August 10, 2025

THE SERVICE

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—ON HEAVENLY TREASURE

Last week Jesus warned us against overvaluing earthly wealth. This week Jesus warns against undervaluing heavenly treasure. Last week, Jesus exposed the folly of greed. This week, Jesus exposes the folly of worry, even when faced with the prospect of having a seeming shortage of resources. This week might be the bigger challenge! When it seems we lack providence or protection for our daily lives, it can be hard to avoid worry. So, Jesus asks us to give our undivided attention to him, that he might take our worries away. Jesus points to creatures that do not labor or toil yet eat every day. Even more, Jesus points to our Father who promises to give us the heavenly treasures of his kingdom. Jesus assures us that our Father will throw in any needed earthly possessions as well. We can rest from our worries, confident that our loving Father knows all we need.

OPENING HYMN 868 By Faith sts. 1–2, Ref, 3–5

1 By faith we see the hand of God
in the light of creation’s grand design,
in the lives of those who prove his faithfulness,
who walk by faith and not by sight. (v. 2)

2 By faith our fathers roamed the earth
with the pow’r of his promise in their hearts,
of a holy city built by God’s own hand,
a place where peace and justice reign. (Refrain)

Ref We will stand as children of the promise;
we will fix our eyes on him, our soul’s reward.
Till the race is finished and the work is done,
we’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

3 By faith the prophets saw a day
when the longed-for Messiah would appear
with the pow’r to break the chains of sin and death
and rise triumphant from the grave. (v. 4)

4 By faith the church was called to go
in the pow’r of the Spirit to the lost
to deliver captives and to preach good news
in ev’ry corner of the earth. (Refrain)

5 By faith this mountain shall be moved
and the pow’r of the gospel shall prevail,
for we know in Christ all things are possible
for all who call upon his name. (Refrain)

Text: Keith Getty, b. 1974; Kristyn Getty, b. 1980; Stuart Townend, b. 1963
Text: © 2009 Thankyou Music (PRS), admin. CapitolCMGPublishing,com; © Getty Music Publishing (ASCAP), admin. Music Services . Used by permission: OneLicense no. 717826

Please Stand

INVOCATION 154 Setting One

In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

CONFESSION

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just
and will forgive us our sins
and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Let us confess our sins to the Lord.
Holy God, gracious Father,
    I am sinful by nature
        and have sinned against you in my thoughts, words, and actions.
    I have not loved you with my whole heart;
    I have not loved others as I should.
        I deserve your punishment both now and forever.
    But Jesus, my Savior, paid for my sins
        with his innocent suffering and death.
    Trusting in him, I pray: God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Silence for meditation and reflection

Our gracious Father in heaven has been merciful to us. He sent his only Son, Jesus Christ, who gave his life as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

THE WORD

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and willing to give far more than we either desire or deserve. Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask except through the merits and mediation of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Be seated

FIRST READING Genesis 15:1–6

In faith, Abram treasured all the LORD’s gracious promises.

1After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:

“Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield,
your very great reward.”

2But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.”

4Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” 5He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”

6Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SECOND READING Hebrews 11:1–3,8–16

The gift of faith allows us to see the treasure that is found in the city whose architect and builder is God.

1Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for.

3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. 12And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

13All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. 14People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

GOSPEL (in English and Karen) Luke 12:22–34

Jesus assures us that we have a Father in heaven who knows what we need better than we do.

22Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? 26Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

27“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith! 29And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

32“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise be to you, O Christ!

Be seated

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE

HYMN OF THE DAY 800 How Firm a Foundation

1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

2 “Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed,
for I am your God and will still give you aid;
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

3 “When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow,
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you your deepest distress.

4 “When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace all-sufficient shall be your supply;
the flames will not hurt you; I only design
your dross to consume and your gold to refine.

5 “The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not, I will not, desert to its foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!”

Text: A Selection of Hymns, London, 1787, ed. John Rippon, alt.
Text: Public domain

SERMON

Please Stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH Nicene Creed 325 & 381 AD

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 in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian 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.

Be seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Lord Almighty, our shield and our great reward, you have filled our hearts with faith in your Word, and clothed us in the righteousness of your Son, Jesus.

Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Even though we deal with many earthly problems, help us set our mind on heavenly things. Strengthen our faith and drive out our fears.

Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

As we live as strangers and pilgrims in this world, let your commands and promises guide us. Open our lips to confess our hope before the world.

Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

We pray for those who have served in the defense of our country and now bear wounds of body or mind. Give them help, healing and patience.

Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Guard and protect your church so that everything the devil and the sinful world set against us comes to nothing.

Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Your Son has taught us not to worry about food or clothing and has assured us of your fatherly care. Calm all the doubts and fears of your people, especially those who suffer in mind or body [especially…]. Since all power is yours and you are pleased to give us the kingdom, move all your people to trust your power, your plan and your timing.

Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Special prayers and intercessions may follow.

Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.

Silent prayer.

Heavenly Father, in your mercy you provide food and drink for the nourishment of our weak bodies. Calm our worries and erase our doubts. Grant, good Lord, that as we receive all we need for body and life, we also receive nourishment for our souls from him who is the Bread and Water of life, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

OFFERING PRESENTED BEFORE THE ALTAR

OFFERING HYMN 942 Create in Me a Clean Heart

♫ Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with your free Spirit. Amen.

Please Stand

THE SACRAMENT

The Lord be with you.

♫ And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

♫ We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

♫ It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who promised that wherever two or three come together in his name, there he is with them to shepherd his flock until he comes again in glory. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

SANCTUS 167 Holy, Holy, Holy

♫ Holy, holy, holy Lord God of heavenly hosts: heav’n and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he, blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

We give thanks to you, O God, through your dear Son, Jesus Christ, whom you sent to be our Savior, our Redeemer, and the messenger of your grace. Through him you made all things; in him you are well pleased. He is the incarnate Word, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. To fulfill your promises, he stretched out his hands on the cross and released from eternal death all who believe in you.

As we remember Jesus’ death and resurrection, we thank you that you have gathered us together to receive your Son’s body and blood. Send us your Spirit, unite us as one, and strengthen our faith so that we may praise you in your Son, Jesus Christ. Through him, we glorify and honor you, O God our Father, with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my T body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my T blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

Amen.

AGNUS DEI 169 O Christ, Lamb of God

♫ O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

Be seated

DISTRIBUTION

We now invite all the communicant members of St. Peter Lutheran Church and all the communicant members of churches in fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) to participate in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Please see the front page for a further description of our member-only communion practice.

DISTRIBUTION HYMN 889 Jerusalem the Golden

1 Jerusalem the golden,
    with milk and honey blest—
the sight of it refreshes
    the weary and oppressed.
I know not, oh, I know not
    what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
    what bliss beyond compare:
to sing the hymn unending
    with all the martyr throng,
amidst the halls of Zion
    resounding full with song.

2 O sweet and blessèd country,
    the home of God’s elect!
O sweet and blessèd country
    that eager hearts expect,
where they who with their leader
    have conquered in the fight
forever and forever
    are clad in robes of white:
in mercy, Jesus, bring us
    to that dear land of rest
where sings the host of heaven
    your glorious name to bless.

3 The Christ is ever with them,
    the daylight is serene;
the pastures of the blessèd
    are ever rich and green.
There is the throne of David,
    and there, from care released,
the shout of them that triumph,
    the song of them that feast.
To God enthroned in glory
    the Church’s voices blend,
the Lamb forever blessèd,
    the Light that knows no end.

Text: tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–1866, alt.; Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent., abr.
Text: Public domain

HYMN 853 I’m But a Stranger Here

1 I’m but a stranger here,
    heav’n is my home;
earth is a desert drear,
    heav’n is my home;
danger and sorrow stand
round me on ev’ry hand;
heav’n is my fatherland,
    heav’n is my home.

