1. Lutheran Service Book

2. The Book: Same Size and Shape as Lutheran Worship Same Size and Shape as Lutheran Worship Color: Dark Burgundy Color: Dark Burgundy CPH chose a durable high-quality binding for a long-lasting book. CPH chose a durable high-quality binding for a long-lasting book. Light-weight paper for a book that weighs as little as possible for its size Light-weight paper for a book that weighs as little as possible for its size Cream-white paper, instead of blue-white, and carefully chosen type-face for easy reading Cream-white paper, instead of blue-white, and carefully chosen type-face for easy reading

3. Why did synod compose a new Hymnal? LCMS has been a church of 2 or more hymnals for over 25 years. LCMS has been a church of 2 or more hymnals for over 25 years. LSB combines the best of LCMS worship resources represented in TLH, LW, HS98. LSB combines the best of LCMS worship resources represented in TLH, LW, HS98.

4. Why did synod compose a new Hymnal? It includes a wealth of new hymns written by recent Lutheran composers. It includes a wealth of new hymns written by recent Lutheran composers. New synod resources are planned to be written with references to LSB readings, hymn numbers, page numbers, etc. rather than the multiple hymnal references found in todays publications. New synod resources are planned to be written with references to LSB readings, hymn numbers, page numbers, etc. rather than the multiple hymnal references found in todays publications.

5. Development & History 1997 – Planning process begins for a new hymnal 1997 – Planning process begins for a new hymnal 1998 – Hymnal Supplement 98 published 1998 – Hymnal Supplement 98 published 2001 – Field Testing Plan approved 2001 – Field Testing Plan approved 2004 – LSB approved by Synod Convention 2004 – LSB approved by Synod Convention 2006 – LSB officially released in print (1 year ahead of schedule) 2006 – LSB officially released in print (1 year ahead of schedule)

6. Simplified Numbering 1-150 – Psalms 1-150 – Psalms 151-330 – Services 151-330 – Services 331-966 – Hymns 331-966 – Hymns 990-1022 – Index 990-1022 – Index No number will be duplicated in this book. No number will be duplicated in this book. Example: LW has Hymn 136, page 136, and Psalm 136. LSB will only have a single 136 which will be the Psalm. Example: LW has Hymn 136, page 136, and Psalm 136. LSB will only have a single 136 which will be the Psalm.

7. Psalms Includes 107 Psalms, more than any previous LCMS hymnal Includes 107 Psalms, more than any previous LCMS hymnal All 150 are in Pastors and Organists books All 150 are in Pastors and Organists books

8. Services Divine Service, Setting 1 = LW p. 158 Divine Service, Setting 1 = LW p. 158 Divine Service, Setting 2 = LW p. 178 Divine Service, Setting 2 = LW p. 178 Divine Service, Setting 3 = TLH p. 15 Divine Service, Setting 3 = TLH p. 15 Divine Service, Setting 4 = Hymnal Supplement Divine Service, Setting 4 = Hymnal Supplement Divine Service, Setting 5 = LW p. 197 Divine Service, Setting 5 = LW p. 197 (Luthers German Mass)

9. Services Matins (combines LW and TLH) Matins (combines LW and TLH) Vespers (LW) Vespers (LW) Morning Prayer (LW) Morning Prayer (LW) Evening Prayer (combines LW & HS98) Evening Prayer (combines LW & HS98) Compline (LW) Compline (LW) Service of Prayer and Preaching (New) Service of Prayer and Preaching (New) Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families (HS98 and New Material) Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families (HS98 and New Material)

10. Other Items Luthers Small Catechism Luthers Small Catechism Expanded selection of occasional prayers Expanded selection of occasional prayers Creeds, Lords Prayer, and Prayers for Worship included inside front and back cover for easy access. Creeds, Lords Prayer, and Prayers for Worship included inside front and back cover for easy access. Confirmation and Baptism Confirmation and Baptism Wedding and Funeral Services are in the book. Wedding and Funeral Services are in the book.

11. Hymns Over 500 hymns are returned from previous hymnals. (Including TLH and LW) Over 500 hymns are returned from previous hymnals. (Including TLH and LW) Many hymns have been restored to their original words and music. Many hymns have been restored to their original words and music. Over 100 recent hymns have been added. Over 100 recent hymns have been added. New Hymns have been introduced for use with difficult-to-match scripture readings New Hymns have been introduced for use with difficult-to-match scripture readings

12. Scripture Readings Similar to schedule from LW Similar to schedule from LW Slight revisions Slight revisions More scripture per service More scripture per service Better match between Old Testament and Gospel Better match between Old Testament and Gospel New Translation New Translation English Standard Version replaces NIV English Standard Version replaces NIV

13. Miscellaneous Features Bible references are provided in liturgy and hymns. Bible references are provided in liturgy and hymns. Significant Improvements to Pastors and Musicians books Significant Improvements to Pastors and Musicians books Electronic Edition Electronic Edition Lutheran Service Builder Artwork, prayers, or Bible verses were used to fill blank portions of pages. Artwork, prayers, or Bible verses were used to fill blank portions of pages.

14. What are the plans for the LSB at St. Johns? 5 Hymnals and 1 Bible per pew. 5 Hymnals and 1 Bible per pew. Funded by Hymnal Fund and special memorials. Supplemental funding could be accessed from the excess paint fund if necessary. Funded by Hymnal Fund and special memorials. Supplemental funding could be accessed from the excess paint fund if necessary. Purchase hymnal as soon as funds are raised. Purchase hymnal as soon as funds are raised. Begin using Hymnal Pentecost 2007 (May 27) Begin using Hymnal Pentecost 2007 (May 27)

15. Top Five Benefits for St. Johns 5. Will match new synod resources which will reference LSB only 4. Corrects some mistakes made in past hymnals 3. Ease of use for visitors and members 2. Use only one book in services and cut down on printing hymn inserts 1. Familiar services, new hymns, and old favorites are all included with only minor changes