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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

Volume 53.1
Lectionary Aids 2019–2020, Year A

Published by the Office of Theology and Worship


of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
The official journal of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians.
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

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Lectionary Aids 2019–2020, Year A
Volume 53.1
Contents
Introduction to Lectionary Aids 53.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Kimberly Bracken Long

Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Key to Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Season of Advent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8


First Sunday of Advent through Fourth Sunday of Advent

The Season of Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22


Nativity of the Lord / Christmas Eve through Epiphany of the Lord

The Time after Epiphany / Ordinary Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36


Baptism of the Lord through Transfiguration of the Lord

The Season of Lent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54


Ash Wednesday through Good Friday

The Season of Easter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86


Great Vigil of Easter through Day of Pentecost

The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114


Trinity Sunday through Christ the King / Reign of Christ
Peace by John Stuart
Worship Aids for the
Revised Common Lectionary
Advent 2019 through Reign of Christ 2020

Year A
Epiphany by John Stuart
Introduction to Lectionary Aids
Year A (2019–2020)
Kimberly Bracken Long

T his year’s lectionary aids issue offers liturgical


and musical suggestions for worship planning
during Year A, 2019–2020. This year’s issue
includes weekly resources for hymns, psalms and
canticles, anthems for adult choirs, organ music,
refurbished for new forms of worship, and
worship that happens in unusual or unexpected
places.

53.3 – Worshiping the Triune God. How does the


and handbell music. In addition, we have provided Trinity show up in our worship? Consider the role
seasonal suggestions for children’s choirs, youth of the Trinity in what we do each Sunday, in our
choirs, piano music, and instrumental music. hymns, our prayers, and our sacraments. Think
John Stuart offers an array of images and about what it means to pray in the name of Jesus
coloring pages reflecting the days and seasons of and see ways the Trinity has been represented in
the liturgical year. You may use these images for visual arts.
worship orders or children’s pages!
In addition to these lectionary aids, you will 53.4 – Word in Worship. This issue will explore
receive three additional issues of Call to Worship how the Word is proclaimed in movement, how
with your subscription. Each will contain articles our words can harm or heal, the use of language
on topics that are important for today’s worshiping and languages, and yes, preaching.
church. Also included will be original art by Amy
E. Grant, features on artists and congregational You can reach me at [email protected]
art-making, reviews of books you need to know, with your questions, concerns, or affirmations.
and ideas for worship from your colleagues. Those Watch our Facebook page and website (pcusa.org/
issues will be: calltoworship), too!

53.2 – Spaces for Worship. Hear the stories and Grace and peace,
see images of all kinds of worship spaces—a Kimberly Bracken Long
new sanctuary in Florida, the renovation of an Editor
historic sanctuary in Dallas, old church spaces

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 3 Introduction to Lectionary Aids


Contributors
Liturgy: Sudie Niesen Thompson, Wilmington, DE Hymns: Joshua Taylor, Dallas, TX

Anthems for Adults: David VanderMeer, Atlanta, Handbell Music: Stephanie Rhoades, Dallas, TX
GA, and Phillip Morgan, Louisville, KY
Organ Music: David Erwin, St. Louis, MO, and
Anthems for Youth: Phillip Morgan, Louisvile, KY Deborah Jenks, Shillington, PA

Anthems for Children: Diana Taylor, Dallas, TX Piano Music: Austin Echols, Louisville, KY

Psalms and Canticles: Martin Tel, Princeton Instrumental Music: Richard Holsomback,
Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ Longview, TX

Artwork: John Stuart, Knoxville, TN

Key to Abbreviations
Psalms and Canticles

CP1 Celtic Psalms, vol. 1 (GIA Publications, 2017)


CP2 Celtic Psalms, vol. 2 (GIA Publications, 2017)
G3 Gather, 3rd ed. (GIA Publications, 2011)
GTG Glory to God (Westminster John Knox Press, 2013)
H82 Hymnal 1982 (Church Publishing/Episcopal Church)
HTP1 A Hymn Tune Psalter, Book 1 (Church Publishing, 2007)
HTP2 A Hymn Tune Psalter, Book 2 (Church Publishing, 2008)
HWB Hymnal: A Worship Book (Brethren Press, 1992)
KU Known Unknowns: 100 Contemporary Texts to Common Tunes (GIA, 2018)
LOML Lord, Open My Lips (Oregon Catholic Press)
LUYH Lift Up Your Hearts (Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2013)
MPS The Psalms: 150 Metrical Psalms for Singing by Martin Leckebusch (Kevin Mayhew, 1970)
NCH New Century Hymnal (Pilgrim Press, 1995)
OC Oramos Cantando / We Pray in Song (GIA, 2018)
PAS Psalms for All Seasons (Faith Alive, 2011)
PCW Psalter for Christian Worship, rev. ed. by Michael Morgan (Witherspoon Press, 2010)
PFTS1 Psalms from the Soul, vol. 1 (Oregon Catholic Press, 2008)
PFTS2 Psalms from the Soul, vol. 2 (Oregon Catholic Press, 2008)
PH The Presbyterian Hymnal (Westminster John Knox Press, 1990)
PLP1 Praise, Lament, and Prayer: A Psalter for Singing, vol. 1 by Carl Daw (Hope)
PND Psalms of the Notre Dame Folk Choir by Steve Warner (World Library Publications)
PP The People’s Psalter (MorningStar, 1971)
PSA The Psalter: Psalms & Canticles for Singing (Westminster John Knox Press, 2011)
PSH Psalter Hymnal (CRC Publications, 1987)
SGP Singing God’s Psalms by Fred R. Anderson (Eerdmans, 2016)
SP The Selah Psalter (Selah Publishing, 2001)
SNC Sing! A New Creation (Faith Alive, 2001)
TTSF The Truth That Sets Us Free: Biblical Songs for Worship (GIA, 2012)
UMH The United Methodist Hymnal (United Methodist Publishing House, 1989)
WR Worship and Rejoice (Hope Publishing, 2001)

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Hymnals Handbell Music

AAHH African American Heritage Hymnal The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers
(GIA Publications, 2001) (AGEHR) rating method uses a scale of 1 to 6,
EH The Hymnal 1982 [Episcopal] (Church with 6 being most difficult.
Publishing, 1982)
ELW Evangelical Lutheran Worship Key to Difficulty
(Augsburg Fortress Press, 2006)
FYC  Flor Y Canto (Oregon Catholic Press, (E) Easy
1989) (M) Moderate
GTG Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal (ME) Moderately Easy
(Westminster John Knox Press, 2013) (MA) Moderately Advanced
LUYH Lift Up Your Hearts (Faith Alive (A) Advanced
Christian Resources, 2013)
NCH The New Century Hymnal (Pilgrim Lectionary References for Hymns
Press, 1995)
PH The Presbyterian Hymnal (Westminster [O] Old Testament
John Knox Press, 1990) [Os] Old Testament: Semicontinuous
STB  Sound the Bamboo (Christian [Oc] Old Testament: Complementary
Conference of Asia, 2000; now GIA) [A] Acts
STF Sing the Faith (Geneva Press, 2003) [E] Epistle
UMH The United Methodist Hymnal [R] Revelation
(Abingdon Press, 1989) [G] Gospel

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 5 Introduction to Lectionary Aids


Publishers

AF Augsburg Fortress (augsburgfortress.org)


AGEHR Music (handbellmusicians.org)
AL Alphonse Leduc (alphonseleduc.com)
ALF Alfred Publishing Company (alfred.com)
AMP Alliance Music Publications (alliancemusic.com)
AUR Aureole Editions (morningstarmusic.com)
BH Boosey & Hawkes (boosey.com)
BP Beckenhorst Press (beckenhorstpress.com)
CF Carl Fischer (carlfischer.com)
CFP CF Peters (edition-peters.com)
CGA Choristers Guild (choristersguild.org)
CMP Composers Music Company (available from Handbell World; handbellworld.com)
CON Concordia Publishing House (cph.org)
CPDL Choral Public Domain Library
CV Colla Voce (collavoce.com)
DSA Durand S.A. Editions Musicales (available from Foxes Music Company; foxesmusic.com)
ECS E. C. Schirmer (ecspublishing.com)
FB Fred Bock (fredbock.com)
GIA GIA Publications, Inc. (giamusic.com)
GMC Galaxy Music Corporation (https://ecspublishing.com)
GSH G. Schirmer (available through Sheet Music Plus; sheetmusicplus.com)
HAL Hal Leonard Corporation (halleonard.com)
HF Harold Flammer, Inc. (available through Shawnee Press; shawneepress.com)
HMS Heritage Music Press
HIN Hinshaw Music, Inc. (hinshawmusic.com)
HOPE Hope Publishing Company (hopepublishing.com)
HWG H. W. Gray (available through Alfred Publishing; alfred.com)
JH Jubal House (brehmcenter.com/initiatives/fredbock/jubal-house)
JHS Jeffers Handbell Supply (handbellworld.com)
JM Jubilate Music (https://jubilatemusic.com)
JWP JW Pepper & Son (jwpepper.com)
KJO Neil Kjos Music Company (kjos.com)
LOR Lorenz Corporation (lorenz.com)
MSM MorningStar Music Publishers (morningstarmusic.com)
NOV Novello & Company Limited (musicsalesclassical.com)
OCP Oregon Catholic Press (ocp.org)
OMD Organ Music Downloads (organmusicdownloads.com)
OUP Oxford University Press (ukcatalogue.oup.com/category/music.do)
PAR Paraclete Press (paracletepress.com)
ROP Ring Out Press (ringoutpress.com)
RRM Red River Music (available through Handbell World; handbellworld.com)
RW Ringing Word Publications (ringingword.com)
SAC Sacred Music Press (available through Lorenz Corporation; lorenz.com)
SEL Selah Publishing Company (selahpub.com)
SFP Sound Forth Publishers (soundforth.com)
SHAW Shawnee Press (shawneepress.com)
SJMP St. James Music Press
SMP Sheet Music Plus (sheetmusicplus.com)
TPR Theodore Presser Company (presser.com)
WORD Word Music (wordmusic.com)

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Musical Terms
org organ
acap a cappella perc percussion
bari baritone pno piano
bng bongo qrt quartet
bsn bassoon quin quintet
cga congas rain rainstick
cl clarinet rec recorder
cong congregation SA soprano, alto
cont continuo SAB soprano, alto, baritone
ct chime tree SATB soprano, alto, tenor, bass
cym cymbal sax saxophone
desc descant sb string bass
div divisi sop soprano (vocal solo)
fc finger cymbals stngs strings
fl flute str qrt string quartet
glock glockenspiel sus cym suspended cymbal
gtr guitar synth synthesizer
hb handbells tamb tambourine
hc handchimes timp timpani
hd hand drum tpt trumpet
hn horn trb trombone
hp harp tri triangle
inst instrument tub tuba
keybd keyboard 2 pt two-part
mx mixed 3 pt three-part
narr narrator uni unison
ob oboe vc cello
oct octave(s) vln violin
opt optional xyl xylophone
orch orchestration

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 7 Introduction to Lectionary Aids


The Season of Advent
These liturgical texts are appropriate
for use throughout the Season of Advent
and may be repeated from week to week.

Confession and Pardon Prayer for Illumination


At the baptismal font: At the lectern or pulpit:
We have all sinned, not one of us is clean; Holy God, our hope and strength,
but there is mercy for those by the power of your Spirit
who call on the name of the Lord. prepare the way in our hearts
for the coming of your Word,
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin. so that we may see the glorious signs
The prayer of confession is included here. of your promise fulfilled;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lifting water from the font:
Every valley is lifted up; every mountain, made low. Before the readings:
Now the glory of the Lord is revealed, A voice is crying in the wilderness:
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Listen to the word of the Lord.
Mark 1:3; John 1:23
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God. After the readings:
Heaven and earth will pass away
but the word of the Lord stands forever.
Thanksgiving for Baptism Thanks be to God.
Isaiah 40:8; Mark 13:31
At the baptismal font:
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Ascription of Praise
O Lord our God, we give you thanks After the sermon:
for the hope and longing you instill in us Now to the God of all wisdom,
through the promise of our baptism— who strengthens us according to the gospel,
a voice crying out in the wilderness, through Jesus Christ be all glory forever. Amen.
a messenger to prepare the way, Romans 16:25–27
the day of redemption drawing near.
By the power of your Holy Spirit,
poured out upon us in baptism,
keep us awake and make us ready
for the coming of your glorious realm
of righteousness, justice, and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Affirmation of Faith Invitation to Offering
Season of Advent (and Christmas) At the communion table:
Out of Israel, God in due time raised up Jesus. All things in heaven and earth belong to God,
His faith and obedience were the response who is coming in glory to reveal a new creation.
of the perfect child of God. Let us offer our lives to the Lord.
He was the fulfillment 2 Peter 3:8–15
of God’s promise to Israel,
the beginning of the new creation,
and the pioneer of the new humanity. Prayer after Communion
He gave history its meaning and direction At the communion table:
and called the church to be his servant God our hope, we give you thanks
for the reconciliation of the world. that you have given us this foretaste
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.19 of the justice, righteousness, and peace
of your promised new creation.
Season of Advent (and Christmas) Strengthen us with this heavenly food
The one sufficient revelation of God as we seek to serve your holy realm.
is Jesus Christ, Lead us to live in joyful expectation
the Word of God incarnate, of the coming again in glory
to whom the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
bears unique and authoritative witness
through the Holy Scriptures,
which are received and obeyed Blessing and Charge
as the word of God written. At the doors of the church:
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.27 May the God of peace make you holy
and the power of the Spirit sustain you
Season of Advent (and Christmas) until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!
God expressed love for all humankind 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24
through Israel, whom God chose
to be a covenant people Prepare the way of the Lord! Amen.
to serve him in love and faithfulness. Isaiah 40:3; Mark 1:3
When Israel was unfaithful,
God disciplined the nation with judgment
and maintained the covenant
through prophets, priests, teachers,
and true believers.
These witnesses called all Israelites
to a destiny
in which they would serve God faithfully
and become a light to the nations.
The same witnesses proclaimed
the coming of a new age,
and a true servant of God
in whom God’s purpose would be realized.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.18

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 9 The Season of Advent


The Season of Advent
These hymns and songs are appropriate
for use throughout the Season of Advent
and may be repeated from week to week.

Candle Litanies
These candle litanies work well after the Declaration of Forgiveness or Passing of the Peace.
After each litany, you may choose to sing one stanza of GTG 103, “Come Now, O Prince
of Peace.”

Advent 1 Advent 3
The world says, “All is lost.” “Rejoice in the Lord always;
God says, “All is loved.” again I will say, Rejoice.”
The darkness says, “The light is dying.” The world says, “Worry,”
The light says, “The fire is catching.” and we say, “Rejoice.”
Fear says, “Cover your eyes and your ears.” The news says, “Fear,”
Hope says, “Wait, watch, and listen.” and we say, “Rejoice.”
The world says, “Be happy,”
As we light our first Advent candle, and the church says, “Be faithful.”
we pray for holy hope of God.
Come now, O Child of Mary. As we light our third Advent candle,
Come now, O Prince of Hope. We pray for hope, peace, and joy.
Come now, O child of Mary.
Advent 2 Come now, O Prince of Joy.
A voice cries out in the wilderness:
“Prepare the way of the Lord.” Advent 4
A choir sings in the silence, Isaiah spoke to a people called chosen,
“Come, Emmanuel.” to a tribe called Israel, with a light of hope.
Every valley shall be filled. Gabriel came to a town called Nazareth,
Every heart shall be made whole, to a girl called Mary, with a light of joy.
for peace is stronger than turmoil, Mary went to a place called Bethlehem,
and love is louder than hate. to a stable called a nursery,
with a light of love.
As we light our second Advent candle,
we pray for the holy peace of God. As we light our third Advent candle,
Come now, O Child of Mary. we rejoice with Mary, for Love has flesh.
Come now, O Prince of Peace. Come now, O Child of Mary.
Come now, O Prince of Love.

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Christmas Eve the star beckoned,
“Good news of great joy,” “For Hope was born in Bethlehem.”
the angel said,
“for to you a savior is born.” As we light the Christ candle,
“Peace on earth,” we watch for the Christmas story around us.
the choir sang, Emmanuel has come and is coming.
“for God reigns in the highest.” Come, all ye faithful, and worship God.
“Follow me,”

Hymns for the Advent Season


A change in liturgical seasons creates opportunities for congregational responses unique
to the season as well as experiences of ongoing liturgical moments and responses set to
new and different music. Following are suggestions for use during the season of Advent.

Lighting of the Advent Wreath


Come, Come Emmanuel GTG 91
Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah GTG 85
For You, O Lord, My Soul in Stillness Waits (ref.) GTG 89
Wait fo the Lord (refrain) GTG 90
Prepare the Way of the Lord GTG 95

Alternate to the Gloria Patri


Glory to God (Gloria, gloria) GTG 583 PH 576
Glory, Glory, Glory GTG 584
Angels We Have Heard on High (refrain) GTG 113 PH 23

Sung Call to Confession


Come Now, O Prince of Peace (verse 3) GTG 103
Comfort, Comfort Now My People (verse 1) GTG 87 PH 3
For You, O Lord, My Soul in Stillness Waits (v.1) GTG 89
On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry (verse 2) GTG 96 PH 10

Sung Response to Forgiveness


Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn (v. 4) GTG 107
We Are Forgiven GTG 447

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 11 The Season of Advent


Anthems for Children’s Choirs in Advent
“Sing a Song of Advent,” Hal Hopson, CGA, unison/two part (M)
“He Came Down,” Joseph M. Martin, SHAW, unison/two part, guitar and flute (M)
“Prepare the Way of the Lord,” Jacques Berthier, GTG 95, opening gathering music, Call to Prayers of the
People or Call to Confession
“Children Get Ready,” Becki Slagle Mayo, SHAW, unison/two part, piano (M)
“A Waiting Carol,” Helen Kemp, CGA, unison, hand drum, flute (E)
“Light One Candle,” Natalie Sleeth, HIN, two part, piano (M)
“Advent Celebration,” Mark Patterson, CGA, unison/two part, piano and optional percussion (E)
“That Boy-Child of Mary,” GTG 139, adapted by Tom Colvin
“Who Are We Waiting For,” Ruth Elaine Schram, SHAW, unison/two part, piano and flute (E)
“Come to Us,” Anna Laura Page, HF, two part, piano, flute, handchimes (M)

Anthems for Youth Choirs in Advent


“Freedom’s Coming,” Anders Nyberg, arr. Henry Leck, Walton Music, SAB, acap (E)
“Keep Your Lamps,” arr. Victor C. Johnson, Heritage Music Press, three part mixed, keyboard (E)
“Long Awaited One,” Nicole Elsey, arr. Douglas Nolan, SHAW, SAB, piano (M)
“Lost in the Night,” Kyle Haugen, AF, SAB, piano (M)
“Mary’s Song,” Celebrate Life, Buryl Red, Lifeway Worship Resources, SATB, solo, piano (E)
“Veni, Veni Emmanuel,” Michael John Trotta, CF, SAT(B), percussion (A)

Piano Music for Advent


“Advent Reflection,” PICARDY and VENI EMMANUEL, Rejoice, the Lord Is King! Mark Patterson, MSM (E)
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” HYFRYDOL, Advent, Mark Hayes, LOR (M)
“Comfort, Comfort, Now My People,” FREU DICH SEHR, Dance to the Lord, Ellen Coman, AF (A)
“Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming,” ES IST EIN ROS, Many Snows, Jeanne Cotter, Mythic Rain Music (E)
“O Come, Divine Messiah,” VENEZ, DIVIN MESSIE, Advent and Christmas Wonder, Set 3, Rudy Davenport,
MSM (M)
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” VENI EMMANUEL, Christmas by Candlelight, Mary McDonald, LOR (M)
“On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry, WINCHESTER NEW, Advent and Christmas Wonder, Set 3, Rudy Davenport,
MSM (M)
“People, Look East,” BESANÇON, Advent and Christmas Wonder, Set 3, Rudy Davenport, MSM (M)
“Savior of the Nations, Come,” NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, Advent and Christmas Wonder, Set 3,
Rudy Davenport, MSM (M)
“Watchman, Tell Us of the Night,” ABERYSTWYTH, Advent, Mark Hayes, LOR (M)

Instrumental Music for Advent


Seven Epiphany Hymns Made Fancy, arr. SJMP Editorial Board, brass ensemble and organ (brass
quartet with optional horn in F), C descant, B flat descant, B flat trumpet parts (2), trombone
countermelody, organ/trombone parts, optional horn parts (alto, tenor, and counter melody) (ME)
“A Rose E’er Blooming,” Evelyn R. Larter, SJMP, violin (or flute) and organ (M)
“Prelude on ‘Let All Mortal Flesh,’” Don Michael Dicie, SJMP, any C instrument and organ (or piano) (E)
“In the Bleak Midwinter,” Evelyn R. Larter, SJMP, violin, cello, and organ (ME)
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” Sondra Tucker, GIA, brass quartet with optional horn in F and
organ (ME)

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“O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” arr. Billy Madison, David E. Smith Publications, solo trumpet and
piano (E)
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” HYFRYDOL, arr. Douglas Smith, David E. Smith Publications, flute duet
or expandable to woodwind quartet (2 flutes, 2 clarinets) (ME)
In Dulci Jubilo: Three Advent/Christmas Pieces for Brass Quintet and Organ, (In Dulci Jubilo; Coventry
Carol; Comfort, Comfort Ye My People), arr. David Giardiniere, MSM (ME)

Advent by John Stuart

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 13 The Season of Advent


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

December 1, 2019 First Sunday of Advent


Color: Purple or Blue

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 2:1–5 Turn swords into plowshares; walk in the light of the Lord.
Psalm 122 I was glad when they said, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Romans 13:11–14 Salvation is near: wake up; live honorably; put on Jesus Christ.
Matthew 24:36–44 The Lord is coming; keep awake; no one knows the day or hour.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Come all who seek truth—let us go up to the Metrical
Lord’s house, With Joy I Heard My Friends Exclaim [SUSSEX CAROL,
that we might learn holy ways and follow GONFALON ROYAL]; PAS 122F, LUYH 66, PP 246, PH 235
right paths. I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say [ENGLAND];
Come—all nations, all peoples—stream through GTG 400, PAS 122B, LUYH 508
open gates,
that we might gather in the hallways of Responsorial
justice, the courts of peace. I Was Glad When They Said to Me; PAS 122D
Come—children of God—let us walk in the light I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say [Gelineau];
of the Lord! PSA 126
With hope in our hearts, let us worship God. Let Us Go Rejoicing; PFTS1 56
I Was Glad When They Said to Me [Helmsley]; HTP1 1
Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, Anthems for Adult Choirs
You set before us the way of goodness “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” arr. Craig Hella
and beckon us to follow you, Johnson, HAL, SATB, soloist, acap (M)
but we disregard your teachings “I Was Glad,” Hubert Parry, OUP, SATB, org (A)
and disobey your word. “I Was Glad,” Henry Purcell, NOV, SATB div,
You call people of every land to dwell keybd (A)
in harmony, “Wake Awake,” arr. F. Melius Christiansen, AF,
but we sow division and harvest discord. SATB, acap (A)
You command us to craft tools that sustain life, “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” Timothy Shaw,
but we cling to weapons that damage and AF, 2 pt mx, keybd (E)
destroy. “Now the Heavens Start to Whisper,” Carlton
Forgive us, Lord. Young, GIA, uni, keybd (E)
Your creation yearns for wholeness; “Sleepers Wake,” St. Paul, Felix Mendelssohn,
your people long for justice and peace. CPDL, SATB, org, brass (E)
Keep us ever watchful “My Lord, What a Morning,” arr. Harry T. Burleigh,
and awaken us to your ways SATB, acap, Belwin-Mills (M)
as we wait in hope for the light of the world.

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn 107 242 107
REJOICE, REJOICE, OEG

Savior of the Nations, Come 102 14 263 214 54


NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND,
OG
“Sleepers, Wake!” A Voice Astounds Us 349 17 61, 62
WACHET AUF, EG

The Word
Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples 757 434
KINGSFOLD, O

Watchman, Tell Us of the Night ABERYSTWYTH, EG 97 20 103 640


Now the Heavens Start to Whisper JEFFERSON, EG 94
Eucharist
Come Now, O Prince of Peace O-SO-SO, O 103 2232 905 247
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence PICARDY, EG 347 5 821 490 345 626 324
Sending
The People Who Walked in Darkness ISAIAH 9, O 86
Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning 350 119 369
KEEP YOUR LAMPS,
EG
Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers LLANGLOFFAN, EG 362 15 477 244 68
Soon and Very Soon SOON AND VERY SOON, G 384 482 439 706 193
Additional Options
Shalom/Bring Peace LO YISA GOI, O 288
In the Day of the Lord IN THE DAY OF THE LORD, O 485

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Keep Your Lamps,” Benjamin Tucker, 3–6 oct w/ “Conditor Alme Siderum,” Seven Liturgical
opt djembe, ALF, AP7200, level 2 Preludes, Ray Weidner, PAR (E)
“The King Shall Come,” Cathy Moklebust, 2–3 oct “Suite on ‘Wake, Awake,’” Light One Candle, Wayne
w/opt perc, CGA, CBG690; or 3–6 oct w/opt Wold, AF (M)
perc, CGA, CBG691, level 2 “Veni Emmanuel,” Music for Organ: 11 Organ
“Impressions on Veni, Emmanuel,” Cathy Solos, Calvin Hampton, ALF (M)
Moklebust, 3–6 oct hb and perc with opt 3 oct
hc, CGA, CGB1001, level 4

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 15 The Season of Advent


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

December 8, 2019 Second Sunday of Advent


Color: Purple or Blue

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 11:1–10 From Jesse’s root, a child will come with the spirit of the Lord.
Psalm 72:1–7, 18–19 May the king rule with righteousness and defend the poor.
Romans 15:4–13 Trust God’s promises in Scripture; rejoice and live in hope.
Matthew 3:1–12 John calls for repentance: prepare the way of the Lord.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Can you imagine? Metrical
The wolf lives with the lamb; All Hail to God’s Anointed / Hail to the Lord’s
the leopard rests with the goat. Anointed [ROCKPORT, ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN, KELVINGROVE];
Can you imagine? GTG 149, PH 205, PAS 72A, LUYH 109, PP 134
Knowledge of the Lord fills the land; (with refrain)
righteousness reigns o’er all the earth. Give Justice to Your King, O Lord [CMD]; SGP 104
The Lord’s light shines on a weary world—
illuminating possibility, beckoning us to hope. Responsorial
With peace in our hearts, let us worship God! In His Days Justice Will Flourish; PAS 72C
Come, Lord, Come Soon [KELVINGROVE]; PP 133
Prayer of Confession Justice Shall Flourish in the Time of the Lord;
Holy One, PND 23
Christ is coming; your kingdom is
drawing near. Anthems for Adult Choirs
We cannot remain unchanged. “Virga Jesse Floruit,” Anton Bruckner, CPDL, SATB,
As we prepare the way for the Prince acap (A)
of Peace, “Lo, How a Rose/The Rose,” arr. Craig Hella
help us abandon wayward wanderings Johnson, HAL, S(AT)B, soloist, pno (E)
and return to faithful paths. “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed,” Austin Lovelace, ECS,
We have neglected to plead the case of SATB, keybd (M)
the poor, “Prepare Ye,” Marc Robinson, KJO, SATB, soloist,
and ignored the needs of the afflicted. keybd (E)
We have denied our part in systems “On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry,” Monteverdi/
that oppress, arr. Klammer, GIA, SAB, keybd (E)
and turned a blind eye toward injustice. “The Lord Shall Come and Not Be Slow,” Zebulon
Highben, AF, SATB, acap (M)
Renew our minds and transform our hearts, “A Spotless Rose,” Herbert Howells, ECS, SATB,
that our lives might bear the fruit of soloist, acap (A)
compassion and care. “Who Would Think that What Was Needed,” arr.
Baptize us with your Spirit, Ronald Nelson, GIA, SATB, keybd, C inst (E)
and claim us again for your holy work,
until you come in glory.

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Hymns for the Day
GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Jesus Shall Reign DUKE STREET, O 265 423 219 434 300 157 289 544
Comfort, Comfort Now My People GENEVAN, G 87 3 59 256 101 67
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art 624 457 586 251
TOULON, E

Prepare the Way of the Lord PREPARE THE WAY, G 95 58 207


The Word
Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old 77 337 108
SAMANTHRA, O

Lo, How a Rose E’er Bloomming 129 48 79 272 127 216 81


ES IST EIN’ ROS’, OE

On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry 96 10 70 249 76


WINCHESTER NEW, G

Eucharist
We Wait the Peaceful Kingdom 378
MERLE’S TUNE, O

Sheaves of Wheat UNA ESPIGA, E 532 518 338 637


Seed, Scattered and Sown SEED SCATTERED, G 531
Sending
O Day of Peace JERUSALEM, O 373 450 487 711 729 597
Dream On, Dream On DREAM ON, O 383
May the God of Hope Go with Us ARGENTINA, E 765 432 941
Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice 163 409,
ABERYSTWYTH, G 2089
People, Look East BESANÇON, G 105 12 248 202
Additional Options
We Need the Power by Richard Smallwood, E 321 319
Down by the Jordan, a Prophet Named John
by Carolyn Winfrey Gilette, G

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Advent Joy,” Brian Childers, 3–5 (6) oct, ALF, “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” ES IST EIN ROS, Grace
AP45746, level 2+ Notes, vol. 8, Timothy Albrecht, AF (E)
“Prepare the Royal Highway,” Cathy Moklebust, 2–3 “Toccata on VENI EMMANUEL,” Adolphus Hailstork, ECS (A)
oct w/opt 2–3 oct hc, opt perc and inst, CGA, “Prepare the Way, O Zion,” BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN,
CGB896; or 3–5 oct w/opt 3–5 oct hc, opt perc Augsburg Organ Library Series 2: Advent, Egil
and inst, CGA, CGB897, level 2 Hovland, AF (M)
“O Day of Peace,” Carol Lynn Mizell, 3–6 oct w/
opt 3–6 oct hc, opt SATB choir and org, CGA,
CGB733, level 3

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 17 The Season of Advent


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

December 15, 2019 Third Sunday of Advent


Color: Purple or Blue

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 35:1–10 The desert will blossom; God’s people will return with joy.
Psalm 146:5–10 The maker of heaven and earth gives justice and reigns forever.
or Luke 1:46–55 Mary rejoices in God, who helps the poor and lifts up the lowly.
James 5:7–10 Be patient; have courage; the coming of the Lord is near.
Matthew 11:2–11 Jesus praises John, the messenger who has prepared the way.

Opening Sentences and embrace the everlasting joy you bring.


Say to those of a fearful heart: Make us prophets of the world you are bringing
Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. to birth,
Behold! The glory of the Lord shines upon us! that we might prepare a way before you
Say to those with weak hands and feeble knees: and welcome you with gladness!
Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God.
Psalms and Canticles
Behold! In splendor the Lord dwells among us!
The barren lands burst into bloom; the desert Psalm 146:5–10
erupts with delight. Metrical
We join creation’s song: I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath [OLD 113TH];
With joy in our hearts, let us worship God! GTG 806, PH 253, PAS 146A
I Will Sing Your Praise, O God [SHOUT THE PRAISE]; SP 61
Prayer of Confession
This prayer may be read responsively, as indicated, Responsorial
or corporately. Come, O Lord, and Save Us; PSA 152
Advent God, Come, O Lord, and Save Us [NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND];
You enter into our weary world HTP1 3
to lift up the lowly and fill the hungry,
to establish equity throughout the earth. Luke 1:46–55
Yet, like perplexed prophets and doubting Metrical
disciples, My Soul Gives Glory [MORNING SONG/CONSOLATION]; GTG 99,
we scarcely believe that you can right the world. PAS 1042
We see suffering and sorrow and sin My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout [STAR OF THE
COUNTY DOWN]; GTG 100, LUYH 69, PAS 75B
and wonder if creation is beyond repair.
But you hold out healing, wholeness, and hope. Holy Is Your Name [WILD MOUNTAIN THYME]; PAS 1020
You promise to drive out despair and free us Tell Out, My Soul [WOODLANDS]; LUYH 364
from debilitating fear.
Responsorial
Broaden our imaginations, My Soul Rejoices in the Lord; PAS 1022
that we might conceive of communities where all My Soul Proclaims; PFTS1 66
people thrive
Anthems for Adult Choirs
and embody your vision of shalom.
Expand our hearts, “The Kingdom of Love,” David Ashley White, SEL,
that we might see the extraordinary in our SA, keybd, fl, perc (E)
midst “Psalm 146,” James Chepponis, GIA, SATB, keybd,
gtr, C inst, hb (E)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Prepare the Way, O Zion BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN, O 106 13 264 65
I’ll Praise My Maker OLD 113TH, O 806 253 60 429
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing AZMON, G 610 466 590 886 42 57 184 493
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 82, 83 1, 2 56 254 122 196 66
HYFRYDOL, STUTTGART,
E
The Word
The Desert Shall Rejoice STERLING, OEG 18
My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout 100 69 723
STAR OF COUNTY DOWN, O

Sing Out, My Soul MAGNIFICAT, O 646


Eucharist
My Soul Gives Glory to My God 99 600 119 198
MORNING SONG, O

While We Are Waiting, Come WAITING, EG 92 190


Sending
Light Dawns on a Weary World TEMPLE OF PEACE, O 79 726
You Shall Go Out with Joy THE TREES OF THE FIELD, O 80 2279
Additional Options
Canto de Maria, by Lambert Joseph Luna, O Flor y Canto, 288

“Mary’s Story & Magnificat,” John Ferguson, AF, Handbell Music


SATB, reader, org, tpt (M) “Canticle of the Turning,” Karen Thompson,
“Thou Shalt Know Him When He Comes,” Mark 3–6 oct, GIA, GIG8491, level 3
Sirrett, AF, SATB, acap (M) “Fantasy on an Irish Tune,” Arnold Sherman,
“Magnificat,” Evening Canticles in B Minor, 3–6 oct with opt 3–6 oct hc, fl and perc, AGEHR,
T. Tertius Noble, CPDL, SATB, org (A) AG36058, level 3+
“Canticle of the Turning,” Anne Krentz Organ, AF, “Advent Trilogy,” Karen Buckwalter, 3–5 oct with
SATB, pno, fl, ob, cello (M) opt 2 oct hc and fl or vin, BP, BEHB604, level 3-
“Come Thou Long–Expected Jesus,” Robert Hobby,
MSM, 2 pt mx, org (E) Organ Music
“Blest Be the God of Israel,” Michael Burkhardt,
“Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers,” HAF TRONES LAMPA FARDIG,
MSM, SATB or uni, org (E)
Augsburg Organ Library Series 2: Advent,
Margrethe Hokanson, AF (M)
“He Comes to Us,” REPTON, Augsburg Organ Library:
Epiphany, Robert Powell, AF (M)
“Canticle of the Turning,” STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN,
Barbara Harbach, Augsburg Organ Library Series
2: Advent, Barbara Harbach, AF (M+)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 19 The Season of Advent


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

December 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent


Color: Purple or Blue

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 7:10–16 The young woman will bear a child and name him Immanuel.
Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, and save us.
Romans 1:1–7 Paul greets the saints in Rome; Jesus is the promised Son of God.
Matthew 1:18–25 Mary is with child; an angel visits Joseph; Jesus is “God with us.”

Opening Sentences Restore us, O God!


Look, O house of David! The Lord will give you Let your face shine, that our trust may be
a sign: renewed.
The young woman shall bear a child;
Psalms and Canticles
she shall name him Immanuel—
God is with us. Metrical
Listen, O house of David! The Lord draws near. O Shepherd, Hear and Lead Your Flock [ST. LOUIS];
With love in our hearts, let us worship God! PAS 80C, LUYH 64
O Hear Our Cry, O Lord [VINEYARD HAVEN]; GTG 355,
Prayer of Confession PH 206, PAS 80B
Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel!
You call us each by name and invite us to Responsorial
follow you. Restore Us Again; PAS 80A
But we—like sheep—do not heed your voice; Lord, Come Soon; PP 145
we stray from your path.
Anthems for Adult Choirs
Now we call upon your name.
Save us from all that ensnares our lives! “Behold! A virgin shall conceive/O thou that
Restore us, O God! tellest,” Messiah, G. F. Handel, multiple editions,
Let your face shine, that we may be saved. alto solo, SATB, keybd (M)
“Gaudete, Christus Est Natus!” Piae Cantiones/arr.
You claim us for service and assure us we have Custer, CV, SATB, bodhran (M)
nothing to fear. “Veni, Veni Emmanuel,” Emmanuel—God with Us,
But we are timid disciples arr. Robert Young, Plymouth Music, SATB div,
who discount dreams and discredit messengers, acap (A)
for we do not believe you can use a flock like us “The Hands That First Held Mary’s Child,” Dan
to usher in your reign. Forrest, BP, SATB, pno, vc (M)
Restore us, O God! “Mary Had a Baby,” arr. William Dawson, KJO,
Let your face shine, that our faith may be SATB, solo, acap (M)
made strong. “Mary Had a Baby,” Roland Carter, Marvel Music,
SATB, solo, pno (A)
You come among us to enfold us with love. “The King Shall Come,” Thomas Keesecker, AF,
As we await the babe of Bethlehem, SAB, pno (E)
give us the steadfast faith of Joseph “Come, Lord Jesus,” The Oxford Book of Easy
and the expectant hope of Mary, Flexible Anthems, Oliver Tarney, OUP, FLEX,
that we, too, may come in wonder keybd (E)
to worship the newborn king.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent—December 22, 2019

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
O Come, O Come Emmanuel VENI EMMANUEL, OG 88 9 61 257 116 211 188 56
O Little Town of Bethlehem ST. LOUIS, OG 121 43, 44 88 279 133 230 204 78, 79
O Lord, How Shall I Meet You 104 11 241 102
VALET WILL ICH DER GEBEN, G

Of the Father’s Love Begotten DIVINUM MYSTERIUM, E 108 309 78 295 118 184 82
The Word
To a Maid Whose Name Was Mary 98 19 215
ANNUNCIATION, G

That Boy-Child of Mary BLANTYRE, G 139 55 293 241


No Wind at the Window COLUMCILLE, G 101
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks 117 58 147 236,
WINCHESTER OLD,
G 236b
Eucharist
Come, Come Emmanuel COME, COME EMMANUEL, OG 91
For You, O Lord, My Soul in Stillness Waits 89 63
MY SOUL IN STILLNESS WAITS,
OG
Make Your Face to Shine GLÁUCIA, OG 811
Where Shepherds Lately Knelt MANGER SONG, G 120
Sending
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN, OEG 119 31, 32 80 270 144 240 214 87
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came 16 265 265
GABRIEL’S MESSAGE,
G
Love Has Come BRING A TORCH, G 110 292
Additional Options
God of All Gods KARTHAR, O Sound the Bamboo, 139

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Veni, Veni,” Fred Gramann, 5–7 oct w/opt 5–7 oct “Magnificat,” Joseph Bonnet, CON (M)
hc, CGA, CGB889, level 5+ “Of the Father’s Love Begotten,” DIVINUM MYSTERIUM,
“Moon of Wintertime,” Karissa Dennis, 3–5 oct w/ Festal Voluntaries: Christmas & Epiphany, John
opt 3–5 oct hc, HOPE, HP2855, level 2+ Cook, NOV (A)
“Christ the Babe Is Lord of All,” Jason Krug, 3–6 “Creator of the Stars of Night,” CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM,
oct and C inst, ROP, RO3341, level 2+ Winter Solstice: Carols for Organ, Roberta
Rowland-Raybold, AF (E)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 21 The Season of Advent


The Season of Christmas
These liturgical texts are appropriate for
use throughout the Season of Christmas
and may be repeated from week to week.

Confession and Pardon Prayer for Illumination


At the baptismal font: At the lectern or pulpit:
Like a great light in a land of deep darkness, Season of Christmas
the mercy of the Lord shines upon us. Gracious God, by the gift of your Holy Spirit
show us the Word made flesh—
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin. good news of great joy for all—
The prayer of confession is included here. so that we may sing with the angels:
glory in the highest and peace on earth;
Lifting water from the font: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hear the promise of the Lord:
See, your salvation has come! Season of Christmas, Epiphany of the Lord
You are a holy people, redeemed by God, Holy One, giver of all light,
sought out, not forsaken. lift up our hearts and minds to Christ,
the morning star that never fades.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! By the light of your Holy Spirit
Thanks be to God. reveal to us your saving Word
and lead us to offer our lives to you
in service and in love;
Thanksgiving for Baptism through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
At the baptismal font:
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Before the readings:
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Treasure these words
It is right to give our thanks and praise. and ponder them in your heart.
O Lord our God, we give you thanks Luke 2:19
for the wonder and love you offer us
through the gift of our baptism— After the readings:
your Word made flesh among us, And the Word became flesh and lived among us.
a child and Savior born to us, Thanks be to God.
John 1:14
good news of great joy for all.
By the power of your Holy Spirit,
poured out upon us in baptism,
let us be born anew from above
Ascription of Praise
so that we may give glory to you After the sermon:
and live as your beloved children; Glory to God in the highest
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. and peace to God’s people on earth! Amen.
Luke 2:14

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Affirmation of Faith Invitation to Offering
Season of (Advent and) Christmas At the communion table:
Out of Israel, God in due time raised up Jesus. From the fullness of God
His faith and obedience were the response we have all received grace upon grace.
of the perfect child of God. Let us offer our lives to the Lord.
He was the fulfillment John 1:16
of God’s promise to Israel,
the beginning of the new creation,
and the pioneer of the new humanity. Prayer after Communion
He gave history its meaning and direction At the communion table:
and called the church to be his servant Season of Christmas
for the reconciliation of the world. God of shepherds and sheep,
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.19 we give you thanks
that you have gathered us here,
Season of (Advent and) Christmas revealed to us your glory,
The one sufficient revelation of God and fed us with your mercy.
is Jesus Christ, Now send us out
the Word of God incarnate, with good news for all—
to whom the Holy Spirit for us a child is born:
bears unique and authoritative witness Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
through the Holy Scriptures,
which are received and obeyed Season of Christmas, Epiphany of the Lord
as the word of God written. We give you thanks, O God,
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.27 for the gifts of this table—
precious, prayerful, and poignant—
Season of (Advent and) Christmas like gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
God expressed love for all humankind Lead us forth by your light
through Israel, whom God chose to share the gifts of your grace
to be a covenant people with all people everywhere,
to serve him in love and faithfulness. giving glory, honor, and praise
When Israel was unfaithful, to Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
God disciplined the nation with judgment
and maintained the covenant
through prophets, priests, teachers, Blessing and Charge
and true believers. At the doors of the church:
These witnesses called all Israelites The loving kindness of the Lord our God,
to a destiny the grace of Jesus Christ our Savior,
in which they would serve God faithfully and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit
and become a light to the nations. be with you all. Alleluia!
The same witnesses proclaimed Titus 3:4–7
the coming of a new age,
and a true servant of God Go and tell this good news of great joy:
in whom God’s purpose would be realized. to us a Savior is born. Amen.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.18 Luke 2:10–11

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 23 The Season of Christmas


The Season of Christmas
These hymns, songs, and anthems are
appropriate for use throughout the Season
of Christmas and may be repeated from
week to week.

Hymns for the Christmas Season


A change in liturgical seasons creates opportunities for congregational responses unique to the
season as well as experiences of ongoing liturgical moments and responses set to new and
different music. Following are suggestions for use during the season of Christmas:

Lighting the Christ Candle on the Advent Wreath (Christmas Eve)


Love Has Come (verse 1) GTG 110
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing (verse 4) GTG 112
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (verse 4 and refrain) GTG 127; PH 31

Gloria
Glory to God (Gloria, Gloria) GTG 583; PH 576
Glory to God (Gloria a Dios) GTG 585; STF 2033
Angels We Have Heard on High (refrain) GTG 113; PH 23
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (verse 6) GTG 118; PH 59

Alternate to the Doxology


What Child Is This (verse 3) GTG 145; PH 53
In the Bleak Midwinter (verse 4) GTG 144; PH 36
That Boy-Child of Mary (verse 6, refrain) GTG 139; PH 55
Raise a Song of Gladness GTG 155; STF 2017

Anthems for Children’s Choir for Christmas


“Journey to Bethlehem,” Robert Fraser Burke, AMP, unison, piano (E)
“Jubilate Deo,” Jacques Berthier, unison, GTG 155
“A Christmas Introit (Hodie Christus Natus Est),” Audrey Snyder, SHAW, unison/two-part,
piano and optional finger cymbals (E)
“Walk in the Light,” arranged by Andre Thomas, CGA, unison/two-part, unison (M)
“I Saw Three Ships,” arranged by Craig Curry, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and handbells (E)
“Whatcha Gonna Call that Baby,” Phyllis Wolfe-White, Heritage Music Press, unison, piano
and optional non-pitched percussion (E)
“May My Light Shine,” Becki Slagle Mayo, CGA, unison, piano and optional handbells (E)
“Echo Carol,” John D. Horman, CGA, two-part, piano, percussion (M)
“Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow,” arranged by Mark Hahn, CGA, two-part, piano (A)

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“On This Day Earth Shall Ring,” arranged by Gustav Holst, unison, GTG 141
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain,” arranged by John W. Work III, GTG 136

Anthems for Youth Choirs for Christmas and Epiphany


“Angel’s Carol,” John Rutter, OUP, SAB, keyboard (M)
“African Alleluia,” Benjamin Harlan, HAL, SATB, piano (M)
“Gloria Festiva,” Emily Crocker, HAL, three-part mixed, piano (E)
“Gloria from Missa Kenya,” Paul Basler, CV, SATB, tenor solo, percussion (A)
“Rocking,” Carols for Choirs, arranged by David Wilcocks, OUP, SATB, a cappella (E)
“A Savior from on High,” Stephen Paulus, Paulus Publications, SATB, piano, oboe (M)
“Star Carol,” The Alfred Burt Carols, Set 2, Alfred Burt, SHAW, SATB, a cappella (E)
“Star Carol,” John Rutter, OUP, unison, keyboard (E)
“Star Child,” David Haas, GIA, SATB, keyboard, handbells (E)
“Do You Hear What I Hear,” arranged by Harry Simone, SHAW, SSA, piano (M)

Piano Music for Christmas and Epiphany


“Away in the Manger,” CRADLE SONG, Many Snows, Jeanne Cotter, Mythic Rain (E)
“The First Noel,” THE FIRST NOEL and CAROL, Peace on Earth, Faye López, SFP (M)
“He Is Born,” IL EST NÉ, Peace on Earth, Faye López, SFP (M)
“Joy to the World/Angels We Have Heard on High,” ANTIOCH and GLORIA, Many Snows, Jeanne Cotter,
Mythic Rain (A)
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,” PICARDY, After the Rain, Jeanne Cotter, GIA (A)
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten,” DIVINUM MYSTERIUM, Christmastide, Jay Rouse, PraiseGathering Music (E)
“On Christmas Night All Christians Sing,” SUSSEX CAROL, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion, Victor
Labenske, AMP (M)
“A Rossetti Christmas,” CRANHAM & GARTAN, Emmanuel, Mark Hayes, LOR (M)
“Still, Still, Still,” STILL, STILL, STILL, Christmas by Candlelight, Mary McDonald, LOR (E)
“Wexford Carol,” Emmanuel, Mark Hayes, LOR (M)
“What Child Is This?” GREENSLEEVES, Christmas by Candlelight, Mary McDonald, LOR (M)

Instrumental Music for Christmas and Epiphany


“O, Holy Night: For Instrument and Piano,” arranged by Chien-Ming Chen and Ifen Chuang, alto sax,
baritone sax, bassoon, cello, clarinet, English horn, baritone sax, flute, oboe, soprano sax, tenor sax,
trombone, violin, viola, and piano accompaniment, SMP (M)
“Joy to the World!”arranged by Lloyd Larson, LOR, brass quintet and piano (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 25 The Season of Christmas


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

December 24, 2019 Nativity of the Lord / Christmas Eve


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 9:2–7 Light shines on people in darkness; a child has been born for us.
Psalm 96 Sing a new song to the Lord, all the earth; declare God’s glory.
Titus 2:11–14 The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.
Luke 2:1–14 (15–20) Jesus is born in Bethlehem; angels tell shepherds the good news.

