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WORSHIP SONGS 2019-20

FALL WORSHIP PLANNING GUIDE

Lectionary C (August – November 2019)

Lectionary A (December 2019 – January 2020)

 

AUGUST

 

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

4

Scriptures: Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21

Themes: Israel turns from God despite His great love for them; give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His love endures forever; set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things; Jesus teaches the parable of the rich fool.

Suggested Anthems: A Call to Thanksgiving (Martin/Martin/Raney) 00293544 • Daughters of Promise, Women of Faith (Martin) 35032693 • Gratitude (Nordeman/arr. Sorenson) 35032465, 35032466, 35028904 • A Harvest of Thanksgiving (Thornhill/Nordmeyer) 00292334 • Keep Your Lamps (arr. Leavitt) 00284832, 00284833, 00284834 • Oh How He Loves You and Me (arr. Purifoy) 00293158, 00293159, 00121725 • You Say (Daigle/arr. Sorenson) 00285896 • Yours Forevermore (Berry) 00292742

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

11

Scriptures: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8; 22-23; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40

Themes: God exhorts Sodom and Gomorrah to wash and make themselves clean; God shows His salvation to the blameless; faith is having confidence in what we hope for, and having assurance in things that are unseen; where one’s treasure is, so also is one’s heart.

Suggested Anthems: Fanfare and Concertato on “Blessed Assurance (arr. Nix/Paige) 00292709 • From Jars of Clay (Mock/arr. López) 35032464 • Jesus Is the Way (Crane/arr. Stevens) 0293348 • Living Hope (Wickham/arr. Martin) 00292549 • The Mighty One (Martin) 00292731, 35014252 • The Way We Follow Christ (Dengler/Dengler) 00292741

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

18

Scriptures: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56

Themes: The vineyard of the Lord is the nation of Israel and the people of Judah; the psalmist asks why God has broken down the walls of Israel, His vineyard; great stories of faith are recounted; the gospel will be a source of division among the people of the earth.

Suggested Anthems: A Celebration of Service (Martin) 35032786 • A Celtic Blessing (Thompson/arr. Martin) 35032683 • Faithful Witness (Taylor) 35032463 • What a Friend (Maher/arr. Angerman) 00292554 • Who You Say I Am (Morgan/Fielding/arr. Hogan) 00291243

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

25

Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17

Themes: The Lord calls Jeremiah; the psalmist takes refuge in the Lord and prays for deliverance; because of faith in Christ, believers have access to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath.

Suggested Anthems: If I Stand (Mullins/Cudworth/arr. Sterling) 00284666 • Let Me Walk You Home (Sorenson) 35032767 • Lord, I Worship You (Martin/Nix) 35032794 • New Born Again (arr. Long) 35032218 • Sing, Rejoice, a Song of Praise (Leavitt/Mozart) 00288613, 00288614, 00288615

 

 

SEPTEMBER

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

1

Scriptures: Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14

Themes: The nation of Israel forsakes the Lord; the Lord laments that Israel has turned from Him; the writer of Hebrews exhorts his readers to be of service and to trust in God; Jesus shares the parable of the wedding feast and the parable of the banquet.

Suggested Anthems: Come Share the Lord (Leech/arr. Leavitt) 35032685 • E Pluribus Unum (Martin) 35029194, 35029195 • From Jars of Clay (Mock/arr. López) 35032464 • In You Alone (Stewart/Nix) 35032795 • Jesus Is the Way (Crane/arr. Stevens) 00293348 • Unexpected Places (Sorenson) 35032770

 

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

8

Scriptures: Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Philemon 1:1-21; Luke 14:25-33

Themes: God has the sovereign right to judge Judah for its sins; David acknowledges God’s perfect knowledge; Paul urges Philemon to receive Onesimus back warmly; Jesus urges people to count the cost of following Him.

Suggested Anthems: As a Song Among the Trees (Martin) 35032597 • Like a River Glorious (arr. Purifoy) 00293157 • Masterpiece (Stratton/Furman/Pethel) 00292726 • What a Friend (Maher/arr. Angerman) 00292554

 

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

15

Scriptures: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10

Themes: The Lord warns Judah of the coming judgment; David describes the sinful state of humankind and longs for God’s salvation; Paul is thankful that the Lord enabled him for ministry, and explains that Christ came into the world to save sinners; Christ explains His mission to the scribes and Pharisees in the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son.

Suggested Anthems: A Celebration of Service (Martin) 35032786 • Faithful Witness (Taylor) 35032463 • Let Me Walk You Home (Sorenson) 35032767 • New Born Again (arr. Long) 35032218 • Who You Say I Am (Morgan/Fielding/arr. Hogan) 00291243

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

22

Scriptures: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13

Themes: Jeremiah describes the coming judgment of Judah; David mourns over the desolation of Jerusalem and prays for the Lord’s deliverance; Paul exhorts Timothy to make sure that congregational prayer is offered for all kinds of people; Jesus shares the parable of the unjust steward. ­­­­

Suggested Anthems: A Call to Thanksgiving (Martin/Martin/Raney) 00293544 • Gratitude (Nordeman/arr. Sorenson) 35032465, 35032466, 35028904 • In Everything Give Thanks (Martin) 35032800 • Oh How He Loves You and Me (arr. Purifoy) 00293158, 00293159, 00121725 • The Way We Follow Christ (Dengler/Dengler) 00292741 • What a Friend (Maher/arr. Angerman) 00292554

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

29

Scriptures: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31

Themes: The Babylonian army attacks Jerusalem, and Jeremiah is imprisoned; the Lord is the psalmist’s refuge, fortress, and deliverer; godliness with contentment is great gain, for humans bring nothing into the world and leave with nothing at the end of their lives; Jesus tells the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

Suggested Anthems: Be Still (Purifoy) 35032460 • A Celtic Blessing (Thompson/arr. Martin) 35032683 • In You Alone (Stewart/Nix) 35032795 • Sing, Rejoice, a Song of Praise (Leavitt/Mozart) 00288613, 00288614, 00288615

 

 

OCTOBER

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

6

Scriptures: Lamentations 1:1-6; Psalm 137; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10

Themes: Jerusalem is pictured as a widow in great despair; by the rivers of Babylon, the captives wept when they remembered Zion; Paul reminds Timothy that he should not tolerate any teaching except the gospel of Jesus Christ; the disciples ask the Lord to increase their faith.

Suggested Anthems: From Jars of Clay (Mock/arr. López) 35032464 • Like a River Glorious (arr. Purifoy) 00293157 • Teach Me (Nordmeyer) 00293357 • Who You Say I Am (Morgan/Fielding/arr. Hogan) 00291243 • Yours Forevermore (Berry) 00292742

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

13

Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; Psalm 66:1-12; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19

Themes: Jeremiah instructs the captives to live normal lives while in Babylon; the marvelous works of God and His great mercy provide the psalmist with many reasons to make a joyful noise; Paul encourages Timothy to study and become a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth; Jesus cleanses ten lepers, but only one glorifies God.

Suggested Anthems: Cantate! Sing Joy! (Mock/Martin) 00293855 • In Everything Give Thanks (Martin) 35032800 • A Joyful Song to the Lord (Crane/Klein/arr. Drennan) 00292723, 00292724 • Living Hope (Wickham/arr. Martin) 00292549 • Oh Sing to the Lord (von Kampen) 00200895, 00200897 • We Remember Christ (Pollock/Sterling) 35032358 • The Work of Grace (Martin) 35032595

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

20

Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8

Themes: The Lord says that the days will come when He will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah; the psalmist loves and meditates upon God’s law; Paul instructs Timothy to continue in the scriptures, which are given by inspiration from God and profitable for doctrine, reproof and correction; Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow and the wicked judge.

Suggested Anthems: As a Song Among the Trees (Martin) 35032597 • Like a River Glorious (arr. Purifoy) 00293157 • Masterpiece (Stratton/Furman/Pethel) 00292726 • Teach Me (Martin/Nordmeyer) 00293357

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

27

Scriptures: Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 65; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

Themes: The Lord promises restoration; the Lord hears the prayers of Israel; Paul looks back on his ministry and prepares to die; Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

Suggested Anthems: Ain’t-a That Good News (arr. Leavitt) 35032397, 35032296 • As a Song Among the Trees (Martin) 35032597 • The Heritage Hymn (Ward/Sorenson) 35032792 • Lord of My Heart (arr. Leavitt) 00286927 • A Promise, a Hope (Fair/Martin) 35032470 • Promise After Promise (Pollock/arr. Bullard) 00293351 • This I Know (Mock/arr. McCartha) 35032472 • Unexpected Places (Sorenson) 35032770 • Wade in the Living Water (Fair/Barrett) 00292542 • We Are the Church (Martin) 35032787 • You Say (Daigle/arr. Sorenson) 00285896

 

NOVEMBER

 

All Saints Day

1

Scriptures: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31

Themes: Daniel has a vision of four beasts; David exhorts Israel to rejoice in her Maker and King; Paul prays that the believers in Ephesus will know the hope to which God has called them and the glorious inheritance that is theirs; Jesus teaches His disciples through the Beatitudes.

