Worship for Good Friday

We gather together for the 2nd of our great three days of worship around Christ's betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection. Good Friday takes us to the heart of our humanity and reminds us of our death. But we also are reminded tonight of the powerful message of hope that comes through the cross and empty tomb. We are reminded that, through God's love, life spring's from death.

Worship for Maundy Thursday

 Join us as we gather on the first of the three great days (Maundy Thurday, Good Friday, and Easter) to worship and hear the message of Christ's passion, crucifixion, and resurrection. Tonight's service is the first part of one, larger service that culminates on Easter morning.

Worship for Sunday, March 28, 2021: Palm Sunday

The  Sunday before Easter brings us to Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is a reminder of how quickly things can change in life: On Sunday, the crowds are shouting “Hosanna, praise the Lord!” as Jesus enters Jerusalem; on Friday, these same crowds will be shouting “crucify him!” as Jesus is let out of Jerusalem to be killed. In all of this, we see Jesus’ humility and love, and are reminded of our call to serve others in the same way.

Hymns: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” ELW 344; Text: Theodulph of Orleans, c. 760-821; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.; Music: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN, Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. Lenten Acclamation, ELW 177; Music: Richard Proulx, b. 1937; Music © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Ride on, Ride on in Majesty” ELW 346; Text: Henry H. Milman, 1791-1868, alt.; Music: TRURO, T. Williams, Psalmodia Evangelica, 1789; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Midweek worship for Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Join us for our final week of Midweek worship! This week, we explore the theme of obedience and hear from the beloved disciple John, portrayed by Pastor Josh.

Copyrights: “Stay With Me” ELW 348; Text: Taizé Community; Music: STAY WITH ME, Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994; Text and music © 1984 Les Presses de Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.
 “Holden Evening Prayer” Text and Music: Marty Haugen; Text and music © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Sunday, March 21, 2021: 5th Sunday in Lent

As we come to the 5th Sunday in Lent, we hear of a new covenant that God promises to make with God’s people. This will not be a covenant like all the others but will be one that is written on the people’s hearts. Christians will speak of this covenant being made in the person of Jesus: a covenant made with us on the cross and in the empty tomb.

Hymns: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” ELW 338; Text: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869; Music: ST. CHRISTOPHER, Frederick C. Maker, 1844-1927; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. Lenten Acclamation, ELW 177; Music: Richard Proulx, b. 1937; Music © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Now the Green Blade Rises” ELW 379; Text: John MacLeod Campbell Crum, 1872-1958; Music: NOEL NOUVELET, French Carol; Text and arr. from Oxford Book of Carols © Oxford University Press 1928; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Midweek worship for Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Midweek Lenten worship for week 4! This week's sermon drama explores the theme of declaration through the character of Peter.

“Take, oh, Take Me as I Am” ELW 814; Text and music: TAKE ME AS I AM, John L. Bell, b. 1949; Text and music © 1995 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Holden Evening Prayer” Text and Music: Marty Haugen; Text and music © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Sunday, March 14, 2021: 4th Sunday in Lent

The covenants that are made between God and us are founded on God’s faithfulness, not our ability to be perfect human beings. That is made clear this week: we complain and grumble all the time. We forget to be grateful, and yet God remains faithful and offers us forgiveness, healing, and salvation despite all we do. We can’t be perfect, but that doesn’t stop God’s love and healing from doing its work in our lives.

Hymns: Lenten Acclamation, ELW 177; Music: Richard Proulx, b. 1937; Music © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “There in God’s Garden” ELW 342, sts. 1-4; Text: Kiraly Imre von Pecselyi, c. 1590-1641; tr. Erik Routley, 1917-1982; Music: SHADES MOUNTAIN, K. Lee Scott, b. 1950; Text © 1976 Hinshaw Music, Inc.; Music © 1987 Birnamwood Publications, a div. of MorningStar Publishers, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Midweek Lenten Worship for March 10, 2021: Week 3

Week 3 of our Midweek Lenten Worship Series: At the Crossroads! This week's theme is compassion. Sermon drama is done by Rev. Jeanette Bidne (Trinity, Blue Earth) and Rev. Kristen Venne (Community, Geneva and Trinity, New Richland), and is recorded at Hayward Lutheran.

