4/12/2026 Morning Worship Bulletin

April 12, 2026

Second Sunday of Easter

Announcements 

Invocation

Scripture: Acts 2:14a, 22-32

¹⁴ But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Fellow Jews^[a] and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say.

²² “Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know— ²³ this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. ²⁴ But God raised him up, having released him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. ²⁵ For David says concerning him,

‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken;²⁶ therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover, my flesh will live in hope.²⁷ For you will not abandon my soul to Hades or let your Holy One experience corruption.²⁸ You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’

²⁹ “Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. ³⁰ Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. ³¹ Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying,

‘He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.’

³² “This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses.

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

Hymn #239

When I survey the wondrous cross​

On which the Prince of Glory died,​

My richest gain I count but loss,​

And pour contempt on all my pride.​

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,​

Save in the death of Christ, my God.​

All the vain things​

that charm me most,​

I sacrifice them to His blood.​

See, from His head, ​

His hands, His feet,​

Sorrow and love flow mingled down.​

Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,​

Or thorns compose so rich a crown?​

Were the whole realm​

of nature mine,​

That were a present far too small.​

Love so amazing, so divine,​

Demands my soul, my life, my all!​

“And Can it Be”

Hymn #225

   And can it be that I should gain​

An int’rest in the Savior’s blood?​

Died He for me,​

Who caused His pain?​

For me who Him to death pursued?​

Amazing love! How can it be​

That Thou, my God,​

shouldst die for me?​

Amazing love! How can it be​

That Thou, my God,​

shouldst die for me?​

He left His Father’s throne above,​

So free, so infinite His grace!​

Emptied Himself ​

Of all but love,​

And bled for Adam’s​

helpless race.​

‘Tis mercy all,​

immense and free,​

For, O my God, it found out me!​

‘Tis mercy all,​

immense and free,​

For, O my God, it found out me!​

Long my imprisoned spirit lay,​

Fast bound in sin and nature’s night.​

Thine eye diffused​

A quick’ning ray.​

I woke; the dungeon​

flamed with light!​

My chains fell off; my heart was free.​

I rose, went forth,​

and followed Thee.​

My chains fell off; my heart was free.​

I rose, went forth,​

and followed Thee.​

No condemnation now I dread;​

Jesus, and all in Him, is mine!​

Alive in Him,​

my living Head,​

And clothed in righteousness divine,​

​

Bold I approach the eternal throne​

And claim the crown,​

thro’ Christ, my own.​

Bold I approach the eternal throne​

And claim the crown,​

thro’ Christ, my own.​

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead ⁴ and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ⁵ who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ⁶ In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, ⁷ so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. ⁸ Although you have not seen him, you love him, and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, ⁹ for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Invitation

Confession

Pardon

Peace

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,​

who earnestly repent of their sin​   and seek to live in peace with one another.​Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church.​​

We have not done your will, we have broken your law,

we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy.​

Hear the good news,

Christ died for us while we were still sinners,

which proves God’s love for us. ​In the name of Jesus Christ, You Are forgiven

In the name of Jesus Christ, You Are forgiven​

Glory to God, Amen. ​

Tithes & Offering

Doxology

Praise God, from ​whom all blessings flow; ​

Praise Him, ​all creatures here below; ​

Praise Him above, ​ye heav'nly host; ​

Praise Father, Son ​and Holy Ghost. Amen​

Joys & Concerns

Scripture: John 20:19-31

¹⁹ When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” ²⁰ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. ²¹ Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” ²² When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. ²³ If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

Jesus and Thomas

²⁴ But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. ²⁵ So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”

²⁶ A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” ²⁷ Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” ²⁸ Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” ²⁹ Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

The Purpose of This Book

³⁰ Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. ³¹ But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

“Your Love Never Fails”

Higher than the mountains that I face

​Stronger than the power of the grave​ 

Constant through the trial and the change

One thing remains

one thing remains

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Because on and on and on and on it goes

​Before it overwhelms and satisfies my soul​

And I never, ever, have to be afraid

​One thing remains​one thing remains​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

In death, and in life ​I'm confident and cleansed by the power of your great love​

My debt is paid, there's nothing that can separate My heart from Your great love

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Because on and on and on and on it goes

Before it overwhelms and satisfies my soul

And I never, ever, have to be afraid

One thing remains

one thing remains

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Your love never fails, and never gives up​It never runs out on me ​

Higher than the mountains that I face

Stronger than the power of the grave

Constant through the trial and the change

One thing remains

one thing remains

“The Goodness of God”

I love You, Lord​

Your mercy never fails me​

All my days​

I've been held in Your hands​

From the moment that I wake up​

Until I lay my head​

I will sing of the goodness of God​

All my life You have been faithful​

All my life You have been so so good​

With every breath that I am able​

I will sing of the goodness of God​

I love Your voice​

You have led me through the fire​

In the darkest night​

You are close like no other​

I've known You as a Father​

I've known You as a friend​

I have lived in the goodness of God​

All my life You have been faithful​

All my life You have been so so good​

With every breath that I am able​

I will sing of the goodness of God​

'Cause Your goodness is running, ​

it's running after me​

Your goodness is running, ​

it's running after me​

With my life laid down,​

I'm surrendered now,​

I give You everything​

Your goodness is running, ​

it's running after me​

All my life You have been faithful​

All my life You have been so so good​

With every breath that I am able​

I will sing of the goodness of God​

All my life You have been faithful​

All my life You have been so so good​

With every breath that I am able​

I will sing of the goodness of God​

I will sing of the goodness of God​

I will sing of the goodness of God​

Scripture: Psalm 16

¹ Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.² I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”

³ As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.

⁴ Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips.

⁵ The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.⁶ The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.

⁷ I bless the Lord, who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.⁸ I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.¹⁰ For you do not give me up to Sheol or let your faithful one see the Pit.

¹¹ You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Message: Pastor Ryan

“Resurrection”

Communion

The Communion Supper, instituted by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a sacrament, which proclaims His life, His sufferings, His sacrificial death and resurrection, and the hope of His coming again. Brothers and sisters in Christ,​the Christian life is redeemed from sin and consecrated to God.​The Supper is a means of grace in which Christ is present

by the Spirit. ​

It is to be received in reverent appreciation and gratefulness for the work of Christ. All those who are truly repentant, forsaking their sins, and believing in Christ for salvation are invited to participate in the death and resurrection of Christ. We come to the table that we may be renewed in life and salvation and be made one by the Spirit. ​

In unity with the Church, we confess our faith: ​Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. ​

Holy God, We gather at this, your table, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed.​

2-17 Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. ​

On the night in which He was betrayed, He took bread, gave thanks, broke the bread, gave it to His disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.​

Likewise, when the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks, gave it to His disciples, and said: “Drink from this, all of you, this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.” Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ​

And so, we gather as the Body of Christ to offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. ​

By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, let us pray: ​

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen​

Benediction