Music-in-Worship Planner Year C (2024-2025)

Lectionary-based suggestions for all Sundays and major Church holidays. Lectionary Planner Year C

 Date Revised Common Lectionary Readings USCCB Readings Themes  Suggested Anthems  Suggested Handbell
Dec 1, 2024

First Sunday of Advent

First Sunday of Advent

A righteous branch springs from David

Your paths are love and faithfulness

Strengthen hearts of holiness

Watch for the coming of the Son of Man

CGA1630 O Come, Holy Light (SATB w piano and opt cello) by Brian L Hanson

CGA1636 Immanuel Draws Near (unison/two-part w piano) by Katie Houts

CGA1677 Wexford Carol (SSA w flute) by Joey Hoelscher

CGB1333 Prepare! The Lord Is Near (L2 & 2+)

CGB1286 Ring Out the Angel Chorus (L2 & L3) arr by Karen L. Buckwalter

Dec 8, 2024

Second Sunday of Advent

Second Sunday of Advent

The return of scattered Israel

The messenger refines and purifies

God's tender compassion

A harvest of righteousness

Prepare the way of the Lord

CGA1618 Make Way for the King (SATB plus unison choir) arr by Alex Gartner

CGA1594 Joy to the World (unison/two-part w piano and opt handbells) arr y Benjamin David Knoedler

CGA1653 Waiting! (Unison/two-part) by Toni Sullivan

CGB1271 People, Look East (L1+) arr by Sandra Eithun

Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful (from CGB1184 Christmas for Four Ringers L2) arr by Anna Laura Page

Dec 15, 2024

Third Sunday of Advent

Third Sunday of Advent

Rejoice in God

In your midst is the Holy One of Israel

Rejoice, the Lord is near

One more powerful is coming

CGA1637 Love is in the Manger (unison, SATB, or combined choirs w piano) by Camilla Pruitt

CGE368 On A Silent Night, Long, Long Ago (SAB w piano) by Mary Lynn Lightfoot

CGA1678 O Come, Redeemer of the Earth (SAB) by Brian L Hanson

CGB1297 Come to Bethlehem (L1+, 2, 2+, and 3-) arr by Mitchell Eithun and Sandra Eithun

CGB1184 Christmas for Four Ringers (L2) arr byb Anna Laura Page

Dec 22, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Fourth Sunday of Advent

From Bethlehem comes a ruler

My spirit rejoices in God

Show the light of your countenance

I have come to do your will

Blessed are you among women

CGA1636 Immanuel Draws Near (unison/two-part w piano) by Katie Houts

CGA1583 Silent Night (SATB w piano and opt flute) by Trevor Manor

CGA1664 Each Little Lamb (Unison/two-part) by Diane Beckstead

CGA1181 A Welsh Folk Tune (L2) arr by Margaret R Tucker

CGB1184 Sing We Now of Christmas (L2) arr by Anna Laura Page)

Dec 24, 2024

Nativity of the Lord - Proper I (Christmas Eve)

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent (Christmas Eve)

A child is born for us

Let the earth be glad

The grace of God has appeared

God with us

CGA1630 O Come, Holy Light (SATB w piano and opt cello) by Brian L Hanson

CGA1563 A Christmas Carol Collage (SATB choir w piano and handbells) arr by Margarat R Tucker

CGA1459 On This Holy Night, Perry (Three-part treble)*+

CGA1669 I Saw Three Ships (SAB) by Craig Curry

CGB1169 Come, All Ye Shepherds (L3+) arr by Mitchell Eithun

CGB1170 Redemption (L4-) arr by Alex Guebert

CGB1402 Gifts of Grace, arr. Karen L. Buckwalter, 2-3 octaves handbells

Dec 25, 2024

Nativity of the Lord - Proper II (Christmas Day)

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day)

God comes to restore the people

Light springs up for the righteous

Saved through water and the Spirit

The birth of the Messiah revealed to shepherds

CGA1637 Love is in the Manger (unison, SATB, or combined choirs w piano) by Camilla Pruitt

CGA1669 I Saw Three Ships (SAB) by Craig Curry

CGA1468 Glory Be to God on High, Hahn (SAB)

CGB1325 Impressions on Sing We Now of Christmas arranged by Matthew Compton (L3+)

CGB1283 Angels We Have Heard on High arr by Cathy Moklebust

CGB1344 On This Day Earth Shall Ring arranged by Anna Laura Page (L2)

Dec 26, 2024 Nativity of the Lord - Proper III Feast of Saint Stephen, first martyr

Heralds announce God's salvation

The victory of our God

God has spoken by a son

The Word became flesh

CGA1628 Cradle Lullaby (SATB w piano) by Jonathan Reid

CGA1677 Wexford Carol (SSA w flute) by Joey Hoelscher

CGE275 Have You Seen the Newborn King?, Victor C. Johnson, SATB a cappella

CGB1295 O Little Town of Bethlehem (L3)

