Hymn Study - Luther's Catechetical Hymns - 'Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior'

Martin Luther was not only a great theologian, he also understood how putting the truths of Scripture to music can aid in remembering those truths.  Therefore, among his many hymns, he wrote hymns that correspond to each of the six chief parts of his catechism.  This link https://1drv.ms/w/s!AoUyqbGDm8qnlQOXlY_7DPF1nRKi will provide you with a Bible study and the text of Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior, one of Luther's hymns pertaining to the Lord’s Supper.  The tune for this hymn can be found at https://hymnary.org/tune/jesus_christus_unser_heiland_15312.  Luther’s Small Catechism can be found at http://catechism.cph.org/en/sacrament-of-the-altar.html

Call to Serve at Grace Received

Last night, during the Call Day service at Concordia Theological Seminary - Ft. Wayne, I received my call to serve as pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh.  I am looking forward to many years of serving our Lord and His people at Grace.
Grace's previous vicar, Brett Witmer, received a call to serve as pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Sutherland, IA.

Call Day

Call Day at Concordia Theological Seminary - Ft. Wayne will take place on April 29, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. CDT.  This year call day will be online and combined with vicarage placement and deaconess intern placement.  The service can be viewed at the seminary's website (https://callday.ctsfw.edu/) or on its Facebook page (Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne-CTSFW). Vicar Norlyn Bartens and former vicar, Brett Witmer, will be receiving calls.

April 26, 2020 Worship Service

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Click here for April 26 Order of Service and bulletin

Hymn Study - Luther's Catechetical Hymns - 'From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee'

Martin Luther was not only a great theologian, he also understood how putting the truths of Scripture to music can aid in remembering those truths.  Therefore, among his many hymns, he wrote hymns that correspond to each of the six chief parts of his catechism.  This link https://1drv.ms/w/s!AoUyqbGDm8qnlGmXlY_7DPF1nRKi will provide you with a Bible study and the text of From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee, Luther's hymn pertaining to Confession.  The tune for this hymn can be found at https://hymnary.org/tune/aus_tiefer_not_luther.  Luther’s Small Catechism can be found at http://catechism.cph.org/en/confession.html

April 19, 2020 worship service

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Order of Service and bulletin for April 19, 2020

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Bible Study - Luther's Catechetical Hymns - 'To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord'

Martin Luther was not only a great theologian, he also understood how putting the truths of Scripture to music can aid in remembering those truths.  Therefore, among his many hymns, he wrote hymns that correspond to each of the six chief parts of his catechism.  This link https://1drv.ms/w/s!AoUyqbGDm8qnlBCXlY_7DPF1nRKi will provide you with a Bible study and the text of To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord, Luther's hymn pertaining to Holy Baptism.  You can find a video on our Facebook page where I discuss this Bible study.  The tune for this hymn can be found at https://hymnary.org/tune/christ_unser_herr_zum_jordan_kam (the alternate tune, ‘Elvet Banks,’ which appears on the sheet of the hymn text does not have a recording available) .  Luther’s Small Catechism can be found at http://catechism.cph.org/en/sacrament-of-holy-baptism.html

Easter service

The following link is for the Easter service at Grace on April 12, 2020:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF62bh15faE

Bible Study - Luther's Catechetical Hymns - 'Our Father, Who from Heaven Above'

Martin Luther was not only a great theologian, he also understood how putting the truths of Scripture to music can aid in remembering those truths.  Therefore, among his many hymns, he wrote hymns that correspond to each of the six chief parts of his catechism.  This link https://1drv.ms/w/s!AoUyqbGDm8qnkzOXlY_7DPF1nRKi will provide you with a Bible study and the text of Our Father, Who from Heaven Above, Luther's hymn pertaining to the Lord’s Prayer.  You can find a video on our Facebook page where I discuss this Bible study.  The tune for this hymn can be found at https://hymnary.org/tune/vater_unser_55345 .  Luther’s Small Catechism can be found at http://catechism.cph.org/en/lords-prayer.html

Bible Study - Luther's Catechetical Hymns - We All Believe in One True God

Martin Luther was not only a great theologian, he also understood how putting the truths of Scripture to music can aid in remembering those truths.  Therefore, among his many hymns, he wrote hymns that correspond to each of the six chief parts of his catechism.  This link https://1drv.ms/w/s!AoUyqbGDm8qnkxWXlY_7DPF1nRKi will provide you with a Bible study and the text of We All Believe in One True God, Luther's hymn pertaining to the Apostles' Creed.  You can find a video on our Facebook page where I discuss this Bible study.  The tune for this hymn can be found at https://hymnary.org/tune/wir_glauben_all_an_einen_gott_33543

April 1, 2020 Lenten service is available for viewing at the following link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egpPhYVUfrw