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 God Almighty, I have no reason to fear death thanks to you and the Savior you sent for me. Let me hear your proclamation and proof today that Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death and has freely given me the victory. Let my voice ring out in song as I praise you and wonderful works, especially the resurrection of my Redeemer. In his name I praise you with all my heart, O God. Amen.
CHOIR Christ Is Arisen, Alleluia
INVOCATION
DIALOGUE
HYMN 442 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia sts. 1, 4
The Word
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Isaiah 25:6–9
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15:51–57
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Psalm 118:24
GOSPEL Luke 24:1–12
HYMN OF THE DAY 438 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
SERMON Psalm 51:18–19
THE MEANING OF BAPTISM FOR OUR DAILY LIFE Luther’s Catechism
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Sacrament
PREFACE
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY 11
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
LORD’S PRAYER
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 441 I Know That My Redeemer Lives
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 445 He’s Risen, He’s Risen
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 440 Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands
PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 449 This Joyful Eastertide
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
EASTER BREAKFAST!
Join us in the basement for an Easter breakfast between services, even if you didn’t RSVP beforehand! What a blessed fellowship we share in the resurrected Christ thanks to our God who provides all things for us!
THANK YOU
A big thank you to PACE and all those who helped out with the bake sale and Easter Egg Hunt. And another big thank you to the Hoth families and Ruth Elsen for preparing our Easter breakfast this morning. The Lord sees and appreciates your love-filled service to his people!
NO MIDWEEK STUDY THIS WEEK
This week we will take a break from our midweek Bible study. We will return to the study on April 29th and 30th.
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.).
LWMS SPRING RALLY
The LWMS Scenic Coulee Circuit spring rally will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, N6598 County Road A, Black River Falls, WI. Registration will begin at 12:30pm with the program starting at 1:00 pm. The guest speaker for the rally will be Lydia Schultz and the title of her presentation is: Thai Village. The business meeting will follow the guest speaker. A light luncheon will be served following the business meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!
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 26, 2025, 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. Join us in supporting the students of Luther High School. We hope to see you there! Any questions, please contact John Byus (byusjohn@luther.k12.wi.us) at the Mission Advancement Office.
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 6:30 am Easter Worship with Communion
7:15 am Easter Breakfast
9:00 am Easter Worship with Communion
WEDNESDAY 3:30 pm 5th/6th Grade Bible Class
THURSDAY 2:00 pm Ladies Aid Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship