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Next Church Service Sunday April 12, 2026: EASTER 2 (A), @10:30am
Holy Communion 3rd Sundays of the month
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Church Meeting April 19, 2026
1130 am to 1pm (Right After Church)
Lunch Provided
Martin Luther's Morning/Evening Prayer
Make the sign of the Holy Cross and say:
Morning Prayer
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Evening Prayer
In the evening when you go to bed, make the sign of the holy cross and say: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Then go to sleep at once and in good cheer.
2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026
2026 LCC Synod Convention June 12-15, 2026
2026 LCC Synod Convention - Lutheran Church–Canada
2026 Convention Updates - The Canadian Lutheran
Welcome to the 2026 LCC Synod Convention Info-page
Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s 13th Regular Convention will be held in Winnipeg from June 12-15, 2026, gathering under the theme “Together One: One Lord, One Faith, One Body” (Ephesians 4:4-6). The Convention was last held in the Central Region in 2008 under the theme “Give Jesus Glory – His Calling, Our Praise.”
The start of business related to this synod convention will begin on March 20, 2025, with the first meeting of the Commission on Nominations and Elections (CNE). The CNE manages the nomination process for elected positions at the synodical and regional levels, monitors the vetting process of nominees, and supervises the election of candidates to various positions at conventions of LCC.
News pertaining to LCC’s Synod Convention will be released on an ongoing basis in The Canadian Lutheran and on CanadianLutheran.ca; as well as in LCC’s weekly e-newsletter InfoDigest.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
(12 April 2026)
Acts 5:29–42
1 Peter 1:3–9
John 20:19–31
Christ Jesus Breathes His Spirit and His Life into Us by the Ministry of the Gospel
The crucified and risen Lord Jesus establishes the ministry of the Gospel in order to bestow His life-giving Holy Spirit and His peace upon the Church. To those who are called and ordained to this office, and to those they serve in His name, He grants the Holy Absolution of all sins. By the fruits of His cross, He replaces fear and doubt with peace and joy, and thus gives “repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31). Through the preaching of His sent ones, He calls us to believe that He “is the Christ, the Son of God,” so that by such faith we “may have life in his name” (John 20:31). In His resurrection, we have the “living hope” to which we have been “born again” and by which we are guarded “for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time” (1 Peter 1:3, 5). Until then, “though you have not seen him, you love him,” and by the mercies of God “you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory” (1 Peter 1:8). LCMS Summaries.
Introit (Psalm 105)
P: The same-as new-born babies, you want pure spiritual milk. Then you will grow-up in salvation.
C: If you experienced that the Lord is good.
P: Give thanks to the Lord. Call-on His name.
C: Tell the nations what He has done!
P: Sing for God! Praise Him!
C: Announce all His wonderful work.
P: Glory in His holy name.
C: People who search-for the Lord, rejoice!
P: Look to the Lord and His strength.
C: Always look-for His face.
P: Remember His amazing work.
C: Remember His wonderful works and His judgments.
P: He remembers His promise forever.
C: He remembers His commands for a thousand generations.
All: Glory give to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, the same as it was in the beginning, is now, and will continue forever. Amen.
Prayer for God’s Word
P: Almighty God, we celebrated our Lord Jesus Christ’s wonderful resurrection. Grant us Your grace. Help us announce and show Jesus is our Lord and God. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Jesus lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: (copy) Amen.
What Is a Lutheran?
While there are a variety of ways one could answer this question, one very important answer is simply this, “A Lutheran is a person who believes, teaches and confesses the truths of God’s Word as they are summarized and confessed in the Book of Concord.” The Book of Concord contains the Lutheran confessions of faith.
Perhaps you have attended an ordination of a pastor and heard him promise that he will perform the duties of his office in accord with the Lutheran Confessions. When people are received into membership into a Lutheran congregation through confirmation they are asked if they confess the doctrine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, as they have learned to know it from the Small Catechism, to be faithful and true.
These solemn promises indicate to us just how important the Lutheran Confessions are for our church. Let’s take a look at the various items contained in the Book of Concord and then we will talk about why the Lutheran Confessions are so important for being a Lutheran.
What are the Ecumenical Creeds?
The three ecumenical creeds in the Book of Concord are the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed. They are described as “ecumenical” [universal] because they are accepted by Christians worldwide as correct expressions of what God’s Word teaches.
What is the Augsburg Confession and Apology of the Augsburg Confession?
In the year 1530, the Lutherans were required to present their confession of faith before the emperor in Augsburg, Germany. Philip Melanchthon wrote the Augsburg Confession and it was read before the imperial court on June 30, 1530. One year later, the Lutherans presented their defense of the Augsburg Confession, which is what “apology” here means. It too was written by Philip Melanchthon. The largest document in the Book of Concord, its longest chapter, is devoted to the most important truth of the Christian faith: the doctrine of justification by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
What are the Small and Large Catechisms?
Martin Luther realized early on how desperately ignorant the laity and clergy of his day were when it came to even the most basic truths of the Christian faith. Around 1530, he produced two small handbooks to help pastors and the heads of families teach the faith.
The Small Catechism and the Large Catechism are organized around six topics: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, Holy Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar. So universally accepted were these magnificent doctrinal summaries by Luther, that they were included as part of the Book of Concord.
What are the Smalcald Articles and the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope?