Suggested Anthems: Ain’t-a That Good News (arr. Leavitt) 35032397, 35032296 • Daughters of Promise, Women of Faith (Martin) 35032693 • Fanfare and Concertato on “Blessed Assurance” (arr. Nix/Paige) 00292709 • The Heritage Hymn (Ward/Sorenson) 35032792 • If I Stand (Mullins/Cudworth/arr. Sterling) 00284666 • Let Me Walk You Home (Sorenson) 35032767 • Living Hope (Wickham/arr. Martin) 00292549 • Lord of My Heart (arr. Leavitt) 00286927 • A New City of Joy (Martin/Nix) 35032798 • One (York/Hayes) 35032455 • A Promise, a Hope (Fair/Martin) 35032470 • There Is a Place (McCrary/arr. Angerman) 00292536 • Unexpected Places (Sorenson) 35032770

 

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

3

Scriptures: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 119:137-144; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10

Themes: Habakkuk questions God’s dealings with Judah, but God reinforces the importance of trusting in His Word; the psalmist delights in God’s laws in spite of trouble and distress; Paul constantly prays for the Thessalonian church; Zacchaeus the tax collector comes to faith in Christ.

Suggested Anthems: Ain’t-a That Good News (arr. Leavitt) 35032397, 35032296 • Come Share the Lord (Leech/arr. Leavitt) 35032685 • In You Alone (Stewart/Nix) 35032795• Lord of My Heart (arr. Leavitt) 00286927 • Psalm 27 (Sorenson) 00291052

 

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

10

Scriptures: Haggai 1:15b-2:9; Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38

Themes: The Lord encourages His people to be strong for He is with them; the psalmist praises the Lord for His mighty acts and the glorious splendor of His majesty; Paul tells the people to guard against deceivers and urges them to stand firm; the Lord teaches on marriage and the resurrection.

Suggested Anthems: For the Beauty of the Earth (arr. Nichols) 00284839 • If I Stand (Mullins/Cudworth/arr. Sterling) 00284666 • Joyful Praise (Mock/arr. Nichols) 00292720 • Lord, I Worship You (Martin/Nix) 35032794 • The Mighty One (Martin) 00292731, 35014252 • Sing to the Lord (Miller) 00249088 • You Say (Daigle/arr. Sorenson) 00285896

 

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

17

Scriptures: Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19

Themes: The Lord speaks of the new heaven and earth; do not fear but trust in God, who is our salvation; the Thessalonian church is warned against idleness; the disciples ask Jesus about the end of the age.

Suggested Anthems: I Will Do a New Thing (Sorenson) 00292533 • In You Alone (Stewart/Nix) 35032795 • A New City of Joy (Martin/Nix) 35032798 • Teach Me (Martin/Nordmeyer) 00293357 • There Is a Place (McCrary/arr. Angerman) 00292536

 

Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost/Christ the King

24

Scriptures: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43

Themes: The Lord will judge the leaders of Judah and bring His chosen people back from their exile; Zechariah rejoices in the birth of John the Baptist and prophesizes about the future redemption of Israel; Christ, who is the image of the invisible God and co-Creator, is the head of the church; one of the criminals sentenced to death on the cross seeks Christ’s forgiveness.

Suggested Anthems: Joyful Praise (Mock/arr. Nichols) 00292720 • May God’s Glory Fill this Temple (Machen/Sterling) 35032468 • The Mighty One (Martin) 00292731, 35014252 • O Jesus, My Jesus (McCartha) 35032352 • We Are the Church (Martin) 35032787

 

Thanksgiving Day

28

Scriptures: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 100; Philippians 4:4-9; John 6:25-35

Themes: When God’s people enter the land given to them, they are to offer their first fruits to the Lord; the Lord made us and, as the sheep of His pasture, we should enter His gates with thanksgiving; rejoice in the Lord in all circumstances and, through prayer, be anxious about nothing; Jesus declares that He is the Bread of Life, and those who believe in Him will not go hungry or be thirsty.

Suggested Anthems: A Call To Thanksgiving (Martin/Martin/Raney) 00293544 • Come Share the Lord (Leech/arr. Leavitt) 35032685 • For the Beauty of the Earth (arr. Nichols) 00284839 • Gratitude (Nordeman/arr. Sorenson) 35032465, 35032466, 35028904 • A Harvest of Thanksgiving (Thornhill/Nordmeyer) 00292334 • In Everything Give Thanks (Martin) 35032800 • Promise After Promise (Pollock/arr. Bullard) 00293351 • Shout to God (Williams/Martin) 35032646, 35019809 • This I Know (Mock/arr. McCartha) 35032472 • We Remember Christ (Pollock/Sterling) 35032358

 

LECTIONARY C (beginning December 1, 2019)

 

DECEMBER

 

First Sunday of Advent

1

Scriptures: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44

Themes: The Lord’s temple shall be established; the psalmist prays for the peace of Jerusalem; lay aside works of darkness and put on the armor of light for the day of Christ’s return is near; be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.

Suggested Anthems: Advent Jubilate (Parker/Schwarz) 00292336 • The Angel Gabriel (arr. Leavitt) 00284828, 00284829 • Come, Gentle Peace (Martin/Martin/Larson) 00293342 • He Shall Come Again in Glory (MacArthur/Webb/arr. Grassi) 35032515 • Keep Your Lamps (arr. Leavitt) 00284832, 00284833, 00284834 • The Kingdom of Peace (Rush/Greig/arr. Pethel) 35032467 • Mighty Great Joy! (Eggleston/arr. Drennan) 35032469 • Prepare the Way (Barrett) 35032680 • Processional for Advent (Mitchell/Paige) 35032676 • Silence to Song (Martin/Hogan) 00292535 • The Thrill of Hope (arr. Martin/Sorenson) 00292573 • We Have Seen the Light (Sorenson) 00291064

Second Sunday of Advent

8

Scriptures: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12

Themes: A rod shall come from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots; the psalmist prays that the Lord’s glory will fill the earth; Paul exhorts the church to unity and reiterates that Christ came so that all people, including the Gentiles, might have hope; John the Baptist preaches a message of repentance.

Suggested Anthems: A Celebration of Service (Martin) 35032786 • Come, Gentle Peace (Martin/Martin/Larson) 00293342 • Et in Terra Pax (Purifoy) 00293343, 00293344, 35027921 • Glory (Maher/arr. Angerman) 00291357 • The Kingdom of Peace (Rush/Greig/arr. Pethel) 35032467 • One (York/Hayes) 35032455 • Processional for Advent (Mitchell/Paige) 35032676 • Wade in the Living Water (Fair/Barrett) 00292542

Third Sunday of Advent

15

Scriptures: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11

Themes: The wilderness will rejoice and blossom, the blind will see, the deaf will hear, the lame shall walk and the mute will speak; happy are those whose hope is in the Lord; wait for the coming of the Lord with patience; John the Baptist asks Jesus whether He is the promised Messiah.

Suggested Anthems: Advent Jubilate (Parker/Schwarz) 00292336 • Mighty Great Joy! (Eggleston/arr. Drennan) 35032469 • Prepare the Way (Barrett) 35032680 • Processional for Advent (Mitchell/Paige) 35032676 • Silence to Song (Martin/Hogan) 00292535

Fourth Sunday of Advent

22

Scriptures: Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25

Themes: A young woman shall be with child and bear a Son whose name will be Immanuel; the psalmist prays for God’s restoration and salvation; Paul outlines his credentials as an apostle and offers peace to believers through God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; the angel of the Lord tells Joseph that the child Mary will bear is the promised Messiah.

Suggested Anthems: And There Was Light (Martin) 00293394 • The Angel Gabriel (arr. Leavitt) 00284828, 00284829 • Be Still (Purifoy) 35032460 • Come, Gentle Peace (Martin/Martin/Larson) 00293342 • The Kingdom of Peace (Rush/Greig/arr. Pethel) 35032467 • O Little Town of Bethlehem (Brooks/Cornish) 00286013 • Silence to Song (Martin/Hogan) 00292535 • Somewhere It’s Snowing (Stearman/Boosahda/arr. Leavitt) 00288618, 00288619, 00288620 • Sweetest Music, Softly Stealing (Brindley/Nix) 00291200 • There Is a Star (Martin) 00293374

Christmas Eve/Christmas Day

24-25

Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14

Themes: A Child has been born for us and a Son given who is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace; the psalmist sings a new song to the Lord; renounce worldly passions and live godly lives while waiting for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of Jesus Christ; Christ is born in a Bethlehem stable and angels relate the news to a group of shepherds.

Suggested Anthems: All My Heart this Night Rejoices (Gerhardt/Ebeling/arr. Leavitt) 00284822 • And There Was Light (Martin) 00293394 • The Angel Gabriel (arr. Leavitt) 00284828, 00284829 • Baby in Bethlehem (Mock/arr. Nichols) 35032459 • Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (arr. Christopher) 00290598, 00290599, 08754646 • Christmastime (Smith/Carlson/arr. Martin) 00291299 • Come, Follow that Star (Besig/Price) 00292708, 35004308, 35004309 • Et in Terra Pax (Purifoy) 00293343, 00293344, 35027921 • Glory (Maher/arr. Angerman) 00291357 • Hasten to the Manger (Hannibal/arr. Pethel) 35032473 • The Inn at the End of the World (Chesterton/Sorenson) 35032777 • It Came upon the Midnight Clear (arr. Leavitt) 00284825, 00286742 • Joy to the World (arr. Sorenson) 00292719 • A King in Swaddling Clothes (Stratton/Nix) 00293349 • O Little Town of Bethlehem (Brooks/Cornish) 00286013 • Pretty Little Baby (arr. Cleveland/adapt. Dilworth) 00292558, 08753161 • Rejoice! Christ Is Born! (Martin/Martin) 00293370 • Remember (Stewart/Martin) 00292740 • Run to the Manger (Peterson) 35032471 • Somewhere It’s Snowing (Stearman/Boosahda/arr. Leavitt) 00288618, 00288619, 00288620 • Sweetest Music, Softly Stealing (Brindley/Nix) 00291200 • There Is a Star (Martin) 00293374 • There’s a Baby in the Stable (Stewart/Nix) 00292541 • The Thrill of Hope (arr. Martin/Sorenson) 00292573 • We Have Seen the Light (Sorenson) 00291064 • The Wondrous Gift (Stewart/Nix) 00291177

First Sunday after Christmas

29

Scriptures: Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23

Themes: The Lord has saved His people and redeemed them in love and pity; all created things in heaven and on earth are called to praise the Lord; Jesus brings salvation through His suffering; Joseph is warned to flee with Mary and Jesus to Egypt.

