Third Sunday of Easter
April 19th, 2026
Lutheran Book of Worship – Setting 2
Please stand, as you are able, when indicated by *
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
* The Decalogue (insert)
* Introit:
P: “The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made.”
C: “Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, for praise is fitting for the upright.”
* Hymn: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” LBW #352
*Apostolic Greeting p. 78
* The Kyrie P. 78
*Hymn of Praise (“This is the feast…”) P. 81
* Prayer of the Day p. 82
The First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-12* (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-25
*Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia, Lord…”) p. 83
* Gospel Hymn: “O Word of God Incarnate” (v. 1-2) LBW #231
* The Holy Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Gospel Hymn: “O Word of God Incarnate” (v. 3) LBW #231
Naomi’s Heart Mission Collection
Children’s Message
Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
*Votum
* Hymn: “Break Now the Bread of Life” LBW #235
* Nicene Creed p. 84
* Prayer of the Church p. 85
*The Peace p. 86
Offering & Offertory (“Let the Vineyards…”) p. 86
* Great Thanksgiving p. 88-89
* Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer p. 90-91
Agnus Dei and Communion p. 92
* Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord….”) p. 92-93
* Benediction & Amen p. 94-95
* Hymn: “Blessed Assurance” WOV #699
* Sending
* Postlude
The altar flowers today are given to
the Glory of God.
Welcome to our Visitors!
Grace Lutheran Church welcomes you this morning! We value families with children and encourage you to worship together; if you would like assistance during the sermon, we have volunteers who will be happy to take your child to a Nursery Area following the Children’s Message, they will return your child to you in the sanctuary just before Holy Communion. Please fill out a Visitor Connect card, these are found either on the entrance table or in the pew rack in front of you. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate and will be collected with the offering today.
Sunday School
All are welcome to attend the adult Sunday School class before worship beginning at 8:45.
Holy Communion
Those who are baptized and believe that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is truly present in the forms of bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation, are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Please let the Pastor know that you wish to receive this gift of life by holding out your open hands. If you desire to drink the wine from the common cup, please proceed to the left chalice after receiving the wafer. If you prefer to dip the wafer into the wine, please proceed to the right chalice after receiving the wafer. You are encouraged to bring young children forward for a blessing. The sign for a blessing is folded hands.
Disciples in Service today: April 19th
Ushers: Ashley Hurst, Rik Maxey
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Doro Clapper
Acolyte: Roman Hurst Crucifer: Ruby Hurst
Servers: Nicole Hurst, Laura Knuppel
Altar Guild: Carla Lynch
Disciples in Service next Sunday, April 26th
Ushers: Scott Barrett, Richard Maxey
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Kathy Kollmeyer Crucifer: Marc Voigt Acolyte: Debbie Voigt
Servers: Marsha Maxey, Linda Swenson
Altar Guild: Debbie Barrett