April 20, 2025
The Festival of the Resurrection of our Lord
Pre-Service Prayer – My victorious Savior, what joy is in my heart today! I am alive; I am forgiven; and through faith in You I am an heir of everlasting life. I know I can never repay You for all that You, in love have done for me. Help me to grow in faith and love for You as I hear and meditate on Your Word today. Assist me also, to use all that I am and have on earth as living proof to Your resurrection by my witnessing to and proclaiming the power of Your redeeming love to everyone I meet. Take away any doubts, fears, or apprehensions I may have, and replace them with confidence, spiritual maturity, and courage so that I may faithfully do the work which You have chosen for me. I ask this in Your name, and in the sure hope and confidence of my resurrection. Amen.
“On The Third Day
He Rose Again From The Dead”
The ancient world boasted of seven wonders: the pyramids of Egypt; the hanging gardens of Babylon; the temple of the pagan goddess Diana in Ephesus; the lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt; the Colossus (huge bronze statue) in the harbor at Rhodes; the statue of the pagan god Zeus at Olympia, Greece; and the tomb of the Persian king, Mausalus, at Halicarnassus. Of all those ancient wonders, only the pyramids are still standing. All the others have crumbled, along with the ancient belief systems and world powers whose accomplishments they memorialized. But another wonder from the ancient world is very much alive today. And this wonder is far more significant that all the seven of these ancient landmarks put together. This is the wonder of the empty tomb of Jesus at Jerusalem. When the body of our Savior was laid into the tomb on the first Good Friday afternoon, the forces of evil were certain that they had won a great victory at last. But Jesus was raised on the third day, and we celebrate that wonderful truth this morning!
This Easter Sunday worship service has been developed around the theme drawn from that phrase in the second article of the Apostles’ Creed which affirms the certainty of the bodily resurrection of our Lord Jesus: “The Third Day He Rose Again From The Dead.” And today we WILL be stressing the significance — and the very necessity — of Jesus’ physical (that is, His bodily) resurrection from the grave for us. Why? Because from the day Jesus rose from the grave until now, the doctrine (Biblical teaching) of Jesus’ bodily resurrection has been attacked by all manner of enemies both outside and inside the visible church. In Jerusalem 20 centuries ago, the chief priests denied the reality of the resurrection even when the Roman soldiers who’d been guarding the tomb came and told them that Jesus had physically risen from the grave. They “persuaded” those soldiers with a bribe to spread the lie that Jesus’ disciples came during the night and stole His body away. So today, many “scientific” (and unbelieving) people reject the wonderful reality of Jesus’ resurrection, saying it simply couldn’t have occurred….since resurrections from the grave don’t happen in every day life. Still others (including some so-called theologians and ministers), in an effort to “de-mythologize” the Biblical record (that is, they try to remove from the Scriptures whatever they foolishly believe is not historically, rationally, and scientifically accurate) claim that Jesus never physically rose from the grave. Instead they maintain that while “He Lives,” He does so only spiritually in the hearts and minds of His followers. (Don’t forget, most of these blasphemous “theologians” do not believe that Jesus is God!)
However, you and I know the truth, and through Today’s Scripture Lessons, drawn from the resurrection account given us in
by the Gospel of Matthew, in addition to the Apostle Paul’s “Great Resurrection Chapter” in I Corinthians, we will remind each other of this simple, clear, certain fact drawn from Scripture: Jesus physically rose from the grave on the third day….and many people witnessed it that very first Easter (Mary Magdalene, the Women, Peter, the Emmaus disciples, the Apostles minus Thomas). Later, still others (James, select apostles, and upwards of 500 people at one time) came face to face with and even were given the opportunity to touch (in Thomas’ case) the risen Lord. The evidence from 2000 ago is overwhelming! There can be no doubt that Jesus is Risen Indeed! Today’s Children’s Lesson deals with Jesus’ raising Jairus’ daughter from the dead, particularly on Jesus’ words: The child is not dead but asleep.” We’ll want to remember that, for the Christian, death really is sleep – something to be desired that will provide us with rest from our earthly troubles and eternal refreshment in heaven, where we’ll find endless joy in our Lord’s presence. In our Final reading, Job expresses his confidence in the bodily resurrection. When we close with Job’s beautiful profession of faith, please sing loudly, faithfully and confidently our closing hymn for today (which is based on this text),”I Know That My Redeemer Lives!” Because He does, for ever and ever!
