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July 5, 2026
See TodayFifth Sunday after Trinity
One-Year Lectionary
- First Reading
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1 Kings 19:11–21 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Psalm
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Psalm 16 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Epistle
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1 Peter 3:8–15 or 1 Cor. 1:18–25 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Gospel
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Luke 5:1–11 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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Fifth Sunday after Trinity
One-Year Lectionary
About this service
Jesus Makes Fishers of Men
The Lord called fishermen to be fishers of men (Luke 5:1–11). The net they would use is the message of the cross, which is foolishness and a stumbling block to the world (1 Cor. 1:18–25). The power of God to save is not in spectacular signs like wind and fire and earthquakes (1 Kings 19:11–21), nor is it to be found in human intelligence and wisdom. The power of God to save comes in the still, small voice of the preaching of Christ crucified. In worldly darkness the disciples could catch nothing. But in the light of Christ, whose Word was attached to the water, the boats were filled with fish. So it is that in Baptism you have been drawn in to the ship of the Church. Though the nets are breaking and some who hear the Word do not believe, pastors continue to cast the net of the Gospel and the Sacraments, that Christians may abide in the boat of the Church and that we may be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks a reason for the hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:8–15).
Source: LCMS Worship, Lectionary Summaries — One-Year Lectionary (opens in a new tab). Used by permission. These pages may be reproduced for congregational use only. Commercial reproduction, or reproduction for sale of this work or any portion of this work, without the written permission of the copyright holder, is prohibited. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Scripture quoted in the summary is from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Introit, Gradual and Verse
Source: LCMS One-Year Series Propers Chart (opens in a new tab). Citations only; no liturgical or Scripture text is reproduced.
Collect
Historical Collect — Fifth Sunday after Trinity
O GOD, Who hast prepared for them that love Thee such good things as pass man’s understanding; Pour into our hearts such love toward Thee, that we, loving Thee above all things, may obtain Thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; 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
Prayers of the Church for July 5, 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 of hosts, in every generation You preserve a remnant who have not bowed their knees to the false gods of this world. By Your Spirit, keep us faithful to You, and grant repentance to those who have fallen away. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God of hosts, since Your foolishness is wiser than men’s wisdom and Your weakness stronger than men’s strength, give all preachers and hearers delight in the folly of Christ crucified, in whom the fullness of divine power and wisdom are hidden. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God of hosts, give us faith to let down the nets of Your Word in our daily vocations and trust Your Son to do His gracious work through poor sinners like us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, God of hosts, ruler of all nations, we thank You for the blessings You have bestowed upon the United States of America and her people for 250 years. We pray that You would grant her good and wise government and sustain her in peace and security, especially so that Your Holy Gospel may be confessed openly and received gladly by her people. Bless the celebrations of this milestone, that they may unite our country as a people and cause us to renew our commitment to the public good. Let all Christians give respect, honor and love where each is due, as servants of Christ in this world whose eternal citizenship is in heaven. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God of hosts, bless [_____________ and] all who suffer in body or mind. Since Christ is at their right hand, they cannot be shaken. Make their flesh dwell securely, and give them peace in the promise that You will not abandon their souls to Sheol. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God of hosts, Your Son is our chosen portion and our cup, forgiving and nourishing us with His body and blood. Grant that we may receive Him humbly and in faith, that You may hold our lot secure in Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God of hosts, bless all who suffer for righteousness’ sake, and keep them in Christ from fearing or being troubled by those who persecute them. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, never depart from us. Though we are unworthy of You and Your bounty, You are pleased to receive our meager thanks and reluctant obedience for the sake of Christ’s perfect obedience. Let Your Word rule us and Your Spirit revive us to leave behind pride and anxiety alike, that we may follow You in all we do; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the same 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.
Prayers of the Church for July 5, 2026 — Ektene Form
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
That the Spirit would keep us with His faithful remnant who have not bowed their knees to the false gods of this world; and for those who have fallen away, that they would be brought to repentance, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all preachers and hearers, that since God’s foolishness is wiser than men’s wisdom and His weakness stronger than men’s strength, we would delight in the folly of Christ crucified, in whom the fullness of divine power and wisdom are hidden, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For faith to let down the nets of the Lord’s Word in our daily vocations, trusting His Son will do His gracious work through poor sinners like us, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the United States of America as she celebrates 250 years of independence and nationhood, that God would grant her good and wise government and sustain her in peace and security, especially so that the Holy Gospel may be confessed openly and received gladly, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the celebrations of this milestone, that they may unite our country as a people and cause us to renew our commitment to the public good; and that all Christians would give respect, honor and love where each is due, as servants of Christ in this world whose eternal citizenship is in heaven, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For [ _____________ and] all who suffer in body or mind, that since Christ is at their right hand, they would trust that they cannot be shaken and so dwell securely while in the flesh, confident that God will not abandon their souls to Sheol, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who commune on Christ, our chosen portion and our cup who forgives and nourishes us with His body and blood, that receiving Him in humble faith, God would hold our lot secure, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who suffer for righteousness’ sake, that the Lord would bless and keep them in Christ from fearing or being troubled by those who persecute them, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
O Lord, never depart from us. Though we are unworthy of You and Your bounty, You are pleased to receive our meager thanks and reluctant obedience for the sake of Christ’s perfect obedience. Let Your Word rule us and Your Spirit revive us to leave behind pride and anxiety alike, that we may follow You in all we do; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the same 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.
Hymn of the Day
LSB 688 “Come, Follow Me,” the Savior Spake
The LCMS Hymn of the Day list appoints this hymn as the Hymn of the Day for Fifth Sunday after Trinity (One-Year) and Proper 8 (Series C).
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn of the Day — Arranged by Church Year, pp. 168, 169 (opens in a new tab). Appointment identity only. Lutheran Service Book text and LCMS study content are not reproduced.
Suggested hymns
- Entrance LSB 533 Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure
- Distribution LSB 636 Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness
- Distribution LSB 819 Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
- Distribution LSB 730 What Is the World to Me
- Closing LSB 685 Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn Suggestions — One-Year Lectionary Series 2025–26 (opens in a new tab). Hymn numbers and titles only; hymn texts are not reproduced. Reproduction for individual, church or school use does not require permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.