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
Father, I desire to be with you in heaven forever. Remind me today that there is only one way and one source of truth and life, that is, my Savior Jesus. Strike my prideful heart with the truth that I am not the source, and comfort my fearful heart with the truth that Jesus has secured the way to heaven for me. Point me to the secure hope of eternal life in Christ alone. In him I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 460 Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
GLORY TO GOD
The Word
SALUTATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Acts 4:8–12
SECOND READING 1 Peter 2:4–10
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 14:6
GOSPEL John 14:1–11
HYMN OF THE DAY 466 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia
SERMON John 14:1–11 Trust Him
NICENE CREED
OFFERTORY 609 We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer sts. 1, 3
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 563 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 496 Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 659 Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 816 I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
AMMO CAN FUNDRAISER FOR LMSG
Lutheran Military Support Group (LMSG) is a non-profit organization providing Christ-centered support to WELS/ELS military service members, veterans, and their families. This whole month of May we look to support their ministry to Christian soldiers. An ammo can has been placed in the narthex through Memorial Day where you can place your freewill offering. Your offering will go to support the LMSG-sponsored retreats and workshops, scholarships and grants, and the production of the Christian Service Members’ Handbook. Find out more about LMSG at lutheranmilitary.org.
STEWARDSHIP-EVANGELISM MEETING
The Stewardship-Evangelism committee will have a meeting on today, May 3rd, at 11:15 am, in the church basement.
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.
OWLS MEETING
The Coulee Region Owls will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at First Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 West Avenue South, La Crosse at 12:00 Noon with a potluck luncheon. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Coffee will be provided. The program will be the children from First Lutheran performing their spring play. All church members – men and women age 55 or older – are welcome. Please come for a visit, enjoy the friends you meet, a good lunch and the young children’s play. There will be a free will offering.
LUTHER HIGH SUMMER POSITION
Luther High School is looking for a Groundskeeping Crewmember for the summer. Responsibilities are: assisting the Maintenance Custodian in general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment. Secondary duties include assisting in athletic field preparations as required. Applications are available in the Luther High School office and online at lutherhigh.org. Candidates may submit their application and resume to the Luther High School office. Questions and requests regarding application, email johndona@luther.k12.wi.us or call 608-386-4753.
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, Roy and Clarice Koltermann, Dan Chandler, Vivian Havens, Shelly Horstman, and Chris Houle.
CALENDAR
TODAY 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
TUESDAY 7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
6:00 pm Education Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Church Council Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Examination
10:00 am Worship
11:30 am BIC Orientation Lesson (2.0)