The Peace of the Risen Christ Dwells with His Church

Peace Lutheran Church2090 Commerce Drive

North Mankato, MN 56003

Peace Lutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Synod

“Serving Christ with united hearts and hands and voices”

Pastor Timothy Hartwig Jesus Lambs’ at Peace PreschoolChurch Office: 507-385-1386 Teacher/Director: Joslyn MoldstadCell Phone: 507-382-6826 Phone: 507-385-7752Email: pastorhartwig@gmail.com

Divine ServiceSunday – 8:30 & 10:45 AM & Wednesday – 6:30 PM

April 27, 2014 Second Sunday of Easter

Welcome to Peace! – The purpose of our congregation is to worship God, who gives life through Word and Sacrament; to serve one another in love and fellowship; and to proclaim forgiveness and salvation to all through Jesus Christ alone.

Before WorshipAs you prepare to worship your Lord today, spend a few quiet minutes in prayer before the service. Review the lessons, the service notes, and pray this prayer:

Prayer of the DayO 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.

For the ChildrenA Cry-Room is available if your little ones need a moment. It is the first room on the left as you walk into the church building. Sound and video are piped into the room to enable you to hear and see the service.

FacilitiesRestrooms are located down the hall and on the right side.

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The Divine Service with Holy CommunionRite 1, p. 41

Opening PrayerP: O Lord, our Maker, Redeemer, and Comforter, we are assembled in Your presence

to hear Your holy Word. We pray You to open our hearts by Your Holy Spirit, that through the preaching of Your Word we may be taught to repent of our sins, to believe on Jesus in life and death, and to grow day by day in grace and holiness. Hear us for Christ’s sake. Amen.

Hymn #366:1-8, “Ye Sons and Daughters of the King”

The Confession of SinP: Let us confess our sins to God and pray:

We poor sinners confess to You, O God, not only that we have been conceived and born in sin, but also that throughout life we have often and in many ways offended You, our Lord and Maker, in thought, word and deed, so that You could with perfect justice reject and condemn us for all eternity.

Therefore we come before You with sorrow of heart, in dread and terror of Your holy justice and of everlasting death. Our sins are a grievous foe, which we should hate in every way as long as we live.

O merciful God, You still grant us in this hour to be reminded of Your fatherly goodness. According to the promise of Your Word we flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy and implore You, dearest Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Your only-begotten Son, our Brother, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised again for our justification:

Forgive us all our sins through faith, which the Holy Spirit increases in our hearts to full assurance.

C: We therefore pray You, O Lord, through Your servant to declare to us the forgiveness of all our sins. We poor sinners are willing to forgive all who have offended against us. We earnestly desire to grow in true godliness. Help us, O God, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

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The Kyrie Eleison (Lord, have mercy)

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The Absolution P: Hear the holy and comforting Word of our Lord:

Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Lift up your hearts! By the authority of God and of my holy office I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory to God in the Highest)P: Glory be to God in the highest.

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The Salutation

The CollectP: Let us pray…one God, now and forever.

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The Lesson – Acts 2:14a, 22-3214Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: 22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to

you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 25David said about him:

"'I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

26Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope,

27because you will not abandon me to the grave,nor will you let your Holy One see decay.

28You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.'

29"Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay. 32God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact.

The Epistle – 1 Peter 1:3-93Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he

has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-- kept in heaven for you, 5who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7These have come so that your faith-- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-- may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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The Holy Gospel – John 20:19-31P: The Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter is written in the 20th chapter of the

Gospel according to St. John, beginning at the 19th verse.19On 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!" 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

21Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." 22And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."

24Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So 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."

26A 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!" 27Then 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."

28Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" 29Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are

those who have not seen and yet have believed." 30Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are

not recorded in this book. 31But 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 CreedP: Let us confess our holy faith in the words of the Nicene Creed:

C: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earthand of all things visible and invisible.

