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Messiah Lutheran Church

Welcomes You to the Lord's House

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THE PRESERVICE PRAISE “The More I Seek You”

THE GREETING

THE OPENING MEDLEY “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” LSB 463

“Our God Saves”

Sometimes the simplest of words carry the greatest of importance. As Jesus speaks with the doubting disciple Thomas gathered in a special room with the disciples a few days after the resurrection, He says simply, “See.” But that is all He needs to say. It confirms the powerful truth that He is indeed arisen from the dead. Today we are faithful people gathered in a different room—but also with those who are disciples of the Lord. And He has promised to be with us and among us in the upper room. As we worship, we will see signs of His abiding presence.

April 19, 2020

8:30am Worship

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In the name of the Father, in the name of the Son,

In the name of the Spirit, Lord, we come.

We’re gathered together to lift up Your name,

To call on our Savior, to fall on Your grace. (Repeat)

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THE INVOCATION

P: Alleluia! We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die

again;

C: Death no longer has dominion over Him. Alleluia!

THE CONFESSION AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORGIVENESS

P: Let us confess our sins to God our Father.

C: Almighty God, in humility and with repentant hearts we come

before You. With shame and regret we admit and confess our

sinfulness. We have not lived up to our calling as Your peaceable

people. We have not done the good You demand and have not been

the people You would have us be. We do repent and are truly sorry

for our sins in thought, word, and deed. Have mercy on us, merciful

Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Your Son. Forgive us all that

needs Your forgiving grace, and with the power of the Holy Spirit,

direct us to serve You faithfully all our days through Jesus Christ,

our Lord.

P: When Jesus appeared to the disciples on Easter evening He told them,

"If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them." 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 the Word, I, therefore

forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and

of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

“The early Christian Church devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14 P=Pastor C=Congregation In the Invocation, we "invoke" God’s presence by repeating the name in which we were baptized by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In the Confession, we bare our souls before the Lord, admitting our sins and accepting responsibility for the harm they caused in our relationships with God and with each other. (1 John 1:8-9; Rom. 3:23) The pastor then speaks God's Word to give the forgiveness Jesus won for us on the cross. (John 20:23)

Hear the joyful sound of our offering

As Your saints bow down, as Your people sing.

We will rise with You, lifted on Your wings, and the world will see that-

Our God saves! Our God saves! There is hope in Your name.

Mourning turns to songs of praise.

Our God saves! Our God saves!

Hear the joyful sound of our offering

As Your saints bow down, as Your people sing.

We will rise with You, lifted on Your wings, and the world will see that-

Yes, the world will see that-

Our God saves! Our God saves! There is hope in Your name.

Mourning turns to songs of praise. Our God saves! Our God saves!

Our God saves! Our God saves! Our God saves! Our God saves!

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

P: Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lord’s resurrection

may by Your grace confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord

and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns

with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

THE SONG OF PRAISE “This is Amazing Grace”

THE FIRST LESSON Acts 5:29-32 29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than

men. 30The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging

him on a tree. 31God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior,

to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32And we are

witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given

to those who obey him.”

In the Collect, the pastor and congregation greet each other as the angel greeted Mary at her annunciation. (Luke 1:28) The phrase also indicates the special relationship between the pastor and the congregation. We call this prayer a "Collect" because it collects the themes of the lessons and puts them into a prayer. The First Lesson today is taken from the New Testament, and is found on page 913 in the pew Bible.

Who breaks the power of sin and darkness?

Whose love is mighty and so much stronger?

The King of Glory, the King above all kings!

Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder

And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder?

The King of Glory, the King above all kings!

Chorus: This is amazing grace. This is unfailing love That You would take my place;

That You would bear my cross.

You'd lay down Your life that I would be set free.

Oh, Jesus, I sing for all that You've done for me!

Who brings our chaos back into order?

Who makes the orphan a son and daughter?

The King of Glory, the King of Glory!

Who rules the nations with truth and justice-

Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance?

The King of Glory, the King above all kings! Chorus

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain.

Worthy is the King who conquered the grave. (Sing 3 times)

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. Worthy, worthy, worthy. Chorus

All that You've done for me

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THE EPISTLE LESSON 1 Peter 1:3-9 3Blessed 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, 4to an

inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven

for you, 5who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a

salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you rejoice,

though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by

various trials, 7so 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. 8Though 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, 9obtaining the outcome of your faith,

the salvation of your souls.

