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 in heaven, I am not always very patient with you. I can fail to trust in your timing and can forget about what you’ve revealed in holy Scripture and throughout history. Forgive my unbelief and remind me of your plan in your Son. Show me your perfect fulfillment and bolster my confidence in your timing as I patiently wait for my full salvation someday. In Jesus I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 354 O Come, All Ye Faithful
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
GLORY BE TO GOD
The Word
SALUTATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Genesis 17:1–7
SECOND READING Galatians 4:4–7
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Psalm 98:3
GOSPEL Luke 1:68–79
HYMN OF THE DAY 362 Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising
SERMON Galatians 4:4–7 God’s Set Time
NICENE CREED
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Sacrament
PREFACE
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
LORD’S PRAYER
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
O, LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 383 The Only Son from Heaven
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 331 From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 583 God Loves Me Dearly
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE STUDY BREAK
We are in the midst of a two-week break for Sunday School and Bible study (resuming Jan. 12). Midweek study will resume this week on Jan. 7 & 8.
NOW WHAT?
Have you asked that question as a Christian? Maybe you just learned or feel pretty confident in the basics of the Christian faith, but now you ask, “Now what? Where do I go from here?” Maybe you’ve found yourself pondering different aspects of earthly life or in different situations, and you ask, “Now what do I do?” Our next midweek study will help with just that.
Our next midweek study is entitled Living My Life as a Christian. Putting your Christian faith into practice is a lifelong pursuit that requires consistent guidance, solid biblical wisdom, and daily reminders of God’s grace. Originally written as a follow-up to a Bible Information Class, this course addresses a wide variety of Christian living topics that new and seasoned believers often struggle to apply to their lives, from maintaining a regular prayer habit to managing God’s gifts wisely.
The course covers the following 12 lessons: My Life as I Am Led by God, Understanding My Faith, My Motivation in Life, My Life as a Free Child of God, My Life as I Speak to God, My Life as I Worship God, My Life as a Christian Man or Woman, My Life as I Encourage Others, My Life as I Manage God’s Gifts to Me, My Life as I Confess My Faith, My Life as I Profess My Faith, My Life as a Member of God’s Church.
Join us on Tuesdays/Wednesdays starting on January 7th as we dive into our lives as Christians.
NEXT BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS
Our next Bible Information Class (our class for church membership) will begin on Monday, January 20, at 6:00 pm. Please contact Pastor Groth if you plan to attend. pastor@stpaulsbangor.com
OFFERING ENVELOPES
Envelopes for our giving to the Lord have arrived and can be found in (generally) alphabetical order in the basement.
3K & 4K OPEN HOUSE
If you have a child that will be eligible for 3K or 4K for the 2025-2026 school year, we invite you and your family to our Open House on Saturday, February 1st from 9:00-11:00am! This event is the perfect opportunity for your family to learn more about the new program being offered at our school. St. Paul’s members interested in reserving a spot for their child must apply by March 1st. Learn more at stpaulsbangor.com/school/3k-4k-program.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
10:00 am Worship with Communion
MONDAY 7:00 pm Choir Practice
TUESDAY 10:00 am Mornings with Mommy
7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
6:00 pm Education Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Council Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship