04-11-2021 Order of Service and Announcements

                                                         Order of Service

Opening Hymn                                                                                 Page 685

Divine Service 3 (page 184)   Psalm 33

Sermon hymn                                                                                   Page 470

Sermon                                                                                      John 20:19-31

“His breath, His words are Spirit and life!”

Communion hymns                                                           Page 421, 602, 480  

Closing hymn                                                                                    Page 647

IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for those members in area facilities: Salem-Mennonite Home, Wyona, Norbert, Marlene, Sharon, Darlene, Bob, & Eldora. Oakview Terrace, Lavonne, Orville, Millie, Bernice, Alice, Ruth and those Low Mobility at home: Susan, Connie, Lonnie, and those Additional Requested Prayers:  Kahlen and Sarah*.

BEGINNING HOLY THURSDAY, the chalice will be offered first during communion, followed by the individual cups. Why?  Data has shown, the chalice is “more sanitary” than individual cup! - Pastor

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  The Lord’s Table is open and offered to all current, confirmed members in good standing of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (and churches that we are in pulpit and altar fellowship) who desire it.  This assumes we confess the oneness of the same faith, have been taught how to examine ourselves, and are truly repentant for our sins (worthily). We ask that all guests at Table at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Freeman, to please announce your intention to commune with us to the pastor or elders before the service. Oneness at Communion pre-supposes the horizontal oneness with each other in doctrine.  If you belong to a different doctrinal confession however, we invite you to come forward to receive a blessing indicated by folding your arms over your chest as you come to the rail, or remain in the pew and pray for the day when divisions would cease. Thank you for respecting our teachings. - Pastor. 

Please welcome guest preacher Pastor David Ellis Sunday April 18th (no communion) while pastor is vacation April 15th-20th. Pastor Makelin is available for emergencies with a two hour delay by phone however, except on April 17th where Pastor Thomas Christopher will be on call.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP:   Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen by today April 11, 2021.

LAWN MOWING:  Please submit your sealed bid to Darren Walz by today, April 11.  

PLEASE SEE BULLETIN BOARD:  for information from the Janstrams, our missionaries we support in Japan, and the winners of this years Bible Bowl.

Men's Bible Study Starts the Book of Amos on Wednesdays 6:00am to 7:00am. Amos, while not the first of Israel's prophets (Elijah and Elisha preceded him by about 100 years), he is the first to have his message written down. He preached to the nation of Israel and Judah about their social and moral ills around 760 B.C., While it is tempting to apply Amos' message directly to today's society with obvious comparisons, we can only see them through the lens of Amos' context of the conditions of Israel in 800 B.C. Please join us if you can.

04-014-2021 Order of Service and Announcements

 

Order of Service

Opening Hymn                                                                                 Page 457

Divine Service 3 (page 184)   Psalm 118:15-29 

Sermon hymn                                                                                   Page 458

Sermon                                                                                         Mark 16:1-8

“The tomb could not hold Him!” 

Communion hymns                                                   Page 488, 468, 465, 478  

Closing hymn                                                                                    Page 461

 

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  We continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week for those who have not been able to commune in some time, in the glad confidence and confession, that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin.  In these pandemic times, we have instituted as much as possible the physical distancing and sanitation practices to assure your physical safety, while still providing Christ for your physical/spiritual/emotional/psychological safety against sin, death, and the devil. If you do not share in this confession of our congregation and LC-Missouri Synod, or are not yet instructed, or have doubts – please

speak to the pastor first. Or, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing and meditate on God’s Word during the distribution, praying for the day when divisions will have ceased.

BEGINNING HOLY THURSDAY, the chalice will be offered first during communion, followed by the individual cups. Why? Because I want you use the chalice for your benefit- Pastor

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP committee has begun accepting applications for its 2021 awards. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up on the bulletin board at church or contact Joan or Karen. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen before the April 11, 2021.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION for you and your family on the papers on the table in the fellowship hall. It would also be helpful if you know the contact information for anyone listed who we do not have any contact information listed.

LAWN MOWING:  The trustees are taking bids for the Spring/Summer 2021 mowing season at the church and parsonage.  Please submit your sealed bid to Darren Walz by Sunday, April 11.  

