Category: Worship Services

John 18:1-19:42 | Last evening, we gathered at the table with Jesus and his disciples. Tonight, we gather at the foot of the cross. There, on the hill of Calvary, there is suffering, there is pain, there is wounding, and there is weeping. But even as we gather in darkness, through Jesus Christ, we trust that in the cross, God’s love is revealed and God’s mission to bring salvation to world is finished.

Friday, April 15, 2022, Good Friday Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Hymn: O Sacred Head Now Wounded. Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676, based on Arnulf of Louvain, d. 1250;tr. composite.  Music: German melody, c. 1500;adapt. Hans Leo Hassler, 1564-1612; arr, Johann Sebastian Back, 1685-1750. Text and Music: © Public Domain. Hymn: Jesus I Will Ponder Now. Text: Sigismund von Birken, 1626-1681; tr. August Crull, 1846-1923, alt. Music:  Melchior Vulpius, 1570-1615. Text and Music: © Public Domain. Hymn: Ah, Holy Jesus. Text: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; tr. Robert Bridges, 1844-1930, alt.  Music: Johann Cruger, 1598-1662. Text and Music: © Public Domain. Hymn: Go to Dark Gethsemane. Text: James Montobery, 1771-1854. Music: Richard Redhead, 1820-1901. Text and Music: © Public Domain. Hymn: Were You There?  Text: African American spiritual.  Music: African American spiritual. Text and Music: © 1999 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus. Text: Elisabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869.  Music: Fedrick C. Maker, 1844-1927. Text and Music: © Public Domain.

John 13:1-7, 31b-35 | As we begin the Great Three Days – telling the story of God’s love for all creation – we find ourselves sitting at a table with Jesus. But even here, before we arrive at the cross, Jesus does not wait to show his disciples – and us – the full extent of his love. So as we prepare to witness Christ’s death and resurrection, receive Christ’s invitation to come to His table. Take off your shoes and stay a while. Allow yourself to be loved – fully – and allow yourself to be filled to the brim so you can fill those around you.

Thursday, April 14, 2022, Maundy Thursday Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: Were You There? Text: African American spiritual. Music: African American spiritual. Text and Music: Arr. © Augsburg Fortress, Public Domain. On Eagle’s Wings. Text and Music: Michael Joncas, b. 1957. Text and Music: © 1979 OCP Publications.  Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Our Father, We Have Wandered. Text: Kevin Nichols, 1929-2006.  Music: Hans Leo Hassler, 1564-1612; arr. Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750. Text and Music: Public Domain. Hymn of the Day: Love Consecrates the Humblest Heart. Text: Silas B. McManus, 1845-1917. Music: Lutheran Book of Worship. Text and Music: © 1978 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: What Wondrous Love Is This. Text: North American Folk hymn, 19th cent., alt. Music: W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835; arr. Paul J. Christiansen, 1914-1997, alt. Text and Music: Arr. © 1955 Augsburg Publishing House. Public Domain. Communion Song: Lamb of God. ELW Setting. Text and music © 2022 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription.

Luke 19:28-40 | As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the multitude of disciples begins to joyfully shout with praise. Though the Pharisees try to stop them, Jesus responds: “I tell you, even if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” Join us for worship as we shout out our hosannas – our cries of praise and our cries for deliverance – to Jesus our coming King before embarking on our Holy Week journey.

Sunday, April 10, 2022, Palm Sunday Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: You Are My King. Text and Music: Billy J. Foote. Text and Music: © 1996 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin, by Capitol CMG Publishing. Covered under CCLI subscription. & Lift High the Cross. Text and Music: Cindy Berry. Text and Music: © 2013 Alfred Publishing. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: All Glory, Laud and Honor. Text: Theodulph of Orleans, 760-821; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt. Music: Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635. Text and Music: Public Domain. Offering: Crown Him with Many Crowns. Text and Music: Lloyd Larson. Text and Music: © 2010 Celebrating Grace Music, a division of Celebrating Grace, Inc.. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Lamb of God. ELW Setting. Text and music © 2022 Augsburg Fortress. Messiah. Text and Music: Larry Olson. Test and Music: © 1989 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Hosanna. Text and Music: Paul Baloche and Brenton Brown. Text and Music: © 2005, 2006 Thankyou Music Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. Covered under CCLI subscription.

