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Anthems

Advent 1

Mark 13:32-37

Jesus instructs: No one knows the day or the hour.

No one knows when; therefore, watch!

The King Shall Come – John Behnke, c. 2006 – 2pt Mixed, Organ, CPH 98-3886 – NPH 284763 $1.50;

Come as King – Mengel, c. 2006 CPH 98-3894 (NPH 284761);

Emanuel – Nygard, c. 2009 Augsburg Fortress - 9780800664312

Advent 2

Mark 1:1-8

John baptizes in preparation for one who is more powerful than he.

He comes with power; therefore, prepare!

Prepare Ye the Way – Rodriguez, c. 2012 – SATB, Piano, MSM 50-0046 – NPH 285182 $1.70;

Lift Up Your Heads – Kohrs, c. 2009 CPH 98-3986; POD (Print on Demand)/PDF

O Savior Rend – Helman, c. 2004 Augsburg Fortress - 9780800676599;

Make Straight in the Desert a Highway – Hunnicut, GIA G-3981;

Advent 3

John 1:6-8, 19-28

John points to the light, but people don't listen.

He is the Light that gives light; therefore, listen!

In Hope We Wait, Emmanuel – Wagner, c. 2012 – SATB, Piano, Perc., Hal Leonard 35028130 – NPH 285174 $1.95;

Light of the World – Coleman, c. 2006 CPH 98-3887 (NPH 284764);

A Voice Proclaims – Bell, GIA G-5499

Advent 4

Luke 1:26-38

Mary receives in faith the promise of an eternal king.

He rules forever; therefore, receive him!

He Shall Be Great – Scialla, GIA G-4792;

Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly – Eggert; CPH 98-3633;

Mary’s Song – Larson, c. 2001 Hal Leonard 08745358

The Angel Gabriel – Leavitt, Augsburg Fortress 9780806698328 (NPH 284996)

Christmas Eve

Luke 2:1-20

Jesus is born in Bethlehem

The Birth of the Holy Child

That Boy-Child of Mary – Colvin/Denis, c. 2014 – SATB, Piano, opt. congr., Augsburg Fortress 9781451485981 – NPH 285162 $1.95

Star of Advent – Choplin, c. 2009 Lorenz 10/3992L;

Peace Came to Earth – Jeffrey, c. 2000 MSM-50-1086 (NPH 284402)

Christmas Day

John 1:1-14

The Word became flesh

The true God comes to dwell with people

Christmas 1

Luke 2:25-40

Jesus with Simeon and Anna

See God’s salvation through the eyes of faith.

Song of Simeon – Tollefson, c. 2012 – SATB, NPH 28N6117E $1.60

When Mary to the Temple Came – Philip Young, c. 2007 MSM-50-5804;

Canticle of Simeon – Hommerding, c. 1992 World Library Publications 008565;

Lord, Now You Let Your Servant Go in Peace – Schalk, c. 2003 CPH 98-3733

Christmas 2

John 7:40-43

The people were divided because of Jesus’ humble origins.

Humble Savior, humble reception

You Who Were Rich – Worst, GIA G-5469

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Epiphany

Matthew 2:1-12

The wise men come to worship the newborn king.

Know him, follow him: He is the Savior of all nations

Star of the East – Basi, c. 2012 – SATB, Piano, opt. Inst., WLP (World Library Publications) 008466 – NPH 285186 $1.50

This Is My Beloved Son – Choplin, c. 2006 Lorenz 10/3475L (NPH 284778);

A Carol for Epiphany – Schalk, c. 2012 CPH 98-4097;

Canticle for Epiphany – Weber, c. 2014 Augsburg Fortress 978451485776

Epiphany 1

Mark 1:4-11

Jesus is anointed by the Spirit at his baptism.

Know him, follow him: He is God's Anointed One

God, Who at the Font Once Named Us – Proulx, c. 2000 WLP 8682;

Baptized in Living Waters – Schalk, GIA G-6053;

When Jesus Came to Jordan – Trapp, GIA G-5266

Epiphany 2

John 1:43-51

Jesus effectively calls Philip and Nathanael.

