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 Jesus, you have revealed your glory to me as the Son of God who came to give me bountiful blessings. Forgive me when I fail to trust in the fact that you have my richest blessings in mind. Help me take in your promises and proof today that you are always focused on giving me more, not less, when it comes to my eternal well-being. In your name I pray. Amen.
GRADES 3-8 CHOIR As with Gladness Men of Old
INVOCATION
HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive st. 1
CONFESSION
HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive st. 2
ABSOLUTION
HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive st. 6
PRAYER OF THE DAY
HYMN 654 Jesus Sinners Does Receive st. 7
The Word
FIRST READING Isaiah 62:1–5
SECOND READING Ephesians 3:14–21
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 1:14
GOSPEL John 2:1–11
HYMN OF THE DAY 374 The Star Proclaims the King Is Here
SERMON John 2:1–11 What Was Revealed in Cana?
NICENE CREED
OFFERING
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 578 Chief of Sinners Though I Be 15
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 855 The Church’s One Foundation sts. 1–5
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 375 Arise and Shine in Splendor
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 584 Jesus Loves Me
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOW WHAT?
Have you asked that question as a Christian? Maybe you just learned or feel pretty confident in the basics of the Christian faith, but now you ask, “Now what? Where do I go from here?” Maybe you’ve found yourself pondering different aspects of earthly life or in different situations, and you ask, “Now what do I do?” Our next midweek study will help with just that.
Our next midweek study is entitled Living My Life as a Christian. Putting your Christian faith into practice is a lifelong pursuit that requires consistent guidance, solid biblical wisdom, and daily reminders of God’s grace. Originally written as a follow-up to a Bible Information Class, this course addresses a wide variety of Christian living topics that new and seasoned believers often struggle to apply to their lives, from maintaining a regular prayer habit to managing God’s gifts wisely.
The course covers the following 12 lessons: My Life as I Am Led by God, Understanding My Faith, My Motivation in Life, My Life as a Free Child of God, My Life as I Speak to God, My Life as I Worship God, My Life as a Christian Man or Woman, My Life as I Encourage Others, My Life as I Manage God’s Gifts to Me, My Life as I Confess My Faith, My Life as I Profess My Faith, My Life as a Member of God’s Church.
Join us on Tuesdays/Wednesdays starting on January 7th as we dive into our lives as Christians.
BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS
Our next Bible Information Class (our class for church membership) will begin on Monday, January 20, at 6:00 pm. Please contact Pastor Groth if you plan to attend. pastor@stpaulsbangor.com
OFFERING ENVELOPES
Envelopes for our giving to the Lord have arrived and can be found in (generally) alphabetical order in the basement.
3K & 4K OPEN HOUSE
If you have a child that will be eligible for 3K or 4K for the 2025-2026 school year, we invite you and your family to our Open House on Saturday, February 1st from 9:00-11:00am! This event is the perfect opportunity for your family to learn more about the new program being offered at our school. St. Paul’s members interested in reserving a spot for their child must apply by March 1st. Learn more at stpaulsbangor.com/school/3k-4k-program.
HAM DINNER FUNDRAISER
Fundraising for this year’s class trip for the 5th-8th grades continues! This year we will be touring the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and the WELS Headquarters as well as various other spots in the Milwaukee area. The students will be learning what it takes to run a successful ministry. As we prepare for our trip, we pray for safe travel with the hope that we impact our youth to walk with Christ. We pray that God will use this trip to inspire and encourage these students in their faith journey. May we leave a lasting impression and show them the power of God’s love. To help raise funds for this trip, we will be hosting a freewill donation ham dinner on Sunday, February 16th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The meal will include ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dinner rolls, and dessert. Carry-outs will be available. Thank you for your support!
CAMM LETTER
Copies of the Central Africa Medical Mission newsletter for January can be found in the narthex.
MEMORIAL GIVEN
A gift of $1,000 has been given to St. Paul’s Lutheran School in memory of Crystal Linse-Moilien, Hans Linse and Dana Linse by Darol and Ruth Linse.
LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS
The following is the list of men who have been nominated for service to the Lord at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church (asterisk denotes an incumbent). Voting will take place at the annual meeting on January 26th at 11:15 am.
Church Council
Dylan Blount*
Tyler Duerwachter
Blake Horstman
Jesse Kassera
Steve Lund
Todd Miller
Paul Wittmershaus
Zach Zebell
Stewardship-Evangelism
Dave Christopherson
Troy Duerwachter
Jon Engelbrecht
Sam Horstman
Jim Kapanke
Howard Larson
Sam Lindemann
Andy Lochen
Gary Schomburg
Luther High Association
(No expired terms this year)
Finance Committee
Matt Garves
Wayne Garves
Steve Holzhausen
Brayden Horstman*
Jordan Horstman
Chad Kassera
Jeff Koltermann
Keith Streeck
Justin Valletta
Neil Williams
Education Committee
(No expired terms this year) 22
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 6:00 pm Bible Information Class
7:00 pm Choir Practice
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
6:00 pm 3K/4K Committee Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship
11:15 am Annual Voters’ Meeting