Extraordinary songs of the Ordinary: Sanctus and Agnus Dei
Song 4: Sanctus: “Holy, Holy, Holy” Four days before the first Passover, an Israelite slave in Egypt sets apart his family’s lamb. When the time comes, he will brush the…
Extraordinary songs of the Ordinary: The Creed
Song 3: Credo: “The Creed” Your faith is a personal thing. A connection to God When Elijah the prophet was ready to give up, when he felt he had failed…
Extraordinary songs of the Ordinary: Gloria in Excelsis
Song 2: Gloria in Excelsis: “Glory Be to God” In a large old church, the narthex often has a low ceiling, but think of what happens when you walk from…
Extraordinary songs of the Ordinary
Five liturgical songs repeat in worship, offering consistency and flexibility in proclaiming the eternal gospel. Around us in eternity will be “a great multitude that no one [can] count, from…
Celebrating National Hymnal Week
In order to provide an opportunity to think about the blessings of worship as well as get a sneak peek at what the new hymnal has to offer, WELS is…
Preserving a priceless spiritual treasure
For many Christians, hymns are woven into the fabric of our faith lives. “Jesus Loves Me” may be the first song we learn as a toddler; “Amazing Grace” may be…