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, as I contemplate the meaningful ministry you’ve given me, I know I will face obstacles that will challenge my faith in you and your Word. Calm my fears today with your promised presence. Give me strength and courage to face whatever storms come upon me in my Chrisitan life that I may cling to your heavenly kingdom until the end. In your name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 914 Christ Is Our Cornerstone
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
GLORY BE TO GOD ON HIGH
The Word
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING 2 Kings 6:8–17
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Mark 6:50
GOSPEL Mark 6:45–56
HYMN OF THE DAY 800 How Firm a Foundation
SERMON 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18 The Fight, The Strength, The Crown
NICENE CREED
OFFERING
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 876 Fight the Good Fight
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 836 I Walk in Danger All the Way
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 677 The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN On Eagles’ Wings
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATUS INFORMATION MEETING
Today in between services we will have a meeting for the congregation in the basement to give an update on the financial status of the congregation as well as to give context to the financial numbers you see in the bulletin each week. Please join us to be informed of our use of the resources the Lord has given us.
THAILAND MINISTRY UPDATE FROM LYDIA SCHULTZ
Lydia Schultz, a Friends Network worker in Thailand whose ministry we support, will be here to give us an overview and update of God’s work being done in Thailand. Her presentation will be in between services on Sunday, August 11, in the church basement.
BANGOR FUN DAZE PARADE
The Bangor Fun Daze Parade will be Sunday, August 11, at noon. If you would like to walk with St. Paul’s float in the parade and hand out candy and invites to church, we will be lining up near the elementary school between 11:30 and noon. If you would like to donate candy to hand out, please speak with Pastor Groth or Bart Horstman.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND OPENING SERVICE
Registration Day for our school will be in between services on Sunday, August 18, in the school gym. Following registration, we will have our school opening service during the 10:00 am church service. School is approaching fast! God be praised for preparations for another year growing in his Word!
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.
HAVE YOU (OR YOUR CHILD) CONSIDERED THE PUBLIC MINISTRY?
High schoolers, are you thinking about college? You’ve got so many choices! What about Martin Luther College? MLC is the WELS College of Ministry, where students come to prepare for ministry as WELS pastors, teachers, and staff ministers. Here you’ll have an amazing Christian college experience where you can use all your God-given gifts, dive deep into God’s Word, and make friends for life! Want to know more? Use the QR code to sign up for our free e-newsletter, KnightWatch Weekly, which gives you a weekly peek into campus life.
2024 WELS & ELS SINGLES RETREAT
Come to the second WELS & ELS Singles retreat of 2024, held at Camp Phillip on November 15-17 with the theme “Contentment in Christ.” Registration is open from now until October 15th. You can find more details at https://wels-els-singles.com/2024-retreat.
LUTHER HIGH JOB OPPORTUNITY
Luther High School is hiring a food service worker immediately. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the school year. Compensation is based on experience. Interested candidates can send their resume to Principal Phil Punzel at punzphil@luther.k12.wi.us.
TRAVEL WITH WELS GROUPS
Interested in traveling with other members of our WELS/ELS faith family where daily devotion and Christian fellowship are integral parts of the itinerary? The OWLS (Organization of WELS Lutheran Seniors) is partnering with Father’s World Tours to offer several trips in the coming months. Spend some time in Duluth and along the amazing Lake Superior shore in September. Embark on a 2-week trip to Texas via America’s Heartland in November. Or ring in the New Year on a Caribbean cruise to visit and encourage our WELS missions in St Lucia, Grenada, and Antigua. All trips originate in MN (New Ulm or Twin Cities), have options to fly-in and meet the group, and are open to W/ELS members of all ages. Visit www.fathersworldtours.com or contact Steve Balza (steve@fathersworldtours.com or 507-217-1731).
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:00 am Financial Status Information Meeting
10:00 am Worship with Communion
MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship with Communion
WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm Education Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Council Meeting
THURSDAY 6:00 pm Bible Information Class
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:00 am Thailand Presentation by Lydia Schultz
10:00 am Worship
12:00 pm Bangor Fun Daze Parade