The Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2026
Divine Service Setting III – LSB 184
Hymn: He’s Risen, He’s Risen LSB 480
Stand
Confession and Absolution
Exhortation (p.184)
Corporate Confession (p.184)
Service of the Word
Introit Psalm 105:1–5, 8; antiphon: 1 Peter 2:2–3
P Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that
by it you may grow up to sal- | vation—*
if indeed you have tasted that the | Lord is good.
C Oh give thanks to the Lord; call up- | on his name;*
make known his deeds among the | peoples!
P Sing to him, sing prais- | es to him;*
tell of all his | wondrous works!
C Glory in his | holy name;*
let the hearts of those who seek the | Lord rejoice!
P Seek the Lord | and his strength;*
seek his presence con- | tinually!
C Remember the wondrous works that | he has done,*
his miracles, and the judgments he | uttered.
P He remembers his covenant for- | ever,*
the word that he commanded, for a thousand gener- | ations.
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 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that
by it you may grow up to sal- | vation—*
if indeed you have tasted that the | Lord is good.
Kyrie (p.186)
Gloria in Excelsis (p.187)
Collect of the Day
P Let us pray.
Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lord’s resurrection may by Your grace confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.
Sit
First Reading: Acts 5:29–42
29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
33When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. 34But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while. 35And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. 36For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered. 38So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; 39but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, 40and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. 42And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
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: 1 Peter 1:3–9
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia (p.190)
Gospel: John 20:19–31
19On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of anyone, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”
24Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”
26Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
L This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed (p.191)
Sit
Hymn of the Day: O Sons and Daughters of the King LSB 470
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
Jesus, Priceless Treasure LSB 743
The Infant Priest Was Holy Born LSB 624
Stand
Nunc Dimittis (p.199)
Post Communion Collect (p.201)
Benedicamus & Benediction (p.201)
Sit
Announcements
Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds LSB 465
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, Sheila Christofferson, Tami Schopp, William Cutler, and Keith Jensen.
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: Josh & Desa Larson
Next Week: Jack & Jennifer Hieb
Maundy Thursday: Attendance – 80; Offering $1,155
Last Week: Attendance – 58; Offering – General Fund $3,225; Building Fund $5,840
Our Savior
Organist: Caiden Siebert
Altar Guild: Amy Johnson & Family
Acolytes: Cassie McKown & Ella Brick
Good Friday Attendance – 70; Easter Vigil – 40
Last Week: Attendance – 109
Schedule for the Week
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
Monday Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
Men’s Club at Our Savior – 7:00 pm
Tuesday Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Senior Potluck at Our Savior – 12:00 pm
Wednesday Catechism Class – 5:00 pm
Midweek Service – 6:00 pm
Bible Study – 6:30 pm
Next Sunday St. John’s Service of the Word – 8:00 am
St. John’s Voters Meeting – 9:15 am
Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Our Savior Board of Education – 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.
Flowers – The pastel flower arrangement at Our Savior is from the funeral of Phyllis Lassanske. We thank the family for this gift.
Door Offering – There will be a door offering taken after the service at both St. John’s and Our Savior today and next Sunday. This will help Mark and Joleen Christianson with the cost of airfare for their outreach mission trip to Bra?ov, Romania on April 25 to May 3. Mark and Joleen will help a local missionary with various construction projects.
Men’s Club will meet Monday, April 13 th at 7:00 pm at Our Savior.
LWML Spring Christian Life Workshop – Saturday, April 18 th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.
Registration – begins at 9:00 am.
Meeting & Workshop – 9:30-11:15, with speaker Brady Carda, Aberdeen Chapter Co-President of Sleep in Heavenly Peace – a non-profit organization that ensures children have safe, comfortable beds at no cost to their families.
Lunch – 12:00 pm, served by the St. Paul’s Men’s Club. Enjoy an appetizer of cheese-crusted spinach artichoke crostini, main course of shepherd’s pie with dinner roll, and dessert will be hot chocolate crème brulee.
St. John’s Quarterly Voters Meeting – Sunday, April 19 th at 9:15 am.
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, Trivia, and other games. Hosted by the Board of Education. Come enjoy the afternoon with your church family!
Portals of Prayer for April – June are available in the narthex.
Lutheran Witness – The April issue of LW is available in the narthex.
Annual Reports for 2025 are available in the narthex at both churches. More will be printed if they run out. These reports include membership changes, a list of officers, financial reports, and more. The Our Savior report also includes an updated list of funeral groups.
Seeking a Volunteer to be coordinator of our quarterly blood drive. This would entail signing people up a few weeks in advance, clearing space the day of the drive, and coordinating some snacks. Our next regularly scheduled drive is in June. If you are interested, speak to Pastor Schopp or Vicky Baumgartner.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – Second Sunday of Easter
1 Peter 1:3–4 – “He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” We have an inheritance waiting for us, a treasure gathered where moth and rust do not destroy. That should change our perspective on the treasures of this earth. They are fleeting. They come and go. But we can use the treasures of this earth for the work of the kingdom that will not fade away.
Building Healthy Families – Listen to the news on any given evening and you will be inundated with accounts of terrible things that are happening, around the world and in our state. It’s easy to become distressed and overwhelmed. It’s possible for a traumatic news story to trigger memories of our own trauma – recent or in our personal history long ago. This week, take a few minutes to commit Jesus’ words to memory and recall them whenever you hear distressing news: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Know that we’re here for you and others you know to help overcome the hardships of life – bringing professional supportive counseling grounded in our shared worldview and Christian faith – through LFS counselors in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Deadwood, and anywhere elsewhere via confidential telehealth link. Call us – it’s why we’re here! 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 – “Finders Keepers” – A man finds a large sum of money and struggles with the consequences of keeping it. 10:30 AM- Rev. Timothy Schleusener, pastor at Zion and St. John’s Lutheran Churches in Canistota and Montrose, SD, presents the message “But These Are Written...” based on John 20:19-31. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. Past shows are archived at www.mainstreetliving.com.
The Lutheran Hour – The risen Jesus is the “display model” of what we will be, through faith in Him. Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler delivers the message “Early Adopters” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20. 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.
EXPERT GUESTS, EXPANSIVE TOPICS, EXTOLLING CHRIST... Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent teachings include: The Easter Hymn “The Day of Resurrection;” Worship, Adiaphora & the Lutheran Confessions; First-Century Jewish Historian Josephus on Jesus of Nazareth; Restoring Faith, Freedom & Family; and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
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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