THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD April 20, 2025
ORDER OF WORSHIP: LSB – Divine Service, Setting Three, pgs. 184ff
HYMNS: 457 - 458 (1-4; 5-7) - (633 - 478 - 477) - 461
SERMON: “And They Remembered His Words”
TEXT: Luke 24:1-12
A PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord Jesus Christ, as you were delivered over to death on a cross to bear our sin, now You are risen from the dead to declare us justified, righteous, and reconciled to our dear Father. Though words of us mortals cannot rightly express the honor and praise that are due You, let Your Spirit work in our hearts and lives and voices sincere praise and thanksgiving. In the grace and power of Your resurrection, lead us to walk daily in the newness of life. Give us love for Your Word and lead us in the way of Your commandments, knowing that to follow You is to walk in the light of life. Amen
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed,
I have a beautiful inheritance” (Psalm 16:6).
▫ Thanks be to God for the eternal life we have in Jesus, and for the daily gifts to sustain us in body and soul.
▫ For the peace of the crucified and risen Lord Jesus to be upon the family of Eleanor Strait since the time of her death on April 12th; and the family of Mary Lou Hearn since the time of her death last Tuesday April 15th; and the family of Kristy Clark (Brandi Bolen’s mother) since the time of her death last Monday, April 14th.
▫ As services will be held at our synod’s seminaries in days ahead, we pray for vicars and deaconess interns who will be placed for their continuing education and for service in the church; for pastors who will receive calls and deaconesses who will be assigned to serve in the church; and for the congregations who receive them, that blessing and grace in Jesus Christ will come to them through His Word.
▫ For courage and loyalty for those who serve in the armed forces of our country, and for peace and patience from the Lord for their families, especially in times of separation.
COME TO BREAKFAST today after the 7:30 service. This will be in the church basement. The children will have an Easter egg hunt after breakfast. All are welcome.
THE ADULT CHOIR will rehearse this Wednesday evening, April 23rd, at 7:00 pm.
THIS MORNING IN THE DIVINE SERVICE we celebrate the Sacrament of the Altar in which the Lord gives to us the gifts of His body and blood for our forgiveness, life, and salvation. With deep love for God’s Word and respect for fellowship of faith in confessing His Word, we practice closed communion. Visitors to our congregation today who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper should speak with the pastor before the service. To those
joining in Holy Communion from a congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, please fill out an attendance card that we may inform your congregation of your communion with us. Pastor will offer the chalice after the elder has distributed the individual cups.
QUARTERLY MEETINGS to be held at St. Paul:
▫ Council – Tuesday, April 22nd, 7:00 pm
▫ Voters’ Assembly – next Sunday, April 27th, after worship
SOUND CREW will hold its Soup Supper tomorrow evening, April 21st, at the Community Center in Pratt. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Donations will be accepted with proceeds to benefit Bread of Life. See fliers posted at our church entrances.
MIDWEEK SCHOOL will meet this Wednesday evening, April 23rd, at 6:30. The closing session for this year will be on Wednesday, April 30th, beginning with supper at 6:30 pm. An evening prayer, closing devotion, and wrap-up for the year will conclude that evening. Parents, families, and our church family are invited and encouraged to attend.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS at St. Paul . . . Grow in God’s Word. Take advantage of the opportunities at St. Paul for children and adults to increase in knowledge of the Bible and the salvation we have in Jesus. Come for fellowship, friendship, and helpful discussions. Weekly classes include:
• Sunday School for children – 9:00 am (church basement rooms)
• Youth Bible Study on Sunday mornings – 9:00 am (upstairs youth room)
• Adult Bible Class on Sunday mornings – 9:00 am (church basement parish hall)
• Thursday evening Bible Class – 6:30 pm (church basement parish hall)
STEWARDSHIP SENTENCES based on Luke 24:6–7 – “He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” Jesus is risen. But is that Good News? What if He is mad at us for betraying Him, for running away at Gethsemane, for not believing He would rise? The Good News is not just that Jesus is risen; the Good News is that He is risen to bless us. There is no need to be alarmed. He still calls us His friends and brothers and sisters, and He means to bring us through death to resurrection as well. The Lord is risen — He is risen indeed! (lcms.org/stewardship)
HEAD USHER: Gary McGuire ALTAR COMMITTEE: Brenda Schwertfeger
ELDERS: Derek Liggett, Shan Hullman, Lee Van Slyke Amanda Riggs Emma Burns Anna Schwertfeger
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH EQUIPS, ENABLES, AND ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBERS TO GROW IN FAITH AND SHARE CHRIST’S LOVE WITH ALL PEOPLE.
TODAY - 8:00 am - The Lutheran Hour, KGNO (Dodge City, 1370 AM)
8:00 am - The Lutheran Hour, KCVW (Wichita, Hutch., 94.3 FM)
8:25 am - The Lutheran Hour, KMMM (Pratt, 1290 AM)
8:30 am - The Lutheran Hour, KWBW (Hutchinson, 1450 AM)
10:00 am - St. Paul Radio Broadcast, KMMM (Pratt, 1290 AM)
6:00 pm - The Lutheran Hour, KREJ (88.1 FM)
MONDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
TUESDAY - 9 am - 2 pm - Quilt Groups meets
7:00 pm - Church Council
WEDNESDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hour
6:30 pm - Midweek
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY - 6:30 pm - Bible Study
FRIDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
SUNDAY - 9:00 am - Combined Sunday School Breakfast
10:00 am - Worship
- Voters’ Assembly
THE LUTHERAN HOUR - “A Risen Christ and a Clean Room” (John 20:5-7). The risen Christ has folded Death up and put it in its place. Now Christ invites you to trust in Him and find place and purpose in His new creation.
WELCOME TO BREAKFAST next Sunday, April 27th. This will be held during our 9:00 am Sunday School Hour. Everyone is welcome!
SACRED MUSIC FOR THE EASTER SEASON . . . “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today,” “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness,” “He’s Risen, He’s Risen.” You can listen 24/7 to sacred music for the 50 days of the Easter season at lutheranpublicradio.org, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.
About the Cover: David’s psalm proclaims that the Lord is at his right hand, and at the Lord’s right hand are pleasures forevermore (see Psalm 16:8, 11). David’s soul will not be abandoned to Sheol. While David died and remained in the tomb, we know that this psalm is ultimately about Jesus. Jesus is the Holy One who did not see corruption in the tomb. He was raised from the dead, ascended, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Jesus will bring David and all who are in Him by faith to the resurrected life. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
