Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Listen to Pastor Paul’s sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.

Follow along with the hymn text:

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Lord, you give the great commission; “Heal the sick and preach the word,”
Lest the church neglect its mission, And the gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity;
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.”
That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, dray us closer in community:
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, you make the common holy: “This my body, this my blood.”
Let us all, for earth’s true glory, daily lift life heaven-ward,
Asking that the world around us share your children’s liberty:
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, you show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.”
Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us to a just society:
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, you bless with words assuring: “I am with you to the end.”
Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934

Year B, Mark 6:1-13

Rev. Paul A. Wollner, Senior Pastor