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Call to Worship Volume 45.1, 2011–2012

Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 80:1–7, 17–19 Metrical: “O Hear Our Cry, O Lord,” PH 206“O Shepherd, Hear and Lead Your Flock,” PCW 97Responsorial: Psalm 80, TPCS 70Psalm 80, PSCY 250

Contemporary Songs“Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?” (Smith/

Delerious, 1994), A2 48“Create in Me a Clean Heart” (Reinhardt, 2003), SNC

49, CP 91*“Not to Us” (Tomlin/Reeves, 2001), WT, A3, MSPW4*“Hail Almighty King” (Peterson/Daugherty, 2005),

CL 17

Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 64:1–9 Confessing the sins of the people, Isaiah pleas for God’s presence. Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19 The psalmist prays for the people of Israel to be saved and restored by God’s hand.1 Corinthians 1:3–9 Paul greets the church in Corinth with words of thanksgiving and waiting on “the

day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”Mark 13:24–37 Jesus speaks about the signs that will accompany the return of the Son of Man, and

he warns the disciples to stay awake and alert.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 1/2 122 196 254 66Prepare the Way, O Zion 13 65O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 9 116 211 257 188 56Old Testament Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken 446 307 731 647 522O Hear Our Cry, O Lord 206 Have Thine Own Way 382 449 Epistle Creator of the Stars of Night 4 111 692 245 60Great Is Thy Faithfulness 276 423 140 733 158 Gospel Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers 15 244 68Sleepers, Wake! A Voice Astounds Us 17 61Communion Savior of the Nations, Come 14 214 263 54Deck Yourself, My Soul, with Gladness 506 334 612 339Sending O God of Earth and Altar 291 582 591Come, Labor On 415 532 541Keep Your Lamps 369

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Global Songs“He Came Down” (Trad. Cameroon), STF 2085“The King of Glory Comes” (Trad. Israeli folk song),

STF 2091“Yo Quiero Ser/I Want to Be” (Latin America), GP2 98“Esho hae Probhu/Come, O Jesus Christ” (Bangladesh),

GP3 129

Anthems for Larger Choirs“E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come,” Paul Manz, acap,

MSM, 50-0001“Matin Responsory,” CFC2, Palestrina, acap, OUP, p. 68“O Savior, Throw the Heavens Wide,” Johannes Brahms,

acap, GSH, 8545“Qui Sedes,” Advent-Motetten, Josef Rheinberger, acap,

CV, 50.176/01, p. 14“Wachet, betet, (Watch Ye, Pray Ye), ” Cantata 70, #1,

Bach, stngs, ob, bsn, tpt, various editions

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” Mark Miller, SAB,

CGA 1225“Let Us See Your Face,” Marty Haugen, SATB, GIA

G-5462“Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers,” John Ferguson, SAB, AUG

9781451401684

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“A Child’s Advent Prayer,” Randolph Currie, opt. hb acc,

GIA G-2984“A Waiting Carol,” Helen Kemp, opt. hd, rec, fl, CGA

555“An Advent Carol,” Judy W. Lindh, CGA 648“Comfort and Joy,” Pepper Choplin, 2 pt./opt. desc and

perc, ALF 26463“He Came Down,” arr. Michael Burkhardt, U/opt. SSA,

Caller, desc, perc, MSM 50-9423“Prophets Knew,” Lloyd Larson, U/2 pt., opt. fl and

perc, LOR 10/4019L“Waiting for King,” Joseph M. Martin, U/2 pt., opt.

C-Inst, LOR 10/3889L

Handbell Music“The King Shall Come,” arr. Cathy Moklebust, Rise Up,

Shepherd, and Follow, CG, CGB184, 2–3 oct., opt. perc (E)

“Savior of the Nations, Come,” arr. Cathy Moklebust, CG, CGB173, 2–3 oct., opt. perc, L2

“Sleepers, Wake!” arr. Douglas E. Wagner, Agape 1319 (ringers), 1308 (director/organ), 3–4 oct., org

Organ Music“Hyfrydol,” Charles W. Ore, 11 Compositions for Organ,

Set VII, CPH (M)“Conditor Alme Siderum,” Gerald Near, Chantworks, Set

1, AE (E)“Wachet auf,” Robert Hobby, Six Preludes for the Church

Year, MS (M)“Nun komm der Heiden Heiland,” Helmut Walcha,

Augsburg Organ Library–Advent, AF (E)

Call to WorshipIsaiah 64:1–9One: Oh that the Lord would tear open the heavens and

come down!All: The mountains would quake. Nations would

tremble.One: People of God, keep watch. Wait for the Lord, for

Christ will come.All: Waiting for the light, let us worship God.

Prayer of ConfessionIsaiah 64:1–9 and Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19We have sinned, O God, and have broken our relationships with one another

and with you.Forgive us.Restore us, O God, that we might be saved.Have mercy on us, and give us new life.


Volume 45.1, 2011–2012 Aids for the Revised Common Lectionary

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 85:1–2, 8–13Metrical: “The Lord Has Long with Favor Looked,” PCW 102“Lord, You Have Lavished on Your Land,” PH 85Responsorial: Psalm 85, TPCS 76, 77, 78Psalm 85, PP 156

Contemporary Songs“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” (Wesley/Prichard,

1991), IWCX 24“Listen, God Is Calling” (Tanzania), MV 97“Outrageous Grace” (Birtill, 2000), WT9 “Lifesong” (Hall, 2005), A3 90

Global Songs“He Came Down” (Trad. Cameroon), STF 2085“Toda la Tierra/All Earth Is Waiting” (Spain), SNC 93“Prepare the Way” (France), SNC 105“Mikotoba o kudasai/Send Your Word, O Lord” (Japan),

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Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 40:1–11 In the desert, a voice is crying out to prepare for the good news of the Lord’s coming. Psalm 85:1–2, 8–13 The psalmist remembers God’s deeds in the past and anticipates God’s coming in the

future with justice, peace, righteousness, and love.2 Peter 3:8–15a Though God is patient, the Day of the Lord will come as a surprise, and we must live

our lives waiting for that day.Mark 1:1–8 John the Baptist is baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming the coming of

the Christ.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 9 116 211 257 188 56Comfort, Comfort You My People 3 101 256 67Old Testament Prepare the Way, O Zion 13 65Arise, Your Light Is Come! 411 164 725 314 Epistle O Day of God 452 611 730 601Lift Up Your Heads 8 117 213 436Gospel O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 9 116 211 257 188 56Angels, from the Realms of Glory 22 126 220 275 207 93Communion In the Singing 2255 466 Let All Mortal Flesh 5 345 626 490 324Sending Song of Zechariah 602 250 Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise 539 80 663 534 345

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Anthems for Larger Choirs“Advent Introit and Amen,” Ralph Manuel, keybd, MSM

50-0042“Concerto on The Advent Herald,” Sue Mitchell-Wallace,

ob, org, GIA, G-3393“Canite Tuba,” Palestrina, SSATB, acap, CPDL“There’s a Voice in the Wilderness Crying,” Michael

Larkin, keybd, MSM 50-0011

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Comfort My People,” Ian Callahan, 2 pt. equal or mx.,

gtr, GIA G-6791“Comfort, Comfort, O My People,” J. S. Bach, uni or

SATB, str qt, GIA G-3112“What Is the Crying at Jordan?” Brett Heim, SATB, AUG

9781451401776“Nations, Hear the Prophet’s Word,” Jeffrey Honore,

SAB, opt. fl, tpt, CGA 1002

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“A Litany for Advent,” Shirley McRae, U/2 pt., rec/fl,

glock, CGA 570“O Come, O Come Immanuel,” Natalie Sleeth, opt. desc,

CGA 273 “Sing and Rejoice,” Sam Batt Owens, opt. hb, desc, GIA

G-5529“There Once Was a Man,” Norma Anderson, U/2 pt.,

CGA 576

Handbell Music“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” arr. Cathy

Moklebust, Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow (see First Sunday of Advent)

“Comfort, Comfort Ye My People,” arr. Cynthia Dobrinski, Agape 1861, 3–5 oct., opt. fl and hd, L3/4

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” arr. Cynthia Dobrinski, Agape 1399, 3–5 oct., L2

Organ Music“Freu dich Sehr,” Gerald Near, Choraleworks, Set II,

AE (M)“Bereden vag for Herran,” Paul Manz, Augsburg Organ

Library—Advent, AF (M)“Duke Street,” Richard Knight, One Hundred Hymn

Preludes, Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (E)“Picardy,” Charles Callahan, Five Improvisations on

Communion Hymns, CPH (E)

Call to Worship Psalm 85One: Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet.

Righteousness and peace will embrace.All: Faithfulness will spring up from the ground and

righteousness will look down from the sky.One: The Lord will give what is good and our land will

yield its increase.All: Righteousness will go before and will make

a path for God’s steps.One: Prepare the way for the Lord!

Prayer of ConfessionGod of fierce compassion, you call us to make our ways straight, yet we get lost down crooked roads of selfish concern. We are to prepare the way for your reign of justice, but we choose easier paths of comfort.Have mercy on us. Forgive us and set us back to work, clearing paths of justice, building highways of peace, and preparing the world for your return.



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Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 61:1–4, 8–11 The servant of God is anointed to bring justice and restoration to the community

in exile. Psalm 126 Joyfulness is proclaimed in response to God’s work of restoring Zion. or Luke 1:46b–55 Mary’s soul magnifies the Lord and rejoices in God’s works of mercy and justice.1 Thessalonians 5:16–24 Paul speaks of how to live one’s life in light of God’s work in the world, which

includes praying, rejoicing, and giving thanks.John 1:6–8, 19–28 John the Baptist is witnessing and testifying to the light. He is baptizing in

preparation for the Messiah.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn O for a Thousand Tongues 466 42 57 886 184 493On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry 10 249 76O Zion, Haste 573 668 539Old Testament All Hail to God’s Anointed 205 104 203 311 187 616Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 1/2 122 196 254 66Gather Us In 2236 532 Epistle Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart 146/147 55 160/161 873 537 556Gospel Savior of the Nations, Come 14 214 263 54Song of Mary 600 119 Send Your Word 195 Communion Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming 48 127 216 272 81I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 206 815 490Sending O Lord, How Shall I Meet You? 11 241 Prepare the Way, O Zion 13 65

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 126Metrical: “When God Delivered Israel,” PH 237“When the Lord Restored Our Fortunes,” SP 53Responsorial: Psalm 126, TPCS 131Psalm 126, HTP1 35

Luke 1:46b–55 Metrical: “Song of Mary,” PH 600“Song of Mary,” PH 212“My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness, Lord,” ELW 251Responsorial: Luke 1:46b–55, PSCY 248 or 250Canticle–Magnificat, HTP1 36

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Contemporary Songs“All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises” (Baloche, 2003),

A3 54 “Let the Praises Ring” (Brewster, 2002), A3 51, MSPW4“When Hands Reach Out Beyond Divides” (Wehlander/

Graham, 2006), MV 169“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (Helmore, 1990),

IWCX 72“God of Justice” (Hughes, 2005), WT9

Global Songs“He Came Down” (Trad. Cameroon), STF 2085“Pelas dores deste mundo/For the Troubles and the

Suffering” (Brazil), FEB #19“Wait for the Lord” (France), SNC 96“Rujeko/The Light of God Comes” (Zimbabwe), NA 30

Anthems for Larger Choirs“Rejoice in the Lord Always,” anonymous, acap, OUP,

TCM-55“The Spirit of the Lord Is Upon Me,” The Apostles,

Edward Elgar, keybd, NOV 29 0216“This Is the Record of John,” Orlando Gibbons, SAATB,

T solo, org, OUP, TCM 42“Thou Shalt Know Him,” Mark Sirett, some divisi, acap,

AF, 11-10645

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Canticle of the Turning (Magnificat),” Cooney/arr.

Hopson, SSA or SATB, org, fl, str qt, hp, perc, MSM 50-0057B

“Walk as Children of Light,” Daniel Kallman, SATB, MSM 50-9047

“Waiting,” Thomas Keesecker, 3 pt., AUG 9781451401769

“Magnificat” uni., IWW, GIA G-6861

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Alepun,” Joel Martinson, CGA657“Come, Light of the World,” Anna Laura Page and Jean

Shafferman, U/2 pt., ALF 26475“Magnificat,” James J. Chepponis, 2 pt. w/cong, opt. fl or

ob, GIA G-2302“Sans Day Carol,” Z. Randall Stroope, U/2 pt., opt. hp,

CGA549

“With the Help of the Spirit of the Lord,” Jayne Southwick Cool, U/2 pt., CGA508

Handbell Music“Variations on ‘Gather Us In,’ ” Michael Helman,

Augsburg 0800674922 (3–5 oct. w/hc) L4“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” Lee Afdahl, Alfred

22954 (3–5 oct. w/opt. hc) L3-“Savior of the Nations, Come,” Kathleen Wissinger,

Lorenz 20/1399L (3–5 oct. w/opt. hc) L2+“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light,” Sondra Tucker,

Augsburg 1111024 (3–5 oct.) L3

Organ Music“Angelic Songs,” Mark Sedio, Augsburg Organ Library—

Advent, AF (E)“Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland,” Charles W. Ore, 11

Compositions for Organ, Set IV, CPH (E/M)“Meine Seele/My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord/

Magnificat,” Schuebler Chorales, J. S. Bach, various editions (E)

“St. Theodulph,” Emma Lou Diemer, Three Fantasies on Advent/Christmas Hymns, AF (M/D)

Call to WorshipIsaiah 61:1 and Psalm 126One: The spirit of the Lord God is upon us.All: God has sent us to bring good news to the

oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

Then our mouths will be filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy;

One: Then it will be said among the nations, the Lord has done great things!

All: The Lord has done great things for us! Rejoice!

Prayer of ConfessionEmmanuel, God with us, we fail to see that you continually bless us.Forgive us God,and make us the disciples you call us to be. Prepare a place in our hearts for Christ,that we may magnify your love, and give thanks for the many blessings we receive from your hands every day.

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Lectionary Readings2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16 God reveals, through the prophet Nathan, that God’s presence will continue to be

with David and with his descendants. Luke 1:46b–55 Mary’s soul magnifies the Lord and rejoices in God’s works of mercy and justice. or Ps. 89:1–4, 19–26 The psalmist remembers God’s covenant with David and the promise of God’s

presence with David’s descendants.Romans 16:25–27 Paul blesses the church in Rome in the name of God, who was and still is working

in the world.Luke 1:26–38 The angel Gabriel visits Mary and tells her that she will conceive a son who will be

the Son of God.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful 41 135 234 283 199 83People Look East 12 202 248 Old Testament Song of Zechariah 602 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 9 116 211 257 188 56Epistle It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 38 131 218 282 215 89Many and Great, O God, Are Thy Things 271 3 148 837 385Gospel In the Bleak Midwinter 36 128 221 294 112Song of Mary 600 119 198 Communion To a Maid 19 215 Gentle Mary Laid Her Child 27 For the Bread Which You Have Broken 508 614 494 341Sending The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came 16 265 265Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming 48 127 216 272 81

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Psalm SettingsLuke 1:46b–55Metrical: “Song of Mary,” PH 600“Song of Mary,” PH 212“My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness, Lord,” ELW 251

Psalm 89:1–4, 19–26Metrical:“My Song Forever Shall Record,” PH 209“From Age to Age I Will Proclaim,” NMP 140 Responsorial:Psalm 89, HTP1 38Psalm 89, TPCS 80

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Contemporary Songs“I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” (Smith, 1994), A1

110, CP 58“Come, Emmanuel” (Paris, 2003), WT5&6“There Was a Child in Galilee (Dreaming Mary),”

(Gadeski/Wright, 2006), MV 134 “Joy in the Morning” (Sleeth, 1977), SF 2284 “Here Is Our King” (Crowder, 2005), A3 56, MSPW4 193

Global Songs“He Came Down” (Trad. Cameroon), STF 2085“Pelas dores deste mundo/For the Troubles and the

Suffering” (Brazil), FEB #19“Jubilate Servite/Come, Rejoice in God” (France), STF

2017“Sing Out, My Soul” (France), SPT 45

Anthems for Larger Choirs“Adorn Yourself, O Cavern,” Donald Busarow, SSATBB,

sop solo, acap, MSM, 50-0022“Annunciation Carol,” Robert Lehman, acap, PAR, 0029“Dixit Maria,” Hans Leo Hassler, acap, CON, 98-1960“Gabriel’s Message,” Stephen Paulus, hp, PAU“A Hymn to the Virgin,” Benjamin Britten, SATB double

chorus, acap, BH, 1856

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Magnificat,” Ruth Elaine Schram, 2 pt., AUG

9780800676681“Creator of the Stars of Night,” Kenneth Lowenberg,

2 pt. mx., opt. c inst, GIA G-6873“Children, Let’s Wait for the Baby,” Thomas Keesecker,

SAB, CGA 1105“The Angel Gabriel,” David Schelat, SATB, fc, tri, OUP

978-0-19-386084-1“Angel Gabriel,” Jeremy Young, SATB, AUG

9780800675282

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Ave Maria,” Giulio Caccini, opt. solo inst., GIA G-6169“Gifts at the Manger,” arr. Ruth Elaine Schram, U/2 pt.,

ALF 26480“Long Time Ago,” Natalie Sleeth, U/2 pt., opt. gtr and fl,

LOR 10/3888L

“Nova, Nova,” arr. Richard Proulx, solo, uni voices, w/cong, opt. rec, perc, GIA G-6222

“People, Look East,” arr. Craig Phillips, SPC 405-133

Handbell Music“The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came,” Michael Keller,

Alfred, 16475 (3–5 oct.), L4“Many and Great,” Kathleen Wissinger, Composers

Music Co., 7032 (2–3 oct.), L1“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,” John Bartsch,

National Music Publications, HB303 Bells, HB303B Organ, HB303FS Full Score (4–5 oct. w/org or orch), L3+

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” Michael Helman, Alfred 23153 (2–3 oct.), L1

Organ Music“Personet Hodie,” Robert Hobby, Six Preludes for the

Church Year, MS (E/M)“Besancon,” Wayne L. Wold, Augsburg Organ Library—

Advent, AF (E/M)“Carol,” Gerald Near, Deo Gracias: Six Preludes and a

Postlude for Organ on Well-Known Hymns, AE (E)“Gabriel’s Message,” Paul Manz, Augsburg Organ

Library—Advent, AF (E)

Call to Worship One: The people who walked in darkness have seen

a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them has light shined.

All: Praise the Lord! Give thanks for the Light! Let us worship God.

Prayer of ConfessionHoly Lord, as we wait and watch and yearn and ache, we look for signs of your coming. You enter our world to bring your unconditional love. You call us to love you, to love our neighbors, to love

even our enemies. We confess that often love is not in our hearts and we lack courage to show love in our actions. We need your mercy; we long for the coming of your

Light. We wait, but we also pray, come quickly, Lord.

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Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 9:2–7 The people rejoice at the end of their oppression, for a child of the line of David has

been born who will be the Messiah. Psalm 96 The psalmist praises God for God’s works of salvation, creation, and coming judgment.Titus 2:11–14 The coming of Christ and the gift of God’s grace change how we live our lives in

the world.Luke 2:1–14 (15–20) Angels announce Jesus’ birth to shepherds, who hurry to see him.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn On This Day Earth Shall Ring 46 248 92Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 28 129 224 288 107Old Testament O Come, All Ye Faithful 41 135 234 283 199 83While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks 59 236 94Epistle ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime 61 151 244 284 114From Heaven Above 54 130 268 80Gospel Rise Up, Shepherd 50 212 Angels We Have Heard on High 23 125 238 289 206 96Communion Away in a Manger 25 124 217 277 209 101Sheep Fast Asleep 52 137 O Little Town of Bethlehem 44 133 230 279 204 78Sending Silent Night, Holy Night 60 134 239 281 211 111The First Nowell 56 139 245 300 109

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 96Metrical: “O Sing New Songs unto the Lord,” PCW 116 “O Sing a New Song to the Lord,” PH 216“O Sing to God a Joyful Song,” SPJP 50Responsorial: “O Sing a New Song,” PH 217Psalm 96, PP 174

Contemporary Songs“O Praise Him (All This for a King),” (Crowder, 2003),

WT5&6, A3 47“A New Hallelujah,” (Smith, 2008), MSPW5“Give Thanks,” (Smith, 1978), A1, SNC, SF*“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne/Worthy, You Are

Worthy,” (Elliot/Matthews/Moen, 2000), IWCX 83

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December 24, 2011 Christmas EveColor: White



Global Songs“He Came Down” (Trad. Cameroon), STF 2085“In the Heavens Shone a Star” (Words: Philippines/

Music: Kalinga trad. melody), GSW 28“Hitsuji Wa/Sheep Fast Asleep” (Japan), SNC 110 or

PH 50“Child of Joy and Peace” (New Zealand and Taiwan),

GP1 17

Anthems for Larger Choirs“Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” Paul Halley, org, opt. br qrt,

PEL“Hodie, Christus Natus Est,” Healey Willan, SSATB,

acap, CF, CM-469“Mary Had a Baby,” arr. William Dawson, sop solo, acap,

KJO, T118“O Holy Night,” arr. Mack Wilberg, sop solo, picc, 2 fl, 2

ob, 2 cl, 2 bsn, 4 hn, hp, org (opt.), stngs , OUP, 978-0-19-380529-3

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Waiting,” Thomas Keesecker, 3 pt., AUG

9781451401769“Children, Let’s Wait for the Baby,” Thomas Keesecker,

SAB, CGA 1105“A Christmas Lullaby,” David Shaler, SAT, opt. hb, MSM

50-1109

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“A La Rorro Niño,” arr. Marty Haugen, 2 pt. opt. gtr, GIA

G-3813“All My Heart This Night Rejoices,” Pat Messick, U/opt.

desc, APH O-8006-7748-X“Lumen Christi,” Jayne Southwick Cool, CGA1098“Oh, Sleep, My Dear Little Baby (A la Ru),” arr. Michael

Hawn, U/2 pt., opt. gtr, CGA626“The Coming of God to Earth,” arr. Ronald A. Nelson,

U/2 pt., opt. cong, AMSI 683“The Friendly Beasts,” arr. Joel Martinson, opt. fl/ob,

CGA680“’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime,” arr. Jeff Reeves, opt.

fl, perc, CGA1064“Walk in the Light,” arr. André Thomas, U/2 pt.,

CGA1062

Handbell Music“On This Day Earth Shall Ring,” Cathy Moklebust,

Choristers Guild, CGB461 (3–5 oct. w/perc), L3“O Come, All Ye Faithful,” Douglas E. Wagner, Lorenz,

20/1371L (3–5 oct.), L1“Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow,” John Benke, AGEHR,

36042 (3–6 oct.), L3+“O Little Town of Bethlehem,” Cynthia Dobrinski, Hope,

2270 (3–5 oct.), L3

Organ Music“In Dulci Jubilo,” Marcel Dupre, 79 Chorale Preludes,

H. W. Gray (E)“Variations on Vom Himmel hoch,” Walter Pelz,

Augsburg Organ Library—Christmas, AF(E/D)“St. Louis” and “Cradle Song,” Charles W. Ore, 11

Compositions for Organ, Set VI, CPH (M)“Partita on Stille Nacht,” Charles Callahan, MS (E)

Call to WorshipIsaiah 9:2–7One: The people who walked in darkness have seen a

great light;All: Those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on

them light has shined.One: For a child has been born for us, a son given to us.All: And we will call him Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.One: People of God, let us worship Christ the Light.

Prayer of Confession Titus 2:11–14God of boundless love, we confess that we have not lived lives worthy of you. Instead of responding to your demand for

righteousness,we put our trust in what the world has to offer. We seek success at all costs. We believe we can be and do all thingsforgetting that all we have, and all we are,comes from you.Forgive us. Restore us, that we may welcome the Christand reflect his light to all we meet.

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Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 62:6–12 The Lord is restoring Jerusalem; Zion’s salvation has come. Psalm 97 All of creation rejoices that the Lord is king.Titus 3:4–7 Solely because of God’s mercy, we are saved through Christ and justified

through grace.Luke 2:(1–7) 8–20 Angels announce Jesus’ birth to shepherds, who hurry to see him.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory 22 126 220 275 207 93Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 28 129 224 288 107Old Testament Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming 48 127 216 272 81Earth’s Scattered Isles and Contoured Hills 152 Epistle From Heaven Above 54 130 268 80Sheep Fast Asleep 52 137 Gospel Once in Royal David’s City 49 145 250 269 102In Bethlehem a Babe Was Born 34 246Communion Born in the Night, Mary’s Child 30 152 A La Ru 45 113Sending The Snow Lay on the Ground 57 110While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks 59 236 94

December 25, 2011 Nativity of the LordChristmas Dawn Color: White



Psalm SettingsPsalm 97Metrical: “The Lord Is King,” NMP 159“The Lord Is Ruler Over All,” TPBP 9“Lord, You Reign, the Earth Rejoices,” SPJP 51Responsorial: Psalm 97, TPCS 93Psalm 97, PSCY 54

Contemporary Songs“Let It Rise” (Davis, 1997), A2 13“Glorious” (Tomlin/Reeves, 2006), A3 86, MSPW4“It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” (Jars of Clay, 2005),

CL 50“While You Were Sleeping” (Hall, 2005), WT9

Global Songs“He Came Down” (Trad. Cameroon), STF 2085“In the Heavens Shone a Star” (Words: Philippines/

Music: Kalinga trad. melody), GSW 28“Gloria a Dios/Glory to God” (Peruvian trad.), GSW 14

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Anthems for Larger Choirs“All My Heart Today Rejoices,” Johann Ebeling, acap,

PH 21, “Hodie Christus Natus Est” (3 Mottetti Latini), Niels

LaCour, acap, EGT, I Kirken 18,6

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“A Manger Carol,” Charles Callahan, uni., MSM 50-1300“Dona Nobis Pacem” from Missa Brevis in F, W.

