• Prelude
• Hymn 344 - Christ the Lord is Ris'n Again (View): vv. 1, 2
• John 11:21-26: Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 344 - Christ the Lord is Ris'n Again (View): vv. 3
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Adam Hoeft (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalm: Your Love Is Never Ending: We give thanks unto you, O God of might: C: For Your love… We give thanks unto you, the God of gods: C: For Your love.. In your wisdom and love you shaped the skies: You spread out the earth upon the sea: You have filled all the skies with glory and might: The sun for the day and moon for night: From of old you have led your people in faith: You have shown your compassion, strength, and love: You delivered the ones who called unto you: From bondage to freedom, you brought them forth: You have opened the sea and brought your people through: Brought them into a land that flows with life: You remember your promise, age to age: You show mercy on those of low degree: You give food and life to all living things: We give thanks unto you, the God of all:
• John 21:15-17: So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 349 - How Rich, At Eastertide (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Patrick Ernst, Eagle Lake Lutheran Church (Preacher), Chance Hill (Soloist), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude: The King of Love (Mark DeGarmeaux); Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (DeGarmeaux); Jesus Lives, the Victory’s Won (Laura Matzke); Awake, My Heart (Wilbur Held); For Me to Live Is Jesus (Gaël Liardon); Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense (Liardon)
• Organ Recital: Hymn: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (Wilbur Held)
• Hymn 352 - Jesus Christ is Ris'n Today (View): vv. 1
• Prayer: p. 105, by the officiant
• Organ Recital: Sequence Hymn: Christ Is Arisen (Charles Callahan); Victimae paschali laudes (Sung in Latin by a soloist)
• Lesson
• Organ Recital: Responsory Hymn: How Rich at Eastertide (Charles Callahan)
• Hymn 349 - How Rich, At Eastertide (View): vv. 1
• Homily
• Organ Recital: Canticle: Ye Sons and Daughters of the King (Charles Callahan)
• Hymn 366 - Ye Sons and Daughters of the King (View): vv. 1, 8
• Kyrie, Lord’s Prayer: (spoken)
• Organ Recital: Hymn: Awake, My Heart (Jacob B. Weber)
• Hymn 341 - Awake, My Heart, With Gladness (View): vv. 1, 2
• The Collect (p. 132): (spoken)
• The Benediction (p. 132): (spoken with Amens)
• Organ Recital: Closing Hymn: The Strife is O’er
• Hymn 357 - The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done (View): vv. 1
• Postlude: The Strife Is O’er (Wilbur Held)

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), William Stottlemyer (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 361 - Faith is a Living Pow'r From Heav'n (View): vv. 1, 2, 5
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• Psalm 118:15-21: The voice of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD. The LORD has chastened me severely, But He has not given me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, And I will praise the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD, Through which the righteous shall enter. I will praise You, For You have answered me, And have become my salvation.
• Devotion
• Hymn 351 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 8
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 247 - To Jordan Came Our Lord, the Christ (View)
• Luke 24:44-49: Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And you are witnesses of these things. Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 364 - O For a Faith That Will Not Shrink (View): vv. 1, 2, 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. David Thompson (Preacher), Gabriel Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 355 - Now Christ is Risen (View): vv. 1 - 6
• Luke 24:36-43: Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit. And He said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet. But while they still did not believe for joy, and marveled, He said to them, “Have you any food here?” So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish and some honeycomb. And He took it and ate in their presence.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 355 - Now Christ is Risen (View): vv. 7 - 10
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Isabelle Gronfeld (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 353 - Jesus Lives! the Vict'ry's Won (View): vv. 1, 3, 5
• 1 Corinthians 15:51-53: Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 359 - Worthy is Christ, the Lamb Who Was Slain (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 343 - Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands (View): vv. 1 - 4
• John 20:19-23: Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 343 - Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Nick Proksch (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 360 - Triumphant From the Grave (View): vv. 1 - 4
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 122: Duet
• Luke 24:9-12: Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them. But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.
• Homily
• Hymn 344 - Christ the Lord is Ris'n Again (View): vv. 1
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 360 - Triumphant From the Grave (View): vv. 5, 6
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 350 - He's Risen, He's Risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord (View): vv. 1, 4, 5
• Matthew 28:1-10: Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.” So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 352 - Jesus Christ is Ris'n Today (View): vv. 2, 3
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 356 - The Day of Resurrection (View): vv. 1, 3
• Easter Responsory: P: Alleluia! Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Alleluia! C: The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Come, behold the works of the Lord, who has made desolations in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge. Alleluia! Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Alleluia! All: 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.
• Hymn 354 - Like the Golden Sun Ascending (View): vv. 1, 2
• 1 Corinthians 15:54-58: For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
• Devotion
• Prayer #63, p. 155
• Hymn 354 - Like the Golden Sun Ascending (View): vv. 5, 9, 10
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 327 - O Lord, We Praise Thee, Bless Thee, and Adore Thee (View): vv. 1, 2
• Exodus 12:11-14: And thus you shall eat it: with a belt on your waist, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. So you shall eat it in haste. It is the Lord’s Passover. ‘For I will pass through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord. Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. ‘So this day shall be to you a memorial; and you shall keep it as a feast to the Lord throughout your generations. You shall keep it as a feast by an everlasting ordinance.
• Matthew 26:26-30: As they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 328 - Soul, Adorn Thyself With Gladness (View): vv. 1, 6, 9
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 282 - Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (View)
• Matthew 27:45-50: Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Some of those who stood there, when they heard that, said, “This Man is calling for Elijah!” Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink. The rest said, “Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to save Him.” And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 283 - Glory Be To Jesus, Who in Bitter Pains (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Ellie Mittelstadt (Organist)

• Prelude
• O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name: P: O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! C: Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants you have perfected praise. P: Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me to Your holy hill. C: O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth. All: 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.
• Hymn 278 - O Jesus, King Most Wonderful (View)
• Matthew 21:10-17: And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.” Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. And He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’” Then the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them. But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant and said to Him, “Do You hear what these are saying?” And Jesus said to them, “Yes. Have you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise’?” Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and He lodged there.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 280 - Ride On, Ride On in Majesty (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 306 - What Wondrous Love is This, O My Soul, O My Soul (View)
• Romans 5:12-15: Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned-- (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man's offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 333 - Christ, the Life of All the Living (View): vv. 1, 2, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Gradual and Introit: P: Christ has humbled Himself and become obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
  C: Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation.
  P: Deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
  C: Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me, let them bring me to Your holy hill.
  All: 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
  P: Christ has humbled Himself and become obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
• Hymn 41 - Lamb of God, Pure and Holy (View)
• Hebrews 4:12-16: For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 331 - A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 276 - When O'er My Sins I Sorrow (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 121:1-3 (setting: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy): Lift thine eyes, O lift thine eyes to the mountains, whence cometh help. Thy help cometh from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He hath said, “Thy foot shall not be moved. Thy keeper will never slumber.” Lift thine eyes, O lift thine eyes to the mountains, whence cometh help.
• Mark 15:33-47: Now when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Some of those who stood by, when they heard that, said, “Look, He is calling for Elijah!” Then someone ran and filled a sponge full of sour wine, put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink, saying, “Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to take Him down.” And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last. Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. So when the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!” There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joses, and Salome, who also followed Him and ministered to Him when He was in Galilee, and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. Now when evening had come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Pilate marveled that He was already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him if He had been dead for some time. So when he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. Then he bought fine linen, took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen. And he laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock, and rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses observed where He was laid.
• Homily
• Hymn 47 - My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 565 - All Praise To Thee, My God, This Night (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 268 - On Mary, Virgin Undefiled (View): vv. 1, 4, 5, 6
• Matthew 1:18-25: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 47 - My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord (View): vv. 1 - 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 301 - There is a Fountain Filled With Blood (View)
• Hebrews 9:27-28: Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 308 - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. John Petersen, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 298 - Sing, My Tongue, How Glorious Battle (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Matthew 16:21-23: From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!” But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 298 - Sing, My Tongue, How Glorious Battle (View): vv. 6, 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 263 - Jesus, Priceless Treasure (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Matthew 6:19-21: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 263 - Jesus, Priceless Treasure (View): vv. 4, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 468 - All Depends On Our Possessing (View): vv. 1 - 4
• 1 Timothy 6:6-12: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
• Devotion
• Prayer #47, p. 153
• Hymn 468 - All Depends On Our Possessing (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 257 - When in the Hour of Utmost Need (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Mark 15:21-32: Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His cross. And they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. Then they gave Him wine mingled with myrrh to drink, but He did not take it. And when they crucified Him, they divided His garments, casting lots for them to determine what every man should take. Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him. And the inscription of His accusation was written above: THE KING OF THE JEWS. With Him they also crucified two robbers, one on His right and the other on His left. So the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And He was numbered with the transgressors.” And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself, and come down from the cross!” Likewise the chief priests also, mocking among themselves with the scribes, said, “He saved others; Himself He cannot save. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” Even those who were crucified with Him reviled Him.
• O Come and Mourn: Quartet
• Homily
• Hymn 285 - Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Holy (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 275 - We Bless Thee, Jesus Christ Our Lord (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Emily Pikal (Singer), Faith Johnson (Singer), Jasmine Stutzka (Singer), Laura Matzke (Accompanist), Madelyn Chavez (Singer), Madilyn Omar (Accompanist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 28 - O How Holy is This Place (View)
• Psalm 84:1-4: How lovely is Your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, And the swallow a nest for herself, Where she may lay her young— Even Your altars, O Lord of hosts, My King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They will still be praising You.
• Devotion
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 85)
• Hymn 469 - Sweet is the Work, My God, My King (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 54 - Beautiful Savior, King of Creation (View)
• Romans 10:11-17: For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 192 - How Beauteous Are Their Feet (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 24 - Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear (View)
• John 6:10-15: Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, so they sat down. There were about five thousand men. Then Jesus took the loaves and, after giving thanks, he distributed pieces to those who were seated. He also did the same with the fish—as much as they wanted. When the people were full, he told his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over so that nothing is wasted.” So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with pieces from the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. When the people saw the miraculous sign Jesus did, they said, “This really is the Prophet who is coming into the world.” When Jesus realized that they intended to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 266 - O Bread of Life From Heaven (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Versicles and Gloria Patri (p. 108)
• The Confession of Sin (p. 109)
• Exodus 8:16-24: So the Lord said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your rod, and strike the dust of the land, so that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.’ ” And they did so. For Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod and struck the dust of the earth, and it became lice on man and beast. All the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt. Now the magicians so worked with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not. So there were lice on man and beast. Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is the finger of God.” But Pharaoh’s heart grew hard, and he did not heed them, just as the Lord had said. And the Lord said to Moses, “Rise early in the morning and stand before Pharaoh as he comes out to the water. Then say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. Or else, if you will not let My people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies on you and your servants, on your people and into your houses. The houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground on which they stand. And in that day I will set apart the land of Goshen, in which My people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there, in order that you may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the land. I will make a difference between My people and your people. Tomorrow this sign shall be.” ’ ” And the Lord did so. Thick swarms of flies came into the house of Pharaoh, into his servants’ houses, and into all the land of Egypt. The land was corrupted because of the swarms of flies.
• Devotion
• The Responsory (p. 108)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 108)
• The Collect (p. 108)
• The Canticle (p. 108)
• Hymn 262 - Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 259 - The Kingdom Satan Founded (View): vv. 1, 2
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• Matthew 4:1-11 : Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ ” Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ” Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ” Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)
• Hymn 259 - The Kingdom Satan Founded (View): vv. 5, 7
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 293 - O What Precious Balm and Healing (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 31: I trust in God, my Savior, my Defense. I hope and trust securely In Thy graciousness. Great Thy goodness toward those who fear Thee, Thou shalt preserve them from all slander; All lying will soon be still; For the Lord showed to me His kindness, He hath heard my cry for mercy; He hath strengthened my sighing heart. I trust in God, my Savior, my Defense. I hope and trust securely In Thy graciousness. Bow down Thine ear to hear me, to save me. Thou art my rock, my fortress, O Lord God of truth. Thou restrainest all those who hate me, Thou savest me from all my trouble; Make Thy countenance shine on me. For in Thee, Lord, alone I trusted, And have called on Thee to save me; In Thy mercy I shall rejoice. Glory to God the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, ever Three in One. (setting by Fernand de la Tombelle)
• Mark 15:1-20: Immediately, in the morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council; and they bound Jesus, led Him away, and delivered Him to Pilate. Then Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered and said to him, “It is as you say.” And the chief priests accused Him of many things, but He answered nothing. Then Pilate asked Him again, saying, “Do You answer nothing? See how many things they testify against You!” But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marveled. Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they requested. And there was one named Barabbas, who was chained with his fellow rebels; they had committed murder in the rebellion. Then the multitude, crying aloud, began to ask him to do just as he had always done for them. But Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” For he knew that the chief priests had handed Him over because of envy. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd, so that he should rather release Barabbas to them. Pilate answered and said to them again, “What then do you want me to do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?” So they cried out again, “Crucify Him!” Then Pilate said to them, “Why, what evil has He done?” But they cried out all the more, “Crucify Him!” So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified. Then the soldiers led Him away into the hall called Praetorium, and they called together the whole garrison. And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they struck Him on the head with a reed and spat on Him; and bowing the knee, they worshiped Him. And when they had mocked Him, they took the purple off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him.
• Homily
• Hymn 48 - in Peace and Joy I Now Depart (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 296 - Savior, When in Dust To Thee (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 15 - Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (View)
• Romans 8:31-39: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 260 - Now Let Triumphant Faith Dispel (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Andrew Soule, Mt. Olive Lutheran, Mankato (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 376 - Rejoice, the Lord is King (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Luke 11:17-23: But (Jesus), knowing their thoughts, said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls. If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? Because you say I cast out demons by Beelzebub. And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace. But when a stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils. He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 376 - Rejoice, the Lord is King (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 278 - O Jesus, King Most Wonderful (View)
• Ephesians 5:8-10: For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• O Come and Live Within My Heart: 1) O come and live within my heart That faith be stronger living; Your grace e’er more and more impart Abundant fruit e’er giving; Embrace me when my end I meet, The good of my sure faith so sweet, And all my worries vanish. 2) O Jesus, my faith’s purest light – This truth grant that I’m learning – O keep it ever glowing bright With fervor ever burning! What you began, now do fulfill That in my death I’m faithful still; A bless’ed end, O grant me! - Denicke, translated by M. DeGarmeaux (tune: ELH25, Erhalf Uns Herr)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Nick Proksch (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 297 - Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Hymn 500 - O Thou That Hear'st When Sinners Cry (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 6
• Mark 14:53-72: And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes. But Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire. Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree. Then some rose up and bore false witness against Him, saying, “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.’ ” But not even then did their testimony agree. And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, saying, “Do You answer nothing? What is it these men testify against You?” But He kept silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” Jesus said, “I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “What further need do we have of witnesses? You have heard the blasphemy! What do you think?” And they all condemned Him to be deserving of death. Then some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him, and to say to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers struck Him with the palms of their hands. Now as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came. And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also were with Jesus of Nazareth.” But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are saying.” And he went out on the porch, and a rooster crowed. And the servant girl saw him again, and began to say to those who stood by, “This is one of them.” But he denied it again. And a little later those who stood by said to Peter again, “Surely you are one of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it.” Then he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this Man of whom you speak!” A second time the rooster crowed. Then Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And when he thought about it, he wept.
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Canticle (p. 123)
• The Nunc Dimittis (p. 124)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 333 - Christ, the Life of All the Living (View): vv. 1, 2,7
• Postlude

Service Participants: Graham Parsons (Preacher), John Baumann (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 281 - O Love, How Deep, How High, How Broad (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Mark 14:26-31: Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ “But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.” Peter said to Him, “Even if all are made to stumble, yet I will not be.” Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you that today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” But he spoke more vehemently, “If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 281 - O Love, How Deep, How High, How Broad (View): vv. 5, 6, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 283 - Glory Be To Jesus, Who in Bitter Pains (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Mark 14:32-52: 32 They went to a place named Gethsemane. Jesus told his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 Then he took Peter, James, and John along with him and began to be troubled and distressed. 34 He said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow, even to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” 35 Going forward a little, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 He also said, “Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup away from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” 37 When he returned to the disciples, he found them sleeping. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Were you not strong enough to keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 39 Again he went away and prayed, saying the same thing. 40 When he returned, he found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. They did not know what they should answer him. 41 He returned the third time and said to them, “Are you going to continue sleeping and resting? It is enough. The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise, let us go. Look, my betrayer is near.” 43 Just then, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. A crowd was with him, armed with swords and clubs. They were from the chief priests, the experts in the law, and the elders. 44 Now his betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 45 He went right to Jesus and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 46 They laid hands on him and arrested him. 47 But one of those who stood nearby drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 48 Jesus responded by saying to them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to capture me as you would a criminal? 49 Day after day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But this happened so that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.” 50 Then the disciples all left him and fled. 51 A certain young man was following him, wearing just a linen cloth over his naked body. They seized him, 52 but he left behind the linen cloth and fled from them naked.
• Hymn 334 - O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (View): vv. 1, 7, 9
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 284 - Go To Dark Gethsemane (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Ryan Samek (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 253 - Rise, My Soul, To Watch and Pray (View): vv. 1 - 3
• John 17:14: I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 253 - Rise, My Soul, To Watch and Pray (View): vv. 4, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 249 - Fight the Good Fight With All Your Might (View)
• Romans 7:22-25: For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 250 - A Mighty Fortress is Our God (View): vv. 1, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Brad Kerkow (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer for the Week: O Lord, mercifully hear my prayer, and stretch forth the right hand of Your majesty to defend me from all that rise up against me. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. Amen.
• Hymn 252 - I Walk in Danger All the Way (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 5
• 1 Peter 5:8-9: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
• Devotion
• Hymn 212 - Lord Jesus, Thou the Church's Head (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 246 - God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Galatians 3:26-29: For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 246 - God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude: "The Faithful Farmer" by Beret Finken

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Prof. Ben Faugstad (Director), BLC Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental Group), Jack DePrey (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 247 - To Jordan Came Our Lord, the Christ (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Matthew 3:13-17: Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 247 - To Jordan Came Our Lord, the Christ (View): vv. 5 - 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 287 - Jesus, I Will Ponder Now (View): vv. 1, 2, 5
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 130 (setting by Fernand de la Tombelle): From out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord. Listen to my pleading, O Lord, And hear my voice. If You should, O Lord, mark our sins, Lord, who could stand before Your judgment? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared and honored. My soul waits for the Lord, I wait and in His Word I place my hope. O Israel, hope in the Lord, for He is gracious. With Him is abundant redemption. He shall redeem us. He shall redeem us. He shall redeem us. Amen.
• Passion History Reading
• Matthew 11:20-24
• Homily
• Hymn 292 - O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken (View): vv. 1, 5, 11, 12, 15
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 593 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Chaplain Don Moldstad (Liturgist), Simon Kovaciny (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Psalmody from Psalm 32: Spoken responsively
• Hymn 493 - Before Thee, God, Who Knowest All (View)
• Joel 2:12-14, 18-19: "Now, therefore," says the Lord, "Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm. Who knows if He will turn and relent, And leave a blessing behind Him-- A grain offering and a drink offering For the Lord your God? Then the Lord will be zealous for His land, And pity His people. The Lord will answer and say to His people, "Behold, I will send you grain and new wine and oil, And you will be satisfied by them; I will no longer make you a reproach among the nations.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 333 - Christ, the Life of All the Living (View): vv. 1, 2, 6, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Announcement: Jake Wasserman, Friends Network
• Hymn 293 - O What Precious Balm and Healing (View): vv. 1 - 4
• John 12:1-7: Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. 3 Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. 4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, 5 “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it. 7 But Jesus said, “Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 293 - O What Precious Balm and Healing (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Pastor Ken Mellon (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalm 119: Part 2 (Beth) (p. 191; Tone 3): P: odd numbered verses; C: even numbered verses
• Hymn 232 - How Precious is the Book Divine (View)
• John 17:15-19: “I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.”
• Devotion
• Collect for the Word, p. 86 II
• Hymn 230 - Speak, O Lord, Thy Servant Heareth (View): vv. 1, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 1 - Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word (View)
• Isaiah 55:10-11: “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 67 - Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Noah Thompson (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 228 - Almighty God, Thy Word is Cast (View)
• Luke 8:11-15: “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 580 - Almighty Father, Bless the Word (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 72 - Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness (View): vv. 1, 2
• Genesis 1:1-3: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 72 - Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. David Thompson (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 229 - By Faith We Are Divinely Sure (View): vv. 1, 4
• Romans 1:16-17: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes – to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith, for faith, just as it is written, “The righteous will live by faith.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 229 - By Faith We Are Divinely Sure (View): vv. 5
• Blessing
• Recognition of Anniversaries
• Postlude

Service Participants: Dr. Adam Brasich (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist), Dr. Gene Pfeifer (Speaker)

• Prelude
• Hymn 283 - Glory Be To Jesus, Who in Bitter Pains (View)
• Luke 19:1-10: Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.’” But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 55 - Crown Him With Many Crowns (View): vv. 1, 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 426 - Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (View): vv. 1, 2, 5, 6
• Acts 16:27-34: The keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.” Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 415 - I Trust, O Christ, in You Alone (View): vv. 1, 3
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 207 - Seek Where Ye May (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Matthew 20:1-16
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Canticle (p. 123)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• Hymn 210 - Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• Luke 5:27-32: After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. Then Levi gave Him a great feast in his own house. And there were a great number of tax collectors and others who sat down with them. And their scribes and the Pharisees complained against His disciples, saying, “Why do You eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”
• Devotion
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• Hymn 227 - Salvation Unto Us is Come (View): vv. 1, 2, 5, 6
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless (View): vv. 1, 3, 4
• Luke 7:44-50: Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in. You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Then He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless (View): vv. 9, 10
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Versicles and Gloria Patri (p. 108)
• The Confession of Sin (p. 108)
• John 8:3-12: Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
• Devotion
• The Responsory (p. 108)
• The Collect (p. 108)
• The Canticle (p. 108)
• Hymn 451 - All That I Was, My Sin, My Guilt (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude: "Nimrod," by Edward Elgar
• Hymn 190 - O Blest the House, Whate'er Befall (View)
• Reading: John 4, select verses
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 174 - Children of the Heav'nly Father (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude: "Come, Thou Almighty King"

