2017 Message Archive:
Bulletin cover drawings by John Hrehov
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