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OPENING HYMN—Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed Christian Worship 447
4 Once bound by fear, now bold in faith, they preached the truth and pow’r of grace and pouring out their lives they gained life, life everlasting. (Refrain)
5 The pow’r that raised him from the grave now works in us to pow’rf’lly save. He frees our hearts to live his grace; go, tell of his goodness. (Refrain)
Text and tune: Ed Cash, b. 1971; Kristyn Getty, b. 1980; Keith Getty, b. 1974 © 2012 Getty Music and Alletrop Music, admin. MusicServices.org and Capitol CMG Publishing. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199
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Christ gave the authority to forgive the sins of penitent sinners to his church: “Whenever you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven.”
John 20:23
INVOCATION
Minister: In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation: Amen.
CONFESSION OF SINS
Dear friends, let us approach God with a true heart and confess our sins, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us.
Lord of life, I confess that I am by nature dead in sin. For faithless worrying and selfish pride, For sins of habit and sins of choice, For the evil I have done and the good I have failed to do, You should cast me away from your presence forever.
O Lord, I am sorry for my sins. Forgive me, for Jesus' sake.
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. In his great mercy, God made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in our sins. Hear the word of Christ through his called servant:
I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Mark 10:47
Kyrie is the Greek word for Lord. The expression "Lord, have mercy" is one of the oldest worship responses in the Christian Church.
LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
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SONG OF PRAISE This Is the Feast Christian Worship 938
This song of praise is often used in place of the Gloria during the Easter season. It is based on songs of praise that are sung by the saints in heaven giving glory to Jesus, the Lamb who was slain, but who now lives and reigns for all eternity (Revelation 5:12-13 and 19:5-9).
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Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.
Text: Richard W. Hillert, 1923–2010; John W. Arthur, 1922–1980 © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199 Tune: Richard W. Hillert, 1923–2010 © 1975, 1988 Richard W. Hillert. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199
The living Lord appeared to many eyewitnesses so that they might testify to the truth of Jesus’ resurrection. Through their testimony, God gives his church proof and peace.
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Let us pray.
O risen Lord, you came to your disciples and took away their fears with your word of peace. Come to us also by Word and sacrament, and banish our fears with the comforting assurance of your abiding presence; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Psalm 16:8-11
FIRST READING Acts 2:14, 22-32
14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and spoke loudly and clearly to them:
22 “Men of Israel, hear these words! Jesus the Nazarene was a man recommended to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know. 23 This man, who was handed over by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, you killed by having lawless men nail him to a cross. 24 He is the one God raised up by freeing him from the agony of death, because death was not able to hold him in its grip.
25 “Indeed, David says concerning him: I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
26 Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. My flesh also will rest in hope,
27 because you will not abandon my life to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
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28 You have made known to me the paths of life. You will fill me with joy in your presence.
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“Gentlemen, brothers, I can speak confidently to you about the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Since he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath that he would seat one of his descendants on his throne, 31 he saw what was coming and spoke about the resurrection of Christ, saying that he was neither abandoned to the grave nor did his flesh see decay.
32 “This Jesus is the one God has raised up. We are all witnesses of that.”
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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HYMN O Sons and Daughters of the King Christian Worship 456, stanzas 1-3
St. Peter points to the resurrection as proof of the hope we have regardless of the outward circumstances of our life.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 into an inheritance that is undying, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. 5 Through faith you are being protected by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of time.
6 Because of this you rejoice very much, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various kinds of trials 7 so that the proven character of your faith which is more valuable than gold, which passes away even though it is tested by fire may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not see him now, yet by believing in him, you are filled with a joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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SECOND READING 1 Peter 1:3-9
HYMN—O Sons and Daughters of the King Christian Worship 456, stanzas 4-6 Please stand
19 On the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were together behind locked doors because of their fear of the Jews. Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you! Just as the Father has sent me, I am also sending you.” 22 After saying this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 Whenever you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven. Whenever you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
24 But Thomas, one of the Twelve, the one called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples kept telling him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands, and put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe.”
26 After eight days, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at my hands. Take your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue to doubt, but believe.”
28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
30 Jesus, in the presence of his disciples, did many other miraculous signs that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise be to you, O Christ.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE & GREETING
While the children are coming forward please greet your neighbor and fill out the Friendship Register located in the red folder in your row and pass it along. Thank you! Please be seated
Jesus gave the proof that led to peace for Thomas, peace that could only be found in his Lord and God.
GOSPEL John 20:19-31
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Matthew 6 and Luke 11 record how Jesus taught his disciples to pray. We use his example prayer as part of our public worship, trusting that he will hear and answer our prayers.
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
During the singing of this hymn, children ages 1-8 are excused to attend Children’s Church in the CLC Building. Parents can pick-up their children there following the service.
HYMN—O Sons and Daughters of the King Christian Worship 456, stanzas 7-9
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Text: tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–1866, alt.; attr. Jean Tisserand, d. 1494, abr. Tune: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570–1615;. Text and tune: Public domain. SERMON John
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CONFESSION OF FAITH Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Lord of life, fill our hearts with joy during this season, for you have risen and conquered the grave. Imprint the message of victory on our hearts and implant it in our minds. Through the good news of your resurrection renew our hope and revive our faith. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
By baptizing us into your name, you have connected us to your death and rising. You have put our sin to death and have given us a new life. Enable us each day to think of ourselves as dead to sin and alive to you, so that we may walk in newness of life in all we do. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
The Nicene Creed was first developed in 325 at the First Council of Nicea. It was written to reaffirm the Biblical teaching of the divinity of Jesus, God’s Son. Like the Apostles’ and Athanasian Creeds, the Nicene Creed is a confession of what the Bible teaches.
Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.
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In this fallen world, death and sorrow surround us. Touch the hearts of those who grieve the loss of a Christian they love. Direct their eyes to your empty tomb and ease their pain by reminding them that their loved ones will one day rise again. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, many people grieve without hope. Let the message of your resurrection reach them and awaken faith in their hearts. Use us as your instruments to bring the word of life to their souls and the message of hope to their hearts. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Stay by the side of all who are suffering. In your wise mercy, heal those who are sick, receiving treatment for illness, recovering from illness or surgery, or hurting in body or mind. Remind them that your victory over death is a fact, and comfort them with your promise to raise them and give them and all believers new, glorified bodies like yours. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.
Silent prayer
Risen Savior, feed our faith with the message of your resurrection. Come to us in your Word and in the feast of your Sacrament to sustain and strengthen us until we feast with you in eternal glory.
Amen.
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The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who by his willing sacrifice on the cross took away the sins of the world and by his glorious resurrection restored everlasting life. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Sanctus
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Blessed are you, O Lord of heaven and earth. We praise and thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, and we remember the great acts of love through which he has ransomed us from sin, death, and the devil’s power.
By his incarnation, he became one with us. By his perfect life, he fulfilled your holy will. By his innocent death, he overcame hell. By his rising from the grave, he opened heaven.
Invited by your grace and instructed by your Word, we approach your table with repentant and joyful hearts. Strengthen us through Christ’s body and blood, and preserve us in the true faith until we feast with him and all his ransomed people in glory everlasting.
Amen.
As he speaks the Words of Institution, the minister both proclaims the words of Jesus to the congregation and sets apart the bread and wine for this special use. The sign of the cross reminds us of Christ’s death.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my (+) body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my (+) blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
Amen.
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O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD Agnus Dei
DISTRIBUTION
The Bible teaches that the Lord’s Supper is a unique communion of Christ and the individual believer as well as a coming together of people who hold to the same beliefs. Because of these Scriptural truths, we practice Member Communion at Grace. Those who are confirmed members of Wisconsin Synod congregations (WELS) are invited to receive the Lord’s Supper with us.
If you are not a WELS member but have an interest in receiving Holy Communion, please speak with the pastor after church today or at another time. We are aware that there are a number of other teachings about Holy Communion, and we want it to be a blessing for you, so we would look forward to sharing with you what God says about this Sacrament.
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Please be seated
Psalm 106:1
PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION (For private meditation)
Lord Jesus, you have invited me to come and receive your holy Sacrament. I believe that in the bread and wine you give me your true body and blood to eat and drink. Forgive my sins and nourish my faith through this precious meal. I long for the comfort that comes with your promises; I yearn for the assurance of your faithful love. Bless me now as I receive you by faith. Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (For private meditation)
Thank you, dear Savior, for nourishing my faith with the Sacrament of your body and blood. Lift my heart with your forgiveness, renew my confidence in your grace, empower my love for others, and lead me to long for the eternal banquet of heaven. Amen.
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SPOKEN RESPONSES
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.
1 Corinthians 11:26
Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
CLOSING PRAYER
We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this saving gift. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
The blessing of Aaron has been spoken over God’s people for over 3,500 years. The L said, “In this way they will put my name on [them], and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:27
BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.
Amen.
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16 Please be seated ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSING HYMN How Firm a Foundation Christian Worship 800 Text: A Selection of Hymns, London, 1787, ed. John Rippon, alt. Tune: Genuine Church Music, Winchester, 1832, ed. Joseph Funk. Text and tune: Public domain. THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING Minister.............................................................................................Pastor Ryan Heiman Accompanist............................................................................................... Laura Heiman Acknowledgements: Scripture readings are taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version® (EHV®) © 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. wartburgproject.org. Created by Christian Worship: Service Builder © 2022 Concordia Publishing House. Software distributed in partnership with Northwestern Publishing House.
Children’sÊChurch
Children ages 1-8 will be dismissed from our worship service today during the hymn before the sermon to attend Children’s Church. Parents, following worship, please pick your child up from the gymnasium in the CLC building.
SundayÊMorningÊBibleÊStudy
We recently began a new study entitled “Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks.” It is a study on selected Psalms like 1, 23, 46, etc. It will help us appreciate the Old Testament “hymnal” for its words of teaching, comfort, praise and thanksgiving. Now would be an excellent time to make this study a part of your Sunday routine! Class is held at 9:00 AM in the CLC gymnasium.
