Lessons and Suggested Hymns,

Pentecost 2- Labor Day Weekend, Cycle B

(June 3 – September 2, 2018)

 

NOTE: LBW – Lutheran Book of Worship (The Green Book)

WOV – With One Voice (The Blue Book)

LSB (Lutheran Service Book)

ELW (Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

 

There are versions of some hymns that are superior in LSB and I recommend using them if possible. Also, there are some superb hymns in LSB that aren’t available in the other hymnals. When I suggest one of the latter, I try to include an alternative from LBW or WOV. I recommend that a license and DVD of downloadable hymns from LSB be purchased if you are looking to expand your hymnody. There are, in ELW, some familiar hymns that have been drastically altered, which I try to note. To be fair, ELW also has some fine hymns not available in the other hymnals, or has, interestingly, a more “traditional” translation or harmonization.

 

Color for the day is indicated for each Sunday. Primary liturgical calendar taken from Sola Publishing (www.solapublishing.org), based on LSB. Also, I include the lessons from the standard Revised Common Lectionary, found in ELW and used in some congregations. It often overlaps the Sola/LCMS calendar lectionary, but when there are differences, I will note them.

 

 

June 3: 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4

Deuteronomy 5:12-15 (Observe Sabbath, let all rest in remembrance of how God delivered you from slavery)

Psalm 81:1-10 (Praise God who delivered you from bondage; have no other gods!)

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 (Proclaim Christ as Lord; this treasure in earthen pots; Paul’s sufferings for Gospel)

Mark 2:23-3:6 (Eating, healing on Sabbath: sabbath made for man, not vice versa)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #161, O Day Full of Grace (LSB #503, ELW #627)

     OR ELW #531, The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing

Hymn of the Day: LBW #251, O Day of Rest and Gladness (LSB #906, ELW #521)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #548, O Worship the King, All-Glorious Above (LSB #804, ELW #842)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #249, God Himself is Present (LSB #907)

      OR ELW #528, Come and Fill Our Hearts (sung several times)

Closing Hymn: LBW #259, Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing (LSB #924, ELW #545)

 

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June 10: 3^rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5

 Genesis 3:8-15 (The consequences of the Fall)

Psalm 130 (Out of the depths…)

2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1 (Outer nature wasting away, but preparing for the weight of glory)

Mark 3:20-35 (How can Satan cast out Satan; who is my mother, brother, sister?)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #415, God of Grace and God of Glory (LSB #850, ELW #705)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #470, Praise and Thanks and Adoration (familiar tune)

 (ELW #783) (LSB #569, Praise to You and Adoration)

     OR LBW #372, In Adam We Have All Been One (LSB #569)

     OR WOV #668, There in God’s Garden (ELW #342)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #476, Have No Fear, Little Flock (LSB #735, ELW #764)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #370, Blest Be the Tie That Binds (LSB #649, ELW #656)

Closing Hymn: WOV #781, My Life Flows On In Endless Song (ELW #763)

     OR LBW #315, Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (LSB #700, ELW #631)

 

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June 17: 4^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Father’s Day

 Ezekiel 17:22-24 (God plants a cedar sprig on mountain of Israel where all may find shelter)

Psalm 1 (Blessed is the man who meditates on God’s Law day and night)

            ELW: Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 (Praise God day and night; the righteous flourish like palm trees)

2 Corinthians 5:1-11 (We will be further clothed, in eternal life)

            ELW: 2 Corinthians 5:6-13 (We walk by faith, not sight; all must appear before judgment seat;

all done in Christ for others, not self)

Mark 4:26-34 (Parable of growing seed & mustard seed)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #560, Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices (LSB #811, ELW #833)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #234, Almighty God, Your Word is Cast (LSB #577, ELW #516)

     OR LSB #586, Preach You the Word, and Plant it Home

Communion Hymn #1: WOV #771, Great is Thy Faithfulness (LSB #809, ELW #733)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #357, Our Father, By Whose Name (LSB #863, ELW #640)

Closing Hymn: LBW #362, We Plow the Fields and Scatter (ELW #680 [Spanish tune], 681)

 

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June 24: 5^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7, OR Nativity of St. John the Baptist

 5 Pentecost, Proper 7:

 Job 38:1-11 (God answers Job from whirlwind)

Psalm 124 (If the Lord had not been our own side, the flood would have taken us)

            ELW: Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 (God delivered those in peril on sea; praise him!)

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (Now is the acceptable time to accept God’s grace! The sufferings of Paul)

Mark 4:35-41 (Jesus stills the storm)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #552, In Thee is Gladness (LSB #818, ELW #867)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #333, Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me (LSB #722, ELW #767)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #543, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation (LSB #790, ELW #858)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #334, Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me (LSB #715, ELW #755)

Closing Hymn: LBW #467, Eternal Father, Strong to Save (LSB #717, ELW #756)

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Nativity of St. John the Baptist:

Malachi 3:1-4 (The prophet who goes before the Lord; refiner’s fire)

Psalm 141 (Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his servants)

Acts 13:13-26 (Brief history of Israel, Davidic line leading to Jesus, who was foretold by John)

Luke 1:57-80 (Announcement and birth of John the Baptist)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #36, On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry (LSB #344, ELW #249)

Hymn of the Day:  LBW #29, Comfort, Comfort Now My People (LSB #347, ELW #256)

     OR LSB #346, When All the World Was Cursed (It’s good, honest!)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #403, Lord Speak to Us, That We May Speak (ELW #676)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #379, Spread, O Spread, Almighty Word

     (ELW #663) (LSB #830, Spread the Reign of God the Lord)

Closing Hymn: LBW #178, v, 1, 15, 3, By All Your Saints in Warfare (LSB #518, v, 1, 18, 3)

     ELW #421, v. 1, 14, 3, By All Your Saints Still Striving [eye roll])

 

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 July 1: 6^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8

 Lamentations 3:22-33 (God’s steadfast love & compassion never cease)

Psalm 30 (I cried to you for help; you healed me; what profit if I go into the Pit?)

2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15 (Be generous in giving to needs of the saints)

            ELW: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 (Omits example of Macedonians)

Mark 5:21-43 (A girl restored to life; a woman with flow of blood healed)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #401, Before You, Lord, We Bow (LSB #966, ELW #893)

Hymn of the Day:  LBW #453, If You But Trust in God to Guide You (ELW #769)

     (LSB #750, If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee)

Communion Hymn #1: WOV #738, Healer of Our Every Ill (ELW #612)

     OR LBW #345, How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (LSB #524, ELW #620)

Communion Hymn #2: WOV #746, Day By Day (ELW #790)

     OR WOV 777, Give Me Jesus (ELW #770)

     OR LBW #460, I am Trusting You, Lord Jesus (LSB #729)

Closing Hymn: LBW #341, Jesus, Still Lead On (ELW #624) (LSB #718, Jesus, Lead Thou On)

 

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July 8: 7^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9

 Ezekiel 2:1-5 (God’s Spirit within the prophet called to speak to rebellious people)

Psalm 123 (Have mercy; we have had enough of contempt)

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (Paul’s visions, and the thorn in the flesh)

Mark 6:1-13 (Jesus rejected in Nazareth; the 12 are sent on mission trip)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #383, Rise Up, O Saints of God! (ELW #669)

Hymn of the Day: WOV #756, Lord, You Give the Great Commission (ELW #579)

     OR LBW #238, God Has Spoken By His Prophets (LSB #583) (Tune may not be familiar, so use “Austria” –          “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken.” It works great.)

     OR LSB # 856, O Christ, Who Called the Twelve

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #492, O Master, Let Me Walk With You (ELW #818)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #381, Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling (LSB #827)

     OR WOV #752, Here I Am, Lord (ELW #574)

Closing Hymn: LBW #567, God of Our Fathers

     OR ELW #887, This is My Song (tune is Finlandia; nice words)

 

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July 15: 8^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10

Amos 7:7-15 (Amos speaks of God’s judgment, and is told by king to take a hike)

Psalm 85:1-13 (Restore us again, O God of our salvation; righteousness and peace have kissed)

            ELW: Psalm 85:8-13 (Eliminates wrath, plea for forgiveness)

Ephesians 1:3-14 (Spiritual blessings in Christ, who has prepared our eternal inheritance)

Mark 6:14-29 (John the Baptist loses his head)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #499, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (LSB #686, ELW #807)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #322, The Clouds of Judgment Gather (tune is Irish, very nice, but you can

substitute the tune for “Lead On, O King Eternal”)

     OR LBW #454, If God Himself Be For Me (LSB #724) (ELW #788, If God My Lord Be For Me)

Communion Hymn #1:  WOV #627, My Lord, What a Morning (LSB #968, ELW #438)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #461, Fight the Good Fight (LSB #664)

     OR ELW #483, Here is Bread

Closing Hymn: LBW #503, O Jesus, I Have Promised (ELW #810)

 

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July 22: 9^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11, OR St. Mary Magdalene

  9 Pentecost, Proper 11:

 Jeremiah 23:1-5 (God will replace Israel’s false shepherds; righteous branch of David)

Psalm 23 (The Lord is my shepherd)

Ephesians 2:11-22 (Joined together in Christ, he is our peace through blood of his cross)

Mark 6:30-44 (Feeding the 5000)

            ELW: Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56 (Jesus teaches [before feeding 5000], and heals 

                    [after; will get feeding miracle from John])

 

Opening hymn: LBW #369, The Church’s One Foundation (LSB #644, ELW #654)

     OR LSB #646, Church of God, Elect and Glorious (Really nice. Tune is same as “Lord, You gave

the great commission”.)

Hymn of the Day: WOV #716, Word of God, Come Down on Earth (LSB #545, ELW #510)

     OR LBW #235, Break Now the Bread of Life (ELW #515)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #212, Let Us Break Bread Together (ELW #471)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #474, Children of the Heavenly Father (LSB #725, ELW #781)

Closing Hymn: LBW #196, Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing (2^nd verse is perfect!) (ELW #544)

     OR LBW #481, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (LSB #711, ELW #789)

     OR LBW #371, With God as Our Friend (it sings like a Swedish folk dance tune, and the words are delightful)

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St. Mary Magdalene:

Ruth 1:6-18 (Ruth steadfastly remains with Naomi)

Psalm 73:23-29 (Whom have I in heaven but you?)

Acts 13:26-33a (We are witnesses to the death and resurrection of Jesus)

John 20:1-2, 11-18 (Easter encounter: Mary and Jesus)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #94, My Song is Love Unknown (LSB #430, ELW #343)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #336, Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me (LSB #683)

     OR LBW #356, O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts (ELW #658)

     OR LSB #542, When I Behold Christ Jesus

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #385, What Wondrous Love is This (LSB #543, ELW #666)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #298, One There is, Above All Others

     OR WOV #6932, For All the Faithful Women (LSB #855, ELW #419)

Closing Hymn: LBW #540, Praise the Lord! O Heav’ns (ELW #823)

 

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July 29: 10^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12

Genesis 9:8-17 (God makes rainbow a sign of his covenant with Noah)

            ELW: 2 Kings 4:42-44 (Elisha feeds 100)

Psalm 136:1-9 (Give thanks to God; he is good; his steadfast love endures forever)

            ELW: Psalm 145:10-18 (All eyes look to you, you give food in due season

Ephesians 3:14-21 (Be strengthened by Spirit, rooted and grounded in Christ)

Mark 6:45-56 (Jesus walks on water, heals many in Gennesaret)

            ELW: John 6:1-21 (Feeding of 5000, walking on water)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #348, O Worship the King (LSB #804, ELW #842)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #333, Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me (LSB #722, ELW #767)

     OR (if using ELW texts) ELW #461, All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #346, When Peace, Like a River (LSB #763)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #527, v. 1-3, 6-7: All Creatures of Our God and King

     (ELW #835: “All Creatures, Worship God Most High”– fewer verses, altered)

Closing Hymn: WOV #771, Great Is Thy Faithfulness (LSB #809, ELW #733)

     OR LBW #188, I Bind Unto Myself Today (LSB #604, ELW #450)

     OR ELW #482, I Come With Joy

 

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August 5: 11^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13

Exodus 16:2-15 (Israelites complain, God sends quail, manna; Moses says compliant is against God)

            ELW: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 (less warning)

Psalm 145:10-21 (The eyes of all look to you, you give them food in due season)

ELW: Psalm 78:23-29 (Mortals ate bread of heaven)

Ephesians 4:1-16 (Unity of the Body of Christ, through the Spirit)

John 6:22-35 (My Father, not Moses, gives the true bread from heaven. I am the bread of life)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #343, Guide Me Ever Great Redeemer (ELW #618) 

(LSB #918, Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #210, At the Lamb’s High Feast (LSB #633, ELW #362)

     OR WOV #711, You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (LSB #641, ELW #484)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #214, Come, Let Us Eat, For Now the Feast Is Spread (LSB #626, ELW #491)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #197, O Living Bread From Heaven (LSB #642)

Closing Hymn:  LBW #353, May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfill (LSB #698)

OR ELW #649, Behold, How Pleasant

 

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August 12: 12^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14

 1 Kings 19:1-8 (Elijah flees from Jezebel, is fed by angel that he might go where God leads him)

            ELW: 1 Kings 19:4-8 (No Jezebel!)

Psalm 34:1-8 (Look to the Lord, be radiant; taste and see how gracious the Lord is)

Ephesians 4:17-5:2 (Old vs. new life; rules of that new life)

            ELW: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (No mention of lusts, licentiousness)

John 6:35-51 (I am the bread of life; I will raise you up at the last day)

            ELW: John 6:35, 41-51 (Omits Jesus’s words about doing Father’s will)

 

Opening hymn: WOV #702, I Am the Bread of Life (ELW #485)

     OR LBW #203, Now We Join in Celebration (ELW #462)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #172, Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor (LSB #534, ELW #475)

     OR LBW #207, We Who Once Were Dead (ELW #495)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #126, Where Charity and Love Prevail (LSB #845)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #200, For the Bread Which You Have Broken (ELW #494)

     OR WOV #706, Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup (LSB #638, ELW #492)

Closing Hymn: LBW Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (LSB #631)

     OR ELW #469, By Your Hand You Feed Your People

 

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August 19: 13^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15

 Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Renewal of covenant before entering Promised Land)

            ELW: Proverbs 9:1-16 (Wisdom sets feast, beckons all to eat)

Psalm 34:12-22 (Many are the afflictions of the righteous; the Lord rescues them from them all)

            ELW: Psalm 34:9-14 (fear, seek the Lord, pursue righteousness; omits verses about afflictions of righteous)

Ephesians 5:15-21 (Don’t be drunk on wine, but filled with the Spirit)

            ELW: Ephesians 5:15-20 (eliminates being subject to one another)

John 6:51-69 (My flesh is true food, my blood, true drink; Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of           eternal life)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #552, In Thee is Gladness (LSB #818, ELW #867)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #464, You Are the Way; Through You Alone (LSB #526, ELW #758)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #205, Now the Silence (LSB #910, ELW #460)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #199, Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior (LSB #640)

 (ELW #476, Thee We Adore, O Savior, God Most True, a Gerard Manley Hopkins translation)

Closing Hymn: LBW #534/533, Now Thank We All Our God (LSB #895, ELW #839/840)

 

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August 26: 14^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16

 Isaiah 29:11-19 (Wisdom of wise shall perish; poor and needy shall obtain joy, exult in the Lord)

            ELW: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Chose the god you will serve; as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord)

Psalm 14 (Denunciation of fools who say, “There is no God”)

            ELW: Psalm 34:15-22 (Vindication of righteous, punishment of evildoers)

Ephesians 5:22-33 (Exhortation to wives and husbands; marriage as symbol of Christ and Church)

            ELW: Ephesians 6:10-20 (Put on the whole armor of God)

Mark 7:1-13 (You abandon commandment of God, hold to human tradition!)