A. Mozart/arr. Patrick Liebergen, SATB, BEL OCTM01009

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Awake! Arise!” Michael Burkhardt, 2 pt., opt. hb, MSM-

50-1425A“Be Glad in the Lord,” Ricky Manalo, opt. desc, gtr and

C inst, GIA G-4363“Shepherds Came to Bethlehem,” Praise Our God Above:

A Set of Three Folk Tune Arrangements, arr. Shirley McRae, U/2 pt. opt. Orff inst., perc, CGA959

“Welcome, Dearest Jesus,” arr. Helen Kemp, opt. Orff inst. or hb and fc, CGA531

Handbell Music“The Christmas Angels,” arr. Michael Helman, AGEHR,

AG23011, 2–3 oct., L2“Ring, Christmas Bells,” arr. Gail Downey, PsMP, M345-3,

3–5 oct., L2“Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow,” arr. Cathy Moklebust,

Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow (see First Sunday of Advent)

Organ Music“Regent Square,” Edwin C. Johnson, Augsburg Organ

Library—Christmas, AF (M)“Six Variants on Es ist ein’ Ros’ entsprungen,” Gerald

Near, MS (E)“Irby,” Robert Buckley Farlee, Augsburg Organ Library—

Christmas, AF (E)“Venite Adoramus,” Wilbur Held, I Heard the Bells on

Christmas Day, MS (E/M)

Call to WorshipPsalm 97One: Let the earth rejoice; All: let the many coastlands be glad!One: The heavens proclaim God’s righteousness,

and all the peoples behold the glory of the Lord.All: Rejoice in the Lord, and give thanks to his holy

name!

Prayer of Confession Isaiah 62:6–12; Luke 2:(1–7) 8–20Merciful God,we confess that we miss your glory shining all around

us. We overlook the good news of great joy brought to us through ordinary people.We ignore the signs of your presence breaking into

the world. Forgive us, O God. Forgive our pride; forgive our ignorance. Redeem us, that we might proclaim your glory.

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Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 52:7–10 The messenger proclaims, “Your God reigns.” Let us rejoice and sing because of

God’s love shown to us. Psalm 98 Sing a new song because God is victorious. Praise God with instruments because

God will judge with righteousness and equity.Heb. 1:1–4 (5–12) God has spoken to us through Christ, who is far superior to even the angels of God.John 1:1–14 The Word was God, light, and life. The Word became flesh and lived among us.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn On This Day Earth Shall Ring 46 248 92Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 25 129 224 288 107Old Testament Joy to the World 40 132 246 267 197 100Cantad al Señor 472 822 Epistle Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 37 229 276 Angels We Have Heard on High 23 125 238 289 206 96Gospel O Come, All Ye Faithful 41 135 234 283 199 83Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 31 144 240 270 214 87Communion Deck Yourself, My Soul, with Gladness 506 334 612 339Gentle Mary Laid Her Child 27 Sending Go, Tell It on the Mountain 29 154 251 290 202 99It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 38 131 218 282 215 89Joyful Christmas Day Is Here 39

December 25, 2011 Nativity of the LordChristmas Day Color: White



Psalm SettingsPsalm 98Metrical:“New Songs of Celebration Render,” PH 218“Sing a New Song to Our Savior,” SPJP 53“Sing New Songs to God Almighty,” FPResponsorial: Psalm 98, TPCS 94 and 95Psalm 98, TIP 6

Contemporary Songs“Wonderful Maker” (Redman/Tomlin, 2002), A3 61“Center” (Hall/Redman, 2006) WT9“When We Seek Language” (Daw/Schalk, 2006), MV 49*“Here with Us” (Williams/Glover/Ingram, 2005),

CL 10

Global Songs“Heleluyvn Yvhikvres/Heleluyan We Are Singing” (Trad.

Muscogee), SS #13“Munezero!/Sing Out Gladly!” (Rwanda), LA 12“Alilo Ots da khutsa amtvesa/On This Blessed, Holy

Morn” (Georgia), GP3 127

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December 25, 2011 Nativity of the LordChristmas Day Color: White



Anthems for Larger Choirs“I Saw Three Ships,” James Melby, SATB & uni. choirs,

fl, fc, tamb, tri, AF, 11-2236“The Glory of the Father,” Egil Hovland, acap, WAL,

W-2973“See, Amid the Winter’s Snow,” CFC1, John Goss, divisi,

org, OUP, 103“Verbum Caro Factum Est,” Hans Leo Hassler, 6 pt.,

acap, CPDL“The Word Was God,” Rosephanye Powell, divisi, acap,

GEN, JG2196

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“How Beautiful Upon the Mountains,” John Carter, 2 pt.

mx., HIN HMC 239“Ma Navu,” Audrey Snyder, 3 pt. mx., HL 08741548

(SATB 08741547)“All the Ends of the Earth,” Francis Patrick O’Brien, uni

or SATB, fl, tpt, hb, GIA G-5908“The Word Was God,” Rosephanye Powell, SATB, FBM

073999214079

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Awake! Arise!” Michael Burkhardt, 2 pt., opt. hb, MSM-

50-1425A“Light of Light,” Nancy Gifford, CGA1162“Midnight Stars Make Bright the Sky,” Songs from the

East Wind, arr. Shirley McRae, Orff inst, CGA575“Sing to the Lord,” Sam Batt Owens, U w/cong, opt.

desc or C inst, GIA G-4717

Handbell Music“The Babe of Bethlehem,” arr. Cathy Moklebust, Rise Up,

Shepherd, and Follow (see First Sunday of Advent)“Joy to the World!” (Bell Tree Processional), arr.

Margaret Cowen, PsMP, BP-03, 2 oct. (C5-C7), fl, opt. change ringing (E)

“Pat-a-Pan,” arr. Barbara B. Kinyon, Agape 2291 (ringers), 2291P (fl & tamb), 2–3 oct., opt. fl & tamb), L3

Organ Music“Antioch,” Wilbur Held, A Nativity Suite, CPH (E)“Gloria,” Charles W. Ore, 11 Compositions for Organ,

Set IV, CP (M)“Mendelssohn,” Neil Harmon, Noel! Four Christmas

Carol Preludes for Organ, MS (M/D)“Go Tell It,” Emma Lou Diemer, With Praise and Love,

Vol. I, SMP (M)

Call to Worship Isaiah 52One: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet

of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation!

All: Your sentinels lift up their voices; together they sing for joy as they see the return of the Lord to Zion!

One: Break forth into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted and redeemed Jerusalem.

All: And all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God!

Prayer of ConfessionO Heavenly Light, on this day the Word became flesh

and moved into our neighborhood. We rise to greet you, but do not offer hospitality to all

of your children.We are eager to sing praises to you, but slow to serve

you by serving others.Draw us into your abundant mercy, and grant us

your grace,that we might share your love with our neighborsand welcome the strangers in our midst.

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Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 61:10—62:3 The prophet rejoices in God’s works of salvation, both for himself and all of Zion. Psalm 148 The psalmist calls all of creation to praise the Lord.Galatians 4:4–7 God sent the Son so that we might be redeemed and made children of God.Luke 2:22–40 In Jerusalem, Simeon and Anna proclaim that this child is the Messiah.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 31 144 240 270 214 87Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light 26 140 223 91Old Testament Let the Whole Creation Cry 256 876 God Created Heaven and Earth 290 33 151 738 Epistle Once in Royal David’s City 49 145 250 269 102Baptized in Water 492 456 294Gospel Away in a Manger 25 124 217 278 208 101I Danced in the Morning 302 261 Communion What Child Is This 53 148 219 296 220 115Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts 510 329 649Sending Joy to the World 40 132 246 267 197 100Go, Tell It on the Mountain 29 154 251 290 202 99

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 148Metrical:“Let the Whole Creation Cry,” PH 256“Praise the Lord! O Heavens, Adore Him,” PH 148Responsorial:Psalm 148, SP 64Psalm 148, PSCY 201

Contemporary Songs“Indescribable” (Story, 2004), A3 21“How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” (Townend, 1995),

A2, A3“He Knows My Name” (Walker, 1996), A2 6*“Hallelujah God Is Near” (Seay, 2005), WT9

Global Songs“Nyanyikanlah nyanyian baru bagi Allah” (Indonesia),

FEB #5“Now Go in Peace” (Caribbean), SNC 289“Nunc Dimittis” (France), TSP 16

Anthems for Larger Choirs“The Song of Simeon,” Alexander Arkhangelsky (ed.

Hopson), acap, MSM, 50-7032“The Song of Simeon and Anna,” Roy Hopp, 2 pt.,

keybd, KJO, 6311“When God’s Time Had Ripened,” Alfred Fedak, S solo,

keybd, SEL, 405-214

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January 1, 2012 First Sunday after ChristmasColor: White



Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“I Will Rejoice (Ich Will den Herrn Loben),” G. P.

