REFORMATION 500 CELEBRATING 500 YEARS (1517-2017) HYMN FESTIVAL Sola Scriptura Sola Fide Sola Gratia Solus Christus Soli Deo Gloria Sunday, October 15, 2017 4:00 PM ST. PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH ORWIGSBURG, PA 570-366-2316 WWW.STPAULS-ORWIGSBURG.ORG 1
INTRODUCTION Today we gather to commemorate the 500 th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which began in 1517 when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses (a list of topics for debate) on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Our Hymn Festival features the Luther Rose, the Seal of Martin Luther which is printed on the front page, and the Five Soli of the Reformation, short phrases intended to summarize the Reformation s basic theological principles. As Justin and Sue were working on the hymns, anthems, and general format of this program, he commented that the Luther Rose has five petals, and we have five alones (Latin Soli). This coincidence inspired us to divide the music for the Festival into five groups, one for each of the five Soli. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue in C Major J. S. Bach (1685-1750) * Joyous Proclamation R. Mallory Cody Kelly, Organ St Paul s Handbell Choir WELCOME Doug Travor HYMN Text and Music: Martin Luther *A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD arr. J. Paige/B. Nix Introduction: Handbells, Brass, & Choir All blessing, and honor, and power, all wisdom, and riches, and glory! Alleluia! Verse 1 - Harmony Verse 2 - Harmony Verse 3 - Choir Alone Verse 4 - Unison Please stand. 2
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INVOCATION Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer Text: Martin Luther Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord, with all your graces now outpoured on each believer's mind and heart; your fervent love to them impart. Lord, by the brightness of your light in holy faith your church unite; from ev'ry land and ev'ry tongue, this to your praise, O Lord, our God, be sung: Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen. Please be seated. BRASS CHOIR Two German Chorales arr. A. Cole THE FIVE SOLI OF THE REFORMATION SOLA SCRIPTURA INTRODUCTORY REFLECTION BY SCRIPTURE ALONE Sue Schenck ORGAN PRELUDE REFLECTION Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word Music: J. Pachelbel (1653-1706) Barbara Lafko HYMN LORD, KEEP US STEADFAST IN YOUR WORD Text: M. Luther Music: J. Klug, Geistliche Lieder, 1543 Please remain seated. 4
LORD, KEEP US STEADFAST IN YOUR WORD Verse 1 - Harmony Verse 2 - Unison Verse 3 - Harmony 5
SOLA FIDE BY FAITH ALONE INTRODUCTORY REFLECTION ORGAN PRELUDE REFLECTION HYMN If You But Trust in God to Guide You Music: J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Constance Teter IF YOU BUT TRUST IN GOD TO GUIDE YOU Text and Music: G. Neumark Verse 1 - Men of the Choir Verse 2 - Harmony Verse 3 - Harmony Verse 4 - Unison IF YOU BUT TRUST IN GOD TO GUIDE YOU 6
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SOLA GRATIA BY GRACE ALONE INTRODUCTORY REFLECTION ORGAN PRELUDE REFLECTION HYMN Text: I. Watts Please stand. O God, Our Help in Ages Past Music: H. Willan (1880-1968) Christine Long O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST Music: W. Croft arr. C. Schalk 7
O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST Verse 1 - Unison Verse 2 - Women only Verse 3 - Men only Verse 4 - Harmony Verse 5 - Harmony Verse 6 - Unison +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please be seated, and remain seated until the closing prayer. OFFERING * The Heavens are Telling St. Paul s Handbell Choir Music: F. Haydn (1732-1809) arr. M. Thompson 8
SOLUS CHRISTUS CHRIST ALONE INTRODUCTORY REFLECTION ORGAN PRELUDE REFLECTION Christ Jesus Lay in Death s Strong Bands Music: J. S. Bach Stephen Couch HYMN CHRIST JESUS LAY IN DEATH S STRONG BANDS Text: M. Luther Music: J. Walther, Geistliche Gesangbüchlein, 1524 Harm. J. S. Bach Verse 1 - Choir alone Verse 2 - All Verse 3 - Choir alone Verse 4 - All CHRIST JESUS LAY IN DEATH S STRONG BANDS 9
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SOLI DEO GLORIA GLORY TO GOD ALONE INTRODUCTORY REFLECTION ORGAN PRELUDE REFLECTION HYMN Text and music: Nikolaus Decius All Glory Be to God on High Music: J. G. Walther (1684-1748) Gregory Sklar ALL GLORY BE TO GOD ON HIGH Verse 1 - Women of the Choir Verses 2, 3, 4 - Harmony 10
ALL GLORY BE TO GOD ON HIGH 11
Please stand for the prayers and benediction. 12
CLOSING PRAYER Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer 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 forever. Amen. BENEDICTION Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer Luther s Prayer for Peace Text: Martin Luther Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord; peace in our time, oh, send us! For there is none on earth but you, none other to defend us. You only, Lord, can fight for us. Amen. HYMN Text: Martin Rinkhart NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD Music: Johann Crüger Verse 1 - Harmony Verse 2 - Harmony Verse 3 Unison 13
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POSTLUDE Toccata G. Bélier (1863-1938) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Joyous Proclamation was presented in honor of the Handbell Ringers by the Lafko family. (2016) *Fanfare and Concertato on A Mighty Fortress is presented in memory of Aubrey Glover and in honor of Gwen Glover Wehr by the Jenkins & Schenck families. (2017) * The Heavens Are Telling was presented by Mr. & Mrs. Allen Mickalonis and family in loving memory of their son, Jeffrey. St. Paul s Reformation 500 Committee would like to thank the people without whom our Festival would not have been possible! St. Paul s Chancel Choir St. Paul s Bell Choir Reflections: Barbara Lafko, Constance Teter, Christine Long, Gregory Sklar, and Stephen Couch Organist/Choir Director: Justin McClure Music Librarian, Reflections on The Soli: Sue Schenck Brass Choir Director: Cody Kelly Trumpets: Joseph Dalton, Brandon Joseph, Jake Hepler, Zach Piampi Horn: Emily Beil Trombones: Eden Frantz, James Swartz Tuba: Emily Osilka Tina Butler Dana Jenkins Ron Buck Reibie Stu Richards Pastor Diefenderfer 15
UPCOMING EVENTS Community Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 22 nd at 7:00 PM at St. John s UCC Annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 17 th at 4:00 PM Presented by the choirs and instrumentalists of St. Paul s. Christmas Eve at St Paul s 5:00 PM (Family Service) 9:00 PM 11:00 PM (Chancel Choir) Candle lighting and the Sacrament of Holy Communion are offered at each service. 16