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April 9, 2023 EASTER SUNDAY Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Christ the Lord is risen today alleluia sons of men and angels say alleluia Raise your joys and triumphs high alleluia sing ye heavens and earth reply alleluia Lives again our glorious King alleluia where O death is now thy sting alleluia Once he died our souls to save alleluia where's thy victory boasting grave alleluia Love's redeeming work is done alleluia fought the fight the battle won alleluia Death in vain forbids Him rise alleluia Christ hath opened paradise alleluia Soar we now where Christ has led alleluia following our exalted Head alleluia Made like Him like Him we rise alleluia ours the cross the grave the skies alleluia Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 24:1-12 Sermon Nonsense to Wonder Closing Hymn “In Christ Alone The Solid Rock” In Christ alone, my hope is found He is my light, m

April 2, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “All Glory Laud and Honor” All glory laud and honor to Thee Redeemer King To Whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring Thou art the King of Israel Thou David’s royal Son Who in the Lord’s Name comest the King and Blessed One All glory laud and honor to Thee Redeemer King To Whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring The company of angels are praising Thee on High And mortal men and all things created make reply All glory laud and honor to Thee Redeemer King To Whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring To Thee before Thy passion they sang their hymns of praise To Thee now high exalted our melody we raise Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Mark 11:1-11 Sermon King of Humility Closing Hymn “Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates” Lift up your heads ye mighty gates behold the King of glory waits The King of kings is drawing near the Savio

March 26, 2023Preparation for Worship - Jessica Betten – Alumni Director St. Matthew’s HouseTime for GatheringOpening Hymn“And Can It Be”And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's bloodDied He for me who caused His pain for me who Him to death pursuedAmazing love how can it be that Thou my God shouldst die for meAmazing love how can it be that Thou my God shouldst die for meHe left His Father's throne above so free so infinite His graceEmptied Himself of all but love and bled for Adam's helpless race'Tis mercy all immense and free for O my God it found out me'Tis mercy all immense and free for O my God it found out meLong my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's nightThine eye diffused a quickening ray I woke the dungeon flamed with lightMy chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed TheeMy chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed TheeNo condemnation now I dread Jesus and all in Him is mineAlive in Him my liv

March 19, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” Guide me O Thou great Jehovah pilgrim through this barren land I am weak but Thou art mighty hold me with Thy pow'rful hand Bread of heaven Bread of heaven feed me now and ever more Feed me now and ever more Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing stream doth flow Let the fiery cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through Strong Deliverer strong Deliverer be Thou still my strength and shield Be Thou still my strength and shield When I tread the verge of Jordan bid my anxious fears subside Death of death and hell's destruction land me safe on Canaan's side Songs of praises songs of praises I will ever give to Thee I will ever give to Thee Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson John 6:22-50 Sermon Give Us Closing Hymn “Give Me Jesus” In the morning when I rise in the morning when I rise In the morning when I

March 12, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “For All the Saints” For all the saints Who from their labors rest Who Thee by faith Before the world confessed Thy name O Jesus Be forever blest Alleluia Thou wast their Rock Their Fortress and their Might Thou Lord their Captain In the well fought fight Thou in the darkness drear Their one true Light Alleluia O may Thy soldiers Faithful true and bold Fight as the saints Who nobly fought of old And win with them The victor's crown of gold Alleluia And when the strife is fierce The warfare long Steals on the ear The distant triumph song And hearts are brave again And arms are strong Alleluia But lo there breaks A yet more glorious day The saints triumphant Rise in bright array The King of Glory Passes on His way Alleluia From earth's wide bounds From ocean's farthest coast Through gates of pearl Streams in the countless host Singing to Father Son and Holy Ghost Alleluia Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of o

March 5, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Rejoice the Lord is King” Rejoice the Lord is King your Lord and King adore Rejoice give thanks and sing and triumph evermore Refrain: Lift up your heart lift up your voice Rejoice again I say rejoice Our Savior Jesus reigns the God of truth and love When He had purged our stains He took His seat above [Refrain] His kingdom cannot fail He rules o'er earth and heaven The keys of death and hell are to our Jesus given [Refrain] Rejoice in glorious hope for Christ the Judge shall come And take His servants up to their eternal home [Refrain] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Revelation 21:1-8 Sermon Thy Kingdom Come The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn “Majesty” Majesty worship His majesty Unto Jesus be all glory Honor and praise Majesty kingdom authority Flow from His throne Unto His own His

February 26, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us” How deep the Father's love for us how vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss the Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory Behold the Man upon a cross my sin upon His shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished I will not boast in anything no gifts no pow’r no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Exodus 3:13-15 & Matthew 6:9 Sermon Not Some Generic Mush-god Cl

February 19, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Ancient Words” Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world They resound with God's own heart O let the ancient words impart Refrain: Ancient words ever true changing me changing you We have come with open hearts O let the ancient words impart Words of life words of hope give us strength help us cope In this world where'er we roam ancient words will guide us home [Refrain] Holy words of our faith handed down to this age Came to us through sacrifice O heed the faithful words of Christ [Refrain] We have come with open hearts O let the ancient words impart O let the ancient words impart Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Matthew 6:1-8 Sermon Till We Don’t Pray Anymore Closing Hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer” Sweet hour of prayer sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care And bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known

February 12, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father There is no shadow of turning with Thee Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside [Refrain] Summer and winter and springtime and harvest Sun moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness mercy and love [Refrain] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 13:1-17 Sermon Buckling Under the Burden Closing Hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” When pe

February 5, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” Fairest Lord Jesus Ruler of all nature O Thou of God and man the Son Thee will I cherish Thee will I honor Thou my soul's glory joy and crown Fair are the meadows fairer still the woodlands Robed in the blooming garb of spring Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer Who makes the woeful heart to sing Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight And all the twinkling starry host Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heav'n can boast Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations Son of God and Son of Man Glory and honor praise adoration Now and forevermore be Thine Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson 1 Peter 4:1-8 Sermon 2023 or 323 ? The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn “O God Our Help in Ages Past” O God our help in ages pas, our hope for years to come Ou

January 29, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Holy Holy Holy” Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee Holy holy holy merciful and mighty God in three persons blessed Trinity Holy holy holy all the saints adore Thee Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee Which wert and art and evermore shalt be Holy holy holy though the darkness hide Thee Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see Only Thou art holy there is none beside Thee Perfect in power in love and purity 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 Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Matthew 4:12-25 Sermon His Work and Ours Closing Hymn “Come Labor On” Come labor on who dares stand idle On the harvest plain while all

January 22, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Here I Am to Worship” Light of the world you stepped down into darkness Opened my eyes let me see beauty that made This heart adore You hope of a life spent with You Refrain: So here I am to worship here I am to bow down Here I am to say that You're my God and You're altogether lovely Altogether worthy altogether wonderful to me King of all days Oh so highly exalted Glorious in heaven above Humbly You came To the earth You created all for love's sake became poor [Refrain] Bridge And I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross And I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon The Prince of This World Closing Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing For still our an

January 15, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” I sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise That spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day The moon shines full at His command and all the stars obey I sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food He formed the creatures with His word and then pronounced them good Lord how Thy wonders are displayed where'er I turn my eye If I survey the ground I tread or gaze upon the sky There's not a plant or flower below but makes Thy glories known And clouds arise and tempests blow by order from Thy throne Creatures that borrow life from Thee are subject to Thy care There's not a place where we can flee but God is present there Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 3:1-20 Sermon What Should We Do? Closing Hymn “Jesus Shall Reign Wher

January 8, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Immortal Invisible” Immortal invisible God only wise In light inaccessible Hid from our eyes Most blessed most glorious the Ancient of Days Almighty victorious Thy great Name we praise Unresting unhasting and silent as light Nor wanting nor wasting Thou rulest in might Thy justice like mountains high soaring above Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love To all life Thou givest to both great and small In all life Thou livest the true life of all We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree And wither and perish but naught changeth Thee Great Father of glory pure Father of light Thine angels adore Thee all veiling their sight All praise we would render O help us to see 'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 2:22-40 Sermon Something to Look Forward To Closing Hymn “There is a Redeemer” There is a Redeem

January 1, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “We Three Kings” We three kings of Orient are bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain following yonder star Chorus: O star of wonder star of light star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding guide us to Thy perfect light Born a King on Bethlehem's plain gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never over us all to reign [Chorus] Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising worshiping God on high [Chorus] Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying sealed in the stone cold tomb [Chorus] Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia alleluia sounds through the earth and skies [Chorus] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Matthew 1:7-16a Sermon The Wise and the Foolish The Lords Suppe

December 25, 2022 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Sing We Now of Christmas” Sing we now of Christmas Noel sing we here Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear Refrain Sing we Noel the King is born Noel Sing we now of Christmas sing we now Noel Angels called to shepherds leave your flocks at rest Journey forth to Bethlehem find the lambkin blest [Refrain] In Bethlehem they found him Joseph and Mary mild Seated by the manger watching the holy child [Refrain] From the eastern country came the kings afar Bearing gifts to Bethlehem guided by a star [Refrain] Gold and myrrh they took there gifts of greatest price There was ne'er a place on earth so like paradise [Refrain] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering “What Child is This” What Child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping This this is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste ha

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December 18, 2022 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “The First Noel” The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Chorus Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the King of Israel They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light snd so it continued both day and night [Chorus] And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far To seek for a king was their intent and to follow the star wherever it went [Chorus] This star drew nigh to the northwest o'er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay [Chorus] Then entered in those wise men three full rev'rently upon the knee And offered there in His presence their gold and myrrh and frankincense [Chorus] Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of

December 11, 2022 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” 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 th'angelic hosts proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem Hark the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord Late in time behold Him come offspring of the Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see hail th'incarnate Deity Pleased as man with men to dwell Jesus our Emmanuel Hark the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace hail the Sun of Righteousness Light and life to all He brings ris'n with healing in His wings Mild He lays His glory by born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth born to give them second birth Hark the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King Lighting of the Advent Wreath Song of Worship Praye

December 4, 2022 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Once in Royal David’s City” Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her Baby in a manger for His bed Mary was that mother mild Jesus Christ her little Child He came down to earth from heaven who is God and Lord of all And His shelter was a stable and His cradle was a stall With the poor and meek and lowly lived on earth our Savior holy And our eyes at last will see Him through His own redeeming love For that Child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above And He leads His children on to the place where He is gone Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 1:26-45 Sermon A Mixed Blessing The Lord’s Supper Closing Hymn “Come O Long Expected Jesus” Come Thou long expected Jesus born to set Thy people free From our fears and sins release us let us find our rest in Thee Israel's Strength and Consolation hope of all the eart