WELCOME TO WORSHIP
In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus.
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP
Lord of all, if you had remained in the tomb my life and my message as a Christian would be empty and lifeless. Yet because you have risen, I can share a message that is filled with hope and grace and life. Forgive my sins of doubt today, and remind me that I have been given a very meaningful mission from you. Bless my praises in worship and my proclamations to others of your resurrection and what it proves. In your name I pray with joy. Amen.
CHIMES Crown Him with Many Crowns
OPENING HYMN 455 Alleluia! Jesus Lives
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
DECLARATION OF GRACE
LORD, HAVE MERCY
GLORY BE TO GOD ON HIGH
The Word
SALUTATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Acts 5:12, 17–32
PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 150
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15:51–58
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 20:29
GOSPEL John 20:19–31
HYMN OF THE DAY 510 In Christ Alone
SERMON 1 Corinthians 15:51–58 God’s Easter Gift to You
- Victory—over death
- Victory—in life
APOSTLES’ CREED
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
HYMN 466 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 450 The Day of Resurrection
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FELLOWSHIP HOUR TODAY
We will be having Sunday School in between services today but no Bible study. Instead join us for a fellowship hour with coffee and snacks!
MIDWEEK STUDY
Our midweek Bible study is on the New Testament book of Colossians. The message of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Colossae is summed up in the supremacy of Christ in all things, especially in our salvation. This four-chapter book of the Bible not only strengthens our hope in Christ’s work for us but also our new life in honor of him. Join us on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings (same as Tues.).
PRAYERS
This week we keep in our prayers: Barry Wehrs, Brian Berg, Gary and Christa Lemke, Clarice Koltermann, Marcie Richmond, Herb Miller, Kari Roemer, and Kristin Osgood.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Fellowship Hour
10:00 am Worship
MONDAY 7:00 pm Choir Practice
TUESDAY 7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
3:30 pm 5th/6th Grade Bible Class
3:30 pm Public School Catechism Class
6:00 pm 3K/4K Committee Meeting
THURSDAY 6:00 pm All-school Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship with Communion