Suggested Anthems: Joyful Praise (Mock/arr. Nichols) 00292720 • Oh How He Loves You and Me (arr. Purifoy) 00293158, 00293159, 00121725 • Psalm 27 (Sorenson) 00291052 • Remember (Stewart/Martin) 00292740 • Shout to God (Williams/Martin) 35032646, 35019809 • We Remember Christ (Pollock/Sterling) 35032358 • Yours Forevermore (Berry) 00292742

 

JANUARY 2020

New Year’s Day

1

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25:31-46

Themes: To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven; the Lord’s name is majestic through all the earth for He cares for human beings and crowns them with glory and honor; John sees a new heaven where death and sorrow will not exist and the Lamb of God will reign; at the resurrection, Christ will welcome the righteous into eternal life, but the unrighteous will go to eternal punishment.

Suggested Anthems: I Will Do a New Thing (Sorenson) 00292533 • New Born Again (arr. Long) 35032218 • A New City of Joy (Martin/Nix) 35032798 • O Jesus, My Jesus (McCartha) 35032352 • There Is a Place (McCrary/arr. Angerman) 00292536 • Who You Say I Am (Morgan/Fielding/arr. Hogan) 00291243

Second Sunday after Christmas

5

Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:10-18

Themes: When God gathers His people from the ends of the earth, their mourning will turn to joy; the psalmist praises God for blessing Jerusalem with strength and peace; we have the inheritance of salvation through Christ’s redemption; the Word who was with God in the beginning is the Light which cannot be overcome by darkness.

Suggested Anthems: Cantate! Sing Joy! (Mock/Martin) 00293855 • A Celtic Blessing (Thompson/arr. Martin) 35032683 • Et in Terra Pax (Purifoy) 00293343, 00293344, 35027921 • Fanfare and Concertato on “Blessed Assurance” (arr. Nix/Paige) 00292709 • He Shall Come Again in Glory (MacArthur/Webb/arr. Grassi) 35032515 • The Light of the World (Besig/Price) 35012878, 35028305 • May God’s Glory Fill this Temple (Machen/Sterling) 35032468 • Shine on Us (Smith/Smith/arr. Raney) 00293365 • Silence to Song (Martin/Hogan) 00292535 • There Is a Star (Martin) 00293374 • The Wondrous Gift (Stewart/Nix) 00291177

 

Epiphany of the Lord

6

Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12

Themes: The glory of Jerusalem is described; the psalmist prays that, as king, he will rule with justice and righteousness; Paul explains that he is to preach the riches of the gospel of Christ to the Gentiles; the Magi visit the baby Jesus, and then return to their own country without visiting Herod.

Suggested Anthems: All My Heart this Night Rejoices (Gerhardt/Ebeling/arr. Leavitt) 00284822 • Baby in Bethlehem (Mock/arr. Nichols) 35032459 • Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (arr. Christopher) 00290598, 00290599, 08754646 • Come, Follow that Star (Besig/Price) 00292708, 35004308, 35004309 • Glory (Maher/arr. Angerman) 00291357 • The Inn at the End of the World (Chesterton/Sorenson) 35032777 • A King in Swaddling Clothes (Stratton/Nix) 00293349 • The Light of the World (Besig/Price) 35012878, 35028305 • Shine on Us (Smith/Smith/arr. Raney) 00293365 • The Thrill of Hope (arr. Martin/Sorenson) 00292573 • There Is a Star (Martin) 00293374 • The Work of Grace (Martin) 35032595

First Sunday after Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord

12

Scriptures: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17

Themes: Christ, God’s servant and chosen One, will bring sight to the blind, release the prisoners, and give light to those in darkness; the psalmist ascribes glory and strength to the Lord of all creation; the apostles are witnesses to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; John baptizes Jesus.

Suggested Anthems: Faithful Witness (Taylor) 35032463 • For the Beauty of the Earth (arr. Nichols) 00284839 • The Light of the World (Besig/Price) 35012878, 35028305 • Masterpiece (Stratton/Furman/Pethel) 00292726 • New Born Again (arr. Long) 35032218 • Shine on Us (Smith/Smith/arr. Raney) 00293365 • Wade in the Living Water (Fair/Barrett) 00292542

Second Sunday after Epiphany

19

Scriptures: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42

Themes: God will be glorified through Christ, the servant of the Lord; God saves the psalmist from despair and gives him a new song; Paul offers thanksgiving for the Corinthian church; John the Baptist offers testimony concerning Jesus, and Jesus calls His first disciples.

Suggested Anthems: Cantate! Sing Joy! (Mock/Martin) 00293855 • He Shall Come Again in Glory (MacArthur/Webb/arr. Grassi) 35032515 • A Joyful Song to the Lord (Crane/Klein/arr. Drennan) 00292723, 00292724 • Oh Sing to the Lord (von Kampen) 00200895, 00200897 • Shout to God (Williams/Martin) 35032646, 35019809 • Sing, Rejoice, a Song of Praise (Leavitt/Mozart) 00288613, 00288614, 00288615 • Sing to the Lord (Miller) 00249088

Third Sunday after Epiphany

26

Scriptures: Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23

Themes: Isaiah prophesies the birth of the Messiah; the psalmist desires to dwell in the house of the Lord, his help and salvation; Paul exhorts the believers in Corinth to do away with divisions and be united in mind and thought; Jesus promises to make His disciples fishers of men.

Suggested Anthems: E Pluribus Unum (Martin) 35029194, 35029195 • Pretty Little Baby (arr. Cleveland/adapt. Dilworth) 00292558, 08753161 • Psalm 27 (Sorenson) 00291052 • The Way We Follow Christ (Dengler/Dengler) 00292741 • We Are the Church (Martin) 35032787 • We Have Seen the Light (Sorenson) 00291064 • The Work of Grace (Martin) 35032595

 

 

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Lectionary B (August – November 2018)

Lectionary C (December 2018 – January 2019)

LECTIONARY B (beginning August 5, 2018)

AUGUST 2018

 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

5

Scriptures: II Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Psalm 51:1-12; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35

Themes: The prophet Nathan confronts David with his sin; The psalmist prays that God will cleanse him from sin and restore the joy of his salvation; There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God, therefore live a lives worthy of your calling, growing together as one body; Jesus is the bread of life and all who come to Him will never hunger again.

Suggested Anthems: Come, Come to the Table (Metzger) 35032176 • The Great Cloud (Martin) 35032250 • Hymns of Hope, Songs of Faith (arr. Martin) 35032089 • In the Wonder of His Grace (Rush/arr. Stevens) 35032178 • So Be It (Sorenson) 35032199

 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

12

Scriptures: II Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33; Psalm 130; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51

Themes: David mourns the death of his son Absalom; The psalmist cries for mercy and forgiveness, putting his hope in the Lord’s unfailing love and redemption; Live a life full of love and compassion, as Christ loved and forgave; Whoever eats of the living bread will live forever.

Suggested Anthems: Come, Come to the Table (Metzger) 35032176 • In the Wonder of His Grace (Rush/arr. Stevens) 35032178

 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

19

Scriptures: I Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14; Psalm 111; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58

Themes: God grants Solomon’s request for wisdom and promises to bless him with wealth, honor, and a long life as long as he is faithful to obey His commandments; The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; Live wisely, filled with the Spirit, always remembering to give thanks to God; All who partake of the blood of Christ will have eternal life and will be raised up at the resurrection.

Suggested Anthems: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice (Luther/Martin) 35032143 • The Music of Ministry (Martin) 35032152 • A Sending Forth (Alstrom/arr. Nordmeyer) 35032169

 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

26

Scriptures: I Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69

Themes: In Solomon’s prayer of dedication for the temple, he asks that God hear the prayers of His people and grant them forgiveness; The psalmist yearns to be in the house of the Lord, who is his shield; Put on the armor of God, praying always, so that you may be strong against evil; Whoever partakes in the body and blood of Christ remains in Him, and He in them.

Suggested Anthems: Bring Us Near (Peck/Wilkinson/arr. Kingsmore) 00249877 • O Church, Arise (Tomlin/Getty/Getty/Townend/arr. Martin) 00269147 • Of Faith and Freedom (Stewart/Martin) 35032222 • Silent Amen (York/Schwoebel) 35032171

 

 SEPTEMBER

 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

2

Scriptures: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Themes: The winter is past and, with the appearance of spring, the time for singing has come; God loves righteousness but despises wickedness; Do not merely listen to the word, but do what it says, living the righteous life that God desires; It is the inside of a person, the heart, that determines whether a person is clean or unclean.

