Holy Cross Lutheran Church

06/23/2026

To God be the glory! 🙌
What a blessing it was to partner with our Iowa District West Life Coordinators, Rev. Paul Schulz and Rev. Cory Kroonblawd, in promoting and celebrating God’s precious gift of life. It was a powerful testimony as we showed up strong at the Iowa March for Life—gathering to worship, stand together, and boldly support life.
With over 100 participants, the LCMS rally and march offered a vibrant and joyful witness—truly the largest (and loudest!) group represented. From encouraging messages to meaningful fellowship (and even a great meal), the day was filled with purpose, unity, and gratitude.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped organize, participate, and support this event. Your passion and faithfulness made a lasting impact.
God is good. 💙

06/22/2026

As a reminder,
- No Midweek Vespers services until after July 1st.
- No Confessions Study nor Matins service on June 25th.
Normal schedule may resume after July 1st pending parking lot readiness. Stay tuned for updates.

06/22/2026

Links from Bible Study on 6/21 are now available on the website.
Includes additional links to On The Line interviews of LCMS President Harrison.

06/21/2026

Sing and hear choir, congregation, organ, trumpet, trombone and tuba during our hymn festival at 4pm! Bring a potluck dish to share afterward. Rejoice in 100 years of God’s blessings at Redeemer.

06/21/2026

Service begins at 9:00am central with live stream and organ prelude beginning around 8:50am. Page numbers below are for the Lutheran Service Book.

Order of Service
Opening Hymn .............................589

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION
Invocation ......................................184
Confession and Absolution........184

SERVICE OF THE WORD
Introit ...............(see bulletin above)
Kyrie ................................................186
Gloria in Excelsis...........................186
Salutation and Collect.................189
Old Testament...............................190
Epistle .............................................190
Holy Gospel ..................................190
Nicene Creed ...............................191
Hymn .............................................608
Sermon
Offertory.........................................192
The Litany.....................................288

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
Holy Communion Liturgy ..........194
Distribution:.......614, 618, 594, 566
Nunc Dimittis ...............................199
Thanksgiving ..............................200
Salutation & Benedicamus.......201
Benediction..................................202
Closing Hymn .............................693

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1100 Market Street
Carlisle Iowa 50047
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book
Unless otherwise noted: Prelude, hymn settings, alternate harmonizations of hymns, and postlude are © Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission under LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011597.
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Cover Art: By Phillip Medhurst - Photo by Harry Kossuth, FAL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7550677http://wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7550677

06/19/2026

Photos from parking progress over the past couple days.
Please that the parking lot still needs time to cure before vehicles may drive on it (2-3 weeks).

06/19/2026

Parking lot update - the concrete is all poured and mostly complete, but still needs time to cure before vehicles can drive on it (2-3 weeks). Stay tuned for when the parking lot is ready for use.

06/17/2026

Update on LCMS Presidential Elections - going to a third ballot. https://www.facebook.com/share/18XwYn2XHg/

The nominations process for the offices of President, First Vice-President, regional vice-presidents, and regional Board of Director lay members of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has been completed.

06/16/2026

Today is the day - parking lot pavement is being poured!
Stay tuned for updates and when midweek activities resume.

06/14/2026

Service begins at 9:00am central with live stream and organ prelude beginning around 8:55am. Page numbers below are for the Lutheran Service Book.

Order of Service
Opening Hymn .............................609

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION
Invocation ......................................184
Confession and Absolution........184

SERVICE OF THE WORD
Introit ...............(see bulletin above)
Kyrie ................................................186
Gloria in Excelsis...........................186
Salutation and Collect.................189
Old Testament...............................190
Epistle .............................................190
Holy Gospel ..................................190
Athanasian Creed .......................319
Hymn ..............................................510
Sermon
Offertory.........................................192
Prayer of the Church

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
Holy Communion Liturgy ..........194
Distribution:......514, 622, 568, 683
Nunc Dimittis ...............................199
Thanksgiving ..............................200
Salutation & Benedicamus.......201
Benediction..................................202
Closing Hymn .............................919

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1100 Market Street
Carlisle Iowa 50047
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book
Unless otherwise noted: Prelude, hymn settings, alternate harmonizations of hymns, and postlude are © Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission under LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011597.
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
Cover Art: By Brunswick Monogrammist - http://cyfrowe.mnw.art.pl, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23207722http://wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23207722