We, the Church, Shine in the World

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST –

August 15, 2021

Divine Service 2, p. 167

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 9:1-10

Epistle: Ephesians 5:6-21

Holy Gospel: John 6:51-69

Opening:                 578 – v.v. 1, 2, 5, 6 – Thy Strong Word

Hymn of the Day:           411 – I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Communion:           849 – Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness

                        836 – O God of Light

                        839 – O Christ, Our True and Only Light

Closing:                  810 – O God of God, O Light of Light

SERMON: “WE, THE CHURCH, SHINE IN THE WORLD”

                     Ephesians 5:6-21