September 11, 2022 - The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Order of Service: Divine Service – Setting One -pg. 151 Opening Hymn – 455 The Royal Banners Forward Go Confession and Absolution – pg.151 Psalm – Psalm 40:1–11 Kyrie- pg.152-153 Hymn of Praise – pg.155 – This is the Feast Salutation Collect of the Day (Spoken together) – pg.156 -Merciful God, Your Son, Jesus Christ, was lifted high upon the cross that He might bear the sins of the world and draw all people to Himself. Grant that we who glory in His death for our redemption may faithfully heed His call to bear the cross and follow Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. OT Reading – Numbers 21:4–9. Gradual - Behold, I will lift up my hand to the nations, and raise my signal to the peoples,” [says the Lord.] So must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:18–25. Alleluia Holy Gospel: John 12:20–33. Hymn of the Day – 454 Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle Sermon Title – The Holy Cross Nicene Creed Prayer of the Church Offering and Offertory – pg.159 Service of the Sacrament – pg. 160 Distribution Hymns: 532 The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns 560 Drawn to the Cross 426 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Post Communion Canticle – pg. 164 Thank the Lord .. Post Communion Collect – pg. 166 Benediction -pg.166 Closing Hymn- 838 The Saints in Christ Are One in every Place