Weekly hymn: 837 – Lift High the Cross Day 49: Easter Tuesday, April 18 “I know that my Redeemer lives. What comfort this sweet sentence gives….He lives triumphant from the grave. He lives eternally to save!” Alleluia! Dearest Father in Heaven, how these words bring joy to our sinful hearts. We praise your holy name… Continue reading Day 49: 96 Days of Prayer
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Day 48: 96 Days of Prayer
Weekly hymn: 837 – Lift High the Cross Day 48: Easter Monday, April 17 Almighty God, through your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. We humbly pray that we may live before you in righteousness and purity forever; through the same Jesus Christ, our… Continue reading Day 48: 96 Days of Prayer
Day 47: 96 Days of Prayer
Weekly hymn: 837 – Lift High the Cross Day 47: Feast of the Resurrection, April 16 Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Dearest Jesus, we rejoice in your resurrection and triumph over sin, death and the devil. You have conquered all evil for our benefit. We praise you and rejoice that we may… Continue reading Day 47: 96 Days of Prayer
Day 46: 96 Days of Prayer
Weekly Hymn: 851 – Lord of Glory You Have Bought Us Day 46: Holy Saturday, April 15 “O Christ, thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us and grant us peace.” “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not… Continue reading Day 46: 96 Days of Prayer
Catechism Lesson for the Week of April 16, 2017
Dr. Luther’s Small Catechism lesson for the week of April 16, 2017: [II] THE CREED IN THE PLAIN FORM IN WHICH THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY SHALL TEACH IT TO HIS HOUSEHOLD THE SECOND ARTICLE: REDEMPTION “And in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the… Continue reading Catechism Lesson for the Week of April 16, 2017
Hymns for April 16, 2017 (Resurrection Dawn, Day, and Evening)
Sunday, April 16, 2017, Hymns Resurrection Dawn (Matins) ENTRANCE HYMN: LSB #475, “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing” OFFICE HYMN: LSB #467, “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness” HYMN TO ENTER THE WORLD: LSB #457, “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” —– Sunday, April 16, 2017, Hymns Resurrection Day (Easter Festival Service) PROCESSIONAL HYMN: LSB #465, “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds”… Continue reading Hymns for April 16, 2017 (Resurrection Dawn, Day, and Evening)
Scripture Readings for April 16, 2017 (Resurrection Dawn, Day, and Evening)
Scripture Readings for April 16, 2017 Resurrection Dawn (Matins) PSALM: Psalm 16 OLD TESTAMENT: Isaiah 25:6-9 SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 15:12-25 GOSPEL: John 20:1-18 —– Scripture Readings for April 16, 2017 Resurrection Day (Easter Festival Service) OLD TESTAMENT: Job 19:23-27 EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 GOSPEL: Mark 16:1-8 —– Scripture Readings for April 16, 2017 Resurrection Evening (Easter Festival Service) OLD TESTAMENT:… Continue reading Scripture Readings for April 16, 2017 (Resurrection Dawn, Day, and Evening)
Day 45: 96 Days of Prayer
Weekly Hymn: 851 – Lord of Glory You Have Bought Us Day 45: Good Friday, April 14 Lamb of God, pure and holy, I come to you as a poor, miserable sinner. Keep me mindful of your saving power. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Be patient with me. Help me… Continue reading Day 45: 96 Days of Prayer
Day 44: 96 Days of Prayer
Weekly Hymn: 851 – Lord of Glory You Have Bought Us Day 44: Maundy Thursday, April 13 Lord Jesus Christ, you who gave your body and blood to strengthen and sustain us, “Lord God, we give you thanks for this salutary gift and we implore you of your mercy that you would help us grow… Continue reading Day 44: 96 Days of Prayer
Day 43: 96 Days of Prayer
Weekly Hymn: 851 – Lord of Glory You Have Bought Us Day 43: Wednesday of Holy Week, April 12 “In the Cross of Christ I glory, Tow’ring o’er the wrecks of time.” Jesus’ death on that cross saved my soul from eternal death. All of my sins died with Jesus and He is my hope… Continue reading Day 43: 96 Days of Prayer