Historic Church Year Chief Hymn Schedule

The is still a work in progress and will be worked on more this summer. On the Hymn numbers the first one is the number in TLH and the second one is ELH.

Saint Andrew – Apostle (November 30) Matthew 4:18–22 Awake, Thou Spirit, Who Didst Fire 494 395

Advent 1 Matthew 21:1–9 Savior Of The Nations, Come 95 90

Advent 2 Luke 21:25–36 The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us 67 100

Advent 3 Matthew 11:2–10 Ye Sons Of Men, Oh, Hearken 75 ——

Advent 4 John 1:19–28 Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel 62 110

Saint Thomas – Apostle (December 21) John 20:24–31

Christmas Vigil/Christmas Eve

(December 24) Luke 2:1–20 From Heaven Above To Earth I Come 85 123/124

Nativity Of Our Lord/Christmas Day

(December 25) John 1:1–14 All Praise To Thee, Eternal God 80 136

Saint Stephen – Martyr (December 26) Matthew 23:34–39 Flung To The Heedless Winds 259 556

Christmas 1 Luke 2:33–40 To Shepherds As They Watched By Night 103 154

Saint John – Apostle, Evangelist

(December 27) John 21:19–24 Of The Father’s Love Begotten 98 181

Massacre Of The Innocents/Holy

Innocents (December 28) Matthew 2:13–18 Sweet Flowerets Of The Martyr Band 273 ——

Circumcision And The Name Of Jesus/

New Year’s Vigil/New Year’s Day

(December 31/January 1) Luke 2:21 O Blessed Day When First Was Poured 115 157

Christmas 2 Matthew 2:13–23 Let The Earth Now Praise The Lord 91 165

Epiphany Of Our Lord (January 6) Matthew 2:1–12 How Lovely Shines The Morning Star 343 167

Epiphany 1 Luke 2:41–52 Of The Father’s Love Begotten 98 181

Baptism Of Our Lord (January 13) Matthew 3:13–17 To Jordan Came Our Lord, The Christ —— 247

Epiphany 2 John 2:1–11 The Star Proclaims The King Is Here 131 173

Epiphany 3 Matthew 8:1–13 O Christ, Our True And Only Light 512 198

Saint Timothy – Pastor And Confessor

(January 24) Matthew 24:42–47 Lord Jesus, Thou The Church’s Head 477 212

Conversion Of Saint Paul (January 25) Matthew 19:27–30 May God Bestow On Us His Grace 500 591

Saint Titus – Pastor And Confessor

(January 26) Matthew 24:42–47

Epiphany 4 Matthew 8:23–27 Seek Where Ye May To Find A Way 383 207

Presentation Of Our Lord And The

Purification Of Mary (February 2) Luke 2:22–32 In Peace And Joy I Now Depart 137 48

Epiphany 5 Matthew 13:24–30 Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide 292 511

Transfiguration Of Our Lord/Epiphany 6 Matthew 17:1–9 O Wondrous Type —— 223

Saint Matthias – Apostle (February 24) Matthew 11:25–30 I Walk In Danger All The Way 413 252

Septuagesima Matthew 20:1–16 Salvation Unto Us Has Come 377 227

Sexagesima Luke 8:4–15 May God Bestow On Us His Grace 500 591

Quinquagesima Luke 18:31–43 Lord Jesus Christ, True Man And God —— 238

Ash Wednesday Matthew 6:16–21 From Depths Of Woe I Cry To Thee 329 452

Invocavit/Lent 1 Matthew 4:1–11 By Adam’s Fall Is All Forlorn —— 430

Reminiscere/Lent 2 Matthew 15:21–28 When In The Hour Of Utmost Need 522 257

Oculi/Lent 3 Luke 11:14–28 Lord Of Our Life And God Of Our Salvation 258 439

Laetare/Lent 4 John 6:1–15 Soul, Adorn Thyself With Gladness 305 328

Judica/Passion Sunday/Lent 5 John 8:46–59 When O’er My Sins I Sorrow 152 276

Palmarum/Palm Sunday/Lent 6 Matthew 21:1–9 The Royal Banners Forward Go 168 273

Holy Monday John 12:1–23

Holy Tuesday John 12:24–43

Holy Wednesday Luke 22:1–23:43

Maundy Thursday John 13:1–15 Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior 311 316/317

Good Friday John 18:1–19:42 O Darkest Woe 167 332

Easter Vigil/Holy Saturday Matthew 28:1–7 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise The Strain 204 347

