Sunday, May 24, 2026
The Day of Pentecost – Prayer & Preaching
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The Spirit rests upon those who prophesy truth in the name of the Lord. With the inauguration of Pentecost – the dramatic outpouring of the Holy Spirit – the proclamation of Jesus is unleashed in a myriad of languages.
Prophesies, visions, and dreams inspired by the Spirit testified to the mighty works and authority of God in Jesus Christ. Divine truths would now shape and inspire the hearts, minds, and speech of those who follow Jesus.
Prophesies, visions, and dreams inspired by the Spirit testified to the mighty works and authority of God in Jesus Christ. Divine truths would now shape and inspire the hearts, minds, and speech of those who follow Jesus.
Readings:
Collect of the Day:
O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Hymns:
“Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven” LSB 502 (Sung by children)
“To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray” LSB 768 (Sung by children)
“A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LSB 493 (hymn of the month)
“Go, My Children, with My Blessing” LSB 922
“To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray” LSB 768 (Sung by children)
“A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LSB 493 (hymn of the month)
“Go, My Children, with My Blessing” LSB 922
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LWML Mission Collection
The Lord has blessed us, and now we are called to be a blessing to others. For the 2026 LWML Indiana District Convention, the LWML has chosen to support eight schools and churches in the Evansville and Kentuckiana Zones. Each zone is paired with other zones to support specific ministries. During the month of June, as a part of our Kankakee Valley Zone’s effort, we will be collecting items which we can take with us to convention on June 25th. Included are hygiene items, AA and AAA batteries, 84” round disposable table cloths, serving size bags of assorted chips, cans of soda, used CDs, puzzles, peanut butter, rice, pasta, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, jumpropes, balls (soccer, playground, kickballs, basketballs), sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, cones, small sports equipment, bubbles and frisbees. We can also accept cash donations. If you feel led to donate there will be a container available in the narthex from June 1-24 where you may place your items. Please turn cash donations in to the church office. Thank you for your generosity!
By the way, it is not too late to register to attend the convention which is scheduled to be held June 26-28 at the Vanderburg County 4-H Center in Evansville, IN. Information is available on the LWML table in the MPR. If you have any questions see Cheryl Tellman or Gloria Field.
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Sunday, May 7, 2026
The Ascension of Our Lord (Observed) – Divine Service One
Jesus promises to release the power of the Holy Spirit that will sustain the church as she magnifies the name of Christ, in all wisdom, knowledge, and enlightenment. Today, the church honors Jesus’ ascent into the heavenly realms. In His absence from us, we shall be comforted and sustained by the spirit of God. In our waiting for Christ’s return, we boldly proclaim repentance and the forgiveness of sins to all nations.
Readings:
Collect of the Day:
Almighty God, 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.
Hymns:
“A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LSB 493 (hymn of the month)
“Up through Endless Ranks of Angels” LSB 491
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” LSB 525
“Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious” LSB 495
“The Head that Once Was Crowned with Thorns” LSB 532
“Draw Us to Thee” LSB 701
“Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise” LSB 680
“On Christ’s Ascension I Now Build” LSB 492
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Sunday, May 7, 2026
The Sixth Sunday of Easter – Divine Service One
Paul unmasks an entire culture of religious idolatry where objects of worship are rubbish and religious assertions are merely fabricated in the minds of men. In the midst of the ungodly, he preaches the counsels of God, tells of the need for repentance, and confirms the resurrection of the dead. The resurrected Christ is the one we worship. His commandments are divine assertions. By baptism, we are believers in all these things, loved by God and enabled to serve.
Readings:
Collect of the Day:
O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we may think those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Hymns:
“Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice” LSB 556
“A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LSB 493 (hymn of the month)
“God’s Own Child I Gladly Say It” LSB 594
“The Gifts Christ Freely Gives” LSB 602
“Children of the Heavenly Father” LSB 725
“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word” LSB 655
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
The Fifth Sunday of Easter – Divine Service One
Faithful apostles, prophets, and preachers can become martyrs because they earnestly believe in Jesus. But for us, Jesus becomes the martyr – the sacrifice – the cornerstone, so that we may be His people, basking in light, shrouded in mercy. Christ ushers us, His precious, chosen, and holy ones, into His eternal realm that we may reside in the heavenly mansion prepared by God the Father.
Readings:
Collect of the Day
O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one will. Grant that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You promise, that among the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Hymns:
“A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LSB 493 (hymn of the month)
“Evening and Morning” LSB 726 (sung by the choir)
“Saints, See the Cloud of Witnesses” LSB 667
“Thy Word Is a Lamp Unto My Feet” LSB 973 (not in pew hymnal)
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” LSB 739
“Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me” LSB 722
“The Church’s One Foundation” LSB 644
“Christ Be My Leader” LSB 861
“Built on the Rock” LSB 645
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Sunday, April 25, 2026
The Fourth Sunday of Easter – Divine Service One
Believers saturate themselves in fervent prayer and the breaking of bread. Believers empty themselves of possessions, giving belongings to the underprivileged. Suffering is endured, and this is the very nature of Christ. By His wounds, we are healed. He is the one true Shepherd without blemish, fault, or sin. Yet He was unjustly threatened, despised and condemned. But He is also the One who opens the door, unbars the gates, and welcomes His sheep eternally.
Readings
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, merciful Father, since You have wakened from death the Shepherd of Your sheep, grant us Your Holy Spirit that when we hear the voice of our Shepherd we may know Him who calls us each by name and follow where He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Hymns
“Rise Up O Believer” OAR 265
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” LSB 709
“You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” LSB 641
“Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying” LSB 597
“O Little Flock, Fear Not the Foe” LSB 666
“Have No Fear, Little Flock” LSB 735
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” LSB 711
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
The Third Sunday of Easter
Divine Service One
A crooked generation instinctively clings to wealth and riches, grasps human logic, and understands ordinary fact. The baptized fervently cling to forgiveness and grace in Christ, believe divine mysteries, and confess Christ crucified. Jesus’ death was necessary that we would know imperishable life. Without His death, the breaking of the bread would be empty ritual. But in the Eucharist, we receive the broken bread and body of Christ that sustains extraordinary faith and enables us to confess divine truths.
Readings:
Collect of the Day:
O God, through the humiliation of Your Son You raised up the fallen world. Grant to Your faithful people, rescued from the peril of everlasting death, perpetual gladness and eternal joys; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Hymns:
“Father Welcomes” LSB 605
“With High Delight Let Us Unite” LSB 483
“At the Lambs High Feast We Sing” LSB 633
“Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide” LSB 585
“Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen” LSB 474
“Stay with Us” LSB 879
“Abide with Me” LSB 878
“Rise Up O Believer” OAR 265
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Sunday, April 12, 2026
The Second Sunday of Easter – Matins
Persecution cannot silence those who teach and preach Christ crucified, dead and risen. This unwavering testimony is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. Trials, sorrows, and temptations will never eclipse the revelation of Jesus to whom belongs all glory and honor. Just as Jesus, risen and scarred, stood in the midst of His disciples, so also He remains steadfast in the church, through bread and wine, reminding us of His wounds, nourishing our faith, and bestowing peace on all who see Him.
Readings:
Collect of the Day:
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.
Hymns:
“Rise Up O Believer” OAR 265
“O Sons and Daughters of the King” LSB 470
“We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God” LSB 941
“Christ the Eternal Lord” LSB 829
“O Sons and Daughters of the King” LSB 470
“We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God” LSB 941
“Christ the Eternal Lord” LSB 829
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