In 1537, Martin Luther was asked to prepare a statement of Lutheran belief for use at a church council, if it was called. Luther’s bold and vigorous confession of faith was later incorporated into the Book of Concord. It was presented to a group of Lutheran rulers meeting in the town of Smalcald. Philip Melanchthon was asked to expand on the subject of the Roman pope and did so in his treatise, which also was included in the Book of Concord.
What is the Formula of Concord?
After Luther’s death in 1546, significant controversies broke out in the Lutheran Church. After much debate and struggle, the Formula of Concord in 1577 put an end to these doctrinal controversies and the Lutheran Church was able to move ahead united in what it believed, taught and confessed. In 1580, all the confessional writings mentioned here were gathered into a single volume, the Book of Concord. Concord is a word that means, “harmony.” The Formula of Concord was summarized in a version known as the “Epitome” of the Formula of Concord. This document too is included in the Book of Concord.
What is the connection between the Bible and the Confessions?
We confess that, “The Word of God is and should remain the sole rule and norm of all doctrine” (FC SD, Rule and Norm, 9). What the Bible asserts, God asserts. What the Bible commands, God commands. The authority of the Scriptures is complete, certain and final. The Scriptures are accepted by the Lutheran Confessions as the actual Word of God. The Lutheran Confessions urge us to believe the Scriptures for “they will not lie to you” (LC, V, 76) and cannot be “false and deceitful” (FC SD, VII, 96). The Bible is God’s “pure, infallible, and unalterable Word” (Preface to the BOC).
The Lutheran Confessions are the “basis, rule, and norm indicating how all doctrines should be judged in conformity with the Word of God” (FC SD RN). Because the Confessions are in complete doctrinal agreement with the written Word of God, they serve as the standard in the Lutheran Church to determine what is faithful Biblical teaching, insofar as that teaching is addressed in the Confessions.
Now, may:
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you and show grace to you.
The Lord look on you and give you peace.
Be safe, keep each other in prayer and, God willing, we will all see each other next Sunday!
Pastor Ken
Scripture Readings April 12 2026 (ASL Format)
April 12,2026
The First Lesson is from Acts chapter 5.
PETER and the other apostles answered, “We don’t obey people, we obey God. You crucified and killed Jesus. But God, the same God our fathers worshiped, He raised Jesus from death! God lifted-up Jesus to reign, and God made Jesus our Leader and Savior. Jesus gives repentance and forgiveness to all people in Israel.”
“We saw all these things happen, and we can say these things are true. The Holy Spirit also shows us that these things are true. God gave His Spirit to all people obeying Him.”
When the Jewish leaders heard that, they were very angry. They wanted to kill the apostles. One PHARISEE was named GAMALIEL, and all the people respected him as a law teacher. He stood up and ordered to put the apostles outside.
Then he said to the council, “Men of ISRAEL, think carefully what you want to do with these men. A while ago, THEUDAS boasted he was important. He got 400 men following him. He died and his followers went away. After that, another man, JUDAS from GALILEE, he led some people during the time of the CENSUS (counting). He died, and all his people scattered.”
“In this situation, I tell you avoid these men. Leave them alone. If their work is from men, their work will fail. If their work is from God, you can’t beat them. You will be fighting against God.”
The council accepted his advice. They called the apostles to come in, they whipped the apostles, ordered them not to speak about Jesus, then let them go free.
The apostles left the council. The rejoiced because God said they were worthy to suffer shame for Jesus. Every day in the temple and in houses, the apostles continued teaching and preaching that Jesus is the Christ.
This is the word of the Lord.
C: (copy) Thanks give to God.
The Second Lesson is from First Peter chapter 1.
Bless the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! God showed great mercy. He gave us a new birth and living hope because Jesus Christ rose alive from the dead. That means God gives you an inheritance that will never get destroyed, never become sinful, and never dissolve. That gift waits in heaven for you. God’s power protects you through faith. Then on the last day you will have salvation.
You rejoice for that, no-matter now for a short time we must suffer various tests. Fire tests gold, and gold can get destroyed. Your faith is more valuable than gold. God tests your faith. Then your faith can give praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ comes again.
You never saw Jesus, but you love Him. You don’t see Him now, but you believe in Him. You rejoice much with great joy and glory. Your faith means God is saving your souls.
This is the word of the Lord.
C: (copy) Thanks give to God.
The Gospel lesson is from John chapter 20.
C: (copy) Glory to You, O Lord.
On Sunday evening, the disciples were together. The doors were locked because they were afraid of the Jews. Jesus came and stood with the disciples. He said, “Peace to you!” Then Jesus showed them His hands and side. The disciples saw the Lord and they were full of joy.
Again, Jesus said, “Peace to you! The Father sent Me, now I send you the same.” Jesus breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, his sins are truly forgiven. If you don’t forgive, then his sins aren’t forgiven.”
THOMAS, also named the TWIN, was one of the twelve disciples. But he wasn’t with the disciples when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, “We saw the Lord!” But THOMAS said, “I must see His hands, the nail marks, and touch there, and I must touch His side, or I will not believe.”
A week later, the disciples were in the house. THOMAS was with them. The doors were locked, didn’t-matter, Jesus came and stood with the disciples. Jesus said, “Peace to you!” Then Jesus told THOMAS, “Touch and see My hands. Your hand touch-My-side. Stop doubting. Believe!”
THOMAS said to Jesus, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said, “You believe because you see Me? Blessed are those people who haven’t seen Me, but they believe.”
Jesus did many other wonderful works in-front-of the disciples, many things not written in this book. But these things are written so you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Then you will believe in Him and have life in His name.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: (copy) Praise to You, O Christ.