Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for April 12, 2026
Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
The right hand of God is not a confining physical spot! It is, rather, the almighty power of God which fills heaven and earth.
The Ascension of our Lord to God’s right hand, therefore means that He now fills and rules all things with His power and majesty, not only as God, but also as man. For Him it is not too great a thing to be present with His very body and blood in the Lord’s Supper as He promised. Rejoicing in His gift today, we request that guests desiring to commune would speak with the pastor or elders before the service. For Biblical reasons, we practice close communion.
QUASIMODO GENITI (NEWBORN BABES)
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
The Wounds of Christ Give Us Life
April 12, 2026
AS WE GATHER: “For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood” (1 John 5:7). These three point to Christ and flow from Christ. Jesus shows His disciples His hands side, from which blood and water flowed, saying “Peace be with you.” He presents the wounds which turn our fear to gladness and which restore us to the Father. Jesus breathes on His disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:23). His breath, His words are Spirit and life. They raise up our dry, dead bones and five us new and everlasting life (Ezek. 37:1-14). Christ now gives His ministers to speak His forgiving, Spirit-filled words to the penitent in His stead. Our Lord continues to come to His people, presenting His wounds to us in the Sacraments of water and blood. He bids us to touch His side at His table, to receive His risen body and blood in true faith, that believing we may have life in His name.
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Almighty God,
People: 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. Amen.
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/ Preacher Pastor Justin Kane
Organist Mr. Ignatius Hasselbrook
Elder Mr. Alan Kleinendorst
Lay Reader Mrs. Lu Kafer
Greeters Carol Gustafson/
Alan Kleinendorst
Door Greeter Brian Williams
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service III
Announcements
Opening Hymn LSB 470
“O Sons and Daughters of the King” v1-5
*Confession/Absolution: LSB 184
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie: LSB 186
*Gloria in Excelsis: LSB 187
*Salutation: LSB 189
*Collect of the Day: printed
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Pew Bible Page 1345
Epistle: 1 John 5:4-10
Pew Bible Page 1903
*Alleluia and Verse LSB 190
*Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
Pew Bible Page 1686
*Ten Commandments (insert)
*Nicene’ Creed: LSB 192
Sermon Hymn: LSB 470
“O Sons and Daughters of the King” v6-9
Sermon
Offertory LSB 192
*Prayer of the Church
*Lords Prayer LSB 196
*Benediction LSB 202
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 194ff
Distribution Hymns:
“Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LSB 623
“Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won” LSB 490
*Nunc Dimittis: LSB 199
*Thanksgiving: LSB 200
*Benediction: LSB 202
Closing Hymn: LSB 488 “He Is Arisen! Glorious Word”
QUASIMODO GENITI
(NEWBORN BABES)
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
www.gracewaterloo.org
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