Your Goal: Safe at Home! (Mark 13:13b)

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Order of Worship:

Hymn: "He's Risen... Christ Jesus, The Lord"

Invocation and Responsive Prayer

The Apostles Creed (TLH, Page 12):

Hymn: "Thy Holy Wings, O Savior"

Sermon Topic: Your Goal: Safe at Home!
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)
Sermon Text: Mark 13:13b (NKJV)

Hymn; "Good shepherd, Savior, Guard and Keep" (Melody & v 4-5 from Supplement Hymn 713; v 1-3 written as a prayer for the confirmands)

The Rite of Confirmation

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Lord's Prayer, Benediction and Closing Hymn "Go, My Children, With My Blessing"

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Find Easter Joy in the Great Shroud-Remover and Death-Swallower (Isaiah 25:7-9)

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Order of Worship:

Hymn: "On Easter Morning"

Invocation and Responsive Easter Prayer

Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 15 (Excerpts)

The Apostles Creed (TLH, Page 12):

Hymn 731 - "Today In Triumph Christ Arose"

Sermon Topic: Find Easter Joy in the Great Shroud-Remover and Death-Swallower
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)
Sermon Text: Isaiah 25:7-9 (NKJV)

Hymn: "The Strife is O'er" (Melody Hymn 463; Lyrics of Hymn 210 reworked by Judith Snell):

Children's Message: "The Easter Lily: Plant to Bloom!"

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Choir: "Resurrection Praise"

Our Prayers and Our Lord's Benediction

Hymn 733 - "This Joyful Eastertide"

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Easter Gospel Power (Romans 6: 5, 8-11)

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Easter Service

Hymn 192 (v 1-3)

Easter Invocation

Our Responsive Easter Litany

The Lord is risen!
He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
The light of the sun breaks forth across the sky, and a new day has dawned.
The Son of God has broken forth from the tomb, and new life has begun.
The dark night has been transformed by the light of the sun, and the world breaks forth with color.
Christ has emerged from the depths of the grave, and the world breaks forth with joy.
The silence of the night is broken by the sounds of chirping birds.
The hush of death is overcome by the sounds of God's people breaking forth in songs of praise.
Plants and trees turn toward the light from above as morning breaks.
And we turn toward the Son of God to live in the light of his life.
Now every morning will break forth with hope and promise, because Christ is alive.
Every morning will be filled with blessing and salvation! Alleluia! Amen!

Easter Story (intersperes with Hymn 191 announced verses)

Our Easter Creed

I believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Man, Lord of lords and Savior of our fallen world. I believe that He came to earth on a mission of salvation, lived a holy life as my Law-fulfilling Substitute, was crucified at the hands of sinful men, and endured the punishment fo hell at the hands of a just God. He died and was buried.
And I believe that on the tird day He rose bodily from the dead, exactly as it had been prophesied and as He had promised. Attested to by the inspired Scriptures and by many eye witnesses, Jesus' resurrection verifies that He is God's Son, that His salvation mission is complete, and that He has triumphed over the last great enemy - death.
And in rising and conquering death, Christ has become the first-fruit of all who sleep in him. Because He rose, I and all who look to Him in faith shall one day rise. Because He lives, I too shall live. For He has promised me: "I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me, even though He dies, yet shall he live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die."

Hymn: "Christ Has Arisen! Alleluia!"

Sermon: Easter Gospel Power
Text: Romans 6: 5, 8-11
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)

Hymn 200: "I Know That My Redeemer Lives"

The Easter Offering

Our Easter Prayer and the Lord's Prayer

The Closing Hymn 201 - "Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won!" (v 1, 3 & 4) - Congregation; v2 - Ladies

Recitation: (Grades 3-8) 1 Peter 1:3-4
(All children) - "O Risen Savior, We Celebrate..."

"Sound the Trumpet" (Children, Choir & Congregation)

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Which Cross Were You On? (Matthew 27:38; Romans 6:10,6-7)

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Christ in the Creatures of the Passion -- Order of Lenten Worship:

Hymn 142 - "A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth"
Invocation and Opening Prayer

Confession of Sins:
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we confess to You our sinfulness. All we like sheep have gone astray. We have sometimes turned away from you in our thinking, speaking and doing. We have too often done the evil You forbid and not done the good Your Law requires. Before You we repent and seek Your mercy for the sake of the atoning sacrifice of Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Forgive us all which is past and witht he power of Your Spirit move us to love and serve You faithfully. Set our feet upon the new path of life and build Your Kingdom here through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

The Good Friday Absolution

The Good Friday Scriptures (Interspersed with Hymn 150)

The Good Friday Faith Profession (Isaiah 53 Excerpts)
"Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrow; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The punishment for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all... Yet it pleased the Lord to crush Him and to make His soul an offering for sin. He shall see the suffering of His soul and be satisfied and shall justify many. For He shall see His offspring and prolong His days, and the will of the Lord shall prosper in His hand."

