Fifth Sunday of Easter 

10:00 AM Service May 7, 2023 

GATHERING 

Prelude 

Welcome and Announcements 

Ringing of the Bell 

Confession and Forgiveness 

P: In the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

C: Amen 

P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. 

C: Amen 

(Silence is kept for reflection) 

P: Most merciful God, 

C: We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. 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: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By the grace you have been saved. In the name of +Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strength-en you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. 

C: Amen. 

Hymn # 619 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives!” Vs. 1—5, 8 

 

L: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ; the love of God, and the communion 

of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 

C: And also with you. 

L: In peace, let us pray to the Lord. 

L. For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. 

L: For the peace of the whole world, for the well being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. 

 

L: For the holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. 

 

L: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. 

 

L: Let us pray: 

All: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life with all the world, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 

 

WORD 

First Reading Acts 7: 55—60 Pg. 1704 

R: Word of God, Word of life. 

C: Thanks be to God. 

Psalm Psalm 31 Pg. 867 

Refrain: 

PS 31:1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; 

deliver me in your righteousness. 

PS 31:2 Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. 

Refrain: 

PS 31:3 Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. 

PS 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of 

truth. 

Refrain: 

PS 31:15 My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from 

those who pursue me. 

PS 31:16 Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love. 

Refrain: 

Children’s Sermon 

Second Reading: 1 Peter 2: 2—10 Pg. 1888 

R: Word of God. Word of life. C: Thanks be to God. 

(Please rise for the Gospel) 

After the Gospel is announced, we sing 

Gospel Reading John 14: 1—14 Pg. 1675 

(After the reading of the Gospel, we sing) 

(Please be seated) 

Sermon Pastor Kris Franke Hill (Please Stand) 

Hymn # 389 “Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing” 

 

P: With the whole church, let us confess our faith: 

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. 

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. 

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is wor-shiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We be-lieve in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen 

The Prayers 

L: . . .Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. 

Sharing of the Peace 

L: The peace of Christ be with you always. 

C: And also with you! 

L: Let us share Christ’s peace with one another. 

 

Offering 

Offering Hymn #816 “Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life” 

(As the last verse is sung, please stand as the offering is brought forward.) 

L: Let us pray. 

All: Gracious God, all goodness flows from you. You bless us and you call us to be a blessing to a world in need. Accept these offer-ings as a sign of our whole lives returned to you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 

 

MEAL 

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise. . . We praise your name and join their un-ending hymn: 

The Words of Institution 

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen 

 

Invitation to Communion 

Communion Hymns 

Hymn # 380 “Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! 

Hymn # 558 “Lord God, We Praise You” 

Blessing 

Prayer after Communion 

P: Let us pray, Gracious God, in you we live and move and have our being. With your word and this meal of grace, you have nourished our life together. Strengthen us to show your love and serve the world in Jesus’ name. 

 

C: Amen. 

SENDING 

Benediction 

Hymn # 654 “The Church’s One Foundation” 

L: Go in peace. Serve the Risen One. C: Thanks be to God. 

Postlude