Worship Schedule Planning Matrix
| Date | Scripture | Hymns | Choir | Special Music | Praise Team |
| 9/12+13 | Gen 2:4b-25 Human beings are to till the garden; man and woman in companionship Gos: Mark 1:16-20 – Jesus calls fishermen to be his disciples. or Mark 10:6 – 8 – Jesus citing Genesis answer the question about divorce. |
Earth and All Stars LBW 558 This is My Father’s World Comm: For the Bread Which You have BrokenLord, Let My Heart be Good Soil (song of the month, use in various ways) |
Our Journey of Faith (Hayes) | ||
| 9/19+20 | Gen 18:1-15; 21:1-7 -The promise of Isaac’s birth to an aged Sarah and Abraham brings laughter Gos.: Mark 10:23-27 – Jesus comments how difficult it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. |
The God of Abraham praise 3 Strangers (STB page 27, v2-4) Comm: Lamb of God (Paris) Lord, Let My Heart be Good Soil (song of the month, use in various ways) |
The Peace of God (Rutter) (also use last page as Benediction response) |
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| 9/26-27 | Gen. 32:22-30 Jacob wrestles with an angel. Receives the name Israel, for he strives with God.
Gos: Mark 14:32-36 – Jesus struggled in the Garden of Gethsemane. |
Blessed be the God of Israel ELW 250 A Strange Man Met Jacob Comm: Just as I Am, LBW 296 O Christ, Our Hope LBW 300 vs. 1,2 Lord, Let My Heart be Good Soil (song of the month, use in various ways) |
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| 10/3+4 | Ex. 1:8-14; 3:1-15 – Israel is in slavery and calls for help. God calls Moses to bring release. Gos: Mark 12:26-27a – Jesus answer the trick question about marriage in heaven. |
Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer ELW618 Our God, You Called to Moses You Are My King (9am only) Comm: All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly ELW461 |
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| 10/10+11 | Deut. 5:1-21; 6:4-9 – The Ten Commandments and “Love the Lord with all your heart and soul and might. Gos: Mark 12:28-31 – Jesus sums up the entire law: Love God and love neighbor. |
Love God With all Your Soul and Strength I Have Brought You Comm: (8) Chief of Sinners Though I Be LBW 306, I Love You, Lord (9) |
Love the Lord Your God (after Sermon) | ||||
| 10/17+18 | Ruth 1:1-17 – Ruth is a foreigner who finds belonging among God’s people. “Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, your God will be my God.” Gos.: Mark 3:33-35 – Jesus describes his family as anyone |
For All the Faithful Women ELW 419 v 1,5,L Great is Thy Faithfulness? Comm: Around You, O Lord Jesus LBW 496 In the Quiet Consecration LBW 223 tune Omni Die |
I Will Follow (after Sermon) | ||||
| 10/24+25 | II Sam. 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Ps. 150 – David becomes king over all Israel. Brings the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem with song making the city a place of worship Gos: Mark 11:8-10 – Jesus enters Jerusalem amidst the hosannas and hallelujahs. |
A Mighty Fortress Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Comm: Change My Heart, O God (9am) Alas and Did My Savior Bleed LBW 98 |
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| 10/31-11/1 | 1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 -Rehoboam and the need for servant leadership; the kingdom is divided Gos: Mark 10:42 -45 – Jesus teaches his disciples about true greatness…learning to be a servant. |
For all the Saints Built on a Rock Comm: Shall We Gather at the River ELW 423 |
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| 11/7+8 | 1 Kings 18:20-39 -Elijah calls fire from heaven on Mount Carmel to reveal God’s presence. Gos.: Mark 9:2-4 – Jesus is Transfigured in the presence of Moses and Elijah. |
O God, Our Help in Ages Past You Servants of God LBW 252 Comm: Blest be the Tie |
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| 11/14+15 | Hosea 11:1-9 God’s passionate love for his children; despite their disobedience he cannot give them up. Gos.: Mark 10:13-14 – Jesus encourages and welcomes |
Great is Thy Faithfulness WOV 771 Jesu, Jesu ELW 708 Comm: How Deep the Father’s Love For Us |
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| 11/21+22 | Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5 -Israel is pictured as a vineyard. God looks for the fruit of righteousness but finds only injustice. God promises a faithful king who will judge with righteousness. Gos.: Mark 12:1-3(4-12) Jesus tells The Parable of the Wicked Tenants. |
Immortal, Invisible LBW 526 Come Thou, Almighty King LBW 522 Comm: As the Deer Runs to the River ELW 331 |
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| 11/28+29 | 2 Kings 22:1 -10, [14-20]; 23:1-3 -Josiah’s recovery of Scripture, reform and renewal. Gos.: Luke 24:30-32 – The disciples recognize the risen Jesus as he broke bread and taught them the scriptures. |
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel LBW 34 Come Now, O Prince of Peace ELW 247 |
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| 12/5+6 | Isaiah 40:1-11 – Comfort, comfort my people, a voice cries out in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord. Gos: Mark 1:1-4 – John the Baptist is the messenger Isaiah spoke of long ago. |
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| 12/12+13 | Ezra 1:14; 3:1-4, 10-13 – Return from exile and rebuilding the temple. Gos.: Luke 2:25-27 – Simeon is guided into the Temple just as Jesus is brought in by his parents. |
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| 12/19+20 | Luke 1:5-13, 57-80 – John the Baptist’s birth; Blessed be the God of Israel who has looked favorably on his people. O. T. Psalm 113 – Who is like the Lord our God who raises up the poor and needy? |
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