Suggested Anthems: A Benediction of Peace (Sorenson) 00274509 • The Lord Is My Salvation (Getty/Getty/Nockels/Myrin/arr. Sterling) 00267650 • Sing Alleluia, Sing (Knowles) 41719013 • Where Your Treasures Are (Choplin) 35032153 • Wonderful Words of Life (Bliss/arr. Christopher) 00274431 • Your Mercy Washes Over Me (Bedford/arr. Nix) 35032150

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

9

Scriptures: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125; James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17; Mark 7:24-37

Themes: A good name is more precious than wealth and those who are generous will be blessed by God; The Lord surrounds His people, therefore those who trust in Him cannot be shaken but will endure forever; Love your neighbor as yourself, showing favoritism to none and mercy over judgment, for faith without action is dead; Christ heals a deaf man and a child possessed by a demon.

Suggested Anthems: Our Refuge and Strength (Martin) 35032090 • Ubi Caritas (arr. Purifoy) 35032183 • We Will Live To Serve Our Savior (Price/Besig) 350321880

 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

16

Scriptures: Proverbs 1:20-33; Psalm 19; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38

Themes: Those who reject wisdom will meet disaster but all who acknowledge her ways will dwell in safety; The heavens declare the glory of God and the skies proclaim the work of His hands; Control the tongue, using it to praise God rather than to curse others; Anyone who wants to follow Christ must first deny himself and take up his cross.

Suggested Anthems: Come, Worship God (Williams/Martin) 35032128 • Psalm 24 (Sorenson) 00268548 • We Will Live To Serve Our Savior (Price/Besig) 350321880

 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

23

Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37

Themes: The woman of noble character is to be praised and called blessed by her family; Whoever delights in the law of the Lord is like a tree planted by water for the Lord will watch over him; Live a life of wisdom by being pure, peaceful, considerate, submissive, merciful, impartial, and sincere; Whoever wants to be first must be willing to be the least, and whoever welcomes a little child in His name, welcomes both Christ and His Father.

Suggested Anthems: A Legacy of Love (Berry) 35031918 • My Song for Life (Choplin) 35032181 • One Bright Word of Peace (Stewart/Purifoy) 35032173 • Prayer of Devotion (Andrewes/Dengler) 00268079 • Sacred Waters (Martin) 35032091

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

30

Scriptures: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22; Psalm 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50

Themes: The Feast of Purim is instituted to observe the Jews’ deliverance from Haman’s plot to destroy them, and to celebrate the turning of their mourning into joy; The psalmist praises the Lord for saving him from the enemy; The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective; God will judge those who cause another to sin.

Suggested Anthems: Fanfare and Concertato on “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” (arr. Nix/Paige) 35032208 • Jesus, Full of Grace (Elsey/Sterling) 35032179 • The Lord Is My Salvation (Getty/Getty/Nockels/Myrin/arr. Sterling) 00267650 • Prayer of Devotion (Andrewes/Dengler) 00268079 • Rescuer (Hastings/Fowler/Llewellyn/Gilkeson/arr. Angerman) 00274538 • Silent Amen (York/Schwoebel) 35032171

 

 OCTOBER

 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

7

Scriptures: Job 1:1, 2:1-10; Psalm 26; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16

Themes: God allows Satan to test His servant Job; The psalmist asks God to examine his heart and mind and, finding him righteous, to vindicate him against his enemies; God speaks to His children through His Son as He spoke through the prophets in the past; Unless you become as a little child, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Suggested Anthems: Elijah Rock (arr. Kerrick) 35032148 • The Lion and the Lamb (Brown/Johnson/Mooring/arr. Sorenson) 00268721 • My Song for Life (Choplin) 35032181

 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

14

Scriptures: Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31

Themes: Despite his inability to find God’s presence, Job declares his continuing faith in Him; The psalmist prays for deliverance from his enemies in this Messianic psalm foreshadowing the crucifixion; Christ, who was tempted in every way yet remained without sin, is a sympathetic and merciful judge; Those who suffer and sacrifice to follow Christ will be rewarded in the next life.

Suggested Anthems: Just As I Am (Elliott/Bradbury/arr. Martin/Nix) 35032260 • Rescuer (Hastings/Fowler/Llewellyn/Gilkeson/arr. Angerman) 00274538 • Your Mercy Washes Over Me (Bedford/arr. Nix) 35032150

 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

21

Scriptures: Job 38:1-7, (34-41); Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45

Themes: God recounts his creation of the earth and his power to send rain and food for the animals; Praise the Creator, clothed in splendor and majesty, for He commands the heavens, the earth, and the waters; Christ, who was obedient in suffering, is the source of eternal salvation for all; Whoever wishes to be great must be willing to become a servant as Christ came to serve others and gave His life for all.

Suggested Anthems: Come, Worship God (Williams/Martin) 35032128 • Dakota Hymn (Renville/arr. Sorenson) 35032188 • O Church, Arise (Tomlin/Getty/Getty/Townend/arr. Martin) 00269147 • Sacred Waters (Martin) 35032091 • Sing a Joyful Song (Crocker) 00268047

 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

28

Scriptures: Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22); Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

Themes: Job repents and God makes him prosperous once again; Taste and see that the Lord is good, for He delivers his people from all fear and is worthy of praise; Christ, the high priest, offered Himself as the permanent sacrifice for sin, pure and blameless; Jesus heals a blind man.

Suggested Anthems: Come, Come to the Table (Metzger) 35032176 • A Firm Foundation (arr. Leavitt) 00265056 • Jesus, Full of Grace (Elsey/Sterling) 35032179 • Let Hope Arise (Eggleston) 35032172 • The Lord of Harvest (Monsell/arr. Leavitt) 00253986

 

 NOVEMBER

 All Saints Day

1

Scriptures: Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44

Themes: The people rejoice in God and their salvation for He will remove their disgrace, wipe away all their tears, and swallow death forever; The earth and all who live in it belong to the Lord, the strong and mighty King of glory; In heaven, there will be no more death, sorrow, or pain and God’s people will dwell with Him for eternity; Jesus raises Lazarus from the grave.

Suggested Anthems: Bound for the Promised Land (arr. Leavitt) 00248982 • Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice (Luther/Martin) 35032143 • The Great Cloud (Martin) 35032250 • A Legacy of Love (Berry) 35031918 • Of Faith and Freedom (Stewart/Martin) 35032222 • One Day (Redman/Redman/Jarman/arr. Sorenson)) 00274515 • Psalm 24 (Sorenson) 00268548 • Train for Jubilee (Martin) 00268309 • Ubi Caritas (arr. Purifoy) 35032183

 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

4

Scriptures: Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34

Themes: Ruth refuses to leave Naomi and takes her country, people, and God as her own; Trust in God rather than men, for He upholds the hungry, prisoners, strangers, fatherless, widows, and all who are oppressed; Christ offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sin; The greatest commandments are to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself.

Suggested Anthems: Let Hope Arise (Eggleston) 35032172 • Rescuer (Hastings/Fowler/Llewellyn/Gilkeson/arr. Angerman) 00274538 • Ubi Caritas (arr. Purifoy) 35032183

 Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

11

Scriptures: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

Themes: Boaz marries Ruth, through whom the lineage of Jesus is traced; All gifts come from God and are not the result of human toil and striving; Christ sacrificed Himself once for all sin, purchasing salvation for all who come to Him; Jesus commends the widow’s offering which, though meager, was all that she possessed.

Suggested Anthems: A Celtic Song of Thanks (Hannibal/arr. Nolan) 00269083 • The Lord of the Harvest (Monsell/arr. Leavitt) 00253986 • The Lord Is My Salvation (Getty/Getty/Nockels/Myrin/arr. Sterling) 00267650

Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

18

Scriptures: I Samuel 1:4-20; I Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25; Mark 13:1-8

Themes: God answers Hannah’s prayer with the birth of her son, Samuel; God humbles and exalts according to a person’s deeds; Hold unswervingly to hope for God is faithful to keep His promises; Jesus warns against false prophets and false signs of the end days.

Suggested Anthems: Bound for the Promised Land (arr. Leavitt) 00248982 • Make Room (Hall/Maher/arr. Angerman) 00274492 • Our Refuge and Strength (Martin) 35032090 • Train for Jubilee (Martin) 00268309

 Thanksgiving Day

22

Scriptures: Joel 2:21-27; Psalm 126; I Timothy 2:1-7; Matthew 6:25-33

Themes: Rejoice, for God brings feast out of famine and rewards the earth with rain, fruit, grain, and wine; Those who sow in sorrow will reap with songs of joy for the Lord will restore them; Just as there is one God, there is one mediator between God and man, Christ who gave Himself for all; Seek the kingdom of God rather than worrying about your life, for God knows your needs.

Suggested Anthems: A Celtic Song of Thanks (Hannibal/arr. Nolan) 00269083 • Christmas Bringeth Jesus (Rossetti/Nix) 00268272 • Dakota Hymn (Renville/arr. Sorenson) 35032188 • The Lord of Harvest (Monsell/arr. Leavitt) 00253986 • O Church, Arise (Tomlin/Getty/Getty/Townend/arr. Martin) 00269147 • Old Church Choir (Williams/Wedgeworth/Hulse/arr. Barrett) 00269161 • So Be It (Sorenson) 35032199 • A Thanksgiving Gathering (arr. Graham) 35032225

 Twenty-Seventh Sunday (Last Sunday) after Pentecost/Christ the King

25

Scriptures: II Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18); Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37

Themes: The righteous ruler is secure in God’s covenant with him, but the evil are cast aside as thorns; The Lord promises the psalmist that his descendant will remain on the throne as long as his sons keep their covenant with Him; To Christ be glory and power for ever and ever; Pilate questions Jesus.