            ELW: John 6:56-59 (The one who eats me, the living bread, will live forever)

 

Opening hymn: LBW #499, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (LSB #686, ELW #807)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #366, Lord of Our Life and God of Our Salvation (LSB #659, ELW #766)

     OR (if preaching on Epistle) WOV #751, As Man and Woman We Were Made (sprightly Christmas carol tune)

     OR (If preaching on John) ELW #464, Bread of Life, Our Host and Meal

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #230, Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word (LSB #655, ELW #517)

     OR LBW #219, Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus (ELW #501)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #263, Abide With Us, Our Savior (LSB #919, ELW #539, Abide, O Dearest Jesus)

Closing Hymn: LBW #239, God’s Word is Our Great Heritage (LSB #582, ELW #509)

 

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September 2: 15^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17 (Labor Day Weekend)

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 (Keep God’s command fully and diligently)

Psalm 119:129-136 (Your decrees are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them)

            ELW: Psalm 15 (Those who keep commandments may live on his holy hill)

Ephesians 6:10-20 (Put on the whole armor of God)

            ELW: James 1:17-27 (Be doers, not just hearers, of the Word)

Mark 7:14-23 (Defilement is from within, not without; evils arise in human heart)

            ELW: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (Jesus rebukes Pharisee’s criticism; omits a repetition)

 

Opening hymn: LSB #665, Be Strong in the Lord in Armor of Light (perfect for Ephesians text)

     OR LBW #389, Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus (LSB #660)

     OR (if not used 7/29) LBW #188, I Bind Unto Myself Today (LSB #604, ELW #450)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #232, Your Word, O Lord, is Gentle Dew (another nice Swedish folk tune!)

       OR LBW #480, O, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways (LSB #707, ELW #772)

Communion Hymn #1: WOV #754, Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (ELW #674)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #469 Lord of All Hopefulness (LSB #738, ELW #765)

Closing Hymn: LBW #504, O God, My Faithful God (LSB #696, ELW #806)

 

Lessons and Suggested Hymns,
Ash Wednesday – Holy Trinity, Cycle B
February 14 – May 27, 2018

NOTE: LBW – Lutheran Book of Worship (The Green Book)
WOV – With One Voice (The Blue Book)
LSB (Lutheran Service Book)
ELW (Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

 

As a bonus, I’ve appended hymn paraphrases of portions of the liturgy, for Lent and for the Easter season.

February 14, 2018: Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:12-19 (Rend you heart, not your garments)
     ELW: Joel 2:12, 12-17, OR Isaiah 58:1-12 (True fasting is doing justice)

Psalm 51:1-19 (Create in me a clean heart, O God)

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 (Ambassadors for Christ; now is the acceptable time)

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (Prayer, fasting, alms that are acceptable to God)

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening Hymn may be omitted if Psalm 51 is spoken or chanted here):
LBW #99, O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (LSB #418, ELW #319) 

Hymn of the Day: LBW #307, Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive (LSB #843, ELW #605)
OR WOV #659, O Sun of Justice (2nd verse great if you preach on 2 Corinthians text; tune is simple plainsong chant, or sing to the Doxology)

Communion 1: ELW #328, Restore in Us, O God
OR LBW #103, O Christ, Thou Lamb of God

Communion 2: LBW #304, Today Your Mercy Calls Us (LSB #915)
OR WOV 734, Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (ELW #608)

Closing Hymn: LBW #218, Strengthen for Service, Lord (ELW #497)

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February 18, 2018, 1st Sunday in Lent

Genesis 22:1-18 (The near-sacrifice of Isaac)
      ELW: Genesis 9:8-17 (God’s rainbow covenant with Noah)

Psalm 25:1-10 (Be mindful of your mercy; do not remember the sins of my youth)

James 1:12-18 (God doesn’t tempt us to do evil; all good gifts come down from Father of lights)
      ELW: 1 Peter 3:18-22 (Christ suffered for all; the Flood prefiguring baptism)

Mark 1:9-15 (Temptation in the wilderness)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #99, O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (LSB #418, ELW #319)
OR ELW #320, The Glory of These Forty Days
OR ELW #334, Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery, v.1-3; verse for Lent 1; end with “General” verse

Hymn of the Day: LBW #88, Oh Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High (LSB #544, ELW #322)

Communion Hymn #1: WOV #660, I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (ELW #325)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #541 Jesus Still Lead On (ELW #624) (LSB #718 Jesus Lead Thou On)

Closing Hymn: LBW #228/9, A Mighty Fortress (LSB #656/7; ELW #503-505)
OR LSB #547, The Lamb, the Lamb
OR WOV #771, Great is Thy Faithfulness (LSB #809, ELW #733)

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February 25, 2nd Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 (God makes everlasting covenant with Abraham and Sarah)

Psalm 22:23-31 (All nations, those who sleep in the earth shall bow before God
and praise him)

Romans 5:1-11 (Justified, we have peace with God, boast in sufferings. At right
time, Christ dies for the ungodly)
      ELW: Romans 4:13-25 (God’s promise to Abraham received by faith)

Mark 8:27-38 (Peter’s confession; passion prediction; Christ’s rebuke; take up your
cross and follow me)
      ELW: Mark 8:31-38 (only the section on taking up cross and following)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #544, v. 1-4, 9-11, The God of Abraham Praise (LSB #798, v. 1-4, 8-9; ELW #831, v. 1-4, 7-8)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #325, Lord, Thee I Love With All My Heart (LSB #708; ELW #750)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #470, Praise and Thanks and Adoration (ELW #783)    (LSB #692, Praise to You and Adoration)
OR ELW #697, Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #298, One There Is, Above All Others

Closing Hymn: LBW #487, Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus (LSB #685)
OR LBW #460, I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus (LSB #729)
OR ELW #334, Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery, v.1-3; verse for Lent 2; end with “General” verse

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March 4, 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent

Exodus 20:1-17 (God gives Israel the 10 Commandments)

Psalm 19 (Heavens tell the glory of God; his law is perfect, reviving the soul)

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (Message of Cross is foolish, weak; but is God’s wisdom, strength)

John 2:13-25 (Jesus cleanses the Temple)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: WOV #716, Word of God, Come Down on Earth (LSB #545, ELW #510)
OR LBW #250, Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (ELW #533)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #415, God of Grace and God of Glory (LSB #850, ELW #705)
OR LSB #581, These Are the Holy Ten Commands
OR ELW #334, Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery, v.1-3; verse for Lent 3; end with “General” verse

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #104, In the Cross of Christ I Glory (LSB #427)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #249, God Himself is Present (LSB #907)

Closing Hymn: LBW #482, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (LSB #425/426; ELW #803)

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March 11, 2018, 4th Sunday in Lent

Numbers 21:4-9 (The bronze serpent; look upon it and live)

Psalm 107:1-9 (Wanderers in desert wastes cry to the Lord; he delivers them from their trouble)

