Luke 24:36-49 – You Are Witnesses of These THings

Luke 24:36-49 – You Are Witnesses of These THings

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 
Holy Spirit, I often forget how meaningful the message you empower truly is. I can often view the message and proof of Jesus’ resurrection as stale, empty, or even unbelievable. Reveal the sinful error in such an attitude toward the gospel, and reveal the true power of the message of the cross and empty tomb first in my own heart today. Then equip me to share this truly meaningful message before I leave this building for my mission field. In the Risen Lord I pray. Amen. 

CHIMES He Has Made Me Glad 
CHOIR I’m So Glad 
INVOCATION 
CONFESSION 
DECLARATION OF GRACE 
LORD, HAVE MERCY 
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST 
The Word 
PRAYER OF THE DAY 
FIRST READING Acts 3:11–20 
PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 150 
SECOND READING 1 John 1:5—2:2 
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Luke 24:46,47 
GOSPEL Luke 24:36–49 
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 
HYMN OF THE DAY 459 Christ the Lord Is Risen Again 
SERMON Luke 24:36–49 You Are Witnesses of These Things 
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 

HOW WE GOT THE BIBLE 

Our midweek Bible study series is called How We Got the Bible. The story of the Bible has been called “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” But did you ever wonder where the Bible came from? Who wrote it? Why did they write it? Who decided which books to include? In this study, Dr. Paul Maier travels to The Bible Museum in Goodyear, Arizona, to take a look at how we got the Bible. Join us this Tuesday or Wednesday as we dive into how the Lord has preserved his sacred Word. 

ST. PAUL’S LIBRARY WISH LIST 

We have new beautiful cabinets installed in the basement. The plan for the upper cabinets is to develop a bigger church library for members to utilize. A library wish list has been compiled of books and series that would provide a great blessing to the congregation as we seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, his work in the world, the history of salvation and church history, how to interact with people of other religions and evaluate the teachings of other Christian denominations, and more. If you would like to donate money toward the purchase of new books for our library, you can find copies of the wish list printed in the narthex. You can submit gifts via the offering plate with “library” in the memo line, and if you’d like a specific book or series purchased then please send a note to Pastor Groth. 

CAMM LETTER FOR APRIL 

Copies of the Central Africa Medical Mission newsletter for this month can be found printed in the lobby. 

LUTHER’S BIG KNIGHT 

The Big Knight is an annual fundraiser supporting Luther High School. This event is a dinner auction with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the students of Luther High. All who attend get to experience a packed silent auction followed by an elegant dinner and an incredible live auction. Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2024, for the annual Big Knight dinner auction at Celebrations on the River in French Island, WI. This event not only raises funds for tuition assistance, but is a night of exceptional auction items, great food, and fellowship with others who love Luther High School. Doors will open at 5:30 pm with registration and the silent auction, followed by dinner and live auction. Tickets can be purchased here: https://one.bidpal.net/thebigknight2024/ticketing.

CALENDAR 

TODAY 8:00 am Worship 

9:10 am Sunday School 

9:15 am Bible Study 

10:00 am Worship 

MONDAY 6:00 pm Bible Basics Class 

7:00 pm Choir Practice 

TUESDAY 10:00 am Mornings with Mommy 

7:00 pm Bible Study 

WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.) 

3:30 pm Public School Catechism Class 

THURSDAY 6:00 pm 3K Investigation Committee 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 

6:30 pm PACE Meeting