February 22, 2026 - 1st Sunday in Lent
The good news is so good it catches us by surprise.
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Prelude: “Claire de Lune” Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Gathering Hymn: "O Lord, throughout These Forty Days" Text: based on Claudia F. Hernaman, 1838-1898; para. Gilbert E. Doan Jr., b. 1930. Music: A. Davisson, Kentucky Harmony, 1816; arr. Theodore A. Beck, 1929-2003. Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Arr. (c) 1969 Concordia Publishing House.
Hymn of the Day: "What Is the World Like" Text: Adam M. L. Tice, b. 1979. Music: Sally Ann Morris, b. 1952. Text and music © 2009 GIA Publications, Inc.
Musical Offering: “Kyrie” by John Leavitt. © 1989 by STUDIO 224, c/o CPP/Belwin, Inc. All rights reserved.
Hymn during Communion: "Blessed Assurance" Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915. Music: Phoebe P. Knapp, 1830-1908.
Sending Hymn: "Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer" Text: William Williams, 1717-1791; tr. William Williams and Peter Williams, 1722-1796, alt. Music: John Hughes, 1873-1932.
Postlude: “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer” arr. Paul Manz. © 1974 Concordia Publishing House.