BLC Chapel Services

Order of Service:

- Prelude: Handbell prelude: Antiphonal Praise Michael Bedford

- Hymn 250 - A Mighty Fortress is Our God: vv. 1 & 2

- Romans 3: 21-26 ESV: But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 250 - A Mighty Fortress is Our God: vv. 3 & 4

- Blessing

- Postlude: Handbell postlude: Festival Prelude on “Lobe den Herren” Douglas E. Wagner

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Timothy Schmeling (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Director), Handbell Choir (Instrumental Group)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 583 - God's Word is Our Great Heritage

- 2 Timothy 4: 2-5 EHV: Preach the Word. Be ready whether it is convenient of not. Correct, rebuke, and encourage, with all patience and teaching. For there will come a time when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, because they have itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in line with their own desires. They will also turn their ears away from the truth and will turn aside to myths. As for you, keep a clear head in every situation. Bear hardship. Do the work of an evangelist. Fulfill your ministry.

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 45 - We Sing Thy Praise, O God: sung responsively; I - pulpit side II - lectern side

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Pianist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude: Es ist das Heil (BuxWV 186), D. Buxtehude

- Hymn 216 - of Zion's Honor Angels Sing

- The Versicles (pp. 120-121)

- Hymn 24 - Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear: vv. 1 & 2

- Choir Anthem: Es ist das Heil Uns Kommen Her, J. Brahms, Opus 29, No. 1, 1864: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her Von Gnad' und lauter Güte, Die Werke helfen nimmermehr, Sie mögen nicht behüten, Der Glaub' sieht Jesum Christum an Der hat g'nug für uns all' getan, Er ist der Mittler worden. Salvation unto us is come By God’s free grace and favor. Good works cannot avert our doom; They help and save us never. Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone, Who did for all the world atone; He is our one Redeemer. P. Speratus, 1484-1551

- John 8: 25-32: “Who are you?” they asked. Jesus replied, “What I have been telling you from the beginning. I have many things to say and to judge concerning you. But the one who sent me is true. And what I heard from him, these are the things I am telling the world.” They did not understand that he was talking to them about the Father. So Jesus said to them, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am the one, and that I do nothing on my own. But I speak exactly as the Father taught me. The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what pleases him.” As he was saying these things, many believed in him. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples. You will also know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

- Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless: vv. 1, 9 & 10

- Handbell anthem: Festival Prelude on “Lobe den Herren” Douglas E. Wagner, c. 1990

- Hymn 396 - If God Had Not Been On Our Side

- Choir anthem: The Call Z. Randall Stroope c. 2013 : Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Such a Way, as gives us breath: Such a Truth, as ends all strife: Such a Life, as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Such a Light, as shows a feast: Such a Feast, as mends in length: Such a Strength, as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a Joy, as none can move: Such a Love, as none can part: Such a Heart, as joys in love. George Herbert, 1593-1633

- Hymn 569 - Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow: vv. 1, 5 & 6

- Choir anthem: The Beatitudes: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3-12

- 1 Peter 5: 1-4: Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who also shares in the glory that is about to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: Shepherd God’s flock that is among you, serving as overseers, not grudgingly but willingly, as God desires, not because you are greedy for money but because you are eager to do it. Do not lord it over those entrusted to your care, but be examples for the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive an unfading crown of glory.

- Homily

- Canticle: Te deum in B-flat C.V. Stanford

- The Kyrie (p. 124)

- The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)

- Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord

- The Collect (pp. 125-127)

- The Benedicamus (p. 127)

- The Benediction (p. 127)

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), Prof. Ann Fredrickson (Director), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Choir Director), Handbell Choir (Instrumental Group), Mary Martha Singers (Choral Group)

Order of Service:

- Prelude: "Isaiah, Mighty Seer in Days of Old"

- Hymn 12 - Come, Thou Almighty King: vv. 1, 2 & 5

- John 15: 5-8: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.”

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 429 - Chief of Sinners Though I Be: vv. 1-3

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird (Preacher), Laura Matzke (Organist), Hannah Caauwe (Pianist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless: vv. 1, 3 & 4

- Ephesians 2: 8-10 ESV: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 226 - By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless: vv. 5, 9 & 10

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Matt Moldstad, Peace Lutheran Church, N. Mankato (Preacher), Jake Marzinske (Organist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- The Versicles and Gloria Patri (p. 108)

- The Confession of Sin (p. 108)

- Hymn 521 - How Firm a Foundation, You Saints of the Lord: vv. 1-3

- Luke 6: 32-36: “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.”

- Devotion

- The Responsory (p. 108)

- The Collect (p. 108)

- The Canticle (p. 108)

- Hymn 521 - How Firm a Foundation, You Saints of the Lord: vv. 4 & 5

- Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Hannah Caauwe (Organist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 249 - Fight the Good Fight With All Your Might: vv. 1 & 2

- Ephesians 6:10-13: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 249 - Fight the Good Fight With All Your Might: vv. 3 & 4

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Madeline Halvorson (Musician), Tamara Omar (Musician)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- Hymn 486 - The Church's One Foundation: vv. 1-3

- Hosea 13:14: “I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death. O Death, I will be your plagues! O Grave, I will be your destruction! Pity is hidden from My eyes.”

- Devotion

- Prayer

- Hymn 486 - The Church's One Foundation: vv. 4 & 5

- Blessing

- Postlude

Service Participants: Prof. Tom Rank (Preacher), Peter Estrem (Organist)

Order of Service:

- Prelude

- The Confession of Sin (p. 120)

- Versicles & Gloria Patri

- Hymn 24 - Lord, Open Thou My Heart To Hear: vv. 1 & 2

- Choir Anthem: Es ist das Heil Uns Kommen Her, J. Brahms, Opus 29, No. 1, 1864: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her Von Gnad' und lauter Güte, Die Werke helfen nimmermehr, Sie mögen nicht behüten, Der Glaub' sieht Jesum Christum an Der hat g'nug für uns all' getan, Er ist der Mittler worden. Salvation unto us is come By God’s free grace and favor. Good works cannot avert our doom; They help and save us never. Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone, Who did for all the world atone; He is our one Redeemer. P. Speratus, 1484-1551

- Hebrews 10: 23-25: Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one an-other in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

- Homily

- The Kyrie (p. 124)

- Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord

- The Collect, Benedicamus & Benediction

- Hymn 569 - Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow: vv. 1 & 5

- Postlude

Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Rev. Prof. Dennis Marzolf (Choir Director)

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- Special Service: Spiritual Songs of the Early Church

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