Worship Anew – Lutheran Ministries Media will offer a special Good Friday program on April 18, as well as a Lenten choir program, to bring the message of Christ’s salvation to more aging adults in need.Worship Anew regularly broadcasts a worship program each Sunday for viewers across the country. For the first time, Worship Anew will offer a Good Friday program for viewers, especially those who are unable to attend services at their home church. The program will be led by guest pastor, Chaplain Craig Muehler. Muehler is the director of the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces. In his position, he is the chief liaison to the Department of Defense for 125 LCMS chaplains serving in all branches of the military — active and reserve — and the Civil Air Patrol.
His program, “What Does This Mean?” will look at the words of Jesus to the world as He hangs upon the cross in suffering and pain. We ask the question, “What does this mean … for us … for the world?” “We are all in a sin-sick world and poor miserable sinners, but as we go through this Lenten season, we are reminded again and again that we are forgiven for Christ’s sake — that our Lord Jesus saves us,” Muehler said. “He did live, suffer, die, and rise again to redeem us lost and condemned creatures, and He gives us forgiveness, life, and salvation.”
Worship Anew is also offering a Lenten choir program, titled “Abide with Me,” which features choirs from across the country (many are frequently seen on Worship Anew). They sing Lenten hymns that viewers can join in and sing along with the music. The choir program is available to view throughout the Lenten season.
The program will be offered through Worship Anew’s digital-only platforms, including streaming on their YouTube channel, through the app on Roku, Apple TV, Google TV, and Amazon Firestick, as well as online on their website at WorshipAnew.org or through their app on iPhone and Android devices.