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Order of Service for June 4, 2023

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for June 4, 2023, at 11 AM

Welcome

Opening Song: The Fruit of the Spirit Song

Oh, the fruit of the Spirit’s not a coconut.
Oh, the fruit of the Spirit’s not a coconut.
If you want to be a coconut, (Banana, Watermelon, Lemon)
You might as well hear it. You can’t be a fruit of the Spirit.

Chorus:
‘Cause the Fruit is…love, joy, peace, patience,
Kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Love, joy, peace, patience,
Kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: We have come here today to worship the Lord. In worship we hear the Word of God, we receive God’s blessings, and respond with thanks and praise. We begin by seeking God’s blessing of forgiveness. He has promised to remove the guilt and shame of our sin through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: Let us confess our sins to the Lord.

P: Heavenly Father,
C: Heavenly Father,

P: I have done things that were wrong.
C: I have done things that were wrong.

P: I have been mean to others.
C: I have been mean to others.

P: I have not obeyed my parents.
C: I have not obeyed my parents.

P: I have not obeyed You, God.
C: I have not obeyed You, God.

P: But I am very sorry.
C: But I am very sorry.

P: Please forgive me.
C: Please forgive me.

P: I love You very much.
C: I love You very much.

P: And I know You love me, too.
C: And I know You love me, too.

P: Amen.
C: Amen.

P: God has heard your apology. He loves you very much. God has told us that when we believe and trust in Him, He makes us His children. As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us. He has told me to tell you that you are forgiven. So, as His servant, I forgive you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song: Amazing Grace

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.

I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind but now I see.

T’was grace that taught my heart to fear,

And grace my fears relieved.

How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,

we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise,
than when we’ve first begun. © Public Domain

First Reading – Matthew 28:19

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Children’s Message “God is Trinity”

Song: Living Hope

How great the chasm that lay between us.

How high the mountain I could not climb.

In desperation, I turned to heaven,
And spoke Your name into the night.

Then through the darkness Your loving kindness,

Tore through the shadows of my soul.

The work is finished, the end is written,
Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.

Who could imagine so great a mercy.

What heart could fathom such boundless grace.

The God of ages stepped down from glory,
To wear my sin and bear my shame.

The cross has spoken. I am forgiven.

The King of Kings calls me His own.

Beautiful Savior I’m Yours forever,

Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.

Chorus:

Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free!

Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me!

You have broken every chain. There’s salvation in Your Name,

Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.

Verse 3:

Then came the morning that sealed the promise,

Your buried body began to breathe.

Out of the silence the roaring Lion,

Declared the grave has no claim on me.

(Repeat)

Jesus, Yours is the victory!

(Chorus 2x) © Bethel Music Publishing and Remaining portion is unaffiliated

Second Reading – Matthew 28:16–20

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Children’s Message “Jesus Sent the Doubters”

Sermon Hymn: Now All The Vault Of Heaven Resounds

Now all the vault of Heav’n resounds,

In praise of love that still abound,

“Christ has triumphed! He is living!”

Sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear.

Repeat their song of glory here.

“Christ has triumphed! Christ has triumphed!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.”

Eternal is the gift He brings.

Therefore, our heart with rapture sings,

“Christ has triumphed! He is living!”

Now, still, He comes to give us life,

And by His presence stills all strife.

Christ has triumphed! He is living!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Adoring praises now we bring

And with the heavenly blessed sing,

“Christ has triumphed, Alleluia!

Be to the Father, and our Lord,

To Spirit blest, most holy God,

All the glory, never-ending!

Sermon – “Sent to Bring”

Sermon Reading: Romans 1:1-6

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ,

Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 602-1104

The Lord’s Prayer

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. Amen

Offering

Words of Institution

Peace

P: The peace of the Lord be with you all.
C: And also, with you.
P: We greet each other in the peace of Christ.

Distribution

Prayer

Benediction

Closing Song: God So Loved

Verse 1:
Come all you weary. Come all you thirsty.

Come to the well that never runs dry.

Drink of the Water. Come and thirst no more.

Verse 2:
Come all you sinners. Come find His mercy.

Come to the table. He Will satisfy.

Taste of His goodness. Find what you’re looking for.

Chorus 1:

For God so loved the World that He gave us,

His one and only Son to save us.

Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.

Verse 3:
Bring all your failures. Bring your addictions.

Come lay them down at the Foot of the cross.

Jesus is waiting there with open arms.

(Chorus 1)

Chorus 2:

The power of Hell forever defeated.

Now, it is well. I’m Walking in freedom.

For God so loved, God so loved the world.

Bridge:

Praise God! Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise Him! Praise Him for the wonders of His love.

(Repeat)

His amazing love!

(Chorus 1)

(Chorus 2)

(Verse 3)

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News and Announcements

Hey Youth!!
Do you know any worship songs you’d like to sing as part of our youth service? Let Pastor Kurt know.

Do you want to sing or play an instrument? Let Pastor Kurt know.

We want you to be a part of the service.

Upcoming Events

June 11, 11 AM – Regular Service (no meal)
Faith Lutheran Church

June 11, After the Service – Vision Re-Launch Party
Pastor Kurt’s House

June 24, 6 PM – Youth Game Night
The Frost’s Home

June 25, After the Service – “God Squad” Youth Group
Faith Lutheran Church

July 17-19 – Summer Mission Trip
Metropolitan Ministries

August 5, 10 AM – 7 PM – End of the Summer Water Park Trip
Adventure Island

Connect with us:

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck May 28, 2023

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Order of Service for May 28

Order of Service for May 28, 2023

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for May 28, 2023, at 11 AM

Welcome

Opening Song: You Are Holy (Prince Of Peace)

Verse:

You are holy (Women echo) You are mighty (Women echo)

You are worthy (Women echo) Worthy of praise (Women echo)

I will follow (Women echo) I will listen (Women echo)

I will love You (Women echo) All of my days (Women echo)

Chorus:

(MEN) (WOMEN)

I will sing to He is Lord of Lords

And worship He is King of Kings

The King who He is mighty God

Is worthy Lord of everything

I will love and He’s Emmanuel

Adore Him He’s the Great I am

And I will bow down He’s my Prince of peace

before Him Who is the Lamb

I will sing to He’s my living God

And worship He’s my saving grace

The King who He will reign forever

Is worthy He is ancient of days

I will love and He is alpha, omega

Adore Him beginning and end

And I will bow down He’s my Savior, Messiah

Before Him Redeemer and friend

All: He’s my Prince of Peace, And I will live my life for Him.
© 1994 Imboden Music and Martha Jo Publishing

Invocation

Responsive (Psalm 25)

P: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
C: O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me.

P: Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
C: They shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

P: Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
C: Teach me your paths.

P: Lead me in your truth and teach me,
C: For you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.

P: Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,
C: For they have been from of old.

P: Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
C: According to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!

P: Good and upright is the Lord;
C: Therefore he instructs sinners in the way.

P: He leads the humble in what is right,
C: And teaches the humble his way.

P: All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,
C: For those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

P: For your name’s sake, O Lord,
C: Pardon my guilt, for it is great.

P: Who is the man who fears the Lord?
C: Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.

P: His soul shall abide in well-being,
C: And his offspring shall inherit the land.

P: The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him,
C: And he makes known to them his covenant.

P: My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
C: For he will pluck my feet out of the net.

P: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
C: O my God, in you I trust;

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.
C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand; but if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(A time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord. Let us confess together.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

Words of Forgiveness
C: Amen.

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving – What a Friend

Everybody has trials and temptations.
Everybody knows heartbreak, isolation.

Pre-Chorus:
But we can lay our burdens down. Lay our burdens down.

Chorus:
What a friend we have in Jesus. East to west my sins are gone.
I see grace on every horizon.
And forever and ever His heart is my home.

Everybody has fears, everybody got worries.
Everybody knows sorrow, devastation.

(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)

Bridge:
No more betrayal, for He is faithful.
He fills me up and my cup runneth over.
No more betrayal, for He is faithful.
How He has proven it over and over.
(Repeat)

(Chorus 2x)

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Old Testament Reading – Numbers 11:24-30

So Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord. And he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people and placed them around the tent. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the Spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders. And as soon as the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied. But they did not continue doing it.

Now two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua the son of Nun, the assistant of Moses from his youth, said, “My lord Moses, stop them.” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!” And Moses and the elders of Israel returned to the camp.

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

Second Reading – Acts 2:1–21

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”

But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel:

“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy. And I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke; the sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and magnificent day. And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’

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

Gospel Reading – John 7:37–39

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

Sermon Hymn – Holy Spirit Ever Dwelling

Holy Spirit, ever dwelling, In the holiest realms of light;

Holy Spirit, ever brooding, O’er a world of gloom and night;

Holy Spirit, ever raising, those of earth to thrones on high;

Living, life-imparting Spirit, You we praise and magnify.

Holy Spirit, ever living, As the Church’s very life;

Holy Spirit, ever striving, Through us in a ceaseless strife;

Holy Spirit, ever forming, In the Church the mind of Christ;

You we praise with endless worship,For your gifts and fruits unpriced.

Holy Spirit, ever working, Through the Church’s ministry;

Quick’ning, strength’ning, and absolving,

setting captive sinners free;

Holy Spirit, ever binding, Age to age and soul to soul

In communion never ending, You we worship and extol. © Public Domain

Sermon – “Puddles and Flowing Rivers”

Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God
the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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. Amen

Offering

Benediction (The online service stream ends, but you can sing along with the closing song below using the video below)

Closing Song – Praise To The Lord The Almighty

Praise to the Lord the Almighty, the King of creation.

O my soul, praise Him for He is your health and salvation.

Let all who hear, now to His temple draw near,

Joining in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord who o’er all things is wondrously reigning,

And as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.

Have you not seen, all that is needful has been,

Sent by His gracious ordaining?

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him.

All that has life and breath come now with praises before Him.

Let the “Amen” sound from His people again.
Gladly forever adore Him. © Public Domain

News and Announcements

Hey Youth!!
Do you know any worship songs you’d like to sing as part of our youth service? Let Pastor Kurt know.

Do you want to sing or play an instrument? Let Pastor Kurt know.

We want you to be a part of the service.

Upcoming Events

June 3, 5 PM – Youth Movie Night
The Shuck’s Home

June 11, 11 AM – Regular Service (no meal)
Faith Lutheran Church

June 11, After the Service – Vision Re-Launch Party
Pastor Kurt’s House

June 24, 6 PM – Youth Game Night
The Frost’s Home

Connect with us:

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck May 21, 2023

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Order of Service for May 21

Order of Service for May 21, 2023

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for May 21, 2023, at 11 AM

Welcome

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: Our Heavenly Father asks us to come into His presence.
C: But we are sinful and unworthy.

P: Yes, all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but Jesus Christ died on the cross that we may be forgiven and washed clean of all our sins by His blood spilled on the cross.
C: Lord, if You wash us, we will certainly be clean and pure.

P: We take a moment to bow before the His cross and silently reflect on our lives and confess our sins.

(Time of silence for reflection and confession)

P: Let us confess, together, our sins to God our Father.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not lived out our faith in our community. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I, therefore, forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: Canvas And Clay

In my mother’s womb, You formed me with Your hands.
Known and loved by You before I took a breath.

When I doubt it, Lord, remind me I’m wonderfully made.
You’re an artist and a potter. I’m the canvas and the clay.

Chorus:
You make all things work together for my future and for my good.
You make all things work together for Your glory & for Your name.

There’s a healing light Just beyond the clouds.
Though I’ve walked through fire, I see clearly now.

I know nothing has been wasted, no failure or mistake.
You’re an artist and a potter. I’m the canvas and the clay.

(Chorus 2x)

Gospel Reading – John 17:1–11

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.

“I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Children’s Message (Children dismissed to Children’s Church)

Offering

Sermon Hymn – We Believe

In this time of desperation, when all we know is doubt and fear, There is only One foundation. We believe. We believe.
In this broken generation, when all is dark, You help us see.
There is only One salvation. We believe. We believe

Chorus:
We believe in God the Father. We believe in Jesus Christ.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, and He’s given us new life.
We believe in the crucifixion.
We believe that He conquered death.
We believe in the resurrection,
And He’s comin’ back again we believe

So, let our faith be more than anthems,
Greater than the songs we sing.
And in our weakness and temptations,
We believe! We believe!

Chorus:
We believe in God the Father. We believe in Jesus Christ.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, and He’s given us new life.
We believe in the crucifixion.
We believe that He conquered death.
We believe in the resurrection, and He’s comin’ back again.

Let the lost be found and the dead be raised!
In the here and now, let love invade!
Let the church live loud, in our God will say
We believe! We believe!

And the gates of hell will not prevail!
For the power of God has torn the veil!
Now we know Your love will never fail!
We believe! We believe!

Chorus:
We believe in God the Father. We believe in Jesus Christ.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, and He’s given us new life.
We believe in the crucifixion.
We believe that He conquered death.
We believe in the resurrection, and He’s comin’ back,
He’s comin’ back again! He’s comin’ back again!
We believe! We believe!

Sermon – “Suffering for the Faith”

1 Peter 4:12–19

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And

“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

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

Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255

Confirmation Reading – Colossians 3:12-17

Confirmand 1: Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Confirmand 2: And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.

Confirmand 3: And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Rite of Confirmation

Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

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 heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and 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 sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will 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 in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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. Amen

Words of Institution

Peace

P: The peace of the Lord be with you all.
C: And also, with you.

Distribution

Prayer

Benediction

Closing Song: Go My Children With My Blessing

Verse 1:

Go, My children, with My blessing, never alone.

Waking, sleeping, I am with you. You are My own.

In My love’s baptismal river I have made you Mine forever.

Go, My children, with My blessing. You are My own.

Verse 2:

Go, My children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.

Here you learned how much I love you, what I can cure.

Here you heard My dear Son’s story.
Here you touched Him, saw His glory.

Go, My children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.

Verse 3:

Go, My children, fed and nourished, closer to Me;

Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.

Here My Spirit’s power filled you.
Here His tender comfort stilled you.

Go, My children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.

Verse 4:

I the Lord will bless and keep you and give you peace.

I the Lord will smile upon you and give you peace.

I the Lord will be your Father, Savior, Comforter, and Brother.

Go, My children; I will keep you and give you peace.

News and Announcements

Hey Youth!!
Do you know any worship songs you’d like to sing as part of our youth service? Let Pastor Kurt know.

Do you want to sing or play an instrument? Let Pastor Kurt know.

We want you to be a part of the service.

Upcoming Events

May 23, 7 PM – Council Meeting
The Chmiel’s Home

June 3, 5 PM – Youth Movie Night
The Frost’s Home

June 24, 6 PM – Youth Game Night
The Shuck’s Home

1 Peter Reading Plan

· 4/24: 1 Peter 1:1-2
· 4/25: 1 Peter 1:3-9
· 4/26: 1 Peter 1:10-12
· 4/27: 1 Peter 1:13-16
· 4/28: 1 Peter 1:17-25
· 4/29: 1 Peter 2:1-10
· 5/1: 1 Peter 2:9-10
· 5/2: 1 Peter 2:11-12
· 5/3: 1 Peter 2:13-15
· 5/4: 1 Peter 2:16-17
· 5/5: 1 Peter 2:18
· 5/6: 1 Peter 2:19-25
· 5/8: 1 Peter 3:1-2
· 5/9: 1 Peter 3:3-6
· 5/10: 1 Peter 3:7
· 5/11: 1 Peter 3:8
· 5/12: 1 Peter 3:9-12
· 5/13: 1 Peter 3:13-22
· 5/15: 1 Peter 4:1-2
· 5/16: 1 Peter 4:3-5
· 5/17: 1 Peter 4:6
· 5/18: 1 Peter 4:7
· 5/19: 1 Peter 4:8-11
· 5/20: 1 Peter 4:12-19
· 5/22: 1 Peter 5:1-4
· 5/23: 1 Peter 5:5
· 5/24: 1 Peter 5:6-7
· 5/25: 1 Peter 5:8-11
· 5/26: 1 Peter 5:12-14
· 5/27: Numbers 11:24–30 and John 7:37–39

Connect with us:

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck May 18, 2023

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Sunday Worship Songs

Have you ever had a Sunday where you didn’t know the songs very well?

