Slide 1:1 Fall 2006 Introducing . . .


Singing from LSB :2 Singing from LSB “The Church’s One Foundation” LSB 644 (sts. 1, 3, 5)


Hymnals of the LCMS :3 Hymnals of the LCMS Kirchengesangbuch (1847) (ed. by C.F.W. Walther) Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book (1912) The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) Lutheran Worship (1982)


Current Usage1999 Survey :4 Current Usage1999 Survey 58% of congregations use LW 36% of congregations use TLH 7% of congregations use LBW Some congregations use more than one hymnal. A variety of supplemental resources are also used.


Need for a Revisionof our Synod’s Hymnals :5 Need for a Revisionof our Synod’s Hymnals We have been a two-hymnal church for nearly a quarter of a century. Important to make use of the rich, new hymnody that is available. LSB is a “careful blending” of our Synod’s hymnals, plus new materials. TLH + LW + new materials = LSB


Development of LSB :6 Development of LSB 1997—the Commission on Worship announces plans to prepare a new hymnal, giving itself a decade to complete the work 1998 synodical convention calls for development of a new hymnal 2001 resolution approves field testing plan 2004 convention grants final acceptance of Lutheran Service Book by a margin of 88%


Singing from LSB :7 Singing from LSB “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” LSB 477 (sts. 1, 2)


A Quick Walkthrough :8 A Quick Walkthrough Prayers for Worship inside front cover Prefatory material (Roman numerals) Table of Contents – Lectionary Readings Introduction – Singing the Psalms Church Year Calendars Psalms (nos. 1–150) 107 psalms in the Pew Edition All 150 in Altar Book and Accompaniment for Liturgy


A Quick Walkthrough :9 A Quick Walkthrough Services and Other Resources (pp. 151–330, with page numbers at the top) Hymns (nos. 331–966) Acknowledgments and Indexes (Pages 990–1022) Emergency Baptism (p. 1023) Creeds and Lord’s Prayer at back cover


Exploring the ServicesThe Divine Service :10 Exploring the ServicesThe Divine Service The chief service of the Church—Word and Sacrament Remarkable continuity throughout history, with various reforms along the way


Exploring the Services Five Settings of the Divine Service :11 Exploring the Services Five Settings of the Divine Service Divine Service, Setting One (Page 151) (LW DS II/1; LBW, Setting One) Divine Service, Setting Two (Page 167) (LW DS II/2; LBW, Setting Two) Divine Service, Setting Three (Page 184) (TLH, p. 15) Divine Service, Setting Four (HS98) (Page 203) Divine Service, Setting Five (LW, DS III—Luther’s German Mass) (Page 213)


Singing from LSB :12 Singing from LSB “This Is the Feast” LSB p. 155 Refrain Verse 1 Refrain Verse 2 Final Refrain


Singing from LSB :13 Singing from LSB Agnus Dei LSB p. 198


Exploring the Services The Daily Office (Morning and Evening Services) :14 Exploring the Services The Daily Office (Morning and Evening Services) Matins (p. 219) Combination of LW and TLH Vespers (p. 229) Drawn from LW Morning and Evening Prayer (pp. 235/243) Drawn from LW Compline (p. 253) Drawn from LW


Exploring the Services The Daily Office (Morning and Evening Services) :15 Exploring the Services The Daily Office (Morning and Evening Services) A similar structure has been given to the first four services: Psalmody Readings Canticle Prayer


Exploring the Services Service of Prayer and Preaching(p. 260) :16 Exploring the Services Service of Prayer and Preaching(p. 260) New order of service Focus on catechesis (“teaching”) Offers considerable flexibility Mostly spoken, with two sung canticles: Old Testament Canticle (First Song of Isaiah) New Testament Canticle (Pascha Nostrum)


Singing from LSB :17 Singing from LSB New Testament Canticle “Christ Has Been Raised from the Dead” LSB p. 266


