WORSHIP
St. John Lutheran Church
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday April 18, 2021
MISSION STATEMENT
”Rooted in Jesus Christ we come to grow and go to serve”
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (LBW p. 56)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.
Amen.
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Most merciful God, **we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness
Almighty God, in his mercy......and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
GATHERING HYMN “ALL PEOPLE THAT ON EARTH DO DWELL”
(LBW #245, v.1, 2, 4)
GREETING (LBW p. 57)
KYRIE (LBW p. 57)
PSALM: Psalm 4
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST LESSON: Acts 3:12-19
Word of God, Word of Life.
Thanks be to God.
SECOND LESSON: 1 John 3:1-7
Word of God, Word of Life.
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (LBW p. 62)
Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go?
You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. Alleluia.
GOSPEL: Luke 24:36b-48
The Holy Gospel according to Luke.
Glory to you, O Lord.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON - Bishop Constanze Hagmaier
HYMN OF THE DAY
“Lord, You Give the Great Commission” (WOV #756, v.1, 2, 5)
INSTALLATION OF PASTORS KARL AND REBECCA BREDDIN
NICENE CREED (LBW p. 64)
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
GREAT THANKSGIVING (LBW p. 68)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORD’S PRAYER (LBW p. 71)
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
Together, let us pray. Wellspring of joy, through this meal you have put gladness in our hearts. Satisfy the hunger still around us, and send us as joyful witnesses, that your love may bring joy to the hearts of all people, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
BLESSING
May our glorious God grant you a spirit of wisdom to know and to love the risen Lord Jesus.
The God of life, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.
SENDING HYMN
“Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing” (LBW #363, v.1, 4, 5)
DISMISSAL
Alleluia! Christ is risen.