Suggested Anthems: Come, Worship God (Williams/Martin) 35032128 • Hymns of Hope, Songs of Faith (arr. Martin) 35032089 • In the Great Triumphant Morning (Winslett/arr. Pethel) 00274196 • The Lion and the Lamb (Brown/Johnson/Mooring/arr. Sorenson) 00268721 • O Church, Arise (Tomlin/Getty/Getty/Townend/arr. Martin) 00269147 • Of Faith and Freedom (Stewart/Martin) 35032222 • People of Praise, Rejoice! (Martin/Nix) 35032186

 

LECTIONARY C (beginning December 2, 2018)

 DECEMBER

 First Sunday of Advent

2

Scriptures: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; I Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36

Themes: God promises that a Righteous Branch will spring from David’s line, bringing justice and salvation to Israel; The Lord is loving and faithful to those who keep His commandments; Timothy prays that the Thessalonians will remain blameless and holy; Jesus promises the disciples that they will eat and drink at His table in the kingdom to come.

Suggested Anthems: Advent Fanfare (Furman/arr. Larson) 00274041 • An Advent Acclamation (Thornhill/arr. Nordmeyer) 35032140 • As We Prepare for Jesus’ Birth (Peterson/McCartha) 35032154 • Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Wesley/Robertson/arr. Sorenson) 00274540 • In the Great Triumphant Morning (Winslett/arr. Pethel) 00274196 • Messiah (Pardo/Battistelli/Reed/arr. Sorenson) 00269138 • Prepare, Make Room (Schwarz/Barrett) 35032184 • A Winter’s Song (Martin) 35032125

 Second Sunday of Advent

9

Scriptures: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6

Themes: Those who desire the Lord’s coming must have pure hearts for He will be like a refiner’s fire to His people; Zechariah praises God for John the Baptist, who will prepare the way for the Messiah; Christ, who began a good work in us, will carry it to completion until His return; John the Baptist prepares the way for the Messiah.

Suggested Anthems: Advent Fanfare (Furman/arr. Larson) 00274041 • Every Valley (Purifoy) 00274043 • He Comes to Us in Darkness (Stewart/Lantz) 35032177 • The Lion and the Lamb (Brown/Johnson/Mooring/arr. Sorenson) 00268721 • Prepare, Make Room (Schwarz/Barrett) 35032184

Third Sunday of Advent

16

Scriptures: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18

Themes: Sing and rejoice, for the Lord has come to rescue His people and restore them to Himself; Sing to the Lord with thanks and proclaim His deeds among the nations; Set your thoughts on what is noble, right, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy; John the Baptist declares that the Messiah will baptize with the Holy Spirit, while he baptizes with water.

Suggested Anthems: An Advent Acclamation (Thornhill/arr. Nordmeyer) 35032140 • Every Valley (Purifoy) 00274043 • The Lord Is My Salvation (Getty/Getty/Nockels/Myrin/arr. Sterling) 00267650 • Prepare, Make Room (Schwarz/Barrett) 35032184 • Sing Alleluia, Sing (Knowles) 41719013 • So Be It (Sorenson) 35032199

 Fourth Sunday of Advent

23

Scriptures: Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)

Themes: Out of Bethlehem will come the ruler of Israel, who will shepherd His flock and be their peace; Mary glorifies God for showing favor upon her and choosing her to bear His Son; We are made holy through the sacrifice of Christ, who came into the world to do His Father’s will; Elizabeth recognizes that Mary’s child is the Son of God.

Suggested Anthems: As We Prepare for Jesus’ Birth (Peterson/McCartha) 35032154 • Bring Us Near (Peck/Wilkinson/arr. Kingsmore) 00249877 • A Carol of Peace (Frombach/Drennan) 35032166 • Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Wesley/Robertson/arr. Sorenson) 00274540 • Follow That Star (Stewart/Nix) 00268076 • Make Room (Hall/Maher/arr. Angerman) 00274492 • Messiah (Pardo/Battistelli/Reed/arr. Sorenson) 00269138 • One Bright Word of Peace (Stewart/Purifoy) 35032173 • Somewhere in Your Silent Night (West/Herms/Hall/arr. Martin) 00268273 • A Winter’s Song (Martin) 35032125

Christmas Eve/Christmas Day

24-25

Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)

Themes: The Light of the world dawns on the people living in darkness; The psalmist calls all nations to praise the Lord, the one God, who comes to judge with righteousness and truth; The grace of God appears in the form of Jesus Christ, teaching us to live upright lives until He comes again; Jesus is born in Bethlehem, and the angels announce His birth to the shepherds.

Suggested Anthems: Alleluia to the Newborn King (Williams/Litton) 35032170 • Angel Song (Mock/Paige) 00274491 • Child of Promise (Martin/Mock) 35032205 • Children, Go Tell It On the Mountain (arr. Martin) 35031549 • Christmas Dreams (Martin/Sorenson) 35032261 • Dakota Hymn (Renville/arr. Sorenson) 35032188 • Do You Hear What I Hear (Baker/arr. Courtney) 00275496 • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. Sorenson) 35032195 • Glory Hallelu! (Besig) 35007889 • He Comes to Us in Darkness (Stewart/Lantz) 35032177 • Listen to the Song (Metzger) 35032155 • A Midnight Clear (Leavitt) 00275714 • Nothin’ but Glory (Ward/arr. Sorenson) 35032219 • Precious Child, So Sweetly Sleeping (Hoppe/Nordmeyer) 35031607 • Rhapsody in Bluegrass (Martin) 35031954 • Silver and Shadows (Martin/Nix) 35032147 • A Simple, Silent Night (Bruce/arr. López) 35032204 • Sing We Now of Christmas (Martin) 35032122 • Somewhere in Your Silent Night (West/Herms/Hall/arr. Martin) 00268273 • A Tribute of Carols (arr. Sorenson) 35032119

First Sunday after Christmas

30

Scriptures: I Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52

Themes: The boy Samuel grows in favor with God; Let all creation praise the Name of the Lord, who has raised up the Anointed One for His people; As God’s chosen people, bear with one another, forgiving as you have been forgiven, dwelling together in unity and giving thanks to the Father; The boy Jesus remains behind in the Temple after His parents return to home.

Suggested Anthems: Alleluia to the Newborn King (Williams/Litton) 35032170 • Children, Go Tell It On the Mountain (arr. Martin) 35031549 • Christmas Bringeth Jesus (Rossetti/Nix) 00268272 • Christmas Joy (Crane/arr. Harris) 35032185 • For He Loved Me (Taylor/Showalter/arr. Graham) 35032182 • Sing a Joyful Song (Crocker) 00268047 • Sing We Now of Christmas (Martin) 35032122 • United in Praise (Price/Besig) 35032174

 

JANUARY 2019

 New Year’s Day

1

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25:31-46

Themes: To everything there is a season and a purpose under heaven; How majestic is the name of the Creator who has placed man as the caretaker of creation; In heaven there will be no more crying or pain for the old order of things will pass away; Those who serve the least will inherit eternal, but those who did not will be damned to eternal punishment.

Suggested Anthems: One Day (Redman/Redman/Jarman/arr. Sorenson) 00274515 • Wonderful Words of Life (Bliss/arr. Christopher) 00274431

 Epiphany of the Lord

6

Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12

Themes: Rejoice for Light has dawned on those in darkness and God’s glory will draw all nations to Him; The kings of distant lands will bow down and present the Messiah with gifts in tribute to Him; Through Christ, the Gentiles are heirs together with the Jews, equally sharing in the promise of Christ; The Magi come to worship the newborn Christ, bringing gifts.

Suggested Anthems: Christmas Joy (Crane/arr. Harris) 35032185 • Do You Hear What I Hear? (Baker/arr. Courtney) 00275496 • Follow That Star (Stewart/Nix) 00268076 • Nothin’ but Glory (Ward/arr. Sorenson) 3502219 • O Church, Arise (Tomlin/Getty/Getty/Townend/arr. Martin) 00269147 • Precious Child, So Sweetly Sleeping (Hoppe/Nordmeyer) 35031607 • Promise Song (Fair/arr. Nolan) 35032175 • There Shall a Star (Mendelssohn/arr. Leavitt) 00274443 • A Tribute of Carols (arr. Sorenson) 35032119 • We Three Kings of Orient Are (Hopkins/arr. Leavitt) 00267200

 First Sunday after Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord

13

Scriptures: Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Themes: Do not fear, for the God who redeems his people and calls them by name, will be with them through all perils; Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength for He will give strength to His people and bless them with peace; Peter and John visit the Samaritans and bestow the gift of the Holy Spirit on them; Jesus is baptized.