Would you like to know all of them?

Each week we post the songs on Facebook, usually on Friday, as well as in a blog post. You can find the topic of the sermon, the readings for the week, and a list of the songs. We also post links to Youtube videos with those songs so you can hear them and get to know them before Sunday.

Below are this week’s songs and readings.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck May 14, 2023

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Order of Service for May 14

Order of Service for May 14, 2023

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for May 14, 2023, at 11 AM

Welcome

Opening Song: I Know that My Redeemer Lives

I know that my Redeemer lives.

What comfort this sweet sentence gives!

He lives, He lives, who once was dead.

He lives, my ever-living Head.

He lives triumphant from the grave.

He lives eternally to save.

He lives all-glorious in the sky.

He lives exalted there on high.

He lives and grants me daily breath.

He lives, and I shall conquer death.

He lives my mansion to prepare.

He lives to bring me safely there.

He lives, all glory to His name!

He lives, my Jesus, still the same.

Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives;

I know that my Redeemer lives!

I Know That My Redeemer Lives! © Public Domain

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: As we gather, today, let us cleanse our hearts and our consciences by confessing our sin to God.

(Time of silence for reflection and confession)

C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinful and unclean. We have sinned against you and against our neighbor in our thoughts, words, and actions. We are truly sorry for our sins and sincerely repent of them. We ask for Your mercy. For the sake of Jesus Christ’s bitter suffering and death, please forgive us and renew us that we may walk in Your Spirit to the glory of Your holy name. Amen

P: The Lord has heard your confession. Therefore, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen

Mother’s Day Prayer

Gospel Reading – John 14:15–21

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Sermon Song – By Grace I’m Saved

Verse 1:
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless.
My soul, believe and doubt it not.
Why stagger at this word of promise?
Has Scripture ever falsehood taught?
No! Then this word must true remain;
By grace you too will life obtain.

Verse 3:

By grace God’s Son, our only Savior,

Came down to earth to bear our sin.

Was it because of your own merit,

That Jesus died your soul to win?

No, it was grace, and grace alone,

That brought Him from His heav’nly throne.

Verse 4:

By grace! On this I’ll rest when dying.

In Jesus’ promise I rejoice!

For though I know my heart’s condition,

I also know my Savior’s voice.

My heart is glad, all grief has flown,

Since I am saved by grace alone. © Public Domain

Sermon – Baptism Now Saves You

1 Peter 3:13–22

Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.

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

Prayers:

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God
the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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. Amen

Benediction

Closing Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen © Public Domain

Offering

News and Announcements

Hey Youth!!
Do you know any worship songs you’d like to sing as part of our youth service? Let Pastor Kurt know.

Do you want to sing or play an instrument? Let Pastor Kurt know.

We want you to be a part of the service.

Upcoming Events

May 21, Confirmation Sunday

Faith Lutheran Church

May 23, 7 PM Council Meeting
Chmiel’s Home

1 Peter Reading Plan

· 4/24: 1 Peter 1:1-2
· 4/25: 1 Peter 1:3-9
· 4/26: 1 Peter 1:10-12
· 4/27: 1 Peter 1:13-16
· 4/28: 1 Peter 1:17-25
· 4/29: 1 Peter 2:1-10
· 5/1: 1 Peter 2:9-10
· 5/2: 1 Peter 2:11-12
· 5/3: 1 Peter 2:13-15
· 5/4: 1 Peter 2:16-17
· 5/5: 1 Peter 2:18
· 5/6: 1 Peter 2:19-25
· 5/8: 1 Peter 3:1-2
· 5/9: 1 Peter 3:3-6
· 5/10: 1 Peter 3:7
· 5/11: 1 Peter 3:8
· 5/12: 1 Peter 3:9-12
· 5/13: 1 Peter 3:13-22
· 5/15: 1 Peter 4:1-2
· 5/16: 1 Peter 4:3-5
· 5/17: 1 Peter 4:6
· 5/18: 1 Peter 4:7
· 5/19: 1 Peter 4:8-11
· 5/20: 1 Peter 4:12-19
· 5/22: 1 Peter 5:1-4
· 5/23: 1 Peter 5:5
· 5/24: 1 Peter 5:6-7
· 5/25: 1 Peter 5:8-11
· 5/26: 1 Peter 5:12-14
· 5/27: Numbers 11:24–30 and John 7:37–39

Connect with us:

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck May 12, 2023

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Sunday May 14: Faith and Food Worship Service

Sunday: Faith and Food Worship Service

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Dads and kids, let’s celebrate mothers with a great meal (that they don’t have to prepare)!

This Sunday, May 14, we will have a potluck meal during our worship service at 11am.

Bring your favorite dish to share!

We will have most of the normal parts of worship, including confession and forgiveness, the Lord’s Prayer, and Communion, however, the message will be in more of a discussion format.

You are invited to come!

Bringing food is optional, but if you would like to bring some food, please click the link below and sign up and indicate what you are planning to bring.

Also, if you are bringing food, please try to arrive 10 minutes before the service so we can get the food all set up.

