The Resurrection of Our Lord
April 5, 2026
Divine Service Setting III – LSB 184
Hymn: Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen LSB 474
Stand
Confession and Absolution
Exhortation (p.184)
Corporate Confession (p.184)
Service of the Word
Introit (responsively by whole verse) Ex. 15:2a, 6, 13, 17–18; antiphon: v. 1b
P I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed | gloriously;*
the horse and his rider he has thrown in- | to the sea.
C The Lord is my strength | and my song,*
and he has become my sal- | vation.
P Your right hand, O Lord, glorious | in power,*
your right hand, O Lord, shatters the | enemy.
C You have led in your steadfast love the people whom you | have redeemed;*
you have guided them by your strength to your ho- | ly abode.
P You will bring them in and plant them on your own | mountain,*
the place, O Lord, which you have made for | your abode,
C the sanctuary, O Lord, which your hands have es- | tablished.*
The Lord will reign forever and | ever.
C Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
P I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed | gloriously;*
the horse and his rider he has thrown in- | to the sea.
Kyrie (p.186)
Gloria in Excelsis (p.187)
Collect of the Day
P Let us pray.
Almighty God the Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life to us. Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of our Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by Your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.
Sit
First Reading: Acts 10:34–43
34Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), 37you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39And we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree, 40but God raised him on the third day and made him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. 43To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Gradual adapt. from Matthew 28:7; Hebrews 2:7; Psalm 8:6
C Christ has risen | from the dead.*
[God the Father] has crowned him with glory and | honor.
He has given him dominion over the works | of his hands;*
he has put all things un- | der his feet.
Epistle: Colossians 3:1–4
1If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia (p.190)
Gospel: Matthew 28:1–10
1Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”
L This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed (p.191)
Sit
Hymn of the Day: Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands LSB 458
Sermon
Stand
Offertory (p.192)
Offering
Prayer of the Church
Service of the Sacrament
Preface (p.194)
Sanctus (p.195)
The Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
The Words of Institution (p.197)
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei (p.198)
Sit
Distribution of the Sacrament
Distribution Hymns
At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing LSB 633
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing LSB 475
Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense LSB 741
Stand
Nunc Dimittis (p.199)
Post Communion Collect (p.201)
Benedicamus & Benediction (p.201)
Sit
Announcements
Hymn: Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain LSB 487
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2024 Concordia Publishing House.
Prayers – For the home-bound: Betty Zundel, Charlotte Scepaniak, Ken & Dorothy Maas, Betty Meints, Verdena Dabbert, Lloyd Jerde, Maralyn Hoops, Muriel Pigors, Larry & Sandra Grieben.
For those sick, injured, or recovering: Nathaniel Wendt, Michael Wendt, Phyllis Yeske, Kevin Fehn, Daryl Swanhorst, Tom Hanson, Dorothy Maas, Annikki Marttila, Keith Underberg, Doris Larson, Dwain Buntrock, Russ Brandt, Kathie Lassanske, Betty Meints, Doris Vilhauer, Cheryl Markovetz, Larry Vietmeier, Mark Christianson, Sheila Christofferson, Tami Schopp.
For comfort for the family of Phyllis Lassanske.
For expectant mother Eliana (Klipfel) Harrier.
For the children we sponsor through Mission Haiti: Michelet Voltaire, Michel Djoury, and Orgea Djouna.
For Pastor Andreasen & family, and all our LCMS missionaries.
St. John’s
Ushers: Lyle & Cathi Podoll
Next Week: Josh & Desa Larson
Last Week: Attendance – 35; Offering – $3,490
Our Savior
Altar Guild: Amy Johnson & Family
Acolytes: Grace Rausch & Maci Johnson
Last Week: Attendance – 121; Sunday School – 24;
March 22 Offering: General Fund $4,283; Sunday School $21;
from St. John’s $3,171.38; Memorials – Wally Rutschke – $550; Total $8,025.38
March 29 Offering: General Fund $2,170; Sunday School $5;
Easter Lilies $431; Total $2,606
Schedule for the Week
Sunday St. John’s Divine Service – 8:00 am
Breakfast at Our Savior – 9:30 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Monday Blood Drive at Our Savior – 2:00-6:00 pm
Our Savior LWML – 3:45 pm
Tuesday Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Wednesday Catechism Class – 5:00 pm
Midweek Service – 6:00 pm
Bible Study – 6:30 pm
Our Savior Council – 7:30 pm
Friday – Sat. Higher Things Youth Retreat at Our Savior
Next Sunday St. John’s Divine Service – 8:00 am
Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
Our Savior Voters Meeting – 9:30 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Our Savior Nursery Circle – 12:00 pm
Announcements
Easter Lilies – Thank you to all who ordered lilies to beautify the sanctuary and to remind us of Jesus’ resurrection. You may take your lilies home after the Easter Services.