The portions of God’s Word used in this worship flyer have been taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version Copyright 2019, The Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission Music and lyrics, as needed, are used with permission via OneLicense.net #A712831
“On His arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him. “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give You whatever you ask.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha answered “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will live even
though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.” John, chapter 11, verses 25-26
Silent Prayer Pre-service Music
We Praise Our God
The Introduction and Invitation to Worship – Pastor
The Opening Choral Selection Christ Is Risen
by Greg Sewell, Lorenz Publishing (2000)
Jesus Christ arose today, our triumphant holy day,
Who did once, upon the cross, Suffer to redeem our loss!
Hymns of praise then let us sing Unto Christ our heav’nly King.
Who endured the cross and grave, Sinners to redeem and save.
Love’s redeeming work is done; Fought the fight the battle won!
Death in vain forbids Him rise; Christ has opened Paradise!
Jesus Christ arose today, our triumphant holy day,
Who did once, upon the cross, Suffer to redeem our loss!
Hymns of praise then let us sing Unto Christ our heav’nly King.
Who endured the cross and grave, Sinners to redeem and save.
Jesus Christ arose today! Jesus is risen today!
After the choir returns to its seats, the congregation will rise for
The Invocation
P: We begin this festival service
C: In the name of the Father,
P: Who gave His Son into death for us and raised Him in glory on the third day;
C: And of the Son,
P: Who laid down His life only to take it up again on the third day;
C: And of the Holy Spirit
P: through Whom Christ was made alive,
Who has worked saving faith in our hearts, Who lives in us now through the Word,
and Who will one day give life to our mortal bodies.
C: Amen.
The Opening Prayer
O Almighty God, + Who for our redemption + gave Your one and only Son, Jesus Christ, + to suffer shame and death upon the cross, + and by His glorious resurrection + has delivered us from the power of our enemies; + Grant that we may die daily to sin, + so that by Your grace + through faith + we will live forever with Him + Who died and rose again for us. + We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, + Your Son, our Lord, + Who lives and rules with You and the Holy Spirit, + as the One true God, + now and forever. + Amen.
After which the Congregation will be seated for
The Opening Hymn Hymn 256 “How Great Thou Art”
verses 1, 2 Carl Boberg; verse 3, cwh
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works Thy hand hath made
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God to Thee,
“How great Thou art! How great Thou art!”
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God to Thee,
“How great Thou art! How great Thou art!”
And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in.
That on the cross my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin.
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God to Thee,
“How great Thou art! How great Thou art!”
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God to Thee,
“How great Thou art! How great Thou art!”
On the third day, our Lord His body raises,
Defeating sin, death, Satan, and the grave.
Today I bow and offer Him my praises,
For Jesus Christ alone my soul did save!…..
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God to Thee,
“How great Thou art! How great Thou art!”
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God to Thee,
“How great Thou art! How great Thou art!”
After which the Congregation will rise
We Make Confession Of Our Sins To God
Pastor Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking Him, for the sake of
our Lord Jesus Christ, to grant us the forgiveness of all our sins. Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord. And, Lord, You forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us now confess our sins to the Lord:
Congregation O Almighty God, merciful Father, I a poor miserable sinner confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with
which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am truly sorry for them, and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You, in Your boundless mercy, and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor sinful being.
Pastor Upon this, your confession, I because of my office as a called and ordained servant of the Word, declare
that God has been gracious to all of you, all, and in the place of and according to the command of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
An Easter Proclamation
of Faith in our Risen Lord! selected Scripture verses from Ps 118,
Is 25; Eze 12; Rom 4; I Cor 1; I Cor 15)
P: God is faithful.
C: He fulfills whatever He says.
P: The Stone the builders rejected has become the Capstone;
C: The Lord has done this and it is marvelous in our eyes.
