Readings, Hymns, and Music—February 2016

February 7
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Lectionary
Exodus 34:29–35 | Psalm 99 | 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2 | Luke 9:28–43a full texts
8:00 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
Service Music
for the Time after Epiphany
Gathering Hymn
Come to Us Creative Spirit
elw 687
Psalm
Psalm 99
William Bradley Roberts (1947—)
Children’s Hymn
This Little Light of Mine (vv. 1–2 | 3)
elw 677
Hymn of the Day
Colorful Creater
houghton
Offertory
Give Me Jesus
traditional spiritual, arr. Mark Hayes (1953—)
Communion Music
I Received the Living God
harm. Richard Proulx (1937–2010)
Sending Hymn
Shine, Jesus, Shine
elw 671
10:30 AM
CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for a Festival Service
Prelude
52 Choral-vorspiele, Op. 67, No. 49. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Max Reger (1873–1916)
Gathering Hymn
Come to Us Creative Spirit
elw 687
Psalm
Psalm 99
Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)
Gospel Acclamation
This is my Son
John Ferguson (1941—)
Children’s Hymn
Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
elw 815
Hymn of the Day
Colorful Creater
houghton
Offertory
By and By
traditional spiritual, arr. Scott Fikse
Communion Motet
Let Us Break Bread Together
traditional spiritual, arr. William D. Hall
Communion Organ
Fantasia on “I will lift mine eyes unto the hills” (2015)
Malcolm Archer (1952—)
Sending Hymn
Alleluia, Song of Gladness
elw 318
Postlude
Six Hymn Preludes, Deo Gracias: O, Wondrous Image, Vision Fair
Percy Whitlock (1903–1946)
7:30 PM
EVENING PRAYER
Reading
Luke 9:28—36 text
Introit
Esto mihi in Deum protectorem
plainsong, mode 6
Hymn
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
elw 815
Canticle
Magnificat
Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672)
Motet
Beautiful Savior
Silesian folk tune
February 10
Ash Wednesday
Lectionary
Isaiah 58:1–12 | Psalm 51:1–17 | 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10 | Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21 full texts
7:30 PM
ASH WEDNESDAY LITURGY
Service Music
Liturgy for Ash Wednesday 2015
Entrance Procession
Misereris omnium
plainchant, mode 1
Psalm
Psalm 51
David Cherwien (1957—)
Gospel Acclamation
Return to the Lord, your God
Scott Fikse (1983—)
Hymn of the Day
Savior, When in Dust to You
aberystwyth
Offertory Anthem
Have Mercy on Us, O My Lord
Aaron Copeland (1900-1990)
Offering Hymn
Create in me a clean heart, O God
J. A. Freylinghausen (1670–1739)
Communion Motet
Help Us, O Lord
Copeland
February 14
First Sunday of Lent
Lectionary
Deuteronomy 26:1–11 | Psalm 91:1–2, 9–16 | Romans 10:8b–13 | Luke 4:1–13 full texts
8:00 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
Service Music
Liturgy for Lent
Gathering Hymn
Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church
elw 321
Psalm
Psalm 91: Be With Me
Marty Haugen (1950—)
Children’s Hymn
Tree of Life (vv. 1–2 | 3)
tree of life
Hymn of the Day
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
elw 325
Offertory
Out in the Wilderness
Jay Beech (1960—)
Communion Music
On Eagles Wings
Michael Joncas (151—)
Sending Hymn
Bless Now, O God, the Journey
elw 326
10:30 AM
CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for Lent (Year C • 2016/2019)
Introit
Invocabit me
plainchant, mode 8
Psalm
Psalm 91:9–15
Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)
Gospel Acclamation
One does not live by bread alone
Scott Fikse (1983—)
Children’s Hymn
Now Behold the Lamb
elw 341
Hymn of the Day
The Glory of These Forty Days
elw 320
Offertory
Emendemus in melius
William Byrd (c.1540–1623)
Communion Motet
Mass for 5 Voices, Agnus Dei
Byrd
Sending Hymn
Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
elw 618
February 21
Second Sunday of Lent
Lectionary
Genesis 15:1–12, 17–18 | Psalm 27 | Philippians 3:17—4:1 | Luke 13:31–35 full texts
8:00 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
Service Music
Liturgy for Lent
Gathering Hymn
Blessed Be the God of Israel
elw 552
Psalm
Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light
David Haas (1957—)
Children’s Hymn
Tree of Life (vv. 1–2 | 3)
tree of life
Hymn of the Day
When Twilight Comes
elw 566
Offertory
Let My Prayer Be a Fragrant Offering
Ralph C. Sappington (1952–2007)
Communion Music
That Christ be known
Marty Schaefer
Sending Hymn
God Be With You Till We Meet Again
elw 536
10:30 AM
CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for Lent (Year C • 2016/2019)
Introit
Reminiscere
plainchant, mode 4
Psalm
Psalm 27:1–9
Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)
Gospel Acclamation
The Son of Man must be lifted up
Scott Fikse (1983—)
Children’s Hymn
Now Behold the Lamb
elw 341
Hymn of the Day
The God of Abraham Praise
elw 831
Offertory
I See His Blood Upon the Rose
Eric Shave (1951—)
Communion Motet
Who is at my Window, Who?
Welford Russell (1900–1975)
Sending Hymn
God Be With You Till We Meet Again
elw 536
February 28
Third Sunday of Lent
Lectionary
Isaiah 55:1–9 | Psalm 63:1–8 | 1 Corinthians 10:1–13 | Luke 13:1–9 full texts
8:00 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
Service Music
Liturgy for Lent
Gathering Hymn
Remember and Rejoice
elw 454
Psalm
Psalm 63: Long for You
Mike Balhoff (1946—), Gary Daigle (1957—), and Darryl Doucote (1945—)
Children’s Hymn
Tree of Life (vv. 1–2 | 3)
tree of life
Hymn of the Day
As the Deer Runs to the River
elw 331
Offertory
Change Our Hearts
Rory Cooney (1952—)
Communion Music
Taste and See
Francis Patrick O'Brien (1958—)
Sending Hymn
Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
elw 618
10:30 AM
CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for Lent (Year C • 2016/2019)
Introit
Oculi mei
plainchant, mode 7
Psalm
Psalm 63:1–8
Peter Hallock (1924–2014)
Gospel Acclamation
Jesus began to proclaim
Scott Fikse (1983—)
Children’s Hymn
Now Behold the Lamb
elw 341
Hymn of the Day
Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
elw 642
Offertory
Justitiae Domini
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660–1725)
Communion Motet
Exsurge Domine
Scarlatti
Sending Hymn
Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
elw 618
Revised: 19 February 2016