THE GOSPEL VERSE

THE HOLY GOSPEL John 20:19-31

19On 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.” 20When he

had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples

were glad when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be

with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22And

when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive

the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of anyone, they are forgiven; if

you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” 24 Now Thomas,

one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 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.” 26 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.” 27 Then he said

to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your

The Epistle Lesson is generally from St. Peter’s letters. Today’s lesson is found on page 1014 in the pew Bible. The Gospel Verse may change weekly or the ordinary verse is from John 6:68. We rise for the Holy Gospel as we would stand for Jesus Himself, since the Gospel is His living Word to us. The Gospel Lesson is selected according to the season or festival Sunday of the Church Year, and is found on page 906 in the pew Bible.

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hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas

answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you

believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen

and yet have believed.” 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence

of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 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: Thanks be to God.

WE CONFESS OUR FAITH-The 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 thence 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 SERMON HYMN “Because He Lives”

We respond to the Word of God with an acclamation of praise, and then by confessing our faith. The Apostles Creed dates from about 75 AD and was used in the instruction of those to be baptized. We are confessing our personal faith. The Sermon Hymn may coordinate with the Gospel lesson, or with the pastor’s sermon topic.

God sent His Son, they call Him “Jesus”

He came to love, heal, and forgive

He lived and died to buy my pardon

An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!

Chorus: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow

Because He lives, all fear is gone

Because I know He holds the future

And life is worth the living just because He lives.

How sweet to hold a newborn baby,

And feel the pride and joy he gives;

But greater still the calm assurance,

That child can face uncertain days because He lives. Chorus

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THE SERMON “Peace from Jesus” John 20:19

1. Peace leads to greater joy.

2. Peace leads to greater courage.

3. Peace leads to greater purpose.

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S TEACHING “Because He Lives”

THE OFFERING PRAYER

THE OFFERING ANTHEM “Glorious Day”

The Sermon applies God’s Word to our lives and helps to equip us to fulfill our baptismal calling to new life in Christ. After the Offering Prayer, we ask all of those present to please fill out an attendance card. You will find this on the live stream link. If you are a guest with us today, please fill out the front and back of the card. If you have any special prayer requests, you will find a space for this on the back of the card. Thank you.

And, then one day, I’ll cross the river

I’ll fight life’s final war with pain

And, then as death gives way to vict’ry

I’ll see the lights of glory, and I’ll know He lives. Chorus.

One day when Heaven was filled with His praises,

One day when sin was as black as could be,

Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin,

Dwelt among men, my example is He.

Word became flesh and the light shined among us;

His glory revealed.

Chorus: Living He loved me. Dying He saved me.

Buried He carried my sins far away.

Rising He justified, freely forever.

One day He’s coming, oh glorious day-o glorious day.

One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain.

One day they nailed Him to die on a tree.

Suffering anguish, despised and rejected,

Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He.

Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree,

And took the nails for me. Chorus

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer.

One day the stone rolled away from the door.

Then He arose, over death He had conquered.

Now He’s ascended, my Lord evermore.

Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him

From rising again. Chorus

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THE PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

P: Let us pray for the Church, for all in need, and for the whole of God’s

creation. As our world has changed in a way that we never could have

imagined we wonder what Your plan is in the midst of the anxiety,

suffering, and death that surrounds us. We cry out to You for help. We

cry out to You to end this pandemic and strengthen our world for Your

purposes.

C: We pray for world leaders. Help them to work together during this

time to fight the coronavirus and it’s effects on families, businesses,

and the global economy. Help them to contain the virus and

eradicate it.

P: Give our nation’s leaders wisdom as well. Show them the steps they need

to take to fight this virus on a national level. Help them to stay strong

and healthy. Let their hands be Your hands at work. Move through them

and lead them into making right choices for our country.

C: Lord, in this time of anxiety, fear, and isolation, we come to You for

support, encouragement, and direction. We lay our worried minds

and troubled souls before You and in Your care. We pray for those

who have lost jobs, for those who have lost businesses or are

struggling to keep their companies going, that You would give them

hope and meet their needs.

P: We ask for Your Spirit to be close to those who are afflicted and those

who have lost loved ones due to the coronavirus. We ask for that same

Spirit to be with them and us in uncertain times.

C: Great Physician, may Your hand be upon every doctor, nurse, and

health care worker as they care for the sick. Lift up and care for

these men and women risking and sometimes sacrificing their very

lives for the public good. Guard and defend them against every

harm.