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And in one Lord Jesus Christ,the only-begotten Son of God,Begotten of His Father before all worlds,God of God, Light of Light,Very God of Very God,Begotten, not made,Being of one substance with the Father,By Whom all things were made;Who for us men and for our salvation

came down from heavenand was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Maryand was made man;and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered and was buried;and the third day He rose again

according to the Scriptures;and ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of the Father;

And He shall come again with gloryto judge both the living and the dead;

Whose kingdom shall have no end.And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life,

Who proceeds from the Father and the Son,Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,Who spoke by the Prophets.And I believe one holy Christian and Apostolic Church.I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,And I look for the Resurrection of the deadand the Life of the world to come.

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Hymn #720, “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” Christian Worship Supplement

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Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. Richard Massie, 1800-1887, alt.Tune, Setting: Kermit Moldenhauer, b. 1949 © 2005 Kermit Moldenhauer.

All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-721927.

The Sermon – John 20:19-31 The Peace of the Risen Christ Dwells with His Church

P: The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus unto everlasting life. Amen.

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The Prayer of the ChurchP: Everlasting and merciful God, we beseech You in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ:C: To have mercy upon us and to hear our prayer.P: Look in mercy upon Your Church. Protect it and sanctify it by Your truth. May Your

Word be taught in its purity and Your Sacraments be rightly administered. Grant unto Your Church faithful pastors who shall declare Your truth with power and shall live according to Your will. Send forth laborers into Your harvest and open the door of faith unto all unbelievers and unto the people of Israel. In mercy remember the enemies of Your Church and grant to them repentance unto life.

C: O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, hear us in the truth of Your salvation.P: Let Your protecting hand be over our country and over all who travel. Prosper what

is good among us and bring to naught every evil counsel and purpose. Protect and bless Your servants, the President of the United States, the Governor of this state, our judges and magistrates and all in authority. Fit them for their high calling by the gift of Your Spirit of wisdom and fear, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

C: Hear, O Lord, and have mercy! Lord be our helper.P: According to Your promise, O God, be the defender of the widow and the father of

the orphan. Relieve and comfort the sick and the sorrowful (especially our brother/sister ________ who is ill/grieving). Graciously help those who are assaulted by the devil and who are in peril of death. Be the strength of those who are suffering for the sake of Christ’s holy name. Grant that we may live together in peace and prosperity. Bestow upon us good and seasonable weather; and bless us with upright Christian counsel in all that we undertake.

C: O Lord, be with all in trouble. Hear their prayers to the honor of Your Name.P: We especially commend to Your care and keeping this Your congregation which You

have bought with a great price. Keep from us all offenses and bind us together in the unity of Your holy love. Grant that the little ones who are baptized in Your name may be brought up in Your fear. At Your table give to those who there commune with You peace and life everlasting.

C: Let all rejoice who trust in You; let them shout for joy because You defend them.P: Be merciful, O God, to all, according to Your great love in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

When our final hour shall come, grant us a blessed departure from this world, and on the last day, a resurrection to Your glory.

C: Amen. Grant us Your peace, O Lord!

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The Apostolic BenedictionP: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy

Spirit be with you all.

The OfferingThe members of Peace Lutheran Congregation have joined together to do the Lord’s work in this community and around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry.

“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all –how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”

Romans 8:32Please fill out the Friendship Register.

The Service of Holy CommunionPeace Lutheran Church practices close communion We ask that only members of the ELS and WELS partake of the Sacrament today. Visitors, please speak to the Pastor about receiving the Sacrament in the future.

The PrefaceP: The Lord be with you.

P: Lift up your hearts unto the Lord.

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P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.

The Proper Preface and SanctusP: It is truly good, right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give

thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, but chiefly are we bound to praise You for the glorious resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord; for He is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us and has taken away the sins of the world. By His death He has destroyed death, and by His rising to life again He has restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

The Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)

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The Lord’s PrayerP: 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.

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The Words of InstitutionP: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread and

when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: “Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying: “Drink of it all of you; this cup is the New Testament in My blood, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)

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The DistributionDistribution Hymn #311, “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray”Distribution Hymn #314, “Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord”Distribution Hymn #327, “O Lord, We Praise Thee”

The Collect of ThanksgivingP: Let us give thanks and pray: We thank You, Lord God Almighty, that You have

refreshed us with these Your salutary gifts; and we beseech You of Your mercy, to strengthen us through the same in faith toward You, and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord.

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The BenedictionP: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

The Closing Hymn #363, “Thou Art the Way”

The Closing PrayerP: O Lord, we render unto You our heartfelt thanks that You have taught us what You

would have us believe and do. Help us, O God, by Your Holy Spirit, for the sake of Jesus Christ, to keep Your Word in pure hearts, that we thereby may be strengthened in faith, perfected in holiness, and comforted in life and death. Amen.

Thank you to those who served in our service today:Guest Preacher: Rev. Dale Jaech;

Organist: Connie Langhorst; The ushers; Cover artwork: Don Moldstad.

To God be the Glory!

Announcements The Peace Church Council has called a special voters meeting for TODAY following the second service to vote on recommendations for the position of Bethany Lutheran College President to the Bethany Board of Regents.

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CROSSED Youth Group will meet tonight, from 6:15-8:30. Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to come for fun and fellowship. For more information, please contact Josh Mayer (Joshua.mayer@blc.edu).

Solid Grounds Bible Study meets Tuesdays, at 9:00AM. Everyone is invited to attend!

Music and More: Please make plans to come and enjoy an hour or so of "Music and More" next Sunday, May 4, at 3:00PM, presented by members of Peace, the young and the less young. You will be treated to musical selections of all kinds, vocal and instrumental...plus something "more". Then stay on for

refreshments and an opportunity to visit with the performers. "Music and More" is something that could become an annual event with your encouragement and support.

Can You Help? After the Music and More event scheduled for May 4 at Peace, there will be opportunity for those attending to visit with one another and to talk with the musicians (and more!). And since no social hour at Peace

would be complete without refreshments, we are looking for volunteers to provide the goodies. If you can bring a couple of dozen cookies or bars, please let event organizers know: Susan Lepak (386-0853) or Amanda Madson (345-5912). Thank you!

VBS News! Registration forms went home with Sunday School students today. Gangway to Galilee is our theme for VBS 2014. Students age 3 (potty-trained) through those going into 6th grade are invited to sail the high seas to learn about God’s Amazing Grace. Bring a sack lunch for this

awesome adventure scheduled for Wednesday-Friday, June 11-13, from 9am-2pm. Cost is $5 per participant if registered by May 19 th ! T-shirt included!

VBS needs YOU! VBS 2014 needs volunteers to help with crafts, snacks, games, and leading groups of students through each station. None of these positions require prep work! Check out the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

Jesus' Lambs at Peace Preschool thanks everyone who helped with our Preschool Open House. To enroll your child for next fall, please call Joslyn at 385-7752.

Hot Dogs for School! We are gearing up for the Thrivent/Cub Foods Hot Dog and Brat Event located at Cub Foods East, May 19-22. If you would like to help, there is a sign-up sheet near the kitchen door or call 385-7752. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others from our congregation and help

our preschool. Thrivent Financial will contribute to all donations and profits.

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Are you unable to care for your feet? Your church home is offering a service to help you care for your feet and toenails. By appointment, a registered nurse, using sanitary equipment, will soak and wash your feet, trim toenails, and finish with a lotion foot massage. If the nurse feels

further medical attention is needed, she may suggest an appointment with your health care provider. This service is free; however, donations will be accepted to go to a church cause. For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call Amy Jo Reiner at 507-340-2061.

Softball season opener is tomorrow evening at Caswell Park, N. Mankato, on field 2 @ 6:15pm. Please come and cheer on our team! There are copies of this season’s softball schedule on the bulletin board if you would like to have one. There will also be a schedule included in the May Newsletter.

Devotions for Families – There are complimentary copies of “Mine, But First Yours” on the table in the entry; please take one home if you would like one.

