The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod produces monthly worship planning resources, including Three-Year Series prayers, One-Year Series prayers, lectionary summaries, hymn suggestions and more.
LCMS 175th Anniversary Resources
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was founded on April 26, 1847, and resources are available to help you celebrate the 175th anniversary. A variety of resources, activities and aids will be offered throughout the coming year to help mark this milestone anniversary.
- Bible Study — Rev. Tim Pauls will explore the anniversary theme and the comfort found only in Jesus. The study is based on Acts 3-4
Leader guide • Participant guide
- Worship Suggestions — Bulletin blurbs, hymn suggestions and more for observing the Synod’s 175th anniversary in your congregation
PDF • Word
- Hymn — “Praise God for Saints Who Have Gone before Us,” a new hymn commissioned by Concordia Publishing House and written by Rev. Stephen Starke
Full hymn setting • Melody-only setting
Visit lcms.org/175 to view all resources
Prayers of the Church
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod provides prayers for congregations to use in worship services. Both responsive and ektene prayer forms are provided for most days.
Three-Year Series C
- May 1, 2022 — Third Sunday of Easter
- May 8, 2022 — Fourth Sunday of Easter
- May 15, 2022 — Fifth Sunday of Easter
- May 22, 2022 — Sixth Sunday of Easter
- May 26, 2022 — The Ascension of Our Lord
- May 29, 2022 — Seventh Sunday of Easter
- Archives
One-Year Series
- May 1, 2022 — Third Sunday of Easter (Misericordias Domini)
- May 8, 2022 — Fourth Sunday of Easter (Jubilate)
- May 15, 2022 — Fifth Sunday of Easter (Cantate)
- May 22, 2022 — Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogate)
The Litany is also recommended on Rogate - May 26, 2022 — The Ascension of Our Lord
- May 29, 2022 — Seventh Sunday of Easter (Exaudi)
- Archives
Lectionaries
Lectionary Summaries
Synopses of Three-Year Series and One-Year Series readings are designed for worshipers to read in weekly Divine Service bulletins.
- Three-Year Series C — Nov. 28, 2021, to Nov. 24, 2022: First Sunday in Advent through Thanksgiving Day
- One-Year Series — Combined
- Feasts, Festivals and Occasions — Combined
- Archives
Lectionary Series
Scripture readings are arranged according to the church’s calendar and are intended to be read at weekly gatherings of God’s people.
Resources
Worship Planning
- Hymn suggestions — Series C and One-Year Series
- Service suggestions — Liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects
Bulletin & Newsletter Items
- Memory Verse Challenge
- ‘Pray For Us’ Calendars — Daily prayers for the church’s mission
- ‘Kids in the Divine Service’ — Bulletin insert series features Church Year, liturgy, sanctuary and general information
Bible Studies
- ‘The Word in Song’ — Hymn of the Day Bible studies
- Luther’s ‘A Simple Way to Pray’ — Bible study by Rev. Dr. John W. Sias
- Bible study archives