2017 Message Archive:

Bulletin cover drawings by John Hrehov

December 31, 2017
First Sunday After Christmas

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3
• Epistle: Galations 4:4-7
• Alleluia Verse: Let Our Gladness Have No End
• Holy Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
  
• Hymn: Let All Together Praise Our God
  (LSB 389) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Depart in Peace
  (Luke 2:22-40) Rev. Peter C. Cage

December 25, 2017
The Nativity of Our Lord

• Pre-Service Music
• Processional Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful
  (LSB 379) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10
• Choral Response: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
• Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-6
• Alleluia Verse: Let Our Gladness Have No End
• Holy Gospel: John 1:1-14
  
• Hymn: Of the Father's Love Begotten
  (LSB 384)
• Sermon: The Word of God Is
  (John 1:1-14) Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn: Joy to the World
  (LSB 387) Hymn Text
• Hymn: Angels from the Realms of Glory
  (LSB 367) Hymn Text
• Hymn to Depart: Now Sing We, Now Rejoice
  (LSB 386)

December 24, 2017
The Fourth Sunday in Advent

• Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  (LSB 357, st. 1-5) Hymn Text
• Introit: O Shower, Heavens, From Above (text)
• Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
• Epistle: Romans 16:25-27
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
  Alleluia! Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son.
  And they shall call his name Emmanuel. Alleluia!
• Hymn: The Angel Gabriel
  (LSB 356) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Bearing Jesus
  (Luke 1:26-38) Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  (LSB 357, st. 6-7) Hymn Text

December 17, 2017
The Third Sunday in Advent

• Hymn: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
  (LSB 344) Hymn Text
• Introit: Show us your steadfast love, O Lord
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
• Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
  Alleluia! Behold, I send my messenger before you face,
  who will prepare the way before you. Alleluia!
• Sermon: The Wrapped Gift
  (John 1: 6-8, 19-28) Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
  (LSB 344) Hymn Text

December 10, 2017
The Second Sunday in Advent

• Hymn: Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
  (LSB 347) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11
• Epistle: 2 Peter 3:8-14
  
• Holy Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
• Sermon: The Wilderness of Repentence
  (Mark 1:1-8)  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Canticle Hymn: Sing Praise to the God of Israel
  (LSB 936) Hymn Text

December 3, 2017
The First Sunday in Advent

• Hymn: O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide
  (LSB 355) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
  
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Mark 11:1-10
  Alleluia! Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up,
  O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in. Alleluia!
• Hymn of the Day: Savior of the Nations, Come
  (LSB 332) Hymn Text
• Sermon: "Oh, That You Would Rend the Heavens and Come Down"
  (Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 11:1-10)  Rev. Peter C. Cage

November 26, 2017
The Last Sunday of the Church Year

• Psalm Hymn: The Lord's My Shepherd
  (LSB 710) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
  
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
  
• Hymn of the Day: The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns
  (LSB 532) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Sheep and Goats
  (Matthew 25:31-46)  Rev. Chad L. Smith

November 23, 2017
Thanksgiving Day

• Psalm: Psalm 67
• Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 8:1-10
• Epistle: Philippians 4:6-20
  
• Holy Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
  
• Creed: Apostles' Creed - 1st Article
• Sermon: Daily Bread (Deut. 8:1-10)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith

November 19, 2017
The 24th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
  (LSB 902) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Zephaniah 1:7-16
• Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
  
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
  Alleluia! For to everyone who has will more be given,
  and he will have an abundance. Alleluia!
• Hymn of the Day: The Day Is Surely Drawing Near
  (LSB 508) Hymn Text
• Sermon: All the 'Last Things'
  (All Readings)  Rev. Peter C. Cage

November 12, 2017
The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: Sing with All the Saints in Glory
  (LSB 671) Hymn Text
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 70 (Psalm Text)
  soloist: Mr. Jonathan Busarow
• Old Testament Reading: Amos 5:18-24
• Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
  
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
  
• Hymn of the Day: Wale, Awake for Night Is Flying
  (LSB 516) Hymn Text
• Sermon: When You Don't Know the Day or the Hour
  (Mattthew 25:1-13)  Rev. Peter C. Cage

November 5, 2017
All Saints' Day (Observed)

• Processionnal Hymn: Splendor and Honor
  (LSB 950) Hymn Text
• Introit: All Saints (Introit Text)
• First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
• Epistle: 1 John 3:1-3
  
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
  They are before the throne of God
  and serve Him day and night in his temple.
• Sermon: The Blessed Company of Saints
  (All Readings)  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Music at the Offering: Blessed Are They (Text from Gospel)
  St. Paul's Adult Choir, Matthew Machemer, director

October 29, 2017
Reformation Sunday (500th Anniversary)

• Hymn: Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You
  (LSB 668) Hymn Text
• Gloria Hymn: All Glory Be to God on High
  (LSB 947) Hymn Text
• First Reading: Revelation 14:6-7
• Epistle: Romans 3:19-28
  
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: John 3:19-28
  Fear not little flock, for it is your Father's
  good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
• Hymn of the Day: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
  (LSB 656) Hymn Text
• Sermon: "Repent!": Reformation Past, Reformation Present
  (John 8:31-36)  Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Music at the Offering: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
  St. Paul's Adult Choir, Matthew Machemer, director
  (Hymn Text)

October 22, 2017
The 20th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide
  (LSB 585) Hymn Text
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 96:1-9 (Psalm Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 45:1-7
• Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
  
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22
  
• Hymn: Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings
  (LSB 782) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Honor and Respect
  (Matthew 22:15-22)  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Music at the Offering: God So Loved the World
  St. Paul's 3rd-4th Grade Choristers, Ann Fritz, director
  God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that
  whoso believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

October 15, 2017
The 19th Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9
• Epistle: Philippians 4:4-13
  
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
  
• Hymn: At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
  (LSB 633) Hymn Text
• Sermon: The Wedding Feast of the Son
  (Matthew 22:1-14)  Rev. Peter C. Cage

October 8, 2017
The 18th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: Christ Is Our Cornerstone
  (LSB 912) Hymn Text
• Psalm: Psalm 80:7-19 (Psalm Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7
• Epistle: Philippians 3:4b-14
  
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46
  
• Sermon: The Evil Servants
  (Matthew 21:33-46)  Rev. Chad L. Smith

October 1, 2017
The 17th Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
• Epistle: Philippians 1:2:1-4, 14-18
  
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32
  Alleluia. All authority in heaven and
  on earth has been given to me. Alleluia.
• Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
  (LSB 655) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Go, and Work in the Vineyard
  (Matthew 21:23-32)  Rev. Peter C. Cage

September 24, 2017
The 16th Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
• Epistle: Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30
  
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 27:1-9  (Text)
  St. Paul's 3rd-4th Grade Choristers
• Sermon: Labor in the Vineyard
  (Matthew 20:1-16)  Rev. Chad L. Smith

September 17, 2017
The 15th Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Genesis 50:15-21
• Epistle: Romans 14:1-12
  
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
  Alleluia! Lord to whom shall we go?
  You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia!
• Hymn: Jesus Sinners Doth Receive
  (LSB 609, sts. 1-4) Hymn Text
• Sermon: How Many Times?
  (Matthew 18:21-35)  Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn to Depart: Jesus Sinners Doth Receive
  (LSB 609, sts. 5-7) Hymn Text

September 10, 2017
The 14th Sunday after Pentecost

• Psalm: Psalm 32:1-7  (Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
• Epistle: Romans 13:1-10
  
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 18:1-20
  
• Hymn: My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker
  (LSB 820) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Greatness in Littleness
  (Matthew 18:1-20)  Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn to Depart: Children of the Heavenly Father
  (LSB 725) Hymn Text

September 3, 2017
The 13th Sunday after Pentecost

• Introit: Kyrie & Gloria in Excelsis  (Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 15:15-21
• Epistle: Romans 12:9-21
  
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
  Alleluia. These things are written that you may believe
  that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia.
• Hymn: Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus
  (LSB 531) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Bearing the Cross
  (Matthew 16:21-28)  Rev. Chad L. Smith

August 27, 2017
The 12th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
  (LSB 909) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6
• Epistle: Romans 11:33 - 12:8
  
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
  
• Hymn: Built on the Rock
  (LSB 645) Hymn Text
• Sermon: The Christ, Son of the Living God
  (Matthew 11:33 - 12:8)  Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn: I Know My Faith Is Founded
  (LSB 587) Hymn Text

August 20, 2017
The 11th Sunday after Pentecost

• Introit: Kyrie & Gloria in Excelsis (Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
• Epistle: Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32
  
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28
  Alleluia. These things are written that you may believe
  that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia.
• Sermon: Have Mercy!
  (Matthew (15:21-28) Rev. Chad L. Smith

August 13, 2017
The 10th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: Evening and Morning
  (LSB 726) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Job 38:4-18
• Epistle: Romans 10:5-17
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
• Responsory: Common Responsory
  Lord, I love the habitation of Your house
  and the place where Your glory dwells.
• Sermon: It is I (I AM)
  (Matthew (14:22-33) Rev. Peter C. Cage

August 6, 2017
The 9th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
  (LSB 699) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:1-5
• Epistle: Romans 9:1-5
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
  Alleluia. These things are written that you may believe
  that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia.
• Hymn:O Living Bread from Heaven
  (LSB 642) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Jesus Feeds the Hungry
  (Matthew (14:13-21) Rev. Chad L. Smith

July 30, 2017
The 8th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: The Church's One Foundation
  (LSB 644) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6-9
• Epistle: Romans 8:28-39
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
  Alleluia. These things are written that you may believe
  that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia.
• Sermon: Those Whom God Foreknew, He Also Predestined
  (Romans 8:28-39) Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn to Depart: In Thee Is Gladness
  (LSB 818) Hymn Text

July 23, 2017
The 7th Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 44:6-8
• Epistle: Romans 8:18-27
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
  
• Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
  (LSB 892) Hymn Text
• Sermon: The Wheat and Weeds
  (Matt. 13: 24-30, 36-43) Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Hymn to Depart: Praise to You and Adoration
  (LSB 692) Hymn Text

July 16, 2017
The 6th Sunday after Pentecost

• Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
  (LSB 901) Hymn Text
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13
• Epistle: Romans 8:12-17
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-25
  
• Sermon: A Sower Went Out to Sow (Matt. 13:1-9, 18-25)
  Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Recognition: 60th Anniversary Ordination of the Rev. Richard Maassel
• Hymn to Depart: Sent Forth by God's Blessing
  (LSB 643) Hymn Text

July 9, 2017
The 5th Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 9:9-12
• Epistle: Romans 7:14-25a
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30
  
• Sermon: Yoked to Jesus (Matt. 11:25-30)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Hymn to Depart: Almighty Father, Bless the Word
  (LSB 923) Hymn Text

July 2, 2017
The 4th Sunday after Pentecost

We regret that a recording of the service is unavailable.

 

 

June 25, 2017
The 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession

• Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Enter In
  (LSB 913) Hymn Text
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 119:41-48 (Psalm Text)
  Choir: CTSFW Christ & Phoebe Academy Choir
• Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-13
• Epistle: Romans 6:12-23
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 10:5a, 21-23
  
• Sermon: Confessing the Faith, Then and Now (Matt. 10:5a, 21-33)
  Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology, CTSFW

June 18, 2017
The 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

• Old Testament Reading: Exodus 19:2-8
• Epistle: Romans 5:6-15
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 9:35--10:8
  
• Hymn: God Loved the World
  (LSB 571) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Jesus' Compassion
  (Matthew 9:35--10:8) Sem. Jordan Schaller

June 11, 2017
The 1st Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Trinity Sunday

We regret that a recording of the service is unavailable.

 

June 4, 2017
The Day of Pentecost

• Hymn: Come Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
  (LSB 498) Hymn Text
• Confession & Absolution
• Kyrie & Gloria in Excelsis  (Text)
• First Reading: Numbers 11:24-30
• Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: John 7:37-39
  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
  Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful,
  and kindle in them the fire of Your love.
  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
• Sermon: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles: Jesus in the Feasts
  (John 7:37-39) Rev. Peter C. Cage

May 28, 2017
The 7th Sunday of Easter

• Venite: O Come, Let Us Sing (Psalm 95:1-7)
  Psalm Text
• First Reading: Acts 1:12-26
• Epistle: 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11
• Holy Gospel: John 17:1-11
• Responsory: Responsory for Easter
  Give to the Lord all glory and strength,
  give Him the honor due His name. Alleluia, alleluia.
• Sermon: Jesus' Prayer for the Church (John 17:1-11)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Music at the Offering: Abide, O Dearest Jesus
  St. Pauls's Women's Choir, Matthew Machemer, director

May 21, 2017
The 6th Sunday of Easter

• Hymn: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice
  (LSB 556, stanzas 1-5) Hymn Text
• First Reading: Acts 17:16-21
• Epistle: 1 Peter 3:13-22
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: John 14:15-21
  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
  Christ being raised from the dead will die no more;
  Death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia!
  I will not leave you desolate; I will come back to you.
  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
• Sermon: Another Helper (and More Comfort)
  (John 14:15-21) Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn: Hail Thee, Festival Day
  (LSB 489) Hymn Text

