Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)

05/31/2026

THE HOLY TRINITY
May 31, 2026
Divine Service: Page 203 and 319 , Lutheran Service Book
Hymns: 905, 507 and 571
Bible Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; Matthew 28:16-20
Introit Psalm 16:8–11; antiphon: Liturgical Text
Blessèd be the Holy Trinity and the undivided | Unity.* Let us give glory to him because he has shown his mer- | cy to us. I have set the LORD always be- | fore me;* because he is at my right hand, I shall not be | shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being re- | joices;* my flesh also | dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul | to Sheol,* or let your holy one see cor- | ruption. You make known to me the | path of life;* in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures for- | evermore. Glory be to the Father and | to the Son* and to the Holy | Spirit; as it was in the be- | ginning,* is now, and will be forever. | Amen. Blessèd be the Holy Trinity and the undivided | Unity.* Let us give glory to him because he has shown his mer- | cy to us.

Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, You have given us grace to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity by the confession of a true faith and to worship the Unity in the power of the Divine Majesty. Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all adversities; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now and forever.

Gradual Psalm 145:3, 5b, 6b
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. On your wondrous works, I will meditate, and I will declare your greatness.

05/27/2026

Marion Blabaum Funeral
May 27, 2026

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

THE DAY OF PENTECOST
May 24, 2026
Divine Service: Page 18, Lutheran Service Book
Hymns: 496, 498, 644, 655 and 500

Introit Psalm 104:24, 27–28, 30; antiphon: Liturgical Text
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia. O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. These all look to you, to give them their food in due season. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. When you send forth your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in te beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.

Collect of the Day
O God, on this day You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day by the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy consolation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gradual Acts 2:17b; Romans 10:10
I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. With the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

05/17/2026

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 17, 2026; 8:30 a.m.
Divine Service: Page 203, Lutheran Service Book
Hymns: 660, 655 and 662
Bible Readings: Acts 1:12-26; 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
Introit Ps. 100:1-5; antiphon: Ps. 101:1
I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his | pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music.
Collect of the Day
O King of glory, Lord of hosts, uplifted in triumph far above all heavens, leave us not without consolation but send us the Spirit of truth whom You promised from the Father; for You live and reign with Him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gradual adapt. From Matt. 28:7; Heb 2:7; Ps. 8:6
Christ has risen from the dead. [God the Father] has crowned him with glory and honor. He has given him dominion over the works of his hands; he has put all things under his feet. See less

05/17/2026

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 17, 2026; 8:30 a.m.
Divine Service: Page 203, Lutheran Service Book
Hymns: 660, 655 and 662
Bible Readings: Acts 1:12-26; 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11

Introit Ps. 100:1-5; antiphon: Ps. 101:1
I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his | pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music.

Collect of the Day
O King of glory, Lord of hosts, uplifted in triumph far above all heavens, leave us not without consolation but send us the Spirit of truth whom You promised from the Father; for You live and reign with Him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gradual adapt. From Matt. 28:7; Heb 2:7; Ps. 8:6
Christ has risen from the dead. [God the Father] has crowned him with glory and honor. He has given him dominion over the works of his hands; he has put all things under his feet.

05/10/2026

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Happy Mother's Day
May 10, 2026; 8:30 a.m.
Divine Service: Page 184
Hymns: 557, 556 vs. 1-5, 549, 537 and 556 vs. 6-10
Bible Readings: Acts 17:16-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
Introit Psalm 119:89–93; antiphon: v. 105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Collect of the Day
O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we may think those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gradual adapt. from Matthew 28:7; Hebrews 2:7; Psalm 8:6
Christ has risen from the dead. [God the Father] has crowned him with glory and honor. He has given him dominion over the works of his hands; he has put all things under his feet.

05/10/2026

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 10, 2026; 8:30 a.m.
Divine Service: Page 184
Hymns: 557, 556 vs. 1-5, 549, 537 and 556 vs. 6-10
Bible Readings: Acts 17:16-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21

Introit Psalm 119:89–93; antiphon: v. 105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Collect of the Day
O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we may think those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gradual adapt. from Matthew 28:7; Hebrews 2:7; Psalm 8:6
Christ has risen from the dead. [God the Father] has crowned him with glory and honor. He has given him dominion over the works of his hands; he has put all things under his feet.

05/04/2026

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
May 3, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Divine Service: Page 151, Lutheran Service Book
Hymns: 590, 576, 655, 645, 644 and 577
Bible Readings: Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
Introit Psalm 30:1–5; antiphon: Psalm 149:1
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly! I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit. Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly!
Collect of the Day
O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one will. Grant that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You promise, that among the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gradual adapt. from Matthew 28:7; Hebrews 2:7; Psalm 8:6 Christ has risen from the dead. [God the Father] has crowned him with glory and honor. He has given him dominion over the works of his hands; he has put all things under his feet.