Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday February 18, 2015 READINGS Joel 2:12–19 “Return to the Lord your God.” Psalm 51:1–13 (14–19) “Have mercy on me.” 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10 “Be reconciled.” Color Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21 Black or Violet “Where your treasure is, your heart will be also.” Proper Preface Lent HYMN OF THE DAY 607 From depths of woe I cry to Thee THEME COLLECT OF THE DAY Rending hearts with fasting, weep- Almighty and everlasting God, You despise nothing You have ing, and mourning are the marks made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us of repentant Christians. As sinners, new and contrite hearts that lamenting our sins and acknowl- we confess before God that we edging our wretchedness we may receive from You full pardon are mere dust and ashes. But in and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who Christ—in spite of afflictions, hard- lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ship, and calamities—we are cared forever. (L22) for by the Holy Spirit to receive love, to speak truth, and to witness the power of God in forgiveness. HYMNS FOR THE READINGS God bestows divine blessings on 820 My soul, now praise your Maker (OT) believing, repentant people through 419 Savior, when in dust to Thee (OT, E) Christ alone. He is our treasure on 915 Today Your mercy calls us (OT, E) earth and in heaven. 615 When in the hour of deepest need (OT) 574 Before the throne of God above (E) OTHER HYMNS 563 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness (E) 881 Christ, mighty Savior, Light of all creation 732 All depends on our possessing (G) 956 Create in me a clean heart, O God 843 “Forgive our sins as we forgive” (G) 569 In Adam we have all been one 788 Forgive us, Lord, for shallow thankfulness (G) 772 In holy conversation 854 Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go (G) 627 Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior 536 One thing’s needful; Lord, this treasure (G) 421 Jesus, grant that balm and healing 609/974* Jesus sinners doth receive 610 Lord Jesus, think on me 608 Lord, to You I make confession 418 O Lord, throughout these forty days 613 To Thee, omniscient Lord of all 550 Your only Son, no sin to hide

sunFeb 15 monFeb 16 tueFeb 17 wedFeb 18 thuFeb 19 friFeb 20 satFeb 21 The Transfiguration Philipp Melanchthon Ash Wednesday of Our Lord (birth), Confessor Martin Luther, Doctor Philemon and and Confessor Onesimus 52 From "Worship Planning Book: Year B 2015." © 2014 Concordia Publishing House. Suggestions

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53 From "Worship Planning Book: Year B 2015." © 2014 Concordia Publishing House. First Sunday in Lent February 22, 2015 READINGS Genesis 22:1–18 Abraham prepares to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Psalm 25:1–10 “Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths.” James 1:12–18 “God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt any- Color one.” Violet

Mark 1:9–15 Proper Preface Jesus is tempted by Satan. Lent

HYMN OF THE DAY 656/657 A mighty fortress is our God THEME “Lead us not into temptation, but COLLECT OF THE DAY deliver us from evil.” This peti- O Lord God, You led Your ancient people through the wilderness tion resonates on the lips of God’s and brought them to the promised land. Guide the people of people in the Lord’s Prayer. It is Your Church that following our Savior we may walk through the God who guards us from the devil’s wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; cunning deception. Jesus Himself through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns rallied against Satan in the wilder- with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (L23) ness. He intimately knows the perils of facing temptation. We too are to remain steadfast, fortified by the HYMNS FOR THE READINGS Word of truth, knowing that the 438 A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth (OT) Lord provides the greatest sacrifice 547 The Lamb, the Lamb (OT) in the death of His only Son. 809 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father (E) 786 Lord of all good, our gifts we bring You now (E) OTHER HYMNS 707 Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways (E) 861 Christ be my leader by night as by day 521 Christ, the Lord of hosts, unshaken (G) 594 God’s own child, I gladly say it 718 Jesus, lead Thou on (G) 777/778 Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord 600 Mark how the Lamb of God’s self-off’ring (G) 716 I walk in danger all the way 424 O Christ, You walked the road (G) 745 In God, my faithful God 418 O Lord, throughout these forty days (G) 655 Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word 544 O love, how deep, how broad, how high (G) 659 Lord of our life and God of our salvation 529 Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus 602 The gifts Christ freely gives 798 The God of Abraham praise 746 Through Jesus’ blood and merit 505 Triune God, be Thou our stay 714 Who trusts in God a strong abode 727 You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord

sunFeb 22 monFeb 23 tueFeb 24 wedFeb 25 thuFeb 26 friFeb 27 satFeb 28 First Sunday in Lent Polycarp of Smyrna, St. Matthias, Apostle Pastor and Martyr

