Monthly Archives: October 2008

Notes for All Saints Day – Matthew 5:1-12

All Saints Day extends back to the 4th century in the Eastern Communion. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost. The Eastern feast commemorates all holy martyrs. In the 7th century the Western Communion moved the feast to … Continue reading

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Hymn Plan: Epiphany to Trinity Sunday

All hymns keyed to Lutheran Service Book. Epiphany: 400, 395, 370, 396 Epiphany 1: 352, 410, 412/409, 401 Epiphany 2: 394, 402, 555, 399 Epiphany 3: 810, 839, 620, 832 Transfiguration: 414, 413, 395, 417 Septuagesima: 827, 566, 724, 664 … Continue reading

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Christmas Lessons and Carols

The custom of Our Savior congregation is a Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols. The customary hour is 11:00 P.M., however, we will also have Lessons and Carols at 6:00 P.M. for those who cannot make the late hour. What we … Continue reading

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Reformation (Observed) – John 8:31-36

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit It is not presumptuous to say that all the problems that befall God’s people in Holy Scripture happen as a result of not abiding … Continue reading

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Trinity 23 or Reformation

How many of you are transferring Reformation to this coming Sunday (Oct 26) and how many are doing Trinity 23? Thanks, Todd

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