LADIES AID AND LWML will meet on April 8th at 2:00 pm.  Bible Study will be Revelation 16:12-21.

03-28-2021 Order of Service and Announcements

 Order of Service

               Opening Hymn                                                                                                    Page 442

Divine Service 3 (page 184)   Psalm 118:19-29 or 31:9-1

Sermon hymn                                                                                                       Page 438

Sermon                                                             Matthew 26:1-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54

“It is at the name of this exalted Savior, Jesus, that we bow in humble faith!

Communion hymns                                                                            Page 505, 446, 350  

               Closing hymn                                                                                                     Page 423

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

 Sunday:          8:30 a.m.: Bible Study

9:30 a.m.:  Worship Service/Holy Communion

Acolyte:  Gideon Rembold

After Service:  Sunday School

             Thursday:      12:00 p.m.:  Bulletin Announcement due

                                    7:00 p.m.:  Holy Thursday/Holy Communion

             Friday:           7:00 p.m.:  Good Friday Worship Service

             Sunday:          8:00 a.m.:  Easter Vigil Service

                        9:30 a.m.:  Worship Service/Holy Communion

                        Acolyte:  Kahlen Salis

                        After Service:  Sunday School

                         Baptized membership: 307

Members and visitors in attendance:  88

Midweek Lenten Service:  34

Sunday School:

 

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  We continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week for those who have not been able to commune in some time, in the glad confidence and confession, that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin.  In these pandemic times, we have instituted as much as possible the physical distancing and sanitation practices to assure your physical safety, while still providing Christ for your physical/spiritual/emotional/psychological safety against sin, death, and the devil. If you do not share in this confession of our congregation and LC-Missouri Synod, or are not yet instructed, or have doubts – please speak to the pastor first. Or, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing and meditate on God’s Word during the distribution, praying for the day when divisions will have ceased.

BEGINNING HOLY THURSDAY, the chalice will be offered first during communion, followed by the individual cups. Why? Because I want you use the chalice for your benefit- Pastor

IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for those members in area facilities: Salem-Mennonite Home, Wyona, Norbert, Marlene, Sharon, Darlene, Bob, & Eldora. Oakview Terrace, Lavonne, Orville, Millie, Bernice, Alice, Ruth and those Low Mobility at home: Susan, Harvey, Dianne, Connie, Berneita, and those Additional Requested Prayers:  Kahlen, Lonnie and Sarah*.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP committee has begun accepting applications for its 2021 awards. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up on the bulletin board at church or contact Joan or Karen. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen before the April 11, 2021.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION for you and your family on the papers on the table in the fellowship hall. It would also be helpful if you know the contact information for anyone listed who we do not have any contact information listed.

EASTER LILIES ARE AVAILABLE to purchase in memory of a loved one at the Vintage Vault. Please contact Dawn Walz.

UPCOMING HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM SERVICES: Holy Thursday (with Holy Communion) April 1st at 7:00 P.M.; Good Friday April 2nd at 7:00 P.M. and the Vigil is on Sunday morning, April 4th at 8:00 A.M. followed by Easter Day services at 9:30 P.M. (with Holy Communion). Please plan to join us.

LAWN MOWING:  The trustees are taking bids for the Spring/Summer 2021 mowing season at the church and parsonage.  Please submit your sealed bid to Darren Walz by Sunday, April 11.  

03-21-2021 Order of Service and Announcments

 

Order of Service

Opening Hymn                                                                                 Page 655

Divine Service 3 (page 184)   Psalm 43 

Sermon hymn                                                                                   Page 430

Sermon                                                                           John 8:(42-45) 46-59

“If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death!” 

Communion hymns                                                           Page 506, 718, 421  

Closing hymn                                                                                    Page 564

Announcements

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  We continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week for those who have not been able to commune in some time, in the glad confidence and confession, that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin.  In these pandemic times, we have instituted as much as possible the physical distancing and sanitation practices to assure your physical safety, while still providing Christ for your physical/spiritual/emotional/psychological safety against sin, death, and the devil. If you do not share in this confession of our congregation and LC-Missouri Synod, or are not yet instructed, or have doubts – please speak to the pastor first. Or, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing and meditate on God’s Word during the distribution, praying for the day when divisions will have ceased.

IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for those members in area facilities: Salem-Mennonite Home, Wyona, Norbert, Marlene, Sharon, Darlene, Bob, & Eldora. Oakview Terrace, Lavonne, Orville, Millie, Bernice, Alice, Ruth and those Low Mobility at home: Susan, Harvey, Dianne, Connie, Berneita, and those Additional Requested Prayers:  Kahlen, Lonnie, Aleta and Sarah.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP committee has begun accepting applications for its 2021 awards. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up on the bulletin board at church or contact Joan or Karen. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen before the April 11, 2021 deadline

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION for you and your family on the papers on the table in the fellowship hall. It would also be helpful if you know the contact information for anyone listed who we do not have any contact information listed.

EASTER LILIES ARE AVAILABLE to purchase in memory of a loved one at the Vintage Vault. Please contact Dawn Walz.

UPCOMING HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM SERVICES: Holy Thursday (with Holy Communion) April 1st at 7:00 P.M.; Good Friday April 2nd at 7:00 P.M. and the Vigil is on Sunday morning, April 4th at 8:00 A.M. followed by Easter Day services at 9:30 P.M. (with Holy Communion). Please plan to join us.

SEE BULLETIN BOARD for information on financial assistance to help South Dakotans who have been impacted by COVID-19 in their housing situation 

PLEASE SEE THE BULLETIN BOARD for information on Rev. Dr. Daniel Janstrom, our Together in Missions (TIM) partner in Tokyo, Japan that is supported by St. Paul's mission monies to the SD District and our Mission/Ministry of the month for December

03-14-2021 Order of Service and Announcements

 

Order of Service

                          Opening Hymn                                                                                 Page 716

Divine Service 3 (page 184)   Psalm 132:8-18

 Sermon hymn                                                                                   Page 743

                         Sermon                                                                                          John 6:1-15

“He who is Himself the living bread from heaven!”

    Communion hymns                                                                  Page 420, 556,  

                         Closing hymn                                                                                    Page 754

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  We continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week for those who have not been able to commune in some time, in the glad confidence and confession, that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin.  In these pandemic times, we have instituted as much as possible the physical distancing and sanitation practices to assure your physical safety, while still providing Christ for your physical/spiritual/emotional/psychological safety against sin, death, and the devil. If you do not share in this confession of our congregation and LC-Missouri Synod, or are not yet instructed, or have doubts – please speak to the pastor first. Or, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing and meditate on God’s Word during the distribution, praying for the day when divisions will have ceased.

IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for those members in area facilities: Salem-Mennonite Home, Wyona, Norbert, Marlene, Sharon, Darlene, Bob, & Eldora. Oakview Terrace, Lavonne, Orville, Millie, Bernice, Alice, Ruth and those Low Mobility at home: Susan, Harvey, Dianne, Connie, Berneita,  and those Additional Requested Prayers:  Kahlen, Lonnie and Sarah.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot. The angels appeared to the shepherds (Luke 2:8-14) in Boaz’s field (Ruth 2:3) declaring Jesus’ birth. Come along and see where this happened on The Eternal Rock Tour, at the time Main Street Living airs on your local station on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP committee has begun accepting applications for its 2221 awards. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up on the bulletin board at church or contact Joan or Karen. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen before the April 11, 2221 deadline

 PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION for you and your family on the papers on the table in the fellowship hall. It would also be helpful if you know the contact information for anyone listed who we do not have any contact information listed.

 EASTER LILIES ARE AVAILABLE to purchase in memory of a loved one at  Vintage Vault. Please contact Dawn Walz.

 UPCOMING HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM SERVICES: Holy Thursday (with Holy Communion) April 1st at 7:00 P.M.; Good Friday April 2nd at 7:00 P.M. and the Vigil is on Sunday morning, April 4th at 8:00 A.M. followed by Easter Day services at 9:30 P.M. (with Holy Communion). Please plan to join us.

 SEE BULLETIN BOARD for information on financial assistance to help South Dakotans who have been impacted by COVID-19 in their housing situation. 

03-07-2021 Order of Service and Announcements

 

Order of Service

Opening Hymn                                                                                 Page 883

Divine Service 3 (page 184)   Psalm 4 

Sermon hymn                                                                                   Page 659

Sermon                                                                                     Luke 11:14-28

“The Stronger Man who overcomes the strong man!” 

Communion hymns                                                           Page 716, 755, 743

Closing hymn                                                                                    Page 594

Announcements

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  We continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week for those who have not been able to commune in some time, in the glad confidence and confession, that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin.  In these pandemic times, we have instituted as much as possible the physical distancing and sanitation practices to assure your physical safety, while still providing Christ for your physical/spiritual/emotional/psychological safety against sin, death, and the devil. If you do not share in this confession of our congregation and LC-Missouri Synod, or are not yet instructed, or have doubts – please speak to the pastor first. Or, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing and meditate on God’s Word during the distribution, praying for the day when divisions will have ceased.

IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for those members in area facilities: Salem-Mennonite Home, Wyona, Norbert, Marlene, Sharon, Darlene, Bob, & Eldora. Oakview Terrace, Lavonne, Orville, Millie, Bernice, Alice, Ruth and those Low Mobility at home: Susan, Harvey, Dianne, Connie, Berneita, Lonnie and those Additional Requested Prayers:  Kahlen

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot.

The angels appeared to the shepherds (Luke 2:8-14) in Boaz’s field (Ruth 2:3) declaring Jesus’ birth. Come along and see where this happened on The Eternal Rock Tour, at the time Main Street Living airs on your local station on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP committee has begun accepting applications for its 2221 awards. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up on the bulletin board at church or contact Joan or Karen. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen before the April 11, 2221 deadline

Please update your contact information for you and your family on the papers on the table in the fellowship hall. It would also be helpful if you know the contact information for anyone listed who we do not have any contact information listed.

How the Information is used. The contact information is used to stay in touch with members of St. Paul only and not sold or leased with any third party. Phone numbers are added to Calling Post (an automated voice/text message service). The email is currently used to send larger information that does not fit into Sunday bulletin publications, though the new website may have this feature as well. Mailing address information is used if we cannot connect by email or phone. If your mailing address uses a Post Office Box, it would be helpful for the Pastor to have your physical address, though he will generally not drop by unannounced. If you have any questions, or would like us to remove your information, or opt out of any of these communication methods, please contact Pastor or the office.

 

02-28-2021 Order of Service and Announcements

 

Order of Service

Opening Hymn                                                                                                             Page 708

Divine Service 3 (page 184)   Psalm 121

Sermon hymn                                                                                                               Page 615

Sermon                                                                                             Matt 15:21-28

“Call upon His name and look to Him for help!”

Communion hymns                                                                                       Page 754, 448, 544

Closing hymn                                                                                                                Page 779

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  We continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week for those who have not been able to commune in some time, in the glad confidence and confession, that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin.  In these pandemic times, we have instituted as much as possible the physical distancing and sanitation practices to assure your physical safety, while still providing Christ for your physical/spiritual/emotional/psychological safety against sin, death, and the devil. If you do not share in this confession of our congregation and LC-Missouri Synod, or are not yet instructed, or have doubts – please speak to the pastor first. Or, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing and meditate on God’s Word during the distribution, praying for the day when divisions will have ceased.

 

IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for those members in area facilities: Salem-Mennonite Home, Wyona, Norbert, Marlene, Sharon, Darlene, Bob, & Eldora. Oakview Terrace, Lavonne, Orville, Millie, Bernice, Alice, Ruth, Lorna. and those Low Mobility at home: Susan, Harvey, Dianne, Connie, Berneita, Lonnie and those Additional Requested Prayers:  Kahlen and the family of Lorna Langle who has entered into her Eternal Home.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot.