May 14, 2017
The 5th Sunday of Easter

• First Reading: Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a,51-60
• Epistle: 1 Peter 2:19-25
• Holy Gospel: John 14:1-14
• Responsory: Responsory for Easter
  Give to the Lord all glory and strength,
  give Him the honor due His name. Alleluia, alleluia.
• Hymn: Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won
  (LSB 490) Hymn Text
• Sermon: Like Sheep Without a Shepherd (Matt. 9:35-38)
  Rev. Roosevelt Gray Jr.

May 7, 2017
The 4th Sunday of Easter
Confirmation Sunday

• Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
  (LSB 465) Hymn Text
• First Reading: Acts 2:42-47
• Epistle: 1 Peter 2:19-25
• Holy Gospel: John 10:1-10
• Hymn: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
  (LSB 709) Hymn Text
• Sermon: The Protective Voice (John 10:1-10)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• The Rite of Confirmation
  (2017 Confirmation Class)
• Recessional Hymn: We Know That Christ Is Raised
  (LSB 603) Hymn Text

April 30, 2017
The 3rd Sunday of Easter

• First Reading: Acts 2:14a,36-41
• Epistle: 1 Peter 1:17-25
• Alleluia and Verse
  Christ being raised from the dead will die no more;
  Death has no more dominion over Him. Alleluia!
  Our hearts burn within us while he opens to us the Scriptures.
• Holy Gospel: Luke:24:13-35
• Sermon: On the Road and At the Table (Luke:24:13-35)
  Rev. Peter C. Cage

April 23, 2017
The 2nd Sunday of Easter

• Choral Prelude: Holy Radiant Light
• Hymn: Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia
  LSB 466 (Hymn Text)
• Opening & Venite (Psalm 95:1-7)
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 57
• First Reading: Acts 5:29-42
• Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-9
• Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
• Responsory: Responsory for Easter
  Give to the Lord all glory and strength,
  give Him the honor due His name. Alleluia, alleluia.
• Hymn: O Sons and Daughters of the King
  LSB 470 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: Flesh and Peace (John 20:19-31)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Canticle: Christ Has Been Raised (Text)
• Music at the Offering: Praise to the Lord
• Hymn to Depart: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing
  LSB 475 (Hymn Text)
• Choral Blessing: The Lord Bless You
• Post Service Music
  
  Our sincere thanks to the CLHS A Cappella Choir and Instrumentalists
  Mr Tavis Schlicker, director

April 16, 2017
The Resurrection of Our Lord

• Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
  LSB 457 (Hymn Text)
• OT Reading: Jeremiah 31:1-6
• Choral Psalm: Psalm 118
  (Psalm Text)
• Epistle: Colossians 3:1-4
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
• Sermon: Hidden, In Christ, With God
  (Colossians 3:1-4) Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Music at the Distribution: Thine is the Glory
  (Music Text) St. Paul's Youth Choir
• Recessional Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
  LSB 465, st. 1 (Hymn Text)

April 9, 2017
Palm Sunday, Sunday of the Passion

• Holy Gospel: John 12:12-19
• Processional Hymn: Hosanna, Loud Hosannas
  LSB 443 (Hymn Text)
• Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11
• Sermon: Leading Us to the Cross
  (John 12:12-19) Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Music at the Distribution: O Come Let Us Fix Our Eyes on Jesus
  St. Paul's Adult Choir, Matthew Machemer, director
• Post-Communion: Collect & Benediction
• Hymn to Depart: Ride On, Ride On in Majesty
  LSB 441:4,5 (Hymn Text)

April 2, 2017
The 5th Sunday in Lent

• Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
• Epistle: Romans 8:1-11
• Holy Gospel: John 11:17-27,38-53
• Hymn: My Song Is Love Unknown
  LSB 430 (Hymn Text)
  stanza 5: St. Paul's Adult Choir
• Sermon: When You Say Christ... (John 11:17-27,38-53)
  Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher

March 26
The 4th Sunday in Lent

 

We regret that a recording of the service is unavailable.