CGB1264 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (L2) arr by Cathy Moklebust

CGB1393 Solace, Michael J. Glasgow, 5 or 6 octaves handbells and 5, 6, or 7 octaves handchimes

Dec 29, 2024

First Sunday After Christmas Day

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Samuel grew in favor with all

God's splendor is over earth and heaven

Clothe yourselves in love

Jesus increased in favor with all

CGA615 A Time to Sing Praise (unison/two-part w piano) by Robert Leaf

CGE275 Have You Seen the Newborn King?, Victor C. Johnson, SATB a cappella

CGA1677 Wexford Carol (SSA w flute) by Joey Hoelscher

CGB1137 Praise (L2+) by Fred Gramann

CGB1236 O Magnum Mysterium (3-7 octaves) by Cathy Moklebust

Jan 1, 2025

Holy Name of Jesus

New Years Day

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God

The Aaronic blessing

How exalted is your name

We are no longer slaves

God takes on human form

The child is named Jesus

To everything a season

How exalted is your name

New heaven and new earth

Separation of the sheep and goats

CGA1625 Come Be the Light (uniton/two-part w piano and opt handbells/chimes) by Mark Patterson

CGA1771 O Come, O Come Immanuel, arr. Earlene Rentz, SATB with piano and optional flute and oboe

CGA1776 Take This Light, Mark Patterson, Unison with piano and seven optional handbells or handchimes

CGA1353 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice, Manor (Two-part)

CGB1275 In the Bleak Midwinter (L2+) arr by Fred Gramann

CGB1328 A Quiet Heart - 3-5 octaves, Karen L. Buckwalter

CGB1393 Solace, Michael J. Glasgow, 5 or 6 octaves handbells and 5, 6, or 7 octaves handchimes

Jan 5, 2025

Second Sunday After Christmas Day

The Epiphany of the Lord

Joy as God's scattered flock gathers

Wisdom lives among God's people

Praising God in Zion

Praising the holy name

The will of God made known in Christ

God with us

CGA1404 How A Rose E'er Blooming (SATB w piano and opt flute) arr by Patrick Liebergen

CGA1469 Arise, Shine!, Keesecker (Antiphonal Voices)

CGA1776 Take This Light, Mark Patterson, Unison with piano and seven optional handbells or handchimes

CGB1167 Spiritus Sanctus (L3+) by Matthew Compton

CGB396/397 We Three Kings, Stephenson

CGB1393 Solace, Michael J. Glasgow, 5 or 6 octaves handbells and 5, 6, or 7 octaves handchimes

Jan 6, 2025

Epiphany of the Lord

Monday after Epiphany

Nations come to the light

All shall bow down

The gospel's promise for all

Christ revealed to the nations

CGA1645 God's Love Is Alive in Us (SATB and unison choirw piano/organ and opt handbells) by Mark Patterson

CGA1665 Noble Magi (Unison/two-part) by Nancy Gifford

CGB1217 Bright and Glorious Is the Sky (2-3 octaves) by Cathy Moklebust

CGB1326 Illumina (2-3 octaves), Cathy Moklebust

 

Jan 12, 2025

Baptism of the Lord

The Baptism of the Lord

Passing through the waters

The voice of God upon the waters

Prayer for the Holy Spirit

The baptism of Jesus

CGA1619 God Shall Direct Thy Paths (two-part mixed w piano) arr by Greg Gilpin

CGA1329 Agnus Dei, McCoy +

CGA1257 A Mass for Treble Voices - Lamb of God, Pote +

CGB920 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (L2/L3) arr by Jason W Krug

CGB1328 A Quiet Heart - 3-5 octaves, Karen L. Buckwalter

Jan 19, 2025

Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

God like the bridegroom and the bride

We feast on the abundance of God's house

A variety of gifts but one Spirit

The wedding at Cana

CGA1633 ...and fireflies (two-art w piano and opt handbells) by Mark Burrows

CGA1289 Gifts of the Spirit, Margaret Tucker, SATB with organ, optional unison choir, 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells, and congregation

CGA1420 All Good Gifts, arr. Nancy Raabe, Unison/two-part with piano

Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley (from CGB759 Ring Around the Year) (L2/L2+) arr by Anna Laura Page

CGB1402 Gifts of Grace, arr. Karen L. Buckwalter, 2-3 octaves handbells

Jan 26, 2025

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ezra reads the law

The commandments give light to the eyes

You are the body of Christ

Jesus reads the prophet Isaiah

CGA1626 Yesu Azali Awa (SATB w percussion) by Mark Burrows

CGA971 We Are All God's Children, Ziegenhals (U/2) *+

CGB1287 Glad Adoration (L2 and 2+) arr by Anna Laura Page

CGB1328 A Quiet Heart - 3-5 octaves, Karen L. Buckwalter

Feb 2, 2025

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Presentation of the Lord

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

A prophet to the nations

You have been my strength

Without love, a noisy gong

The messenger refines and purifies

How dear to me is your dwelling, O God

Lift up your heads

Jesus shares human flesh and sufferings

The presentation of the child

CGA1615 God Is Always Near (unison/two-part w piano and opt violin) by Helen Kemp

CGA420 Lift Up Your Heads,  Jody W. Lindh

CGA1017 How Lovely Is Your Dwelling, arr. Ronald A. Nelson, Unison/two part and piano

CGA1381 God Is Our Refuge and Strength, Anna Laura Page, SATB with piano and/or handbells, optional trumpet and/or flute

CGA501 How Lovely Are the Messengers, arr. Ellwood Coggin, SAB

CGB606 Hymns for Twelve Bells (L2+) arr by Bill Ingram

CGB1280 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (3-5 Octaves), arr. Patricia Hurlbutt

CGB253 How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place, Kevin McChesney, 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

CGB1322 Peals of Praise (2-3 octaves), Karen L. Buckwalter

Feb 9, 2025

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Send me

Your love endures forever

Witnesses to the risen Christ

Jesus calls the disciples to fish for people

CGA1224 Christ Has Broken Down the Wall (SATB w piano and opt vocal solo) by Mark A Miller

CGA1496 The Light of God's Love, Burrows (Unison/Two-part)

CGA1220 A Love Round, Gifford +   

CGB1183 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, by Cakthy Moklebust

CGB1329 The Lord Now Sends Us Forth - Full Score, arr. Cathy Moklebust, 2-3 and 3-5 octave editions

Feb 16, 2025 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Those who trust the Lord are like trees

The way of the righteous

Christ has been raised

Blessings on the poor, woes on the rich

CGA1616 Sing to the Lord a New Song (unison w piano/organ and trumpet) by Timothy Denton

CGA695 Faith That’s Sure, Lord (Unison) *

CGA1772 Blessing, Toni Sullivan, SATB with piano

CGB1024 The Church's One Foundation (L2+) arr by Cathy and David Moklebust

CGB1392 Variations on God Is So Good, arr. Patricia Hurlbutt, 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells

CGB325 Faith, Hope and Love - 3-5 octaves, Cathy Moklebust

Feb 23, 2025 Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Joseph forgives his brothers

The lowly shall possess the land

The mystery of the resurrection

Love your enemies

CGE393 This Is Who We Are (two-part) by Mark Burrows

CGC33 So Long, Joe (Musical) by Cathy Malmstrom, Unison or two parts with keyboard(s), flute, small percussion and optional synthesizer

CGA1491  I Choose Love - SATB with piano, by Mark A. Miller

CGB1147 Let Everything That Breathes Praise the Lord (L4) by Cathy Moklebust

Mar 2, 2025

Transfiguration Sunday

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Moses' face shone

Worship upon God's holy hill

We will be transformed

Jesus is transfigured on the mountain

CGA1509 Climbin' up the Mountain (unison/two-part w piano) arr by Mark Patterson

CGB1328 A Quiet Heart (L3) by Karen L. Buckwalter

Mar 5, 2025

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Return to God

The fast that God chooses

Plea for mercy

Now is the day of salvation

The practice of faith

CGA879 Create in Me a Clean Heart (unison/two-part w piano) by Jeff Reeves

CGA1660 Create in Me a Clean Heart (Two-part with piano) by Mary Lynn Lightfoot

CGB480 Kyrie (L3) by Cathy Moklebust

Mar 9, 2025

First Sunday in Lent

First Sunday of Lent

Saved from Egypt

God shall keep you

You will be saved

The temptation of Jesus

CGA1625 Come Be the Light (unison/two-part w piano and opt handbells/chimes) by Mark Patterson

CGA1448 Dona Nobis Pacem (SATB a cappella w SSAATTBB split) by Mark A Miller)

CGB1211 Contemplation (3-5 octaves) by Fred Gramann

Mar 16, 2025

Second Sunday in Lent

Second Sunday of Lent

The covenant with Abram

The Lord shall keep me safe

Our citizenship is in heaven

A hen gathering her brood

Jesus is transfigured on the mountain

CGA1210 Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel (unison/two-part w piano) arr by Mark Patterson

CGA1661 Guide Us, Lord (SATB w piano and optional viola or violin) by Mark Patterson

CGB606 Hymns for Twelve Bells (L2+) arr by Bill Ingram

Mar 23, 2025

Third Sunday in Lent

Third Sunday of Lent

Come to the water

O God, eagerly I seek you

Israel, baptized in cloud and seas

The parable of the fig tree

CGA1579 What Wondrous Love is This (SATB w piano) arr by Brian L Hanson)

CGB118 A Welsh Folk Tune (L2) arr by Margaret R Tucker

Mar 25, 2024 Annunciation of the Lord Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

A young woman will bear a son

Your name will be remembered

I love to do your will, O God

The offering of Jesus' body sanctifies us

The angel appears to Mary

CGA1657 I Love to Tell the Story (SAB with piano) arr by Greg Gilpin

CGB1148 Love Divine (L2) arr by John A Behnke

 

Mar 30, 2025

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Israel eats bread and grain

Mercy embraces us

The mystery and ministry of reconciliation

The parable of the forgiving father

CGA1619 God Shall Direct Thy Paths (two-part mixed w piano) arr by Gerg Gilpin

CGA1658 I Love to Tell the Story (Two-part with piano) arr by Greg Gilpin

CGB769 Land of Rest (L2) arr by Karen Thompson

Apr 6, 2025

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Fifth Sunday of Lent

The Lord gives water in the wilderness

God does great things for us

To know Christ and his resurrection

Mary anoints Jesus for his burial

CGA1537 Broken Yet Chosen (SATB w piano) by Mark A Miller

CGB524 Lenten Contemplation (L2) by William E Moats

Apr 13, 2025

Liturgy of the Palms

Liturgy of the Passion

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

The passover praise psalm

Entrance into the final days

The servant submits to suffering

I commend my spirit

God takes on human form

The passion and death of Jesus

CGA1564 A Joyful Hosanna (unison/two-part by Becki Slagle Mayo

CGA1259 A Festive Hosanna (SATB w piano and opt trumpet) by Victor C Johnson

CGB1138 All Glory, Laud, and Honor (L2) arr by Cathy Moklebust

CGB1207 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (3-4 octaves) by Mitchell Eithun

Apr 17, 2025

Maundy Thursday

Holy Thursday- Chrism Mass

The passover of the Lord

The cup of salvation

Proclaim the Lord's death

The service of Christ: footwashing and meal

CGA1396 In Dark Gethsemane (unison/two-part w piano and opt french horn) by Tevor Manor

CGA1663 God's Promise (SAB with piano) by Mark Patterson

CGB682 Dies Irae (L3-) arr by Michael J Glasgow

Apr 18, 2025

Good Friday

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion

The suffering servant

Why have you forsaken me?

The way to God is opened

The merciful high priest

The passion and death of Jesus

CGA1533 Were You There? (SATB w piano and opt cello) arr by Brian L Hanson

CGA1651 No Hands But Yours (Unison with piano and flute) by Tom Shelton

What Wondrous Love Is This (found in CGB920 All Praise to Thee Vol 1) (L2/L3) arr by Jason W Krug

Apr 19, 2025

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter

Hope for a tree

I will hope in the Lord

Take me out of the net

The gospel proclaimed even to the dead

The burial of Jesus

WCGA1430 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (SATB w piano) arr by Brian L Hanson Easter Hymn (found in CGB920 All Praise to Thee Vol 1) (L2/L3) arr by Jason W Krug

Apr 20, 2025

Easter Vigil

Resurrection of the Lord

Easter Evening

The Resurrection of the Lord

Jesus' ministry after his baptism

New heavens and a new earth

On this day God has acted

Christ raised from the dead

Jesus' ministry after his baptism

Seeing the risen Christ

Women proclaim the resurrection

The feast of victory

Tremble, O earth

Set your mind on things above

Stay with us, Lord

CGA1566 Love Brought Me Back! (SATB w piano) by Mark A Miller

CGA1577 Processional Hallelujah (SATB and unison choir or solosit w percussion) arr by Mark Burrows

CGB1279 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (L3-) arr by Patricia Hurlbutt

Apr 27, 2025

Second Sunday of Easter

Second Sunday of Easter

The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus

Glad songs of victory

Let everything praise the Lord

Jesus Christ, firstborn of the dead

Beholding the wounds of the risen Christ

CGE369 A Jubilant Song (SATB w piano) by Victor C Johnson

CGB1332 Just a Closer Walk (L3+) arr by Anna Laura Page

May 4, 2025

Third Sunday of Easter

Third Sunday of Easter

Paul's conversion, baptism, and preaching

You restored me to health

The song of the living creatures to the Lamb

Jesus appears to the disciples

CGA1635 God Is Here Today (unison/two-part w piano and opt congregation) by Tom Trenney CGB1329 The Lord Now Sends Us Forth (L2+) arr by Cathy Moklebust

May 11, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Peter raises Tabitha from the dead

My head anointed with oil

A multitude sings before the Lamb

Jesus promises life to his sheep

CGE393 This Is Who We Are (two-part w piano) by Mark Burrows

CGA1491 I Choose Love (SATB w piano) by Mark A Miller

CGA1673 Reach Toward What's Next (Unison) by Katie Houts

CGB1336 The Timeless Canon (L1) arr by Sandra Eithun

May 18, 2025

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter

God saves the Gentiles

God's splendor is over earth and heaven

New heaven, new earth

Love one another

CGA1634 Yes, Jesus Loves Me! (SATB w piano) by Tim Osiek

CGA1667 O Love That Will Not Let Me Go (SATB w violin) by Matthew J Armstron

CGB1207 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (3-4 octaves) by Mitchell Eithun

May 25, 2025

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Lydia and her household are baptized

Let all the peoples praise God

The Lamb is the light of God's city

The Father will send the Holy Spirit

Jesus heals on the sabbath

CGA1310 I Believe (SATB w piano) by Mark A Miller

CGA1662 I Will Trust You, Lord (Unison/two-part w piano) by Becki Slagle Mayo

CGB1270 Voyages (L4+) by Matthew Compton

May 29, 2025 Ascension of the Lord Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Jesus sends the apostles

God has gone up with a shout

Praise to God who reigns

Seeing the risen and ascended Christ

Christ present in all times and places

CGA1538 Ascension Prayer (SATB a cappella) by Tomas L Keesacker

CGA607 Sing to God, Donna J. Butler, Unison/2-Part with piano and optional chimes/bells and orff instruments

CGA625 Sing, Dance, Clap Your Hands, arr. Harriet IIse Ziegenhals, Unison with keyboard and optional descant

CGB1216 Rays of Hope (3-6 octaves) by Sandra Eithun

CGB716 O Love, How Deep (O Wondrous Type) - Handbell Score, arr. Cathy Moklebust

CGB1352 Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise (LLANFAIR) (2-3 octaves), arr. Mitchell Eithun

June 1, 2025

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension

A jailer is baptized

Light springs up for the righteous

Blessed are those who wash their robes

Christ's prayer for his disciples

 

CGA1666 Home By Another Road (SATB) by Mark A Miller and Lindy Thompson

CGA1651 No Hands But Yours (Unison with piano and flute) by Tom Shelton

CGB1206 Restored (3-6 octaves) by Sandra Eithun

CGB1392 Variations on God Is So Good, arr. Patricia Hurlbutt (3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells)

June 8, 2025

Day of Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday

Filled with the Spirit

God destroys the tower of Babel

Renewing the face of the earth

The Spirit makes us children of God

Filled with the Spirit

The Spirit of truth

CGA977 Spirit of God (Antiphonal children's and adult's choirs w piano and opt vibraphone or handchimes) by Helen Kemp and John Ylvisaker

CGA1679 A Future with Hope by Mark Burrows

CGB1275 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (L1+) arr by Patricia Hurlbutt

June 15, 2025 Trinity Sunday

First Sunday after Pentecost

Trinity Sunday

Wisdom rejoices in the creation

How exalted is your name

God's love poured into our hearts

The Spirit will guide you into the truth

CGA1220 A Love Round, arr. Nancy Gifford, Unison round with piano

CGA949 A Wondrous Circle of Love, Terry D. Taylor, Unison with piano

CGA734 Called By The Spirit, John D. Horman, Unison/2-part

CGB715 O Love How Deep O Wondrous Type, Moklebust (L2-) *
June 22, 2025 Proper 7

Second Sunday after Pentecost

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Elijah hears God in silence

Send out your light and truth

The prophet sent to a rebellious people

I will praise you

Clothed with Christ in baptism

Jesus casts out demons

CGA831 Elijah, Dale Wood, Unison/two-part with piano and optional tambourine

CGE384 Elijah Rock - Three-part Mixed a cappella, arr. Victor C. Johnson, Three-part Mixed

CGB1392 Variations on God Is So Good, arr. Patricia Hurlbutt (3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells)
June 29, 2025 Proper 8

Third Sunday after Pentecost

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Elijah ascends into heaven

You have redeemed your people

Elijah says, Follow me

Fullness of joy

Love is the whole of the law

Jesus says, Follow me

CGA831 Elijah, Dale Wood, Unison/two-part with piano and optional tambourine

CGE384 Elijah Rock - Three-part Mixed a cappella, arr. Victor C. Johnson, Three-part Mixed

CGA1367 Living God’s Love, Patterson (U/2) *+

CGB279 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, Lamb *

CGB202 A Gift of Joy - 2-3 octaves, arr. Barbara Baltzer Kinyon

July 6, 2025 Proper 9

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Naaman is healed of leprosy

You restored me to health

Jerusalem, a nursing mother

God holds our souls in life

Do what is right now

Jesus sends out seventy disciples

CGA1060 A Mother's Love, Patterson (U) *+

CGA1091 Do Unto Others The Golden Rule, Vicki Hancock Wright, Unison with keyboard and optional rhythm sticks

CGB1329 The Lord Now Sends Us Forth - Full Score, arr. Cathy Moklebust, 2-3 and 3-5 octave editions
July 13, 2025 Proper 10

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

A plumb line judging the people

O God, rule the earth

God delights in your fruitfulness

Your paths are love and faithfulness

The gospel is bearing fruit

The parable of the merciful Samaritan

CGA1220 A Love Round, arr. Nancy Gifford, Unison round with piano

CGA1344 All Creatures of the Earth and Sky, arr. Nick Page, SATB a cappella with soloist

CGA1778 For the Beauty of the Earth, Peter Niedmann, SAB with piano or organ

CGA1093 The Fruit of the Spirit, Dan Forrest, SAT(B) and piano

CGB997 God Reigns, Let Earth Be Glad (3, 4 or 5 octaves), arr. Sandra EIthun; Bill Ingram; Kevin McChesney; Cathy Moklebust; Anna Laura Page, Levels:  1, 1+ and 2

July 20, 2025 Proper 11

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

A famine of hearing God's words

I am like a green olive tree

The hospitality of Abraham and Sarah

Abiding on God's holy hill

A hymn to Christ

Choosing the better part

CGA1491  I Choose Love - SATB, Mark A. Miller

CGA1194 Winds Through the Olive Trees, Timothy Shaw, SAB

CGB528 I Will Lift Mine Eyes Unto the Hills (Psalm 121) (Full Score), arr. Cathy and David Moklebust

July 27, 2025 Proper 12

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hosea's marriage

Righteousness and peace

Abraham bargains with God

Your love endures forever

Buried with Christ in baptism

Jesus teaches prayer

CGA1679 A Future With Hope - SAB, Mark Burrows

CGA1330/1331 An Instrument of Thy Peace, Scroggins (Treble or SATB) +

CGA1716 Not in Me - SATB, arr. Dan Wells, SATB with Piano

CGB816 A Simple Prayer (Soliloquy) - 2-3 octaves, Linda R. Lamb

CGB641 Peaceful Blessing, Eithun *

CGB533 I’ve Got Peace Like a River, Lamb *

Aug 3, 2025 Proper 13

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Like a mother, God loves Israel

Give thanks to the Most High

Search out wisdom

The folly of trust in riches

Clothed in Christ

Be rich toward God, your treasure

CGA1492 A Mother's Faith (She Follows Jesus) Shaw Bailey/Slagle Mayo (U/2pt)

CGA1312 In a Mother's Heart, Keesecker (U/2) *+

CGA1321 A Psalm of Thanksgiving, Timothy Shaw, Unison/two-part with piano and opt. C treble instrument

CGB1204 Adoration, Thanks and Praise (Print) - 12 bells (F5-C7) and piano, arr. Cathy Moklebust

CGB517 Capriccio (Enter God's Gates with Thanksgiving) - 3-5 octaves, Michael Helman

Aug 10, 2025 Proper 14

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Learn to do good

The salvation of God

God's promise of a child

Let your lovingkindness be upon us

Abraham's faith

The treasure of the kingdom

CGA1091 Do Unto Others The Golden Rule, Vicki Hancock Wright, Unison with keyboard and optional rhythm sticks

CGA1385 So Great Salvation, Erik D. Hanson, SATB with piano

CGA695 Faith That’s Sure, Lord (Unison) *

CGB330 The Lord is My Light and My Salvation (Handbell Score), John A. Behnke, 2 or 3 octaves handbells

CGB325 Faith, Hope and Love - 3-5 octaves, Cathy Moklebust

Aug 17, 2025 Proper 15

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The song of the vineyard

O God, tend this vine

God's word is like fire

O God, rule the earth

The faith of the Hebrew people

Jesus brings fire on earth

CGA1473 The Fruit of the Vine, Mark Patterson, SA(T)B with piano, optional congregation and rhythm instruments

CGA502 Pentecost Fire, Jayne Southwick Cool, Unison with piano/keyboard

CGA1641 Faith is Believing - Unison, John D. Horman

CGA1676 Great is Thy Faithfulness - SAB, Brian L. Hanson

CGB275 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain - 3-5 octaves, arr. Sondra K. Tucker, 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells

CGB1118 Great Is Thy Faithfulness (3-6 octaves), Sandra Eithun

Aug 24, 2025 Proper 16

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

A prophet to the nations

You have been my strength

Do not trample the sabbath

Crowned with mercy

Coming to the city of the living God

Jesus heals on the sabbath

CGA818 A Song for the Sabbath, Helen Kemp, Unison/two-part with piano and optional tambourine

CGA1221 Come to Me, Margaret Tucker, Unison/two-part with piano and optional flute

CGA1381 God Is Our Refuge and Strength, Anna Laura Page, SATB with piano and/or handbells, optional trumpet and/or flute

CGBD104 Children of the Heavenly Father (Solo) - 3 octaves, arr. Cathy Moklebust and David Moklebust

CGB846 God Is Our Refuge and Strength - Handbell Score, Anna Laura Page

Aug 31, 2025 Proper 17

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Israel forsakes the Lord

Honey from the rock

Judgment upon the proud

Do not put yourself forward

The righteous are merciful

God is with us

Invite the poor to your banquet

CGA1716 Not in Me - SATB, arr. Dan Wells, SATB with Piano

CGA1483 God Is Here with Me, Christopher Hogan, Unison/two-part with piano

CGA1118 Bless the Lord, My Soul!, Dan R. Edwards, SATB with piano, optional maracas, tambourine, claves and bongos

CGA478 Come, Let Us Sing, Jody W. Lindh, Unison and keyboard

CGB924 Breathe on Me, Breath of God - 3-5 octaves, arr. Anna Laura Page

CGB769 Land of Rest, arr. Karen Thompson, 5, 6 or 7 Ringers (2 or 3 octaves)

Sep 7, 2025 Proper 18

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

The way of the righteous

Choose life

You have searched me out

Give up your possessions

The Lord shapes Israel

CGA1491  I Choose Love - SATB, Mark A. Miller

CGA775 Gifts of Life, Brad Printz, two-part

CGA1556 Take My Life and Let It Be, arr. Brian L. Hanson (SATB with piano and optional violin)

CGB539 Take My Life and Let It Be, arr. Paul A. McKlveen (3, 4, or 5 octave handbells with option 3 octave handchimes)

CGB813 Through the Walk of Life, arr. Matthew Compton (3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves)

Sep 14, 2025

Holy Cross

Proper 19

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Judgment against Jerusalem

God in the company of the righteous

Moses begs forgiveness

Have mercy upon me, O God

Christ Jesus came for sinners

Lost sheep and lost coin

CGA308 The Lost Sheep, John D. Horman (Unison with keyboard)

CGA983 Processional Kyrie, John R. Paradowski and Barbara Semmann (SATB with piano or string quartet)

CGB1392 Variations on God Is So Good, arr. Patricia Hurlbutt (3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells)

CGB480 Kyrie, Cathy Moklebust, L3, 2-5 octaves handbells

Sep 21, 2025 Proper 20

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeremiah laments over Judah

Deliver us and forgive our sins

Those who trample the needy

God, the helper of the needy

Make thanksgivings

Serving God or wealth

CGA1145 Ready to Forgive, Jody W. Lindh (Unison/Two-part with piano and flute)

CGA1686 Come Unto Me - SATB, Matthew J. Armstrong

CGA1321 A Psalm of Thanksgiving, Timothy Shaw (Unison/two-part with piano and opt. C treble instrument)

CGB1381 O God, Our Help in Ages Past, arr. Karen L. Buckwalter (3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells)

CGB517 Capriccio (Enter God's Gates with Thanksgiving) - 3-5 octaves, Michael Helman

Sep 28, 2025 Proper 21

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

God, my refuge

Warnings to the wealthy

Help and hope come from God

Pursuing God's justice

CGAMB104 God is Our Refuge - Unison, Robin Wolaver

CGA1381 God Is Our Refuge and Strength, SATB, Anna Laura Page

CGA1679 A Future With Hope - SAB, Mark Burrows

CGB845 God Is Our Refuge and Strength - Full Score, Anna Laura Page (3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells) L3

CGB286 Be Thou My Vision (Lord of All Hopefulness) - 3-5 octaves, L2, arr. Cathy Moklebust

CGB1384 Hope and Peace (2-3 octaves), Cathy Moklebust

Oct 5, 2025 Proper 22

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jerusalem destroyed

Great is your faithfulness

Weeping by the rivers of Babylon

The wicked surround the righteous

Commit your way to the Lord

Faith the size of a mustard seed

CGA1676 Great is Thy Faithfulness - SAB by Brian L. Hanson

CGA1602 Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Unison, arr. Mark Patterson (SSA also available CGA1601)

CGA1011 The Mustard Seed, Anna Laura Page (Unison with piano and optional flute)

CGB1118 Great Is Thy Faithfulness (3-6 octaves) arr. Sandra Eithun

CGB1298 Kindness (3-5 Octaves), Cathy Moklebust (3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3 or 4 octaves handchimes)

Oct 12, 2025 Proper 23

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Canadian Thanksgiving Day (Oct 13, 2025)

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

God holds our souls in life

The beginning of wisdom

We will live with Christ

The healed leper gives thanks to Jesus

CGA620 Make a Joyful Noise by Kenneth T. Koesche (Unison/2-part with optional C instrument)

CGA1397 Make a Joyful Noise by Mark Burrows (Unison/two-part with piano and optional trumpet)

CGA1415 It Is Good to Give Thanks to the Lord, Bruhn (U/2 pt)

CGA1721 Prayer for Healing and Comfort - Unison/Two-part, Anne McNair

CGB1366 Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord - Psalm 100 arr by Cathy Moklebust

CGB777 Abide with Me - 3-5 octaves, arr. Cathy Moklebust

Oct 19, 2025 Proper 24

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Promise of a new covenant

Your words sweeter than honey

Jacob receives God's blessing

The Lord watches over you

Christ the judge

A widow begs for justice

CGA1774 God Walks with Me by Benjamin Kornelis (Unison/two-part with piano and optional percussion)

CGA1648 God Will Provide - Unison/Two-part, Mark Patterson

CGA495 Children of the Covenant, Sue Ellen Page (Unison with organ)

CGA1663 God's Promise - SAB, Mark Patterson

CGB799 Promised Land, arr. Anna Laura Page (L3, 3-5 octaves handbells with optional 1 octave handchimes)

CGB1170 Redemption (3 octaves), arr. Alex Guebert, Level 4-

Oct 26, 2025 Proper 25

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

All Saints Day

(Nov 01, 2025 - Sometimes observed on first Sunday in November)

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The promise to restore Israel

God is impartial in justice

Happy are they whose strength is in you

The good fight of faith

CGA1573 Shepherd of My Heart

 

CGA1651 No Hands But Yours

 

CGA1775 Yes, I Believe!

 

CGA1663 God's Promise - SAB, Mark Patterson

CGB799 Promised Land, arr. Anna Laura Page (L3, 3-5 octaves handbells with optional 1 octave handchimes)

CGB1392 Variations on God Is So Good, arr. Patricia Hurlbutt (3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells)

Nov 2, 2025 Proper 26

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Nov 02, 2025
(If All Saints not observed on this day)

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)

The wicked surround the righteous

Grant me understanding

Learn to do good

Praying in time of trouble

Faith and love amid adversity

Zacchaeus climbs high to see Jesus

CGA1775 Yes, I Believe! by Benjamin Kornelis (Unison/two-part with piano)

CGA1073 Zacchaeus, John D Horman (Unison/Two-part and piano)

CGA1491  I Choose Love - SATB, Mark A. Miller

CGB499 Zacchaeus, arr. Sandra Eithun (3, 4, or 5 octaves) L2

CGB1392 Variations on God Is So Good, arr. Patricia Hurlbutt (3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells)

Nov 9, 2025 Proper 27

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

The promise to restore Judah

Great is the Lord

The victory of our God

I know that my Redeemer lives

Keep me as the apple of your eye

The coming of Christ Jesus

Jesus speaks of the resurrection

CGA1777 You Are My Shelter by Kevin Boesiger (SATB with piano)

CGA1774 God Walks with Me by Benjamin Kornelis (Unison/two-part with piano and optional percussion)

CGA800 Keep Me as the Apple of Your Eye, Kenneth T. Kosche (Unison, two part)

CGA1740 Great God, Our Creator - Unison, Brian Childers

CGB694 Many and Great, O God, Are Thy Things - Full Score, arr. Hal H. Hopson (handbells 3,4,5 or 6 octaves) L2

CGB1227 My Strength is from Heaven, Christian Humcke (5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells)

Nov 16, 2025 Proper 28

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

New heavens and a new earth

The Holy One in your midst

A day of healing for the righteous

The victory of our God

Do what is right

Suffering for Jesus' sake

CGA1662 I Will Trust You, Lord

 

CGA1569 Lord of All Hopefulness

 

CGA1766 God Will Take Care of You

 

CGA1091 Do Unto Others The Golden Rule, Vicki Hancock Wright (Unison with keyboard and optional rhythm sticks)

CGB754 Healing Spirit, Michael J. Glasgow, L3- (3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with flute, rain stick, chime tree, and optional 3 octaves handchimes)

CGB1328 A Quiet Heart - 3-5 octaves, Karen L. Buckwalter (3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes)

CGB1298 Kindness (3-5 Octaves), Cathy Moklebust (3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3 or 4 octaves handchimes)

Nov 23, 2025 Reign of Christ - Proper 29

Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

The Columnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

A righteous shepherd for Israel

God's tender compassion

The God of Jacob is our stronghold

A hymn to Christ, firstborn of all creation

Jesus crucified with two thieves

CGA1439 Amazing Day, Thompson (U/2 pt)

CGA1476 We Are Blessed, Ramsey (SATB)

CGA1675 Come, Messiah, Come (SATB) by Lynn Shaw Bailey

CGA970 The Shepherd King, Dorothy Christopherson (Unison/Two-part with piano)

CGB624 The King of Glory, Page

CGB771/772 Crown Him with Many Crowns, Moklebust

Nov 27, 2025 Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day

Saved from Egypt

We are God's people

Do not worry about anything

Jesus, the bread of life

CGA1263 Come Ye Thankful People, Come, McCoy (SATB, also available TTBB)

CGA1674 Give Thanks (SATB) by Marianne Forman)

CGA1778 For the Beauty of the Earth by Peter Niedmann (SAB with piano or organ)

CGB806/807 Now Thank We All Our God, Page

CGB1055 En Priere (In Prayer) - Solo or Duet - 3 octaves, arr. Fred Gramann