Spring brings forth hope in the face of the trials in our lives. In celebration of God’s creation and Earth Day this past week, the prelude features images of spring flowers I photographed. I pray that Sandy’s music with these images helps lift your spirits and sets the mood for a meaningful worship experience while we are all sheltering at home. Peace to all, Daren
This week’s hymns from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal include:
389 – Christ Is Alive, Let Christians Sing
369 – Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Alleluia
Bible texts include:
First Reading – Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
Second Reading – 1 Peter 1:17-23
Gospel – Luke 24:13-35
It may still be some time until we can worship together again. Rest assured that we will continue to bring worship into your home as long as needed.
Pastor Wes and Guy take us through the stations of the cross so we can experience the crucifixion.
This service includes hymn 349 from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal. This service does not include the traditional scripture readings.
Once again comments are turned off until Easter Sunday allowing us to reflect on Christ’s sacrifice for us. Comments will be turned back on for Easter Sunday.
In this video service we remember and reflect on the Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper. This is the first in a three part worship experience that begins Maundy Thursday and continues through Good Friday and Easter.
This service includes hymn 347, Go to Dark Gethsemane, from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal.
The Scripture and Gospel readings include:
Isaiah 12:1-14
Psalm 116
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31 -35
Comments are turned off on this post to maintain the mood as part of the wholistic worship experience that continues through Easter Sunday. It is a time to reflect on the events that took place up to Christ’s triumphant resurrection. Comments will be turned back on for Easter Sunday worship.
Our Palm Sunday video video worship includes Hymns from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal. Hymns are listed below so you you can sing along with the service.
Hymns: Opening Hymn 344 – All glory Laud and Honor (Verses 1 and 5) Closing Hymn 351 – O Sacred head Now Wounded (Verses 1 and 4)
Bible passages: Matthew 21:1-11 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31 Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 27:11-54
Special thanks to:
John Vaida for accompanying Pastor Wes for the anthems
Ian Poole for recording the anthems
First Presbyterian for allowing use of their church for anthems
Our doors to our building may be closed for the safety of everyone but worship continues. Pastor Wes leads us in a video service of word and prayer from our homes. The video can be watched anytime you and your household is ready to worship and pray.
Follow along in your Bible or go to biblegateway.com to read along with the following passages: First Reading – 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 Second Reading – Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel of John 9:1-41