2 What though the tempest rage,
    heav’n is my home;
short is my pilgrimage,
    heav’n is my home;
and time’s wild, wintry blast
soon shall be overpast;
I shall reach home at last,
    heav’n is my home.

3 Therefore I murmur not,
    heav’n is my home;
whate’er my earthly lot,
    heav’n is my home;
and I shall surely stand
there at my Lord’s right hand;
heav’n is my fatherland,
    heav’n is my home.

Text: Thomas R. Taylor, 1807–1835, abr.
Text: Public domain

Please Stand

NUNC DIMITTIS 951 Lord, Now You Let Your Servant

♫ Lord, now you let your servant
depart in peace according to your word.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all people,
a light to lighten the Gentiles
and the glory of your people Israel.

Text: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, rev.
Text: Public domain

THANKSGIVING

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his mercy endures forever.

Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup,
we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this saving gift. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

BLESSING

The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and T give you peace.
Amen.

CLOSING HYMN 830 We Walk by Faith

1 We walk by faith and not by sight,
no gracious words we hear
from him who spoke as none e’er spoke,
but we believe him near.

2 We may not touch his hands and side,
nor follow where he trod;
but in his promise we rejoice
and cry “My Lord and God!”

3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief;
and may our faith abound
to call on you when you are near
and seek where you are found.

4 For you, O resurrected Lord,
are found in means divine:
beneath the water and the Word,
beneath the bread and wine.

5 Lord, when our life of faith is done,
in realms of clearer light
we may behold you as you are
with full and endless sight.

Text: Henry Alford, 1810–1871, alt.
Text: Public domain

T T T

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you—to all who participated in our services today.
Musicians—English Service: Anna Meier; Bilingual Service: Anna Pufahl, Micah Hernandez
Preacher & Presider—Pastor William Dunn
Lector—Summer Assistant Cristian Ferrer

Combined Service Installation & Outdoor Meal—Join us for a special combined service and installation for our new teachers on August 17 at 11 am. We will have a grillout/potluck after the service to welcome our new teachers. Feel free to bring a side dish and lawn chair.

Special prayers—Please speak with Pastor Dunn about any special prayer requests, fill out the prayer request card, or go to stpeter.link/prayer: Ron Metoxen, Roy Gutierrez, Pastor Schoell, Carol Tousignant, Rodrigo Concha, Paulette—daughter of Julie Viveros

Birthdays—8/11 Helen Singer, Matthew Borck, Noemi Gonzalez; 8/12 Julia Grzanna, Francisco Sada; 8/13 Catherine Lewandowski, 8/14 Mayanrely Vivas Rosales; 8/15 Virgil Rokicki; 8/16 Hsar Boh Mu, MariaElena Carmona

Christ-St. Peter Lutheran School—Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Sign up your k3-8 grade students at stpeter.link/csp

Job Opportunity—We are seeking an East Campus Administrative Assistant as well as Educational Assistants for the 2025-26 school year. Please contact Director Brett Baade at bbaade@christ-stpeter.com or (414)530-5389.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Meetings: Council—9/16 at 6:30 pm; Voter’s—10/14 at 6:30 pm; CSP ECCE—8/11 at 6 pm.
Next Food & Clothing Pantry—Friday, August 15th at 4 pm and Saturday, August 16th at 10 am.
Next Youth Night (confirmed youth-high school)—September 8, 6-8 pm.
Next Fellowship Event—St. Peter Meetup - Doctors Park - Aug 15 from 6-8 pm.
Next Worship Night—September 17 at 6 pm, meal at 5 pm.

August 17—NEXT SUNDAY AT ST. PETER

11:00 am—Combined Installation Service w/ communion & outdoor meal

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Artwork: Ian M. Welch. © 2016. All rights reserved. (paramentics.com); Corissa Nelson © 2016-present All rights reserved. (corissanelsonart.com). Servicio Divino © 2021 Iglesia Luterana Confesional de Chile. All rights reserved. Translations in English are not official unless otherwise noted.

BIENVENIDOS A SAN PEDRO

¡Bienvenidos a todos los reunidos aquí hoy, especialmente a nuestros visitantes! Si esta es tu primera vez con nosotros, queremos darte una bienvenida especial a San Pedro. Nos alegra mucho que estés aquí. Para celebrarlo, nos encantaría hacer una donación de $5 en tu nombre a una organización benéfica de tu elección. Esto es algo que hacemos regularmente en San Pedro y es un proceso muy sencillo. Solo escanea el código QR y recibirás un mensaje preguntándote a qué organización deseas que hagamos la donación. ¡Gracias una vez más por acompañarnos hoy!

ACERCA DE NUESTRO MINISTERIO

Nuestra Misión—Alcanzando a personas de todos los orígenes con la verdadera Palabra de Dios, la Iglesia Luterana San Pedro edifica vidas sobre Cristo, la Roca.

Clase de Membresía: Biblia 101—¿Te gustaría aprender más sobre la Biblia o conocer mejor nuestra iglesia? El Pastor Dunn se reunirá contigo, te guiará por un resumen de las enseñanzas de la Biblia y responderá cualquier pregunta. ¡Esta también es la manera de convertirte en miembro de San Pedro! Infórmale al Pastor Dunn que estás interesado en stpeter.link/primer.

Grupos Pequeños y Estudios Bíblicos—En San Pedro, nuestro objetivo es edificar vidas sobre Cristo, la Roca. Porque queremos que cada miembro tenga un espacio donde pueda hacer preguntas sinceras, compartir sus luchas y recibir ánimo de confianza, ¡contamos con más de 7 estudios bíblicos y grupos pequeños regulares en San Pedro! stpeter.link/estudio

Programas y Servicios Comunitarios—Clases de inglés (martes y jueves), despensa de alimentos y ropa (cada mes, el tercer viernes y sábado), apoyo para embarazadas (martes), ¡y mucho más! Nuestro propósito es mostrar el amor de Cristo sirviendo a nuestros vecinos. Descubre más en stpeter.link/comunidad.

Nuestra Escuela—Cristo-San Pedro es nuestra escuela desde K3 hasta 8º grado. Ofrecemos una educación centrada en Cristo que inspire la excelencia académica y prepare a nuestros estudiantes para vidas de servicio cristiano. stpeter.link/csp

INTRODUCCIÓN A LA ADORACIÓN

Ofrecemos un servicio en inglés con traducciones en español y karen para toda la familia en las comunidades de Walker’s Square y Walker's Point. En nuestro servicio nos reunimos delante de nuestro Dios todopoderoso para ofrecerle nuestra adoración y alabanza. También nos congregamos para escuchar la santa y poderosa Palabra de Dios y para celebrar sus sacramentos que dan la vida. Por estos medios, Dios fortalece nuestra fe y nos trae siempre más cerca a nuestro hogar eterno. Se invita a la congregación a cantar y hablar las partes del servicio impresas en negrita.

INFORMACIÓN Y NOTAS DEL SERVICIO

Baños—Hay un baño ubicado por la entrada de la iglesia. Los baños adicionales también se encuentran abajo.

Niños en el servicio—Animamos a todos nuestros niños a quedarse y participar con nosotros en el servicio. Sin embargo, si necesita un espacio tranquilo para su hijo, tenemos una habitación privada disponible por la entrada de la iglesia.

La ofrenda—Si nos acompañas como visitante hoy, por favor no te sientas obligado(a) a participar.

Comunión solo para miembros—Pedimos que solo participen en la comunión los miembros de San Pedro y los en comunión con WELS. Para más información sobre esta práctica, por favor lea la explicación en stpeter.link/comunion.

Peticiones de oración—se pueden hacer en persona o en stpeter.link/oracion.

EL SERVICIO

DECIMOCUARTO DOMINGO DESPUÉS DE PENTECOSTÉS—SOBRE EL TESORO CELESTIAL

La semana pasada, Jesús nos advirtió contra la sobrevaloración de las riquezas terrenales. Esta semana, Jesús nos advierte contra la subestimación de los tesoros celestiales. La semana pasada, Jesús expuso la insensatez de la avaricia. Esta semana, Jesús expone la insensatez de la preocupación, incluso ante la perspectiva de una aparente escasez de recursos. ¡Esta semana podría ser el mayor desafío! Cuando parece que nos falta providencia o protección en nuestra vida diaria, puede ser difícil evitar la preocupación. Por eso, Jesús nos pide que le prestemos toda nuestra atención, para que él nos libre de nuestras preocupaciones. Jesús señala a las criaturas que no trabajan ni se afanan, pero que comen todos los días. Más aún, Jesús señala a nuestro Padre que promete darnos los tesoros celestiales de su reino. Jesús nos asegura que nuestro Padre también nos dará cualquier posesión terrenal que necesitemos. Podemos descansar de nuestras preocupaciones, confiados en que nuestro Padre amoroso sabe todo lo que necesitamos.

HIMNO DE APERTURA 868 S HG127 Por fe

1 Por fe veremos a nuestro Dios
En el plan que creó-en la-eternidad,
En la vida de los fieles que llamó
A vivir por fe y no por ver. (est. 2)

2 Por fe el justo vivirá;
Por la fe caminamos junto-a-Él
Como viendo-al invisible, Protector;
Vivir por fe y no por ver. (estribillo)

estr Sus promesas como roca son;
Sus promesas cumple nuestro Dios.
Nos movemos solo por la fe en Él.
Vivir por fe y no por ver.

3 Por fe profetas hablaron fiel;
Por la fe proclamaron la verdad
Del Mesías prometido en Edén,
El que la muerte venció-en la cruz. (est. 4)

4 Por fe la iglesia se moverá
Con poder del Espíritu de Dios;
Y las huestes del infierno no podrán
Dañar la-obra de nuestro Dios. (estribillo)

5 Por fe los montes se moverán,
Si la fe permanece en Jesús;
El poder del evangelio librará
A todo-aquel que confía-en Él. (estribillo)

Text: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty y Stuart Townend
Text: © 2009 Thankyou Music (PRS), admin. CapitolCMGPublishing.com. Used by permission: Onelicense no. 717826

De pie por favor

INVOCACIÓN 154 Setting One (traducido)

En el nombre del Padre y del T Hijo y del Espíritu Santo.
Amén.

CONFESIÓN

Si afirmamos que no tenemos pecado, nos engañamos a nosotros mismos y no tenemos la verdad.
Si confesamos nuestros pecados, Dios, que es fiel y justo,
nos los perdonará
y nos limpiará de toda maldad.

Confesemos nuestros pecados al Señor.
Santo Dios, Padre misericordioso,
    Por naturaleza soy pecador,
        y he pecado contra ti en pensamiento, palabra y obra.
    No te he amado con todo mi corazón;
    No he amado a otros como debo.
        Merezco tu castigo tanto ahora como por la eternidad.
    Pero Jesús, mi Salvador, ha pagado por mis pecados
        con su sufrimiento inocente y muerte en la cruz.
    Confiando en él, oro: Dios, ten misericordia de mi, un pecador.

Silencio para meditación y reflexión

Nuestro Padre amable en los cielos ha tenido misericordia de nosotros. Él envió a su único Hijo, Jesucristo, quien dio su vida como el sacrificio propicio por los pecados de todo el mundo. Por eso, como siervo llamado por Cristo y por su autoridad, yo te perdono todos tus pecados en el nombre, del Padre, y del T Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo.
Amén.

LA PALABRA

El Señor sea con ustedes.
Y contigo también.

ORACIÓN DEL DÍA

Oremos.

Dios todopoderoso y eterno, tú siempre estás más dispuesto a escuchar que nosotros a orar y a darnos mucho más de lo que deseamos o merecemos. Derrama sobre nosotros la abundancia de tu misericordia, perdonándonos lo que nuestra conciencia teme y concediéndonos los bienes que no somos dignos de pedir sino por los méritos y la mediación de tu Hijo, Jesucristo, nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos.

