Michael Lilienthal is a pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN, and he loves planning services. Listen to his thoughts as he works each service out week to week, following the themes of the day and season, paying attention to the Bible readings, and selecting hymns and sermon text.
Service on 12/6/2020Advent 2; Nicholas, Bishop of MyraAll Upcoming ServicesOrder/Rite Rite OneService NotesPsalm 80:1-7 (pp. 183-184)HymnsELH #96 vv. 1, 2, 5 Hark, A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding!ELH #100 vv. 1-4 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call UsELH #167 How Lovely Shines the Morning StarELH #94 vv. 5-7 O How Shall I Receive TheeELH #100 vv. 5-7 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
Service on 11/29/2020Advent 1All Upcoming ServicesOrder/Rite Rite One, abr.Service NotesPsalm 25, p. 177No Gloria in Excelsis DeoPrayer of the Church = the Litany, p. 137ff.Introit To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul; O my God, I trust in You. Let me not be ashamed; let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed. Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forevermore. Amen.Hymns ELH #90 vv. 1-4 Savior of the Nations, ComeELH #90 vv. 5-7 Savior of the Nations, ComeELH #94 vv. 1-4 O How Shall I Receive TheeELH #94 vv. 8-10 O How Shall I Receive Thee
Service on 3/29/2020Lent 5Order/Rite Rite One, abr.Service NotesNo Gloria in ExcelsisPsalm 43 (Tone 3) p. 180The Litany (p. 137) replaces the Prayer of the ChurchIntroit Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. Send out Your light and Your truth; Let them lead me, let them bring me to Your holy hill. Glory...Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.Color PurpleTheme Jesus, Son of Abraham: Our High PriestHymns:ELH #12 “Come, Thou Almighty King”ELH #284 “Go to Dark Gethsemane”ELH #274 vv. 1-3 “When Our Heads Are Bowed with Woe”ELH #274 vv. 4-6 “When Our Heads Are Bowed with Woe”
Service on 3/22/2020Lent 4Order/Rite Rite One, abr.Service NotesNo Gloria in excelsis DeoPsalm 122 (Tone 1) p. 192The Litany replaces the Prayer of the ChurchGradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.Color PurpleHymns:ELH #20 “Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness”ELH #263 vv. 1-3 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”ELH #263 vv. 4-6 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”ELH #262 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Service on 3/15/2020Lent 3Order/Rite Rite TwoService NotesKyrie option IINo Gloria in Excelsis DeoPsalm 121 (Tone 2) p. 192Sentence "Christ has humbled Himself..." replaces AlleluiaLitany (p. 137) replaces Prayer of the ChurchCollect of Thanksgiving option IIIntroit My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net. To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul, O my God, I trust in You. Turn Yourself to me and have mercy on me, For I am desolate and afflicted. Glory...Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.Color PurpleTheme Triumph over Satan: Jesus Casts Out A DemonHymns:ELH #4 “In Jesus' Name”ELH #18 “God the Father, Be Our Stay”ELH #313 Distribution Hymn “I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table”ELH #259 vv. 1-4 “The Kingdom Satan Founded”ELH #259 vv. 5-7 “The Kingdom Satan Founded”
Service on 3/8/2020Lent 2Order/Rite Rite One, abr.Service NotesPsalm 25:1-8 (Tone 3) p. 177The Litany (p. 137-139) will replace the Prayer of the ChurchNo Gloria in Excelsis DeoIntroit Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies and lovingkindnesses, for they have been from of old. Let not my enemies triumph over me. Redeem Israel, O God, Out of all their troubles! To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed Glory...Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.Color PurpleTheme Persistent Faith: The Woman of CanaanHymnns:ELH #33 “We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost”ELH #257 vv. 1-4 “When in the Hour of Utmost Need”ELH #257 vv. 5-7 “When in the Hour of Utmost Need”ELH #191 “Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying”
Service on 3/1/2020Lent 1Order/Rite Rite OneService NotesPsalm 91 (Tone 3) p. 186The Litany (p. 137) will replace the Prayer of the ChurchNo Gloria in Excelsis DeoIntroit He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My Salvation. He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Glory...Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.Color PurpleTheme Temptation: Jesus Tempted by SatanHymns:ELH #1 “Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word”ELH #250 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”ELH #316 with 317 - Distribution Hymn “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior”ELH #252 vv. 1-3 “I Walk in Danger All the Way”ELH #252 vv. 4-6 “I Walk in Danger All the Way”
Service on 2/23/2020Baptism of JesusOrder/Rite Rite One, abr.Service NotesPsalm 90 (Tone 2) p. 185-186Introit You are fairer than the sons of men, grace is poured upon Your lips. Therefore God has blessed You forever. Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, With Your glory and Your majesty. Glory...Color GreenTheme Baptism of Our Lord, JesusHymns:ELH #241 “He That Believes and Is Baptized”ELH #247 vv. 1-4 “To Jordan Came Our Lord”ELH #247 vv. 5-7 “To Jordan Came Our Lord”ELH #246 “God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It”
Service on 2/16/2020SexagesimaOrder/RiteRite TwoService NotesPsalm 86 (Tone 3) p. 184-185Introit Awake! Why do You sleep, O Lord? Arise! Do not cast us off forever. Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and our oppression? We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us What deeds You did in their days. Glory...Color GreenTheme Word of God: Sower and the SeedHymns:ELH #230 “Speak, O Lord, Thy Servant Heareth”ELH #229 “By Faith We Are Divinely Sure”ELH #324 Distribution Hymn “O Jesus, at Your Altar Now”ELH #325 “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee”ELH #592 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Service on 2/9/2020SeptuagesimaOrder/Rite Rite One, abr.Service NotesPsalm 42 (Tone 4) p. 179-189Introit The pangs of death encompassed me, the sorrows of hell surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. In my distress I called upon the Lord, And He heard my voice from His temple. Glory...Color GreenTheme By Grace Alone: Laborers in the VineyardHymns:ELH #227 vv.1-5 “Salvation Unto Us Is Come”ELH #227 vv. 6-10 “Salvation Unto Us Is Come”ELH #227 vv. 11-14 “Salvation Unto Us Is Come”ELH #226 vv. 1-4 “By Grace I'm Saved”
Service on 2/2/2020Presentation, TransfigurationOrder/Rite Rite OneService NotesThis will be a teaching-the-liturgy service. Rather than a full sermon, the various parts will be explained in-between each part. The whole bulletin will be put together by Pastor Lilienthal.The Introit will follow the Entrance Hymn.Psalm 84 (Tone 4), p. 184.Hymns:ELH #151 Thou Light of Gentile NationsELH #224 The Only Son from HeavenELH #313 Distribution Hymn I Come, O Savior, to Thy TableELH #48 In Peace and Joy I Now DepartELH #223 O Wondrous Type
Service on 1/26/2020Epiphany 3Order/Rite Rite One, abr.Service Notes-Psalm 100 (Tone 4) p. 187-8Introit Worship Him, all you gods; Zion hears and is glad. The daughters of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, O Lord. The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of the isles be glad. Glory...Gradual Alleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all you nations! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Alleluia!Color WhiteTheme Missions: Jesus Heals a Leper and a ServantHymns:ELH #20 “Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness”ELH #198 “O Christ, Our True and Only Light”ELH #200 vv. 1-4 “There Many Shall Come from the East”ELH #200 vv. 5-7 “There Many Shall Come from the East”
Service on 1/19/2020Epiphany 2Order/Rite Rite TwoService NotesPsalm 19 (Tone 1) p. 175No Hymn of ThanksgivingIntroit All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You. They shall sing praises to Your Name. Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing out the honor of His Name, make His praise glorious. Glory...Gradual Alleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all you nations! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Alleluia!Color WhiteTheme Marriage & Family: Wedding in CanaHymns:ELH #4 “In Jesus' Name”ELH #189 “In House and Home”ELH #313 “I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table”ELH #585 “How Blessed Is the Little Flock”
Service on 1/12/2020Epiphany 1Order/Rite Rite One, abr.Service NotesIntroit before Entrance HymnSunday School will sing some of #179Psalm 100 (Tone 4), p. 187-8Introit I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up. I heard the voice of a great multitude saying, "Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!" Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands. Serve the Lord with gladness. Glory...Gradual Alleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all you nations! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Alleluia!Color WhiteTheme Youth: The Boy Jesus in the TempleHymns:ELH 179 Jesus Loves MeELH 182 vv. 1-3, 5, 6 One Thing NeedfulELH 177 I Am Jesus' Little LambELH 178 6 verses (included in bulletin) I Pray Thee, Dear Lord Jesus