Know him, follow him: His call is effective

Speak, O Lord – Ferguson, c. 2007 MSM-50-5108 (NPH 284816);

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light – Thomerson GIA G-2786;

Lord, You Call Us - Haugen/Burkhardt, c. 2012 MSM-50-7800

Epiphany 3

Mark 1:14-20

Jesus calls fishermen as his first disciples.

Know him, follow him: He calls the unexpected

Come Follow Me and Live – Berberick/Walker, c. 1999 OCP 20063;

Epiphany 4

Mark 1:21-28

Jesus' powerful and authoritative words drive out demons.

Know him, follow him: His word expels evil

Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness – Bobb, c. 2010 CPH 98-4021;

Among You Is the Holy One – Lisicky, GIA G-3680

Epiphany 5

Mark 1:29-39

Jesus undoes sin's curse temporarily through healing, permanently through preaching

Know him, follow him: He undoes sin's curse

Behold the Lamb of God – Keithman/ Horman, c. 2011 – Unison, Piano, opt. Inst., GIA G-7715 – NPH 285170 $1.80

E6-E8 do not occur in 2015

Epiphany Last

Mark 9:2-9

Jesus reveals God's glory on the mountain, predicts his resurrection.

Know him, follow him: He unveils God's glory

This Is My Beloved Son – Choplin, c. 2006 – SATB, Piano, Lorenz 10/3475L – NPH 284778 $1.95;

Beautiful Savior – Blersch, c. 2011 CPH 98-4079 (NPH 285072);

Go Up to the Mountain of God – Helman, c. 1999 Augsburg Fortress 9780800658359

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Gospel Episode

Theme

Anthems

Ash Wednesday

Luke 18:9-14

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector illustrates the importance of repentance.

Lessons of Lent: Repentance brings forgiveness; self-righteousness condemnation

In Hopelessness and Near Despair – arr. Hildebrand, c. 2013 – SATB, Organ, opt. Clarinet, NPH 2806121E $1.90

Sinners Loved by God - Kohrs, WLP 008914;

Lent 1

Mark 1:12-15

Our perfect substitute stands up to Satan. Repent and believe the good news!

Lessons of Lent: Christ for us

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me – arr. Hopson, Choristers Guild CGA701;

My Savior Jesus – Liebergen, Hal Leonard 35014853;

Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days – Mengel, CPH 98-3343

Lent 2

Mark 8:31-38

Jesus speaks about the cross: first his, then ours.

Lessons of Lent: No cross, no crown

Take Up Your Cross – Hopson, c. 1994 Augsburg Fortress 9780800654504;

Take Up Your Cross – Giamanco, c. 2007 Augsburg Fortress 9780800678968

Lent 3

John 2:13-22

Jesus drives sin out of one temple, promises the destruction of another.

Lessons of Lent: Sin must be condemned

Lamb of God – Paris arr. Johnson, c. 2012 Augsburg Fortress 9781451451641;

Your Heart, O God, Is Grieved – Mahnke, c. 1990 Morning Star MSM-50-9024

Lent 4

John 3:14-21

Everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

Lessons of Lent: Salvation only through faith

Someone Special – Vajda, setting by Burkhardt c. 2013 – U/2-pt, Organ, opt. HB, CPH 98-4135 – NPH 285137 $1.90

God So Loved the World – Englert, c. 2002, GIA G-5713;

Lent 5

John 12:20-33

When the time came, Jesus submitted to his Father's will.

Lessons of Lent: No shortcuts, only sacrifice

What Wondrous Love Is This – arr. Harlan, 2000 – SATB, Piano, Hal Leonard 00110383 – NPH 285175 $1.90

Arise, My Soul, Arise – Forrest, c. 2012 Beckenhorst Press BP1973 (NPH 285168)

Lent 6

Mark 11:1-10

Jesus enters Jerusalem for the last time.

Lessons of Lent: He died to save

Fanfare for Palm Sunday – arr. McDonald, c. 2012 – SATB, Piano, opt. Children, Inst., Hal Leonard 35028621 – NPH 285179 $2.25

Glory Be to Jesus – Burkhardt, c. 2008 Morning Star MSM-50-6068;

Hosanna! – Gregor arr. Blersch, c. 2013 CPH 98-4140 (NPH 285140)

Maundy Thursday

Mark 14:12-26

The institution of Holy Communion.

