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Cross of Christ Lutheran Church of the Deaf & Hearing

Next Church Service Sunday June 14, 2026: Holy Trinity (A), @10:30am

Holy Communion 3rd Sundays of the month

Martin Luther's Morning/Evening Prayer

Make the sign of the Holy Cross and say:

Morning Prayer

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Evening Prayer

In the evening when you go to bed, make the sign of the holy cross and say: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Then go to sleep at once and in good cheer.

2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026

2026 LCC Synod Convention - Lutheran Church–Canada

2026 Convention Updates - The Canadian Lutheran

Welcome to the 2026 LCC Synod Convention Info-page

Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s 13th Regular Convention will be held in Winnipeg from June 12-15, 2026, gathering under the theme “Together One: One Lord, One Faith, One Body” (Ephesians 4:4-6). The Convention was last held in the Central Region in 2008 under the theme “Give Jesus Glory – His Calling, Our Praise.”

The start of business related to this synod convention will begin on March 20, 2025, with the first meeting of the Commission on Nominations and Elections (CNE). The CNE manages the nomination process for elected positions at the synodical and regional levels, monitors the vetting process of nominees, and supervises the election of candidates to various positions at conventions of LCC.

News pertaining to LCC’s Synod Convention will be released on an ongoing basis in The Canadian Lutheran and on CanadianLutheran.ca; as well as in LCC’s weekly e-newsletter InfoDigest.

2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026

2026 LCC Synod Convention - Lutheran Church–Canada

2026 Convention Updates - The Canadian Lutheran

Welcome to the 2026 LCC Synod Convention Info-page

News pertaining to LCC’s Synod Convention will be released on an ongoing basis in The Canadian Lutheran and on CanadianLutheran.ca; as well as in LCC’s weekly e-newsletter InfoDigest.

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Proper 6

(14 June 2026)

Exodus 19:2–8

Romans 5:6–15

Matthew 9:35—10:8 (9–20)

The Lord Our God Saves Us in Love and Cares for Us by the Ministry of His Gospel

The holy Triune God “shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners,” ungodly and at enmity with Him, “Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). The incarnate Son has justified us by His blood and reconciled us to His God and Father (Rom. 5:9–10). Whereas sin and death originated with Adam, forgiveness and life abound for all his children through “that one man Jesus Christ” (Rom. 5:12–17). As the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, so does He bring us to Himself by the Gospel and make of us “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:6) by our Baptism into Christ. For “all that the LORD has spoken” (Ex. 19:8), Christ has done for us. As He has gone up to God by His cross and resurrection, so does He bring us to the Father in Himself (Ex. 19:3–4). Nor does He leave us “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” (Matt. 9:36), but He sends men with authority “to heal every disease and every affliction” by His forgiveness of sins (Matt. 10:1). In their proclamation, “the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 10:7).. ...LCMS Summaries.

Introit (Psalm 67)

P: Let people praise You, God.

C: Let all people praise You!

P: Let nations be happy and sing with joy,

C: Because You judge fairly all people, and You lead the nations.

P: Let people praise You, God.

C: Let all people praise You!

P: The earth grows food.

C: God, our God, will bless us.

P: God will bless us.

C: Let all the earth honor Him!

All: Glory give to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, the same as it was in the beginning, is now, and will continue forever. Amen.

Prayer for God’s Word

P: Almighty and eternal God, Your apostles and prophets preached Your word. Your word announces Your desire to save us. Give us faith to believe Your promises, then we will have eternal salvation. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Jesus lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: (copy) Amen.

What Is a Lutheran?

While there are a variety of ways one could answer this question, one very important answer is simply this, “A Lutheran is a person who believes, teaches and confesses the truths of God’s Word as they are summarized and confessed in the Book of Concord.” The Book of Concord contains the Lutheran confessions of faith.

Perhaps you have attended an ordination of a pastor and heard him promise that he will perform the duties of his office in accord with the Lutheran Confessions. When people are received into membership into a Lutheran congregation through confirmation they are asked if they confess the doctrine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, as they have learned to know it from the Small Catechism, to be faithful and true.

These solemn promises indicate to us just how important the Lutheran Confessions are for our church. Let’s take a look at the various items contained in the Book of Concord and then we will talk about why the Lutheran Confessions are so important for being a Lutheran.

What are the Ecumenical Creeds?

The three ecumenical creeds in the Book of Concord are the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed. They are described as “ecumenical” [universal] because they are accepted by Christians worldwide as correct expressions of what God’s Word teaches.

What is the Augsburg Confession and Apology of the Augsburg Confession?