John 12:1-8 | Before entering Holy Week, we join with Mary as she anoints Jesus’ feet. Experiencing this story for ourselves, in our midweek worship we will be invited into a different form of meditation reading and prayer. Join us as we humbly come before Jesus in thanksgiving, love, and adoration.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Midweek Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
Holden Evening Prayer: Text and Music: Marty Haugen Procession of Light: Text and Music: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Evening Hymn: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Evening Thanksgiving: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Psalmody: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus. Text: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869. Music: Frederick C. Maker, 1844-1927. Text and Music: © Public Domain. Prayers written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer

John 12:1-8 | Of all the five senses, the sense of smell is often quite powerful. Whether a pleasant aroma, or something that turns up your nose, one scent has the power to convey an array of emotions and bring back a host of memories. Within our Gospel passage, Mary pours out a pound of perfume onto Jesus’ feet as an act of love, thanksgiving, and mourning as she prepares Jesus for his coming passion and death. But juxtaposed against this scent of love is the scent of betrayal, jealousy, and looming violence as Judas reacts against Mary’s worshipful act. As we, too, prepare for Jesus’ coming passion and death, join us for worship as we are reminded of the gesture of love, thanksgiving, and mourning that we are summoned to offer to Christ – and to each other – in this coming Holy Week.

Sunday, April 3, 2022, Fourth Sunday in Lent Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: In the Cross of Christ I Glory. Text: John Bowring, 1792-1872. Music: Ithamar Conkey, 1815-1867. Text and Music: Public Domain. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: The Wonderful Cross. Text: Isaac Watts, J. D. Walt and Chris Tomlin. Music: Lowell Mason, Chris Tomlin and Jesse Reeves. Text and Music: © 2000 sixsteps Music. Covered under CCLI subscription. Offering & Communion: We Fall Down. Text and Music: Chris Tomlin. Text and Music: © 1998 sixsteps Music. Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: Lamb of God. ELW Setting. Text and music © 2022 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Christ, the Life of All the Living. Text: Ernst Christoph Homburg, 1605-1681; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt. Music: Das grosse Cantional, Darmstadt, 1687. Text and Music: Public Domain.

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 | In the words of Rev. Ashley DeTar Birt, “For a very long time, my challenge was the parable of the prodigal son. …Trying to make sense of these characters was hard for me, but what I eventually came to realize is that every single one of them, regardless of what they’ve done, receives grace.” Though we may resonate with one or more characters of this story, together we challenge ourselves to immerse ourselves in the story of each character, and we open ourselves to receive God’s unique gift of grace.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Midweek Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgements: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
Holden Evening Prayer: Text and Music: Marty Haugen Procession of Light: Text and Music: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Evening Hymn: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Evening Thanksgiving: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Psalmody: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This. Text: North American folk hymn, 19th cent., alt. Music: W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835; arr. Paul J. Christiansen, 1914-1997, alt. Text and Music: © 1955 Augsburg Publishing House. Public Domain. Prayers written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 | Many of us are familiar with the story of the prodigal son. But as we look deeper into this story, it’s apparent that not only is the younger son’s actions “prodigal” in nature. The father’s actions also exemplify that which is prodigal—extravagant, lavish, and even illogical love. Join us for worship as we hear the promise that we, too, are offered that same prodigal love of our God, and as we are invited to receive the compassionate embrace of our Father.

Sunday, March 27, 2022, Fourth Sunday in Lent Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. Text and Music: Lloyd Larson. Text and Music: © 2017 Agape, a div. of Hope Publishing Company. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded. Text and Music: Lloyd Larson. Text and Music: © 2020 Lorenz Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling. Text and Music: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909. Text and Music: © OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound. Text: John Newton, 1725-1807, alt., sts. 1-4; anonymous, st.5. Music: W. Walker. Southern Harmony. 1835; arr. Edwin O. Excel, 1851-1921, alt. Public Domain. Offering: Near the Cross. Text and Music: Lloyd Larson. Text and Music: © 2010 Lorenz Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Lamb of God. ELW Setting. Text and music © 2022 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy. Text: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863, alt. Music: North American, 19th cent. Text and Music: © 1977 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription.