Opening Sentences into our hearts, our lives, our homes,


Voice 1: The glory of the Lord shines around us. our world,
The angels tell the story: and live as those who walk in his light.
Voice 2: Do not fear; for see—
I am bringing you good news of great joy. Bless us with the gifts Emmanuel brings,
A child has been born for us, a son given that hope, peace, joy, and love might flow
to us! through us
Voice 1: He is named Wonderful Counselor, and bless your people everywhere—
Voice 2: Mighty God, from far-flung fields to crowded city streets
Voice 1: Everlasting Father, where there is no room in the inn.
Voice 2: Prince of Peace. Embolden us to tell your story
Glory to God in the highest heaven! and send us out, glorifying and praising
And peace to all on earth! God—
Voice 1: Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing for to us is born a Savior, who is the Messiah,
that has taken place. the Lord!
Voice 2: Let us glorify the One who is the Messiah,
Psalm Settings
the Lord.
Come, let us adore him! Let us worship God! Metrical
Sing to the Lord a New Song [ES IST EIN’ ROS’ ENTSRUNGEN];
Prayer of Confession PAS 96F
The heavenly host fills the skies; O Sing a New Song to the Lord [GONFALON ROYAL];
the shepherds rush to behold the babe. GTG 304, PH 216
But we stand still, for these glad tidings Sing a Song to God (Ay, Ay, Salidummay) [SALIDUMMAY];
have lost all sense of urgency. PAS 96E
The angel chorus rejoices with alleluias,
but we hear words as nothing new. Responsorial
O Sing a New Song; GTG 639, PH 217, PAS 96H
This story is so familiar Today Is Born Our Savior ; G3 68
we forget its power to transform the world. Today Is Born Our Savior [VOM HIMMEL HOCH]; HTP1 98
We forget it heralds a reign of justice. Sing to the Lord; PP 174
We forget that this story requires something
Anthems for Adult Choirs
of us.
You have given us your Son. “Glory to God in the Highest,” Randall Thompson,
Now give us the gift of faith, ECS, SATB, acap (A)
that we might receive the Christ child “O Magnum Mysterium,” Thomas Luis de Victoria,
CPDL, SATB, acap (A)

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Nativity of the Lord / Christmas Eve—December 24, 2019
Hymns for the Day
GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing 112 89 274 143
SUSSEX CAROL, OG

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN, OG 119 31, 32 80 270 144 240 214 87
Angels, from the Realms of Glory 143 22 81 275 126 220 207 93
REGENT SQUARE, G

The Word
The People Who Walked in Darkness ISAIAH 9, O 86
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear CAROL, OG 123 38 282 131 218 215 89, 90
Before the Marvel of This Night MARVEL, G 125
Who Would Think That What Was Needed 138 153
WHITE ROSETTES,
G
Eucharist
Where Shepherds Lately Knelt MANGER SONG, OG 120
Away in a Manger CRADLE SONG, MUELLER, G 114, 24, 25 86 277, 124 217 208, 101
115 278 209
Still, Still, Still STILL, STILL, STILL, G 124 47
Sending
Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA, G 113 23 82 289 125 238 206 96
Silent Night, Holy Night STILLE NACHT, G 122 60 85 281 134 239 211 111
There’s a Star in the East FOLLOW, G 135 50, 212,
2096 213

“Child of the Stable’s Secret Birth,” The Oxford “He Is Born,” Mark Arnold, 3–5 oct, CGA,
Book of Flexible Carols, Thomas Hewitt Jones, CGB1067, level 2
OUP, FLEX, keybd (M)
“Before the Marvel of This Night,” Carl Schalk, AF, Organ Music
SATB, org (M) “Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella,” UN FLAMBEAU, At the
“The Shepherds Sing,” Bob Chilcott, OUP, SATB, Organ with Keith Chapman, Keith Chapman,
pno or hp, tpt (M) AF (M)
“Once in Royal David’s City,” Howard Helvey, BP, “Winds Through the Olive Trees,” Christmas
2 pt mx, pno, vln, 2 oct hb (E) Pipings: Yuletide Carols for Organ, Dale Wood,
“In Silent Night,” Mitchell Southall, Willis Music SMP (E)
Company, SATB, acap (M) “In the Bleak Midwinter,” CRANHAM, Allen Orton
“Heavenly Light,” Alexander Kopylow, CPDL, SATB, Gibbs, CON (M)
acap (M) “Chorale Prelude on ‘Silent Night,’” Die Natali,
op. 37, Samuel Barber, GSH (M)
Handbell Music “Puer Natus in Bethlehem,” BWV 603,
“Stille Nacht,” James Weber Jr., 4–7 oct, BP, Orgelbuchlein, J. S. Bach, CON (M)
BEHB554, level 3 How Far Is It to Bethlehem?” A Quiet Christmas,
“What Child Is This,” Sondra Tucker, 3–6 oct w/opt Douglas Wagner, HOPE (E)
3–4 oct hc, ALF, AP7204, level 3

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 27 The Season of Christmas


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

December 25, 2019 Nativity of the Lord /


Christmas Day
Colors: White and Gold
Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 52:7–10 How beautiful is the messenger who brings good news and peace.
Psalm 98 Make a joyful noise to the Lord; give thanks for God’s victory.
Hebrews 1:1–4 (5–12) Now God has spoken to us by a Son, the reflection of God’s glory.
John 1:1–14 The Word of God became flesh and lived among us.

Opening Sentences Compel us to bear your love


In the beginning was the Word, in retirement homes and hospital rooms,
and the Word was with God, in forgotten neighborhoods and among
and the Word was God. forlorn neighbors.
The God of Heaven has become flesh Send us as messengers of your Gospel,
and made a home among us! that all may know your comfort and peace.
From the dawn of time, the Word was with God.
Psalm Settings
Through Christ creation had its birth;
without Christ the depths would lie in darkness. Metrical
The voice that awakened all creation Joy to the World [ANTIOCH]; GTG 134, LUYH 92, PAS 98D
has called to us with a newborn’s cry. Sing a New Song to Our Savior [8.7.8.7 D]; SGP 145
In him was life, and the life was the light of all To God Compose a Song of Joy [RICHMOND, KEDDY];
people. NCH 36, PH 219
The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness has not overcome it! Responsorial
The Light shines among us. Alleluia! Sing to the Lord a New Song; PAS 98A
Sing a New Song unto the Lord [SING A NEW SONG]; GTG 276
Prayer of Confession All the Ends of the Earth [ANTIOCH]; HTP1 100
This prayer may be read responsively or corporately.
Anthems for Adult Choirs
God Incarnate— “This Christmastide,” Donald Fraser, HIN, SATB,
you comfort your people pno (M)
and bring peace to conflicted hearts. “The Work of Christmas,” Dan Forrest, BP, SATB,
When cherished traditions distract us acap (A)
from the call to care for neighbors, “The First Christmas,” The Oxford Book of Flexible
forgive us. Carols, David Hamilton, OUP, FLEX, keybd (M)
When generosity toward loved ones “Christmas Day,” Gustav Holst, CPDL, SATB,
stifles compassion for strangers in our midst, soloists, org (E)
forgive us. “Unto Us a Son Is Born,” Carols for Choirs,
Send us out to proclaim the good news: Reginald Jacques, OUP, uni, keybd (E)
Jesus Christ is born! “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day,” David
Willcocks, OUP, SATB div, acap (A)
“Hodie Christus Natus Est,” Healy Willan, CF, SATB,
acap (A)

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Nativity of the Lord / Christmas Day—December 25, 2018

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 132 28 98 288 129 224 107
IN DULCI JUBILO, OG

O Come, All Ye Faithful ADEST FIDELES, G 133 41, 42 76 283 135 234 199 83
On This Day Earth Shall Ring 141 46 248 92
PERSONET HODIE, G

The Word
Fairest Lord Jesus CRUSADERS’ HYMN, E 630 306 189 383,
384
In the Bleak Midwinter CRANHAM, G 144 36 294 128 221 112
Eucharist
Holy God, We Praise Your Name 4 460 540 414 276 79 366
GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH, E

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 127 100 160 217


WE’LL WALK IN THE LIGHT,
G
Sending
Go, Tell It on the Mountain GO TELL IT, OG 136 29 93 290 154 251 202 99
Joy to the World ANTIOCH, OG 134 40 92 267 132 246 197 100
Jesus, Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child 126 99 297 136
WONDERFUL CHILD, G

Handbell Music Organ Music


“On This Day Earth Shall Ring,” Arnold Sherman, “Adeste Fideles,” Augsburg Organ Library:
3–6 oct w/opt perc, HOPE, HP2723, level 3 Christmas, Jeanne Demessieux, AF (M)
“Fum, Fum, Fum,” Gregory Pysh, 3–5 oct hb w/opt Six Carol Preludes, FOREST GREEN, HOLLY AND THE IVY, COVENTRY
2 oct hc, gtr, and tamb, ALF, LP46255, level 3 CAROL, THIS ENDRIS NIGHT, GABRIEL’S MESSAGE, FIRST NOWELL, Gordon
“Glad Tidings of Joy,” Lloyd Larson, 3–5 oct, BP, Phillips, OUP, (E and M)
BEHB624, level 3- “Angels We Have Heard on High,” A Blue Cloud
Abbey Christmas, Christopher Uehlein, AF (E)
“From Heaven Above,” VOM HIMMEL HOCH DA KOMM ICH HER,
Sämtliche Orgelwerke, Georg Böhm, BH (M)
“Joy to the World,” ANTIOCH, Seven Chorale Preludes
for the Christmas Season, Michael Bedford, HF (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 29 The Season of Christmas


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

December 29, 2019 First Sunday of Christmas


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 63:7–9 The people were saved not by an angel, but the Lord’s presence.
Psalm 148 Let everything in the whole creation praise the name of the Lord.
Hebrews 2:10–18 Jesus calls us brothers and sisters; he became human to save us.
Matthew 2:13–23 Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt to escape persecution from Herod.

Opening Sentences Illumine the shadows of our lives with


Hope has come— your light—
awakening us to new possibilities. which the most persistent darkness cannot
Peace has come— overcome—
inviting us to be agents of reconciliation. and open our hearts to receive your grace.
Joy has come—
Psalms and Canticles
turning our hearts from fear to wonder.
Love has come— Metrical
transforming our lives, transforming our world. Let the Whole Creation Cry [ORIENTIS PARTIBUS, SALZBURG];
We have come— PP 294 (with refrain), GTG 679, PH 256, PAS 148I
amazed and humbled by God’s grace, Hallelujah! Sing Praise to Your Creator /
to worship the newborn king! Nyanyikanlah [NYANYIKANLAH]; GTG 18, LUYH 550,
PAS 148E
Prayer of Confession Praise the Lord, Sing Hallelujah [8.7.8.7 D]; SGP 217
Holy God, you are the Light of the World. Let All Creation’s Wonders [THAXTED]; PAS 148A,
Yet, too often, we shroud your light with LUYH 555
our indifference.
There is much we must confess: Responsorial
When we turn a blind eye to suffering, Alleluia! Alleluia! PSA 155
forgive us. Glory to God in the Highest; PAS 148G
When we are silent in the face of injustice, O Bless the Lord; PAS 148B
forgive us.
Anthems for Adult Choirs
When we choose comfort over compassion,
forgive us. “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” The New Oxford Easy
When we neglect to offer grace and love, Anthem Book, J. S. Bach, OUP, SATB, org (M)
forgive us. “Coventry Carol,” Carols for Choirs, Martin Shaw,
OUP, SATB, acap (E)
Gracious God, you entered into our broken “The Infant King,” Carols for Choirs, David
world Willcocks, OUP, SATB, acap (E)
and made a home among the desperate and “A Stable Lamp Is Lighted,” David Hurd, GIA,
despairing. SATB, keybd (M)
Give us eyes to see you in the faces of those “The Wexford Carol,” Howard Helvey, BP, SATB,
whose vulnerability frightens us. pno (A)
Give us the will to care for our neighbors “What Sweeter Music,” John Rutter, OUP, SATB,
in need. org (A)

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First Sunday of Christmas —December 29, 2019

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
All Creatures of Our God and King 15 455 551 835 62 147 400
LASST UNS ERFREUEN, OG

Crown Him with Many Crowns DIADEMATA, E 268 151 223 855 301 327 288 494
He Came Down HE CAME DOWN, G 137 2085 253 200
The Word
God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us 436 261
O QUANTA QUALIA, O

Since Our Great High Priest, Christ 262 210


Jesus ALL SAINTS, E
In Bethlehem a Newborn Boy IN BETHLEHEM, G 153 35 246
Jesus Entered Egypt KING’S WESTON, G 154
Eucharist
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded 221 98 168 351, 226 286 250 168,
PASSION CHORALE, O 352 169
Christ, You Are the Fullness ARIRANG, E 346
I Danced in the Morning LORD OF THE DANCE, G 157 302 261
Sending
I Love to Tell the Story HANKEY, O 462 661 522 156 513
At the Name of Jesus KING’S WESTON, E 264 148 220 416 168 435
Sing a Song of Bethlehem KINGSFOLD, G 308 51 179
A Stable Lamp Is Lighted ANDÚJAR, G 160 198 104
Additional Options
Mighty to Save MIGHTY TO SAVE, E 611
Blest Are the Innocents BETA, G 108

“The Everlasting Light,” Nancy Raabe, AF, 2 pt mx, Organ Music


keybd (E) “He Is Born,” IL EST NE, Holy Night: More Classic
“The Truth from Above,” The Oxford Book of Carols, Robert Lau, HF (E)
Flexible Carols, Andrew Smith, OUP, FLEX, “In Dulci Jubilo,” Sämtliche Orgelwerke vol. 4,
keybd (M) Dietrich Buxtehude, Wilhelm Hansen (E)
Handbell Music “Hymn Prelude & Gigue on ‘Mendelssohn,’”
Five Christmas Carols in a Baroque Style,
“Coventry Carol,” Sandra Eithun, 4–7 oct hb w/opt John Hebden Schaffner, CON (M)
5–7 oct hc and perc, JHS, JHS9502, level 3+ “Offertoire sur deux Noels,” Oxford Christmas
“Coventry Carol,” Julie Stitt, 3–5 oct hb w/opt 3 oct Music, Alexandre Guilmant, OUP (A)
hc and C inst, AGEHR, AG35349, level 2 “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” GO TELL IT, Carols for the
“Come Worship the King,” Dan Edwards, 3 or 5 Christ Child, Janet Linker, BP (M)
oct, LOR, LC201359L, level 2+

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 31 The Season of Christmas


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

January 5, 2020 Second Sunday of Christmas


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Jeremiah 31:7–14 God will bring the people home, turning their mourning into joy.
Psalm 147:12–20 The word of the Lord goes forth; God fills us with good things.
Ephesians 1:3–14 We were chosen in Christ from the beginning to give glory to God.
John 1:(1–9) 10–18 Those who trust in Christ have power to become children of God.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


From distant lands and faraway shores, Metrical
God calls us together. Sing to God, with Joy and Gladness [GLENDON];
Like a shepherd tending his flock, GTG 657, PAS 147C
God gathers us in. Sing Praise to Our Creator (sts. 4 and 5) [HARTFORD];
Along straight paths and cleared byways, PAS 147E
God guides our journey.
Like a mother taking her firstborn’s hand, Responsorial
God leads us home. The Word Became Flesh; PSA 154
Praise the Lord, O people! Shout for joy! O Praise the Lord, Jerusalem; PND 52
Let us sing aloud with gladness. The Word Was Made Flesh; HTP1 101
Let us worship the Lord! Alleluia, Alleluia; PAS 147A (alt. refrain)

Prayer of Confession Anthems for Adult Choirs


Holy God, “Zion’s Walls,”arr. Aaron Copland, BH, uni or SATB,
you call us to testify to the light of Christ, pno, (E)
which enlightens everyone, “Lauda Jerusalem,” Vespers of 1610, Claudio
but we hide in the shadows Monteverdi, Universal Edition, SATB, keybd (A)
and shrink from bearing witness to the light. “The Word Was God,” Rosephanye Powell, Gentry
Yet, even now, you dwell among us, Publications, SATB div, acap (M)
full of grace and truth. “The King Shall Come,” Robert Hobby, MSM,
Empower us to embody your love 2 pt mx (E)
and embrace your hope. “True Light,” Keith Hampton, Earthsongs, SATB,
Long after the wreaths and ribbons are pno (M)
packed away, “O Nata Lux,” Guy Forbes, Gentry Publications,
remind us that your light still pierces the SATB, acap (A)
darkness. “Glory to God in the Highest,” David Schelat, MSM,
Sustain our joy, surround us with peace, 2 pt mx (E)
and inspire us to bear witness “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light,” J. S.
to your abundant grace and enduring truth. Bach, multiple editions, SATB, org (M)

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Second Sunday of Christmas—January 5, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Here in This Place GATHER US IN, OEG 401 2236 529 532
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word LIEBSTER JESU, EG 395 454 763 520 596 440
Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom 174
MADELEINE,
G
The Word
Shall We Gather at the River HANSON PLACE, O 423 597 723
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy 435 298 689 587, 23 121 469,
IN BABILONE, E 588 470
O Word of God Incarnate MUNICH, G 459 327 757 514 315 598 632
Listen to the Word That God Has Spoken 455
LISTEN,
G
Eucharist
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go ST. MARGARET, O 833 384 457 485 480
Jesus, Lover of My Soul ABERYSTWYTH, G 440 303 424 546 479 453 699
Bread of the World in Mercy Broken 499 502 346 624 301
RENDEZ À DIEU,
G
Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation 503 516 348
O QUANTA QUALIA,
E
Sending
Jesus, Light of Joy LAUDA ANIMA, OEG 673
O Radiant Light, O Sun Divine CONDITOR ALME 671 548 562
SIDERUM,
G
We Are Marching in the Light of God 853 2235b 866 526 164
SIYAHAMBA, G

Additional Options
Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) 693
by Chris Tomlin

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Cantate! (Ring Your Praise to the Lord),” Brian “O Morning Star How Fair and Bright [two
Childers, 3–6 oct w/opt 3 oct hc, From the Top settings],” Christmas Carillon: Organ Carols for
Music, FM20524, level 2+ the Winter Seasons, Harold Stover, AF (M and E)
“Praise the Day,” Michael Mazzatenta, 3 or 5 oct “’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime,” HURON CAROL,
w/opt 3 oct hc, From the Top Music, M20500, Deux Noëls, Denis Bédard, Editions Cheldar
level 3 (Canada) (M)
“Good Christian Friends, Rejoice,” Ron Mallory, 3–5 “Rise, Shine, You People,” WOJKIEWIECZ, Augsburg Organ
oct w/opt 2–3 oct hc, JHS, JHS9568, level 2+ Library: Epiphany, David Cherwien, AF (M)
“We Three Kings,” KINGS OF ORIENT, Ten Christmas
Organ Voluntaries on Familiar Carols, Gordon
Young, TPR (E)
Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 33 The Season of Christmas
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

January 6, 2020 Epiphany of the Lord


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 60:1–6 Arise, shine; your light has come; the glory of the Lord appears.
Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14 May the king reign forever and deliver the needy.
Ephesians 3:1–12 An ancient mystery is revealed; Gentiles are fellow heirs in Christ.
Matthew 2:1–12 Following a star, wise men visit Jesus and bring him gifts.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Arise, shine—for your light has come! Metrical
The glory of the Lord shines upon us. All Hail to God’s Anointed / Hail to the Lord’s
From far-flung lands, people stream to the light. Anointed [ROCKPORT, ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN, KELVINGROVE];
We come, drawn toward the brightness of dawn. GTG 149, PH 205, PAS 72A, LUYH 109, PP 134
Lift up your eyes and see: the faithful gather (with refrain)
together. Jesus Shall Reign [DUKE STREET]; GTG 265, PAS 72B,
Our hearts rejoice as we greet the Lord with LUYH 219, PH 423
praise! Give Justice to Your King, O Lord [CMD]; SGP 104

Prayer of Confession Responsorial


God of Glory, Lord, Every Nation on Earth Will Adore You;
Your light shines throughout the earth, PAS 72C (alt. refrain) (pointed vv.), PFTS1 20
scattering the gloom. (through-composed vv.)
You make yourself known to all people All Nations Shall Behold [ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN];
and gather multitudes HTP1 104
into the brightness of your dawn: All Kings Will Bow; PSA 64B
the powerful and the wretched,
the penniless and the rich, Anthems for Adult Choirs
the children of faraway places “Arise, Shine,” Dan Forrest, HIN, SATB div, keybd (A)
and the children of this land. “Walk in the Light,” arr. Andre J. Thomas, CGA,
Yet, we do not delight in the diversity of your SATB, pno (M)
realm “Song of the Wise Men,” Flexible Carols for Choirs,
and fail to welcome strangers into our midst. arr. Alan Bullard, OUP, 2 pt mx, keybd (E)
When we claim there is no room for others in “Three Kings,” Peter Cornelius, OUP, SATB, soloists,
your sacred courts, acap (M)
when we deny grace because of status or “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light,” Paul
circumstance, Manz, MSM, SATB, org (E)
when we guard your blessing as if it were “The Silent Stars Shine Down on Us,” Augsburg
ours alone, Easy Choirbook, vol. 1, arr. Thomas Keesecker,
forgive us. AF, 2 pt mx, keybd (E)
Expand our constricting hearts, “Brightest and Best,” Shawn Kirchner, BH, SATB,
and help us draw the welcome circle wider, pno (A)
until our communities radiate your glory “Choose Something Like a Star,” Randall
and grace. Thompson, ECS, SATB, pno (M)

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Hymns for the Day
GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
All Hail to God’s Anointed ROCKPORT, OE 149 205 109 311 104 203 187 616
Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun 265 423 219 434 300 157 289 544
DUKE STREET, O

What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright PUER 152 68 124


NOBIS NASCITUR, G

The Word
Arise, Your Light Is Come! FESTAL SONG, O 744 411 102 314 164
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word LIEBSTER JESU, E 395 454 763 520 596 440
’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime 142 61 284 151 244 114
UNE JEUNE PUCELLE, G

Eucharist
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright 827 69 308 158 247
WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET, EG

Brightest and Best MORNING STAR, OG 67 303 156, 219 117,


157 118
In the Heavens Shone a Star KALINGA, G 131 94
Sending
We Three Kings of Orient Are 151 66 254 218 128
KINGS OF ORIENT, OG

As with Gladness Men of Old DIX, G 150 63 105 302 159 119
Sing of God Made Manifest SALZBURG, G 156
The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended 677 546 387 569 95 690 24
ST. CLEMENT, E

Additional Options
De tierra lejana venimos/From a Distant 106
Home (Puetro Rican carol), G

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Walk in the Light,” Anna Laura Page, 3–5 oct w/ “Chorale Prelude on ‘Lobt Gott ihr Christen,’” Six
opt 2 oct hc, CGA, CGB1070, level 3 Chorale Preludes, Set 2, Healey Willan, CON (A)
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light,” Cathy “Christ, Unser Herr, zum Jordan Kam,” Selected Organ
Moklebust, 2–3 oct w/opt inst, CGA, CGB831; or Works, vol. 3, Johann Pachelbel, Kalmus (M)
3–5 oct w/opt inst, CGA, CGB832, level 2 “Christ Is the World’s Light,” CHRISTE SANCTORUM,
“Song of the Wise Men,” Hart Morris, 3–5 oct w/ Augsburg Organ Library: Epiphany, J. Bert
opt perc, LOR, LC201986L, level 3 Carlson, AF (M+)
“We Were Baptized in Christ Jesus,” OUIMETTE,
Eight Improvs on 20th Century Hymn Tunes,
Michael Burkhardt, MSM (E)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 35 The Season of Christmas


The Time after Epiphany /
Ordinary Time
These liturgical texts are appropriate for
use throughout the time after Epiphany
and may be repeated from week to week.

Confession and Pardon Prayer for Illumination


At the baptismal font: At the lectern or pulpit:
Nothing can be hidden from the Lord, Time after Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord
the maker of heaven and earth, Saving God, source of our calling,
whose wisdom is endless, whose mercy is great. your Word is full of power and glory.
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin. so that we may receive your grace
The prayer of confession is included here. and live as your beloved children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lifting water from the font:
Those who trust in God will renew their strength. Time after Epiphany, Transfiguration of the Lord
They will run and not be weary, God of shining splendor,
they will walk and not grow faint. your voice makes the earth tremble in wonder.
Overshadow us with your Spirit
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! so that we may hear your Word
Thanks be to God. and live as faithful disciples
and covenant people;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thanksgiving for Baptism
At the baptismal font: Before the readings:
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Speak to us, Lord, for your servants are listening.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 1 Samuel 3:9–10
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
O Lord our God, we give you thanks After the readings:
for the faith, hope, and love you give to us A new teaching, with authority!
through the blessing of our baptism— Thanks be to God.
Mark 1:27
claiming us as your beloved children,
calling us to the path of discipleship,
revealing to us the light of your glory.
By the power of your Holy Spirit,
Ascription of Praise
poured out upon us in baptism, After the sermon:
help us to follow you with faith, To the Lord who speaks to us, strengthens us,
to trust in you with hope, and blesses us with peace,
and to serve you with love; be all glory and honor forever. Amen.
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Psalm 29:1, 11

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Affirmation of Faith Invitation to Offering
Time after Epiphany At the communion table:
God’s sovereign love is a mystery There is only one Lord and God,
beyond the reach of the human mind. from whom all things come
Human thought ascribes to God and for whom we live.
superlatives of power, wisdom, and goodness. Let us offer our lives to the Lord.
But God reveals divine love in Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 8:4–6
by showing power in the form of a servant,
wisdom in the folly of the cross,
and goodness in receiving Prayer after Communion
sinful men and women. At the communion table:
The power of God’s love in Christ Time after Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord
to transform the world We give you thanks and praise, O God,
discloses that the Redeemer that you have fed us with your mercy
is the Lord and Creator and poured out your Spirit in this place.
who made all things Continue to nourish and fill us each day,
to serve the purpose of God’s love. that we may live as your beloved people;
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.15 in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Time after Epiphany Time after Epiphany, Transfiguration of the Lord


In Jesus of Nazareth, We give you thanks, Lord Jesus Christ,
true humanity was realized once for all. for the gifts of grace
Jesus, a Palestinian Jew, we have received from your hand.
lived among his own people Now send us forth to reflect your light,
and shared their needs, temptations, proclaiming your saving death and resurrection
joys, and sorrows. until you come again in glory. Amen.
He expressed the love of God
in word and deed
and became a brother Blessing and Charge
to all kinds of sinful men and women. At the doors of the church:
But his complete obedience Beloved children of God,
led him into conflict with his people. receive the gift of the Holy Spirit,
His life and teaching judged their goodness, the grace of Jesus Christ,
religious aspirations, and national hopes. and the blessing of the Lord forever. Alleluia!
Many rejected him and demanded his death. Mark 1:11, 9:7
In giving himself freely for them,
he took upon himself the judgment As Jesus called the first disciples,
under which everyone stands convicted. so he calls to us this day:
God raised him from the dead, Follow me. Amen.
vindicating him as Messiah and Lord. Mark 1:17, John 1:43
The victim of sin became victor,
and won the victory
over sin and death for all.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.08

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The Time after Epiphany /
Ordinary Time
These hymns and songs are appropriate for use
throughout the time after Epiphany
and may be repeated from week to week.

Hymns for the Time after Epiphany


A change in liturgical seasons creates opportunities for congregational responses unique to the
season as well as experiences of ongoing liturgical moments and responses set to new and
different music. Following are suggestions for use during the Time after Epiphany:

Sung Call to Confession


Lord Jesus, Think on Me (verse 1) GTG 417; PH 301
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (verse 3) GTG 418
Have Mercy, God, upon My Life (verse 1) GTG 421
Jesus Knows the Inmost Heart (refrain) GTG 427

Sung Response to Forgiveness


God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us (v. 3) GTG 436; PH 261
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (verse 2) GTG 435; PH 298
O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer (verse 3) GTG 439; PH 223
We Are Forgiven GTG 447

Sung Invitation to Prayer (Prayers of the People)


Come and Fill Our Hearts GTG 466; STF 2157; LUYH 528
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying GTG 469; STF 2193; LUYH 896
Bless the Lord GTG 544; STF 2013
Live in Charity GTG 205; STF 2179

Anthems for Children’s Choirs for the Time after Epiphany


“Children of Light,” Valerie Ann Webdell, CV, unison/two-part (M)
“Oh, Come, with Body and Mind,” Michael Bedford, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and
optional flute (E)
“Fe y Esperanza,” Melinda Ramseth Hoiland, arranged by Anne Organ, CGA, unison/two-
part, piano, flute, and percussion (M)
“Blessed Are They (The Beatitudes),” Michael Bedford, CGA, unison/two-part, organ and
flute (M)
“The Lord Is My Light,” Mark Patterson, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and optional 2 octave
handbells (M)
“Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet,” Michael W. Smith, GTG 458

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“May the God of Hope Go with Us,” GTG 765
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light,” Kathleen Thomerson, GTG 377
“Lord, We Are Your People,” Mark Patterson, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and handbells (M)
“You Are Welcome Here,” Mark Burrows, CGA, unison/two-part, piano or guitar (E)
“I Am His Child,” Moses Hogan, AMP, two-part, piano (A)

Anthems for Youth Choirs for the Time after Epiphany


Baptism of the Lord
“Been Down into the Sea,” Nick Page, AMP, SAB, piano (E)
“Beloved,” Mark Miller, CGA, SAB, piano (M)
“Take Me to the Water,” Rollo Dillworth, HAL, SATB, piano (M)

Sundays after Epiphany


“By the Waters,” Catherine Delanoy, CF, three-part mixed, optional baritone, piano (E)
“Esto Les Digo,” Kinley Lang, AMP, SATB (A)
“I Hear a Voice A-Prayin’,” Houston Bright, SHAW, SATB, acap (M)
“Think on These Things,” Mark Patterson, MSM, SAB, piano (M)

Piano Music for the Time after Epiphany


“All Creatures of Our God and King,” LASST UNS ERFREUEN, For the Care of the Earth, Nicholas
Palmer, MSM (M)
“Be Thou My Vision,” SLANE, Sunday Morning Companion, Victor Labenske, ALF (M)
“Father Most Holy,” CHRISTE SANCTORUM, Jesus, Still Lead On, Valerie A. Floeter, AF (E)
“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens,” HOLY MANNA, Simple Gifts, Michael Larkin, MSM (M)
“Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer,” CWM RHONDDA, Jesus, Still Lead On, Valerie A. Floeter, AF (E)
“I Come with Joy,” LAND OF REST, You Satisfy the Hungry Heart, John Carter, HOPE (M)
“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord,” ST. THOMAS, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion, Victor Labenske, ALF (E)
“Nachtstücke,” no. 4, op. 23, CANONBURY, Robert Schumann, public domain (A)
“Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair,” DEO GRACIAS, Meditation and Majesty, Howard Helvey, BP (M)
“Reflections,” Impressions of Grace, David Angerman, HAL (M)
“We Are Marching in the Light,” SIYAHAMBA, Dance to the Lord, Ellen Coman, AF (M)

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January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord


Color: White

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 42:1–9 The Lord says: Here is my servant, my chosen, in whom I delight.
Psalm 29 Give glory to God; the voice of the Lord is over the waters.
Acts 10:34–43 Peter preaches: God shows no partiality; Jesus is Lord of all.
Matthew 3:13–17 Jesus is baptized; the Spirit descends; a voice says: This is my Son

Opening Sentences and our deeds be pleasing in your sight.


O God, some of us are discouraged We pray in the name of Jesus Christ,
and long for your embrace. who offers us new life.
Wash us with your love.
Psalms and Canticles
Some of us are weary,
weighed down by the desperation of this world. Metrical
Wash us with your hope. The God of Heaven [GLORY]; GTG 259, PH 180
Some of us are anxious Ascribe to God Both Strength and Power [CMD];
and seek refuge from chaotic lives. SGP 45
Wash us with your peace.
Some of us are restless, Responsorial
yearning for renewal or transformation. Hijos de Dios / Angels on High; PAS 29B
Wash us with your grace. Your Voice, O Lord; PAS 29D
However we come into your presence, The Voice of God Is upon the Waters [DEUS TUORUM
pour out your Spirit upon us. MILITUM]; HTP1 105

Let us come to the waters of baptism.


Let us worship God! Anthems for Adult Choirs
“O Christ, Surround Me,” arr. William McNair, MSM,
Prayer of Confession SATB, org (E)
God of grace, “Ascribe to the Lord,” Rosephanye Powell, Gentry
You claim us as beloved children and call us Publications, SAB, pno (M)
to follow you, “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day,” John
but we do not always live out this calling. Gardiner, OUP, SATB, org, perc (M)
We stifle the gifts you have given us “Wade in the Water,” arr. Moses Hogan, HAL, SATB,
rather than using them for your glory. acap (A)
We sidestep opportunities to offer kindness “Beloved God’s Chosen,” Robert A. Hobby, MSM,
rather than showing love to our neighbors. 2 pt mx, pno, fl (M)
We pretend we can do nothing to further “We Have Put on Christ,” Howard Hughes, GIA,
justice in our world 2 pt mx, keybd, 2 fl, hb (E)
and shy away from taking risks for the sake “Come to the Water,” John Foley/arr. Lynda Hasseler,
of the gospel. BP, SATB, pno (M)
Forgive us, Lord. “The Baptism of Our Lord,” Charles Callahan, MSM,
Wash us again in the waters of baptism uni, org (E)
and transform us by your grace,
so that our words may further righteousness

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
God is Here! ABBOT’S LEIGH, O 409 461 246 526 70 660
Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord 452 537
OPEN THE EYES, O

God Welcomes All THEMBA AMEN, E 399


Take Me to the Water TAKE ME TO THE WATER, G 480 788 322 675
The Word
God of the Ages Whose Almighty Hand 331 262 281 592 698 609 718
NATIONAL HYMN, O

On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry 96 10 70 249 76


WINCHESTER NEW, EG

Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud 11 113


ABERYSTWYTH, G

Down Galilee’s Slow Roadways WEST MAIN, G 164


Eucharist
Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts QUEBEC, G 494 510, 823 658 329 649,
511 650
Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior, Thee 495 519
ADORO TE DEVOTE, G

Come to the Table COME TO THE TABLE, E 508 2264 481


God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me 543
GREEN TYLER, O

Sending
I, the Lord of Sea and Sky HERE I AM (Schutte), O 69 525 869 574 593 567
Baptized in Water BUNESSAN, G 482 492 790 456 294
Men of Faith, Rise Up and Sing SMITH, E 319
Additional Options
Blessed Be Your Name by Matt Redman, O

Handbell Music Organ Music


“You Are Mine,” Lloyd Larson, 3–5 oct, HOPE, “Chorale Prelude on LOBT GOTT IHR CHRISTEN,” Six Chorale
HP2696, level 2+ Preludes, Set 2, Healey Willan, CON (A)
“Baptized in Water,” Karen Thompson, 3–5 oct, “Christ, Unser Herr, zum Jordan Kam,” Selected Organ
ROP, RO3328, level 2 Works, vol. 3, Johann Pachelbel, Kalmus (M)
“Children of the Heavenly Father,” Anna Laura “Christ Is the World’s Light,” CHRISTE SANCTORUM,
Page, 2–3 oct, LOR, LC201850L, level 2 Augsburg Organ Library: Epiphany, J. Bert
Carlson, AF (M+)
“We Were Baptized in Christ Jesus,” OUIMETTE, Eight
Improvisationss on 20th Century Hymn Tunes,
Michael Burkhardt, MSM (E)

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January 19, 2020 Second Sunday after Epiphany


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 49:1–7 The servant of the Lord is given as a light to the nations.
Psalm 40:1–11 I waited for the Lord, who saved me; now I sing God’s praise.
1 Corinthians 1:1–9 Paul writes to the church at Corinth, giving thanks for God’s grace.
John 1:29–42 John says Jesus is the Lamb of God; Jesus calls Andrew and Peter.

Opening Sentences Forgive us, Lord.


Look! The Lamb of God, Send your Spirit upon us,
who takes away the sins of the world. and reclaim us for your work
We welcome the Anointed One, so that our words and deeds might glorify you.
who makes us whole.
Psalms and Canticles
Look! God’s Chosen One,
who calls us each by name. Metrical
We greet the Messiah, I Waited Patiently for God [LEWIS-TOWN, NEW BRITAIN (AMAZING
who summons us to follow. GRACE)]; GTG 651, PAS 40B, LUYH 670

Come and see—the Lord is here. I Waited Patiently for God [TALLIS’ LAMENTATION]; PLP1 40
Our hearts are made glad by God’s grace!
Praise the Lord! Responsorial
I Will Wait upon the Lord; PAS 40C
Prayer of Confession Here I Am, Lord; PAS 40A
Baptizing God, Behold, I Come to Do Your Will [OLD 124TH]; HTP1 7
by water and the Spirit Here I Am, O God; PND 16
you anoint disciples and witnesses,
Anthems for Adult Choirs
prophets and teachers,
to make your reign known throughout “Patiently Have I Waited,” Christmas Oratorio,
the earth. Camille Saint-Saëns/arr. Haan, MSM, SATB,
keybd (M)
But we deny your claim on our lives, “I Waited for the Lord,” Felix Mendelssohn, CPDL,
and pretend we have no part SA, keybd (E)
in proclaiming the good news. “Phoenix (Agnus Dei),” Ola Gjeilo, Walton Music,
You call us to testify to your grace. SATB div, acap (A)
We fall silent. “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” arr. Eric Nelson,
You call us to declare your truth. MSM, SATB, pno, vc, fl (M)
We shrink from speaking out. “Agnus Dei,” Paul Basler, CV, SATB, pno,
You call us to point others to Christ. French hn (M)
We fade into the crowd and hope others will “Lamb of God,” Paul J. Christiansen, AF, SATB,
take the lead. acap (A)
“The Lamb,” Gerald Patrick Coleman, MSM, 2 pt
mx, keybd (E)
“Many Gifts, One Spirit,” Allen Pote, TPR, SATB,
keybd (E)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Arise, Your Light Is Come! FESTAL SONG, O 744 411 102 314 164
Just As I Am, without One Plea WOODWORTH, E 442 370 627 592 207 357 344, 693
345
Come! Live in the Light! WE ARE CALLED, OG 749 2172 296 720
The Word
O Lamb of God LAND, OF REST, G 555
Holy Lamb of God YA HAMALALLAH, G 602
Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS, E 39 276 348 733 423 140 158
O Gladsome Light LE CANTIQUE DE SIMÉON, O 672
Eucharist
Lamb of God AGNES DEI (Farlee or Vasile), G 603,
604
You Are My Strength When I Am Weak 519
JERNIGAN, G

This Is the Feast of Victory FESTIVAL CANTICLE, G 513 594 845 165, 638 417,
166 418
We Are Marching in the Light of God 853 2235 866 526 164
(Siyahamba) SIYAHAMBA, O
Sending
Will You Come and Follow Me KELVINGROVE, G 726 2130 742 798
Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song 737 808
LES PETITES SOEURS, G

What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine 837 774 471 133 371
SHOWALTER, E

Handbell Music Organ Music


“I Waited for the Lord,” Martha Lynn Thompson, “Meditation on ‘I Want to Walk as a Child of the
3–5 oct hb w/opt vocal solos and 2 C inst, GIA, Light,’” HOUSTON, Hail Thee, Festival Day, Robert
GIG7364, level 3- Powell, MSM (E)
“Exultation,” Matthew Compton, 3–5 oct, AGEHR, “Herr Christ, der Einig Gottes-Sohn (Lord Christ,
AG35371, level 2+ the Only Son of God),” Orgelbuchlein, J. S.
“Song of Assurance,” Arnold Sherman, 2–3 oct, Bach, BWV 601, CON (M)
CGA, CGB604, level 2; or 3–5 oct, CGA, “O Christ, Our Light, O Radiance True,” O JESU CHRISTE
CGB605, level 2+ WAHRES LICHT, Improvisations on General Hymns,
Paul Manz, MSM (M)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

January 26, 2020 Third Sunday after Epiphany


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 9:1–4 Light shines on those who walk in darkness; the people rejoice.
Psalm 27:1, 4–9 The Lord is my light and salvation; therefore I am not afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:10–18 Paul calls for unity and proclaims the message of the cross.
Matthew 4:12–23 Jesus calls four disciples: Follow me, and you will fish for people.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


The Lord is my light and my salvation; Metrical
whom shall I fear? God Is My Strong Salvation [WEDLOCK; CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN
The Lord is the stronghold of my life; LEBEN; NOËL NOUVELET]; GTG 841, PAS 27D, PH 179,
of whom shall I be afraid? PP 50
From our daily labors, the Lord summons us. The Lord Is My Light [Bouknight]; PAS 27B
Freed from fear, we are bold to follow. O Lord, You Are My Light [RHOSYMEDRE]; PAS 27C,
“Come! I will make you fishers of people.” LUYH 773
We respond with gratitude and praise!
Responsorial
Prayer of Confession El Señor es mi luz / The Lord Is My Light; PAS
On the bustling shores of Galilee, 27G, LUYH 774
Jesus called Peter and Andrew, James The Lord Is My Light, My Light and Salvation (Taizé);
and John. GTG 842, PSA 25, PAS 27A
Immediately, they dropped their nets. The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation; PAS 27H
Immediately, they abandoned their boats. (pointed vv.), G3 (through-composed vv.)
Immediately, these fishermen-turned-followers The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation; PFTS1 38
set out to fish for people.
Anthems for Adult Choirs
Christ, you also call to us. “Hide Not Thou Thy Face,” Richard Farrant, CPDL,
But we are slow to set aside SATB, acap (E)
the mundane tasks that shape our lives, “O Gladsome Light,” David Ashley White, ECS,
slow to abandon the weak excuses SATB (M)
we recite to drown out your voice, “All My Hope on God Is Founded,” Herbert
slow to drop the daily demands Howells, OUP, uni, keybd (E)
that compete for our attention. “Come, Follow Me,” Elly and Steve Kupferschmid,
SHAW, SAB, keybd (E)
Call to us again, we pray, “The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation,” John
and summon us to lives of gracious service. Rutter, OUP, SATB, org, cl (M)
Fashion us into faithful followers “Will You Come and Follow Me,” arr. Tom Trenney,
who hear Christ’s commands MSM, SATB, pno (M)
and respond with courage and compassion, “Hymn of Unity,” Howard Helvey, HIN, SATB, org,
so that we might proclaim the reign of God. tpt (E)
“The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation,” arr.
Stephen Key, AAHH 160, GIA, SATB, pno (E)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Here in This Place (Gather Us In) 401 2236 529 532
GATHER US IN, OG

Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain ST. KEVIN, O 234 114, 199 363 230 315 199,
115 200
Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song 285 314 403 270 544 513
BRIDEGROOM,
E
The Word
The People Who Walked in Darkness 86
ISAIAH 9, O

Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore 721 377 344


PESCADOR DE HOMBRES,
G
The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA, E 321 442 251 654 386 545, 337 525
546
You Walk along Our Shoreline 170 504
WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN,
G
From the Nets of Our Labor HAMILTON, G 751
Eucharist
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart FINEST WHEAT, G 523 521 815 484 629
We Gather Here in Jesus’ Name 510 2269
COME, SHARE THE LORD, E

The Bread and Wine Are Here LOVE FEAST, E 512


Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness 514 506 328 334 612 339
SCHMÜCKE DICH, O

Sending
Jesus Calls Us GALILEE, G 720 121 696 171, 398 549,
172 550
May the God of Hope Go with Us ARGENTINA, O 765 432 941
Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER, E 826 371 264 660 198 159 242
Additional Options
Albanza a Ti, Oh Cristo ESTADOS UNIDOS (OESTE), G Flor y Canto, 119
Lo, Now Ascends the Morning Sun YOKIHI, O Sound the Bamboo, 194

Handbell Music Organ Music


““The Summons,” Karen Thompson, 3–5 oct w/opt “In Thee Is Gladness,” IN DIR IST FREUDE, Theodore Beck,
3–5 oct hc, GIA, GIG8717, level 3- AF, Augsburg Organ Library: Epiphany (M+)
“Morning Light,” Stephanie Berryman, 5 oct, “Salvation unto Us Has Come,” ES IST DAS HEIL, Chorale
From the Top, FM20347, level 3 Preludes, Set 1, Helmut Walcha, CFP (M)
“Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore,” William “Bright and Glorious Is the Sky,” DEJLIG ER DEN HIMMEL BLAA,
Rose, 3–5 oct w/opt 2 or 4 oct hc, opt inst, perc, Rejoice, O Earth: Organ Improvisations on World
and gtr, GIA, GIG7036, level 3 Songs, Michael Bedford, AF (M)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

February 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Micah 6:1–8 What does the Lord require? Justice, kindness, and humility.
Psalm 15 Those who do what is right live in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18–31 The foolishness of the cross shames the wisdom of the world.
Matthew 5:1–12 Jesus begins his Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes.

Opening Sentences We disregard the marginalized and mock


Blessed are the poor in spirit, weakness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. forgetting that Christ lifted up the lowly
Blessed are those who hunger for justice, and made a home among the vulnerable.
for they will be filled. God of blessing,
Blessed are the pure in heart, reorient our hearts, and renew our minds,
for they will see God. so that we might act with justice,
Blessed are the peacemakers, practice kindness,
for they will be called children of God. and—in all things—walk humbly with you.
Blessed are we when we gather to hear God’s Word,
Psalms and Canticles
for we will be nurtured and sustained.
Metrical
Or Lord, Who May Dwell within Your House [RIDGEMOOR,
CRIMOND]; GTG 419, PAS 15D, LUYH 612

With what shall we come before the Lord? Lord, Who Are They That May Dwell [STELLA CARMEL];
Shall we bring burnt offerings or calves a PAS 15A
year old?
Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams? Responsorial
Or ten thousand rivers of oil? Lord, Who May Be Welcome in Your Tent; PAS 15B,
Mortals, God has shown us what is good. PND 6
What does the Lord require? I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me; PAS 15C
To do justice, Those Who Do Justice Will Live (Gelineau); PSA 9
and to love kindness, The Righteous Shall Abide [FESTAL SONG]; HTP2 154
and to walk humbly with our God.
Anthems for Adult Choirs
Prayer of Confession “What Does the Lord Require?” Eric Nelson, MSM,
Surprising God, SATB, pno (E)
You have made foolish the wisdom of the world, “What Shall I Bring to the Lord,” Robert Lau,
teaching that the meek shall inherit the earth SHAW, SATB, keybd (E)
and heaven belongs to those who suffer for “Offertory,” John Ness Beck, BP, SATB, keybd (M)
the sake of justice. “For Everyone Born,” arr. Tom Trenney, MSM,
But we cling to the values of this world, SATB (M)
things that enhance our status but cheat our “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace,” Sebastian
souls. Temple/arr. Hayes, JM, SAB, keybd (E)
We seek comfort in simple answers and easy “Beatitudes,” Philip Stopford, MSM, SATB, acap (A)
outs. “Blest Are They,” David Haas, GIA, SAB, keybd,
2 C inst (E)
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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Come! Live in the Light! (We Are Called) 749 296 720
WE ARE CALLED, O

Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy RESTORATION, G 415 340 361


Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle 225 355 220 296 165,
FORTUNATUS NEW, E 166
The Word
What Does the Lord Require of You? MOON, O 70 2174 713
Blest Are They BLEST ARE THEY, G 172 2155 117 728
In the Cross of Christ I Glory RATHBUN, E 213 84 324 193, 295 441,
194 442
Eucharist
For Everyone Born FOR EVERYONE BORN, O 769
Look Who Gathers at Christ’s Table COPELAND, 506
OG
Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith Is Firm 731 428
REPTON, G

Jesus Loves Me! JESUS LOVES ME, E 188 304 709 595 327 191 335
Sending
We Will Walk with God SIZOHAMBA NAYE, O 742 931
I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me 700 369 854
I’M GONNA LIVE, OG

Make Me a Channel of Your Peace 753 2171


PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS, G

O For a World AZMON, E 372 386 575


Additional Options
In Old Galilee When Sweet Breezes Blew Sound the Bamboo, 195
GARIRAYA NO KAZE, G

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Variations on ‘Gather Us In,’” Michael Helman, 3–5 “Praise My Soul the King of Heaven,” LAUDA ANIMA,
oct w/opt 3 oct hc, AF, AU0800674928, level 4 Praise and Thanksgiving, Set 5, Michael
“Blest Are They,” Michael Helman, 3–6 oct w/opt fl, Burkhardt, MSM (E)
GIA, GIG7043, level 3- “Dearest Jesus, We are Here,” LIEBSTER JESU WIR SIND HIER,
“Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (Prayer Organ Works: Miscellaneous Compositions on the
of St. Francis),” Sondra Tucker, 3–5 oct, AF, Chorale, vol. 6, J. S. Bach, GSH (E)
AU0800659864, level 3 “Prelude and Four Variations on ‘Thee We Adore,’”
ADORO TE DEVOTE, St. Augustine’s Organbook: Ten
Preludes on Gregorian Chants, Gerald Near,
AUR (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 47 The Time after Epiphany / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 58:1–9a (9b–12) The fast God chooses: do justice, release captives, help the poor.
Psalm 112:1–9 (10) Those who do God’s will and seek what is right will be happy.
1 Corinthians 2:1–12 (13–16) Paul preaches Christ, crucified; the Spirit reveals God’s wisdom.
Matthew 5:13–20 Jesus says: You are salt and light; I have come to fulfill the law.