Resurrection Of Our Lord/Easter Mark 16:1–8 Christ Jesus Lay In Death’s Strong Bands 195 343

Easter Monday Luke 24:13–35

Easter Tuesday Luke 24:36–48

Quasimodgeniti/Easter 1 John 20:19–31 Ye Sons And Daughters Of The King 208 366

Misericordias Domini/Easter 2 John 10:11–16 The Lord My Faithful Shepherd Is —— 368

Jubilate/Easter 3 John 16:16–23a O Little Flock, Fear Not The Foe 263 375

Cantate/Easter 4 John 16:5–15 Dear Christians, One And All, Rejoice 387 378

Rogate/Easter 5 John 16:23b–30 Our Father, Thou In Heaven Above 458 383

Ascension Of Our Lord Mark 16:14–20 On Christ’s Ascension I Now Build 216 392

Exaudi/Easter 6/Sunday After The

Ascension John 15:26–16:4 If God Had Not Been On Our Side 267 396

Saint Mark – Evangelist (April 25) Luke 10:1–9 Lo, Many Shall Come From The East And The West 415 200

Saint Philip And Saint James The

Less – Apostles (May 1) John 14:1–14 Why Should Cross And Trial Grieve Me 523 377

Whitsunday/Pentecost John 14:23–31 Come, Holy Ghost, God And Lord 224 2

Holy Trinity John 3:1–15 The Mystery Hidden From The Eyes —— 405

Trinity 1 Luke 16:19–31 We Now Implore God The Holy Ghost 231 33

Trinity 2 Luke 14:16–24 Through Jesus’ Blood And Merit 372 414

Trinity 3 Luke 15:1–10 In Thee Alone, O Christ, My Lord 319 415

Trinity 4 Luke 6:36–42 That Man A Godly Life Might Life 287 490

Trinity 5 Luke 5:1–11 What Is The World To Me 430 446

Trinity 6 Matthew 5:20–26 By Adam’s Fall Is All Forlorn —— 430

Trinity 7 Mark 8:1–9 All Praise To God, Who Reigns Above 19 437

Trinity 8 Matthew 7:15–23 Preserve Thy Word, O Savior 264 533

Trinity 9 Luke 16:1–9 One Thing’s Needful; Lord, This Treasure 366 182

Trinity 10 Luke 19:41–48 Lord, To Thee I Make Confession 326 450

Trinity 11 Luke 18:9–14 From Depths Of Woe I Cry To Thee 329 452

Trinity 12 Mark 7:31–37 My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker 34 456

Trinity 13 Luke 10:23–37 Oh, How Great Is Thy Compassion 384 460

Trinity 14 Luke 17:11–19 From God Shall Naught Divide Me 393 465

Trinity 15 Matthew 6:24–34 In God, My Faithful God 526 467

Trinity 16 Luke 7:11–17 The Will Of God Is Always Best 517 477

Trinity 17 Luke 14:1–11 Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide 292 511

Trinity 18 Matthew 22:34–46 Lord, Thee I Love With All My Heart 429 406

Trinity 19 Matthew 9:1–8 Praise The Almighty, My Soul 26 497

Trinity 20 Matthew 22:1–14 O Lord, Look Down From Heaven, Behold 260 440

Trinity 21 John 4:46–54 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Thy Word 261 589

Trinity 22 Matthew 18:23–35 O Faithful God, Thanks Be To Thee 321 522

Trinity 23 Matthew 22:15–22 In Thee, Lord, Have I Put My Trust 524 524

Trinity 24 Matthew 9:18–26 In The Midst Of Earthly Life 590 527

Trinity 25/Third-Last Sunday In The

Church Year Matthew 24:15–28 Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee 407 535

Trinity 26/Second-Last Sunday In The

Church Year Matthew 25:31–46 The Day Is Surely Drawing Near 611 538

Trinity 27/Sunday Of The Fulfillment/

Last Sunday In The Church Year Matthew 25:1–13 Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying 609 544

Thanksgiving Vigil/Thanksgiving Day Luke 17:11–19 From God Shall Naught Divide Me 393 465

Additional Observances

Sanctity Of Life/Observance Of Roe V.

Wade/Day Of Humiliation And Prayer

(January 22) Matthew 6:16–21 From Depths Of Woe I Cry To Thee 329 452

Anniversary Of The Birth Of Saint

Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church

(March 23, 1998) Luke 6:46–49 Built On The Rock The Church Doth Stand 467 211

Annunciation Of Our Lord; The

Church’s Mother’s Day (March 25) Luke 1:26–38 On Mary, Virgin Undefiled —— 268

Anniversary Of The Dedication Of Saint

Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church

(June 22, 2002) Luke 19:1–10 Built On The Rock The Church Doth Stand 467 211

The Nativity Of John The Baptist (June 24) Luke 1:57–80 When All The World Was Cursed 272 107

Observance Of The Presentation Of

The Augsburg Confession (June 25, 1530) Matthew 10:26–33 O God, Our Lord, Thy Holy Word 266 549

Saint Peter And Saint Paul – Apostles

(June 29) Matthew 16:13–20 Built On The Rock The Church Doth Stand 467 211

The Visitation Of Elizabeth By Mary

(July 2) Luke 1:39–56 My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord 275 47

Saint Mary Magdalene (July 22) Luke 7:36–50 Jerusalem, My Happy Home —— 539

Saint James The Elder – Apostle (July 25) Matthew 20:20–28 Rise Again, Ye Lion-Hearted 470 555

Observance Of The First Wilderness

Wanderings Divine Service Of Saint

Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church

(August 23, 1998) John 12:20–33 My Maker, Be Thou Nigh 335 513

Saint Bartholomew – Apostle (August 24) Luke 22:24–30 Rise, Ye Children Of Salvation 472 217

Saint Matthew – Apostle And

Evangelist (September 21) Matthew 9:9–13 Jesus Sinners Doth Receive 324 426

Michaelmas/Saint Michael And All

Angels (September 29) Matthew 18:1–11 Lord God, We All To Thee Give Praise 254 545

Saint Luke – Evangelist (October 18) Luke 10:1–9 Jesus, Grant That Balm And Healing 144 293

Saint Simon And Saint Jude – Apostles

(October 28) John 15:17–21 If God Had Not Been On Our Side 267 396

Reformation (October 31, 1517) Matthew 11:12–15 Salvation Unto Us Has Come 377 227

All Saint’s Day/Commemoration Of

The Faithful Departed (November 1–2) Matthew 5:1–12 Jerusalem, My Happy Home —— 539

Notes:

1) Regarding abbreviations:

A) TLH stands for The Lutheran Hymnal (Lutheran Church Missouri-Synod)

B) ELH stands for Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary (Evangelical Lutheran Synod)

2) A sincere attempt has been made to select a distinctly Lutheran hymn (where possible) as the Chief Hymn for each Divine Service so as to provide the utmost in Sola Scriptura catechesis and proclamation for the established Gospel lection.

3) In a few of the Divine Services listed, only one hymnal is noted since the other hymnal does not contain an equivalent hymn. Please use the hymn from the appropriate hymnal listed as the Chief Hymn.

4) For each Divine Service listed, it is always wise to check the hymn in both hymnals due to the fact that in a few instances the hymn listed in one hymnal may not include all of the verses while in the other hymnal it does. It may also be wise to cross-reference the Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book which is the predecessor of The Lutheran Hymnal for hymn verses and translations.

5) This project is currently a work in progress; properly formatted sheets for this continuing project will soon be forthcoming. We may further develop this list to include:

A) Supportive/supplemental hymns for most of the Divine Services throughout the church year

B) Epistle lections for most of the Divine Services throughout the church year

C) Old Testament lections for most of the Divine Services throughout the church year

6) The Red Letter Inserts are days we either overlooked or intentionally did not take time to complete yet. They have been inserted for deliberation and possible inclusion. By completing them now, we will have them available for congregations who desire to make use of them.

7) It is obvious that there are a few extra inclusions under Additional Observances as these are observed on the Saint Timothy church year calendar; each congregation is encouraged to appropriately personalize their own church year calendar. Therefore, this material is made available to you in MSWord format.

Visitors

Enjoyed having our visitors this morning at Divine Service; Rachel Fehr and Jeremy Costello.

Ascension Celebration

Had a wonderful celebration of Christ's Ascension into heaven. Enjoyed seeing Pastor Mueller, Deacon Dulas along with many members of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church; even had Pastor Jarvis worship with us.

Ascension Service

Christ Lutheran Church, Princeton, will have our annual celebration of Christ's Ascension into heaven, this coming Thursday evening at 7:00pm, at the Depot. This year we will be joined by Pastor Mueller and the members of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Cambridge, MN and Pastor Jerald Dulas of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Mission of Mayer, MN.

Christmas time at Christ Lutheran Church

Our beautiful Christmas tree at Christ Lutheran Church. It will be up until Epiphany.

Christmas Open House at Pastor's Home

New Sunday Morning Study Begining

The Sunday morning Bible class will be beginning a study of Dr. John W. Kleinig's lecture "The Glory and the Service: Worship in the Old Testament". Class will be at 10:30 following the Divine Service at 9:00. All are welcome to join us.

Photo's from semi-annual meeting & barbeque at Pastor Lawson's

Alan discussing things with Pastor Lawson and his wife
All enjoying conversation and food
Discussion over time to eat.

Installation of Pastor Lawson

Rev. Karl Heck from Saint Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, Iowa and Rev. Robert Lawson Jr. from Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Escondido, CA participated in the installation of Rev. Robert Lawson Sr.

ACLC Announcement

Remember when the Christian Church actually stood for something and did not fall for everything?

Remember when the Lutheran Church considered the Bible to be the inspired Word of God—without error, and accorded it such authority?

The Association of Confessional Lutheran Churches (ACLC) is a group of congregations and pastors scattered throughout the United States, which still takes God’s Word that seriously. The churches of the ACLC take God’s Word seriously when it says, “Thou shalt,” and “Thou shalt not.” The ACLC takes God’s Word seriously when it says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). The ACLC also takes Christ seriously when He says “Whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32-33). As such, the congregations of the ACLC believe, teach, and confess that the Lutheran Confessions, as contained in The Book of Concord of 1580, is the correct interpretation and exposition of the Holy Scriptures. Concerning this, the ACLC believes that there is no room for compromise.

Why a new church body?

Historically, the major Lutheran synods in the United States have formed either along ethnic lines or by compromise of doctrine and practice. In our day, many think anything goes, and bureaucracies seek to preserve themselves rather than the congregations they are charged with serving. The Association of Confessional Lutheran Churches acknowledges the contribution of the various synods toward Confessional Lutheranism, but believes that Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions must be foremost in establishing unity and practice. One might say that the ACLC is a group that is unafraid of “getting back to the basics,” that is, getting back to the preaching of Law and Gospel —rightly divided— and the proper administration of the Sacraments. The congregations of the ACLC use the historic Lutheran Liturgy, follow the historic one-year lectionary, and sing hymns that are in the best tradition of Lutheran hymnody in their worship services. The ACLC has no bureaucracy and, therefore, there is no need for politicking within the ACLC. Like St. Paul, the pastors and members of the ACLC are “determined not to know anything among you except Christ Jesus, and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2). More can be learned about The Association of Confessional Lutheran Churches at: http://TheACLC.org.

Christ Lutheran Church of Princeton, Minnesota, formerly known as Christ Lutheran Mission, is pleased to announce that it will be accepted into the Association of Confessional Lutheran Churches on Sunday, June 21, 2009. As we have in the past, we will continue to introduce people to Jesus, to preach the Gospel of Jesus, namely, the Good News of the free and full forgiveness of sins for Jesus sake, to the people of Princeton, all the while preaching and teaching the whole council of God. We still meet at the Princeton Depot, located at 101 S 10th Ave. Divine Service is at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings with Bible Class following. Come and join us. Walk with us and learn. We welcome you in the name of Christ our Savior.

www.christlutheranprinceton.org

Association of Confessional Lutheran Churches

Christ Lutheran Church is happy to announce our acceptance into the Association of Confessional Lutheran Churches. An installation for Rev. Robert Lawson Sr. is scheduled for June 21st during the Divine Service at 9:00 AM. All are invited.

Easter Sunday 2009

501(c)(3)

We received our 501(c)(3) designation. Yea! We now exist as a non-profit in the eyes of the IRS.

Christmas Day Adult Confirmation

Christmas Day was a joyful celebration at Christ Lutheran Mission as we not only celebrated Christ's birth but also 3 adult confirmations with the Holy Ghost bringing us 4 new members. All 3 of the adult confirmands began instruction in the Lutheran Confessions last April. The adult confirmands are the parents and grandmother of the baby baptised at Christ Lutheran Mission in October. This family travels all the way from Saint Cloud, MN about 45 minutes away from Princeton, MN to be with us.

MN North District LCMS Update

Christ Lutheran Mission, Princeton has received word from the Minnesota North District of the LCMS that our Constitution has been forwarded out of the constitution committee withe a positive recommendation to the Board of Directors of the MN North District along with our application for membership in the MN North District of the LCMS. The Board of Directors acknowledged our constitution is in agreement with the constitution of the LCMS however the Board of Directors declined Christ Lutheran Mission's application into the MN North District of the LCMS. The reason given was the unwillingness of the congregations of the Rum River Circuit to give Christ Lutheran Mission their blessings. We are examining our options at this time.

First Baptism performed at Christ Lutheran Mission

Photos from Christ Lutheran Mission's first Baptism

Our Pastor, Rev Robert Lawson built the Baptismal Font in his workshop. The baby's father was privileged to help with the building of the font. How cool is that!

Guest Preacher

Christ Lutheran Mission is happy to announce that on Sunday June 8th Rev. Thomas V. Aadland past President of the AALC will be conducting Matins. All in the area of Princeton MN are welcome to attend. Last summers LCMS convention established fellowship between the LCMS and the AALC. If you need directions to Christ Lutheran Mission please email me at richardscott1@izoom.net or call me at 763-412-9611.

Constitution Update

Latest update on the progress of our constitution being approved by the LCMS. We have been told by the chair of the Constitution committee of the MN North District of the LCMS that there review will not be done in time for the May meeting of the board of directors and it will have to wait until the September meeting. Patience is the word.

Rum River Circuit

We have received official word that the congregations of the Rum River Circuit are informing the MN District Office that they will not give there blessings to Christ Lutheran Mission. We find this very sad but not surprising. We are still hopeful that the MN North District will accept our constitution.

Constitution Submitted to LCMS

Keep Christ Lutheran Mission in your prayers. We have forwarded our constitution to the MN North District Office. From there it goes to the constitution committee. If accepted and approved Christ Lutheran Mission congregation will be in the LCMS.

Christ Lutheran Mission Constitution

Our constitution has been adopted. If any would like to see our constitution please send me an email at richardscott1@izoom.net and I will send in pdf format. Sorry I cannot link to a pdf document in bloger.

Charter Sunday

We invite all friends of Christ Lutheran Mission to worship with us on October 28th as we celebrate our charter Sunday and the signing of our constitution. Divine Service is at 9:00 AM.

Luther's Choral Service (German Mass)

On Sunday September 30th Christ Lutheran Mission will be holding Divine Service using the English version of the German Mass. This is a choral service and is Divine Service Five in the Lutheran Service Book (LSB). If your in the area of Princeton Minnesota come worship with us Divine Service is at 9:00AM, Study follows. Guest Preacher this Sunday will be Rev. Paul Anderson.

Tonight the council finished work on revising our constitution. The next step is to present to the entire congregation. No this is not a photo of our constitution, it is a photo of the original LCMS constitution.

501(3)(c)

Although Christ Lutheran Mission is a congregation in the Biblical sense, now soon the state will say so also. The paperwork is now in the mail to apply for our non profit status. Thanks to the members of Christ Lutheran Mission and St. Paul Lutheran Church Escondido, CA for donating the $750 fee required by the Government.

June picnic

Picnic at Pastor Lawson's home. Fun and fellowship.Just posted photo's from the picnic, at Pastor Lawson's home last week.We are studying Rev. Peter Benders Catechesis on Sunday mornings after Divine Service and celebrating the 477th anniversary of the AugsburgConfession this Sunday during the service. The Augsburg Confession is the primary confession of faith of the Lutheran Church.

Photos from our Easter Service and Pastor Lawson

Pastor Anderson writes Guest Minister Column

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Join us Sunday March 4th for the first Divine Service of Christ Lutheran Mission. Service begins at 8:30 AM this week only. Our normal service time will be 9:00 AM with Bible Study following. We will be meeting at the old train depot in Princeton, this is on 1st Street.

Rev. Robert Lawson Sr. Will lead Study

Our next study will begin on January 28th with Rev. Robert Lawson Sr. leading he will be following up on the recent speakers we have welcomed at Christ Lutheran Mission, Pastor David Kind, Pastor Matthew Johnson & Pastor Steven Briel. Come join us on Sunday nights at 6:30 PM.

Open House

Christ Lutheran Mission

Open Informational Meeting

Saturday January 20^th 2007

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

North Star Access Corporate Offices

(In between Bremer Bank and US Bank)

206 South Rum River Drive

Princeton, MN

Richard Scott at 763-389-3264

richardscott1@izoom.net