Click for Food Sign-up.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck May 7, 2023

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Order of Service for May 7

Order of Service for May 7, 2023

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for May 7, 2023, at 11 AM

Welcome

Opening Song: I Just Wanna Be A Sheep

Chorus:
I just wanna be a sheep, baa baa baa baa.
I just wanna be a sheep, baa baa baa baa.
I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
I just wanna be a sheep, baa baa baa baa.

Verse 1:
Don’t wanna be a goat…nope! Don’t wanna be a goat…nope!
Haven’t got any hope…nope! Don’t wanna be a goat…nope!

Verse 4:
Don’t wanna be a Sadducee. Don’t wanna be a Sadducee.
‘Cause they’re so sad you see. Don’t wanna be a Sadducee.

(Chorus)

Verse 5:
Just wanna be a child of God. Just wanna be a child of God.
Walkin’ the same path He trod. Just wanna be a child of God.

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: We have come here today to worship the Lord. In worship we hear the Word of God, we receive God’s blessings, and respond with thanks and praise. We begin by seeking God’s blessing of forgiveness. He has promised to remove the guilt and shame of our sin through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: Let us confess our sins to the Lord.

P: Heavenly Father,
C: Heavenly Father,

P: I have done things that were wrong.
C: I have done things that were wrong.

P: I have been mean to others.
C: I have been mean to others.

P: I have not obeyed my parents.
C: I have not obeyed my parents.

P: I have not obeyed You, God.
C: I have not obeyed You, God.

P: But I am very sorry.
C: But I am very sorry.

P: Please forgive me.
C: Please forgive me.

P: I love You very much.
C: I love You very much.

P: And I know You love me, too.
C: And I know You love me, too.

P: Amen.
C: Amen.

P: God has heard your apology. He loves you very much. God has told us that when we believe and trust in Him, He makes us His children. As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us. He has told me to tell you that you are forgiven. So, as His servant, I forgive you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song: God Is So Good

God is so good. God is so good.
God is so good. He’s so good to me.

He died for me. He died for me so.
He died for me. He’s so good to me.

He loves me so. He loves me so.
He loves me so. He’s so good to me.
© Public Domain

First Reading – John 13:34-35

“I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other just as I loved you. All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.”

Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Children’s Message “Love Each Other”

Song: They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love

Verse 1:
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord;
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord;
And we pray that all unity will one day be restored.

Chorus:
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.

Verse 2:
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand;
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand;
And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land.

Chorus:
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.

Verse 3:
We Will work with each other, we will work side by side;
We will work with each other, we will work side by side;
And we’ll guard each one’s dignity and save each other’s pride.

Second Reading – 1 Peter 2:23

People insulted Christ, but he did not insult them in return. Christ suffered, but he did not threaten. He let God take care of him. God is the One who judges rightly.

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

Children’s Message “Not Retaliating”

Sermon Song: Blessed Be Your Name

Verse 1:
Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful.
Where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your name.
Blessed be Your name when I’m found in the desert place.
Though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be Your name.

Pre-Chorus:

Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise.
When the darkness closes in, Lord still I will say,

Chorus:
Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be Your name.
Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be Your glorious name.

Verse 2:
Blessed be Your name when the sun’s shining down on me.
When the world’s “all as it should be,” blessed be Your name.
Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering.
Though there’s pain in the offering, blessed be Your name.

(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)

Bridge:
You give and take away. You give and take away.
My heart will choose to say, “Lord, blessed be Your name.”

(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus) © 2002 Thankyou Music

Sermon – “Enduring Without Retaliating”

Sermon Passage: 1 Peter 2:19–25

For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255

The Lord’s Prayer

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. Amen

Offering

Online Greeting and Benediction (Online Service Ends. You can scroll down for a video of the closing song)

(The in-person service continues with Communion, the benediction, and the closing song)

Closing Song: I See You

God of love, God of all glory, every day I see new mercy.
Great is Your faithfulness!

God of love, God of my story, You never fail. You never forsake me
Great is Your faithfulness!

Chorus:
I see You in the morning light. I feel You in the fire by night.
I hear You say, “Child, I am with you. Everything will be alright.”
I see You in the tears that run. I feel You when the healing comes.
I hear You say, “Beloved one, I am with you,”
Every moment of my life.
I see You. I see You. I see You. God, I see You.

God of love, God of new vision, every blessing You have given.
Great is Your faithfulness! Oh how great is Your faithfulness!

(Chorus)

Bridge:
I will worship through the storm,
Through the storm, Through the storm.
All my hope is in You Lord, In You Lord, In You Lord.

I see You in the morning light. I feel You in the fire by night.
I hear You say, “Child, I am with you. Everything will be alright.”

(Chorus)

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Below is the video of the closing song:

News and Announcements

Hey Youth!!
Do you know any worship songs you’d like to sing as part of our youth service? Let Pastor Kurt know.

Do you want to sing or play an instrument? Let Pastor Kurt know.

We want you to be a part of the service.

Upcoming Events

Today, After the Service, Confirmation
Faith Lutheran Church

May 14, Mother’s Day and Faith and Food Worship Service
Faith Lutheran Church

May 21, Confirmation Sunday
Faith Lutheran Church

Florida-Georgia District Regional Conference
“Deliver Us: God’s Rescue Story in Exodus”
Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing from Concordia University in St. Paul

This conference will highlight how God’s kingdom comes to us and then through us to the world. The conference will draw us into a deeper understanding that what Jesus did for Israel in the past he will do for us today—deliver us from bondage and bring us into a kingdom where he reigns forever and ever.

