BLC Chapel Services

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 181 - of the Father's Love Begotten: vv. 1-4

- 2 Timothy 3: 14-17: You must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

- Hymn 181 - of the Father's Love Begotten: vv. 5-7

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 177 - I Am Jesus' Little Lamb

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Prayer #18, p. 149

- Hymn 145 - What Child is This, Who, Laid To Rest

- Matthew 2: 7-11: Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.” When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

- Devotion

- Hymn 168 - As With Gladness Men of Old

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 160 - O God, Our Help in Ages Past: vv. 1, 2, 4, 6, & 8

- Psalm 73 selected verses: Psalm 73: 1-5, 13-14, 21-28 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills. …Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure and have washed my hands in innocence. All day long I have been afflicted, and every morning brings new punishments. When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. …Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? and earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

- Devotion

- Installation of New Faculty and Staff

- Hymn 148 - Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men: vv. 1-4, 7, & 8

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Dr. Gene Pfeifer (Preacher), Paul Gullixson (Organist), Chaplain Don Moldstad (Speaker)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Prepare Thyself, Zion J. S. Bach: “Prepare thyself, Zion, with tender affection, the purest, the fairest this day to receive. Thou shall meet him with a heart with love overflowing. Haste then with ardor the Bridegroom to welcome!”

- Hymn 119 - Away in a Manger, No Crib For a Bed

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 134 - Let Us All With Gladsome Voice

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist), Greta Bloedel (Soloist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 116 - Angels We Have Heard On High

- Luke 2: 1-7: And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 123 - From Heav'n Above To Earth I Come: vv. 1, 2, 8, 13-15

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 268 - On Mary, Virgin Undefiled: vv. 1-3

- Micah 5:2 : “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.”

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 137 - O Little Town of Bethlehem: vv. 3 & 4

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Organist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 111 - When Sinners See Their Lost Condition: vv. 1 & 4

- Matthew 11: 28-29: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

- Psalm 85: Let Us See Your Kindness M. Haugen: S: Lord, let us see your kindness; Lord, let us see your kindness. C: Lord, let us see your kindness; Lord, let us see your kindness. S: Let us hear what our God proclaims: Peace to the people of God, Salvation is near to the ones who fear him. C: Lord, let us see… S: Kindness and truth, justice and peace; truth shall spring up as the water from the earth, Justice shall rain from the heavens. C: Lord, let us see… S: The Lord will come and you shall know his love, justice shall walk in his pathways, salvation the gift that he brings. C: Lord, let us see…

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Solo: The Shepherds: Shepherds watch in the field; Night’s bright stars are revealed. Only the shepherds are waking And watching. And an angel of light Suddenly speaks through the night “Christ, the Savior of nations appeareth! Angel voices now sing, “Glory be to our King! And on earth peace and goodwill to mortals!” Hurry the shepherds fast, Reaching the Child at last, There adoring they linger and praise Him. - P. Cornelius

- Hymn 167 - How Lovely Shines the Morning Star: vv. 6

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Organist), Kathryn Matzke (Singer), Kayelynn Lawson (Soloist), Leanna Matzke (Singer)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 110 - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- The Versicles and Gloria Patri (p. 128)

- The Confession of Sin (p. 128)

- Hymn 268 - On Mary, Virgin Undefiled: vv. 1 & 2

- Matthew 1: 18-25: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.

- Sermon

- Hymn 268 - On Mary, Virgin Undefiled: vv. 3 & 4

- The Responsory (p. 128)

- The Collect (p. 128)

- The Canticle (p. 128)

- Hymn 268 - On Mary, Virgin Undefiled: vv. 5 & 6

- Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Prepare Thyself, Zion J. S. Bach: “Prepare thyself, Zion, with tender affection, the purest, the fairest this day to receive. Thou shall meet him with a heart with love overflowing. Haste then with ardor the Bridegroom to welcome!”

- Philippians 2: 9-11: Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 101 - The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist), Greta Bloedel (Soloist)