BLC Chapel Services

Order of Service:

• Prelude: O Come, O Come, Immanuel, arr. R. Vandall
• Hymn 123 - From Heav'n Above To Earth I Come (View): vv. 1, 2, 6, 8
• 1 John 3:16-18: By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
• Devotion
• Hymn 123 - From Heav'n Above To Earth I Come (View): vv. 13, 14, 15
• Call assignment: Audrey Faith Amiling / Chloe Carol Kuhlman
• Prayer
• Hymn 126 - God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude: Angels We Have Heard on High, arr. J. Blersch

Service Participants: Rev. Glenn Obenberger, Pres. of the ELS (Preacher), Andrejs Mudulis (Pianist), Laura Matzke (Pianist)

Order of Service:

• Prelude
• Hymn 111 - When Sinners See Their Lost Condition (View): vv. 1, 2, 4
• Luke 2:8-16: And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 114 - Angels From the Realms of Glory (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

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

Order of Service:

• Prelude
• Hymn 109 - Hark the Glad Sound! the Savior Comes (View)
• 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 115 - All My Heart Sings and Rejoices (View): vv. 1, 2, 3, 8, 15
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Craig Ferkenstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)

Order of Service:

• Prelude: Christmas Joy - M. Herman
• Matthew 25:1-13: “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bride-groom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, “Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, “No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’But he answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
• Hymn 544 - Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (View): vv. 1 & 2
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 544 - Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (View): vv. 3
• Postlude: Angels from the Realms of Glory - arr. L. Larson

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Kaleb Schmidt (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Director), Handbell Choir (Participant #4 Role)

Order of Service:

• Prelude
• Loving and Forgiving Psalm 103: Soloist: Loving and forgiving are you, O Lord; slow to anger,rich in kindness, loving and forgiving are you. All: Loving and forgiving… S: All my being, bless the Lord, bless the holy name of God. All my being, bless the Lord, remembering the goodness of God. All: Loving and forgiving… S: God forgives us all our sins, healing those who live in pain, saving us from final death. God fills us with goodness & love. All: Loving and forgiving… S: Good and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger, rich in love. God remembers not our sins; forgiving and loving is God. All: Loving and forgiving… S: As heaven soars above the earth, so great the love of God for us. As far as east is from the west, the Lord takes our sins from us. All: Loving and forgiving…
• Revelation 22:12-17 : Look, I am coming soon and my reward is with me, to repay each one according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the Tree of Life and so that they may enter through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs, that is, the sorcerers, the adulterers, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star. The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears this say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come. Let the one who wants the water of life take it as a gift.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 98 - Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending (View)
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Shawn Stafford (Preacher), Allison Rygh (Soloist), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

Order of Service:

• Matthew 1:23: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
• Hymn 110 - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (View): v. 1; followed by Veni Emmanuel (James Engel) - Cyril Palm
• John 1:23: He said: “I am ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the Lord,”’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”
• Hymn 106 - On Jordan's Bank the Herald's Cry (View): vv. 1, 5; followed by Puer nobis (James Engle) - William Stottlemyer
• Isaiah 40:1-2: “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD’S hand Double for all her sins.”
• Hymn 102 - Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (View): vv. 1, 4; followed by Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele (Johann Pachelbel) - Micah Smith
• Philippians 4:4-7: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
• Hymn 135 - Now Sing We, Now Rejoice (View): vv. 1, 3; followed by In dulci jubilo (James Engel) - Heidi Riebau
• 2 Corinthians 8:9: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
• Hymn 134 - Let Us All With Gladsome Voice (View): vv. 1, 3; followed by Lasst uns alle (James Engel) - Philip Smith
• Isaiah 40:9-11: O Zion, You who bring good tidings, Get up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, You who bring good tidings, Lift up your voice with strength, Lift it up, be not afraid; Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!” Behold, the Lord GOD shall come with a strong hand, And His arm shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His work before Him. He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young.
• Hymn 128 - Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising (View): vv. 1, 3; followed by Quem Pastores (Helmut Walcha) - Andrejs Mudulis
• Psalm 98:1-2: Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things. … The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations.
• Hymn 138 - Joy To the World, the Lord is Come (View): vv. 1, 4; followed by Antioch (Wilbur Held) - Mark DeGarmeaux

Service Participants: (Preacher), William Stottlemyer (Organist), Hannah Caauwe (Pianist), Kaleb Schmidt (Pianist)

Order of Service:

• Prelude
• Hymn 102 - Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (View): vv. 1 & 2
• Matthew 11:11-12: “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.”
• Devotion
• Special Music: An Advent Duet on a Traditional English Folksong, arr. P. M. Liebergen
• Prayer
• Hymn 101 - The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns (View): vv. 1, 4, 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist), Hannah Caauwe (Instrumentalist), Lucy Klatt (Singer), Lydia Palmquist (Singer)

Order of Service:

• Prelude
• Hymn 106 - On Jordan's Bank the Herald's Cry (View): vv. 1-3
• Matthew 11:7-10: As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. For this is he of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way before You.’”
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 106 - On Jordan's Bank the Herald's Cry (View): vv. 4 & 5
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Joshua Skogen, Scarville/Centre Lutheran Parish, Scarville, Iowa (Preacher), Tamara Omar (Organist)

Order of Service:

• Prelude
• Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come: P: Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come, C: That by Your protection we may be rescued from the threating perils of our sins, and be saved by Your might deliverance. To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul, O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed. Let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed. Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forevermore. Amen.
• Hymn 105 - Rise, Children of the Kingdom (View)
• Psalm 51:16-17: You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.
• Devotion
• Hymn 100 - The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us (View): vv. 1, 5, 6, 7
• Blessing
• Postlude

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

Order of Service:

• Prelude
• Hymn 95 - Wake! the Welcome Day Appeareth (View): vv. 1-3
• Luke 2:25-26: And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
• Devotion
• Prayer
• Hymn 95 - Wake! the Welcome Day Appeareth (View): vv. 5 & 6
• Blessing
• Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist)