Holy Ministry: God's Compassionate Work (Pentecost 3)

Sheep do not do well without a shepherd. In compassion and grace, God does not leave his people without leadership and guidance. God sends leaders for his people to guide them to the green pastures and quiet waters of his Word and Sacraments. Opening hymn: Spread Abroad, O Mighty Word Christian Worship (2021) no. 902 Christian Worship (1993) no. 576 The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) no. 576 Entrance: Psalm 67:1 / 2 First lesson: Numbers 27:15-23 Psalm of the day: 100 Second lesson: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 Verse of the day: Matthew 9:38 Gospel lesson: Matthew 9:35-10:8 Hymn of the day: Lord Jesus, You Have Come Christian Worship (2021) no. 897 Christian Worship (1993) no. 546 The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) no. 485 (stanzas 1, 2-5, and 7) Sermon: Harvesting the Harvest (based on the day's Gospel lesson): 1) Compassion 2) Prayer 3) Preaching Hymn: Son of God, Eternal Savior Christian Worship (2021) no. 729 A different abridgement (with different second and final stanzas) may be found in Christian Worship (1993) as no. 492. Closing hymn: Dear Lord, to Your True Servants Give Christian Worship (2021) no. 896 Christian Worship (1993) no. 542 The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) no. 482