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
Jesus, you have done so much for me, from leaving your home in heaven to providing atonement for my sins with your own lifeblood. Thank you for giving me these blessings and more through your grace. Now renew in me today a grateful love for you. Remind me the depths of what you saved me from so that I can return to you the same depth of love in what I think, say, and do for you in this life. In your righteous name I thankfully pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN Now Thank We All Our God | 610
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
OH, TASTE AND SEE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Word
FIRST LESSON Genesis 8:15-22
HYMN Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old | 520
SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 9:10-15
VERSE OF THE DAY Isaiah 25:9b
GOSPEL Luke 17:11–19
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | 234
SERMON Genesis 8:15-22 Grateful the LORD’s Wrath Was Put to Rest
APOSTLES’ CREED
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness | 353
PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN Let All Things Now Living | 260
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MORNINGS WITH MOMMY
Mornings With Mommy is back! If you or someone you know is a caregiver for children ages 0-5, we’d love to have you join us! Each session features Bible time, educational activities, a craft, and a snack. Sessions take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00am. Register at stpaulsbangor.com/mornings-with-mommy/.
MIDWEEK STUDY – 10 LIES ABOUT GOD
Our midweek Bible study is entitled 10 Lies About God. The study provides Bible-based responses to common but inaccurate teachings about God to help participants defend their faith in a secular society. The lie about God that we’ll cover this week is “God Has Made Death a Natural Part of Life.” Midweek Bible studies are Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm, with the same study repeated the following morning, Wednesdays at 9:00 am. The study takes place in the church basement.
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING
Our next Quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be next Sunday, October 16, at 11:15 am in the church basement. God be praised for this opportunity to meet, discuss, and make decisions for the ministry of his gracious Word in and around Bangor.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Church directories are in! If you had your pictures taken or if you submitted pictures to the church directory committee, your complimentary copy of the 2022 St. Paul’s church directory can be found in the church basement. Once you grab your copy, please cross your name off of the list provided near the box of directories. If you did not have your pictures taken or submit a picture, please speak with Sue Gollnik or Mary Schmidt to purchase one of the extra copies.
LIVE NATIVITY PROP REPAIR
The prep for Live Nativity has begun. Many hands make light work. Prop repair nights are Mondays and Wednesdays in October from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Rotary Building (27 Market St.-enter at center of the building.) Help out for any amount of time you can spare. Thank you! Questions? Call George Italiano (608-317-0271).
OWLS MEETING
The Coulee Region OWLS (Organization of Wisconsin Lutheran Seniors) will be having their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, at noon at First Lutheran in La Crosse. Pastor Andrew Schultz from St. John’s Barre Mills will share highlights of his trip to the Holy Land. Potluck Luncheon: Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Coffee will be provided. There will be a free will offering. All WELS members aged 55 and older and their spouses are welcome. Please come for a visit, enjoy the friends you meet, a good lunch, and an excellent program. Bring a friend!
LWMS FALL RALLY
The Fall Rally for the Scenic Coulee Region of the LWMS will be Saturday, October 15, at St John’s in Barre Mills. Registration is at 12:30 pm and the rally begins at 1:00 pm. Anyone in the congregation is welcome to attend, but RSVP is requested. Please RSVP by October 9, 2022. The guest speaker is Pastor Luke Thompson from Martin Luther College. Pastor Thompson teaches theology, history, and philosophy and leads a “film and philosophy” club and a Great Books Club. He is author of Your Life Has Meaning (NPH) and co-author of Quick to Listen (NPH). The topic of his presentation is “A Gospel for the Loneliest Generation.” Our young adults need Christian confidants and also the greatest Friend. For twenty years Pastor Thompson has worked with and helped start campus ministries.
COULEE REGION WELS YOUTH NIGHT
On Sunday, October 16, from 6:00-8:30 pm, St. Paul’s Onalaska will be hosting a Coulee Region WELS Youth Night. Youth will experience an inspiring evening of games, music, prayer, Bible messages, small group discussion, and fun with high school youth (9th-12th grade) from all over the area. If any young adults (age 18-24) are interested in volunteering to lead a small discussion group, or if you have any questions, contact Pastor Ben Schmudlach at schmudbs@gmail.com.
MEN OF HIS WORD CONFERENCE
The annual Men of His Word Conference is Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. This year’s conference is entitled: “More than Conquerors.” Pastor Joel Heckendorf will provide the keynote address. Registration will remain open through October 16. You can register at: https://2022-mohw-rochester-tickets.eventbrite.com.
SCRAP-N-CRAFT
This year’s Scrap-N-Craft Fundraiser will be held at Mt. Calvary Grace School, 1614 Park, La Crosse, on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Registration before Nov. 14 is $40.00. After Nov. 14 it will be $45.00. Grab a flyer in the narthex for more information.
GOOD STEWARD JOB OPENING AND VOLUNTEERING
Good Steward Resale Shop has an employment opportunity for store coordinator. Those interested may obtain a job description and an application form at Good Steward or by calling 608-784-5035. The store is also looking for volunteers. If you can help by giving 2 or 20 hours per week for Christ-centered Lutheran education, call Lisa at 608-779-9763.
WESTERN WISCONSIN DISTRICT THANK OFFERING
The past few years the WELS Western Wisconsin District Mission Board has encouraged churches to unite in a thank offering to support a mission. This fall’s offering has been designated for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI, and the new Little Lambs Childcare Center set to open soon. The offering will be collected from now through the Thanksgiving holiday. The goal for the thank offering is $40,000. Check should be made payable to Little Lambs Childcare Center and mailed to 2245 Park Ave., Beloit, WI 53511.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship
5:00 pm Bible Basics Class
TUESDAY 7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
THURSDAY 7:00 pm Choir Practice
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship with Communion
11:15 am Quarterly Voters’ Meeting