Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for March 23, 2026
Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
In great love He was slain for us and by His blood He ransomed us for God. As our substitute, carrying our sin, the Holy Lamb of God received the punishment that we deserved! And as He, Himself, cried out, “It is finished!” (John 19:30). As we marvel at the forgiveness He won for us at Calvary, we also give thanks for the means by which He brings it to us still today. As we receive Holy Communion during this Lenten season, guests who desire to commune are asked to speak with the pastor or an elder before the service. For Scriptural reasons, we practice close communion. If you do not belong to a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, we invite you to join our communion fellowship. For details, please speak or make an appointment with Pastor Kane through the church office (319) 235-6705.
JUDICA (JUDGE) FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Jesus Is Our Redemption
March 22, 2026
AS WE GATHER: In the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death” (John 8:51). For Jesus came to taste death for us—to drink the cup of suffering to the dregs in order that we might be released from its power. Clinging to His life-giving words, we are delivered from death’s sting and its eternal judgment. Christ is our High Priest, who entered the Most Holy Place and with His own blood obtained everlasting redemption for His people (Heb. 9:11-15). He is the One who was before Abraham was, and yet is his descendant. He is the promised Son who carries the wood up the mountain for the sacrifice, who is bound and laid upon the altar of the cross, He is the ram who is offered in our place, who is willingly caught in the thicket of our sin, and who wears the crown of thorns upon His head (Gen. 22:1-14). Though Jesus is dishonored by the sons of the devil, He is vindicated by the Father through the cross.
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Almighty God,
People: by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Kevin McCrindle
Mr. Al Hosford
Lay Reader Mr. Levi Carolus
Greeters Nancy McHone/Denise Oler
Door Greeters Brian Williams
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service IV
Announcements
Opening Hymn: LSB 655
“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word”
Confession and Absolution: LSB 203
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie LSB 204
*Salutation: LSB 205
*Collect of the Day: (Printed)
Old Testament: Genesis 22:1-14
Pew Bible Page 31
Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-15
Pew Bible Page 1871
*Holy Gospel: John 8:42-59
Pew Bible Page 1663
*Ten Commandments (printed sheet)
*Nicene Creed: LSB 206
Sermon Hymn: LSB 420
“Christ, the life of All the Living”
Sermon
Offertory LSB 955
“Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful”
*Prayer of the Church
*Lord’s Prayer LSB 209
*Benediction LSB 212
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 208ff
Distribution Hymns:
“Preserve Your Word, O Savior” LSB 658
“O God, O Lord of Heaven …” LSB 834
*Nunc Dimittis: LSB 211
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 212
*Benediction: LSB 212
Closing Hymn: LSB 433
“Glory Be to Jesus”
JUDICA (JUDGE) FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
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