24500 North Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, Illinois A SERVICE OF READINGS WITH SONGS AND HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS

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1 ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT Saturday, March 30, :30 p.m. CHURCH & SCHOOL North Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, Illinois A SERVICE OF READINGS WITH SONGS AND HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS TO THE LORD Sunday, March 31, :00 a.m. Welcome to St. Matthew! We are pleased that you have come to worship the LORD with us today. Please introduce yourself to those around you, fill out a We Care card and turn it in during the service. We are eager to share with you the hope we have in JESUS CHRIST. If you have no church home, we invite you to consider St. Matthew that home. You are welcome to contact us: Church: School: Website: smlcs@stmatts.net THE LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod

2 The Sacrament of the Altar is celebrated Sunday in the confidence that our Lord gives us His very body and blood to eat and drink in, with and under the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins and the strengthening of our union with Him and one another. As baptized Lutherans of the Missouri Synod, we trust His words, repent of all sin and by this act proclaim His death until He returns. Since this act is a confession of our faith, anyone who is not yet instructed, in doubt, or comes from a different Christian tradition or confession and yet desires to receive the Sacrament, is asked first to speak with the Pastor or Deacon. Peace and Joy! Reminders for Those Coming to The Lord's Table Those not yet receiving the Sacrament (both Children and Adults) are encouraged to approach the Lord's Table, kneeling and then crossing their arms to receive a blessing. 2. The cups in the center of the individual tray (containing the amber color liquid) are alcohol free. 3. The distribution will be at the Communion Rail. Only Individual Cup will be offered in this service. 4. Gluten-free hosts (wafers) are available upon request. HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS TO THE LORD THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT Saturday, March 30, :30 p.m. T In The Name of Jesus Christ T Sunday, March 31, :00 a.m. When in our music God is glorified And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia Let ev ry instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia Text by Fred Pratt Green PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Bringing In The Sheaves Gagne The Lily Of the Valley Gagne SPONTANEOUS HYMN SING - 15 Minutes prior to the time of the Service You may choose from these listed below or from any hymn in the Lutheran Service Book Brightest and Best LSB 400 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God LSB 656 For All the Saints LSB 677

3 3 Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus LSB 685 Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake LSB 688 My Faith Looks Up to Thee LSB 702 I love to Tell the Story AGPS 128 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, Because I know it's true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else would do. I love to tell the story; Twill be my theme in glory And tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love. Lift High The Cross LSB 837 Abide With Me LSB 878 This is My Father s World ELW 824 This is my Father s world; And to my list ning ears All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres. This is my Father s world; I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought. SALUTATION OF BELLS PASTORAL WELCOME HYMN TO OPEN Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing LSB 528:1 & 2 1 Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of Thy name. SATURDAY SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM LSB 268 SUNDAY CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION LSB 184

4 4 I. ADVENT HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel LSB 357:1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! RESPONSIVE READING Based on the Introit for Advent 1 A Behold, your king is coming to you; C righteous and having salvation. A Blessèd are the people who know the festal shout, C who walk, O LORD, in the light of your face, A who exult in your name all the day C and in your righteousness are exalted. A For our shield belongs to the LORD, C our king to the Holy One of Israel. ENTRANCE HYMN Hark the Glad Sound LSB Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes, The Savior promised long; Let ev ry heart prepare a throne And ev ry voice a song. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim, And heav n s eternal arches ring With Thy belovèd name. SALUTATION P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. COLLECT OF THE DAY P Together, let us pray to the Lord... ALL: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning; and though we deserve only punishment, You receive us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant that we may heartily acknowledge Your merciful goodness, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Please be seated

5 5 ADVENT HYMN Comfort, Comfort Ye My People LSB 347 READING Isaiah 40:1 5 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. 5 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken. L Thanks be to God.

6 6 II. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS HYMN Of the Father's Love Begotten LSB 384 CHRISTMAS HYMN Joy To The World LSB 387 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev ry heart prepare Him room And heav n and nature sing, And heav n and nature sing, And heav n, and heav n and nature sing. READING Luke 2:6 7 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. L Thanks be to God.

