New Life's Worship Service on April 12th, 2026, the Second Sunday of Easter

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Before Service Prayer: Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lordlls resurrection may by Your grace confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Today 's Theme: WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? HE LIVES TO GIVE ME PROOF AND PEACE. Without the resurrection of Jesus, I would have to wonder whether anything he said was true. Thomas had been taught and trained by Christ himself. He heard Jesus predict his death and resurrection. Even after hearing the eyewitness testimony of friends, Thomas still had doubts about the resurrection of Jesus.

But he lives, and it makes a difference. Today I have great comfort as someone with doubts about Christ's promises in my life. Jesus engages me with continuing assurances in Word and sacrament. I have proof. I have peace.

Today's Service: New Common Service, reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-800156 and under CCLI license #1132777.

Personal Preparation for Holy Communion: Luther's Christian Questions, p. 295-296 "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal".

Christian hymns preach Jesus Christ: crucified, risen and seated at God's right hand. The hymns in this service are from "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal" ©2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission. Additional hymns: "Christian Worship Supplement" ©2008 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission.