Annapolis, Maryland SAINT MARTINS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH - SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2021
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S EVENTH S UNDAY AFTER P ENTECOST
S UNDAY , J ULY 11, 2021
SAINT MARTINS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Annapolis, Maryland
SUNDAY, J ULY 1 1 , 2 0 2 1
T HE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8 AM AND 1 0 A M
(The 10 a.m. service will be live-streamed and then available on our St. Martin’s YouTube channel.)
PRELUDE Let All Things Now Living Welsh folk tune
WELCOME AND GATHERING HYMN Borning Cry ELW 732
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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.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God, from you come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works. Give to us, your servants, that
peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and also that
we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness, through Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord. Amen.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Peter Alexander Antochy (Please See Insert)THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 6:14-29
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ according to St. Mark, the sixth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.
As Jesus and his disciples begin to attract attention, Mark recalls the story of John the Baptist’s martyrdom. Like John, Jesus and his
disciples will also suffer at the hands of those opposed to the gospel of salvation.
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King Herod heard of [the disciples’ preaching,] for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the bap-
tizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him.” 15But others said, “It is Elijah.”
And others said, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” 16But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I
beheaded, has been raised.” 17For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison
on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because Herod had married her. 18For John had been telling Herod,
“It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” 19And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him.
But she could not, 20for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him.
When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 21But an opportunity came when Herod
on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22When his daughter Herodi-
as came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish,
and I will give it.” 23And he solemnly swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my king-
dom.” 24She went out and said to her mother, “What should I ask for?” She replied, “The head of John the baptiz-
er.” 25Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Bap-
tist on a platter.” 26The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to re-
fuse her. 27Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him
in the prison, 28brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. 29When his dis-
ciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.
After the Lesson:
The Gospel of The Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
THE HOMILY
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH (Congregation Responds ...hear our prayer.)
THE OFFERING
We are blessed to return thanks to God through our offerings to support the work of the Church in the world.
Ushers will bring the plates to those worshipping in person this day. For those worshipping online you may give
electronically or by way of US Mail. Your gifts enable our day to day operational budget, our missions, and the
care of those in need.
Please visit www.stmartinsannapolis.org/giving
We thank you for your generosity and support!OFFERTORY ANTHEM ‘Baptized and Set Free’ Skogen-Soldner
(Diane Cvitko, Paula Thistle)
▪ S ERVICE OF THE H OLY E UCHARIST ▪
The Lord be with you. And also with you!
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. We give our thanks and praise.
(Prayer and Words of Institution)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 tres-
pass 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.
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN For the Beauty of the Earth ELW 879 (vs. 1, 4, 5)BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven Goss
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Psalm 92:4
For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy.SAINT MARTIN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
1120 SPA ROAD
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21403
Main Office: (410) 263-4723
church@stmartinsonline.org
▪ SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY ▪
Preacher & Celebrant Rev. Dr. David Oravec
Interim Music Director Kim Rosekrans
Assisting Minister (10 a.m.) Paula Thistle
Cantors (10 a.m.) Diane Cvitko, Paula Thistle
Ushers (8 a.m.) Molly Michaelson, Kevin Spicer
Ushers (10 a.m.) Glenn Hollenbeck, Larry Day
Altar Guild Glenn and Martha Hollenbeck
Media Technician Sara Wetz
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