St. Johns - Weekly Bulletin

Hymn: Today Your Mercy Calls Us                                     LSB 915
 

Exhortation (p.184)
Corporate Confession (p.184)
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Introit (responsively by whole verse)    Psalm 51:2–6; antiphon: v. 1
P   Have mercy on me, O God, according to your | steadfast love;*
             according to your abundant mercy blot out my trans- |
             gressions.
C   Wash me thoroughly from my in- | iquity,*
             and cleanse me | from my sin!
P    For I know my trans- | gressions,*
             and my sin is ever be- | fore me.
C   Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil | in
       your sight,*
             so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in
             your | judgment.
P   Behold, I was brought forth in in- | iquity,*
             and in sin did my mother con- | ceive me.
C   Behold, you delight in truth in the inward | being,*
             and you teach me wisdom in the | secret heart.
C    Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
             and to the Holy | Spirit;
        as it was in the be- | ginning,*
             is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
P    Have mercy on me, O God, according to your | steadfast love;*
             according to your abundant mercy blot out my trans- |
             gressions.

Kyrie (p.186)

Collect of the Day
P  Let us pray.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning; and though we deserve only punishment, You receive us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant that we may heartily acknowledge Your merciful goodness, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

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Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 12:1–6
¹You will say in that day:
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord,
            for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away,
            that you might comfort me.
²“Behold, God is my salvation;
            I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord God is my strength and my song,
            and he has become my salvation.”
³With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. ⁴And you will say in that day:
“Give thanks to the Lord,
            call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
            proclaim that his name is exalted.
⁵“Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously;
            let this be made known in all the earth.
⁶Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,
            for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”

L  This is the Word of the Lord.
C  Thanks be to God.

Gradual                                                                 Hebrews 12:2
C   [O come, let us fix our eyes on] | Jesus,*
             the founder and perfecter | of our faith,
       who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross,
       despis- | ing the shame,*
             and is seated at the right hand of the | throne of God.

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:16–21
               ¹⁶From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. ¹⁷Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. ¹⁸All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; ¹⁹that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. ²⁰Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. ²¹For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

L  This is the Word of the Lord.
C  Thanks be to God.

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               ¹Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear [Jesus]. ²And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”
            ³So he told them this parable: . . .
            “There was a man who had two sons. ¹²And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. ¹³Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. ¹⁴And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. ¹⁵So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. ¹⁶And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.
            ¹⁷“But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! ¹⁸I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. ¹⁹I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ ²⁰And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. ²¹And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ ²²But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. ²³And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. ²⁴For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.
            ²⁵“Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. ²⁶And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. ²⁷And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ ²⁸But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, ²⁹but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. ³⁰But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ ³¹And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. ³²It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”

L  This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C  Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Nicene Creed (p.191)

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Hymn of the Day: Lord, to You I Make Confessions           LSB 608
Sermon

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Offertory (p.192)
Offering
Prayer of the Church
 

 

Preface (p.194)
Sanctus (p.195)
The Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
The Words of Institution (p.197)
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei (p.198)

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Distribution of the Sacrament                            

Distribution hymns
Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain                                     LSB 435
Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness                                    LSB 636

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Nunc Dimittis (p.199)
Post Communion Collect (p.201)
Benedicamus & Benediction (p.201)

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Announcements
Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing                        LSB 686
 
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Prayers – For the home-bound: St. John’s – Alfred Larson;
Our Savior – Doris Vilhauer, Betty Zundel, Ken & Dorothy Maas, Loretta Podoll, Betty Meints, Verdena Dabbert, Lorraine Krage, Lloyd Jerde, Phyllis Lassanske, Wally & Fran Rutschke, and Maralyn Hoops.
For those sick, injured, or recovering: Nathaniel Wendt, Michael Wendt, Phyllis Yeske, Kevin Fehn, Larry Vietmeier, Daryl Swanhorst, Charlotte Scepaniak, Wally Rutschke, Tom Hanson, and Joyce Hermansen.
For the children we sponsor through Mission Haiti: Michelet Voltaire, Michel Djoury, and Orgea Djouna;
For expectant mothers: Andrea Christianson and Rebecca McHenry.
For those in mourning: Sheri Severson and family, at the passing of her father in Sioux Falls; Maralyn Hoops and family, at Ron’s passing.

St. John’s
Ushers: Ray & Cyndy Larson
Next Week: Dean & Lorie Ringgenberg
Last Week: Attendance – 27; Offering – $895

Our Savior
Elders: Russell Brandt & Brandon Christianson
Ushers: Douglas Klipfel & David Johnson
Altar Guild: Karla Johnson & Cherise Johnson
Acolytes: Caleb Siebert & Rhyan Johnson
Last Week: Attendance – 103; Sunday School – 19; Wed. – 83
Offering: Gen. Fund $2,788; Sun. School $6.35; Total $2,794.35

Schedule for the Week
Sunday             St. John’s Divine Service – 8:15 am
                        Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
                        Our Savior Bible Study – 9:45 am
                        Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Monday            Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
                        Deacons – 3:30 pm
Tuesday           Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
                        Christian Foundations Class – 6:00 pm
Wednesday       Catechism Class – 5:00 pm
                        Lent Supper – 5:30 pm
                        Lent Service – 6:30 pm
Next Sunday     St. John’s Service of the Word – 8:15 am
                        St John’s Bible Study – 9:30 am
                        Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
                        Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am

 

Midweek Lenten Services for both congregations will be combined at Our Savior at 6:30 pm, preceded by a light meal beginning at 5:30 pm. The groups serving Lent suppers are below:
April 2 – Potluck
         9 – Our Savior LWML

Portals of Prayer for April – June are available in the narthex.

