Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for May 17, 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.
THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent
May 17, 2026
AS WE GATHER: On the fortieth day after His resurrection, our Lord ascended to the right hand of the Father. But although Jesus is hidden from your eyes, He is not absent from you. For He now fills all things in heaven and on earth. He continues “to do and to teach” (Acts 1:1), preaching repentance and forgiveness of sins through those sent in His name (Mark 16:14-20; Luke 24:44-53), giving you His true body and blood in the Supper. Jesus is your great Elijah who pours out on you a double portion of His Spirit in the Word and the Sacraments (2 Kings 2:5-15). He is Lord over all things for the sake of the Church. He whom heaven cannot contain has raised your human nature to share fully in the glory of God. You who believe and are baptized into Christ’s body are already sitting in the heavenly places; for you are in Him who is at the Father’s right hand. When He comes again in the clouds on the Last Day, you also will appear with Him in glory.
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Gene Brown
Lay Reader Ms. Samanta Noel
Greeters Steve and Jan Miller
Door Greeter Brian Williams
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Almighty God,
People: as Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ascended into the heavens, so may we also ascend in heart and mind and continually dwell there with Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service I
Announcements
Opening Hymn: LSB 494
“See, the Lord Ascends in Triumph”
*Confession/Absolution: LSB 151
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie: LSB 152ff
*This Is the Feast: LSB 155
*Salutation: LSB 156
*Collect of the Day: (Printed)
Old Testament: 2 Kings 2:5-15
Pew Bible Page 571
Epistle: Acts 1:1-11
Pew Bible Page 1690
*Alleluia and Verse: LSB 156
*Holy Gospel: Mark 16:14-20
Pew Bible Page 1585
Ten Commandments (insert sheet)
*Nicene Creed: LSB 158
Hymn of the Day: LSB 491
“Up through Endless Ranks of Angels”
Sermon
Offertory LSB 159
*Prayer of the Church
*Lords Prayer LSB 162
*Benediction LSB 166
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 160ff
Distribution Hymns:
“Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia” LSB 466
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” LSB 525
“Now All the Vault of . . . ” LSB 465
*Thank the Lord: LSB 164
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 166
Closing Hymn: LSB 495
“Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious”
THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
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