GRACE LUTHERAN WORSHIP SCHEDULE AUGUST 2014-JULY 2015 Date: August 3 Pentecost 8 Texts: Isaiah 55:1-5; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21 Theme: The Sure Mercies of David Hymns: 915-559-850 (627) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Isaiah 55:1-5 pg 203 Date: August 10 Pentecost 9 Texts: Job 38:4-18; Romans 10:5-17; Matthew 14:22-33 Theme: The Son of God Truly Hymns: 715-717 (sub vs 2/3) -763 (617) Preacher/Text: Kunkel Matthew 14:13-21; Cf. Job 38:4-18 pg 184 Date: August 17 Education Sunday Texts: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28 Theme: The Training of Our Children Hymns: 863-862-For Many Years (618) Preacher/Text: Obersat Date: August 24 Pentecost 11 Texts: Isaiah 51:1-6; Romans 11:33-12:8; Matthew 16:13-20 Theme: Do You Pursue Righteousness? Hymns: 577-557-839 (619) Preacher/Text: Holzer Isaiah 51:1-6 pg 151 Date: August 31 Pentecost 12 Texts: Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28 Theme: Called By Your Name Hymns: 869-590-947 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Jeremiah 15:15-21 pg 219
Date: September 5 Texts: Joel 2:12-19; I John 1:5-2:12; Matthew 6:16-21 Theme: Treasures In Heaven Hymns: 495-730-673 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Matthew 6:16-21 Free Conference Worship 9:00 pm printed Date: September 7 Pentecost 13 Texts: Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20 Theme: Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law Hymns: 8:00: 790-698-924; 10:15: 790-858-698-924 (620) Preacher/Text: Holzer Romans 13:1-10 8:00: pg 151 10:15: printed Date: September 14 Holy Cross Day Texts: Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 Theme: Forgive Us Our Trespasses Hymns: 611-563-915 (622) Preacher/Text: Kunkel Matthew 18:21-35 pg 203 Date: September 21 Pentecost 15 Texts: Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Theme: My Ways Are Not Your Ways Hymns: 506-587-588 (625) Preacher/Text: Holzer Isaiah 55:6-9 pg 184 Date: September 28 Pentecost 16 Texts: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18; Matthew 21:23-27 Theme: God s Pleasure Hymns: 873-692-708 (623) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 pg 151
Date: October 5 LWML and Loyalty Sunday Texts: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 Theme: Focus On the Main Thing Hymns: LWML Hymn: Serve the Lord with Gladness-912-575 (628) Preacher/Text: Kunkel Matthew 21:33-46 Date: October 12 Pentecost 18 Texts: Isaiah 25:6-9; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14 Theme: This Is Our God Hymns: 722-742-725 (632) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Isaiah 25:6-9 pg 151 Date: October 19 Pentecost 19 Texts: Isaiah 45:1-7; I Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 Theme: None Besides the LORD Hymns: 611-539-917 (629) Preacher/Text: Holzer Isaiah 45:1-7 pg 184 Date: October 26 Reformation Sunday Texts: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; Matthew 11:12-19 Theme: The Everlasting Gospel Hymns: 656-586-585 (658) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Revelation 14:6-7 Date: November 2 All Saints Sunday Texts: Revelation 7:9-17; I John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 Theme: Before the Throne of God Hymns: 954-676-525 (677) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Revelation 7:9-17 pg 203