Hymn 151 (v 1, 6-7) - "Christ, The Life of All the Living"

Sermon Topic: Which Cross Were You On?
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)
Sermon Text: Matthew 27:38; Romans 6:10,6-7 (NKJV)

Hymn - "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord"

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Our Good Friday Prayer and Benediction

Hymn - "The Old Rugged Cross"
(V 1&3 - vocalist: Tom Owens)

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Maundy Thursday Service

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Christ in the Creatures of the Passion -- Order of Lenten Worship:

Hymn
Lenten Liturgy:
Invocation and Opening Prayer

Confession of Sins (Psalm 51 Excerpts):
For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight. Have mercy on me, O God according to Your loving-kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions; Wash me thoroughly from my inquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

The Absolution

Sung Response: (Melody Hymn 388)
Just as I am and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, Whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.


The Story of Our Lord's Suffering and Death

The Lenten Creed (Luther's Second Article Explanation):
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true Man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil - not with gold or silver, but with His holy precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death. All this He did that i should be His own, live under Him in His Kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness. Just as He has risen from death, lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true.

Hymn

Sermon Topic:
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)
Sermon Text: (NKJV)

Hymn (Melody Hymn 552):
Hold Thou Thy cross before my faith-filled heart,
Show me Thy love, Thy grace to me impart.
Forgiveness, peace, Thy help in ev'ry need -
My Savior, Shepherd, O abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Lenten Prayer:
Great Redeemer, strong to save, You came to earth to take our place under the Law, to suffer and die that we might live. during this somber season, we see You agonize, bleed, suffer hell and die - all for us. There are no sins to call for such punishment, except the sins that we have done. It is far beyond our capacity to fathom the Love that takes our place on the cross. Out of this horrible tragedy, You have brought us peace, joy and hope. Through Your cross, we are forgiven and forever free from the guilt, burden and punishment of our sin. What language is there to express our utter and heartfelt thanks to You, dear Savior? Lord, make outs a faithful and meaningful journey to Calvary with You. Help us in word and song and life to ever proclaim: "In the Cross of Christ I Glory". Amen

Lord's Prayer:
Our Father Who art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Lenten Benediction

Hymn

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The Power of the Gospel of Christ to Produce Jesus-Confessors (Romans 10:8-10)

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Palm Sunday -- Order of Worship:

Hymn 162 - "Ride On, Ride On, In Majesty"

The Scripture Reading - Matthew 21:1-9

The Apostles Creed

Hymn 161 - "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna"

Sermon Topic: The Power of the Gospel of Christ to Produce Jesus-Confessors
(Pastor David Schierenbeck)
Sermon Text: Romans 10:8-10 (NKJV)

The Confession of Sins and Absolution

The Consecration and Distribution of Holy Communion
Hymn 160 - "O Jesus, King of Glory"

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Choir: "Hosanna We Sing"

The Lord's Prayer and Benediction

Hymn 344 - "Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs"

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The Despised Worm (Psalm 22:6-8)

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Christ in the Creatures of the Passion -- Order of Lenten Worship:

Hymn 145
Lenten Liturgy:
Invocation and Opening Prayer

Confession of Sins (Psalm 51 Excerpts):
For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight. Have mercy on me, O God according to Your loving-kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions; Wash me thoroughly from my inquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

The Absolution

Sung Response: (Melody Hymn 388)
Just as I am and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, Whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.


The Story of Our Lord's Suffering and Death

The Lenten Creed (Luther's Second Article Explanation):
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true Man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil - not with gold or silver, but with His holy precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death. All this He did that i should be His own, live under Him in His Kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness. Just as He has risen from death, lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true.

Hymn 143 (v 1-5)

Sermon Topic: The Despised Worm
(Pastor John Hein - Grace Fridley)
Sermon Text: Psalm 22:6-8 (NKJV)

Hymn (Melody Hymn 552):
Hold Thou Thy cross before my faith-filled heart,
Show me Thy love, Thy grace to me impart.
Forgiveness, peace, Thy help in ev'ry need -
My Savior, Shepherd, O abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Our Gifts of Faith and Love

Lenten Prayer:
Great Redeemer, strong to save, You came to earth to take our place under the Law, to suffer and die that we might live. during this somber season, we see You agonize, bleed, suffer hell and die - all for us. There are no sins to call for such punishment, except the sins that we have done. It is far beyond our capacity to fathom the Love that takes our place on the cross. Out of this horrible tragedy, You have brought us peace, joy and hope. Through Your cross, we are forgiven and forever free from the guilt, burden and punishment of our sin. What language is there to express our utter and heartfelt thanks to You, dear Savior? Lord, make outs a faithful and meaningful journey to Calvary with You. Help us in word and song and life to ever proclaim: "In the Cross of Christ I Glory". Amen

Lord's Prayer:
Our Father Who art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Lenten Benediction

Hymn 151 (v 1-4)

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.