Alleluia! Christ is risen! We sing a new song because He has done marvelous things.
We are back open, following the health department and CDC advice and guidelines. If you aren’t feeling well, if you are in one of the risk groups, or you feel safer at home, make sure you still catch the livestream on Facebook.
If you are following at home, here is the bulletin:
2020-05-10.Fifth-Sunday-of-Easter
Old Testament: Lamentations 3:22-33
“For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though He cause grief, He will have compassion according to the abundance of steadfast love, for He does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men.”
Lamentations 3:31-33
Psalm: Psalm 66
Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of His praise be heard, who has kept our feet among the living, and has not let our feet slip.
Epistle: 1 Peter 2:11-20
Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
1 Peter 2:16-17
Holy Gospel: John 16:16-22
[Jesus said] “So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.”
John 16:22
Almighty God, You show those in error the light of Your truth so that they may return to the way of righteousness. Grant faithfulness to all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Church that they may avoid whatever is contrary to their confession and follow all such things as are pleasing to you; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Almighty and eternal God, worthy to be held in reverence by all people everywhere, we give You humble and sincere thanks for the innumerable blessings You have bestowed on us without any merit or worthiness on our part. We praise You especially for preserving for us Your saving Word and the Holy Sacraments. Grant and preserve to Your Holy Church throughout the world purity of doctrine, and provide faithful pastors to preach Your Word with power. Help all who hear the Word rightly to understand and truly to believe it. Send laborers into Your harvest, and open the door of faith to those who do not know You. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, in mercy bring to repentance the enemies of Your Church, and grant them amendment of life. Protect and defend Your Church in all tribulation and danger, and sustain with Your Spirit our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world who experience persecution. Strengthen us and all fellow Christians to set our hope fully on the grace revealed in Christ, and help us to fight the good fight of faith, that in the end we may receive the salvation of our souls. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Loving God, bestow Your grace on all nations of the earth. Bless especially our country, its inhabitants and all who are in authority. Let Your glory dwell in our land, that mercy and truth, righteousness and peace may abound in all places. Bless also all who serve in our armed forces, that they may serve with integrity and honor. Protect the doctors, nurses, first responders and scientific researchers who are working to address the pandemic. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Compassionate Lord, graciously defend us from all calamity by fire and water, from war and pestilence, from scarcity and famine, and from every other evil. Protect and prosper all who labor in their rightful callings, and let all useful arts flourish among us. Be the God and Father of the lonely and the forsaken; the helper of the sick, needy and unemployed; and the comforter of the distressed and those who sorrow. Look with mercy especially upon those who have requested our prayers, [including _____________,] that they may ever cling to Jesus as their sure and certain hope. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Grant Your Holy Spirit to those who come to the Lord’s table this day, that they may receive the very body and blood of Jesus Christ in sincere repentance and firm faith, and to their abundant blessing. Look with kindness on those who cannot gather, and bring them together again at Your table soon. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Father, as we are strangers and pilgrims on earth, help us by true faith and a godly life to prepare for the world to come, doing the work You have given us to do while it is day, before the night comes when no one can work. And when our last hour comes, support us by Your power and receive us into Your heavenly Kingdom; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Order of Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God,
Job 19:25-26
Morning: Psalm 89
Evening: Psalm 90
Matthew 22:21
Romans 13:5-7
Titus 3:1
1 Peter 2:13-14
Bible Stories for the Family: Jesus Stills the Storm-Matthew 8:23-27
Additional Reading: 1 Peter 2:18-25
For marriage anf family, that husbands and wives, parents and children live in ordered harmony according to the Word of God; for parents who must raise children alone, for our communities and neighborhoods.
Prayer for Industry and Commerce: Lord Jesus Christ, as once You shared in our human toil and thus hallowed the work of our hands, bless and prosper those who maintain the industries and service sectors, along will all who toil and labor to bring food from the earth to our tables. Give them a right regard for their labors, and grant them a just reward for their work that they may find joy in serving You and in supplying our needs; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Lutheran Service Book If Christ Had Not Been Raised from Death LSB 486
If Christ had not been raised from death
v. 1
Our faith would be in vain,
Our preaching but a waste of breath,
Our sin and guilt remain.
But now the Lord is ris’n indeed;
He rules in earth and heav’n:
His Gospel meets a world of need-
In Christ we are forgiv’n.
Order of Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God,
Job 19:25-26
Morning: Psalm 88
Evening: Psalm 87
Matthew 22:21
Romans 13:5-7
Titus 3:1
1 Peter 2:13-14
Bible Stories for the Family: Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law Matthew 8:14-22
Additional Reading: 1 Peter 2:13-17
For deliverance against temptation and evil; for the addicted and despairing, the tortured and oppressed; for those struggling with sin.
Prayer for our Government: Eternal Lord, ruler of all, graciously regard those who have been set in positions of authority among us that, guided by Your Spirit, they may be high in purpose, wise in counsel, firm in good resolution, and unwavering in duty, that under them we may be governed quietly and peaceably; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
If Christ Had Not Been Raised from Death LSB 486
If Christ had not been raised from death
v. 1
Our faith would be in vain,
Our preaching but a waste of breath,
Our sin and guilt remain.
