April 18 and 19, 2021 the Third Sunday of Easter

April 18 and 19, 2021 The Third Sunday of Easter

I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1

Worship Information

Welcome to worship at Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church.

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WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD

TODAY’S WORSHIP FOCUS The blessings of Jesus’ resurrection come to us through the Word of God. There we receive the assurance of new life and the comfort of free forgiveness.

OPENING HYMN

221 | Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

PLEASE STAND

INVOCATION AND GREETING The Invocation recalls the words Minister: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the of Holy Baptism Holy Spirit. where we received God’s Congregation: Amen. grace. The Greeting M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the expresses the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. Christian love that exists in a C: And also with you. congregation, and is from 2 M: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Corinthians 13:14. C: He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

CONFESSION OF SINS

M: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love

and serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us Confession and Absolution are a confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy. significant and C: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. powerful part of In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not a worship service. By faith, deserve to be called your child. But trusting in Jesus, my you can hear Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing God’s voice speaking words love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt. of forgiveness. M: God, our heavenly Father, has forgiven all your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, he has removed your guilt forever. You are his own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to his will. C: Amen.

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

HYMN RESPONSE

265 vs. 1, 4-5 | This Is the Feast of Victory

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray. O God, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen

world from the despair of death. By his resurrection to life, grant your faithful people gladness of heart and the hope of eternal joys; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

PLEASE BE SEATED

FIRST LESSON Acts 4:8-12

After a Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and miraculous elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act healing, Peter did not point at the of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how visible miracle, he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by but at the invisible miracle the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom of salvation God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you through faith in healed. Jesus is Jesus. “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

M: This is the Word of the Lord.

PSALM 96

Sing to the LORD, praise his name;*

proclaim his salvation day after day.

Declare his glory among the nations,* his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness;* tremble before him, all the earth.

Refrain . Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;* let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them.* Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy; for he comes to judge the world in righteousness* and the peoples in his truth. 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. Refrain

SECOND LESSON 1 John 1:1—2:2

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which The Word of we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands God brings life have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life and light. It appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the points us to Jesus who has eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We removed our sins proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may and empowers us to walk in the have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with light of love. his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete. This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you:

God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have

fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim

we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives. My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But

if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice

for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. M: This is the Word of the Lord.

PLEASE STAND

GOSPEL LESSON Luke 24:36-49

While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood Even though the among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” disciples could see and speak to They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He Jesus, he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your emphasized the minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and Word of God. As we stay close to see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” the Word of When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And God, we stay while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he close to Jesus who gives us asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” They gave him a spiritual life piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it in their presence. through his resurrection. He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”

Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

M: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

. C:

PLEASE BE SEATED

HYMN OF THE DAY

719 | Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia

This hymn comes to us from a Lutheran who lived in Tanzania. Notice how it emphasizes the victory that is ours because of Jesus’ resurrection.

SERMON 1 John 1:1-2-2:2 Dispel Your Doubts

POSTLES REED A ’ C

C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. The Apostles’ Creed is a I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was summary of the conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, Christian faith. This creed is not suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was inspired, that is, buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose it is not directly again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is from the Bible, but it does seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From accurately teach there he will come to judge the living and the dead. Biblical truths about God. 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 everlasting. Amen.

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (10:45 service)

Alicia, Ansley, and Neveah Trudeau

PLEASE STAND

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH M: O Lord God, our strength, our song, and our salvation, you fulfilled your promises by the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, from the dead. C: Thanks be to God! You give us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

M: In your compassion you sent Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid

down his life to rescue the lost. C: Drive out all doubt and gloom that we may delight in your

glorious triumph.

M: Lift our eyes heavenward to see him who lives to make intercession for the saints, and grant us confidence in the greatness of his power. Keep before us the vision of your redeemed people standing before your throne and singing the song of victory. C: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive wisdom and power and honor and glory and praise. M: Make us instruments of your peace as we bring the good news of hope and new life to those around us. Guide us in the use of all that you have entrusted to us: our time, our talents, and our treasures. C: Risen Lord, live in us that we may live for you. M: Merciful Lord Jesus, grant healing to the sick, and strengthen the faith of the suffering and the dying. Assure them of your abiding presence, and comfort them with the hope of eternal life.