Amén.

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PRIMERA LECTURA Génesis 15:1–6

Con fe, Abram atesoró todas las clementes promesas del SEÑOR.

15 Después de esto, la palabra del SEÑOR vino a Abram en una visión:

      «No temas, Abram.
      Yo soy tu escudo,
      y muy grande será tu recompensa.»

2 Pero Abram le respondió: —SEÑOR y Dios, ¿para qué vas a darme algo, si aún sigo sin tener hijos, y el heredero de mis bienes será Eliezer de Damasco? 3 Como no me has dado ningún hijo, mi herencia la recibirá uno de mis criados.

4 —¡No! Ese hombre no ha de ser tu heredero—le contestó el SEÑOR—. Tu heredero será tu propio hijo. 5 Luego el SEÑOR lo llevó afuera y le dijo: —Mira hacia el cielo y cuenta las estrellas, a ver si puedes. ¡Así de numerosa será tu descendencia!

6 Abram creyó al SEÑOR, y el SEÑOR se lo reconoció como justicia.

Ésta es la Palabra de Dios.
Te alabamos, Señor.

SEGUNDA LECTURA Hebreos 11:1–3,8–16

El don de la fe nos permite ver el tesoro que se encuentra en la ciudad cuyo arquitecto y constructor es Dios.

11 Ahora bien, la fe es la garantía de lo que se espera, la certeza de lo que no se ve. 2 Gracias a ella fueron aprobados los antiguos.

3 Por la fe entendemos que el universo fue formado por la palabra de Dios, de modo que lo visible no provino de lo que se ve.

8 Por la fe Abraham, cuando fue llamado para ir a un lugar que más tarde recibiría como herencia, obedeció y salió sin saber a dónde iba. 9 Por la fe se radicó como extranjero en la tierra prometida, y habitó en tiendas de campaña con Isaac y Jacob, herederos también de la misma promesa, 10 porque esperaba la ciudad de cimientos sólidos, de la cual Dios es arquitecto y constructor. 11 Por la fe Abraham, a pesar de su avanzada edad y de que Sara misma era estéril, recibió fuerza para tener hijos, porque consideró fiel al que le había hecho la promesa. 12 Así que de este solo hombre, ya en decadencia, nacieron descendientes numerosos como las estrellas del cielo e incontables como la arena a la orilla del mar.

13 Todos ellos vivieron por la fe, y murieron sin haber recibido las cosas prometidas; más bien, las reconocieron a lo lejos, y confesaron que eran extranjeros y peregrinos en la tierra. 14 Al expresarse así, claramente dieron a entender que andaban en busca de una patria. 15 Si hubieran estado pensando en aquella patria de donde habían emigrado, habrían tenido oportunidad de regresar a ella. 16 Antes bien, anhelaban una patria mejor, es decir, la celestial. Por lo tanto, Dios no se avergonzó de ser llamado su Dios, y les preparó una ciudad.

Ésta es la Palabra de Dios.
Te alabamos, Señor.

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EVANGELIO (en inglés y karen) Lucas 12:22–34

Jesús nos asegura que tenemos un Padre en el cielo que sabe lo que necesitamos mejor que nosotros.

22 Luego dijo Jesús a sus discípulos: —Por eso les digo: No se preocupen por su vida, qué comerán; ni por su cuerpo, con qué se vestirán. 23 La vida tiene más valor que la comida, y el cuerpo más que la ropa. 24 Fíjense en los cuervos: no siembran ni cosechan, ni tienen almacén ni granero; sin embargo, Dios los alimenta. ¡Cuánto más valen ustedes que las aves! 25 ¿Quién de ustedes, por mucho que se preocupe, puede añadir una sola hora al curso de su vida? 26 Ya que no pueden hacer algo tan insignificante, ¿por qué se preocupan por lo demás?