Telemann, arr. Dave and Jean Perry, 3 pt. any combination, BL 176

“Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers,” John Ferguson, SAB, org, AUG 9781451401684

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“As We Worship You, O Lord,” Barbara Gallagher, U/2

pt. w/tri, GIA G-4512“Rejoice and Sing Merrily,” Robert J. Powell, U/2–3 pt.,

opt. C inst, CGA569“Sing to the Lord God,” Michael Burkhardt, opt. C inst,

MSM-50-9451“Song of Simeon,” Austin C. Lovelace, SPC 410-852“Song of Simeon,” Hal H. Hopson, PSA, p.166“Visitation Carol,” Russell Schulz-Widmar, SA, tri, GIA

G-4740

Handbell Music“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” arr. Linda Lamb, ROP,

RO 3290, 3–5 oct., L3+“Psalm 148,” Emma Lou Diemer, Lorenz 1012065

(print-on-demand), 3 oct., L1“Worship the Newborn King,” Cynthia Dobrinski, Agape

1214, 4–5 oct., L2

Organ Music“Greensleeves,” Timothy Albrecht, Augsburg Organ

Library—Christmas, AF (E)“Greensleeves,” Richard Purvis, Four Carol Preludes,

Leeds (E)“Cradle Song,” David Williams, Augsburg Organ Library—

Advent, AF (E)“Antioch,” Michael Burkhardt, Five Christmas Hymn

Improvisations, Set 3, MS (M)

Call to WorshipIsaiah 61 and Psalm 148One: Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God in

the heights!All: Praise the Lord, all angels; praise God, all the host!One: Praise God, sun and moon; praise the Lord, all you

shining stars! All: Praise God, you highest heavens; praise the Lord!One: Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all

rulers of the earth! Young men and women, old and young together,

All: praise the name of the Lord!

Prayer of ConfessionEmmanuel, God with us, in the frenzy of holidays we rush about blindly,forgetting that in Christ we have seen our salvation,

which you give freely to all. Forgive us for so quickly losing sight,and restore our vision,that we may truly see the gift of salvation born

among us, and tell the world of your good news.

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Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 60:1–6 In the midst of darkness, the light of the Lord shall be with you. Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14 The psalmist prays that the king will display God’s justice.Ephesians 3:1–12 The mystery of the gospel is that Gentiles are included in the body of Christ.Matthew 2:1–12 Wise men from the East come to visit Jesus in Bethlehem.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High 23 125 238 289 206 96O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright 69 158 247 308 Old Testament Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light 26 140 223 91Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun 423 300 157 434 289 544Epistle Go, Tell It on the Mountain 29 154 251 290 202 99De Tierra Lejana Venimos 64 155 243 Gospel We Three Kings 66 254 218 128Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow 50 212 Communion What Child Is This 53 148 219 296 220 115Bring We the Frankincense of Our Love 62 Here Am I 2178 466 Sending The First Nowell 56 139 245 300 109As with Gladness Men of Old 63 159 302 119

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 72:1–7, 10–14Metrical: “All Hail to God’s Anointed,” PH 205“Great God, Whose Universal Way,” SPJP 42“Endow Your King with Justice,” SJ 69Responsorial:Psalm 72, TPCS 65 or 64

Contemporary Songs“Shine” (Redman, 2006), WT9“Let It Rise” (Davis, 1997), A2 13“Bless His Name” (Sanchez, 2005), MSPW4 172“Lord You Have My Heart” (Smith, 1992), WT5&6

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January 6, 2012 Epiphany of the LordColor: White



Global Songs“In the Heavens Shone a Star” (Words: Philippines/

Music: Kalinga trad. melody), GSW 28“Hitsuji Wa/Sheep Fast Asleep” (Japan,) SNC 110 or

PH 50“Los Magos que Llegaron a Belén/The Magi Went to

Bethl’hem Long Ago” (Puerto Rico), SNC 118

Anthems for Larger Choirs“Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning,” John

Gardner, orch., pno, or pno duet, OUP, 42.870“Out of the Orient Crystal Skies,” Richard Zgodava, opt.

perc, acap, AF 0-8006-5271-1“Surge Inluminare,” James Biery, hp (pno), MSM,

50-9118“The Sages of Sheba,” Cantata 65, #1, J. S. Bach, stngs,

2 fl, 2 ob, 2 hn, various“Thy Light Is Come,” David Sartor, org, ECS 4270

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“All Creation, Clap Your Hands,” Jeffrey Honore, SAB,

pno, opt. fl, tpt, CGA 1002“Epiphany Carol,” Bruce Neswick, uni., org, AUG

800653912

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Arise and Shine,” John R. Paradowski, U/2 pt., opt. hb,

CGA1039“Follow the Star,” arr. Helen Kemp, opt. perc, CGA484“He Came Down,” arr. Marty Haugen, U or SATB/U opt.

gtr, perc, desc, GIA G-3808“Make Us to Be,” Betty Ann Ramseth, fl and Orff inst,

acc, CGA579 “Onward to the Kingdom,” David Haas, U/2 pt., GIA

G-3954“Set the Sun Dancing!” Helen Kemp, opt. hb, CGA780“Such a Very Bright Star,” Robert Leaf, SMP AMSI-244“Visitation Carol,” Russell Schulz-Widmar, U/2 pt., tri,

GIA G-4740

Handbell Music“Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light,” arr. Linda

Lamb, CP 0977283, 3–5 oct., opt. C inst, opt. hc, L3“From a Distant Home,” arr. Michael Helman, CG,

CGB272, 3–5 oct., L3

Organ Music“Go Tell It,” Johannes Matthias Michel, Gospel, Jazz,

Blues, and Soul, Vol. 4:18, Chorale Preludes for the Liturgical Year, CPH (E/M)

“Duke Street,” Charles W. Ore, 11 Compositions for Organ, Set III, CPH (M)

“Dix,” Michael Burkhardt, Praise and Thanksgiving: Hymn Improvisations, Set IV, MS (E/M)

“Three Kings of Orient,” Janet Linker, Augsburg Organ Library—Epiphany, AF (M)

Call to Worship Matt. 2:1-12One: The wise men came from far in the east to see this

child.All: We have come from east and west, north and

south to see again the Christ who has been born.One: They brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and

myrrh.All: We bring the gift of our very selves, offering our

lives to the one whose light shines in the darkness.One: They bowed down and worshiped him,

recognizing God in human flesh.All: We worship the Christ-child, giving thanks to

God for coming into our world. God is with us! Let us worship God!

Prayer of ConfessionMerciful God, we give thanks that you have come to us and that your light shines around us. We acknowledge that there is still darkness in us and

in our world. We confess that we have seen the light of your star and yet do not always follow where it leads. We want to offer our gifts to you and the world, but often we are reluctant to give. We confess that we have treasured that which is not

precious in your sight and turned away from your most gracious gift. Lead us again by your guiding light into the light and

love of Christ,in whose name we pray.

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Lectionary ReadingsGenesis 1:1–5 Before creating light and darkness, the wind/breath/spirit of God moves over the waters of

creation. Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is at work over the waters and all of creation.Acts 19:1–7 In Ephesus, Paul teaches that baptism involves both repentance and the gift of the Spirit.Mark 1:4–11 John the Baptist baptizes Jesus in the Jordan, and a voice from heaven is heard.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn I Sing the Mighty Power of God 288 12 152 398At the Font We Start Our Journey 2114 308 Old Testament Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow 131 271 538 God of the Sparrow 272 32 122 740 Epistle Loving Spirit 323 397 Dearest Jesus, We Are Here 493 443 Gospel Baptized in Water 492 456 294When Jesus Came to Jordan 72 252 305 Communion Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire 125 268 651 504Spirit 319 286 396 Sending We Know That Christ Is Raised 495 610 449 296O for a Closer Walk with God 396 450 684

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 29Metrical:“All on Earth and All in Heaven,” PCW 40“The God of Heaven,” PH 180Responsorial:Psalm 29, PP 54Psalm 29, PRCL 26

Contemporary Songs“Fill Me Now” (Hansen/Peppin, 2005), MSPW4 202“Laughter Lit the Stars of Mourning” (Pedersen/

Henderson, 2006), MV 190“Womb of Life” (Duck/Chavez-Melo, 1992), SF 2046“You Are My God (Like a Whisper)” (Brown, 298), WT9“All Who Are Thirsty” (Brown/Robertson, 1998), A3 36,

MV 4

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January 8, 2012 Baptism of the LordColor: White



Global Songs“Na Ioane Bapetiso/There Was a Man Named John the

Baptist” (Hawaii), GP2 30“Louez le Seigneur!/Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord!”

