Emmy Woock describes the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil service she helped establish at her church and offers practical advice for church leaders and musicians interesting in holding their own Easter Vigils.
Thy Strong Word – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13: Grieving, encouragement, and prayer.
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.
The Coffee Hour – J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion
Andy and Sarah talk with Dr. Maurice Boyer, professor of music at Concordia University Chicago and director of the American Kantorei.
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: When God, the Mighty Maker, Died for You
Rev. Joel Heckmann, pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche, OK, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 15:33-41.
Thy Strong Word – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16: Pastoral Paul Prays for the People
Rev. Dennis McFadden of Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 2.
The Coffee Hour – Easter Vigil: From Darkness to Light
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Chris Hull and Lynea Sander at Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: The Suffering and Crucified King
Rev. Nate Hill, pastor at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Winchester, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 15:16-32.
Thy Strong Word – 1 Thessalonians 1: Loved and chosen even in persecution.
Rev. Jacob Heine, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 1.
The Coffee Hour – Fulfilling Psalm 22 in Holy Week
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Andrew Jones, pastor of First Lutheran Church and Preschool in Concord, California.
Sharper Iron — The Gospel in Action: Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate
Rev. Sam Wirgau, pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 15:1-15.