Maundy Thursday

Lessons and Psalm:

Exodus 12:1-14

1 Corinthians 10:16, 17

Mark 14:12-26

Psalm 116

Supplemental Lectionary:

Exodus 12:21-30

Prayer of the Day:

Lord Jesus Christ, in the sacrament of Holy Communion you give us your true body and blood as a remembrance of your suffering and death on a cross. Grant us so firmly to believe your words and promise that we may always partake of this sacrament to our eternal good; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11:26)

Hymn of the Day:

313 Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior

Color: Purple or White

Good Friday

Lessons and Psalm:

Isaiah 52:13—53:12

Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

John 19:17-30

Psalm 22

Supplemental Lectionary:

Leviticus 16:11-19

Hebrews 7:26-28

Prayer of the Day:

God Most Holy, look with mercy on this your family for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, be given over into the hands of the wicked, and suffer death upon the cross. Keep us always faithful to him, our only Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. (Isaiah 53:4)

Hymn of the Day:

100 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth or

140 God Was There on Calvary

Color: Black

The Resurrection of Our Lord—Easter Dawn

Lessons and Psalm:

Isaiah 12:1-6

1 Corinthians 15:51-57

John 20:1-18

Psalm 30

Supplemental Lectionary:

Prayer of the Day:

O God, you made the dawn of this most holy day shine with the glory of our Lord’s resurrection. Grant that we who have been raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Alleluia. (1 Corinthians 15:22)

Hymn of the Day:

144 Christ Is Arisen

Color: White or Gold

The Resurrection of Our Lord—Easter Day

Lessons and Psalm:

Isaiah 25:6-9

1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Mark 16:1-8

Psalm 118

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty God, by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you conquered death and opened the gate to eternal life. Grant that we, who have been raised with him through baptism, may walk in the newness of life and ever rejoice in the hope of sharing his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit be dominion and praise now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia. (Psalm 118:24)

Hymn of the Day:

156 Awake, My Heart, with Gladness or

161 Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands

Color: White or Gold

Second Sunday of Easter

Lessons and Psalm:

Acts 3:12-20

1 John 5:1-6

John 20:19-31

Psalm 16

Supplemental Lectionary:

Acts 26:19-29

1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Prayer of the Day:

O risen Lord, you came to your disciples and took away their fears with your word of peace. Come to us also by your Word and sacrament, and banish our fears with the comforting assurance of your abiding presence; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. Alleluia. (John 20:29b)

Hymn of the Day:

165 O Sons and Daughters of the King

Color: White