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
Christ, today help me learn about being a Christian. I often develop a love of bad things, and even a love for good things in bad order. Forgive my sins for loving the blessings of this life over and above you. Help me refocus today to put you first in all things and over all things as I remember your value over all things. In your name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 593 Holy Spirit, Light Divine
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
OH, TASTE AND SEE
The Word
SALUTATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Exodus 32:15–29
HYMN 825 The Lord Is My Light
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 6:11–16
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Mark 8:34
GOSPEL Matthew 10:34–42
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY 876 Fight the Good Fight
SERMON Exodus 32:15–29 Are You for the LORD?
APOSTLES’ CREED
OFFERTORY 752 Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings sts. 1, Ref, 2
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
HYMN 694 Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 869 Onward, Christian Soldiers
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU AGAIN!
Another heartfelt thank you to all who gave their time and energy to help move classroom items back into the classrooms this last Wednesday. Your love and support for the school is once again greatly appreciated!
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NEXT SUNDAY
We will have our July voters’ meeting next Sunday, July 5th, at 11:15 am, in the church basement.
ST. PAUL’S @ THE COUNTY FAIR
We will be manning the WELS booth at the La Crosse County Fair on Wednesday, July 15th, from 5:00 until about 9:00 pm. If you are able to help visit with passersby and hand out prizes and Bible-related gifts, come on down to the booth for any amount of time you can give. If you would like to give school supplies, backpacks, or faith-related gifts for the prize wheel, please drop those off in the church lobby any time prior to the 15th.
PASTORAL INSTALLATIONS IN OUR CIRCUIT
The Lord has answered the prayers of three other congregations in our circuit and has provided them with new pastors for their ministries. Join us as we celebrate with our sister congregations and help them welcome their new pastors at their installation services listed below. The Lord of the Harvest continue to bless our work together in his kingdom!
June 28, 4 pm @ Christ, West Salem – Installation of Pastor Adam Lambrecht
July 19, 4 pm @ St. Paul, Tomah – Installation of Graduate Jonah Backus
July 26, 4 pm @ St. John’s, Ridgeville – Installation of Pastor John “Jack” Kelly
OUR BIBLE SISTERS
Despite a separation of thousands of years and miles, we’re much more like them than we first realize. This summer, you’re invited to join Women’s Ministry for an online Bible study focusing on “Our Bible Sisters.” Throughout this five-week series, we’ll look at more than just the heroic actions of biblical women. We’ll also consider how our unchanging God met these flawed, real women in their daily struggles and learn to find his grace, faithfulness, and purpose in our own daily realities. Please join us this summer as we get to know five of our Bible sisters better! The study is offered twice each week—8:00 a.m. (Central) on Saturday mornings and 7:00 p.m. (Central) on Monday evenings—starting July 11. Register at: gf.wels.net/womens-ministry-online-class-our-bible-sisters.
WELS CAMPUS MINISTRY APP
WELS Campus Ministry has developed a new app packed with powerful content and resources to help WELS college-age individuals grow in faith and stay connected to their Christian identity. With this app, you can access devotions and sermons produced by WELS pastors, join online Bible study opportunities and discussions, stay up-to-date with national campus ministry events through push notifications, and connect with WELS college-age individuals across the country. The Google Play Store and Apple App Store links are provided in the QR codes.
CAMM LETTER FOR JUNE
Copies of the June edition of the Central Africa Medical Mission newsletter can be found in the narthex.
MEN’S RETREAT
Our 18th annual Men’s Retreat, organized by men from Twin Cities area WELS churches, will take place at Camp Croix on September 18-20, 2026. This year’s theme is “Here I Stand: Lutherans find their voice in Christian apologetics.” There are reasons that Lutherans have been quiet in the area of Christian apologetics. But there are even bigger reasons for us to break the silence, given what we uniquely see and understand about arguing for Christ in this skeptical world. Together, we will explore the What and the How of Christian apologetics so as to grow in confidence for our own sake, for the sake of those who do not know Jesus, and for the sake of the most vulnerable among us. This presentation will be led by Martin Luther College Prof. Mark Paustian. Sign up now, while there’s still room, at mensretreat.org! Questions regarding Camp Croix? Call Keith at 218-341-2119. Questions regarding the retreat? Call Clay at 651-231-3237.
PRAYERS
This week we keep in our prayers: Herb Miller, Gary and Christa Lemke, Clarice Koltermann, Dan Chandler, Vivian Havens, Shelly Horstman, and Barb Wittmershaus.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship
9:00 am Fellowship Hour
10:00 am Worship
4:00 pm Installation of Pastor Lambrecht @ Christ West Salem
MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship
WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm Education Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Church Council Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:00 am Fellowship Hour
10:00 am Worship with Communion
11:15 am Quarterly Voters’ Meeting