In the year 1530, the Lutherans were required to present their confession of faith before the emperor in Augsburg, Germany. Philip Melanchthon wrote the Augsburg Confession and it was read before the imperial court on June 30, 1530. One year later, the Lutherans presented their defense of the Augsburg Confession, which is what “apology” here means. It too was written by Philip Melanchthon. The largest document in the Book of Concord, its longest chapter, is devoted to the most important truth of the Christian faith: the doctrine of justification by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

What are the Small and Large Catechisms?

Martin Luther realized early on how desperately ignorant the laity and clergy of his day were when it came to even the most basic truths of the Christian faith. Around 1530, he produced two small handbooks to help pastors and the heads of families teach the faith.

The Small Catechism and the Large Catechism are organized around six topics: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, Holy Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar. So universally accepted were these magnificent doctrinal summaries by Luther, that they were included as part of the Book of Concord.

What are the Smalcald Articles and the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope?

In 1537, Martin Luther was asked to prepare a statement of Lutheran belief for use at a church council, if it was called. Luther’s bold and vigorous confession of faith was later incorporated into the Book of Concord. It was presented to a group of Lutheran rulers meeting in the town of Smalcald. Philip Melanchthon was asked to expand on the subject of the Roman pope and did so in his treatise, which also was included in the Book of Concord.

What is the Formula of Concord?

After Luther’s death in 1546, significant controversies broke out in the Lutheran Church. After much debate and struggle, the Formula of Concord in 1577 put an end to these doctrinal controversies and the Lutheran Church was able to move ahead united in what it believed, taught and confessed. In 1580, all the confessional writings mentioned here were gathered into a single volume, the Book of Concord. Concord is a word that means, “harmony.” The Formula of Concord was summarized in a version known as the “Epitome” of the Formula of Concord. This document too is included in the Book of Concord.

What is the connection between the Bible and the Confessions?

We confess that, “The Word of God is and should remain the sole rule and norm of all doctrine” (FC SD, Rule and Norm, 9). What the Bible asserts, God asserts. What the Bible commands, God commands. The authority of the Scriptures is complete, certain and final. The Scriptures are accepted by the Lutheran Confessions as the actual Word of God. The Lutheran Confessions urge us to believe the Scriptures for “they will not lie to you” (LC, V, 76) and cannot be “false and deceitful” (FC SD, VII, 96). The Bible is God’s “pure, infallible, and unalterable Word” (Preface to the BOC).

The Lutheran Confessions are the “basis, rule, and norm indicating how all doctrines should be judged in conformity with the Word of God” (FC SD RN). Because the Confessions are in complete doctrinal agreement with the written Word of God, they serve as the standard in the Lutheran Church to determine what is faithful Biblical teaching, insofar as that teaching is addressed in the Confessions.

Now, may:

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine on you and show grace to you.

The Lord look on you and give you peace.

Be safe, keep each other in prayer and, God willing, we will all see each other next Sunday!

Pastor Ken

Scripture Readings June 14, 2026 (ASL Format)

For Sunday June 14,2026

The Old Testament lesson is from Exodus chapter 19.

The Israelites left the place named REPHIDIM. They traveled to the desert around MT. SINAI and set-up their tents near the mountain. MOSES went-up the mountain to meet God. The Lord was on the mountain and He called-to MOSES and said, “You tell the people of Israel, ‘You saw the things I did to the EGYPTIAN people. You saw how I carried you here. I quickly brought you to Me. Now if you will obey Me and keep My word, you will be My special people. All the earth is Mine, but no other nation will be the same-as you. And you will be a kingdom of priests to serve Me; you will be a holy nation.’ Say that for the people of Israel.”

MOSES went-down and called the leaders of the people and told them all God's words. All the people answered together, “We will do everything the Lord commanded.” Then Moses told the Lord what the people said.

This is the word of the Lord.

C: (copy) Thanks give to God.

The New Testament lesson is from Romans chapter 5.

At the right time, while we were helpless, Christ died for sinners. Most people don’t-want to die to save a righteous person. Maybe someone is brave to die for a good man. But God shows us how-much He loves us, because while we were sinners, Christ died for us.

Jesus’ blood made us holy people, now we know surely that Jesus will save us from God’s anger. In the past we were God’s enemies, but God’s Son died for us and He gave us a new relationship with God. Now much more, Jesus’ life will save us. Also, because we have a new relationship with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, we rejoice much in God.

Sin entered the world because one man sinned. Death came with sin. Death spread to all people, because all people sinned. Before God gave the Law, sin was already in the world. But God doesn’t judge sin without the Law.

