John 20:19-31 | On the second Sunday of Easter, we return to the evening of that first Easter Sunday as we hear from the Gospel of John. Fearful of what was to come, the disciples hide behind locked doors. But in the midst of their fear, Jesus comes, stands in the midst of them, and offers them the gift of the Holy Spirit – speaking peace. Join us this weekend as we experience Christ coming to us in Word and Sacrament and offering us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Special thanks to lay leaders of Shepherd of the Cross for leading worship, and to Bishop Amy Current, bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, for today’s message.
Sunday, April 27, 2025, Second Sunday of Easter Bulletin
Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under Augsburg Fortress License #SB135131, CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A. Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.Gathering: Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia! Text: attr. Wipo of Burgundy, d. c. 1050; tr. Jane E. Leeson, 1807-1882, alt.. Music: Robert Williams, 1781-1821. Text and Music: © Public Domain. Hymn of the Day: The Risen Christ. Text: Nigel Weaver, b. 1952. Music: Walter Greatprex. 1877-1949. Text: © 1993 Nigel Waver. Music: © Oxford University Press. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! Text: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926. Music: Davic N. Johnson, 1922-1987. Text: © 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Music: © 1969 Contemporary Worship 1 admin. Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Hallelujah, We Sing Your Praises. Text and Music: South African; tr. Freedom Is Coming. 1984. Tr. and Arr.: © 1984 Utryck. admin. Walton Music Corp. Covered under One License subscription.