Lessons of Lent: Life through his blood

Remember Me-Adams, c. 2009 – SAB/2-pt Mixed, Piano, opt. Flute, Lorenz 10/3786L – NPH 285181 $2.05

Remember Me – Adams, c. 2000 – U/2-pt, Lorenz 10/2459K;

Truly Present, Christ is With Us – Wismar/Gieske, c. 2012 CPH 98-4104;

The Bread of Life – Mangan arr. Tate, c. 2001 WLP 008883

Good Friday

John 19:17-30

Jesus suffers and dies for sin.

Lessons of Lent: He is Priest and Sacrifice

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross – arr. Forrest, c. 2010–SATB, Piano, Beckenhorst Press BP1899 – NPH 285167 $2.00

Gethsemane Hymn – Getty and Townend arr. Angerman, c. 2009 Hal Leonard 35028584;

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded – Keesecker, c. 2014 Morning Star MSM-50-3086

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Easter 1

Mark 16:1-8

At the tomb, the women are told: He is risen!

The Resurrection of Our Lord

He is Risen! – Courtney, c. 2010 – SATB, Organ, Brass, Beckenhorst Press BP1878 – NPH 285166 $1.95;

O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing! – arr. Rodriguez, c. 2010 Hal Leonard 08751730;

The Strife is O’er, The Battle Done – Costello, c. 2011 Morning Star MSM 60-4015

Easter 2

John 20:19-31

Jesus proves his resurrection and proclaims peace.

A Resurrection Relationship: I am proof of peace

We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight – Costello, c. 2008 Morning Star MSM-50-5109;

I Know That My Redeemer Lives – Courtney, c. 1999 Beckenhorst Press BP1563

Easter 3

Luke 24:36-49

Jesus unlocks the Scriptures and commissions the disciples.

A Resurrection Relationship: I am the message; you are the messengers

Lift High the Cross – Schalk, c. 2012 CPH 98-4122;

Good News of God Above – Braun, c. 2007 CPH 98-3923 (NPH 285146);

Rise Up Singing – Basi, c. 2012 WLP 008368

Easter 4

John 10:11-18

The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

A Resurrection Relationship: I am the Shepherd; you are my sheep

The Good Shepherd – Chepponis, c. 1987 – 2-pt, Piano, WLP 007965 – NPH 285188 $1.65

Within Thy Grace – Ellingboe, c. 2012 Augsburg Fortress 9781451424058;

The Good Shepherd – Highben, c.2010 GIA G-7483 (NPH 285116)

Easter 5

John 15:1-8

Jesus describes how disciples bear fruit.

A Resurrection Relationship: I am the vine; you are the branches

I am the Vine – Bender, c. 2003 CPH 98-3723;

You Are the Branches – Jothen, c. 1996 Choristers Guild CGA755

Easter 6

John 15:9-17

We are no longer servants but friends; friends of Jesus bear fruit.

A Resurrection Relationship: You are my friends

If You Love Me – Light/Tate, c. 2005 GIA G-6671;

How Lovely and How Pleasant – Burkhardt/ Vajda, c. 2012 Morning Star MSM-50-5250

Ascension

Luke 24:44-53

Jesus commissions his disciples; then ascends into heaven.

A Resurrection Relationship: You are my witnesses

From All That Dwell Below the Skies – Burkhardt, c. 1995 Morning Star MSM-50-9415

Easter 7

John 17:11b-19

Our High Priest prays that his disciples would be sanctified through the word.

A Resurrection Relationship: I return to the Father; you remain in the world

In Endless Exultation – Music, c. 2013 – SATB, Keyboard, opt. Brass, Congr., NPH 2806118E $19.99 (1 needed)

No Longer Stranger – Haas, c. 1993 GIA G-3957;

Pentecost

John 14:25-27

The Holy Spirit gives life by bringing Christ to us and us to Christ.

The Holy Spirit: The Lord, the Giver of Life.

