First Reading Isaiah 43:18-25

Do not remember former things; I am doing a new thing; I blot out your sins

Psalm Psalm 41

Blessed are those who consider the poor; heal me, for I have sinned

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Son of God not yes and no; in him always Yes; Spirit a seal

Gospel Mark 2:1-12

Paralyzed man through roof; your sins forgiven; take up mat

Hymns connected to the first reading

Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven
Redeemed, restored, forgiven
Unknown ·1900

Hymns connected to the psalm

Sing Praise to the God of Israel
Sing praise to the God of Israel
Jaroslav J. Vajda ·1980

Hymns connected to the gospel

You Are Mine
I will come to you in the silence
·1991

LCMS — Proclaim

Hymn of the Day

O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth
Martin H. Behm ·1610

Hymn Suggestions

Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word
Lord keep us steadfast in Thy Word
Martin Luther ·1541
O Christ the Healer We Have Come
O Christ the Healer we have come
Fred Pratt Green ·1969
O Love, How Deep
O love, how deep, how broad, how high
Thomas à Kempis ·1450
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Songs of thankfulness and praise
Christopher Wordsworth ·1862

ELCA — Sundays and Seasons

Hymn of the Day

My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker
My soul, now praise your Maker
Cornelius Becker ·1550

Communion

Now We Join in Celebration
Now we join in celebration
Ludvig Hellelund ·1943