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55 From "Worship Planning Book: Year B 2015." © 2014 Concordia Publishing House. Second Sunday in Lent March 1, 2015 READINGS Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16 God renames Abram and Sarai. Psalm 22:23–31 “All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord.” Romans 5:1–11 Color “We were reconciled to Him.” Violet

Mark 8:27–38 Proper Preface “Take up your cross and follow Me.” Lent HYMN OF THE DAY 708 Lord, Thee I love with all my heart THEME COLLECT OF THE DAY Unjustly, the Son of Man suffered persecution from religious zeal- O God, You see that of ourselves we have no strength. By Your ots and was put to death. We are mighty power defend us from all adversities that may happen reconciled to God by this death. to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and So also, enduring the grave and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who hell, Jesus rises to new life. We are lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and saved by this life! This is what we forever. (L24) believe. Our hardships and suffering produce character and hope. This HYMNS FOR THE READINGS hope does not disappoint or shame us. But hope keeps us mindful of 935 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord (OT) God’s everlasting covenant who is 798 The God of Abraham praise (OT) Jesus Christ, our Lord. 437 Alas! And did my Savior bleed (E) 562 All mankind fell in Adam’s fall (E) OTHER HYMNS 611 Chief of sinners though I be (E) 563 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness (E) 438 A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth 430 My song is love unknown (E) 420 Christ, the life of all the living 439 O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken (E) 690 Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion 693 O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (E) 722 Lord, take my hand and lead me 555 Salvation unto us has come (E) 546 O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild 763 When peace, like a river (E) 617 O Lord, we praise Thee 753 All for Christ I have forsaken (G) 936 Sing praise to the God of Israel 688 “Come, follow Me,” the Savior spake (G) 734 I trust, O Lord, Your holy name (G) 685 Let us ever walk with Jesus (G) 837 Lift high the cross (G) 783/784 Take my life and let it be (G)

sunMar 1 monMar 2 tueMar 3 wedMar 4 thuMar 5 friMar 6 satMar 7 Second Sunday in Perpetua and Lent Felicitas, Martyrs

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57 From "Worship Planning Book: Year B 2015." © 2014 Concordia Publishing House. Third Sunday in Lent March 8, 2015 READINGS Exodus 20:1–17 The Ten Commandments Psalm 19 “The precepts of the Lord are right.” 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 “We preach Christ crucified.” Color John 2:13–22 (23–25) Violet Jesus drives the moneychangers from the temple. Proper Preface Lent HYMN OF THE DAY 823/824 May God bestow on us His grace THEME COLLECT OF THE DAY God’s Law is filled with compre- hensive expectations. We confess O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy, be gracious to and believe these holy tenets to all who have gone astray from Your ways and bring them again be true, but because of sin we with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold are powerless to keep them. Only fast the unchangeable truth of Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Christ is able to satisfy the Law’s Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy demands, and yet He is crucified; Spirit, one God, now and forever. (L25) we are forgiven. His cross reveals divine power, wisdom, strength, HYMNS FOR THE READINGS and righteousness. Jesus endures the cross, knowing that His body 865 Lord, help us ever to retain (OT) would be resurrected to new life, 579 The Law of God is good and wise (OT) abolishing the Law’s damning effect 581 These are the holy Ten Commands (OT) on those who believe in Him. 973* Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet (OT) 428 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow (E) 427 In the cross of Christ I glory (E) OTHER HYMNS 838 The saints in Christ are one in ev’ry place (E) 853 How clear is our vocation, Lord 425/426 When I survey the wondrous cross (E) 728 How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord 645 Built on the Rock the Church shall stand (G) 707 Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways 850 God of grace and God of glory (G) 624 The infant priest was holy born 530 No temple now, no gift of price (G) 561 The tree of life with ev’ry good 981* To Your temple, Lord, I come (G) 429 We sing the praise of Him who died