Exploring the Services Occasional Services :18 Exploring the Services Occasional Services Holy Baptism (p. 268) Confirmation (p. 272) Holy Matrimony (p. 275) Funeral Service (p. 278)


Exploring the Services Other Service Resources :19 Exploring the Services Other Service Resources Responsive Prayer 1 and 2 (pp. 282 & 285) The Litany (p. 288) Corporate Confession and Absolution (p. 290) Individual Confession and Absolution (p. 292) Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families (p. 294) Daily Lectionary (p. 299) Nearly 100 prayers arranged by topic (p. 305) Athanasian Creed (p. 319) Small Catechism (p. 321)


Exploring the Services What’s in the Altar Book? :20 Exploring the Services What’s in the Altar Book? All the services of LSB, plus additional texts needed by the pastor Additional rubrics (instructions) Complete propers for three- and one-year lectionaries, and feasts and festivals Collects formatted in sense lines Over 200 prayers arranged by topic Services for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week


Exploring the Services Summary of new musical settings :21 Exploring the Services Summary of new musical settings Kyrie and Gloria in Divine Service, Setting Four (p. 204) Magnificat in Evening Prayer (p. 248) Canticles in Service of Prayer and Preaching (p. 261 and 266)


Singing from LSB :22 Singing from LSB Magnificat LSB p. 248 Refrain Verses 1 & 2 Refrain


Exploring the HymnsWhere do our hymns come from? :23 Exploring the HymnsWhere do our hymns come from? The hymns reflect the breadth of the Church, drawn from every time and place: Our Lutheran heritage, which is well represented Other Christian traditions Around the world, including Africa (542, 833), Asia (871), and Central & South America (479) 20th- and 21st-century hymn writers — a veritable “hymn explosion”


Exploring the Hymns Criteria for Selection of Hymns :24 Exploring the Hymns Criteria for Selection of Hymns Texts with a clear biblical focus Texts that are Christ-centered Texts that fit with lectionary readings New tunes that are inviting to sing and reflective of the text Hymns from around the world Approx. 100 hymn texts or tunes are “new,” i.e., never included in any LCMS hymnal or supplement prior to LSB


Exploring the Hymns Familiar Hymn Texts Restored :25 Exploring the Hymns Familiar Hymn Texts Restored “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (702) “I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus” (729) “We Give Thee But Thine Own” (781) “Take My Life and Let It Be” (783)


Singing from LSB :26 Singing from LSB “Take My Life and Let It Be” LSB 783 (sts. 1–2)


Exploring the Hymns Familiar Melodies Restored :27 Exploring the Hymns Familiar Melodies Restored “The Day of Resurrection” (478) “Fight the Good Fight” (664) “God Loved the World” (571)


Singing from LSB :28 Singing from LSB “God Loved the World” LSB 571 (sts. 1, 6)


Exploring the Hymns New texts set to familiar tunes :29 Exploring the Hymns New texts set to familiar tunes “O Christ, You Walked the Road” (424) to tune of “Lord Jesus, Think on Me” “Christ the Eternal Lord” (829) to tune of “Crown Him with Many Crowns” “Jesus Comes Today with Healing” (620) to tune of “All Depends on Our Possessing”


Singing from LSB :30 Singing from LSB “Jesus Comes Today with Healing” LSB 620 (sts. 1, 5)


Singing from LSB :31 Singing from LSB “Hark, the Voice of Jesus Crying” LSB 826 (st. 1)


Singing from LSB :32 Singing from LSB “Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling” LSB 827 (sts. 2, 3)


Exploring the Hymns Spanish and German Texts :33 Exploring the Hymns Spanish and German Texts Spanish text provided for almost 20 hymns (see index, p. 1022) German provided for: “Silent Night” (363) “Müde bin ich” (887)


Singing from LSB :34 Singing from LSB “O Sing to the Lord” LSB 808 (sts. 1–2)


Exploring the Hymns Concerning “Amen” :35 Exploring the Hymns Concerning “Amen” TLH is the only hymnal in the history of the LCMS to include an “Amen” for every hymn The same two-chord progression for every “Amen” tends to homogenize the hymn tunes


Exploring the Hymns Concerning “Amen” :36 Exploring the Hymns Concerning “Amen” LSB includes “Amens” only for hymns that have chant melodies (e.g., 384, 455) and for the Common Doxology (805) Congregations can choose to add “Amens,” for example, at the conclusion of doxological stanzas (marked with a triangle; e.g., 344) or wherever else suits local custom


Exploring the Hymns Melody-only, where appropriate :37 Exploring the Hymns Melody-only, where appropriate Approximately 20% of the hymns in the Pew Edition include melody line only. Reasons include: Some newer melodies are not suitable for singing in harmony (e.g., 671, 727, 806) Melody only makes more difficult tunes easier to sing (e.g., 607, 942, 954) Saves considerable space, allowing more hymns to be included Other location of hymn setting in Pew Edition is identified at bottom of page (e.g. 670)


Exploring the Hymns Settings and Harmonizations :38 Exploring the Hymns Settings and Harmonizations Standard, four-part harmonizations are provided wherever possible. For hymns and songs in other styles, settings appropriate for both piano and organ are provided in the Accompaniment for the Hymns. Some hymns have been lowered both for ease of singing and playing.


Singing from LSB :39 Singing from LSB “Lamb of God” LSB 550 (sts. 1, 2)


Exploring the Hymns Accompaniment for the Hymns :40 Exploring the Hymns Accompaniment for the Hymns Provides accompaniments for all of the hymns, including 20 additional hymns from in the electronic edition, Lutheran Service Builder Several hymns provided in two keys Separate settings appropriate for piano and organ provided for some hymns Handy cross-references point out alternate keys and settings


Exploring the Hymns Guitar Chord Edition :41 Exploring the Hymns Guitar Chord Edition Will include melody, text, and chords for each hymn Printed on 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper with spiral binding Suitable both for guitarists and keyboardists who play by chords Available in 2007


Strategies for Teaching New Hymns or Services :42 Strategies for Teaching New Hymns or Services Develop a plan by season or month— “Repetition is the mother of learning” Start with easier melodies Use choir/soloists on stanzas, with the congregation singing the refrain Use choir/soloists to sing stanzas in alternation with congregation Use in all venues: Sunday School, Bible classes, organ during offering, etc. Hold 5-minute rehearsals prior to service


Singing from LSB :43 Singing from LSB “O God of Love, O King of Peace” LSB 751 (sts. 1, 2)


Hymnal as Prayer BookThree Books for Lutheran Spirituality :44 Hymnal as Prayer BookThree Books for Lutheran Spirituality The Bible God’s written Word to strengthen us in our faith and provide light to our path The Small Catechism “Roadmap to the Bible,” confessing the chief teachings of Holy Scripture The Hymnal The Bible and its teachings “on the wings of song” into the hearts of the faithful


Hymnal as Prayer BookLSB Resources for Personal Use :45 Hymnal as Prayer BookLSB Resources for Personal Use Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families Daily Lectionary Psalter (and suggested daily psalms) Prayers, Intercessions, and Thanksgivings Small Catechism Lots of hymns to pray and sing All available in both Pew or Gift Edition Have a personal copy for each family member


Singing from LSB :46 Singing from LSB “Lord, Support Us All Day Long” LSB 884 (sts. 1, 3, 4)


LSB LectionariesThree-Year Lectionary :47 LSB LectionariesThree-Year Lectionary A lectionary contains the assigned readings for a Sunday or festival Minor revision of the current three-year lectionary Revised to follow the Revised Common Lectionary during the Sundays after Pentecost Separate propers for Series A, B, and C


LSB LectionariesOne-Year Lectionary :48 LSB LectionariesOne-Year Lectionary Retains all Epistles and Gospels from TLH, with alternate readings occasionally provided Old Testament Readings provided Complete propers based on historic texts (e.g., expanded Introits)


LSB LectionariesRevised Collects of the Day :49 LSB LectionariesRevised Collects of the Day Language has been carefully updated and simplified for comprehension Collects shared by both three- and one-year lectionaries from Advent through Holy Trinity Sunday Series A, B, C and the one-year lectionary each have separate collects for the Sundays after Pentecost


LSB LectionariesPrinted Lectionary Volumes :50 LSB LectionariesPrinted Lectionary Volumes Biblical texts from English Standard Version (ESV) Separate printed volumes for Series A, B, and C and the one-year lectionary Readings for Feasts, Festivals, and Occasions included in each volume Biblical texts formatted in “sense lines” to assist the reader Pronunciation helps provided for biblical names and places


LSB LectionariesSample of “Sense Lines” :51 LSB LectionariesSample of “Sense Lines” For additional examples, see the LSB Guide, pp. 75ff.


Singing from LSB :52 Singing from LSB “O Christ, Who Shared Our Mortal Life” LSB 552 (sts. 1, 4)


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Singing from LSB :54 Singing from LSB “All Christians Who Have Been Baptized” LSB 596 (sts. 1, 6)


LSB Agenda What’s an “Agenda”? :55 LSB Agenda What’s an “Agenda”? Contains other official rites and occasional services not found in the Pew Edition LSB Agenda offers a revision of all official rites and occasional services


LSB Agenda Comes in two volumes :56 LSB Agenda Comes in two volumes LSB Agenda Rites and occasional services for use in the church building Larger volume LSB Pastoral Care Companion Rites and occasional services for use “on the road” Smaller volume Available in 2007


LSB Agenda Organized in Eight SectionsSee the LSB Guide, p. 82 :57 LSB Agenda Organized in Eight SectionsSee the LSB Guide, p. 82 Baptism, Confirmation, Membership Pastoral Care Holy Matrimony Christian Burial Holy Ministry Auxiliary and Congregational Offices Rites of Blessing Rites for Ecclesiastical Supervisors


LSB Agenda Some Highlights :58 LSB Agenda Some Highlights Holy Baptism (LSB, p. 268) Second baptismal rite based on Luther’s Rite Luther’s “Flood Prayer” included in both rites Holy Matrimony (LSB, p. 275) “Consent” is revised to better reflect Ephesians 5 New Rites Godspeed and Farewell to Members Godspeed and Farewell to Church Work Student Merging of Congregations


Pastoral Care Companion :59 Pastoral Care Companion Includes rites from LSB Agenda that are used “on-the-road” Resources for pastoral care on some 50 topics that include psalm and Bible readings, prayers, hymns, etc. See examples in the “LSB Guide,” Appendixes E & F (pp. 85ff.) Available in 2007


Singing from LSB :60 Singing from LSB “Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death” LSB 697 (sts. 1, 4)


Copyright Law What does “copyright” mean? :61 Copyright Law What does “copyright” mean? A copyright . . . Protects the creative works of a person Ensures that the creative works belongs to the person who created them For further information, see the LSB Guide, pp. 62ff.


Copyright Law Where is copyright information found in LSB? :62 Copyright Law Where is copyright information found in LSB? For the services, copyright information is provided on p. 990. For the hymns, the information is listed at the bottom of each hymn. Individual components, such as text, tune, or setting, can be copyrighted separately. Any part of a service setting or hymn not copyrighted is in the public domain.


Copyright Law You must get permission to . . . :63 Copyright Law You must get permission to . . . Print bulletins, songbooks, or song sheets containing copyrighted works, for use in church services or Bible studies Make a transparency, slide, or electronic file of a copyrighted work for projection Make audio or video recordings of services


Copyright Law What are the penalties fornot obeying the law? :64 Copyright Law What are the penalties fornot obeying the law? The law provides for the owner of a copyright to recover damages ranging from $500 to $100,000 per copyright infringed and even greater penalties if commercial gain is involved. Christians, more than anyone else, have an obligation to obey the Seventh Com-mandment, as applied to copyright law.


Copyright Lawand Lutheran Service Book :65 Copyright Lawand Lutheran Service Book There are several options for complying with copyright law: Don’t reprint copyrighted materials. Get permission directly from each copyright owner as needed. Purchase annual licenses from CPH that cover virtually all copyrighted materials in LSB.


Copyright LawCPH Copyright Licenses :66 Copyright LawCPH Copyright Licenses CPH offers two licenses: Liturgy License Hymn License These can be purchased in tandem with Lutheran Service Builder, the electronic component of LSB. Whenever there are questions regarding copyright, call CPH, using the number provided on p. 992 in LSB.


Singing from LSB :67 Singing from LSB “These Are the Holy Ten Commands” LSB 581 (sts. 1, 8, 12)


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Lutheran Service BuilderWhat is it? :69 Lutheran Service BuilderWhat is it? Lutheran Service Builder is an intelligent, powerful, easy-to-use worship assistant. It offers flexible and intuitive search capabilities with customizable exporting and printing features. It transforms service planning and bulletin preparation into simple, manageable, and streamlined tasks.


Slide 70:70 The Builder offers intuitive and logical options. After starting the program, these simple tasks are offered to the user. The program can be easily customized to fit local needs.


Slide 71:71 To begin preparing a service, simply use the calendar to click on the date when the service will occur. The Builder will automatically display the day in the Church Year. The title of the service can be changed for special occasions. For congregations with multiple service times, one service can be prepared for both, or separate services can be planned for each service.


Slide 72:72 The date and day in the Church Year is continuously displayed on every screen. Any of the services in LSB can be selected. An outline of the service that is chosen appears. Options at various places in the service are selected here. Adjustments can be made to the service, such as inserting a choir anthem or the rite of Holy Baptism.


Slide 73:73 The content screen allows the user to view the content of each part of the service. The readings appointed for the day are automatically inserted. By clicking on any of the readings in the service outline, the text can be seen in the adjacent window. If an optional reading were also appointed for this Sunday, both options would be displayed, allowing the user to make the choice.


Slide 74:74 When a hymn is highlighted, a list of suggested hymns appears. A hymn can be selected simply by dragging and dropping it onto the service outline. When a hymn is highlighted, it can be displayed either with text or text and melody. If desired, only selected stanzas can be chosen. Clicking the “play” button allows the user to listen to a MIDI file of the melody. The user can also take advantage of the powerful search features in the Builder or simply browse through all of the hymns.


Slide 75:75 When the initial planning is completed, a service can be exported to a file which other staff members can use to review and/or make changes. Or, the service can be exported either to a word processor as a Rich Text Format (RTF) file or to Microsoft® PowerPoint®.


Slide 76:76 A large print version of the service can be exported to the word processor, with all texts of the liturgy and hymns formatted on 8-1/2” x 11” paper according to the large-print specifications of the Library of Congress. (See sample in the LSB Guide, pp. 94ff.) Paper size and bulletin styles can be adjusted. The service can also be previewed.


Lutheran Service BuilderWhat will it cost? :77 Lutheran Service BuilderWhat will it cost? Pricing is based on two conditions: a congregation’s average weekly worship attendance whether or not a congregation has purchased copies of the Pew Edition For pricing, see the LSB Guide, pp. 67ff.


Lutheran Service BuilderAnnual Support License :78 Lutheran Service BuilderAnnual Support License Includes technical support by phone, program upgrades, and periodic enhancements Internet-delivered video training sessions providing tutorials CPH Liturgy License, allowing congregations to reproduce any liturgical element in service folders and PowerPoint®


LSBHymnLicense.NETWhat is it? :79 LSBHymnLicense.NETWhat is it? A more convenient way to handle the majority of your Lutheran Service Book reproduction permissions. Congregations pay only one annual fee based on average weekly worship attendance. Lutheran Service Builder records use of all copyrighted hymns and automatically reports to CPH every 30 days.


LSBHymnLicense.NETWhat is it? :80 LSBHymnLicense.NETWhat is it? CPH calculates and distributes royalty payments to all copyright holders. The license grants congregations unlimited use of copyrighted materials for use in worship. LSBHymnLicense.NET also covers audio reproduction of copyrighted materials for distribution to members.


Singing from LSB :81 Singing from LSB “God Loves Me Dearly” LSB 392 (sts. 1, 3)


Introducing LSBMaking the decision :82 Introducing LSBMaking the decision Give the congregation adequate time to examine LSB Expose leadership of congregation to LSB in order to build consensus Use this presentation and the LSB Guide to help others learn more about Lutheran Service Book


Introducing LSBMaking the decision :83 Introducing LSBMaking the decision Have your choirs and other musicians use resources from LSB Show the DVD mailed to all congregations in August Display the poster included in the congregational kit, which was mailed to all congregations in early Sept.


Introducing LSBBefore you use LSB for the first time :84 Introducing LSBBefore you use LSB for the first time Explain what is same and what is new. Use a variety of non-worship settings to expose members to what’s in LSB. Develop a careful plan for initial use. Speak encouraging words to the congregation, helping them to see how carefully LSB has been prepared.


Introducing LSBOn the Sunday of first use :85 Introducing LSBOn the Sunday of first use Take five minutes before the service to walk the congregation through LSB; point out the numbering system. Start with a service the congregation knows, explaining any changes in a positive light. Choose only hymns that are familiar to the congregation.


Introducing LSBUsing LSB in coming months and years :86 Introducing LSBUsing LSB in coming months and years Make use of musical forces in congregation—choirs, soloists, instrumentalists, Sunday school/day school children, etc. Continue teaching LSB in non-worship venues—Bible classes, day school, mid-week school, council mtgs., etc.


Introducing LSBUsing LSB in coming months and years :87 Introducing LSBUsing LSB in coming months and years Plan a schedule of teaching new hymns and services. When a hymn tune is set to several hymn texts, be sure to find opportunities to sing both hymns. Take your time!


Some Funding Ideas :88 Some Funding Ideas Build consensus in congregation first! Provide memorial gift opportunities: In memory or in honor of a loved one In honor of godchildren or sponsors Donors of larger gifts can purchase Altar Books, accompaniment editions, etc. Church budget may be another option


Some Funding Ideas :89 Some Funding Ideas Chart progress of fundraising on narthex wall Dedicate hymnals once purchased Suggest that members donate copies for as many in their family who will use them in worship. Also suggest that they consider buying an equal number for their personal use in the home (either the Pew or Gift Edition).


Singing from LSB :90 Singing from LSB “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” LSB 806


What do we do withour old hymnals? :91 What do we do withour old hymnals? Consider placing them in a convenient location and inviting members to take a copy home. Retain enough copies for future use by the choir(s). Suggest that they also consider pur-chasing a copy of LSB for use in the home!


Singing from LSB :92 Singing from LSB “Heavenly Hosts In Ceaseless Worship” LSB 949


Lutheran Service BookA Growing Constellation of Resources :93 Lutheran Service BookA Growing Constellation of Resources Pew Edition Gift Edition Accompaniment for the Hymns Accompaniment for the Liturgy Altar Book Agenda


Lutheran Service BookA Growing Constellation of Resources :94 Lutheran Service BookA Growing Constellation of Resources Three-Year Lectionary, Series C One-Year Lectionary Lutheran Service Builder (Electronic Edition) LSB Hymn Selection Guide Pastoral Care Companion (2007) Guitar Chord Edition (2007)


Closing Worship :95 Closing Worship Responsive Prayer—p. 285 Psalm 100 (sung responsively by whole verse) Reading: Colossians 3:12–17 Hymn 795 “Voices Raised to You Offer” Responsive Prayer—p. 285 Hymn 837 “Lift High the Cross”


For Further Information :96 For Further Information http://lsb.cph.org