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
Holy Spirit, you are indeed holy, but I am not. I am overwhelmed at times with the number of my sins, and I feel unworthy to be a part of your kingdom much less serve you in it. Remind me today of your grace shown toward men like Moses, Paul, and Matthew, that I can have confidence in what Christ’s blood means for me eternally and in my life now. In Jesus’ I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 916 Today Your Mercy Calls Us
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
DECLARATION OF GRACE
LORD, HAVE MERCY
GLORY BE TO GOD ON HIGH
The Word
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Exodus 3:1–15
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 1:12–17
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Matthew 9:12,13
GOSPEL Matthew 9:9–13
HYMN OF THE DAY 578 Chief of Sinners Though I Be
SERMON 1 Timothy 1:12–17 I’m First
NICENE CREED
OFFERTORY 750 We Give Thee but Thine Own
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Sacrament
PREFACE
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
LORD’S PRAYER
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 575 By Grace I’m Saved
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 559 If Your Beloved Son, O God
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 576 Amazing Grace
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELP WITH MOVING CLASSROOMS
We could use your help moving the classroom items around as the floors get stripped and waxed at St. Paul’s. Wednesday, June 10th, at 6:00 pm we will be moving items out of the classrooms and into the gym. Wednesday June 24th at 6:00pm we will be moving items back into the classrooms. It would be helpful if our wonderful volunteers had any moving carts or dollies that could aid in moving heavy items. Classrooms and drop zones will be labeled so it will be clear for move out and move in of the classroom materials. Many hands make light work! Thank you in advance for your help!
FUNERAL COMMITTEE DIRECTOR
St. Paul’s is in need of a Funeral Committee Director. There is a group of very experienced ladies that have been volunteering their time and will continue to do so. Since Liz Michaels passed, Diane Arndt has been heading the committee. It is all working very smoothly. Diane and the other ladies are willing to help one hundred percent. We just need another Director. If you are willing to help out, call Diane Arndt at 608-343-1282.
FUNERAL USHERS
There is a monthly rotation of names of men who serve as ushers at funerals, and we could use a couple more volunteers for the list. If you are willing and able to serve, please contact Paul Wittmershaus at 608-317-0585.
COULEE REGION OWLS
The Coulee Region Owls will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at First Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 West Avenue South, La Crosse, at 12:00 Noon with a Potluck Luncheon. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Coffee will be provided. The program will be The Christian Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with singing patriotic songs accompanied with a guitar player. All church members – men and women age 55 or older – are welcome. Please come for a visit, enjoy the friends you meet, a good lunch, and sing along with us. There will be a free will offering.
LWMS CONVENTION
The 63rd Annual LWMS Convention will be held June 25-28 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. This is an opportunity to hear updates about home and mission projects as well as inspirational mission stories. The convention opens and closes with worship services and devotions are held daily. The Convention workshops include: “Hope for a Church Starting Over”; “Shining Christ’s Light Across Borders”; “In the Lion’s Den—The Joy of Ministering to College Students”; “Christ-centered Healthcare in Rural Kenya-Central Africa.” Fees: Adults-$300 for the full convention Or Sat and Sun only- $200. Students (13-22 yrs) $195 and $175, respectively. Register online at 63.lwms.org and must be postmarked by June 1st.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – MANKATO, MN
You are invited to the Equipped Women’s Conference July 17-18, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, MN. Conference Summary: As Christians, we live on the front lines of a spiritual battle, but God does not leave us defenseless. He gives us the full armor of God, so that we can stand firm in His truth. Be encouraged. Be strengthened. Be EQUIPPED. Keynote Speakers include: Amber Albee Swenson, Sharon Buck, and Pastor Jim Aderman. For more information and to register, please visit: www.equippedmankato.com
PRAYERS
This week we keep in our prayers: Gary and Christa Lemke, Clarice Koltermann, Dan Chandler, Vivian Havens, Shelly Horstman, Barb Wittmershaus, and the family of Lois Wendorf.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
10:00 am Worship with Communion
MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship with Communion
WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm Moving Classrooms at School
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
10:00 am Worship
NEXT MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship