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ORDER OF SERVICE
July 19, 2026
Now the Feast | 8 Pentecost
Worship Assistant: Wendy
Communion: Sarah & Chichi
Ushers: Uschi & Olive
Readers: Sarah
Kitchen: Diane
Closing: Brenda
PPT: Rita
Audio: Hans
Livestream: Peter
WELCOME
LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION
TLC NEWSLETTER
ANNOUNCEMENTS – separate PPT
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GATHERING SONG: ELW 612
Healer of Our Every Ill
Healer of our ev'ry ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
You who know our fears and sadness,
grace us with your peace and gladness;
Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts.
Healer of our ev'ry ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
In the pain and joy beholding
how your grace is still unfolding,
give us all your vision, God of love.
Healer of our ev'ry ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
Give us strength to love each other,
ev'ry sister, ev'ry brother;
Spirit of all kindness, be our guide.
Healer of our ev'ry ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
You who know each thought and feeling,
teach us all your way of healing;
Spirit of compassion, fill each heart.
Healer of our ev'ry ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Text © 1987 GIA Publications
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
GREETING
KYRIE (P.3)
NOW THE FEAST (P.4)
THE LORD BE WITH YOU (P.7)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
ISAIAH 44:6-8 (Sarah)
PSALM 86:11-17 (Tone GP-2)
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
ROMANS 8:12-25 (Sarah)
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (P.8)
MATTHEW 13:24-30
MESSAGE (Pastor Jennifer)
OFFERING
SONG OF THE DAY: WOV 748
Bind Us TogetherBind us together, Lord
Bind us together
With cords that cannot be broken
Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
Lord, bind us together in Love
There is only one God,
There is only one King
There is only one Body,
That is why we sing.
Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
With cords that cannot be broken
Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
Lord, bind us together in Love
Made for the glory of God,
Purchased by His precious Son
Born with the right to be free
for Jesus the victory has won.
Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
With cords that cannot be broken
Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
Lord, bind us together in Love
We are the family of God
We are the promise divine
We are God's chosen desire
We are the glorious new wine.
Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
With cords that cannot be broken
Bind us together, Lord
Bind us together
Lord, bind us together in Love
Lord, bind us together in Love
Text: Bob Gillman © 1977 Thankyou Music CCLI Song # 11228
OFFERTORY PRAYER
APOSTLES’ CREED
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (P.11)
SANCTUS (P. 11-12)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 1 (P.12)
EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 2 (P.12)
EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 3 (P.12)
THROUGH CHRIST (P.12)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (Spanish)
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
LAMB OF GOD (P.14)
COMMUNION SONG 1:
How Beautiful
How beautiful the hands that served
the wine and the bread and the sons of the earth.
How beautiful the feet that walked
the long dusty roads and the hills to the cross.
How beautiful, how beautiful
how beautiful is the body of Christ.
How beautiful the heart that bled
that took all my sin and bore it instead.
How beautiful the tender eyes
that chose to forgive and never despise.
How beautiful, how beautiful
how beautiful is the body of Christ.
And as He laid down His life
we offer this sacrifice
that we will live just as he died:
willing to pay the price, willing to pay the price.
How beautiful the radiant Bride
who waits for her Groom with His light in her eyes.
How beautiful when humble hearts give
the fruit of pure lives so that others may live.
How beautiful, how beautiful
how beautiful is the body of Christ.
How beautiful the feet that bring
the sound of good news and the love of the King.
How beautiful the hands that serve
the wine and the bread and the sons of the earth.
How beautiful, how beautiful
how beautiful is the body of Christ.
CCLI Song # 443594
COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 374
Day of Arising
Day of arising,
Christ on the roadway,
unknown companion walks with his own.
When they invite him,
as fades the first day,
and bread is broken, Christ is made known.
When we are walking,
doubtful and dreading,
blinded by sadness, slowness of heart,
yet Christ walks with us,
ever awaiting
our invitation: Stay, do not part.
Lo, I am with you,
Jesus has spoken.
This is Christ's promise, this is Christ's sign:
when the church gathers,
when bread is broken,
there Christ is with us in bread and wine.
Christ, our companion,
hope for the journey,
bread of compassion, open our eyes.
Grant us your vision,
set all hearts burning
that all creation with you may rise.
Text: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953
Text © 1996 Susan Palo Cherwien, admin. Augsburg Fortress.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
SENDING SONG:
Cry of My Heart
It is the cry of my heart to follow You.
It is the cry of my heart to be close to You.
It is the cry of my heart to follow
All of the days of my life.
Teach me Your holy ways, oh Lord.
So I can walk in Your truth.
Teach me Your holy ways, oh Lord,
And make me wholly devoted to You.
Oh, oh, oh!
It is the cry of my heart to follow You.
It is the cry of my heart to be close to You.
It is the cry of my heart to follow
All of the days of my life.
Open my eyes so I can see
The wonderful things that You do
Open my heart up more and more,
And make me wholly devoted to You.
Oh, oh, oh!
It is the cry of my heart to follow You.
It is the cry of my heart to be close to You.
It is the cry of my heart to follow
All of the days of my life.
It is the cry of my heart to follow You.
It is the cry of my heart to be close to You.
It is the cry of my heart to follow
All of the days of my life
[x3]
CCLI #844980
Terry Butler © 1991 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing
BLESSING
SONG:
Song of Peace
Peace to the children of Israel.
Peace to the children of Ishmael.
Peace to the children of all the world
All the world shall live in peace.
Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
All the world shall live in peace.
SENDING
SHARING THE PEACE
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ORDER OF SERVICE
July 12, 2026
Setting 8 | 7 Pentecost
Worship Assistant: Aiden
Communion: Wendy & Rita
Ushers: Charles & Hans
Readers: Wendy
Kitchen: Joyce & Helper
Closing: Brenda
PPT: Barry
Audio: Aiden
Livestream: August
WELCOME
LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION
TLC e-NEWSLETTER
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Separate Slideshow
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CALL TO WORSHIP
GATHERING SONG: ACS 1097
10,000 Reasons
Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship your holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
The sun comes up
It's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass
and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
when the evening comes
Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship your holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
You're rich in love
and You're slow to anger
Your name is great
and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness
I will keep on singing
10,000 reasons for my heart to find
Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship your holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
And on that day
when my strength is failing
The end draws near
and my time has come
Still my soul will sing
Your praise unending
10,000 years and then forever more
Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship your holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship your holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
I'll worship Your holy name
I'll worship Your holy name
CCLI Song # 6016351
Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
GREETING
KYRIE ELESION (p. 184)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
ISAIAH 55:10-13 (Wendy)
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
PSALM 65:[1-8] 9-13 (Tone GP-2)
ROMANS 8:1-11 (Wendy)
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 188)
MATTHEW 13:1-9, 18-23
MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer
OFFERING
SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 679
For the Fruit of All Creation
For the fruit of all creation,
thanks be to God.
For these gifts to ev'ry nation,
thanks be to God.
For the ploughing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safekeeping,
thanks be to God.
In the just reward of labour,
God's will is done.
In the help we give our neighbour,
God's will is done.
In our worldwide task of caring
for the hungry and despairing,
in the harvests we are sharing,
God's will is done.
For the harvests of the Spirit,
thanks be to God.
For the good we all inherit,
thanks be to God.
For the wonders that astound us,
for the truths that still confound us,
most of all, that love has found us,
thanks be to God.
Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000
Text © 1970 Hope Publishing Company
OFFERTORY PRAYER
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
SANCTUS (p 190)
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of love and life,
heaven and earth are full of your glory
full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH
THE LORD’S PRAYER (Sung)
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
LAMB OF GOD (page 191)
COMMNION SONG 1: ELW 483
Here Is Bread Here Is Wine
Here is bread here is wine
Christ is with us He is with us
Break the bread drink the wine
Christ is with us here
In this bread there is healing
In this cup there's life forever
In this moment by the Spirit
Christ is with us here
Here is grace here is peace
Christ is with us He is with us
Know His grace find His peace
Feast on Jesus here
In this bread there is healing
In this cup there's life forever
In this moment by the Spirit
Christ is with us here
Here we are joined in one
Christ is with us He is with us
We'll proclaim 'til He comes
Jesus crucified
In this bread there is healing
In this cup there's life forever
In this moment by the Spirit
Christ is with us here
Graham Kendrick CCLI Song #983717 © 1991 Make Way Music
COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 680
We Plough the Fields and Scatter
We plough the fields and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God's almighty hand,
who sends the snow in winter,
the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes and the sunshine,
and soft refreshing rain.
You only are the maker
of all things near and far.
You paint the wayside flower,
you light the evening star.
The winds and waves obey you,
by you the birds are fed;
much more to us, your children,
you give our daily bread.
We thank you, our creator,
for all things bright and good,
the seed-time and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food.
No gifts have we to offer
for all your love imparts
but what you most would treasure—
our humble, thankful hearts.
Text: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815; English tr. Jane M. Campbell, 1817-1878, alt.; Spanish tr. Ernesto Barocio, 1866-1948
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
SENDING SONG: ELW 732
Borning Cry
"I was there to hear your borning cry,
I'll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized
to see your life unfold.
I was there when you were but a child,
with a faith to suit you well;
in a blaze of light you wandered off
to find where demons dwell."
"When you heard the wonder of the Word
I was there to cheer you on;
you were raised to praise the living Lord,
to whom you now belong.
If you find someone to share your time
and you join your hearts as one,
I'll be there to make your verses rhyme
from dusk till rising sun."
"In the middle ages of your life,
not too old, no longer young,
I'll be there to guide you through the night,
complete what I've begun.
When the evening gently closes in
and you shut your weary eyes,
I'll be there as I have always been,
with just one more surprise."
"I was there to hear your borning cry,
I'll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized
to see your life unfold."
Text: John C. Ylvisaker, b. 1937
Text © 1985 John C. Ylvisaker
BLESSING
SONG:
Song of Peace
Peace to the children of Israel.
Peace to the children of Ishmael.
Peace to the children of all the world
All the world shall live in peace.
Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
All the world shall live in peace.
SENDING
SHARING THE PEACE
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July 5, 2026
SETTING 6 | 6 Pentecost
Worship Assistant: Chantel
Communion: Emily & Longlong
Ushers: Alan & August
Reader: Tiantian
Kitchen: Lucy
Closing: Brenda
PPT: Crystal
Audio: William
Livestream: Michael
WELCOME
LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION
TLC e-NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Play ANNOUNCEMENTS PPT
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CALL TO WORSHIP
GATHERING SONG: ELW 742
What a Friend We have in Jesus
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
ev'rything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit;
oh, what needless pain we bear--
all because we do not carry
ev'rything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged--
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness--
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge--
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.
Text: Joseph Scriven, 1820-1886
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
CANTICLE OF PRAISE (p. 169-70)
GREETING
PRAYER OF THE DAY
ZECHARIAH 9:9-12 (Tiantian)
PSALM 145:8-14 (Tone GP-2)
ROMANS 7:15-25a (Tiantian)
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p. 171)
MATTHEW 11:16-19, 25-30
MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer Wilson
- Hold slide
OFFERING
SONG OF THE DAY:
Rest in You
Who is Lord, but our Lord
Who is God, only God
You are the highest
You are most good
Matchless is Your love
Our praise will rise above
Your peace like a river
Floods over us
Our hearts are restless
Until they find rest in You
Our hearts are restless
Until they find rest in You
This is where my hope lies
This is where my soul sighs
I will always find my rest in You
So full of mercy
Beauty and mystery
You are most hidden
But always with us
You’re always moving
Always pursuing
Ever creating
Yet, You hold it all
Our hearts are restless
Until they find rest in You
Our hearts are restless
Until they find rest in You
This is where my hope lies
This is where my soul sighs
I will always find my rest in You
[2x]
You cannot change
Yet You change everything
CCLI #7062636
OFFERTORY PRAYER
GRADUATE RECOGNITION
BLESSING OF GRADUATES
- Sarah Pawlos
- Hans Umeh
- Vicki Wei
NEW ZEALAND CREED
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
SANCTUS (p 173)
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
Lord God of love and life,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH
THE LORD’S PRAYER (French - Chantal)
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
LAMB OF GOD (p 174)
The Goodness of God
I love You Lord
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I've been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night
You are close like no other
I've known You as a father
I've known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me
Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me
With my life laid down
I’m surrendered now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after
It's running after me
[2x]
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
[2x]
Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson
CCLI Song #7117726 | © 2018 Capitol CMG Paragon
COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 608
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me.
See, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
"Come home, (Come home,)
come home! (come home!)
You who are weary, come home."
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, "O sinner, come home!"
Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me?
"Come home, (Come home,)
come home! (come home!)
You who are weary, come home."
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, "O sinner, come home!"
Oh, for the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me.
"Come home, (Come home,)
come home! (come home!)
You who are weary, come home."
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, "O sinner, come home!"
Text: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
SENDING SONG: ELW 790
Day by DayDay by day, your mercies, Lord, attend me,
bringing comfort to my anxious soul.
Day by day, the blessings, Lord, you send me
draw me nearer to my heav’nly goal.
Love divine, beyond all mortal measure,
brings to naught the burdens of my quest;
Saviour, lead me to the home I treasure,
where at last I’ll find eternal rest.
Day by day, I know you will provide me
strength to serve and wisdom to obey;
I will seek your loving will to guide me
o’er the paths I struggle day by day.
I will fear no evil of the morrow,
I will trust in your enduring grace.
Saviour, help me bear life’s pain and sorrow
till in glory I behold your face.
Oh, what joy to know that you are near me
when my burdens grow too great to bear;
oh, what joy to know that you will hear me
when I come, O Lord, to you in prayer.
Day by day, no matter what betide me,
you will hold me ever in your hand.
Saviour, with your presence here to guide me,
I will reach at last the promised land.
Text: Carolina Sandell Berg, 1832-1903; tr. Robert Leaf, b. 1936
Tr. © 1992 Augsburg Fortress
BLESSING
SONG: Song of Peace
Peace to the children of Israel.
Peace to the children of Ishmael.
Peace to the children of all the world
All the world shall live in peace.
Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
All the world shall live in peace.
SENDING
SHARING THE PEACE