Circuit Youth Retreat: Saturday, April 5th from 9am-3:30pm. Located at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD. Please register before by calling 605-225-1847. Join us for learning, games, and fun! Confirmation students will study the Office of the Keys, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. High Schoolers will take a closer look at some parables. All sections are led by pastors in the circuit! Games, services, and a meal will also occur throughout the day. See you there!

Our Savior Voters Meeting – Sunday, April 13 at 9:30 am.

Food Drive – The Board of Social Ministry & Evangelism at Our Savior will hold a food and household necessities drive until Easter, to benefit the Journey Home of Aberdeen. Needed items are: for the food pantry – peanut butter, cereal, tuna, coffee, canned veggies; and household items – toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, garbage bags, shampoo & conditioner, soap/body wash. Place items on the table along the south wall of the fellowship hall. Thank you!

Holy Week Schedule –
Palm Sunday – April 13^th – Divine Service with Communion at our regular service times. At Our Savior, the children’s choir will sing a song, and the 3^rd graders will have their Bible presentation.
Maundy Thursday – Divine Service with Communion at St. John’s in Columbia at 6:30 pm, preceded by a light meal, pie and coffee at 5:30. Call the church office 605-225-7106 or Eric Johnson 605-216-6701 if you’d like a ride in the van to St. John’s.
Good Friday – Chief Service at Our Savior at 6:30 pm.
Holy Saturday – Circuit Easter Vigil Service with Communion at Our Savior at 7:00 pm.
Easter – Divine Service with Communion at our regular service times: 8:15 am at St. John’s and 10:45 am at Our Savior. The youth group will serve breakfast at Our Savior at 9:30 am.
 

2025 ABERDEEN ZONE LWML
SPRING CHRISTIAN LIFE WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 12^th, 2025
St. John’s Lutheran Church – 401 N Main St, Britton, SD

Guest Speaker: Pastor Robert Moeller of St. John’s Britton will present a Bible study entitled “Counting on Faith: The Significance of Numbers in Scripture” (This study examines the role of numbers in biblical narratives and teachings; highlighting their importance in understanding God’s messages and promises.)
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Opening Devotions at 10:00 a.m. – Pastor Smith
Pastor Moeller’s Bible Study to follow
Closing Devotions at approx.11:30 a.m. – Pastor Smith
Concluding with Lunch by the Britton and Ferney ladies
IN-GATHERING ITEMS FOR OUR LOCAL FOOD PANTRY: Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper with cans of tuna, Mac & Cheese boxes.  Any kind of protein is needed:  hot dogs, hamburger, sandwich meat, pork chops, chicken. (Meat can be fresh or frozen)

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – Lent 4
Luke 15:12 – “And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them.” This prodigal son only sees the father as a source of wealth. “Give me my inheritance now!” he says, which is really to say, “You are better off dead in my eyes.” This is the sin at the heart of all greed: valuing things over people. This parable calls us to come to our senses as well, and to see God as the loving Giver of all good, the true Father to be valued above and beyond all the things of this world.

Building Healthy Families: On average, a human head has 100,000 hairs attached. How many are on yours? Don’t know? Well God does! “Indeed, the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than sparrows.” (Luke 12:7) Don’t think your concerns and worries are too small - or too big - for your Father. When troubles and concerns of the world tempt you to forget this truth, take a minute to run your fingers through your hair and remember who you are: His precious, beloved child. He knows and cares about what you’re going through and does not want you to be afraid.    
Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

Main Street Living – 10:00 AM- This Is the Life – “Point of No Return” – God’s limitless grace.  10:30 AM- Rev. Dr. Chris Ascher, pastor at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD, presents the message “Reconciled,” based on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. The worship segment also airs on Saturdays at 5:00 pm. Past shows are archived at www.mainstreetliving.com.   

The Lutheran Hour –God gets angry at sin, but behind that anger, God is love. We believe this only because of Jesus. Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler delivers the message "The Difference Between Anger and Contempt,” based on John 11:35. Listen to The Lutheran Hour on Sunday mornings at 9:00 on KAWZ 88.1 FM, or on Sirius-XM Family Talk 131 at 9:00 am. Sermons are also archived on the website www.lutheranhour.org.

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE FOR NEWS, INFORMATION & TRUTH… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  Recent teachings include: Christians & Public Schools; God Promises in Isaiah; A Pro-Family Housing Agenda; The Effect of Same-Sex Marriage on Children; “The Day of the Lord” in the Bible and more.  You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
 

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Statement on Close Communion:
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, Our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust in His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes.
 
Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked to first speak with the Pastor.
(CTCR, Admission to the Lord’s Supper, Nov 1999)