· When: Monday, May 8th
· Where: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 7461 Prospect Rd. Sarasota.
· Time: Registration begins at 8:30am and we conclude at 3:30pm.
· Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

Register through Pastor Kurt

1 Peter Reading Plan

· 4/24: 1 Peter 1:1-2
· 4/25: 1 Peter 1:3-9
· 4/26: 1 Peter 1:10-12
· 4/27: 1 Peter 1:13-16
· 4/28: 1 Peter 1:17-25
· 4/29: 1 Peter 2:1-10
· 5/1: 1 Peter 2:9-10
· 5/2: 1 Peter 2:11-12
· 5/3: 1 Peter 2:13-15
· 5/4: 1 Peter 2:16-17
· 5/5: 1 Peter 2:18
· 5/6: 1 Peter 2:19-25
· 5/8: 1 Peter 3:1-2
· 5/9: 1 Peter 3:3-6
· 5/10: 1 Peter 3:7
· 5/11: 1 Peter 3:8
· 5/12: 1 Peter 3:9-12
· 5/13: 1 Peter 3:13-22
· 5/15: 1 Peter 4:1-2
· 5/16: 1 Peter 4:3-5
· 5/17: 1 Peter 4:6
· 5/18: 1 Peter 4:7
· 5/19: 1 Peter 4:8-11
· 5/20: 1 Peter 4:12-19
· 5/22: 1 Peter 5:1-4
· 5/23: 1 Peter 5:5
· 5/24: 1 Peter 5:6-7
· 5/25: 1 Peter 5:8-11
· 5/26: 1 Peter 5:12-14
· 5/27: Numbers 11:24–30 and John 7:37–39

Below is the video of the closing song:

Connect with us:

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck April 30, 2023

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Order of Service for April 30

Order of Service for April 30, 2023

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for Easter on April 30, 2023, at 11 AM

Welcome and Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: When we come into the presence of God we cannot help but see our sinfulness. God does not require us to cleanse our own sin and be perfect of our own power for, surely, we could never achieve this. Instead, He tells us to come just as we are and receive His great mercy.

Song: Just As I Am

Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, and waiting not, To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
Lamb of God, I come! I come!

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we have sinned against you and each other. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ and His suffering and death on the cross, please forgive us and help us to live according to Your ways. Amen

Just As I Am Verse 4:
Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come! © Public Domain

P: The Lord our God is merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. Therefore I announce unto you the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving – Living Hope

How great the chasm that lay between us.

How high the mountain I could not climb.

In desperation, I turned to heaven,
And spoke Your name into the night.

Then through the darkness Your loving kindness,

Tore through the shadows of my soul.

The work is finished, the end is written,
Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.

Who could imagine so great a mercy.

What heart could fathom such boundless grace.

The God of ages stepped down from glory,
To wear my sin and bear my shame.

The cross has spoken. I am forgiven.

The King of Kings calls me His own.

Beautiful Savior I’m Yours forever,

Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.

Chorus:

Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free!

Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me!

You have broken every chain. There’s salvation in Your Name,

Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.

Verse 3:

Then came the morning that sealed the promise,

Your buried body began to breathe.

Out of the silence the roaring Lion,

Declared the grave has no claim on me.

(Repeat)

Jesus, Yours is the victory!

(Chorus 2x) © Bethel Music Publishing and Remaining portion is unaffiliated

First Reading – Acts 6:1-7

Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.

And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

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

Gospel Reading – John 14:1–14

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”

Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves.

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Children’s Message (Children dismissed to Children’s Church)

Brief Announcements (scroll down for more details)

Sermon Hymn – Cornerstone
My hope is built on nothing less,
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ name.

Chorus:

Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.

Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.

Verse 2:

When darkness seems to hide His face,

I rest on His unchanging grace.

In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil.

My anchor holds within the veil.

(Chorus)

He is Lord. Lord of all.

Verse 3:

When He shall come with trumpet sound,

Oh, may I then in Him be found,

Dressed in His righteousness alone,

Faultless, stand before the throne.

Sermon – “Living Stones”

1 Peter 2:1–10

So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture:

“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,

“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.”

They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255

Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

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 heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and 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 sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will 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 in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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. Amen

Offering

Greeting and Benediction for the Online Service (scroll down for a video of the closing song)

Words of Institution

Peace

P: The peace of the Lord be with you all.
C: And also, with you.

Distribution

Prayer

Benediction

Closing Song – The Church’s One Foundation

The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord;

she is his new creation by water and the Word:

from heav’n he came and sought her to be his holy bride;

with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died.

Elect from ev’ry nation, yet one o’er all the earth,

her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth;

one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food,

and to one hope she presses, with ev’ry grace endued.

Through toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war,

she waits the consummation of peace forevermore;

till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest,

and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest.

Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One,

and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won:

O blessed heav’nly chorus! Lord, save us by Your grace,

that we, like saints before us, may see You face to face.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Today, After the Service, Voter Meeting
Faith Lutheran Church

Today, After the Voter Meeting, Confirmation
Faith Lutheran Church

Today, 5 PM, Main Event (All are welcome)
Main Event, Wesley Chapel. Cost – $20

May 2, 7 PM, Growth Group
Growth Group 2 – Rich and Judy’s Home and Online

May 7, After the Service, Confirmation
Faith Lutheran Church

May 14, Mother’s Day and Faith and Food Worship Service
Faith Lutheran Church

May 21, Confirmation Sunday
Faith Lutheran Church

Florida-Georgia District Regional Conference
“Deliver Us: God’s Rescue Story in Exodus”
Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing from Concordia University in St. Paul

This conference will highlight how God’s kingdom comes to us and then through us to the world. The conference will draw us into a deeper understanding that what Jesus did for Israel in the past he will do for us today—deliver us from bondage and bring us into a kingdom where he reigns forever and ever.

