Lenten Worship Information
February 26
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, our strength, the struggle between good and evil rages within and around us, and the devil and all the forces that defy you tempt us with empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your word, and when we fall, raise us again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
Hymns
Opening: ELW 319 O Lord, Throughout These 40 Days
Hymn of the Day: ELW 325 I Want to Walk with Jesus
Communion: ELW 336 Lamb of God
Sending: ELW 503 A Mighty Fortress is Our God
March 5
Prayer of the Day
O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live as your children. Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit we may lift up your life to all the world through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
John 3:1-17
Hymns
Opening: ELW 660 Lift High the Cross
Hymn of the Day: SH 82 In the Garden
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The son of God discloses
And he walks with me
And he talks with me
And he tells me I am his own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
I’d stay in the garden with him
Though the night around me is falling
But he bids me go
Through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And he walks with me
And he talks with me
And he tells me I am his own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
Communion: ELW 465 As the Grain of Wheat
Sending: ELW 324 In the Cross of Christ I Glory
March 12
Prayer of the Day
Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Give us this water always. Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the beauty of your truth through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
Hymns
Opening: ELW 843 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
Hymn of the Day: ELW 770 Give Me Jesus
Communion: ELW 471 Let Us Break Bread Together
Sending: ELW 337 Alas and did my Savior Bleed
March 19
Prayer of the Day
Bend your ear to our prayers, Lord Christ, and come among us. By your gracious life and death for us, bring light into the darkness of our hearts, and anoint us with your Spirit, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41
Hymns
Opening: ELW 779 Amazing Grace
Hymn of the Day: SH 93 I Surrender All
All to Jesus, I surrender
All to Thee I freely give
I will ever love and trust him
In his presence daily live
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to Jesus, I surrender
Humbly at his feet I bow
Worldly pleasures all forsaken
Take me Jesus
Take me now (Refrain)
All to Jesus I surrender
Lord, I give myself to thee
Fill me with Your love and power
Let thy blessing fall on me (Refrain)
Communion: ELW 581 You are Mine
Sending: ELW 338 Beneath the Cross of Jesus
March 26
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ and serve you in righteousness all our days, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 130
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45
Hymns
Opening: ELW 327 Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow
Hymn of the Day: ELW 333 Jesus is a Rock in a Weary World
Communion: ELW 385 I am the Bread of Life
Sending: ELW 666 What a Wondrous Love is This
April 2 (Palm Sunday)
Prayer of the Day
Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Matthew 26:14–27:66
Hymns
Opening: ELW 344 All Glory, Laud and Honor
Hymn of the Day: ELW 338 Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Communion: ELW 353 Were You There
Sending: ELW 430 Rejoice, the Lord is King