The TENTH Sunday After Pentecost

AN ORDER OF SERVICE FOR USE AT HOME

THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

AUGUST 2, 2026

THE WORD OF GOD

Opening Hymn:    Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven                         #410

The Opening Acclamation                                                                

  Presider:  Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

  People:       And blessed be His kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Collect for Purity                                                      BCP p. 355         

The Collect of the Day

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Reading                                                    Isaiah 55:1-5

Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.

            Reader:  The Word of the Lord.               People:  Thanks be to God.

Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-22

           8 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, 

                   slow to anger and of great kindness.

          9  The Lord is loving to everyone 

                   and his compassion is over all his works.

         15  The Lord upholds all those who fall; 

                   he lifts up those who are bowed down.             

        16  The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord, 

                   and you give them their food in due season.  

         17   You open wide your hand 

                   and satisfy the needs of every living creature.                        

        18  The Lord is righteous in all his ways 

                   and loving in all his works.   

        19  The Lord is near to those who call upon him, 

                   to all who call upon him faithfully.    

        20  He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; 

                   he hears their cry and helps them.        

        21  The Lord preserves all those who love him, 

                   but he destroys all the wicked.          

        22  My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; 

                   let all flesh bless his holy Name for ever and ever.

The Second Reading:                                           Romans 9:1-5

I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit—I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.

     Reader:      The Word of the Lord.           People:     Thanks be to God.

Hymn                   Fairest Lord Jesus                       #383

The Holy Gospel                                                  Matthew 14:13-21

Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Reader:  The Gospel of the Lord. People:  Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev. John Peters

Prayers of the People

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. O God: We pray for all who gather today in your name in every land.  Increase their faith and service.  Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

The universe is your masterpiece, full of power and beauty.  Help us treat this gift with respect and care.  Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

For all communities and nations in conflict, we ask for your presence, O God.  We pray for peace and for all who work for the rights of others.  Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

We pray for all who are suffering, especially the victims of war and disasters; the people of Japan, Ukraine, and the Middle East; and for Annika, Barb, Becky, Cathy, Derek, Erin, Gary, Gloria, Helena, Holly, Jeanne, Judy, Louise, Lyndon, Miriam, Ray, Robert, Zach, and others? (pause), that relief will come and grief be quieted.  For those who are afraid, give them courage and strength.  Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Look with mercy on this congregation, O God.  Be present in our midst to guide our steps and light our path.  Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

We give thanks, O God, for the faithful service of all who now abide with you in heaven.  May their examples of faith inspire us in our own pilgrimage on earth.  Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

 A Prayer for Spiritual Communion When We Cannot Receive The Sacrament

Dear Lord Jesus,

I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of Holy Communion.

I love you above all things, and I long for you in my soul.

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally,

I ask you to come at least spiritually into my heart.

As I trust that you have already come,

I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you.

Never let me be separated from you,

that I may love and serve you with all my being,

and at the last day, be welcomed into your kingdom.

Amen

The Lord’s Prayer         

The Blessing                

May the peace of God,

which passes all understanding,

keep our hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,

and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord;

and may the blessing of God Almighty:

the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

be with us all, evermore. 

Amen.                                    

Closing Hymn                                Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah                              #690

The Dismissal

Presider:     Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People:        Thanks be to God.