· When: Monday, May 8th
· Where: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 7461 Prospect Rd. Sarasota.
· Time: Registration begins at 8:30am and we conclude at 3:30pm.
· Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

Register through Pastor Kurt

1 Peter Reading Plan

· 4/24: 1 Peter 1:1-2
· 4/25: 1 Peter 1:3-9
· 4/26: 1 Peter 1:10-12
· 4/27: 1 Peter 1:13-16
· 4/28: 1 Peter 1:17-25
· 4/29: 1 Peter 2:1-10
· 5/1: 1 Peter 2:9-10
· 5/2: 1 Peter 2:11-12
· 5/3: 1 Peter 2:13-15
· 5/4: 1 Peter 2:16-17
· 5/5: 1 Peter 2:18
· 5/6: 1 Peter 2:19-25
· 5/8: 1 Peter 3:1-2
· 5/9: 1 Peter 3:3-6
· 5/10: 1 Peter 3:7
· 5/11: 1 Peter 3:8
· 5/12: 1 Peter 3:9-12
· 5/13: 1 Peter 3:13-22
· 5/15: 1 Peter 4:1-2
· 5/16: 1 Peter 4:3-5
· 5/17: 1 Peter 4:6
· 5/18: 1 Peter 4:7
· 5/19: 1 Peter 4:8-11
· 5/20: 1 Peter 4:12-19
· 5/22: 1 Peter 5:1-4
· 5/23: 1 Peter 5:5
· 5/24: 1 Peter 5:6-7
· 5/25: 1 Peter 5:8-11
· 5/26: 1 Peter 5:12-14
· 5/27: Numbers 11:24–30 and John 7:37–39

Below is the video of the closing song:

Connect with us:

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck April 23, 2023

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Order of Service for April 23

Order of Service for April 23, 2023

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for Easter on April 23, 2023, at 11 AM

Opening Song: Thy Strong Word

Thy strong word did cleave the darkness;

At Thy speaking it was done.

For created light we thank Thee,

While Thine ordered seasons run.

Refrain:

Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness,

Dark as night and deep as death,

Broke the light of thy salvation,

Breathed thine own life-giving breath. (Refrain)

Thy strong Word be- speaks us righteous;

Bright with thine own holiness,

Glorious now, we press toward glory,

And our lives our hope confess. (Refrain)

Give us lips to sing thy glory, Tongues thy mercy to proclaim,

Throats to shout the hope that fills us,

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.
C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand; but if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(A time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord. Let us confess together.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: The Lord is gracious and merciful. He promises to forgive our sins. Therefore, upon this, your confession, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving – Everlasting God

Verse:
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord.
We will wait upon the Lord.
We will wait upon the Lord.
(repeat)

Pre-Chorus:
Our God You reign forever! Our hope Our strong deliverer!

Chorus:
You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God.
You do not faint You won’t grow weary.
You’re the defender of the weak. You comfort those in need.
You lift us up on wings like eagles.

First Reading – Acts 2:14a, 36–41

But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you,…

…Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.

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

Gospel Reading – Luke 24:13–35

That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Children’s Message

Brief Announcements (scroll down for more details)

Sermon Hymn – Who You Say I Am

Who am I that the highest King would welcome me?

I was lost but He brought me in. Oh, His love for me.

Oh, His love for me.

Chorus 1:

Who the Son sets free, Oh is free indeed.

I’m a child of God, Yes I am.

Free at last He has ransomed me. His grace runs deep.

While I was a slave to sin Jesus died for me. Yes, He died for me.

Chorus 2:

Who the Son sets free, oh is free indeed.

I’m a child of God, Yes I am.

In my Father’s house there’s a place for me.

I’m a child of God, Yes I am.

I am chosen, not forsaken. I am who You say I am

You are for me, not against me. I am who You say I am
I am chosen, not forsaken. I am who You say I am

You are for me, not against me. I am who You say I am

I am who You say I am

(Chorus 2)
(Chorus 2 second half, “In my Father’s house…”)
© 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Sermon – “Perishable and Imperishable”

1 Peter 1:17–25

And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for

“All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.”

And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

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

Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God
the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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. Amen

Offering

Greeting and Benediction for the Online Service (scroll down for a video of the closing song)

Words of Institution

Peace

P: The peace of the Lord be with you all.
C: And also, with you.
P: We greet each other in the peace of Christ.

Distribution

Prayer

Benediction

Closing Song – Oh, When the Saints

Oh, when the saints go marching in,

Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,

When the saints go marching in.

And when the sun refuse to shine,

Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,

When the sun refuse to shine.

Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call,

Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 25, 7 PM,
Growth Group 1 – Renee’s Home (Maybe)
Growth Group 2 – Rich and Judy’s Home and Online

Apr 29, 10 AM, Growth Group 3
The McConnell’s Home

Apr 30, After the Service, Voter Meeting
Faith Lutheran Church

Apr 30, After the Voter Meeting, Confirmation
Faith Lutheran Church

Apr 30, 5 PM, Main Event (All are welcome)
Main Event, Wesley Chapel. Cost – $20

Florida-Georgia District Regional Conference
“Deliver Us: God’s Rescue Story in Exodus”
Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing from Concordia University in St. Paul

This conference will highlight how God’s kingdom comes to us and then through us to the world. The conference will draw us into a deeper understanding that what Jesus did for Israel in the past he will do for us today—deliver us from bondage and bring us into a kingdom where he reigns forever and ever.