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist), Prof. Ben Faugstad (Director), BLC Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 200 - There Many Shall Come From the East and the West (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Luke 13:22-29: And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open for us,’ and He will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know you, where you are from,’ then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.’ But He will say, ‘I tell you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity.’ There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out. They will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down in the kingdom of God. And indeed there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last.”
• Prayer
• Hymn 200 - There Many Shall Come From the East and the West (View): vv. 5 - 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 172 - Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (View): vv. 1 - 3
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Matthew 5:14-16: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
• Homily
• Hymn 47 - My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 172 - Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (View): vv. 4
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 225 - With Trembling Awe the Chosen Three (View)
• 2 Peter 1:16-21: For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 223 - O Wondrous Type, O Vision Fair (View): vv. 1, 3, 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 194 - Led On Their Way By This Triumphant Sign (View)
• Isaiah 60:1-3: Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 591 - May God Bestow On Us His Grace (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 199 - Rise, Thou Light of Gentile Nations (View): vv. 1, 4, 5
• 2 Corinthians 5:14-21: For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. Therefore, from now on, we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
• Devotion
• Prayer #139, p. 166
• Hymn 202 - Thou, Whose Almighty Word (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Patrick Ernst, Eagle Lake Lutheran Church (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 193 - Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 6
• 1 Peter 3:1-7: Wives, in the same way, be submissive to your husbands, so that if some do not obey the Word, they might be brought over without a word by the behavior of their wives, as they observe your respectful and holy behavior. Do not let your beauty be something outward, such as braided hair or wearing gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather let your beauty be the hidden person of your heart – the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. In fact, that is also how the holy women of the past who put their hope in God made themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You are her daughters if you do what is good and do not fear anything that is intimidating. Husbands, in the same way, continue to live with your wives with the knowledge that, as the wife, she is the weaker vessel. Also continue to accord them honor as fellow heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. (EHV)
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 201 - Spread, O Spread, Thou Mighty Word (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 150 - in This Our Happy Christmastide (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Luke 2:51-52: Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 150 - in This Our Happy Christmastide (View): vv. 4, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 184 - My Faith Looks Up To Thee (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 117 (p. 189; Tone 1)
• 1 Corinthians 13:1-13: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
• The Nunc Dimittis (p. 124)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 561 - Abide With Me; Fast Falls the Eventide (View): vv. 1, 6, 8
• Postlude

Service Participants: Adam Hoeft (Preacher), Ryan Samek (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 189 - in House and Home Where Man and Wife (View): vv. 1, 2
• Joshua 24:14-15: (Joshua said,) “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD! And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 189 - in House and Home Where Man and Wife (View): vv. 3, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Pastor Ken Mellon (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 172 - Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (View): vv. 1, 2
• Genesis 24:1-4: Now Abraham was old, well advanced in age; and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please, put your hand under my thigh, and I will make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell; but you shall go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 172 - Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (View): vv. 3, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer for Friday Morning, p. 170
• Hymn 59 - Lord of All Hopefulness, Lord of All Joy (View)
• Deuteronomy 6:4-9: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
• Devotion
• Hymn 187 - Our Father, By Whose Name (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 81 - O Splendor of God's Glory Bright (View): vv. 1 - 5
• Luke 2:45-49: So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 81 - O Splendor of God's Glory Bright (View): vv. 6, 9
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Luke Ulrich, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 186 - Ye Parents, Hear What Jesus Taught (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Ephesians 6:1-4: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Nunc Dimittis (p. 124)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 178 - I Pray Thee, Dear Lord Jesus (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• Genesis 18:17-19: And the Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice, that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him.”
• Devotion
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• Hymn 149 - in Thee is Gladness Amid All Sadness (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 171 - O Word of God Incarnate (View)
• Isaiah 42:1-9: “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. He will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands shall wait for His law.” Thus says God the Lord, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread forth the earth and that which comes from it, Who gives breath to the people on it, And spirit to those who walk on it: “I, the Lord, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the Gentiles, to open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the prison, Those who sit in darkness from the prison house.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 179 - Jesus Loves Me! This I Know (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Ellie Mittelstadt (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 585 - How Blessed is the Little Flock (View)
• Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 177 - I Am Jesus' Little Lamb (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 148 - Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men (View): vv. 1 - 4, 8
• Matthew 2:1-12: Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you shall come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ” Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.” When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 168 - As With Gladness Men of Old (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalm 80 (p. 183; Tone 1): P: odd numbered verses; C: even numbered verses
• Hymn 167 - How Lovely Shines the Morning Star (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Devotion: Psalm 72:10 – 11
• Prayer
• Hymn 167 - How Lovely Shines the Morning Star (View): vv. 5 - 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Nick Proksch (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 166 - Arise and Shine in Splendor (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 6
• Hebrews 2:11-15: For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: “I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You.” And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And again: “Here am I and the children whom God has given Me.” Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 128 - Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 170 - O God of God, O Light of Light (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Isaiah 60:1-6: Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. “Lift up your eyes all around, and see: They all gather together, they come to you; Your sons shall come from afar, And your daughters shall be nursed at your side. Then you shall see and become radiant, And your heart shall swell with joy; Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, The wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you. The multitude of camels shall cover your land, The dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; All those from Sheba shall come; They shall bring gold and incense, And they shall proclaim the praises of the LORD.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 170 - O God of God, O Light of Light (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer #17, p. 149
• Hymn 135 - Now Sing We, Now Rejoice (View)
• Galatians 4:4-7: But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
• Prayer: P: Lord God, our heavenly Father: Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; C: Sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense is sure. P: O God, our Help in ages past, our Hope for years to come, C: Be Thou our Guard while life shall last and our eternal Home. All: In the name of Christ Jesus, the Light of the World. Amen.
• Hymn 134 - Let Us All With Gladsome Voice (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 139 - Once in Royal David's City (View)
• Luke 2:7-20: And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, hey made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 137 - O Little Town of Bethlehem (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 144 - Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord, Are We (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 6, 8
• Luke 2:1-7: And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 143 - The Happy Christmas Comes Once More (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Pianist), Laura Matzke (Pianist), Madilyn Omar (Instrumentalist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 268 - On Mary, Virgin Undefiled (View): vv. 1, 4, 5, 6
• Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 109 - Hark the Glad Sound! the Savior Comes (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Nick Proksch (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 90 - Savior of the Nations, Come (View)
• Matthew 3:1-6: In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness; ‘Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.’ ” Now John himself was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 106 - On Jordan's Bank the Herald's Cry (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 105 - Rise, Children of the Kingdom (View)
• Romans 13:11-14: And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 98 - Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 109)
• Hymn 44 - Thee, God, We Praise, Thy Name We Bless (View): vv. 1 - 5
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• Ephesians 5:15-21: See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.
• Hymn 44 - Thee, God, We Praise, Thy Name We Bless (View): vv. 6 - 9
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• Hymn 44 - Thee, God, We Praise, Thy Name We Bless (View): vv. 10 - 13
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 101 - The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns (View)
• Matthew 21:6-9: So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them. And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Hosanna in the highest!”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 99 - The Advent of Our King (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger (Preacher), Maddy Chavez (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 95 - Wake! the Welcome Day Appeareth (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Jeremiah 23:5-8: “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. “Therefore, behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “that they shall no longer say, ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the children of Israel from the land of Egypt,’ but, ‘As the Lord lives who brought up and led the descendants of the house of Israel from the north country and from all the countries where I had driven them.’ And they shall dwell in their own land.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 95 - Wake! the Welcome Day Appeareth (View): vv. 5, 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer #144, p. 166
• Hymn 464 - Sing To the Lord of Harvest (View)
• Acts 17:22-28: Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’”
• Devotion
• The First Article: Creation (p. 32): I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them. He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life. He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true.
• Hymn 63 - Now Thank We All Our God (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 33 - We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost (View)
• 2 Timothy 4:6-8: For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 249 - Fight the Good Fight With All Your Might (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Pastor Ken Mellon (Preacher), Ellie Mittelstadt (Organist)

• Hymn 489 - The Law Commands and Makes Us Know (View): vv. 1, 2
• Hymn 537 - Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning (View): Choir sings: vv. 1 - 3, interspersed with verses from ELH 285 (4), 432 (1), and 431 (4)
• Hymn 537 - Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning (View): All sing: vv. 4, 5
• Hymn 403 - God Loved the World So That He Gave (View): Choir sings: vv. 1, 4
• Hymn 537 - Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning (View): All sing: vv. 6
• Hymn 390 - Look, O Look, the Sight is Glorious (View): Choir sings: vv. 1, 4
• Revelation 7:9-10: After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
• Devotion
• Hymn 486 - The Church's One Foundation (View): vv. 3, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Isabelle Gronfeld (Organist), Constance Langhorst (Choir Director), Scarville Lutheran School Children's Choir (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 542 - in Heav'n Above, in Heav'n Above (View): vv. 1, 3, 4
• Prayer
• Matthew 25:31-33: “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 370 - The King of Love, My Shepherd is (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Prof. Ben Faugstad (Director), BLC Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 406 - Lord, Thee I Love With All My Heart (View): vv. 1, 2
• Revelation 21:1-5 (EHV): Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And the sea no longer existed. And I saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And from the throne I heard a loud voice that said, “Look! God’s dwelling is with people. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain, because the former things have passed away.” The one who was seated on the throne said to me, “Look, I am making everything new!” He also said, “Write, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 406 - Lord, Thee I Love With All My Heart (View): vv. 3
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 544 - Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (View): vv. 1
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• John 3:14-18: (Jesus said) “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”
• Homily
• Hymn 544 - Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (View): vv. 2 (choir)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 544 - Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (View): vv. 3
• Postlude

Service Participants: Adam Hoeft (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Opening Prayer: P: Lord Jesus Christ, grant us grace to pass the time of our sojourning here in daily watchfulness, prayer and faith; C: Always looking for, and hastening the day of Your second coming when You will appear again in the clouds of heaven, with all Your holy angels. P: Do not let that day surprise us in unbelief and sin, but by Your grace enable us with all Your saints to lift up our heads in joy, and behold the fullness of our redemption. C: Hear us, O eternal Son of the Father, in whom with You and the Holy Spirit, is all honor and glory, now and forevermore. Amen.
• Hymn 544 - Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (View): vv. 1, 2
• Matthew 25:1-13: “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bride-groom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, “Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, “No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’But he answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
• Devotion
• Hymn 544 - Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (View): vv. 3
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Psalm 1 (p. 174; Tone 1): spoken in unison, and "Glory be ..."
• Hymn 538 - The Day is Surely Drawing Near (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 538 - The Day is Surely Drawing Near (View): vv. 5 - 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Patrick Ernst, Seminarian (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 535 - Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee (View): vv. 1, 2, 5
• Matthew 24:30-35
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 543 - Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer for Friday Morning, p. 170
• Hymn 536 - O Son of God, We Wait For Thee (View)
• Hebrews 10:23-25: Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one an-other in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
• Devotion
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 85)
• Hymn 539 - Jerusalem, My Happy Home (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 532 - Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense (View): vv. 1 - 4
• 2 Peter 3:10 -13 NKJV: The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 532 - Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense (View): vv. 5, 8, 10
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 529 - Vain World, Now Farewell (View): vv. 1, 2
• Psalm 46:1 - setting by W. A. Mozart: God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Nunc Dimittis (p. 124)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 529 - Vain World, Now Farewell (View): vv. 3, 4
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 537 - Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Matthew 24:4-14: Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”
• Prayer
• Hymn 537 - Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Hymn 52 - All Ye Who On This Earth Do Dwell (View): vv. 1, 2, 6, 7
• Jeremiah 29:7: Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace.
• Devotion
• Prayer for Our Nation
• Hymn 602 - God Bless Our Native Land (View): vv. 1, 2
• Blessing

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Cyril Palm (Instrumentalist), Elsa Johansson (Instrumentalist), Nick Schmid (Instrumentalist), Noah Schmid (Instrumentalist), Renee Geving (Instrumentalist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 54 - Beautiful Savior, King of Creation (View)
• Philippians 2:9-11: Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 55 - Crown Him With Many Crowns (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Versicles and Gloria Patri (p. 108)
• The Confession of Sin (p. 108)
• Hymn 515 - Thine Forever, God of Love (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Psalmody from Psalm 33: P: Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; C: It is fitting for the upright to praise Him. P: Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. C: For the Word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does. P: We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. C: In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy Name. P: May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You. ALL: 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.
• 1 Peter 2:9-12: But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
• The Responsory (p. 108)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 108)
• The Collect (p. 108)
• The Canticle (p. 108)
• Hymn 515 - Thine Forever, God of Love (View): vv. 4, 5

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Isabelle Gronfeld (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 10 - Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest (View): vv. 1, 2, 6, 7
• Revelation 7:9-12: After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 553 - Behold a Host, Arrayed in White (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Nick Proksch (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 534 - The World is Very Evil (View): vv. 3, 7, 9, 11
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Song of Solomon 8:67 - Setting: René Clausen: Set me as a seal upon your heart as a seal upon your arm for love is strong as death. Many waters cannot quench love neither can the floods drown it neither can the floods drown it.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.
• Magnificat Hymn - Tune: In Peace and Joy (Mit Fried und Freud): 1. My soul doth magnify the Lord; My spirit ever In God my Savior hath rejoiced, For He knoweth His handmaiden’s low estate, Yet all shall call me blessed. 2. The mighty One hath done great things For me, His servant, And holy is His blessed name. And His mercy Is on them that honor Him In ev’ry generation. 3. He hath shown strength with His right arm; And He hath scattered The proud in their imagining. He hath put down All the mighty from their seats, And lifted up the lowly. 4. He filled the hungry with good things, The rich sent empty. He helped His servant Israel In His mercy, As He promised Abraham And all his seed forever. 5. Glory to God the Father be, To His Begotten, And glory to the Holy Ghost As it once was, Is now, and shall ever be, Forever and forever. Text: ©2025 M. DeGarmeaux
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 534 - The World is Very Evil (View): v. 14
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 555 - Rise Again, Ye Lion-Hearted (View): vv. 1, 2
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• Acts 7:54-60: When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” Then they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
• Devotion
• Hymn 42 - God, We Praise You! God, We Bless You (View)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)
• Hymn 555 - Rise Again, Ye Lion-Hearted (View): vv. 3, 4
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 432 - Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Psalm 116:12-16: What shall I render to the Lord For all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people. Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints. O Lord, truly I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have loosed my bonds. I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 432 - Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness (View): vv. 5 - 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Maddy Chavez (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 554 - For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Revelation 5:6-12: And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and have made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall reign on the earth.” Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice:“ Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 554 - For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest (View): vv. 4 - 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalm 46:1-7: Read responsively
• Hymn 33 - We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost (View)
• Philippians 3:17-21: Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 425 - Light of the Minds That Know Him (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude: Praeludium in D Minor (J. Pachelbel)
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 250 - A Mighty Fortress is Our God (View): vv. 1, 2
• Hymn 251 - A Mighty Fortress is Our God (View): vv. 3, 4
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• O God, My Strength and Fortitude: 1. O God, my strength and fortitude, Of force I must love Thee: Thou art my castle and defense in my necessity. My God, my rock, in whom I trust, The worker of my wealth; My refuge, buckler, and my shield, The home of all my health. 2. The pangs of death did compass me And bound me ev’ry where; The flowing waves of wickedness, Did put me in great fear. The sly and subtle snares of hell were round about me set: And for my death there was prepared a deadly trapping net. 3. I thus beset with pain and grief Did pray to God for grace; And He forthwith did hear my plaint Out of His holy place. O God, my strength and fortitude, Of force I must love Thee: Thou art my castle and defense in my necessity. - Psalm 18 - Old English melody, arranged by Austin Lovelace
• Hymn 492 - The Law of God is Good and Wise (View)
• Romans 7:7-20: What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, "You shall not covet." But sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, produced in me all manner of evil desire. For apart from the law sin was dead. I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died. And the commandment, which was to bring life, I found to bring death. For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it killed me. Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good. Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.
• Jesu, der du meine Seele - BWV 78 - J.S. Bach: Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsigen Schritten, O Jesu, o Meister zu helfen, zu dir. Du suchest die Kranken und Irrenden treulich. Ach höre, wie wir Die Stimmen erheben, um Hülfe zu bitten! Es sei uns dein gnädiges Antlitz erfreulich! We hasten with weak but diligent steps, Oh Jesus, oh Master of Salvation,3 to you. You seek the ailing and [spiritually] erring faithfully, Ah, hear, how we Raise our voices to plead for help/salvation. Let your merciful countenance be gladdening to us.
• Romans 8:1-11: There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
• Hymn 233 - The Gospel Shows the Father's Grace (View)
• Romans 3:19-28: Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
• Choral Anthem - Now Thank We All Our God - J.S. Bach: Text: ELH 63
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus and Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 589 - Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word (View)
• Postlude: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast (setting by Jan Bender)

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director), Chaplain Don Moldstad (Lector)

• Prelude
• Morning Prayer, p. 167
• Hymn 456 - My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker (View): vv. 1, 2
• Devotion: Historical Setting of the Leipzig Debate
• Hymn 456 - My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker (View): vv. 3
• Devotion: The Debate and Its Aftermath
• Hymn 456 - My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker (View): vv. 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 591 - May God Bestow On Us His Grace (View)
• Revelation 14:6-7: Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people— saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 589 - Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 250 - A Mighty Fortress is Our God (View): vv. 1, 2
• Psalm 46:1-7: God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 251 - A Mighty Fortress is Our God (View): vv. 3, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Timothy Schmeling (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 227 - Salvation Unto Us is Come (View): vv. 1, 2, 5, 6
• Mark 10:17-23: Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 227 - Salvation Unto Us is Come (View): vv. 10, 13, 14
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 437 - in Jesus I Find Rest and Peace (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Matthew 11:28-29: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
• Devotion
• Prayer for Thursday Morning, p. 170
• Hymn 437 - in Jesus I Find Rest and Peace (View): vv. 5 - 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 18 - God the Father, Be Our Stay (View): vv. 1 - 3
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 43 (p. 180; Tone 3)
• 1 John 5:1-5: Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world— our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
• Soul, Be Still: Soul, be still, await God’s will. We are safe in His wise keeping, Surely grief for joy makes way, Laughter fain would follow weeping, Legions e’er His call obey. God doth guide thee as a Father. Soul, be still. Soul, be still, await God’s will. Unforeseen, the dawn appearing, Will allay all fear and doubt, Why delay your joy, despairing, Grief and worry put to rout. God doth guide the as a Father. Soul, be still. (Music: Johann Wolfgang Franck / Arr. by Carl Stein; Text: Heinrich Elmenhorst / Translated by Theodora Lau)
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Nunc Dimittis (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 589 - Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Hannah Caauwe (Choir Director)

• Prelude
• Hymn 430 - By Adam's Fall is All Forlorn (View): vv. 1, 3, 4
• Romans 5:18-20: Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous. Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 432 - Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Ben Wiechmann, Peace Lutheran Church, N. Mankato (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 426 - Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Matthew 9:10-13: Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 426 - Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (View): vv. 6, 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. John Petersen, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato (Preacher), Ellie Mittelstadt (Organist)

• Prelude
• Announcement
• The Small Catechism (pp. 31-39) (View Page: The Ten Commandments (read responsively)
• Hymn 488 - I Am, Alone, Your God and Lord (View): vv. 1-3
• Matthew 22:37-40: Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
• Hymn 488 - I Am, Alone, Your God and Lord (View): vv. 4-7
• Devotion
• Hymn 488 - I Am, Alone, Your God and Lord (View): vv. 8-10
• Prayer
• Hymn 593 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 46 - Sing Praise To the God of Israel (View)
• Romans 5:1-5: Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 435 - All Praise To God Who Reigns Above (View): vv. 1, 4, 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 34 - Kyrie, God Father in Heav'n Above (View)
• Romans 12:1-2: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 485 - O Day of Rest and Gladness (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Nick Proksch (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 513 - My Maker, Be Thou Nigh (View): vv. 1-3
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Matthew 14:25-32: Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
• Homily
• Hymn 48 - in Peace and Joy I Now Depart (View): v. 1 Duet; v. 2 All, v. 3 Duet, v. 4 All
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 513 - My Maker, Be Thou Nigh (View): vv. 4
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Claire Woller (Singer), Olivia Woller (Singer)

• Prelude
• Matins (Morning) (pp. 109-119)
• The Venite Exultemus (p. 111)
• Matthew 20:25-28: Jesus called (the disciples) to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave — just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 242 - Baptized Into Thy Name Most Holy (View): vv. 1-4
• Ephesians 4:1-7: I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 242 - Baptized Into Thy Name Most Holy (View): vv. 5-7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer for Monday Morning, p. 168
• Hymn 26 - O Holy Ghost, Thou Gift Divine (View)
• Philippians 2:1-3: Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 484 - Christ Alone is Our Salvation (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 479 - When Earth With All Its Joys Defeats Me (View): vv. 1 - 4
• 1 Corinthians 15:54-58: So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 479 - When Earth With All Its Joys Defeats Me (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Brad Kerkow (Preacher), Mathias Barents (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 246 - God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Romans 6:1-4: What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 246 - God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalmody: P: Alleluia! Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers: C: Praise Him and highly exalt him forever. Alleluia! P: Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I cry to You all day long. C: For you, Lord, are good and ready to forgive. P: You are abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. C: Bow down Your ear, O Lord, hear me; for I am poor and needy. All: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be forevermore. Amen. P: Alleluia! Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers: C: Praise Him and highly exalt him forever. Alleluia!
• Hymn 483 - Who Knows When Death May Overtake Me (View): vv. 1 - 4
• John 11:38-44: Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.” Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 483 - Who Knows When Death May Overtake Me (View): vv. 6, 8, 10, 11
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 464 - Sing To the Lord of Harvest (View)
• Acts 14:8-18: In Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked. Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes. But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.” And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 465 - From God Shall Naught Divide Me (View): vv. 1, 4, 5, 9
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 72 - Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Colossians 3:15-17: And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 72 - Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 482 - in Heav'n is Joy and Gladness (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• 1 Timothy 6:6-8: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.
• O God, You Search Me and You Know Me Psalm 139: O God, you search me, and you know me All my thoughts lie open to your gaze When I walk or lie down, you are before me Ever the maker and keeper of my days. You know my resting and my rising You discern my purpose from afar And with love everlasting, you besiege me In ev'ry moment of life or death, you are. Before a word is on my tongue, Lord You have known its meaning through and through. You are with me beyond my understanding God of my present, my past and future, too. Although your Spirit is upon me Still I search for shelter from your light. There is nowhere on earth I can escape you Even the darkness is radiant in your sight. For you created me and shaped me Gave me life within my mother's womb For the wonder of who I am, I praise you Safe in your hands, all creation is made new. - B. Farrell, b. 1957
• Homily
• Hymn 47 - My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 581 - Draw Us To Thee, in Mind and Heart (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Adam Hoeft (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 468 - All Depends On Our Possessing (View): vv. 1-4
• Matthew 13:44: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 468 - All Depends On Our Possessing (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 14 - Father, Who the Light This Day (View)
• Genesis 2:16-17, 21-25: And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” ... And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. And Adam said: “This is now bone of my bones And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man.” Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 81 - O Splendor of God's Glory Bright (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. David Thompson (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 73 - Thine is the Glory, Risen, Conqu'ring Son (View)
• Daniel 3:24-29: Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” “Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” Then Nebuchadnezzar went near the mouth of the burning fiery furnace and spoke, saying, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most-High God, come out, and come here.” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came from the midst of the fire. And the satraps, administrators, governors, and the king’s counselors gathered together, and they saw these men on whose bodies the fire had no power; the hair of their head was not singed nor were their garments affected, and the smell of fire was not on them. Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent His Angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him, and they have frustrated the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they should not serve nor worship any god except their own God! Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation, or language which speaks anything amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made an ash heap; because there is no other God who can deliver like this.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 547 - Jesus, Brightness of the Father (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Timothy Schmeling (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 464 - Sing To the Lord of Harvest (View)
• Acts 14:8-18: In Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked. Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes. But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.” And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 465 - From God Shall Naught Divide Me (View): vv. 1, 4, 5, 9
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 72 - Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Colossians 3:15-17: And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 72 - Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 463 - For the Beauty of the Earth (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 138: With my whole heart I praise You, Lord. Your holy temple I shall adore. And I shall magnify Your Word, Your loving-kindness and Your truth. You answer me when I cry out, And make me strong within my soul. All kings of earth shall praise You, Lord, And they shall sing Your glorious, holy Name. (setting: Arthur Honegger; psalm paraphrase: M. DeGarmeaux)
• Romans 9:3-8: For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. Amen. But it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” That is, those who are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as the seed.
• Homily
• Hymn 47 - My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 569 - Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow (View): vv. 1 - 4