Ephesians 2:1-10 (Dead in sin, now made alive in Christ by the grace of God)

John 3:14-21 (As Moses lifted up the serpent, so Son of Man is lifted up)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #385, What Wondrous Love is This, O My Soul (LSB #543)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #292, God Loved the World, So That He Gave (if tune is unfamiliar, you can substitute the tune of “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” or as ELW pairs it,  “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
(LSB #571, ELW #323)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #448, Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound (LSB #744, ELW #779)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #479, My Faith Looks Up to Thee (LSB #702)
OR ELW #334, Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery, v.1-3; verse for Lent 4; end with “General” verse

Closing Hymn: LBW #343, Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer (ELW #618) (LSB #918, Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer)

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March 18, 5th Sunday in Lent

Jeremiah 31:31-34 (God promises to put his law in his peoples’ hearts)

Psalm 119:9-16 (I will delight in your statutes and meditate on your Word)
      ELW: Psalm 11:9-16 or Psalm 51:1-12, (Have mercy on me; create in me a clean heart)

Hebrews 5:1-10 (Jesus, as High Priest knows our weakness; he learned obedience
through suffering and became the salvation of all who obey him)

Mark 10:32-45 (Passion prediction; “can you drink from my cup?”; those who wish to be greatest must become least; Son of man came not to be served but to serve, give life as ransom for many)
      ELW: John 12:20-33 (We wish to see Jesus; My hour has come; when I am lifted up I will draw all people to myself)

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #293/4, My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
(LSB #575/576; ELW #596/597)

Hymn of the Day: LBW#455, “Come, Follow Me,” the Savior Spake (LSB#688)
      OR LSB #529, Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus
OR (if following ELW) ELW #660, Lift High the Cross (LBW #377; LSB #837)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #102, On My Heart Imprint Your Image (LSB #422, ELW #811)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #95, Glory Be to Jesus (LSB #433)

Closing Hymn: LSB #857, Lord, Help Us Walk Your Servant Way (nice Herm Stuempfle hymn!)
OR LBW #504, O God, My Faithful God (LSB #696, ELW #806)
OR ELW #334, Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery, v.1-3; verse for Lent 5; end with “General” verse

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March 25, 2018, Palm/Passion Sunday

Processional Gospel: John 12:12-19 (Entry into Jerusalem)
      ELW: John 12:12-16 or Mark 11:1-11)

Zechariah 9:9-12 {Behold your lowly King!)
      ELW: Isaiah 50:4-9a (Suffering Servant’s humiliation and vindication)

Psalm 31:9-16 (I hear the whispering of many as they plot to take my life. But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.”)

Philippians 2:5-11(Christ has humbled himself and become obedient unto death)

Mark 14:26-15-47 (Passion narrative)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Processional hymn: LBW #108, All Glory, Laud and Honor (LSB #442, ELW #344)
OR LBW #26, Prepare the Royal Highway (LSB #343, ELW #264)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #24, Come, O Precious Ransom (This is really a great hymn for today. If tune is unfamiliar, it can be sung to the melody of “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”!) (LSB #350, Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come)
OR LBW #98, Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed (LSB #437, ELW #337)

Communion Hymn #1: ELW #335, Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
OR LSB #428, Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #104, Beneath the Cross of Jesus (ELW #338)

Closing Hymn: LBW #121, Ride on, Ride on In Majesty (ELW #346; LSB #441, different tune)
OR LBW #116/117, O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (LSB #449/450; ELW #351/352)

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Thursday, March 29, 2018: Maundy Thursday

For foot-washing: John 13:1-7, 31b-35

Exodus 24:3-11 (Moses reads aloud the covenant; the people promise to abide by it; the 70 elders eat in the presence of God)
      ELW: Exodus 12:1-14 (First Passover instituted)

Psalm 116:12-19 (What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his servants)

1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (This bread is the body of Christ; therefore, partaking of this one bread, we are all one body)
      ELW: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (Institution of the Lord’s Supper)

Mark 14:12-26 (The Last Supper)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #199, Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior, Thee (LSB #640) (ELW #476, Thee We Adore, O Savior, God Most True)

Foot-Washing Hymn: LBW #126, Where Charity and Love Prevail (LSB #845; ELW #359);
OR ELW #642 or 653, Ubi Caritas et Amor
OR LBW #122, Love Consecrates the Humblest Acts (ELW #360)
OR WOV #765, Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love (ELW #708)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #202, Victim Divine, Your Grace We Claim
OR ELW #469, By Your Hand You Feed Your People

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #200, For the Bread Which You Have Broken (ELW #494)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #222, O Bread of Life From Heaven (ELW #480)

Closing Hymn: If there is a closing hymn, and it’s not a chanted version of Psalm 22: LBW #122, It Happened On That Fateful Night (if tune is unfamiliar, use the melody for “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word”)
OR LBW #109, Go to Dark Gethsemane (LSB #436; ELW #437)

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Friday, March 30, 2018: Good Friday

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows….)

Psalm 22 or Psalm 31 (Psalms of the Passion)

Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 (Again, Jesus our gentle and obedient High Priest; who offered up loud cries and tears to the One who was able to save him from death)
      ELW: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, OR Hebrews 10:16-25 (God remembers sin no more; let us approach with bodies and hearts sprinkled clean)

John 18:1-19:42(The Passion According to St. John)

Since many people use very different services, I’m just offering hymn possibilities:
LBW #116/117, O Sacred Head (LSB #449/450; ELW #351/352)
LBW #123, Ah, Holy Jesus! How Hast Thou Offended (ELW #349)
LBW #482, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (LSB #425/426; ELW #803)
LBW #118, Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle (LSB #454; ELW #355/356)
WOV $668, There in God’s Garden (ELW #342)
LSB #561, The Tree of Life
LBW #302, Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness (LSB #563, Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness)
ELW #350, They Crucified My Lord

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April 1, 2018, Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of Our Lord

 

Easter Sunrise:

Exodus 15:1-11(Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously)

Psalm 118:15-29 (I shall not die but live, and declare the works of the Lord)

1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 (Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us)

John 20:1-18(John and Peter at tomb; Mary Magdalene meets risen Jesus)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #130, Christ the Lord is Risen Today (this is the one that DOESN’T have the alleluias at the end of each line!!) (LSB #469; ELW #373)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #149 or WOV #676, This Joyful Eastertide (LSB #482; ELW #391)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #212, Let Us Break Bread Together

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #148, Now the Green Blade Rises

Closing Hymn: LBW #141, The Day of Resurrection (I’d suggest singing it to the melody for Lead On, O King Eternal, which LSB also uses, or the tune Ellacombe, which ELW uses) (LSB #478; ELW #361)
OR LBW #132, Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain (LSB #487; ELW #363)

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Easter Day, Main Services

Isaiah 25:6-9 (A feast of fat things; God will swallow up death forever)
      ELW: Isaiah 25:6-9 OR Acts 10:34-43 (Peter preaches Gospel to Gentiles)

Psalm 16 (My heart is glad; my body rests secure; you do not let your faithful one see the Pit.)
       ELW: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 (This is the gate of the Lord; the rejected stone now head of the corner)

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose in accordance with Scripture; and appeared to many, including Paul)
      ELW: I Corinthians 15:1-11 OR Acts 10:34-43, as above)

Mark 16:1-8 (Angel announces Resurrection to the women)
      ELW: Mark 16:1-8 OR John 20:1-18 (Foot race to tomb; Mary Magdalene and Jesus)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #151, Jesus Christ is Risen Today (LSB #457, ELW #365)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #134, Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands (LSB #458, ELW #370)
OR (if using ELW Gospel: ELW #387, O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing, version 2
OR (if preaching on 1 Corinthians) LSB #479, Christ is Risen, Christ is Living

