The Lord is risen! Alleluia! - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and ...

5TH SUNDAY IN E ASTER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2016

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L E A D E R : The Lord is risen! Alleluia! P E O P L E : He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

I AM t h e w a y , t h e t r u t h , a n d t h e l i f e , s a y s t h e L O R D . J o h n 1 4 : 6

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L: In the name of the living God, the only God, God the Father, God the eternal Son and God the Holy Spirit! Hear the good news again! The Lord is risen! P: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! L: Holy and merciful Father in heaven, we confess that we are by nature sinful. P E O P L E : I have disobeyed You with my thoughts, my words and my activities. I have done what is evil and I have failed to do what is good. For this I deserve Your punishment now and in eternity. But I am sorry for my sins. I trust in my Savior, Jesus Christ, and so I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. L: God our heavenly Father has been merciful to us. He has given His only Son as the atoning Sacrifice for all sinners. Therefore believe this good news: I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen


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O God, You form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what You command and desire what You promise, that among the many changes of this world, our hearts may ever yearn for the lasting joys of heaven; we ask In Jesus Christ who is the truth. Amen.


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B I B LE R E AD I NGS P S A L M 145, R E V E L A T I O N 21:1 -6

B I B LE R E AD I NG J O H N 13:31 -35 WE CONFESS

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I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ , His onl y S on, ou r Lo rd , w ho w as conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I AM t h e w a y , t h e t r u t h , a n d t h e l i f e , s a y s t h e L O R D . J o h n 1 4 : 6

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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. S o ng of t h e Da y : Je r u s a l e m t he G o lde n 2 1 4 cw

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WE GATHER GOD’S GIFTS Believers generously return to the Savior a portion of what God has generously given to them. These are not dues, nor are they forced or billed payments. God does not want or need coercion. God blesses us with life -long opportunities to show our thanks to Jesus for His awesome salvation. Thank you for your generous gifts God uses to extend His Work here at home and in the world.

P RAYERS , L ORD ’ S S UPPER

WHAT

EXACTLY IS GOING ON WITH THIS VERY CLOSE COMMUNION?

The LORD’s Supper belongs to Jesus who carefully instructed His disciples in the saving faith. The disciples were publicly united with Jesus words and promises; they publicly supported Him. Jesus did not offer His holy supper to every believer in Jerusalem. Similarly we do not treat the LORD’s Supper as a tasty treat for any and every believer. We offer holy Communion to those who have been carefully instructed in the saving faith, who are publicly united with God’s Words and promises; publicly supporting God’s Gospel message. I AM t h e w a y , t h e t r u t h , a n d t h e l i f e , s a y s t h e L O R D . J o h n 1 4 : 6

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Some churches teach that Jesus doesn’t want babies baptized. Such congregations also teach that Jesus didn’t mean to actually say “This IS my Body...this IS my blood.” But God’s Word is truth no matter how many teach against it. Jesus really did suffer and die and

rise again. Jesus really told us He loves children and wants us to baptize ALL nations. Jesus in His letters to the Corinthians, warns that those who treat Communion as just a symbol do not receive God’s intended blessings for His people through His Word and Sacrament. To aid children in understanding, one may want to use the picture of a pharmacist. Pharmacists want the best for those receiving the prescriptions from their physicians. Like the doctor, the pharmacists love to help people and not harm them. We don’t think pharmacists are bad for keeping prescriptions away from those who may be harmed by them. They just want to help people follow their doctor’s prescription to get stronger health. Similarly this holy Supper is not for those who m a y b e harmed by it. How silly would that be! Instead, God encourages those to come who will be helped. Jesus’ standard i s a p u b l i c f o l l o w i n g o f G o d ’ s Word and publicly supporting His same Gospel message. As fellow WELS or ELS members, please don’t hesitate to receive God’s prescription for your soul. If you want to discover more about this teaching and many others, please don’t hesitate to ask us. We would love to help you discover more of God’s Word. Let us introduce you to our pastor. He is always delighted to share more of what God says. I AM t h e w a y , t h e t r u t h , a n d t h e l i f e , s a y s t h e L O R D . J o h n 1 4 : 6

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P A R T I N G S O N G : I AM the Resurrection Words and music © 1981-2016 Paul A.Tullberg

1 I left the light and glory of heaven’s Day, The angels who announced it were all amazed! “Glory to God in heaven and peace to all!” See God who keeps His promise– in Bethlehem’s stall! Refrain: I AM I AM I AM I AM

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Resurrection, Resurrection, Resurrection, Resurrection,

I came for you! I died for you! I rose for you! the Way, the Truth and the Life!

2 I spent My time to free you from all your fears; The pain of your rebellion — I felt the tears! I knelt before My Father; I begged of Him To sacrifice My life, pay off all your sin. Refrain: I AM I AM I AM I AM

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3 I rose up Sunday morning to glory bright! The chains of death are broken — I AM alive! Reach out your hand to touch Me, for I AM real! I live to give you comfort: I have saved you! I AM t h e w a y , t h e t r u t h , a n d t h e l i f e , s a y s t h e L O R D . J o h n 1 4 : 6

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4 Fear not the mortal body, the earthly grave! I know the very nature of all I made! I go in joy to Father and I prepare A home for you in heaven, to join Me there! Refrain: I AM I AM I AM I AM

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Mark your calendars! Bring your friends! Ask to help out Clara Kammueller or step in to assist Shelly Tesnow. There are many ways to help the children God will be sending us.

G OOD S HEPHERD Evange li c al L uthe ran C hur c h and S c hool I AM t h e w a y , t h e t r u t h , a n d t h e l i f e , s a y s t h e L O R D . J o h n 1 4 : 6

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