Acts 1:1-11 – “YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES”

Acts 1:1-11 – “YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES”

Opening Hymn – 227
Liturgy – Page 15 (front of hymnal)
Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 43:10-13; Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:44-53
Apostles’ Creed – Page 19 (front of hymnal)
Hymn – 573
SERMON – Acts 1:1-11 – “YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES”
Offertory – Offering
Prayers – Lord’s Prayer – Page 20 (front of hymnal)
Hymn – 558
Closing Prayer & Benediction
Closing Hymn – 341
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THANK YOU to all those who helped out with our Family Vacation Bible School this past week. A total of 50 individuals attended (39 adults and 11 children).

ALTAR FLOWERS are placed today by Greg and Barb Loomis.

NEW USHER SCHEDULES are available in the narthex.

MOVING HELP – Mr. Groth and his family are in need of assistance with their move from 513 May St. in Sparta to N5540 Jordson Coulee Drive, just north of West Salem where they have found a large farmhouse to rent. (Pick-up trucks and trailers will be helpful). Plans are to make the move starting at 8 a.m. this coming Saturday, June 28. President Gary Horstman is orchestrating details. Please direct your questions to Gary at 769-7687. Mr. Groth himself can be reached at (608) 567-9263. (Mr. Groth’s wife, Heidi, has also accepted what is currently a one-year Call to teach Kindergarten at Christ-St. John’s in West Salem.)

PASTOR & MRS. HEFTI will leave on Wednesday (June 25) to visit family in Florida. They will return the night of July1. Pastor Paul Stuebs will handle the Sunday and Monday services next week (June 29-30). In case of a pastoral emergency, please call Pastor Schultz at St. John’s, Barre Mills (786-1742). If there is a need to be in touch with Pastor while he is gone, you may call Mrs. Hefti’s cell phone (792-8356).

ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS – We are looking to start a new class in the fall. If you or someone you know is interested, phone the pastor: 486-2754.

CONFIRMATION PICTURES are available in the sacristy.

IMPORTANT DATES
Pastor & Mrs. Hefti in Florida June 25 – July 2 Pastor P. Stuebs June 29-30
St. Paul’s 125th Anniversary September 28 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
(Pastor Steven Olson will preach. Potluck dinner & program at school at Noon)