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.  

 

 

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.

 

“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