The LCMS convention pauses July 13 to honor and remember those church workers called to glory in this past triennium (2013-16).
Worship
Daily worship unites convention delegates around God’s Word
Months of planning for convention worship involve many worship leaders and musicians.
Convention opening service unites delegates from every corner of Synod
Some 3,000 worshipers attend the July 9 opening service for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention in Milwaukee.
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, According to Luke
LCMS Worship provides a script of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke 22-23.
Table Prayers for the Season of Easter
LCMS Worship offers brief table devotions during the Easter season.
Prisoner’s Reflections: Meditations for Prisoners
Prisoner’s Reflections: Meditations for Prisoners is a collection of devotions written by Thomas Bird. Mr. Bird is a Lutheran Christian who was in prison for many years.
Resources available for Lent
See what’s available from Concordia Publishing House, Lutheran Hour Ministries and the Synod’s Worship ministry.
LCMS Worship: Suggestions for 2016 midweek Lenten services
It is a worthy practice to devote time during the season of Lent to meditate extensively upon the Passion of our Lord. The following suggestions are framed around the reading of the Passion according to St. Luke, combined with an Old Testament reading emphasis upon God’s vindication of “the innocent sufferer.”
Table Devotions for Lent
LCMS Worship offers the following as brief table devotions during the Lenten season.
A Brief Advent Devotion for the Family Table
LCMS Worship suggests the following Advent Devotion for use at home. Family members may take turns reading the prophesy for each day from Nov. 29 to Christmas Eve.
Thanksgiving Day Litany and Grace
LCMS Worship suggests the following Thanksgiving Day Litany and Grace for blessing the Thanksgiving table at home. Download the litany and grace below, and you may print a copy for each place setting.
Letter from Rev. Weedon: A Radical Christmas!
Rev. William Weedon, Director of LCMS Worship, offers a rad idea: Why not do the liturgy in the hymnal with all the Propers this Christmas?
Hymn suggestions for Series C — 2015-16
The following hymn suggestions are offered for Series C during 2015-16.
Proclaiming the Word in Song: Hymn Suggestions for the One-Year Series
The following list is offered with the intent that the people of God not only hear the Word as proclaimed in the readings and the sermon, but also join in the proclamation of each Sunday or feast.
A Midweek Advent Service
For pastors looking for propers for midweek Advent services, LCMS Worship suggests the following. It is an Advent series drawn from the table on Page 159 of The Lutheran Hymnal.
Marriage and Wedding Conference on June 30 in Hamel, Ill.
A pastoral conference about weddings and marriages is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, Ill.