministry events that we could pull off with minimal effort. Challenge us with your ideas!! With our church building getting older, we need everyone’s eyes and ears to help keep her in good repair. If you see any problems like a burnt out light bulb, please let Barb or Bud know or drop a note in the offering plate on Sunday. We need to get a jump on current or upcoming problems. Our Financial Response (May) CURRENT Budgeted costs per month $ 8,443.07 Offering last month $ 4,965.14 Budget required to date (5 months) $ 42,215.35 Total received to date $ 27,035.86 MISSION SUPPORT Budget required to date (5 months) $ 2,000.00 Total received to date $ 1,729.66 Please continue to support St. John's. Our expenses continue each month. Your offering and tithes may be made on line through our website: stjohnslutheranfolcroft.org or sent by mail to St. John’s Lutheran church, 1500 Glen Avenue, Folcroft, PA 19032.