FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 28, 2024

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 28, 2024 AS WE GATHER The waters of Baptism connect us to God forever. Baptism, through water and the Word, creates faith in our hearts by which we are able to confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh and is from God. Through Baptism, we are able to believe, to love, and to bear fruit. In the fulfillment of all deeds, witnessing and believing, we are to abide in the Word, which is Christ Himself. St. Paul Lutheran Church A Member Congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod We greet and welcome all guests and visitors worshiping with us today. We hope that the message you hear today will strengthen your understanding and faith in God’s plan to save us from sin and death through Jesus Christ. If you are visiting with us for the first time, please introduce yourself to Pastor Mat. If you are without a church home, we invite you to join us here at St. Paul. ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 3 Ringing of the Bell Bells and Choir (10am Service) Hymn of Invocation 595 Invocation p184 Confession/Absolution p184 †The Service of the Word † Introit p186 Kyrie p186 Gloria in Excelsis p187 Salutation/Collect p189 First Reading p911 Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 150 Front of Hymnal Epistle Reading p1023 1 John 4:1-21–24 Alleluia/Verse p190 Holy Gospel p896 John 15:1-8 Apostles’ Creed p192 Hymn of the Day 633 Sermon Offertory p192 Offering (please sign attendance book in pew) Prayer of the Church † Service of the Sacrament † Preface p194 Sanctus p195 Lord’s Prayer p196 The Words of our Lord p197 Pax Domini p197 Agnus Dei p198 Distribution Hymns 624,696,697,601 Nunc Dimittis p199 Thanksgiving p200 Salutation and Benedicamus p201 Benediction p202 Bells and Choir (7:30am Service) Hymn to Depart 845