27 »Fíjense cómo crecen los lirios. No trabajan ni hilan; sin embargo, les digo que ni siquiera Salomón, con todo su esplendor, se vestía como uno de ellos. 28 Si así viste Dios a la hierba que hoy está en el campo y mañana es arrojada al horno, ¡cuánto más hará por ustedes, gente de poca fe! 29 Así que no se afanen por lo que han de comer o beber; dejen de atormentarse. 30 El mundo pagano anda tras todas estas cosas, pero el Padre sabe que ustedes las necesitan. 31 Ustedes, por el contrario, busquen el reino de Dios, y estas cosas les serán añadidas.

32 »No tengan miedo, mi rebaño pequeño, porque es la buena voluntad del Padre darles el reino. 33 Vendan sus bienes y den a los pobres. Provéanse de bolsas que no se desgasten; acumulen un tesoro inagotable en el cielo, donde no hay ladrón que aceche ni polilla que destruya. 34 Pues donde tengan ustedes su tesoro, allí estará también su corazón.

Éste es el Evangelio de Dios.
Te alabamos, Señor.

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MENSAJE PARA LOS NIÑOS

HIMNO DEL DÍA 800 S HL864 Cuán firme cimiento sts. 1–5

1 ¡Cuán firme cimiento se-ha dado-a la fe,
De Dios en su-eterna Palabra de-amor!
¿Qué más Él pudiera-en su libro-añadir
Si todo-a sus hijos lo-ha dicho-el Señor.

2 Ya-tehalles enfermo, o-en plena salud,
Ya ricos, ya pobre se-encuentre tu ser,
En casa-o viajanod por tierra-o por mar,
Conforme-a tus años será tu poder.

3 No temas por nada, contigo Yo soy;
Tu Dios Yo soy solo, tu-ayuda seré,
Tu fuerza-y firmeza-en mi diestra-estarán
Y-en ella sostén y poder te daré.

4 No-habrán de-anegarte las ondas del mar
Cuando-aguas profundas tu-ordeno cruzar:
Pues siempre contigo seré-en tu dolor,
Y todas tus penas podré mitigar.

5 La llama no puede dañarte jamás
Si-en medio del fuego te-ordeno pasar;
El oro de tu-alma más puro será,
Pues solo la-escoria se-habrá de quemar.

Text: Geroge Keith, 1638-1716; trad. español: Vincente Mendoza, 1875-1955.
Text: Public domain

SERMÓN

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CONFESIÓN DE LA FE El Credo Niceno 325 & 381 d.C.

Creo en un solo Dios, Padre todopoderoso, creador del cielo y de la tierra, y de todo lo visible e invisible.

Y creo en un solo Señor Jesucristo, Hijo único de Dios, engendrado del Padre antes de todos los siglos, Dios de Dios, luz de luz, Dios verdadero de Dios verdadero, engendrado, y no creado, de la misma naturaleza que el Padre, por quien todo fue hecho; por nosotros y por nuestra salvación, él bajó del cielo, y por obra del Espíritu Santo se encarnó de María la virgen, y se hizo hombre; y por nuestra causa fue crucificado en tiempos de Poncio Pilato: Padeció y fue sepultado, y resucitó al tercer día, según las escrituras: Y subió al cielo, y está sentado a la derecha del Padre; y de nuevo vendrá con gloria para juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos, y su reino no tendrá fin.

Y creo en el Espíritu Santo, Señor y dador de vida, que procede del Padre y del Hijo, que con el Padre y el Hijo recibe una misma adoración y gloria, que habló por los profetas. Y creo en una sola iglesia, santa, apostólica, y universal. Reconozco un solo bautismo para el perdón de los pecados, y espero la resurrección de los muertos y la vida del mundo que ha de venir. Amén.

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ORACIÓN DE LA IGLESIA

Señor Todopoderoso, nuestro escudo y nuestra gran recompensa, has llenado nuestros corazones de fe en tu Palabra y nos has revestido con la justicia de tu Hijo, Jesús.