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Message Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA propeace.org on-line worship: YouTube.com@princeofpeacesaratoga June 15, 2025 Holy Trinity Sunday

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA propeace.org Welcome to Prince of Peace! As we begin worship, we hope and pray that it will be a time of connection with God and with others, so that we can leave this service ready to love and serve our neighbors. Bold type indicates everyone's response. Gathering Prelude Prelude on “Come, Thou Almighty King” Healey Willan Welcome Confession and Forgiveness In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Baptized into Christ, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. Merciful God, you free us to love others, but we neglect our neighbors and follow our own way. You lead us by the Spirit of joy and peace, but we turn away from the abundant life you offer. You surround us with patience, kindness, and generosity, but we grow weary in doing what is right. In your mercy, forgive us. Do not give up on us. Heal us, break our bonds, and show us the path of life. Amen. P: You belong to Christ Jesus and you are God’s children through faith. In the cross of ☩ Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, your sins are forgiven. Clothed with Christ, you are a new creation. Amen. Welcome to Holy Trinity Sunday! Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (And speaking of Fathers…Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate today). Today as we celebrate the Trinity, we get to marvel at the dance of their interconnectivity…and how creative our God is!

* Gathering Hymn Prayer of the Day God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to hope and joy by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

The Word First Reading Romans 5:1-5 1Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. *Second Reading Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? 2On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries out: 4"To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live. 22The LORD created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago. 23Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. 24When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. 25Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth — 26when he had not yet made earth and fields, or the world's first bits of soil. 27When he established the heavens, I was there, when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, 28when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep, Romans was written for the church in Rome... and includes some of Paul’s most profound words. These words can be a balm to us when we are struggling. …and what they teach us about the hard-fought acquisition of hope is liberating. -=- These words from Proverbs are often described as the 3rd Creation story in the Bible. And will serve as a lovely entrance into a conversation about the Trinity. If you are waiting for worship to start, feel free to read the middle verses 5-21… what stands out for you?

29when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth, 30then I was beside him, like a master worker; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always, 31rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the human race. L: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Thank God. Children’s Message Drew Ajer Homily Rev. Sara Pearson *Song of the Day Prayers of the People We join together in praying as a church body. Our prayers are lengthy today, so feel free to stand or sit depending on your comfort. L: Hear us, O God, C: Your mercy is great.

Passing of the Peace We give one another a word of peace, as a prayer and a blessing. It is a unique greeting that grounds us here. Offering Your offering makes possible and powerful the ministries of this congregation. You may place your offering in one of the plates in the back of the church. If you wish to give your offering electronically today, please scan this QR code… The Meal *Please stand as you are able* *Words of the Institution *Invitation to Receive Communion Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, welcomes everyone (and we mean everyone!) to this table, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender expression, citizenship, ability, political affiliation, or faith. *The Lord's Prayer 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 tresspasses, as we forgive those who tresspass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Forever and ever. Amen. To all guests and visitor, to all who have been excluded… Please know that you are welcome at this table! The communion bread is vegan and we have gluten free options. Wine is red, grape juice is white. If the walk to the altar is too far, just let our ushers know and we can bring you communion. Communion is a place of unity and gathering. I think another example of what Eternal Life looks like inside the City of God. Amen, Come Lord Jesus!

Communion music Prelude on Two Traditional Tunes "Nun Danket” & "Let Us Break Bread Together” Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. The Sending Announcements *Blessing The love of God abound in you; the grace of our Savior Jesus Christ fill your hearts; and the life of the Spirit ☩ bless you and give you peace. Amen. *Sending Song Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Printed on the next page) *Dismissal Go in peace. Live by the Spirit. Thanks be to God. Postlude: “Nun Danket Alle Gott” setting by P.E. Fletcher With thanks to our worship leaders: Todd Hauschildt, Head usher Cammie Chen, Reader David L. and Ethan W., Sound and Video Techs Pearson Winterhof Family, Coffee Hosts Licenses: Christian Copyright Solutions License No. 12833 Use and transmission of songs CCLI License No. 1772348 Prince of Peace Staff Reverend Sara Pearson, Pastor Drew Ajer, Director of Youth and Services Anne Hess, Office Manager Katie Hoffman, Office Associate Barbara Day Turner, Musical Director Michael Touchi , pianist/organist Kerry Lewis, Staff Music Associate As we depart, a very Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers…and for all who are grieving or struggling this day…our hearts are with you.

Welcome visitors! We're so glad you joined us! Please use your visitor card in the pews and leave it in the offering plate. Learn about upcoming events: request a copy of "Peace Notes," our print announcements, and the calendar. We invite you to learn more about us on our website: propeace.org. Prince of Peace is a congregation of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the ELCA . We are proud to be a Reconciling in Christ congregation , publicly affirming our commitment to being a welcoming faith community for LGBTQ+ people and their families. We are also members of NAMI-FaithNet , which creates mental health-friendly, stigma-free congregations in the Santa Clara Valley. spselca.net Our theme for 2025: Rooted in the love of Christ, we will grow and cultivate a thriving mycorrhizal network, characterized by faithful awareness, bold hope, and empathetic action. reconcilingworks.org namisantaclara.org/classes/faith-net-2 elca.org propeace.org