Redeemer Lutheran Church of Bayside

06/12/2026

Today, June 12, the Church commemorates the 1,701st anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, convened by the Emperor Constantine in A.D. 325. The council ruled against the heresy spread by Arius, that Jesus was not the eternal Son of God, equal to the Father, but was a lesser being created by the Father and given the title Son of God only because of His righteousness. The council, led especially by Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria, and his deacon, Athanasius, confessed the eternal divinity of Jesus. An early version of the Nicene Creed was adopted by this council, and, later, the entirety of the creed, as we now have it, was adopted by the Council of Constance in A.D. 381.

"We believe in one Unbegotten God, Father Almighty, maker of all things both visible and invisible, who has His being from Himself. And in one Only-begotten Word, Wisdom, Son, begotten of the Father without beginning and eternally; word not pronounced nor mental, nor an effluence of the Perfect, nor a dividing of impassible Essence, nor an issue; but an absolutely perfect Son, living and powerful, the true Image of the Father, equal in honor and glory
–––Athanasius of Alexandria

Lord God, Heavenly Father, at the first Ecumenical Council of Nicaea Thy Church boldly confessed that it believed in one Lord Jesus Christ as being of one substance with the Father. Grant us courage to confess this saving faith with Thy Church through all the ages; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

06/07/2026

Service for the First Sunday after Trinity, 7 June 2026

On this video from Redeemer:

Prelude: “We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost” The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn 231

Introit: O Lord, I have trusted in Thy mercy: my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. I will sing unto the Lord: because He hath dealt bountifully with me. Ps. How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord?: How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me? 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, world without end. Amen. (Psalm 13:5–6, 1)

Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 9:23, 24

Epistle Lesson: I John 4:16–21

Gradual: I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. V. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. Alleluia! Alleluia! V. Give ear to my words, O Lord: consider my meditation. Alleluia! (Psalm 41:4, 1; Psalm 5:1)

Holy Gospel: Luke 16:19–31

Hymn of the Day: “Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart” TLH Hymn 429

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

The Lord’s Prayer

Postlude: “We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost” TLH Hymn 231

06/06/2026

D-DAY, 6 June 1944
REMEMBER

05/31/2026

Service for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, 31 May 2026

On this video from Redeemer:

Prelude: “O Blessed Holy Trinity” The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn 541

Introit: Blessed be the Holy Trinity and the undivided Unity: let us give glory to Him because He hath shown His mercy to us. Ps. O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy name in all the earth! 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, world without end. Amen. (Liturgical text; Psalm 8:1)

Old Testament Lesson: Ezekiel 18:30–32

Epistle Lesson: Romans 11:33–36

Gradual: Blessed art Thou, O Lord, who beholdest the deep; and who dwellest between the cherubim. V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven: and greatly to be praised forever. Alleluia! Alleluia! V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our fathers: and greatly to be praised and glorified forever. Alleluia! (Song of the Three Children 32–34, 29)

Holy Gospel: John 3:1–15

The Athanasian Creed TLH p. 53

Hymn of the Day: “Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old” TLH Hymn 249

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

The Lord’s Prayer

Postlude: “O Blessed Holy Trinity” TLH Hymn 541

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Service for Whitsunday, the Feast of Pentecost, 24 May 2026

On this video from Redeemer:

Prelude: “Oh, Enter, Lord, Thy Temple” The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn 228

Introit: The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: Alleluia! Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Alleluia! Alleluia! Ps. Let God arise; let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate Him flee before Him. 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, world without end. Amen. (Wisdom 1:7; Psalm 68:3, 1)

Old Testament Lesson: Joel 2:28–32

Second Lesson: Acts 2:1–13

Gradual: Alleluia! Alleluia! V. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: and Thou renewest the face of the earth. Alleluia! V. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful: and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. Alleluia! (Psalm 104:30; Liturgical text)

Holy Gospel: John 14:23–31

Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord!” TLH Hymn 224

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

The Lord’s Prayer

Postlude: “We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost” TLH Hymn 231

05/17/2026

Service for Exaudi, the Sunday after the Ascension, 17 May 2026

On this video from Redeemer:

Prelude: “Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise” The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn 213

Introit: Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: Alleluia! When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face, my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek: Hide not Thy face from me. Alleluia! Alleluia! Ps. The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear? 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, world without end. Amen. (Psalm 27:7–9, 1)

Old Testament Lesson: Ezekiel 36:25–27

Epistle Lesson: I Peter 4:7–11

Gradual: Alleluia! Alleluia! V. God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of His holiness. Alleluia! V. I will not leave you comfortless: I go, and I will come again to you, and your heart shall rejoice. Alleluia! (Psalm 47:8; John 14:18, 28, 16:22)

Holy Gospel: John 15:26–16:4

Hymn of the Day: “Oh, Enter, Lord, Thy Temple” TLH Hymn 228

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

The Lord’s Prayer

Postlude “Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise” TLH Hymn 213

05/14/2026

Service for the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord, 14 May 2026

On this video from Redeemer:

Prelude: “Lo, God to Heaven Ascendeth” The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn 214

Introit: Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? Alleluia! This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven: Alleluia! Alleluia! Ps. Oh, clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of triumph. 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, world without end. Amen. (Acts 1:11; Psalm 47:1)

First Lesson: Isaiah 57:15

Second Lesson: Acts 1:1–11

Gradual: Alleluia! Alleluia! V. God is gone up with a shout: the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Alleluia! V. Thou hast ascended on high: Thou hast led captivity captive. Alleluia! (Psalm 47:5; Psalm 68:18)

Holy Gospel: Mark 16:14–20

Hymn of the Day: “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” TLH Hymn 212

Prayers of the Church

The Lord’s Prayer

Postlude: “Lo, God to Heaven Ascendeth” TLH Hymn 214

05/10/2026

Service for Rogate, the Fifth Sunday after Easter, 10 May 2026

On this video from Redeemer:

Prelude: “Oh, Sing with Exultation” The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn 217

Introit: With the voice of singing declare ye and tell this: utter it even to the end of the earth. Alleluia! The Lord hath redeemed His servant Jacob: Alleluia! Alleluia! Ps. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of His name; make His praise glorious. 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, world without end. Amen. (Isaiah 40:20; Psalm 66:1)

Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 29:11–14

Epistle Lesson: James 1:22–27

Gradual: Alleluia! Alleluia! V. Christ, who hath redeemed us with His blood: is risen and hath appeared unto us. Alleluia! V. I came forth from the Father and am come into the world: again, I leave the world and go to the Father. Alleluia! (Liturgical text; Romans 16:28)

Holy Gospel: John 16:23–30

Hymn of the Day: “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” TLH Hymn 458

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

The Lord’s Prayer

Postlude: “Oh, Sing with Exultation” TLH Hymn 217

05/03/2026

Service for Cantate, the Fourth Sunday after Easter, 3 May 2026

On this video from Redeemer:

Prelude: “Songs of Praise the Angels Sang” The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn 35

Introit: Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous things. The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He openly showed in the sight of the heathen. Ps. His right hand and His holy arm: hath gotten Him the victory. 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, world without end. Amen. (Psalm 98:1–3)

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 12:1–6

Psalm 98: Cantate Domino (Oh, sing unto the Lord) TLH Hymn 667

Epistle Lesson: James 1:16–21

Gradual: Alleluia! Alleluia! V. The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. Alleluia! V. Christ, being raised from the dead, dieth no more: death hath no more dominion over Him. Alleluia! (Psalm 118:16; Romans 6:9)

Holy Gospel: John 16:5–15

Hymn of the Day: “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain” TLH Hymn 204

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

The Lord’s Prayer

Postlude: “Songs of Praise the Angels Sang” TLH Hymn 35