“Ubi Caritas et Amor” ELW 642; Text: Latin antiphon, 9th cent.; Taizé Community; Music: TAIZE UBI CARITAS, Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994; Text and music © 1979 Les Presses de Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.
“Holden Evening Prayer” Text and Music: Marty Haugen; Text and music © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Sunday, March 7, 2021: 3rd Sunday in Lent

As we continue to explore the covenants found in the Hebrew Bible, this week we look at the 10 commandments. How do these 10 commandments guide our lives, lived with God and with one another? This question gets at the heart of our calling as baptized children of God and what it means to live out of that identity in our everyday lives.

Hymns: “Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery” ELW 334; Text and Music: THOMAS, Marty Haugen, b. 1950; Text and music © 1984 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. Lenten Acclamation, ELW 177; Music: Richard Proulx, b. 1937; Music © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” ELW 803; Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Music: HAMBURG, Lowell Mason, 1792-1872; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Midweek worship for Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Week 2 of our Midweek Lenten worship!
Theme: Judgement; Character: Pilate

“Jesus, Remember Me” ELW 616; Text: Luke 23:42; Taizé Community; Music: REMEMBER ME, Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994; Text and music © 1981 Les Presses de Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.
​“Holden Evening Prayer” Text and Music: Marty Haugen; Text and music © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Sunday, February 28, 2021: 2nd Sunday in Lent

In the second week of Lent, we remember the covenant God made with Abraham and Sarah. This promise took time, was full of frustration, but showed this old couple that God was faithful. Our own lives may be full of struggles, but we too can cling to the cross and to the promises of God, promises that might take a lifetime to come to fruition. 

Hymns: “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” ELW 324; Text: John Bowring, 1792-1872; Music: RATHBUN, Ithamar Conkey, 1815-1867; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. Lenten Acclamation, ELW 177; Music: Richard Proulx, b. 1937; Music © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” ELW 335; Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915; Music: NEAR THE CROSS, William H. Doane, 1832- 1915; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Midweek Lenten Worship for February 24, 2021: Week 1

Week 1 of our Midweek Lenten worship! This week's sermon drama is done by Pastor Josh (Hayward) and Pastor Erica (Salem).
Theme: Betrayal; Character: Judas

Music: “O Lord, Hear My Prayer” ELW 751; Text: Psalm 102:1-2; Taizé Community, adapt.; Music: HEAR MY PRAYER, Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994; Text and music © 1982, 1991 Les Presses de Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.
​“Holden Evening Prayer” Text and Music: Marty Haugen; Text and music © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Sunday, February 21, 2021: 1st Sunday in Lent

Following Jesus’ baptism, and before he begins his mission, he goes into the wilderness and is tempted. The baptismal life we are all a part of doesn’t mean that life will be free of danger, temptation, or struggles. In this gospel reading, we witness Jesus entering our journey of life and faith: baptism, struggle, and mission.

Hymns:  “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” ELW 325; Text and music: SOJOURNER, African American Spiritual; arr. hymnal version; Arr. © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. Lenten Acclamation, ELW 177; Music: Richard Proulx, b. 1937; Music © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Bless Now, O God, the Journey” ELW 326; Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993; Music: LLANGLOFFAN, Welsh tune, 19th cent.; Text © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Ash Wednesday: February 17, 2021

Worship for Sunday, February 14, 2021: Transfiguration of Our Lord

As the time after Epiphany ends and we move into Lent, we come to the mountaintop of transfiguration.  Before we start the journey to the cross, we get one more bright “epiphany,” one more bright revelation of God’s glory in Christ. As Christ’s light shines out on us today, we pray that that light may shine from us to all that we encounter.

Hymns: “Arise, Your Light Has Come!” ELW 314; Text: Ruth Duck, b. 1947; Music: FESTAL SONG, William H. Walter, 1825-1893; Text © 1992 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.; Gospel Acclamation, ELW 169; Music: Bob Moore, b. 1962; Music © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.; “Light Sone in Darkness” ELW 307; Text: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939; Music: LUX IN TENEBRIS, Mark Sedio, b. 1954; Text © 2001, 2003 GIA Publications, Inc.; Music © 2003 Augsburg Fortress; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.; “Alleluia, Song of Gladness” ELW 318; Text: Latin hymn, 11th cent.; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.; Music: PRAISE, MY SOUL, John Gross, 1800-1880; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. 

