St. John Ev. Lutheran Church & School 437 Turner Street Wrightstown WI 54180 www.stjohnwrightstown.com Your Grief Will Turn to Joy
April 5 th, 2015 Our Order of Worship Liturgy: Common Service (CW pg 15) Handbells: Easter Joy Opening Hymn: 142 Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain Easter Responsive Reading M: Christ is arisen! C: HE IS RISEN INDEED! Hymn: 152 vs. 1-4 I know that my Redeemer Lives (Feel free to try the descant!) M: This is the day the Lord has made. C: We will rejoice and be glad in it. M: I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. M: The Lord's right hand was majestic in power. The Lord's right hand shattered the enemy. In the greatness of his majesty he threw down those who opposed him. C: Death has been swallowed up in victory. M: Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? C: Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. M: I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. C: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! M: The Lamb at the center of the throne will be our shepherd; he will lead us to springs of living water. C: And God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Hymn: 152 vs. 5-8 I know that my Redeemer Lives (Feel free to try the descant!) 1
First Lesson: Isaiah 25:6-9 6 On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7 On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; 8 he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. 9 In that day they will say, Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation. Psalm of the Day: Psalm 118 (CW Supplement) Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Verse of the Day: Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia. Stand Gospel Lesson: Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb? 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been 2
rolled away. 5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. 6 Don t be alarmed, he said. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you. 8 Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Nicene Creed (pg 19 in red hymnal) Be Seated Hymn of the Day: 150 Christ the Lord is Risen Today Sermon Lesson: John 16:16-22 16 In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me. 17 Some of his disciples said to one another, What does he mean by saying, In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me, and Because I am going to the Father? 18 They kept asking, What does he mean by a little while? We don t understand what he is saying. 19 Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me? 20 I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Sermon: I Tell You the Truth... Your Grief Will Turn to Joy I. You will weep, mourn, and grieve II. Your grief will turn to joy Stand Create in Me (pg 20 in red Hymnal) 3
Be Seated Offering Please sign our Friendship Register Stand Prayer of the Church and the Lord s Prayer The Sacrament (pg 21 in CW) Communion Hymn: 720 Christ Jesus Lay in Deaths Strong Bands See Bulletin Insert Prayers and Blessing Closing Hymn: 160 This Joyful Eastertide ******************************************************* Gather, Grow, and Go with the Gospel to Glorify God St. John Lutheran Church exists as part of the Holy Christian Church on earth. We engage in the continuing development of disciples of Jesus Christ by gathering for worship and fellowship in order to grow in faith and knowledge of our Lord and Savior. By God s grace we proclaim Christ and His Word with our lips and lives. As Christians, we realize that it is only through the Gospel in Word and Sacraments one can be equipped for discipleship and bringing glory to God. As part of the body of Christ, we keep worship, personal Bible study, and Christian education as essential elements of our congregational life. We encourage our members and all people to grow in their faith and knowledge of Christ and His will for us. Here at St. John, we are welcoming to our community and strive to share God s plan of grace with them. St. John is known as a visible example of God s Love for all people. If you have any questions about St. John, or would like to become a member of St. John, please talk with Pastor Vik 4
AT YOUR SERVICE TODAY: Greeters: Jean Brandt Karen Geiger Marna Johns Judy Wicker Ushers: Gary Brandt Mike Geiger Allen Johns Roy Schisel Loree Baumgartener Perry Schisel Terry Schaeuble Troy Schisel Altar Guild: Pat Vickman & Betty Schmidt Organist: Jennifer Vik *********************************************************** Alternate Greeters and Ushers: Greeters: Janet Wierschke Mary Fritsch Betty Schmidt Barb Verbeten Carroll Treptow Les Schmidt Ushers: Don Treptow Josh Bohrtz Dave Treptow Ralph Bohrtz Monty Reynolds Kenny Lemke Steve Wierschke Chris Lemke *********************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENTS Flowers at the Feet of Jesus: The flowers at the Feet of Jesus are in loving memory of Larry & Leon Treichel and the loved ones lost along the way Bea Ambrosius. Happy Easter! Thank you for the Cards for our Shut-Ins! The Ladies Aid group would like to extend a thank you to the students at our school for creating wonderful cards for our shut-ins. They were very much appreciated. Happy Easter! Box Tops, Soup Labels, and More for our School! The wooden basket on the desk next to where the bulletins are placed; is where everyone will drop our box tops, soup labels, caps, etc for school rewards. Please bring them every time you come to church. Some have 5
expiration dates on them so it is important to turn them in. questions please see Joan Zahn. Any Cards Cards and More CARDS! If you are in need of an Easter Card, Confirmation Card, Mother s Day Card, or any other kind of card please check out the area across from the bulletins. We have cards for every occasion. If you cannot find a card you are looking for talk to Joan Zahn and she will be glad to assist your search. Apple Valley Food Pantry Donation Day Update: The April collection date for the WELS Apple Valley Food Pantry is Sunday, April 19, 2015. THANK YOU to all the churches for the wonderful food pantry collections we have received in the past few months. Please remember us during the summer also! Here is a list of items the food pantry needs: Laundry & dish soaps, cereal, hamburger helper, spaghetti sauce & noodles, peanut butter & jam, canned fruit, rice, and all kinds of crackers. Thank you to all and God's blessings to you always. Church Library Update: While the church library was being cleaned and organized, the cleaners came across three books that probably should be in the hands of family members. Please claim the books by contacting Joan Zahn (336-5965). Thank you. Evang. Lutherisches GESANGBUCH fur Kirche, Schule and Haus, (that is, "Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal for Church, School, and Home") published by NPH. Cover is gold-stamped "William Hildebrandt." Identical to above, but gold-stamped "August Bohrtz." The Lutheran Hymnal. Leather version of our former hymnal. Gold- stamped on the cover: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eiler. Events Committee Survey: Dear St. John Congregation, inside this bulletin you have found a survey. Please take a moment to fill it out. You may place it in the offering baskets or in the basket in the basement when you go for breakfast. Thank you very much. 6