HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in our worship
service today. What a joy and privilege! In this
Sacrament our Lord gives unto us not only bread and wine, but also His very
body and blood to eat and drink. In this Sacrament He assures us
that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith. To our
guests who desire to receive Holy Communion, we ask that you consider the
following: If you do not believe in Jesus as your Savior, do not
believe in the Real Presence of the Sacrament, or have never received
instruction on how to prepare yourself for Communion, you should refrain from
receiving the Sacrament, but are encouraged to come to the altar for a
blessing, indicated by folding the arms over the chest. We do this
not to offend, but to honor the faith we hold at St. Paul
Lutheran. If you have any questions regarding communion, please
speak to the Pastor or an Elder before service begins.
IN YOUR PRAYERS Pray this week for; Those who are recovering
from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Harlan, Joy, Marvin,
Brandon, Tina, Orville) and for those who have long term health issues and/or
difficulty coming to services on their own (Connie, Bernice, Lee, Lavonne,
Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Marlene)
MAIN STREET LIVING –July 21: 10:30 AM-Worship Service-Reverend Iver Possehl
of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Watertown bases the message, “The Good
Portion” on Luke 10:38-42. The program is interpreted and closed
captioned for the hearing impaired. More information can be found on the
web site: www.mainstreetliving.com
PASTOR MAKELIN will be out of state July 19th-August 3rd. He
is the Freeman Circuit pastoral delegate, and will be attending the Triennial
Synodical Conference from July 19th through July 25th, and will be on vacation
after, until August 3rd. Pastor Richard Luttmann will be preaching on
July 21st and Pastor David Ellis on the 28th. Emergency coverage will be
handled by the Circuit pastors who have agreed to make themselves available for
emergency hospital calls and death notices. Pastor Christopher (630-8156), Doremus (270-1406), Thorson (270-0059), and
Kurowski (471-0293).
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL July
15 – 18 is still in need of
some Volunteers.
If you would like to help out please sign the sheet on the table thank
you.
JULY MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH JOINT SEMINARY FUND OR
ADOPT A STUDENT. We are blessed with LCMS pastors and leaders well-equipped for
ministry by our world-class seminaries. Every gift to LCMS Joint Seminary Fund
helps both of our world-class seminaries as they continue preparing future
messengers of God’s forgiveness. Donations to the Joint Seminary Fund restrict
the Synod to use them only for providing annual supplemental operating grants
for our seminaries. Monthly Joint Seminary Fund grants are over-and-above Synod
""subsidy"" (see Together As Synod). Each seminary may use
Joint Seminary funds to relieve whatever financial need or pressure is
greatest, similar to unrestricted subsidy. Each donation helps both LCMS
seminaries, and is an easy way to make a lasting difference. (Visit lcms.org/giving/transparency to access
audited reports on the Joint Seminary Fund.) Gifts from first-time contributors
will be matched dollar-for-dollar - up to a maximum of $50,000 - if received
before November 30, 2019.
In addition, each Seminary has Adopt a Student programs
to supplement non-tuition expenses
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