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #352, I Know That My Redeemer Lives (LSB #461; ELW #619)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #210, At the Lamb’s High Feast (LSB #633; ELW #362)

Closing Hymn: LBW #145, Thine is the Glory (ELW #376)

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April 8, 2018, 2nd Sunday of Easter

Acts 4:32-35 (The believers share their possessions)

Psalm 148 (Praise for God’s universal glory)
      ELW: Psalm 133 (The blessedness of unity)

1 John 1:1-2:2 (We declare what we have seen, heard, touched; Christ is our advocate when we confess our sins)

John 20:19-31 (Jesus appears to disciples – and Thomas)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn:  LBW #149 This Joyful Eastertide (WOV #676; LSB #482; ELW #391)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #139, O Sons and Daughters of the King (LSB #470/471; ELW #386, O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing, version 1)

OR WOV #675, We Walk By Faith and Not By Sight (LSB #720, ELW #635)
OR LSB #472, Three Things Did Thomas Count as Real

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #370,Blest Be the Tie That Binds (LSB #649; ELW #656)

Communion Hymn #2: WOV #674, Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! (LSB #474; ELW #377)
OR, LBW #144, Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing! (LSB #475; ELW #385)

Closing Hymn: LBW #552, In Thee Is Gladness (LSB #818; ELW #867)

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April 15, 2018, 3rd Sunday of Easter

Acts 3:11-21 (Peter preaches: “you acted in ignorance; repent, believe in Jesus, be forgiven”)
      ELW: Acts 3:12-19)

Psalm 4 (The Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; in him, we may lie down in safety)

1 John 3:1-7 (We are God’s children now; we shall be like Jesus, for we will see him face to face)

Luke 24:36-49 (Risen Jesus appears to disciples; opens their minds to understand Scriptures)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #128, Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia! (LSB #463; ELW #369

Hymn of the Day: LBW #131, Christ is Risen! Alleluia! (ELW #382)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #474, Children of the Heavenly Father (LSB #725; I know ELW has it)

Communion Hymn #2: WOV #649, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (LSB #411)

Closing Hymn: LBW #141, The Day of Resurrection! (LSB #478, ELW #361) (NOTE: The LBW version of this hymn has a dorky tune. It works MUCH better to tune “Lancashire,” (Lead On O King Eternal) – used for this in LSB, or “Ellacombe,” (O Day of Rest and Gladness), the tune used in ELW)

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April 22, 2018, 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)

Acts 4:1-12(Upon healing the lame man, Peter says: “there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”)
      ELW: Acts 4:5-12

Psalm 23 (The Lord is my Shepherd)

1 John 3:16-24 (Believe in the name of Jesus, and love one another)

John 10:11-18 (The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. There will be one flock, one shepherd)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #328/329, All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (LSB #549; ELW #634)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #456, The King of Love My Shepherd Is (LSB #709; ELW #502)
OR LBW #371, With God as Our Friend (I have a soft spot in my heart for this hymn, as a friend composed an anthem version for my installation at my first congregation after I was ordained. It’s a gently rhythmic Swedish folk tune.)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #481, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (LSB #711; ELW #789) (Note: LSB and ELW both use the tune most people remember for this hymn)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #451, The Lord’s My Shepherd; I’ll Not Want (LSB #710; ELW #778)

Closing Hymn: LBW #559, O/Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (LSB #528; ELW #886)

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April 29, 2018, 5th Sunday of Easter

Acts 8:26-40 (Philip explains Suffering Servant to Ethiopian eunuch)

Psalm 150 (Let everything praise the Lord!)
      ELW: Psalm 22:25-31 (Everyone shall bow down and worship!)

1 John 4:1-21 (Test spirits to see if they are from God. Love one another, for love is of God)
      ELW: 1 John 4:7-21 (no testing of spirits!)
John 15:1-8 (I am the vine; you are the branches; my Father prunes you so you bear much fruit)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #549, Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (LSB #793; ELW #865 note: 864 is the gender-neutral version)
OR LBW #189, We Know That Christ is Raised and Dies No More (LSB #603; ELW #449)

Hymn of the Day: WOV #674, Alleluia! Jesus is Risen (LSB #474; ELW #377)
OR LSB #691, Fruitful Trees, the Spirit’s Sowing
OR (if there’s a baptism) LBW ##194, All Who Believe and Are Baptized (LSB #601; ELW #442)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #557, Let All Things Now Living

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #551, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (LSB #803)

Closing Hymn: LBW #560, Oh, That I Had A Thousand Voices

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May 6, 2018, 6th Sunday of Easter

Acts 10:34-48 (Peter preaches to Gentiles, who receive Holy Spirit and are baptized)
      ELW: Acts 10:44-48 (having preached to them a couple of weeks ago 😉, now Peter baptizes Gentiles)

Psalm 98 (Let all creation praise the Lord, the Judge of the world!)

1 John 5:1-8 (We know we love God’s children when we love him, obey his commandments and believe Jesus is his Son.)
      ELW: 1 John 5:1-6 (stops short of obeying his commandments…)

John 15:9-17 (Love one another as I have loved you. You didn’t choose me – I chose you to bear much fruit)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #245, All People That on Earth Do Dwell (LSB #791; ELW #883)
OR LBW #195, This is the Spirit’s Entry Now (LSB #591; ELW #448)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #315, Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (LSB #700; ELW #631)
OR LBW #373, Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round (Trust me on this. The words are gorgeous and fit the Epistle and Gospel)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW I Forgot the Number: In Christ There Is No East or West (LSB #653; ELW #650)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #356, O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts (ELW #658)

Closing Hymn: LBW #514, O Savior, Precious Savior (LSB #527; ELW #820)

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May 13, 2018, 7th Sunday of Easter, or Ascension (Transferred); Mother’s Day

7th Sunday of Easter

Acts 1:12-26 (Matthias chosen to replace Judas)
      ELW: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 (no references to Judas)

Psalm 1 (Blessed is the one whose delight is in the law of the Lord!)

1 John 5:9-15 (And this is God’s testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life
is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.)
      ELW: 1 John 5:9-13 (nothing about praying according to his will)

John 17:11b-19 (Jesus prays that his Father would protect and sanctify all who believe in him)
      ELW: John 17:6-19 (adds “They have known everything I have from you”)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #177, v. 1, 12, 3, By All Your Saints in Warfare (LSB #517, v. 1, 13, 3; ELW #420, v. 1, 12, “last”)
OR LBW #525, Blessing and Honor (ELW #854)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #159, Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels (Note: If tune
isn’t familiar, use melody for Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, “Picardy”) (LSB #491)
OR LBW #158, Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (LSB #821; ELW #392)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #300, O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire (LSB #553)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #518, Beautiful Savior (LSB #537)

Closing Hymn: LBW #369, The Church’s One Foundation (LSB #644)

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Ascension (Transferred)

Acts 1:1-11(Promise of Holy Spirit and ascension of Jesus)

Psalm 47 (God has gone up with a shout! He rules over the nations)

Ephesians 1:15-23 (Paul’s prayer for eternal inheritance in Christ, whom God has raised, given all power and authority, and made him head over all things for the Church, his body)

Luke 24:44-53 (Jesus reminds followers of Scriptures; blesses them and ascends)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #156, Look, The Sight is Glorious (LSB #495, Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious)
OR LBW #158, Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (LSB #821; ELW #392)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #159, Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels (If tune isn’t familiar, use melody for Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, LBW #198) (LSB #491)
OR ELW #433, Blessing, Honor, Glory to the Lamb

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #518, Beautiful Savior (LSB #537; ELW #838)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #525, Blessing and Honor (ELW #854)

Closing Hymn: LBW #179, At the Name of Jesus (LSB #512; ELW #416)
OR WOV #801, Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (LSB #680; ELW #826)

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May 20, 2018, Day of Pentecost

Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Mortal, can these bones live?!)
      ELW: Ezekiel 37:1-14 OR Acts 2:1-21 Spirit descends; disciples proclaim; “All who call on Name of Lord shall be saved!”)