Death reigned from ADAM until MOSES. Death even reigned people who sinned different from ADAM. ADAM was an example of the One Man (Jesus) who will come later.

God’s free gift is not the same-as the sin. One man sinned and made many people die. Much more, God’s grace and Jesus’ gift overflow to many people.

This is the word of the Lord.

C: (copy) Thanks give to God.

You have two choices for the Gospel lesson, a longer reading from Matthew 9 and 10, and a shorter reading from Matthew 9 and 10. Choose one.

The longer reading.

The Gospel lesson is from Matthew chapters 9 and 10.

C: (copy) Glory to You, O Lord.

Jesus visited all the towns big and small. He taught in the Jewish churches, He preached the good news of the kingdom, and He healed sick people and every problem. Jesus saw the many people, and He felt sorry for them. The people had many troubles and were helpless, the same-as sheep not having a shepherd.

Then Jesus told His disciples, “The harvest is large, but the workers are few. The harvest belongs to the Lord. Pray to Him to send workers to gather His harvest.”

Then Jesus called His twelve disciples. He gave them authority to throw evil spirits out-of people. And He gave them power to heal all sickness and problems.

These are the twelve apostles: SIMON PETER, his brother ANDREW, the sons of ZEBEDEE named JAMES and JOHN, PHILIP, BARTHOLOMEW, THOMAS, the tax collector named MATTHEW, JAMES the son of ALPHAEUS, THADDAEUS, SIMON the ZEALOT, JUDAS ISCARIOT, the man betraying Jesus.

Jesus sent-out those twelve men. Jesus said, “Don’t visit non-Jews and don’t go into the country named SAMARIA. Only go to the lost people in Israel. And while you travel, you announce: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’ Heal the sick people, raise dead people alive; heal people sick with leprosy; throw-out demons. I gave-to-you free, you also give-away free.”

“Take no gold or silver or COPPER money with you. Don’t take a bag, don’t take two sets of clothes or two sandals or two walking sticks, because the worker earns his food. When you enter a town, find a worthy person and stay there until you leave. When you enter a house, greet the people there. If they are worthy, let your peace stay there. If they are not worthy, your peace will come again to you.”

“If anyone doesn’t welcome you or doesn’t listen to you, then you leave the town and shake the dust off your feet. I tell you the truth, the day of judgment will be better for SODOM and GOMORRAH than for that town.”

“Look, I send you the same-as sheep among wolves. You must be wise the same-as snakes and innocent the same-as DOVES. Watch-out for men. They will arrest you and take you to court. They will whip you in the Jewish churches. They will take you to governors and kings to judge you, then you can witness to them and to the non-Jews.”

“When they arrest you, don’t worry about what you will say. God will give you the right words at that time. You yourself don’t speak. The Spirit from the Father will speak through you.”

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C: (copy) Praise to You, O Christ.

The shorter reading.

The Gospel lesson is from Matthew chapters 9 and 10.

C: (copy) Glory to You, O Lord.

Then Jesus told His disciples, “The harvest is large, but the workers are few. The harvest belongs to the Lord. Pray to Him to send workers to gather His harvest.”

Then Jesus called His twelve disciples. He gave them authority to throw evil spirits out-of people. And He gave them power to heal all sickness and problems.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C: (copy) Praise to You, O Christ.

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church of the Deaf & Hearing

Next Church Service Sunday June 14, 2026: Holy Trinity (A), @10:30am

ASL Video Sermons \ 2026 |

It is with a sad heart that I announce the passing of Donald Wright on Wedneday June 3, 2026 at 12:29 MT.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Litchfield Park, Arizona (interpreted) Rev. Dave Bolte

Martin Luther's Morning/Evening Prayer

Make the sign of the Holy Cross and say:

Evening Prayer

2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026

2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 LCC Synod Convention Info-page

2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 LCC Synod Convention Info-page

Scripture Readings June 14, 2026 (ASL Format)

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church of the Deaf & Hearing

Next Church Service Sunday June 14, 2026: Holy Trinity (A), @10:30am

ASL Video Sermons \ 2026 |

It is with a sad heart that I announce the passing of Donald Wright on Wedneday June 3, 2026 at 12:29 MT.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Litchfield Park, Arizona (interpreted) Rev. Dave Bolte

Martin Luther's Morning/Evening Prayer

Make the sign of the Holy Cross and say:

Evening Prayer

2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026

2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 LCC Synod Convention Info-page

2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 LCC Synod Convention Info-page

Scripture Readings June 14, 2026 (ASL Format)

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