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THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and for the beautification of His house by Ron and Russlynn Krueger in thanksgiving for Gods many blessings and for their family. THOSE WHO SERVE
WELCOME
Alleluia, Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed, Alleluia! We continue to celebrate Easter on this Second Sunday of Easter! Welcome to everyone gathered here this day to be strengthened in Your faith through the proclamation of the Gospel. Each Sunday throughout the year is a celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. We invite you to come and worship with us again. We would especially like to welcome our visitors. We ask everyone to fill out an attendance card found at each pew and return it to an Usher during the Offering. Children will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs. Restrooms are also downstairs in this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If you have questions please ask our greeters or ushers.
Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeter: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Communion Assistant: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Choir: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45)
HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 10:45 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.
(Wed. evening)
Rev. James C. Walter David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Abby Litwa Randy Middaugh Roy Andrews, Roy Bullard John Ketcher, Gary Proud Janet Killough Lori Bloom and Angie Proud Matt McIntyre Jon Cline Ken Ross Jon Cline, Gervais LeBlanc Jeff Ralston, Jacob Ralston Gervais and Sharon LeBlanc Becky and Ken Ross Handbell Choir Chris, Jennifer and Will Harrod Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter
AS WE GATHER
Do you ever doubt that the Word of God is true? You are not alone even amongst people of faith. Have you ever considered how the Word is a compilation of eye-witness accounts of Jesus life, miracles, suffering, death, resurrection and ascension into heaven? It is that Word that the Holy Spirit uses to create and sustain faith in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is that Word that is attached to water that gives Baptism its power. It is that Word that is attached to bread and wine that give to us the very body and blood of Christ for the forgiveness of our sins. Faith receives these gifts of forgiveness and life even though we have not seen Jesus with our eyes. We take God at His Word adding our Amen to what we receive from Him by grace, confident that He who has promised is faithful and He will do it.
NEXT WEEKS READINGS The appointed readings for next Sunday, April 14th, The Third Sunday of Easter, are: The First Reading: Acts 9:1-22, The Epistle Reading: Revelation 5:8-14, and The Gospel Reading: John 21:1-14.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631
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we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. 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
Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: O Sons and Daughters of the King LSB 470 sts. 14
Awake, My Heart, with Gladness - Jacob Weber
P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. C Amen
Absolution (10:45)
John 20:1923
P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen
Invocation
Introit
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen
Exhortation
P Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation C if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
1 John 1:89
P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.
P Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; C make known his deeds among the peoples! P Sing to him, sing praises to him; C tell of all his wondrous works! P Glory in his holy name; C let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! P Seek the LORD and his strength; C seek his presence continually! P Remember the wondrous works that he has done, C his miracles, and the judgments he uttered,
Confession of Sins
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what
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P He remembers his covenant forever, C the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations, C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, 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 salvation C if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
Kyrie
Mark 10:47
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Gradual
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
P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Stand
Revelation 1:418
P Alleluia. We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. Alleluia. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. Alleluia.
Sit
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Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the twentieth chapter.
John 20:1931
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen
The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Sit
LSB 467
John 20:30-31
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen
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Offering
Stand
Offertory
P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Closing Collect
P Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christs holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen
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Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord life His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen
O Sons and Daughters of the King (Gelobt Sei Gott) - Jeffrey Blersch
Sanctus
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Prayer of Thanksgiving
P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen
Lord's Prayer
C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Matthew 6:913
Pax Domini
John 20:19
P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.
John 1:29
P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lords death until He comes. C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:
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Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Sit
Distribution Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior Hymn: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Stand
Benediction
Numbers 6:2426
Postlude
O Sons and Daughters of the King (Gelobt Sei Gott) - Jeffrey Blersch
Acknowledgments
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE 8:15 a.m. Divine Service Coffee and Fellowship in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion 2:00 p.m. Melanie Stillman Davis Baby Shower MON - FRI: 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center MONDAY: 5:00 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Board of Elders TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 4:00 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation 5:30 p.m. Board of Church Properties 6:00 p.m. Board of Evangelism WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class at St. Vincents 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service with Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir THURSDAY: 12:00 noon Noon Devotions with Pastor SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. LWML Zone Rally at Faith Lutheran, Fairfield Bay NEXT SUNDAY: 11:45 a.m. Youth Pancake Lunch in Parker Hall immediately following the 10:45 Service. TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Today in Sunday School, the children learned that we, like Thomas, doubt what we cannot see (John 20:1931). Through His Spirit, God gives us eyes of faith that we might see Jesus in Word and Sacrament and believe in Him. Discuss with your family times when it was hard to trust and believe in the promises of God. Talk about faith and where it comes from (the Holy Spirit). In your catechism review, study the Third Article of the Apostles Creed and its explantion. PASTOR WALTERS CLASS meets on Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. Pastor Walter continues a study of The Augsburg Confession and Its Apology The Lutheran Confessions Series. Come and review what we believe, teach and confess as Lutheran Christians. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet in their classrooms downstairs in the church. - 19 SUNDAY:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: April 7 Monta and Ole Krasts 62nd anniversary HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: April 7 Edwina Atkinson, Rick Camacho, Joel Junkans, Carmen Stewart April 9 Brandt Cline, Dana Herman, Kestin Schulz April 10 Suzanne Lindemann Hardman April 11 Grover Bud Evans, Angie Proud April 13 David Raddle REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Grant Geuther has returned home from the hospital. Frank Gutierrez is in hospice care at the VA Hospital. Verna Rieve continues her rehab at Briarwood Nursing and Rehab. Janet Pulliam is recovering from a fractured shoulder. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Mr. Young Madison Orsburn who died Sunday, March 31st, and his funeral was this past Thursday. Mr. Orsburn lived in North Little Rock and is the father of Cecillia Gelzine and grandfather of Jennifer Morrison. Please keep Mr. Orsburns family in your prayers. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Mrs. Dora Jones Winstead who died Friday morning, April 5th, at home in Perryville, Arkansas. Dora is the sister of Bill Jones and aunt of Robert Jones, Sandy Price, Joyce Wilhelm and Pat Funk. Please keep their families in your prayers. PORTALS OF PRAYER for April through June are on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Please pick up your copy today and begin using the devotions tomorrow. LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 3/31: 324 (6:30 48, 8:15 185 and 10:45 91). Maundy Thursday 3/28: 124. Good Friday 3/29: 131. Mid-Week Service 4/3: 10. Offerings: Sunday 3/31: $11,966.00. Maundy Thursday 3/28: $1,429.00. Good Friday 3/29: $1,037.00. Memorials: $175.00. Building Fund: $75.00. Fan into Flame: $180.00. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the Parlor. 7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. - 20 -
BABY SHOWER - Please join us this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. for A BABY GIRL SHOWER for Melanie (Stillman) Davis. Melanie is registered at BabiesRUs. Hosted by: Rebecca Cate, Lori Dumont, Pat Funk, Gina Junkans, Suzanne Lambert, Riley Middaugh, Diane and Alex Roberts, Paula Walter, and Kim Woodyard. BOARD OF ELDERS will meet on Monday, April 8th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Carter Stein is the director. BOARD OF CHURCH PROPERTIES will meet on Tuesday, April 9th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Parlor. Charles Stein is the director. BOARD OF EVANGELISM will meet on Tuesday, April 9th, at 6:00 p.m. in the classroom downstairs in the church. Pat Funk is the director. NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR is this Thursday, April 11th, at 12:00 noon in Parker Hall. Bring a sandwich and join us for Bible study and fellowship. Drinks, chips, and dessert are provided. Bring a friend and join usthis is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. THANK YOU As you walk across the bridge this morning take a moment to stop and enjoy the beauty of the new Epiphany stained glass art work that was designed and made by Nancy Wade. Our thanks to Nancy for using her gifts and talents as she designs the stained glass art for each of the seasons of the church year. Thank you, Nancy!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE We still need volunteers for April and May to serve Sunday morning coffee following the 8:15 Service. Please take a minute and sign up for the Sunday you wish to serve. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the Parlor. Thank you for serving!!! FIRST LUTHERAN CELEBRATION First Lutheran Church in Little Rock will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Dedication of the present church building with a special Worship Service on Sunday, April 14th, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, Mid-South District President, will be the guest speaker. A fellowship meal will follow the service. You are cordially invited to join them for this celebration. For more information call the church at 372-1023. TRINITY LUTHERAN CELEBRATION Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock will celebrate its 70th Anniversary with a special Worship Service on Sunday, April 21st, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Gary Griffin, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood, Missouri will be the guest speaker. A luncheon will follow in their Family Life Center. All are invited to attend. For more information call the church at 753-6824. - 21 -
THE GRACE YOUTH will hold a pancake lunch as a fundraiser next Sunday, April 14th, immediately following the second service. The funds are being raised for the Grace Youth who will attend the National Lutheran Youth Gathering in San Antonio in July. Please purchase tickets ahead of time so that we can prepare an adequate amount of food. Ticket prices are $10 per person or $20 for a family. The Grace Youth will sell tickets on Sundays after the first service (before Sunday School). If you purchase a ticket, you will be entered into a raffle for a gift basket. There will also be a silent auction of various gift baskets made by the Grace Youth at the lunch. We appreciate your support! Who's ready to Tell It On The Mountain? That's the theme for this years Vacation Bible School to be held June 16th 20th. We are currently looking for volunteers ready to share God's rock-solid Word with pre-school and school aged children. We need storytellers, musicians, site leaders, kitchen help, small group leaders, registration assistants, and many more. There is truly something for everyone. Look for the sign-up sheet in the breezeway or contact Ame Andrews or Gina Junkans to let us know of your interest. Volunteer training will be held in May. THE MID-SOUTH DISTRICT SINGLES FELLOWSHIP RETREAT is April 26th 28th at The Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean. The Bible Study and Worship Leader is Rev. Chuck Johnson, Director of the Lutheran Camp. The theme is Christian Friendship from Proverbs 18:24. See the bulletin board by the Parlor for more information. Registration forms are available in the church office. The cost is $55.00 and the deadline to register is April 21st.
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MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MR. PAUL SEELIGER Father of Tammy Hill TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve IN MEMORY OF REV. STEPHEN MAZAK Father of Anne McIntyre TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve IN MEMORY OF MS. DENISE HIGGINS Niece of Russlynn Krueger TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve Warren and Judy Rivers IN MEMORY OF MR. BILL LITTLEHALES Father-in-law of Erica Proud Littlehales TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARTHA PILS TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Evelyn Chotkowski Marcel Chotkowski La Follette IN MEMORY OF MRS. PATSY WOODROW Sister of Bette Bogart TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Kay Jenkins IN MEMORY OF MRS. RUTH SIELAFF Sister of Mildred Wilkins TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Beth Paulson
Pancake Luncheon
Next Sunday - April 14th
Immediately following the 10:45 Service
The funds are being raised for the Grace Youth who will attend the National Lutheran Youth Gathering in San Antonio in July.
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