April 29 & May 3, FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – CANTATE

 

EASTER BLESSINGS…HALLELUJAH JESUS LIVES!  We gather not so much to celebrate the past event, but the present reality and the future with great promise.  Rejoice and trust in Him, who gave his life that we might live forever.   Alleluia, Christ is risen.  He is risen indeed.  Alleluia!   If you desire a call from Pastor Suehring please contact him at 715-851-1151.

 

The Gospel is also the basis for the Lord’s Supper, which we celebrate again today.  In this Sacrament, Christ Jesus is truly present with his body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  In joyful obedience to the teachings of the Scriptures, St. John, and the congregations of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod practice “closed communion” with those who share our outward confession of the faith.  We ask guests who wish to commune to speak with the pastor before the service.

 

Order of Service – WED: pg. 184 LSB

          SUN: pg. 184 LSB

                      

HYMNS:  WED: 478, 741, 633, 810

        SUN: 478, 741, 633, 464, 810

               

Scripture Lesson:

First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19, “Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Portico”

Epistle Reading: Colossians 3:1-10, 12-13, “Put On the New Self”

Gospel: John 21:1-19, “Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples” 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN

MONDAY: Choir 5 pm

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 9:30 am

Communion Service 5 pm

SUNDAY (5/10): Worship Service at Immanuel, Caroline 7:30 am

              Communion Service at St. John, Tigerton 9:00 am

  Communion Service at St. John, Caroline 10:30 am

 

Prayers for strength and healing for Darold Koepke, Bruce Brady, Connie Fuhrman, Bonnie Brandt, Betty Kriesel, Jim Retzlaff, Virgina Kauffman, Carl Kriesel, Amber Selle, Cindy Polley, Maggie Huss, Judy Smith, Mike Kielblock, Karen Jensen, Sandy Vollmer, Marilyn Koepke, Don Wolff, Leah Lehman, Keith Alft Sr., Kathy Hintz, Clarence Natzke, Bentley Koepke, Tully Tauferner, and Judy Schroeder.  Pray for all who are in nursing homes or shut-ins. NOTE: If there are any names you wish to have added or taken off, please let Sarah know.  ALSO: If any of our members are in the hospital, please let Pastor know.  Hospitals no longer notify us.  Thanks.

 

Tri Point Parish Congregations:  A potluck dinner is being planned for Noon at St. John, Tigerton fellowship hall on May 3rd in honor of Pastor Suehring’s graduation and full certification.  Please pass this along and bring a dish to pass and join in the very unique and special celebration.

 

Thank you, Pastor Kessen, for conducting service on Wednesday evening.

 

Thank you, Thrivent Financial and congregation members for the choice dollars.  This month we received $555!

 

Roses for Mother’s Day will be offered next week for $2.00 each with the proceeds going to Lutherans for Life.

 

Peace Lutheran in Tilleda, will be holding their annual Potato Pancake Dinner on May 3, 2026.  Serving from 9-1 pm.  Cost is $12 for adults, 6–12-year-old $5, and 5 and under free.  Carry outs are available.

 

St. Paul’s, Wittenberg is having their annual rummage and bake sale May 8th & 9th.  More info on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

 

Immanuel Church, Cecil is having a potato pancake and chicken soup dinner on May 3rd.  Serving from 10-1 pm.  Take outs available.  More info on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

 

Strong bodies program at St. Anthony’s Church every Tuesday and Friday from 9:50-11:00am.  More info is on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

 

FUNERAL HELP sign-up sheet is on the table in the back of church. 

 

Att. Last week: Wed. 29 Comm. 22    Sun. 49 Comm. 37

 

LIFE THOUGHTS FROM LUTHERANS FOR LIFE - The psalmist invites us to “Come and see what the Lord has done!” (Psalm 66:5). The works of the Lord are many, but the greatest of all is the redemption He has provided us through His Son. Because Jesus bore the cross for us, God’s anger “is turned away” (Isaiah 12:1). Whatever stain of sin haunts our past, including the sin of abortion, that stain can be washed clean by Christ’s blood. Thanks be to God for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation He gives us in Jesus Christ, our Savior! With joy we draw water from the well of salvation (Isaiah 12:3). Jesus not only sends us the Helper, the Holy Spirit (John 16:8-11), to nurture us in the faith, but also “every good and every perfect gift from above” (James 1:17), most notably, God’s holy Word and Sacraments.