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 July 29, 2018
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 July 29, 2018 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: Jan Hurley Shirley Fornoff ELDER OF THE MONTH: Andy Gilson ORGANIST: Marilyn Smith GREETERS: Mark & Jill Perkins USHERS: Gary Gathman Danny Houghton SOUND BOOTH: Mark Hackman
July 29, 2018 AS WE GATHER God cares for us, but we aren t always aware of it. When Jesus stilled the storm that was hindering the disciples in the boat, all they saw was His power, and they were terrified. But when other people saw Him, they recognized a healer and brought the sick to Him. God always cares, of course; the rainbow is a reminder He won t flood the earth again out of care for us. In today s Epistle, Paul prays that God s love in Christ would fill us. God will do that; He cares that much for us. We ask today that God would strengthen us to care for the people around us. May they see His love through our caring. OPENING HYMN Our Father, by Whose Name #863 INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen OPENING SENTENCES Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord, People: Who made heaven and earth.
Pastor: If You, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? People: But with You there is forgiveness, that you may be feared. CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: Let us then confess our sins to our gracious God. Pastor: Heavenly Father, People: We confess that we often fail to recognize Your power over all things in creation. When life seems out of control, instead of trusting that You can bring good out of bad circumstances, we sometimes become fearful and doubt Your power at work for our good. Forgive us. Pastor: Lord Jesus Christ, People: We confess that we have failed to rely on Your power to heal, strengthen, and protect. Forgive us. Pastor: Holy Spirit, giver of all good gifts, People: We confess that we do not always expect You to guide and direct us in trying times. We sometimes expect others to do the caring, consoling, and comforting rather than seek Your renewal and strengthening. Forgive us. Pastor: Triune God, People: We are sinners from birth and sin daily in our thinking, speaking and acting. Without Your power and
love, we cannot be people who reflect Your loving care. Forgive us, and direct our feet into paths on which we serve You in joy. Pastor: Give thanks to the God of heaven, People: For His steadfast love endures forever. Pastor: God s almighty power is shown chiefly in triumphing over sin, death, and the grave. Christ s sacrifice has turned away God s righteous anger, atoning for all our sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Introit for The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor: On the glorious splendor of your majesty, People: And on your wondrous works, I will meditate. Pastor: I will extol you, my God and King, People: And bless your name forever and ever. Pastor: Every day I will bless you People: And praise your name forever and ever Pastor: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, People: And his greatness is unsearchable.
Pastor: They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, People: And I will declare your greatness. Pastor: They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness People: And shall sing aloud of your righteousness. 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. Pastor: On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. SALUTATION Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Let us pray Pastor: Almighty and most merciful God, the protector of all who trust in You, People: Strengthen our faith and give us courage to believe that in Your love You will rescue us from all adversities;
Pastor: through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever People: Amen. HYMN OF PRAISE O Blessed Spring # 595 FIRST READING Genesis 9:8 17 God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9 Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, 10and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast of the earth. 11I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth. 12And God said, This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, 15I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh. And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth. 17God said to Noah, This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God. GRADUAL Romans 11:33, 36 Pastor: Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! People: How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways! Pastor: For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. People: To Him be glory forever. Amen. EPISTLE Ephesians 3:14 21 14For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God HOLY GOSPEL Mark 6:45 56 Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St Mark, the sixth chapter. People: Glory to you, O Lord. Immediately [Jesus] made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. 47And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, 49but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, 50for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid. 51And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, 52for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. 53When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored to the shore. 54And when they got out
