Month: April 2017

NL Worship Resources: May 7, 2017

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Easter 4 (NL Year 3)

Color: White/Gold
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Easter 5B
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 24:44-47 | Sermon Text: Acts 8:26-39 (Ethiopian Eunuch Baptized)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 63:1-4
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Fulfillment of the prophesies, with Scripture and water you claim people as your own. Claim us with water and the word, so that we may rejoice in the life given to us through the gift of the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the one whose spirit lives in us, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #641. All Are Welcome
ELW #442. All Who Believe and Are Baptized
ELW #456. Baptized in Water
ELW #453. Baptized and Set Free
ELW #447. O Blessed Spring
ELW #532. Gather Us In
ELW #311. Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
ELW #575. In Christ Called to Baptize
ELW #336. Lamb of God (Your Only Son)
ELW #537. On Our Way Rejoicing
ELW #350. They Crucified My Lord
ELW #445. Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters
WOV #696. I’ve Just Come from the Fountain
Various Hymnals Take Me to the Water
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel:

ELW #385. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!
ELW #513. Listen, God Is Calling
ELW #857. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
ELW #631. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #295. Of the Father’s Love Begotten
ELW #886. Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #663. Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word
LBW #162. Lord God, the Holy Ghost
WOV #753. You Are the Seed
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” By Chris Tomlin, John Newton, et al.
“Every Move I Make” By David Ruis.
“The Lost are Found” By Ben Fielding, Sam Knock.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Holy God, you have called us to follow in the way of your risen Son, and to care for those who are our companions, not only with words of comfort, but with acts of love. Seeking to be true friends of all, we offer our prayers on behalf of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

We pray for the church and it’s leaders (especially our Bishop(s)…); that the Holy Spirit stir us to action and lead all people into deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for creation as it wakes from winter slumber; that the new life of spring reflect the vibrant life all creatures have in you. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the nations and the leaders of the nations; that greed and selfishness give way to compassion and care for all people. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all on the journey of faith; that wherever they are on the road, you might provide them with insight and inspiration. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all you suffer in mind, body, or spirit; that they may know comfort and peace even in the midst of pain and anxiety. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We pray for all the saints; that their proclamation might inspire ours, moving us out of our comfort zones to share the good news of everlasting life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Guide us in the path of discipleship, so that, as you have blessed us, we may be a blessing for others, bringing the promise of the kingdom near by our words and deeds. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: April 30, 2017

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Easter 3 (NL Year 3)

Color: White/Gold
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Easter 5A
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 23:33-34a, 46 | Sermon Text: Acts 6:1-7:2a, 44-60 (Stephen’s
Witness)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Holy Giver and Receiver of life, Your martyr, Stephen, shined with the light of your Holy Spirit. When his opponents took his life, he offered up his spirit to you, and prayed mercy for theirs. Make Stephen an example of faith and courage for all your followers, for the sake of the one who brought light and life to this world, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #392. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
ELW #652. Built on a Rock
ELW #705. God of Grace and God of Glory
ELW #712. Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
ELW #579. Lord, You Give the Great Commission
ELW #890. Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
ELW #862. Praise, Praise! You Are My Rock
ELW #351. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
ELW #352. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
LBW #177. By All Your Saints in Warfare
LBW #178. By All Your Saints in Warfare
LBW #183. The Son of God Goes Forth to War
LBW #344. We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died
Various Hymnals God, We Praise You!
Various Hymnals Head of Thy Church triumphant
Various Hymnals Sleep thy Last Sleep
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel:

ELW #337. Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
ELW #338. Beneath the Cross of Jesus
ELW #354. Calvary (Every Time I Think about Jesus)
ELW #339. Christ, the Life of All the Living
ELW #605. Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
ELW #347. Go to Dark Gethsemane
ELW #599. Lord Jesus, Think on Me
ELW #343. My Song Is Love Unknown
ELW #322. Oh, Love How Deep
ELW #623. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #667. Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said
LBW #112. Jesus, in Thy Dying Woes
LBW #113. Jesus, in Thy Dying Woes
LBW #114. There Is a Green Hill Far Away
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Other options based on both:

“I Will Follow” By Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, et al.
“Light Of The World” By Matt Redman.
“Micah 6:8” By Charlie Hall.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Holy God, you have called us to follow in the way of your risen Son, and to care for those who are our companions, not only with words of comfort, but with acts of love. Seeking to be true friends of all, we offer our prayers on behalf of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

God of glory, grant vision to your church that we might boldly proclaim your presence and work in the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Most High, heaven is your throne and the earth is your footstool, make all of creation show forth your glory that we might cherish all that you have given us and work to preserve and care for it. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of all languages and people, bring the proclamation of your Good News to all the world that your love, peace, and justice may prevail over all else. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the martyrs, make us bold in our witness to your love that your grace be known in the hearts of all. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, be with all who suffer in any fashion (especially, …) that your comforting presence be known to them. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of all, the Holy Spirit unites us with prophets and martys of all times and places, bind us together into your holy community and give us all a foretaste of what is to come. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Guide us in the path of discipleship, so that, as you have blessed us, we may be a blessing for others, bringing the promise of the kingdom near by our words and deeds. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: April 23, 2017

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Easter 2 (NL Year 3)

