June 15, 2025 - Order of worship at 11 am - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta GA USA by redeemeratl

The Holy Trinity – June 15, 2025

The Order of Worship at 11:00 am

Statement of Welcome

We serve a God of abundant grace and generosity. Our worship is centered on the invitation that Christ offers at the communion table: all are welcome in this place. That welcome flows through all we do and say. We open our arms to everyone who comes to share our love of God and all God’s people. We affirm and value the lives of everyone, including all who have been marginalized by ability, age, gender, gender identity, mental or physical health, poverty, race, sexual orientation, or any other circumstance. Let our message be clear: all are welcome to participate fully in the life of our congregation.

As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we are gathering in the name of Christ in-person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type.

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PRELUDE

We All Believe in One True God, BWV 680 J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING

The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week, the day of Christ’s resurrection.

Standing HYMN 413

Holy, Holy, Holy

CONFESSION

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. | Amen. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. | Amen.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Kneeling or seated

Most merciful God, | we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. | Amen.

Standing 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.

KYRIE

Cynthia Reese-McKersie, cantor

In peace let us pray to the Lord.

For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.

For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.

Help, save, comfort and defend us, gracious Lord.

HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen.

Please use the Prayer Request link on the webpage to submit your requests.

WORD

God speaks to us in scriptures read, sung and preached.

Seated

CHILDREN’S SERMON

THE FIRST READING

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Karin Mayo, Lector

In the Bible, wisdom is portrayed in terms sometimes human and sometimes divine. Often, wisdom is personified as feminine. In this passage, Woman Wisdom is depicted not only as the first creation of God, but also as God’s helper, rejoicing in God’s creation, especially in human beings.

1 Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice?

2 On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand;

3 beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries out:

4 “To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live.

22 The Lord created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago.

23 Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.

24 When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.

25 Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth—

26 when he had not yet made earth and fields, or the world’s first bits of soil.

27 When he established the heavens, I was there, when he drew a circle on the face of the deep,

28 when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep,

29 when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

30 then I was beside him, like a master worker; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always,

31 rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the human race.”

Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God.

PSALM 8

O | LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in | all the earth!— you whose glory is chanted above the heavens out of the mouths of in- | fants and children; you have set up a fortress against your enemies, to silence the foe | and avenger. R

When I consider your heavens, the work | of your fingers, the moon and the stars you have set | in their courses, what are mere mortals that you should be mind- | ful of them, human beings that you should | care for them? R

Yet you have made them little less | than divine; with glory and hon- | or you crown them.

O | LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in | all the earth! R

THE SECOND READING

Romans 5:1-5

Paul describes the life of faith with reference to God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Even now, we have peace with God through Jesus, and our hope for the future is grounded in the love of God that we experience through Christ’s Holy Spirit.

1 Therefore, 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 sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God.

Standing GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL

John 16:12-15

Jesus’ ongoing presence with the disciples will be made known through the coming Spirit who will guide them and communicate to them Jesus’ will and glory.

Before the reading: The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

[Jesus said,] 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”

After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ

Seated SERMON

Standing HYMN

The Play of the Godhead

Pastor Jonathan Trapp

Seated NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Each portion of the prayers concludes: God of grace, | hear our prayer. At the conclusion of the prayers: Amen

Drawn into the embrace of the holy Trinity, we lift our prayers for the wholeness of the church, the world, and all creation.

Abiding God, your love pours into your whole church, creating faith and bestowing hope. Fill all the baptized with these good gifts in our various callings. Gather your church in every place into the unity of your Spirit. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Creating God, your name is majestic in all the earth, and we are filled with awe at your creation. Renew this planet and all its wonders: springs abounding with water, earth and soil, beasts of the field, birds of the air, and fish of the sea. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Sovereign God, you delight in the whole human race. On this week of Juneteenth, bring an end to racial oppression and heal the wounds of racial trauma. Grant us your wisdom, so that all people, especially those in authority, work for the life and freedom of others. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Compassionate God, your mindful care for us is everlasting. Give peace to all who are troubled, endurance to all who suffer, deliverance to all who are afflicted, and healing to all who are sick (especially). God of grace, hear our prayer.

Living God, your glory appears in our shared life. On this Father’s Day, give to all fathers and father figures gentle hearts and strong spirits, heal the wounds in our families, and comfort those for whom this day brings pain. God of grace, hear our prayer.

God of peace, in the midst of this time of protest and unrest, grant us calm hearts and clear minds. As we pray and advocate for justice, let our actions reflect Your peace and our words be filled with Your grace. To world leaders and elected officials, grant the wisdom to see beyond the boundaries of political party, race, religion, and nation to that common humanity that makes us all your children. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Eternal God, your hope does not disappoint. We give you thanks for all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, especially the Emanuel Nine, martyrs, . Hold us in our grief, and bring us at last to fullness of life in you. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Gather all our prayers in your mercy, O God, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

Standing PEACE

The peace of Christ be with you always. | And also with you.

Please share a sign of blessing with your fellow worshipers in whatever way is comfortable for you.

Seated

GATHERING OF GIFTS

ANTHEM

THANKSGIVING

Breathe on Me, Breath of God Eugene Englert

Breathe on me, breath of God; | fill me with life anew, | that I may love all that you love | and do what you would do.

Breathe on me, breath of God, | until my heart is pure, | until with you I will one will | to do and to endure.

Breathe on me, breath of God; | so shall I never die, | but live with you the perfect life | of your eternity.