But now the Lord is ris’n indeed;
He rules in earth and heav’n:
His Gospel meets a world of need-
In Christ we are forgiv’n.
Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11-16
As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness.
Ezekiel 34:12
Epistle:1 Peter 2:21-25
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed.
1 Peter 2:24
Holy Gospel: John 10:11-16
[Jesus said:] I lay down my life for the sheep.
John 10:15
O God, through the humiliation of Your Son You raised up the fallen world. Grant to Your faithful people, rescued from the peril of everlasting death, perpetual gladness and eternal joys; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
For all who have been baptized at the still waters of the font, that they would remain in the green pastures of the Holy Church, where they want for nothing and have their souls restored as their Good Shepherd ever cares for their every spiritual need, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all pastors in Christ, especially Matthew, our Synod president; _____________, our district president; and _____________, our circuit visitor, that through their preaching and teaching we would be led in the paths of righteousness for the sake of Christ’s name, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the members of this parish and all Christians everywhere, that we would receive strength to resist sin and temptation in our lives, fearing no evil as we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, knowing that our Good Shepherd is with us to heal and comfort us, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, a cheerful hope in His mercy, and a sincere love for God and neighbor, which disease and distance can never destroy, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For those whom God has placed in authority over us, especially Donald, our president; _____________, our governor; and all who make, administer and judge our laws, that they would be protected and work prudently in their response to the pandemic, serve with integrity and honor in all tasks, and seek the common good of all, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the sick and suffering, for the lonely and unemployed, and for all who have requested our prayers, [including _____________,] that they would be well cared for and restored to health, and given grace to accept their time of tribulation with courage and hope, knowing that they always remain in their Good Shepherd’s loving arms, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For those who come to the table their Lord and Shepherd has prepared for them, that they would receive the Holy Sacrament of His true body and blood in faith, and to the eternal nourishment of their souls, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For those who by illness or precaution are kept from the table, that they may trust in the voice of their Good Shepherd and enjoy soon the pasture of Christ’s Sacrament together with the rest of His sheep, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For goodness and mercy to follow us all the days of our lives, that we would, together with the saints who have gone before us, dwell in the house of the Lord forever, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for us, and who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Order of Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families
[Jesus said,] “My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
1 Corinthians 12:9
Morning: Psalm 82; Psalm 84
Evening: Psalm 83
Bible Stories for the Family: Jesus Eats Broiled Fish-Luke 24:33-49
Additional Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10
For the preaching of the holy Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ and for the spread of His knowledge throughout the whole world; for the persecuted and the oppressed, for the sick and the dying.
Prayer for our Medical Workers: Lord God, be with the doctors and nurses and all others who minister to the needs of those who are ill. Through their wise and compassionate service, grant relief to the suffering and hope to the afflicted so that all may know of Your boundless care; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Lutheran Service Book O Sons and Daughters of the King LSB 470
O sons and daughters of the King,
Whom heav’nly hosts in glory sing,
Today the grave has lost its sting!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!On this most holy day of days
LSB 470 vv. 1, 8
Be laud and jubilee and praise
To God your hearts and voices raise.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Order of Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families
[Jesus said,]”My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
1 Corinthians 12:9
Morning: Psalm 80
Evening: Psalm 81
Bible Stories for the Family: Jesus is Revealed in the Breaking of the Bread-Luke 24:28-35
Additional Reading: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
For the church and her pastors; for teachers, deaconesses, and other church workers, for missionaries and for all who serve the Church; for fruitful and salutary use of the blessed Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.
Prayer for our Government: Eternal Lord, ruler of all, graciously regard those who have been set in positions of authority among us that, guided by Your Spirit, they may be high in purpose, wise in counsel, firm in good resolution, and unwavering in duty, that under them we may be governed quietly and peaceably; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Lutheran Service Book O Sons and Daughters of the King LSB 470
No longer Thomas then denied;
He saw the feet, the hands, the side;
“You are My Lord and God!” he cried.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!How blest are they who have not seen
LSB 470, vv. 7-8
And yet whose faith has constant been,
For they eternal life shall win.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Order of Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families
[Jesus said,]”My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
1 Corinthians 12:9
Morning: Psalm 78
Evening: Psalm 79
Bible Stories for the Family: The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus-Luke 24:13-27
Additional Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-21
For marriage and family, that husbands and wives, parents and children live in ordered harmony according to the Word of God; for parents who must raise children alone, for our communities and neighborhoods.
Prayer for Industry and Commerce: Lord Jesus Christ, as once You shared in our human toil and thus hallowed the work of our hands, bless and prosper those who maintain the industries and service sectors, along will all who toil and labor to bring food from the earth to our tables. Give them a right regard for their labors, and grant them a just reward for their work that they may find joy in serving You and in supplying our needs; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Lutheran Service Book O Sons and Daughters of the King LSB 470
That night the apostles met in fear;
Among them came their Master dear
And said, “My peace be with you here.”
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!When Thomas first the tidings heard
That they had seen the risen Lord,
He doubted the disciples word.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!“My pierced side, O Thomas see,
And look upon My hands, My feet;
Not faithless but believing be.”
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! vv. 4-6
Powered by WordPress & Theme by Anders Norén