Theological Category

The complete collection of 12 newsletter articles, explaining the history and purpose of the various elements of the Lutheran liturgy.

The 12th and final part of the Newsletter Article series on the meaning of the various parts of the liturgy, concluding with the Post-Communion Canticle, Post-Communion Collect, and Dismissal or Benediction.

A sermon based on Psalm 119:153-160 for Pentecost 7A (Proper 8A)

Another song from "The Wandering" VBS.

Chorus:

Campin’ in the wilderness (My Lord) [Hands in tent shape above head]

Campin’ in the wilderness (Oh my Lord)

With us in the wilderness (My Lord) [Hands outstretched like ready for a hug]

With us in the wilderness (Oh my Lord)

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This is one of the songs we used in our "The Wandering" VBS.

Chorus: |: Chosen (claps) xxx xxxx xx :|

God said to Abraham, “Blessed are you.
You’ll be a great nation, and I’ll bless the earth, too.”
Because you’re… (Chorus)

God chose Oholiab and Bezalel
They built the tabernacle for Israel
Because they’re… (Chorus)

God chose Aaron to be the high priest
Then He sent Jesus, so from sin we’re released
Because we’re… (Chorus)

God chose you and me to be His own
And by the Holy Spirit show the world His throne
Because we’re… (Chorus x2)

This is the theme song from our homegrown VBS, "The Wandering", based on the Exodus. The tune is from the old Dion song, "The Wanderer." The attached file is the accompaniment we used.

(music by Ernie Maresca, lyrics by Rev. Dale Critchley)

We’re the Israelites, and we roam around with God

We’re in the wilderness, and it may seem rather odd

We didn’t trust His love, and He wanted us to learn

That when it’s looking bad, it’s to Him that we can turn

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A sermon based on Matthew 10:24-33 for Pentecost 6A (Proper 7A)

Sermon based on Exodus 19:2-8 from Pentecost 5A (Proper 6A). It was specifically written for our homegrown VBS closing service but sticks closely to the text and could be easily modified.

A sermon based on Romans 4:18-25 for Pentecost 4A (Proper 5A)

A sermon based on Deuteronomy 11:18-28 for Pentecost 3A (Proper 4A)

A newsletter article discussing the Agnus Dei and Distribution of Holy Communion in the liturgy

A sermon based on Matthew 6:24-34 for Pentecost 2A (Proper 3A)

A sermon based on Matthew 28:16-20 for Trinity Sunday, Series A

A sermon based on Acts 2:14-21 for Pentecost, series A

A sermon based on John 17:1-11 for Easter 7

A sermon based on 1 Peter 3:15-22 for Easter 6A

The next installment of the series on the meaning of the parts of the liturgy. Featured this month: Prayer of Thanksgiving, Lord's Prayer, Words of Institution, and the Peace (Pax Domini).

A sermon based on Acts 7:51-60 for Easter 5A

A sermon based on John 10:1-10 for Easter 4A