Bulletin 6.14.26
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Telephone: (260) 483-9312
Email: pastordale@stmatthewslutheran.com
Website: http://www.stmatthewsfw.org
Ministers: The People Pastor: Dale Henderson
Music Director: Tracy Meihls Sexton: Brock Snyder 3rd Sunday after Pentecost June 14, 2026
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
PREPARATION
P: We are gathered in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen
P: Trusting in God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our
sinfulness, seeking God’s forgiveness and the grace to live according to His will. (a moment of silence)
Eternal God our Creator,
C: In you we live and move and have our being. Look upon
us, your children, the work of your hands. Forgive us all
our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and
empty desires. By your grace draw us near to you, our
refuge and our strength, that we may serve you with a
quiet mind and live to your glory, through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
P: Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s love has been poured
into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. In the mercy of almighty God, Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; and for his sake, God +forgives us all our sins. C: Amen
Please Stand
GREETING
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
PSALM 100
HYMN OF PRAISE Glorify Thy Name
1. Father, we love you, we worship and adore you,
Glorify thy name in all the earth;
Glorify thy name, glorify thy name,
Glorify thy name in all the earth.
2. Jesus...
3. Spirit...
CCLI 931594 Worship & Praise
PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: O 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. C: Amen.
Please be seated.
THE READINGS
SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY Lord, Speak to Us, that We May Speak
Red Book # 676
Please stand
APOSTLES’ CREED Red Book p. 105
THE PRAYERS
L: Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, let us bring our hopes and needs to God. (A brief silence)
O God of deliverance, sustain your people in the faithful living of your gospel. May they receive and freely share the promise of Christ’s death and resurrection. Lord, in your mercy, C: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
L: God of abundance, we give you thanks for the fruitfulness of the earth, providing all that is needed for life. Bless those who plant and work in the fields; grant favorable weather for those who farm the land, and help us to ensure that all people may share in the fruits of the earth. Lord, in your mercy, C: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
L: Fill the dark places of this world with your illuminating Spirit. May those who struggle with poverty, injustice, persecution, or famine find hope in your great compassion. Lord, in your mercy, C: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
L: We pray for those who watch over us and protect the people of our land–the women and men serving in the military, state and local police. and all first responders. Work through them, and let your holy angels have charge over them, that no evil will overcome them. Lord, in your mercy, C: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
L: We pray for those who live with frailty and illness, especially … and others dear to us, whom we name in our hearts before you… Lord, in your mercy,
C: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
P: We rejoice in the lives of the faithful departed. Grant us all a full measure of your grace, that we, with them, may rejoice as one in your heavenly kingdom. Lord, in your mercy, C: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
P: We lift our prayers to you, God of mercy, confident that all things are in your hands. In Jesus’ namE. C: AMEN.
Please be seated
OFFERING
Please stand
OFFERTORY PRAYER
P: Merciful Father:
C: receive these gifts, and the offering of our lives, that we may bear witness in the world to your saving grace. Amen.
HOLY COMMUNION Setting Four Red Book p. 152
Please stand.
POST COMMUNION
P: The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, and his most precious blood, strengthen and preserve you in true faith unto everlasting life. C: Amen.
L: Let us pray…God, our Creator, at this table you have satisfied us with the good things of your grace. Fix our hearts on your mercy and truth, that our lives may reflect your love for all, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen.
P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
C: Amen.
L: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
PARTING HYMN Sent Forth By God’s Blessing Red Book # 547
POSTLUDE
ALTAR FLOWERS are dedicated to the glory of God.
TODAY’S SERVERS
Pianist: Catherine Ji Liturgist: Douglas Wellman
Communion Assistants: Kristen & Timothy Kiefer
Ushers: Todd & Vicki Campbell
Altar Guild: Rosemary Henderson
HOLY COMMUNION: All Christian believers are welcome at our Table. We believe and teach that the body and blood of Christ are truly present under the forms of bread and wine. Come, believing the words of Jesus himself: “This is my body given for you…this is my blood shed for you.”
Children who have not received instruction and others who do not wish to receive the sacrament, but who wish to receive a blessing, may indicate so by folding their hands over their heart.
WINE OR GRAPE JUICE Glasses in the center ring of each communion tray contain white grape juice. Glasses in the outer rings contain wine.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE for JOHN DILLER will take place this Saturday, June 20, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The celebration will begin with a service in the church, followed by visiting and fellowship in the Education Building. Friends and members of the congregation are invited to attend.
STRAWBERRY AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL - JUNE 28: Join us after the service in the Bethany Room for sloppy joes and ice cream with strawberries. There is a sign up sheet for those who are willing to help. Please see Sue Bernard.
SHOE COLLECTION: During the entire month of June, St. Matthew’s will be partnering with Changing Footprints to change the world two feet at a time. Shoe collection bins will be located in the Bethany Room, in the entrance to the food bank, and in Matthew’s House. Shoes of any kind, any size, and any condition may be donated. Even damaged shoes are used to make playground surface material.
KINDNESS BAGS - On a table in the Bethany Room are small kindness bags assembled by the ladies of the Deborah Esther Circle.. Take one and give it to someone who needs a blessing.
WOMEN’S SUMMER FUN OUTING: St. Matthew’s Women’s Ministry invites you to come along on Tuesday, July 14, for lunch at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury and viewing of the many quilt gardens and murals in Middlebury and Shipshewana. See details on the bulletin board, and sign up by July 7th.
A BABY’S CLOSET - St. Matthew’s Women’s Ministry invites you to please see the special display table in the Bethany Room and pick up a mini-baby bottle to fill with cash, coins, or checks for A Baby’s Closet–a ministry of Associated Churches. ABC assists families experiencing hardship in Fort Wayne by providing essential items for infants. Checks may be made payable to St. Matthew’s with “baby bottle” on the memo line. Please return your bottle with your contribution to the baby doll bed on the display table by Father’s Day, June 21.
WE WILL BE HOSTING THE FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT on Wednesday, July 22. Six volunteers will be needed to serve in 2 ¼ hour shifts as monitors in the Bethany Room in the event that someone needs to use the rest room. See the bulletin board for more information or to sign up to help.
MANY THANKS to Duane, Debbie, and Tony Kiefer and James LaVorgna for power scrubbing the concrete sign in front of the church and weeding the planting area around it. What a wonderful difference resulted from your hard work!
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:. Carol Skinner, Larry Campbell, Dean Drews, Lynn Jones, Crystal Huth and family (friend of Doug & Candy Wellman), Mike Volz (brother of Cindy Beard), Pastor Art Klausmeier, and our homebound members.
(Names normally remain on the prayer list for 6 weeks.
If you would like to add or remove a name.
please speak with Pastor Dale.)
