St. Johns - Weekly Bulletin

Hymn: He’s Risen, He’s Risen                                               LSB 480

Exhortation (p.184)
Corporate Confession (p.184)
Stand

Introit (responsively by whole verse) Ps. 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 5:12–32
               ¹²Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. ¹³None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. ¹⁴And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, ¹⁵so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. ¹⁶The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
            ¹⁷But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy ¹⁸they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. ¹⁹But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, ²⁰“Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.” ²¹And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach.
            Now when the high priest came, and those who were with him, they called together the council and all the senate of Israel and sent to the prison to have them brought. ²²But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, so they returned and reported, ²³“We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside.” ²⁴Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to. ²⁵And someone came and told them, “Look! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.” ²⁶Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but not by force, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.
            ²⁷And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, ²⁸saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” 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.”

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: Revelation 1:4–18  
             ⁴John to the seven churches that are in Asia:
            Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, ⁵and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.
            To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood ⁶and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. ⁷Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.
            ⁸“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
            ⁹I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. ¹⁰I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet ¹¹saying, “Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”
            ¹²Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, ¹³and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. ¹⁴The hairs of his head were white like wool, as white as snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, ¹⁵his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. ¹⁶In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.
            ¹⁷When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, ¹⁸and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.

L  This is the Word of the Lord.
C  Thanks be to God.

Stand
Alleluia (p.190)

       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

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 Christ, My Sure Defense                                         LSB 741
Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray                                 LSB 623

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: St. John’s – Alfred Larson;
Our Savior – Doris Vilhauer, Betty Zundel, Ken & Dorothy Maas, Loretta Podoll, Betty Meints, Verdena Dabbert, Lorraine Krage, Lloyd Jerde, Phyllis Lassanske, Wally & Fran Rutschke, and Maralyn Hoops.
For those sick, injured, or recovering: Nathaniel Wendt, Michael Wendt, Phyllis Yeske, Kevin Fehn, Larry Vietmeier, Daryl Swanhorst, Charlotte Scepaniak, Wally Rutschke, Tom Hanson, Joyce Hermansen, Dorothy Maas, and Rachel Hoops.
For the children we sponsor through Mission Haiti: Michelet Voltaire, Michel Djoury, and Orgea Djouna;
For expectant mothers: Andrea Christianson and Rebecca McHenry.

St. John’s
Ushers: Brent & Barb Miller
Next Week: Lyle & Cathi Podoll
Maundy Thursday – Attendance – 54; Offering – $570
Last Week: Attendance – 47; Offering – $395 General Fund, $800 Building Fund

Our Savior
Elders: Douglas Klipfel & Glen Rausch
Ushers: Bill DeYoung & David Johnson
Altar Guild: Amy & Ally Johnson
Acolytes: Teigan McKown & Caleb Siebert
Good Friday – 90; Easter Vigil – 34
Last Week: Attendance – 114

Schedule for the Week
Sunday             St. John’s Divine Service – 8:15 am
                        St. John’s Voters Meeting – 9:30 am
                        Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
                        Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
                        Teacher Recognition - Potluck & Games – 12:00 pm
Monday            Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
                        Deacons – 3:30 pm
Tuesday           Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
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 – 8:15 am
                        St. John’s Bible Study – 9:30 am
                        Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
                        Our Savior Divine Service & Confirmation – 10:45 am

Large Print Bulletins are available in the narthex if you need one.

St. John’s Voters Meeting will be after the service today, April 27^th.

Teacher Recognition is today, April 27^th at Our Savior. There will be a potluck after the service, followed by Bingo and other games. All are welcome! Enjoy the afternoon with your church family, and thank our Sunday School and Catechism teachers for giving their time and talents to teach our children. Hosted by the Board of Education.

Picture Directories – The directories have arrived! Everyone who was photographed or submitted a photo will receive a directory. (There are some extras also.) They will be handed out after the service.

Confirmation at Our Savior will be Sunday, May 4^th.

Graduate Recognition will be Sunday, May 11^th.

Saturday Bible Study – May 10^th at Our Savior, 9:00-11:00 am
Judge Not. Everyone knows that Jesus commands His followers to “judge not,” lest they be judged. But what does he mean? There are many ideas floating around about judging. Serious Christians are often called judgmental for saying that this or that behavior is sinful. Is there a right kind of judging as well as a wrong kind?

Installation of SD District President-Elect – Our new District President, Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher, will be installed Sunday, May 4^th in a 7:00 pm service (MDT). The Service of Installation will take place at the congregation he currently serves, Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7308 Wedgewood Drive, Black Hawk, SD 57718. The service will be preceded by a reception, with hors d’vours, from 4:30-6:30 pm. The Black Hawk congregation does want an RSVP for anyone who plans to attend. Call or email the church: 605-787-6438 or dslcsecretary@divineshep.org.

Man Up! St. Paul’s Men’s Club is inviting men of any age from Our Savior and St. John’s to join them Tuesday, May 13^th at 6:00 pm to get together and go over chapter 2 of the book Man Up! by Rev. Jeffrey Hemmer. Supper will be provided. To RSVP, please let Bob Rausch know if you’ll be attending. His number is 605-380-9720.

Happy Birthday! The family of retired Pastor Terry Naasz would like to honor him with a card shower for his 75^th birthday on May 12^th.  Cards can be sent to him at the following address:
Pastor Terry Naasz, 8425 Kings Road # 7756, Rapid City, SD  57702

Church League Softball will begin soon. Anyone from Our Savior or St. John’s who is interested, please contact Eric Johnson 605-216-6701.

Are you missing a jacket? Or did you bring a visitor to church who might be missing a jacket? Please check the coatrack in the fellowship hall at Our Savior.

Vacation Bible School is set for June 1 – 5, 2025. The theme is “Epic Australian Adventure.” Hours are from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, with time for a sack lunch from 5:30 to 6:00. Registration forms are available in front of the library. Friends, neighbors, and relatives are welcome also!
The Board of Education needs teachers and helpers in all areas. There is a sign-up sheet in front of the library. 

Job Opening – St. Paul's Lutheran in Aberdeen has a job opening for Administrator/Secretary. The position requires word processing skills, some light accounting skills, answering phones and working with folks who visit church. There are administrator duties that involve ordering various supplies for the church as well as assisting the trustees in scheduling repairs to the facility. The position could be full time or part time depending on the needs of the applicant. Pay is negotiable. If you are interested, please call the church at 605-225-1847 and request an application and interview.

LCMS South Dakota District Job Opening: Administrative Assistant 
Applications are being sought for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position includes these duties: receptionist; maintenance of office filing system, including the roster of church workers in the District; submission of Synod reports; and assistance with planning conferences and workshops. Flexibility required to learn and work with a variety of software programs. The position is 20 hours per week, with flexible hours. The pay is $20+/hour, depending on skill and experience. Position begins May 19 at the SD District Office, 3501 S. Gateway Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD 57106. Request a job application by calling Mr. Chad Zinnel, Business Manager, 605-361-1514, or emailing him: chadz@midco.net.
           
Main Street Living – 10:00 AM- This Is the Life – “Gates of Glory” – Thomas recounts his experience with doubt and belief as he meets the risen Jesus.  10:30 AM- Rev. Matthew Wurm, pastor at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD, presents the message “Do Not Disbelieve, but Believe,” based on John 20:27. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. The worship segment also airs on Saturdays at 5:00 pm. Past shows are archived at www.mainstreetliving.com.   

The Lutheran Hour – When Jesus shows up, it's no longer "us vs. them," because Jesus is for everyone, even if everyone is not yet for Jesus. Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler delivers the message "Through Locked Doors”  based on John 20:19. 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.

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)