Opening Sentences that we might be the salt and light you have
We are called to follow— called us to be.
to walk in the way of justice and righteousness,
Psalms and Canticles
for we are children of God!
We are called to serve— Metrical
to be Christ with and for one another, How Blest Are Those Who Fear You, Lord [LM with
for we are the salt of the earth! refrain]; SGP 164
We are called to shine— Alleluia! Laud and Blessing [WEISSE FLAGGEN]; GTG 755,
to be beacons of hope and witnesses to truth, PAS 111B
for we are the light of the world! How Blest Are Those Who Fear the Lord [MELCOMBE];
Come, you who are claimed as children of God, PAS 112A, LUYH 301
salt of the earth and light of the world.
Let us worship the Lord! Responsorial
Happy Are They Who Trust in the Lord; PP 210
Prayer of Confession Happy Are They Who Fear the Lord [GELOBT SE GOTT];
Lover of justice, Giver of mercy, HTP2 167
you call us to share our bread with the hungry Happy Are They Who Delight in the Law of God;
and to open our homes to the homeless, PAS 112B
to care for the poor
Anthems for Adult Choirs
and to satisfy the needs of those who suffer.
Some of your commandments are easy to “And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth,” Elijah,
follow; Felix Mendelssohn, SATB, keybd, GSH (A)
others require so much of us! “Beatus Vir,” Claudio Monteverdi/ed. Rutter, OUP,
How can we break the chains of injustice SATB div, keybd (A)
and untie the cords of oppression? “No Eye Has Seen,” Richard Donn, Cartecay River
When we consider the brokenness of our Music, SATB (M)
world, “True Light,” Keith Hampton, Earthsongs, SATB,
it is easy to feel overwhelmed. pno (M)
Forgive us when we use our sense of “This Little Light of Mine,” arr. Moses Hogan, HAL,
helplessness as an excuse. SATB div, acap (A)
Remind us, we pray, that you are at work in “Light Dawns on a Weary World,” arr. Bradley
and through us Ellingboe, GIA, SATB, pno (E)
to bring about your reign. “O Lord of Light, Who Made the Stars,” Daniel
Free us from fear and stir our hearts toward a Schwandt, MSM, 2 pt mx, org (E)
greater generosity,

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee ST. AGNES, E 629 310 754 507 175 642
God Is So Good GOD IS SO GOOD, O 658 2056 777 156
Awake My Soul, and with the Sun 663 456 557 11
MORNING HYMN, OG

When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI, O 667 487 372 853 86 185 186 427
The Word
Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness 314 908 715
CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT, OG

Blessed Jesus, at Your Word LIEBSTER JESU, OG 395 454 763 520 596
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 223, 100, 175 803 224 298, 243 474
HAMBURG, ROCKINGHAM, E 224 101 299
Eucharist
When at This Table FEASTDAY, OG 537
Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness 514 820 488,
SCHMÜCKE DICH,
OE 489
I Come with Joy DOVE OF PEACE, OEG 515 507 533 482 349 617 304
Take Us As We Are, O God ENDLESS FEAST, G 312 862
Sending
Go in Grace and Make Disciples 296
WONDROUS LIGHT, O

Together We Serve SAN ANSELMO, G 767 2175


Send Me, Jesus THUMA MINA, OG 746 945 549, 360 497 564
809
Great God of Every Blessing AURELIA, E 694
Additional Options
Light of the World, Salt of the Earth Sound the Bamboo, 254
SU-KONG-PAN, G

Handbell Music Organ Music


“This Little Light of Mine,” Benjamin Tucker, 3–5 “Hymn Prelude on ‘Christe Sanctorum,’” Eight
oct w/opt 3 oct hc, ALF, AP47797, level 3 Hymn Preludes for Morning Worship, Peter
“Siyahamba,” Sondra Tucker, 3–5 oct, ALF, Pindar Stearns, HF (M)
AP44246, level 3+ “Schönster Herr Jesu,” Six Organ Chorales, op. 11,
“Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery,” Julie Stitt, 3–5 Hermann Schroeder, Schott Music (M)
(6) oct hb w/opt hc and C inst, ALF, AP45229, “Sing of God Made Manifest,” SALZBURG, Augsburg
level 3 Organ Library: Epiphany, James Biery, AF (M)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

February 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Deuteronomy 30:15–20 A choice between life and death, prosperity and adversity.
Psalm 119:1–8 Happy are those who keep God’s law and follow God’s way.
1 Corinthians 3:1–9 Paul planted, Apollos watered, but God is the source of growth.
Matthew 5:21–37 Jesus interprets the laws on murder, adultery, and making vows.

Opening Sentences Psalm Settings


Happy are those whose footsteps follow the way Metrical
of the Lord— How Blest Are They Whose Path Is Pure [CM];
the path of justice and mercy PCW 119a
that draws us toward wholeness. Blest Are the Uncorrupt in Heart [RICHMOND, CM];
Happy are those whose hearts delight in the law PH 233, SGP 178
of the Lord— I Long for Your Commandments [WOHL DENEN DIE DA
teachings that root us in love, sustain us WANDELN]; GTG 64
in hope, All Your Commandments, Father Almighty
and nurture generous spirits within us. [KANCIONAL NEW]; PAS 119 O
Happy are our souls when we gather to worship
the Living Lord— Responsorial
the Fountainhead of Grace, O Lord, My Delight Is in Your Law; PAS 119H,
the Giver of Life. PSA 121
O Lord, You Have the Words of Life [LEONI/YIGDAL];
Prayer of Confession PP 228
God of steadfast love, Let Me Sing of Your Law; PAS 119A
how often do we utter careless words
that humiliate or harm? Anthems for Adult Choirs
How often do we lash out in anger, “Ubi Caritas,” Paul Mealor, NOV, SATB, acap (A)
when we could reach out with kindness? “Beati Quorum Via,” Charles Villiers Stanford, BH,
How often do we hurt those we love SATB, acap (A)
and tear away at relationships that give life? “Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive,” Nancy Raabe,
AF, SAB, pno (E)
Forgive us, we pray. “Ubi Caritas,” Ola Gjeilo, Walton, SATB, acap (M)
In your abundant mercy, “If Ye Love Me,” Philip Wilby, CPDL, SATB, acap
give us the grace (A)
to confess our faults, “Ubi Caritas,” Victor Johnson, LOR, SAB, pno (E)
to seek forgiveness, “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer,” arr. David
and to work for reconciliation Cherwien, MSM, SAB, SAT, STB (any
in our homes and our communities. combination), pno (E)
Turn our hearts back to you
and teach us the ways of love,
so that we might hold fast to one another,
and draw near to your presence.

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
God Is Calling through the Whisper 410
W ŻLOBIE LEŻY, O

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing AZMON, O 610 466 590 886 42 57 184 493
We Are One in the Spirit 300 2223 256
THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS, G

The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA, E 321 442 251 654 386 545 337 52
The Word
Give to the Winds Thy Fears FESTAL SONG, O 815 286 438 129
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive DETROIT, G 444 347 638 605 390 674
Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song 285 314 403 270 544 513
BRIDEGROOM,
E
Eucharist
One Bread, One Body ONE BREAD, ONE BODY, E 530 835 496 620
Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed ARFON, E 496 501 323
For the Bread Which You Have Broken 516 508, 494 614, 340,
KINGDOM,EG 509 615 341
Sending
Lord, Make Us More Holy 313 536 75 632
LORD, MAKE US MORE HOLY, OG

Love the Lord Your God GREAT COMMANDMENT, OE 62 2168


We Will Walk with God SIZOHAMBA NAYE, OG 742 931

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Reconciliation,” Brenda Austin, 3–7 oct w/opt 3–7 “I Love to Tell the Story,” HANKEY, Augsburg Organ
oct hc and rain, BP, BEHB563, level 4- Library: Epiphany, Emma Lou Diemer, AF (M)
“Peace,” Fred Gramann, CGA, 3–5 oct, w/opt 3 oct “Soul Adorn Yourself with Gladness,” SCHMUCKE DICH,
hc, CGA, CGB1047, level 2+ Organ Works: Schubler Chorales/18 Chorales/
“Let All Things Now Living,” Susan Geschke, 3–5 Chorale Variations, vol. 8, J. S. Bach, GSH (A)
oct, HOPE, HP2681, level 3- “God Whose Giving Knows No Ending,” BEACH SPRING,
American Folk Hymns for Organ, Edwin Childs,
AF (E)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

February 23, 2020 Transfiguration of the Lord


Color: White

Lectionary Readings
Exodus 24:12–18 The glory of God settles on Sinai, where Moses spends forty days.
Psalm 2 God says: You are my son; the nations will serve the Lord.
or Psalm 99 The Lord reigns; worship God on the holy mountain.
2 Peter 1:16–21 The apostle recounts Jesus’ transfiguration, fulfilling prophecy.
Matthew 17:1–9 On a high mountain with Moses and Elijah, Jesus is transfigured.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Do you see it? Metrical
In fire and cloud our God appears: Why Do the Nations Rage [GRANT PARK]; PAS 2A
the glory of the Lord settles over us. Why Do Nations Rage Together [EBENEZER]; GTG 758
Do you hear it? Why This Dark Conspiracy [CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN]; PAS 2C,
A voice thunders from heaven: LUYH 214
“This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him.” Why Are Nations Raging / Why Are Nations
Open your eyes; unstop your ears. Grumbling [SALZBURG, 7.7.7.7D]; PH 159, SGP 5
We are gathered on holy ground.
Let us magnify the Lord! Responsorial
You Are My Son; PAS 2D
Prayer of Confession Serve the Lord with Holy Fear; PSA 2
Holy One, O Hear and Heed the Voice of God [WAREHAM];
we search for you amidst HTP1 15
the grand and glorious,
the sacred and serene. Anthems for Adult Choirs
We are eager to bask in your splendor “This Glimpse of Glory,” David Ashley White, AF,
and dwell with you in sanctuaries SATB, org, tpt (E)
that shelter us from the sorrow of this world. “Dazzling as the Sun,” Gwyneth Walker, ECS, SATB,
We forget you are also present in org, tpt (A)
the ordinary and profane, “O Nata Lux,” Thomas Tallis, CPDL, SATB, acap (A)
the desperate and despised. “O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair,” The Oxford
You send us back down the mountain Book of Easy Flexible Anthems, arr. Rebecca
to proclaim your law of grace Groom te Velde, OUP, FLEX, keybd (E)
and live your command of love— “Alleluia, Song of Gladness,” Richard Proulx, GIA,
to tread the path that Jesus tread. 2 pt, hb, perc (E)
Transform us, “Be Thou My Vision,” John Rutter, OUP, SATB,
embolden us, keybd (M)
and free us from fear, “Beautiful Savior,” F. Melius Christiansen, AF, SATB,
that we might be beacons of your light. acap (M)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain 193 183
UNSER HERRSCHER, OG

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! 263 142, 601 634 304 154, 292- 450,
CORONATION, DIADEM, E 143 155 294 451
Open the Eyes of My Heart OPEN THE EYES, EG 452 537
O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair DEO GRACIAS, G 189 75 316 184 258 136,
137
The Word
Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud 11 113
ABERYSTWYTH, O

The Glory of These Forty Days 165 87 320 143


ERHALT UNS, HERR, OG

A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing! DEO GRACIAS, E 258 141 208 393 259 217,
218
Eucharist
We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding 191 2103 182
BREWER, G

Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen 536 548


SURGE ECCLESIA, OEG

Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread 500 505 342


ST. FLAVIAN, EG

Sending
Shine, Jesus, Shine SHINE, JESUS, SHINE, G 192 2173 671
To God Be the Glory TO GOD BE THE GLORY, OEG 634 485 604 98 157
Lord of All Hopefulness COURTNEY, E 683 2197 378 765 482

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” Jason Krug, 3–6 “Fiat Lux” (Let There Be Light), Douze Pièces
oct w/opt 3 oct hc, HOPE, HP2657, level 3 Nouvelles (12 New Pieces), Théodore Dubois,
“Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him,” Fred AL (A)
Gramann, 4–7 oct, BP, BEHB299, level 3+ “Hymn Prelude on ‘Ratisbon,’” Peter Pindar Stearns,
“The God of Abraham Praise,” Jason Krug, 3–6 oct Eight Hymn Preludes for Morning Worship,
w/opt 3–6 oct hc, SFP, SF202117SF, level 3 HF (M)
“The God of Abraham Praise,” YIGDAL, Augsburg
Organ Library: Autumn, Richard Proulx, AF (M)
“An Easter Alleluya: Choral Prelude founded on
LASST UNS ERFREUEN,” Gordon Slater, OUP (A)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 53 The Time after Epiphany / Ordinary Time
The Season of Lent
These liturgical texts are appropriate for
use throughout the Season of Lent and
may be repeated from week to week.

Confession and Pardon Prayer for Illumination


At the baptismal font: At the lectern or pulpit:
In the name of Christ, I urge you: Season of Lent, Ash Wednesday
Be reconciled to God. Merciful God,
your Word is our way of truth and life.
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin. Create in us hearts that are clean
The prayer of confession is included here. and put your Holy Spirit within us,
so that we may receive your grace
Lifting water from the font: and declare your praise forever;
Listen, the time has come at last. through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Look, now is the day of salvation!
Season of Lent
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Gracious God, our way in the wilderness,
Thanks be to God. guide us by your Word through these forty days,
and minister to us with your Holy Spirit,
so that we may be reformed,
Thanksgiving for Baptism restored, and renewed;
At the baptismal font: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Season of Lent, Maundy Thursday
It is right to give our thanks and praise. Eternal God, by your Word and Spirit,
O Lord our God, we give you thanks you have given us a new commandment:
for the mercy you so freely offer us to love and serve one another in Jesus’ name.
through the grace of our baptism— Let the good news of your liberating love
safe passage through the sea, be sealed in our hearts and shown in our lives;
justice rolling down like water, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
deliverance from sin and death forever.
By the power of your Holy Spirit, Season of Lent, Good Friday
poured out upon us in baptism, Holy One, our strength in suffering
teach us to love and serve you faithfully and our hope for salvation,
and reconcile us to you and to one another lift up your Word of life
as members of one, living body; and pour out your Spirit of grace
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. so that we may follow faithfully
all the way to the cross;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Before the readings: In this experience,
O Lord, open my lips, the Spirit brings God’s forgiveness to all,
and my mouth will declare your praise. moves people to respond in faith,
Psalm 51:15 repentance, and obedience,
and initiates the new life in Christ.
After the readings: Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.21
We proclaim Christ crucified—
the wisdom and power of God. Season of Lent
Thanks be to God. To be reconciled to God
1 Corinthians 1:23–25 is to be sent into the world
as God’s reconciling community.
This community, the church universal,
Ascription of Praise is entrusted with God’s message of reconciliation
After the sermon: and shares God’s labor of healing the enmities
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ which separate people from God
we bend our knees and lift up our hearts, and from each other.
giving glory to God forever. Amen. Christ has called the church to this mission
Philippians 2:9–11 and given it the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The church maintains continuity
with the apostles and with Israel
Affirmation of Faith by faithful obedience to his call.
Season of Lent, Ash Wednesday Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.31
The reconciling act of God in Jesus Christ
exposes the evil in people Season of Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday, Good Friday
as sin in the sight of God. God’s reconciling act in Jesus Christ is a mystery
In sin, people claim mastery of their own lives, which the Scriptures describe in various ways.
turn against God and each other, It is called the sacrifice of a lamb,
and become exploiters a shepherd’s life given for his sheep,
and despoilers of the world. atonement by a priest;
They lose their humanity in futile striving again it is ransom of a slave, payment of debt,
and are left in rebellion, despair, and isolation. vicarious satisfaction of a legal penalty,
But God’s love never changes. and victory over the powers of evil.
Against all who oppose the divine will, These are expressions of a truth
God expresses love in wrath. which remains beyond the reach of all theory
In the same love, God bore judgment in the depths of God’s love for humankind.
and shameful death in Jesus Christ, They reveal the gravity, cost,
to bring all people to repentance and new life. and sure achievement of God’s reconciling work.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.12, 9.14 Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.09

Season of Lent
The reconciling work of Jesus Invitation to Offering
was the supreme crisis in the life of humankind. At the communion table:
His cross and resurrection become personal crisis Jesus says: Where your treasure is,
and present hope for women and men there your heart will be also.
when the gospel is proclaimed and believed. Let us offer our lives to the Lord.
Matthew 6:21

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 55 The Season of Lent


Prayer after Communion Blessing and Charge
At the communion table: At the doors of the church:
Season of Lent May the steadfast love of God,
Thank you, gracious God, the abundant grace of Jesus Christ,
for giving us bread for the journey and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit
of these forty days. be with you this day and always. Amen.
As we travel on through the wilderness, Psalm 51:1, 11
help us to share your grace with others
and draw us ever closer to you; Remember the words of the Lord Jesus:
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. If any wish to be my disciples
let them take up the cross
Season of Lent, Holy Week and follow me. Amen.
We give you thanks, Holy One, Mark 8:34
for the body and blood of our Lord,
given with love for the world.
Send us out in your Spirit
to share the good news of salvation
and give ourselves for others;
in the name of Christ our Savior. Amen. The Season of Lent
These hymns and songs are appropriate
for use throughout the Season of Lent
and may be repeated from week to week.

Suggestions for Congregational Song in Lent


A change in liturgical seasons creates opportunities for congregational responses unique to the
season as well as experiences of ongoing liturgical moments and responses set to new and
different music. Following are suggestions for use during the season of Lent:

Consider removing the Gloria Patri or other uses of a Gloria response during Lent and instead
using either a Kyrie eleison or Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) text as a part of the confessional
sequence.
Kyrie GTG 576
Kyrie GTG 577
Lamb of God GTG 602
Lamb of God GTG 603

Consider a sung response for use with the Prayers of the People, which may be prayed using a
series of spoken intercessions or as an opening or closing response to a non-intercessory prayer.
Give Us Light (selected verses) GTG 467
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying GTG 469; STF 2193
O Lord, Hear My Prayer GTG 471; STF 2200
Shepherd Me, O God (refrain) GTG 473; STF 2058

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Consider replacing the Doxology with another response for this season, bringing the Doxology back on
Easter morning.
Take, O Take Me as I Am GTG 698
Lord, Prepare Me GTG 701; STF 2164
We Give Thee But Thine Own (v. 1) GTG 708; PH 428
We Lift Our Voices GTG 710

Anthems for Children’s Choirs in Lent and Holy Week


“What Wondrous Love Is This,” arranged by Trevor Manor, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and violin (M)
“O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus,” arranged by Trevor Manor, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and optional
cello (M)
“Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love,” GTG 203, arranged by Jane Marshall, HOPE
“Jesus, Remember Me,” GTG 227, Jacques Berthier, Call to Prayer, Introit
“Forty Days and Forty Nights,” Becki Slagle Mayo and Paul Adams, CGA, unison/two-part, piano (E)
“You Are My Strength When I Am Weak,” GTG 519, Dennis L. Jernigan
“Who Will Keep God’s Lambs?” Greg Gilpin, CGA, unison/two-part, piano (M)
“Kyrie Canon,” Andy Beck, ALF, two-part, piano and flute (A)
“A Lenten Love Song,” Helen Kemp, CGA, unison, piano (M)
“Little Grey Donkey,” Natalie Sleeth, CGA, unison, piano and percussion (E)
“Hosanna to the Lord,” Becki Slagle Mayo, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and handbells (E)
“Hosanna, Hosanna,” Patti Drennan, SHAW, unison, piano and handbells (E)

Anthems for Youth Choirs in Lent and Holy Week


“All My Trials,” John Leavitt, HAL, SAB, piano (M)
“Can You Hear,” Jim Papoulis and Francisco Nunez, BH, SATB, piano, percussion (A)
“For God So Loved the World,” Joseph Martin, SHAW, SATB, piano (M)
“Kyrie,” John Leavitt, ALF, SATB, piano (M)
“Kyrie,” Michael John Trotta, BriLee Music, three-part mixed, piano (M)
“The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Allen Pote, CGA, SAB, piano (E)
“Order My Steps,” arranged by Jack Schraeder, HOPE, SATB, piano (M)
“The Storm Is Passing Over,” arranged by Barbara Baker, BP, SATB, piano (E)

Palm/ Passion Sunday


“Hosanna,” Patti Drennan, SHAW, unison treble, keyboard, handbells (E)
“Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” arranged by Mark Shepperd, MSM, SAB, keyboard (M)
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” Brian L. Hanson, CGA, SATB, piano (M)
Maundy Thursday
“In Remembrance,” Celebrate Life, Buryl Red, Lifeway Worship Resources, SATB, piano, flute (M)
“Love One Another,” Tony Alonso, World Library Publications, two-part, piano, guitar, C instrument (E)
“Taste and See,” James Moore, GIA, SATB, piano, guitar (E)
Good Friday
“Drop, Drop Slow Tears,” Sam Batt Owens, MSM, SAB, organ, handbells (M)
“Pie Jesu,” Tom Shelton, HIN, unison, piano, oboe (E)
“Pie Jesu,” Victor Johnson, Heritage Music Press, three-part mixed, piano (M)

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Piano Music for Lent and Holy Week
“Ah, Holy Jesus,” HERZLIEBSTER JESU, Cross of Jesus, Robert Lind, AF (M)
“Amazing Grace, NEW BRITAIN, Wondrous Love, Zack Unke, AF (E)
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” ST. CHRISTOPHER, Cross of Jesus, Robert Lind, AF (M)
“Go to Dark Gethsemane,” REDHEAD, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion, Victor Labenske, ALF (E)
“How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” TOWNEND, Lift High the Cross, Larry Shackley, HOPE (M)
“In Memory,” After the Rain, Jeanne Cotter, GIA (E)
“Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” ABERYSTWYTH, Impressions of Grace, David Angerman, HAL (A)
“Oh Master, Let Me Walk with Thee,” MARYTON, Be Still, My Soul, Jay Rouse, PraiseGathering Music (M)
“These I Lay Down,” LAYING DOWN, You Satisfy the Hungry Heart, John Carter, HOPE (M)
“What Wondrous Love Is This?” WONDROUS LOVE, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion, Victor Labenske, ALF (E)
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” HAMBURG, Sunday Morning Companion, Victor Labenske, ALF (E)
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” O WALY WALY, Illuminations, Dan Forrest, BP (A)

Instrumental Music for Lent and Holy Week


“My Song Is Love Unknown,” arranged by Mark Schweizer, SJMP, SAB choir, C instrument, keyboard
(organ/piano) (ME)
“What Wondrous Love,” arranged by Carol McClure, SJMP, children’s choir, unison voices, and C
instrument (E)
Sound the Trumpet: Seasonal Music for Trumpet and Keyboard [Lent, Easter], (“Were You There”;
“Thine Is the Glory”; “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”; “Hail Thee, Festival Day!”; “At the Lamb’s
High Feast We Sing”; “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”; “Ah, Holy Jesus”), arranged by Dallas Blair,
MSM (MA)
“Were You There?” arranged by Bill Holcombe, Musicians Publications, flute choir (ME)

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Light of the World by John Stuart
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

February 26, 2020 Ash Wednesday


Color: Purple

Lectionary Readings
Joel 2:1–2, 12–17 The day of the Lord is coming; return to God with all your heart.
or Isaiah 58:1–12 The fast God chooses: do justice, release captives, help the poor.
Psalm 51:1–17 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new spirit within me.
2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10 Be reconciled to God in Christ; now is the day of salvation!
Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21 Don’t flaunt your fasting and prayer; store up treasure in heaven.

Opening Sentences but we privilege our own security over the


People of God­—listen to the trumpet’s call! welfare of all.
We come from near and far Voice 3: Rather than breaking the yoke,
to kneel before the Holy One. we are complicit in systems that oppress.
Children of God­—listen to the voice of your Creator! Rather than sharing of your abundance,
We return to God with open hearts we satisfy our own hearts and sate our own
and minds ready to be transformed. appetites.
Beloved of God—listen to the good news!
The Lord is merciful and kind, Voice 1: We pass by those who are desperate,
full of faithful love and ready to forgive. when we could offer refuge or respite.
Let us worship God! We overlook those who are downtrodden,
when we could offer comfort or care.
Prayer of Confession Voice 2: Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right spirit within me.
This prayer may be led by three voices as indicated,
Voice 3: Have mercy on us, O God, and transform
or by one voice. You might also use a setting of Psalm
our lives.
51, such as GTG 422 or 423, PS 48.
Purge our hearts and homes, our community
and country
Voice 1: Have mercy on us, O God,
of words that diminish and actions that harm.
according to your faithful love!
According to your great mercy,
Voice 1: Have mercy on us, O God, and renew
wipe away our wrongdoings.
our spirits.
Voice 2: For we have sinned against you,
Draw near to us that we might draw near
choosing comfort over compassion,
to you—
and selfish gain over self-giving service.
not with superficial repentance,
Voice 3: With delight, you knit us together in secret
but with a deep desire to walk in your ways.
and gave us hearts for love.
Voice 2: Have mercy on us, O God,
But so often these hearts lust after the empty gods
and restore to us salvation’s joy.
of this world, and cause you distress.
Set us on the path of justice and righteousness,
so that our light might break forth like the dawn.
Voice 1: Create in me a clean heart, O God,
Voice 3: Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right spirit within me.
and put a new and right spirit within me.
Voice 2: Have mercy on us, O God,
for we tear away at your vision of shalom.
You yearn for creation to flourish,

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy RESTORATION, 415 340 361
OE
O Come unto the Lord KOREA, OE 416 381
Son of God, Whose Heart Is Peace 425 619
TAMA NGAKAU MARIE, E

The Word
Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples 757 434
KINGSFOLD, O

Hear the Good News of Salvation NETTLETON, E 441 355


As a Chalice Cast of Gold INWARD LIGHT, G 429 336
Imposition of Ashes
Sign Us with Ashes PHOENIX, OE 433
Create in Me a Clear Heart, O God SARADAY, O 423
Search Me, O God KAM-CHHAT, O 426
Eucharist
Create in Me a Clean Heart CAPERS, O 422
Before I Take the Body of My Lord 428
LAYING DOWN,
E
Just as I Am, without One Plea WOODWORTH, G 442 370 627 592 207 357 344, 693
345
Sending
Jesus Knows the Inmost Heart LOE DE ÍSÁ, OG 427
Lord Jesus, Think on Me SOUTHWELL, E 417 301 599 641
Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days 166 81 132 319 211 269 142
ST. FLAVIAN,
G

Declaration of Forgiveness Psalms and Canticles


Voice 1: Hear these words of promise: Metrical
the Lord will guide you continually Have Mercy, God, upon My Life [IRISH]; GTG 421
and satisfy your needs in parched places. Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God [SARADAY];
Voice 2: You shall be like a watered garden, GTG 423, PAS 51H
like a spring of water whose waters never fail. God, Be Merciful to Me [GOD BE MERCIFUL, REDHEAD 76];
Voice 3: God’s grace washes over us, LUYH 622, 623, PAS 51N, 51 O
cleansing our hearts and renewing our spirits. Ten piedad de mí / Lord, Have Mercy on Me
Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace! [TEN PIEDAD DE MÍ]; PAS 51E
Thanks be to God! Have Mercy on Us, Living Lord [CM]; SGP 81

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 61 Season of Lent


Ash Wednesday—February 26, 2020

Responsorial Handbell Music


The Sacrifice You Accept, O God; PSA 48, PH 196,
PAS 51G “What Wondrous Love,” Brenda Austin, 3–6 oct w/
Have Mercy on Me, O God; PAS 51L opt 3–5 oct hc, HOPE, HP2872, level 2+
Misericordia, Señor / Be Merciful, O Lord; PAS 51M “Psalm 51,” Lee Afdahl, 3–5 oct w/opt marimba, AF,
The Lord Remembers That We Are But Dust AU0800675061, level 4
[OLD 124TH]; HTP1 108 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure,” Jason Krug, 3–6 oct, BP,
Be Merciful, O Lord, for We Have Sinned; PFTS2 6 BEHB516, level 3
Have Mercy on Me, O Lord; PND 20
Organ Music
Anthems for Adult Choirs “From Depths of Woe I Cry to You,” Six Hymn
“Notre Père,” Maurice Duruflé, DSA, SATB, acap (A) Improvisations, Set 3, Kevin Hildebrand, CON (E)
“Kyrie,” Memorial, Rene Clausen, SHAW, SATB, “O Mensch, Bewein,” BWV 622, J. S. Bach, various
keybd (M) publishers (M)
“Create in Me,” Carl Mueller, GSH, SATB, org (E) “Psalm 130,” AUS TIEFER NOT, 80 Chorale Preludes, F.W.
“Schaffe in mir Gott,” J. Brahms, CPDL, SATB, Zachau, CFP (M)
acap (A) “Psalm 130,” AUS TIEFER NOT, 30 Chorale Preludes, op. 69,
“Treasures in Heaven,” Joseph Clokey, JM, SATB, Flor Peeters, CFP (M)
keybd (M) “Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days,” ST FLAVIAN,
“Treasures in Heaven,” K. Lee Scott, AF, 2 pt mx, Ten Hymn Preludes, Set 1, Healey Willan, CFP (M)
keybd (E)
“Give Me a Clean Heart,” AAHH 461, Margaret P.
Douroux, GIA, uni, keybd (E)
“Sign Us with Ashes,” William Rowan, GIA, FLEX,
keybd, 2 C inst (E)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

March 1, 2020 First Sunday in Lent


Color: Purple

Lectionary Readings
Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7 The man and woman disobey God, eating forbidden fruit.
Psalm 32 My sin tormented me; but when I confessed, God forgave me.
Romans 5:12–19 Sin and death came from Adam; grace and life come from Christ.
Matthew 4:1–11 Jesus spends forty days in the wilderness and is tested by the devil.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


We do not live by bread alone, Metrical
so we gather to feast on God’s sustaining Word. How Blest, Those Whose Transgressions (How
We come at the Spirit’s leading Blest Are They Whose Trespass) [MEIRIONYDD,
to offer ourselves in service to Christ. RUTHERFORD, ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN]; GTG 446,
Come, find strength for the journey. PAS 32A, LUYH 669, PH 184, SGP 51 (altered)
Let us worship the one, true God. While I Keep Silence [SILENCE]; PAS 32C

Prayer of Confession Responsorial


Holy God, you call us to worship You Are My Hiding Place; PAS 32B, LUYH 412
and to serve only you. You Are My Hiding Place, O Lord; PSA 29
Yet, when other things demand our attention, God Is Kind and Gracious [SCARBOROUGH FAIR]; PP 62
we stray from the path Jesus tread.
We serve powers that privilege Anthems for Adult Choirs
the comfort of some over the well-being “The Garden,” Bobby McFerrin, Lindala, SATB,
of many. acap (A)
We serve a culture that values competition “The Spheres (Kyrie),” Ola Gjeilo, Walton, SATB,
over collaboration. acap (A)
We serve our own desires “A Lenten Prayer,” Hal Hopson, MSM, SATB,
without considering the needs of our neighbors. keybd (E)
Forgive us, Lord. “Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days,” Walter
Send your Spirit to guide us back to you. Pelz, AF, SAB, keybd (M)
Free us from the clutches of sin and death “Just as I Am,” Richard DeLong, ECS, SATB,
and draw us close, org (M)
that we might respond to the grace we know “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me,” arr. Moses Hogan,
in Christ HAL, SATB div, acap (A)
and follow the ways of justice and “Come Ye Sinners,” David Ashley White, AF, 2 pt
righteousness. mx, keybd (E)
“Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days,” Tony
Alonso, GIA, SAB, keybd (E)

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First Sunday in Lent—March 1, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
O Worship the King, All Glorious Above 41 476 2 842 26 73 388
LYONS, O

O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High 618 83 111 322 267 448,
DEO GRACIAS,
EG 449
Jesus, We Are Here JESU TAWA PANO, G 392 2273 520 529 401
The Word
There in God’s Garden SHADES MOUNTAIN, OE 226 684 342
Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle 225 355, 220 296 165,
FORTUNATUS NEW, OEG 356 166
O Jesus, I Have Promised ANGEL’S STORY, NYLAND, G 724, 388, 352 810 493 396 655
725 389
Eucharist
Jesus, Lover of My Soul ABERYSTWYTH, OG 440 303 424 546 479 453 699
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go ST. MARGARET, OG 833 384 457 485 480
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 223, 100, 175 803 224 298, 243 474
HAMBURG, ROCKINGHAM, E 224 101 299
Sending
When We Are Tested ANGELS OF HEALING, OEG 783
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me WALK WITH ME, G 775 363 140 325 490 521 563
Forty Days and Forty Nights 167 77 205 150
AUS DER TIEFE RUFE ICH, G

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Forty Days and Forty Nights,” Matthew Prins, 3–5 “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me,” SOJOURNER, Augsburg
oct, Flagstaff Publishing, FLHB613, level 3 Organ Library: Lent, Raymond Henry, AF (M)
“Fantasia on Ebenezer,” Matthew Compton, 3–7 “Jesus in the Desert,” Three Gospel Scenes Quoting
oct w/opt 3 oct hc and 3 oct auxiliary bells, BP, Familiar Hymns, James Biery, MSM (M)
BEHB576, level 3+ “Psalm Prelude” (based on Psalm 40:1–3), Craig
“Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley,” Sandra Phillips, SEL (M)
Eithun, 3–6 oct w/opt 3–6 oct hc, HOPE, “There in God’s Garden,” SHADES MOUNTAIN, O God
HP2866, level 3- Beyond All Praising, David Cherwien, AF (E)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

March 8, 2020 Second Sunday in Lent


Color: Purple

Lectionary Readings
Genesis 12:1–4a The Lord says to Abram: I will make you a blessing to the nations.
Psalm 121 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Romans 4:1–5, 13–17 Consider Abraham; the promise of God depends on faith.
John 3:1–17 Those who seek God’s kingdom must be born of water and Spirit.
or Matthew 17:1–9 On a high mountain with Moses and Elijah, Jesus is transfigured.

Opening Sentences
In days of old God called Abraham and Sarah: Guiding Spirit,
Come—I am with you; step out in faith. your wind whips through communities both settled
God speaks still, claiming people of every land and stirring
and race: and urges us toward new expressions of faith.
Come—I will bless you, that you may bless But your call threatens to blow us off course,
others. so we ignore your dynamic Spirit
Heirs of the covenant, let us continue the journey: and shelter within protected harbors.
Come—let us worship the Lord!
Saving Christ,
or you enter into hearts both trusting and skeptical
and plant within us the seed of faith.
We lift our eyes to the hills— Forgive us when we ignore your summons
from where does our help come? to grow as disciples.
Our help comes from the Lord, Immerse us in the Spirit’s sustaining waters
who made heaven and earth. so that we might respond to your call
The Lord is our keeper; with faith and faithfulness.
God protects us, heart and soul.
Psalms and Canticles
Whether coming or going,
we are safe in God’s keeping. Metrical
Our journeys have brought us here I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes [DUNDEE, UNION]; GTG 45,
to lift our voices in praise. PH 234, PAS 121E
We will worship our Creator all the days To the Hills I Lift My Eyes (Naega sanul
of our lives. hyanghayo) [NA-UI DO-UM]; GTG 845, PAS 121F
To the Hills I Lift My Eyes [GUIDE]; PAS 121A,
Prayer of Confession LUYH 331
Sending God, Alzo a los montes / Lift Your Eyes Up; PAS 121C
you speak to souls both calm and chaotic
and summon us to follow. Responsorial
But your call threatens to uproot our lives, My Help Comes Only from the Lord; PAS 121D
so we disregard your voice Our Help Is from the Lord; PAS 121 I
and cling to the soils of safe, familiar places. Help Comes Only from the Lord; PSA 125

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Second Sunday in Lent—March 8, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
The God of Abraham Praise LEONI, OE 49 488 39 831 24 116 401
We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding 191 2103 182
BREWER, EG

The Glory of These Forty Days ERHALT UNS HERR, G 165 87 320 143
The Word
To Abraham and Sarah LLANFYLLIN, O 51 40
My Faith Looks Up to Thee OLIVET, EG 829 383 426 759 452 456 691
Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain UNSER HERRSCHER, G 193 183
Eucharist
Your Only Son LAMB OF GOD, G 518 2113 336 255
Bread of Life from Heaven ARGENTINE SANTO, G 497 474
There Is a Redeemer GREEN, G 443 833
Sending
What Wondrous Love Is This WONDROUS LOVE, G 215 85 164 666 223 292 439
To God Be the Glory TO GOD BE THE GLORY, OG 634 485 604 98
Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory GENEVA, G 190 73 133

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“His Voice as Sweet as the Dulcimer Sounds,” “I Will Lift Mine Eyes unto the Hills (Psalm 121),”
David W. Music, AF, SATB, pno (M) Cathy Moklebust, 3–5 oct w/opt org and 3 oct
“My Song in the Night,” Paul J. Christiansen, JM, hc, CGA, CGB529, level 2
SATB div, acap (A) “Rest at the Cross,” Michael Glasgow, 3–7 oct w/
“I Will Lift Mine Eyes,” Jake Runestad, BH, SATB opt 3–6 oct hc and vin, LOR, LC201657L, level 3
div, acap (A) “The God of Abraham Praise,” Vicki Smith, 3–5 oct,
“In All Our Fear and Grief We Turn to You,” arr. CGA, CGB354, level 2
Thomas Keesecker, AF, 2 pt mx, keybd (E)
“Witness,” Jack Halloran, Gentry Publications, SATB Organ Music
div, acap (A) “I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes,” DUNDEE, 36 Short
“God So Loved the World,” John Stainer, GSH, Preludes, Set 1, Healey Willan, CFP (E)
SATB, acap (M) “Solemn Prelude on a Theme of Thomas Tallis,”
“God So Loved the World,” Bob Chilcott, OUP, Gerald Near, MSM (M)
SATB, solo, acap (M) “Wondrous Love,” Samuel Barber, GSH (A)
“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy,” Calvin
Hampton, GIA, 2 pt mx, keybd (E)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

March 15, 2020 Third Sunday in Lent


Color: Purple

Lectionary Readings
Exodus 17:1–7 The people thirst and quarrel; God gives them water from a rock.
Psalm 95 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, the rock of our salvation.
Romans 5:1–11 Justified by faith, we have peace with God through Jesus Christ.
John 4:5–42 Jesus offers living water to a Samaritan woman at the well.

Opening Sentences that we might move from surprise to service,


Come, you who are thirsty— and from doubt to faithfulness.
here is living water. By your Spirit, inspire and empower us
Come, you who are weary— to proclaim your good news in word and
here is the fount of eternal life. deed.
Let us drink from the well of grace.
Psalm Settings
Let us worship the Lord!
Metrical
or Come with All Joy to Sing to God [GERMANY]; PAS 95H
Come and Sing to God Our Savior [8.7.8.7.7.7]; SGP 139
Come, you who are thirsty— Come, Celebrate with Gladness [7.6.7.6D]; MPS 95
here is water that sustains weary souls.
Come, you who are despairing— Responsorial
here is the Rock of Our Salvation. Let Not Your Hearts Be Hardened; PAS 95 I,
Come, make a joyful noise to the Lord. PND 32
Let us enter God’s presence with praise! Today If You Would Hear God’s Voice; HTP1 20

Prayer of Confession Anthems for Adult Choirs


Lord, time and again, you defy our “My God Is a Rock,” arr. Robert Shaw and Alice
expectations. Parker, Lawson Gould, SATB, solo, acap (M)
You cross barriers of culture and creed “O Come Let Us Sing,” David Bednall, OUP, uni
and look into the eyes of a stranger, or SATB, org (A)
and we are astonished. “Lonesome Valley,” Gilbert Martin, HIN, SAB,
We confess that we are not keen to do keybd (E)
the same. “O Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord,” Charles
While you teach inclusion, we preserve Callahan, MSM, SATB (M)
division; “Like as the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks,”
while you model hospitality, we default to Herbert Howells, NOV, SATB, org (A)
suspicion. “Jesus Met the Woman at the Well,” Stephen
Open our eyes to see your mission for what Hatfield, BH, SATB div, acap (A)
it is— “Sicut Cervus,” G. P. Palestrina, CPDL, SATB,
the healing of the world. acap (A)
Astonish us with your grace, O God, “Grace Alone,” Five Solas: Five Choral
Compositions, Josh Bauder, JH, SATB, pno (M)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 65 281 43 618 18, 19 127 138- 690
CWM RHONDDA, O 140
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken 81 446 286 647 307 731 522,
AUSTRIAN HYMN,
OG 523
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 475 356 521 807 459 400 175 686
NETTLETON,
OEG
Come, Worship God, O QUANTA QUALIA, O 386 509
The Word
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me TOPLADY, OEG 438 623 596 361 559 685
In the Cross of Christ I Glory RATHBUN, E 213 84 324 193, 295 441,
194 442
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say KINGSFOLD, G 182 665 332, 489 527 692
611
Eucharist
The Bread and the Wine Are Here LOVE FEAST, G 512
Eat This Bread BERTHIER, G 527 818 472 788 628
Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts QUEBEC, G 494 510, 823 658 329 649,
511 650
Sending
I’ve Got Peace like a River PEACE LIKE A RIVER, OG 623 368 478 492
Go, My Children, with My Blessing 547 946 543 82
AR HYD Y NOS, EG

Woman in the Night NEW DISCIPLES, G 161 274

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Call of the Water,” Kathleen Wissinger, 3–7 oct w/ “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON,
opt 3–7 oct hc, bell tree, and C inst, RingTrue, Two Preludes on American Hymn Tunes, Gilbert
RE8005 Martin, HWG (E)
“Living Waters,” Michael Mazzatenta, 3–5 oct, LOR, “Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land,” Spirituals for
LC201943L, level 2+ Organ, Edwin Childs, AF (M)
“Joyous Jubilee,” Brian Heinlein, 3–5 oct, AGEHR, “Prelude and Toccata on KINGSFOLD,” Mary Beth
AGAG35367, level 2 Bennett, SEL (A)
“The Woman at the Well,” Three Gospel Scene
Quoting Familiar Hymns, James Biery, MSM (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 69 The Season of Lent


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

March 22, 2020 Fourth Sunday in Lent


Color: Purple

Lectionary Readings
1 Samuel 16:1–13 Samuel anoints David, the youngest son of Jesse, to be king.
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I will live in the house of God always.
Ephesians 5:8–14 Live as children of light; awake and rise, Christ will shine on you.
John 9:1–41 Jesus heals a man born blind; the Pharisees question him about sin.

Opening Sentences on inconsequential questions,


Lord Christ, open our eyes and for water that heals our blindness
to see clearly the light of the world. to revelations of your love.
Holy Spirit, illumine our minds
to perceive God’s glory shining among us. Open our eyes,
Almighty God, prepare our hearts illumine our minds,
to see, to trust, to worship the Messiah. and prepare our hearts,
to receive your amazing grace.
Prayer of Confession
Psalms and Canticles
Wonder-working God,
forgive us when preconceived notions Metrical
cloud our vision and blind us My Shepherd Will Supply My Need [RESIGNATION];
to your activity in our lives. GTG 803, PH 172, PAS 23A, LUYH 369
The King of Love My Shepherd Is [ST. COLUMBA, DOMINUS
REGIT ME]; GTG 802, PH 171, LUYH 824, PAS 23D, E
We watch for signs of your glory
in the successful and strong, (altered text)
in pious acts and answered prayers, The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want [CRIMOND, BROTHER
JAMES’ AIR]; GTG 801, PH 170, PAS 23C
in favorable outcomes and dreams fulfilled.
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want [Townend]; PAS
But you make yourself known in unexpected 23F
ways: The God of Love My Shepherd Is [RIDGEWOOD]; PAS 23J
in shepherd boys lifted to the throne
and outcasts returned to community; Responsorial
in death-haunted valleys transformed by your Shepherd Me, O God; GTG 473, LUYH 456, PAS 23G
presence, (pointed vv.), 23H (through-composed vv.)
and ordinary pools made extraordinary by El Señor es mi pastor / My Shepherd Is the Lord;
your grace, PAS 23 I, LUYH 368
through water and mud, El Señor es mi pastor / The Lord Is My Shepherd;
and a table prepared with sacrificial love. OC 33
My Shepherd Is the Lord [Gelineau]; PH 173, PSA 18
We long for a salve that relieves our stubborn The Lord Is My Shepherd; PFTS2 54
focus The Lord’s My Shepherd [THE PARTING GLASS]; CP2 1

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Fourth Sunday in Lent—March 22, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Open the Eyes of My Heart OPEN THE EYES, OG 452 537
Be Thou My Vision SLANE, OEG 450 339 859 793 451 451 488
Come! Live in the Light! WE ARE CALLED, EG 749 2172 296 720
The Word
O for a Closer Walk with God CAITHNESS, E 739 396, 324 450 683,
397 684
Open My Eyes, That I May See OPEN MY EYES, EG 451 324 454
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound 649 280 691 779 547 378 271, 671
AMAZING GRACE, G 272
Eucharist
Healer of Our Every Ill HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL, OG 795 2213 303 612
The Lord Is My Light THE LORD IS MY LIGHT, EG 842 431 160
I Will Come to You YOU ARE MINE, G 177 2218 430 581
Sending
We Are Marching in the Light of God SIYAHAMBA, E 853 2235 866 526 164
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 377 730 815 206 490
HOUSTON, E

We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight 817 399, 635 256 209
EG
DUNLAP’S CREEK, 2196

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Psalm 23,” Paul Basler, CV, SATB, pno, French “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want,” Alex
horn (A) Guebert, 3–7 oct w/opt fl, CGA, CGB979, level 3+
“Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep,” John Rutter, OUP, “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” Jason Krug,
SATB, acap (A) 3–6 oct, BP, BEHB560, level 3-
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” Howard “My Shepherd’s Amazing Grace,” Karissa Dennis,
Helvey, HOPE, 2 pt mx, pno, bsn (E) 3–5 oct w/opt 3–5 oct hc, HOPE, HP2725, level 2
“Amazing Grace,” Richard Proulx, GIA, SATB,
C inst (E) Organ Music
“De Blin’ Man Stood on de Road an’ Cried,” “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” BROTHER JAMES’S AIR, Harold
arr. Moses Hogan, HAL, SATB div, acap (A) Darke, OUP (M)
“Shepherd Me, O God,” arr. Mark Hayes, HAL, SAB, “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” BROTHER JAMES’S AIR, Searle
keybd (E) Wright, OUP, or Augsburg Organ Library:
“We Shall Walk through the Valley in Peace,” Marriage (M)
arr. Moses Hogan, HAL, SATB div, acap (M) “Toccata on ‘Amazing Grace,’” NEW BRITAIN, Christopher
“The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Howard Goodall, Pardini, GIA (A)
Faber Music, SATB, keybd (M)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

March 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday in Lent


Color: Purple

Lectionary Readings
Ezekiel 37:1–14 In a valley of dry bones, Ezekiel has a vision of hope for Israel.
Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry; the Lord has power to forgive and redeem.
Romans 8:6–11 Set your mind on the Spirit, not the flesh; God will give you life.
John 11:1–45 Jesus, the resurrection and the life, raises Lazarus from the dead.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Thus says the Lord: Metrical
“I will put my breath within you, and you shall In Deep Despair I Cry to You [MORNING SONG/CONSOLATION];
live.” PAS 130E
In gratitude, we praise the Giver of Life. From the Depths of Sin and Sadness [RUSSIAN];
Jesus says: “I am the resurrection and the life. PAS 130F
In gratitude, we praise the Source of our Out of the Depths I Cry to You (Out of the Depths
Being. to Thee I Raise) [AUS TIEFER NOT]; GTG 424, PAS 130A,
We gather to worship the One who frees us from PH 240
the grave Out of the Depths I Cry to You on High [SANDON];
and stirs dry bones to life. PAS 130C, LUYH 655
Spirit, come and enliven our worship! Out of the Depths I Cry to You [Digerness]; PAS 130D

Prayer of Confession Responsorial


Holy One, In You, O Lord, There Is Mercy; PSA 134
we have set our minds on wrong things— Out of the Depths I Cry to You, O Lord; PAS 130B
on selfish gain, not generous service; With the Lord There Is Mercy; PFTS2 10
on pursuits that distract, not inspire; From the Depths I Call to You; PND 42
on tasks that diminish, rather than give, life.
Anthems for Adult Choirs
We long to set our minds on eternal things— “All That Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the Lord,”
on your way of mercy and compassion; Rene Clausen, SHAW, SATB, acap (A)
on paths that lead to justice and peace; “Shall Tribulation or Distress,” Sally Ann Morris,
on living as people of hope. GIA, 2 pt mx, keybd (E)
“O Mary Don’t You Weep,” arr. Moses Hogan, HAL,
Spirit of God, dwell in us. SATB, acap (E)
Give us grace when we fall short, “Out of the Deep,” Requiem, John Rutter, OUP,
transform our hearts and renew our minds, SATB, org, vc (A)
and set us free to follow you faithfully. “When Jesus Wept,” William Billings, CPDL, 4 pt
canon, acap (E)
“God Be in My Head,” John Rutter, OUP, SATB,
acap (M)
“Wondrous Love,” arr. Alice Parker and Robert
Shaw, Lawson Gould, SATB, acap (M)
“Dry Bones,” arr. Jeremy Nabors, HIN, SATB,
perc (M)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers NUN DANKET ALL’ 407 325 617 509
UND BRINGET EHR’, OE

Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading 287 320 401


NJOO KWETU ROHO MWEMA,
OE
O Christ, the Healer ERHALT UNS HERR, G 793 380 610 175 265
The Word
O God, Who Gives Us Life NOEL, O 53
In Deepest Night ROSE MARY, G 785 699
When Jesus Wept WHEN JESUS WEPT, G 194 312, 192 715
2106
Eucharist
Holy Spirit, Come to Us VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS, OE 281 2118 406
We Who Once Were Dead MIDDEN IN DE DOOD, 502 495
OEG
Bread of the World in Mercy Broken 499 502 346 624 301
RENDEZ À DIEU, G

Bless the Lord BLESS THE LORD (Taizé), G 544 836


Sending
Breathe on Me, Breath of God TRENTHAM, OE 286 316 747 292 420 317 508
We Cannot Measure How You Heal 797 446
YE BANKS AND BRAES,
OG
God Weeps with Us Who Weep and Mourn 787
MOSHIER, G

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Dry Bones,” Hart Morris, 3–5 oct w/opt perc, “Choral Dorien,” Jehan Alain, Masters Music, or
HOPE, HP2083, level 2 Augsburg Organ Library: Lent, AF (M)
“De Profundis,” Jason Krug, 4–7 oct w/opt 4–7 oct “Psalm 130,” AUS TIEFER NOT, Max Drischner, Augsburg
hc, BP, BEHB523, level 4 Organ Library: Lent, AF (M+)
“Lament,” Karen Thompson, 3–5 oct, CGA, “When Jesus Wept,” David Schelat, Lenten Postludes
CGB1058, level 2+ for Organ, MSM (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 73 The Season of Lent


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

April 5, 2020 Palm/Passion Sunday /


Sixth Sunday in Lent
Color: Red and/or Purple
Lectionary Readings
Liturgy of the Palms
Matthew 21:1–11 Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey; the people shout: Hosanna!
Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4–9a The Lord God helps me; who will declare me guilty?
Psalm 31:9–16 Be gracious, Lord; my enemies assail me; my life is in your hand.
Philippians 2:5–11 Seek the mind of Christ, who was humble, but exalted by God.
Matthew 26:14—27:66 After the Passover meal, Jesus is betrayed, tried, and crucified.
or Matthew 27:11–54 [abbreviated reading] Jesus is tried and crucified.

Opening Sentences renew our faith,


Look! Your king is coming—humble and riding on fill us with hope,
a donkey. and startle us with your grace.
Hosanna to the Son of David!
Psalms and Canticles
Lay your cloaks before him; spread palms to
honor him. Liturgy of the Palms: Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29
Blessed is the One who comes in the name Metrical
of the Lord! Este es el día / This Is the Day [ESTE ES EL DÍA]; GTG 391
Raise your voices. Lift your hearts. Rejoice—our This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made [NUN DANKET ALL’];
Savior comes! GTG 681, PH 230, PAS 118E
Hosanna in the highest heaven! The Glorious Gates of Righteousness [ZERAH]; PAS 118A
Give Thanks to God for All His Goodness [RENDEZ À
Prayer of Confession DIEU (GENEVAN 98/118)]; PAS 118H, LUYH 196

Suffering God, I Thank You, Lord, for You Are Good [8.7.8.7 D with
the way of the cross is a hard road. refrain]; SGP 174
It is draining. Blessed, Yes, Blessed Is the One [PROMISED ONE]; PP 226
It is demanding.
It is fraught with danger. Responsorial
You ask us to stay by your side Hail and Hosanna! PAS 118B, LUYH 147
as you walk toward Calvary. This Is the Day the Lord Has Made; PAS 118G
But weariness and fear overtake us. Hosanna in the Highest [VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN]; HTP1 110
Like the first disciples, we are quick Fling Wide the Gates; PSA 118
to betray you, Blest Is the One Who Comes; SP 52
to deny you,
to abandon you. Liturgy of the Passion: Psalm 31:9—16
Forgive us, God, and strengthen us for the journey Metrical
ahead. You Are My Refuge, Faithful God [MORNING SONG/
CONSOLATION]; GTG 214
Give us courage to face the pain and suffering
of this world and to respond with compassion. Be Gracious to Me, O My Lord [CMD]; SGP 49,
As the darkness gathers, setting 2
Be Gracious, Lord, for I, in Anguish [WAYFARING STRANGER];
PP 58 (with refrain), PCW 31b (as 9.8.9.8)
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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
All Glory, Laud, and Honor 196 88 146 344 216, 280 226 154,
VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN, G 217 155
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna ELACOMBE, G 197 89 145 213 278
Filled with Excitement HOSANNA, G 199 143 214 279
The Word
At the Name of Jesus KING’S WESTON, E 264 148 220 416 168 435
Ride On! Ride On in Majesty! ST. DROSTANE, G 198 90, 91 149 346 215 156
A Cheering, Chanting, Dizzy Crowd 200
CHRISTIAN LOVE, G

Eucharist
Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed ARFON, OG 496 501
Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior, Thee 495 519
ADORO TE DEVOTE, G

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 223, 100, 175 803 224 298, 243 474
HAMBURG, ROCKINGHAM, G 224 101 299
Sending
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded PASSION CHORALE, G 221 98 168 351, 226 286
352
Beneath the Cross of Jesus ST. CHRISTOPHER, G 216 92 167 338 190 297 247 498
My Song Is Love Unknown LOVE UNKNOWN, G 209 76, 148 343 222 458
2083

Responsorial “Hosanna! Blessed Is He!” Hal Hopson, CGA, SATB,


I Give My Spirit; PAS 31A keybd (E)
Into Your Hands, O Lord; SP 17 “Hosanna to the Son of David,” Orlando Gibbons,
Haz resplandecer / Make Your Face to Shine upon CPDL, SATB div, acap (A)
Your Servant [GLÁUCIA]; GTG 811, PAS 31D “Sanctus,” Requiem, Gabriel Fauré, HIN, SATB,
My Times Are in Your Hands [MARGARET]; PAS 31C, keybd (E)
LUYH 458 “Festival Sanctus,” John Leavitt, ALF, SATB, keybd (M)
Have Mercy on Me, O God [HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN]; “Antiphonal Hosanna,” G. Alan Smith, HOPE, 2 pt,
HTP1 112 pno (E)
“No Rocks a-Cryin’,” Rollo Dilworth, HAL, SATB,
Anthems for Adult Choirs pno (M)
Liturgy of the Palms
“Ride On, King Jesus,” arr. Moses Hogan, HAL, Liturgy of the Passion
SATB div, pno (A) See anthem suggestions for Maundy Thursday and
“Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates,” William Mathias, Good Friday.
OUP, SATB, org (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 75 The Season of Lent


Palm/Passion Sunday / Sixth Sunday in Lent—April 5, 2020

Handbell Music Organ Music


“From Palms to Passion,” Patricia Hurlbutt, 3–5 oct, “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna,” ELLACOMBE, Joyful Joyful:
ALF, AP47254, level 2 Six Festive Postludes for Organ, Albert L. Travis,
“Ride On, Ride On in Majesty,” Joel Raney, 3–5 oct MSM (M)
w/opt 3–5 oct hc, HOPE, HP2751, level 2+ “Lift Up Your Heads,” TRURO, New Liturgical Year,
“Contemplation on Passion Chorale,” Sondra vol. 2, Seth Bingham, AF (M+)
Tucker, 3–5 oct w/opt 3 oct hc, CGA, CGB1042, “Marche Réligieuse” (based on Handel’s “Lift Up
level 3 Your Heads”), Alexandre Guilmant, various
publishers (A)
“A Palm Sunday Festival,” Lawrence Schreiber,
HWG (M)
“Partita on “‘All Glory, Laud and Honor,’” Michael
Burkhardt, MSM (M)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

April 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday


Color: Purple (Until church is stripped)

Lectionary Readings
Exodus 12:1–4 (5–10) 11–14 Before the Exodus, the Lord gives instructions for the Passover.
Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19 What shall I return to the Lord? I will lift the cup of salvation.
1 Corinthians 11:23–26 Paul recounts and interprets the tradition of the Lord’s Supper.
John 13:1–17, 31b–35 Jesus washes the disciples’ feet and gives a new commandment.

Opening Sentences Voice 1: Yet, Christ loved his own to the end.
Little children, Voice 2: And Christ loves us to the end.
I am with you only a little longer, Jesus says. Voice 3: With confidence, let us confess how we,
We come to draw near to our Lord, too, have fallen short.
to dwell in the gathering darkness,
Prayer of Confession
to remember and to grieve.
Voice 1: Do you know what I have done for you?
Just as I have loved you, Voice 2: This, Lord, you asked of your disciples.
you also should love one another, Jesus says. Voice 3: And this, Lord, you ask of us.
We gather to feast at the table of grace,
to kneel at the feet of our friends, Voice 1: And the answer is:
to learn the way of sacrifice and service. Voice 2: “Yes.
Voice 3: “We do know.”
Jesus’ hour has come to depart from this world.
Our hour has come to wait, to watch, and to pray. We know that you have risen from the table
Let us worship the One who loves us to to kneel at our feet;
the end. that you have taught us the way of sacrifice
and service;
Call to Confession that you have given us a new commandment:
The Call to Confession may be divided line by line, Love one another, as I have loved you.
as indicated, or divided into three parts by stanza.
It may also be read by one voice. Voice 1: Do you know what I have done for you?
Voice 2: Yes, Lord, we do.
Voice 1: Tonight we sit at table with Judas, who Voice 3: But we often forget.
betrays Jesus with a kiss;
Voice 2: and with Peter, who—three times—denies We forget that true discipleship means
our Lord; caring for others with a servant’s heart—
Voice 3: and with all the other disciples, who fail those who have been cast aside,
to keep watch and pray. those who feel unworthy of love,
those we deem undeserving of grace.
Voice 1: We are not so different from the twelve.
Voice 2: For we, too, have turned from Christ Voice 1: For our forgetfulness,
Voice 3: when the demands of faith seemed Voice 2: for our fearfulness,
too great. Voice 3: for our faithlessness
forgive us, Lord.

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
You Are My Strength When I Am Weak 519
JERNIGAN, OG

Sharing Paschal Bread and Wine TENEBRAE, OG 207 158


We Come as Guests Invited 504 517
WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN, G

The Word
This Is the Night MY NEIGHBOR, OG 206
By Gracious Powers INTERCESSOR, OEG 818 342 626 413 517 695,
696
An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare 202 94
O WALY WALY, G

Footwashing
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love CHEREPONI, G 203 367 299 708 498 432 602
Live in Charity UBI CARITAS, G 205 2179 154 642
Will You Let Me Be Your Servant 727
THE SERVANT SONG, G

Sending
Blest Be the Tie That Binds DENNIS, G 306 438 257 656 393 557 341
Where Charity and Love Prevail TWENTY-FOURTH, G 316 359 396 549 581

Voice 1: As you kneel like a servant before us, Psalms and Canticles
Voice 2: as you break bread and offer the cup, Metrical
Voice 3: as you show us, once again, what it means What Shall I Render to the Lord [MARTYRDOM, ROCKINGHAM,
to serve, MORNING SONG/CONSOLATION]; GTG 655, PH 228, PAS
116B, LUYH 871, PP 218 (with refrain)
break open our hearts, I Love You, Lord [GENEVAN 116]; PAS 116A, LUYH 735
and fill us with your steadfast love, We Love You Lord [CMD]; SGP 170
so that we might pour ourselves out in I Love the Lord Because He Heard [DETROIT, NEW FENWICK];
service. KU 70, TTSF 70
Declaration of Forgiveness
Responsorial
Voice 1: Like water poured over dusty feet, I Love the Lord, Who (He) Heard My Cry [I LOVE THE
Voice 2: like wine flowing into the cup of salvation, LORD (Smallwood)]; PAS 116D; LUYH 152
Voice 3: God’s grace washes over us. I Love the Lord; He Is Filled with Compassion [I LOVE
THE LORD (Aquino)]; LUYH 819
Voice 1: For Christ loves us fully. I Will Call upon the Name of the Lord [LET US BREAK
Voice 2: Christ loves us completely. BREAD]; HTP1 116
Voice 3: Christ loves us to the end. I Will Take Up the Cup of Salvation; SP 50
Thanks be to God.

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 79 The Season of Lent


Maundy Thursday—April 9, 2020

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“I give you a new commandment,” The New Oxford “Abide with Me,” Michael Helman, 3–5 oct w/opt
Easy Anthem Book, Peter Aston, OUP, 2 pt mx, 3–4 oct hc, SFP, SF202052SF, level 2+
keybd (M) “Ah, Holy Jesus,” Brenda Austin, 3–6 oct w/opt 3–5
“Here at Thy Table Lord,” Lani Smith, HAL, SATB, oct hc, BP, BEHB580, level 3-
keybd (E) “Contemplation on Beautiful Savior,” Matthew
“A New Commandment,” Thomas Tallis, CPDL, Compton, 3–5 oct, HOPE, HP2856, level 2+
SATB, acap (A)
“For the Bread Which You Have Broken,” David Organ Music
Schelat, MSM, SAB, keybd (E) “Ah, Holy Jesus,” HERZLIEBSTER JESU, Hymn Tunes,
“Ubi Caritas,” Maurice Duruflé, DSA, SATB, Preludes and Improvisations for Organ, Robert
acap (A) Hebble, Bradley Publications (M)
“Tristis Est Anima Mea,” Francis Poulenc, Editions “Ah, Holy Jesus,” HERZLIEBSTER JESU, Chorale Preludes,
Salabert SATB, acap (A) vol. 1, Helmut Walcha, CFP, (E) (also found in
“Ave Verum Coprus,” Edward Elgar, CPDL, SATB, A New Liturgical Year, vol. 1, AF)
org (E) “Go to Dark Gethsemane,” Augsburg Organ
“Ave Verum Corpus,” W. A. Mozart, GSH, SATB, Library: Lent, David Cherwien, AF (M)
org (M) “Soliloquy,” David Conte, ECS (M)
“Ubi Caritas,” St. Augustine’s Organbook, Gerald
Near, AUR (M)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

April 10, 2020 Good Friday


Color: No Color

Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 52:13—53:12 The innocent servant suffers; surely he has borne our sin.
Psalm 22 A desperate prayer of lament turns to thanksgiving and praise.
Hebrews 10:16–25 Jesus opens the sanctuary for us; trust in him, for he is faithful.
or Hebrews 4:14–16;
5:7–9 In Jesus, we have a great high priest who knows our weakness.
John 18:1—19:42 Jesus is arrested, put on trial, crucified, and buried.

Opening Sentences We have prepared a cross for our Savior.


For whom are you looking?
We are seeking Jesus of Nazareth, We have turned a blind eye toward suffering—
the Son of God, who was handed over to dismissing another’s hurt and pain,
death. crossing the street to avoid seeing need,
For whom are you looking? ignoring the plight of the displaced and desperate.
We are seeking the servant of the Lord, So now we fix our eyes upon
the righteous one, who makes many your wretched and wounded body
righteous. and confess:
Here is the man. Here is your king. We have prepared a cross for our Savior.
He will be exalted and lifted high.
We have kept silent when love demanded a
or response—
withholding kind words from one who craves
This is the covenant that I will make with them, compassion,
says the Lord. excusing comments that diminish and disparage,
I will place my laws in their hearts, shrinking in fear rather than speaking the truth in
and write them on their minds. love.
And I will not remember their sins anymore. So now we cry out in response to Christ’s
Let us hold fast to hope, for the Lord is faithful. heartbreaking lament
With true hearts, let us draw near to God. and confess:
We have prepared a cross for our Savior.
Prayer of Confession
We have done too little to confront the evils of this
A different voice may lead each stanza.
world—
Consider including moments of silence
denying the prejudice we carry and its power to
or singing a Kyrie after each refrain.
harm,
feigning powerlessness in the face of injustice,
O Jesus,
refusing to challenge systems
We have rejected you and the One who sent you—
that value some lives more than others.
abandoning the way you tread,
So now we stand ashamed before one unjustly
denying the truth you teach,
condemned
despising the life you offer.
and confess:
So now we climb to the Place of the Skull
We have prepared a cross for our Savior.
and confess:

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
What a Friend We Have in Jesus CONVERSE, E 465 403 897, 742 506 526 430,
898 431
Go to Dark Gethsemane REDHEAD 76, G 220 97 161 347 219 290 171
A Stable Lamp Is Lighted ANDÚJAR, G 160
The Word
They Crucified My Lord CRUCIFIXION, OG 219 95 350 291
Rejected and Despised CARDINAL, OG 222
Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus 262 210
ALL SAINTS,
E
On a Barren Hilltop KING’S WESTON, EG 217
Sending
Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed MARTYRDOM, G 212 78 173 337 199, 294, 263,
200 359 264
Ah, Holy Jesus HERZLIEBSTER JESU, G 218 93 172 349 218 289 158
Were You There WERE YOU THERE, G 228 102 166 353 229 288 254 172

We have condoned violence in our nation and our O Jesus, our suffering Lord,
world— We have rejected you and the One who sent you—
watching weapon stockpiles grow as the setting a crown of thorns upon your head,
vulnerable suffer, mocking your humility with derision,
hearing news of violence with the silence of condemning you to the death of a criminal.
disinterested souls, Forgive us. Redeem us. Renew us, we pray.
standing by as your precious children fall wounded We are distraught as we confess:
and torn. We have prepared a cross for our Savior.
So now we behold your pierced and bleeding body
and confess: Psalm Settings
We have prepared a cross for our Savior. Metrical
Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me? [DISTRESS, HARVEY’S
We have abandoned you and turned against one CHANT, CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM]; GTG 210, PAS 22B, PH 168
another— My God, My God, O Why, O Why [BANGOR]; PLP 22
denying your claim on our lives, My God, Am I Forsaken? [SUFFERER]; PP 37 (with
even in everyday choices, refrain), PCW 22a (as 7.6.7.6 D)
sowing division within the body of Christ Why, Lord, Have You Turned Aside? [7.7.7.7.7.7]; SGP 30
rather than claiming others as kin,
betraying you by rejecting your shalom. Responsorial
So now we join your followers at the foot of My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
your cross PAS 22A
and confess: Scripted Reading [WONDROUS LOVE]; PAS 22C, LUYH 165
We have prepared a cross for our Savior.

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 83 The Season of Lent


Good Friday—April 10, 2020

My God, My God, Why Have You Abandoned Me? Handbell Music


PFTS2 12 (through-composed vv.), PAS 22D
(pointed vv.) “Lenten Introspection,” Matthew Compton, 3–6 oct
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? w/opt 3–6 oct hc, LOR, LC201948L, level 3
PND 13 “Love So Wondrous,” Karen Thompson, 3–5 oct, w/
opt 2 oct hc, LOR, LC201855L, level 4
Anthems for Adult Choirs “Go to Dark Gethsemane,” Jason Krug, 2–3 oct w/
opt 2–3 oct hc, BP, BEHB473; or 3–5 oct w/opt
“O Sacred Head Sore Wounded,” AAHH 250, David
3–5 oct hc, BP, BEHB475, level 2
Hurd, GIA, uni, keybd (M)
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” arr. Gilbert Organ Music
Martin, TPR, SATB, keybd (M)
“Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs,” John Carter, “As Jesus Hung upon the Cross,” S. Scheidt, various
HOPE, SATB, keybd (E) publishers (M)
“Psalm 22,” Rory Cooney, GIA, SAB, keybd (E) “My Song Is Love Unknown, LOVE UNKNOWN, Drawn
“Ah, Holy Jesus,” John Ferguson, AF, SATB (M) to the Light: Hymn Preludes for Organ, J. Bert
“Greater Love Hath No Man,” John Ireland, OUP, Carlson, AF (M)
SATB, org (A) “My Song Is Love Unknown, LOVE UNKNOWN, Eight Hymn
“There Stood His Mother,” Windows of Grace, #3, Preludes for Lent, Peter Pindar Stearns, HF (E)
Frank Pesci, ECS, 2 pt mx, org (A) “O Sacred Head,” O HAUPT VOLL BLUT UND WUNDEN, op. 162
“They Crucified My Lord,” H. F. Mells, Belwin Mills, #6, Joseph Rheinberger, various publishers (M)
SATB div, pno (M) “Were You There?” Laudate, vol. 3, Mary Beth
“He Will Remember Me,” AAHH 240, Eugene M. Bennett, CON (E)
Bartlett, GIA, FLEX, pno (E)

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Good Friday by John Stuart
The Season of Easter
These liturgical texts are appropriate for
use throughout the Season of Easter and
may be repeated from week to week.

Confession and Pardon Prayer for Illumination


At the baptismal font: At the lectern or pulpit:
The Spirit of God helps us in our weakness, Season of Easter
interceding with sighs too deep for words. Living God, with joy we celebrate
the presence of your risen Word.
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin. Enliven our hearts by your Holy Spirit
The prayer of confession is included here. so that we may proclaim the good news
of eternal and abundant life;
Lifting water from the font: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hear the good news of God’s promise:
I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. Season of Easter, Ascension of the Lord
Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord God Most High, reigning in glory,
will be saved. send down your Spirit of wisdom
to shine in your heavenly Word,
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! so that we may worship you with joy
Thanks be to God. continually blessing your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Thanksgiving for Baptism Season of Easter, Day of Pentecost


At the baptismal font: God of power and grace,
The Lord be with you. And also with you. fill us with the wisdom of your Word
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. and the understanding of your Spirit
It is right to give our thanks and praise. so that we may be your church:
O Lord our God, we give you thanks a people with dreams and visions
for the new life you raise up in us at work in all the world;
through the mystery of our baptism— through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
the sorrow of the heavy cross,
the surprise of the empty tomb, Before the readings:
the love that death could not destroy. O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.
By the power of your Holy Spirit, Ezekiel 37:4
poured out upon us in baptism,
fill us with the joy of resurrection, After the readings:
so that we may be a living sign This is the good news which we have received,
of your new heaven and new earth; in which we stand, and by which we are saved.
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Thanks be to God.
1 Corinthians 15:1–2

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Ascription of Praise Invitation to Offering
After the sermon: At the communion table:
All authority and power and dominion How does God’s love abide in anyone
to the name that is above all names— who has the world’s goods
Jesus Christ our Lord— yet refuses to help a sister or brother in need?
now and in the age to come. Amen. Remembering God’s great love for the world,
Ephesians 1:21 let us offer our lives to the Lord.
1 John 3:16–17

Affirmation of Faith
Season of Easter, Ascension of the Lord Prayer after Communion
Life in Christ is life eternal. At the communion table:
The resurrection of Jesus is the sign Season of Easter
that God will consummate the work Thank you, O God, for giving us communion
of creation and reconciliation beyond death with our risen and glorious Lord.
and bring to fulfillment Now send us out to be a sign
the new life begun in Christ. of the new life that has come into the world;
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.26 through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Season of Easter, Ascension of the Lord Season of Easter, Ascension of the Lord
New life in Christ takes shape in a community God Most High, we have lifted our hearts to you
in which people know in this joyful meal with our risen Lord.
that God loves and accepts them Continue to surround and sustain us
in spite of what they are. so that we may feast with you in glory
They therefore accept themselves at the wedding of heaven and earth;
and love others, through Christ, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
knowing that no one has any ground
on which to stand, Season of Easter, Day of Pentecost
except God’s grace. Holy God, by the gift of your Spirit
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.22 you have nourished and filled us.
Now send us out to share the vision
Season of Easter, Day of Pentecost of new creation you have begun;
God the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
fulfills the work of reconciliation in human life.
The Holy Spirit creates and renews the church
as the community in which people are reconciled Blessing and Charge
to God and to one another. At the doors of the church:
The Spirit enables people to receive forgiveness May the love of the holy triune God—
as they forgive one another Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—
and to enjoy the peace of God abide with you forever. Alleluia!
as they make peace among themselves. 1 John 4:13–16
In spite of their sin,
the Spirit gives people power Now go forth in Jesus’ name,
to become representatives of Jesus Christ remembering his new commandment
and his gospel of reconciliation to all. to love one another, just as he has loved us. Amen.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.20 1 John 3:23

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The Season of Easter
These hymns and songs are appropriate
for use throughout the Season of Easter
and may be repeated from week to week.

Congregational Song for the Easter Season


A change in liturgical seasons creates opportunities for congregational responses unique to
the season as well as experiences of ongoing liturgical moments and responses set to new
and different music. Following are suggestions for use during the season of Easter:

Reintroduce the Gloria Patri if omitted during Lent and/or introduce sung Alleluias as a
response to forgiveness or the reading of the Gospel.
Alleluia GTG 586/587/589; STF 2043/2078

Add alleluias to the Doxology.


Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow; tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Anthems for Children’s Choirs for the Easter Season


“Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks,” Donald Fishel, GTG 240, anthem or Offertory
“Be Not Afraid,” Jacques Berthier, GTG 243, Assurance of Pardon, Introit, Gathering Music
“Just As He Said,” Trevor Manor, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and 2 octave handbells (A)
“Share the Easter Joy,” Mark Patterson, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and handbells (E)
“Do You Know Your Shepherd’s Voice?” Suzanne Lord, CGA, unison, piano (E)
“Sing Hallelujah,” Mark Burrows, CGA, unison/two-part, piano and handchimes (E)
“I Will Love the Lord,” Michael Bedford, CGA, unison/two-part, piano (E)
“As the Wind Song,” Swee Hong Lim, GTG 292
“Spirit of the Living God,” Daniel Iverson, GTG 288, Gathering Music, Call to Prayer
“We Are One in the Spirit,” Peter Scholtes, GTG 300
“Come, O Holy Spirit, Come,” GTG 283, Gathering Music, Call to Prayer

Anthems for Youth Choirs for the Easter Season


Easter
“The Good Shepherd,” Zebulon Highben, GIA, SAB, piano, C instrument (M)
“Keep God’s Light,” Mark Patterson, MSM, SATB, hand drum (A)
“Halle, Halle, Halle,” Hal Hopson, HOPE, three-part mixed, piano, percussion (E)
“How Can I Keep From Singing,” Greg Gilpin, BriLee, three-part mixed, piano (E)
“How Can I Keep From Singing,” arranged by Jeffery Honore, CGA, SATB, piano (A)
“I Sing Because I’m Happy,” Rollo Dillworth, HAL, piano (A)
“A Jubilant Song,” Victor C. Johnson, CGA, three-part mixed, piano (M)
“Jubilate Deo,” Emily Crocker, HAL, SATB, piano (M)
“Let the Love Shine Through,” Carl Strommen, ALF, three-part mixed, piano, bass, drums (E)
“Oh, I Will Praise the Lord,” Georg Telemann/arranged by Michael Burkhardt, MSM, three-
part treble, keyboard (M)
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“Sisi Kushangilia (We Will Be Glad),”Victor Johnson, CGA, three-part mixed, percussion (M)
Ascension
“Going Up Yonder,” Walter Hawkins/arranged by Martin Sirvatka, BH, SSAA, piano (M)
Pentecost
“Send Down the Fire,” Marty Haugen, GIA, SATB, piano, percussion (M)
“Thina Singu,” arranged by Mark Burrows, BriLee, three-part mixed, acap, percussion (M)
“Turn the World Around,” arranged by Mark Hayes, SHAW, SAB, piano, bass, drums,
percussion (A)

Piano Music for the Easter Season


“Be Thou My Vision,” SLANE, Celtic Hymn Settings for Piano, Larry Shackley, HOPE (E)
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” TRENTHAM, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion, Victor
Labenske, ALF (E)
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! Alleluia!” LLANFAIR, The Lord Is Risen, Marilyn Biery,
MSM (M)
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Alleluia,” LLANFAIR, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion,
Victor Labenske, ALF (M)
“Crown Him with Many Crowns,” DIADEMATA, Resurrection Suite, Mark Hayes, LOR (M)
“Fantasy on ‘O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing,’” O FILII ET FILIAE, The Lord Is Risen,
Marilyn Biery, MSM (M)
“Immortal, Invisible,” ST. DENIO, Celtic Tapestry, Joseph Martin, SHAW (M)
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” HYMN TO JOY, Meditation and Majesty, Howard Helvey, BP (M)
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” ST. COLUMBA, Illuminations, Dan Forrest, BP (M)
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” RESIGNATION, Songs of the Shepherd, John Carter,
HOPE (E)
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” LOBE DEN HERREN, Rejoice, the Lord Is King! Mark Patterson,
MSM (M)
“Resurrection Suite,” JUDAS MACCABEUS and EASTER HYMN, Rejoice, the Lord Is King! Mark Patterson,
MSM (M)

Instrumental Music for the Easter Season


Easter
Symphonie No. 5, Toccata, Charles-Marie Widor/arranged by Richard Proulx, World
Library Publications (available at JWP), brass quartet, quintet, or sextet with timpani
and organ (A)
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” Charles Wesley/arranged by Mark Schweizer, SJMP,
SATB choir and organ, trumpet (B flat and C part included), or horn in F,
optional handbells (5) – Treble Clef E flat – 4th space – F, G, A Flate, B Flat (ME)
“Let the Bright Seraphim,” Malcolm Archer, SJMP, SATB choir, trumpets 1, 2, 3 in B flat,
organ, 3 octave handbells, optional timpani (MA)
Pentecost
“Holy Spirit, Come,” Kevin Keil, OCP (available at JWP), SATB, keyboard, guitar, and 2
trumpets in B flat (MA)
“Come Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire,” Robert Powell, PAR, SATB, flute and organ (MA)
“Come, Holy Spirit,” Isaac Watts, arranged by Allen Orton Gibbs, SJMP, SATB, organ
and C instrument, or unison, or two-part voices, C instrument and organ (M)
“Come Down, O Love Divine,” arranged by Roland Martin, SJMP, SATB, organ, brass
quintet, and organ (M)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

April 11, 2020 Great Vigil of Easter


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
A minimum of three Old Testament readings should be chosen; Exodus 14 is always included.
Genesis 1:1—2:4a The seven days of creation; God rests on the seventh day.
Psalm 136:1–9, 23–26 Give thanks to God, creator of all, whose love endures forever.
Genesis 7:1–5, 11–18; The story of the great flood and God’s covenant with Noah.
8:6–18; 9:8–13
Psalm 46 Though the earth changes and the waters roar, God is our refuge.
Genesis 22:1–18 Obeying God, Abraham prepares to sacrifice his son Isaac.
Psalm 16 The Lord protects and instructs me; God preserves my life.
Exodus 14:10–31, 15:20–21 Pursued by the Egyptians, the Israelites escape through the sea.
Exodus 15:1b–13, 17–18 Moses sings praise to the Lord, who has delivered the people.
Proverbs 8:1–8, 19–21; Wisdom calls out: come, eat and drink; walk in the way of insight.
9:4b–6
Psalm 19 The heavens declare God’s glory; the law of the Lord is sweet.
Isaiah 55:1–11 Come to the waters; listen and live; God’s promise will not fail.
Isaiah 12:2–6 Surely God is my salvation; with joy, draw water from the well.
Isaiah 61:1–4, 9–11 The spirit of the Lord is upon me; God clothes me in righteousness.
Deuteronomy 32:1–4, I will proclaim the name of the Lord; God will have compassion.
7, 36a, 43a
Ezekiel 36:24–28 God will cleanse the people, giving them a new heart and spirit.
Psalms 42 and 43 Like a deer, I thirst for the living God; God is my help and hope.
Ezekiel 37:1–14 In a valley of dry bones, Ezekiel has a vision of hope for Israel.
Psalm 143 My soul thirsts for you, God; answer me, or I will go to the grave.
Daniel 3:1–29 God saves Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the furnace.
Song of the Three 35–65
Jonah 1:1–2:1 Trying to avoid his call to Nineveh, Jonah is caught in a storm.
Jonah 2:2–3 (4–6), 7–9 From the belly of the fish, Jonah calls out to the Lord for help.
Zephaniah 3:14–20 Sing and rejoice, people of God; the Lord will bring you home.
Psalm 98 Let all creation make a joyful noise to the Lord, who is coming.
Romans 6:3–11 Through baptism, we share in Christ’s death and resurrection.
Psalm 114 The earth shakes and the sea retreats in the presence of the Lord.
Matthew 28:1–10 Women find Jesus’ tomb empty; he has been raised from the dead.

Opening Sentences
On this holy night, we remember and rejoice!
when Jesus passed from death to life, How the Spirit breathed life into dry bones
we tell the story of God’s saving deeds; and stirred prophets to speak;
we remember and rejoice! we remember and rejoice!
How the Creator spoke into darkness How Christ triumphed over sin and death
and called forth light and life; that we too might live;
we remember and rejoice! we remember and rejoice!
How God delivered Israel On this holy night,
through the waters of the sea; when Jesus passed from death to life,

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we gather with invincible hope to greet the risen Psalm 46


Christ. Metrical
Let us worship God! God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength [WINCHESTER OLD];
GTG 329, PH 191
Prayer of Confession Dios es nuestro amparo / God Will Be Our Refuge
God of Life, [AMPARO]; PAS 46B,
who drew together primeval waters God, Our Help and Constant Refuge [MICHAEL];
and pulled apart Red Sea waves, PAS 46C, PH 192
who stayed the hand of Abraham
and breathed life into long-dry bones, Responsorial
who stripped a Roman cross of its power God Is Our Help, Refuge, and Strength; GTG 380
and infused a sealed tomb with glory, The Lord of Hosts Is with Us; PAS 46D
the forces of death cower before you.
Yet we, your people, live as if Psalm 16
death has the final word. Metrical
We cling to familiar shores, When in the Night I Meditate [ST. FLAVIAN, MAITLAND, MORNING
rather than crossing into the future SONG/CONSOLATION]; GTG 810, PH 165, PAS 16A, PP 28

you prepare for us. (with refrain)


We disregard the dance of your Spirit, Protect Me, God [MEPHIBOSHETH]; PAS 16C, LUYH 411
rather than yielding to winds
that renew and transform. Responsorial
We accept the way things are, My Heart Is Glad; PAS 16D (alt. refrain)
rather than imagining new landscapes Harbor of My Heart; PAS 16B, PND 9
that could bear fruit.
Deliver us, we pray, Exodus 15:1b–13, 17–18
as you delivered our ancestors from death Metrical
to life, I Will Sing the Lord’s High Triumph [TYDDYN LLWYN];
and re-create us for your work. HWB 261

Anthems for Adult Choirs Responsorial


See suggestions for Easter Sunday / Resurrection I Will Sing to the Lord; PSA 174
of the Lord. I Will Sing, I Will Sing; G3 96

Psalms and Canticles Psalm 19


Metrical
Psalm 136:1–9, 23–26
God’s Glory Fills the Heavens [ST. PATRICK, CREATION];
Metrical
GTG 690, PAS 19B; LUYH 719
We Give Thanks unto You [WE GIVE THANKS UNTO YOU];
The Stars Declare His Glory [DEERFIELD]; PAS 19A
GTG 75; PAS 136C; LUYH 52
Silent Voices [SILENT VOICES]; PAS 19F
Let Us with a Gladsome Mind [MONKLAND, GENEVAN 136];
GTG 31, PH 244, PAS 136A, B
Responsorial
The Statutes of the Lord Rejoice the Heart [SONG 1];
Responsorial
HTP1 126
Give Thanks unto the Lord [KIHAYA]; PAS 136G
Lord, You Have the Words of Everlasting Life;
All Creation Join to Say [EASTER HYMN]; PAS 136D
PFTS2 44
(alt. refrain)
Lord, You Have the Words; PP 32
God’s Mercy Endures Forever [WAREHAM]; HTP1 121

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Isaiah 55:1–11 All Creatures of Our God and King [LASST UNS ERFREUEN];
Metrical GTG 15, PH 455, LUYH 551
You Thirsty Ones, Come [HEAVEN’S RAIN]; GTG 78
All Who Are Thirsty [MALATE]; LUYH 807 Responsorial
Let Us Sing to the Lord / Bendecid al Señor [Taizé];
Responsorial OC 85
Table of Plenty [TABLE OF PLENTY]; LUYH 808 Let the Whole Creation Bless the Lord; PSA 180
To God Be Highest Glory and Praise Forever;
Isaiah 12:2–6 PSA 181
Metrical
Surely the Lord Is My Salvation [9.8.9.8 D]; SGP 227 Jonah 2:2–3 (4–6), 7–9
Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me [THOMAS MERTON]; Metrical
H82 679 In the Fish for Three Days Buried (Song of Jonah)
[EIFIONYDD]; PSH 202
Responsorial In My Trouble ( Jonah’s Song); SNC 233
Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me [FIRST SONG]; GTG 71
Sing the Praises of the Lord [NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND]; Responsorial
HTP1 68 Call upon the Lord; LOML 6

Psalm 42/43 Psalm 98 (See also Christmas Day above.)


Metrical Metrical
As Pants the Deer for Living Streams [SEACHRIST]; Joy to the World [ANTIOCH, RICHMOND]; GTG 134, 266
GTG 778 New Songs of Celebration Render [RENDEZ À DIEU (GENEVAN
As a Deer in Want of Water [FREU DICH SEHR/GENEVAN 42]; 98/118)]; GTG 371, PH 218
PAS 42E, LUYH 616 Sing, Sing a New Song to the Lord God [RENDEZ À DIEU
(GENEVAN 98/118)]; PAS 98C, LUYH 547
Responsorial Sing a New Song to Our Savior [8.7.8.7 D]; SGP 145
My Soul Thirsts for the Living God; PAS 42F To God Compose a Song of Joy [RICHMOND, KEDDY];
O Why Are You Cast Down [GO DOWN MOSES]; PP 80 NCH 36, PH 219

Psalm 143 Responsorial


Metrical All the Ends of the Earth Have Seen the Victory;
Hear My Prayer, O God [HYMN CHANT]; GTG 782, PAS 98B (alt. refrain)
PAS 143A, LUYH 895 Sing to the Lord a New Song; PAS 98A
To My Prayer, Lord, Bend Your Ear [7.8.7.8.8.8]; Sing a New Song unto the Lord; GTG 276
PCW 143 All the Ends of the Earth; PND 34
When Morning Lights the Eastern Sky [ST. STEPHEN];
PH 250, PP 282 (with refrain) Psalm 114
Metrical
Responsorial When We Came Out of Egypt [7.6.7.6 D]; SGP 168
What Wondrous Love [WONDROUS LOVE]; PAS 143B When Israel Was Going Forth [PISGAH]; GTG 58,
(alt. refrain) PP 216 (with refrain)
Christ Has Been Raised; PSA 146 When Israel Fled from Egypt Land [O HEILAND REISS, ANDRE];
Revive Me, O Lord [VICTIMAE PASCAHLI LAUDES]; HTP1 130 PAS 114B, A, LUYH 41

Song of the Three Responsorial


Metrical Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain [GAUDEAMUS PARITER/
Let All Creation Bless the Lord [LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN, MIT AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM]; PAS 114C (alt. refrain 1)
FREUDEN ZART]; HWB 61, WR 25, SNC 34 Hallelujah, Hallelujah [O FILII ET FILIAE]; HTP1 132

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain 234 114, 199 363 230 315 199,
AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM, ST. KEVIN, OG 115 200
Service of Light
O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright 666 559 679 5
PUER NOBIS NASCITUR, OG

O Radiant Light, O Sun Divine 671 548 562


CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM,
OG
Service of Readings
See Psalm Settings
Service of Baptism
Out of Deep, Unordered Water RUSTINGTON, OEG 484 494
We Know That Christ Is Raised and Dies 485 495 795 449 610 296
No More ENGELBERG, E
Baptized in Water BUNESSAN, E 482 492 790 456 294
Service of Eucharist
This Is the Feast of Victory FESTIVAL CANTICLE, OG 513 594 845 165, 638 417,
166 418
Sending
Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER, OG 826 371 264 660 198 159 242 473
Thine Is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS, G 238 122 187 376 308
This Joyful Eastertide VRUECHTEN, G 244 202 391 232 192
The Strife Is O’er VICTORY, G 236 119 185 366 242 306 277 208

Handbell Music Organ Music


“In Thee Is Gladness,” Sondra Tucker, 3–6 oct, “Easter Meditation on a Phrase of Tournemire,”
CGA, CGB1088, level 2+ Back to Life Again, William Haller, AF (E)
“Alleluia! Rejoice and Sing,” Anna Laura Page, 3–5 “Fantasy on Victimae Paschali Laudes,” Robert
oct w/opt C inst, ALF, AP46880, level 2+ Powell, SJMP (A)
“Thine Is the Glory,” Joel Raney, 3–5 oct and pno, ST. KEVIN, Five Choral Paraphrases, Set 1, Homer
HOPE, HP2713, level 2 Whitford, HWG (M)
“Trio on ‘Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain,’”
GAUDEAMUS PARITER, Roy Brunner, HWG (M)
“Toccata on GAUDEAMUS PARITER,” Three for Easter, James
Biery, MSM (E)

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April 12, 2020 Resurrection of the Lord /


Easter Sunday
Colors: White and Gold
Lectionary Readings
Acts 10:34–43 Peter testifies to Jesus’ death and resurrection; Jesus is Lord of all.
or Jeremiah 31:1–6 The prophet proclaims God’s everlasting love and faithfulness.
Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24 I will not die, I will live; this is the day that the Lord has made.
Colossians 3:1–4 If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above.
or Acts 10:34–43 Peter testifies to Jesus’ death and resurrection; Jesus is Lord of all.
John 20:1–18 At the empty tomb, the risen Lord appears to Mary Magdalene.
or Matthew 28:1–10 Women find Jesus’ tomb empty; he has been raised from the dead.

Opening Sentences [If reading the Gospel of John]


Do not be afraid; Like Mary, who came to the tomb
I know that you are looking for Jesus early on the first day of the week
who was crucified. and found the stone rolled away,
He is not here. He has been raised!
Alleluia! we have such good news to tell.
Come, with amazement and great joy. For you, Lord,
Come, with wonder and praise. have cast off your grave clothes
Let us shout the good news! and shattered the powers of sin and death.
Christ is risen.
Christ is risen indeed! But we have heard this news before.
How often have we let our “alleluias” fall silent
or as we passed through the church doors?
How often have we returned to daily routines
Beloved, why are you weeping? as if Easter changes nothing?
The tomb is empty; How often have our actions belied
the grave clothes are cast aside. the power of resurrection to transform
Now is the time for tambourines and dancing, our world?
for victory songs and shouts of joy!
See and believe: Our redeemer lives! Risen Lord,
O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; Forgive us for our half-hearted witness.
God’s steadfast love endures forever! Free us from the bindings of fear or
Christ is risen! indifference,
He is risen indeed! disappointment or disenchantment.
Fill us with the light of resurrection
Prayer of Confession and send us into the world
to proclaim in word and deed
[If reading the Gospel of Matthew]
that we have seen the Lord!
Like the women who came to your tomb
as the first day of the week was dawning
and found the tomb empty,

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! 248 104 204 383 307
HYMN TO JOY, AEG

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN, AEG 232 123 240 207
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! LLANFAIR, AEG 245 113 182 365, 233 302 282
373
Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! 239 111 184 205
GELOBT SEI GOTT, AEG

The Word
Woman, Weeping in the Garden KINGDOM, G 241
Be Not Afraid BE NOT AFRAID, G 243 388
In the Darkness of the Morning KAS DZIEDAJA, G 229
Eucharist
Come, Let Us Eat A VA DE, G 528 491 625
Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks ALLELUIA NO. 1, AG 240 106 162 178
Day of Delight and Beauty Unbounded 242
IN DIR IST FREUDE, AG

Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands 237 110 370 319 185,
CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN,
G 186
Sending
The Strife Is O’er VICTORY, G 236 119 185 366 242 306 277 208
Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia MFURAHINI HALELUYA, AG 251 188 364
Thine Is The Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS, G 238 122 187 376 308
Hail Thee, Festival Day! SALVE FESTE DIES, G 277 324 175

Anthems for Adult Choirs “The Angel Rolled the Stone Away,” Daniel C.
“Psalm 118: Alleluia/ This is the Day,” Brad Meyer, GIA, SAB, acap (E)
Croushorn, MSM, SATB, perc (M) “Alleluia,” Paul Basler, CV, SATB, pno, French hn (A)
“Magalena,” Johannes Brahms, CPDL, SATB, acap (A)
Psalms and Canticles
“May the Mind of Christ,” David Giardiniere, HIN,
SATB, org, fl (E) Metrical
“Alleluia,” Ralph Manuel, HIN, SATB div, acap (A) Este es el día / This Is the Day [ESTE ES EL DÍA]; GTG 391
“Easter Anthem, “William Billings, CPDL, SATB, This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made [NUN DANKET ALL’];
acap (M) GTG 681, PH 230, PAS 118E
“Most Glorious Lord of Life,” John Rutter, OUP, Give Thanks to God for All His Goodness [RENDEZ À
SATB, org, brass (M) DIEU (GENEVAN 98/118)]; PAS 118H, LUYH 196

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Again!” Alan Smith, OUP, I Thank You, Lord, for You Are Good [8.7.8.7 D WITH
2 pt mx, keybd (E) REFRAIN]; SGP 175

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Responsorial Handbell Music


Psallite Deo / This Is the Day [Taizé]; PAS 118C,
PSA 120 “All Creatures of Our God and King,” Alex Guebert,
Alleluia, Alleluia! PAS 118G (alt. refrain) 3–7 octaves, CGA, CGB962, level 5
Jesus Is Risen; PAS 118 I “Alleluia! Christ Is Risen,” John Behnke, 3–5 oct w/
Surrexit Christus / The Lord Is Risen [Taizé]; PAS 118J opt 3–5 oct hc and opt tpt or brass qrt, AGEHR,
This Is the Day; PFTS2 16 AG35365, level 2+
This Is the Day the Lord Has Made; PP 221 “Easter Joy,” Karen Buckwalter, 3–5 oct w/opt pno,
On This Day the Lord Has Acted [EASTER HYMN]; CGA, CGB1103, level 2
HTP1 133
Organ Music
(See also suggestions for the Easter Vigil.)
“Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia,” MFURAHINI HALELUYA, Paschal
Lamb: Settings for Organ, James Biery, AF (M)
“Fanfare for Easter,” Three Fanfares, Walter Pelz,
AF (MA)
“The Strife Is O’er, VICTORY, Augsburg Organ Library:
Easter, Michael Helman (M)
“Thine Is the Glory, JUDAS MACCABEUS, Alexandre
Guilmant, various publishers (M)

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April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Acts 2:14a, 22–32 Peter addresses the people: Jesus is risen, and we are witnesses.
Psalm 16 You protect me from death, O God, and show me the path of life.
1 Peter 1:3–9 We have a new birth into a living hope through Jesus’ resurrection.
John 20:19–31 Jesus shares the Holy Spirit; a week later, he appears to Thomas.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


With Mary, whose glad tidings signaled hope Metrical
and summoned joy, we proclaim: When in the Night I Meditate [ST. FLAVIAN, MAITLAND, MORNING
We have seen the Lord! SONG/CONSOLATION]; GTG 810, PH 165, PAS 16A, PP 28
With the disciples, whom Jesus greeted with peace (with refrain)
and freed from fear, we declare: Protect Me, God [MEPHIBOSHETH]; PAS 16C, LUYH 411
We have seen the Lord!
Behold! The risen Lord is in our midst! Responsorial
Let us worship God! My Heart Is Glad; PAS 16D (alt. refrain)
Harbor of My Heart; PAS 16B, PND 9
Prayer of Confession
Risen Lord, Anthems for Adult Choirs
you have breathed the Spirit upon us, “O Sons and Daughters of the King,” Paul Sjolund,
and sent us forth to testify HIN, SATB, keybd (E)
to what we have heard and seen. “Windows of Grace: 4. O Sons and Daughters of
Yet we resist this calling, the King,” Frank Pesci, MSM, 2 pt mx, org (A)
huddling behind locked doors “Peace I Leave with You,” Rene Clausen, SHAW,
rather than stepping out with confidence. SATB, acap (A)
We yearn for more— “Christ Rising Again,” K. Lee Scott, MSM, SATB, org,
more proof, brass (E)
more courage, “With a Voice of Singing,” Martin Shaw, GSH, SATB,
more guidance, keybd (M)
more faith— “Behold the Wounds in Jesus’ Hands,” David
and forget that you have given us all we need: Naylor, Jackman Music, SATB, org (E)
the gift of the Holy Spirit. “Lord, I Have Seen Thy Salvation,” AAHH 679, John
Forgive us, we pray. Dangerfield Cooper, GIA, uni, keybd (E)
Free us from fear
and send us forth to proclaim:
“We have seen the Lord!”

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
The Day of Resurrection! LANCASHIRE, AE 233 118 361 245 303 210
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing 235, 116, 190 386, 244 317 203,
O FILII ET FILIAE, G 255 117 387 206
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright 254 121 384 241 193
PUER NOBIS NASCITUR, G

The Word
Thine Is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS, A 238 122 187 376 308
Breathe on Me, Breath of God TRENTHAM, G 286 316 747 292 420 317 508
These Things Did Thomas Count as Real 256 254
KEDRON,
G
You are the Lord, Giver of Mercy! 437
WAYFARING STRANGER, E

O Savior, in This Quiet Place ST. STEPHEN, E 794 390 555


Eucharist
To My Precious Lord TO MY PRECIOUS LORD, A 704 136
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee ST. AGNES, EG 629 310 754 507 175 642
Peace of God Be with You AS-SALAAMU LAKUM, G 448
Son of God, Whose Heart Is Peace 425 619
TAMA NGAKAU MARIE, G

Sending
We Know That Christ Is Raised ENGELBERG, A 485 495 795 449 610 296
In the Bulb There Is a Flower PROMISE, EG 250 433 707
We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight 817 399, 635 256 209
DUNLAP’S CREEK, EG 2196
Alleluia! Christ Is Arisen SANTO DOMINGO, G 253 713

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Meditation on Crown Him with Many Crowns,” “O Sons and Daughters,” O FILII ET FILIAE, Esquisses
Jeffrey Honoré, 3–5 oct, CON, CO977801, level 3 Grégoriennes, Naji Hakim, Schott (A)
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” Matthew Prins, 3–5 “That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright,” PUER NOBIS,
oct, From the Top Music, FM20549, level 3 Woodworks for Lent and Easter, Dale Wood,
“That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright,” Robert LOR (M)
James Lamb, 2–5 oct w/opt 2–5 oct hc, AGEHR, “This Joyful Eastertide, VREUCHTEN, Five Easter Season
AG25007, level 2+ Hymn Improvisations, Set 1, Michael Burkhardt,
MSM (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 99 The Season of Easter


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Acts 2:14a, 36–41 Peter continues: Repent and be baptized; receive the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19 Death encompassed me, but God delivered me; praise the Lord!
1 Peter 1:17–23 You were saved by the blood of Christ; you have been born anew.
Luke 24:13–35 On the road to Emmaus, two disciples meet the risen Lord.