(Cameroon), SNC 28 or STF 2035“Loving Spirit” (Taiwan and New Zealand), SNC 235“Hakuna Wakaita sa Jesu/There’s No One in This World

Like Jesus” (Zimbabwe), NA 12

Anthems for Larger Choirs“The Baptism of Christ,” Peter Hallock, acap, GIA,

G-2331“The Waters of Life,” James Biery, org, AF, 11-10902“Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day,” John Gardner,

keybd, tamb, snare drum, OUP, 40.107 “When Jesus Came to Jordan,” Lynn Trapp, org, fl or ob,

GIA, G-5266

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Creating God Your Fingers Trace,” Michael Burkhardt,

2 pt., org, opt. C inst, hb, vc, AUG 800664206“Sing Praise to the Mighty God,” J. S. Bach, arr. Hal

Hopson, uni., keybd, CGA 942“Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized,” Michael

Helman, SAB, org, AUG 800674057

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Carol of Creation,” Shirley W. McRae, U/2 pt., opt.

perc, CGA611“Come to the River Jordan,” Three for the Children, Sonia

Larson, AMSI CC-8“Do You Know Who Made the Day?” Hal H. Hopson,

opt. perc, CGA331“God’s Great Lights,” Helen Kemp, CPH

983072WEB/1992“Lumen Christi,” Jayne Southwick Cool, CGA1098

Handbell Music“By Streams of Living Water,” arr. Michael Akers, Lorenz

201431L, 2–3 oct., L2“Festival Fanfare on Engelberg,” arr. Kevin McChesney,

CP 0976843, 3–5 oct., L3“I Sing the Mighty Power of God,” arr. Kimberly Morton,

RR SM7004 (2–3 oct.), 7004B (3–5 oct.), opt. 3 oct. hc, L3-

Organ Music“Ellacombe,” Neil Harmon, Come, Christians, Join to Sing,

MS (E)“Ellacombe,” J. Wayne Kerr, Augsburg Organ Library—

Lent, AF (M)“Liebster Jesu,” J. S. Bach, Various settings (E)“Variations on Engelberg,” Moonyeen Albrecht, Selah

(E/M)

Call to Worship Psalm 29One: The voice of the Lord calls out to us as we gather

this day.All: This is the voice of power; a voice that breaks

cedars and shakes the wilderness.One: This is a voice that flashes forth with flames of fire;

a voice that causes the oaks to whirl.All: This voice is the voice of our Lord who calls us to

worship in splendor and glory.

Prayer of ConfessionGenesis 1When you began to create, O God, you separated thelight from the darkness and called it good.We come to you this day, praying that you mightseparate the darkness in which we hide from thelight to which you call us. We want to be light, or at least we know deep inside that you want us to be light. Too often we live in darkness because it is easier even though we know it is not what you demand of us. Create us again. Start us over.Separate us from that which keeps us from livingas you intend. Hold us up to Christ the Light.

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Lectionary Readings1 Samuel 3:1–10 (11–20) Samuel hears God’s call one night in the temple. Psalm 139:1–6, 13–18 The Lord has searched and knows everything about the psalmist’s life.1 Corinthians 6:12–20 Though all things may be “lawful,” care should be taken to honor God with

our bodies.John 1:43–51 Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 356 459 400 807 175 686Somebody’s Knocking at Your Door 382 348 Old Testament Guide My Feet 354 497 131 Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak 426 531 463 676 Epistle To God Be the Glory 485 98 157 Gospel Be Thou My Vision 339 451 451 793 488Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult 172 398 696 550Communion I Come with Joy 507 349 617 482 304Open My Eyes, That I May See 324 454 Sending Here I Am, Lord 525 593 574 567 Lord, You Give the Great Commission 429 584 579 528

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 139:1–6, 13–18Metrical:“You Are Before Me, Lord,” PH 248“Lord, You Have Searched Me Out,” NMP 220“Lord, You Have Known Me Well,” NMP 221Responsorial:Psalm 139, HTP1 40Psalm 139, PP 270

Contemporary Songs“Majesty (Here I Am)” (Smith/Garrard, 2003), MSPW4

194“I Give You My Heart” (Morgan, 1995), A1 202“You, Creator God, Have Searched Me” (Mulrain, 2007),

MV 131“Sacred the Body” (Duck, 1997), SF 2228“Surrender” (James, 2000), A3 59

Global Songs“Jikelele” (Trad. Zulu, South Africa), FEB #1“Hakuna Wakaita sa Jesu/There’s No One in This World

Like Jesus” (Zimbabwe), NA 12

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Anthems for Larger Choirs“The Call,” Z. Randall Stroope, org, MSM, 50-6515“Here I Am, Lord,” Daniel Schutte, arr. Ovid Young,

pno, AF 0-8006-5605-9“I Believe This Is Jesus,” Undine Smith Moore, acap, AF,

11-0559“Thou Knowest, Lord, the Secrets of Our Hearts,” Henry

Purcell, org, NOV, 29 0149 08

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Be Thou My Vision,” Rory Cooney, uni. or 2 pt. mx.,

pno, str qrt, picc, GIA G-3973“Psalm 139,” Allen Pote, SAT(B), pno, CGA 610“Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me,” Howard Helvey, SATB,

pno, vln, MSM 50-5210

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Come One, Come All, Come Follow,” Philip R.

Dieterich, U/2 pt., CGA553“Follow Me,” Julia Simon, U/2 pt., APH 978-0-8006-6

Handbell Music“Be Thou My Vision,” arr. Joel Raney and Arnold

Sherman, Hope 2492 (ringers/full score), 2492P (instruments), 3–6 oct., opt. 2 C inst and cello, L2+

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” arr. Cynthia Dobrinski, Agape 1832, 3–5 oct., L3

“Lord, Speak to Me,” arr. Sandra Eithun, CG, CGB532, 3 oct. (E)

Organ Music“Nettleton,” Michael Burkhardt, American Folk Hymn

Suite for Organ, MS (M)“Canonbury,” Gerald Near, Choraleworks, Set II, AE (E)“Slane,” Hal Hopson, Five Preludes on Familiar Hymns,

Harold Flammer, Inc. (E)“Abbot’s Leigh,” Robert Hobby, 2 English Hymn Tune

Settings, MS (M/D)

Call to Worship 1 Samuel 3:1–10, 11–20One: God calls us by name, and we answer, “Here I am!”All: God calls us by name, and we say, “Speak, for

your servant is listening.”One: Let us worship the God who claims us, and

calls us, All: and sends us forth as children of blessing and

promise.

Prayer of ConfessionJohn 1:43–51Gracious God,you invite us to follow you, and we question your

motives. You invite us to come and see, but we criticize and

judge.Forgive our skepticism.Forgive our unwillingness to trust and to join you. Forgive us, we pray, that we might follow you, and share in the wonder-filled work you are doing in

the world.

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Lectionary ReadingsJonah 3:1–5, 10 Jonah proclaims God’s judgment in Nineveh, and the people’s repentance changes

God’s mind about punishing them. Psalm 62:5–12 The psalmist waits on God, from whom alone comes salvation, deliverance, and

steadfast love.1 Corinthians 7:29–31 The nature of what time it is redefines how we live in the world.Mark 1:14–20 Jesus proclaims the kingdom of God and calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John to

follow him.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory 420 436 577 705 595If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee 282 410 142 769 635Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult 172 398 696 549Old Testament Song of Zechariah 602 Hope of the World 360 46 178 472Rock of Ages 596 361 623 559 685Epistle Blest Be the Tie That Binds 438 393 557 656 341 Gospel O Jesus, I Have Promised 388 493 396 810 655Tú Has Venido a la Orilla 377 173 344 817 Communion Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether 504 337 632 470 O for a Closer Walk with God 396 450 684Sending I Danced in the Morning 302 261 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! 145 55 160/161 873 537 557

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 62:5–12Metrical:“My Soul in Silence Waits for God,” PH 197“My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone,” PH 62Responsorial:Psalm 62, PSCY 208Psalm 62, HTP1 41

Contemporary Songs“Give Us Clean Hands” (Hall, 2000), A2 127“Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God” (Wren, 2004),

MV 155“Here Is Our King” (Crowder, 2005), A3 56, MSPW4

193“Rescue” (Anderson, 2003), A3 63“Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” (Doerksen, 1998),

CP 2, A3 8, A1 117

Global Songs“Kwake Yesu nasimama/You’re the Solid Rock of My

Life” (Trad. Kenya), FEB #10“Tu Has Venido a la Orilla/You Have Come Down to

the Lakeshore” (Spain), PH 377 or SNC 269

Anthems for Larger Choirs“Be with Us,” Egil Hovland, divisi, acap, WAL, WH-189(based on Jonah 2:3–10)“Dear Lord and Father,” C. H. H. Parry, org, NOV, 29

0247 08“Jesus Calls Us,” Joel Martinson, org, opt. congregation,

OUP, 94.264“Jesus Is a Rock,” arr. Paul Weber, divisi, acap, MSM,

50-2609“Lord of the Dance,” arr. David Willcocks, SSATB, acap,

HPE, FP 136“Send Out Thy Light,” M. A. Balakireff (ed. Cherwien),

acap, MSM, 50-6035

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Jonah,” Rollo Dilworth, SATB (or SSA, TTB), pno, HL

08744462“How Lovely Are the Messengers,” Felix Mendelssohn,

arr. Hal Hopson, 2 pt. mx., pno, MSM M-50-7306“Come Follow Me Forever,” Joseph Haydn, arr. Patrick

Liebergen, 2 pt. equal or mx., keybd, GIA G-5387

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Faith That’s Sure,” Suzanne Lord, opt. banjo/autoharp,

CGA695“Follow Me,” Julia Simon, U/2 pt., APH 978-0-8006-

6404-6“Simon Peter,” Three for the Children, Sonia Larson, opt.

desc, AMSI CC-8

Handbell Music“God of Grace and God of Glory,” arr. Sandra Eithun,

JHS 9470, 3–5 oct., L3“O Jesus, I Have Promised,” arr. Valerie W. Stephenson,

CG, CGB404, 3–6 oct., opt. 2–4, oct. hc, L2+“Rejoice!” Alan Lohr, SFP 215996, 5 oct., L4

Organ Music “CWM Rhonnda,” Wilber Held, Those Wonderful Welsh,

Set 2, MS (E)“Dennis,” Emma Lou Diemer, With Praise and Love, Vol.

II, SMP (E) “Union Seminary,” Charles Callahan, MS (E)“Simple Gifts,” J. Wayne Kerr, Augsburg Organ Library—

Easter, AF (E)

Call to WorshipPsalm 62One: For God alone our souls wait in silence, for our

hope comes from God.All: God alone is our rock, our salvation, and our

fortress.One: We shall not be shaken.All: God is our rock and our refuge.One: Let us pour out our hearts before the Lord, who is

our strength and shield.

Prayer of ConfessionMark 1 Holy God, in the midst of our busy lives, you call us

to join you on the journey.Too often we prefer the lures of this world to the

abundant life you offer.Forgive us.Lead us from the nets of our earthly concernsthat we may follow your wayand discover your truth.

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Lectionary ReadingsDeuteronomy 18:15–20 The Lord promises to raise up a prophet from among the people. Psalm 111 The psalmist praises the Lord and gives thanks for all the Lord’s works.1 Corinthians 8:1–13 With regard to eating food sacrificed to idols, don’t let your liberty interfere with

someone else’s faith.Mark 1:21–28 Jesus teaches in the synagogue and heels a man with an unclean spirit.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn All Creatures of Our God and King 455 17 62 835 147 400Jesus, Lover of My Soul 303 546 479 699Old Testament Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 281 18 127 618 138 690Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak 426 531 463 676 Epistle Be Thou My Vision 339 451 451 793 488I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry 362 511 394 Gospel Silence, Frenzied, Unclean Spirit 176 264 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies 462 173 553 7Communion There Is a Balm in Gilead 394 553 375 614 524 676We Come as Guests Invited 517 Sending O Christ, the Healer 380 175 265 610 Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise 539 80 663 534 345

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 111Metrical: “O Give the Lord Whole-hearted Praise,” PH 111“With My Heart, I Praise My Maker,” PCW 134Responsorial: Psalm 111, TPCS 111Psalm 111, PSCY 101

Contemporary Songs“Let God Arise” (Tomlin/Cash/Reeves, 2006), MSPW4

181“Hallelujah (Your love is amazing),” (Doerksen/Brown,

2000), CP 21, A2 39, MV 26, A3 24, WT5&6“You Alone” (Parker/Crowder, 1998), WT“Amazed” (Anderson, 2004), IW24:7, MSPW5

Global Songs“The Name of Jesus Christ” (Lithuania/Germany), GP3

102“Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee” (Singapore), GP2 85

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Anthems for Larger Choirs“Christ the Appletree,” Stanford Scriven, divisi, acap,

ERT “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies,” T. F. H. Candlyn,

org, CF, CM622“O Love, How Deep,” Everett Titcomb, org, HWG, CMR

2226“Thou, O God, Art Praised in Sion,” Malcolm Boyle,

divisi, org, PAR, PPM08618

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Sing Praise to God,” Glenn Wonnacott, SAB, keybd,

AUG 978-14514-0173-8“I Will Sing Praises,” Andrè Thomas, SATB, pno, CGA

718

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“I Give You Thanks,” Jody W. Lindh, opt. perc, bass,

synth, CGA561“Prophets Knew,” Lloyd Larson, U/2 pt., opt. fl and

perc, LOR 10/4019L

Handbell Music“All Creatures of Our God and King,” arr. Michael Ryan,

Lorenz 201466L, 2–3 oct., L2“Prayer for Healing,” Karen Buckwalter, AGEHR

AG46017, 4-7 oct., L4“There Is a Balm in Gilead” arr. Susan E. Geschke, Hope

2502, 2 oct., L2

Organ Music“Slane,” Michael Burkhardt, Seven Hymn Improvisations

and Free Accompaniments, Set 2, MS (E)“Balm in Gilead,” Johannes Matthias Michel, Gospel,

Jazz, Blues, and Soul, Vol. 4: 18 Chorale Preludes for the Liturgical Year, CPH (E/M)

“Balm in Gilead,” Charles Callahan, Spirituals for Keyboard, MS (E)

“Partita on Lasst uns Erfreuen,” Charles Callahan, MS (E/M)

“Lasst uns Erfreuen,” Hal Hopson, Five Preludes on Familiar Hymns, HF (E/M)

Call to WorshipPsalm 111One: Great are the works of the Lord.All: They are studied by all who delight in them. One: Full of honor and majesty is God’s work,All: God’s righteousness endures forever. One: The Lord has gained renown by wonderful deeds.All: The Lord is gracious and merciful. One: God’s works are truth and justice;All: all God’s works will endure forever.One: God sent redemption to the people; the Lord will

keep covenant forever.All: Holy and awesome is God’s name.

Prayer of ConfessionInfinite God,your love extends beyond every boundary,your mercy breaches every barrier.We do not love as you do; we are stingy with our affectionand cautious in giving care.We guard the lines that separate us from othersinstead of seeking to overcome them.Forgive us.Teach us your boundless loveand infuse us with your mercy,that we might live more faithfullyand love more freely.

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Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 40:21–31 The Lord is incomparable in strength and power. Psalm 147:1–11, 20c The psalmist sings praises because of the Lord’s help given to those who suffer.1 Corinthians 9:16–23 For the sake of the gospel, Paul has made himself a slave in order to identify with

all people.Mark 1:29–39 Jesus heals many people and decides to proclaim his message throughout all

of Galilee.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn O for a Thousand Tongues 466 42 57 886 184 493Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty 482 22 139 858 117 390Old Testament Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart 145/146 55/71 160/161 873/874 537 556/557Epistle I Danced in the Morning 302 261 Now Praise the Lord 255 Gospel Precious Lord, Take My Hand 404 472 474 773 471 O Christ, the Healer 380 175 265 610 Communion I Want Jesus to Walk with Me 363 490 521 325 563 There Is a Balm in Gilead 394 553 375 614 524 676Sending We Walk by Faith 399 256 635 209Guide My Feet 354 497 131

February 5, 2012 Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Color:Green



Psalm SettingsPsalm 147:1–11, 20cMetrical: “Now Praise the Lord, All Living Saints,” PH 255“Praise to the Lord, for It Is Good to Praise,” PCW 176Responsorial: Psalm 147, TPCS 153Psalm 147, PRCL 30

Contemporary Songs“Everlasting God” (Brown/Riley, 2005), A3 10, IW24:7“God of Justice” (Hughes, 2005), WT9 “Take My Life” (Tomlin/Giglio/Havergal, 2003),

WT5&6, A3 70*“Carried to the Table” (Mooring/Byrd/Hindalong,

2006), WT9

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Global Songs“Baningyeti Bayawe/Let Us Praise the Lord Our God”

(Cameroon), NA 10“Maker and Mover” (Scotland) OITB 76“Vanomirira Jehova/Those Who Wait upon the Lord”

(Zimbabwe), NA 32“The Lord Is Ruler Over All” (Ghana), FEB 10

Anthems for Larger Choirs“Exultate, Justi,” Lodovico Viadana, acap, CON, 98-1527“The Paper Reeds by the Brooks,” “Have Ye Not Heard?”

and “Ye Shall Have a Song,” The Peaceable Kingdom, Randall Thompson, SATB, divisi, acap, ECS, 1730

“We Cannot Measure How You Heal,” John Bell, org, opt. fl, GIA, G-6128

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” Mark Miller, SATB,

pno, ABIN 712-4071“Those Who Wait Upon the Lord,” Gary Halquist, SAB,

pno, ALF 20929

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Let All the Children Sing,” Larry E. Schultz, ALF29316“Sing, Dance, Clap Your Hands,” Harriet Ilse Zieganhals,

opt. desc, CGA625“Wait on the Lord,” Henry Hinnant, U/2 pt., CGA661

Handbell Music“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” arr. Kevin

McChesney, JHS 9466 (2 oct.), 9467 (3–5 oct.), L2“Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” arr. Anna Laura Page,

AP 27066, 3–5 oct., solo cl, L3“Rejoice!” Alan Lohr (see Third Sunday in Ordinary

Time)

Organ Music“Four Chorale Preludes on Lobe den Herren,” Larry

Visser, WLE (M)“Precious Lord,” Wilbur Held, Six Gospel Hymn Preludes,

MS (E)“Erhalt uns, Herr,” Gerald Near, Choraleworks, Set I, AE

(E/M)“St. Anne,” Healey Willan, 36 Short Preludes and Postludes

on Well-Known Hymn Tunes, Set I, C. F. Peters (E)

Call to WorshipIsaiah 40One: Come, all who are weary and are carrying heavy

burdens, for the Lord will give you rest.All: The Lord is our refuge and strength, a very

present help in times of trouble.One: Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their

strength,All: They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they

shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

One: God consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction.