WednesdayÊBibleÊStudy
The Bible Project: The 66 books of the Bible are a collection of history, poetry, prophesy and insights into the eternal history of God and his people. The focus of the entire Bible is God’s plan of salvation. However because of the sheer volume of the Bible, many people get bogged down trying to read it and understand it. This Bible Project is a study that quickly summarizes each book and give the student a quick overview of the Bible. Please join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in Church Entryway.
Ladies’ÊFellowshipÊGroup:ÊThursday
The Ladies’ Fellowship Group will meet this Thursday, April 20, for lunch at Tohono Chul Park (7366 Paseo del Norte, Tucson 85704). They will meet in the Tohono Chul parking lot at 11:30 AM. If you need a ride or have any questions, please contact Lois Thornton at (520)323-8772 or vthornto2@gmail.com. Ladies from all Grace sites are welcome to join in the fun!
CLCÊCharityÊGolfÊTournamentÊAprilÊ24
Do you enjoy golf? Join us on Monday, April 24, for the 4th annual CLC Charity Golf Tournament! Beginning at 1:00 PM, golfers will participate in a 4-person scramble golf tournament at Desert Hills Private Golf Club in Green Valley. Our goal for this big event is to raise funds for the It Takes the Community Scholarship Fund to benefit our community families in need of child care. Go to www.ItTakestheCommunity.com to register for this event, either as a team ($400) or individual golfer ($125). There are only a few spots left, so register TODAY!
MissionÊtoÊtheÊChildrenÊInformationalÊMeeting:ÊAprilÊ28
Mission to the Children (MttC) has been sharing the love of Christ and humanitarian aid with Mexican families in Sonora since 1989. Due to continued unrest in Mexico, MttC is expanding its focus to Spanish-speaking families in southern Tucson. We invite you to join us. If you have a heart for families, Hispanic ministry, or simply serving your needy neighbor, then come to MttC’s Informational Meeting at 6:00 PM on Friday, April 28, at Grace-Tucson (830 N 1st Ave Tucson, AZ 85719). Bilingual skills are not needed. Dinner will be provided. Questions? Call 520-548-0531 or email Info@MissiontotheChildren.org. RSVPs are appreciated.
DivineÊCallÊReturned
At our Call meeting held on Sunday, March 26, a divine call was extended to Mrs. Hannah Kent to serve as a mission teacher at our Child Learning Center in Sahuarita. She has recently returned our call. As voted on at that call meeting, we will be requesting a graduate assignment from Martin Luther College. The Call Service is May 13.
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ThisÊscheduleÊisÊsubjectÊtoÊchange.ÊPleaseÊ watchÊyourÊemailÊforÊtheÊmostÊup-to-dateÊ informationÊorÊcallÊtheÊGraceÊCentralÊOfficeÊ atÊ(520)623-6633ÊifÊyouÊhaveÊquestions.
OFF-SITEÊEVENT
GrowÊinÊGraceÊClass
Would you like to learn more about our risen Savior, about the Bible that tells us about him, and about what Grace Lutheran Church believes and teaches? Our congregation offers a series of Biblebased lessons called Grow in Grace. Grow in Grace also serves as our membership class for those who may be interested in joining the church. If you would be interested in scheduling a Grow in Grace Class, please speak to Pastor Heiman, or register your interest at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/ GIG.
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ThisÊWeekÊatÊGraceÊÊ AprilÊ16Ê– AprilÊ23
Monday Pastors’ Circuit Meeting at Redeemer 9:00a TUCSON Today Worship Services with communion 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Grow in Grace................................... 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study 9:00a TCM Bible Study: Jesus is Alive Again 7:00p Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting................................................ 9:00a English Classes 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Church History .............10:00a & 7:00p Thursday Ladies’ Fellowship Group 11:30a Handbell Rehearsal........................................................ 5:30p Worship Choir................................................................. 6:45p Saturday TCM Event: Board Game Day 10:00a NextÊSunday,ÊAprilÊ23 Worship Services 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Grow in Grace................................... 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study 9:00a Lifeliners Lunch & Funtasticks Outing 11:30a TCM Bible Study: Jesus is Still at Work 7:00p ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita) 10:00a NextÊSunday,ÊAprilÊ23 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita) 10:00a BENSONÊ Today Worship Service .............................................................7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Large Catechism................10:00a NextÊSunday,ÊAprilÊ23 Worship Service 7:30a NO Adult Bible Study SAHUARITA Today Adult Bible Study: Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Bible Project 10:00a NextÊSunday,ÊAprilÊ23 Adult Bible Study: Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks.........9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a VAIL Today Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Adult Bible Study: Lifestyle Witnessing ..........................9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Thursday NO Midweek Bible Study (resumes May 4) NextÊSunday,ÊAprilÊ23 Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Adult Bible Study: Lifestyle Witnessing 9:00a Worship Service ...........................................................10:00a