Opening Sentences I Love You, Lord [GENEVAN 116]; PAS 116A, LUYH 735
As the sun set over the village of Emmaus, We Love You Lord [CMD]; SGP 170
Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, I Love the Lord Because He Heard [DETROIT, NEW FENWICK];
and gave it to his friends. KU 70, TTSF 70
Then their eyes were opened
and they recognized him. Responsorial
Today we gather around table, font, and pulpit— I Will Walk in the Presence of God [SCOTLAND];
hoping, trusting to behold the risen Lord. PAS 116E (through-composed), 116D (alt. refrain
May our eyes be open with pointed vv.)
to recognize Jesus in our midst. I Love the Lord, Who (He) Heard My Cry [I LOVE THE
LORD (Smallwood)]; PAS 116D; LUYH 152

Prayer of Confession I Love the Lord; He Is Filled with Compassion [I LOVE


THE LORD (Aquino)]; LUYH 819
Living Lord,
I Will Call upon the Name of the Lord [LET US BREAK
by the power of your Spirit,
BREAD]; HTP1 116
you are present among us.
I Will Take Up the Cup of Salvation; SP 50
Yet, like the first disciples,
we fail to see you in our midst. Anthems for Adult Choirs
We do not realize you are walking beside us,
for we are rushing to meet the demands “Welcome to God’s Love,” Mark Miller, CGA, SATB,
of hectic schedules and overcrowded lives. keybd (E)
We do not notice you in everyday encounters, “Day of Arising,” David Cherwein, MSM, SATB,
for we are distracted by daily labors org (E)
and consumed by our own concerns. “On Emmaus Journey: A Festival Setting,” arr. John
We do not recognize you on our streets Ferguson, GIA, SATB (E)
or at our tables, “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether,” Harold Friedell,
for our expectations are too limited JM, SATB, org (M)
to imagine all the ways you dwell among us. “Come to the Table,” Robert Lau, Coronet Press,
Open our eyes to perceive you in our midst, SATB, keybd (M)
so that—seeing you clearly— “Jubilate Deo,” David Brunner, BH, SAB, org,
we might follow you faithfully. brass (A)
“Let Us Come,” Karen Marrolli, MSM, SAB, keybd (E)
Psalms and Canticles “Abendlied,” Josef Rheinberger, CPDL, SATB div,
acap (A)
Metrical
What Shall I Render to the Lord [MARTYRDOM, ROCKINGHAM,
MORNING SONG/CONSOLATION]; GTG 655, PH 228, PAS
116B, LUYH 871, PP 218 (with refrain)
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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! ASSURANCE, AE 839 341 363 638 473 369 508
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word LIEBSTER JESU, EG 395 454 763 520 596 440
Come, Risen Lord SURSUM CORDA, G 503 305,
306
The Word
Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters 490 802 445 605 674
BEACH SPRING, AE

Day of Arising RAABE, G 252 374


Eucharist
Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread ST. FLAVIAN, G 500 505 342
Here, O Our Lord, We See You MORECAMBE, G 517 520 336 623 318
We Gather Here in Jesus’ Name 510 2269
COME SHARE THE LORD,
G
Bread of the World in Mercy Broken 499 502 346 624 301
RENDEZ À DIEU,
AE
Sending
Baptized in Water BUNESSAN, AE 482 492 790 456 294
Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song 737 808
LES PETITES SOEURS,
AE
The Risen Christ WOODLANDS, G 257 390
When the Poor Ones/Cuando el pobre 762 407 725 434
EL CAMINO, G

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Christ Is Risen! Alleluia!” Karissa Dennis, 3–5 oct “At Eastertide,” Six Occasional Preludes, Book 1,
w/opt 3–4 oct hc, LOR, LC201937L, level 2 C.V. Stanford, GMC (M)
“Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether,” Jason Krug, 3–5 “Blessed Assurance,” Gospel Preludes, vol. 3,
oct w/opt 3–5 oct hc, BP, BEHB553, level 3- William Bolcolm, HAL (A)
“Prelude on “‘Lauda Anima,’” John Behnke, 3–5 oct, “Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing,” GELOBT SEI GOTT,
AGEHR, AG35358, level 2+ Six Chorale Preludes, Set 1, Healey Willan,
CON (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 101 The Season of Easter


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

May 3, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Easter


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Acts 2:42–47 The believers share all things, worshiping and eating together.
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, leading, protecting, and feeding me.
1 Peter 2:19–25 Like sheep, we go astray; but Christ is the shepherd of our souls.
John 10:1–10 Jesus says: I am the gate for the sheep; enter by me and be saved.

Opening Sentences The King of Love My Shepherd Is [ST. COLUMBA, DOMINUS


REGIT ME]; GTG 802, PH 171, LUYH 824, LUYH
The Shepherd calls us by name
and leads us to abundant life. 23D, E (altered text)
We hear your voice and hasten to follow. The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want [CRIMOND, BROTHER
JAMES’ AIR]; GTG 801, PH 170, PAS 23C
The Shepherd prepares a table
and lavishly pours out grace. The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want [Townend];
We hear your invitation PAS 23F
and take our place at the feast. The God of Love My Shepherd Is [RIDGEWOOD];
The Shepherd gathers us in PAS 23J
and welcomes us to the house of the Lord.
We hear your call and give you praise. Responsorial
Shepherd Me, O God; GTG 473, LUYH 456, PAS
Prayer of Confession 23G (pointed vv.), 23H, (through-composed vv.)
El Señor es mi pastor / My Shepherd Is the Lord;
We have gone astray, O Shepherd.
PAS 23 I, LUYH 368
You call us to follow,
El Señor es mi pastor / The Lord Is My Shepherd;
and we hear your voice.
OC 33
Yet, we choose to heed other voices—
My Shepherd Is the Lord [Gelineau]; PH 173, PSA 18
voices that promise status and comfort
The Lord Is My Shepherd; PFTS2 54
and a carefree life.
The Lord’s My Shepherd [THE PARTING GLASS]; CP2 1
But such promises are empty,
and that life does not satisfy. Anthems for Adult Choirs
Call to us again, O Shepherd. “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Requiem, John Rutter,
Summon us onto right paths HIN, SATB, org, ob (M)
to pursue justice in your name, “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” Howard
to seek after the well-being of all. Helvey, HOPE, 2 pt mx, pno, bsn (E)
Lead us to the table you prepare for us— “The 23rd Psalm,” Bobby McFerrin, HAL, SATB,
where rivals share both bread and blessings acap (A)
and discover there is enough for all. “The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” John Ness
Beck, BP, SATB, keybd (E)
Psalms and Canticles “This Is the Day,” Gerald T. Smith, BH, SATB,
pno (M)
Metrical
“The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Allen Pote, CGA, 2 pt,
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need [RESIGNATION];
keybd (E)
GTG 803, PH 172, PAS 23A, LUYH 369

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee MARYTON, AEG 738 357 325 818 503 430 659,
660
The King of Love My Shepherd Is 802 171 824 502 248 138 645,
AEG
ST. COLUMBA, 646
God Is Calling through the Whisper 410
W ŻLOBIE LEŻY,
G
The Word
Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us BRADBURY, EG 187 387 330 789 252 381 424 708
O for a Closer Walk with God CAITHNESS, G 739 396, 324 450 683,
397 684
Soflty and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling 418 615 608 449 348 347
SOFTLY AND TENDERLY,
G
Eucharist
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 803 172 369 782 664
RESIGNATION, AEG

Now to Your Table Spread LOVE UNKNOWN, A 515


Shepherd Me, O God SHEPHERD ME, AEG 473 2058 456 780
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart BICENTENNIAL, G 523 521 815 484 629
Sending
O God, You Are My God STEP BY STEP, AEG 743 743
Send Me, Jesus THUMA MINA, G 746 945 549, 360 497 564
809
Lead Me, Guide Me LEAD ME, GUIDE ME, G 740 2214 329 768 474
Additional Options
Jesús, el Buen Pastor JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD, G Flor y Canto, 523

“From the Many, Make Us one,” Tony Alonso, GIA, Organ Music
SAB, keybd (E) “Alleluia, Pascha Nostra,” Four Improvisations of
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” Dan Forrest, BP, Gregorian Themes, Everett Titcomb, B. F. Wood
SATB, pno (M) Music (M)
Handbell Music “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” ANTIOCH, Sacred
Sounds from George Shearing, George Shearing,
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” Joel Raney and SAC (M)
Arnold Sherman, 3–6 oct, HOPE, HP2721, level 3 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” ANTIOCH, Organ
“The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Patricia Hurlbutt, 3–5 Book of American Folk Hymns, Dale Wood,
oct w/opt 3 oct hc, SFP, SF202048SF, level 2+ SAC (M)
“Day by Day the Shepherd Leads,” Ron Mallory, “Pastorale,” Sonata no. 1, op. 42, Alexandre
3–5 oct w/opt 3–4 oct hc, ALF, AP46876, level 2 Guilmant, Wayne Leupold Editions (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 103 The Season of Easter


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Acts 7:55–60 An angry crowd stones Stephen; he prays: Jesus, receive my spirit.
Psalm 31:1–5, 15–16 Deliver me, O Lord; into your hand I commit my spirit.
1 Peter 2:2–10 Now you are God’s people, built into a temple like living stones.
John 14:1–14 Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life; he prepares a place for us.

Opening Sentences Psalm Settings


Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Metrical
We long for abiding peace You Are My Refuge, Faithful God [MORNING SONG/
and friendship that renews our souls. CONSOLATION]; GTG 214
Jesus says, “I am the way, and the truth, and In You, O Lord, I Seek My Refuge [9.8.9.8]; SGP 49,
the life.” setting 1
We seek wisdom that endures O Lord, in Whom My Soul Confides [WAYFARING
and guidance for our journey. STRANGER]; PCW 31a, PP 58 (with refrain)
Jesus says, “Where I am, there you may be also.”
We come to encounter Christ. Responsorial
Let us worship our God! My Times Are in Your Hands [MARGARET]; PAS 31C,
LUYH 458
Prayer of Confession You Are My Rock; PAS 31B
Holy God, You Have Redeemed Me [CHRISTE SANCTORUM]; HTP1 27
in baptism you claim us as beloved children Haz resplandecer / Make Your Face to Shine upon
and set us apart as witnesses to your love. Your Servant [GLÁUCIA]; GTG 811, PAS 31D
At times we forget I Give My Spirit; PAS 31A
we bear the mark of your grace
and act as if you have no claim on our lives. Anthems for Adult Choirs
You call us to the risky work of justice and “The Call,” Z. Randall Stroope, MSM, SATB,
peace, keybd (M)
but we default to what is comfortable and safe. “In Bright Mansions Above,” arr. Roland Carter,
You call us to ministries of generosity and Marvel Music, SATB, acap (A)
compassion, “In My Father’s House,” Philip Stopford, MSM,
but we make little room in our busy lives SATB, org (A)
for gestures of mercy “O Risen Lord,” K. Lee Scott, SAB, MSM, org, fl (E)
beyond moments of spontaneous kindness. “I Am the Way,” Richard Gieske, MSM, uni, pno,
Wash us again with your grace fl (E)
and transform us by your Word, “Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen,” David
that we might proclaim your good news Cherwein, MSM, SATB, org, brass (M)
in word and deed. “Prayer of St. Paul,” Charles Callahan, MSM, SAB,
org (M)
“Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life,” Godfrey
Sampson, NOV, SATB, org (M)

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Fifth Sunday of Easter—May 10, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Holy God, We Praise Your Name 4 460 540 414 276 79 366
GROSSER GOTT WIR LOBEN DICH, AEG

We Are Standing on Holy Ground 406 2272 183


HOLY GROUND,
AEG
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art 624 457 586 251
TOULON, EG

This Is the Day (Este es el día) ESTE ES EL DÍA, E 391


Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather TOKYO, G 311 465 530 72 552
The Word
The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA, AE 321 442 251 654 386 545, 337 525
546
Jesus, Remember Me REMEMBER ME, A 227 599 169 616 488 230
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive DETROIT, AG 444 347 638 605 390 674
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation 394 416, 250 645 400 559 518
WESTMINSTER ABBEY, AE 417
Eucharist
Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen 536 548
SURGE ECCLESIA, AEG

Now the Silence NOW, AG 534 460 619 333


Lord, Prepare Me SANCTUARY, EG 701 2164 462
Sending
For All the Saints SINE NOMINE, AEG 326 526 254 422 299 711 339 287
Jesus, Lover of My Soul ABERYSTHWYTH, A 440 303 424 546 479 453 699
Christ Is Alive! TRURO, G 246 108 206 389 318 182

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Many Mansions,” Jeffrey Hall and Julie Turner, 3–6 “Jesus Lives!” ST. ALBINUS, Six Easter Preludes, Robert
oct w/opt 3–7 oct hc, RW, RW8200, level 3 Powell, SJMP (M+)
“Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life,” Kevin “The Strife Is O’er,” VICTORY, Six Easter Preludes,
McChesney, 2–3 oct, LOR, LC201554L, level 2 Robert Powell, SJMP (A)
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” Sandra “We Know That Christ Is Raised,” ENGELBERG, Gotta
Eithun, 3–5 oct w/opt 3 oct hc, HOPE, HP2801, Toccata: Three Toccatas for Organ, David
level 2+ Cherwien, AF (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 105 The Season of Easter


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Acts 17:22–31 Paul introduces the Athenians to their “unknown god”: the Lord.
Psalm 66:8–20 Bless God, who hears our prayers and keeps us among the living.
1 Peter 3:13–22 Do not fear; testify to the hope that is in you through Christ.
John 14:15–21 Jesus says: the Father will send the Spirit, who will abide in you.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


O people, praise our God— Metrical
the Artist of creation, Come, All You People, Praise Our God [ADOWA];
the Lord of heaven and earth. PAS 66C, LUYH 495
We worship our Maker with resounding praise! Praise Our God with Shouts of Joy [GENEVAN 136];
In God we live and move and have our being; PAS 66E
it is the Lord who gives us life and breath. Make a Joyful Noise to God! [DIX]; GTG 54
God has kept us among the living
and not let our feet slip. Responsorial
God formed all people to seek the Lord; Cry Out to God in Joy; PAS 66A, PND 57 (through-
indeed, our Creator is never far away. composed vv.), PAS 66D (pointed vv.)
Bless the Lord, who is faithful to us! Glory and Praise to Our God; PAS 65D
Let All the Earth Cry Out with Joy to God; PSA 58
Prayer of Confession
“If you love me, Anthem for Adult Choirs
you will keep my commandments,” you said. “I Will Not Leave You Comfortless,” Everett
And, in the same breath, Titcomb, CF, SATB div, acap (A)
you promised an Advocate would come to us. “If Ye Love Me,” Thomas Tallis, CPDL, SATB,
You, Lord, were faithful to your promise. acap (M)
But we— “If Ye Love Me,” Philip Stopford, MSM, SATB div,
we have broken your law of love. acap (A)
We have hoarded resources, “I Lift My Soul,” Robert Hobby, MSM, uni, pno, fl (E)
rather than feeding your sheep. “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” John Behnke,
We have stoked competition, CON, SAB, org, tpt, hb (M)
rather than kneeling at others’ feet. “If Ye Love Me,” David Ashley White, ECS, 2 pt,
We have kept silent, keybd (E)
rather than testifying to our belief. “This We Believe,” Jay Althouse, MSM, SATB,
keybd (M)
For not showing our love for you “I Believe,” Mark Miller, CGA, SATB, keybd (E)
by loving one another,
forgive us.
Help us obey your commandments
and keep us ever faithful to your Word
by the power of your Spirit,
who abides with and among us.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter—May 17, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST. DENIO, A 12 263 579 834 1 103 423
Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers NUN DANKET ALL’ 407 325 617 509
UND BRINGET EHR’, EG

Come Down, O Love Divine DOWN AMPNEY, G 282 313 234 804 289 475 516
Come, Thou Almighty King ITALIAN HYMN, OEG 2 139 492 408 275 61 327 365
The Word
In Christ There Is No East or West 317, 439, 268 650 394, 548 398, 529
ST. PETER, MCKEE, A 318 440 395 399
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! MARION, VINEYARD HAVEN, E 804 145, 353 873, 55, 71 160, 537 556,
146 874 161 557
I Long for Your Commandments 64
WOHL DENEN DIE DA WANDELN,
G
Eucharist
There’s a Spirit in the Air LAUDS, AEG 433 294 192
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian I WANT TO BE A 729 372 454 401, 463
CHRISTIAN, E 402
I Come with Joy DOVE OF PEACE, G 515 507 533 482 349 617 304
Sending
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling HYFRYDOL, AEG 366 376 351 631 43 384 440 657
Blest Be the Tie That Binds DENNIS, G 306 438 257 656 393 557 341
We Are One in the Spirit 300 2223 256
THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS, G

Additional Options
God of This City GOD OF THIS CITY, A 277
Loving Spirit CHHUN BÍN, G Sound of Bamboo, 224

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Jubilant Spirit,” Lauran Delancy, 3–5 oct w/opt 3–5 “Festive Flutes,” Everett Titcomb, HWG (M+)
oct hc, AGEHR, AG35376, level 3 “I Will Not Leave You Comfortless,” A Gregorian
“Mighty Blessing,” Deborah Holden-Holloway, 3–5 Liturgical Year, vol. 2, Gerald Near, AUR (M)
oct, AGEHR, G35372, level 3 “The Peace May Be Exchanged,” Rubrics, Dan
“Canticle,” Matthew Compton, 3–6 oct w/opt 3–6 Locklair, BMG Music (Canada) (M)
oct hc and perc, BP, BEHB588, level 3+

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 107 The Season of Easter


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

May 21, 2020 Ascension of the Lord


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Acts 1:1–11 Forty days after his resurrection, Jesus ascends into heaven.
Psalm 47 Clap, shout, and sing with joy: the Lord reigns over all the earth.
or Psalm 93 The Lord reigns in majesty, high above the mighty waters.
Ephesians 1:15–23 Christ is seated at God’s right hand, above every earthly power.
Luke 24:44–53 Jesus interprets the Scriptures; then he is carried up into heaven.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Clap your hands, all you peoples! Psalm 47
We bow before the Lord— Metrical
the Most High, who reigns o’er all creation. Peoples, Clap Your Hands [GENEVAN 47]; GTG 261,
Shout to God with songs of joy! PH 194
We worship the Christ— Nations, Clap Your Hands [GENEVAN 47]; PAS 47E,
the Exalted One, who sits above LUYH 216
every ruler and authority. Clap Your Hands, O Faithful People! [NETTLETON];
Sing praises to God, sing praises! PAS 47A
We bless the Spirit— Clap Your Hands, All You Nations [YORUBA]; PAS 47D
the Hand of God,
who lifts us into heavenly courts. Responsorial
God Has Gone Up; PAS 47B
Prayer of Confession Clap Your Hands All You Nations; PAS 47F
You call us to be your witnesses God Goes Up with Trumpet Blast (God Mounts
to the ends of the earth His Throne); PND 18
and clothe us with power from on high.
Yet we stand still, our eyes fixed on the Psalm 93
heavens, Metrical
as though Jesus will reappear in the clouds God, You Rule with Royal Bearing (God, Our Lord,
to point the way. a King Remaining) [BRYN CALFARIA, YISRAEL V’ORAITA];
We cling to the past, GTG 272, PH 213, PP 170 (with refrain)
for we find comfort in familiar traditions, The Lord Almighty Reigns [ST. BRIDE]; GTG 271
even if they no longer serve your purposes. Robed in Majesty [SALZBURG]; PAS 93A, LUYH 546
We fear the future, The Lord Our God Rules over All; [CMD]; SGP 135
for we cannot imagine a new season of
ministry, Responsorial
even though you promise to empower us. The Lord Is King; PSA 87
Refocus us, O Lord, Ever Since the World Began; PAS 93B
and fill us with expectant hope
as we step into the future you will bring.
Baptize us again with your Spirit
and enlighten our hearts to discern your will,
so that we might embody the fullness of Christ
at work in the world.

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Ascension of the Lord—May 21, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing! DEO GRACIAS, AEG 258 141 208 393 259 217,
218
Come, Christians, Join to Sing MADRID, AG 267 150 599 158
The Word
At the Name of Jesus KING’S WESTON, AEG 264 148 220 416 168 435
I Love to Tell the Story HANKEY, AG 462 262 661 522 156 513
Sing Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus 262 210
ALL SAINTS, E

Eucharist
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus HYFRYDOL, AEG 260 144 831 392 257 460,
461
Open the Eyes of My Heart OPEN THE EYES, AEG 452
Come, Let Us Eat A VA DE, A 528 491 625
Sending
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! 263 142, 601 634 304 154, 292- 450,
CORONATION, DIADEM, AEG 143 155 294 451
Crown Him with Many Crowns DIDEMATA, AEG 268 151 223 855 301 327 288 494
He Is King of Kings HE IS KING, AEG 273 153

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Clap Your Hands,” Al Fedak, MSM, SATB, org (M) “Ascension,” William Gross, 3–5 oct, Flagstaff
“God Is Gone Up,” Gerald Finzi, BH, SATB, org (A) Publishing, FLHB753, level 2+
“O Clap Your Hands,” Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven,” Brian
GMC, SATB div, org, brass, perc (A) Childers, 3–5 oct, ALF, AP46260, level 3
“Why Do You Peer into the Skies?” Jacob B Weber, “Jesus Shall Reign,” Sandra Eithun, 3–6 oct w/opt
CON, SAB, keybd (E) 2 oct hc, HOPE, HP2827, level 3
“The Name of Jesus,” Craig Courtney, BP, SATB,
acap, hd (M) Organ Music
“Glory to the Lamb,” The Oxford Book of Easy “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,” MILES LANE, Choral
Flexible Anthems, David Blackwell, OUP, FLEX, Preludes, vol. 2, Alec Rowley, Edwin Ashdown/
keybd (E) BP (M)
“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus,” HYFRYDOL, Glad Praises We
Sing, Craig Phillips, SEL (M+)
“Lift High the Cross,” CRUCIFER, Wondrous Love, Craig
Phillips, FB (M)
“Fanfare,” John Cook, NOV (M+)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 109 The Season of Easter


Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

May 24, 2020 Seventh Sunday of Easter


Colors: White and Gold

Lectionary Readings
Acts 1:6–14 After Jesus’ ascension, the disciples go to Jerusalem and pray.
Psalm 68:1–10, 32–35 God rides upon the clouds, and gives power to the people.
1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11 You are suffering now, but the God of grace will restore you.
John 17:1–11 Jesus seeks the glory of God and prays for his disciples.

Opening Sentences so that, with one mind,


We have gathered— we might continue the work you gave us to do.
new followers and lifelong disciples,
Psalms and Canticles
the powerful and the powerless,
those who have too little and those who have Metrical
too much. Let God Arise [SONG 46]; PAS 68C
We have gathered, for we are one in Christ. Arise, Lord, and Hasten [ASH GROVE]; PCW 68, PP 121
We have come— (with refrain)
seekers and skeptics, Come like Driving Wind, O God [NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN
sinners and saints, HEILAND]; GTG 55

the poor in spirit and the rich in faith. Approach Our God with Songs of Praise [GENEVAN 68];
We have come, for we are eager to hear PAS 68A
God’s word. Rise Up, O God, Dispel Your Foes [CMD]; SGP 97
We are here, together.
Let us glorify the one true God. Responsorial
Sing to God, O Kingdoms of the Earth; PAS 68B
Prayer of Confession Lift Up Your Voices; PAS 68A, LUYH 211
Lord Jesus, My Lips Are Filled with Your Praise; PSA 61
you long for us to be one,
Anthems for Adult Choirs
just as you and the Father are one.
But we gravitate toward those who “And the Glory of the Lord,” Messiah, G. F. Handel,
think like us, CPDL, SATB, keybd (M)
behave like us, “Cast Thy Burden upon the Lord,” Elijah,
pray like us, Felix Mendelssohn, CPDL, SATB, keybd (E)
because it is easier than looking beyond “Surrexit Christus,” Pergolesi/ arr. Richard Proulx,
difference GIA, SAB, keybd (M)
to discover what is good and kind and faithful “This Joyful Eastertide,” arr. John Ferguson, AF,
in those we call the other. 2 pt mx, org (E)
Even in our houses of worship, “We See God’s Glory All around Us,” Hal Hopson,
we are slow to reach across the aisle MSM, uni, pno, hb (E)
to embrace siblings in faith “Sing unto God,” Judas Maccabeus, G. F. Handel,
with whom we hold little in common. CF, SATB, keybd (M)
“All My Trials,” arr. Stacy Gibbs, CV, SATB div,
Forgive us, we pray. acap (A)
Wash us in the waters of our baptism, “Christus Paradox,” Alfred Fedak, GIA, SATB,
keybd (E)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 275 260 776 503- 439 110 124
EIN’ FESTE BURG, AEG 505
Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining 192 2173 671
SHINE JESUS SHINE, AG

The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA, EG 321 442 251 654 386 545, 337 525
546
The Word
Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor 342 596
RHUDDLAN, AEG

Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies RATISBON, AG 662 462, 667 553 173 6, 7
463
If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee 816 282 407 769 410 142 635
WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT, E

Eucharist
Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises 538 957 535 180
HALELUYA PELO TSA RONA, A

Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines 582


on Me GLORY TO GOD, G
In My Life LORD BE GLORIFIED, G 468 2150 861 744 182
What a Friend We Have in Jesus CONVERSE, E 465 403 897, 742 506 526 430,
898 431
Sending
Listen, God Is Calling NENO LAKE MUNGU, AG 456 753 513
Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun 265 423 219 434 300 157 289 544
DUKE STREET, A

How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION, E 463 361 427 796 407 529 146 636,
637

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Joy and Grace,” Michael Helman, 3–5 oct w/opt “Gaudeamus,” A Festive Album, Sidney Campbell,
3–5 oct hc, BP, BEHB512, level 3 OUP (M)
“Ascension,” Kevin McChesney, 3–5 oct and pno, “Tune in E (in the Style of John Stanley),” George
RW, RW8188, level 3 Thalben-Ball, Bosworth (England) (M)
“Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven,” Hart Morris, “A Voluntary for Easter,” A Festive Album, Douglas
3–5 oct, CON, CO977767, level 2+ Guest, OUP (M)

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Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

May 31, 2020 Day of Pentecost


Color: Red

Lectionary Readings
If Numbers 11 is chosen as the First Reading, Acts 2 should be used as the Second Reading.
Acts 2:1–21 On the day of Pentecost, God pours out the Spirit upon the earth.
or Numbers 11:24–30 The Lord sends the Spirit to the elders of Israel, and they prophesy.
Psalm 104:24–34, 35b The Lord of creation sends forth the Spirit to renew the earth.
1 Corinthians 12:3b–13 In the body of Christ there are varieties of gifts, but one Spirit.
or Acts 2:1–21 On the day of Pentecost, God pours out the Spirit upon the earth.
John 20:19–23 The risen Lord appears to the disciples and gives them the Spirit.
or John 7:37–39 Jesus promises the Spirit: living water from the believer’s heart.

Opening Sentences For believing some gifts to be better than others,


Wind of God, who awakened creation and stirred ignoring how we each build up the body of Christ,
dry bones to life— forgive us, O God.
sweep through this space and enliven
our worship. Spirit of the Living God,
Wind of God, who descended as tongues of flame melt us, mold us,
and gave birth to the church— fill us again with your power
sweep through this space and ignite our and use us for your work
hearts. so that our lives may glorify you.
Wind of God, who guides our ministry and equips
Psalms and Canticles
us for service—
sweep through this space and empower our Metrical
witness. Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being! [RUSTINGTON];
GTG 34, PH 224
Prayer of Confession O Lord, How Marvelous Your Works [CM]; PCW 104b
This prayer may be used with My Soul, Praise the Lord! [HANOVER]; PAS 104E
“Spirit of the Living God,” GTG 288. (sts. 9–12 with refrain)
How Many and Wise [STOWEY]; PP 195 (with refrain)
Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us.
We rejoice in the gifts you have given us. Responsorial
Yet, we confess, we do not always use them to Send Forth Your Spirit, O Lord; PAS 104D, PND 38
glorify you. Lord, Send Out Your Spirit; SFTS2 34
Lord, Send Out Your Spirit; PAS 104G
For using the gifts of your Spirit for selfish gain Creator Spirit, Come We Pray [VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS];
instead of using them for the common good, PAS 104G (alt. refrain)
forgive us, O God. Lord, Send Out Your Spirit; PSA 105

Anthems for Adult Choirs


For thinking too little of ourselves,
not trusting that you have given us gifts “Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest,” The Oxford Book
for your service, of Easy Flexible Anthems, arr. Michael Bedford,
forgive us, O God. OUP, FLEX, keybd (E)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire 278 125 231 651 503,
VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS, AEG 504
Come, O Holy Spirit, Come WA EMIMIMO, AG 283 2124
Hail Thee, Festival Day! SALVE FESTE DIES, AG 277 324 175
The Word
On Pentecost They Gathered MUNICH, A 289 128 272
Every Time I Feel the Spirit PENTECOST, O 66 315 282 404 325
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove ST. AGNES, AG 279 126 281 314 510
We Are One in the Spirit 300 2223 256
THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS,
E
Eucharist
Spirit of the Living God LIVING GOD, AG 288 322 749 283 393 320
Holy Spirit, Come to Us TUI AMORIS IGNEM, AG 284
Holy Spirit, Come to Us VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS, AG 281 2118 406
One Bread, One Body ONE BREAD, ONE BODY, E 530 835 496 620
Sending
Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us EBENEZER, AEG 280 129 267
Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading 287 320 401
NJOO KWETU ROHO MWEMA, AE

Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song 285 314 403 270 544 513
BRIDEGROOM, AE

Additional Options
Send Down the Fire by Marty Haugen, AEG Gather, 557

“Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit,” arr. William Dawson, “Filled with the Spirit,” arr. Kevin Stewart, 3–5 oct
KJO, SATB, bari solo, acap (M) w/opt 3–5 oct hc, LOR, LC202055L, level 2+
“Listen Sweet Dove,” Grayston Ives, GIA, SATB, “Guiding Spirit,” Cathy Moklebust, 3–5 oct, CGA,
keybd (E) CGB634, level 4
“Still Small Voice,” The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible
Anthems, Ian Assersohn, OUP, FLEX, keybd (E) Organ Music
“Listen, Sweet Dove,” Alan Smith, OUP, SATB (A) “Improvisation on ‘Veni Creator Spiritus,’” John
“Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me,” K. Lee Scott, AF, Cook, NOV (M)
2 pt, org, AF (E) “Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist,” Sechs
“I’m Gonna Sing ’til the Spirit Moves in My Heart,” Orgelchoräle, Hermann Schroeder, Schott (M+)
arr. Moses Hogan, HAL, SATB div, acap (A) “O Living Breath of God,” We Walk by Faith, David
“Spirit, Open My Heart,” Alfred Fedak, MSM, SATB, Maxwell, AF (M)
keybd (M) “Trilogy for Pentecost,” Noel Goemanne, HF (M-A)
“Toccata on ‘Veni Creator,’” Twelve Choral Preludes
Handbell Music on Gregorian Chant Themes for Organ, Jeanne
“The Spirit in Our Midst,” Sandra Eithun, 3–5 oct w/ Demessieux, Summy-Birchard (Warner Bros.)
opt 3–5 oct hc and opt narr, CGA, CGB869, level 2 (M-A)
Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 113 The Season of Easter
The Time after Pentecost /
Ordinary Time
These liturgical texts are appropriate for
use throughout the time after Pentecost
and may be repeated from week to week.

Confession and Pardon Prayer for Illumination


At the baptismal font: At the lectern or pulpit:
It is only by the power of God Time after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday
that we are able to stand against evil. Holy, Holy, Holy One,
guide us by the Spirit of truth
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin. to hear the Word of life you speak,
The prayer of confession is included here. and to give all glory, honor, and praise
to your threefold name;
Lifting water from the font: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Now stand firm in your faith,
covered by the saving grace of God Time after Pentecost, All Saints’ Day
and ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. Faithful God, how blessed are those
who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Sanctify us by your Word and Spirit
Thanks be to God. so that we may glorify you
in the company of the faithful;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thanksgiving for Baptism
At the baptismal font: Time after Pentecost, Reign of Christ
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Sovereign God, let your Word rule in our hearts
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. and your Spirit govern our lives
It is right to give our thanks and praise. until at last we see the fulfillment
O Lord our God, we give you thanks of your realm of justice and peace;
for the grace that is at work in us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
through the gift of our baptism—
the sign of your threefold name, Before the readings:
the communion of your faithful people, The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.
the promise of your glorious realm. Listen to the word of the Lord.
By the power of your Holy Spirit, Deuteronomy 6:4
poured out upon us in baptism,
let your grace and peace grow in us, After the readings:
until we gather at your heavenly throne Keep these words in your heart.
to give you thanks and praise forever; The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Thanks be to God.
Deuteronomy 6:6

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Ascription of Praise of God’s renewal of human life in society
and of God’s victory over all wrong.
After the sermon: The church follows this pattern
To the Lord our God, Alpha and Omega, in the form of its life
be all glory and honor forever. Amen. and in the method of its action.
Revelation 21:6
So to live and serve
is to confess Christ as Lord.
Affirmation of Faith Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.32–33
Time after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday Time after Pentecost, Thanksgiving Day
Jesus Christ is God with humankind. Life is a gift to be received with gratitude
He is the eternal Son of the Father, and a task to be pursued with courage.
who became human and lived among us People are free to seek life
to fulfill the work of reconciliation. within the purpose of God:
He is present in the church to develop and protect the resources of nature
by the power of the Holy Spirit for the common welfare,
to continue and complete his mission. to work for justice and peace in society,
This work of God, and in other ways to use their creative powers
the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the fulfillment of human life.
is the foundation of all confessional statements Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.17
about God, humanity, and the world.
Therefore, the church calls all people Time after Pentecost, All Saints’ Day
to be reconciled to God and to one another. The risen Christ is the Savior of all people.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.07 Those joined to him by faith
are set right with God
Time after Pentecost and commissioned to serve
The life, death, resurrection, as God’s reconciling community.
and promised coming of Jesus Christ Christ is head of this community, the church,
has set the pattern for the church’s mission. which began with the apostles
His human life involves the church and continues through all generations.
in the common life of all people. Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.10
His service to men and women
commits the church Time after Pentecost, Reign of Christ
to work for every form of human well-being. Biblical visions and images of the rule of Christ,
His suffering makes the church sensitive such as a heavenly city, the household of God,
to all human suffering a new heaven and earth, a marriage feast,
so that it sees the face of Christ and an unending day
in the faces of persons in every kind of need. culminate in the image of the kingdom.
His crucifixion discloses to the church The kingdom represents God’s triumph
God’s judgment on the inhumanity over all that resists the divine will
that marks human relations, and disrupts God’s creation.
and the awful consequences Already God’s reign is present
of the church’s own complicity in injustice. as a ferment in the world,
In the power of the risen Christ stirring hope in all people
and the hope of his coming, and preparing the world
the church sees the promise to receive its ultimate judgment and redemption.

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With an urgency born of this hope, Time after Pentecost, Reign of Christ
the church applies itself to present tasks Blessed are you, O Lord our God,
and strives for a better world. creator and ruler of the universe,
It does not identify limited progress for you have satisfied our souls
with the kingdom of God on earth, with this feast of your grace.
nor does it despair Keep us faithful in your service
in the face of disappointment and defeat. until your realm of glory comes;
In steadfast hope, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
the church looks beyond all partial achievement
to the final triumph of God.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.54–55 Blessing and Charge
At the doors of the church:
Time after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday
Invitation to Offering May the blessing of the Trinity—
At the communion table: holy, holy, holy Lord—
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, be with you now and always. Alleluia!
to present yourselves as a living sacrifice, Isaiah 6:3
holy and acceptable to God.
Let us offer our lives to the Lord. Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
Romans 12:1 “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here I am; send me!” Amen.
Isaiah 6:8
Prayer after Communion
At the communion table: Time after Pentecost, All Saints’ Day
Time after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday The blessing of the one God—
Holy Spirit, you have filled us with your life. Spirit, Son, and Father—
Christ our Savior, you have embraced us in your love. be with you now and always. Alleluia!
Ephesians 4:4–6
God our Mother, you have fed us with your grace.
Now send us out into your beloved world
Lead a life worthy of your calling,
to share your life, your love, your grace with all.
giving glory to God in all things. Amen.
Blessing and honor and glory to you,
Ephesians 4:1
holy, holy, holy Lord. Amen.
Time after Pentecost, Reign of Christ
Time after Pentecost, All Saints’ Day
The blessing of the holy, triune God,
God of glory, in this holy feast
who was and is and is to come—
you have made us one with Christ
first and last,
and with that great multitude of the faithful—
beginning and end,
those who hunger and thirst no more
Alpha and Omega—
and worship night and day in your temple.
be with you now and always. Alleluia!
Lead us in the paths of righteousness Revelation 1:8
and guide us to the springs of the water of life,
until we join the choir of the redeemed, Go in peace to love the Lord your God
singing: Salvation belongs to our God with heart and soul and mind and strength,
who is seated on the throne, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Amen.
and to the Lamb: Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Mark 12:29–31

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The Time after Pentecost /
Ordinary Time
These hymns and songs are appropriate
for use throughout the time after Pentecost
and may be repeated from week to week.

Seasonal Resources for the Time after Pentecost (Ordinary Time)


Although the liturgical year does not include a day for dedicating financial pledges, many
churches choose a day for this practice. The following litany may be used for such an occasion.

Litany of Dedication for Stewardship Pledges


Gracious God, creator of the world, giver of all that is good,
bless the gifts and the pledges we bring to you today.
These pledges represent our work, our hopes, and our dreams,
and we offer them in thanksgiving for all we have received.
May they be the first fruits of all we have,
and not what we have left over.
May we see these pledges as a sacred offering,
and not a gift of obligation or exchange.
May we use them wisely for your service,
to reflect your love to this city and this world.
May they move us to be more faithful disciples,
and energize us for lives of generosity.
In gratitude for the grace of God,
in the warmth of God’s hospitality,
and in the spirit of the generosity embodied by Christ,
We dedicate these pledges to the work of God.
Thanks be to God!
Alleluia! Amen.

Congregational Song for the Time after Pentecost


A change in liturgical seasons creates opportunities for congregational responses unique to the
season as well as experiences of ongoing liturgical moments and responses set to new and
different music. Following are suggestions for use during the season after Pentecost, which due
to its length particularly invites a wider use of responses:
Consider Kyrie eleison as a part of the confessional sequence.
Kyrie GTG 575, 578, 579
Consider a new Gloria in place of the Gloria Patri.
Gloria GTG 582, 584, 585
Consider replacing the Doxology with another response.

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Praise to God the Father GTG 605
God, We Honor You GTG 709
We Lift Our Voices GTG 710

Consider sung responses to the Great Prayer on Communion/Eucharist Sundays (Sanctus,
Memorials Acclamation, Amen).
Settings in GTG 552–554; 556–558; 559–561; 565–568

Anthems for Children’s Choirs for the Time after Pentecost


“Thanks and Praise,” Ruth Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis, CV, unison, piano (M)
“Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ,” GTG 526
“Come to the Table of Grace,” Barbara Hamm, GTG 507
“Come and See the Works of the Lord,” Patti Drennan, FB, unison/optional two-part,
piano (M)
“I’m Goin’ Home on a Cloud,” arranged by Peter J. Durow, CV, two-part, piano,
clarinet (A)
“Deo Gratias,” Lynn Bailey Shaw, SHAW, unison, piano (E)
“We Are the Body of Christ,” Emily Lund, CGA, unison/two-part, piano, flute (M)
“Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise,” Ronald Nelson, GTG 648
“God of All Creation,” Erik Whitehill, CGA, unison/two-part, piano, recorder and
cymbal (M)
“Sing a New Song unto the Lord,” Daniel Schutte, GTG 276

Anthems for Youth Choirs for the Time after Pentecost


“10,000 Reasons,” arranged by Lloyd Larson, HOPE, SATB, piano (M)
“Blessing,” Katie Moran Bart, KJO, SAB, piano (M)
“Christ Has Broken Down the Wall,” Mark Miller, CGA, SATB, piano (M)
“Come Alive (Dry Bones),” arranged by Joshua Spacht, WORD, SATB, keyboard (M)
“God’s Promise,” Mark Patterson, CGA, unison, piano (E)
“I Am His Child,” Moses Hogan, AMP, SSA, piano (M)
“Irish Blessing,” James E. Moore, GIA, SATB, acap (A)
“Make Us One,” Chris de Silva, GIA, SAB, piano (E)
“No Hands But Yours,” J. Jerome Williams, HIN, two-part mixed, piano (E)
“Oceans,” arranged by Bryan Sharpe, SFP, SATB, acap (M)
“Peace like a River,” Donald Moore, JM, SAB, piano (E)
Trinity Sunday
“Credo,” Andre Thomas, Heritage Music Press, SATB, solo, piano (A)
All Saints
“And God Shall Wipe All Tears,” Eleanor Daley, HIN, unison, keyboard (M)
“River in Judea,” John Leavitt, SHAW, SATB, piano (M)
“Sing Me to Heaven,” Daniel Gawthrop, Dunstan House, SATB, acap (A)
Christ the King/ Reign of Christ
“Let the Song Go Round the Earth,” arranged by Mary Ellen Kerrick, CGA, SATB,
piano (M)
“What a Beautiful Name,” arranged by Bryan Sharpe, Medallion Music, SATB, solo,
acap (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 119 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Piano Music for the Time after Pentecost
“All Creatures of Our God and King,” LASST UNS ERFREUEN, Meditation and Majesty,
Howard Helvey, BP (A)
“Be Still, My Soul,” FINLANDIA, Eventide, Jay Rouse, PraiseGathering Music (E)
“The Church’s One Foundation,” AURELIA, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion,
Victor Labenske, ALF (M)
“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,” ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion,
Victor Labenske, ALF (M)
“Holy, Holy, Holy,” NICAEA, Sunday Morning Companion, Victor Labenske, ALF (E)
“Holy Manna,” HOLY MANNA, Songs for the Journey, Joseph Martin, SHAW (A)
“Hymn to Joy,” HYMN TO JOY, After the Rain, Jeanne Cotter, GIA (A)
“Lift High the Cross,” CRUCIFER, Lift High the Cross, Larry Shackley, HOPE (M)
“The Lord’s My Shepherd,” BROTHER JAMES’ AIR, Songs of the Shepherd, John Carter, HOPE (M)
“My Faith Has Found a Resting Place,” LANDAS, Devotion, Jay Rouse, LOR (M)
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” OLIVET, Be Still, My Soul, Jay Rouse, PraiseGathering Music (M)
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” ST. ANNE, Devotion, Jay Rouse, LOR (A)
“Rejoice the Lord Is King,” DARWALL, Illuminations, Dan Forrest, BP (A)
“Shall We Gather at the River and Deep River,” HANSON PLACE and DEEP RIVER, Simple Gifts, Michael
Larkin, MSM (M)
“The Solid Rock,” SOLID ROCK, Sunday Morning Holiday Companion, Victor Labenske, ALF (E)
“There Is a Balm in Gilead,” BALM IN GILEAD, Eventide, Jay Rouse, PraiseGathering Music (M)

Instrumental Music for the Time after Pentecost


“Now Thank We All Our God,” J. Cruger/arranged by S. Drummond Wolff, MSM, trumpet
duet with organ and congregation (ME)
“All Things Bright and Beautiful,” Cecil Alexander/arranged by Richard Shephard, SJMP,
SAB anthem, flute, optional handbells one octave, and keyboard (organ/piano) (ME)
“The Lord’s Prayer,” Matthew 6:9–13 (paraphrase CM), arranged by David M. McKay, SJMP,
children’s choir (unison treble voices), flute or oboe or violin and piano or harp or
organ (ME)
“How Firm a Foundation,” arranged by Mark Schweizer, SJMP, SATB choir, string trio
(2 violins and cello), organ and congregation (E)
More Great Hymns, Curnow Music Press, various composers and arrangers, (includes
Amazing Grace; O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing; Holy, Holy, Holy; Softly and
Tenderly; Lead On, O King Eternal), individual books for flute, clarinet, trombone,
horn in F, and trumpet, CD or piano accompaniment (ME)
“Come Sing unto the Lord (Psalm 95),” Henry Purcell/arranged by Mark Schweizer, SJMP,
SAB, soloist, cello, and keyboard (E)
“How Great Thou Art,” Carl Gustav Boberg/arranged by Wayne Fritchie, WPF Music,
oboe and piano, available at JWP (MA)
“Holy, Holy, Holy!” John B. Dykes/arranged by Bruce R. Smith, BRS Music, flute and clarinet
duet, piano, available at JWP (MA)
Gospel Hymn Suite, (Since Jesus Came into My Heart; I Will Sing the Wondrous Story;
Standing on the Promises), various composers/arranged by Gary Lanier, Lanier
Company, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, alto sax, baritone sax, trumpet, horn in F,
trombone, violin, viola, cello, piano, available at JWP (ME)

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June 7, 2020 Trinity Sunday


Color: White

Lectionary Readings
Genesis 1:1—2:4a The Word and Spirit of God are present at the dawn of creation.
Psalm 8 O Lord our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
2 Corinthians 13:11–13 A letter concludes with a blessing in the name of the triune God.
Matthew 28:16–20 Jesus’ Great Commission: Go, make disciples, baptize, and teach.

Opening Sentences Forgive us, Lord,


Mighty Wind, who danced over the deep and renew us to be the church you created
and surveyed the shapeless void, us to be.
dance over us now Wash us with your grace
and ready us for your creative purpose. and commission us for service
Divine Word, who commanded unruly chaos in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
and called forth light and life,
Psalms and Canticles
call to us now
and open us to new expressions of grace. Metrical
Eternal Artist, who formed us in your likeness O Lord, Our Lord, How Excellent [WINCHESTER OLD];
and claimed us as kin, GTG 25, PH 162
Re-form and refine us Lord, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name [GOTT SEI DANK,
to be bearers of your blessing. EVENING PRAISE]; PAS 8A, B, LUYH 500, 501, PH 163

Holy Trinity—Creator, Christ, Spirit— O Lord, Our Lord, Throughout the Earth [TRAMPS AND
who gathered the primeval waters, HAWKERS, ELLACOMBE]; PAS 8D, KU 122

gather us in, then send us out, O Lord, Our Lord, Your Majesty [8.6.8.8.6]; PCW 8
our voices echoing creation’s song:
How majestic is your name in all the earth! Responsorial
O Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name;
Prayer of Confession PAS 8E
Lord Jesus, O Lord, Our Lord, Your Name Is Glorious; PSA 5
you send us
Anthems for Adult Choirs
to make disciples of all nations,
but we focus our energies inward “Festival Te Deum,” Benjamin Britten, BH, SATB,
and shy away from sharing the good news org (A)
in word and deed. “Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord,” The Oxford
You charge us Book of Flexible Anthems, Franz Schubert, OUP,
to teach your commandments, FLEX, keybd (E)
but we struggle to obey them “How Great Thou Art,” arr. Dan Forrest, BP, SATB,
and neglect to model them for others. pno (M)
You assure us of your abiding presence, “The Creation,” Willy Richter, SHAW, SATB div,
but we doubt this promise acap (A)
and disregard your Spirit, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You,” Anthems for
denying the power you give us SA and Men, John Rutter, OUP, SAB, keybd (M)
to do your work.

