Reformation Day
October 31, 2025
SERVICE OF VESPERS
Organ Prelude
Opening Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” in German
*”O Lord, open my lips . . .”: LSB 229
PSALMODY
Readings from Holy Scripture:
(response after each reading)
Pastor: O Lord, have mercy on us.
People: Thanks be to God.
First Reading: Revelation 14:6-7 Pew Bible Page 1928
Second Reading: Romans 3:19-28 Pew Bible Page 1750
Holy Gospel: John 8:31-36 Pew Bible Page 1663
Common Responsory: LSB 229
Office Hymn: "Lord of Our Life" LSB 659
Sermon
Hymn: "Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word" LSB 655
CANTICLE
Magnificat: “My Soul Rejoices” LSB 933
PRAYER
The Litany: LSB 288
*Lord’s Prayer: LSB 957
*Collect for Peace: LSB 233
*Additional Collects:
Pastor: . . . one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
*Benedicamus/Benediction: LSB 234
Closing Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” LSB 656
Organ Postlude
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Alan Kleinendorst
REFORMATION DAY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street
Waterloo Iowa
319/235.6705
www.gracewaterloo.org