sunMar 8 monMar 9 tueMar 10 wedMar 11 thuMar 12 friMar 13 satMar 14 Third Sunday in Lent

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59 From "Worship Planning Book: Year B 2015." © 2014 Concordia Publishing House. Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2015 READINGS Numbers 21:4–9 Moses and the bronze snake Psalm 107:1–9 “They cried to the Lord in their trouble.” Ephesians 2:1–10 “God raised up with Christ.” Color John 3:14–21 Violet “The Son of Man must be lifted up.” Proper Preface Lent HYMN OF THE DAY 571 God loved the world so that He gave 972* I trust, O Christ, in You alone THEME COLLECT OF THE DAY Moses lifts up a serpent in the wilderness so that Israel might live. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every Christ is lifted up on a cross so that morning; and though we deserve only punishment, You receive all who believe in Him may live. De- us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and spite God’s unrelenting faithfulness, soul. Grant that we may heartily acknowledge Your merciful we may, at times, still loathe His goodness, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in blessings, yearning for something willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, different. But in mercy, God turns who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, toward us in kindness, forgives now and forever. (L26) sin, and grants new life. Finally, in Christ, He gives us absolute grace, HYMNS FOR THE READINGS saving us from rebellion and prepar- ing us for good works in Him. 918 Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer (OT) 702 My faith looks up to Thee (OT, G) OTHER HYMNS 744 Amazing grace—how sweet the sound (E) 566 By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless (E) 614 “As surely as I live,” God said 847 Christ, our human likeness sharing (E) 420 Christ, the life of all the living 573 Lord, ’tis not that I did choose Thee (E) 745 In God, my faithful God 556 Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice (G, E) 743 Jesus, priceless treasure 837 Lift high the cross (G) 895 Now thank we all our God 544 O love, how deep, how broad, how high (G) 422 On my heart imprint Your image 555 Salvation unto us has come (G, E) 825 Rise, shine, you people 580 The Gospel shows the Father’s grace (G) 915 Today Your mercy calls us 337 The night will soon be ending (G) 543 What wondrous love is this, O my soul 971* There is a Redeemer (G) 542 When I behold Jesus Christ (G) 425/426 When I survey the wondrous cross (G)

sunMar 15 monMar 16 tueMar 17 wedMar 18 thuMar 19 friMar 20 satMar 21 Fourth Sunday in Patrick, Missionary to St. Joseph, Guardian Lent Ireland of Jesus

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61 From "Worship Planning Book: Year B 2015." © 2014 Concordia Publishing House. Fifth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2015 READINGS Jeremiah 31:31–34 “I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel.” Psalm 119:9–16 “I delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your Word.” Hebrews 5:1–10 “The source of salvation for all who obey Him.” Color Mark 10:(32–34) 35–45 Violet “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” Proper Preface Lent HYMN OF THE DAY 430 My song is love unknown THEME COLLECT OF THE DAY It is the Lord’s commitment to for- Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon give iniquity, remembering sin no Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore more. This is possible only through in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who the all-availing sacrifice of Jesus. lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and As our priest, Jesus offers up Him- forever. (L27) self on our behalf, praying, plead- ing, dying. He sacrifices divine life to abolish eternal death. His Church takes hold of this blessed promise HYMNS FOR THE READINGS in the waters of Holy Baptism and the bread and wine of Holy Commu- 435 Come to Calvary’s holy mountain (OT) nion. From the beginning, God in 392 God loves me dearly (OT) Christ serves all and ransoms those 594 God’s own child, I gladly say it (OT) who believe. 564 Christ sits at God’s right hand (E) 806 Give thanks with a grateful heart (E) 647 Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s head (E) OTHER HYMNS 530 No temple now, no gift of price (E, OT) 616 Baptismal waters cover me 529 Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus (E) 560 Drawn to the cross, which Thou hast blessed 753 All for Christ I have forsaken (G) 433 Glory be to Jesus 847 Christ, our human likeness sharing (G) 427 In the cross of Christ I glory 688 “Come, follow Me,” the Savior spake (G) 440 Jesus, I will ponder now 350 Come, Thou precious Ransom, come (G) 932 Jesus sat with His disciples 685 Let us ever walk with Jesus (G) 683 Jesus, Thy boundless love to me 857 Lord, help us walk Your servant way (G) 532 The Head that once was crowned with thorns 756 Why should cross and trial grieve me (G) 624 The infant priest was holy born 455 The royal banners forward go 661 The Son of God goes forth to war 429 We sing the praise of Him who died

