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Alive Forevermore!

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER April 28 2019

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 700 Main St. P.O. Box 220 Clyman, WI 53016

www.zionclyman.org

Rev. Matthew Martin Cell – 920-821-3368

felsenherr@yahoo.com.

Mrs. Dee Dee W, Organ Jason J – Elder Sunday Service

Ushers – Team 1 - Rick M. Steve Dunn Tim D. Mike Z.

Bulletin Announcement email: Zionclyman@gmail.com

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Guests. Welcome to Zion. We are glad to have you with us. Please sign our guestbook located in the Narthex. About Holy Communion: We celebrate this Sacrament every Sunday at Zion. We welcome to the Lord's Table all who have repented of their sins and seek to amend their sinful life; all who believe that Jesus is truly present in, with, and under the bread and the wine; and all who believe that through the words "given and shed for you" forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given. If this is your confession and a member of a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, then come with a thankful heart and join us. See p.329, 330 in the front part of the hymnal for guidance in preparing to receive Holy Communion. We also offer gluten free wafers please notify Elder ahead of time that you would appreciate the gluten free.

AS WE GATHER

Jesus said to Thomas, “Have you believed because you

have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Though we don’t have the privilege of seeing Jesus in person as Thomas, the disciples, and many others did, we do have the privilege of seeing Jesus in the Word. We have the privilege of being touched by Jesus in Holy Baptism. And we have the privilege of being in communion with Jesus in the Lord’s Supper. Jesus still comes through the “locked doors” we may have and brings a blessed peace to us as He did in the flesh long ago!

Altar Guild for April: Tracy/Holley S 262-366-2069

Order of Worship Divine Service 4

Divine Service Lutheran Service Book - Page 184 Opening Hymn:

“O Sons and Daughters of the King” LSB 470 Vs. 1-4 Confession and Absolution Page 184

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Introit for Second Sunday of Easter

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered. He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations. 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. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Salutation and Collect of the Day Page 189

P: The Lord be with you

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P: Let us pray

Collect for Second Sunday of Easter

Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lord’s resurrection may by Your grace confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

. OLD TESTAMENT READING Acts 5:12–20

(God’s Word goes out to the people through the apostles.)

12 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. 15 As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. 16 Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by evil spirits, and all of them were healed. 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with

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jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. 20 “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people the full message of this new life.”

P: This is the Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

EPISTLE Revelation 1:10–18 (John’s vision of Christ’s eternal glory)

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10 On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, 11 which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.” 12 I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and among the lampstands was someone “like a son of man,” dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. 15 His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.

P: This is the Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to John, the twentieth chapter.People: Glory to You, O Lord.

GOSPEL John 20:19–29 (Jesus appears to disciples hiding behind locked doors and brings peace by His resurrection.)

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19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” 24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it.” 26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ.

Nicene Creed or Apostle’s Creed Page 191 or 192 Sermon Hymn:

“O Sons and Daughters of the King” LSB 470 Vs. 5-8 Sermon

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The Offering

Prayer of the Church

Agnus Dei Page 198

Word’s of Institution Page 199

Distribution of the Lord’s Supper Communion Hymns: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LSB 627

“I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table” LSB 618 “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” LSB 528

Nunc Dimittis Page 199

Prayer and Benediction Page 201

Closing Hymn: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today: Alleluia” LSB 463 ________________________________________________

Announcements

From the Board of Stewardship and Evangelism:

John 20:19 – “On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ ” Fear is the opposite of faith; that is the cringing fear we have in the face of something that is hostile to us and more powerful than we are. Jesus spends a lot of His time telling the disciples to not be afraid. Our fears constantly hem us in and prevent us from following the Lord’s will. But there is no need to fear. Jesus has conquered. No fear can keep us locked up. We have been set free by Jesus for lives that declare His marvelous deeds.

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The Pewpoint THEME OF THE DAY

That You May Believe and Have Life in His Name

On the Lord’s Day, St. John the apostle was given a revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God, the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last. He is the Living One, “the firstborn of the dead” (Rev. 1:5). He died for all people, and behold, He is alive forevermore! Therefore, He has “the keys of Death and Hades” (Rev. 1:18). For His death atoned for sin and conquered death, and in His resurrection He opened the kingdom of heaven to us. The “sharp two-edged sword” of His mouth (Rev. 1:16) calls you to “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,” that by such faith “you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). To that end, He sends His ministers of the Word, as the Father sent Him, “to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31). Attendance:

Palm Sunday Service: 78 C Communed: 63 Maundy Thursday Service: 40 Communed: 37 Good Friday Early Service: 45 Good Friday Late Service: 11 Sunrise Easter Service: 51 C Communed: 46 Late Easter Service: 72 C Communed: 50

May 2nd – Elder and Council Meetings June 9th – Confirmation

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YES IN CHRIST -- Saying Yes With Our Treasures

Needed per week to make budget: $2,677

Maundy Thursday Envelopes: $352 Plate: $10

Good Friday Envelopes: $667 Plate: $10 Lenten Envelopes: $30 Sunday Envelopes: $55 Private Donation: $3,000 Sunday Envelopes: $2,841 Plate: $584 Good Friday Envelopes: $60 Easter Breakfast Donations: $349 Automatic Deposit: $50

THIS WEEK AT ZION

Sunday After Church Sunday School Tuesday 6:00pm to 7:30pm Adult Bible Class @ Trinity Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm Confirmation Class

6:00 pm Bell Choir 7:00 pm Voice Choir

There will be a special meeting to call a new Pastor on May 5th. If anyone is interested in looking at the Sets, which is the history

of the Pastor’s, you can contact Chris Lamp and he will show you the information BUT the papers cannot be copied or taken home.

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We will be setting up a date for the spring clean up at our next Council meeting. If anyone has a suggestion of things they think need to be done. Let someone on the council committee know so that it’s brought up at the meeting.

Now with the 2018/2019 winter weather behind us (I Hope!) I know that each one of us would like to thank each and everyone involved in keeping our church property safe for all. So hopefully this message will be able to let all those involved know that we appreciate your hard work this past season…

SO THANK YOU!

Sing for Joy Concordia University Irvine Choral Concert – May 6th Hubertus, May 8th Grafton or May 9th New Berlin. For more information please see posters on exit doors.

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Don’t forget that next Sunday is Food Shelf Sunday and now and through the summer months we plan our vacations with the kids and enjoy those month but we need to remember The Gathering Source and those people that rely on our generosity.

A very special thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who helped and or donated for this year’s Easter breakfast. I am always amazed on what can be accomplished when we all pitch in to help. It's a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. Marti