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, you have saved me, a lost and condemned creature. Empower my love for you as I hear again today that you have purchased and won me from sin, death, and the devil. Let my eyes see your salvation clearer today and my ears hear the truth of your gospel. Continue to put me on a path to walk in good works that you prepare in advance for me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN (8:00 am) 912 Open, Lovely Doors
PREK-2 CHOIR (10:00 am) Amazing Grace
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
HYMN 483 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty sts. 1, 3
The Word
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Exodus 20:1–17
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1:18–25
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 2:17
GOSPEL John 2:13–22
HYMN OF THE DAY 635 From High Atop the Mount sts. A, 1st, 3rd, B
SERMON John 2:13-22 Jesus Whips His Temple into Shape
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 396 Christ, the Life of All the Living
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 558 Salvation unto Us Has Come
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 407 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LUTHER’S SOUND FOUNDATION BLESSING OUR WORSHIP
On Wednesday, March 6, Luther High School’s Sound Foundation will be blessing our midweek Lenten worship with their musical talents. Come hear them sing to the Lord and join in praising Jesus our Savior.
GRAPE JUICE NOW OFFERED AT COMMUNION
For those who cannot drink wine, we are now offering grape juice during the Lord’s Supper. The grape juice will be in the center of the tray in the purple-tinted cups. Please reserve the cups with grape juice for those who need them. If you have any questions, please speak with Pastor Groth.
VICTORY SERVICE FOR KEN HUBER
The victory service (funeral) for Ken Huber will be Saturday, March 9, at 11:00 am here at St. Paul’s. There will be a visitation at Fredrickson Funeral Home on Friday, March 8, from 5:00-7:00 pm, as well as 1 hour before the service on Saturday.
MIDWEEK LENTEN SERIES
Our midweek Lenten worship this year is entitled Scriptures Fulfilled. It focuses on various Old Testament prophecies concerning the suffering and death of the Christ and how Jesus fulfilled them. We pray this series refreshes us in the truths that our God is all-knowing, powerful, and gracious. Come deepen your appreciation for our Lord Jesus Christ’s love for you, me, and all people.
CARE COMMITTEE BEING FORMED
St. Paul’s is starting a Care Committee (a subcommittee of Stewardship-Evangelism). Mission Statement: The Care Committee seeks to spread the love of our Lord Jesus Christ through celebration, support, comfort, and care for members, visitors, guests, and friends in activities of fellowship and community. Vision of what the Care Committee will offer: send cards and make phone calls; provide meals, grocery/prescription pick up, child care, transportation; volunteer our time with whatever the need may be. Right now, we are looking for members to join the committee. If you would be interested in joining, please sign up on the bulletin board in the lobby with your name, phone number, and email. What we envision is when a need arises the committee members would be contacted to see who can help in what capacity, meal trains, transportation needs, etc. The responsibilities of the committee members will depend on what the need is of the individual that is reaching out to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for help. The goal is the Care Committee will grow and in return be able to offer more support in various ways not only within our congregational walls but extend to our Bangor community.
CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY
Once every other year we seek input from the congregation regarding our ministry and its various facets. Your feedback is very much appreciated by the leadership and extremely valuable to the direction of our church. Please provide your anonymous input via the congregational survey that has been prepared. You can find it at the following URL (link provided in email News): https://forms.gle/PzEVxZUxt7uKsG3h6. If you’d prefer, you can also find printed copies in the narthex and turn them into pastor or the church office.
MIDWEEK STUDY
Our midweek study is an evangelism module called In Season & Out of Season. In his second letter to Timothy, apostle Paul wrote, “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season” (4:2). Although originally written as an encouragement to a first-century pastor, Paul’s words are equally applicable to twenty-first-century Christians. We have the same message to share with sinners who desperately need to hear it. In Season & Out of Season seeks to encourage and equip God’s people to share that message in any and every situation.
BAKE SALE
On Sunday, March 24th, PACE will be hosting our annual bake sale between services in the church basement. Funds raised will help support the Easter Egg Hunt and various other PACE initiated events throughout the year. If you would like to donate a baked good for the event, feel free to bring an item to the church basement on Saturday, March 23rd between 9:00-10:00 am or on March 24th prior to the first church service. If baking isn’t your expertise, feel free to indulge in the talents of those others have prepared!
EASTER EGG HUNT
March 30th, your St. Paul’s School will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for the children of our congregation and community. The event will start at 10:00 am and will include an egg hunt, games, an Easter story, and door prizes. We hope that our St. Paul’s family will help support the event by either attending the event, spreading the word, or attending the bake sale. Thank you for your support.
FAREWELL FOR RIEDIGERS
Christ Lutheran in West Salem invites all who would like to join them for a farewell open house for Pastor Riediger and his wife Sue on Saturday, March 23, from 2:00-4:00 pm, in the Christ-St. John’s gymnasium. There will be a light lunch served with a program at 3:00 pm.
LUTHER SPRING MUSICAL
Tickets are now on sale for Luther’s Spring Musical, The Secret Garden. There are three performances March 8-10. Head to lutherhigh.org/arts/box-office to purchase your tickets. Questions? Talk to Miss Schmidt (schmemil@luther.k12.wi.us).
WELS COULEE WOMEN’S RETREAT
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Luther High School, join us for a day of fellowship, growth, and renewal as we learn from Scripture how God fills us with love that it overflows into everything we do. Speakers include: Emily Krill of the “Messy Worship” blog, Amy Vannieuwenhoven author of “Look Up From Your Phone So I Can Love You”, Rev. Joseph Radsek from Institutional Ministries, Rebeckah Ellinghuysen MA, Anna Wallander of Temple Love Fitness, and Hayli Littlehead. Visit our website for more details and registration information! https://welscwr.wixsite.com/retreat
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship with Communion
6:30 pm PACE Meeting
MONDAY 6:00 pm Bible Basics 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
7:00 pm Lenten Worship with Sound Foundation
8:00 pm Ed Committee & Council Joint Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship