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Lessons, Hymns, Psalms, Choir

Choir Selections
THE REFORMATION PSALTER is a set of psalms which use CW refrains but have exquisite 4-part choir verses. This collection is available free at the WELS Connect worship website. If you need help locating this collection, contact <cw@wels.net>

Appointed Lessons and Psalm
	Deuteronomy 7:6-9
	Revelation 3:7-13
	John 17:1,13-26
	Psalm 100
Other suggested lessons
	Psalm 107:1-3,8
	Isaiah 6:6-8
	Matthew 28:18-20
	John 17:13-26 (school)
	2 Corinthians 5:17-20a
	Ephesians 2:1-9,19-21
	Colossians 3:12-17
	2 Timothy 3:14—4:8 (school)
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Verse of the Day
	Alleluia. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Alleluia.
Liturgical Color: Red
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Hymn Suggestions
Word of God 279, 281, 289
Baptism 294 (1,3), 297
Holy Communion 314 (1,2)
Christian Education (school) 511, also 508, 509, 512, 514, 
Church 529, 530, 535, 536, 541   church building: 532
Saints and Martyrs 553, Death and Burial 607
Evangelism 563
Confirmation 597
Church Anniversary 621, 622, 623
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The Third Article of the Creed
I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 
What does this mean?
I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him.
But the Holy Ghost has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. 
In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. 
In this Christian church he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers. 
On the Last Day he will raise me and all the dead; and he will give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. 
This is most certainly true.
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I Peter 3:8-18
M:	Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 
C:	For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, 
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
M:	Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 
C:	But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, 
M:	So that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 
C:	For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.