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
Almighty Lord, you showed the power of your love for me when you sent Jesus to die for me and raised him to life for me. Forgive me for the times I don’t return love back to you and instead disobey you. Refresh me in your mercy today, and give me your Word in song, absolution, reading, and sermon so I can better obey it in my life. In Jesus I pray this. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 839 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
DECLARATION OF GRACE
LORD, HAVE MERCY
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
The Word
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Acts 17:22–31
HYMN 708 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
SECOND READING 1 Peter 3:13–22
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 14:15,16
GOSPEL John 14:15–21
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY 471 Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
SERMON Acts 17:22–31 A Proper Knowledge
APOSTLES’ CREED
OFFERTORY 609 We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer sts. 1, 3
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (8:00 am)
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
HYMN 702 Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 695 Take My Life and Let It Be
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Examination
10:00 am Worship
11:30 am BIC Orientation Lesson (2.0)
TUESDAY 10:00 am Mornings with Mommy
7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Confirmation Service with Communion
NEXT MONDAY 6:00 pm 3K/4K Program @ School
NEXT THURSDAY 7:00 pm Ascension and Graduation Service
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS!
We praise the Lord that the following children of God have joined our congregation.
John, Amanda, Nora, Marc, and Meri Anderson
Maria Freismuth
Donn Garves
Dylan and Amber Hanick
Jason Koopmann
Megan Manke
Chad, Shannon, and Maddie Runge
Josh, Sammie, Collins, and Charlotte Sherry
Kyle, Kayla, Avery, and Amelia Wright
We also thank the Lord for the confirmations of current members Julianne Thielker and Victoria Ruedy.
Welcome to our St. Paul’s family! Please join us for cake in the church basement after the 8:00 am service as we welcome them into our fellowship.
PUBLIC EXAMINATION TODAY
We will have a public examination of seven eighth graders in place of Bible study between services today in the sanctuary. All are invited to attend and refresh themselves in these foundational truths of our faith. Sunday School will still take place in the church basement.
AMMO CAN FUNDRAISER FOR LMSG
Lutheran Military Support Group (LMSG) is a non-profit organization providing Christ-centered support to WELS/ELS military service members, veterans, and their families. This whole month of May we look to support their ministry to Christian soldiers. An ammo can has been placed in the narthex through Memorial Day where you can place your freewill offering. Your offering will go to support the LMSG-sponsored retreats and workshops, scholarships and grants, and the production of the Christian Service Members’ Handbook. Find out more about LMSG at lutheranmilitary.org.
CHURCH AND SCHOOL PICNIC – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Plans are underway for our upcoming Church and School Picnic scheduled for May 24th at 11:15 am. To ensure this potluck is a success, we are looking for volunteers to help with the planning process. Please join us at the school on Monday, May 11th at 6:00 pm to share your ideas and get involved. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office at 608-486-2641.
YARD SIGNS!
It is that time of year to dig out your St. Paul’s Lutheran School yard signs to help promote enrollment at our school. If you are in need of a yard sign, they are located in the church narthex.
OWLS MEETING
The Coulee Region Owls will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, 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 children from First Lutheran performing their spring play. 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 the young children’s play. There will be a free will offering.
PRAYERS
This week we keep in our prayers: Gary and Christa Lemke, Clarice Koltermann, Dan Chandler, Vivian Havens, Shelly Horstman, and Bernadine Wehrs.