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 of Glory, I face many difficulties and obstacles in this life. I often let my guard down and put my faith at risk instead of focusing on you. Show me your glory in your Word and the promises you’ve fulfilled. Fill me with appreciation of your sacrifice on my behalf and with an eager expectation of the eternal joy awaiting me thanks to you. In your name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 455 Alleluia! Jesus Lives
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
GLORY BE TO GOD ON HIGH
The Word
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Acts 1:12–26
SECOND READING 1 Peter 4:12–17; 5:6–11
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 14:18
GOSPEL John 17:1–11a
HYMN OF THE DAY 444 Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won
SERMON John 17:1–11a “They Have Held on to Your Word.”
NICENE CREED
OFFERTORY 750 We Give Thee but Thine Own
RITE OF CONFIRMATION
(10:00 am)
Wyatt Steven Ronald Anderson
Liam Wolfhard Braun
Emma Christina Johnson
Avyn Timothy Langrehr
Isaac Jeffrey Parr
Clara Marie Pederson
Jaelyn Nevaeh Perron
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Sacrament
PREFACE
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
LORD’S PRAYER
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 470 Like the Golden Sun Ascending
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 465 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 704 Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 699 Take the World, but Give Me Jesus
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
BLESSINGS TO THE CONFIRMANDS
Today we celebrate the instruction of the eighth-grade confirmands in the truths of God’s Word. May the Lord help them be faithful to the promises they make today, and may he continue to bless their fellowship in our church family.
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.
ASCENSION & GRADUATION SERVICE
Join us as we celebrate the truths of the ascension of our Lord on Thursday, May 21st, at 7:00 pm. The service will also serve as our graduation service and we’ll thank the Lord for another school year completed in his grace.
YARD SIGNS!
It is that time of year to dig out your St. Paul’s Lutheran School yard signs to help promote enrollment at our school. If you are in need of a yard sign, they are located in the church narthex.
CHURCH AND SCHOOL PICNIC
Join us for St. Paul’s Church and School Picnic scheduled for May 24th at 11:15 am. We will be celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary as part of the picnic theme. Bring a side dish and a chair if the weather looks good too. God bless our country and our fellowship!
THE DEVIL DOESN’T TAKE A SUMMER BREAK
As we get ready to take our break from formal Bible studies for the summer, we recognize that the devil still attacks our faith and living. If you would like devotional or Bible study materials to continue to grow and be strengthened during the summer months, please contact Pastor Groth (pastor@stpaulsbangor.com). Studies will resume after Labor Day.
MONDAY WORSHIP
Monday worship begins for the summer on June 1st at 7:00 pm. It will continue until August 31st (the Monday before Labor Day).
FUNERAL COMMITTEE DIRECTOR
St. Paul’s is in need of a Funeral Committee Director. There is a group of very experienced ladies that have been volunteering their time and will continue to do so. Since Liz Michaels passed, Diane Arndt has been heading the committee. It is all working very smoothly. Diane and the other ladies are willing to help one hundred percent. We just need another Director. If you are willing to help out, call Diane Arndt at 608-343-1282.
FUNERAL USHERS
There is a monthly rotation of names of men who serve as ushers at funerals, and we could use a couple more volunteers for the list. If you are willing and able to serve, please contact Paul Wittmershaus at 608-317-0585.
SUMMER BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS
We will be having another Bible Information Class this summer. This would be the class for refreshing yourself on the foundational truths of Scripture and for those who would like to become members of St. Paul’s. If you or someone you know would be interested, please email Pastor Groth at pastor@stpaulsbangor.com as he will soon begin to communicate with attendees to find the best day and time for the class.
LWMS CONVENTION
The 63rd Annual LWMS Convention will be held June 25-28 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. This is an opportunity to hear updates about home and mission projects as well as inspirational mission stories. The convention opens and closes with worship services and devotions are held daily. The Convention workshops include: “Hope for a Church Starting Over”; “Shining Christ’s Light Across Borders”; “In the Lion’s Den—The Joy of Ministering to College Students”; “Christ-centered Healthcare in Rural Kenya-Central Africa.” Fees: Adults-$300 for the full convention Or Sat and Sun only- $200. Students (13-22 yrs) $195 and $175, respectively. Register online at 63.lwms.org and must be postmarked by June 1st.
PRAYERS
This week we keep in our prayers: Gary and Christa Lemke, Clarice Koltermann, Dan Chandler, Vivian Havens, Shelly Horstman, and Barb Wittmershaus.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Confirmation
Worship with Communion
MONDAY 6:00 pm 3K/4K Program @ School
TUESDAY 7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
THURSDAY 7:00 pm Graduation and
Ascension Service
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship
11:15 am Church and School
Potluck Picnic