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 of Glory, I face many difficulties and obstacles in this life. I often fall prey to worry and give in to earthly safety instead of focusing on you. Show me the glory of your Word and the promises they contain. Fill me with appreciation of your sacrifice on my behalf and with an eager expectation of the eternal joy awaiting me thanks to you.
I also ask that you bless our confirmand this year. Give him a strong trust in your Word and direction by your precepts. Strengthen him to remain faithful even to the point of death, reminding him that he can indeed be blessed when he hears your Word and obeys it with your help. In your name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN Christ the Lord Is Risen Today | 149
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
HYMN OF PRAISE Holy God, We Praise Your Name | 278 (1,4)
The Word
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST LESSON Acts 1:12-26
SECOND LESSON 1 Peter 4:12-17, 5:6-11
GOSPEL John 17:1-11
HYMN OF THE DAY Fight the Good Fight | 457
SERMON 1 Peter 4:12-17, 5:6-11 A To-be-glorified Hope
NICENE CREED
OFFERING
RITE OF CONFIRMATION Wyatt John Horstman (10:00 am)
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Sacrament
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
LORD’S PRAYER
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN Jerusalem the Golden | 214
DISTRIBUTION HYMN Glory Be to God the Father | 239
DISTRIBUTION HYMN Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us | 486
SONG OF SIMEON
PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN Lord, When Your Glory I Shall See | 219
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LORD’S BLESSINGS TO OUR CONFIRMAND
Wyatt Horstman glorified the Lord in his examination before his pastor and his family on Saturday, May 13. Today we celebrate Wyatt being confirmed in the truths of the Lord, and we pray that the Lord blesses his public confession of faith and his promises to remain faithful to the Lord made this day. We look forward to sharing communicant membership with Wyatt and the kingdom work we all get to do together for the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
DIVINE CALL EXTENDED
Our council has extended a one-year call to Mrs. Megan Berg of La Crosse, WI, to serve as 3rd & 4th grade teacher in our school. Please pray for Megan and her family as she deliberates where she can best give glory to her Lord in service to his kingdom.
CHURCH AND SCHOOL PICNIC
Our Church and School Picnic will be Friday, May 26, at noon down in the park. For planning and prep purposes, please sign up on the bulletin board in the lobby. You can also call or text Sara Stratman at 608-351-9234.
CHURCH REMODEL HELP
The church remodel will start June 5. Our plan is to unfasten and move the pews, so we can take out the carpeting on Sunday, June 4, after second service. If you are able to help on June 4, please immediately let us know by texting or calling Zach Zebell at (608) 487-6997. Also, if anyone is interested in providing help on other parts of the projects, whether you have a trade skill or would just like to provide labor, let him know and he will work you into the schedule. The contractor is allowing us to contribute labor. So the more we volunteer, the more we are able to keep costs down.
NEW HYMNAL PRESENTATION
The new hymnal will be introduced into worship services the first Sunday in September. A presentation on the new hymnal (the blessings, challenges, implementation plans, etc.) will be given in place of Bible study in between services on Sunday, May 28.
PLANTER FLOWERS
The flowers in the planters at the entrances to church are dedicated to Bud and Marge Gollnik and Marilyn Hoppmann.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship with Communion
MONDAY 5:30 pm Bible Basics Class
TUESDAY 7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
THURSDAY 2:00 pm Ladies Aid
7:00 pm Ascension & Graduation Service
FRIDAY 12:00 pm School & Church Picnic
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am New Hymnal Presentation
10:00 am Worship