P: The Lord Almighty will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; He will swallow up death forever.
C: Surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and He saved us; let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.
P: Jesus was delivered over to death for our sins,
C: And raised to life for our justification
P: Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous.
C: The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things.
P: Death has been swallowed up in victory.
C: Thanks be to God Who gives us the victory + through our Lord Jesus Christ.
P: I will not die, but live and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
C: I will give You thanks for You answered me; + You have become my salvation.
P: Christ the Lord is risen today!
C: He is risen indeed. Hallelujah!
P: This is the day the Lord has made;
C: Let us rejoice, and be glad in it. Hallelujah!
Afterward the Congregation will be seated for
The Second Hymn Hymn 145 “Jesus Lives, The Victory’s Won”
1 Jesus lives! The vict’ry’s won!
Death no longer can appall me.
Jesus lives! Death’s reign is done!
From the grave Christ will recall me.
Brighter scenes will then commence;
This shall be my confidence.
2 Jesus lives! To him the throne
High o’er heav’n and earth is given.
I shall go where he is gone,
Live and reign with him in heaven.
God is faithful; doubtings, hence!
This shall be my confidence.
3 Jesus lives! For me he died;
Hence will I, to Jesus living,
Pure in heart and act abide,
Praise to him and glory giving.
All I need God will dispense;
This shall be my confidence.
4 Jesus lives! I know full well
Nothing me from him shall sever,
Life nor death nor pow’rs of hell
Part me now from Christ forever.
God will be a sure defense;
This shall be my confidence.
5 Jesus lives! And now is death
But the gate to life immortal;
This shall calm my trembling breath
When I pass its gloomy portal.
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense:
“Jesus is my confidence!”
The Reality of Jesus’ Bodily Resurrection
…At the Empty Tomb… Matthew 28:1-16
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 Suddenly, there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, and going to the tomb, he rolled away the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. 4 The guards were so terrified of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are looking for Jesus, Who was crucified. 6 He is not here. He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 Go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead! And look, He is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you!” 8 They hurried away from the tomb, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They approached, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go, tell My brothers that they should go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.” 11 As they were on their way, there were some members of the guard who went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the chief priests had assembled with the elders and had reached a decision, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers 13 and said, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him away while we were sleeping.’ 14 If the governor hears about it, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 After the soldiers took the money, they did as they were instructed. And this story has been repeated among the Jews until this day.
A Choral Selection “Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia!”
Choir, verses 1-3; congregation verses 4-5
Christ has arisen, alleluia.
Rejoice and praise Him, alleluia.
For our Redeemer burst from the tomb,
even from death dispelling its gloom
Refrain: Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;
Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy.
Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
Jesus is living, alleluia!
For three long days the grave did its worst
Until its strength by God was disbursed.
He Who gives life did death undergo,
and in its conquest His might did show. Refrain
The angel said to them, “Do not fear!
You look for Jesus, Who is not here.
See for yourselves, the tomb is all bare,
Only the graveclothes are lying there. Refrain
Go spread the news: He’s not in the grave;
He has arisen this world to save.
Jesus’ redeeming labors are done.
Even the battle with sin is won Refrain
Christ has arisen to set us free.
Alleluia to Him praises be.
Jesus is living! Let us all sing:
He reigns triumphant, heavenly King. Refrain
…The Significance
of the Resurrection for Us… I Corinthians 15:1-20, & 50-58
Brothers, I am going to call your attention to the gospel that I preached to you. You received it, and you took your stand on it. 2 You are also being saved by that gospel that was expressed in the words I preached to you, if you keep your hold on it—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. 6 After that He appeared to over five hundred brothers at the same time, most of whom are still alive, but some have fallen asleep. 7 Then He appeared to James, and then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, He appeared also to me, the stillborn child, so to speak. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, and I am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted God’s church. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not ineffective. On the contrary, I worked more than all of them (and yet it wasn’t my doing, but it was the grace of God, which was with me, that did it). 11 So whether it is I or they, that is what we preach, and that is what you believed.