of the boat, the people immediately recognized him 55and ran about the whole region and began to bring the sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was. 56And wherever he came, in villages, cities, or countryside, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and implored him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well. Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, O Christ APOSTLES CREED CHILDREN S MESSAGE HYMN OF THE DAY: God Moves in a Mysterious Way #765 SERMON PRAYER OF THE CHURCH LORD S PRAYER OFFERTORY LSB 192 OFFERING
LUTHER S EVENING PRAYER 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. LUTHER S MORNING PRAYER 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. 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. People: Amen HYMN: Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me #715
ALTAR FLOWERS: Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God in memory of Scott Clifford Sr. by Randy and Nan Fornoff. The nominating committee for the LWML Lincoln Zone is looking for Ladies to be candidates for the 2019 Officer positions, please contact anyone of the nominating committee by phone or text, before September 27, 2018. Shirley Dennis (217)732-3574, Joy Garlisch (309)840-0059, Vellon Hale (217) 620-9099 The LYF/Walther League Ice Cream Social is Sunday, July 29 th from 4:30-7pm. They are still looking for volunteers to help serve the food at the event. Please contact Raeann Emme at 309-339-0663 if you are interested in volunteering. Church Family Night Potluck Bring your family and friends, food to share, and your own table service to the Church Family Night Potluck on Sunday, August 5 at 5:00p.m. Grilled brats provided!!! At 6:00p.m., Ken and Linda Walker will tell about their cruise down the Rhine River in Germany Ladies Aid is helping Camp CILCA this year by assembling two baskets for the annual Labor Day Auction. Please help fill our baskets!! The themes this year are Children s Books and School Supplies. You will find the display in the parish hall. Any help is appreciated. They will be picked up August 31. Thank you!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR for Sunday, July 29, 2018 "It's Not a Cruise Ship" Guest Speaker: Rev. Timothy Teuscher The church is not some cruise ship sailing aimlessly about in this life and merely entertaining those on board; but, rather, it is the ark, the only boat whereby, as we traverse this stormy sea of life, we are being brought safely to the other side, to eternity. (Mark 6:45-56) is on WDUK or on the Web at www.lutheranhour.org. Hear the broadcast available to our military: www.lutheran.rog.afn. Listen The Lutheran Hour is also on XM s Family Talk Radio 170 every Sunday at 1:00 pm. FAMILY SHIELD MINISTRIES for Saturday, July 28 th. This week s topic: 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: Marilyn Oest Jack Bradley Bernice Hahn Norma Behrends Betty Baker Arlis Bell Gene Hermann Maxine Wallbaum Carol Elliot Virginia Barrett Doris Garlish Mary Roos Eldon Yetter Beverly Hohenshell Wilma Dierker
Camp CILCA exists to foster and strengthen faith in Jesus Christ and relationships with others in a unique outdoor setting. "Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice." (Isaiah 32:1) SUMMER 2018 July 29-August 3 Bold Spirits II (4 th -6 th grades) September 2 nd Chicken Fry and Auction September 28 th Whippoorwill Golf Outing
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: Members celebrating Birthdays from July 29 August 3 are Leah Gaye Houghton, Melvin Roos, Madison Hitchcock, Steve Fornoff, Pearl Harfst, John Kachanuk and Oliver Hunter. Members celebrating anniversaries this week are Steve and Margie Gerdes and Mike and Raeann Emme. Happy Birthday and Anniversary to All!! WEEKLY CALENDAR How we worshipped the Lord on 7/22/18 Attendance: 142 Offering: $3,690.00 Average/Person in Attendance: $ 25.99 Sunday, July 29, 2018 9:00a.m. Divine Service 10:15 a.m. Bible Study/ Sunday School 4:30p.m. Ice Cream Social Monday, July 30 Tuesday, July 31 Wednesday, August 1 10:30am. Bible Study Thursday, August 2 6:00p.m. Education Meeting 7:00p.m. Elders Meeting Friday, August 3 Saturday, August 4 5:00 p.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Divine Service August 4, 2018 & August 5, 2018 The 1 st Reading: Ex. 16:2-15 The Epistle Lesson: Eph. 4:1-16 The Gospel: John 6:22-35 Serving Us Next Week: ALTAR Committee Lisa Hellman Lori Sisson ELDER OF THE MONTH Jeff Hackman August 4, 2018 6:00 p.m. Saturday Divine Service with Communion ORGANIST: Marilyn Smith COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Bill Blessman August 5, 2018 9:00a.m. Divine Service with Communion ORGANIST Marilyn Smith COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Randy Fornoff GREETERS: Bill Trimpe USHERS: Steve Morgan Bob Hellman SOUND BOOTH Matthew Clark