Live in the rhythm of the Church Year.

Introit

Psalm 27:3–4a, 5 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Antiphon

Psalm 27:1–2 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Gradual

Psalm 79:9–10a (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Verse

Psalm 9:4, 9 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Source: LCMS One-Year Series Propers Chart (opens in a new tab). Citations only; no liturgical or Scripture text is reproduced.

Historical Collect — Fourth Sunday after Trinity

GRANT, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Thy governance, that Thy Church may joyfully serve Thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Source: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book (Baltimore, 1893), Introits and Collects for the Church Year (opens in a new tab). Public-domain text (published 1893), transcribed from the Internet Archive scan of the Princeton Theological Seminary Library copy.

Prayers of the Church for June 28, 2026 — Responsive Form

Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.

Lord God, heavenly Father, help us Your baptized children to be merciful as You are merciful, that we may measure others as You measure us in Christ — not counting their sins against them but forgiving them as You have forgiven us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O God, as Your mercy is poured out in rich measure, so open the mouths of all ministers in the Church to preach Your blessed and saving Gospel. Open the mouths of Christians to proclaim the marvels of Him who called us from darkness into His marvelous light. Let our works of mercy attest to the love we have received from You. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O Lord our God, You warn against hatred and grudges among brothers and sons. Watch over the households of Your people. Where there is strife or division, grant peace and reconciliation, that our homes might be havens of forgiveness and love. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of all, You raised up Joseph according to Your plan to exercise authority in Egypt, working good from what was meant only for evil. Work by Your power in the leaders and authorities of our nation, whom You have set in place, that many would be kept alive and protected in this life through their governance. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Receive the groanings of Your Church, dear Father, as we await the redemption of our bodies and the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Turn away the corruption of sin, the futility of our fallen state, and every ill of body and soul. [We pray especially for _____________.] Comfort us in the midst of these sufferings with the certain hope of Your incomparable glory, which at last will be revealed in us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Merciful Lord, forgive our sins and bind us together in Holy Communion, that we may live in harmony with one another and, as far as it depends on us, live peaceably with all. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, heavenly Father, You are merciful and through Christ have promised that You will neither judge nor condemn us, but graciously forgive all our sins and abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul. By Your Holy Spirit, establish in our hearts a confident faith in Your mercy. Teach us in turn to be merciful to our neighbor, that we may not judge or condemn others, but willingly forgive all and, judging only ourselves, lead blessed lives in Your fear; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — One-Year 2025–2026 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.