Month: February 2018

NL Worship Resources: March 4, 2018

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Lent 3

Color: Purple
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Good Friday A/B/C
Readings: Psalm Text: Psalm 17:1-7 | Sermon Text: John 18:12-27 (Peter’s Denial)
Epistle Suggestion: Hebrews 4:14-16
Prayer of the Day (WP): Holy God, we, like Peter, often turn our backs on you. Forgive us and show us a new way to live, walking boldly and passionately toward you. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #349. Ah, Holy Jesus
ELW #779. Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #793. Be Thou My Vision
ELW #420/1. By All Your Saints
ELW #801. Change My Heart, O God
ELW #647. Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
ELW #618. Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
ELW #620. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
ELW #697. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
ELW #631. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #596/7. My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
ELW #351/2. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
ELW #497. Strengthen for Service, Lord
ELW #667. Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said
ELW #614. There Is a Balm in Gilead
ELW #666. What Wondrous Love Is This
LBW #106. In the Hour of Trial
Various Hymnals At the Cross Her Station Keeping
Various Hymnals Shadows Lengthen into Night
Various Hymnals When We Are Tempted to Deny Your Son
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship;  LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the companion text(s):

ELW #565. All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night
ELW #321. Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church
ELW #632. O God, Our Help in Ages Past
ELW #561. Joyous Light of Heavenly Glory
ELW #752. Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
ELW #765. Lord of All Hopefulness
ELW #858/9. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
ELW #889. The Right Hand of God
LBW #368. I Love Your Kingdom, Lord
Various Hymnals O God of Bethel, by Whose hand
Various Hymnals Hear Our Prayer, O Lord
Various Hymnals Keep Me as the Apple of the Eye
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Broken” By Michael Himes.
“Overwhelmed by love” By Noel Richards.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

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

Beloved friends, in this season of repentance and healing, we accept God’s invitation to be ever-mindful of the needs of others, offering our prayers on behalf of God’s community in the church and the world.

A brief silence.

Lord of love, we pray for the church; may we confess your rule with ever greater boldness and unity. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of life, we pray for the resting fields; may the spring renewal provide an abundant harvest for the sake of all. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of unity, we pray for all the countries of the world; may your peace and justice rule where there is oppression and subjugation. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of all mercy, we pray for all who doubt; may the Holy Spirit bring us all to deeper faith and trust in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of healing, we pray for all who suffer in any way; may they find their wholeness in your presence. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Lord of time, we pray for the dearly departed (especially,…); may we all be drawn into your presence on the last day. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill us with your strength to resist the seductions of our foolish desires and the tempter’s vain delights, that we may walk in obedience and righteousness, rejoicing in you with an upright heart. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: February 25, 2018

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Lent 2

Color: Purple
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Maundy Thursday A/B/C
Readings: Psalm Text: Psalm 51:7-12 | Sermon Text: John 13:1-17 (Jesus Washes Feet)
Epistle Suggestion: Hebrews 10:21-23
Prayer of the Day (WP): Holy Lord God, Jesus washed the disciples’ feet as a sign of service and compassion. Show us how to live and love in service and with compassion, for the sake of all your children. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #715. Christ, Be Our Light
ELW #431. O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us
ELW #678. God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
ELW #358. Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
ELW #580. How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
ELW #708. Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
ELW #333. Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land
ELW #595. Jesus Loves Me!
ELW #775. Jesus, Priceless Treasure
ELW #676. Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak
ELW #712. Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
ELW #360. Love Consecrates the Humblest Act
ELW #818. O Master, Let Me Walk with You
ELW #343. My Song Is Love Unknown
ELW #822. Oh, Sing to the Lord (Cantad al Señor)
ELW #623. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #789. Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
ELW #608. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
ELW #642. Ubi caritas et amor (Where True Charity and Love Abide)
ELW #445. Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters
ELW #666. What Wondrous Love Is This
ELW #359. Where Charity and Love Prevail
ELW #659. Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
ELW #484. You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Gift of Finest Wheat)
LBW #483. God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #336. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me
LBW #324. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
LBW #114. There Is a Green Hill Far Away
Various Hymnals An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare
Various Hymnals Meekness and Majesty (This is Your God)
Various Hymnals Pan de Vida
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship;  LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the companion text(s):

ELW #801. Change My Heart, O God
ELW #408. Come, Thou Almighty King
ELW #185-188. Create in Me a Clean Heart
ELW #605. Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
ELW #592. Just As I Am, without One Plea
ELW #599. Lord Jesus, Think on Me
ELW #631. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #328. Restore in Us, O God
ELW #623. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #800. Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #614. There Is a Balm in Gilead
ELW #587/8. There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
ELW #613. Thy Holy Wings
ELW #758. You Are the Way
LBW #192. Baptized into Your Name Most Holy
Various Hymnals Blessed Be the Fountain
Various Hymnals O for a Closer Walk with God
Various Hymnals Search Me, O God
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:

“Open The Eyes of My Heart” By Paul Baloche.
“They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”
“We Are Called” By David Haas.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

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

Beloved friends, in this season of repentance and healing, we accept God’s invitation to be ever-mindful of the needs of others, offering our prayers on behalf of God’s community in the church and the world.

A brief silence.

For the church and its leaders; that we may better serve the needs of the people around us and proclaim Christ’s sacrificial love. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the earth and its creatures; that all living things may know God’s sustaining power and abundant life. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the nations of the world; that all people may pursue justice and reconciliation above power and exploitation. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all who serve; that they may feel Christ’s presence with them, encouraging and strengthening them. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For those who are in pain; that God’s healing power provide miraculous healing, comfort, and peace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

For all the saints who have gone before us (especially Deaconess Elizabeth Fedde, and …); that the witness of their service to others inspire our deeds and priorities. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill us with your strength to resist the seductions of our foolish desires and the tempter’s vain delights, that we may walk in obedience and righteousness, rejoicing in you with an upright heart. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: February 18, 2018

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Lent 1

Color: Purple
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Lent 5A
Readings: Psalm Text: Psalm 104:27-30 | Sermon Text: John 11:1-44 (Jesus Raises Lazarus)
Epistle Suggestion: Romans 8:6-11
Prayer of the Day (WP): God of new life, as Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, renew and restore us to new life, leaving in the grave all that prevents us from loving you fully. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #389. Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing
ELW #320. The Glory of These Forty Days
ELW #564. God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven
ELW #574. Here I Am, Lord
ELW #485. I Am the Bread of Life
ELW #699. In Deepest Night
ELW #696. Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #333. Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land
ELW #802. Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus
ELW #379. Now the Green Blade Rises
ELW #886. Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #601. Savior, When in Dust to You
ELW #871. Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
ELW #608. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
ELW #511. Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness
ELW #334. Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery
ELW #617. We Come to You for Healing, Lord
ELW #742. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
ELW #506. The Word of God is Source and Seed
ELW #758. You Are the Way
LBW #488. Breathe on Me, Breath of God
LBW #431. Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old
Various Hymnals O Christ, Who Shared Our Mortal Life
Various Hymnals Lord of the Dance
Various Hymnals When Jesus Wept
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship;  LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the companion text(s):

ELW #879. For the Beauty of the Earth
ELW #733. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
ELW #856. How Great Thou Art
ELW #834. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ELW #836. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
ELW #837. Many and Great, O God (Wakantanka taku nitawa)
ELW #694. Sing to the Lord of Harvest
ELW #842. Oh, Worship the King
ELW #778. The Lord’s My Shepherd
ELW #824. This Is My Father’s World
LBW #505. Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go
WOV #681. Come, O Holy Spirit, Come
WOV #682. Praise the Spirit in Creation
Various Hymnals Benedic Anima Mea
Various Hymnals I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Various Hymnals On the Beach,the Waves of Waters
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Broken” By Michael Himes.
“This Dust” By Kip Fox.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

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

Beloved friends, in this season of repentance and healing, we accept God’s invitation to be ever-mindful of the needs of others, offering our prayers on behalf of God’s community in the church and the world.