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Jaksyn Graham (Soloist)

• Prelude
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• Psalm 103:1-4: Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.
• Devotion
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 29 - Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (View)
• Ephesians 1:15-19: Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 306 - What Wondrous Love is This, O My Soul, O My Soul (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• The Office of Prime (Early Morning) (p. 108)
• The Versicles and Gloria Patri (p. 108)
• The Confession of Sin (p. 109)
• Luke 10:38-42: As they went on their way, Jesus came into the village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who was sitting at the Lord’s feet and was listening to his Word. But Martha was distracted with all her serving. She came over and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me.” The Lord answered and told her, “Martha, Martha, you are worked and upset about many things, but one thing is needed. In fact, Mary has chosen that better part, which will not be taken away from her.” (EHV)
• Devotion
• Did You Think to Pray: Ere you left your room this morning, Did you think to pray? In the name of Christ our Savior, Did you sue for loving favor, As a shield today? [Chorus] O how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day; So when life seems dark and dreary, Don't forget to pray. When your heart was filled with anger, Did you think to pray? Did you plead for grace, my brother, That you might forgive another Who had crossed your way? When sore trials came upon you, Did you think to pray? When your soul was bowed in sorrow, Balm of Gilead did you borrow At the gates of day? - Neil Harmon / M.A. Pepper Kidder
• The Collect (p. 108)
• The Canticle: p. 108
• Hymn 182 - One Thing Needful! This One Treasure (View): vv. 6, 8
• Announcement: Welcome to the Bethany Auxiliary - Student Body VP Ellie Sorenson

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 109)
• Hymn 65 - Praise To the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• The Invitatory (p. 110)
• The Venite Exultemus (p. 111)
• Psalm 42, sung as Hymn 462, As After the Water-Brooks: v. 1 Soloist, v. 2 Choir, v. 3, 4 All
• Jeremiah 17:13-14
• Galatians 5:15-24
• Choral Anthem: If You Love Me: If you love Me, Keep My commandments; And I will ask the Father, And He will give you another comforter, To be with you forever. This is the Spirit, The Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot know; But you can know him because He abides with you, And He will be in you, and He will be in you. If you love Me, Keep My commandments, If you love Me. - Philip M. Young
• Luke 17:11-19: Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.”
• Hymn 462 - As After the Water-Brooks Panteth (View)
• Sermon
• Hymn 43 - Holy God, We Praise Thy Name (View): 1 All, 2 Women, 3 Men, 4 All, 5 Women, 6 Men, 7 All
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• Hymn 63 - Now Thank We All Our God (View)
• Hymn 598 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image (View)
• Announcement: Dr. Gene Pfeifer, President
• Special Recognition: Exceptional Service to Bethany Award - Mr. William Overn - Remarks by Mr. Lyle Fahning

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director)

• Prelude
• Hymn 459 - Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us (View): vv. 1, 2
• 2 Samuel 9
• Devotion
• Morning Prayer, p. 167
• Hymn 459 - Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us (View): vv. 3, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 4 - in Jesus' Name Our Work Must All Be Done (View)
• Mark 12:41-44: Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury; for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 460 - O How Great is Thy Compassion (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 24 - Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear (View)
• Philippians 2:4-8: Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 407 - Love Divine, All Love Excelling (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Technical note: The audio and video recordings for this service are incomplete; recording was not started until a few minutes into the sermon.
• Prelude:
• Hymn 227 - Salvation Unto Us is Come (View): vv. 1, 2, 5, 6
• John 15:1-5: “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”
• Devotion
• Prayer:
• Hymn 227 - Salvation Unto Us is Come (View): vv. 10, 13, 14
• Blessing
• Postlude:

Service Participants: Rev. Andrew Soule, Mt. Olive Lutheran, Mankato (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Announcement
• Hymn 458 - O God of Mercy, God of Might (View)
• John 15:18-21: “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you, “A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 16 - From All That Dwell Below the Skies (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 33 - We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost (View)
• 1 Corinthians 2:14-16: But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 596 - Praise To Thee and Adoration (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Luke Ulrich, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless (View): vv. 1, 2, 4
• 1 Timothy 1:12-17: And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless (View): vv. 9, 10
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 12 - Come, Thou Almighty King (View)
• 2 Corinthians 3:4-6: And we have such trust through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 489 - The Law Commands and Makes Us Know (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 278 - O Jesus, King Most Wonderful (View)
• Isaiah 29:17-19: Is it not yet a very little while Till Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, And the fruitful field be esteemed as a forest? In that day the deaf shall hear the words of the book, And the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness. The humble also shall increase their joy in the Lord, And the poor among men shall rejoice In the Holy One of Israel.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 121 - Behold, a Branch is Growing (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer for Friday Morning, p. 170
• Luke 18:9-14: (Jesus) spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, “God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, “God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
• Devotion
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 105)
• Hymn 451 - All That I Was, My Sin, My Guilt (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Psalm 63 - O Lord, I Will Sing of Your Constant Love - C. Walker: Soloist: O Lord, I will sing… / Cong.: O Lord, I will sing… You are my God, how I long for you, I thirst like a dry weary land. I gaze on you in your holy place to see how mighty and glorious you are. / O Lord, I will sing… Better than life is your holy love; my lips will speak of your praise. I bless you my God for all of my life and in your name I will lift up my hands. / O Lord, I will sing… My soul will feast and be satisfied; my mouth shall praise you with joy. At night I remember you are my help. I sing for joy for your hand keeps me safe. / O Lord, …
• Luke 5:4-11: When (Jesus) had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 449 - Thy Love, O Gracious God and Lord (View): vv. 1, 2, 7, 9
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist), Gabrielle Gillespie (Soloist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 567 - Christ, Mighty Savior, Light of All Creation (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 19: (setting by F. de la Tombelle) Day unto day utters speech, Night unto night reveals knowledge. Fear of the Lord is forever, His righteousness likewise And His judgments perfect forever. Worth far more than gold and sweeter than purest honey. Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God! Who knows his errors and sins? E’en to ourselves sins are hidden. Cleanse me, O Lord, from my sin, then in Your eyes I am blameless. Let my meditation be worthy in Your sight, my Strength and my Redeemer. Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God!
• Psalm 51:14-19: Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation, And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise. For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; build the walls of Jerusalem. Then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, With burnt offering and whole burnt offering; then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Magnificat (p. 123)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 575 - The Sun Has Gone Down (View): vv. 1, 2
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), William Stottlemyer (Soloist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 109)
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• 1 John 1:8-9: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
• Devotion
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 450 - Lord, To Thee I Make Confession (View)
• Matthew 21:18-32: Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away. And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither away so soon?” So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done. And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” But Jesus answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things: The baptism of John—where was it from? From heaven or from men?” And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all count John as a prophet.” So they answered Jesus and said, “We do not know.” And He said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I go, sir,’ but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw it, you did not afterward relent and believe him.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 582 - God of Mercy, God of Grace (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Office of Prime (Early Morning) (p. 108)
• Hymn 407 - Love Divine, All Love Excelling (View)
• 1 John 4:19-21: We love Him because He first loved us. If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
• Devotion
• The Responsory (p. 108)
• The Collect (p. 108)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 108)
• The Canticle (p. 108)
• Hymn 588 - Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• The Order of Service is not available for this service.

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Nick Proksch (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Accompanist), William Stottlemyer (Soloist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 71 - The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Gloria Patri (p. 121)
• Psalm 122: I was glad when they said to me We will go to the house of God, O Jerusalem, we are standing, standing within thy walls, O Jerusalem! O pray for the peace of Jerusalem they shall prosper that love thee, Peace be within thy walls, Prosperity within thy palaces. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and forever. Amen. (setting by Fernand de la Tombelle)
• Luke 19:41-48: Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation.” Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it, saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house is a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’ ” And He was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people sought to destroy Him, and were unable to do anything; for all the people were very attentive to hear Him.
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Magnificat (p. 123)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 565 - All Praise To Thee, My God, This Night (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Allison Rygh (Singer), Natalie Henning (Singer)

• Prelude
• Hymn 42 - God, We Praise You! God, We Bless You (View): vv. 1, 2
• Revelation 6:9-11: When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the Word of God and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 42 - God, We Praise You! God, We Bless You (View): vv. 3
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 448 - I Will Sing My Maker's Praises (View): vv. 1 - 4
• 1 Corinthians 12:1-6: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 448 - I Will Sing My Maker's Praises (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalm 55 (select verses): P: Give ear to my prayer, O God, C: And do not hide Yourself from my supplication. P: As for me, I will call upon God, C: And the Lord shall save me. P: Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, C: And He shall hear my voice. P: He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, C: For there were many against me. P: Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; C: He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. All: 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.
• Hymn 423 - How Can I Thank You, Lord (View)
• Galatians 6:7-10: Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 421 - We Are Called By One Vocation (View): vv. 1, 3, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Call to Worship
• Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Ephesians 2:8 & 9: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless (View): vv. 4, 5, 9
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Dr. Gene Pfeifer (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Come to the House (Psalm 100): Soloist: All the earth… Congregation: All the earth… S: Cry out with joy to God, all the earth. Do God’s work with gladness. Come to the temple singing for joy. C: All the earth… S: Know that Yahweh alone is the one who made us, we are God’s alone. God’s are the people, God’s the flock. C: All the earth… S: Come within those gates giving thanks, Enter those courts with songs of joy. Give thanks and bless God’s holy name. C: All the earth… S: Indeed, how good is God, whose loving kindness has no end. God shall be faithful from age to age. C: All the earth… (repeat)
• Colossians 3:1-4: If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
• Prayer
• Hymn 446 - What is the World To Me (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist), Natalie Henning (Soloist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 574 - O Trinity, Most Blessed Light (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• Psalm 31: I trust in God, my Savior, my Defense. I hope and trust securely In Thy graciousness. Great Thy goodness toward those who fear Thee, Thou shalt preserve them from all slander; All lying will soon be still; For the Lord showed to me His kindness, He hath heard my cry for mercy; He hath strengthened my sighing heart. I trust in God, my Savior, my Defense. I hope and trust securely In Thy graciousness. Bow down Thine ear to hear me, to save me. Thou art my rock, my fortress, O Lord God of truth. Thou restrainest all those who hate me, Thou savest me from all my trouble; Make Thy countenance shine on me. For in Thee, Lord, alone I trusted, And have called on Thee to save me; In Thy mercy I shall rejoice. Glory to God the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, ever Three in One. (setting by Fernand de la Tombelle)
• 2 Corinthians 8:7-9: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 596 - Praise To Thee and Adoration (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Erik Van Kampen (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 435 - All Praise To God Who Reigns Above (View): vv. 1 - 3
• 1 Timothy 6:6-12: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 435 - All Praise To God Who Reigns Above (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Matt Moldstad, Peace Lutheran Church, N. Mankato (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Welcome and Invocation
• Hymn 443 - O That I Had a Thousand Voices (View)
• Psalm 90:1-6 & 12-14: Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. You turn man to destruction, and say, “Return, O children of men.” For a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it is past, and like a watch in the night. You carry them away like a flood; they are like a sleep. In the morning they are like grass which grows up: In the morning it flourishes and grows up; in the evening it is cut down and withers. ... So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Return, O Lord! How long? And have compassion on Your servants. Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days!
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 444 - Take My Life and Let It Be (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 2 - Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Versicles & Gloria Patri
• Anthem: O God, Beyond All Praising: Choir: vv. 1, 2; Congregation: v. 3
• Colossians 2:6-10: As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
• Hymn 24 - Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear (View): vv. 1 - 3; Choir sings between verses
• President's Address: Dr. Gene Pfeifer, President of Bethany
• Installation of New Faculty and Staff
• Presentation of Scholarships
• Hymn 35 - All Glory Be To God On High (View): v. 1
• Kyrie, Lord’s Prayer
• Collect
• Announcement: Opening of the Academic Year
• The Benedicamus and Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 82 - With the Lord Begin Thy Task (View): vv. 1 - 5
• Postlude

Service Participants: (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director), Chaplain Don Moldstad (Liturgist)

• Prelude
• Prayer
• Hymn 392 - On Christ's Ascension I Now Build (View)
• Acts 1:6-12: Therefore, when they had come together, they asked (Jesus), saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witness-es to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey.
• Ascension Responsory: P: Behold, I am coming soon! C: Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the City. P: Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come! C: Our Father in heaven, deliver us from every evil of body and soul, property and honor; and at last, when the hour of death shall come, grant us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this valley of sorrow to Yourself in Heaven, through Jesus Christ, our risen and ascended Lord. Amen.
• Hymn 98 - Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending (View): vv. 1, 2, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), John Baumann (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 387 - Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire (View)
• Romans 8:26-28: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
• Devotion
• Prayer #73, p. 156
• Hymn 384 - Our Father, Throned in Heav'n Above (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), John Baumann (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 16 - From All That Dwell Below the Skies (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121): led by Concert Choir
• Ubi caritas: Concert Choir
• John 8:31-32: Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
• Arise, My Soul, Arise: Mary Martha Singers
• Homily
• Hymn 35 - All Glory Be To God On High (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 2 - Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (View)
• Announcement: President Gene R. Pfeifer
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Naomi Anderson (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Choir Director), Annika Doberenz (Instrumentalist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director), Hannah Caauwe (Pianist), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 375 - O Little Flock, Fear Not the Foe (View)
• Luke 15:1-7: Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” So He spoke this parable to them, saying: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, “Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 369 - O Bless the Lord, My Soul (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• O Rest in the Lord: O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him, and He shall give thee thy heart's desires: Commit thy way unto Him, and trust in Him, And fret not thyself because of evil doers. - F. Mendelssohn
• Psalm 23 (p. 177; Tone 2): in unison
• Prayer #67, p. 155: in unison
• Hymn 371 - The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Devotion
• Hymn 371 - The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Special Recognition
• 'This Joyful Eastertide' arr. Jeffrey Blersch

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist), Aly Pettis (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 370 - The King of Love, My Shepherd is (View): vv. 1 - 4
• John 10:22-30: Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me. But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 370 - The King of Love, My Shepherd is (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Versicles and Gloria Patri (p. 108)
• The Confession of Sin (p. 108)
• Hymn 368 - The Lord My Faithful Shepherd is (View): vv. 1, 3, 6
• 1 Peter 2:21-25: For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: “Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
• Devotion
• The Responsory (p. 108)
• The Collect (p. 108)
• The Canticle (p. 108)
• Hymn 389 - A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing (View): vv. 1, 2, 7
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Matthias Barents (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 357 - The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done (View)
• 1 Corinthians 15:19-20: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 376 - Rejoice, the Lord is King (View): vv. 1 - 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• This Is the Day: Soloist: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Congregation: This is the day… Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his mercy endures forever; let the house of Israel say: His mercy endures forever. / This is the day… The Lord’s right hand has struck with power, the Lord’s right hand is exalted; I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord. / This is the day… The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes. / This is the day…
• Revelation 1:17-18: When I saw Him (Christ), I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 341 - Awake, My Heart, With Gladness (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Allison Rygh (Singer), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist), Natalie Henning (Singer)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 346 - Death is Dead, the True Life Liveth (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• Psalm 23: Sung by soloist
• Luke 24:13-16, 25-27: Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. And they talked together of all these things which had happened. So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him. ... Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
• Homily
• Hymn 344 - Christ the Lord is Ris'n Again (View): vv. 3
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 348 - He is Arisen! Glorious Word! (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Andy Muske (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 340 - Alleluia! Jesus Lives! (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 6 (children's choir sings v. 1)
• John 20:24-31: Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” So he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, “Peace to you!” Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.” And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.
• Devotion
• Oh, Yes, Lord Jesus Lives: Children's Choir
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 53)
• Hymn 378 - Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist), Kari Sehloff (Choir Director), Mt. Olive Lutheran School Students (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 349 - How Rich, At Eastertide (View): vv. 1, 2
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• John 20:19-23: Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
• Homily
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)
• Hymn 349 - How Rich, At Eastertide (View): vv. 3

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 351 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives (View)
• Job 19:25-27: For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God, Whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 351 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives (View): vv. 5 - 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Timothy Schmeling (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 354 - Like the Golden Sun Ascending (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Psalm 86:11: Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 354 - Like the Golden Sun Ascending (View): vv. 5, 9, 10
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Dr. Gene Pfeifer (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• The Canticle of Moses: Solo: I will sing, sing, sing to the Lord, Lord Lord, for his triumph, his triumph is glorious! Cong.: I will sing, sing, sing to the Lord, Lord Lord, for his triumph, his triumph is glorious! S: Horse and rider he has thrown into the sea! The Lord is my strength, my song, my salvation. This is my God and I extol him, my father’s God and I give him praise. C: I will sing ... (sung twice) S: The Lord is a warrior! The Lord is his name. The chariots of Pharaoh he hurled into the sea, the pow’r of his army is drowned in the sea. The deeps hide them; they sank like a stone. C: I will sing ... S: Your right hand, Lord, glorious in its pow’r, your right hand, Lord, has shattered the enemy. In the greatness of your glory you crushed the foe. C: I will sing ... S: You will lead your people and plant them on your holy mountain, The place, O Lord, where you have made your home, The sanctuary, Lord, which your hands have made. The Lord will reign forever and ever. C: I will sing ... (Paul Inwood)
• Matthew 28:1-10: Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.” So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 346 - Death is Dead, the True Life Liveth (View)
• Blessing

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Andy Muske (Soloist), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 360 - Triumphant From the Grave (View): vv. 1 - 4
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• Psalm 122: I was glad when they said to me We will go to the house of God, O Jerusalem, we are standing, standing within thy walls, O Jerusalem! O pray for the peace of Jerusalem they shall prosper that love thee, Peace be within thy walls, Prosperity within thy palaces. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and forever. Amen. (setting by Fernand de la Tombelle)
• Hebrews 11:17-19: By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.
• Hymn 344 - Christ the Lord is Ris'n Again (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus and Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 360 - Triumphant From the Grave (View): vv. 5, 6
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 73 - Thine is the Glory, Risen, Conqu'ring Son (View)
• 1 Corinthians 15:1-8: Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 359 - Worthy is Christ, the Lamb Who Was Slain (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. David Thompson (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Technical note: The main microphone cuts out near the end of the sermon.
• Prelude
• Easter Responsory: P: Alleluia! Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Alleluia! C: The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Come, behold the works of the Lord, who has made desolations in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge. Alleluia! Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Alleluia! All: 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.
• Hymn 365 - O Sing With Exultation (View)
• 1 Corinthians 15:51-58: Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
• Devotion
• Prayer #62, p. 155
• Hymn 355 - Now Christ is Risen (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Benefit & Power of the Sacrament of the Altar: pp. 35-36, Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary
• Hymn 320 - Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Bestowed (View): vv. 1, 4, 5, 8
• 1 Corinthians 11:23-26: For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.
• Devotion
• There Is a Green Hill Far Away: There is a green hill, far away, without a city wall, And there our Lord was crucified; He drank the bitter gall. We may not know, we cannot tell what pains He had to bear, But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. He died that we might be forgiv’n, He died to make us free, Forever free of sin and self, to live eternally. How dearly, dearly He has loved! How can we e’er repay? Our very lives are far too small to match the price He paid On that green hill far away. – Cecil F. Alexander / Luigi Zaninelli
• Prayer
• Hymn 327 - O Lord, We Praise Thee, Bless Thee, and Adore Thee (View): vv. 1, 3
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist), Faith Johnson (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 287 - Jesus, I Will Ponder Now (View): vv. 1, 4, 5
• John 18:33-38: Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 284 - Go To Dark Gethsemane (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 280 - Ride On, Ride On in Majesty (View): vv. 1 - 3
• John 12:1-8, 12-15: Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it. But Jesus said, “Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.” ... The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ The King of Israel!” Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written: “Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey’s colt.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 280 - Ride On, Ride On in Majesty (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Peter Estrem (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer for Friday Morning, p. 170
• Hymn 289 - Join All the Glorious Names (View): vv. 1, 2, 5, 6
• 1 Peter 1:18-23: ... you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
• Devotion
• The Second Article: Redemption (p. 32): And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.
• Hymn 281 - O Love, How Deep, How High, How Broad (View): vv. 1, 2, 5, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Unless a Grain of Wheat: Refrain: Unless a grain of wheat shall fall upon the ground and die, it remains but a single grain with no life. 1) If we have died with him, then we shall live with him; if we hold firm, we shall reign with him. 2) If anyone serves me, then they must follow me; wherever I am, my servants will be. 3) Make your home in me as I make mine in you; those who remain in me bear much fruit. 4) If you remain in me and my word lives in you, then you will be my disciples. 5) Those who love me are loved by my Father; we shall be with them and dwell in them. 6) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; peace which the world cannot give is my gift.
• Isaiah 12:1-6: In that day you will say, “I will praise You, O Lord. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away and You have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done, and proclaim that His name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for He has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 306 - What Wondrous Love is This, O My Soul, O My Soul (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Graham Parsons (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist), Simon Kovaciny (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 292 - O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 12, 15
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• Os Justi: Os justi meditabitur sapientiam, Et lingua ejus loquetur judicium. Lex Dei ejus in corde ipsius. Et non supplantabuntar gressus ejus. Alleluia. The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgement. The Law of God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. Psalm 37:30-31 / Music: Eleanor Daley
• John 19:31-42: Therefore, because it was the Preparation Day, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe. For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, “Not one of His bones shall be broken.” And again another Scripture says, “They shall look on Him whom they pierced.” After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. And Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. So there they laid Jesus, because of the Jews’ Preparation Day, for the tomb was nearby.
• Homily
• Magnificat (choral setting by Ralph Vaughan Williams)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 293 - O What Precious Balm and Healing (View): vv. 1, 4
• Postlude

Service Participants: Peter Estrem (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Choir Director), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)

• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• Hymn 67 - Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (View)
• Hebrews 4:14-16: Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
• Homily
• Hymn 298 - Sing, My Tongue, How Glorious Battle (View): vv. 1, 4, 5, 8
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)
• Hymn 593 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image (View)

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist), Jasmine Stutzka (Singer)

• Prelude
• Hymn 276 - When O'er My Sins I Sorrow (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Prayer
• Hebrews 10:19-25: Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 283 - Glory Be To Jesus, Who in Bitter Pains (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• Announcement
• Gradual and Introit
• Hymn 278 - O Jesus, King Most Wonderful (View)
• John 17:6,9,14
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 270 - Hail Thou Once-Despised Jesus (View): vv. 1, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Announcement: Welcome to Premier Registration Saturday.
• Hymn 55 - Crown Him With Many Crowns (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Matthew 27:27-29: Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head. And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified.
• Devotion
• The King of Love: The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never. I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever. Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth; and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. And so through all the length of days, thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise within thy house forever. (Arr. by Paul Christiansen. Text by Henry Williams Baker)
• Prayer
• Hymn 55 - Crown Him With Many Crowns (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director)

• Prelude
• Psalm 122 (selected verses): P: Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you who love her. C: Rejoice with her, all you who mourn for her. P: I was glad when they said to me, C: Let us go into the house of the Lord. P: Our feet shall stand within your gates, O Jerusalem! C: Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces. All: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and shall be forevermore. Amen.
• Hymn 263 - Jesus, Priceless Treasure (View): vv. 1, 2, 4
• Hebrews 11:24-28: By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 263 - Jesus, Priceless Treasure (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 2 - Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (View)
• Exodus 31:1-6: Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of workmanship. And I, indeed I, have appointed with him Aholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and I have put wisdom in the hearts of all the gifted artisans, that they may make all that I have commanded you.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 214 - Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Peter Estrem (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude: O Sinner, Come, Thy Sin to Mourn (J. S. Bach)
• Hymn 272 - O Sinner, Come Thy Sin To Mourn (View)
• A Canticle (p. 105)
• Special Music: Psalm 130: Out of the Depths (Max Reger)
• Hymn 452 - Out of the Depths I Cry To Thee (View): vv. 1, 2
• John 19:16-30: 16 Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. Then they took Jesus and led Him away. 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross. And the writing was: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 Then many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Je-sus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in He-brew, Greek, and Latin. 21 Therefore the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but, ‘He said, “I am the King of the Jews.” ’ ” 22 Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.” 23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. 24 They said therefore among themselves, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be,” that the Scrip-ture might be fulfilled which says: “They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.” Therefore the soldiers did these things. 25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accom-plished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
• Special Music: Responsory Hymn: Stricken, Smitten (Every Sunday Organist)
• Hymn 297 - Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted (View): vv. 1, 4
• Homily
• Special Music: Canticle (Psalm 64): Lord, Hear the Voice of My Complaint (J. S. Bach)
• Hymn 255 - Lord, Hear the Voice of My Complaint (View): vv. 1, 4
• Kyrie, Lord’s Prayer: (spoken)
• Special Music: Hymn: O Sacred Head (J. Brahms)
• Hymn 335 - O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (View): vv. 4, 8
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benediction (p. 119): (spoken with Amens)
• Hymn 593 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image (View)
• Postlude: Prelude in G Minor (Bach/Krebs)

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Naomi Anderson (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 313 - I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 6
• Acts 2:42-47: They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 313 - I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table (View): vv. 8, 9, 12, 15
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 266 - O Bread of Life From Heaven (View)
• John 6:32-35: Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 586 - How Blest Are They Who Hear God's Word (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Ben Wiechmann, Peace Lutheran Church, N. Mankato (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 76 - Father, We Praise Thee, Now the Night is Over (View)
• Galatians 4:21-31: Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all. For it is written: “Rejoice, O barren, You who do not bear! Break forth and shout, You who are not in labor! For the desolate has many more children Than she who has a husband.” Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are children of promise. But, as he who was born according to the flesh then persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, even so it is now. Nevertheless what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the bondwoman and her son, for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.” So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman but of the free.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 262 - Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Timothy Schmeling (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 302 - The Tree of Life With Ev'ry Good (View): vv. 1, 2
• Genesis 3:8-15: And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.” And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?” Then the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.” And the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” So the Lord God said to the serpent:“ Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life. And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 302 - The Tree of Life With Ev'ry Good (View): vv. 3, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Pastor Ken Mellon (Preacher), Naomi Anderson (Organist)

• The Lord is Kind and Merciful M. Haugen: Choir: The Lord is kind and merciful… All: The Lord is kind and merciful… C: Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, and all my being bless His name; bless the Lord, and forget not His benefits. All: The Lord… C: He pardons all your iniquities, and comforts your sorrows, redeems your life from destruction, and crowns you with his kindness. All: The Lord… C: Merciful and gracious is our God; slow to anger, abounding in kindness. All: The Lord…
• Ephesians 6:10-13: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 259 - The Kingdom Satan Founded (View): vv. 1, 3, 5, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist), Evan Matzke (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 276 - When O'er My Sins I Sorrow (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• The Lesson (p. 134)
• O Vos Omnes: O vos omnes qui transitis per viam, attendite et videte: Si est dolor similis sicut dolor meus. Attendite, universi populi, et videte dolorem meum. Si est dolor similis sicut dolor meus. O all you who pass by on the road, behold and see: if there be any sorrow like my sorrow. Behold, all people, and see my sorrow: if there be any sorrow like my sorrow.
• Homily
• Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs: Surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 308 - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Graham Parsons (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director)

• Prelude
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• 1 Peter 3:18-19: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison.
• Devotion
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)
• Hymn 376 - Rejoice, the Lord is King (View): vv. 3, 5, 6
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 268 - On Mary, Virgin Undefiled (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Luke 1:30-31, 34-35, 38: Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. ... Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” ... Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.
• Devotion
• Annunciation Collect: We beseech You, O Lord, pour forth Your grace into our hearts; that, as we have known the incarnation of Your Son, Jesus Christ, by the message of the angel, so by His cross and Passion we may be brought into the glory of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. Amen.
• Hymn 268 - On Mary, Virgin Undefiled (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Matthias Barents (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalm 124 (p. 192, Tone 1): Select verses, spoken responsively
• Hymn 397 - O Christ, Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire (View)
• Matthew 4:8-10: Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 579 - Abide in Grace, Lord Jesus (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Announcement
• Hymn 65 - Praise To the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation (View): vv. 1, 5
• John 10:27-28: My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
• Prayer
• Hymn 370 - The King of Love, My Shepherd is (View): vv. 1, 4, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 377 - Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me? (View): vv. 1 - 5
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15: But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 377 - Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me? (View): vv. 6 - 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 257 - When in the Hour of Utmost Need (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• Psalm 130 (setting by Fernand de la Tombelle): From out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord. Listen to my pleading, O Lord, And hear my voice. If You should, O Lord, mark our sins, Lord, who could stand before Your judgment? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared and honored. My soul waits for the Lord, I wait and in His Word I place my hope. O Israel, hope in the Lord, for He is gracious. With Him is abundant redemption. He shall redeem us. He shall redeem us. He shall redeem us. Amen.
• John 18:28-40: Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this Man?” They answered and said to him, “If He were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him up to you.” Then Pilate said to them, “You take Him and judge Him according to your law.” Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,” that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled which He spoke, signifying by what death He would die. Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all. But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Then they all cried again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.
• Homily
• Hymn 285 - Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Holy (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 275 - We Bless Thee, Jesus Christ Our Lord (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Simon Kovaciny (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 25 - O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace (View)
• Hebrews 12:7-11: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 585 - How Blessed is the Little Flock (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Brad Kerkow (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 361 - Faith is a Living Pow'r From Heav'n (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Hebrews 11:1-2: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 361 - Faith is a Living Pow'r From Heav'n (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Peter Estrem (Organist)

• Prelude
• Morning Prayer, p. 167
• Matthew 15:21-28: Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.” But He answered and said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” But He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” And she said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 256 - When Afflictions Sore Oppress You (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalm 91:1-4 Responsive reading: P: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, C: Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. P: I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, C: My God, in Him I will trust. P: Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler, C: And from the perilous pestilence. P: He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge. C: His truth shall be your shield and buckler. All: 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.
• Hymn 402 - Holy Ghost, With Light Divine (View)
• Romans 12:1-2: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 249 - Fight the Good Fight With All Your Might (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Prelude
• Lord, You Have the Words: Singers: Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. Congregation: Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. S: The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul; the Lord’s rule is to be trusted, the simple find wisdom. C: Lord, you have the words... S: The fear of the Lord is holy, abiding forever; the decrees of the Lord are true; all of them just. C: Lord, you have the words... S: The precepts of the Lord are right, they gladden the heart; the command of the Lord is clear, giving light to the eye. C: Lord, you have the words... S: They are worth more than gold, than the finest gold, sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. C: Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
• James 1:13-18: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” because God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is dragged away and enticed by his own desire. Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin. And sin, when it is full grown, gives birth to death.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 253 - Rise, My Soul, To Watch and Pray (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Daryan Rosenthal (Instrumentalist), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist), Erik Van Kampen (Soloist), Hannah Caauwe (Instrumentalist), Michael Harting (Instrumentalist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 287 - Jesus, I Will Ponder Now (View)
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• O Lord, We Worship Thee: Our God to whom we turn when weary with illusion Whose stars serenely burn above this earth’s confusion, Thine is the mighty plan, The steadfast order sure In which the world began, endures, and shall endure. Thou hidden fount of love, of peace, and truth, and beauty, Inspire us from above with joy and strength for duty. May Thy fresh light arise, Within each clouded heart, And give us open eyes to see Thee as Thou art. (Words by Edward Grubb / Setting by J. S. Bach)
• John 18:1-27
• Homily
• Magnificat (choral setting by Ralph Vaughan Williams)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 284 - Go To Dark Gethsemane (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Choir Director), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Hymn 241 - He That Believes and is Baptized (View)
• Matthew 3:13-17: Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• The Baptismal Blessing (p. 136)
• Hymn 246 - God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 425 - Light of the Minds That Know Him (View): vv. 1, 2
• Colossians 2:6-8: As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 425 - Light of the Minds That Know Him (View): vv. 3, 4
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Gabrielle Gillespie (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Sixth Petition of the Lord's Prayer (p. 34): And lead us not into temptation. What does this mean? God tempts no one. We pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful nature may not deceive us or mislead us into false belief, despair, and other great shame and vice. Although we are attacked by these things, we pray that we may finally overcome them and win the victory.
• The Seventh Petition of the Lord's Prayer (p. 34): But deliver us from evil. What does this mean? We pray in this petition, in summary, that our Father in heaven would rescue us from every evil of body and soul, possessions and reputation, and finally, when our last hour comes, give us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this valley of sorrow to Himself in heaven.
• Hymn 252 - I Walk in Danger All the Way (View): vv. 1 - 4
• 1 Peter 5:6-11: Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
• Devotion
• Prayer #41, p. 152
• Hymn 252 - I Walk in Danger All the Way (View): vv. 5, 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Psalm: Your Love Is Never Ending: We give thanks unto you, O God of might: C: For Your love… We give thanks unto you, the God of gods: C: For Your love.. In your wisdom and love you shaped the skies: You spread out the earth upon the sea: You have filled all the skies with glory and might: The sun for the day and moon for night: From of old you have led your people in faith: You have shown your compassion, strength, and love: You delivered the ones who called unto you: From bondage to freedom, you brought them forth: You have opened the sea and brought your people through: Brought them into a land that flows with life: You remember your promise, age to age: You show mercy on those of low degree: You give food and life to all living things: We give thanks unto you, the God of all:
• Romans 1:16-17: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes – to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith, for faith, just as it is written, “The righteous will live by faith.”
• Prayer
• Hymn 583 - God's Word is Our Great Heritage (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger, Pres. of the ELS (Preacher), Chance Hill (Soloist), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• The Confession of Sin (p. 120)
• Hymn 24 - Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• Psalm 31: I trust in God, my Savior, my Defense. I hope and trust securely In Thy graciousness. Great Thy goodness toward those who fear Thee, Thou shalt preserve them from all slander; All lying will soon be still; For the Lord showed to me His kindness, He hath heard my cry for mercy; He hath strengthened my sighing heart. I trust in God, my Savior, my Defense. I hope and trust securely In Thy graciousness. Bow down Thine ear to hear me, to save me. Thou art my rock, my fortress, O Lord God of truth. Thou restrainest all those who hate me, Thou savest me from all my trouble; Make Thy countenance shine on me. For in Thee, Lord, alone I trusted, And have called on Thee to save me; In Thy mercy I shall rejoice. Glory to God the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, ever Three in One. (setting by Fernand de la Tombelle)
• Jeremiah 1:4-10: Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” Then I said: “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth.” But the Lord said to me: “Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’ for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord. Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant.”
• Homily
• Hymn 48 - in Peace and Joy I Now Depart (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 586 - How Blest Are They Who Hear God's Word (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Erik Van Kampen (Soloist)

• Prelude
• Baptism: Nature, Blessing, Power and Meaning of Baptism: pp. 34 & 35
• Hymn 228 - Almighty God, Thy Word is Cast (View)
• Matthew 13:18-23: “Therefore hear the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 232 - How Precious is the Book Divine (View)

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Announcement
• Hymn 20 - Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness (View)
• John 16:12-16: “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you. “A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me, because I go to the Father.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 589 - Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Andrew Soule, Mt. Olive Lutheran, Mankato (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• The First Article: Creation (p. 32): I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them. He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life. He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true.
• Hymn 72 - Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness (View): vv. 1 - 3
• Genesis 1:1-7: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness [a]was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day. Then God said, “Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” Thus God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament; and it was so.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 72 - Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness (View): vv. 4 - 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Timothy Schmeling (Preacher), Naomi Anderson (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 54 - Beautiful Savior, King of Creation (View)
• Luke 7:35-50: Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat. And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil, and stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and she began to wash His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head; and she kissed His feet and anointed them with the fragrant oil. Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, “This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner.” And Jesus answered and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” So he said, “Teacher, say it.” “There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him more?” Simon answered and said, “I suppose the one whom he forgave more.” And He said to him, “You have rightly judged.” Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in. You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Then He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 216 - of Zion's Honor Angels Sing (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. John Petersen, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato (Preacher), Alyssa Inniger (Instrumentalist), Andrew Wade (Instrumentalist), Prof. Ben Faugstad (Director), BLC Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental Group), Sabrina Seiwert (Instrumentalist)

• Psalm: Your Love Is Never Ending: We give thanks unto you, O God of might: C: For Your love… We give thanks unto you, the God of gods: C: For Your love.. In your wisdom and love you shaped the skies: You spread out the earth upon the sea: You have filled all the skies with glory and might: The sun for the day and moon for night: From of old you have led your people in faith: You have shown your compassion, strength, and love: You delivered the ones who called unto you: From bondage to freedom, you brought them forth: You have opened the sea and brought your people through: Brought them into a land that flows with life: You remember your promise, age to age: You show mercy on those of low degree: You give food and life to all living things: We give thanks unto you, the God of all:
• Luke 23:39-43: 39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” 40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” 43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless (View): vv. 1, 3, 5, 9, 10
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless (View): vv. 1, 2, 4
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• How Great, Almighty, Is Thy Kindness (Psalm 31): How great, Almighty, is Thy kindness! Ah, could a man so hardened live, Who in his heart's unhappy blindness No thanks unto the Lord would give? My duty it shall be forever To feel how loving, Lord, Thou art! As God on high forgot thee never, Do thou forget Him not, my heart! So thankful I obey; He willeth That I, like Him, all love should be, And if my soul His will fulfilleth, His image He doth show in me. Oh when His love my heart is stirring, It leadeth me on duty's way; Though I through weakness may be erring, To sin I cannot fall a prey. (Words: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert; Music: Johann Franck / Matthew Lundquist)
• Ephesians 2:8 & 9: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
• Homily
• Hymn 47 - My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord (View)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• Hymn 227 - Salvation Unto Us is Come (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Peter Estrem (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Aly Pettis (Choir Director), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group)

• Prelude
• Announcement
• Hymn 227 - Salvation Unto Us is Come (View): vv. 1, 2, 5, 6
• Luke 19:5-10: And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, “He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.” Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 227 - Salvation Unto Us is Come (View): vv. 10, 13, 14
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Matt Moldstad, Peace Lutheran Church, N. Mankato (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 429 - Chief of Sinners Though I Be (View): vv. 1 - 3
• John 8:3-11: Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 429 - Chief of Sinners Though I Be (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Brian Klebig (Preacher), Jack DePrey (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Third Article: Sanctification (p. 32): I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true.
• Hymn 220 - From Eternity, O God (View): vv. 1, 2, 4, 5
• Ephesians 1:3-6: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 212 - Lord Jesus, Thou the Church's Head (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Celtic Alleluia
• Colossians 3:12-17: Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 521 - How Firm a Foundation, You Saints of the Lord (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Pastor Ken Mellon (Preacher), Aly Pettis (Singer), Caleb Schulte (Singer), Camille Bauer (Singer), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist), Hannah Caauwe (Instrumentalist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 167 - How Lovely Shines the Morning Star (View): vv. 1 - 3
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• Choir: Psalm 84 setting by Frenand de la Tombelle: Lovely are thy dwellings, O Lord, thy habitation, My soul cries out for thee, O Lord, with exaltation. Sparrows and swallows make their nest At thine altars, O Lord of hosts. Blessed are those who dwell with thee, They sing thy praises now and forever. For the Lord our God is our sun, our shield forever He grants to us all that we need by his good favor. One day within thy courts, O Lord, Is far better than thousands elsewhere. Blessed are those who trust in thee, They go from strength to strength in thy presence. My King and my God.
• Colossians 1:15-20: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Nunc Dimittis (p. 124)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 572 - O Gladsome Light, O Grace (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Allison Rygh (Singer), Caleb Schulte (Singer), Daryan Rosenthal (Singer), Natalie Henning (Singer)

• Prelude
• Hymn 461 - Come, Ye Thankful People Come (View): vv. 1, 2
• The Versicles (pp. 109-110)
• The Venite Exultemus (p. 111)
• Matthew 13:24-30: Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. So the servants of the owner came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?’ He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The servants said to him, ‘Do you want us then to go and gather them up?’ But he said, ‘No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.” ’ ”
• Homily
• The Te Deum Laudamus (pp. 114-116)
• The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 117)
• The Collect (pp. 118-119)
• The Benedicamus (p. 119)
• The Benediction (p. 119)
• Hymn 461 - Come, Ye Thankful People Come (View): vv. 3, 4
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 486 - The Church's One Foundation (View): vv. 1 - 3
• 2 Peter 1:16-21: For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 486 - The Church's One Foundation (View): vv. 4, 5
• Blessing
• Recognition of Anniversaries
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Aaron Ferkenstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)

• Prelude
• The Versicles and Gloria Patri (p. 108)
• The Confession of Sin (p. 109)
• Hymn 225 - With Trembling Awe the Chosen Three (View)
• Matthew 17:5-8: While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
• Devotion
• The Responsory (p. 108)
• The Collect (p. 108)
• The Canticle (p. 108)
• Hymn 223 - O Wondrous Type, O Vision Fair (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Prayer for the Week: P: Lord God, heavenly Father, in Your divine wisdom and fatherly goodness You cause Your children to bear the cross; C: You send many afflictions upon us to subdue our sinful flesh, and to enliven our hearts to faith, hope and unceasing prayer; P: We beseech You to have mercy upon us and graciously deliver us out of our trials and afflictions, C: so that we may perceive Your grace and fatherly help, and with all the saints forever praise and worship You; All: through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. Amen.
• Hymn 23 - Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now (View): vv. 1, 2, 4
• Hebrews 11:13-16: All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 206 - I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

• Psalmody:I Will Praise You, Lord - Inwood: Singers: I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me, I will praise you, Lord, for your mercy. I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me: I will praise you, Lord. Congregation: I will praise… Singers: I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me and have not let my enemies rejoice over me. O Lord, you have raised my soul from the dead, restored me to life from those who sink into the grave. C: I will praise… S: Sing psalms to the Lord, you who love him, give thanks to his holy name. His anger lasts but a moment; his favor through life. At night there are tears but joy comes with dawn. C: I will praise… S: The Lord listened and had pity. The Lord came to my help. For me you have changed my mourning into dancing; O lord my God, I will thank you forever. C: I will praise…
• Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 203 - All My Hope On God is Founded (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 207 - Seek Where Ye May (View)
• The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
• Psalm 23 (p. 177; Tone 2): All sing in unison
• Homily
• The Versicle (p. 122)
• The Canticle (p. 123)
• The Magnificat (p. 123)
• The Kyrie (p. 124)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord (View)
• The Collect (pp. 125-127)
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
• The Benedicamus (p. 127)
• The Benediction (p. 127)
• Hymn 210 - Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me (View)
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 377 - Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me? (View): vv. 1 - 4
• Romans 8:31-39: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
• Devotion
• The Lord's Prayer (p. 85)
• Hymn 377 - Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me? (View): vv. 7, 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 205 - If Thou But Trust in God To Guide Thee (View): vv. 1, 2, 3
• Prayer
• Matthew 8:18, 23-27: And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side .... Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 205 - If Thou But Trust in God To Guide Thee (View): vv. 5, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

• Prelude
• Hymn 426 - Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (View): vv. 1, 2, 4
• Acts 16:22-34: When the crowd also joined in the attack against them, the magistrates tore off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods. After they had beaten them severely, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. Because he received such a command, the jailer threw them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Instantly all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains came loose. When the jailer woke up and saw that the prison doors were opened, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, because he thought that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted with a loud voice, “Don’t harm yourself, because we are all here!” The jailer called for lights, rushed in, and fell down trembling in front of Paul and Silas. Then he brought them outside and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” They spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his home. At the same hour of the night, he took them and washed their wounds. Without delay, he and all his family were baptized. Then he brought Paul and Silas into his house and set food before them. He rejoiced, because he and his whole household had come to believe in God. (EHV)
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 426 - Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (View): vv. 6, 7, 8
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Peter Estrem (Organist)

• Prelude
• Psalm 97 (read responsively): P: The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad! C: The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory. P: Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, who boast of idols. C: Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, O Lord. P: For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. All: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and shall be forevermore. Amen.
• Hymn 412 - Come To Calv'ry's Holy Mountain (View)
• Luke 14:16-24: Then (Jesus) said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, “Come, for all things are now ready.’ But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, “I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.’ And another said, “I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.’ Still another said, “I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ So that servant came and reported these things to his master. “Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, “Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor and the maimed and the lame and the blind.’ And the servant said, “Master, it is done as you commanded, and still there is room.’ Then the master said to the servant, “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say to you that none of those men who were invited shall taste my supper.’”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 191 - Hark! the Voice of Jesus Crying (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Micah Smith (Organist)