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[F] St. Philip and St. James, Apostles
May 1, 2025
Color: Red\r\rOld Testament: Isaiah 30:18–21\rPsalm: Psalm 36:5–12; antiphon: v. 8\rEpistle: Ephesians 2:19–22\rGospel: John 14:1–14\rIntroit: Psalm 89:1, 5, 15–16; antiphon: Psalm 119:46\rGradual: Romans 10:15b, 18b; Isaiah 52:7b, alt.\rVerse: John 14:6\r\rSt. Philip and St. James, Apostles\r \r“Lord, show us the Father.” Philip did not yet recognize that the Father is glorified in the Son. In His name we have access to the Father, for they are one. Jesus is “the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through [Him],” and whoever believes in Him will do the works He does and greater (John 14:6–13). And so Philip and James did; the “household of God” is built on the apostles, with Christ as her chief cornerstone (Eph. 2:19–22). The beloved words of Jesus from today’s Gospel were the words of their “Teacher,” echoing in their ears as they walked in His way (Is. 30:20–21). And so their hearts were not troubled (John 14:1) as they ate “the bread of adversity and the water of affliction” (Is. 30:20). Philip, who in John’s Gospel brings Jews and Greeks to Jesus, is said to have journeyed to Phrygia where he was martyred. James “the Younger” (son of Alphaeus, whose mother Mary was at the crucifixion) is said to have died by being sawn in half. Where Christ is, they also are, and so shall we be (John 14:3).\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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Third Sunday of Easter
Third Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2025
Color: White\r\rOld Testament: Ezekiel 34:11–16\rPsalm: Psalm 23; antiphon: v. 6\rEpistle: 1 Peter 2:21–25\rGospel: John 10:11–16\rIntroit: Psalm 33:1, 18–20; antiphon: vv. 5b, 6a\rVerse: Luke 24:35b; John 10:14\r\rThe Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep\r \rOur Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–16). He is not like the hireling, who cares nothing for the sheep and only for himself, who flees when he sees the wolf coming. Rather, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks out His scattered sheep to deliver them (Ezek. 34:11–16). He gathers them and feeds them in rich pasture. He binds up the broken and strengthens the sick. He lays down His life for wandering and wayward sheep. On the cross, Christ bore in His body the attacks of the predators of sin and death and the devil for you that you might be saved. He now lives to restore your soul in the still waters of baptism, to lead you in the paths of righteousness by the voice of His Gospel, to prepare the table of His holy supper before you, that you may dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23). “For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25).\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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Bible Study @ Rudy's BBQ, Frisco
Bible Study @ Rudy's BBQ, Frisco
May 5, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Men's Study @ Rudy's BBQ Frisco
Men's Study @ Rudy's BBQ Frisco
May 7, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 11, 2025
Color: White\r\rOld Testament: Isaiah 40:25–31\rOld Testament: Lamentations 3:22–33\rPsalm: Psalm 147:1–11; antiphon: v. 5\rEpistle: 1 John 3:1–3\rEpistle: 1 Peter 2:11–20\rGospel: John 16:16–22\rIntroit: Psalm 66:3, 5, 8–9; antiphon: vv. 1–2\rVerse: Psalm 111:9a; Luke 24:26\r\rThose Who Wait on the Lord Shall Rejoice\r \rThe people of God are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, looking ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11–20). Though we are now children of God, the fullness of what we shall be has not yet been revealed (1 John 3:1–3). We are those who wait on the Lord. “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him” (Lam. 3:25). Jesus tells us that the wait is just a little while. “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me” (John 16:16). Though you must experience sorrow for a time, though you must live as strangers in a world that is at enmity with Christ, yet your sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength” (Is. 40:31). The little while of weeping shall be replaced with an eternity of rejoicing in the presence of Christ the crucified and risen Savior. “And no one will take your joy from you” (John 16:22).\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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Bible Study @ Rudy's BBQ, Frisco
Bible Study @ Rudy's BBQ, Frisco
May 12, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Men's Study @ Rudy's BBQ Frisco
Men's Study @ Rudy's BBQ Frisco
May 14, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 18, 2025
Color: White\r\rOld Testament: Isaiah 12:1–6\rPsalm: Psalm 66:1–8; antiphon: v. 5\rEpistle: James 1:16–21\rGospel: John 16:5–15\rIntroit: Psalm 98:1b, 3–4; antiphon: vv. 1a, 2b\rVerse: Psalm 118:16; Romans 6:9\r\rJesus Promises to Send His Holy Spirit, the Helper\r \rThough Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesus—who is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father, who is preparing a place for us in heaven—has sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5–15). “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” through Jesus Christ (James 1:17). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking what is Christ’s and declaring it to us. In the Word of truth, the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid” (Is. 12:2).\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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Bible Study @ Rudy's BBQ, Frisco
Bible Study @ Rudy's BBQ, Frisco
May 19, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Men's Study @ Rudy's BBQ Frisco
Men's Study @ Rudy's BBQ Frisco
May 21, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25, 2025
Color: White\r\rOld Testament: Numbers 21:4–9\rPsalm: Psalm 107:1–9; antiphon: v. 19\rEpistle: 1 Timothy 2:1–6\rEpistle: James 1:22–27\rGospel: John 16:23–33\rGospel: John 16:23–30\rIntroit: Psalm 66:1–2a, 17, 19–20; antiphon: Isaiah 48:20b\rVerse: Liturgical Text; John 16:28\r\rThe Father Answers Our Prayers Because of Jesus\r \r“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you” (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1–6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4–9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22–27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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The Ascension of Our Lord
The Ascension of Our Lord
May 29, 2025
Color: White\r\rOld Testament: 2 Kings 2:5–15\rPsalm: Psalm 110; antiphon: v. 1\rSecond Reading: Acts 1:1–11\rGospel: Mark 16:14–20\rGospel: Luke 24:44–53\rIntroit: Psalm 47:1–2, 5, 8; antiphon: Acts 1:11\rVerse: Psalm 47:5; 68:18a\r\rJesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent\r \rOn the fortieth day after His resurrection, our Lord ascended to the right hand of the Father. But although Jesus is hidden from your eyes, He is not absent from you. For He now fills all things in heaven and on earth. He continues “to do and to teach” (Acts 1:1), preaching repentance and forgiveness of sins through those sent in His name (Mark 16:14–20; Luke 24:44–53), giving you His true body and blood in the Supper. Jesus is your great Elijah who pours out on you a double portion of His Spirit in the Word and the Sacraments (2 Kings 2:5–15). He is Lord over all things for the sake of the Church. He whom heaven cannot contain has raised your human nature to share fully in the glory of God. You who believe and are baptized into Christ’s body are already sitting in the heavenly places; for you are in Him who is at the Father’s right hand. When He comes again in the clouds on the Last Day, you also will appear with Him in glory.\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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