Last Week's Bulletin

Hymn: Only-Begotten, Word of God Eternal                       LSB 916

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

Introit (responsively by whole verse) Psalm 145:4–7, 9; antiphon: v. 10
P   All your works shall give thanks to you, | O Lord,*
             and all your saints shall | bless you!
C   One generation shall commend your works to an- | other,*
             and shall declare your | mighty acts.
P    On the glorious splendor of your | majesty,*
             and on your wondrous works, I will | meditate.
C   They shall speak of the might of your | awesome deeds,*
             and I will declare your | greatness.
P   They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant | goodness*
             and shall sing aloud of your | righteousness.
C   The Lord is | good to all,*
             and his mercy is over all that | he has made.
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    All your works shall give thanks to you, | O Lord,*
             and all your saints shall | bless you!


Kyrie (p.186)
Gloria in Excelsis (p.187)

Collect of the Day
P  Let us pray.
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.
C  Amen.

Sit

First Reading: Acts 9:1–22
               ¹But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest ²and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. ³Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. ⁴And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” ⁵And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. ⁶But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” ⁷The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. ⁸Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. ⁹And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
            ¹⁰Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” ¹¹And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, ¹²and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” ¹³But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem. ¹⁴And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.” ¹⁵But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. ¹⁶For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” ¹⁷So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” ¹⁸And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; ¹⁹and taking food, he was strengthened.
            For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus. ²⁰And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” ²¹And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” ²²But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was 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: Revelation 5:1–14  
                 ¹Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. ²And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” ³And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, ⁴and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. ⁵And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.”
            ⁶And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. ⁷And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne. ⁸And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. ⁹And they sang a new song, saying,
“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals,
for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God
        from every tribe and language and people and nation,
¹⁰and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,
        and they shall reign on the earth.”
¹¹Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, ¹²saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” ¹³And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” ¹⁴And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

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

Stand
Alleluia (p.190)

               ¹After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. ²Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. ³Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.
            ⁴Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. ⁵Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” ⁶He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. ⁷That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. ⁸The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.
            ⁹When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. ¹⁰Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” ¹¹So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. ¹²Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. ¹³Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. ¹⁴This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
            ¹⁵When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” ¹⁶He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” ¹⁷He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. ¹⁸Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” ¹⁹(This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow 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: “Come, Follow Me,” the Savior Spake    LSB 688
Sermon

Stand
Offertory (p.192)
Offering
Rite of Confirmation
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
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less                                   LSB 575
In Thee Is Gladness                                                           LSB 818
The Gifts Christ Freely Gives                                            LSB 602
We Praise You, O God                                                       LSB 785

Stand
Nunc Dimittis (p.199)
Post Communion Collect (p.201)
Benedicamus & Benediction (p.201)

Sit
Announcements
Hymn: Awake, My Heart, with Gladness                          LSB 467

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, and Dorothy Maas.
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: Lyle & Cathi Podoll
Next Week: Josh & Desa Larson

Our Savior
Elders: Russell Brandt & Brandon Christianson
Ushers: Eric Johnson & David Johnson
Altar Guild: Sarah Rausch & Rachel Rausch
Acolytes: Rhyan Johnson & Cassie McKown
Last Week: Attendance – 98; Sunday School – 15
Offering April 20: General Fund $12,557.61; Easter Lilies $462; Total $13,019.61
Offering April 27: Gen. Fund $3,350; Sunday School $10; Total $3,360

Schedule for the Week
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
Monday            Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
                        LWML – 3:30 pm
Tuesday            Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Wednesday       Midweek Service – 6:00 pm
                        Bible Study – 6:30 pm
Thursday          Our Savior Elders – 5:15 pm
                        Our Savior Council – 6:30 pm
Saturday           Bible Study – 9:00-11:00 am at Our Savior
Next Sunday     St. John’s Divine Service – 8:15 am
                        Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
                        Our Savior Bible Study – 9:45 am
                        Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am

St. John’s –

Just a reminder as you begin to place flowers at the grave sites at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery for Memorial Day:
Artificial or real flowers are permitted, but planting of any kind is not allowed. 
Flowers may remain until October 1^st, and will be removed if not picked up. 
Also, any wilted live flowers or dispersed artificial flowers will be discarded.

Our Savior –

You Are Invited – The Confirmands and their families would like to invite the congregation to join them for lunch in the fellowship hall after the service today.

Graduate Recognition will be next Sunday, May 11^th.

Sunday School – May 11^th will be the last day of Sunday School until fall.

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.

For All –

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 services.

Annual Reports for 2024 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.

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?

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

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

Vacation Bible School is set for June 1 – 5.  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!
We still need a few teachers and helpers. There is a sign-up sheet in front of the library.  VBS staff will meet with the Board of Education on Sunday, May 18^th at 12:00.

Job Opening – The Lighthouse Preschool is hiring for the 2025/26 school year!  We are looking to fill part-time positions in our aftercare program 3:15-5:30 M-F, and also on Wednesdays from 8-3:15 (could be afternoon only if necessary).  Positions can be combined.  Must be able to begin working in August. Please contact the preschool at 605-725-1855 or talk to Jenelle Siebert for more information.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – Third Sunday of Easter
John 21:6 – “He said to them, ‘Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’ So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish.” Won’t the disciples ever learn? Jesus did this once before — when the odds seemed completely against it, the Lord gave them a command to let down the nets, a command that seemed crazy. But they complied and He blessed their obedience. When will we learn this lesson, too?

Building Healthy Families: Are you ever tempted to dwell on the thought that some people are more gifted (or talented, or creative, or beautiful, or smart, or successful, or athletic…) than you are? Eleanor Roosevelt once famously said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Child, stop comparing yourself critically to others and remember instead who you are, because of Whose you are: But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12) Let each temptation to think otherwise remind you of this verse and the truth it boldly proclaims!
Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

Main Street Living – 10:00 AM- This Is the Life – “The Day We Lost Ella Mae” – Social responsibility and Christian witness.  10:30 AM- Rev. Chris Nitzel, pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley, IA, presents the message “The Revealed Jesus,”  based on John 21. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV.

The Lutheran Hour – God is the Searcher Who will not stop looking for us. In our lonely hiding place, He says, "I knew I would find you here." Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola delivers the message "An Old Place, a New Beginning”  based on John 21:1-19. 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)