sunMar 22 monMar 23 tueMar 24 wedMar 25 thuMar 26 friMar 27 satMar 28 Fifth Sunday in Lent The Annunciation of Our Lord

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63 From "Worship Planning Book: Year B 2015." © 2014 Concordia Publishing House. Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion March 29, 2015 READINGS John 12:12–19 (Palm Sunday Procession) Zechariah 9:9–12 “Rejoice, Jerusalem, your king comes to you.” Psalm 118:19–29 “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” Color Psalm 31:9–16 Scarlet or Violet “Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress.” Proper Preface Philippians 2:5–11 “He became obedient to death.” Holy Week Mark 14:1—15:47 or Mark 15:1–47 or John 12:20–43 THEME The betrayal and crucifixion “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes HYMN OF THE DAY in the name of the Lord.” Palm 438 A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth branches are strewn before the 442 All glory, laud, and honor Lord of life with this accolade of praise. Yet this parade is merely a COLLECT OF THE DAY divinely orchestrated event lead- Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus ing to Jesus’ gruesome death. But Christ, to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the this holy death inspires an even cross. Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of His great louder confession: Jesus is Lord! humility and patience and be made partakers of His resurrection; This confession resonates through- through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with out the Church, as Christians bear You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (L28) witness to Christ’s endurance as He HYMNS FOR THE READINGS is mocked, persecuted, betrayed, and slain. 334 O Lord, how shall I meet You (OT) 441/967* Ride on, ride on in majesty (OT) OTHER HYMNS 512 At the name of Jesus (E) 437 Alas! And did my Savior bleed 539 Christ is the world’s Redeemer (E) 350 Come, Thou precious Ransom, come 428 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow (E) 531 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus 532 The Head that once was crowned with thorns (E) 443 Hosanna, loud hosanna 971* There is a Redeemer (E) 446 Jesus, greatest at the table 420 Christ, the life of all the living (G1) 900 Jesus! Name of wondrous love 432 In silent pain the eternal Son (G1) 335 O bride of Christ, rejoice 440 Jesus, I will ponder now (G1) 527 O Savior, precious Savior 423 Jesus, refuge of the weary (G1) 343 Prepare the royal highway 430 My song is love unknown (G1) 529 Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus 444 No tramp of soldiers’ marching feet (G1) 634 The death of Jesus Christ, our Lord 439 O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken (G1) 455 The royal banners forward go 560 Drawn to the cross, which Thou hast blessed (G2) 429 We sing the praise of Him who died 699 I heard the voice of Jesus say (G2) 542 When I behold Jesus Christ 685 Let us ever walk with Jesus (G2) 550 Your only Son, no sin to hide 837 Lift high the cross (G2) sunMar 29 monMar 30 tueMar 31 wedApr 1 thuApr 2 friApr 3 satApr 4 Palm Sunday / Monday in Holy Tuesday in Holy Wednesday in Holy Holy (Maundy) Good Friday Holy Saturday Sunday of the Week Week Week Thursday Passion Joseph, Patriarch

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