Service on 1/6/2020 EpiphanyOrder/RiteRite OneService NotesIntroit before Entrance Hymn (with antiphon)Psalm 72 (Tone 2), p. 182-183IntroitBehold, the Lord, the Ruler, has come, and the kingdom and the power and the glory are in His hand. All kings shall fall down before Him, all nations shall serve Him. Give the King Your judgments, O God, And Your righteousness to the King''s Son. Glory...GradualAlleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all you nations! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Alleluia!ColorWhiteThemeJesus, Savior of Gentiles: The Wise MenELH #168 As with Gladness Men of OldELH #167 vv. 1-4 How Lovely Shines the Morning StarELH #327 O Lord, We Praise TheeELH 167 vv. 5-7 How Lovely Shines the Morning StarELH 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Service on 1/5/2020 Christmas 2Order/Rite Rite OneService NotesIntroit (printed in bulletin) will come before Entrance Hymn.Psalm 2 (Tone 4), p. 174IntroitWhen Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My Son. Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed. Glory...GradualAlleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!ColorWhiteThemeGod's Protection: Fleeing to EgyptHymnsELH #161 vv. 1-4 O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger IsELH #163 O Rejoice, Ye Christians, LoudlyELH #313 I Come, O Savior, to Thy TableELH #161 vv. 5, 6 O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger IsELH #587 Jesus, Still Lead On
Service on 12/29/2019Christmas 1Order/Rite Rite One, abridgedService NotesPsalm 92:1-10 (Tone 2), pp. 186-187Introit Your testimonies are very sure, holiness adorns Your house O Lord, forever. Your throne is established from of old, You are everlasting. The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Glory...Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!Color WhiteTheme The Presentation of ChristELH 150 vv. 1-3 In This Our Happy ChristmastideELH 150 vv. 4-7 In This Our Happy ChristmastideELH 154 vv. 1-3 To Shepherds as They Watched by NightELH 154 vv. 4-6 To Shepherds as They Watched by Night
Services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 2019Service on 12/24/2019Christmas VigilOrder/Rite VespersService NotesPsalm 2 (Tone 4), p. 174Immediately following the Psalm: hymn #121, then the Pastor sings the Introit (p. 142), followed by the "Glory be to the Father" as with PsalmsThe Canticle = The Magnificat (p. 123) (easy-to-play version at the keyboard)The Collects will be the first option on pp. 125-125 and #9 on p. 148Introit When all was still and it was midnight, Your almighty Word, O Lord, descended from the royal throne. The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty. The Lord said to Me, "You are My Son, today I have begotten You." Glory...Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!Color WhiteTheme Nativity of our LordHymns:ELH115 vv. 1-3, 7, 8 All My Heart Sings and RejoicesELH 127 I Am So Glad When Christmas ComesELH 115vv. 9-12 All My Heart Sings and RejoicesELH 115vv. 13-15 All My Heart Sings and RejoicesELH 140 Silent NightService on 12/25/2019ChristmasOrder/Rite Rite OneService NotesPsalm 98 (Tone 1), p. 187Introit Unto Us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and government will be upon His shoulder. His name shall be called Worderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Oh, sing to the Lord a new song, For He has done marvelous things. Glory...Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!Color WhiteTheme Nativity of our LordELH 133 O Come, All Ye FaithfulELH 143 vv. 1, 4, 5, 7 The Happy Christmas Comes Once MoreELH 142 Festival Verse Rejoice, Rejoice This Happy MornELH 123 Distribution Hymn From Heaven Above to Earth I ComeELH 123 vv. 13-15 From Heaven Above to Earth I ComeELH 138 Joy to the WorldService on 12/25/2019ChristmasOrder/Rite Rite FourService OutlineThe Invocation, Hymn #138, Confession III & Absolution I (p. 131)Introit (p. 142) with "Glory be to the Father" as with PsalmsKyrie: Hymn #121:1, 5Gloria: Hymn #125The Collect (#10, p. 148)The Epistle - Titus 3:4-7The Chief Hymn: #137The Gospel - Luke 2:15-20The Creed Hymn: #38The Sermon (festival verse: hymn #142)The Prayer of the Church (p. 96)The OfferingThe Exhortation (p. 52)The Lord's Prayer (p. 53)The Consecration (p. 54)The Distribution, with hymns: #134, #313The Collect of Thanksgiving (p. 56)The Benediction (p. 56)Hymn #147Introit Unto Us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and government will be upon His shoulder. His name shall be called Worderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Oh, sing to the Lord a new song, For He has done marvelous things. Glory...Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!Color WhiteTheme Nativity of our Lord