Date: November 9 Mission Festival Texts: Isaiah 62:1-7; Romans 10:11-17; Luke 24:44-53 Theme: To Be Announced Hymns: 826-830-840 (835) Preacher/Text: Pastor Leif Hasskarl Date: November 16 Pentecost 23 Texts: Zephaniah 1:7-16; I Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 Theme: Good and Faithful Hymns: 702-781-924 (632) Preacher/Text: Kunkel Matthew 25:14-30 pg 203 Date: November 23 The Last Sunday of the Church Year Texts: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; I Corinthians 15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46 Theme: Sheep and Goats Hymns: 516-512-514 (731) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Matthew 25:31-46 pg 167 Date: November 26 Thanksgiving Eve Texts: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; Philippians 4:6-20; Luke 17:11-19 Theme: Have Mercy On Us Hymns: 893-892-894 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Matthew 25:31-46 pg 229 Date: November 30 The 1 st Sunday in Advent Texts: Isaiah 64:1-9; I Corinthians 3:1-9; Mark 11:1-10 Theme: O Lord, You Are Our Father Hymns: 913-334-782 (617) Preacher/Text: Holzer Isaiah 64:1-9 pg 219
Date: December 3 Texts: Zephaniah 3:14-17; Luke 1:5-23, 57-59 Theme: "Fathers of Christmas: Zechariah Rejoicing Father" Hymns: 350-352-365 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Midweek Advent I Date: December 7 The 2 nd Sunday in Advent Texts: Isaiah 40:1-11; II Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 Theme: Prepare the Way Hymns: 343-344-347 (621) Preacher/Text: Kunkel-Mark 1:1-8; Cf. Isaiah 40:1-11 pg 151 Date: December 10 Texts: Isaiah 40:1-11; Matthew 1:18-25, 2:13-15, 19-23 Theme: Fathers of Christmas: Joseph Protecting Father Hymns: 333-348-366 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Midweek Advent II Date: December 14 The 3 rd Sunday in Advent Texts: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; I Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Theme: Good Tidings Hymns: 354-349-342 (332) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Isaiah 61:1-4 pg 203 Date: December 17 Texts: I Thessalonians 5:12-24; Luke 1:46-55 Theme: "Fathers of Christmas: God the Father Faithful Father" Hymns: 338-863-370 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Midweek Advent III
Date: December 21 The 4 th Sunday in Advent Texts: II Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Romans 15:25-27; Luke 1:26-28 Theme: You Shall Be Established Forever Hymns: 341-348-357 (617) Preacher/Text: Holzer Matthew 1:18-25 pg 184 Date: December 24 Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 Theme: "A Shepherd s Perspective" Hymns: 379-368-387-363 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve 6:00pm - Date: December 25 Texts: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-14 Theme: "The Word Became Flesh" Hymns: 387-384-393-389 Preacher/Text: Jacobs John 1:1-14 Christmas Day 9:00am - Date: December 28 Christmas 1 Texts: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40 Theme: Joyful In My God Hymns: 385-386-392 (380) Preacher/Text: Holzer Isaiah 61:10 pg 151 Date: December 31 New Year s Eve Texts: Isaiah 30:15-17; Romans 8:31b-39; Luke 12:35-40 Theme: I Am Persuaded Hymns: 899-900-733 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Romans 8:31b-39 7:00 pm 229
Date: January 4 Christmas 2 Texts: I Kings 3:4-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52 Theme: Amazing Understanding Hymns: 850-410-523 (392) Preacher/Text: Kunkel I Kings 3:4-15; Cf. Luke 2:40-52 pg 184 Date: January 11 The Baptism of Our Lord Texts: Genesis 1:1-5; Romans 6:1-11; Mark 1:4-11 Theme: The Blessings of Baptism Hymns: 407-601-412 (596) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Mark 1:4-11 pg 203 Date: January 18 Epiphany 2 Texts: I Samuel 3:1-10; I Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 Theme: Speak LORD! Your Servant Hears Hymns: 402-589-923 (386) Preacher/Text: Jacobs I Samuel 3:1-10 pg 151 Date: January 25 Epiphany 3 Texts: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; I Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Theme: Proclaim A Fast Hymns: 409-607-554 (622) Preacher/Text: Holzer Jonah 3:1-5 pg 203 Date: February1 Epiphany 4 Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; I Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 Theme: Holy One of God Hymns: 396-541[Tune:348]-805 (623) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Mark 1:21-28 pg 167
Date: February 8 Epiphany 5 Texts: Isaiah 40:21-31; I Corinthians 9:16-27; Mark 1:29-39 Theme: That I May Preach Hymns: 578-584-586 (627) Preacher/Text: Kunkel Mark 1:29-39; Cf. Isaiah 40:21-31 pg 151 Date: February 15 The Transfiguration of Our Lord Texts: II Kings 2:1-12; II Corinthians 3:12-13, 4:1-6; Mark 9:2-9 Theme: Only Jesus Hymns: 394-414-812 (628) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Mark 9:2-9 pg 203 Date: February 18 Ash Wednesday Texts: Joel 2:12-19; II Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Theme: The Cross: Our Only Hope Hymns: 440-644-588 (570) Preacher/Text: Jacobs I Corinthians 2:1-5 Date: February 22 Invocavit - The 1 st Sunday in Lent Texts: Genesis 22:1-18; James 1:12-18; Mark 1:9-15 Theme: A Burnt Offering Pleasing to the LORD Hymns: 659-783-735 (632) Preacher/Text: Holzer Genesis 22:1-2 pg 184 Date: February 25 Midweek Lenten II Texts: Passion History Theme: The Cross: A Symbol of Grace Hymns: 435-563-877 Preacher/Text: Jacobs John 19:17-18 10:00am & 7:00pm pg 260
Date: March 1 Reminiscere - The 2 nd Sunday in Lent Texts: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 5:1-11; Mark 8:27-38 Theme: The Cost of Discipleship Hymns: 420-730-742 (732) Preacher/Text: Jacobs - Mark 8:27-38 pg 151 Date: March 4 Midweek Lenten III Texts: Passion History Theme: The Cross: A Mighty Magnet Hymns: 434-430-880 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Genesis 19:25-29 10:00am & 7:00pm pg 260 Date: March 8 Oculi - The 3 rd Sunday in Lent Texts: Exodus 20:1-17; I Corinthians 1:18-31; John 2:13-22 Theme: The Message of the Cross Hymns: 837-423-427 (625) Preacher/Text: Kunkel I Corinthians 1:18-31 pg 203 Date: March 11 Midweek Lenten IV Texts: Passion History Theme: The Cross: A Lesson of Love Hymns: 437-426-883 Preacher/Text: Jacobs John 19:25-27 10:00am & 7:00pm pg 260 Date: March 15 Laetare The 4 th Sunday in Lent Texts: Numbers 21:4-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Theme: Lifted Up Hymns: 613-571-573 (614) Preacher/Text: Jacobs John 3:14-21 pg 184
Date: March 18 Midweek Lenten V Texts: Passion History Theme: The Cross: A Lesson In Obedience Hymns: 439, 1-5 439, 6-10 439, 11-15 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Philippians 2:5-8 10:00am & 7:00 pm pg 260 Date: March 22 Judica The 5 th Sunday in Lent Texts: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 Theme: I Will Remember No More Hymns: 423-427-433 (562) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Jeremiah 31:34 pg 203 Date: March 25 Midweek Lenten VI Texts: Passion History Theme: The Cross: A Lesson of Sacrifice Hymns: 431-425-685 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Nehemiah 1:1-10 10:00am & 7:00 pm pg 260 Date: March 29 Palm Sunday Texts: Deuteronomy 32:36-39; Philippians 2:5-11; John 12:20-43 Theme: I Kill and I Make Alive Hymns: 513-443-441 (442) Preacher/Text: Holzer Deuteronomy 32:36-39 Date: April 2 Maundy Thursday Texts: Exodus 24:3-11; I Corinthians 10:16-17; Mark 14:12-26 Theme: The Cross: Our Only Glory Hymns: 436-634-643 (570) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Galatians 6:14 7:00pm pg 213
Date: April 3 Texts: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16; John 19:17-30 Theme: The Cross: A Symbol of Judgment Hymns: 432-449-452 Preacher/Text: Jacobs I Corinthians 1:18 Good Friday - Morning 9:00am - Date: April 3 Texts: Various Theme: The Cross: Victory in Seeming Defeat Hymns: 453-456-422 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Isaiah 53 Good Friday - Evening 7:00pm - Date: April 5 The Festival of the Resurrection Texts: Isaiah 25:6-9; I Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8 Theme: He Is Risen! Hymns: 457-463-466 (461) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Mark 16:1-8 7:00 & 10:15 printed Date: April 12 Easter 2 Texts: Acts 4:32-35; I John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31 Theme: That You May Have Fellowship Hymns: 651-644-698 (468) Preacher/Text: Kunkel I John 1:1-2:2 pg 203 Date: April 19 Easter 3 Texts: Acts 3:11-21; I John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-49 Theme: It Was Necessary Hymns: 483-560-585 (467) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Luke 24:36-49 pg 151
Date: April 26 Easter 4 Texts: Acts 4:1-12; I John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Theme: He Laid Down His Life For Us Hymns: 610-429-468 (555) Preacher/Text: Holzer I John 3:16 pg 184 Date: May 3 Easter 5 Texts: Acts 8:26-40; I John 4:1-11; John 15:1-8 Theme: Abide In Me Hymns: 576-567-784 (568) Preacher/Text: Holzer John 15:1-8 pg 203 Date: May 10 Easter 6 Texts: Acts 10:34-48; I John 5:1-8; John 15:9-17 Theme: How to Conquer the World Hymns: 656-597-706 (610) Preacher/Text: Kunkel I John 5:1-8 pg 151 Date: May 14 Texts: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Theme: "Ascended" Hymns: 492-701-802 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Acts 1:1-11 Ascension Day 10:00am - printed Date: May 17 Easter 7 Texts: Acts 1:12-26; I John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19 Theme: One Hymns: 905-644-495 (493) Preacher/Text: Jacobs John 17:11b-19 pg 184
Date: May 24 The Festival of Pentecost Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:25-27, 16:4b-15 Theme: I Will Cause You to Come Up From Your Graves Hymns: 578-496-497 (498) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Ezekiel 37:12 pg 203 Date: May 31 Texts: Isaiah 6:1-8; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; John 3:1-17 Theme: Full of His Glory Hymns: 507-506-960 Preacher/Text: Jacobs Isaiah 6:1-8 The Festival of the Holy Trinity Date: June 7 Pentecost 2 Texts: Genesis 3:8-15; II Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Theme: What Does God Say About: Health and Well Being Hymns: 725-698-922 (613) Preacher/Text: Kunkel I Corinthians 6:19-20 pg 151 Date: June 14 Pentecost 3 Texts: Ezekiel 17:22-24; II Corinthians 5:1-10; Mark 4:26-34 Theme: What Does God Say About: Love and Marriage Hymns: 729-858-702 (614) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Ephesians 5:22-33 pg 184 Date: June 21 Pentecost 4 Texts: Job 38:1-11; II Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 Theme: What Does God Say About: Raising Children Hymns: 819-861-842 (618) Preacher/Text: Holzer Ephesians 6:1-4 pg 203
Date: June 28 Pentecost 5 Texts: Lamentations 3:22-33; II Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43 Theme: What Does God Say About: Growing Old Hymns: 528-537-818 (619) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Leviticus 19:32 pg 151 Date: July 5 Pentecost 6 Texts: Ezekiel 2:1-5; II Corinthians 12:1-10; Mark 6:1-13 Theme: What Does God Say About: Government and Politics Hymns: 966-512-965 (620) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Romans 13:1-7 pg 184 Date: July 12 Pentecost 7 Texts: Amos 7:7-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Theme: What Does God Say About: Managing Money Hymns: 580-758-698 (621) Preacher/Text: Kunkel I Timothy 6:6-10 pg 203 Date: July 19 Pentecost 8 Texts: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-44 Theme: What Does God Say About: Death and Dying Hymns: 811-755-844 (625) Preacher/Text: Jacobs Psalm 116:15 pg 151 Date: July 26 Pentecost 9 Texts: Genesis 9:8-17; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:45-56 Theme: What Does God Say About: Heaven Hymns: 908-748-752 (878) Preacher/Text: Holzer Revelation 21:3-4 pg 203