Portals of Prayer for April – June are available in the narthex.
Lutheran Witness – The April issue of LW is available in the narthex.
Blood Drive – Help save a life! Vitalant Blood Services will be at Our Savior on Monday, April 6 th from 2:00–6:00 pm. To schedule your donation, call Vicky at 605-216-8967.
Mat Ladies will not meet on Monday, April 6 th due to the blood drive, but the LWML and the deacons will still meet.
Wednesday – Our regular Wednesday schedule returns this week, with Catechism at 5:00, midweek prayer service at 6:00, and Bible study at 6:30 pm. The Our Savior Council will meet at 7:30 pm.
Higher Things Regional Youth Retreat – Where is my burning bush? Paths to professional church work. At Our Savior April 10 & 11. Registration begins at 5:00 on Friday. A fun weekend of worship, teaching, and games. Includes supper on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Quarterly Voters Meetings – Our Savior: Sunday, April 12 th at 9:30 am.
– St. John’s: Sunday, April 19 th at 9:15 am.
Men’s Club will meet Monday, April 13 th at 7:00 pm at Our Savior.
Family Game Day & Potluck, with Teacher Recognition – Sunday April 26 th at Our Savior we’ll have a potluck after the service, followed by Bingo and other games. Hosted by the Board of Education. Come enjoy the afternoon with your church family!
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – Easter
John 20:16 – “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.’” Jesus is risen from the dead, is the Victor over sin, and even calls us by name. He still calls us His friends and brothers and means to bring us through death to join Him in His resurrection. Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!
Building Healthy Families – Here are true words to remember and boldly speak aloud today or any day you may be feeling overwhelmed with temptation or life’s challenges: “Know ye then - sin, death, devil, and everything that assails me - that you are missing the mark. I am not afraid of you. For Christ, my dear Lord, has presented to me that triumph and victory of His by which you were laid low. And from this very gift of His I derive my name and am called a Christian. There is no other reason. My sin and death hung about His neck on Good Friday, but on the day of Easter they had completely disappeared. This victory He has bestowed on me. This is why I do not worry about you.” (from Luther’s Easter Sermon, 1530) A blessed, joyous, and lasting celebration of Easter to you and your family from Lutheran Family Service – here to serve you through offices in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Deadwood, and elsewhere via confidential telehealth link. Learn more at Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Email: info@lutheranfamilyservice.org or call 605-271-1081
Main Street Living – 10:00 AM- This Is the Life – “A Child’s Easter Sermon” – A child shares the joy of Easter with an old shoemaker. 10:30 AM- Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher, President of the SD District LCMS in Sioux Falls, SD, presents the message “Helpless, Fearful, and Hopeless No More, Christ Is Risen!” Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. Past shows are archived at www.mainstreetliving.com.
The Lutheran Hour – Death is the enemy of life, but in Jesus, God made death become life’s servant. Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler delivers the message “You Don’t Know What You Have Till It’s Gone” based on 1 Corinthians 15:26. Listen to The Lutheran Hour on Sunday mornings at 9:00 on KAWZ 88.1 FM, or on Sirius-XM Family Talk 131 at 9:00 am. Sermons are also archived on the website www.lutheranhour.org.
SACRED MUSIC FOR THE EASTER SEASON… “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today,” “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness,” “He’s Risen, He’s Risen.” You can listen 24/7 to sacred music for the 50 days of the Easter season at lutheranpublicradio.org, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Statement on Close Communion:
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, Our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust in His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes.
Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked to first speak with the Pastor.
(CTCR, Admission to the Lord’s Supper, Nov 1999)
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