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For Preaching, Worship,and Faith FormationSeptember 11, 2016 to June 4, 2017

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Objective(s) for the WeekWhat outcome do you want from the sermon, education, andworship for the participants?

Themes for Worship and Music

Themes for Preaching & Children’s Message

Themes for Faith Formation

Other Notes (Media ideas, etc.)

The First PromisePromises Made, Promises Broken

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Preaching TextGenesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8

Pentecost 17

Accompanying TextLuke 11:4

7






God’s Promise to AbramPromises Made, Promises Broken


Preaching TextGenesis 15:1-6

Pentecost 18


8

Joseph: The Promise ThreatenedPromises Made, Promises Broken







Preaching TextGenesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21

Pentecost 19


9

The Promises of PassoverPromises Made, Promises Broken






Sunday, October 2, 2016

Preaching TextExodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8

Pentecost 20

Accompanying TextLuke 22:14-20

World Communion Sunday

10

The Israelites Forget God’s PromisesPromises Made, Promises Broken







Preaching TextExodus 32:1-14

Pentecost 21


10/10- Thanksgiving (CA)

11

Samuel is Promised to GodPromises Made, Promises Broken







Preaching Text1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10

Pentecost 22


12

God’s Promise to DavidPromises Made, Promises Broken







Preaching Text2 Samuel 7:1-17

Pentecost 23


13

The Widow of Zarephath: God ProvidesGod Sightings







Preaching Text1 Kings 17:1-16 [17-24]

Pentecost 24


10/31- Reformation Day

14

Finding God in the Belly of a FishGod Sightings






Sunday, November 6, 2016

Preaching TextJonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10 [4:1-11]

Pentecost 25


11/1 All Saints’, 11/11- Veteran’s Day

15

A Vision of God in the TempleGod Sightings







Preaching TextIsaiah 6:1-8

Pentecost 26


16

Jeremiah: A New CovenantGod Sightings







Preaching TextJeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; then 31:31-34

Christ the King


17

Daniel: Hope in the Lion’s DenThe Hope of the Messiah







Preaching TextDaniel 6:6-27

Advent 1


11/24- Thanksgiving (US)

18

Joel’s Prophecy of HopeThe Hope of the Messiah






Sunday, December 4, 2016

Preaching TextJoel 2:12-13, 28-29

Advent 2


19

Prophecy of Hope and DeliveranceThe Hope of the Messiah







Preaching TextIsaiah 61:1-11

Advent 3


20

Mary and the Hope of the MessiahThe Hope of the Messiah







Preaching TextLuke 1:26-45 [46-56]

Advent 4

Accompanying TextPsalm 113 or 113:9

21

The Birth of Jesus: Hope is BornThe Hope of the Messiah






Saturday, December 24, 2016

Preaching TextLuke 2:1-14 [15-20]

Christmas Eve


22

Hope Appears to ShepherdsThe Hope of the Messiah







Preaching TextLuke 2:8-20

Christmas Day

Accompanying TextPsalm 123:1-2 or 123:2

23

Jesus is Named & PresentedRevelation of the Son of Man






Sunday, January 1, 2017


Christmas 1


New Year’s Day

24

The Proclamation of JohnRevelation of the Son of Man








Epiphany 1


1/6- Epiphany, Baptism of Our Lord

25

Jesus’ Mission is RevealedRevelation of the Son of Man








Epiphany 2

Accompanying TextPsalm 146 or 146:7b-8

26

Jesus is Revealed to FishermenRevelation of the Son of Man








Epiphany 3

Accompanying TextPsalm 90:14-17 or 90:17b

27

Jesus Revealed as Lord of the SabbathRevelation of the Son of Man








Epiphany 4


28

Healing the Sick, Raising the DeadHealing and Forgiveness






Sunday, February 5, 2017


Epiphany 5


29

A Messenger Prepares the Way for HealingHealing and Forgiveness








Epiphany 6

Accompanying TextPsalm 146:5-10

30

A Sinful Woman ForgivenHealing and Forgiveness








Epiphany 7

Accompanying TextPsalm 130:3-6

31

Transfiguration and HealingHealing and Forgiveness








Transfiguration


32






Wednesday, March 1, 2017


Ash Wednesday


Jesus Sets His Face Toward JerusalemThe Journey to the Cross

33

Only One ThingThe Journey to the Cross






Sunday, March 5, 2017


Lent 1


34







Preaching TextLuke 13:1-9, 31-35

Lent 2


Jesus Preaches RepentenceThe Journey to the Cross

35








Lent 3


3/17- St. Patrick’s Day

The Lost Has Been FoundThe Journey to the Cross






36

The Rich Man and LazarusThe Journey to the Cross



Lent 4







37

Zacchaeus’ RepentanceThe Journey to the Cross

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Preaching TextLuke 18:31–19:10

Lent 5

Accompanying TextPsalm 84:1-4, 10-12 or 84:10

38








Palm Sunday


Passion Sunday

Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into JerusalemThe Journey to the Cross

39






Thursday, April 13, 2017


Maundy Thursday


The Lord’s SupperThe Journey to the Cross

40






Friday, April 14, 2017


Good Friday

Accompanying TextPsalm 31:5-13 or 31:5a

The Journey’s End: CrucifixionThe Journey to the Cross

41








Easter Sunday

Accompanying TextPsalm 118:17, 21-24 or 118:22

He is Not Here! He Has Risen!The Birthing of the Church

42








Easter 2


Jesus is Revealed at EmmausThe Birthing of the Church

43







Preaching TextActs 6:1–7:2a, 44-60

Easter 3

Accompanying TextLuke 23:33-34a, 46

Community and CondemnationThe Birthing of the Church

44






Sunday, May 7, 2017

Preaching TextActs 8:26-39

Easter 4


Phillip Baptizes the EthiopianThe Birthing of the Church

45






Sunday, May 14, 2017

Preaching TextActs 15:1-18

Easter 5


The First Church CouncilThe Birthing of the Church Mother’s Day

46







Preaching TextGalatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21

Easter 6


5/25- Ascension Day

Church Leaders at OddsThe Birthing of the Church

47







Preaching TextGalatians 3:1-9, 23-29

Easter 7


Memorial Day Weekend

A Church Divided Over Law and FaithThe Birthing of the Church

48






Sunday, June 4, 2017

Preaching TextActs 2:1-4; Galatians 4:1-7

and/or

Galatians 5:16-26

Pentecost


God Sends the Holy Spirit to the ChurchThe Birthing of the Church

49






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Preaching Text Accompanying Text

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●Living the Word: Teaching Kids God’s Story (3rd-6th)

●Living the Word: Teaching Youth God’s Story (6th-12th)

●Luther’s Catechism Companion for Living the Word: Youth

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