Ash Wednesday (4:00 & 6:30pm, Hillsboro Campus)

I recognize my sinfulness. I am aware of my guilt, and the more I look at my situation, the more I realize what deep trouble I am in. I realize that what I really need is forgiveness, but I don’t deserve it. Fully aware of these facts, God worked salvation for me, provided me a Savior, called me to repentance, and promises me forgiveness.

Gospel—Matthew 6:1–6,16–21

First Reading—Isaiah 59:12–20

Second Reading—2 Corinthians 7:8–13a

Psalm of the Day—Psalm 51

Hymn of the Day—From Depths of Woe, Lord God, I Cry (CW 650)

Service Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsz_kDgPJyMnThRFNjDwxtihGH18CmiYR&si=ngrSDZIRXONKgZw0

First Sunday in Lent

I recognize my inability to defend myself against spiritual enemies. The world is against me, but I look for ways to imitate it. I try to master my own sinful flesh, but I recognize desires in myself that war against my soul. And when it comes to the devil, I fall into temptation again and again. My impending death proves that I have sinned.

I realize that what I really need is a champion. God the Father realized it too. He sent his Son to be my Savior. Through the obedience of the Son of God, I have victory over my enemies.

Gospel—Matthew 4:1–11

First Reading—Genesis 3:1–15

Second Reading—Romans 5:12–19

Psalm of the Day—Psalm 46

Hymn of the Day—A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (CW 864)

Service Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsz_kDgPJyMnXWYaJbkdh7gRoSk1GVu8r&si=x2hX6j6o_LIgINix

Second Sunday in Lent

I recognize that I need to be saved. When Jesus said, “No one can enter the kingdom of God,” that included me. I do not deserve God’s blessing. But long ago, God declared that I would be blessed by a descendant of Abraham who turned out to be Jesus. The blessing is salvation. I receive that salvation by faith in Jesus as my Savior. The good news is that faith is also God’s gift, imparted to me through the gospel.

Gospel—John 3:1–17

First Reading—Genesis 12:1–8

Second Reading—Romans 4:1–5,13–17

Psalm of the Day—Psalm 121

Hymn of the Day—God Loved the World So That He Gave (CW 570)

Service Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsz_kDgPJyMnCYG1l1YhGHxXsJcJR-8Xa&si=iTWQ2H4T2rJlJbhC

Third Sunday in Lent

I recognize my deep spiritual thirst. I long for a good relationship with God and for everlasting life. I am tempted to satisfy that deep thirst with worldly things, a strategy doomed to failure. I realize that my thirst is satisfied only by the one who said, “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.” Jesus meets my greatest need.

Gospel—John 4:5–26

First Reading—Exodus 17:1–7

Second Reading—Romans 5:1–8

Psalm of the Day—Psalm 95

Hymn of the Day—I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (CW 703)

Service Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsz_kDgPJyMmRyNw85kGDVRzG6tc_4nip&si=5KpthfDFOrNp88VT

Fourth Sunday in Lent

I recognize that I am spiritually blind when I don’t know Jesus. I cannot see the world as it really is. I am tempted to see what is harmful as good, and what is good as meaningless. I cannot see the danger that lurks behind every temptation. I realize that Jesus gave physical sight to the blind. But he also gives me spiritual vision. He said, “I am the light of the world.” He comes to shine his light into my darkened eyes so that I see him and live.

Gospel—John 9:1–7,13–17,34–39

First Reading—Isaiah 42:14–21

Second Reading—Ephesians 5:8–14

Psalm of the Day—Psalm 27

Hymn of the Day—Christ Is the World's Light (CW 515)

Service Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsz_kDgPJyMmfZn288s9tUjhDxApAnYMy&si=HoepS054o50uewWX

Fifth Sunday in Lent

I recognize the danger of death. I am tempted to wonder whether my life was worth it if I do not leave a legacy or live on in the memories of my loved ones after I die. When my soul separates from my body, will I also be eternally separated from God in hell? Jesus promises much better. He promises life. One day I will be reunited with my believing loved ones, both soul and body. I will live with Jesus forever in eternity. Jesus raised people from the dead to prove his power over death. That’s exactly the power I need.

Gospel—John 11:17–27,38–45

First Reading—2 Kings 4:17–37

Second Reading—Romans 8:11–19

Psalm of the Day—Psalm 130

Hymn of the Day—O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth (CW 571)

Service Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsz_kDgPJyMmqxdz_R2wECg3hXWQ4hbGV&si=ld3J863OWF8Iwini