12 Now if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how is it that some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is pointless, and your faith is pointless too. 15 Then we are even guilty of giving false testimony about God, because we testified about God that He raised Christ, Whom He did not raise, if it were true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then it also follows that those who fell asleep in Christ perished. 19 If our hope in Christ applies only to this life, we are the most pitiful people of all. 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the Firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
…….50 Now I say this, brothers: Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, and what is perishable is not going to inherit what is imperishable. 51 Look, I tell you a mystery. We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53 For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. 54 But once this perishable body has put on imperishability, and this mortal body has put on immortality, then what is written will be fulfilled: Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 Death, where is your sting? Grave, where is your victory? 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 58 Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
After this the Congregation will rise for
The Second Article of the
The Confession of our Resurrection Faith Apostles’ Creed with
Luther’s Explanation
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; + Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; + born of the Virgin Mary; + suffered under Pontius Pilate; + was crucified, dead, and buried; + He descended into hell; + the third day He rose again from the dead; + He ascended into heaven; + and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty; + From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
What does this mean?
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, + begotten of the Father from eternity, + and also true Man, + born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord. + He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, + purchased and won me from all sins, + from death, + and from the power of the devil, + not with gold or silver, + but with His holy, precious blood, + and with His innocent suffering and death. + All this He did that I should be His own, + and live under Him in His kingdom, + serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, + just as He has risen from death + and lives and rules eternally. + This is most certainly true. + Amen.
Next the Congregation will be seated for
Today’s Children’s Lesson Mark 5:21-24, 35-42
21 When Jesus had again crossed over in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him near
the sea. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came. When he saw Jesus, he fell at His feet 23 and repeatedly pleaded with Him, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place your hands on her so that she may be healed and live.” 24 Jesus went with him.
35 While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue ruler’s house arrived, saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher anymore?”
36 But when Jesus heard this report, He told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.” 37 He did not allow anyone to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. 38 They went into the house of the synagogue ruler, and Jesus saw a commotion with people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 When He entered, He said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 They laughed at Him. But after He put everyone out, He took the father of the child, her mother, and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Grasping the hand of the child, He said to her, “Talitha, koum!” (When translated, that means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!”) 42 Immediately the little girl stood up and began to walk around. (She was twelve years old.) They were completely and utterly amazed.
For the Believer, Death is Just “Sleep”
The Sermon Hymn Hymn 143
“He’s Risen, He’s Risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord”
1 He’s risen, he’s risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord;
He opened Death’s prison, The incarnate, Word.
Break forth, hosts of heaven, in jubilant song
While earth, sea, and mountain the praises prolong.
2. The foe was triumphant when on Calvary
The Lord of creation was nailed to the tree.
In Satan’s domain did the hosts shout and jeer,
For Jesus was slain, Whom the evil ones fear.
3. But short was their triumph, the Savior arose,
And death, hell, and Satan He vanquished, His foes;
The conquering Lord lifts his banner on high.
He lives, yes, he lives, and will nevermore die.
4. Oh, where is your sting, death? We fear you no more;
Christ rose, and now open is fair Eden’s door.
For all our transgressions His blood does atone;
Redeemed and forgiven, we now are His own.
5. Then sing your hosannas and raise your glad voice;
Proclaim the blest tidings that all may rejoice.
Laud, honor, and praise to the Lamb That was slain;
Who now sits in glory, and ever shall reign.
The Pre-Sermon Greeting
Grace and peace to you from Him Who is, and Who was, and Who is to come. This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Hallelujah!
The Sermon Text I Corinthians 15:12-20
12 Now if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how is it that some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is pointless, and your faith is pointless too. 15 Then we are even guilty of giving false testimony about God, because we testified about God that He raised Christ, Whom He did not raise, if it were true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then it also follows that those who fell asleep in Christ perished. 19 If our hope in Christ applies only to this life, we are the most pitiful people of all. 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the Firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
What If The Grinch Stole Easter?
The Post-Sermon Blessing Jude 24-25
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you faultless in the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, be glory, majesty, power, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all time, now, and to all eternity. Amen.
We Bring our Offerings and Prayers to the Lord
Offerings will be received this morning through offering plates passed among those who have gathered here for worship.
However, for those viewing this service online, we offer you the following suggestions for providing God with Your thank-offerings through our ministry:
1) You can mail a check (no cash) to the church address
(415 N. 6th Place, Lowell, AR 72745)
2) You can also donate on our website: www.gracelutherannwa.com
as the offerings are brought forward,
the Congregation will REMAIN SEATED for
The Responsive Prayer for the Festival of the Resurrection
P: Blessed Savior of all mankind, this morning we have again heard about Your glorious resurrection from the grave and Your triumph for us over sin, death and hell. In all this You were our Substitute.
C: The battle which You fought was our battle, + and therefore the victory which You won is our victory.
P: Because You rose from the dead, we know that all our sins have been paid for in full.
C: Like the stone rolled away from Your grave, even so our sins have been rolled away from our hearts, and our guilt and punishment have been forever removed from us.
P: Because You were raised from the grave by the glory of the Father, we know that we, together with all true believers, will also be raised to life on the Last Day with glorified bodies.
C: Help us, by Your Holy Spirit, to always remember that we are Your dearly loved children, having been spiritually resurrected by You.
P: Keep us from sin in every shape and form.
C: Help us to live our new lives in gratitude to You, and for Your glory.
P: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, enable us to keep Your commandments faithfully.
C: Fill us with the same sacrificial love for You and our fellow man that You have demonstrated and continue to display toward us.
P: And finally, when that great Last Day arrives, when You will return in all Your divine majesty, attended by Your angels to raise the dead and judge the world,
C: raise us all dear Savior, and take us to the heavenly mansions which You have prepared for us and all who believe in You that we may forever share in Your glory.
P: Hear us, for Your name’s sake, Lord Jesus Christ. And in Your name we also join in praying:
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.
We Leave With The Lord’s Blessing
The Final Scripture Reading: Job’s Confidence in His Resurrection
and our Confidence in our own Resurrection Job 19:25-27
25 As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the end of time He will stand over the dust. 26 Then, even after my skin has been destroyed, nevertheless, in my own flesh I will see God. 27 I myself will see Him. My own eyes will see Him, and not as a stranger. My emotions are in turmoil within me.
The Benediction
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you.
The Lord look with favor upon you, and grant you His peace. Amen.
after which the Congregation will be seated for
The Closing Hymn Hymn 152 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
V.1 Congregation
I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives, Who once was dead;
He lives my ever-living Head.
V.2 Choir
V.3 Congregation
He lives to bless me with His love.
He lives to plead for me above,
He lives my hungry soul to feed.
He lives to help in time of need.
V.4 Choir
V.5 Congregation
He lives to silence all my fears,
He lives to wipe away my tears,
He lives to calm my troubled heart,
He lives all blessings to impart.
V.7 Choir
V.8 Congregation and Choir
He lives all glory to His name!
He lives my Jesus still the same.
Oh the sweet joy this sentence gives.
“I know that my Redeemer lives!”
“Amen.” (by the Choir)
Period for silent prayer
Announcements
Post-service music
Thank You
Thank you for being a part of our worshiping assembly this morning. We invite you to join those around you for some good conversation and fellowship at the conclusion of today’s announcements. We also invite you to join us for our Easter Fellowship Breakfast in our gymnasium/fellowship building, following today’s worship service. Finally, it is our prayer that you will join us again at Grace Lutheran Church for worship and study of the Word on future Sundays. May the comfort of God’s love and His forgiveness through Jesus Christ be with you throughout this day and this week.
An Invitation To You
If you have no church home of your own, and/or are looking for religious truth and spiritual certainty as a foundation for your life and to insure your eternal future, then we invite you to consider becoming a part of this Christian fellowship called Grace Lutheran Church. For more information on becoming a member of our church family, please speak with our Pastor after today’s worship service, or at your convenience. We thank you for the opportunity to serve you with God’s Word and to have you as a part of our worshiping family today. We hope that you will worship and study with us again soon, and often. Please know that you will always be welcome at Grace Lutheran Church. May God bless you, now and always…..in Jesus’ name.