The Risen Lord Brings Peace: Believe & Proclaim Him! Saturday, April 14 th
Welcome to St. Peter! Since Easter is not just one day but rather a six week season in the Church Year, our celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead continues. Today’s Scripture readings, hymns, and prayers emphasize how the resurrection of Jesus from the dead gives us peace that we are to proclaim to others. May the risen Lord bless your worship.
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Prayer before Worship Dear risen Lord Jesus, as I worship you today with my fellow believers I ask you to come to me through your Word. Banish all my fears with the comforting assurance of your abiding presence. Bless me as I joyfully worship you. Amen.
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Boy & Girl Pioneers Will be meeting this Sunday, April 15 th at 12:30 p.m.
Pioneers Schwans Fundraiser Sunday, April 15 – Sunday April 22 Pick up order Sunday April 29 at school parking lot near the gym Talk to Laura Walther with questions
Annual Meeting April 22 nd 6:00 p.m.
Power Hour God’s Colorful Rainbow Began April 13 th Call the church office with questions Gift cards to Michaels or grocery stores are always welcome
LWMS Spring Rally Saturday, April 21 st 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran in Marshfield
Bible Class News New classes begin Sunday, April 15 th between services
Now Hiring! Key to Life is hiring full and part time assistant teachers. Talk to Director, Pam Lauber for more information.
Spring Clean Up Saturday, April 21 st 8:00 a.m.
Red’s Softball Practices start at 6:15 Mondays Meet in the school parking lot
Karaoke St. Peter! Friday, April 20th 7:00-9:00 P.M. Hosted by the C.I.A. Door Prizes- Games- Free Snacks-Fun For Everyone!
The Risen Lord Brings Peace: Believe & Proclaim Him! Saturday, April 14 th
Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks CW #154 Verses 1-5 Text: Donald E Fishel, b Setting: ALLELUIA NO. 1 Tune: Donald E. Fishel, b. 1950
Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his name.
Verse 1: Jesus is the Lord of all the earth; He is the King of creation.
Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his name.
Verse 2: Spread the good news o’er all the earth; Jesus has died and has risen.
Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his name.
Verse 3: We have been crucified with Christ; Now we shall live forever.
Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his name.
Verse 4: God has proclaimed his gracious gift; Life eternal for all who believe.
Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his name.
Verse 5 (Please Rise): Come, let us praise the living God; Joyfully sing to our Saviour.
Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his name.
Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen.
Confession of Sin Pastor: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and to serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.
Confession of Sin All: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child.
Confession of Sin All: But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.
(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.
Prayer and Praise Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the risen Lord.
Prayer and Praise All: Hail the Lord of earth and heav’n! Praise to you by both be giv’n! God has now fulfilled his Word; Praise the resurrected Lord!
Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (Pastor says the prayer of the day) All: Amen.
God’s Word to His People Acts 26:19-29 Paul proclaimed an empty tomb
Psalm # 16 All Sing Refrain:
When in the night I meditate on mercies multiplied, My grateful heart inspires my tongue to bless the Lord, my guide. All Sing Verses:
Forever in my thought the Lord before my face shall stand; Secure, unmoved I shall remain, with God at my right hand. All Sing Verses:
My inmost being thrills with joy and gladness fills my soul; Because on God my trust is stayed, My life is now made whole. All Sing Verses:
Psalm # All Sing Refrain:
I know that I shall not be left forgotten in the grave, And from corruption, you, O Lord, Your holy one will save. All Sing Verses:
The path of life you show to me; of joy aboundless store Is ever found at your right hand, and pleasures evermore. All Sing Verses:
Psalm # All Sing Refrain:
God’s Word to His People 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 If Christ had not been raised, our preaching is useless
Verse of the Day Pastor: Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. Alleluia. (Please Stand)
God’s Word to His People John 20:19-31 Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed
Children’s Message
O Sons and Daughters of the King CW #165 verses 1, 4-8 Text: attr. Jean Tisserand, d Setting: GELOBT SEI GOTT Tune: Melchior Vulpius, c , alt.
Verse 1: O sons and daughters of the King, Whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing, Today the grave has lost its sting! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 4: That night th' apostles met in fear; Among them came their Lord most dear And said, "Peace be unto you here." Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 5: When Thomas afterwards had heard That Jesus had fulfilled his word, He doubted that is was the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 6: "Thomas, behold my side," said he, "My hands, my feet, my body see; And doubt not, but believe in me." Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 7: No longer Thomas then denied: He saw the feet, the hands, the side; “You are my Lord and God,” he cried. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 8: Blessed are they that have not seen And yet whose faith has constant been; In life eternal they shall reign. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
“We Live For A Living Lord!!”
In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.
Offering Prayer Prayer of the Church Pastor: …Lord, in your mercy, All: Hear our prayer.
Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.
Lord’s Prayer All: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Lord’s Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen
God’s Blessing Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: Amen.
Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won CW 145 Verses 4,5 Text: Christian F. Gellert, Setting: JESUS, MEINE ZUVERSICHT Tune: Johann Crüger,
Verse 4: Jesus lives! I know full well Nothing me from him shall sever, Life nor death nor pow'rs of hell Part me now from Christ forever. God will be a sure defense; This shall be my confidence.
Verse 5: Jesus lives! And now is death But the gate of life immortal; This shall calm my trembling breath When I pass its gloomy portal. Faith shall cry, as fails each sense: “Jesus is my confidence.”
Silent Prayer