· When: Monday, May 8th
· Where: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 7461 Prospect Rd. Sarasota.
· Time: Registration begins at 8:30am and we conclude at 3:30pm.
· Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

Register through Pastor Kurt

1 Peter Reading Plan

· 4/24: 1 Peter 1:1-2
· 4/25: 1 Peter 1:3-9
· 4/26: 1 Peter 1:10-12
· 4/27: 1 Peter 1:13-16
· 4/28: 1 Peter 1:17-25
· 4/29: 1 Peter 2:1-10
· 5/1: 1 Peter 2:9-10
· 5/2: 1 Peter 2:11-12
· 5/3: 1 Peter 2:13-15
· 5/4: 1 Peter 2:16-17
· 5/5: 1 Peter 2:18
· 5/6: 1 Peter 2:19-25
· 5/8: 1 Peter 3:1-2
· 5/9: 1 Peter 3:3-6
· 5/10: 1 Peter 3:7
· 5/11: 1 Peter 3:8
· 5/12: 1 Peter 3:9-12
· 5/13: 1 Peter 3:13-22
· 5/15: 1 Peter 4:1-2
· 5/16: 1 Peter 4:3-5
· 5/17: 1 Peter 4:6
· 5/18: 1 Peter 4:7
· 5/19: 1 Peter 4:8-11
· 5/20: 1 Peter 4:12-19
· 5/22: 1 Peter 5:1-4
· 5/23: 1 Peter 5:5
· 5/24: 1 Peter 5:6-7
· 5/25: 1 Peter 5:8-11
· 5/26: 1 Peter 5:12-14
· 5/27: Numbers 11:24–30 and John 7:37–39

Below is the video of the closing song:

Connect with us:

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck April 16, 2023

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Order of Service for April 16

Order of Service for April 16, 2023

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Worship Service for Easter on April 16, 2023, at 11 AM

Welcome

Opening Song – Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia

Verse 1:
Christ has arisen, alleluia. Rejoice and praise Him, alleluia.
For our Redeemer burst from the tomb,
Even from death, dispelling its gloom.

Refrain:

Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;

Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy.

Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living,
alleluia!

Verse 2:

For three long days, the grave did its worst

Until its strength by God was dispersed.

He who gives life did death undergo;

And in its conquest, His might did show.

(Refrain)

Verse 4:

Go spread the news: He’s not in the grave;

He has arisen this world to save.

Jesus’ redeeming labors are done; Even the
battle with sin is won.

(Refrain)

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: Our Heavenly Father asks us to come into His presence.
C: But we are sinful and unworthy.

P: Yes, all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but Jesus Christ died on the cross that we may be forgiven and washed clean of all our sins by His blood.
C: Lord, if You wash us, we will certainly be clean and pure.

P: We take a moment to bow before the His cross and silently reflect on our lives and confess our sins.

(Time of silence for reflection and confession)

P: Let us confess, together, our sins to God our Father.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not lived out our faith in our community. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I, therefore, forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: Forever

The moon and stars they wept. The morning sun was dead
The Savior of the world was fallen.
His body on the cross. His blood poured out for us.
The weight of every curse upon Him

One final breath He gave, As Heaven looked away

The Son of God was laid in darkness.

A battle in the grave. The war on death was waged.

The power of hell forever broken

Pre-Chorus:

The ground began to shake. The stone was rolled away

His perfect love could not be overcome

Now death where is your sting. Our resurrected King

Has rendered you defeated

Chorus:

Forever, He is glorified. Forever, He is lifted high

Forever, He is risen. He is alive; He is alive!

(Pre-Chorus)

(Chorus)

We sing hallelujah. We sing hallelujah

We sing hallelujah. The Lamb has overcome

Chorus:

Forever, He is glorified. Forever, He is lifted high

First Reading – Acts 5:29-42

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while. And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered. So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.

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

Epistle Reading – 1 Peter 1:3-9

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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

Gospel Reading – John 20:19–31

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.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”

Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”

Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, o Christ.

Children’s Message (Children dismissed to Children’s Church)

Sermon Hymn – Cornerstone

My hope is built on nothing less,
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ name.

Chorus:

Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.

Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.

Verse 2:

When darkness seems to hide His face,

I rest on His unchanging grace.

In every high and stormy gale

My anchor holds within the veil.

Bridge:

He is Lord. Lord of all.

Verse 3:

When He shall come with trumpet sound,

Oh, may I then in Him be found,

Dressed in His righteousness alone,

Faultless, stand before the throne.

Sermon – “Doubt and Belief”

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Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

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 heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and 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 sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will 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 in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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. Amen

Offering

(Online service ends. See below for closing song and additional announcements)

Words of Institution

Peace

P: The peace of the Lord be with you all.
C: And also, with you.
P: We greet each other in the peace of Christ.

Distribution

Prayer

Benediction

Closing Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness (See below for a video of this song)

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not.
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.

Chorus:

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see

All I have needed Thy hand has provided.

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,

Sun, moon and stars in their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness mercy and love.

(Chorus)

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,

Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside.

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