7 7 CHRISTMAS HYMN Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming LSB 359 READING Luke 2: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! L Thanks be to God. CHRISTMAS HYMN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing LSB 380 Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the_angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! CHRISTMAS HYMN From Heaven Above to Earth I Come LSB From heav n above to earth I come To bear good news to ev ry home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will say and sing: 13 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Prepare a bed, soft, undefiled, A quiet chamber set apart For You to dwell within my heart.

8 8 RESPONSIVE READING A To us a child is born, to us a son is given; C and the government shall be upon his shoulder. A And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, C Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. A Sing to the Lord a new song, C for he has done marvelous things! CHRISTMAS HYMN Angels from the Realms of Glory LSB 367 Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o er all the earth; Ye who sang creation s story, Now proclaim Messiah s birth. Come and worship, come and worship; Worship Christ, the newborn King. CHRISTMAS HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful LSB 379 O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him Born the king of angels: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! III. EPIPHANY RESPONSIVE READING Isaiah 60:1 3 A Arise, shine, for your light has come, C and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. A For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; C but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. A And nations shall come to your light, C and kings to the brightness of your rising. EPIPHANY HYMN Arise and Shine in Splendor LSB 396 Arise and shine in splendor; Let night to day surrender. Your light is drawing near. Above, the day is beaming, In matchless beauty gleaming; The glory of the Lord is here. READING Matthew 2: And behold, the star that they had they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 seen when it rose went before them until And going into the house they saw the it came to rest over the place where the child with Mary his mother, and they fell child was. 10 When they saw the star, down and worshiped him.

9 9 Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. L Thanks be to God. EPIPHANY HYMN As with Gladness Men of Old LSB 397 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led by Thee. EPIPHANY HYMN We Three Kings TUMH 254 We three kings of orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Oh, star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide with thy perfect light. (Sun) CATECUMEN STATEMENT OF FAITH IV. LENT RESPONSIVE READING A O come, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, C the founder and perfecter of our faith, A who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, C and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. LENTEN HYMN Jesus, I Will Ponder Now LSB 440 Jesus, I will ponder now On Your holy passion; With Your Spirit me endow For such meditation. Grant that I in love and faith May the image cherish Of Your suff ring, pain, and death That I may not perish. LENTEN HYMN Glory Be to Jesus LSB Glory be to Jesus, Who in bitter pains Poured for me the lifeblood From His sacred veins! 2 Grace and life eternal In that blood I find; Blest be His compassion, Infinitely kind! READING Isaiah 53:4 8 4 Surely he has borne our griefs and transgressions; he was crushed for our carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed iniquities; upon him was the him stricken, smitten by God, and chastisement that brought us peace, afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our and with his stripes we are healed.

10 10 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people? L Thanks be to God. LENTEN HYMN Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed LSB Alas! And did my Savior bleed, And did my sov reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? 5 But drops of grief can ne er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away: Tis all that I can do. LENTEN HYMN When I Survey the Wondrous Cross LSB 425 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride. V. GOOD FRIDAY RESPONSIVE READING A [Christ] entered once for all into the holy places, by means of his own blood, C thus securing an eternal redemption. A Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, C so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance. A He sent redemption to his people; C he has commanded his covenant forever. HOLY WEEK HYMN What Wondrous Love Is This LSB 543 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this That caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, To bear the dreadful curse for my soul!

11 11 HOLY WEEK HYMN Were You There LSB 456 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh...Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? PRAYER OF THE CHURCH P Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each intercession ends with the words P "Lord in Your mercy" to which the congregation is asked to respond C "Hear our prayer" P Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen. TITHES & OFFERINGS Please complete a We Care card from the hymnal rack, passing them to the center aisle to be gathered by the ushers. Principles of Biblical Stewardship #4 Proportionate to Income 2 Corinthians 8:3,5 For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing [to give] but they first gave themselves to the Lord VOLUNTARY (Sat) The Church In the Wildwood Gagne (Sun) God So Loved the World Chancel Choir John Stainer Please stand (Sun) THE APOSTLES' CREED ALL: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; 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. 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 T everlasting. Amen

12 12 VI. Easter EASTER HYMN Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds LSB 465 Now all the vault of heav n resounds In praise of love that still abounds: Christ has triumphed! He is living! Sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear! Repeat their song of glory here: Christ has triumphed! Christ has triumphed! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! EASTER HYMN Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LSB 457 Jesus Christ is ris n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! READING Luke 24:1-9 1 On the first day of the week, at early dead? 6 He is not here, but has risen. dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the Remember how he told you, while he spices they had prepared. was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man 2 And they found the stone rolled away must be delivered into the hands of from the tomb, 3 but when they went in sinful men and be crucified and on the they did not find the body of the Lord third day rise. 8 And they remembered Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed his words, 9 and returning from the tomb about this, behold, two men stood by they told all these things to the eleven them in dazzling apparel. 5 And as they and to all the rest. were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, L Thanks be to God. Why do you seek the living among the EASTER HYMN I Know That My Redeemer Lives LSB I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever-living head. 8. He lives, all glory to His name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives: I know that my Redeemer lives!

13 13 VII. PENTECOST SENTENCE FOR PENTECOST P Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, C and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Alleluia. P I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, C and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. P With the heart one believes and is justified, C and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. PENTECOST HYMN Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord LSB 497

14 14 READING Acts 2:1 4 1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, appeared to them and rested on each they were all together in one place. 2 And one of them. 4 And they were all filled suddenly there came from heaven a with the Holy Spirit and began to speak sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it in other tongues as the Spirit gave them filled the entire house where they were utterance. sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire L Thanks be to God. PENTECOST HYMN Holy Spirit, Light Divine LSB Holy Spirit, light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn the darkness into day. 5 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down ev ry idol throne, Reign supreme, and reign alone. PENTECOST HYMN Come Down, O Love Divine LSB 501 SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE CONTINUES ON PAGE 18 ADMONITION TO COMMUNICANTS Please stand

15 15 SANCTUS "Holy, Holy, Holy" LSB 165:4 Holy, Holy, Holy, LORD God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name In earth and sky and sea. Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful and mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! Amen. LORD S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. WORDS OF INSTITUTION PEACE P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C Amen. AGNUS DEI Just as I Am, without One Plea LSB Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me And that Thou bidd st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 6 Just as I am; Thy love unknown Has broken ev ry barrier down; Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. MUSIC FOR THE DISTRIBUTION Remember Me Chancel Choir Cindy Berry Here I Am Lord ELW 574 I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard My people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin, My hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear My light to them? Whom shall I send? Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? I have heard You calling in the night. I will go Lord, if You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.

16 16 How Great Thou Art LSB 801 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Service is based on the Seasons of the Church Year and their Hymnody. Responses are from Lutheran Service Book. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

17 17 Beautiful Savior LSB 537 Following the distribution please stand 4 Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen. POST-COMMUNION PRAYER P We give thanks to You, Almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. BENEDICTION P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The LORD look upon you with favor and T give you peace. C Amen. MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE HYMN TO DEPART In Thee Is Gladness see page 20 of folder

18 18 SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE CONTINUES CANTICLE MEDLEY "Holy, Holy, Holy" LSB 165:4 Holy, Holy, Holy, LORD God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name In earth and sky and sea. Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful and mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! How Great Thou Art LSB 801 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy pow r throughout the universe displayed; Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Here I Am Lord ELW 574 I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard My people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin, My hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear My light to them? Whom shall I send? Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? I have heard You calling in the night. I will go Lord, if You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart. Beautiful Savior LSB Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I d love Thee, Truly I d serve Thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. Please stand 4 Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen.

19 19 CLOSING COLLECT P Blessed Lord, since You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning, grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, and take them to heart that by patience and comfort of Your Holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, now and forever. C Amen. BENEDICTION P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The LORD look upon you with favor and T give you peace. C Amen. Please be seated CHORAL BENEDICTION God Be With You Til We Meet Again Chamber Choir Rankin/Tomer MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE HYMN TO DEPART In Thee Is Gladness see page 20 of folder The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him. Psalm 28:7

20 20 HYMN TO DEPART In Thee Is Gladness LSB 818 SILENT PRAYER POSTLUDE All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name Carolyn Hamlin SHARING OF THE PEACE OF THE LORD Please take this opportunity to greet your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and perhaps meet someone you do not yet know. + To GOD Alone Be All Glory +