WELCOME TO WORSHIP
In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus.
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP
Lord Jesus, no matter what food I eat—no matter how healthy it is—I will still die. Enlighten my mind by your Holy Spirit and through your gospel that I can eat the Bread of Life and truly have eternal life. Today I praise you and your life-giving work on my behalf. In your name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 514 You Are the Way; through You Alone
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
LORD, HAVE MERCY
HYMN 584 Jesus Loves Me sts. 1, Ref, 2
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Word
FIRST READING Proverbs 9:1–6
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 2:6–16
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 6:44
GOSPEL John 6:35–51
HYMN OF THE DAY 633 Speak, O Lord
SERMON 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 Only One Wisdom Leads to Glory
NICENE CREED
OFFERING
INSTALLATION OF MS. CORTEZ (10:00 am)
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Sacrament
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 770 God of Grace and God of Glory
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 394 Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 668 Jesus Comes Today with Healing
Thanksgiving
THANK THE LORD
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 642 O Word of God Incarnate
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING SERVICE AND SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Our school opening service will be during the 10:00 am church service today. Following the 10:00 am service we will head over to school for a schoolwide meeting and for registration in the gym.
GIFT CARD SHOWER FOR MS. CORTEZ
Please help us welcome Ms. Theckla Cortez to our school. In the narthex is a designated card shower box to welcome our new 1st and 2nd teacher to our ministry at St. Paul’s.
BANGOR FUN DAZE PARADE THANK YOU
Thank you to all who donated candy and who helped out at the Bangor Fun Daze Parade! Pray that the Lord opens hearts to the invites and Bible passages handed out so that our church family can grow to his glory!
GIVING BOARD
As the new school year approaches, our PACE (Partners Active in Christian Education) committee has organized a Giving Board as a way to help support our teachers’ additional needs in the classroom. We welcome you to check out the board in the church lobby and see if there is a way to support our teachers and students as they prepare to enter the classroom.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Join us on Friday, August 23, at 5:30 pm, to celebrate another school year ahead and to enjoy some fellowship at our Back to School Bash at school. There will be a bounce house, games, and facepainting. Bring a dish to pass (nut free please) and lawn chairs. The whole congregation is invited!
CLR 2024 CONFERENCE “LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS”
Seeking hope amidst life’s challenges? Enjoy a day of renewal at Christian Life Resources’ Light in the Darkness Conference on September 21, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN. Topics include: caregiving, loss of a child, empowering youth, and more. Discover practical tools, biblical wisdom, and the unwavering love of God. Don’t miss this transformative event! https://christianliferesources.com/resources/events/national-convention/
VOTERS’ MEETING MINUTES
You can find copies of our July voters’ meeting minutes printed and placed in the narthex.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
10:00 am Worship with Communion
11:15 am School Registration & All School Meeting
MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship with Communion
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am First Day of School
THURSDAY 6:00 pm Bible Information Class
FRIDAY 5:30 pm Back to School Bash
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
10:00 am Worship
SERVING IN WORSHIP
Presiding Minister Pastor Brock Groth
Accompanist Harriet Langrehr