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! NICAEA, 1 138 538 413 277 64 329 362
OEG
O Day of Rest and Gladness ES FLOG EIN KLEINS 393 470 521 66 48
WALDVÖGELEIN, OEG

Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud 11 113


ABERYSTWYTH, O

Come All You People (Uyai Mose) UYAI MOSE, OG 388 2274 496 819
The Word
I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE, O 32 288 10 12 152 398
The Play of the Godhead PERICHORESIS, OG 9
In Christ Called to Baptize ST. DENIO, O 297 575
O Lord, Our God, How Excellent (Psalm 8) 25 162
WINCHESTER OLD, OEG

Listen to the Word That God Has Spoken 455


LISTEN,
OEG
Eucharist
God the Sculptor of the Mountains 5 2060 736
JENNINGS-HOUSTON, OG

Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth NORWICH, OG 7 2050 735 467


Holy God, We Praise Your Name 4 460 540 414 276 79 366
GROSSER GOTT WIR LOBEN DICH, G

Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises 538 957 535 180


HALELUYA! PELO TSA RONA,
EG
Sending
I Bind unto Myself Today ST. PATRICK/DEIRDRE, OG 6 450 370
Go to the World! SINE NOMINE, G 295 925
Go in Grace and Make Disciples 296
WONDROUS LIGHT, G

We Shall Overcome WE SHALL OVERCOME, E 379 570 533 542


The Lord Now Sends Us Forth 747 538
ENVIADO SOY DE DIOS, G

Lord, You Give the Great Commission 298 429 579 584 528
ABBOT’S LEIGH, G

Additional Options
Perfect Praise by Brenda Joyce Moore, G 296
God, Whose Almighty Word ITALIAN HYMN, OG 673 371
10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman, OEG
Breath of God, Breath of Peace PATTERNS, OE

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 123 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Trinity Sunday—June 7, 2020

For Beauty of Meadows ST. DENIO, OEG Chalice, 696


Lo, I Am With You PRESENCE, G Chalice, 430
In Nature as in Jesus (Taiwan), OEG Sound the Bamboo, 233

“The Lord Bless You and Keep You,” Peter Lutkin, Organ Music
CPDL, SATB, acap (E) “Come, Thou Almighty King,” ITALIAN HYMN, Walter Pelz
“Trinity Te Deum,” Eriks Esenvalds, Musica Baltica, Organ Anthology, Walter Pelz, AF (M)
SATB, org, brass, perc, hp (A) “Fantasy on ‘Holy, Holy, Holy,’” NICAEA, Augsburg
“Triune God, Mysterious Being,” Alfred Fedak, SEL, Organ Library: Summer, Piet Post, AF (M)
SATB, org (E) “O Lux Beata Trinitas,” Chantworks, Set 3, Gerald
Handbell Music Near, MSM (M)
“Adesto, Sancta Trinitas,” Chantworks, Set 3, Gerald
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” Kevin Near, MSM (M)
McChesney, 3–6 oct, FB, FBBGH1028, level 3
“This Is My Father’s World,” Patricia Hurlbutt, 3–5
oct, BP, BEHB551, level 2+
“For the Fruit of All Creation,” Karen Thompson,
3–5 oct w/opt 3–6 oct hc, SFP, SF201780SF,
level 3

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Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 18:1–15 (21:1–7) Three visitors promise Abraham and Sarah they will have a son.
Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19 What shall I return to the Lord? I will lift the cup of salvation.
Complementary
Exodus 19:2–8a The Lord says: Keep my covenant and you will be my holy people.
Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord; we are the sheep of God’s pasture.
Romans 5:1–8 We are justified by faith; while we were sinners Christ died for us.
Matthew 9:35—10:8 (9–23) The harvest is plentiful; Jesus instructs and sends the twelve apostles.

Opening Sentences But we are content to proclaim


Whether we stray like sheep the in-breaking of your kingdom
or follow faithfully, within familiar communities
God welcomes us here. where we know others will receive this news
Whether we seek healing and wholeness, with nods of agreement.
or stand ready to extend compassion, Push us beyond what is comfortable and safe,
God welcomes us here. and strengthen us for lives of compassionate
Whether exhausted from journeys service,
across rough terrain, that we might be the laborers you call us to be.
or renewed and refreshed,
Psalms and Canticles
our souls at peace,
we gather to hear the good news: Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19
The kingdom of heaven is at hand! Metrical
I Love the Lord, Who (He) Heard My Cry [I LOVE THE
or LORD (Smallwood)]; GTG 799, PH 362, PAS 116C,
LUYH 439
As Abraham and Sarah welcomed divine visitors What Shall I Render to the Lord [MARTYRDOM, ROCKINGHAM,
with gracious hospitality and a rich feast, MORNING SONG/CONSOLATION]; GTG 655, PH 228, PAS

may we welcome God with open hearts, 116B, LUYH 871, PP 218 (with refrain)
ready to feast on God’s word. I Love You, Lord [GENEVAN 116]; PAS 116A, LUYH 735
Here, in this place, it is the Lord who offers We Love You Lord [CMD]; SGP 170
bread that satisfies and waters that refresh. I Love the Lord Because He Heard [DETROIT, NEW FENWICK];
We come with open hands, KU 70, TTSF 70
ready to receive God’s grace.
Responsorial
Prayer of Confession I Love the Lord, Who (He) Heard My Cry [I LOVE THE
LORD (Smallwood)]; PAS 116D; LUYH 152
Holy God, you send us
to proclaim the good news of your kingdom I Will Walk in the Presence of God [SCOTLAND];
to all who are lost, PAS 116E (through-composed), 116D (alt. refrain
all who are afflicted, with pointed vv.)
all who are captive, I Will Walk in the Presence of the Lord [MIDDLEBURY];
all who have been cast out. HTP2 10

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 125 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Second Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 6—June 14, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above 645 483 572 126 408
MIT FREUDEN ZART, Os

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 367 551 473 693 422 694 194 290
ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR,
G
All People That on Earth Do Dwell 385 220, 1 883 7 75 377
OLD HUNDREDTH,
OcG 221
Let Us Come to Worship God HIAO HOIAN, Oc 387
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing AZMON, EG 610 466 590 886 42 57 184 493
The Word
The God of Abraham Praise LEONI, OsOcG 49 488 39 831 24 116 401
A Sower Came from Ancient Hills SEACHRIST, G 171
We Praise You, O God KREMSER, OsOcG 612 560 870 420
My Faith Looks Up to Thee OLIVET, E 829 383 426 759 452 456 691
In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness 850 38
DIVINUM MYSTERIUM,
OsG
Standing on the Promises PROMISES, G 838 374 373
Eucharist
What Shall I Render to the Lord (Psalm 116) 655
MARTYRDOM, Os

Fill My Cup FILL MY CUP, Os 699 350


Blessed Be Your Name BLESSED BE YOUR NAME, E 343
God, We Honor You ABUNDANT BLESSINGS, OcG 709 878
Sending
Send Me, Jesus THUMA MINA, G 746 945 809 360 497 564
To Abraham and Sarah LLANFYLLIN, OsOcG 51 40
Now Go in Joy JUNKANOO, EG 745
Come, Labor On ORA LABORA, G 719 415 532 541
For the Healing of the Nations ST. THOMAS 346 289 576 428
(Wade), G
Additional Options
My Tribute by Andrae Crouch, Os 111
Imagine by Keith and Kristyn Getty, G 72
Salmo 116: Vayan por el Mundo Entero Flor y Canto, 255
GO OUT TO ALL THE WORLD, Os

The Call for Reapers CHOO-SOO (Korean) Sound the Bamboo, 245
God of the Women SLANG, Os Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

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I Love the Lord; He Is Filled with Compassion [I LOVE “Go to the World,” James Chepponis, GIA, SATB,
THE LORD (Aquino)]; LUYH 819 org, opt brass and perc (E)
I Will Call upon the Name of the Lord [LET US BREAK “God Be with You,” One Lord, One Faith, One
BREAD]; HTP1 116 Baptism, #212, Thomas Dorsey/arr. Horace
I Will Take Up the Cup of Salvation; SP 50 Clarence Boyer, GIA, SATB, keybd (E)
“Here Am I,” Hans Leo Hassler/arr. Mark Schweizer,
Psalm 100 SJMP, SAB, acap (E)
Metrical “Let Your Faith Be Stronger than Your Fear,” Tom
All People That on Earth Do Dwell [OLD HUNDREDTH, NEW Trenney, BP, SATB, solo, pno (M)
DOXOLOGY]; GTG 385, PH 220, PAS 100A, LUYH 1, “Make a Joyful Noise,” John A. Behnke, MSM,
PAS 100B SATB, pno (E)
Let Every Voice on Earth Resound [GENEVAN 100];
PAS 100C Handbell Music
With Shouts of Joy Come Praise the Lord (Ae sab “All Praise and Glory,” Sondra K. Tucker, 3–6 oct
Zamiinde) [KHUSHI RAHO]; PAS 100D w/opt org, ALF, AP46882, (free download),
Let Every Nation on the Earth [TALLIS CANON]; KU 96 level 3
“Majestic Alleluia,” Joel Raney, 3–5 oct, HOPE,
Responsorial HP2876, level 2+
Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord; PAS 100F; PSA 101 “Carillon of Praise,” Cathy Moklebust, 3–6 oct
All the Earth, Proclaim the Lord; PAS 100H w/opt 3–5 oct hc, CGA, CGB1089, level 3-
Enter God’s Gates with Thanks and Praise; PSA 97
Arise, Come to Your God (Gelineau); PSA 98 Organ Music
We Are God’s People; PSA 99 “Prelude on LEONI,” Richard Proulx, AF (M)
We Are His People; PFTS2 40 “Toccata on LEONI,” Preludes on Familiar Hymns for
Organ, Christina Harmon, Vivace Press (M+)
Anthems for Adult Choirs “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior,” Softly and
“Alive in Me,” The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Tenderly, vol. 1, Dale Wood, SAC (E/M)
Anthems, Thomas Hewitt Jones, OUP, FLEX,
keybd (E)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 127 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

June 21, 2020 Third Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 7


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 21:8–21 Hagar and Ishmael are sent away, but God remains with them.
Psalm 86:1–10, 16–17 Be gracious to me, O God; save the child of your servant.
Complementary
Jeremiah 20:7–13 Jeremiah laments the terror all around, but must speak God’s word.
Psalm 69:7–10 Zeal for your house consumes me; save me from my enemies.
(11–15) 16–18
Romans 6:1b–11 Crucified with Jesus, we are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ.
Matthew 10:24–39 Jesus says: Do not fear for your life; take up your cross and follow.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


To you, O Lord, we lift our souls; Psalm 86:1–10, 16–17
to you we offer our lives. Metrical
For you are good and forgiving, Incline Your Ear, O Lord, to Me [DANBY, PROSPECT];
and abounding in steadfast love. GTG 844, PP 158 (with refrain)
In heaven, on earth, there is none like you. Lord, My Petition Heed [MASON]; PAS 86A, LUYH 889
Your works are beyond compare.
For you are great; you work wonders. Responsorial
You alone are God. For Love Is Lord of All; CP2 5
Be with Me, Lord, When I Am in Trouble; PAS 86B
Prayer of Confession You, O Lord, Are Good and Forgiving [ROUEN];
“Do not fear,” you tell us. HTP2 12
But we cower before threats
to our comfort and security, Psalm 69:7–10 (11–15), 16–18
not trusting your promise to care for us Metrical
nor boldly stepping forward in faith. Save Me, O God; I Sink in Floods [SALVATION];
GTG 478, PAS 69A
“Take up the cross,” you tell us. Let My Shame Not Touch Your People [8.7.8.7D];
But we live as though death still holds SGP 99
dominion,
and refuse to take risks for the sake of the Responsorial
gospel; Answer Me, O God, in Your Great Mercy [TENDER
we fail to challenge powers that diminish THOUGHT]; HTP2 13

and principalities that destroy. If You Love Me; PAS 69B, LUYH 418
Lord, Draw Near; PAS 69C
Forgive us, Lord.
Help us to live with you
and for you.
Make us worthy
to bear the name of Christ.

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Baptized in Water BUNESSAN, E 482 492 790 456 294
Jesus Calls Us GALILEE, G 720 121 696 171, 398 549,
172 550
Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS, OsEG 39 276 348 733 423 140 158
Jesus, Savior, Lord, Now to You I Come 789 906 523
SARANAM, OsG

The Word
Incline Your Ear, O Lord, to Me DANBY, Os 844
I Need Thee Every Hour NEED, OsG 735 517 397 451
Save Me, O God; I Sink in Floods SALVATION, Oc 478
Why Should I Feel Discouraged? SPARROW, OsG 661 441 475 143
You Have Put on Christ BAPTIZED IN CHRIST, E 491 785 211 609
Eucharist
Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters 490 802 445 605 674
BEACH SPRING, E

Bread of the World in Mercy Broken 499 502 346 624 301
RENDEZ À DIEU, OsOcEG

We Who Once Were Dead MIDDEN IN DE DOOD, EG 502 495


Nothing Can Trouble (Nada de turbe) 820 444 772
NADA DE TURBE, Oc

Sending
There Is Now a New Creation STUTTGART, EG 774
Now There Is No Male or Female OMNI DIE 493
(Trier), EG
Do Not Be Afraid ISAIAH 43, G 76
Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said BOURBON, EG 718 393 326 667 204 415 675
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee MARYTON, OcG 738 357 325 818 503 430 659,
660
Additional Options
In Ages Past the Mighty Lord 53
STAR OF COUNTY DOWN, Oc

Don’t Be Afraid by John Bell, G 429


What the Lord Has Done in Me by Reuben 800
Morgan/Hillsong, E
We Worship You, Creator God (Namo Sound the Bamboo, 9
mavunkarun) NAMO NAMO (Sri Lankan), Os

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 129 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Third Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 7—June 21, 2020

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy,” Raymond “Solemn Prayer,” Jason Krug, 3–6 oct w/opt 1 oct
Haan, CON, SATB, org (E) hc, JHS, JHS9531, level 2+
“Hide Not Thou Thy Face,” The Oxford Book of “In the Stillness,” Karen Buckwalter, 3–5 oct, BP,
Flexible Anthems, Richard Farrant, OUP, FLEX, BEHB620, level 2+
acap (E) “Fanfare on Engelberg,” Michael Glasgow, 3–7
“Jeremiah’s Fire,” Rollo Dillworth, HAL, SATB, octw/opt 3 oct hc and opt brass, AGEHR,
tamb (A) AG37011, (free download), level 3+
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,” The Oxford
Book of Flexible Anthems, arr. Stephen Cleobury, Organ Music
OUP, uni, keybd (E) “Prelude on ‘Rendez à Dieu,’” Simon Mold, Banks
“O for a Closer Walk with God,” The Oxford Book Music Publications (M)
of Flexible Anthems, Charles Villiers Stanford, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” FAITHFULNESS, Favorite
OUP, FLEX, org (M) Organ Hymns, Donald Hustad, HOPE (M)
“Psalm 86,” Gustave Holst, GMC, SATB, org (M) “Jesus Calls Us,” GALILEE, With Praise and Love, vol. 2,
“Take Up Your Cross,” Jonathan Shippey, HIN, 2 pt, Emma Lou Diemer, SAC (E)
keybd (E) “Bunessan,” Eight Hymn Preludes for Morning
Worship, Peter Stearns, HF (E)

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June 28, 2020 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 8


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 22:1–14 Obeying God, Abraham prepares to sacrifice his son Isaac.
Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Still I trust in your steadfast love.
Complementary
Jeremiah 28:5–9 Jeremiah speaks to Hananiah about the promises of prophets.
Psalm 89:1–4, 15–18 I sing of God’s steadfast love, God’s covenant with David.
Romans 6:12–23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is life in Christ.
Matthew 10:40–42 Jesus sends disciples: whoever welcomes you welcomes me.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Come from the fields of your daily labors, Psalm 13
return from the journeys that have taken you Metrical
far from home— How Long, O Lord [HOW LONG, O LORD]; GTG 777,
come, here is rest and renewal. PAS 13D
We gather, hearts ready How Long Will You Forget Me, Lord [MARTYRDOM];
to receive God’s life-giving Word. PAS 13B, LUYH 410
Come to this table, where all find welcome, How Long, O God, Will You Forget [DETROIT]; PLP 13
and this font, where grace overflows— How Long, O Lord [Doerksen]; PAS 13C
come into the presence of the Living Lord.
We come to praise God— Responsorial
the sender and the sent. Lord, I Put My Trust in Your Mercy; PSA 7
O Lord, Hear My Prayer; PAS 13E
Prayer of Confession Bring Joy to My Heart, O My God; LOML 18
God, you send us as prophets Give Light to My Eyes [ABERYSTWYTH]; HTP2 14
to proclaim your coming reign.
You send us out as witnesses Psalm 89:1–4, 15–18
to embody your justice, kindness, and mercy. Metrical
Yet we shrink from your call to serve My Song Forever Shall Record [PUER NOBIS NASCITUR, ST.
as messengers of your kingdom. PETERSBURG, WINCHESTER NEW, SUSSEX CAROL]; GTG 67, PH 209,

We cling to safe surroundings PAS 89E, LUYH 280, PP 162


and turn from the demands of discipleship. Your Steadfast Love, O Lord [11.10.11.10]; SGP 125
Forgive us, we pray. Forever We Will Sing [GENEVAN 89]; PAS 89D
Embolden us and send us again
as heralds of your good news. Responsorial
Lord, I Will Sing Your Love Forever; PSA 81
Your Love, O Lord, Forever I Will Sing; HTP2 15
Forever I Will Sing the Goodness of the Lord;
PAS 89B

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 131 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 8—June 28, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
God Welcomes All THEMBA AMEN, G 399
My Song Forever Shall Record 67 209 280
PUER NOBIS NASCITUR,
OcEG
Forgive Us, Lord CONFESIÓN, OsEG 431 2134 642
God of Our Life SANDON, Os 686 275 404 366
The Word
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life 343 408 719 543 427 609
GERMANY, OsG

Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith Is Firm 731 428


REPTON,
OsG
How Long, O Lord HOW LONG, O LORD, Os 777
How Long, O God, Will My Prayers 779
Be in Vain? LAND OF MERCY, Os
O Jesus, I Have Promised ANGEL’S STORY, E 724, 388, 352 810 493 396 655
725 389
Song of the Prophets STAR OF COUNTY DOWN, Oc 53
Eucharist
I Depend upon Your Faithfulness TU FIDELIDAD, Os 831 371
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love CHEREPONI, G 203 367 708 498 432 602
I’m Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table 770
WELCOME TABLE, G

Bread of Life from Heaven 497 474


ARGENTINE SANTO/BREAK NOW THE BREAD, E
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart BICENTENNIAL, Oc 523 521 815 484 629
Sending
We Lift Our Voices OFFERING, OsEG 710 874 692
Take My Life HENDON, OsEG 697 391 863 583, 448 399 707
685
I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me 700 369 854
OsG
I’M GONNA LIVE,

Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing 546 538 933 545 671
SICILIAN MARINERS, OcEG

Lift Every Voice and Sing LIFT EVERY VOICE, OsG 339 563 44 841 519 540 599
Additional Options
As You Go, Tell the World by Valerie Foster, G 633
From the Falter of Breath, Through the Church Harmony (4th ed.), 730
Silence of Death (The Last Journey) by John
Bell, Os

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Come and Journey with a Savior COME AND Gather, 3rd ed., 788 and Common Praise, 482
JOURNEY, OsG

Jesus, Lord of All Creation KINGDOM by Julie Discipleship Ministries Collection, 45


Tennent, OsEG
Cantare Eternamente/Forever I Will Sing Flor y Canto, 229
ESTADOS UNIDOS (SUROESTE), OsE

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Earth and All Stars,” arr. William Spurlock, AF, “Celebration on ‘Praise to the Lord,’” Bob Burroughs,
SATB, pno (M) 3–5 oct w/opt 3 oct hc, ALF, AP47196, level 2-
“Here I Am, Lord,” Daniel Schutte/arr. Arnold “Always by My Side,” Jane McFadden, 3–5 oct w/
Sherman, HOPE, SATB, pno, opt hb (E) opt 2 oct hc, BP, BEHB386, level 3-
“Take My Life and Let It Be,” Hal Hopson, MSM, “Fanfare on ‘Ode to Joy,’” Andrew Duncan, 5–6 oct,
2 pt mx, pno (E) GIA, GIG8719, level 3
“Take My Life That I May Be,” Scott Perkins, AF,
SATB, org (E) Organ Music
“The Lamb,” Gerald Coleman, MSM, 2 pt mx, “Repton,” Augsburg Organ Library: Advent 2,
keybd (E) Marilyn Biery, AF (E)
“We Love the Place, O God,” The Oxford Book of “Star of the County Down,” Augsburg Organ
Easy Flexible Anthems, Paul Leddington Wright, Library: Advent 2, Barbara Harbach, AF (M+)
OUP, FLEX, keybd (E) “Star of the County Down,” Augsburg Organ
Library: Advent 2, Ron Schmoltze, AF (E)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 133 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

July 5, 2020 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 9


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 24:34–38, 42–49, Isaac finds a wife, Rebekah, in the homeland of his father.
58–67
Psalm 45:10–17 A royal love song; come with joy to the palace of the king.
or Song of Solomon One lover calls to another: Arise, my love, and come away.
2:8–13
Complementary
Zechariah 9:9–12 Rejoice, O people; the humble king is coming to set you free.
Psalm 145:8–14 The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, full of love.
Romans 7:15–25a Paul confesses his inner conflict with sin; only God can save.
Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30 Jesus says: Come to me; my yoke is easy, my burden is light.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Come to me, Jesus says. Psalm 45:10–17
All who are weary, Metrical
come to me. Hear, O Daughter, and Reflect [7.6.7.6D, trochaic]; SGP 70
And you, who carry heavy loads, A Noble Theme Has Stirred My Heart [TALLIS’ CANON];
come to me. PLP1 45
For I am gentle and humble in heart, How Our Hearts with Joy Abound [GOTT SEI DANK DURCH
and you will find rest for your souls. ALLE WELT]; GTG 333
Let us draw near to Jesus,
whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light. Responsorial
Take, O Take Me as I Am; PAS 15B (alt. refrain)
Prayer of Confession Praise the Lord; PSA 39
Merciful God, we fill our lives
with comfort and convenience, Psalm 145:8–14
distractions that consume our energy and time. Metrical
We chase after wealth and power O Lord, You Are My God and King (I Will Exalt
as if they could satisfy the hunger in our souls. My God and King) [JERUSALEM]; GTG 270, PH 252,
But you beckon us toward new life, PAS 145B (sts. 3–5)
a life made rich through Sabbath and service. O My God and King and Savior [HOLY MANNA]; PAS 145F
Free us from the yokes that bind us We Will Extol You, Lord, Our God [10.10.10.10]; SGP 212
and draw us near to you, (setting 2)
until we learn to walk with Christ. I Will Ever Sing Your Praises [8.7.8.7 D]; PCW 145

Responsorial
I Will Praise Your Name Forever; PAS 145D
(pointed vv.), PFTS2 59 (through-composed vv.)
I Will Exalt You, O God My King [OLD 124TH]; HTP2 18

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Hymns for the Day
GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Prepare the Way, O Zion BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN, 106 13 264 65
OcG
There Is a Place of Quiet Rest MCAFEE, EG 824 527 472
Come, Bring Your Burdens to God 851
WOZA NOMTHWALO WAKHO, EG

This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made 681 230 658 50
NUN DANKET ALL’ UND BRINGET EHR’,
OcE
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 475 356 521 807 459 400 175 686
OsEG
NETTLETON,

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMN TO JOY, OcEG 611 464 581 836 4 89 120 376
The Word
Unseen God, Your Hand Has Guided MERTON, Os 685
Lord Jesus, Think on Me SOUTHWELL, EG 417 301 599 641
Come to Me, O Weary Traveler AUSTIN, G 183 123
Raise a Song of Gladness ( Jubilate Deo) 155
JUBILATE DEO (Berthier),
OsEG
O God of Every Nation LLANGLOFFAN, Oc 756 289 282 713 435 607
Eucharist
Ho, All Who Thirst JACOB’S WELL, OsG 479
Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me FIRST SONG, OsOc 71 2030
The Trumpets Sound, The Angels Sing 505 536 531
THE FEAST IS READY, G

Before I Take the Body of My Lord 428


LAYING DOWN, E

Healer of Our Every Ill HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL, 795 303 612
OcEG
Sending
Softy and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling 418 615 608 449 348 347
SOFTLY AND TENDERLY, EG

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say KINGSFOLD, OsG 182 665 332, 489 527 692
611
How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord REPTON, EG 432 419 856 580
O Lord, You Are My God and King 270 252
JERUSALEM, OcEG

Additional Options
When Love Is Found, O WALY WALY, Os 316
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah! GLORY 15.15, G 710
Lo, Now Ascends the Morning Sun YOKIHI, G Sound the Bamboo, 194
Tomen Aqua Viva/Drink Living Water Flor y Canto, 514
ESTADOS UNIDOS (OESTE),
G

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 135 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 9—July 5, 2020

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Beautiful Savior,” Robert Lee, SJMP, uni, keybd (M) “Glad Hearts Rejoice,” Michael Mazzatenta, 3–5 oct
“Come to Me, O Weary Traveler,” William P. w/opt 3 oct hc, AGEHR, AG 35379, level 2+
Rowan, SEL, SATB, org (E) “Lament and Dance,” Eileen Laurence, 3–5 oct w/
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say,” arr. J. Somary, opt fl, AGEHR, AG35262, level 3+
GIA, SATB, org (E) “Oh, Rest in the Lord,” Elijah, Felix Mendelssohn/
“O God of Mercy,” The Oxford Book of Flexible arr. Arnold Sherman, 3–5 oct w/opt 2 pt voice,
Anthems, Simon Lole, OUP, FLEX, keybd (E) CGA, CGB469, level 2+
“O Voice of the Beloved,” Grayston Ives, SJMP,
SATB, org (M) Organ Music
“Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling,” Rene “Healer of Our Every Ill,” Augsburg Organ Library:
Clausen, Mark Foster Music, SATB div (E) Healing/Funeral, Franklin Ashdown, AF (E)
“Variations on an American Hymn Tune,” NETTLETON,
Gordon Young, J. Fischer/BelwinMills (M)
“O Beautiful for Spacious Skies,” MATERNA, Music for
Organ: Eleven Organ Solos, Calvin Hampton,
ALF (E/M)
“O Beautiful for Spacious Skies,” Organ Music for
Ceremonial Occasions, Fred Bock, SHAW (E)

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July 12, 2020 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 10


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 25:19–34 Esau trades his birthright to Jacob for bread and lentil stew.
Psalm 119:105–112 Your word is a lamp to my feet; I have promised to observe it.
Complementary
Isaiah 55:10–13 The word of the Lord will go forth to flourish and bear fruit.
Psalm 65:(1–8) 9–13 Praise is due to God, who blesses the earth with abundance.
Romans 8:1–11 The Spirit of life in Christ sets us free from the law of sin and death.
Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 Jesus tells and explains the parable of the sower and the seeds.

Opening Sentences Weed out our resistance


God’s word is a lamp to our feet and water us with your grace,
and a light to our path. that your word might grow within us
We gather ’round table, font, and pulpit and we might bear fruit
to root ourselves in sacred story for the sake of your kingdom.
and grow in faith.
Psalms and Canticles
God’s teachings are our heritage;
they bring joy to searching hearts. Psalm 119:105–112
We gather in God’s presence Metrical
to offer our thanks and praise! Your Word Sheds Light upon My Path [ST. CRISPIN, FEDERAL
STREET]; PAS 119D, LUYH 759
Prayer of Confession Your Word, O Lord, a Lamp Shall Be [LM]; PCW 119e
This prayer may be led by two voices, Your Word, O Lord, Is Light [10.10.10.10]; SGP 184
as indicated, or by one voice. Here Is the Lamp [11.10.11.10.11.10] MPS 119a
I Long for Your Commandments [WOHL DENEN DIE DA
WANDELN]; GTG 64
Voice 1: God the Sower,
we confess that we do not always live
as people who obey your law. Responsorial
Voice 2: Sometimes, we are like rocky ground. Send Out Your Light; PAS 119K
We welcome your word when life is simple. Your Word Is a Lamp; LOML 17
But as soon as we face challenge, Let Me Sing of Your Law; PAS 119A
we forget your teachings and our faith withers. O Lord, You Have the Words of Life [LEONI/YIGDAL];
PP 236
Voice 1: Sometimes, we are a thicket full of thorns.
We clamor for more and step over the needy. Psalm 65:(1–8) 9–13
Your word is choked out of our hearts. Metrical
To Bless the Earth [CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN]; GTG 38,
Voice 2: Forgive us, Lord. PH 200
Let your Spirit work within and among us; The Earth Is Yours, O God [CARLISLE]; PAS 65A
make us good soil. Every Heart Its Tribute Pays [ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR];
PAS 65E, LUYH 388

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 137 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 10—July 12, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
O God in Whom All Life Begins NOEL, OsOcEG 308 401
What Is This Place KOMT NU MET ZANG, EG 404 524
Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers 407 325 617 509
NUN DANKET ALL’ UND BRINGET EHR’, E

The Word
Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading 287 320 401
NJOO KWETU ROHO MWEMA, E

A Sower Came from Ancient Hills SEACHRIST, G 171


Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet THY WORD, Os 458 601
Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old 77 337 108
SAMANTHRA, Oc

Breathe on Me, Breath of God TRENTHAM, E 286 316 747 292 420 317 508
Order My Steps ORDER MY STEPS, Os 758 333
Eucharist
When at This Table FEASTDAY, Os 537
Seed, Scattered and Sown SEED SCATTERED, G 531
God of the Fertile Fields ITALIAN HYMN, OcG 714
You Thirsty Ones, Come HEAVEN’S RAIN, Oc 78
Spirit of the Living God LIVING GOD, E 288 322 749 283 393 320
Sending
We Will Go Out with Joy WE WILL GO OUT WITH JOY, 539
OcE
Light Dawns on a Weary World TEMPLE OF PEACE, Oc 79 726
Joy to the World RICHMOND, ANTIOCH, OcEG 134, 40 92 267 132 246 197 100
266
Just a Closer Walk with Thee CLOSER WALK, Os 835 661 697 455
Additional Options
No hay dios tan grande/There’s No God 275
as Great NO HAY DIOS, E
Come to the Feast by Marty Haugen Gather, 585
Your Word Will Be a Lamp to Guide Our Sound the Bamboo, 46
Feet KUTHU VILLEKU (Malaysia), Os

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Praise Is Your Right [GENEVAN 65]; PAS 65B, LUYH 545, Handbell Music
PH 201
To You, O God, Great Praise Is Due [LMD]; SGP 91 “In Peace and Joy,” Donald Allured, 3–5 oct, LOR,
LC201427L, level 2+
Responsorial “Go Out in Joy,” Lee Afdahl, 5 oct w/opt drum,
Your Paths Overflow with Plenty; PAS 65C From the Top Music, FM20137, level 3
Thanks Be to God [SLANE]; PP 112 “Thy Word,” Peggy Bettcher, 2–3 oct, HOPE,
Let the Valleys Shout for Joy and Sing [BIRMINGHAM]; HP2150; or 3–5 oct, HOPE, HP2148, level 2+
HTP2 20
Organ Music
Anthems for Adult Choirs “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah,” HALLE, HALLE, Three Global
“All Glory Be to Thee on High,” Rachel Aarons, Songs, John Behnke, HOPE (M)
SJMP, uni, keybd, tpt (E) “Richmond/Chesterfield,” Six Advent
“Behold a Sower,” Crawford R. Thoburn, SJMP, Improvisations, Paul Manz, MSM (E)
SAB, keybd (E) “O for a Closer Walk with God,” CAITHNESS, 36 Short
“Come Holy Spirit, God and Lord,” Aaron David Preludes and Postludes on Well Known Hymn
Miller, AF, uni, keybd (E) Tunes, Set 1, Healey Willan, CFP (M)
“O Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” Chaz Bowers,
GIA, SATB, acap (M)
“Praise His Holy Name,” Keith Hampton,
Earthsongs, SATB, pno (M)
“Thy Word Is a Lantern,” Franklin Ashdown, LOR,
SATB, org (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 139 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

July 19, 2020 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 11


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 28:10–19a Jacob dreams of a ladder and hears the promise of the Lord.
Psalm 139:1–12, 23–24 O Lord, you have searched me; if I ascend to heaven you are there.
Complementary
Isaiah 44:6–8 I am the first and last, says the Lord; there is no god besides me.
Psalm 86:11–17 O Lord, give me an undivided heart to revere your name.
Romans 8:12–25 The whole creation waits for redemption with the children of God.
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 Another parable of the kingdom; weeds grow among the wheat.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


We have come to worship the living God, Psalm 139:1–12, 23–24
who knit us together when we were yet Metrical
unnamed, You Are Before Me, Lord [SURSUM CORDA, HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL];
and welcomes us with a parent’s embrace. GTG 28, PH 248, PAS 139D, LUYH 336
We have come to worship the almighty God, O God, You Search Me [O GOD, YOU SEARCH ME]; GTG 29
who searches us and knows our hearts, Lord, You Have Searched and Seen Me Through
and still loves us completely. [LM]; SGP 207
We have come to worship the eternal God, My Lord, You Have Examined Me [RESIGNATION];
who seeks us wherever we are PAS 139A
and shepherds us with a guiding hand. Oh, Señor, tú me has examinado / Oh, Lord God,
You have Searched Me [Marsiol Díaz]; PAS 139F
Prayer of Confession
O Lord, you have searched us and known us. Responsorial
You know when we cultivate kindness Lord, You Have Searched Me; PAS 139C, PSA 143
and our lives bear fruit that blesses the world. Lord, You Have Searched Me Out [TENDER THOUGHT];
You know, too, when our words sow seeds HTP2 21
of discord
and our actions choke out generosity and Psalm 86:11–17
grace. Metrical
When we produce more weed than wheat, Incline Your Ear, O Lord, to Me [DANBY, PROSPECT];
forgive us. GTG 844, PP 158 (with refrain)
As we wait with eager longing Lord, My Petition Heed [MASON]; PAS 86A, LUYH 889
for your reign to be revealed in our midst, Incline Your Ear, Lord [CMD]; SGP 123
plant within us gifts of love and mercy,
so that we might live as children of the Responsorial
kingdom For Love Is Lord of All; CP2 5
and bear fruit that enriches your harvest. O Lord Our God, Unwearied Is Your Love [Gelineau];
PSA 79
You, O Lord, Are Good and Forgiving [ROUEN];
HTP2 12
Be with Me, Lord, When I Am in Trouble; PAS 86B

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
God, Reveal Your Presence ARNSBERG, OsOcG 412 565 68
God Is Here Today DIOS ESTÁ AQUÍ, Os 411 2049 522
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy IN BABILONE, 435 298 689 587 23 121 469
OcE
Here in This Place GATHER US IN, EG 401 529 532
The Word
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me WALK WITH ME, OsE 775 363 140 325 490 521 563
There Is a Redeemer GREEN, OcE 443 833
For the Healing of the Nations ST. THOMAS 346 289 576 428
(Wade), EG
Eucharist
We Are Standing on Holy Ground HOLY GROUND, 406 2272 183
Os
Sheaves of Wheat UNA ESPIGA, G 532 518 338 637
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! 839 341 363 638 473 369 508
BLESSED ASSURANCE, E

In Christ There Is No East or West MCKEE, EG 317, 439, 268 650 394, 548 398, 529
318 440 395 399
Taste and See TASTE AND SEE, Oc 520 2267 817 493 680
For the Troubles and the Sufferings 764 663
PELAS DORES DESTE MUNDO, E

Sending
Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning 350 119 369
KEEP YOUR LAMPS, OsE

For the Fruit of All Creation AR HYD Y NOS, EG 36 553 396 679 425 97 424
Go, My Children, with My Blessing 547 946 543 82
AR HYD Y NOS, OsEG

Additional Options
We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder JACOB’S LADDER, 500 418 464
Os
In the Sanctuary IN THE SANCTUARY, Os 606
The Reign of God by Delores Dufner, G Gather, 738
I Do Believe in One God of Love KASIP OKO Sound the Bamboo, 51
(Malaysia), Oc

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 141 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 11—July 19, 2020

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Children of the Heavenly Father,” Dan Forrest, BP, “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder,” Sondra Tucker,
2 pt mx, keybd, fl (E) 3–5 oct, ALF, AP25339, level 4+
“How Can I Keep from Singing,” Jeffrey Honoré, “Search Me,” Patricia Hurlbutt, 3 oct, BP, BEHB499,
CGA, SATB, pno (M) level 3-
“Locus Iste,” Anton Bruckner, CPDL, SATB (A) “Come, We That Love the Lord,” Linda Lamb, 2–3
“Lord, You Have Searched Me,” David Hurd, GIA, oct, LOR, LCE000102, reproducible, level 2
SATB, cantor, pno, fl (E)
“Psalm 139,” Allen Pote, CGA, SATB, pno (E) Organ Music
“Teach Me Your Way,” Lloyd Larsen, BP, SATB, “Ar Hyd Y Nos,” Seven Folk Tune Sketches, Dale
pno (E) Wood, HWG (E/M)
“Count Your Blessings,” BLESSING, Three Gospel
Favorites for Organ, Dan Miller, MSM (M)
“Toccata Festiva on ‘In Babilone,’” Seven Chorale
Preludes on Tunes Found in American Hymnals,
Richard Purvis, CF (A)
“Jacob’s Ladder,” Two Spirituals for Organ, Ralph
Simpson, MSM (E)

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July 26, 2020 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 12


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 29:15–28 Tricked by Laban, Jacob first marries Leah, then Rachel.
Psalm 105:1–11, 45b Children of Jacob, give thanks for the promise of the Lord.
or Psalm 128 The one who fears the Lord will enjoy progeny and prosperity.
Complementary
1 Kings 3:5–12 The young king Solomon asks God for wisdom and discernment.
Psalm 119:129–136 Your law is wonderful; the unfolding of your words gives light.
Romans 8:26–39 The Spirit helps us; nothing can separate us from God’s love.
Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52 God’s kingdom is like a tiny seed, yeast, a treasure, a pearl, a net.

Opening Sentences and contribute to a commonwealth


A tiny seed that burgeons into a majestic tree marked by justice and joy.
with branches that offer shelter and shade;
Psalms and Canticles
or yeast, hidden within a bushel of flour,
that transforms the dough in due time: Psalm 105:1–11, 45b
this is what the kingdom of heaven is like. Metrical
We gather ’round Jesus—our teacher and Lord— We Give You Thanks, O Lord Our God [CMD];
seeking wisdom and understanding, SGP (sts. 1–3)
longing for a foretaste of the kingdom of heaven. Praise the Lord, the Day Is Won! [GAUDEAMUS PARITER/AVE
Let anyone with ears to hear listen! VIRGO VIRGINUM]; PAS 105C

Prayer of Confession Responsorial


God, your kingdom confounds us. The Steadfast Love of the Lord; GTG 59, PAS 105B
You challenge our assumptions about right (alt. refrain)
living Remember the Marvels God Has Done [HANOVER];
and stretch our understanding of what holds HTP2 24
worth.
You reverse our expectations Psalm 128
and reorder our priorities Metrical
until they reflect your vision of well-being Bless All Who Trust in God [FRANCONIA]; GTG 47
for all. Whoever Fears the Lord [OLD DOMINION]; PAS 128C,
Your kingdom surprises us with grace upon LUYH 313
grace. Blest Are They Who Trust [RUSSIAN TUNE OLD]; PAS 128A,
But we cling to the values of this world, PP 260
which privilege products over people,
success over service, Responsorial
and competition for resources over the Blest Are Those Who Love You; PAS 128B
common good. Blessed Are Those Who Rejoice in the Lord; PSA 133
Open us to new ways of living
that embody your desire for creation

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 143 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 12—July 26, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Be Thou My Vision SLANE, OcEG 450 339 859 793 451 451 488
God the Sculptor of the Mountains 5 2060 736
JENNINGS-HOUSTON,
G
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! MARION, Os 804 145, 353 873, 55, 71 160, 537 556,
146 874 161 557
The Word
Shall Tribulation or Distress ROMANS 8, E 823
Jesus, Priceless Treasure JESU, MEINE FREUDE, EG 830 365 425 775 480 532
O Word of God Incarnate MUNICH, Oc 459 327 757 514 315 598 632
O God, in a Mysterious Way DUNDEE, Os 30 270 25 412 677
Open Your Ears, O Faithful People 453 751 519 536
YISRAEL V’ORAITA,
Oc
Eucharist
Seek Ye First LAFFERTY, OcG 175 333 899 405 711
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying 469 2193 896 752
CHILDREN PRAYING, E

We Gather Together KREMSER, Oc 336 559 421 131 342 433


You Are My Strength When I Am Weak 519
JERNIGAN, G

Nothing Can Trouble NADA TE TURBE, E 820 2054 444 772


Sending
What Is the World Like NEW WORLD, G 771
Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise 648 204
THANKFUL HEARTS,
Os
Give to the Winds Thy Fears FESTAL SONG, E 815 286 438 129
Additional Options
We Come, Dear Lord, to Celebrate by John Church Hymnary, 696
Bell, Os

Psalm 119:129–136 Responsorial


Metrical Send Out Your Light; PAS 119L
I Long for Your Commandments [WOHL DENEN DIE DA O Lord, You Have the Words of Life [LEONI/YIGDAL];
WANDELN]; GTG 64 PP 238
All Your Commandments, Father Almighty [KANCIONAL Let Me Sing of Your Law; PAS 119A
NEW]; PAS 119 O
Here Is the Lamp [11.10.11.10.11.10] MPS 119a

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Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Come Dwell in Solomon’s Walls,” Z. Randall “Be Thou My Vision,” Lee Afdahl, 3–5 oct, From
Stroope, MSM, SATB, keybd (M) the Top Music, FM20408, level 3
“Consider,” Roland E. Martin, SJMP, 2 pt mx, org (E) God’s Love Rings Out: The Hymns of Keith Getty,
“For I Am Persuaded,” Mark Schweizer, SJMP, SAB, Sondra Tucker, 2–3 oct, LOR, LC201544L; or 4–5
org (E) oct, LOR, LC201545L, level 3
“Hope and Quietly Wait,” Thad Fiscella and Paul “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” Ron Mallory,
John Rudoi, MSM, SATB, pno (A) 3–5 oct w/opt 2 oct hc and C inst, ALF, AP47198,
“Neither Life nor Death,” Jonathan Crutchfield, level 3
MSM, SATB, org, French hn (M)
“The Call of Wisdom,” The Oxford Book of Easy Organ Music
Flexible Anthems, Will Todd, OUP, FLEX, “Trio and Fughetta on ‘Dundee,’” Austin Lovelace,
keybd (E) AF (M)
“Jesu, Meine Freude,” Church Organist’s Golden
Treasury, vol. 2, Walther Zachau, Oliver Ditson/
TPR (E/M)
“At the Close of the Day,” SLANE, Healey Willan,
CFP (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 145 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

August 2, 2020 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 13


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 32:22–31 Jacob wrestles with a man from God, and receives a blessing.
Psalm 17:1–7, 15 Visit and test me in the night, O Lord; I will behold your face.
Complementary
Isaiah 55:1–5 Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; eat and be satisfied.
Psalm 145:8–9, 14–21 The Lord is gracious and merciful, giving food in due season.
Romans 9:1–5 Paul struggles with the issue of Israel’s relationship to the church.
Matthew 14:13–21 With five loaves and two fish, Jesus feeds a great multitude.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


All who hunger—gather gladly. Psalm 17:1–7, 15
We come to feast on the life-giving Word. Metrical
Here, love abounds and grace overflows. Hear, O Lord, My Plea for Justice [CHARLESTON, RUSSIAN TUNE
Here, blessings multiply as gifts are shared. OLD]; GTG 211, PP 31 (with refrain)
Come—let us pour ourselves out in prayer Lord, Listen to My Righteous Plea [ROSALIE MCMILLAN];
and praise, PAS 17C, LUYH 888
and open ourselves to renewal and rest. Hear, O God, My Plea for Justice [IN BABILONE]; PLP1 17

Prayer of Confession Responsorial


God of abundance, in your hands Lord, Bend Your Ear; PAS 17A
meager offerings become bread to feed Keep Me as the Apple of Your Eye; PSA 11
a multitude.
Your mercy overflows to fill deserted Psalm 145:8–9, 14–21
landscapes Metrical
with hope and grace. I Will Exalt My God and King [JERUSALEM]; PAS 145B
In you there is always more than enough. (sts. 3, 5–7)
But we see only scarcity: O My God and King and Savior [HOLY MANNA]; PAS 145F
too few resources to share with our I Will Ever Sing Your Praises [8.7.8.7 D]; PCW 145
neighbors,
too little energy to respond to those in need. Responsorial
We turn from those who suffer I Will Praise Your Name Forever; PAS 145D
rather than offering compassion and care. The Lord Is Gracious and Full of Compassion
Transform us, we pray. [FOUNDATION]; HTP2 28
Open our hands to share freely and generously We Are Fed by the Hand of the Lord; PND 50
and stretch our hearts to new expressions
of love.

