Sunday Sermoncast- Resurrection Lutheran Church

Sunday Sermoncast- Easter 3- April 14th, 2024

Acts 3:11-21; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; St. Luke 24:36-49

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Sunday Sermoncast- Easter 2- April 7th, 2024

Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 148; 1 John 1:1-2:2; St. John 20:19-31 -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Sunday Sermoncast- Easter Sunday: Sunrise- March 31st, 2024

Exodus 15:1-11; Psalm 118:15-29; 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; St. John 20:1-18 -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Sunday Sermoncast- Good Friday Special

The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Sunday Sermoncast- Maundy Thursday Special

John 6:53-57, 60 -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Sunday Sermoncast

Processional-John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; St. Mark 14:1-11

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Sunday Sermoncast

Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; St. Mark 10:32-45

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Sunday Sermoncast

Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; St. John 3:14-21

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Lent 2- February 25th, 2024

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Genesis 17-1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 5:1-11; St. Mark 8:27-38-15

Historic Collect

Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of your humble servants and stretch forth the right hand of your majesty to be our defense against all our enemies. Grant this, we pray, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th Century)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Lent 1- February 18th, 2024

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 25:1-10; James 1:12-18; St. Mark 1:9-15

Historic Collect

O Lord God, you would have us put no trust in anything we do. Mercifully grant that by your power we may be defended against all adversity; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Ash Wednesday- February 14th, 2024

“By the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread, until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Transfiguration Sunday- February 11th, 2024

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 3:12-13, 4:1-6; St. Mark 9:2-9

Historic Collect

O God, at the glorious transfiguration of your only Son, you confirmed the mystery of our faith by the witness of the disciples and by your own voice from the cloud. Mercifully complete our adoption as your children, and give us, with our King, an inheritance of his glory. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Roman Prayer, 15th Century)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Epiphany 5- February 4th, 2024

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-12; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; St. Mark 1:29-39 Historic Collect

Stand watch over your family, O Lord, that we who depend entirely on your heavenly grace may always be protected in the mighty fortress of your love; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Epiphany 4- January 28th, 2024

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:21-13; St. Mark 1:21-28 Historic Collect

O God, you know the perilous choices we are prone to make that fall short of your desire for human faithfulness and obedience. Without you, our fragile nature cannot survive. Support us with your Word of truth, that we may grow in faith in the midst of our trials. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Epiphany 3- January 21st, 2024

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 162; 1 Corinthians 7:29-35; St. Mark 1:14-20 Historic Collect

Almighty and eternal God, graciously look down on our weakness. Reach out to us with your majestic right hand, and satisfy us with his glory. We ask through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century) -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Epiphany 2- January 6th, 2024

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-9, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, St. John 1:43-51 Historic Collect

Almighty and eternal God, you restrain the powers of heaven and earth. Mercifully hear your people’s prayers for peace in our time. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

The Feast of the Epiphany- January 6th, 2024

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-15, Ephesians 3:1-12, St. Matthew 2:1-12 (13-18)

Historic Collect

O God, on this day, by the leading of a star, you revealed your only-begotten Son to the nations. Mercifully grant that we, who know you by faith, may be brought to contemplate the beauty of your majesty; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th Century) -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Feast of the Nativity- December 24th, 2023

Service of Lessons and Carols

Historic Collect O God, you have made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Grant that as we have known on earth the mysteries of that Light, we may also come to the fullness of his joys in heaven; through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Advent 4 December 24th, 2023

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B 2 Samuel 7:1-11, Psalm 89:1-5. 19-29, Romans 16:25-27, St. Luke 1:26-38 Historic Collect

Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. With your great might, give us your help, that whatever is hindered by our sins may be speedily accomplished by your grace; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Advent 3- December 17th, 2023

No recording for the Sunday Sermoncast this week. There was a Youth led service that did not have a sermon.

Historic Collect

Lord Jesus Christ, give ear to our prayers, and lighten the darkness of our hearts by your gracious visitation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th Century) -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Advent 2- December 10th, 2023

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85, 2 Peter 3:8-14, St. Mark 1:1-8

Historic Collect

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of your only begotten Son, that by his coming we may be enabled to serve you with pure minds; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Advent 1- December 3rd, 2023

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year B Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, St. Mark 13:24-47

Historic Collect

Stir up your power, O Lord, and come, that by your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and saved by your mighty deliverance; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th Century) -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 26- Christ the King- November 26th, 2023

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year A Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 95:1-7a, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, St. Matthew 25:31-46

Historic Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, you have crowned your Son as King and, by him, will renew your whole creation. May the families of the earth now torn apart and yoked by sin find liberty in him and be subjected to his gentle rule. Grant this, we pray, through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Roman, 20th Century) -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 25- November 19th, 2023

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year A

Zephaniah 1:7-16, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, St. Matthew 25:14-30

Historic Collect

Lord God, rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit, that while keeping the end of all things in mind, we may be stirred up to holiness in this life and come to be with you forever in that life to come. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Swedish Psalm Book, 1639) -----