Color: White/Gold
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Easter 3A
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 30 | Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35 (Emmaus Road)
OT Suggestion: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Mysterious and Divine Presence, Too often our hearts burn within us because our bodies know before our minds that you are here working in us and through us in this world. Open our eyes, and help us to recognize you in all places and in all people, for the sake of the one whose presence is never far, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #539. Abide, O Dearest Jesus
ELW #629. Abide with Me
ELW #377. Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!
ELW #515. Break Now the Bread of Life
ELW #389. Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing
ELW #373. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
ELW #369. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia!
ELW #374. Day of Arising
ELW #494. For the Bread Which You Have Broken
ELW #737. He Comes to Us as One Unknown
ELW #482. I Come with Joy
ELW #325. I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
ELW #365. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
ELW #658. O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
ELW #810. O Jesus, I Have Promised
ELW #471. Let Us Break Bread Together
ELW #765. Lord of All Hopefulness
ELW #837. Many and Great, O God
ELW #570. Now the Day Is Over
ELW #669. Rise Up, O Saints of God!
ELW #671. Shine, Jesus, Shine
ELW #366. The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done
ELW #384. That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
ELW #376. Thine Is the Glory
ELW #725. When the Poor Ones
ELW #514. O Word of God Incarnate
LBW #209. Come, Risen Lord
LBW #483. God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #493. Hope of the World
WOV #743. Stay with Us
Various Hymnals Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread
Various Hymnals Christ Beside Me
Various Hymnals Tell Me the Story of Jesus
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

ELW #654. The Church’s One Foundation
ELW #414. Holy God, We Praise Your Name
ELW #413. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!
ELW #867. In Thee Is Gladness
ELW #886. Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #864. Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
ELW 327. Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow
LBW #324. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Other options based on both:

“More Than Conquerors” Rend Collective
“Take My Life” Scott Underwood
“Travelers On The Journey” Dakota Road
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Sisters and brothers in Christ, God invites us to bring our doubts and fears, our joys and concerns, our petitions and praise, and offer them for the earth and all its creatures.

A brief silence.

God of the prophets, open our eyes to see you at work in scipture, at work in prayer, at work in the breaking of bread, and at work in the world; then move your church to love and serve you wherever you are found. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the heavens and earth, provide your abundant and vibrant life to all of creation and inspire us through its splendor; then move us to work for the healing of the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of all lands, redeem the world through your love and work in the lives of all peoples; then work through us to bring about peace and justice throughout the nations. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of all wisdom and knowledge, continue to come to us through word and sacrament and make our hearts burn within us; then move us to share the good news of your love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of power, provide comfort for all who suffer (especially, …) and bless the efforts of all who provide healing and care for others. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of resurrection, gather all your saints into your heavenly home and incerease our faith in your uncompromising unconditional love and life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Receive these prayers, O God, and transform us through them, that we may have eyes to see and hearts to understand not only what you do on our behalf, but what you call us to do so that your realm will come to fruition in glory. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: April 16, 2017

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Easter Sunday (NL Year 3)

Color: White/Gold
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Easter (C)
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 118:17, 21-24 | Sermon Text: Luke 24:1-12 (Resurrection)
OT Suggestion: Isaiah 65:17-25
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Risen Messiah, Hallelujah! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Glory be to you, whom death could not defeat. Praise to the savior of heaven and earth. Honor and glory are yours, now and forever, Christ our savior and redeemer. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #629 Abide with Me
ELW #375 Alleluia! Christ Is Arisen
ELW #793 Be Thou My Vision
ELW #364 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia
ELW #371 Christians, to the Paschal Victim
ELW #389 Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing
ELW #383 Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!
ELW #339 Christ, the Life of All the Living
ELW #373 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
ELW #363 Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
ELW #855 Crown Him with Many Crowns
ELW #521 O Day of Rest and Gladness
ELW #361 The Day of Resurrection!
ELW #385 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!
ELW #347 Go to Dark Gethsemane
ELW #619 I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
ELW #365 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
ELW #765 Lord of All Hopefulness
ELW #438 My Lord, What a Morning
ELW #379 Now the Green Blade Rises
ELW #386/7 O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
ELW #366 The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done
ELW #384 That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
ELW #376 Thine Is the Glory
ELW #391 This Joyful Eastertide
ELW #353 Were You There
LBW #151 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
WOV #671 Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks
Various Hymnals Because You Live, O Christ
Various Hymnals Low in the Grave He Lay
Various Hymnals Woman in the Night
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

ELW #174/5 Alleluia
ELW #645 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
ELW #556 Morning Has Broken
LBW #142 Hail Thee, Festival Day!
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Easter Song” Anne Herring
“I’ll Fly Away” Albert E. Brumley
“Resurrection Day” Matt Maher
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Let us pray for the needs of the church and the world to God who raised Jesus to new life.

A brief silence.

God of Resurrection, breathe your vibrant life into the church that we may be inspired to ever greater feats of proclamation and love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of life, sustain all of creation with your power that we might know and proclaim your providence and care. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Conqueror of death, work your will in the world that the nations and leaders of nations might strive for justice, peace, and the equitable distribution of your resources. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the living, provide hope to the hopeless and joy to the despairing, that all who are entombed might be freed from their bonds. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of shalom, bring about your healing and wholeness to all who suffer that life might be lived as you want it to be lived. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Lord of heaven and earth, bless the rest of all the saints and unite us with them in the everlasting light of the Resurrection dawn. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Through the resurrection of your son, O God, you destroy the power of death and remove your people’s shame. By the power of the Spirit, raise us from sin and seat us at the paschal feast, that we may rejoice in the gift of salvation Jesus has won for us. Amen.