Last week at Peace: Good Friday Service 207Easter Sunrise Service 103Easter Festival Service 260

To watch the live services, go to: www.els.name/streaming or www.facebook.com/peacemankato. The service will start automatically when it is live. For recorded services, go to: www.vimeo.com/peacemankato and you can choose which service you want to watch.

Summer honor choir camp applications for current 9-12th graders are on the bulletin board in the narthex. Camp is June 15-19th at Bethany Lutheran College and is directed by Dennis Marzolf. Early applications are encouraged. Application deadline is May 9th.

Camp Indianhead – for ages 11-16. Lutheran Island Camp will host Camp Indianhead this summer on July 6-11, 2014. The cost is $250 per camper. Camp Counselors are also needed. (Counselors must be 18

years old when Camp Indianhead begins.) Pickup registration forms in the narthex.Bus transportation to Camp is available. The cost will be $70 to $75 per camper. Payment for transportation will be collected the day the bus leaves for camp. Space is limited; 30 to 35 is the maximum number of passengers the bus can carry. If you have questions or wish to reserve a spot on the bus, please call or email Lance Johnson at (507) 720-2130 or ljohnson1@blc.edu.

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All Confirmed ELS Youth – This summer’s LYA trip is to Missoula, MT, July 24-27. Come for youth fellowship, Bible study, and worship. Activities include river rafting, a climbing wall, and high ropes course, and more! Check out the ELS website http://www.evangelicallutheransynod.org/about/ our-work-together/youth/2014-lya-convention/lya-2014-registration/lya-2014-online-

registration/ and the LYA Facebook page LYA (Lutheran Youth Association) for registration information. There is a registration fee of $250 due by Ma y 1 . After May 1, the registration fee goes up to $300, with the final deadline being June 1. This fee does NOT include the bus transportation! Prepare for a departure on July 23rd, and for more fun stops along the way to the convention. More information to come. Questions? Ask your Youth Leaders (Josh Mayer and Matt & Carol Wiechmann).Kwik-n-Klean Job Opening! - The contact Information for the manager is Jan Platt at 507-381-9982. Current employee, Daniel Ruiz, may be contacted at 239-206-7643. An application may be found at http://kwik-n-klean.com. Cleaners work 28 hours every two weeks and hours are flexible to those who wish for less or more. It is a great part time job for those who are still in school and may easily work around any other job. The businesses for cleaning may all be found here in Mankato, MN. Those who wish for a summer job may start as soon as May 11th!MVL Food Service Staff Opening - A part-time position is open in the food service at MVL. This position is for about 3 ½ to 4 hours per day during the school year. Applicants need to be able do a variety of tasks, as well as the ability to lift milk crates, move racks with trays and other items, operate a computer during the lunch periods and the dish washing machine. Individuals interested in this position should contact Principal Tim Plath at MVL at 507-354-6851 or tplath@mvlhs.org.Director of Nursing - Bethany Lutheran College is pleased to announce an opening for the full-time position of Director of Nursing, with a start date of August 1, 2014. The job posting and application instructions are posted on the bulletin board.

Bethany EventsSunday, April 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Come and enjoy a taste of tea and treats from around the world—International Tea, sponsored by the World Club of BLC, in Honsey Hall lobby.Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. - the Spring Semester Honors Recital will be presented in Trinity Chapel. Bethany students enrolled in private music lessons audition for the honor of performing at this recital. The recital is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.Thursday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. - Bethany's annual Spring Student Art Show reception. View studio art and media arts students' best works while mingling with the artists themselves. On display in the YFAC gallery May 1-16.Friday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. - "Falling at the Circus" is a senior project written, directed and composed by Bethany senior Moriah Barker. "Falling at the Circus" will be performed in the YFAC Theater. Free!Sunday, May 4, 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Chapel - "All Keyed Up: A Collaborative Piano Recital", by Elisabeth Urtel plus musical guests performing works by Chopin, Gershwin, Poulenc and other selections. These are works for solo piano, piano duet, and a blend of soloists. This free recital is followed by a reception in the YFAC lobby. All are welcome!

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