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
Good Shepherd, forgive me for my straying and forgive me for my complaining as you try to guide me. Lead me today to the quiet waters of your Word and to the green pastures of your grace. Build my trust to follow you even through hard times so that I can walk with you to my heavenly home forever. I ask all of this in your gracious name. Amen.
CHIMES Christ the Lord Has Risen Today
OPENING HYMN 756 Shepherd of Tender Youth
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
OH, TASTE AND SEE
The Word
SALUTATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Acts 2:42–47
HYMN 804 I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb
SECOND READING 1 Peter 2:19–25
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 10:14
GOSPEL John 10:1–10
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY 552 The King of Love My Shepherd Is
SERMON John 10:1–10 Go through the Only Gate
APOSTLES’ CREED
OFFERTORY 752 Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings sts. 1, Ref, 2
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
HYMN 555 The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 551 Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
DIVINE CALL RECEIVED BY MR. LINDEMANN
Our principal and grades 7-8 teacher Mr. Lindemann has received a call from St. John’s Lutheran Church and School in Caledonia, MN, to teach grades 7-8 and serve as principal. Feel free to reach out to Mr. Lindemann if you’d like to discuss the ministry here at St. Paul’s. Keep him in your prayers as he deliberates where he can best serve the Lord in his kingdom.
STEWARDSHIP-EVANGELISM MEETING
The Stewardship-Evangelism committee will have a meeting on Sunday, May 3rd, at 11:15 am, in the church basement.
SCHOOL PLAY
Join us in the school gym on Monday, April 27th, for a wonderful performance of School Daze by our talented students. There will be a dress rehearsal at 10:00 am, with the main show taking place at 6:00 pm. All are invited to either performance (or both). The cast is ready to shine. Don’t miss out on the fun. See you at the show!
PIANO RECITAL
All are invited to a piano recital put on by the students of St. Paul’s school this Thursday, April 30th, at 6:30 pm. The recital will be held in our church sanctuary. Come hear the gifts God has given to our students!
CAMM LETTER
Copies of the Central Africa Medical Mission newsletter can be found in the narthex.
SUMMER CONCERT
Faith Lutheran Church of Black River Falls and Cataract would like to invite you to a Christian concert by WELS Christian musician Mike Westendorf. This will be a part of Black River Falls’ Concerts in the Park series at the Lunda Community Park (1400 Tyler St, Black River Falls, WI 54615). It is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at 7:00 pm. There is no cost. With 15 years of radio broadcast experience, 13 years of worship leading and 15 years as a national recording and touring artist, God has blessed Mike with an exceptional ability to connect, encourage and motivate people of all ages. Check him out at his website – mikewestendorf.com – and then join us at Lunda Park on June 9. For more information on the concert, go to faithwels.com and click on the Events page. In addition to sponsoring the band, Faith will provide free popcorn and lemonade. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. In case of stormy weather tune to WWIS Radio (99.7) to hear if the concert will be moved to the church building.
PRAYERS
This week we keep in our prayers: Brian Berg, Gary and Christa Lemke, Clarice Koltermann, Marcie Richmond, Herb Miller, Dan Chandler, Vivian Havens, Shelly Horstman, Roy Koltermann, and Kaitlyn Stratman.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship
11:30 am Bible Information Class Orientation
MONDAY 6:00 pm School Play
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
THURSDAY 2:00 pm Ladies Aid Meeting
6:30 pm Piano Recital @ Church
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 Stewardship-Evangelism Meeting