March 19, 2017
The 3rd Sunday in Lent

• Introit: Blessed Are Those
• Old Testament Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
• Epistle: Romans 5:1-8
• Lenten Verse & Holy Gospel: John 4:5-30;39-42
  Return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and
  merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast
  love. And abounding in steadfast love.
• Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
  LSB 849 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: God Where You'd Never Expect to Find Him
  (John 4:5-30;39-42) Rev. Peter C. Cage

March 12, 2017
The 2nd Sunday in Lent

• Choral Psalm: Psalm 121 (Psalm Text)
  soloists: Matthew and Nathan Grime
• Old Testament Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
• Epistle: Romans 4:1-8,13-17
• Holy Gospel: John 3:1-17
• Responsory: Responsory for Lent
  He was delivered up to death;
  He was delivered for the sins of the people.
• Hymn: Lord Thee I Love, with All My Heart
  LSB 708 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: Lifted High (John 3:1-17)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
  
• Canticle: Benedictus (Song of Zechariah)
  (Canticle Text)

March 5, 2017
The 1st Sunday in Lent

• Old Testament Reading: Genesis 3:1-21
• Epistle: Romans 5:12-19
• Lenten Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
  Return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and
  merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast
  love. And abounding in steadfast love.
• Hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
  LSB 656 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: 'Old Evil Foe' vs. Our God 'A Mighty Fortress'
  (All Readings) Rev. Peter C. Cage

February 26, 2017
The Transfiguration of Our Lord

 

We regret that a recording of the service is unavailable.

 

February 19, 2017
The 7th Sunday after Epiphany
Commemoration of Martin Luther's Death

• Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48
  Alleluia. Love your enemies and pray
  for those who persecute you. Alleluia.
• Hymn: My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker
  LSB 820 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: The Righteousness of God (Matthew 5:38-48)
  Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast
  President, Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne

February 12, 2017
The 6th Sunday after Epiphany

• Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37
  
• Hymn: These Are the Holy Ten Commands
  LSB 578 (Hymn Text), soloist: Emily Berning
• Sermon: Murders, Adulteries... and God Reconciled
  (Matthew 5:21-37) Rev. Peter C. Cage

February 5, 2017
The 5th Sunday after Epiphany

• Hymn: O Savior of Our Fallen Race
  LSB 403 (Hymn Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 58:3-9a
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
  Alleluia. Lord to whom shall we go?
  You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.
• Hymn: Thy Strong Word
  LSB 578 (Hymn Text)
• Sermon: You Are Salt (Matthew 5:13-20)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith

January 29, 2017
The 4th Sunday after Epiphany

• Old Testament Reading: Micah 6:1-8
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
  Alleluia. Blessed are the poor in spirit,
  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia.
• Sermon: "And He Opened His Mouth..." (Matthew 5:1-12)
  Rev. Peter C. Cage
• Hymn to Depart: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise, st. 1 & 5
  LSB 394  (Hymn Text)

January 22, 2017
The 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

• Hymn: The People That in Darkness Sat
  LSB 412  (Hymn Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
• Responsory (Pastor Cage & Congregation)
  Lord, I love the habitation of Your house
  and the place where Your glory dwells.
• Sermon: Follow Me (Matthew 4:12-23)
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Choral Voluntary: Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love
  St. Paul's 3rd & 4th Grade Choristers (Hymn Text)
  Anne Fritz, Director

January 15, 2017
The 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
• Alleluia Verse & Holy Gospel: John 1:29-42a
  Alleluia. Lord to whom shall we go?
  You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.
• Hymn: The Only Son from Heaven
  LSB 402  (Hymn Text)  choir: Adult Choir
• Sermon: God's Lamb, God's Son: Taking Away Sin
  (John 1:29-42a) Rev. Peter C. Cage

January 8, 2017
The Baptism of Our Lord

• Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9
• Epistle: Romans 6:1-11
• Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17
• Responsory
  Lord, I love the habitation of Your house
  and the place where Your glory dwells.
• Hymn: To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord
  LSB 406  (Hymn Text)  soloist: Emily Berning
• Sermon: The Beloved (Matthew 3:13-17) 
  Rev. Chad L. Smith
• Collect of the Day

January 1, 2017
Day of Circumcision & Name of Jesus

• Hymn: O Sing of Christ
  LSB 362  (Hymn Text)
• Old Testament Reading: Numbers 6:22-27
• Epistle: Galations 3:23-29
• Allelulia Verse & Holy Gospel: Luke 2:21
  (Verse Text)
• Sermon: When God Wants to Help His People...
  (Luke 2:21) Rev. Peter C. Cage