Psalm 139:1-16 (You search and know us; none can escape from your Spirit)
      ELW: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (God’s manifold works; he gives food in due season; bless his name. Oh, v. 35a is omitted, the bit about the wicked being no more…)

Acts 2:1-21(The Spirit descends upon the followers of Jesus; “All who call on the Name of the Lord shall be saved!)
      ELW: Romans 8:22-27 (Creation groans, waiting for our redemption; Spirit intercedes in sighs too deep for words)

John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 (The Advocate Spirit will testify; prove the world wrong; guide you in all truth; glorify me by taking what is mine and giving it to you)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #161, O Day Full of Grace (ELW #627) (LSB #503, O Day Full of Grace that Now We See)
OR ELW #407, O Living Breath of God

Hymn of the Day: LBW #472/473, Come Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire (LSB #498/499, Come Holy Ghost, Creator Blest)
OR ELW #577/578, Creator Spirit Heavenly Dove (quite nice variant of previous hymn; has all 7 verses)
OR WOV #687, Gracious Spirit, Hear Our Pleading (ELW #401)
OR LBW #478, Come, O Come, O Quickening Spirit
OR LBW #163, Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (LSB #497; ELW #395)

Communion Hymn #1: WOV #680, O Spirit of Life (ELW #405)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #475, Come Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove (ELW #404)

Closing Hymn: LBW #523, Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling (LSB #650; ELW #582)

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May 27, 2018, The Holy Trinity

Isaiah 6:1-8 ( “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!”)

Psalm 29 (The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; in his temple, all cry, “Glory!”)

Acts 2:14a,22-36 (“This Jesus, God raised up… having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this, that you both see and hear”)
      ELW: Romans 8:12-17 (We have received the Spirit of adoption, cry out “Abba, Father”)

John 3:1-17 (Jesus and Nicodemus; the Spirit blows where it wills; God gave his only-begotten Son….)

 

HYMN SUGGESTIONS

Opening hymn: LBW #548, O Worship the King (LSB #804; ELW #842)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #166, All Glory Be to God on High (LSB #947; ELW #410)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #249, God Himself is Present (LSB #907)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #165, Holy, Holy, Holy (LSB #507; ELW #473)

Closing Hymn: LBW #535, Holy God, We Praise Your Name (ELW #414) (LSB #940, Holy God, We Praise Thy Name)

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Hymn Paraphrases of Liturgy, for Lent and Easter Seasons

LENT

Kyrie
Meter: Common Meter Doubled (CMD, 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 6)
Tune: “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”, sung antiphonally

A: In heav’nly peace, we pray to Thee. C: Have mercy, Lord, on us.
A: For peace, salvation, unity, C: Have mercy, Christ, on us.
A: For world, for Church, for this dear place, C: Have mercy, Lord on us.
A: Grant comfort, help, defense and grace. C: Amen, Lord Christ, amen.

 

Lenten hymn (Yes, I know.)

Meter: 88 88 88
Tune: St. Catherine, “Faith of Our Fathers.”

Use refrain as opening line by cantor.

A: Glory we give you, God of Grace! In Jesus’ Cross, you grant us peace.
C: Father almighty, great God and King,
Glorious, gracious, merciful, true,
Our praise and worship and blessing we bring;
Receive it, Lord, as homage due.
Glory we give you, God of grace! In Jesus’ Cross, you grant us peace.

Lord Jesus Christ, your Father’s true Son,
Sin-bearing Lamb, the world’s one true Light,
Grant life and mercy from your heav’nly throne.
Our praise make perfect in your sight.
Glory we give you, God of Grace! In Jesus’ Cross, you grant us peace.

Most Holy Spirit, great God and Lord,
You give us grace to bless and adore
One with the Father and with the Word,
To you be glory forevermore!
Glory we give you, God of Grace! In Jesus’ Cross, you grant us peace.

 

Nicene Creed

Meter 10 10 10 10 10
Tune: Old 124th, “Your Kingdom Come; O Father, Hear Our Prayer”

Thrice Holy, mighty and immortal Lord,
Three-personed God, confessed, praised, and adored.
Father, you spoke: by your might and your grace,
All things, all creatures, all time, and all space,
Burst into being, and were giv’n their place.

Lord Jesus Christ, the Father’s well-loved Son,
Only-begotten, with him you are one.
True God from God, true light from endless light,
Worlds sprang from you, O Word who spoke them right.
In you we live and move and take delight.

For us, to save and to redeem your bride,
Spirit- and Virgin-born, come to our side.
Flesh of our flesh, who under Pilate died:
Risen, ascended to your Father’s side,
Returning as Judge and King, glorified.

Life-giving Spirit, come from Fath’r through Son,
Holy and glorious, with them you are one.
Advocate, Comforter, Guide, God’s own Breath,
You spoke through prophets; you bring life from death.
You form the worldwide Church in all its breadth!

Built on the Rock, that Church confesses faith
Professed by martyr, apostle, and saint.
One in our baptism, bride of our Lord,
Heirs of his Kingdom, forgiven, restored,
By us fore’er will God’s name be adored!

 

Lamb of God

Meter: SM, 6 6 8 6
Tune: Southwell, “Lord Jesus, Think on Me”

Christ Jesus, God’s own Lamb,
True man, yet great I AM,
Our sins you take, slain for our sake.
Have mercy, Lord, on us.

Christ Jesus, Lamb and Lord
By heav’n and earth adored,
This sad world’s sin you bear within;
Have mercy, Christ, on us.

O Christ, thou Lamb of God,
You die beneath sin’s rod,
And rise with life to heal our strife.
To us, O Lord, grant peace.

 

Sanctus

Meter: 12 9 12 12 9
Tune: Wondrous Love, “What Wondrous Love is This, O My Soul”

Holy, most holy God, holy Lord God of hosts,
Your glory fills all heaven and earth.
“Hosanna!” angels cry; “hosanna!” we reply;
“Hosanna, God most high, Lord of love, high above;
Hosanna, mighty Lord, God of love.”

Blest be the One who bears God’s blest name unto us,
Blest be the holy name of our Lord.
Let Jesus’ name be blest, by all the world confessed;
Our highest and our best praises ring, anthems sing:
“Hosanna, Christ our Lord, God and King!”

 

Nunc Dimittus

Meter: LM, 8 8 8 8

Tune: Walton, “O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts”
Or Distress, “We Place Upon You Table, Lord”
Or Rockingham Old, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

Lord, let your servant go in peace, your faithful Word you have fulfilled.
This Word made flesh I now embrace: the sure salvation you have willed!

With my own eyes I see the lamp of glory giv’n to Israel,
The light for nations lost; the peace that makes your wounded people well.

Glory and praise, blest Trinity, dear Father, Holy Spirit, Son,
Your light no darkness overtakes, while endless ages ever run!

 

EASTER

Kyrie

Meter: 7 7 7 7 and Alleluias
Tune: Llanfair, “Christ the Lord is Ris’n today! Alleluia!”

A: In Thy peace, we pray to Thee. C: Lord, have mercy on us.
A: For our life and unity, C: Christ, have mercy on us.
A: For the world, for this dear place, C: Lord, have mercy on us.
A: For Thy all-sufficient grace, C: Lord, have mercy. Amen.

