CW21 -- A New Hymnal

PURCHASE OF THE HYMNAL

Based on discussions at our November Open Forum and the decision of the voters, Good Shepherd has decided to adopt the new hymnal, Christian Worship (c) 2021, usually referred to as CW21.  We will be purchasing the following items so that we can take full advantage of all that has been produced for our use in worship.

     Hymnals (130 hymnals at $24 each) = $3,120
     Organist accompaniment for hymns = $230
     Organist accompaniment for liturgy = $120
     Altar Book = $100
     Agenda = $50
     Psalter (15 copies for choir at $22 each) = $330
     Psalter accompaniment = $230
     Musician's Manual = $30
     Gospel Acclamation settings = $20
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     TOTAL = $4,265 plus shipping and handling

This is a sizable purchase for our worship, but a worthy investment for quality worship.  These hymnals and all the resources will serve us for a generation or more.  Future worshipers will appreciate our commitment to our Lutheran, liturgical tradition.

Look for special envelopes for you to offer a gift to defray the expense of these new materials.  We will be collecting this special offering through March 2023.

INTRODUCTION OF THE HYMNAL

Our target date for using the CW21 hymnal will be Sunday, February 5.  While Setting 1 of the Divine Service bears some resemblance to The Common Service in our current hymnal, there will be a few differences.  Some of the canticles have been rewritten, and we will want to practice those before we utilize them for the entire service.  A tentative schedule for the rehearsal of these canticles is here:

Sunday, January 8
     Dedication of the CW21 Hymnals and resources

Sunday, January 15
     Responsive "Lord, have mercy" (Kyrie)
     NOTE: Glory be to God on High (Gloria in Excelsis) is the same as The Common Service
     Gospel Acclamation for the season

Sunday, January 22
     Gospel Acclamation for the Lenten season
     Preface for the Sacrament
     Holy, Holy Holy (Sanctus)
     NOTE: O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) is the same as The Common Service

Sunday, January 29
     Review all parts of the liturgy

May God bless our worship for the glory of his name and for the edification of his people.