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Unwrapping the Gifts is a publication of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod devoted to providing resources for worship. Everyone involved in planning worship is encouraged to subscribe to the “Unwrapping the Gifts” RSS feed.

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LCMS Worship: Suggestions for 2019 midweek Lenten services

LCMS Worship provides suggestions for liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects to use during 2019 midweek Lenten services.

LCMS Worship: A Lenten Prayer

LCMS Worship provides “A Lenten Prayer” for congregations to use in worship services or for families to use during devotions.

Hymn of the Day Studies for Propers: Three-Year Lectionary – Series A

LCMS Worship provides Hymn of the Day Studies for Propers to use with Series A of the Three-Year Lectionary. "The Word in Song" studies hymns in Lutheran Service Book.

Prayer petition for those affected by California wildfires

LCMS Worship provides “A Petition for the California Wildfires” for congregations to use in worship services this weekend to pray for those affected by the California wildfires.

LCMS Worship: 2018-19 Series C hymn suggestions

LCMS Worship provides hymn suggestions for Series C to use during the 2018-19 church year. Unless otherwise indicated, hymns are from Lutheran Service Book.

LCMS Worship – A Brief Advent Table Grace: 2018

LCMS Worship suggests the following Advent devotions for use at home. Family members may take turns reading the prophecy for each day from Dec. 2 to Christmas Eve.

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