 

Hymn of Praise

Meter: Peculiar
Tune: In Dir Ist Freude, “In Thee is Gladness”

This feast of gladness triumphs o’er sadness; Jesus, Lord, the victor now.
The Lamb, once slain now lives again! Every knee to him shall bow.
Joy in full flower! Blessing and power, honor and praises all heaven raises,
And earth shall echo: Alleluia!
Sing of his glory, for Christ is worthy of adoration; and our salvation
In love he wins for us. Alleluia!

 

Nicene Creed

Meter: 10 10 10 10 10
Tune: American Hymn, “Blessing Honor and Glory and Power”

Thrice Holy, mighty and immortal Lord,
God in three persons, confessed and adored.
Father, you spoke: by your might and your grace,
All things, all creatures, all time, and all space,
Burst into being, and were giv’n their right place.

Lord Jesus Christ, God the Father’s dear Son,
Only-begotten, with him you are one.
True God from God, endless light from true light,
Worlds sprang from you, O Word who spoke them aright.
In you we live and move and take our delight.

For us, to save and to redeem us, your bride,
Spirit- and Virgin-born, come to our side.
Flesh of our flesh, under Pilate you died:
Risen, ascended to your Father’s right side,
You shall return as Judge and King, glorified.

Life-giving Spirit, come from Father through Son,
Holy and glorious, with them you are one.
Advocate, Comforter, Guide, God’s own Breath,
You spoke through prophets; you bring life out of death.
You form the Church throughout the world in it breadth!

Built on the Rock, that Church confesses the faith
Professed by martyr, apostle, and saint.
One in our baptism, bride of our Lord,
Heirs of his Kingdom, forgiven, restored,
By us forever will God’s name be adored!

OR

Meter: 8 8 8, with Alleluias
Tune: Victory, “The Strife is O’er”

Refrain, before first and after last verse; note, “in” is sung on two notes):
Credo, credo, credo in_ unum Deum!

Almighty Father, Creator blest, worlds sprang to life at his behest;
Seen and unseen, his name they confessed: Credo, credo!

Lord Jesus Christ, his only Son, in truth and substance, they are one;
Pure Light from Light, in him life’s begun: Credo, credo!

For us poor sinners, mortal and weak, he came from heav’n, the lost to seek,
God’s Word made flesh, salvation to speak. Credo, credo!

Born of the virgin, Mary most pure, and of the Spirit, to be sin’s cure,
Christ became man; let praises endure! Credo, credo!

For us, ‘neath Pilate’s judgment he died; for us, our Lord was crucified,
For us, he rose again, glorified: Credo, credo!

Ascended to the Father’s throne, he shall return, to judge everyone,
And rule fore’er, as God and Lord: Credo, credo!

Most Holy Spirit, life-giving Lord, one with the Father and Son, adored,
Inspiring prophets’ holy word. Credo, credo!

Making one holy Church in the world, one with apostles, martyrs and Lord,
One through baptism with water and Word. Credo, credo!

From sin forgiven, we are made free, Christ’s life from death our future shall be,
Forever praising the Trinity: Credo, credo!
(final refrain: as in opening)
Credo, credo, credo in_ unum Deum!

 

Lamb of God

Meter: CM, 8 6 8 6
Tune: Dundee, “My God, How Wonderful Thou Art”
OR Winchester Old, “When All Your Mercies, O My God”

 

Lord Jesus Christ, God’s blessed Lamb,
True man, yet great I AM.
Our sins you take, slain for our sake.
Have mercy, Lord on us.

O risen Christ, our Lamb and Lord,
By heav’n and earth adored,
Victorious over sin and death,
Have mercy, Christ, on us.

O Christ, our Lamb and Priest and King,
Forgiveness to us bring.
Let hatred cease, let love increase;
Grant mercy, Lord, and peace.

 

Sanctus

Meter: 11 10 10 11
Tune: Noel Nouvelet, “Now the Green Blade Rises”

Holy, holy, holy, God of power and might,
Heav’n and earth are glorious with your splendid light.
“Hosanna!” angels cry; “hosanna!” we reply;
All creation sings hosanna in the heights!

Blessed is our Savior, bearing God’s own Name,
Coming to redeem us from our guilt and shame.
Glad, now we stand and see him face to face,
Shouting our hosannas, saved by his dear grace!

 

Nunc Dimittus

Meter: LM, 8 8 8 8
Tune: Old Hundredth, “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow”
Or Mendon, “Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!”

Lord, let your servant go in peace, your faithful Word you have fulfilled.
This Word made flesh I now embrace: the sure salvation you have willed!

With my own eyes I see the lamp of glory giv’n to Israel,
The light for nations lost; the peace that makes your wounded people well.

Glory and praise, blest Trinity, dear Father, Holy Spirit, Son,
Your light no darkness overtakes, while endless ages ever run!

OR

Meter: LMD, Long Meter Doubled, 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Tune: He Leadeth Me, “He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought”
Note: this is identical to the one above, except it uses the last verse as a refrain.

Lord, let your servant go in peace, your faithful Word you have fulfilled.
This Word made flesh I now embrace: the sure salvation you have willed!
Refrain: Glory and praise, blest Trinity, dear Father, Holy Spirit, Son,
Your light no darkness overtakes, while endless ages ever run!

With my own eyes I see the lamp of glory giv’n to Israel,
The light for nations lost; the peace that makes your wounded people well.
Refrain: Glory and praise, blest Trinity, dear Father, Holy Spirit, Son,
Your light no darkness overtakes, while endless ages ever run!

February 14, 2018: Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:12-19 (Rend you heart, not your garments)
     ELW: Joel 2:12, 12-17, OR Isaiah 58:1-12 (True fasting is doing justice)

Psalm 51:1-19 (Create in me a clean heart, O God)

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 (Ambassadors for Christ; now is the acceptable time

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 (Prayer, fasting, alms that are acceptable to God)

 

HYMNS

Opening Hymn may be omitted if Psalm 51 is spoken or chanted here):
LBW #99, O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (LSB #418, ELW #319)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #307, Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive
(LSB #843, ELW #605)
OR WOV #659, O Sun of Justice (2nd verse great if you preach on 2 Corinthians text; tune is simple plainsong chant, or sing to the Doxology)

Communion 1: ELW #328, Restore in Us, O God
OR LBW #103, O Christ, Thou Lamb of God

Communion 2: LBW #304, Today Your Mercy Calls Us (LSB #915)
OR WOV 734, Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (ELW #608)

Closing Hymn: LBW #218, Strengthen for Service, Lord (ELW #497)

Scripture Lessons

2 Kings 2:1-12 (Elisha sees Elijah being taken up into heaven in fiery chariot)

Psalm 50:1-6 (Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth)

2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (God has shone in our hearts to give the light of knowledge of

his glory, shown in the face of Christ)

Mark 9:2-9 (The transfiguration of Christ)

Hymns

Opening hymn: LBW #89, How Good, Lord, To Be Here! (ELW #315)

(LSB #414, ‘Tis Good, Lord, To Be Here)

Hymn of Praise: LBW #535, Holy God, We Praise Thy Name (LSB #940, ELW #414)

Hymn of the Day: LSB #416, Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory

OR LBW #552, In Thee is Gladness (LSB #818, ELW #867)

OR ELW #317, Jesus On the Mountain Peak

OR WOV #649, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (LSB #411, ELW #815)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #526, Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (LSB #802)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #518, Beautiful Savior (LSB #537, ELW #838)

Closing Hymn: WOV #654, Alleluia, Song of Gladness (LSB #417 ELW #318)

OR LBW #158, Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (LSB #821, ELW #392)

OR LBW #80, O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair

(LSB #413) (ELW #316, O Wondrous Image, Vision Fair)

5th Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 4, Cycle B (February 4, 2018)

Scripture Lessons

Isaiah 40:21-31 (Those who trust the Lord will renew strength, rise like eagles)

Psalm 147:1-11,20c (The Lord cares for creation, lifts up downtrodden)

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 (Paul became all things to all people so some may be saved)

Mark 1:29-39 (Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law, then many people)

Hymns

Opening hymn: LBW #543, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation

(LSB #790, ELW #858. Don’t use #859 unless you want it politically correct!)

OR ELW #860, I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

OR LSB #795, Voices Raised to You We Offer (ELW #845)

(Nice Herman Stuempfle hymn.)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #87, Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (LSB #398, ELW #311)

(Yes, I know I selected this during Advent. See if anyone remembers! 😉 )

OR ELW #844, Praise to the Lord, All of You, God’s Servants

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #557, Let All Things Now Living (ELW #881)

Communion Hymn #2: WOV #765, Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love

(LSB #980, ELW #708)

Closing Hymn: LSB #551, When To Our World the Savior Came (tune is

“Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak”)

OR LBW #551, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (LSB #803, ELW #836)

Scripture Lessons

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (I will raise up a prophet, put my words in his mouth;

listen to him alone)

Psalm 111 (God is faithful and just; praise him for his righteous deeds)

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (Caring for brethren with weak consciences;

eating food offered to idols)

Mark 1:21-28 (Jesus drives out a demon in Capernaum on Sabbath)

Opening hymn: LBW #393, Rise, Shine, You People! (LSB #825, ELW #665)

Hymns

Hymn of the Day: LSB #541, “Away From Us!” The Demon Cried (Don’t

panic; it’s same tune as “In Christ There Is No East or West)

OR LBW #493, Hope of the World, Thou Christ of Great Compassion

(Do NOT panic if you think the congregation will struggle. You can sing this to hymn #84, “Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning,” a perfectly fine Epiphany hymn tune to boot!)

OR ELW #581, You are Mine (It’s easier than it looks, honest!)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #364, Son of God, Eternal Savior

(LSB #842, ELW #655)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #514, O Savior, Precious Savior (LSB #527, ELW #820)

Closing Hymn: LBW #537, O Jesus, King Most Wonderful (LSB #554)

OR ELW #862, Praise, Praise! You Are My Rock

(a sprightly Herb Brokering hymn)

Scripture Lessons

Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (Jonah preaches, Nineveh repents, God has mercy)

Psalm 62:5-12 (God judges all justly; trust in him)

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (the time as short; live accordingly)

Mark 1:14-20 (time fulfilled, Kingdom near, repent; I will make you fishers of men)

Hymns

Opening hymn: LSB #861, Christ Be My Leader (tune is Lord of All Hopefulness)

OR LBW #380, O Christ Our Light, Our Radiance True (ELW #675)

(LSB #839, O Christ, Our True and Only Light)

OR ELW #715, Christ, Be Our Light (Where else do I know this from?!)

Hymn of the Day: LSB #614, “As Surely As I Live,” God Said

OR LBW #237, O God of Light (Your Word, a Lamp Unfailing) (LSB #836)

OR LBW #379, Spread, O Spread, Almighty Word (ELW #663)

(LSB #830, Spread the Reign of God the Lord)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #390, I Love to Tell the Story (ELW #661)

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #383, Rise Up, O Saints of God! (ELW #669)

Closing Hymn: LBW #405, Lord of Light (ELW #688)

Scripture Lessons

1 Samuel 3:1-20 (the call of Samuel to be a prophet)

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

you knew me in the womb)

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (the body made for the Lord; you are a temple

for the Holy Spirit)

John 1:43-51 (Jesus calls Philip and Nathaniel)

Hymns

Opening hymn: LBW #250, Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (LSB #901, ELW #533)

OR LBW #311, Wondrous Are Your Ways, O God – paraphrase of the psalm, but tune wanders a bit.)

Hymn of the Day: WOV #649, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

(LSB #411, ELW #815)

OR LBW #455, “Come, Follow Me” the Savior Spake (LSB #688 ELW #799)

OR LSB #589, Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens (Excellent for tying Old

Testament and Gospel together!)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #406, Take My Life, That I May Be

(LSB 783/4, Take My Life, and Let It Be, ELW #583, 685. Go figure.)

Communion Hymn #2: WOV #699, Blessed Assurance (ELW #638)

Closing Hymn: WOV #723, The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve

OR LBW #239, God’s Word is Our Great Heritage (LSB #582, ELW #509)

Scripture Lessons

Genesis 1:1-5 (God creates light);

Psalm 29 (the voice of the Lord upon the waters);

Acts 19:1-7 (baptism in name of Jesus);

Mark 1:4-11 (the Baptism of Jesus)

Hymns

Opening hymn: LBW #233, Thy Strong Word Didst Cleave the Darkness (LSB #578)

Hymn of Praise/prior to baptism or renewal of baptismal promises:

LBW #188, I Bind Unto Myself Today (LSB #604, ELW #450)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #83, From God the Father, Virgin-Born (LSB #401

(Why, yes, I can suggest a more familiar tune. Thanks for asking! The Doxology; From Heaven Above To Earth I Come; or Lord Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word will all work. Depending on whether you have already used the first two elsewhere in the season, the latter might be a good choice.)

OR WOV #647, When Jesus Came to Jordan (ELW #305)

OR ELW #454, Remember and Rejoice (very familiar tune)

OR ELW #304, Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized (ditto!)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #191, Praise and thanksgiving Be to God Our Maker

(tune is familiar – Father Most Holy, Merciful and Tender)

OR WOV #698, We Were Baptized in Christ Jesus (ELW #452, We ARE

Baptized in Christ Jesus) A piece of trivia: Ouilmette is the old French/Indian name for Wilmette, the town on the north shore of the Chicago area where my brother and sister-in-law live. Just thought you’d like to know.)

OR WOV #697, Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters

Communion Hymn #2: LBW #548, O Worship the King (LSB #804, ELW #842)

Closing Hymn: LBW #87, Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (LSB #398, ELW #311)

Scripture Lessons

Isaiah 60:1-6 (Arise, shine, for your light has come! God’s dispersed people are gathered in;

the nations come and worship)

Psalm 72: 1-15 (Give the King your justice, O God; may he rule with righteousness)

Ephesians 3:1-12 (Gentiles are now fellow heirs, sharers of the promise of salvation in Christ; Paul’s ministry is to disclose this mystery to all people)

Matthew 2:1-12 (Magi worship infant Jesus)

Hymns

Opening hymn: LBW #75, Bright and Glorious is the Sky (ELW #301)

Hymn of Praise: LBW #47, Let All Together Praise Our God (LSB #389, ELW #287)

Hymn of the Day: LBW #81, O Chief of Cities, Bethlehem (I suggest singing to

“From Heaven Above to Earth I Come”)

OR LSB #399, The Star Proclaims the King is Here (same theme as “O Chief

of Cities, same meter, so if its tune is unfamiliar, sing this to “From

Heaven Above”)

OR LBW #82, As With Gladness Men of Old (LSB #397, ELW #302)

Communion Hymn #1: LBW #84, Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning

(LSB #400, ELW #303)

Communion Hymn #2: WOV #646, We Three Kings of Orient Are

OR LBW #546, When Morning Gilds the Skies (LSB #807,ELW #853)

Closing Hymn: LBW #76, O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright

(LSB #395, ELW #308)