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly HOLY MANNA, 509 2126 534 461
OcG
Break Thou the Bread of Life BREAD OF LIFE, G 460 329 764 515 321 599 334
Fight the Good Fight DUKE STREET ,Os 846 307 552,
553
How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION, OcE 463 361 427 796 407 529 146 636,
637
The Word
Soft Rains of Spring Flow PCOCS, OcG 680
Loaves Were Broken, Words Were Spoken 498
BEACH SPRING, G

Bring Many Names WESTCHASE, Os 760 11


Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound 649 280 691, 779 547 378 271, 671
AMAZING GRACE, E 692 272
Eucharist
Here, O Our Lord, We See You MORECAMBE, OsG 517 520 336 623 318
Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ 526 514 830 674 347 681
LINSTEAD,
G
Take Us As We Are, O God ENDLESS FEAST, G 312 862
Ho, All Who Thirst JACOB’S WELL, OcG 479
Sending
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go ST. MARGARET, 833 384 457 485 480
OsE
What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine 837 774 471 133 371
SHOWALTER, Os

Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises 538 957 535 180


HALELUYA PELO TSA RONA, G

Additional Options
Wrestling Jacob PENUEL, Os 386
He Looked Beyond My Faults LONDONDERRY AIRE, G 249
Come to the Water by John Foley, Oc Gather (3rd ed.), 984
Come to Me, Come to Us by Rory Cooney, Oc

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 147 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 13—August 2, 2020

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Come to the Table,” Robert Lau, TPR, SATB, pno (M) “Compassion,” Jason Krug, 3–7 oct w/opt 2 oct hc,
“Come to the Water,” Anna Laura Page, LOR, 2 pt BP, BEHB382, level 3
mx, pno (E) “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go,” Mary Kay
“Come to the Water,” Foley/ arr. Jack Schrader, Parrish, 3–5 oct, ALF, level 3
HOPE, SAB, pno (E) “Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown,” Jason Krug,
“O Taste and See,” The New Oxford Easy Anthem 3–5 oct w/opt 3 oct hc, LOR, LC201552L, level 2-
Book, R. Vaughan Williams, OUP, SATB, opt
keybd (E) Organ Music
“The Eyes of All Look to Thee,” George Elvey, “Holy Manna,” Augsburg Organ Library: Autumn,
SJMP, SAB, keybd (E) David Cherwien, AF (M)
“The Eyes of All Look to You, Carl Schalk,” AF, “Holy Manna,” Augsburg Organ Library: Summer
SATB, acap (M) and Baptism and Communion, Wilbur Held,
AF (M)
“Holy Manna,” Christ Is Alive, J. Wayne Kerr, AF (M)
Twelve Voluntaries for the Organ or Pianoforte,
William Russell, Hawthorne Music (E/M) (Also
available in the public domain organ library)

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August 9, 2020 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 14


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 37:1–4, 12–28 Out of jealousy, Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt.
Psalm 105:1–6, God sent Joseph to Egypt to save the people in a time of famine.
16–22, 45b
Complementary
1 Kings 19:9–18 Elijah hears the word of the Lord—not in the storm, but in silence.
Psalm 85:8–13 Let me hear what the Lord will speak; God will speak peace.
Romans 10:5–15 Proclaim the word of faith: confess Jesus as Lord, and be saved.
Matthew 14:22–33 Jesus walks on the water to meet his disciples, and calms a storm.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Children of God, come to the waters. Psalm 105:1–6, 16–22, 45b
We gather to be restored and renewed. Metrical
Come, with your faith and your doubt. We Give You Thanks, O Lord Our God [CMD]; SGP
We respond to the one who claims and calls us.
Come, Christ summons us to draw near. Responsorial
Let us worship God with joy and thanksgiving! Alleluia, Alleluia; PAS 105B
O Lord, Still Guide Us; PP 198
Prayer of Confession Remember the Marvels God Has Done [HANOVER];
Lord, we long to draw close to you, HTP2 30
but we are afraid.
We are afraid to heed your summons Psalm 85:8–13
for we do not know what awaits us Metrical
when we step out in faith. Show Us, O Lord, Your Steadfast Love [MENDON];
We are wary of taking risks for your sake GTG 449
because the forces of chaos seem stronger Lord, You Have Lavished on Your Land [MELITA];
than your assurances to us. PAS 85A, LUYH 65
We worry that we will not have enough faith
in you or in the gifts you’ve given us Responsorial
to do the things you ask. Dona Nobis Pacem (Taizé); PAS 85B
Forgive us Lord, and save us. Righteousness and Peace Shall Go before the Lord;
Reach out your hand, PAS 85C
and lift us from our fear Lord, in Your Mercy Hear My Prayer; PP 156
that we might follow you faithfully. Show Us Your Mercy, O Lord [CONDITER ALME SIDERUM];
HTP1 34

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 149 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 14—August 9, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Eternal Father, Strong to Save MELITA, OsG 8 562 756 610 579,
608
O God, You Are My God STEP BY STEP, EG 743 743
God Is Calling through the Whisper 410
W ŻLOBIE LEŻY,
OcG
Here on Jesus Christ I Will Stand 832 708
KWAKE YESU NASIMAMA,
G
The Word
Give to the Winds Thy Fears FESTAL SONG, OcG 815 286 438 129
Lonely the Boat BAI, G 185 373 476
Calm to the Waves CALM SEAS, G 184 794
To God Be the Glory TO GOD BE THE GLORY, OsG 634 485 604 98 157
I Love to Tell the Story HANKEY, E 462 262 661 522 156 513
Eucharist
Be Still and Know That I Am God PSALM 46, OcG 414 2057 892
Thankul Hearts and Voices Raise 648 204
THANKFUL HEARTS,
OsG
God of the Sparrow ROEDER, OsOc 22 272 740 32 122
I Will Call upon the Lord I WILL CALL, E 621 2002 109
Sending
Guide My Feet GUIDE MY FEET, EG 741 354 497 131
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind REST, OcG 169 345 502 358 652,
653
Precious Lord, Take My Hand PRECIOUS LORD, G 834 404 465 773 472 474 471
How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION, OcG 463 361 427 796 407 529 146 636,
637
Help Us Accept Each Other BARONITA, Os 754 358 318 388 560
Additional Options
Dawk’yah towgyah/Take the Saving Word 752
of God, Pawltay (Kiowa), E
In Old Galilee When Sweet Breezes Blew Sound the Bamboo, 195
GARIRAYA NO KAZE ( Japan), G

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Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“A Gaelic Blessing,” The Oxford Book of Easy “Despite the Storm,” Cathy Moklebust, 2–3 oct w/
Flexible Anthems, OUP, SAB, keybd (M) opt 2–3 oct hc and fl/vln, CGA, CGB932; or 3–6
“Behold God the Lord Passed By,” Elijah, Felix oct w/opt 3–6 oct hc and fl/vln, CGA, CGB933,
Mendelssohn, CPDL (A) level 3
“I Believe,” The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible “Tumult and Tranquility,” Hal Hopson, 5–7 oct,
Anthems, Philip Moore, OUP, FLEX, keybd (E) JHS, JHS9349, level 4+
“Prayer of Peace,” Jacob Narverud, JM, SATB, pno, “Whispering Wind of God,” Kerry Remp, 3 or 5 oct,
French hn (E) National Music Publishers, NMHB528, level 3+
“Still Small Voice,” The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible
Anthems, Ian Assersohn, OUP, SATB, org (E) Organ Music
“The Storm Is Passing Over,” arr. Barbara Baker, “God of the Sparrow,” ROEDER, Christ Is Alive,
BH, SATB, pno (E) J. Wayne Kerr, AF (E)
“Lord Jesus Walking on the Sea,” Biblical Poems,
Jaromir Weinberger, HWG (M+)
“Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” MELITA, David
Schwoebel, MSM, org/pno duet (pno: M/A;
org: E)
“Silence May Be Kept,” Rubrics, Dan Locklair,
EC Kirby/HAL (M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 151 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

August 16, 2020 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 15
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Genesis 45:1–15 Joseph is reunited with his brothers; the family will move to Egypt.
Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity.
Complementary
Isaiah 56:1, 6–8 The Lord will welcome foreigners along with the outcasts of Israel.
Psalm 67 God’s saving power is known among all the nations of the earth.
Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32 God has not rejected Israel, but desires to show mercy to all.
Matthew 15:(10–20) 21–28 Debate about what defiles; a Canaanite woman shows great faith.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


How very good and pleasant it is Psalm 133
when kindred live together in unity! Metrical
A family formed by faith, Miren qué bueno / O Look and Wonder [MIREN QUÉ
we gather to worship the Living Lord. BUENO]; GTG 397, PAS 133D, LUYH 260
Lifelong followers seeking sustenance, Behold the Goodness of Our (the) Lord [DETROIT,
new disciples searching for grace— CRIMMOND]; PAS 133A, PH 241
a family fashioned by faith, Mirad cuán bueno / Behold, How Good and
we gather to kneel before the Giver of Mercy. Delightful [MIRAD CUÁN BUENO]; PAS 133B
Children of God, come!
The Lord gathers us in and calls us his own. Responsorial
Let us praise God! Miren qué bueno / Oh, Look and Wonder
[MIREN QUÉ BUENO]; PAS 133E
Prayer of Confession God of Love and Mercy [SCARBOROUGH FAIR]; PP 268
Holy One, The Lord Anoints and Blesses; PSA 137
there is much we must confess:
When we discount another’s pain Psalm 67
or overlook neighbors in distress, Metrical
forgive us. O God, Show Mercy to Us [THAXTED]; GTG 341
When we choose callous words God of Mercy, God of Grace [DIX, KING OF KINGS, IMPACT];
over compassionate impulses, PAS 67A, LUYH 934, PP 118 (with refrain),
forgive us. PH 203
When we think others less deserving of grace God in Mercy Grant Us Blessing [ZEUCH MICH, ZEUCH MICH];
and ration kindness as if it could be exhausted, PAS 67B
forgive us. O Lord, Be Gracious [9.8.9.8]; SGP 96
Have mercy upon us, Lord, May God Be Gracious [AE FONDE KISS]; CP1 6
and heal our brokenness
so that every word and deed Responsorial
that proceeds from our hearts Let the Peoples Praise You; PAS 67C
might glorify you. Let the People Praise You; PSA 60

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
God Welcomes All THEMBA AMEN, OsOcEG 399
Let Us Build a House TWO OAKS, OsOcG 301 269 641
In Christ There Is No East or West ST. PETER, 318 439, 268 650 394, 548 398, 529
OcG 440 395 399
O Look and Wonder MIREN QUÉ BUENO, Os 397 260
The Word
In the Bulb There Is a Flower PROMISE, OsE 250 433 707
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art 624 457 586 251
TOULON, EG

Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness 314 908 715


CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT, OcG

Eucharist
I’m Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table 770
WELCOME TABLE, OsOcEG

Come to the Table of Grace TABLE OF GRACE, G 507


The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing 505 536 531
THE FEAST IS READY,
OcEG
Sending
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound 649 280 691 779 547 378 271, 671
AMAZING GRACE, OsEG 272
You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim 299 477 582 825 305 181 535
HANOVER, OcEG

Additional Options
Laudate Omnes Gentes (Taizé), OcE 592

Anthems for Adult Choirs “Litany to the Holy Spirit,” The Oxford Book of Easy
“An Echo of the Voice of God,” Sally Ann Morris, Flexible Anthems, Peter Hurford, OUP, uni, org (E)
GIA, SATB or uni, keybd, sax (M) “Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy’s Sake,” The New
“Come Ye That Love the Lord,” arr. Robert Shaw Oxford Easy Anthem Book, attrib. Richard
and Alice Parker, ALF, SATB, acap (E) Farrant, OUP, SATB, acap (E)
“He Never Failed Me Yet,” Robert Ray,” HAL, SATB, Chichester Psalms, third movement, Leonard
soloist, pno (E) Bernstein, BH, SATB, org (A)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 153 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 15—August 16, 2020

Handbell Music Organ Music


“Blessedness of Unity (Psalm 133),” Lee Afdahl, “How Fair and Pleasant Art Thou,” Fifteen Pieces,
3 oct w/opt 3 oct hc, From the Top Music, Marcel Dupré, HWG (M)
FM201223; or 4–6 oct w/opt 5 oct hc, From the “St. Peter,” Three Chorale Preludes, Harold Darke,
Top Music, FM201225, level 4+ NOV (M)
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” Kevin McChesney, “Jubilate,” An Album of Postludes, Roy Douglas,
3–5 oct, HOPE, HP2386, level 2+ OUP (M)
“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above,” Valerie
Stephenson, 3–6 oct w/opt 3–5 oct hc and tpt,
HOPE, HP2494, level 3

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August 23, 2020 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 16
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 1:8—2:10 Pharaoh orders the drowning of Hebrew boys, but Moses is spared.
Psalm 124 Were the Lord not on our side, the water would have consumed us.
Complementary
Isaiah 51:1–6 Look to the rock from which you were hewed; God will deliver.
Psalm 138 I sing your praise, O Lord; do not forsake the work of your hands.
Romans 12:1–8 Offer yourselves to God as a living sacrifice; one body, many gifts.
Matthew 16:13–20 Who is Jesus? Peter answers: You are the Messiah, the Son of God.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


As one body we have many members, Psalm 124
each uniquely gifted for a particular purpose. Metrical
We, who are many, are one body in Christ. Our Help Is in the Name of God [OLD 124TH/GENEVAN 124];
Prophets and poets, thinkers and teachers, GTG 330, PAS 124A, LUYH 498
artists and advocates, consolers and caregivers. Unless the Lord Had Stood with Us [CM]; MPS 124
We, who are many, are one body in Christ. If God Had Not Been on Our Side [CM]; PCW 124
With thanksgiving we offer our varied gifts
in service to Christ, who makes us one. Responsorial
Let us glorify the Lord! Praise the Lord; PP 250
Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord; PAS 124C
Prayer of Confession Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord [OLD 124TH /
Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” GENEVAN 124]; HTP2 34

We call you the Son of the Living God.


But we do not trust you to be at work Psalm 138
in our world here and now. Metrical
Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring [ST. PETERSBURG,
You are the Messiah, who delivers us SOLID ROCK]; GTG 334, PAS 138A, LUYH 585

from death to life. With All My Heart I Thank You, Lord [GENEVAN 138];
But we doubt your power to PAS 138C, LUYH 323
transform our lives. O Lord, My Heart Will Sing [ENVIADO SOY DE DIOS]; PP 276
Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” (with refrain), PCW 138 (as 6.6.6.6.8.8)
We profess you are the Christ,
the Lord of our lives. Responsorial
But our attention often wanders Thank You, Lord, Thank You, Lord; PAS 138B
and our loyalty is tested. The Rulers of All the Earth Will Praise You; PSA 141
Forgive us.
Help us not only to proclaim you,
but to follow your way of justice and peace.

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 155 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 16—August 23, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me TOPLADY, OcG 438 623 596 361 559 685
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation 394 416, 250 645 400 559 518
WESTMINSTER ABBEY,
OcG 417
Somos el cuerpo de Cristo/We Are the Body 768
of Christ SOMOS EL CUERPO DE CRISTO, E
I’ll Praise My Maker OLD 113TH, OsEG 806 253 60 429
The Word
When Israel Was in Egypt’s Land 52 334 42 572 448 543 648
GO DOWN MOSES, Os

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less 353 379 772 596, 403 368 385
SOLID ROCK, OcG 597
We Are One in Christ Jesus SOMOS UNO, E 322 2229 255
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord ST. THOMAS, G 310 441 312 540 524
We All Are One in Mission 733 435 576
ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN, E

Eucharist
We Lift Our Voices OFFERING, E 710 874 692
One Bread, One Body ONE BREAD, ONE BODY, E 530 835 496 620
With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring 334 585
ST. PETERSBURG, OcE

I Am the Bread of Life I AM THE BREAD, G 522 842 485 335


Sending
Lift Every Voice and Sing LIFT EVERY VOICE, Os 339 563 44 841 593 519 540 599
I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me 700 369 854
I’M GONNA LIVE,
E
Take My Life and Let It Be HENDON, EG 697 391 863 583, 448 399 707
685
Lead On, O King Eternal! LANCASHIRE, OsG 269 447, 328 805 573 580 477 555
448
May the God of Hope Go with Us/Canto de 765 432 941
Esperanza ARGENTINA, Oc
Additional Options
All My Help Comes from the Lord by 370
Cleophus Robinson, Os
Quién Dicen Que Soy Yo/Who Do You Say Flor y Canto, 665
That I Am ESTADOS UNIDOS (SUROESTER), G

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Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Day by Day,” K. Lee Scott, HIN, SATB, keybd (E) “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” Lloyd Larson, 3–5 oct
“I Believe This Is Jesus,” arr. Undine Smith Moore, with pno, HOPE, HP2843, level 2+
Belwin Mills, SATB, acap (M) “Te Deum,” Dean Wagner, 4–7 oct w/opt 3–4 oct
“Let Us Praise You,” The Oxford Book of Flexible hc, RRM, RRBL5027, level 4
Anthems, W. A. Mozart/arr. Bullard, OUP, FLEX, “Amazing Grace,” Sandra Eighun, 2–3 oct, LOR,
keybd (E) LCE000101, reproducible master, level 2
“Many Gifts, One Spirit,” Allen Pote, HOPE, SATB,
keybd (E) Organ Music
“My Hope Is Built,” Tom Trenney, MSM, SATB div, “Variations on ‘Christ Is Made the Sure
pno (A) Foundation,’” WESTMINSTER ABBEY, Wedding Music,
“Oh, Happy Day,” One Lord, One Faith, One Book 4, David N. Johnson, AF (M)
Baptism, #85, Edwin Hawkins/arr. Kenneth “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” Six Gospel
Louis, GIA, SATB, keybd (E) Hymn Preludes, Wilbur Held, MSM (E)
“Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord,” arr. Ralph Johnson, “Built on a Rock,” KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS, Augsburg
Earthsongs, SATB, acap (E) Organ Library: November, Flor Peeters, AF (M+)
“Tu es Petrus,” Franz J. Haydn, CPDL, SATB,
keybd (A)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 157 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

August 30, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 17
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 3:1–15 Moses meets the Lord in a burning bush, and learns God’s name.
Psalm 105:1–6, Give thanks to the Lord, who sent Moses to set the people free.
23–26, 45b
Complementary
Jeremiah 15:15–21 Jeremiah laments his calling, but God promises to redeem him.
Psalm 26:1–8 Vindicate me, O Lord; I have trusted you and walked in integrity.
Romans 12:9–21 Love one another; seek what is good; live peaceably with all.
Matthew 16:21–28 Jesus says: If any wish to follow me, they must take up their cross.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


From whirlwind and burning bush, Psalm 105:1–6, 23–26, 45b
in still of night and in sheer silence— Metrical
God calls the faithful to sacred work. We Give You Thanks, O Lord Our God [CMD];
Beckoning us to turn aside, SGP 155
inviting us to stand on holy ground—
God welcomes the faithful into sacred space. Responsorial
Come, God is calling. Alleluia, Alleluia; PAS 105B
Let us worship the Lord! O Lord, Still Guide Us; PP 198
Remember the Marvels God Has Done [HANOVER];
Prayer of Confession HTP2 36
Compassionate God,
who hears the cries of the oppressed, Psalm 26:1–8
you call us to resist evil Metrical
and hold fast to what is good, Lord, Speak to Me, for I Am Yours [PERRY]; GTG 723
to take up the cross Let This Be My Supreme Desire [WINCHESTER OLD];
and commit our lives to the cause of love. PAS 26B, LUYH 729
But we are afraid to confront powers Be Now My Judge, O Lord [PROSPECT]; PP 48 (with
that privilege some and diminish others; refrain), PCW 26 (LM)
we do not want to lose You Alone, O God, Can Judge Me [ST. THOMAS (Wade)];
the security we enjoy. PLP1 26
Forgive us. Vindicate Me Now, O Lord [7.6.7.6D]; SGP 41
Open our ears to hear your voice,
our eyes to look upon neighbors in need, Responsorial
and our hearts to respond with compassion, Redeem Me and Show Me Your Mercy (Gelineau);
that we might follow the way of Christ. PSA 24
Your Love Is Before My Eyes [REPTON]; HTP2 37
Your Love Is Before My Eyes; PAS 26A

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
The God of Abraham Praise LEONI, Os 49 488 39 831 24 116 401
Praise God for This Holy Ground 405
HEYMONYSTRAAT, Os

Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun DUKE STREET, 265 423 219 434 300 157 289 544
EG
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art 624 457 586 251
TOULON, Oc

The Word
Deep in the Shadows of the Past SHEPHERDS’ PIPES, 50 330 320
Os
Goodness Is Stronger Than Evil GOODNESS IS 750 2219 707 721
STRONGER, E

Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said BOURBON, G 718 393 326 667 204 415 675
Lord, Speak for Me, for I Am Yours PERRY, Oc 723
Eucharist
I Am the Bread of Life I AM THE BREAD, OsG 522 842 485 335
Spirit, Open My Heart WILD MOUNTAIN THYME, E 692
Will You Let Me Be Your Servant THE SERVANT 727 2222 309 659 539
SONG,EG
Break Thou the Bread of Life BREAD OF LIFE, Oc 460 329 764 515 321 599 334
Sending
Blest Be the Tie That Binds DENNIS, E 306 438 257 656 393 557 341
Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER, G 826 371 264 660 198 159 242 473
Will You Come and Follow Me KELVINGROVE, G 726 2130 742 798
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand 331 262 281 592 698 609 718
NATIONAL HYMN, Os

I, the Lord of Sea and Sky HERE I AM (Schutte), Oc 69 525 869 574 593 567
O for a World AZMON, E 372 386 575
Additional Options
We Are Your People SPIRIT-PRAYER, EG 248
Love One Another by John Bell, EG One Is the Body, 108
Watch the Bush of Thorns CHHI-PHE (Taiwan), Os Sound the Bamboo, 252

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 159 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 17—August 30, 2020

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“A Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester,” The Oxford “Here I Am, Lord,” Michael Helman, 3–6 oct w/opt
Book of Flexible Anthems, L. J. White, OUP, 2 pt 3–5 oct hc, LOR, LC201847L, level 2+
mx, keybd (E) “Go Down, Moses,” Bill Ingram, 3–5 oct, HOPE,
“Make Our Church One Joyful Choir,” Jonathan HP2669, level 2+
Crutchfield, OUP, SATB, org, opt brass/timp (E) “Go Down, Moses,” Hart Morris, 4 oct and perc,
“O vos omnes,” The New Oxford Book of Easy RW, RW8029, level 4
Anthems, Henrique Carlos Correa, OUP, SATB,
acap (E) Organ Music
“Set Me as a Seal,” René Clausen, SHAW, SATB div, “The Burning Bush,” Herman Berlinski, HWG (A)
acap (M) “Kelvingrove,” Oxford Hymn Settings for Organ:
“Take Up Your Cross,” The Oxford Book of Easy Epiphany, vol. 2, Matthew Corl, OUP (M)
Flexible Anthems, arr. Rebecca Groom te Velde, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” Contemporary
OUP, FLEX (E) Chorale Preludes, Robert Elmore, SAC (M)
“Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace,” S. S.
Wesley, CPDL, SATB, org (A)
“Upon Your Heart,” Eleanor Daley, OUP, SATB,
acap (M)
“What Wondrous Love,” arr. David Edmonds, AMP,
SATB, org (M)

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September 6, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 18
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 12:1–14 Before the Exodus, the Lord gives instructions for the Passover.
Psalm 149 Let the faithful praise the Lord with tambourine and dancing.
Complementary
Ezekiel 33:7–11 The Lord desires that the wicked turn away from evil, and live.
Psalm 119:33–40 Teach me your way, O Lord: to turn from vanity and disgrace.
Romans 13:8–14 Love is the fulfillment of the law; put on Christ; salvation is near.
Matthew 18:15–20 Jesus says: seek reconciliation; when you gather I am with you.

Opening Sentences and teach us to turn toward others in love


Jesus says, “Where two or three are gathered as you have turned toward us.
in my name, I am there among them.”
Psalms and Canticles
Christ is here.
Calling us to the water, Psalm 149
beckoning us to the feast, Metrical
Christ is here. Give Praise to the Lord (Our God) [LAUDATE DOMINUM];
Speaking to our souls, GTG 550, PH 257, PAS 149B, LUYH 566
listening to our prayers, Praise the Lord, New Songs Employ [7.7.7.7 with
Christ is here. Alleluias]; PCW 149
Binding us as one body, O Praise the Lord; Sing unto God [CMD]; SGP 219
sending us out in service,
Christ is here. Responsorial
Jesus says, “Where two or three Holy God, We Praise Your Name [GROSSER GOTT];
are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” PAS 149A
Christ is here. Let us worship the Lord. Alleluia! Sing to the Lord; PSA 156
Sing to the Lord a New Song [MIT FREUDEN ZART]; HTP2 38
Prayer of Confession
Forgiving God, Psalm 119:33–40
You teach us to seek reconciliation Metrical
with those who have wronged us; Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth [ST. CRISPIN];
for, above all else, PAS 119C, LUYH 721
we are to love one another. Teach Me, O Lord, Your Holy Law [LM]; PCW 119c
But we let resentment smolder Teach Me, O Lord, Your Statutes’ Ways [CM] SGP 180
until anger flares,
destroying any chance of peace. Responsorial
We blame others and refuse to repent. O Lord, My Delight Is in Your Law; PSA 122
Grant us grace, we pray. Order My Steps in Your Word; PAS 119J
Make space in our wounded hearts O Lord, You Have the Words of Life [LEONI/YIGDAL];
for the possibility of forgiveness, PP 232

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 161 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 18—September 6, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship HOLY MANNA, 396
OsEG
Just as I Am, without One Plea WOODWORTH, 442 370 627 592 207 357 344, 693
OsG 345
The Day of Resurrection! LANCASHIRE, Os 233 118 361 303 210
Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun MORNING 663 456 557 11
HYMN, Oc

The Word
Your Only Son LAMB OF GOD, OsG 518 2113 336 255
God, How Can We Forgive LEONI, G 445 2169
Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak 722 426 754 676 531 463
CANONBURY,
Oc
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light HOUSTON, 377 730 815 206 490
E
Eucharist
Holy Lamb of God YA HAMALALLAH, Os 602 82
You Have Put on Christ BAPTIZED IN CHRIST, E 491 785 211 609
Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether UNION SEMINARY, G 529 504 834 470 337 632
I Long for Your Commandments WOHL DENEN, DIE 64
DA WANDELN, OcE

Sending
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling HYFRYDOL, E 366 376 351 631 43 384 440 657
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love CHEREPONI, E 203 367 299 708 498 432 602
Help Us Accept Each Other BARONITA, OcEG 754 358 318 388 560
We Will Go Out with Joy WE WILL GO OUT WITH JOY, 539
Os
Kum ba Yah KUM BA YAH, G 472 338 494 437
Additional Options
Somos pueblo que camina/We Are People on 141
a Journey SOMOS PUEBLOS, Os
The God of All Eternity by John Bell, G Gather, 989

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Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“A New Commandment,” Franklin Ashdown, CON, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” Matthew
SATB, org (M) Compton, 3–6 oct w/opt 3–7 oct hc, HOPE,
“All Creatures of Our God and King,” arr. Molly HP2862, level 3+
Ijames, BP, pno four hands, SATB (M) “Holy God, We Praise Your Name,” Anna Laura
“As We Gather at Your Table,” Robert Lau, Cornet Page, 3–5 oct, CGA, CGB287, level 2
Press, SATB, pno (E) “Lead Me, Lord,” Kevin McChesney, 3–5 oct w/
“Esto Les digo,” Kinley Lange, AMP, SATB, acap (A) opt solo, congregation, and C inst, RW, RW8150,
“I Will Be a Child of Peace,” Elaine Hagenberg, BP, level 2
SATB, pno (M)
“Teach Me, O Lord,” David Hurd, GIA, SATB, org (E) Organ Music
“Teach Me, O Lord,” The New Oxford Easy Anthem “Houston,” Walter Pelz, A Walter Pelz Organ
Book, Thomas Attwood, OUP, SATB, org (E) Anthology, Walter Pelz, AF (E/M)
“Unity,” arr. Daniel M. Cason, CV, SATB, pno (E) “Union Seminary,” Augsburg Organ Library:
Autumn, James Biery, AF (E)
“Variations on ‘Kum Ba Yah,’” Philip Jones, Vivace
Press (M/A)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 163 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

September 13, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 19
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 14:19–31 At the sea, God delivers the Israelites from the Egyptian army.
Psalm 114 The earth shakes and the sea retreats in the presence of the Lord.
or Exodus 15:1b–11, Moses and Miriam sing praise to God, who has delivered them.
20–21
Complementary
Genesis 50:15–21 Joseph’s brothers seek forgiveness; God turned their evil to good.
Psalm 103:(1–7) 8–13 Bless the Lord, who is gracious and merciful, forgiving our sin.
Romans 14:1–12 Refrain from judgment; whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.
Matthew 18:21–35 A lesson in forgiveness from a parable about debts and debtors.

Opening Sentences Transform us, we pray.


Our God is majestic in holiness, Pour out your mercy upon us,
awesome in splendor, until it flows forth from us
and worthy of our highest praise. through acts of love.
Who is like the Lord?
Psalms and Canticles
Our God blew back the waters,
prepared a path through the sea, Psalm 114
and appeared as a pillar of fire Metrical
to light the pilgrim way. When We Came Out of Egypt [7.6.7.6 D]; SGP 168
Who is like the Lord? When Israel Was Going Forth [PISGAH]; GTG 58,
The Lord is our strength and our salvation. PP 216 (with refrain)
Let us sing to the Lord who triumphs When Israel Fled from Egypt Land [O HEILAND REISS,
gloriously! ANDRE]; PAS 114B, A, LUYH 41

Prayer of Confession Responsorial


Merciful God, we are quick to ask for grace Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain [GAUDEAMUS PARITER/
AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM]; PAS 114C (alt. refrain 1)
when we have fallen short,
for patience when we have stubbornly Hallelujah, Hallelujah [O FILII ET FILIAE]; HTP1 132
turned away from you.
Why are we slow Exodus 15:1b–11, 20–21
to show the same mercy to others? Metrical
We keep track of wrongs I Will Sing the Lord’s High Triumph [TYDDYN LLWYN];
and cling to old hurts, HWB 261
rather than offering the forgiveness
that could free others and ourselves. Responsorial
We strive to be more faithful, Lord; I Will Sing to the Lord; PSA 174
we want to be more loving. I Will Sing, I Will Sing; G3 96
So, we kneel before you once again Let Me Sing to the Lord [GO DOWN, MOSES]; HTP2 42
to ask for patience and grace.

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain ST. KEVIN, Os 234 114, 199 363 230 315 199,
115 200
Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven 619, 478 571 864, 66 410
LAUDA ANIMA,
OcEG 620 865
Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN, 35 482 575 858 826 117
OcEG
The Word
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy IN BABILONE, 435 298 689 587, 23 121 469,
OsEG 588 470
When We Are Living SOMOS DEL SEÑOR, E 822 400 452 639 356
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive DETROIT, G 444 347 638 605 390 674
Our God Is an Awesome God AWESOME GOD, Os 616 2040 126
Do Not Be Afraid ISAIAH 43, Oc 76
When Israel Was in Egypt’s Land 52 334 42 572 448 543 648
GO DOWN, MOSES,
Oc
Eucharist
We Give Thanks unto You 75 52
WE GIVE THANKS UNTO YOU, Os

Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation 503 516 348


O QUANTA QUALIA,
E
Before I Take the Body of My Lord 428
LAYING DOWN,
EG
O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer STUTTGART, Oc 439 223
Sending
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 65 281 43 618 18, 19 127 138– 690
CWM RHONDDA, Os 140
Crashing Waters at Creation CRASHING WATERS, Os 476 2247 455 326
In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness 850 38
DIVINUM MYSTERIUM, Os

Give to the Winds Thy Fears FESTAL SONG, Oc 815 286 438 129
Rejoice, the Lord Is King! DARWALL’S 148TH, E 363 155 224 430 303 715, 481
716
Additional Options
Through the Red Sea STRAF MICH NICHT, Os 792
All Will Be Well by Melissa Haupt, OcEG 414
Don’t Be Afraid by John Bell, OcEG 429

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 165 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 19—September 13, 2020

Psalm 103:(1–7) 8–13 “How Lovely Are the Messengers,” Felix


Metrical Mendelssohn, CPDL, SATB, keybd (M)
Praise, My Soul, the King (God) of Heaven [LAUDA “I Will Arise,” arr. Alice Parker, SHAW, SA, keybd (M)
ANIMA]; GTG 619, 620, PAS 103F, PH 478, 479, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Roland Carter, Marvel,
LUYH 571 SATB, pno (A)
O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer [STUTTGART]; “Prayer for Peace,” David Cherwein, MSM, 2 pt mx,
GTG 439, PH 223 org (E)
The Tender Love a Father Has [TALLIS ORDINAL]; PAS 103D “You Better Mind How You Talk,” arr. Moses
O Come, My Soul, Sing Praise to God [TIDINGS]; Hogan, HAL, SATB, acap (E)
PAS 103B, LUYH 672
Handbell Music
Responsorial “Prelude on ‘Lauda Anima,’” John Behnke, 3–5 oct,
Bless the Lord, My Soul (Taizé); PAS 103C AGEHR, AG35358, level 2+
El Señor es compasivo / The Lord Is Rich in
Kindness; PAS 103G Organ Music
The Lord Is Kind and Merciful; PFTS1 25 “Chorale-Fantasia on ‘Darwall’s 148th,’” Three
O Bless the Lord [I LOVE THE LORD]; PP 188 Chorale Preludes for Organ, Harold Darke,
Bless the Lord, O My Soul [I WISH MY LOVE WAS A RED, RED ROSE]; NOV (M/A)
CS1 8 “Partita on ‘Praise, My Soul,’” LAUDA ANIMA, Robert
The Lord Is Compassion and Love; PND 36 Hobby, CON (M)
Anthems for Adult Choirs “Miriam’s Dance,” Joel Martinson, CON (A)
“Have Mercy Lord, My Sin Forgive,” ERBARM DICH MEIN,
“All That Hath Life and Breath,” Rene Clausen, The Church Organist’s Golden Treasury, vol. 1,
Mark Foster, SATB div, acap (A) Bach/Hanff, Oliver-Ditson/TPR (M)
“Children of the Heavenly Father,” MSM, SATB,
pno (E)
“God Meant It for My Good,” arr. Joseph Joubert,
GIA, SATB, pno (M)

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September 20, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 20
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 16:2–15 The people complain of hunger; God gives food in the wilderness.
Psalm 105:1–6, 37–45 Give thanks to the Lord, who gave food and drink in the desert.
Complementary
Jonah 3:10—4:11 God’s mercy angers Jonah; God teaches a lesson through a bush.
Psalm 145:1–8 The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and full of love.
Philippians 1:21–30 Living is Christ, dying is gain; live in a way worthy of the gospel.
Matthew 20:1–16 The parable of laborers in the vineyard; the last will be first.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Draw near to the Lord, Psalm 105:1–6, 37–45
who hears our pleas and our praise. Metrical
We come to rest in God’s holy presence. We Give You Thanks, O Lord Our God [CMD];
Here is bread that the Lord provides; SGP (sts. 1, 6–8)
here is manna to nourish our souls. Praise the Lord, the Day Is Won [GAUDEAMUS PARITER/
We gather to feast on God’s sustaining Word. AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM]; PAS 105C
Remember the Lord’s wonderful works each evening;
see God’s glory with the morning’s light. Responsorial
Come, let us worship the Lord! Alleluia, Alleluia; PAS 105B
O Lord, Still Guide Us; PP 198
Prayer of Confession Remember the Marvels God Has Done [HANOVER];
Lord, your generosity surprises us. HTP2 45
For you do not mete out grace
according to how hard we work, Psalm 145:1–8
or how often we worship, Metrical
or how closely we follow the rules. Te exaltaré, mi Dios / I Will Exalt My God [ECUADOR];
No, you lavish grace upon us GTG 622, PAS 145C, LUYH 37
according to your own desire. O Lord, You Are My God and King (I Will Exalt
But we insist on deciding My God and King) [JERUSALEM]; GTG 270, PH 252,
who is deserving and who is not. PAS 145B (sts. 1–3)
We grumble that some receive too little I Will Extol You, O My God [NOEL/GERARD]; PAS 145E,
while others have more than they deserve. LUYH 561
Forgive us, we pray.
Help us to live with humility and gratitude Responsorial
so that our words and deeds I Will Praise Your Name Forever; PAS 145D
might embody your grace. (pointed vv.), PFTS2 59 (through-composed vv.)
We Praise You, O God; PSA 147

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 167 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 20—September 20, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Morning Has Broken BUNESSAN, Os 664 469 556 145 8
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship 396
HOLY MANNA, OsG

O Worship the King, All Glorious Above! 41 476 2 842 26 73 388


LYONS, Oc

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee ST. AGNES, E 629 310 754 507 175 642
The Word
Rain Down RAIN DOWN, Os 48
All Who Love and Serve Your City CHARLESTOWN, 351 413 724 433 570,
G 571
Christ Be Beside Me BUNESSAN, E 702 2166
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy IN BABILONE, 435 298 689 588 23 121 469,
OcG 470
Eucharist
As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought 712 414 695 705
FOREST GREEN, G

The Bread and the Wine Are Here LOVE FEAST, 512
OsG
All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly HOLY MANNA, OsG 509 2126 534
Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed AFRON, OsE 496 501 323
I Will Exalt My God, My King/Te exaltaré, mi 622 37
Dios, mi Rey TE EXALTARÉ, MI DIOS, Oc
Sending
God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending 716 422 876 678 565
BEACH SPRING, OsG

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian 729 372 454 401, 463


I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN, E 402
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound 649 280 691 779 547 378 271, 671
AMAZING GRACE, OcG 272
Come, Labor On ORA LABORA, G 719 415 532 541
Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen SURGE ECCLESIA, E 536 548
Additional Options
This Is My One, My Lifelong Wish SO-WÓN Sound the Bamboo, 48
(Korean), E
Change Our Hearts by Rory Cooney, Os Gather, 394
Inspired by Love and Anger, Disturbed by Iona Abby Music Book, 62
Endless Pain SALLY GARDENS, Oc

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Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“A Vineyard Grows,” K. Lee Scott, MSM, SATB, org, “Prelude on Holy Manna,” Cathy Marker, 3–5 oct,
opt fl (M) AGEHR, AG35364, level 2
“All Who Hunger,” Bob Moore, GIA, 2 pt mx, “Great Is the Lord,” Douglas Wagner, 3–5 oct, LOR,
keybd (E) LC201356L, level 2
“How Firm a Foundation,” Dan Forrest, HIN, “Give Thanks,” Anna Laura Page, 3–5 oct w/opt 3
SATB div, pno (A) oct hc, ALF, AP45754, level 2
“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian,” arr. Moses Hogan,
HAL, SATB, acap (E) Organ Music
“The Deer’s Cry,” Arvo Pärt, Universal, SATB div, “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy,” LORD REVIVE US,
acap (A) American Folk Hymns for Organ, Edwin Childs,
“The Meditations of My Heart,” Elaine Hagenberg, AF (E/M)
BP, SATB, pno (M) “All Depends on Our Possessing,” ALLES IST AN GOTTES
“To You, O Lord, I Lift Up My Soul,” George Emlin, SEGEN, Thirty Chorale Preludes, Set 1, op. 68,
LOR, 2 pt mx, keybd (E) Flor Peeters, CFP (E/M)
“When Morning Gilds the Skies,” Mark Patterson, “Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading,” NJOO KWETU, ROHO
CGA, SATB, pno, opt brass and timp (E) MWEMA, Rejoice O Earth, Michael Bedford, AF (E)
“Lord I Want to Be a Christian,” I’ll Praise My
Maker, J. Wayne Kerr, AF (E)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 169 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

September 27, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost


/ Proper 21
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 17:1–7 The people thirst and quarrel; God gives them water from a rock.
Psalm 78:1–4, 12–16 God made streams flow from rocks, giving water to the people.
Complementary
Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32 Is the way of the Lord unfair? Turn away from your sin and live.
Psalm 25:1–9 Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord; do not remember my sin.
Philippians 2:1–13 Seek the mind of Christ, who was humble, but exalted by God.
Matthew 21:23–32 Leaders question Jesus’ authority; he answers them with a parable.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Listen, O people, to holy teaching; Psalm 78:1–4, 12–16
tune your ears to hear God’s word. Metrical
We gather to proclaim our sacred story, Give Ear, My People, to My Word [CMD]; SGP 109
to tell of God’s wondrous deeds. People of the Lord [JENNY VAN TSCHEGG]; GTG 632,
Come, O people, into holy space PAS 78A, LUYH 728
to worship the Lord, our sustainer and guide. We Will Tell Each Generation [ARISE/RESTORATION]; PAS 78E
Let us turn to God in prayer and praise.
Responsorial
Prayer of Confession Open Your Ears, O Faithful People [YISRAEL V’ORAITA];
Loving Lord, you desire that we have PAS 78D
the same mind as Christ O Lord, Still Guide Us on Our Way [GO DOWN, MOSES];
and imitate his compassionate service. PP 140
But our minds are fixed on attitudes and God Gave Them Drink [SONG 1]; HTP2 47
ambitions
that draw us away from you. Psalm 25:1–9
We labor for ourselves Metrical
and attend to the needs of a precious few Lord, to You My Soul Is Lifted [GENEVAN 25]; GTG 420,
before considering how our time and talents PH 178, PAS 25D, LUYH 625
could bless the world. Lord, I Gladly Trust [REDHEAD 76]; PAS 25B, LUYH 354
We look up to the rich and famous
and overlook the lowly Responsorial
rather than affirming the dignity of all. To You, O Lord, I Lift My Soul; PAS 25A, G3 39
Transform us, we pray. (through-composed),
By your grace, give us the same mind Lord, You Are My Strength; PSA 23
and the same love To You, O God, I Lift Up My Soul; PAS 25C
as our Lord Jesus Christ,
and work within us
until our actions bear witness
to the faith our tongues confess.

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken 81 446 286 647 307 731 522,
AUSTRIAN HYMN, OsOc 523
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 475 356 521 807 459 400 175 686
NETTLETON,
Os
Comfort, Comfort Now My People GENEVAN 42, Oc 87 3 59 256 101 67
Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus 262 210
ALL SAINTS, E

Creator of the Stars of Night 84 4 71 245 692 60


CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM, E

The Word
At the Name of Jesus KING’S WESTON, OcE 264 148 220 416 168 435
Give Thanks, O Christian People 644 552
ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN, G

Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me FIRST SONG, Os 71 2030


Eucharist
Feed Us, Lord FEED US, Os 501
Eat This Bread BERTHIER, Os 527 818 472 788 628
Lord, We Thank You for This Food MOTOMASE, Oc 660
Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation 503 516 348
O QUANTA QUALIA,
EG
Sending
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! 263 142, 601 634 304 154, 292, 450,
CORONATION, DIADEM, E 143 155 293, 451
294
O God, Who Gives Us Life NOEL, OsOc 53
Fairest Lord Jesus CRUSADERS’ HYMN, EG 630 306 189 383,
384
Additional Options
Blessed Be the Name BLESSED NAME, E 299
Himno Pascual MÉXICO, E Flor y Canto, 369

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 171 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 21—September 27, 2020

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“At The Name of Jesus,” Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Fantasy on ‘King’s Weston’ (At the Name of
OUP, SATB, brass quin or org (E) Jesus),” Fred Gramann, 3–6 oct, HOPE, HP1671,
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” Daniel level 5
Musselman, BP, 2 pt mx, pno four hand (E) “If You But Trust in God to Guide You,” Partricia
“God Be in My Head,” Anthems for SA and Men, Hurlbutt, 3–5 oct w/opt 2–3 oct hc, BP,
John Rutter, OUP, SAB, acap (A) BEHB616, level 2+
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” arr. Mack “How Firm a Foundation,” Arnold Sherman, 3–5
Wilberg, OUP, SATB, org (M) oct, BP, BEHB618, level 3
“Joined Together as One Body,” James and Marilyn
Biery, MSM, SATB, org (E) Organ Music
“May God Bestow on Us Grace,” Aaron David “It Is Well With My Soul,” VILLE DU HAVRE, David
Miller, AF, 2 pt mx, pno (E) Schwoebel, MSM, org/pno duet (E/M)
“Take Me to the Water,” David Cherwien, MSM, “Sleepers, Wake! A Voice Astounds Us,” WACHET AUF,
SATB div, acap (A) Advent Awakenings for the Season, Frank
“What Wondrous Love Is This,” arr. Brian Hanson, Ashdown, AF (M)
CGA, SATB, pno (E) “Strengthen for Service Lord,” Drawn to the Light,
J. B. Carlson, AF (E)

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October 4, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 22
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20 At Mount Sinai, the Lord gives the Ten Commandments to Moses.
Psalm 19 The law of the Lord is perfect; God’s commandments are clear.
Complementary
Isaiah 5:1–7 Isaiah sings of a vineyard that has failed to produce good fruit.
Psalm 80:7–15 Restore us, O God of hosts; have regard for the vine you planted.
Philippians 3:4b–14 All that I have is nothing; knowing Jesus Christ is everything.
Matthew 21:33–46 A parable about a vineyard, wicked tenants, and the owner’s son.

Opening Sentences Forgive us, Lord.


The heavens are telling the glory of God; Come to us again, we pray, and set us on
the skies proclaim the Creator’s handiwork. right paths.
They have no speech, they use no words, Root out habits that separate us from you
yet their witness goes out through all and sow within us seeds of mercy and love
the earth. so that we might produce the fruits of your
Let us join the chorus of creation; kingdom.
let us raise our voices in resounding praise.
Psalms and Canticles
May the words of our mouths
and the songs of our hearts Psalm 19
be pleasing to the Lord! Metrical
Your Law, O Lord, Is Perfect [CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN];
Prayer of Confession GTG 61
God of the Covenant, God’s Glory Fills the Heavens [ST. PATRICK, CREATION, YE BANKS
AND BRAES]; GTG 690, PAS 19B, LUYH 719, PLP1 19
long ago you gave us the law
to guide us in the ways of The Stars Declare His Glory [DEERFIELD]; PAS 19A
righteousness. Silent Voices [SILENT VOICES]; PAS 19F
When we wandered, you called prophets
to beckon us toward faithfulness. Responsorial
In the fullness of time, you sent your Son May the Words of My Mouth; PAS 19E
to heal our brokenness and draw us close Lord, You Have the Words; PAS 19C (alt. refrain)
to you. Lord, You Have the Words of Everlasting Life;
But, time and again, we reject your gift PFTS2 44
of grace. Lord, You Have the Words; PP 32
We bow before the false gods of our world The Statutes of the Lord Rejoice the Heart; HTP2 49
and forget your command to serve the least
of these. Psalm 80:7–15
We fill our days with self-serving agendas Metrical
or trivial tasks O Hear Our Cry, O Lord [VINEYARD HAVEN]; GTG 355,
and neglect to nurture our relationship PAS 80B; PH 206
with you. O Shepherd, Hear and Lead Your Flock [CMD];
PCW 80

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 173 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 22—October 4, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand 331 262 281 592 698 609 718
NATIONAL HYMN, Os

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory BATTLE HYMN, 354 890 610 717 490
OcG
Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun DUKE STREET, E 265 423 219 434 300 157 289 544
How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION, G 463 361 427 796 407 529 146 636,
637
Word
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 223, 100, 175 803 224 298, 243 474
HAMBURG, ROCKINGHAM, EG 224 101 299
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness SPIRIT, Os 291 319 238 396 286
O God, We Bear the Imprint TODOS LOS COLORES, E 759 385 585
What Does the Lord Require of You? 70
MOON, OcG

Faith Begins by Letting Go LUX PRIMA, E 684 852


Eucharist
Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet THY WORD, Os 458 601
God the Sculpter of the Mountains 5 2060 736
JENNINGS-HOUSTON, OsOcG

Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen 536 548


SURGE ECCLESIA, E

Sending
Be Thou My Vision SLANE, OsOcEG 450 339 859 793 451 451 488
O Word of God Incarnate MUNICH, OsE 459 327 757 514 315 598 632
May the God of Hope Go with Us ARGENTINA, G 765 432 941
O When Will Se See Justice Done? KINGSFOLD, 650
OcG
Additional Options
Because He Lives RESURRECTION, E 361
A Charge to Keep I Have, E 467,
468

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O Shepherd, Hear and Lead Your Flock [ST. LOUIS]; Handbell Music
PAS 80C, LUYH 64
“The Heavens Are Telling,” The Creation, Haydn/
Responsorial arr. Ruby Shaw Hollis, 4–5 oct, BP, BEHB60,
Restore Us Again; PAS 80A level 3
Lord, Make Us Turn to You (Gelineau); PSA 71 “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God (Psalm
The Vineyard of the Lord [PICARDY]; HTP2 50 19),” Valerie Stephenson, 3–5 oct w/opt tpt,
God of Love, Come and Help Us; PP 146 HOPE, HP1678, level 3
“Cornerstone,” Peggy Bettcher, 3–5 oct, HOPE,
Anthems for Adult Choirs HP2775, level 2+
“Cornerstone,” Shawn Kirchner, Santa Barbara, SATB, Organ Music
solo, pno (M)
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit,” arr. Moses Hogan, “Be Thou My Vision,” SLANE, A New Liturgical Year,
HAL, SATB, tenor solo, acap (M) vol. 2, Gerre Hancock, AF (E+)
“Fight the Good Fight,” John Gardner, OUP, SATB, “Be Thou My Vision,” SLANE, And the Song was of the
pno (E) Morning, Gilbert Martin, LOR (E)
“God of The Ages,” arr. Howard Helvey, BP, SATB, “The Ten Commandments,” DIE SIND DIE HEILGEN ZEHN GEBOT,
pno (M) Three Chorale Variations, Jan Sweelinck, CFP (E+)
“Grant Us Your Peace,” Felix Mendelssohn, SJMP, “How Great Is Thy Compassion,” ACH WIE ELEND, ACH WAS
SOLL ICH; ACH WAS SOLL ICH SUNDER, Selected Organ Works,
SAB, keybd (E)
“O God, You Speak Your Beauty Every Hour,” vol. 3 and 4, Johann Pachelbel, Kalmus (M)
Anthems for SA and Men, Howard Helvey, OUP,
SAB, org (M)
“The Heavens Are Telling,” Franz J. Haydn, GSH,
SATB, STB soli, keybd (A)
“We See the Mountains Lifted High Before Us,”
arr. Hal Hopson, CGA, 2 pt mx, pno (E)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 175 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

October 11, 2020 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 23
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 32:1–14 Aaron makes a golden calf; Moses intercedes with the Lord.
Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23 We have sinned, exchanging the glory of God for graven images.
Complementary
Isaiah 25:1–9 God will make a feast for all peoples, destroying death forever.
Psalm 23 The Lord prepares a table for me in the presence of my enemies.
Philippians 4:1–9 Rejoice in the Lord; do not worry; God’s peace will be with you.
Matthew 22:1–14 The kingdom is like a banquet; many are called, few are chosen..