Service on 12/22/2019Advent 4Order/Rite The Service of Corporate Confession & AbsolutionService NotesFull outline as follows:Hymn #56Invocation & VersiclesPsalm 19 (Tone 1), p. 175Hymn #110:1 - Genesis 17:15 - Homily I - Hymn #110:2 - Genesis 17:16 - Homily II - Hymn #110:3 - Genesis 17:17 - Homily III - Hymn #110:4 - Genesis 17:18-19 - Homily IV - Hymn #110:5 - Genesis 17:20-21 - Homily V - Hymn #110:6 - Genesis 17:22 - Homily VIHymn #110:7 - Philippians 4:4-7 - John 1:19-28The Confession of Sin (II)The Absolution (I) - The Apostles' Creed - The Lord's PrayerThe Collect (II) - Collect #7 (p. 148) - Hymn #592The BenedictionIntroit Rain down, you heavens from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open, and bring forth salvation. The heavens declare the Glory of God, And the firmament shows His handiwork. Glory...Gradual Alleluia! Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies: for they have been from of old. Alleluia!Color PurpleTheme Rejoice!
Pastor Lilienthal is joined by Rev. Jeff Hendrix from Faith Lutheran Church in Oregon, Wisconsin, to discuss Gaudete Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent.Christian Worship: A Lutheran HymnalFaith Lutheran, Oregon, WILutheran Synod Digital Publishing
December 15, 2019 will be the Children’s Christmas Program at Our Savior’s. Pastor Lilienthal gives some details on his sermon for the day, but then talks about the Prayers Before Worship on p. 40 in the Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary.
Service on 12/8/2019Advent 2Order/Rite Rite One, abridgedService NotesPsalm 80:7-19 (Tone 1), p. 184Introit Daughter of Zion, surely your Salvation is coming. The Lord will cause His glorious voice to be heard, and you shall have gladness of heart. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock; Stir up Your strength, and come and save us! Glory.. .Gradual Alleluia! Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies: for they have been from of old. Alleluia!Color PurpleTheme WatchfulnessHymns:ELH #4 In Jesus' NameELH #100 vv. 1-4 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call UsELH #100 vv. 5-7 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call UsELH #595 Peace to Soothe Our Bitter Woes
Service on 12/1/2019Advent 1Order/Rite: Rite OneService NotesPsalm 25:1-9 (Tone 3), p. 177Introit: To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul; O my God, I trust in You. Let me not be ashamed; let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed. Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forevermore. Amen.Gradual: Alleluia! Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies: for they have been from of old. Alleluia!Color: PurpleTheme: Jesus, our Coming KingHymns:ELH 93 tune: #136 The New Church Year Again Is ComeELH 90 vv. 1-4 Savior of the Nations, ComeELH 316 together with 317, Distribution Hymn Jesus Christ, Our Blessed SaviorELH 90 vv. 5-7 Savior of the Nations, Come
I rejoiced with those who said to me,“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.Jerusalem is a well-built city that is firmly joined together,a city to which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord,as a testimony to Israel,to give praise to the name of the Lord.That is where the thrones for judgment sit,the thrones of the house of David.Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:“May those who love you prosper.May there be peace within your fortifications,prosperity within your citadels.”For the sake of my brothers and my friends,now I will say, “Peace be within you.”For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,I will seek good for you. (Psalm 122, Evangelical Heritage Version)Michael Lilienthal is a pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN, and he loves planning services. Listen to his thoughts as he works each service out week to week, following the themes of the day and season, paying attention to the Bible readings, and selecting hymns and sermon text.In this introductory episode, Michael describes what the podcast will sound like and the outline he will follow.
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