Let Us Go into the House of the Lord: Recent Episodes
Michael G. Lilienthal
Michael Lilienthal is a pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN, and he loves planning services. Listen to his thoughts as he works each service out week to week, following the themes of the day and season, paying attention to the Bible readings, and selecting hymns and sermon text.
Service on 12/6/2020
Advent 2; Nicholas, Bishop of Myra
All Upcoming Services
Order/Rite Rite One
Service Notes
Psalm 80:1-7 (pp. 183-184)
Hymns
ELH #96 vv. 1, 2, 5 Hark, A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding!
ELH #100 vv. 1-4 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
ELH #167 How Lovely Shines the Morning Star
ELH #94 vv. 5-7 O How Shall I Receive Thee
ELH #100 vv. 5-7 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
Service on 11/29/2020
Advent 1
All Upcoming Services
Order/Rite Rite One, abr.
Service Notes
Psalm 25, p. 177
No Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Prayer of the Church = the Litany, p. 137ff.
Introit 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.
Hymns
ELH #90 vv. 1-4 Savior of the Nations, Come
ELH #90 vv. 5-7 Savior of the Nations, Come
ELH #94 vv. 1-4 O How Shall I Receive Thee
ELH #94 vv. 8-10 O How Shall I Receive Thee
Service on 3/29/2020
Lent 5
Order/Rite Rite One, abr.
Service Notes
No Gloria in Excelsis
Psalm 43 (Tone 3) p. 180
The Litany (p. 137) replaces the Prayer of the Church
Introit Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. Send out Your light and Your truth; Let them lead me, let them bring me to Your holy hill. Glory...
Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
Color Purple
Theme Jesus, Son of Abraham: Our High Priest
Hymns:
ELH #12 “Come, Thou Almighty King”
ELH #284 “Go to Dark Gethsemane”
ELH #274 vv. 1-3 “When Our Heads Are Bowed with Woe”
ELH #274 vv. 4-6 “When Our Heads Are Bowed with Woe”
Service on 3/22/2020
Lent 4
Order/Rite Rite One, abr.
Service Notes
No Gloria in excelsis Deo
Psalm 122 (Tone 1) p. 192
The Litany replaces the Prayer of the Church
Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
Color Purple
Hymns:
ELH #20 “Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness”
ELH #263 vv. 1-3 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”
ELH #263 vv. 4-6 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”
ELH #262 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Service on 3/15/2020
Lent 3
Order/Rite Rite Two
Service Notes
Kyrie option II
No Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Psalm 121 (Tone 2) p. 192
Sentence "Christ has humbled Himself..." replaces Alleluia
Litany (p. 137) replaces Prayer of the Church
Collect of Thanksgiving option II
Introit My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net. To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul, O my God, I trust in You. Turn Yourself to me and have mercy on me, For I am desolate and afflicted. Glory...
Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
Color Purple
Theme Triumph over Satan: Jesus Casts Out A Demon
Hymns:
ELH #4 “In Jesus' Name”
ELH #18 “God the Father, Be Our Stay”
ELH #313 Distribution Hymn “I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table”
ELH #259 vv. 1-4 “The Kingdom Satan Founded”
ELH #259 vv. 5-7 “The Kingdom Satan Founded”
Service on 3/8/2020
Lent 2
Order/Rite Rite One, abr.
Service Notes
Psalm 25:1-8 (Tone 3) p. 177
The Litany (p. 137-139) will replace the Prayer of the Church
No Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Introit Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies and lovingkindnesses, for they have been from of old. Let not my enemies triumph over me. Redeem Israel, O God, Out of all their troubles! To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed Glory...
Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
Color Purple
Theme Persistent Faith: The Woman of Canaan
Hymnns:
ELH #33 “We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost”
ELH #257 vv. 1-4 “When in the Hour of Utmost Need”
ELH #257 vv. 5-7 “When in the Hour of Utmost Need”
ELH #191 “Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying”
Service on 3/1/2020
Lent 1
Order/Rite Rite One
Service Notes
Psalm 91 (Tone 3) p. 186
The Litany (p. 137) will replace the Prayer of the Church
No Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Introit He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My Salvation. He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Glory...
Gradual Christ humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
Color Purple
Theme Temptation: Jesus Tempted by Satan
Hymns:
ELH #1 “Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word”
ELH #250 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
ELH #316 with 317 - Distribution Hymn “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior”
ELH #252 vv. 1-3 “I Walk in Danger All the Way”
ELH #252 vv. 4-6 “I Walk in Danger All the Way”
Service on 2/23/2020
Baptism of Jesus
Order/Rite Rite One, abr.
Service Notes
Psalm 90 (Tone 2) p. 185-186
Introit You are fairer than the sons of men, grace is poured upon Your lips. Therefore God has blessed You forever. Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, With Your glory and Your majesty. Glory...
Color Green
Theme Baptism of Our Lord, Jesus
Hymns:
ELH #241 “He That Believes and Is Baptized”
ELH #247 vv. 1-4 “To Jordan Came Our Lord”
ELH #247 vv. 5-7 “To Jordan Came Our Lord”
ELH #246 “God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It”
Service on 2/16/2020
Sexagesima
Order/RiteRite TwoService Notes
Psalm 86 (Tone 3) p. 184-185
Introit Awake! Why do You sleep, O Lord? Arise! Do not cast us off forever. Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and our oppression? We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us What deeds You did in their days. Glory...
Color Green
Theme Word of God: Sower and the Seed
Hymns:
ELH #230 “Speak, O Lord, Thy Servant Heareth”
ELH #229 “By Faith We Are Divinely Sure”
ELH #324 Distribution Hymn “O Jesus, at Your Altar Now”
ELH #325 “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee”
ELH #592 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Service on 2/9/2020
Septuagesima
Order/Rite Rite One, abr.
Service Notes
Psalm 42 (Tone 4) p. 179-189
Introit The pangs of death encompassed me, the sorrows of hell surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. In my distress I called upon the Lord, And He heard my voice from His temple. Glory...
Color Green
Theme By Grace Alone: Laborers in the Vineyard
Hymns:
ELH #227 vv.1-5 “Salvation Unto Us Is Come”
ELH #227 vv. 6-10 “Salvation Unto Us Is Come”
ELH #227 vv. 11-14 “Salvation Unto Us Is Come”
ELH #226 vv. 1-4 “By Grace I'm Saved”
Service on 2/2/2020
Presentation, Transfiguration
Order/Rite Rite One
Service Notes
This will be a teaching-the-liturgy service. Rather than a full sermon, the various parts will be explained in-between each part. The whole bulletin will be put together by Pastor Lilienthal.
The Introit will follow the Entrance Hymn.
Psalm 84 (Tone 4), p. 184.
Hymns:
ELH #151 Thou Light of Gentile Nations
ELH #224 The Only Son from Heaven
ELH #313 Distribution Hymn I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table
ELH #48 In Peace and Joy I Now Depart
ELH #223 O Wondrous Type
Service on 1/26/2020
Epiphany 3
Order/Rite Rite One, abr.
Service Notes
-Psalm 100 (Tone 4) p. 187-8
Introit Worship Him, all you gods; Zion hears and is glad. The daughters of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, O Lord. The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of the isles be glad. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all you nations! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Missions: Jesus Heals a Leper and a Servant
Hymns:
ELH #20 “Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness”
ELH #198 “O Christ, Our True and Only Light”
ELH #200 vv. 1-4 “There Many Shall Come from the East”
ELH #200 vv. 5-7 “There Many Shall Come from the East”
Service on 1/19/2020
Epiphany 2
Order/Rite Rite Two
Service Notes
Psalm 19 (Tone 1) p. 175
No Hymn of Thanksgiving
Introit All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You. They shall sing praises to Your Name. Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing out the honor of His Name, make His praise glorious. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all you nations! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Marriage & Family: Wedding in Cana
Hymns:
ELH #4 “In Jesus' Name”
ELH #189 “In House and Home”
ELH #313 “I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table”
ELH #585 “How Blessed Is the Little Flock”
Service on 1/12/2020
Epiphany 1
Order/Rite Rite One, abr.
Service Notes
Introit before Entrance Hymn
Sunday School will sing some of #179
Psalm 100 (Tone 4), p. 187-8
Introit I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up. I heard the voice of a great multitude saying, "Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!" Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands. Serve the Lord with gladness. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all you nations! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Youth: The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Hymns:
ELH 179 Jesus Loves Me
ELH 182 vv. 1-3, 5, 6 One Thing Needful
ELH 177 I Am Jesus' Little Lamb
ELH 178 6 verses (included in bulletin) I Pray Thee, Dear Lord Jesus
Service on 1/6/2020
Epiphany
Order/Rite
Rite One
Service Notes
Introit before Entrance Hymn (with antiphon)
Psalm 72 (Tone 2), p. 182-183
Introit
Behold, the Lord, the Ruler, has come, and the kingdom and the power and the glory are in His hand. All kings shall fall down before Him, all nations shall serve Him. Give the King Your judgments, O God, And Your righteousness to the King''s Son. Glory...
Gradual
Alleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all you nations! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Alleluia!
Color
White
Theme
Jesus, Savior of Gentiles: The Wise Men
ELH #168 As with Gladness Men of Old
ELH #167 vv. 1-4 How Lovely Shines the Morning Star
ELH #327 O Lord, We Praise Thee
ELH 167 vv. 5-7 How Lovely Shines the Morning Star
ELH 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Service on 1/5/2020
Christmas 2
Order/Rite Rite One
Service Notes
Introit (printed in bulletin) will come before Entrance Hymn.
Psalm 2 (Tone 4), p. 174
Introit
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My Son. Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed. Glory...
Gradual
Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!
Color
White
Theme
God's Protection: Fleeing to Egypt
Hymns
ELH #161 vv. 1-4 O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is
ELH #163 O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly
ELH #313 I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table
ELH #161 vv. 5, 6 O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is
ELH #587 Jesus, Still Lead On
Service on 12/29/2019
Christmas 1
Order/Rite Rite One, abridged
Service Notes
Psalm 92:1-10 (Tone 2), pp. 186-187
Introit Your testimonies are very sure, holiness adorns Your house O Lord, forever. Your throne is established from of old, You are everlasting. The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme The Presentation of Christ
ELH 150 vv. 1-3 In This Our Happy Christmastide
ELH 150 vv. 4-7 In This Our Happy Christmastide
ELH 154 vv. 1-3 To Shepherds as They Watched by Night
ELH 154 vv. 4-6 To Shepherds as They Watched by Night
Services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 2019
Service on 12/24/2019
Christmas Vigil
Order/Rite Vespers
Service Notes
Psalm 2 (Tone 4), p. 174
Immediately following the Psalm: hymn #121, then the Pastor sings the Introit (p. 142), followed by the "Glory be to the Father" as with Psalms
The Canticle = The Magnificat (p. 123) (easy-to-play version at the keyboard)
The Collects will be the first option on pp. 125-125 and #9 on p. 148
Introit When all was still and it was midnight, Your almighty Word, O Lord, descended from the royal throne. The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty. The Lord said to Me, "You are My Son, today I have begotten You." Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Nativity of our Lord
Hymns:
ELH115 vv. 1-3, 7, 8 All My Heart Sings and Rejoices
ELH 127 I Am So Glad When Christmas Comes
ELH 115vv. 9-12 All My Heart Sings and Rejoices
ELH 115vv. 13-15 All My Heart Sings and Rejoices
ELH 140 Silent Night
Service on 12/25/2019
Christmas
Order/Rite Rite One
Service Notes
Psalm 98 (Tone 1), p. 187
Introit Unto Us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and government will be upon His shoulder. His name shall be called Worderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Oh, sing to the Lord a new song, For He has done marvelous things. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Nativity of our Lord
ELH 133 O Come, All Ye Faithful
ELH 143 vv. 1, 4, 5, 7 The Happy Christmas Comes Once More
ELH 142 Festival Verse Rejoice, Rejoice This Happy Morn
ELH 123 Distribution Hymn From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
ELH 123 vv. 13-15 From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
ELH 138 Joy to the World
Service on 12/25/2019
Christmas
Order/Rite Rite Four
Service Outline
The Invocation, Hymn #138, Confession III & Absolution I (p. 131)
Introit (p. 142) with "Glory be to the Father" as with Psalms
Kyrie: Hymn #121:1, 5
Gloria: Hymn #125
The Collect (#10, p. 148)
The Epistle - Titus 3:4-7
The Chief Hymn: #137
The Gospel - Luke 2:15-20
The Creed Hymn: #38
The Sermon (festival verse: hymn #142)
The Prayer of the Church (p. 96)
The Offering
The Exhortation (p. 52)
The Lord's Prayer (p. 53)
The Consecration (p. 54)
The Distribution, with hymns: #134, #313
The Collect of Thanksgiving (p. 56)
The Benediction (p. 56)
Hymn #147
Introit Unto Us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and government will be upon His shoulder. His name shall be called Worderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Oh, sing to the Lord a new song, For He has done marvelous things. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Nativity of our Lord
Service on 12/22/2019
Advent 4
Order/Rite The Service of Corporate Confession & Absolution
Service Notes
Full outline as follows:
Hymn #56
Invocation & Versicles
Psalm 19 (Tone 1), p. 175
Hymn #110:1 - Genesis 17:15 - Homily I - Hymn #110:2 - Genesis 17:16 - Homily II - Hymn #110:3 - Genesis 17:17 - Homily III - Hymn #110:4 - Genesis 17:18-19 - Homily IV - Hymn #110:5 - Genesis 17:20-21 - Homily V - Hymn #110:6 - Genesis 17:22 - Homily VI
Hymn #110:7 - Philippians 4:4-7 - John 1:19-28
The Confession of Sin (II)
The Absolution (I) - The Apostles' Creed - The Lord's Prayer
The Collect (II) - Collect #7 (p. 148) - Hymn #592
The Benediction
Introit Rain down, you heavens from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open, and bring forth salvation. The heavens declare the Glory of God, And the firmament shows His handiwork. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies: for they have been from of old. Alleluia!
Color Purple
Theme Rejoice!
Pastor Lilienthal is joined by Rev. Jeff Hendrix from Faith Lutheran Church in Oregon, Wisconsin, to discuss Gaudete Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal
Faith Lutheran, Oregon, WI
Lutheran Synod Digital Publishing
December 15, 2019 will be the Children’s Christmas Program at Our Savior’s. Pastor Lilienthal gives some details on his sermon for the day, but then talks about the Prayers Before Worship on p. 40 in the Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary.
Service on 12/8/2019
Advent 2
Order/Rite Rite One, abridged
Service Notes
Psalm 80:7-19 (Tone 1), p. 184
Introit Daughter of Zion, surely your Salvation is coming. The Lord will cause His glorious voice to be heard, and you shall have gladness of heart. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock; Stir up Your strength, and come and save us! Glory.. .
Gradual Alleluia! Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies: for they have been from of old. Alleluia!
Color Purple
Theme Watchfulness
Hymns:
ELH #4 In Jesus' Name
ELH #100 vv. 1-4 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
ELH #100 vv. 5-7 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
ELH #595 Peace to Soothe Our Bitter Woes
Service on 12/1/2019
Advent 1
Order/Rite: Rite One
Service Notes
Psalm 25:1-9 (Tone 3), p. 177
Introit: 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.
Gradual: Alleluia! Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies: for they have been from of old. Alleluia!
Color: Purple
Theme: Jesus, our Coming King
Hymns:
ELH 93 tune: #136 The New Church Year Again Is Come
ELH 90 vv. 1-4 Savior of the Nations, Come
ELH 316 together with 317, Distribution Hymn Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior
ELH 90 vv. 5-7 Savior of the Nations, Come
I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is a well-built city that is firmly joined together,
a city to which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord,
as a testimony to Israel,
to give praise to the name of the Lord.
That is where the thrones for judgment sit,
the thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May those who love you prosper.
May there be peace within your fortifications,
prosperity within your citadels.”
For the sake of my brothers and my friends,
now I will say, “Peace be within you.”
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek good for you. (Psalm 122, Evangelical Heritage Version)
Michael Lilienthal is a pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN, and he loves planning services. Listen to his thoughts as he works each service out week to week, following the themes of the day and season, paying attention to the Bible readings, and selecting hymns and sermon text.
In this introductory episode, Michael describes what the podcast will sound like and the outline he will follow.