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
God the Father, what a wonderful invitation you have extended to me through the gospel! Expose and forgive my sins today of when I fail to appreciate and threaten to reject this gracious invitation. Strengthen me in Jesus Christ so that I can with full assurance in his righteousness look forward to the wedding supper of the Lamb in your presence forever! In his name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 902 Spread Abroad, O Mighty Word
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
The Word
SALUTATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Isaiah 25:6–9
SECOND READING Romans 1:16-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Isaiah 25:6
GOSPEL Matthew 22:1–14
HYMN OF THE DAY 573 Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness
SERMON Isaiah 25:6-9 Head for the Hills!
Because we have a mountain of problems
Because God has prepared the feast of salvation
NICENE CREED
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Sacrament
PREFACE
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
LORD’S PRAYER
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 510 In Christ Alone
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 816 I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 663 Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 644 Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MIDWEEK STUDY – THE BOOK OF REVELATION
Our first midweek Bible study this fall is on one of the most interesting books of Scripture: Revelation. Chapter by chapter the author cuts a pathway through each vision and prophecy of Revelation until he reaches the clearing where we behold a new heaven and a new earth. The 12 Lessons include: The Purpose, Outline and Interpretation of the Book; The Letters to the Seven Churches; God’s Rule of the World; The Seven Seals; God’s Judgment of the World; The Church Secure and Glorified; The Devil and His Helpers Appear; The Seven Bowls of Wrath; The Downfall of the Devil’s Allies; The Millennium; The New Heaven and the New Earth; and Review. Join us as we continue to dive into the imagery and meaning of Christ our Savior in the book of Revelation.
TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT HELP
PACE is looking for a few volunteers to represent our church and school at the Bangor Library’s “Trunk or Treat.” The event will include greeting and helping the children pick a special treat from our St. Paul’s “trunk.” “Trunk or Treat” is on October 31st, from 4-6pm in the Library’s parking lot. PACE members will help set up the event and supply all the goodies. If anyone would like to support the event, we would welcome your help. If interested, please feel free to reach out to Krista Pfaff at 608-386-2444. Thank you for your support!
NEW WORSHIP RESOURCE FROM NPH
My Christian Worship is a note-taking journal for Christians to use during worship services and throughout the week, enhances and facilitates a more mindful participative worship experience, a more personal connection to the hymnal, and suggestions for using the hymnal beyond Sunday for personal devotional use throughout the week. Features include: Seven tips to help you get the most out of time spent in God’s Word and enrich your worship experience; Lists of passages in God’s Word that provide guidance, comfort, encouragement, and strength in a variety of situations; Helpful prayers for you to use throughout the service and the following week; Ability to organize and take notes during the service helps you retain key information from the sermon; Listing of helpful Christian Worship: Hymnal resources for your personal devotional use throughout the week, including: Daily Devotions, Daily Lectionary, Personal Prayers, Questions to Prepare for Communion, and Christian Worship: Psalter. For more info and to order, please visit online.nph.net/my-christian-worship.html.
SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE
The 5-8 Graders and their parents are raising money for the class trip in the spring. They are going to Kentucky to the Ark Encounter. They are putting on a rummage sale for one of the fundraising efforts. We are accepting any items for sale. You can drop off those items on Wednesday, October 25th, and Thursday the 26th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The sale times and dates are October 27th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and October 28th from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you have any questions, please call Kelly Langrehr at 608-633-1325 or Susie Johnson at 608-790-8911. Thank you for your support.
SNOW REMOVAL HELP
It is time to start thinking about snow again! We have a dedicated, but small group of gentlemen who keep our sidewalks clear of snow in the winter. These volunteers provide a great service and savings to the congregation. It would be very helpful to them if we could get three to five more volunteers. We have a schedule of two volunteers per day. If it happens to snow on your day, you remove the snow. The more volunteers we have, they have less days on the schedule. If you live near town and are retired or have a profession such that you are able to help out with this, please contact Dan Arndt. (608) 269-1200.
LIVE NATIVITY PROP REPAIR NIGHTS
Prop repair nights for the Live Nativity are Mondays and Wednesdays in October from 6:30-9pm at the Rotary Building (27 Market St. – entrance at center of the building.) Oct. 16,18, 23, and 25 are all the dates we will be needing help. Come lend a hand for whatever time you are available on those dates. Thank you so much for your willingness to help! Questions? Call George Italiano (608-317-0271).
LWMS FALL RALLY
The LWMS Fall Rally will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tomah, WI. Registration will begin at 12:30 with the program starting at 1:00 pm. The guest speaker for the fall rally is Pastor Dennis Kleist, one of the directors of Costa Maya Ministries. A light luncheon will be served following the business meeting.
LUTHER FRUIT AND MORE SALE
The annual Luther Music Fundraiser is underway. See the order form in the narthex or order online at: lutherk12.revtrak.net/fruit-sale/#/list. Be on the lookout for upcoming dates when orders can be placed between services via a Luther student.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship with Communion
MONDAY 7:00 pm Choir
TUESDAY 10:00 am Mornings with Mommy
7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
3:30 pm Public School Catechism Class
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship