As a part of our multiyear plan here at Steadfast, this year our Lenten theme will be centered around the fourth chief part of the Catechism, Holy Baptism. As usual, this service plan will be accompanied by a daily devotional booklet, which should be released in late-January or early February.
Here is a service plan to cover midweeks. Hymn numbers are from Lutheran Service Book.
Ash Wednesday – Normal propers
Lent Midweek 1 – What is Baptism
Opening Hymn: 406
Psalm 138
Office Hymn: 590
Lessons:
Matthew 3:1-17
Matthew 28:1-20
Closing Hymn: 438
Lent Midweek 2 – What Benefits does baptism give
Opening Hymn: 601
Psalm 85
Office Hymn: 594
Lessons:
1 Peter 3:8-22
Mark 16:1-20
Closing Hymn: 555
Lent Midweek 3 – How can water do such great things
Opening Hymn: 440
Psalm 29
Office Hymn: 559
Lessons:
Titus 3:1-11
John 3:1-21
Closing Hymn: 580
Lent Midweek 4 – What does such baptizing with water indicate
Opening Hymn: 685
Psalm 116
Office Hymn: 596
Lessons:
Romans 6:1-21
Matthew 16:13-28
Closing Hymn: 421
Lent Midweek 5 – Infant Baptism
Opening Hymn: 864
Psalm 51
Office Hymn: 592
Lessons:
Acts 2:14-47
Mark 10:13-16
Closing Hymn: 443
Holy Week: Normal Propers