Suggested Anthems: Always in the Darkness (Mock/arr. Büda) 35032146 • A Carol of Peace (Frombach/Drennan) 35032166 • Come, Worship God (Williams/Martin) 35032128 • Creation Calls Me to My Knees (Clements) 35032226 • A Firm Foundation (arr. Leavitt) 00265056 • Let Hope Arise (Eggleston) 35032172 • Sacred Waters (Martin) 35032091 • Somewhere in Your Silent Night (West/Herms/Hall/arr. Martin) 00268273 • You Are (Mock/Büda) 35032197

Second Sunday after Epiphany

20

Scriptures: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; I Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11

Themes: Jerusalem will be restored and all nations will behold her glory; The fountain of life is in the Lord and, in His light, all may find light; Although there are different spiritual gifts and different kinds of service, all are the work of the same Spirit; Jesus performs His first miracle, turning the water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

Suggested Anthems: Dakota Hymn (Renville/arr. Sorenson) 35032188 • A Legacy of Love (Berry) 35031918 • A Sending Forth (Alstrom/arr. Nordmeyer) 35032169 • Simple Gifts (arr. Murphy) 35032255 • There Shall a Star (Mendelssohn/arr. Leavitt) 00274443 • United in Praise (Price/Besig) 35032174 • We Will Live to Serve Our Savior (Price/Besig) 350321880

 Third Sunday after Epiphany

27

Scriptures: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; I Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21

Themes: The people are called from sorrow to joy as they hear the reading of the law; The law of the Lord is perfect, making the simple wise and giving joy and light to the heart; As diverse members in Christ, we must work together as one; Jesus reads from Isaiah’s prophecy at the synagogue and states that He is the fulfillment of that prophecy.

Suggested Anthems: Jesus, Full of Grace (Elsey/Sterling) 35032179 • The Lion and the Lamb (Brown/Johnson/Mooring/arr. Sorenson) 00268721 • The Music of Ministry (Martin) 35032152 • Of Faith and Freedom (Stewart/Martin) 35032222 • Prayer of Devotion (Andrewes/Dengler) 00268079 • A Psalm of Praise! (Price/Besig) 35032167 • Rescuer (Hastings/Fowler/Llewellyn/Gilkeson/arr. Angerman) 00274538 • Simple Gifts (Brackett/arr. Murphy) 35032255 • Sing a Joyful Song (Crocker) 00268047 • Ubi Caritas (arr. Purifoy) 35032183 • You Are (Mock/Büda) 35032197

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February 2018

 

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

4

Scriptures: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39

Themes: God gives strength to the weary, and those who hope in Him will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint; how good and fitting it is for us to sing praises to God, who delights in those who fear Him and hope in Him; Paul attempts to become all things to all people so that he might save some through the message of the gospel; Jesus heals many sick and demon-possessed people, and then retreats to a solitary place and prays.

Suggested Anthems: And the Morning Brings Great Joy (Martin/Nordmeyer) 35031839 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (arr. Sorenson) 35031824 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Hears Our Song (Choplin) 35031827 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • Joy Of the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00249937 • The Lord Is My Light (Martin, Martin/Nix) 00249946 • Music In the Mountains (Martin) 35031846 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Run, Bartimaeus, Run (Martin/Raney) 35031904 • Send Forth a Dove (Martin) 35031880 • Send Us, Lord, to Every Nation (Martin) 00249676 • Shout To the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00226465 • Shout Unto God (Sorenson) 00249096 • Sing To the Lord! (Miller) 00249088 • Somewhere In the Silence (Martin) 35031816 • The Songs Will Never Leave Me (arr. Sorenson) 35031868 • With a Grateful Heart and Joyful Song (Price/Besig) 35031819 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

Transfiguration Sunday

11

Scriptures: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

Themes: A chariot of fire and horses of fire take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind; From Zion, God shines forth in perfect beauty, a fire devours before Him and a tempest rages; God has blinded the minds of unbelievers, and what the apostles preach is not of themselves; Jesus is transfigured in front of Peter, James, and John.

Suggested Anthems: African Canticle (Martin/Angerman) 35031835 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • Fanfare and Concertato on “We’re Marching to Zion” (arr. Nix/Martin) 35031874 • Holy Spirit, Come (Larson) 35031903 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Shine On Us (arr. Schwarz) 35031917

 

Ash Wednesday

14

Scriptures: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Themes: Blow the trumpet in Zion, for the day of the Lord is coming; the psalmist prays for forgiveness of sins, a new heart, a steadfast spirit, and joy in God’s salvation; Paul exhorts the people to be saved, for now is the day of salvation, Paul details the many hardships he works through as an ambassador for Christ; Jesus teaches the people how to give to the needy, pray, and fast, and He encourages them to store up for themselves treasures in heaven.

Suggested Anthems: All My Trials (arr. Leavitt) 00248977 • And the Morning Brings Great Joy (Martin/Nordmeyer) 35031839 • Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (arr. Sorenson) 35031824 • Create In Me a Clean Heart (Leavitt) 00252503• Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • Fanfare and Concertato on “We’re Marching to Zion” (arr. Nix/Martin) 35031874 • Hear My Prayer (arr. Sterling) 00249085 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • I Believe (arr. Leavitt) 00252272 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Joy Of the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00249937 • The Lord Is My Light (Martin, Martin/Nix) 00249946 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Send Us, Lord, to Every Nation (Martin) 00249676 • Somewhere In the Silence (Martin) 35031816 • This Is a Son (arr. Sorenson) 00249939 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

First Sunday in Lent

18

Scriptures: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15

Themes: God establishes a covenant with Noah and his descendants that He will never again destroy the earth by a flood; David puts his trust in the Lord, for he knows that no one who trusts in the Lord will ever be put to shame; the salvation of the eight people in the ark through water symbolizes the baptism of believers; Jesus is baptized, and then tempted by Satan in the wilderness.

Suggested Anthems: All My Trials (arr. Leavitt) 00248977 • Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • God Of Our Fathers (arr. McDonald) 35031843 • God’s Promises (arr. Schmidt) 35031838 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • In the Father’s Hands (McDonald) 00249095 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • Joy Of the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00249937 • The Lord Is My Light (Martin, Martin/Nix) 00249946 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Yes and Amen (arr. Hogan) 00249942

 

Second Sunday in Lent

25

Scriptures: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38

or Mark 9:2-9

Themes: God makes a covenant with Abraham and declares that he will be the father of many nations; God does not ignore the cries of those in affliction, and He does not hide His face from those that cry out for His help; Abraham believed God, and this was credited to him as righteousness; Jesus proclaims to the crowds that whoever wants to be His disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him.

Suggested Anthems: All My Trials (arr. Leavitt) 00248977 • At Calvary’s Cross (Elsey/McDonald) 35031830 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (arr. Sorenson) 35031824 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Of Our Fathers (arr. McDonald) 35031843 • God’s Promises (arr. Schmidt) 35031838 • Hear My Prayer (arr. Sterling) 00249085 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • In the Father’s Hands (McDonald) 00249095 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • This Is a Son (arr. Sorenson) 00249939 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871 • Yes and Amen (arr. Hogan) 00249942

MARCH

Third Sunday in Lent

4

Scriptures: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22

Themes: God gives the Ten Commandments; the decrees of the Lord are more precious than gold and sweeter than honey; the message of the cross is foolish to unbelievers, but it is the power of God to all who believe; Jesus drives the people from the temple and exhorts them to stop turning His Father’s house into a market.

Suggested Anthems: At Calvary’s Cross (Elsey/McDonald) 35031830 • Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Celtic Amazing Grace (arr. Ware) 35031911 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God’s Promises (arr. Schmidt) 35031838 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Yes and Amen (arr. Hogan) 00249942

Fourth Sunday in Lent

11

Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21

Themes: God instructs Moses to make a bronze snake, so that all who were bitten by venomous snakes may look at it and live; the psalmist exhorts the people to give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His love endures forever; we are saved by grace through faith, and this is not of ourselves, so that we may not boast; God loves the world and gave the world His Son, and whosever believes in Him will not perish but gain eternal life.

Suggested Anthems: Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 • Celtic Amazing Grace (arr. Ware) 35031911 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (arr. Sorenson) 35031824 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • God Hears Our Song (Choplin) 35031827 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Shout To the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00226465 • Shout Unto God (Sorenson) 00249096 • Sing To the Lord! (Miller) 00249088 • With a Grateful Heart and Joyful Song (Price/Besig) 35031819

 

 Fifth Sunday in Lent

18

Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33

Themes: God describes the covenant He will make with the people of Israel; the psalmist prays for forgiveness of sins, a new heart, a steadfast spirit, and joy in God’s salvation; Jesus was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek; anyone who loves their life will lose it, and anyone who hates their life will keep it and gain eternal life.

Suggested Anthems: Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 •Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Create In Me a Clean Heart (Leavitt) 00252503 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822

• Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Of Our Fathers (arr. McDonald) 35031843 • God’s Promises (arr. Schmidt) 35031838 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • Hear My Prayer (arr. Sterling) 00249085 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • In the Father’s Hands (McDonald) 00249095 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • Joy Of the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00249937 • The Lord Is My Light (Martin, Martin/Nix) 00249946 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Somewhere In the Silence (Martin) 35031816 • Yes and Amen (arr. Hogan) 00249942

 

Liturgy of the Palms/Liturgy of the Passion

25

Scriptures: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 (40-47)

Themes: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His love endures forever; the Triumphal Entry is described; Isaiah declares that, if God helps him, who will declare him guilty?; in his distress, the psalmist prays for the Lord’s graciousness and salvation; at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord; the Passion of the Lord is recounted.

Suggested Anthems: Agnus Dei (Martin) 35000336 • All My Trials (arr. Leavitt) 00248977 • Anthem for Communion (arr. Althouse) 35031794 • Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • Crown the King With Praise (Nolan) 00248975 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • Hear My Prayer (arr. Sterling) 00249085 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • Jerusalem, Behold Your King (Barrett/Angerman) 35031829 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Send Us, Lord, to Every Nation (Martin) 00249676 • The Sparrow’s Song (Martin) 35031831 • Surely, He Has Borne Our Sorrows (Sorenson) 35031849 • There Is a Fountain (arr. Drennan) 35031913 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

Maundy Thursday

29

Scriptures: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Themes: The Lord institutes the Passover; the psalmist will call upon the name of the Lord and fulfill the vows he made to Him; the observance of the Lord’s Supper; Jesus sets an example for His disciples by washing their feet.

Suggested Anthems: Adagio in G Minor (Let Darkness Fall) (Stewart/arr. Paige) 00249702 • Agnus Dei (Martin) 35000336 • Anthem for Communion (arr. Althouse) 35031794 • The Garden of Tears (Martin) 35031905 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Let Us Break Bread Together (arr. Drennan) 00248933 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Reflections in the Cup (I Am the Lamb) (Stewart/Nix) 35031832 • The Sparrow’s Song (Martin) 35031831 • Surely, He Has Borne Our Sorrows (Sorenson) 35031849 • There Is a Fountain (arr. Drennan) 35031913 • This Is a Son (arr. Sorenson) 00249939 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

 

Good Friday

30

Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42

Themes: Jesus took up our pain and bore our sorrows, the suffering and glorification of Christ is described; the psalmist wonders if God has forsaken him; believers are exhorted to draw near to God with a sincere heart and in full assurance of faith; Jesus is arrested and Peter denies Christ for the first time.

Suggested Anthems: Adagio in G Minor (Let Darkness Fall) (Stewart/arr. Paige) 00249702 • Agnus Dei (Martin) 35000336 • At Calvary’s Cross (Elsey/McDonald) 35031830 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (arr. Sorenson) 35031824 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • The Garden of Tears (Martin) 35031905 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • God’s Promises (arr. Schmidt) 35031838 • Hear My Prayer (arr. Sterling) 00249085 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Reflections in the Cup (I Am the Lamb) (Stewart/Nix) 35031832 • The Sparrow’s Song (Martin) 35031831 • Surely, He Has Borne Our Sorrows (Sorenson) 35031849 • There Is a Fountain (arr. Drennan) 35031913 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

 

APRIL 

Easter Sunday

1

Scriptures: Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8

Themes: The Lord does not show favoritism, but accepts from every nation people that fear Him; give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His love endures forever; the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ is recounted; Peter and a fellow disciple find the tomb of Jesus empty and, later, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.

Suggested Anthems: All In an Easter Garden (Purifoy) 35031878 • Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • At Calvary’s Cross (Elsey/McDonald) 35031830 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed (arr. Koerts) 00121832 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Easter Song (arr. Martin) 00249850 • He Lives (arr. Sorenson) 00249927 • Holy Spirit, Come (Larson) 35031903 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • Rejoice, the Risen Lord Is King! (arr. Sorenson) 35031865 • Send Us, Lord, to Every Nation (Martin) 00249676 • Shout Unto God (Sorenson) 00249096 • Sing To the Lord! (Miller) 00249088 • What a Beautiful Name (arr. Martin) 00249077

Second Sunday of Easter

8

Scriptures: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31

Themes: The believers share their possessions, and were all in one heart and mind; it is a good and pleasant thing when God’s people live together in unity; God is light, and there is no darkness in Him at all, if we claim to be in the light, but walk in darkness, we deceive ourselves; Jesus appears to doubting Thomas and the disciples.

Suggested Anthems: Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed (arr. Koerts) 00121832 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • He Lives (arr. Sorenson) 00249927 • I Believe (arr. Leavitt) 00252272 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • The Lord Is My Light (Martin, Martin/Nix) 00249946 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Rejoice, the Risen Lord Is King! (arr. Sorenson) 35031865 • Somewhere In the Silence (Martin) 35031816 • What a Beautiful Name (arr. Martin) 00249077 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

 

Third Sunday of Easter

15

Scriptures: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48

Themes: Peter encourages his fellow Israelites to repent and turn to God, so that they might receive times of refreshing from the Lord; the psalmist is able to lie down and sleep in peace because the Lord will make him dwell in safety; when Christ appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is; Christ appears before His disciples and eats a piece of broiled fish.

Suggested Anthems: And the Morning Brings Great Joy (Martin/Nordmeyer) 35031839 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed (arr. Koerts) 00121832 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (arr. Sorenson) 35031824 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • He Lives (arr. Sorenson) 00249927 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Rejoice, the Risen Lord Is King! (arr. Sorenson) 35031865 • What a Beautiful Name (arr. Martin) 00249077

Fourth Sunday of Easter

22

Scriptures: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18

Themes: Peter and John proclaim Christ to the elders and leaders of the people; the psalmist declares, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever”; we know what love is because Christ sacrificed Himself for us, and we ought to do the same for our fellow believers; Jesus is the good shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.

Suggested Anthems: Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • I Believe (arr. Leavitt) 00252272 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • I Shall Not Want (arr. Sorenson) 00249933 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • The New 23^rd (arr. Purifoy) 00250002 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (arr. Sorenson) 00195516 • What a Beautiful Name (arr. Martin) 00249077

Fifth Sunday of Easter

29

Scriptures: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8

Themes: Philip explains the scriptures to the Ethiopian eunuch, and the eunuch is baptized; dominion belongs to the Lord and He rules over all nations; everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God, whoever does not love does not know God because God is love; He is the vine and we are the branches, if we remain in Him and He in us, we will bear much fruit.

Suggested Anthems: Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • The Lord Is My Light (Martin, Martin/Nix) 00249946 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Send Us, Lord, to Every Nation (Martin) 00249676 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

 

MAY 

Sixth Sunday of Easter

6

Scriptures: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17

Themes: The Holy Spirit came upon all who heard Peter’s message, and they began speaking in tongues and praising God; sing to the Lord a new song, shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth; true love for God is manifested in keeping His commandments; Jesus commands His disciples to love one another.

Suggested Anthems: Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • God’s Promises (arr. Schmidt) 35031838 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • Holy Spirit, Come (Larson) 35031903 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Joy Of the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00249937 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Music In the Mountains (Martin) 35031846 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Send Forth a Dove (Martin) 35031880 • Shout To the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00226465 • Shout Unto God (Sorenson) 00249096 • Sing To the Lord! (Miller) 00249088 • The Songs Will Never Leave Me (arr. Sorenson) 35031868 • This Is a Son (arr. Sorenson) 00249939 • Veni, Spiritus (Stewart/Nix) 00250001 • With a Grateful Heart and Joyful Song (Price/Besig) 35031819 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

Ascension of the Lord

10

Scriptures: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

Themes: Before He is taken up to heaven, Jesus declares that the disciples will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them, and they shall be His witnesses unto the ends of the earth; clap your hands, shout to God, and sing praises, for He is the King of all the earth; Paul gives thanks for the believers in Ephesus and prays on their behalf; the ascension of Jesus is described.

Suggested Anthems: Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • God Be With You Till We Meet Again (arr. Sorenson) 00248923 • God Hears Our Song (Choplin) 35031827 • Holy Spirit, Come (Larson) 35031903 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • A Jude Doxology (Fettke) 35031815 • Music In the Mountains (Martin) 35031846 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Send Forth a Dove (Martin) 35031880 • Send Us, Lord, to Every Nation (Martin) 00249676 • Shout To the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00226465 • Shout Unto God (Sorenson) 00249096 • Sing To the Lord! (Miller) 00249088 • The Songs Will Never Leave Me (arr. Sorenson) 35031868 • Veni, Spiritus (Stewart/Nix) 00250001 • With a Grateful Heart and Joyful Song (Price/Besig) 35031819

 

Seventh Sunday of Easter

13

Scriptures: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19

Themes: Matthias is chosen to replace Judas; blessed is the one who delights in the law of the Lord; God has given eternal life through His Son, and whoever has the Son has life, whoever does not have the Son does not have life; Jesus prays for His disciples.

Suggested Anthems: Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Be With You Till We Meet Again (arr. Sorenson) 00248923 • God’s Promises (arr. Schmidt) 35031838 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • A Jude Doxology (Fettke) 35031815 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Yes and Amen (arr. Hogan) 00249942

Day of Pentecost

20

Scriptures: Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:22-27

or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Themes: The Holy Spirit comes upon them on the day of Pentecost, and they begin speaking in tongues as the Holy Spirit enables them; all of the earth’s creatures are created and sustained by God; we do not always know what to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes on our behalf; the work of the Holy Spirit is to testify about the Father.

Suggested Anthems: Bring Us Near (arr. Kingsmore) 00249877 • God Hears Our Song (Choplin) 35031827 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • Holy Spirit, Come (Larson) 35031903 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Send Forth a Dove (Martin) 35031880 • Somewhere In the Silence (Martin) 35031816 • Veni, Spiritus (Stewart/Nix) 00250001 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

First Sunday after Pentecost

27

Scriptures: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17

Themes: The commission of Isaiah; ascribe to the Lord glory and strength, and worship Him in the splendor of His holiness; the Holy Spirit testifies with our spirit that we are children of God; Jesus meets with Nicodemus at night.

Suggested Anthems: African Canticle (Martin/Angerman) 35031835 • Bring Us Near (arr. Kingsmore) 00249877 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • Hear My Prayer (arr. Sterling) 00249085 • Holy Spirit, Come (Larson) 35031903 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • The Lord Is My Light (Martin, Martin/Nix) 00249946 • Music In the Mountains (Martin) 35031846 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Send Forth a Dove (Martin) 35031880 • Somewhere In the Silence (Martin) 35031816 • Veni, Spiritus (Stewart/Nix) 00250001 • With a Grateful Heart and Joyful Song (Price/Besig) 35031819 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

JUNE

Second Sunday after Pentecost

3

Scriptures: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20), Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Psalm 81:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6

Themes: The Lord calls Samuel as a prophet; the psalmist recognizes that God knows and cares for him intimately, and rejoices in this; the Lord commands His people to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy; the psalmist exhorts us to sing for joy and shout to the God of Jacob; as believers, we are continuously being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that His life may be revealed in us; Jesus declares that He is the Lord of the Sabbath.

Suggested Anthems: Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • God Hears Our Song (Choplin) 35031827 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • Joy Of the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00249937 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Music In the Mountains (Martin) 35031846 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Shout To the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00226465 • Shout Unto God (Sorenson) 00249096 • Sing To the Lord! (Miller) 00249088 • The Songs Will Never Leave Me (arr. Sorenson) 35031868 • With a Grateful Heart and Joyful Song (Price/Besig) 35031819

 

Third Sunday after Pentecost

10

Scriptures: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15), Psalm 138; Genesis 3:8-15,

Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35

Themes: Despite the warning from Samuel, the people of Israel declare that they want a king; the Lord looks kindly on the lowly, and He saves, preserves, and vindicates the faithful; after the serpent deceives Adam and Eve, God curses him; the psalmist waits for the Lord more than the watchman for the morning; as believers, we fix our eyes on things unseen, for what is unseen is eternal; the teachers of the law accuse Jesus of using demonic power to drive out demons.

Suggested Anthems: All My Trials (arr. Leavitt) 00248977 • And the Morning Brings Great Joy (Martin/Nordmeyer) 35031839 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822 • Fanfare and Concertato on “We’re Marching to Zion” (arr. Nix/Martin) 35031874 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Run, Bartimaeus, Run (Martin/Raney) 35031904 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

17

Scriptures: 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13, Psalm 20; Ezekiel 17:22-24, Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17; Mark 4:26-34

Themes: Samuel anoints David, and the Spirit of the Lord comes upon him; David prays for the blessings of the Lord upon others; the Lord says He will take a shoot and plant it on the mountain heights of Israel; the psalmist declares that it is good to praise the Lord and make music to His name; we live by faith, not by sight, and make it our goal to please Him; Jesus teaches the Parable of the Growing Seed, and the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

Suggested Anthems: Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • Come Forth! Come One! Come All! (arr. Nolan) 00248928 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Be With You Till We Meet Again (arr. Sorenson) 00248923 • God Hears Our Song (Choplin) 35031827 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • A Jude Doxology (Fettke) 35031815 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Music In the Mountains (Martin) 35031846 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Psalm of Exaltation (Martin) 00193175 • Send Forth a Dove (Martin) 35031880 • Shout To the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00226465 • Shout Unto God (Sorenson) 00249096 • Sing To the Lord! (Miller) 00249088 • The Songs Will Never Leave Me (arr. Sorenson) 35031868 • With a Grateful Heart and Joyful Song (Price/Besig) 35031819

 

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

24

Scriptures: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49, Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16,

Psalm 133; Job 38:1-11, Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41

Themes: David defeats Goliath, the Philistine giant; the Lord is a refuge for those that are oppressed, and a strong tower in times of trouble; the Lord questions Job regarding His mighty acts; believers are to give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever; Paul exhorts the Corinthians to open their hearts to him, as he has done to them; Jesus calms the storm.

Suggested Anthems: All My Trials (arr. Leavitt) 00248977 • And the Morning Brings Great Joy (Martin/Nordmeyer) 35031839 • Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Crown Him With Many Crowns (arr. Leavitt) 00252507 • God Be With You Till We Meet Again (arr. Sorenson) 00248923 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • Hear My Prayer (arr. Sterling) 00249085 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • A Jude Doxology (Fettke) 35031815 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908

JULY

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

1

Scriptures: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, Psalm 130; Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23-24 or

Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43

Themes: David mourns for Saul and Jonathan; the psalmist waits for the Lord more than the watchman for the morning; God created us to spend eternity with Him, but, through Satan, death has entered the world; the Lord’s anger lasts for just a moment, and His favor is for a lifetime, therefore the psalmist’s mourning is turned into dancing; Paul speaks to the saints in Jerusalem regarding stewardship; a sick woman touches Jesus’ cloak and is healed, and Jesus heals a little child.

Suggested Anthems: All My Trials (arr. Leavitt) 00248977 • And the Morning Brings Great Joy (Martin/Nordmeyer) 35031839 • Antiphonal Psalm (arr. Paige) 35031841 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • Happy In the Lord (arr. Parker) 08740513 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • I’ll Travel On (arr. McCartha) 35031909 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Joy Of the Lord (arr. Angerman) 00249937 • Music In the Mountains (Martin) 35031846 • O Sing, “Joyful!” (arr. López) 35031879 • Patriotic Medley (arr. Red) 35031697 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • Run, Bartimaeus, Run (Martin/Raney) 35031904 • This Is a Son (arr. Sorenson) 00249939 • With a Grateful Heart and Joyful Song (Price/Besig) 35031819 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

8

Scriptures: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48; Ezekiel 2:1-5, Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13

Themes: David is anointed King over all of Israel, and the Lord is with him; the Lord is great, and worthy to be praised in Zion; Ezekiel is sent to the nation of Israel as a prophet; the psalmist lifts his eyes to the Lord and cries out for mercy; Paul prays to the Lord regarding the thorn in his flesh, and is assured that God’s grace is sufficient; the Lord calls the twelve disciples.

Suggested Anthems: Because He Lives (arr. Hayes) 35001849 • Celtic Amazing Grace (arr. Ware) 35031911 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Day by Day (arr. Fettke) 35031822

• Fanfare and Concertato on “We’re Marching to Zion” (arr. Nix/Martin) 35031874 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • Hear My Prayer (arr. Sterling) 00249085 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837• I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

15

Scriptures: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19, Psalm 24; Amos 7:7-15, Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29

Themes: David brings the ark of God into the city of David and dances before the Lord with all his might; lift up your heads, O gates, and be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the king of glory may come in; Amos confronts a false priest; surely salvation is at hand for those who fear the Lord; Paul greets the saints in Ephesus, and offers a commentary on the grace of God; the story of the execution of John the Baptist is recounted.

Suggested Anthems: Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 • Celtic Amazing Grace (arr. Ware) 35031911 • God Be With You Till We Meet Again (arr. Sorenson) 00248923 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • Honest Prayers (Sorenson) 35031820 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • Jesus Keeps Me Singing (arr. by Martin) 35031728 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • A Jude Doxology (Fettke) 35031815 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

 

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

22

Scriptures: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Psalm 89:20-37; Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Themes: The Lord rejects David’s plan to build a house for the ark; God is faithful to His covenant with David and his kingdom; God declares His displeasure with the shepherds and leaders who scatter the sheep of His pasture and promises future deliverance through His King; the psalmist declares, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever”; Jews and Gentiles are united with each other and reconciled to God through Christ; Jesus continues to teach and heal the sick.

Suggested Anthems: Beautiful Savior (arr. Leavitt) 00248926 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Of Our Fathers (arr. McDonald) 35031843 • God Showed His Love (arr. Büda) 35031826 • God’s Promises (arr. Schmidt) 35031838 • He Will Hold Me Fast (arr. Koerts) 35031821 • I Believe (arr. Leavitt) 00252272 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • I Heard the Voice of Jesus (arr. Mabry) 35031840 • I Shall Not Want (arr. Sorenson) 00249933 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • The New 23^rd (arr. Purifoy) 00250002 • Run, Bartimaeus, Run (Martin/Raney) 35031904 • Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (arr. Sorenson) 00195516 • This Is a Son (arr. Sorenson) 00249939 • Yes and Amen (arr. Hogan) 00249942 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871

 

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

29

Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14; 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145:10-18; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21

Themes: David plots against Uriah so that he might have Bathsheba; it is the fool who believes that there is no God; Elisha commands that the food be given to the people; the Lord is near to all who call on Him in truth; Paul prays that the believers at Ephesus will continue to grow in the knowledge of the Lord; Jesus feeds the crowd with five barley loaves and two fish.

Suggested Anthems: Celtic Amazing Grace (arr. Ware) 35031911 • Come and See (arr. Harris) 35031842 • Give Me Jesus (arr. Berry) 35031823 • God Be With You Till We Meet Again (arr. Sorenson) 00248923 • If God Be For Us (Martin) 35031837 • If You Love Me (Feed My Sheep) (Stewart/Purifoy) 35031873 • In a Servant’s Heart (Raney) 35031833 • In His Steps (Boesiger) 35031729 • In the Father’s Hands (McDonald) 00249095 • Jesus Paid It All (arr. Sterling) 35031888 • A Jude Doxology (Fettke) 35031815 • More Like You, Lord, May I Be (Stewart/Nix) 00226325 • Open My Eyes (arr. Nolan) 35031213 • Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (arr. Berry) 35031908 • The Songs Will Never Leave Me (arr. Sorenson) 35031868 • You Are Known (Martin/Sorenson) 35031871