Special prayers and intercessions may follow. M: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.

Silent prayer. M: Gracious Father, you have restored to us the joy of your salvation. With happy hearts, we come before you and say: C: Alleluia! Thanks be to God! Amen.

THE 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.

PLEASE BE SEATED

HYMN 528 | Christ Is Our Cornerstone

CLOSING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION

M: O Lord God, our heavenly Father, pour out the Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep us strong in your grace and truth, protect

and comfort us in all temptation, and bestow on us your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

This blessing is M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one directly from the another. Serve the Lord with gladness. Word of God — Numbers 6:24- The LORD bless you and keep you. 26. With this blessing, God The LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. puts his name on The LORD look on you with favor and give you peace. his believers and promises to bless them!

PLEASE BE SEATED

CLOSING HYMN

573 vs. 1 and 4 | Hark the Voice of Jesus Crying

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SERVING IN OUR SERVICE

Presiding Minister and Preacher Pastor Joshua Zarling Worship Accompanist Jennifer Wolfgramm 7:45 a.m. Ushers Lothar Hoffmann and Hawk Schultz 9:15 a.m. Ushers Mark Kuether and Michael Kuether 10:45 a.m. Ushers Jared Henning and Geoff Loper Monday Ushers Lothar Hoffmann and Mike Zarling

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Oh, Taste and See ©1993 Kermit Moldenhauer | Text of hymn 265 ©1978 Lutheran Book of Worship; tune ©1975, 1988 Richard Hillert | Hymn 719 text is by Bernard Kyamanywa; translated by Howard S. Olson © Howard S. Olson | All other hymn texts and tunes are public domain | Scripture Lessons taken from Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.

CALENDAR (also on www.GoodShepherds.net)

Sunday (April 18) 7:45, 10:45am Worship Services 9:15am Confirmation Examination 9:15am Sunday School No Adult Bible Study

Monday (April 19) 6:30pm Worship Service

Tuesday (April 20) 8:30am Work Crew

Wednesday (April 21) 1:00pm Brew and Bible 5:00pm Public School Catechism 6:30pm Sunday School Teacher Meeting

Thursday (April 22) 7:00am Faculty Meeting 11:00am Senior Bible Study 7:00pm Adult Bible Study

Saturday (April 24) 10:00am Confirmation Service

Sunday (April 25) 7:45, 9:15, 10:45am Worship Services (Communion) 9:15am Adult Bible Study 9:15am Sunday School

Monday (April 26) 6:30pm Worship Service (Communion)

Tuesday (April 27) 8:30am Work Crew

Attendance Last Sunday: 175

SERVING NEXT WEEK

Cleaning Team Team 12: Marjory Schlechta, Sue Palomo, Dawn Schlechta, Denise Romenesko

7:45 a.m. Ushers Keith Peavy and Donald Roberts

9:15 a.m. Ushers Bob Behling and Bob Manke

10:45 a.m. Ushers Kevin Bush and Mark C. Grepo

Monday Ushers Ryan Hoffmann and Mike Peavy

FROM THE TREASURER

Member Unified Through March 31, 2021 Member Unified Needed $378,75 Member Unified Received $378,235 Member Unified Surplus/(Deficit) $(515)

Church / Ministry Debt as of March 31, 2021 Starting Balance 7/1/2020 $209,543.70 Current Balance 3/31/2021 $198,398.55 Fiscal Year Principal Paid $11,145.15

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call Update — At a Call meeting on March 31 we issued a call to Rebecca Vedder to be our teacher for 1st and 2nd grade. Keep Rebecca in your prayers as she considers this call.

Confirmation Service — Confirmation for our 8th grade students will be on Saturday, April 24th at 10:00am.

Choir is back! Practices will be on Wednesdays at 7:00pm beginning on April 28. Everyone is invited to join. Anika Ratzburg will be directing the choir. If you have questions about choir, you can reach her at 916-837-1996 or [email protected].

Sunday Bible Class will resume next Sunday at 9:15am. We will look at the Minor Prophets. This group of Old Testament prophets are the smaller books at the end of the Old Testament. We will cover one book each week. Although these books are quite old, you will find that the message is very contemporary and has something to say to us in the 21st Century

WLHS Work Days — Do you have yard work or spring cleaning that needs to get done such as raking, hedge trimming, or window washing? Consider hiring hard-working members of WLHS student council for a free-will donation. Teams are available for up to four hours of outdoor work. All money raised will go to the 2020-21 WLHS mission project, New Beginnings – A Home for Mothers, which provides a loving place for single mothers to start a new life. Work days will be held on any Saturday or Sunday through May 15 and 16. To request a team, please E-mail [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number, the work you need accomplished, any tools that might be needed, and the day(s) this work could be completed.

Arbor Day at Good Shepherd’s — Saturday, May 8 is the day for you to help spruce up the church and school property. We will start at 8:00am. Please join in to help with this annual project.

A Night on Broadway: WLHS Musical Revue — This year's WLHS spring musical will be in the form of a revue featuring many of Broadway's all-time iconic, favorite songs. Performances will be held in the auditorium on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, April 25, at 1:00pm. Tickets may be purchased either at the reception window of the Central Office or online at wlhs.org/musical. (A convenience fee will be added to online orders.) Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children (through eighth grade).

Jim Hussman Retirement — Our former principal, Jim Hussman will be retiring at the end of this school year. St. Paul’s in Algoma will be celebrating his ministry on May 23 and you are invited to attend. The service begins at 9:00am with a reception following. Congratulations may be sent to St. Paul’s School at 1115 Division St., Algoma, WI 54201.

LWMS (Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society) Update — Information about voting for the board of directors and the next mission projects is posted on the bulletin board. Talk to Julie Kreckow for more information.

Job Possibilities — Check out our bulletin board in the entry for several job possibilities.

Fellowship Event, Friday, May 14 — We will have a fellowship get-together at church beginning at 6:00pm on Friday, May 14. This is a bring-your-own- everything event (chairs, food, drink). We will meet in the church parking lot. Grills will provided. We will also have cornhole and any other outdoor games we can find. For those who would like to, you can bring a dish to share, but that is not expected of anyone. The simple goal is to get together with each other and enjoy some time talking and playing a few games. Everyone is invited!

Flowers were placed on the altar last Sunday to the glory of God by Matt and Michelle Young in celebration of their son Noah’s birth; and this Sunday in celebration of their son Luke’s 6th birthday.

DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES For a DVD of today’s service please contact the church office.

Time of Grace can be seen Sundays at 10:30am on channel 58, CBS; 7:00am on channel 41, ME-TV; on Saturdays at 12:00 am on channel 4, NBC.

Daily Devotions — Sign up to receive devotions by email at wels.net/ servingyou/devotions.

Issues of Meditations and Forward in Christ are in the rack in the back of church. If you wish to donate to the cost, place your gift in the box beneath the rack. Our cost for Meditations is $3.50, and $1.50 for Forward in Christ.

From the Large Catechism on the Second Article of the Creed:

Now, if you are asked, “What do you believe in the Second Article about Jesus Christ?” answer briefly, “I believe that Jesus Christ, God’s true Son, has become my Lord.” “But what does it mean to become Lord?” “It is this. He has redeemed me from sin, from the devil, from death, and from all evil. For before I did not have a Lord or King, but was captive under the devil’s power, condemned to death, stuck in sin and blindness.” . . . Let this, then, be the sum of this article: the little word Lord means simply the same as redeemer. It means the One who has brought us from Satan to God, from death to life, from sin to righteousness, and who preserves us in the same. Large Catechism, Part II, Art. II, paragraphs 27 and 31

Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church

1235 S. 100th Street West Allis, Wisconsin 53214

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