A brief silence.

Breathe life into the church, O Lord; inspiring us to works of freeing those oppressed by sin and death. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Wake the sleeping earth from slumber, O Lord; and provide your sustaining life to plants and animals. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Unbind the oppressed, O Lord; and move our leaders to acts of justice and freedom. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Comfort the grieving, O Lord; and work through us to better proclaim your care for all experiencing loss. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Restore all who suffer, O Lord; to health and wholeness in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Bless all the saints, O Lord; and strengthen our faith in the resurrection hope we have in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill us with your strength to resist the seductions of our foolish desires and the tempter’s vain delights, that we may walk in obedience and righteousness, rejoicing in you with an upright heart. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: February 14, 2018

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Ash Wednesday

Color: Purple
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Easter 4A or Easter 4B
Readings: Psalm Text: Psalm 23 | Sermon Text: John 10:1-18 (The Good Shepherd)
Epistle Suggestion: 1 Peter 2:19-25
Prayer of the Day (WP): Loving God, your son came, and like a good shepherd, gave his life for your sheep. Receive our humble gratitude for this act of sacrifice and courage. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #629. Abide with Me
ELW #349. Ah, Holy Jesus
ELW #652. Built on a Rock
ELW #605. Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
ELW #532. Gather Us In
ELW #536. God Be with You Till We Meet Again
ELW #385. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!
ELW #526. God Is Here!
ELW #358. Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
ELW #253. He Came Down
ELW #530. Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather
ELW #620. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
ELW #450. I Bind unto Myself Today
ELW #482. I Come with Joy
ELW #332. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
ELW #650. In Christ There Is No East or West
ELW #502. The King of Love My Shepherd Is
ELW #778. The Lord’s My Shepherd
ELW #712. Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
ELW #782. My Shepherd, You Supply My Need
ELW #343. My Song Is Love Unknown
ELW #351/2. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
ELW #789. Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
ELW #608. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
ELW #587/8. There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
ELW #635. We Walk by Faith
ELW #798. Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons)
ELW #581. You Are Mine
ELW #484. You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Gift of Finest Wheat)
LBW #501. He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought!
LBW #324. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Various Hymnals Abundant Life
Various Hymnals Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep
Various Hymnals You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship;  LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the companion text(s):

ELW #883. All People That on Earth Do Dwell
ELW #732. Borning Cry
ELW #879. For the Beauty of the Earth
ELW #733. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
ELW #325. I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
ELW #336. Lamb of God (Your Only Son)
ELW #768. Lead Me, Guide Me
ELW #858/9. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
ELW #780. Shepherd Me, O God
ELW #785. When Peace like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
LBW #264. When All Your Mercies, O My God
Various Hymnals Author of life divine
Various Hymnals Surely Goodness and Mercy
Various Hymnals There’ll Be No Dark Valley
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:

“Blessed Be Your Name” By Matt Redman, Beth Redman.
“Broken” By Michael Himes.
“If We Are The Body” By Mark Hall.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

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

Beloved friends, in this season of repentance and healing, we accept God’s invitation to be ever-mindful of the needs of others, offering our prayers on behalf of God’s community in the church and the world.

A brief silence.

Shepherd the church, O Lord; guide its mission and witness to the all the flocks of the world. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Shepherd farms and ranches, O Lord; here in the north, bring plants and animals out of winter rest and into spring abundance. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Shepherd the nations, O Lord; guide us all in the ways of peace and reconciliation. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Shepherd us, O Lord; that we may better follow you and hear your voice. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Shepherd the lost and hurting, O Lord; bring them your healing presence and peace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Shepherd the faithful dead, O Lord; and bring us all into the glory of your sheepfold. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill us with your strength to resist the seductions of our foolish desires and the tempter’s vain delights, that we may walk in obedience and righteousness, rejoicing in you with an upright heart. Amen.