Jesus' ascension doesn't mean that he's no longer here; instead, Paul insists in his letter to the Ephesians that it means he now fills all things. In other words, Jesus can now be everywhere where his word is preached, his sacraments are celebrated, and his people are gathered in his name.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

The Ascension of Our Lord, May 22, 2022

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 47
Acts reading is from Acts 1:1–11
Epistle reading is from Ephesians 1:15–23
Holy Gospel is from Luke 24:44–53

Hymns:

Before the Throne of God Above
Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft
Tune by Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Jesus Loves Me
Text by Anna B. Warner
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Text by William C. Dix
Tune by Rowland H. Prichard
Public domain
All Heaven Declares
Noel Richards, Tricia Richards
© 1987 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
Just as I Am, without One Plea
Text by Charlotte Elliott
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain
Ancient of Days
Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson;
© 2018 CityAlight Music.
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table
Text by Friedrich Christian Heyder, tran. The Lutheran Hymnal
© 1941 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune by Emskirchner Choral-Buch, 1756, public domain
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Text by Jaroslav Vajda
Tune by Welsh
© 1983 Concordia Publishing House
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740

Liturgies:

Gloria
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740;
Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.
Credo
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Welsh, pubic domain.
Sanctus
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.
Agnus Dei
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House,
used with permission, One License 728607-A.
Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

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Announcements:

Sunday, May 22:
Confirmation Celebration and Senior Recognition: 10:30 AM

Downstairs

Early Education & Preschool Sunday School: 10:30 AM

Downstairs

Ministry Fair: 11:30 AM

We are growing and so are our ministry opportunities! Please join us in fellowship hall for lunch and to learn about how you can be involved in our community – connecting-growing-serving one another.

If you are unable to attend but would like more information regarding our ministries, please call the church office 618-288-6120. We’d love to talk to you!

Sunday Evening Prayer: 5:30 PM
New Member Class: 6 PM
Tuesday, May 24:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday, May 25:
Zoom Group Study “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis: 7 PM
Saturday, May 28:
Women of Faith Bible Study: 9 AM
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