CONCORDIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Fort Wayne, Indiana Kramer Chapel Holy Week 10:00 a.m. T T T Monday 26 March 2018 A Man shall not live by bread alone, C but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. A Behold, now is the favorable time; C behold, now is the day of salvation. A He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth, C and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke Hymn Jesus, I Will Ponder Now (LSB 440:1) 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.
Reading The Plot against Jesus (22:1 6) Preparation for the Passover and Institution of the Lord s Supper (22:7 23) Hymn In the Shattered Bliss of Eden (LSB 572:4 5) Taste and see the bliss of heaven Known by saints around the throne, Where the Lamb, in closest union, Lives to love and feed His own. From His riven side forever Flows the purest stream of love, Love that robes us with the raiment Worn by all who feast above. Text: 2002 Stephen P. Starke. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License.NET, no. 100010029. Reading Dispute among the Disciples and Prediction of Peter s (22:24 38) Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane (22:39 46)
Hymn The Will of God Is Always Best (LSB 758:1, 3) The will of God is always best And shall be done forever; And they who trust in Him are blest; He will forsake them never. He helps indeed In time of need; He chastens with forbearing. They who depend On God, their friend, Shall not be left despairing. Homily Reverend Professor Timothy Quill Kneel Kyrie A Lord, have mercy A Christ, have mercy A Lord, have mercy Lord s Prayer Collects Benedicamus and Benediction Lord, this I ask, O hear my plea, Deny me not this favor: When Satan sorely troubles me, Then do not let me waver. O guard me well, My fear dispel, Fulfill Your faithful saying: All who believe By grace receive An answer to their praying. C Lord, have mercy. C Christ, have mercy. C Lord, have mercy. Tuesday 27 March 2018 A Man shall not live by bread alone, C but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. A Behold, now is the favorable time; C behold, now is the day of salvation. A He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth, C and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke Choral Responsory Behold the Lamb of God Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. In perfect love He dies; for me He dies, for me; O all-atoning sacrifice, I cling by faith to Thee. setting by Paul Bouman
Reading Judas Betrayal and the Arrest of Jesus (22:47 53) Peter s Denial (22:54 62) Hymn From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee (LSB 607:1) From depths of woe I cry to Thee, In trial and tribulation; Bend down Thy gracious ear to me, Lord, hear my supplication. If Thou rememb rest ev ry sin, Who then could heaven ever win Or stand before Thy presence? Reading Jesus Trial before the Council (22:63 71) Jesus before Pilate and Herod (23:1 12) Hymn Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted (LSB 451:3) Ye who think of sin but lightly Nor suppose the evil great Here may view its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estimate. Mark the sacrifice appointed, See who bears the awful load; Tis the Word, the Lord s anointed, Son of Man and Son of God. Reading Pilate Sentences Jesus (23:13 25) Choir O Dearest Jesus (LSB 439:2, 4) They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee; They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee; They crucify Thee. What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. Homily Reverend Professor Timothy Quill Kneel Choral Kyrie Lord s Prayer Collects Benedicamus and Benediction The Seminary Children s Choir is directed by Kantor Matthew Machemer
Holy Wednesday 29 March 2018 Reverend Professor Timothy Quill Preacher and Celebrant Communicants at this altar are to be in full confessional fellowship with The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. If there are spiritual concerns that may affect your communing here, please contact the Dean of Chapel or President Rast before the service. If you are not communing this day but wish to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest as you kneel at the altar. Divine Service Setting Three LSB 184 Confession and Absolution P Return to the Lord, Your God, for He is gracious and merciful, C slow to anger, and abounding steadfast love, and He relents over disaster. P Jesus said: If anyone would come after Me, C let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. P Christ was wounded for our transgressions; C He was crushed for our iniquities. Please kneel for meditation on God s Word and for self-examination as you consider your place in life according to the Ten Commandments: Are you a father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, or worker? Have you been disobedient, unfaithful, or lazy? Have you been hot-tempered, rude, or quarrelsome? Have you hurt someone by your words or deeds? Have you stolen, been negligent, wasted anything, or done any harm? P O almighty God, merciful Father, C I, a poor miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy, and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor sinful being. P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Kyrie Hymn LSB 945 Your Heart, O God, Is Grieved Salutation and Collect of the Day P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Let us pray Holy Gospel Luke 23:26 56 P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty-third chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. After the reading: P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ. Sermon Prayer of the Church Offertory Hymn Jesus, I Will Ponder Now (LSB 440:4, 5) Grant that I Your passion view With repentant grieving. Let me not bring shame to You By unholy living. How could I refuse to shun Ev ry sinful pleasure Since for me God s only Son Suffered without measure? Service of the Sacrament LSB 194 The service is spoken. Distribution Hymns LSB 438 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth Stanza 2 is sung by the Sem II choir. LSB 426 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross If my sins give me alarm And my conscience grieve me, Let Your cross my fear disarm; Peace of conscience give me. Help me see forgiveness won By Your holy passion. If for me He slays His Son, God must have compassion! Thanksgiving, Post-Communion Collect, and Benediction LSB 200
Holy Thursday 29 March 2018 Reverend Professor Detlev Schulz, Preacher Reverend Professor Paul Grime, Celebrant Please refer to the communion announcement on page 5 of the bulletin. Prelude Psalm 22 Divine Service Setting Three LSB 184 setting by Jason Kaspar P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. P I will go to the altar of God. C To God, my exceeding joy. P Our help is in the name of the Lord. C Who made heaven and earth. Confessional Address Confession and Absolution P Having heard the Word of God, let us confess our sins, imploring God our Father for the sake of His Son Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. Kneel P O almighty God, merciful Father, C I, a poor miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy, and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor sinful being. P God be merciful to you and strengthen your faith. P Do you believe that the forgiveness I speak is not my forgiveness but God s? C Yes. P Let it be done for you as you believe. P In the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
P Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it. Go in T peace. Salutation and Collect of the Day P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Let us pray Epistle Hebrews 9:11 22 Choral Verse Come, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, Who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, And is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Holy Gospel Matthew 26:17 30 P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-sixth chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. After the reading: P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ. Sermon Prayer of the Church Choral Offertory Create in Me The text is found at LSB 192. Service of the Sacrament LSB 194 Distribution Hymns LSB 640 Thee, We Adore, O Hidden Savior Stanza 3 is sung by the Divine Service Choir. LSB 445 When You Woke That Thursday Morning Post-Communion Collect and Benediction LSB 201 setting by Jacob Weber