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 24- November 12th, 2023
SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings- Year A Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, St. Matthew 25:1-13

Historic Collect

Almighty, eternal God, show mercy to your children who humbly pray, that we who have no confidence in our worth may not be judged but tenderly received. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century) -----
Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

All-Saints Sunday- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Revelation 7:2-17, Psalm 149, 1 John 3:1-3, St. Matthew 5:1-12

Historic Collect

Almighty God, you have knit together your people in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son, Christ, our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys which you have prepared for those who love you; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer, 1549)

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Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Reformation Sunday- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Revelation 14:6-7, Psalm 46, Romans 3:19-28, St. John 8:31-36

Historic Collect

O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptation, defend them against all enemies of your Word, and bestow upon the Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Saxony, Duke Henry)

----- Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 20- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 23, Revelation 21:1-8 (Pastoral Choice), St. Matthew 22:1-14

Historic Collect

O Lord, sustain your Church with your perpetual mercy. Without you, in our weakness we will surely fail. Therefore, keep us ever by your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

----- Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Thanksgiving Sunday

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Deuteronomy 8:1-10, Psalm 67, Philippians 4:16-20, St. Luke 17:11-19

Historic Collect

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose mercies are new to us every morning, and who, though we have in no way deserved your goodness, has abundantly provided all our needs of body and soul: Give us, we pray, your Holy Spirit, that we may wholly acknowledge your merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. (Service Book and Hymnal, 1960)

----- Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 18- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-18, St. Matthew 21:23-32

Historic Collect

O Almighty and most Merciful God, through your bountiful goodness, keep us from all things that may hurt us, that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that you would have us do. Grant this, we pray, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

----- Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 17- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Isaiah 55:6-9, Psalm 27:1-13, Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30, St. Matthew 20:1-16

Historic Collect

Direct our hearts, O Lord, by your merciful reign, because without your help it is impossible to please you. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)

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Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 16- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-12, Romans 14:1-12, St. Matthew 18:21-35

Historic Collect

O Lord, help your people to avoid the infection of the evil one, and with pure hearts to follow you, our only Lord. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

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Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 15- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Ezekiel 33:7-9, Psalm 32:1-6, Romans 13:1-10, St. Matthew 18:1-20

Historic Collect

O Lord, always lead and follow us with your grace, that we may be still more intent on doing good. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 14- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26, Romans 12:9-21, St. Matthew 16:21-28

Historic Collect

O Lord, mercifully continue to purify and defend your Church. Since she cannot stand firmly without your power, govern her always by your grace; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 13- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138, Romans 11:33-12:8, St. Matthew 16:13-20

Historic Collect

Care for your Church, O Lord, with perpetual mercy. Since we totter and are sure to fall without your grace, remove what will harm us and arrange what will make us whole. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 11- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Job 34:4-18 Psalm 18:1-16, Romans 10:5-17, St. Matthew 14:22-33

Thematic Prayer

Almighty and eternal God, you have graciously created all things. We thank you for giving us sound bodies, clear minds and for preserving us from the power of the evil one. Help us to rightly use our ears to hear your Word so that our faith may increase so that you might send us forth as preachers to declare the work of your Son so that more might be gathered into your kingdom.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 10- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Isaiah 55:1-5, Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26, Romans 9:1-13, St. Matthew 14:13-21

Thematic Prayer

God of unlimited supply, at your table you gather us with all your saints for a foretaste of the heavenly banquet that we will share when Jesus returns. Send us forth ready to serve our neighbours and inviting others to the true abundance that you so willingly share with all your children. As you reminded the Disciples, remind us that when we have need, you can provide in ways that we could never imagine.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 9- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Deuteronomy 7:6-9, Psalm 125, Romans 8:28-39, St. Matthew 13:44-52

Thematic Prayer

Almighty God, through baptism you forgive us of our sin and connect us to the death and resurrection of your Son so that we might receive eternal life. Grant us the grace to recognize these signs of your sovereign reign that proclaim to us the sacrificial love that Jesus poured for us. Make us bold to proclaim this message to those who have not yet experienced your mercy and grace. Lord in your mercy... Hear our prayer.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 8- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 119:57-64, Romans 8:18-27, St. Matthew 13:24-30,36-43

Thematic Prayer

God of mercy, when this world seems overrun by the evil that surrounds us, remind us that on the Cross your Son defeated sin, death and the power of the devil for us. Help us to hope in your promises that you will separate the wheat from the weeds and remind us of that future glory where you redeem not just ourselves, but all of creation. Lord in your mercy... Hear our prayer.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 6- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:1-14, Romans 8:12-17, St. Matthew 13:1-9,18-23

The Collects of Veit Dietrich

Lutheran Collect of the Day 6th Sunday After Trinity: 1548

Lord God, heavenly Father, we confess that we are poor, wretched sinners and that there is no good in us, since our hearts, flesh and blood are so corrupted by sin, that we can never be without sinful desire in this life. Therefore dear Father, forgive us these sins and let your Holy Spirit cleanse our hearts that we may desire and love your Word, abide by it and by your grace be forever saved; through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. Amen.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 6- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Zechariah 9:9-12, Psalm 145:1-15, Romans 7:14-25a, St. Matthew 11:25-30

The Collects of Veit Dietrich

Lutheran Collect of the Day 5th Sunday After Trinity: 1548

O Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, you gave us your holy Word and have generously provided for all our bodily needs. We are unworthy of all these mercies and have rather deserved punishment. But forgive us our sins as you forgave Peter, and prosper and bless us in our different callings that by your strength we may be sustained and defended, now and forever and so praise and glorify you eternally; you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. Amen.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 5- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 119:153-160, Romans 7:1-13, St. Matthew 10:34-42

The Collects of Veit Dietrich

Lutheran Collect of the Day 4th Sunday After Trinity: 1548

Lord God, heavenly Father, you are merciful and through Christ you promised us that you will neither judge nor condemn us, but graciously forgive us all our sins and abundantly provide for all our needs of body and soul. By your Holy Spirit establish in our hearts a confident faith in your mercy and teach us also to be merciful to our neighbor, that we may not judge or condemn others, but willingly forgive all people, and judging only ourselves, lead blessed lives in your fear; through your dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. Amen.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 4- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Jeremiah 20:7-13, Psalm 91:1-16, Romans 6:12-23, St. Matthew 10:21-33

The Collects of Veit Dietrich: 1548

Lutheran Collect of the Day 3rd Sunday After Trinity

Lord God, heavenly Father, we all like sheep have gone astray, led away from the right path by Satan and our own sinful flesh. Graciously forgive us all our sins for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ and awaken our hearts by your Holy Spirit, that we may abide in your Word and in true repentance and a steadfast faith continue in your Church to the end and obtain eternal salvation; through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever Amen.. -Amen

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Pentecost 3- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Exodus 19:2-8, Psalm 100, Romans 5:6-15, St. Matthew 9:35-10:20

The Collects of Veit Dietrich

Lutheran Collect of the Day 2nd Sunday After Trinity: 1548

Lord God, heavenly Father, we give you thanks that through your holy Word you have called us to your great supper of eternal life. Awaken our hearts by your Holy Spirit, that we may not hear your Word and produce no fruit, but that we may prepare ourselves rightly for your heavenly banquet and not allow ourselves to be hindered by any worldly care; through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. -Amen

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

The Feast of the Holy Trinity- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Genesis 1-2:4a, Psalm 8, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, St. Matthew 28:16-20

Live in-service recording

The Collects of Veit Dietrich

Lutheran Collect of the Day for the Feast of the Holy Trinity: 1548

Almighty and eternal God, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, you have shown your rich grace and mercy to us. Eternal Father, you created us at the beginning. Eternal Son of God, for us you became fully human, and for our sins you bore the cross. Eternal Spirit, you proceed from the Father and the Son from eternity, and through your holy Gospel you give us faith and holiness. O one, eternal and almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, keep us in your grace until our life’s end in the eternal blessedness in the life to come. Amen

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

The Feast of Pentecost- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Numbers 11:24-30, Psalm 25:1-14, Acts 2:1-21, St. John 7:37-39

The Collects of Veit Dietrich

Lutheran Collect of the Day for Pentecost: 1548

O Lord Jesus Christ, almighty Son of God, send your Holy Spirit into our hearts through your Word, that he may rule and govern us according to your will, comfort us in every temptation and misfortune and defend us by your truth against every error, so that we may continue steadfast in the faith, increase in love and all good works and firmly trusting in your grace, which through death you have purchased for us, and at last obtain eternal salvation; you reign, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Pastor John Lofstedt+

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Easter 7- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Acts 1:12-26, Psalm 68:1-10, 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11, St. John 17:1-11

Lutheran Collect of the Day from 1548

Lord God, heavenly Father, we give thanks that through your Holy Spirit you have appointed us to bear witness of your dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Just as the world cannot endure such testimony and persecutes us in every way, grant us courage and comfort that we may not be offended because of the cross, but continue steadfastly in your testimony and be found always among those who know you and your Son, until we obtain eternal salvation; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. Amen.

Pastor John Lofstedt

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Easter 6- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Acts 17:16-31, Psalm 66:7-18, 1 Peter 3:13-22, St. John 14:15-21

Pastor John Lofstedt

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Easter 5- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Acts 6:1-9, 7:2a, 51-60, Psalm 146, 1 Peter 2:2-10, St. John 14:1-14

Pastor John Lofstedt

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada

Easter 4- Year A

SOLA Publishing Three Year Lectionary Readings

Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:19-25, St. John 10:1-10

Pastor John Lofstedt

Resurrection Lutheran Church- CALC, LCMC

Pembroke, ON, Canada