O Thou Who Camest From Above – Stopford, c. 2013 – SATB, Organ, MSM 50-5209 – NPH 285183 $1.70

Spirit of Truth and Life – Manalo, c. 1995 GIA G-3909

Pentecost

Holy Trinity

John 3:1-17

The Father sent the Son so that those born of the Spirit will have eternal life.

Salvation belongs to the Triune God.

For God So Loved the World – Busarow, c. 2011 – SATB, Organ, GIA G-7509 – NPH 285171 $1.80;

Praise to the Lord – arr. Dill, c. 2013 Choristers Guild CGA1338

We All Believe in One True God – Petersen, c. 1999 GIA G-4926 (NPH 284682);

Our Songs Shall Rise to Thee – Wagner, c. 2011 Hal Leonard 35028071

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Pentecost 15

Proper 16 & 17

(September 6, 2015)

Mark 7:1-8,14,15,21-23

Jesus explains inward cleanliness as opposed to outward cleanliness.

Inward cleansing from God’s commands

Search Me, O God – arr. Berg, c. 2011 Choristers Guild CGA1245;

Sprinkling Rite: Cleanse Us, Lord – Joncas, c. 1988 GIA G-3576

Pentecost 16

Proper 18

Mark 7:31-37

Jesus heals a deaf and mute man.

Healing from the one who does all things well

We Cannot Measure How You Heal – arr. Bell, c. 2011 GIA G-8016

Pentecost 17

Mark 8:27-35

Peter’s confession about Christ; Christ’s teaching about the cross.

Blessings from crosses

Take Up Your Cross – Haas, c. 2001 GIA G-5667

Pentecost 18

Proper 20

Mark 9:30-37

Jesus admonishes the disciples after they ask about greatness.

Greatness in humility

Christ Has Called Us To New Visions – Proulx, c. 1994 GIA G-4220

Pentecost 19

Proper 21

Mark 9:38-50

The disciples object when others drive out demons.

Joy in God’s generosity

Pentecost 20

Proper 22

Mark 10:2-16

Jesus instructs about the permanency of marriage and the faith of little children.

Beauty in God’s plan for the family

Let the Children Come to Me – Runyan, c. 1982 WLP 7846

Pentecost 21

Proper 23

Mark 10:17-27

Jesus is questioned by the rich young man.

Contentment in kingdom riches

Pentecost 22

Mark 10:35-45

After the selfish request of James and John, Jesus teaches about service and sacrifice.

Authority used in service

To Be a Servant – Haas, c. 2000 GIA G-5185

P23 & P24 do not occur in 2015

End Time 1

Reformation

Proper 28

Mark 13:5-11

Kings' and princes' opposition will lead to the apostles' opportunity.

Comfort amid Chaos: Opposition brings opportunity

Foundations of Faith – arr. Martin, c. 2013 – SATB, Piano, Hal Leonard 35028679 – NPH 285176 $1.90;

Sometimes a Light Surprises – Sterling, c. 2012 Hal Leonard 35028599;

A Mighty Fortress – arr. Berg, c. 2013 Choristers Guild CGA1324;

End Time 2

Last Judgment

Lent 3A

John 5:19-30

The Father has entrusted all things to the Son, including judgment.

Comfort amid Chaos: Judgment belongs to Jesus

When the Lord in Glory Comes – Moore, c. 1993 GIA G-3841;

My Lord, What a Morning – arr. Gilpin, c. 2012 Choristers Guild CGA1287

End Time 3

Saints Triumphant

Proper 29

Mark 13:24-27

Before destruction, God will send his angels to gather the elect.

Comfort amid Chaos: Deliverance precedes destruction

Lord, Let At Last Thine Angels Come – Gerike, c. 1998 GIA G-4680;

Christ Sits at God’s Right Hand – Schalk, c. 2007 GIA G-6679

End Time Last

Christ the King

Proper 29 (alt)

John 18:33-37

Christ rules a kingdom not of this world.

Comfort amid Chaos: Once rejected, now reigning

At Jesus’ Name – Joncas, c. 2007 – SATB, Organ, GIA G-7136 – NPH 285173 $1.75;

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name/O All You Works of God – arr. Clemens, c. 2013 World Library Publications 008909;

At the Name of Jesus – Braun, NPH 286067E (286068E FS, Inst, Congr.)