Edwin Hatch

Standing OFFERTORY HYMN

Text from An African Prayer Book selected by Desmond Tutu, © 1995 by Desmond Tutu. Used by permission of Doubleday a div. of Random House, Inc. and Lynn C. Franklin Associates, Ltd. Music © 1996 Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive agent. 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission.onelicense.net #A725004

OFFERING PRAYER

Creator God, in your wisdom you bring forth all that is good and the harvest is plentiful. Strengthen us at your table with these gifts of the earth and our labor, that we may work for the good of all; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. | Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God. You reveal your glory as the glory of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: equal in majesty, undivided in splendor, one Lord, one God, ever to be adored in your eternal glory. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory.

Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all glory and honor, now and forever.

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us 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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

The kingdom of God is set before you. Eat and rejoice. Seated

All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are welcome to the feast. Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link

HYMN 415 Father, Most Holy

410 All Glory Be to God on High

HYMN

Standing

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen

Let us pray. | Mothering God, you gathered us to your table and we drank deeply of your grace. Send us out by your Spirit to love our neighbors as ourselves and proclaim your love in Jesus’ name. Amen

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING

The love of God abound in you; the grace of our Savior Jesus Christ fill your hearts; and the life of the Spirit ☩ bless you and give you peace. | Amen.

HYMN 414

Holy God, We Praise Your Name

SENDING Go in peace. Live by the Spirit. | Thanks be to God.

AT REDEEMER Attendance for June 8: In person: 199, Online 142

NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER Second Sunday after Pentecost

Women's Retreat - Wellness Giveaway for Early Registration!

Our annual Women's Retreat will be October 3-5 at Camp Mikell in Toccoa, GA (northeast of Atlanta). Our theme this year is Sacred Self Care, based on the book of that title by Chanequa Walker- Barnes. Our guest presenter is Deacon D’Etta Broam, who specializes in Wellness and is a certified yoga instructor. You can give yourself or someone you love the gift of time for self-care and spiritual refreshment! Scholarships will be available. Speak to Deacon Allison or Deacon Mary about registration. All who register before June 30 will be entered in a drawing for a basket of self care supplies!

FAITH FORMATION

Sundays 10 am | Room 121 | “Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus” | through July 27

Led by Ed Scherlacher | Based on the book by Reggie L. Williams

Mondays at 1:30 pm | Reception Room | The Seekers Bible Study led by Bill Pegram We continue digging deep into the Gospel of Matthew.

Tuesdays 5 pm | Zoom

Join Pr Jonathan for a discussion of Edwidge Danticat's book, 'Brother, I'm Dying', a story of Haitian refugees to the US told from the perspective of a woman who lived the experience as she worried about her family still in Haiti. If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer.org

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom

We are now studying the Gospel of John. Everyone is welcome either 1/ in person in the Reception Room with a full breakfast serving from 7 am, or 2/ via ZOOM link found on the Redeemer website each Tuesday. Our study and discussion is from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Please join us any Tuesday morning!

Wednesdays 2 pm | Early Bird Bible Study

Led by David Ott | Reception Room

YOUTH

Summer High School Service Trip

High school youth - please join us! Our high school youth will have the opportunity to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, July 13-18. Attendees will stay at Lutheridge and will participate in different disaster relief projects, in partnership with Lutheran Disaster Response. Questions? Please contact Nate. Scholarships are available. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250565139755161

COMMUNITY

Join the Redeemer Team for Atlanta Streets Alive!

Be part of a special opportunity to connect with our community during Atlanta Streets Alive on Sunday, June 22, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. We’ll be stationed at the sidewalk steps of Redeemer on Peachtree Street—greeting neighbors, handing out water and snacks, and sharing friendly smiles with those passing by. Interested in helping? Sign up at the information table in the Sims Atrium on Sundays, May 11 through June 22.

On Saturday, June21st Redeemer will be hosting Hope for Soap, 4th Street Parking Lot from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Community Engagement Committee is seeking volunteers to help with this event! If you’re interested, please contact Don Cornwell, Don.Cornwell@Emory.Edu The Hope thru Soap mobile outreach program aims to make someone’s day better than the day before by meeting the immediate needs of those living unsheltered. They partner with other community-based organizations to provide additional resources at our outreach events including health, wellness, medical support, behavioral health care, and harm reduction education and strategies.

TopGolf for Everyone!

Sunday, July 20, 1:15-3:30 PM. Registration Deadline: July 13

Redeemer Children and Family ministries invites all generations to spend an afternoon of fun and fellowship together in Midtown. TopGolf is kind of like bowling, but it's a driving range where the golf balls know who hit them. The future is now! If you've never been, now's the perfect time to try. Golf skills are not required. TopGolf is an open-air space that is covered and partially air-conditioned. Tickets include two hours of playtime, lunch, and (non-alcoholic) drinks. Redeemer is covering part of the ticket cost, but if these prices would be a barrier to participation, let us know, and we'll work something out. We want everyone there! Adult: $40; Ages 2- 12: $25; under 2 free. Contact Deacon Mary for more details and registration.

Calendar for June 15 – June 21, 2025

Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links Sunday, June 15, 2025

Event Time Location

Worship

HS Faith Formation

Black Jesus, Class

Monday, June 16

9:00 AM (Jazz) 11:00 AM Organ & Choir

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

The Seekers 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Tuesday, June 17

Morning Bible Study

Pr. Jonathan Book Study 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday, June 18

In-person/ On-Line

Youth Lounge Room 121

Reception Room

Reception Room Zoom

Early Birds Bible Study 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Reception Room

Thursday, June 19

Pr. Jonathan Study 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Zoom

Saturday, June 21

Hope thru Soap 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Parking Lot

Rev. Mark H. Larson ...................................................................... Senior Pastor, ext. 201

Rev. Dr. Jonathan Trapp .......................................... Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233