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 God, the earth is yours and everything in it, and you graciously provide for me each day from your hand. Forgive me for the times I not only fail to trust in your providence but fail to see the ultimate purpose behind your providence for me. Open my heart to your daily care today, and open my eyes to see the opportunities you give me to use what you provide so that others can come to believe in you as Savior. In Jesus, your ultimate example of providence, I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 624 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
INVOCATION
HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive st. 1
CONFESSION
HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive st. 2
DECLARATION OF GRACE
HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive st. 5
PRAYER OF THE DAY
HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive st. 7
The Word
FIRST READING Exodus 16:1–15
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 9:8–11
HYMN 597 Now Thank We All Our God
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Psalm 145:15,16
GOSPEL Mark 6:35–44
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY 506 For the Fruits of His Creation
SERMON Exodus 16:1–15 “Then You Will Know that I Am the LORD Your God.”
APOSTLES’ CREED
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
HYMN 609 We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 507 Let All Things Now Living
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATUS INFORMATION MEETING
On Sunday, August 4th, 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.
HAVE YOU 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.
CAMM LETTER FOR JULY
You can find the Central Africa Medical Mission newsletter printed in the lobby.
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 OPPORTUNITIES
Luther High School is seeking applicants for a part-time study hall supervisor. Hours are from 7:30 AM-12:00 PM. Workdays follow the school year calendar. Candidates need to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with high school students. This is an hourly position and compensation is based on experience. Interested candidates should contact Principal Phil Punzel at punzphil@luther.k12.wi.us.
Luther is also seeking a full-time, 2nd-shift custodian. If you have any questions, please contact Don Johnson at johndona@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
9:00 am Fellowship Hour
10:00 am Worship
MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship
WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm 3K Committee Meeting
THURSDAY 6:00 pm Bible Information Class
6:30 pm PACE Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Financial Status Information Meeting
10:00 am Worship with Communion