The Liturgies in Lent
by The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel
Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America
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The liturgies listed below incorporate several elements to emphasize the focus of the season: 1. A special Lenten Confession for each Sunday (with or without communion); 2. Use of LBW Setting 3 for its more somber plainsong type sound (the parts used reflect only those parts taken from SBH setting 2); 3. Use of the five parts of Martin Luther's Small Catechism as the profession of faith replacing the creed each week; 4. A special offertory hymn #408 stanza 1, "God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending" (a lovely stewardship hymn with cross and shattered grave themes, not generally known, but quickly learned during this full season); 5. The singing of the setting 3 Lord's Prayer (also good to learn for use at other times of the year); and 6. The ancient Prayer of Humble Access as an invitation to communion at the breaking of the bread. Together, these make for a fine liturgy befitting this season of reflection and repentance.
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Make sure you also check out the Handbook for the Discipline for Lent and the Stations of the Cross (traditionally done on Fridays, but might be used before/after weekday Lenten services). Both can enhance the season greatly.