All: For just as the sufferings of Christ are abundant for us, so also our healing is abundant through Christ.

Prayer of ConfessionMerciful God, we come to you not because we have it

all together, but because we are not perfect. We want to be more like your Son, who lived his

whole life in love. Our love is most often reserved for those who are

close to us and those who love us in return. Our forgiveness is most often conditional. Fairness is more important to us than grace. We cannot live up to the way Jesus leads us. Forgive us, and make us more like Christin all we say and do.

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Lectionary Readings2 Kings 5:1–14 Elisha heals Naaman the Aramean of his leprosy. Psalm 30 The psalmist gives thanks that the Lord responded to his cries for help.1 Corinthians 9:24–27 Paul uses the metaphor of running a race to talk about perseverance.Mark 1:40–45 Jesus heals a leper, who then tells many people of this miracle.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven 478 66 865 410Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters 605 445 674 Old Testament Come Sing to God 181 O Sing a New Song to the Lord 216 Epistle Guide My Feet 354 497 131 Wherever I May Wander 294 Gospel My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less 379 403 368 596 385 O Christ, the Healer 380 175 265 610 Communion Just as I Am, Without One Plea 370 207 357 592 345 693Lord, When I Came Into This Life 522 354 Sending Our God, Our Help in Ages Past 210 25 117 632 170 680Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service 427 581 712 610

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 30Metrical: “Come Sing to God,” PH 181“I Worship You, O Lord,” PH 30Responsorial: Psalm 30, PSCY 111Psalm 30, TPCS 27

Contemporary Songs“You’re Everything” (Crowder, 2002), WT5&6“Blessed Be Your Name” (Redman, 2002), A3 2, A2 1“Bathe Me in Your Light” (Oldham/Klusmeier, 2002),

MV 82“Outrageous Grace” (Birtill, 2000), WT9 “Rescue” (Anderson, 2003), A3 63

Global Songs“O Choro Pode Durar/My Weeping and My Deep

Sorrow” (Brazil), GP2 48“Come and Let Us Worship God” (Uganda), OITB 12“Kwake Yesu Nasimama/Here on Jesus Christ I Will

Stand” (Kenya), GSW 34

Anthems for Larger Choirs“And the Father Will Dance,” Mark Hayes, pno, HMC,

637“Fight the Good Fight,” John Gardner, orch, pno, or pno

duet, OUP, 42.874“Marching to Zion,” John Ferguson, opt. br qrt, org, opt.

congregation, MSM, 50-8111A“Wash Me Thoroughly,” S. S. Wesley, S solo, org,

NOV, 186

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Misericordias Domini,” Jerry Estes, 3 pt. mx., pno, Lor

15/2761H“How Beautiful,” Pat Messick, SAT(B), pno, CGA 1203

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“Create in Me a Clean Heart,” Jeff Reeves, U/2 pt.,

CGA879“Holy Wings/I Lift My Soul,” Michael Burkhardt, U/2

pt., opt. inst, MSM-50-5552

“I Give You Thanks,” Jody W. Lindh, opt. perc, bass, synth, CGA561

Handbell Music“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven,” arr. Valerie

Stephenson, SP 5349, 3–5 oct. (E/M)“Psalm 30,” J. McFadden, AGEHR AG35154, 3–5 oct., L3“Solid Rock,” arr. Linda Lamb, AP 25336, 3–5 oct., L2

Organ Music“Lauda Anima,” Michael Burkhardt, Praise and

Thanksgiving: Hymn Improvisations, Set 5, MS (E)“Lauda Anima,” Kenneth T. Kosche, Sing Alleluia! Three

Hymn Preludes for Organ, MS (E)“Just as I Am/Woodworth,” Dale Wood, Softly and

Tenderly, Vol. I, SMP (E)“Just as I Am/Woodworth,” Benjamin Culli, Out of the

Depths: 5 Hymn Preludes for Lent, CPH (E)

Call to WorshipOne: Thanks be to God for this new day!All: Thanks be to God for the creation that surrounds

us, for the gift of God’s presence as we worship,for strength to live boldly for the Lord.Thanks be to God for this new day!

Prayer of Confession Psalm 30Our words are feeble as we come to you in prayer. Even though you are faithful to us, we too often

forget you. You have lifted us up when we have fallen into

despair. You have turned our tears into laughter and joy. You have protected us when we have been in danger. You will never move. Yet we move away from you. We turn away from your presence to seek the fleeting

affirmation of others. We forget your name to clamor after prosperity at

all costs. Turn us around again, that we might see your face,and receive your mercy.

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Lectionary Readings2 Kings 2:1–12 Elisha refuses to leave Elijah and follows him until Elijah is taken to heaven

in a whirlwind. Psalm 50:1–6 God speaks and calls to creation. God judges God’s people.2 Corinthians 4:3–6 Although the gospel may be veiled, God shines the light of the knowledge of Christ.Mark 9:2–9 Jesus is transfigured and talks with Moses and Elijah.

Hymns for the Day PH/STF NC UMH ELW AAHH EHOpening Hymn All Hail to God’s Anointed 205 104 203 311 187 616O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair 75 184 258 316 137Old Testament Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 703 539 Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory 73 Epistle Fairest Lord Jesus 306 44 189 383O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright 474 87 679 559 5Gospel Open My Eyes, That I May See 324 454 I Want to Be Ready 616 722 600 Communion Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies 462 173 553 7I Stand Amazed 371 Sending Great Day! 445 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name 142/143 304 154/155 634 292 450

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Psalm SettingsPsalm 50:1–6Metrical: “The Mighty One, the Lord of Hosts,” PCW 65“Hear, O My People, I Will Speak,” SPJP 35Responsorial: Psalm 50, TPCS 45 and 46Psalm 50, HTP1 48

Contemporary Songs“Beautiful One” (Hughes, 2002), A2 12, A3 13, WT5&6,

MSPW4“Holy Is the Lord” (Tomlin/Giglio, 2003), A3 83, A2 46,

WT5&6“I Will Boast” (Baloche, 2006), IWEX, MSPW5“Wholly Yours” (Crowder, 2005), WT9, MSPW5

Global Songs“Come, Light, Light of God” (Switzerland), SNC 76“You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd” (Canada/

US), SNC 182

Anthems for Larger Choirs“Anthem for Transfiguration,” Paul Hofreiter, org, AF,

978-0-8006-6419-0“Domine Fili Unigenite” (#4) Gloria, Francis Poulenc,

org or orch, SAL“Ride the Chariot,” arr. William Henry Smith, sop solo,

divisi, acap, KJO, 1015“Then Did Elijah” (#38), “Then Shall Your Light Break

Forth” (#43), Elijah, Felix Mendelssohn, org or orch, GSH

Anthems for Smaller/Youth Choirs“Praise the Lord, God’s Glories Show,” David Schelat,

SAB, cong drums, OUP 0-19-386551-3“Go Up to the Mountain of God,” Michael Helman,

SATB, pno, opt. fl, AUG 800658353

Anthems for Children’s Choirs“God Shines Forth,” Hank Beebe, U/2 pt., CGA745“Let All the World in Every Corner Sing,” Paul M. Vasile,

MSM-50-6405

Handbell Music“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” (DIADEM), arr. Bill

Ingram, ROP 3265 (2–3 oct.), 3266 (3–5 oct.), L2“Great Day,” arr. Sondra K. Tucker, CG, CGB405, 2–3

oct., L2“Offertory for the Transfiguration of Our Lord,” Robert

Hobby, MSM 80225, 3 oct., L3

Organ Music“Deo Gracias,” Gerald Near, Deo Gracias: Six Preludes and

a Postlude for Organ on Well-known Hymns, AE (M)“Geneva,” Emma Lou Diemer, With Praise and Love,

Vol. II, SMP (M/D)“Swing Low,” Charles Callahan, Spirituals for Keyboard,

MS (E)“Crusaders’ Hymn/Fairest Lord Jesus,” Charles W. Ore,

11 Compositions for Organ, Set III, CPH (M)“Coronation,” Tim Fields, Augsburg Organ Library—

November, AF (E)

Call to WorshipPsalm 50:1–6One: God calls to the heavens and to the earth

and invites the faithful to gather.All: The heavens declare God’s righteousness,

and earth sings God’s praise.Let us worship God.

Prayer of ConfessionMark 9:2–9Holy God,you are so far beyond our understanding;your glory is more than we can comprehend.We persist in making you too small;we restrict your wisdom and mercyto what we can explain.Forgive us.Open our eyes to your infinite splendorand make us more faithful,that we may follow, in trust,wherever you lead.

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