Communion Luncheon Worship Service
May 3, 2026
Prelude: “We Gather Together (Medley)” arr. Albert Mendoza – Stephanie Ng, pianist
Greetings & Announcements
Opening of the Word
Responsive Invocation
It is good to praise the Lord
and make music to your name,
O Most High,
Proclaiming your love
in the morning
and your faithfulness at night.
For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy
at what your hands have done.
How great are your works, Lord,
how profound your thoughts!
For surely your enemies,
Lord, surely your enemies will perish;
all evildoers will be scattered.
You have exalted my horn
like that of a wild ox;
fine oils have been poured on me.
The righteous will flourish
like a palm tree,
they will grow
like a cedar of Lebanon;
Planted in the house of the Lord,
they will flourish
in the courts of our God.
Hymn: “Morning Has Broken”
Litany of the Ten Commandments:
Then God spoke these words: I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other gods before me.
O Lord, we think of you daily
and are mindful of your truth
and love.
You shall not make for yourself an idol nor bow down to worship them.
O Lord, we worship only you
above our will
and worldly possessions.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
O Lord, we revere your name
and exalt you in words and deeds.
Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy.
O Lord, our time is in your hands,
we delight in your presence
on this day.
Honor your father and your mother.
O Lord, we respect and love
our parents and those who
have nurtured us in your ways.
You shall not murder.
O Lord, we show regard
for our neighbor
with love, thoughtfulness,
and forgiveness.
You shall not commit adultery.
O Lord, in heart, thought,
and deed, we remain faithful
to our intimate relationships.
You shall not steal.
O Lord, with your guidance and presence, we respect and nurture the goods, rights, and spirits of others.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
O Lord, through truth
and humility we bear witness
to your salvation.
You shall not covet.
O Lord, we are content
with our lot, rejecting greed
and aiding those in need.
O Lamb of God, who takes away
the sin of the world,
forgive our sins
and grant us peace.
The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 1:10-17, Luke 21:1-6; Arcana Coelestia #9293
Hymn: “Break Now the Bread of Life”
Pastoral Reflection
Sacrament of the Holy Supper
Responding Glorification (in unison)
Behold, the dwelling of God is with his people. He will dwell with them, and they shall be his, and God himself shall be with them and be their God.
You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you have created all things, and by your will they exist and were created.
Great and wonderful are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the ages! Who shall not fear and glorify your name, O Lord? For you alone are holy. All nations shall come and worship you, for your judgments have been revealed.
The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever. We give you thanks, Lord God Almighty, who are and who was, because you have taken your great power and have entered into your reign.
Bringing of the Food
Hymn for Grace: The Johnny Appleseed Song
Communal Luncheon
Benediction
Closing the Holy Word