Worship for Sunday, January 31, 2021: 4th Sunday after Epiphany

After calling his first disciples, Jesus begins his mission in our gospel today. Jesus’ message was that “The Kingdom of God has come near.” What does the Kingdom of God look like? It looks like the captives being set free. God speaks a new teaching in Christ, and new life emerges.

Hymns: “Take, Oh, Take Me as I Am” ELW 814; Text and Music: TAKE ME AS I AM, John L. Bell, b. 1949; Text and music © 1995 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. Gospel Acclamation, ELW 169; Music: Bob Moore, b. 1962; Music © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” ELW 311; Text: James Montgomery, 1771-1854, alt.; Music: FREUT EUCH, IHR LIEBEN, Leonhart Schroter, 1540-1602; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Son of God, Eternal Savior” ELW 655; Text: Somerset C. Lowry, 1855-1932; Music: IN BABILONE, Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse Boerenlities en Contradansen, 1710; arr. Julius Rontgen, 1855-1932; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Worship for Sunday, January 17, 2021: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

“Come and See” is the call today in our gospel reading. It is an invitation to all of God’s people, to come and see what Jesus is all about, and what God is up to in our lives and in our world. And, it calls us to go out into the world with God’s love for all people. All the baptized are called into God’s work, to go out and tell others to “come and see” what God is up to.

Hymns: “Hear I Am, Lord” ELW 574; Text and Music: HERE I AM, LORD, Daniel L. Schutte, b. 1946; Text and music © 1981 OCP Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. Gospel Acclamation, ELW 169; Music: Bob Moore, b. 1962; Music © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Will You Come and Follow Me” ELW 798; Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949; Music: KELVINGROVE, Scottish Traditional; arr. John L. Bell; Text and arr. © 1987 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “This Little Light of Mine” ELW 677; Text and Music: THIS JOY, African American Spiritual; arr. Horace Clarence Boyer, b. 1935; Arr. © Horace Clarence Boyer, admin. Augsburg Fortress; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Sunday, January 10, 2021: Baptism of Our Lord

Today, we return to the River Jordan. As Jesus is baptized by John, we hear of the echoes of the creation of the world, and that in baptism we are all re-created in Christ. The waters of creation sound in waters of new life in baptism, where we are all names as beloved Children of God, called to go out and do God’s work in the world.

Hymns: “Crashing Waters at Creation” ELW 455; Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993; Music: STUTTGART, attr. Christian F. Witt, 1660-1716; adapt. Henry J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876; Text © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. Gospel Acclamation, ELW 169; Music: Bob Moore, b. 1962; Music © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Bring Peace to Earth Again” ELW 700; Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923; Music: PACE MIO DIO, Perry Nelson, b. 1955; Text and Music © 1996 World Library Publications; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “God, Whose Almighty Word” ELW 673; Text: John Marriott, 1780-1825, alt.; Music: ITALIAN HYMN, Felice de Giardini, 1716-1796; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Worship for Sunday, January 3, 2021: Epiphany of our Lord

Twelve days after Christmas (January 6th), we celebrate Epiphany. On this day we celebrate the arrival of the three wise men (or magi). But, we also celebrate the end of our Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in Christ. Epiphany means “manifestation,” and today we celebrate God “manifesting” in Christ, with images of the light of Christ that shines in our world like the star that shone in the sky.

Hymns: “The First Noel” ELW 300; Text: English traditional; Music: THE FIRST NOWELL, English traditional; arr. John Stainer, 1840-1901; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” ELW 288; Text: Medieval Latin Carol; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866; Music: IN DULCI JUBILO, German Carol, 14th Cent.; arr. Robert L. Pearsall, 1795-1856; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Bright and Glorious Is the Sky” ELW 301; Text: Nikolai F.S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; tr. Jens Christian Aaberg, 1877-1970, alt.; Music: DEJLIG DEN HIMMEL BLA, Danish, 19th cent.; Text © 1958 Service Book and Hymnal, admin. Augsburg Fortress; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” ELW 275; Text: James Montgomery, 1771-1854, alt., sts. 1-3; Salisbury Hymn Book, 1857, st. 4; Music: REGENT SQUARE, Henry T. Smart, 1813-1879 Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Worship for December 27, 2020: 1st Sunday of Christmas

The infant Jesus is brought to the temple in Jerusalem in our reading today. While he and his parents are there, they meet two people, Simeon and Anna. They are two prophets who have been waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled. In this infant, their long wait is over. They are reminded that God’s fulfills God’s promises, one way or another.

Hymns: “Angels We Have Heard on High” ELW 289; Text: French carol; tr. H.F. Hemy, The Crown of Jesus Music, 1864; Music: GLORIA, French carol; arr. Edward S. Barnes, 1887-1958; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” ELW 288; Text: Medieval Latin Carol; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866; Music: IN DULCI JUBILO, German Carol, 14th Cent.; arr. Robert L. Pearsall, 1795-1856; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Lo, How a Rose e’er Blooming” ELW 272; Text: German carol, 15th cent.; tr. Theodore Baker, 1851-1934, sts. 1-2; Harriet R. Krauth, 1845-1925, st. 3; John C. Mattes, 1876-1948, st. 4; Music: ES IST EIN ROS, Alte catholische geistliche Kirchengesange, Koln, 1599; arr. Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Cold December Flies Away” ELW 299; Text: Catalonian carol; tr. Howard Hawhee, b. 1953; Music: EL DESEMBRE CONGELAT, Catalonian carol; arr. hymnal version; Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress; Arr. © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Christmas Eve: December 24, 2020

A candlelight worship service for Christmas Eve. Our service for Christmas Eve is one of simplicity, focusing on the message of this night: the birth of Christ, the incarnate Word of God. The ancient Hymn “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” weaves its way through our service, alongside the words of scripture, reminding us of the powerful message of this night: God has come among us, as one of us, and has never left our side. This service is a quiet, contemplative service.

Hymns: • “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” ELW 295; Text: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-413; tr. composite; Music: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM, Plainsong mode V, 13th cent.; arr. Paul G. Bunjes, 1914-1998; Arr. © 1982 Concordia Publishing House; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. • “Silent Night,” ELW 281; Text: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; tr. John F. Young, 1820-1885; Music: STILLE NACHT, Franz Gruber, 1787-1863; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Worship for Christmas Day: December 25, 2020

Lessons and carols worship for Christmas Day. Voices from Hayward and Trondhjem help out with our readings!
​Social distancing was maintained during recording.

Hymns: • “O Come, All Ye Faithful” ELW 283; Text: att. John Francis Wade, 1711-1786; tr. Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880, sts. 1, 3-4; tr. unknown, st. 2; Music: ADESTE FIDELES, attr. John Francis Wade; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. • “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” ELW 276; Text: Polish carol; tr. Edith M.G. Reed, 1885-1933, alt.; Music: W ZtOBIE LEZY, Polish Carol; arr. Lutheran Book of Worship; Arr. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. • “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” ELW 272; Text: German carol, 15th cent.; tr. Theodore Baker, 1851-1934, sts. 1-2; Harriet R. Krauth, 1845-1925, st. 3; John C. Mattes, 1876-1948, st. 4; Music: ES IST EIN ROS, Alte catholische geistliche Kirchengesange, Koln, 1599; arr. Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. • “Away in a Manger” ELW 277; Text: North American, 19th cent.; Music: AWAY IN A MANGER, James R. Murray, 1841-1905; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. • “Angels We Have Heard On High” ELW 289; Text: French carol; tr. H.F. Hemy, The Crown of Jesus Music, 1864; Music: GLORIA, French carol; arr. Edward S. Barnes, 1887-1958; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. • “O Little Town of Bethlehem” ELW 279; Text: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893; Music: ST. LOUIS, Lewis H. Redner, 1831-1908; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. • “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” ELW 270; Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.; Music: MENDELSSOHN, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847; arr. William H. Cummings, 1831-1915; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Worship for Sunday, December 20, 2020: 4th Sunday of Advent

The 4th Sunday of Advent brings us to the Annunciation, the story of the angel coming to Mary and announcing to her that she will bear Jesus. Mary lives into her question of "How can this be?" and learns that it is there that wisdom is learned.

Hymns: “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” ELW 240; Text: Wayne L. Wold, b. 1954; Music: TIF IN VELDELE, Yiddish folk tune Text © 1984 Fortress Press; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” ELW 244; Text: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660-1722; tr. Sarah B. Findlater, 1823-1907; Music: HAF TRONES LAMPA FARDIG, Swedish folk tune; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Savior of the Nations, Come” ELW 263; Text: attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340-397; Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. hymnal version; Music: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, J. Walter, Geistliche Gesangbuchlein, 1524; Text © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Joy to the World” ELW 267; Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Music: ANTIOCH, English melody, 18th cent.; arr. Lowell Mason, 1792-1872; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Worship for Sunday, December 13, 2020: 3rd Sunday of Advent

On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, we again hear John the Baptist’s story, but from a different angle. This week, John is “John the Witness,” the one who has come to point the way to Chirst, not just to baptize people at the river. He has come to prepare the way for the light that is to come, and give us an example as we too prepare for Emmanuel to come in our lives too.

Hymns: “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” ELW 240; Text: Wayne L. Wold, b. 1954; Music: TIF IN VELDELE, Yiddish folk tune Text © 1984 Fortress Press; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” ELW 244; Text: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660-1722; tr. Sarah B. Findlater, 1823-1907; Music: HAF TRONES LAMPA FARDIG, Swedish folk tune; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “All Earth Is Hopeful” ELW 266; Text: Alberto Taule, b. 1932; tr. Madeleine Forell Marshall, b. 1946; Music: TODA LA TIERRA, Alberto Taule; arr. hymnal version; Spanish text and music © 1993 and tr. © 1995 Centro de Pastoral Liturgica, admin. OCP Publications.; Arr. © 2006 Centro de Pastoral Liturgica, admin. OCP Publications; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” ELW 257; Text: Psalteriolum Cantiunum Catholicarum, Koln, 1710; tr. composite; Music: VENI, EMMANUEL, French processional, 15th cent.; arr. hymnal version; Text sts. 2,6, 7 © 1997 Augsburg Fortress; Arr. © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved.

Worship for Sunday, December 6, 2020: Second Sunday of Advent

The second Sunday of Advent brings us to the shores of the Jordan river and introduces us to John the Baptist. We hear the call to prepare the way for the Lord, in our world and in our hearts, knowing that Christ our comforter is coming.

Hymns: “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” ELW 240; Text: Wayne L. Wold, b. 1954; Music: TIF IN VELDELE, Yiddish folk tune Text © 1984 Fortress Press; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” ELW 244; Text: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660-1722; tr. Sarah B. Findlater, 1823-1907; Music: HAF TRONES LAMPA FARDIG, Swedish folk tune; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” ELW 249; Text: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; tr. composite; Music: PUER NOBIS, European tune, adapt. Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” ELW 282; Text: Edmund H. Sears, 1810-1876; Music: Carol, Richard S. Willis, 1819-1900; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Worship for Sunday, November 29, 2020: First Sunday of Advent

As we move into a new church year, we turn to the end of Mark’s gospel and hear a reminder to keep awake. As we watch and wait for Christ’s presence in our lives, we pray for Christ power to be stirred up in our world. Our Advent cry is for Christ’s presence to bring hope, peace, joy, and love into our world. Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come.

Hymns: “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” ELW 240; Text: Wayne L. Wold, b. 1954; Music: TIF IN VELDELE, Yiddish folk tune; Text © 1984 Fortress Press; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” ELW 244; Text: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660-1722; tr. Sarah B. Findlater, 1823-1907; Music: HAF TRONES LAMPA FARDIG, Swedish folk tune; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Lost in the Night” ELW 243; Text: Nordic hymn; tr. Olav Lee, 1859-1943, alt.; Music: LOST IN THE NIGHT, Finnish folk tune; Text© 1932 Augsburg Publishing House; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Go Tell It on the Mountain” ELW 290; Text: African American spiritual, refrain; John W. Work Jr., 1872-1925, stanzas, alt.; Music: GO TELL IT, African American spiritual; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

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