Readings, Hymns, and Music—August 2024

August 4
Time after Pentecost 11 • Lectionary 18
Lectionary
Exodus 16:2–4, 9–15 | Psalm 78:23–29 | Ephesians 4:1–16 | John 6:24–35 full texts
10:00 AM
HYBRID CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for Time after Pentecost (Alleluia Mass, 2010)
Sharon Dennis and Doris MacDonald
Prelude
Day by Day
Oscar Ahnfelt (1813–1882), arr. Mark Hayes (b. 1953)
Gathering Hymn
Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
elw 647
Psalm
Psalm 78
Michel Guimont (b. 1950)
Hymn of the Day
O Bread of Life from Heaven
elw 480
Offertory
I Am the Bread of Life
Suzanne Toolan (b. 1927)
Communion Motet
One Bread, One Body
John Foley (b. 1939)
Communion Meditation
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God” with “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”
Robert Jackson (1940–1914), arr. Faye López (b. 1955)
Sending Hymn
Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
elw 618
Postlude
The Olympic Spirit
John Williams (b. 1932)
August 11
Time after Pentecost 11 • Lectionary 19
Lectionary
1 Kings 19:4–8 | Psalm 34:1–8 | Ephesians 4:25—5:2 | John 6:35, 41–51 full texts
10:00 AM
HYBRID CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy for Time after Pentecost (Alleluia Mass, 2010)
Sharon Dennis and Doris MacDonald
Prelude
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine
Setting by Robert Hebble (b. 1934)
Gathering Hymn
As We Gather at Your Table
elw 522
Psalm
Psalm 34:1–8
Marty Haugen (b. 1955)
Hymn of the Day
Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness
elw 488
Offertory
Humble Service
Text by Albert F. Bayly (1901–1984), setting by Larry L. Fleming (b.1934)
Communion Motet
Lord that Descendedst, Holy Child
Text by Eric Milner-White (1884–1963), setting by Eric Gritton (1889–1991)
Communion Organ
Hymn from Variations on beach spring
Alfred V. Fedak (b. 1953)
Sending Hymn
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
elw 543
Postlude
Recessional of Joy
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827), setting by Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933)
August 18
Time after Pentecost 11 • Lectionary 20
Lectionary
Proverbs 9:1–6 | Psalm 34:9–14 | Ephesians 5:15–20 | John 6:51–58 full texts
10:00 AM
HYBRID CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy of Hymns (ELW Setting 10)
Prelude
Prelude on cwm rhondda
Setting by Jason Shute (b. 1984)
Gathering Hymn
Praise and Thanksgiving
elw 689
Psalm
Psalm 34:9–14
Plainsong
Hymn of the Day
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
elw 517
Offertory
Gracious Spirt Dwell with Me
Setting by K. Lee Scott (b. 1950)
Communion Motet
In This Moment of Remembrance
Dale Wood (b.1934)
Communion Organ
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face
Setting by Daniel Burton (b. 1944)
Sending Hymn
Praise to the Lord, All of You
elw 844
Postlude
Allegro Maestoso, Sonata II
Felix Mendelssoh (1809–1847)
August 25
Time after Pentecost 11 • Lectionary 21
Lectionary
Joshua 24:1–2a, 14–18 | Psalm 34:15–22 | Ephesians 6:10–20 | John 6:56–69 full texts
10:00 AM
HYBRID CHORAL EUCHARIST
Service Music
Liturgy of Hymns (ELW Setting 10)
Prelude
Prelude on “Morning Has Broken”
Setting by David Lasky (b. 1957)
Gathering Hymn
O God of Light
elw 507
Psalm
Psalm 34:15–22
David Cherwien (b. 1957)
Hymn of the Day
Just as I Am, without One Plea
elw 591
Offertory
With All Your Heart
K. Lee Scott (b. 1950)
Communion Motet
I Am Loved as I Love, Op. 1103
Shaker melody, setting by Carson Cooman (b. 1982)
Communion Organ
Meditation on a Shaker Melody
Setting by Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952)
Sending Hymn
Rise, Shine, You People!
elw 665
Postlude
Rigaudon
André Campra (1660–1744)
Revised: 22 August 2024