P: We pray for all who are struggling in this quarantine; for all who are

depressed, lonely, and afraid; for parents who are exhausted and children

who are restless. Give us all strength, creativity, and inspiration.

Prayer is one of the marks of the congregation gathered in worship, according to Acts 2:42. Here the congregation, established and gathered by God according to His purpose, agrees together on earth that it may be done for them by the Father in heaven, as prayers, supplications, and thanksgivings are offered for all in authority and all sorts of human need. More prayer requests are found in the Announcement Guide. Please use them for your prayer time this week.

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming.

One day the skies with His glories will shine.

Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing

My Savior, Jesus, is mine. Chorus

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C: Help us to model Christ, who often retreated to quiet spaces to seek

solace and intercede on behalf of others. Give us insight into ways we

can celebrate community from a distance. Give us purpose and show

us how to use this time to honor You.

P: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in

Your mercy, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C: Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

C: 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.

THE BENEDICTION

P: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you.

The Lord look upon you with His favor and give you His peace.

C: Amen.

THE SILENT PRAYER

Grant, O Lord, that the lips which have sung Your praise today may glorify

You in the world, that the ears which have heard the voice of Your songs

may be closed to the voice of clamor and dispute, that the eyes which have

seen Your great love may also behold Your blessed hope, that the tongues

which have confessed Your name may ever speak the truth, and that the

bodies of all who have worshipped may be restored to newness of life;

through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and

the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

THE MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE

The Lord's Prayer is the prayer Jesus taught to His disciples and to us in His Word. (Matthew 6:9-13 & Luke 11:2-4) Then follows the Aaronic Benediction in which the Lord recognizes us as His people, putting His name on us, and fulfilling all promises in His name. (Numbers 6:24-25; Matt. 18:19-20)

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THE CLOSING MEDLEY “He’s Risen, He’s Risen” LSB 480

“Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate”

Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate! Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate!

Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate! Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate!

He is risen! He is risen and He lives forevermore!

He is risen! He is risen!

Come on and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! (repeat all)

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Serving in the Lord’s House Today

PREACHER Rev. Dr. Victor Kollmann

LITURGIST Rev. James Otte

SONG LEADERS/ANTHEM Team C, Teresa Logue

ORGANIST/PIANIST Dorothy Sherrod

PRODUCTION TEAM Bill Swan, Vicar Matthew Lee, Toby Meeks

Music Copyright Information

Our Response to the Lord Last Week

Hymns & Liturgy: Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. CCLI#1057398 Glorious Day @2009 Word Music. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Church Faith Budget Given last week $ 58,342 Given year to date $ 688,672 Given year to date last year $ 689,770 Trusting God With Tomorrow Building Fund Given last week $ 9,496 Total For Campaign $ 2,510,428

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Wednesday Worship Live Stream: 7:00PM

Sunday Worship Live Stream: 8:30AM

Church Office:972398-7500 Lambs’ Early Childhood Center Office: 972-398-7560

Rev. Dr. Victor J. Kollmann, Senior Pastor Rev. James Otte, Associate Pastor Rev. Donald Welmer, Associate Pastor Vicar Matthew Lee, Youth/Music/Media Amy Myers, Lambs' ECC Director Dorothy Sherrod, Music Ministries Ellen Thorne, Celebration Ministries Amy Plenger, Children’s Ministries Elizabeth Ledford, DCE for Youth Ministries Don Johnson, Property Ministries Kathy Mardis, Executive Secretary Kim Johnson, Administrative Assistant Toby Meeks, Sports and Arts Ministries Cyndi Scruggs, Receptionist Carmen Rowan, “The Lamp” Gift Shop Manager Sandra Ward, Parish Nurse

E-mail: messiah@messiahlutheran.com Website: www.messiahlutheran.com

A Congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

Messiah Lutheran Church 1801 West Plano Parkway Plano, Texas 75075

With the help of the Holy Spirit, we will share God’s light as we:

Gladly enter God’s House weekly (Worship) —Psalm 122:1 Listen for God’s voice. (Discipleship-Bible Study, Quiet Time, Prayer)— John 10:27 Open my heart and hands to serve God. (Ministry) —1 Samuel 12:24 Wholeheartedly love God and my neighbor. (Evangelism/Fellowship-Outreach) —Luke 10:27