Isaiah 55:1-9 | What do you consume on a daily basis? Our dietary habits may be revealing, pointing to what nutrients we are and are not offering our physical bodies. But what about everything else we find ourselves consuming? Are we consuming that which fills us to the brim? Or, leaves us craving something more? In our worship this weekend, we’ll take stock of the difference between what we “think” fills us and what “actually” fills us, and after hearing the story of the Israelites, we too will be offered Christ’s invitation to come to his table of mercy and grace. Join us for worship, as we pull up a chair to the only meal in which we are filled and sent forth to bear fruit in Christ’s name.

Sunday, March 20, 2022, Third Sunday in Lent Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Gathering Song: All Who Are Thirsty. Text and Music: Brenton Brown and Glenn Roberts. Text and Music: © 1998 Vineyard Songs. Covered under CCLI subscription. Hymn of the Day: Come to Me, All Pilgrims Thirsty. Text: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939. Music: The Sacred Harp, Philadelphia, 1844; arr. Selected Hymns, 1985. Text: © 1992, 1996 Sisters of St. Benedict. Music: © 1985 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: As the Deer Runs to the River. Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923. Music: David Hurd, b. 1950. Text: © 2002 GIA Publications, Inc. Music: © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Songs: Lamb of God. ELW Setting. Text and music © 2022 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. You Are My King (Amazing Love). Text and Music: Billy J. Foote. Text and Music: © 1996 worshiptogether.com songs. Covered under CCLI subscription. Sending Song: The Wonderful Cross. Text: Isaac Watts, J. D. Walt, and Chris Tomlin. Music: Lowell Mason, Chris Tomlin, and Jesse Reeves. Text and Music: © 2000 sixsteps Music. Covered under CCLI subscription.

Luke 13:31-35 | Jesus is clear that he desires to gather all his children under his wings of care. And yet, when Jesus looks upon Jerusalem, he is grieved. Today, when God looks upon the world in compassion, desiring nothing more for God’s children other than abundant life, there may be many things that grieve God’s heart. Join us for a time of midweek worship as we offer our prayer and praise to God, and as we uplift the things of this world and the things of our own lives that grieve God’s heart.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Midweek Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
Holden Evening Prayer: Text and Music: Marty Haugen Procession of Light: Text and Music: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Evening Hymn: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Evening Thanksgiving: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Psalmody: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn: Chief of Sinners Though I Be. Text: William McComb, 1793-1870. Music: Richard Redhead, 1820-1901. Public Domain Covered under One License subscription. Prayers were written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org. Adapted Rev. A. Kenitzer

Luke 13: 31-35, Psalm 27 | Above all, it is Jesus’ desire to fulfill the purpose for which he was sent: to safely gather us under God’s wings of mercy. At times, we might get in the way of Jesus’ mission taking shape within us by resisting or rejecting God’s Word. And, at times, it may seem as though the powers of this world get in the way of Jesus’ mission to bring healing and liberation to all people. But in the end, as people of faith, we trust that nothing will get in the way of Jesus completing that which he was sent to accomplish: to reconcile humanity to God and to each other. Join us for worship as we hear God’s faithful promises, and as we receive Christ’s gift of mercy in the sacrament of communion.

Sunday, March 13, 2022, Second Sunday in Lent Bulletin

Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A.Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: Come, Holy Ghost. Text and Music: Ruby Davenport. Text and Music: © 2010 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross. Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915. Music: William H. Doane, 1832-1915. Text and Music: © OCP. Near The Cross. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Thy Holy Wings. Text: Carolina Sandell Berg, 1832-1903, sts. 1,3; Gracia Grindal, b. 1943, st.2; tr. composite. Music: Swedish folk tune; arr. hymnal version. Text: © 1983 Gracia Grindal, admin. Selah Publishing Co., Inc. Music: © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: El Shaddai. Text and music: John W. Thompson, Michael Card. Text and music: © 1981, 1982 Mole End Music (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing). Covered under CCLI subscription. Communion Song: Lamb of God. ELW Setting. Text and music © 2022 Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer. Text: William Williams, 1717-1791; tr. William Williams and Peter Williams, 1722-1796, alt. Music: John Hughes, 1873-1932. Text and Music: Public Domain.