Saturday Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service 9:00 AM Sunday School/Bible Class 10:15 a.m. ------------------- Office (309)543-4850 Pastor s Cell (309) 253-5089 Parish Hall & Fax (309)543-2125 St. Paul s Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 121 N. Pearl St. P.O. Box 534 Havana Secretary s Office Email: stpaulsoffice@grics.net Pastor s Email: stpaul@grics.net Treasurer s Email: sptreasurer@grics.net Church Website: www.stpaulslutheranhav ana.com October 29, 2017
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church "Church of the Lutheran Hour" Building Families in Jesus Christ Brothers and Sisters in Christ gathered together in God s household through God s Word and Sacraments being built on the loving foundation of Jesus Christ. Rev. Kevin Wendorf, Pastor Oct.29, 2017 WELCOME to Divine Service this morning! Let us join together in song and prayer and hearing the Word of the Lord that we may be refreshed in the Spirit and encouraged for the week ahead. Come again soon! You are always welcome here at St. Paul s! We ask that all guests and members sign the fellowship pads you will find in the pews. Please hand the page to the usher as you leave. Visitors please fill in your address and phone number. Members please fill in address and phone number changes if you have recently moved. PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH Dear Lord God in heaven; Thou who didst give unto us the time and the place for worship; Bless us with the attitude of true worship from Thine abundant grace and mercy; So that we may worship Thee in Word and Sacraments, That we may grow and mature spiritually; Thru Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost Are worshiped one God, now and forever. Amen. Serving Us Today: ALTAR COMMITTEE: LaVeta Gathman Janis Hurley ELDER OF THE MONTH: Bill Blessman ORGANIST: Marilyn Smith COMMUNION ASSISTANT Steve Fornoff ACOLYTES: Bella Blakeley Elijah Perkins GREETERS: Harmon & Pam Snider USHERS: Larry Ginglen Wade Blakeley SOUND BOOTH Matthew Clark
Oct.29, 2017 AS WE GATHER It s still all about Jesus. It was all about Jesus when the Lord God first promised a Savior to Adam, Eve, and their descendants. It was all about Jesus with every foretelling of the coming Christ by Old Testament prophets. It was all about Jesus at the manger, the cross, and the empty tomb. It was all about Jesus as the apostle Paul penned, We hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law (Romans 3:28). It was all about Jesus when Martin Luther posted his Ninety- Five Theses on October 31, 1517. It s still all about Jesus today as we receive the Means of Grace Word and Sacrament. It will be all about Jesus when He returns in glory on the Last Day. As we observe the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we celebrate that it always has been, and always will be, all about Jesus! OPENING HYMN A Mighty Fortress Is Our God # 656 DIVINE SERVICE 3 LSB 184 Introit for Reformation Day P. I will speak of your testimonies before kings, [O Lord,] and shall not be put to shame.
C. I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. P. Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. C. The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. ALL. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. P. I will speak of your testimonies before kings, [O Lord,] and shall not be put to shame. KYRIE SALUTATION Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. FIRST READING Revelation 14:6 7 6Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. 7And he said with a loud voice, Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. GRADUAL Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! Walk about Zion, go around her, number her towers, consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever. CHOIR This Is My Word By Pepper Choplin Directed by Alice Emme Organist Marilyn Smith EPISTLE Romans 3:19 28 19Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. 21But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it 22the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God s righteousness, because in his
divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. 27Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HOLY GOSPEL John 8:31 36 Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. John the Eight chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord. 31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. 33They answered him, We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, You will become free? 34Jesus answered them, Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord People: Praise to You, O Christ.
NICENE CREED HYMN OF THE DAY: Thy Strong Word #578 SERMON OFFERTORY: LSB 192 OFFERING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT My Faith Looks Up to Thee #702 Amazing Grace #744 By Grace I m Saved #566 Built on the Rock # 645 BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. HYMN: Almighty Father, Bless the Word #923
ALTAR FLOWERS: Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Jan Hurley Choir practice is on Wednesdays at 7:15pm. All are welcome even if you are not a soloist. All Sunday School children will sing on Nov. 5, 2017. Reformation Books are in. Stop by the Church Office to get your copy. THE HUMAN CARE COMMITTEE will meet Thursday Nov. 2, at 6:00pm before the Elder s meeting Circuit Reformation Service on Sunday, October 29th at 3:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, Lincoln. President Mark Miller will be the guest preacher. Trinity, Manito will be hosting their annual Chili Oyster Supper on Wed. November 1st from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Cost is $6. There will also be bake sale items available for purchase. Everyone is invited to attend. Dogs, Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Cakes, Pies and beverage. There will also be a bazaar and bake sale.
LWML-CID MISSION GRANT #2: Fort Wayne & St. Louis Seminary Food Banks ($10,000). This grant will assist both seminary food banks in stocking their shelves with food, toiletries and other household items for seminary students and their families. LWML-CID MISSION GRANT #3: Human Trafficking Education ($3,350). Human trafficking is a modern term for slavery and is the fastest growing, and most lucrative, criminal activity in the world. This grant will help MOST Ministries develop, publish, and implement English to Spanish training materials and evangelism resources as MOST teams go to Central America to help combat this international crime. Pray for these organizations as they demonstrate God s love to those they minister to. CILCA HOMECOMING 2017 is Saturday, October 28. There is a 5K at 10am, vendor & craft fair, food trucks & drinks, yard games, face painting, and wagon rides from 10am- 2pm, Lloyd Garrelts (from Eschelon) performing live at 12:30,
and closing chapel with Rev BJ Fouts at 2pm. Learn more at cilca.org/homecoming WOMEN'S SCRAPBOOKING RETREAT is November 3-5 at Camp CILCA. Cost is $80. To reserve your table call the camp office at 217-487-7497 or email camp@cilca.org. FALL CLEAN UP DAY at Camp CILCA will be Saturday, November 4 from 8:30am-12:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Help get your camp ready for the winter months THE LUTHERAN HOUR for Sunday, Oct. 29nd A Reformation Invitation-the just Live by faith Dr. Gregory Sletz talks 500years ago, Martin Luther rediscovered the truth that turned the world upside down: the just shall live by faith. Can this message transform you today. (Romans 1:16-17) Is on WDUK or on the Web at www.lutheranhour.org. Hear the broadcast available to our military:www.lutheran.org.afn.listen.htm. The Lutheran Hour is also on XM s Family Talk Radio 170 every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. FAMILY SHIELD MINISTRIES for Saturday, Nov. 4th. This week s topic is TBA. This radio broadcast is aired Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. on WDUK.
This week we ask that you keep in your thoughts and prayers the names of those who are in need of prayers. We especially remember those who are sick, shut in, or have been recently hospitalized. Mary Rennecker, Judy Yeager, Doris Garlish, Marilyn Oest, Bernice Hahn, Norma Behrends, Virginia Barrett, Jack Bradley, Carol Elliott, Harold & Betty Baker, Mary Roos, Arlis Bell and Maxine Wallbaum
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: Members celebrating Birthdays from Oct. 28st Nov3rd are Jillian Leonard, George Conway, Richard Fliege, Diane Barnes, Bob Hellman and Ryan Specketer, Anniversaries: No Anniversaries Happy Birthday to all!!! WEEKLY CALENDAR How we worshipped the Lord on10/22/17 Attendance: 135 Offering:$3909. Average/Person in Attendance: 28.96 Sunday, Oct.29,2017 Reformation Day (observed) 9:00a.m. Divine Service w/ Holy Communion 10:15 a.m. Bible Study/Sunday School Monday Oct.30 Tuesday Oct. 31 6:00pm Cub Scout Wednesday, Nov. 1st 10:30am Bible Class 2:00pm Ladies Aid/Nursing Home 6:00pm. Confirmations 7:15pm. Choir Thursday Nov. 2 6:00pm Education Meeting 6:00pm Human Care Meeting 7:00pm Elders Meeting Friday Nov. 3 Saturday, Nov. 4 5:00 p.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Divine Service w/holy Communion Sunday, Nov. 5 9:00 a.m. Divine Service 10:15a.m. Bible Study/Sunday School 11:30am Choir Practices 3:00pm Youth Group Nov.4, 2017 & Nov. 5, 2017 The 1 st Reading : Rev. 7(2-8) 9-17 The Epistle Lesson: 1John 3:1-3 The Gospel Lesson: Matt. 5:1-12 Serving Us Next Week: ALTAR Committee Donna Stelter Pam Snider ELDER OF THE MONTH: Andy Gilson Nov. 4, 2017 6:00 p.m. Saturday Divine Service ORGANIST: Marilyn Smith COMMUNION ASSISTANT: John Clark ACOLYTES: Mia Specketer Nov. 5, 2017 9:00 a.m. Divine Service/ Holy Communion ORGANIST: Marilyn Smith COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Jeff Hackman ACOLYTES: Bella Blakeley Elijah Perkins GREETERS: Bill & Linda Blessman USHERS: SOUND BOOTH Matthew Clark