Main Street Living will be airing an actual tour of the Holy Land on Palm Sunday.  The tour visits sites in the Holy Land that are significant in the life and ministry Jesus Christ.  This tour will be an hour long program and will replace both the “This is the Life” segment and the worship service.  It is the hope of Main Street Living that this tour will bring everyone a new understanding of Jesus and where He taught.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on March 4th at 2:00 p.m. for Bible Study and meetings. Bible Study will be Revelation 16.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP committee has begun accepting applications for its 2221 awards. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up on the bulletin board at church or contact Joan or Karen. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen before the April 11, 2221 deadline

THRIVENT DOLLARS- We the Thrivent Committee of St Paul’s, are reminding you that you need to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars every year before March 1^st.  Without your individual directive, Thrivent chooses which non-profit organization receives your money.  We hope that you will either call or go online to designate our church as the recipient of those funds to benefit our needs here at home.  1-800-847-4836 or thrivent.com Thank you!

 Please update your contact information for you and your family on the papers on the table in the fellowship hall. It would also be helpful if you know the contact information for anyone listed who we do not have any contact information listed.

How the Information is used. The contact information is used to stay in touch with members of St. Paul only and not sold or leased with any third party. Phone numbers are added to Calling Post (an automated voice/text message service). The email is currently used to send larger information that does not fit into Sunday bulletin publications, though the new website may have this feature as well. Mailing address information is used if we cannot connect by email or phone. If your mailing address uses a Post Office Box, it would be helpful for the Pastor to have your physical address, though he will generally not drop by unannounced. If you have any questions, or would like us to remove your information, or opt out of any of these communication methods, please contact Pastor or the office.

 

02-14-2021 Order of Service and Announcements

 

Order of Service

Opening Hymn                                                                                 Page 545

Divine Service 1 (page 151)   Psalm 89:18-29

Sermon hymn                                                                                   Page 849

Sermon                                                                                     Luke 18:31-43

“FAITH As we go up to Jerusalem on our Lenten journey,                 Jesus must open our eyes of faith to see Him!”

Communion hymns                                                           Page 744, 685, 797

Closing hymn                                                                                    Page 543

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  We continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week for those who have not been able to commune in some time, in the glad confidence and confession, that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin.  In these pandemic times, we have instituted as much as possible the physical distancing and sanitation practices to assure your physical safety, while still providing Christ for your physical/spiritual/emotional/psychological safety against sin, death, and the devil. If you do not share in this confession of our congregation and LC-Missouri Synod, or are not yet instructed, or have doubts – please speak to the pastor first. Or, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing and meditate on God’s Word during the distribution, praying for the day when divisions will have ceased.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP committee has begun accepting applications for its 2221 awards. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up on the bulletin board at church or contact Joan or Karen. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen before the April 11, 2221 deadline

IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for those members in area facilities: Salem-Mennonite Home, Wyona, Norbert, Marlene, Sharon, Darlene, Bob, & Eldora. Oakview Terrace, Lavonne, Orville, Millie, Bernice, Alice, Ruth, Lorna. and those Low Mobility at home: Susan, Harvey, Dianne, Connie, Berneita, Lonnie and those Additional Requested Prayers:  Kahlen and Jerry

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot.

ASH WEDNESDAY FEB. 17TH STARTS LENTEN MIDWEEK SERIES on Wednesdays at 7:00pm, This year we will be looking at The Creed(s) (Apostle's, Nicene, and Athanasian). A Daily Lenten devotional booklets are available in the spinning wire rack by the bookcase in the Narthex.  Guided Notes by Higher Things, used by the confirmands will also be available for anyone to use as worship notes, hearing and learning again the main points of doctrine contained in the Creeds expressed by Holy Scripture and preached in the Lent Midweek sermons. Answer sheets by request. - Pastor

THRIVENT DOLLARS- We the Thrivent Committee of St Paul’s, are reminding you that you need to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars every year before March 1^st.  Without your individual directive, Thrivent chooses which non-profit organization receives your money.  We hope that you will either call or go online to designate our church as the recipient of those funds to benefit our needs here at home.  1-800-847-4836 or thrivent.com Thank you!

Wonder what Baptism is, isn't, what it does or does not do? You could always look up and read Luther's Large Catechism in the Book of Concord, or, look these up. Read enough verses before and after them to understand the context of what is going on, and then - as you read these texts - ask yourself; "who is doing what to whom?" 1 Peter 3:21 - John 3:3-8 - Mark 16:16 - Acts 2:38-39 - Colossians 2:11-13 - Ephesians 4:4-6 - Ephesians 5:25-27 - 1 Corinthians 6:11 - Acts 22:16 - Acts 19:5-6 - Revelation 22:17 - Ezekiel 36:25-27 - Hebrews 10:22 - Romans 6:1-4 - Galatians 3:27-29 - Titus 3:5-7 - Matthew 28:19-29 - 1 John 5:7 - 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

02-07-2021 Order of Service and Announcements

 

February 7, 2021 (Sexagesima)

Order of Service

Opening Hymn                                                                                 Page 586

Divine Service 1 (page 151)   Psalm 84

Sermon hymn                                                                                   Page 824

Sermon                                                                                         Luke 8:4-15

“WORD During Lent the Word will be planted in us

and will be received differently by different hearers!”

Communion hymns                                                           Page 923, 904, 435

Closing hymn                                                                                    Page 655

INTIMATE SACRAMENT:  We continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week for those who have not been able to commune in some time, in the glad confidence and confession, that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin.  In these pandemic times, we have instituted as much as possible the physical distancing and sanitation practices to assure your physical safety, while still providing Christ for your physical/spiritual/emotional/psychological safety against sin, death, and the devil. If you do not share in this confession of our congregation and LC-Missouri Synod, or are not yet instructed, or have doubts – please speak to the pastor first. Or, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing and meditate on God’s Word during the distribution, praying for the day when divisions will have ceased.

THE MELCHER/ DEWALD/ HEIN SCHOLARSHIP committee has begun accepting applications for its 2221 awards. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up on the bulletin board at church or contact Joan or Karen. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen before the April 11, 2221 deadline

IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for those members in area facilities: Salem-Mennonite Home, Wyona, Norbert, Marlene, Sharon, Darlene, Bob, & Eldora. Oakview Terrace, Lavonne, Orville, Millie, Bernice, Alice, Ruth, Lorna. and those Low Mobility at home: Susan, Harvey, Dianne, Connie, Berneita, Lonnie and those Additional Requested Prayers:  Kahlen and Jerry

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.  See BlogSpot.

GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WE CONFESS? God's Word has answers. Join us for the last Basic Christian Questions and Their Answers Class where we cover other denominations and sects, on Wednesday February 10th at 8:00-9:30pm

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS is scheduled for today before the prayers of the Church and New/Past Officer training and transfer will be held after worship services, where outgoing officers communicate duties and projects that are ongoing.

ASH WEDNESDAY FEB. 17TH STARTS LENTEN MIDWEEK SERIES on Wednesdays at 7:00pm, This year we will be looking at The Creed(s) (Apostle's, Nicene, and Athanasian). A Daily Lenten devotional booklets are available in the spinning wire rack by the bookcase in the Narthex.  Guided Notes by Higher Things, used by the confirmands will also be available for anyone to use as worship notes, hearing and learning again the main points of doctrine contained in the Creeds expressed by Holy Scripture and preached in the Lent Midweek sermons. Answer sheets by request. - Pastor

THRIVENT DOLLARS- We the Thrivent Committee of St Paul’s, are reminding you that you need to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars every year before March 1^st.  Without your individual directive, Thrivent chooses which non-profit organization receives your money.  We hope that you will either call or go online to designate our church as the recipient of those funds to benefit our needs here at home.  1-800-847-4836 or thrivent.com Thank you!

Wonder what Baptism is, isn't, what it does or does not do? You could always look up and read Luther's Large Catechism in the Book of Concord, or, look these up. Read enough verses before and after them to understand the context of what is going on, and then - as you read these texts - ask yourself; "who is doing what to whom?" 1 Peter 3:21 - John 3:3-8 - Mark 16:16 - Acts 2:38-39 - Colossians 2:11-13 - Ephesians 4:4-6 - Ephesians 5:25-27 - 1 Corinthians 6:11 - Acts 22:16 - Acts 19:5-6 - Revelation 22:17 - Ezekiel 36:25-27 - Hebrews 10:22 - Romans 6:1-4 - Galatians 3:27-29 - Titus 3:5-7 - Matthew 28:19-29 - 1 John 5:7 - 1 Corinthians 10:1-4