3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, June 14, 2026
10 a.m. Worship
Prelude
Announcements
Confession & Forgiveness
Opening Song "He Has Made Me Glad”
Greeting
Kyrie
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
Reading: Romans 5:1-8
1 Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8 But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Children's Message
Gospel Acclamation "Alleluia, Lord to Whom Shall We Go?"
Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8 [9-23]
The holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 9th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
35 Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” 10:1 Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Cananaean and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not take a road leading to gentiles, and do not enter a Samaritan town, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Cure the sick; raise the dead; cleanse those with a skin disease; cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. [9 Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff, for laborers deserve their food. 11 Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. 12 As you enter the house, greet it. 13 If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. 15 Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. 16 “I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the gentiles. 19 When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you at that time, 20 for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 Sibling will betray sibling to death and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23 When they persecute you in this town, flee to the next, for truly I tell you, you will not have finished going through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.”] The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day "Lord, You Give the Great Commission" ELW 579
Apostles' Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Sharing of the Peace
Offering & Special Music:
Offertory Hymn: “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet” ELW 465
Offertory Prayer
Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer (Sung)
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymns: "God Forgive My Sins in Jesus' Name" TFF 187
"I Love to Tell the Story" ELW 661
Post Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion
Benediction "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" Women's Ensemble
Sending Hymn: “Go Make Disciples” ELW 540
Dismissal
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, June 14—9 a.m. How Lutheran's Interpret the Bible (Spirit Center), 10 a.m.—Worship (Livestreamed), Followed by Coffee Fellowship (Narthex)
Tuesday, June16—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex), 6 p.m. Women's Group Dinner (Maola's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cornelius)
Wednesday, June 17— 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
Sunday, June 21—9 a.m. How Lutheran's Interpret the Bible (Spirit Center). 10 a.m. Worship (Livestreamed), Followed by Coffee Fellowship (Narthex)
Announcements:
Office Update: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: Stephanie’s new e-mail address is: Churchoffice@communityinchrist.net
Lutheran Services Carolinas—New American Program The Good Neighbor Fund
Week 2 — When Stability Is Disrupted
Sudden disruptions can unravel stability faster than families can respond. Through the Good Neighbor Fund, Lutheran Services Carolinas
helps families stay connected to housing, utilities, and essential services when income or support is unexpectedly interrupted.
To learn more about Lutheran Services Carolinas go to lscarolinas.net or and the New Americans Program click on the QR code or
email LSC at donate@lscarolinas.net.
June Grocery Cart: During the month of June the grocery cart collection will be supporting this summer’s CIC Snowball Mountain Challenge Vacation Bible School. Please check out the display in the narthex to see what items are being requested to help out our VBS. Thank you for your continued support!
Preschool Registration for 2026/2027: Tuitions for 2026/2027: $340.00 for 2-year-old classes, $310 for 3-year-old classes, $360.00
for 4-year-old & PK class and $370 for TK class. There is an $85 non refundable registration fee.
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Questions? Contact Morgan Naum at preschooldirector@communityinchrist.net to learn more!
Prayer Shawl Ministry: We meet in the CIC Parlor Room on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for some fellowship, idea-sharing, and fun! Questions? Contact Kathy Dutton at mamabissy@gmail.com. Of course, you can also participate in this important ministry at home by crafting items, and bringing them to CIC.
Card Ministry: Will meet twice in June: Tuesday, June 9th at 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. We meet in Classroom One. Participants are asked to enter through the doors nearest the Spirit Center. If you would like information contact: Kathy Shugarman at shugs02@gmail.com or 940-300-2290.
Quilting Ministry: We will meet on Thursdays, June 11 & 25, in Classroom 1@ 10:00 AM. Questions? Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.
All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. 1st Thessalonians 5:11, we are a women’s group that “encourages one another and builds one another up, just as you are doing.” We meet monthly between services to discuss ways we can continue to encourage and build each other up and support our church. Contact Tracy Lyon (vikingtk@hotmail.com) or Susan Kullstam (skulls01@me.com) with any questions.
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Þ June’s dinner get together will be on Tuesday, June 16th, at 6 p.m. at Maola’s Pizzeria & Restaurant. Located at 20129 N. Main St., Cornelius. RSVP to Linda Muhlbach at lindamuhlbach@gmail.com or 704-905-5847.
A VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ADVENTURE - SNOWBALL MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE - “FIND YOUR STRENGTH IN GOD!”
July 26 –July 30, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Registration is now open at myvbs.org/CICLC2026 . More information is in the June newsletter. Please contact Suzi Hinrichs or Kathy Shugarman with questions suzihinrichs@gmail.com or shugs02@gmail.com
Men's Group: After a 7 year break, CIC’s Men’s Group will be making a long awaited return to Axe throwing in Uptown! And, this
time, we will also get to throw knives and do archery. What could be more fun and entertaining than that?!?! We'll be heading to
BATL in Uptown on June 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The cost is $50 per person. For those who would like to carpool, we’ll meet
at CIC at 5:40pm and head to BATL. Please register here or by e-mailing Pastor Michael.