Opening Sentences Responsorial


Come, all who hunger for good news. Cast Every Idol from Its Throne [MIT FREUDEN ZART];
We thirst for words of hope and healing. PAS 106B
Come, from rural road and city street. The Mighty God Is the God of Israel; PSA 108
We gather at the King’s invitation. O Lord, Still Guide Us [GO DOWN, MOSES]; PP 200
Come, join the celebration.
Let us worship the Lord! Psalm 23
Metrical
Prayer of Confession My Shepherd Will Supply My Need [RESIGNATION];
GTG 803, PH 172, PAS 23A, LUYH 369
Extravagant God,
The King of Love My Shepherd Is [ST. COLUMBA, DOMINUS
you invite us to your table in the kingdom of
REGIT ME]; GTG 802, PH 171, LUYH 824, PAS 23D,
heaven.
E (altered text)
But we do not take our place at the feast.
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want [CRIMOND, BROTHER
We say, “We have more important things to
JAMES’ AIR]; GTG 801, PH 170, PAS 23C
do,”
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want [Townend];
and turn back to labors
PAS 23F
that threaten to consume us.
The God of Love My Shepherd Is [RIDGEWOOD]; PAS 23J
Beckon us again, we pray,
The Lord, My Shepherd, Rules My Life [CRIMOND];
that we may respond with gratitude.
PAS 23B
In your mercy, gather us in
that we might experience the joy of your
Responsorial
kingdom
Shepherd Me, O God; GTG 473, LUYH 456, PAS 23G
and taste the abundance of your grace.
(pointed vv.), 23H, (through-composed vv.)
Psalms and Canticles El Señor es mi pastor / My Shepherd Is the Lord;
PAS 23 I, LUYH 368
Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23 El Señor es mi pastor / The Lord Is My Shepherd;
Metrical OC 33
Your Endless Love, Your Mighty Acts [ST. MAGNUS]; My Shepherd Is the Lord [Gelineau]; PH 173, PSA 18
GTG 60 The Lord Is My Shepherd; PFTS2 54
It Is Good to Give Thanks to You [NEW 106TH]; The Lord’s My Shepherd [THE PARTING GLASS]; CP2 1
PAS 106A, LUYH 48 I Shall Live in the House of the Lord; PND 14
Alleluia, Lord, We Praise You [8.7.8.7D]; SGP 159
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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Rejoice, the Lord Is King! DARWALL’S 148TH, E 363 155 224 430 303 715, 481
716
Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS, Os 39 276 348 733 423 140 158
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above 645 483 572 80 408
MIT FREUDEN ZART, Oc

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 367 551 473 693 422 694 194 290
ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR, G

Word
O God of Earth and Altar LLANGLOFFAN, Os 291 582 591
You Are Holy (Prince of Peace) YOU ARE HOLY, E 705 598
Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness 514 820 488,
SCHMÜCKE DICH, G 489
The King of Love My Shepherd Is 802 171 824 502 248 138 645,
ST. COLUMBA, Oc 646
O Beauty Ever Ancient ANCIENT BEAUTY, E 650
Eucharist
We Come as Guests Invited 504 517
WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN, G

When the Lord Redeems the Very Least 852


I’LL FLY AWAY,
OcEG
You Are Holy DU ÄR HELIG, E 596 525
Look Who Gathers at Christ’s Table! COPELAND, G 506
Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord HALL, Os 707 392
Sending
O for a Closer Walk with God CAITHNESS, Os 739 396, 324 450 683,
397 684
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! MARION, VINEYARD HAVEN, E 804 145, 353 873, 55, 71 160, 537 556,
146 874 161 557
Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers LLANGLOFFAN, EG 362 15 477 244 68
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE, Oc 687 210 405 632 25 117 170 680
Additional Options
Send Your Word, O Lord MIKOTOBA, Os 767 195

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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 23—October 11, 2020

Anthems for Adult Choirs Handbell Music


“Christ Is the World’s True Light,” The Oxford Book “Serve the Lord with Gladness,” Kevin McChesney,
of Flexible Anthems, Walter Kendall Stanton, 3–5 oct, JHS, JHS9379, level 3
OUP, uni, keybd (E) “Alleluia! Rejoice and Sing,” Anna Laura Page, 3–5
“Come, Ye Sinners Poor and Needy,” Raymond oct w/opt C inst, ALF, AP46880, level 2+
Haan, CON, SATB, org (E) “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want,” Alex
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” Mack Wilberg, Guebert, 3–7 oct w/opt fl, CGA, CGB979, level 3+
HIN, SATB, org (M)
“No More a Stranger or a Guest,” David Ashley Organ Music
White, SEL, SA, C inst, hb (E) “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,” ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR,
“Psalm 23,” Eugene Oldham, BP, SATB, pno (M) A Collection of Thanksgiving Music for Organ,
“Rejoice in the Lord Always,” Henry Prucell, ECS, St. Cecilia Series, John Holler, HWG (M)
SATB, org (A) “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness,” SCHMUCKE DICH,
“The Kingdom,” Andre Thomas, HIN, SATB, pno (M) Eleven Chorale Preludes, Johannes Brahms,
“Think on These Things,” Mark Patterson, MSM, G. Henle Verlag (M)
SAB, pno (M) “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness,” SCHMUCKE DICH,
Twelve Chorale Preludes, Georg Telemann,
CFP (E)
“Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness,” SCHMUCKE DICH,
Eight Chorale Preludes, Set 3, Gerald Near,
AUR (M)
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart,” MARION, Praise and
Thanksgiving, Set 5, Michael Burkhardt, MSM (E)
“Pastorale,” Organ Works, César Franck, Dover (M)

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Proper 24
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Exodus 33:12–23 Moses watches from the cleft of a rock as God’s glory passes by.
Psalm 99 Like Moses, worship at God’s mountain; the Lord is holy.
Complementary
Isaiah 45:1–7 The Lord anoints Cyrus: I alone am God; I call you by name.
Psalm 96:1–9 (10–13) Declare God’s glory among the nations; all other gods are idols.
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 Paul writes to the Thessalonians: We give thanks and pray for you.
Matthew 22:15–22 The Pharisees test Jesus with a question about paying taxes.

Opening Sentences Lord, You Are King [LMD]; SGP 147


Exalt the Almighty You, Lord, Are King [LM]; SGP 148
and worship at God’s holy mountain, God Reigns, Enthroned on High [6.6.8.4 D]; PCW 99
for the Lord our God is holy.
Look! The Lord draws near; Responsorial
come into the presence of the Holy One. The Lord Is King; with Trembling Bow in Worship;
Let us behold the glory of our God. PAS 99B
Sing to the Lord [WILLIE TAYLOR]; CP1 7
Prayer of Confession Proclaim the Greatness of the Lord Our God
[OLD 124TH]; HTP2 53
Living Lord,
in you we live and move and have our being.
Psalm 96:1–9 (10–13)
You call us to give all that we are
Metrical
and all that we have
O Sing a New Song to the Lord [GONFALON ROYAL];
in service to Christ.
GTG 304, PH 216
But we hold tightly to our treasure,
Sing, Sing, Sing to the Lord [SING]; PAS 96D
afraid we will not have enough for ourselves,
Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise [WESLEY]; PAS 96B,
and hold back our talents,
LUYH 515
afraid these gifts will not be enough.
Come and Sing a New Song (Punjabi); PAS 96A
God, unclench our fists
Sing to the Lord No Threadbare Song [CANTICUM NOVUM];
and help us to give fully and freely
PAS 96G
so that, in all things,
we might serve and glorify you.
Responsorial
Psalms and Canticles O Sing a New Song; GTG 639, PH 217, PAS 96H
Bring an Offering and Enter God’s Courts; PSA 91
Psalm 99 Bow Down, All the Earth; SP 40
Metrical
Tremble, O Tremble [TROMBLEY]; GTG 57
The Lord Is King, Enthroned in Might [ELLACOMBE];
PAS 99A, LUYH 726

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 24—October 18, 2020
Hymns for the Day
GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright 666 559 679 5
PUER NOBIS NASCITUR, OsG

God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA, 307 420 926 705 436 577 594,
OsG 595
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! 1
NICAEA, OsOcE

Word
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me TOPLADY, Os 438 623 596 361 559 685
Give Thanks, O Christian People 644 552
ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN,
E
We Give Thee but Thine Own SCHUMANN, G 708 428 877 686 785
Great Are You, Lord GREAT IS THE LORD, Oc 614
Eucharist
We Lift Our Voices OFFERING, G 710 874 692
God, We Honor You ABUNDANT BLESSINGS, G 709 878
I Will Come to You YOU ARE MINE, Oc 177 2218 430 581
There Is a Place of Quiet Rest MCAFEE, Os 824 527 472
Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation 503 516 348
O QUANTA QUALIA, E

Sending
For the Life That You Have Given 717
PLEADING SAVIOR, G

Lord of All Good TOULON, G 711 375 879


God Be with You Till We Meet Again 541, 540 943, 536 81 672, 634
RANDOLPH, GOD BE WITH YOU,
OsE 542 944 673
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST. DENIO, 12 263 579 834 1 103 423
OsOcE
Additional Options
From the Rising of the Sun by John Bell, Oc Come All You People, 26

Anthems for Adult Choirs “Oh, Sing to the Lord a New Song,” John Leavitt,
“He Hideth My Soul,” Mark Shepperd, MSM, SATB, CON, SATB, pno, ob (E)
pno (E) “Show Me Thy Ways,” Walter Pelz, AF, SATB, gtr,
“I Thank My God,” J. Aaron McDermid, MSM, ob (M)
SATB, pno (M) “Sing to the Lord,” Jeffrey McIntyre, MSM, SATB,
“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” arr. Eric org (A)
Nelson, MSM, SATB, org, opt brass and timp (M) “The Best of Rooms,” Randall Thompson, ECS,
“O Worship the Lord,” G. F. Handel, SJMP, 2 pt mx, SATB, acap (A)
keybd (M)

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Handbell Music Organ Music


“Rejoice, the Lord Is King,” Jason Krug, 3–6 oct w/ “God of Grace and God of Glory,” CWM RHONDDA,
opt 3–5 oct, hc, ALF, AP42904, level 4 Walter Peltz Organ Anthology, Walter Pelz,
“Majesty,” Joel Raney, 3–7 oct w/pno and org, AF (M)
and opt choral introit and congregation, HOPE, “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me,” TOPLADY, Augsburg
HP8402HB (hb), HP8402 (pno/org), HP8402CS Organ Library: Summer, Al Roberts, AF (M)
(conductor score), HP8402V (SATB choral “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” ST. DENIO,
introit), level 3+ Augsburg Organ Library: Autumn, David Evans
“God of Grace and God of Glory,” Paul Manz/ Thomas, AF (M/A)
arr. Martha Lynn Thompson, 4–5 oct, MSM, “Listen, God Is Calling,” Augsburg Organ Library:
MOMSM30810, level 3 Autumn, Anne Krentz Organ, AF (E)
“Praise Him,” Organ Settings of Children’s Hymns,
Wilbur Held, AF (E)
“Praise Him,” Eleven Compositions, Set 7, Charles
Ore, CON (M/A)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 181 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

October 25, 2020 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 25
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Deuteronomy 34:1–12 After seeing the promised land from Mount Nebo, Moses dies.
Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Complementary
Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18 Be holy, as the Lord is holy; love your neighbor as yourself.
Psalm 1 Happy are those who delight in the law of the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 We came to you to share the gospel; we also share ourselves.
Matthew 22:34–46 Love the Lord your God, and love your neighbor as yourself.

Opening Sentences Transform our hearts,


You shall love the Lord your God restore our souls,
with all your heart, and renew our minds,
and with all your soul, so that we might be faithful
and with all your mind. to your commandments.
And you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Psalms and Canticles
Drawn by love, we come,
to offer our whole selves in Christ’s service. Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17
Let us worship the Lord! Metrical
Our (O) God, Our Help in Ages Past [ST. ANNE];
Prayer of Confession GTG 687, PH 210, PAS 90B, LUYH 405
O God, God Everlasting, at Your Word [ST. MAGNUS]; PAS 90A
we know this, your Greatest Commandment: Wildflowers Bloom and Fade [INCARNATION]; PAS 90D,
love the Lord with heart, soul, and mind; LUYH 403
love your neighbor as yourself.
These words dwell in our hearts Responsorial
and rest on our lips. Teach Us to Know the Shortness of Our Days;
And, yet, we are so slow to act upon them. PAS 90C, PSA 84
When we encounter neighbors in need May the Gracious Care; PAS 90E, PND 26
we are quick to pass judgment, In Every Age, O Lord, You Have Been Our Refuge
even though love demands empathy. (Gelineau); PSA 83
We see your children suffering,
but are too busy, too weary to respond, Psalm 1
even though love demands compassion. Metrical
We see unjust systems that strip others of dignity How Happy Are the Saints of God [WAREHAM];
but believe we are powerless to effect change, GTG 457
even though love demands action. Happy Is the One [BENEDICTUS PRIMUS]; PAS 1F, LUYH 712,
And whenever we do not treat our neighbors The One Is Blessed [WINCHESTER OLD, DUNFERMLINE]; PAS 1A,
as we ourselves would hope to be treated, LUYH 714, PH 158, PP 5 (with refrain)
we do not love you fully. Happy Are They Who Walk in God’s Wise Way
Forgive us, Lord. [SRI LAMPANG]; PAS 1C
This Is the First of Songs [LES COMMANDEMENTS DÉ DIEU]; SP 1

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
I’ll Praise My Maker OLD 113TH, Os 806 253 60 429
I Love You, Lord I LOVE YOU LORD, G 627 2068 573
The Lord Is God AZMON, OcG 63
Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! DARWALL’S 148TH, E 305 430
Word
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 65 281 43 618 18, 19 127 138– 690
CWM RHONDDA, Os 140
Hope of the World DONNE SECOURS, E 734 360 46 178 472
Love the Lord Your God GREAT COMMANDMENT, G 62 2168
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love CHEREPONI, OcG 203 367 299 708 498 432 602
Eucharist
When the Poor Ones EL CAMINO, OcG 762 407 725 434
When at This Table FEASTDAY, G 537
Come, Behold! the Feast of Heaven LLANFAIR, Os 511
Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak 722 426 754 676 531 463
CANONBURY,
E
Sending
Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing 546 538 933 545 77 671 344
SICILIAN MARINERS, Os

The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound MCKEE, 766 266


G
More Love to Thee, O Christ MORE LOVE TO THEE, Oc 828 359 456 453 575
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian 303 523 355 648
CHURCH UNITED, E

Lord, Make Us More Holy LORD, MAKE US MORE HOLY, 313 536 75 632
Oc
Additional Options
Sweet Hour of Prayer SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER, Os Multiple
God Whose Love Is Always Stronger Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
BEACH SPRING,
E

Responsorial Anthems for Adult Choirs


Feliz la gente / How Blest They Are [FELIZ EL HOMBRE]; “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” arr. Donald
PAS 1E Busarow, MSM, SAB, org (M)
Happy Are They Who Trust; PAS 1B “Blessed Be the God and Father,” Samuel
Happy Are They Who Delight; PSA 1 Sebastian Wesley, CPDL, SATB, org (A)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 183 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 25—October 25, 2020

“Blessed Is the Man,” Jane Marshall, HIN, SATB, Organ Music


org (M)
“Lord Thou Hast Been Our Refuge,” Ralph Vaughan “I’ll Praise My Maker,” OLD 113TH, I’ll Praise My Maker,
Williams, GSH, SATB, org (A) J. W. Kerr, AF (E+)
“Love Is Little,” Shaker Songs, Kevin Siegfried, “Come Sing, O Church in Joy!” DARWALL’S 148TH,
Earthsongs, SATB, acap (E) Augsburg Organ Library: Autumn, Barbara
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” arr. Roy Ringwald, Harbach, AF (M) (original title is “Rejoice the
SHAW, SATB, acap (M) Lord Is King”)
“Psalm 1,” Ronald Arnatt, MSM, uni, keybd (E) “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER, Softly and
“The Imprints of God’s Face,” Margaret Tucker, Tenderly, vol. 1, Dale Wood, SAC (E)
MSM, SATB, pno, fl (E) “My Heart Ever Faithful,” J. S. Bach, various
arrangements and publishers (A)
Handbell Music “Pavane,” Robert Elmore, Gentry Publications/TPR
(E/M)
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” Ron Mallory, 3–5
oct w/opt 2–5 oct hc and opt fl, CGA, CGB952,
level 2
“Declare the Maker’s Praise,” Tammy Waldrop,
3–5 oct, ALF, AP27064, level 2-
“Toccata on ‘Holy, Holy, Holy,’” Cathy Moklebust,
3 or 5 oct, CGA, CGB433, level 4+

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October 31, 2020 Reformation Day


Color: Red

Lectionary Readings
Jeremiah 31:31–34 God says: I will make a new covenant, writing my law in your heart.
Psalm 46 Though the earth changes and the waters roar, God is our refuge.
Romans 3:19–28 We are justified by the gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
John 8:31–36 Jesus says: You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.

Opening Sentences Psalm 46


God is our refuge and strength, Metrical
a very present help in trouble. God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength [WINCHESTER OLD];
Therefore, we will not fear, GTG 329, PH 191
Right: though the earth should change, God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength [NOEL/GERARD]
Left: though the mountains crumble PAS 46A, LUYH 432
into the heart of the sea, Dios es nuestro amparo / God Will Be Our Refuge
Right: though its waters roar and rage, [AMPARO]; PAS 46B
Left: though the mountains tremble God, Our Help and Constant Refuge [MICHAEL];
with its tumult. PAS 46C, PH 192
The Lord of hosts is with us; With God Our Refuge and Our Strength [ST. PATRICK];
the God of our ancestors is our refuge. PLP 46
Praise the Lord!
Responsorial
Prayer of Confession God Is Our Help, Refuge, and Strength; GTG 380
The Lord of Hosts Is with Us; PAS 46D
Lord Jesus,
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God [EIN FESTE BURG]; UMH 780
you have revealed the truth to us
and set us free to love you and one another. Anthems for Adult Choirs
But we live as if we are still slaves to sin.
We are shackled by our own self interest; “Amazing Grace,” Stephen Hatfield, BH, SATB,
we deprive the vulnerable of resources bagpipes (M)
that you have given us to share. “God Alone Be Praised: Ad Lucem,” Aaron David
We are bound by prejudice; Miller, AF, SAB, pno, vln (E)
we deprive your children of the dignity “God Is Our Refuge and Strength,” Allen Pote,
you have given them. HOPE, SATB, keybd, opt tpt (M)
We are held captive to fear; “In the Midst of New Dimensions,” arr. Jeremy
we refuse opportunities Bankson, MSM, SATB, org, brass quin (M)
to participate in your reign of grace. “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” arr. Walker
Speak to us again, we pray, Williams, CON, SAB, org (E)
and write your word upon our hearts “The Church’s One Foundation,” arr. Michael
until the truth we proclaim Burkhardt, MSM, SATB, org, brass quin, hb (E)
sets us free to follow you faithfully. “We’ve Come This Far by Faith,” One Lord, One

Psalms and Canticles

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 185 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Reformation Day—October 31, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art 624 457 586 251
TOULON, EG

To God Be the Glory TO GOD BE THE GLORY, E 634 485 604 98 157
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength 329 191 432
WINCHESTER OLD, O

O God, Who Gives Us Life NOEL, O 53


Word
God Is Our Help, Refuge, and Strength 380
GOD IS OUR HELP, O

Open My Eyes, That I May See OPEN MY EYES, G 451 324 454
Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord HALL, G 707 392
The Foolish in Their Hearts Deny MAPLE AVENUE, E 335
Eucharist
Great God of Every Blessing AURELIA, O 694
Break Thou the Bread of Life BREAD OF LIFE, G 460 329 764 515 321 599 334
I Bind unto Myself Today ST PATRICK; DEIRDRE, E 6 450 370
Sending
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN’ FESTE BURG, OE 275 260 776 505 439 110 124 687,
688
Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! DARWALL’S 148TH, E 305 430
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound 649 280 691, 779 547 378 271, 671
AMAZING GRACE,
G 692 272
Additional Options
The Holy Covenant Was Made LASST UNS ERFREUEN, 847
O
Victory in Jesus HARTFORD, E Baptist Hymnal, 475

Faith, One Baptism #488, Albert Goodson / arr. Organ Music


James Abbington, GIA, SATB, keybd (E) “Ein Feste Burg,” (opening movement, Cantata 80),
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80, J. S. Bach, J. S. Bach/Gerald Near, AUR (M/A)
Carus-Verlag, SATB, keybd (A) “Fanfare for Reformation,” Walter Pelz, MSM (M/A)
Handbell Music “Amazing Grace,” NEW BRITAIN, Augsburg Organ
Library: Lent, Philip Gehring, AF (E+)
“A Mighty Fortress,” Sondra Tucker, 3–6 oct w/opt “Processional for a Joyful Day,” Dale Wood, SAC (E+)
3 oct hc and opt tpt, ALF, AP42896, level 2+ “May God Bestow on Us His Grace,” Selected Organ
“A Mighty Fortress,” Betty Garee, 4–5 oct, ALF, Works, vol. 3, Johann Pachelbel, Kalmus (M)
AP23163, level 4+
“The Gift of Grace,” Arnold Sherman, 3–5 oct w/opt
3–5 oct hc and opt fl, HOPE, HP2231, level 3

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November 1, 2020 All Saints Day


Color: White
(option one)
Lectionary Readings
Revelation 7:9–17 The redeemed gather at God’s throne; the Lamb is their shepherd.
Psalm 34:1–10, 22 Bless the Lord, our redeemer; taste and see that the Lord is good.
1 John 3:1–3 See what love the Father has given us; we are God’s children now.
Matthew 5:1–12 The Beatitudes: blessed are you; your reward is great in heaven.

Opening Sentences Grant us the grace to turn toward others


Look! A vast multitude— with loving kindness,
citizens of every nation, and help us be instruments of healing and
speakers of every tongue— wholeness.
standing before the throne of the Lamb.
Psalms and Canticles
See how they dwell within God’s temple,
in the shelter of One who wipes away their Psalm 34:1–10, 22
tears. Metrical
We join our voices with these saints We Will Always Bless You, Lord [7.6.7.6D (trochaic)];
and with the choir of angels, SGP 34
who forever sing God’s praise: At All Times Let Me Sing Gladly [PLEADING SAVIOR];
Blessing and glory and wisdom PLP1 34
and thanksgiving and honor My Times Are in Your Hand [FRANCONIA]; SP 19
and power and might Unto the Lord My Praise I Sing [LAND OF REST]; PP 66
be to our God forever and ever! (with refrain), PCW 34 (as CM)
Lord, I Bring My Songs to You [LUX PRIMA]; PAS 34D,
Prayer of Confession* LUYH 406
“The kingdom belongs to the hopeless,” you tell us; Bendeciré al Señor / I Will Extol My God [BENDECIRÉ AL
SEÑOR]; PAS 34C
and, “How honorable are those who mourn.”
Sometimes, we disregard those among us
who are poor in spirit, Responsorial
rather than surrounding them with our care. Taste and See [TASTE AND SEE]; GTG 520, PAS 34B,
When we shy away from those LUYH 817
who yearn for compassion Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord; PAS 34A,
because of our own discomfort or distress, PSA 33, PH 187
forgive us. I Will Bless the Lord at All Times; PAS 34A (alt.
When we rush past those searching for hope refrain, pointed vv.), SFTS2 62 (alt. refrain,
because we do not have the “right” words to say, through-composed)
forgive us.
God, break open our hardened hearts.

* The language of this prayer is inspired, in part, by


Margaret Aymer’s rewording of the Beatitudes in
Confessing the Beatitudes (Horizons Bible Study,
2011).

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 187 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
All Saints Day—November 1, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Blessing and Honor O QUANTA QUALIA, RE 369 147 854
You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim 299 477 582 825 305 181 535
HANOVER, R

We Fall Down WE FALL DOWN, R 368


O Lord, How Shall I Meet You 104 11 241 102
VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN, E

Word
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd 274 2102 225
PICARDY, R

You are My Strength When I Am Weak 519


JERNIGAN,
RG
Blest Are They BLEST ARE THEY, G 172 2155 117 728
God, Reveal Your Presence ARNSBERG, E 412 565 68
Eucharist
Take Me to the Water TAKE ME TO THE WATER, REG 480 788 322 675
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence PICARDY, R 347 5 821 490 345 626 324
This Is the Feast of Victory FESTIVAL CANTICLE, R 513 594 845 165, 638 417,
166 418
Sending
For All the Saints SINE NOMINE, RE 326 526 254 422 299 711 339 287
For All the Faithful Women NYLAND, RG 324 419
By All Your Saints Still Striving KING’S LYNN, RG 325 420, 231,
421 232

Anthems for Adult Choirs “Happy and Blest Are They,” St. Paul, Felix
“Beautiful River,” arr. William Hawley, CV, SATB Mendelssohn, CPDL, SATB, keybd (M)
div, acap (A) “Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal,” arr. Alice Parker,
“Blessed Are the Merciful,” David Williams, LOR, ALF, SATB div, acap (A)
uni, keybd (E) “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place,” J. Brahms,
“Blessed Are You,” Craig Courtney, BP, SATB, GSH, SATB, org (A)
keybd (E) “Saints Bound for Heaven,” arr. Robert Shaw/Alice
Parker, ALF, SATB, acap (M)
“Taste and See,” James Moore, GIA, SATB,
keybd (E)

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Handbell Music Organ Music


“For All the Saints,” Kevin McChesney, 3–5 oct w/ “Blest Are They,” Augsburg Organ Library: Healing/
org and/or opt brass and timp, LOR, LC201067L, Funeral, Charles Lenz, AF (M)
level 2 “Picardy,” Meditative Communion Hymns, Leo
“Heaven Bound,” Kevin Stewart, 3–5 oct w/opt 3–5 Sowerby, HWG (E/M)
oct hc, LOR, LC201981L, level 2+ “Placare Christe,” Tombeau de Titelouze, Marcel
“In Bright Mansions Above,” Karen Buckwalter, 3–5 Dupré, HWG (A)
oct w/opt 3–5 oct hc and pno, CGA, CGB505, “Elegy,” G. Thalben-Ball, NOV (M)
level 2+ “In Paradisum,” Ten Preludes on Gregorian Chants,
Gerald Near, AUR (E/M)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 189 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

November 1, 2020 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost


(option two) / Proper 26
Color: White
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Joshua 3:7–17 Joshua leads the people through the Jordan to the Promised Land.
Psalm 107:1–7, 33–37 Give thanks to the Lord, who delivered us from the wilderness.
Complementary
Micah 3:5–12 False prophets, priests, and rulers will be put to shame by God.
Psalm 43 Vindicate me, O God; deliver me from those who oppress me.
1 Thessalonians 2:9–13 We give thanks that you have received and believed God’s word.
Matthew 23:1–12 The greatest will become servants; the humble will be exalted.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


The Lord gathers us from east and west, Psalm 107:1–7, 33–37
from north and south. Metrical
O give thanks to the Lord, who is good! Give Thanks to God Who Hears Our Cries [MORNING
Those hungry for hope, SONG/CONSOLATION]; GTG 653, PAS 107A, LUYH 359
those whose souls are parched, (sts. 1–2, 6)
the Lord leads to fountains of grace. Give Thanks to God Who All Goodness Has
God’s faithful love endures forever! Brought Us [STAR IN THE EAST]; PP 202; PCW 107
Come, O people— (sts. 1–2)
draw near and hear the words of the Lord. O Give Thanks to the Lord [THE MEETING OF THE WATERS];
We come, with gratitude and praise! CP2 6 (sts. 1–3, 1)
Thanks Be to God Our Savior [DEEP HOUSE]; PAS 107D
Prayer of Confession (sts. 1–2, 6)
Lord Jesus, we have watched you kneel
at the feet of your disciples Responsorial
and rise from the table May Those Who Are Wise; PAS 107C
to offer them bread and cup. The God of All Creation; PSA 109/110
You came among us as a servant
and commanded us to follow your example. Psalm 43
Yet we are hesitant to humble ourselves as Metrical
you did; Vindicate Me, God [GENEVAN 42/FREU DICH SEHR]; PAS 42E
we are too concerned with worldly status (sts. 5–6, refrain), LUYH 616 (sts. 5–6, refrain)
and too intent on achieving “success.” O God, Defend Me [EVENTIDE]; PLP 43
So, we ignore opportunities to serve you Send Out Your Light [LUX FIAT]; PAS 43A
by serving one another, Vindicate Me, O My God [7.6.7.6 trochaic]; SGP 43
because ministry does little
to advance our social standing. Responsorial
Remind us, Lord, that the greatest among us Send Out Your Light (Iona); PAS 43C
is one who serves, My Soul Is Thirsting for the Lord; PSA 38
and free us to embrace our calling O Why Are You Cast Down [GO DOWN, MOSES]; PP 80
to be your hands in this world. (vv. 3 and 4)

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Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
When Israel Was Going Forth PISGAH, Os 58
Come, Bring Your Burdens to God 851
WOZA NOMTHWALO WAKHO, EG

Why Do Nations Rage Together EBENEZER, Oc 758


Word
Come! Live in the Light! WE ARE CALLED, OcEG 749 2172 296 720
I Dance in the Morning LORD OF THE DANCE, G 157 302
I, the Lord of Sea and Sky HERE I AM (Schutte), Os 69 525 869 574 593 567
Eucharist
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot SWING LOW, Os 825 469
Will You Let Me Be Your Servant 727 2222 309 659 539
THE SERVANT SONG,
G
Let Us Break Bread Together LET US BREAK BREAD, G 525 513 837 471 330 618 686 325
What Does the Lord Require of You? MOON, Oc 70
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian 729 372 454 402 463
I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN, E

Sending
Thine Is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS, Os 238 122 187 376 308
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee MARYTON, EG 738 357 325 818 503 430 659,
660
Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said BOURBON, G 718 393 326 667 204 415 675
O God of Every Nation LLANGLOFFAN, Oc 756
Additional Options
Deep River, Os

Anthems for Adult Choirs “God Be in My Head,” Walford Davies, CPDL,


“A Mighty Fortress,” arr. Ken Berg, CGA, uni, pno (E) SATBB, acap (M)
“Bless to Me This Day,” Anthems for SA and Men, “Hear My Prayer,” Moses Hogan, HAL, SATB, org (M)
Cecila McDowall, OUP, SAB, org (A) “Let Us Break Bread Together,” Leo Nestor, ECS,
“Deep River,” arr. Robert Shaw and Alice Parker, SATB, org (M)
ALF, SATB div, acap (A) “Thee Will I Love,” Craig Courtney, BP, SATB, pno (E)
“We Shall Overcome,” arr. Tom Trenney, MSM,
SATB div, drum (M)

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Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 26—November 1, 2020

Handbell Music Organ Music


“God of Our Fathers,” Bill Ingram, 3–5 oct w/opt “Deep River,” Joe Utterback, Jazzmuze (M+)
5 oct hc and tpt, ALF, AP46879, level 2 “Swing Low,” Two Spirituals for Organ, Ralph
“Adoro Te Devote,” William Moats, 3–5 oct, GIA, Simpson, MSM (E)
GIG8366, level 2+ “I the Lord of Sea and Sky,” HERE I AM, Augsburg
“Light of Peace,” Veronica Bigham and Derek Organ Library: Epiphany, Robert Farlee, AF (E)
Hakes, 3–6 oct, From the Top Music, FM20178, “O Master Let Me Walk with Thee,” MARYTON, Quiet
level 3 Preludes, Robert Lau, HF (E)
“Father, We Thank You,” New Songs of Celebration,
Benjamin Culli, AF (E+)

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November 8, 2020 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost /


Proper 27
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Joshua 24:1–3a, 14–25 Choose this day whom you will serve; we will serve the Lord.
Psalm 78:1–7 Each generation will tell the next of the glorious deeds of the Lord.
Complementary
Amos 5:18–24 The day of the Lord is darkness; let justice roll down like waters.
Psalm 70 O Lord, make haste to help me, for I am poor and needy.
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 The dead in Christ will rise first; then the living will meet the Lord.
Matthew 25:1–13 The parable of ten bridesmaids; keep awake, the Lord is coming.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


Heirs of the covenant, come; Psalm 78:1–7
let us present ourselves before the Lord. Metrical
We gather to worship the Holy One, People of the Lord [JENNY VAN TSCHEGG]; GTG 632,
to incline our hearts to the one true God. PAS 78A, LUYH 728
Family of faith, come; Open Your Ears, O Faithful People [YISRAEL V’ORAITA];
choose this day: Whom will you serve? PAS 78C, LUYH 751
As for me and my household, We Will Tell Each Generation [ARISE/RESTORATION]; PAS 78E
we will serve the Lord. Give Ear, My People, to My Word [CMD]; SGP 110
(setting 2)
Prayer of Confession
“Keep awake,” you tell us, Responsorial
urging us to watch with expectant hope Open Your Ears, O Faithful People [YISRAEL V’ORAITA];
as we wait for you to reveal yourself in PAS 78D
our midst. Tell Out the Deeds of the Lord; PSA 68
But, Lord, we grow tired of looking
for signs of your presence among us. Psalm 70
We grow weary from a steady diet of Metrical
distressing news Come Quickly, Lord, to Rescue Me [DISTRESS, CHICKAHOMINY,
and convince ourselves that you are still PUER NOBIS]; GTG 780, LUYH 419, PAS 70A

far off. May the Lord Be Pleased to Save Me [RUSSION TUNE OLD];
We are careless with the tasks you expect PP 128 (with refrain), PCW (as 8.7.8.7)
of us
and, so, are not prepared to encounter you. Responsorial
Forgive us for losing heart and losing hope. God, Make Speed to Save Me; PAS 70B
Sustain us in faith, we pray, Help Me, God; SP 30
and keep us ever watchful O Lord, Make Haste to Help Me [BALM IN GILEAD];
so that we might be ready to greet you HTP2 62
with joy.

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 193 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 27—November 8, 2020

Hymns for the Day


GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
O Lord, How Shall I Meet You VALET WILL ICH DIR 104 11 241 102
GEBEN, EG

My Lord! What a Morning MY LORD WHAT A MORNING, 352 449 481 438 719 195
EG
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence PICARDY, Os 347 5 821 490 345 626 324
Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor RHUDDLAN, 342 596
Oc
Word
What Does the Lord Require of You? MOON, Oc 70 2174 713
When Peace like a River VILLE DU HAVRE, E 840 451 785 438 377 377
“Sleepers, Wake!” A Voice Astounds Us 349 17 61, 62
WACHET AUF, G

Eucharist
Praise, I Will Praise You, Lord JE LOUERAI L’ÉTERNEL, 628 584
Os
Be Still, My Soul FINLANDIA, E 819 488 534 135
Wait for the Lord WAIT FOR THE LORD, EG 90 480 262
Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation 503 516 348
O QUANTA QUALIA, Oc

Sending
Steal Away STEAL AWAY, E 358 599 704 546
What Is the World Like NEW WORLD, G 771
Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning 350 119 369
KEEP YOUR LAMPS,
G
Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples 757 434
KINGSFOLD, Oc

Additional Options
We Will Serve the Lord by Rory Cooney, Os Gather
Inspired by Love and Anger by John Bell, Oc Wild Goose

Anthems for Adult Choirs “Maya’s Prayer for Peace,” Tom Trenney, MSM,
“I Wanna Be Ready,” arr. James Miller, GMC, SATB, SATB, pno (A)
solo, acap (M) “My Lord What a Mourning,” arr. William Dawson,
“It Is Well,” Benjamin David Knoedler, BP, SATB, KJO, SATB, acap (E)
pno (M) “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers,” Jeffrey Honore, CGA,
“Keep Your Lamps,” Andre Thomas, HIN, SATB, 2 pt mx, keybd (E)
acap (E) “Steal Away,” Brian Tate, BH, SAB, acap (M)
“Like a Mighty Stream,” Moses Hogan, HAL, SATB,
pno (E)

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Handbell Music Organ Music


“Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy,” Linda Lamb, “My Lord, What a Morning,” Three Spirituals for
3–5 oct, SFP, SF202085SF, level 2+ Organ, Raymond Haan, MSM (M)
“Keep Your Lamps,” Benjamin Tucker, 3–6 oct w/ “Wake, Awake for Night Is Flying,” WACHET AUF, Walter
opt djembe, ALF, AP47200, level 2 Pelz Organ Anthology, Walter Pelz, AF (M)
“Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult,” Karen Thompson, “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,” PICARDY,
3–6 oct w/opt 3–5 oct hc, CGA, CGB868, level 2+ Meditative Communion Hymns, Leo Sowerby,
HWG (M)
“We All Believe in One True God,” WIR GLAUBEN ALL AN
EINEN GOTT, various arrangements and publishers

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 195 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

November 15, 2020 Twenty-fourth Sunday


after Pentecost / Proper 28
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Judges 4:1–7 The Israelites cry to the Lord; God sends Deborah to deliver them.
Psalm 123 Have mercy on us, O Lord; we have had our fill of contempt.
Complementary
Zephaniah 1:7, 12–18 Beware, the day of the Lord is near; wealth will not save you.
Psalm 90:1–8 (9–11) 12 A thousand years are like a day to you; teach us to count our days.
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 Be ready: the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
Matthew 25:14–30 The parable of talents; good and trustworthy servants are rewarded.

Opening Sentences Psalm 90:1–8 (9–11), 12


Lift up your eyes to the Lord— Metrical
the exalted one, who is enthroned in the heavens. Wildflowers Bloom and Fade [INCARNATION]; PAS 90D,
Seeking compassion, seeking grace, LUYH 403
we look to the Lord, the giver of mercy. Our (O) God, Our Help in Ages Past [ST. ANNE];
Pour into God’s temple; GTG 687, PH 210, PAS 90B, LUYH 405
draw near to the king of creation. God Everlasting, at Your Word [ST. MAGNUS]; PAS 90A
We worship the Lord of heaven and earth!
Responsorial
Prayer of Confession Teach Us to Know the Shortness of Our Days;
PAS 90C, PSA 84
Lord, you have made us stewards
May the Gracious Care; PAS 90E, PND 26
of your creation
In Every Age, O Lord, You Have Been Our Refuge
and commissioned us to carry out your work
(Gelineau); PSA 83
to the best of our ability.
But we have not served you with energy, Anthems for Adult Choirs
intelligence, imagination, and love.
We withhold our gifts and live in fear. “Followers of the Lamb,” Philip Dietterich, HOPE,
Have mercy upon us, we pray. SATB, acap (A)
Make us bold to use our talents “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending,” Richard
for the sake of your kingdom, Hillert, HOPE, SATB, org, ob (E)
until you come in glory. “I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry,” AAHH #395,
arr. Richard Smallwood, GIA, SATB, pno (E)
Psalms and Canticles “I Surrender All,” Two Hymns, arr. Moses Hogan,
HAL, SATB, acap (E)
Psalm 123
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light,” Richard
Metrical
Proulx, GIA, SAB, acap (M)
To You, O Lord, We Lift Our Eyes [CANNONS]; GTG 788
“My Song Shall Be Always of the Loving-kindness,”
Up to You I Lift My Eyes [THE CALL]; PAS 123B,
Godfrey Sampson, NOV, SATB, org (A)
LUYH 421
“This Day,” Anthems for SA and Men, Bob Chilcott,
SAB, OUP, pno (E)
Responsorial
Our Eyes Rest on You; PAS 123A
Lord, I Call to You; PSA 127
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Hymns for the Day
GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
O Day of God, Draw Nigh ST. MICHAEL, OsOcE 452 611 730 600,
601
We Praise You, O God KREMSER, OsEG 612 560 870 420
I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry 799 362 152, 511 394
I LOVE THE LORD, Os 439
Holy God, We Praise Your Name GROSSER GOTT, 4
WIR LOBEN DICH, OcE

Word
Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor RHUDDAN, 342 596
OsOcE
Watchman, Tell Us of the Night ABERYSTWYTH, E 97 20 103 640
God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending 716 422 876 678 565
BEACH SPRING,
EG
Eucharist
Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts QUEBEC, E 494 510, 823 658 329 649,
511 650
Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ LINSTEAD, G 526 514 830 674 347 681
Soon and Very Soon SOON AND VERY SOON, OcE 384 482 439 706 193
Sending
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE, OsOcE 687 210 405 632 25 117 170 680
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 377 730 815 206 490
HOUSTON, E

Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord HALL, G 707 392

“Lord Thou Hast Been Our Refuge,” Come Let “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” ST. ANNE, Three
Us Sing unto the Lord, Charles Callahan, MSM, Hymn Improvisations, Richard Baker, Randall M.
SATB, org (E) Egan (E+)
“Partita on ‘St. Anne,’” David Lasky, HWG (E)
Handbell Music “Have Mercy, Lord, My Sin Forgive,” ERBARM DICH MEIN,
“Kyrie,” Cathy Moklebust, 2–5 oct, CGA, CGB480, Organ Works, vol. 6, Miscellaneous Compositions
level 3 on the Chorale, J. S. Bach, ECS (E)
“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy,” Anna Laura “Have Mercy, Lord, My Sin Forgive,” ERBARM DICH MEIN,
Page, 3–5 oct, LOR, LC202105L, level 3- Church Organists Golden Treasury, vol. 1, J. S.
“Walk in the Light,” Anna Laura Page, 3–5 oct w/ Bach, various publishers
opt 2 oct hc, CGA, CGB1070, level 3 “What God Ordains Is Always Good,” WAS GOTT TUT,
Ten Chorale Improvisations, op. 5, Paul Manz,
Organ Music CON (M)
“Linstead,” Augsburg Organ Library: Summer, Mark “What God Ordains Is Always Good,” WAS GOTT TUT,
Sedio, AF (M) Church Organists Golden Treasury, vol. 3,
Oliver-Ditson/TPR (M/A)

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November 22, 2020 Christ the King / Reign of Christ


Color: White

Lectionary Readings
Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24 I will be the shepherd of my sheep, says the Lord; I will save them.
Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord; we are the sheep of God’s pasture.
or Psalm 95:1–7a The Lord is our God, and we are the people of God’s pasture.
Ephesians 1:15–23 Christ is seated at God’s right hand; all powers are under his feet.
Matthew 25:31–46 The king will judge: just as you did it to the least, you did it to me.

Opening Sentences Forgive us, Lord.


“I will search for my sheep,” says the Lord. Break our hearts for what breaks yours,
Like lost lambs or scattered sheep, and give us compassion and courage
the Lord seeks us and calls us home. to respond to the suffering of this world.
“I will gather them from far and near,” says the Lord.
Psalms and Canticles
A cherished fold, a beloved flock,
the Lord sustains us and gives us rest. Psalm 100
“I will be their shepherd,” says the Lord. Metrical
We listen for the voice of the God who seeks us, All People That on Earth Do Dwell [OLD HUNDREDTH, NEW
and follow with devotion and gratitude! DOXOLOGY]; GTG 385, PH 220, PAS 100A, LUYH 1,
PAS 100B
Prayer of Confession Let Every Nation on the Earth [TALLIS CANON]; KU 96
God of mercy, Let Every Voice on Earth Resound [GENEVAN 100];
who has compassion for the lost and the least, PAS 100C
in disbelief and denial, we ask: With Shouts of Joy Come Praise the Lord (Ae sab
“When did we see you among us?” Zamiinde) [KHUSHI RAHO]; PAS 100D

We should have seen you Responsorial


in the classmate on the playground Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord; PAS 100F; PSA 101
whom we did not invite to join our game. All the Earth, Proclaim the Lord; PAS 100H
Or in the stranger on the sidewalk Enter God’s Gates with Thanks and Praise; PSA 97
whom we crossed the street to avoid. Arise, Come to Your God (Gelineau); PSA 98
Or in the neighbor at the nursing home, We Are God’s People; PSA 99
whom we left to carry her pain alone. We Are His People; PFTS2 40
We should have seen you
in the man begging for work or a warm meal, Psalm 95:1–7a
in the woman struggling to overcome Metrical
addiction, Come, Worship God [O QUANTA QUALIA]; GTG 386,
in the child seeking refuge from the terrors PAS 95G, LUYH 509
of violence. O Come and Sing unto the Lord [IRISH], GTG 638
But, instead, we turned away. Come, Let Us Praise the Lord [DARWALL’S 148TH]; PAS 95A
Thankful Tribute Gladly Bringing [YISRAEL V’ORAITA];
PP 172 (with refrain)

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Hymns for the Day
GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
Crown Him with Many Crowns DIADEMATA, OEG 268 151 223 855 301 327 288 494
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! 263 142, 601 634 304 154, 292– 450,
CORONATION, DIADEM,
E 143 155 294 451
Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun DUKE STREET, E 265 423 219 434 300 157 289 544
Word
Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us BRADBURY, OG 187 387 330 789 252 381 424 708
At the Name of Jesus KING’S WESTON, E 264 148 220 416 168 435
Eucharist
The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing THE FEAST 505 536 531
IS READY, EG

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus HYFRYDOL, E 260 144 831 392 257 460,
461
Sending
Lead On, O King Eternal! LANCASHIRE, EG 269 447, 328 805 573 580 477 555
448
Joy to the World! RICHMOND, ANTIOCH, E 134, 40 92 267 132 246 197 100
266
He Is King of Kings HE IS KING, E 273 153
Rejoice, the Lord Is King! DARWALL’S 148TH, E 363 155 224 430 303 715, 481
716

Responsorial “Ride on, King Jesus,” arr. Robert Fountain, LOR,


O Come and Give Thanks; PSA 90 SATB, acap (M)
Come Now, and Lift Up Your Hearts [SWEINDIA]; PAS 95F
Handbell Music
Anthems for Adult Choirs “Joyful Noise,” Bill Ingram, 3 oct w/opt rhythm
“Antiphon: Let All the World in Every Corner Sing,” sticks, CMP, CP7035, level 2
Five Mystical Songs, Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Make a Joyful Noise,” Kevin McChesney, 3–5 oct,
GMC, SATB, org (A) JHS, JHS9514, level 2-
“At the River,” Aaron Copland, BH, uni, keybd (E) “Savior, Shepherd, Jesus,” Nancy Hascall, 3–5 oct
“Hallelujah,” Messiah, G. F. Handel, CPDL, SATB, hb w/opt 3 oct hc, GIA, GIG6831, level 3
keybd (M)
“In Paradisum,” Requiem, Gabriel Fauré, HIN, Organ Music
SATB, org (E) “Crown Him with Many Crowns,” DIADEMATA, Eleven
“Jauchzet den Herrn,” Felix Mendelssohn, CPDL, Compositions, Set 7, Charles Ore, CON (E)
SATB div, acap (A) “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,” CORONATION, Tim
“O Worship the King,” arr. Robert Lau, ALF, SATB, Fields, Augsburg Organ Library: November, AF (M)
keybd (E) “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun,” DUKE STREET,
“Psalm 100,” Rene Clausen, Mark Foster, SATB, pno Augsburg Organ Library: Easter, Wilbur Held,
four hands (M) AF (E)

Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A 199 The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

November 26, 2020 Thanksgiving Day


Color: Green

Lectionary Readings
Deuteronomy 8:7–18 The Lord is bringing you into a good land; do not forget your God.
Psalm 65 Praise God, who answers prayer, sends rain, and blesses the earth.
2 Corinthians 9:6–15 God loves a cheerful giver; thanks be to God for the gift of grace.
Luke 17:11–19 Jesus heals ten people with leprosy; only one returns to give thanks.

Opening Sentences Psalms and Canticles


May be led by three voices, or one. Psalm 65
One: The Lord is bringing you into a good land— Metrical
Two: a land with flowing streams To Bless the Earth [CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN]; GTG 38,
and springs that well up in valleys and hills; PH 200
Three: a land of wheat and barley, The Earth Is Yours, O God [CARLISLE]; PAS 65A
of vines and fig trees and pomegranates; Every Heart Its Tribute Pays [ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR];
Two: a land where you may eat food without PAS 65E, LUYH 388
shortage, Praise Is Your Right [GENEVAN 65]; PAS 65B, LUYH 545,
Three: where you will lack nothing. PH 201
One: All who hunger for bread that satisfies, To You, O God, Great Praise Is Due [LMD]; SGP 91
all who thirst for waters that restore—come.
Let us give thanks for the generosity of God’s Responsorial
bounty, Your Paths Overflow with Plenty; PAS 65C
for the abundance of God’s grace. Gracias, Señor / We Give You Thanks; PAS 65C
(alt. refrain)
Prayer of Confession Thanks Be to God [SLANE]; PP 112
Generous God, Let the Valleys Shout for Joy and Sing [BIRMINGHAM];
we are quick to voice our pleas and petitions HTP2 20
when we find our strength lacking,
our health failing, Anthems for Adult Choirs
our spirits heavy. “All Good Gifts,” Richard DeLong, MSM, uni,
But when we enjoy the blessings of life— keybd (E)
an ear to listen, a hand to hold, “For the Beauty of the Earth,” John Rutter, HIN,
a sense of purpose, a chance to grow, SATB, keybd (M)
the simple gift of a new day dawning— “I Thank You Jesus,” Robert Morris, SHAW, SATB,
we are slow to offer prayers of praise. acap (M)
We treat the good things of life as our due, “Now Thank We All Our God,” Michael Rosewall,
rather than generous gifts of a gracious God. AF, 2 pt mx, pno (M)
In this season of thanksgiving, “Sing to the Lord of Harvest,” The Oxford Book of
make us ever mindful of your mercy, Easy Flexible Anthems, John Henry Maunder,
and transform us by your grace, OUP, FLEX, keybd (E)
until it flows forth from us in gratitude “Thanks Be to God,” Elijah, Felix Mendelssohn,
and praise. CPDL, SATB, keybd (A)
“The Promise of Living,” Aaron Copland, BH,
SATBB, keybd (M)

Call to Worship 200 Volume 53.1, 2019


Thanksgiving Day—November 26, 2020
Hymns for the Day
GTG PH/ LUYH ELW NCH UMH AAHH EH
STF
Gathering
From All That Dwell Below the Skies 327 229 570 27 101 380
LASST UNS ERFREUEN, O

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken 81 446 286 647 307 731 522,
AUSTRIAN HYMN,
O 523
All Creatures of Our God and King 15 455 551 62 147 400
LASST UNS ERFREUEN,
OEG
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 367 551 473 693 422 694 194 290
ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR,
G
Word
I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE, O 32 288 10 12 152 398
In the Midst of New Dimensions 315 2238 391
NEW DIMENSIONS,
E
For the Fruit of All Creation AR HYD Y NOS, G 36 553 396 679 425 97 424
Eucharist
Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness 514 506 334 612 339
SCHMÜCKE DICH, O

Give Thanks, O Christian People 644 552


ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN,
E
Lord of All Good TOULON, E 711 375 879
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound 649 280 691, 779 547 378 271, 671
AMAZING GRACE,
G 692 272
Sending
Now Thank We All Our God 643 555 543 839 419 789 396,
NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT, OG 397
For the Life That You Have Given 717
PLEADING SAVIOR,
E
Additional Options:
God of Great and God of Small GOD OF GREAT AND 19
GOD OF SMALL

All Things Bright and Beautiful ROYAL OAK 20 267 20 31 147 405

“We Gather Together,” Stephen Paulus, Subito Organ Music


Music, SATB, acap (A) “For the Fruit of All Creation,” AR HYD Y NOS, Augsburg
Handbell Music Organ Library: November, Frank Stoldt, AF (M)
“Now Thank We All Our God,” NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT,
“For the Beauty of the Earth,” Ron Mallory, 3–5 oct Jeffrey Honoré, David Johnson, David Cherwien,
w/opt 2 oct hc, ALF, AP45752, level 2+ Augsburg Organ Library: November, AF (M)
“All Blessings Flow,” John Atteberry, 3–5 oct, GIA, “Now Thank We All Our God,” NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT, A
GIG9211, level 3- New Liturgical Year, vol. 1, Egil Hovland, AF (A)
“Now Thank We All Our God,” Lloyd Larson, “The Ash Grove/Kremser,” A November to
3-5 oct, HOPE, HP2776, level 2 Remember, Wayne Wold, AF (E+)
201
Lectionary Aids for 2019–2020, Year A The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time
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