Church at Thessalonica – Acts 17:1-9 & 1 Thess. 1:1-10 (Mark 13:9-11)
Month: April 2020
Worship Resources: May 10, 2020
Easter 5 Year 2
Color: White
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Lent 3C
Readings: Church at Corinth – Acts 18:1-4 & 1 Cor. 1:10-18 (Mark 9:34-35)
Prayer of the Day (Working Preacher): Holy Lord, within your church, your followers have often allowed their disagreements to get in the way of being faithful to your word. Remove any barriers our communities face that prevent us from sharing your word and building up your church. Amen.
Other Resources: WorkingPreacher, TextWeek
Suggested hymns based on the texts:
ELW #337. Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
ELW #634. All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
ELW #757. All My Hope on God Is Founded
ELW #338. Beneath the Cross of Jesus
ELW #793. Be Thou My Vision
ELW #654. The Church’s One Foundation
ELW #678. God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
ELW #721. Goodness Is Stronger than Evil
ELW #733. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
ELW #432. The Head That Once Was Crowned
ELW #580. How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
ELW #650. In Christ There Is No East or West
ELW #324. In the Cross of Christ I Glory
ELW #335. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
ELW #529. Jesus, We Are Gathered
ELW #660. Lift High the Cross
ELW #403. Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #651. Oh, Praise the Gracious Power
ELW #496. One Bread, One Body
ELW #519. Open Your Ears, O Faithful People
ELW #351/2. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
ELW #534. Savior, Again to Your Dear Name
ELW #355/6. Sing, My Tongue
ELW #449. We Know That Christ Is Raised
ELW #803. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
ELW #359. Where Charity and Love Prevail
LBW #160. Filled with the Spirit’s Power
LBW #344. We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died
WOV #667. Stay Here
Various Hymnals Break not the circle of enabling love (2005) by Fred Kaan
Various Hymnals Come, Wounded Healer (1999) by Martin Leckebusch
Various Hymnals Gifts for Sharing (1997) by Mary Keithahn
Various Hymnals Here Hangs a Man Discarded (1995) by Brian Wren
Various Hymnals Ubi Caritas (1992) by Laurence Rosania
Various Hymnals We lay our broken world (2005) by Anna Briggs
Various Hymnals Welcome Into This Place (1991) by Orlando Juarez
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)
Other (mostly contemporary) options:
“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Make Me a Servant” By Kelly Willard.
“Mighty to Save” By Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan.
More options here.
“Make Me a Servant” By Kelly Willard.
“Mighty to Save” By Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan.
More options 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 all people, use our varied gifts to proclaim your great love to the entire world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of all creatures, grant abundant life to the wide variety of birds, animals, and insects that you have made and entrusted to us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of every nation, send your spirit of compassion, love, justice, and peace upon all countries and their leaders. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of the broken, bind up the hearts and minds of all who suffer from anxiety, fear, depression, loneliness, and other mental and social illnesses. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of the dying, be with those who do not have long left to live, grant them peace and comfort in their last moments. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of the church, bless this congregation and its members with every gift necessary on our path of discipleship. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
God of sinners and saints, join all people into one body of faith in your great and joyous kingdom. 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.
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Episode 18 – Peter Heals in Jerusalem
Peter Heals in Jerusalem – Acts 3:1-10 (Mark 6:53-56)
Worship Resources: May 3, 2020
Easter 4 Year 2
Color: White
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Proper 24(29)A
Readings: Church at Thessalonica – Acts 17:1-9 & 1 Thess. 1:1-10 (Mark 13:9-11)
Prayer of the Day (Working Preacher): Messiah, Jesus, your followers established churches in communities near and far. Take us outside of ourselves and teach us to give away what you have given to us. Show us how to witness to your presence in places near and far. Amen.
Other Resources: WorkingPreacher, TextWeek, RevGalPals,
Suggested hymns based on the texts:
ELW #757. All My Hope on God Is Founded
ELW #883. All People That on Earth Do Dwell
ELW #652. Built on a Rock
ELW #662. Christ is the King!
ELW #408. Come, Thou Almighty King
ELW #731. Earth and All Stars!
ELW #526. God Is Here!
ELW #705. God of Grace and God of Glory
ELW #678. God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
ELW #385. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!
ELW #619. I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
ELW #696. Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #595. Jesus Loves Me!
ELW #434. Jesus Shall Reign
ELW #512. Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil
ELW #623. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #871. Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
ELW #878. Soli Deo Gloria
ELW #709. When Our Song Says Peace
ELW #798. Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons)
ELW #668. O Zion, Haste
LBW #453. If You But Trust in God to Guide You
LBW #252. You Servants of God
WOV #682. Praise the Spirit in Creation
Various Hymnals God’s Spirit is in my heart (1999) by Alan Dale & Hubert Richards
Various Hymnals In Christ There Is No East or West (1982) by Michael Perry
Various Hymnals Lord of the Dance (1963) by Sydney Carter
Various Hymnals Peace in Our Time, O Lord (1938) by John Oxenham
Various Hymnals Tell it Out with Gladness (1966) by Georgia Elma Harkness
Various Hymnals We Come, O Christ, to You (1946) by Edith Clarkson
Various Hymnals We Have a Gospel to Proclaim (1968) by Edward Burns
Various Hymnals We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations (1896) by H. Ernest Nichol
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)
Other (mostly contemporary) options:
“Blessed Assurance (My King Is Coming)” By Matthew West, Pete Kipley.
“In Christ Alone” By Stuart Townend, Keith Getty.
“More Than Conquerors” As performed by Rend collective.
More options here.
“In Christ Alone” By Stuart Townend, Keith Getty.
“More Than Conquerors” As performed by Rend collective.
More options 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.
Bless the church throughout the world; guide ministers and missionaries as they proclaim the good news of your great love for the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless the soil and water; make us better stewards of the finite resources you have entrusted to us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless the nations; send a spirit of cooperation and compassion among all who make decisions that affect peoples’ lives. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless the brokenhearted; strengthen our communities and surround all people with supportive and loving groups of friends and neighbors. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless the sick and dying; work through hospital chaplains, doctors, nurses, and all staff to provide your peace, comfort, and hope. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless our church; work through our ministries in this difficult time and use us to be your hands and feet in the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
Bless the saints in light; make us mindful of all who have passed the faith onto us and bring us all into your kingdom of life and light. 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.
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Episode 17 – You Shall Be My Witnesses
You Shall Be My Witnesses – Acts 1:1-14 (Mark 6:7-13)
Worship Resources: April 26, 2020
Easter 3 Year 2
Color: White
Closest RCL Sunday(s): N/A
Readings: Peter Heals in Jerusalem – Acts 3:1-10 (Mark 6:53-56)
Prayer of the Day (Working Preacher): Holy Lord, your followers gave to your children something more powerful and more valuable than riches. They gave healing and hope. Bring healing and hope into our world and show us evidence of your presence in our lives. Amen.
Other Resources: WorkingPreacher, TextWeek, BibleHub, RevGalPals, re:Worship
Suggested hymns based on the texts:
ELW #610. O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come
ELW #756. Eternal Father, Strong to Save
ELW #770. Give Me Jesus
ELW #740. God of the Sparrow
ELW #612. Healer of Our Every Ill
ELW #529. Jesus, We Are Gathered
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 #886. Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #789. Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
ELW #587/8. There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
ELW #719. Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
LBW #472/3. Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
LBW #435. O God, Whose Will Is Life and Good
LBW #431. Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old
Various Hymnals A Party For John (2000) by John Ylvisaker
Various Hymnals For the Healing of the Nations (1968) by Fred Kaan
Various Hymnals The Love of the Lord (1988) by Michael Joncas
Various Hymnals Silver and Gold Have I None (??) by Anonymous
Various Hymnals Stand Up, Friends (1986) by Brian A. Wren
Various Hymnals You Are Our God; We Are Your People (1978) by David Hoekema
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)
Other (mostly contemporary) options:
“Come As You Are” By Ben Glover, David Crowder, et al.
“Kindness” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
“Our God” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
More options here.
“Kindness” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
“Our God” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
More options 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.
Heal the brokenness of the church, O Lord; overcome divisions and schisms that your church may boldly proclaim unity and community in you. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heal the brokenness of creation, O Lord; where there is damage, bring healing, where there is death, bring life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heal the brokenness of the nations, O Lord; bring justice where there is injustice, and bring peace where there is strife. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heal the brokenness of our communities, O Lord; bind us together in deep and authentic communities of care and grace. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heal the brokenness of our lives, O Lord; ease pain and bring healing wherever it is needed. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heal the brokenness of our congregation, O Lord; turn us ever outward towards the people around us that we may be a community of welcome, hospitality, and inclusion. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
Heal the brokenness of death, O Lord; and make us certain that because Christ lives we too shall live. 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.
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Episode 16 – Triduum
My computer crashed midway through the bible study, so there is an awkward transition at the 22 minute mark. My apologies! The texts being discussed are:
Maunday Thursday – Mark 14:22-42
Good Friday – Mark 15:16-39
Easter – Mark 16:1-8
Worship Resources: April 19, 2020
Easter 2 Year 2
Color: White
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Ascension A/B/C and/or Easter 7A
Readings: You Shall Be My Witnesses – Acts 1:1-14 (Mark 6:7-13)
Prayer of the Day (Working Preacher): Lord Jesus, after your death and resurrection you sent your followers into the world to proclaim your resurrection to the entire world. Send us into the world to bear witness to all you have done in our lives. Amen.
Other Resources: WorkingPreacher, TextWeek, BibleHub, RevGalPals, re:Worship
Suggested hymns based on the texts:
ELW #393. A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing!
ELW #392. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
ELW #416. At the Name of Jesus
ELW #389. Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing
ELW #604. O Christ, Our Hope
ELW #804. Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #408. Come, Thou Almighty King
ELW #693. Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ELW #684. Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
ELW #401. Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading
ELW #398. Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
ELW #450. I Bind unto Myself Today
ELW #661. I Love to Tell the Story
ELW #696. Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #365. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
ELW #260. The King Shall come
ELW #490. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
ELW #403. Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #475. Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor
ELW #857. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
ELW #579. Lord, You Give the Great Commission
ELW #435. Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
ELW #322. Oh, Love How Deep
ELW #689. Praise and Thanksgiving
ELW #549. Send Me, Jesus
ELW #809. Send Me, Lord (Thuma mina)
ELW #439. Soon and Very Soon
ELW #800. Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #576. We All Are One in Mission
ELW #668. O Zion, Haste
LBW #483. God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #388. O Spirit of the Living God
WOV #681. Come, O Holy Spirit, Come
WOV #682. Praise the Spirit in Creation
Various Hymnals Christ for the world we sing! (1869) by Samuel Wolcott
Various Hymnals Go to the World! (1991) by Sylvia G. Dunstan
Various Hymnals Hail Thee, Festival Day (6th Century) by Venantius Fortunatus
Various Hymnals O Holy Spirit, by Whose Breath (tr. 1971) by Rabanus Maurus
Various Hymnals There Is a Redeemer (1982) by Melody Green
Various Hymnals When God the Spirit Came (1977) by Timothy Dudley-Smith
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)
Other (mostly contemporary) options:
“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Our God” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
“Shine Jesus Shine” By Graham Kendrick.
“Tell the World” By Joel Houston, Jonathon Douglass, et al.
More options here.
“Our God” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
“Shine Jesus Shine” By Graham Kendrick.
“Tell the World” By Joel Houston, Jonathon Douglass, et al.
More options 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.
Send your Spirit upon the church, and especially its leaders; that they may lead us in boldly proclaiming the kingdom of God present in the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Send your Spirit upon creation, and especially resting fields; that the coming harvest be abundant that all the world may be fed. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Send your Spirit upon our leaders, and especially on executives like our President, Governor, and Mayors; that their decisions be guided by compassion and care for all. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Send your Spirit upon the marginalized, especially poor and needy; that our communities work to ensure that everyone’s basic needs are met. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Send your spirit upon the sick, especially,…; that your will of healing and wholeness be at work in their lives. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Send your Spirit upon this congregation; that we may be an example of love, grace, and service in our neighboring communities. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
Send your Spirit upon us and use the example of the saints to keep us firm in our faith. 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.
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