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
Spirit of Life, though I do not see you, open my eyes to your work today. Refresh me in the fact that you were poured out on the church on that Day of Pentecost so that your message of grace and forgiveness could reach my heart—and not just mine but all people. Focus all of your people on the gifts you yourself give us in order to proclaim the victorious work of our risen Savior. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN (8:00 am) 589 Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
SCHOOL CHOIR (10:00 am) Always Prepared
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
OH, TASTE AND SEE
The Word
SALUTATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Acts 2:1–21
PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 107C
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12:3–11
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Antiphon for Pentecost
GOSPEL John 7:37–39
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY 585 Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord
SERMON John 7:37–39 The One Who Helps Quench Thirst
APOSTLES’ CREED
OFFERTORY 752 Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings sts. 1, Ref, 2
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
HYMN 586 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 591 O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH AND SCHOOL PICNIC TODAY!
Join us for St. Paul’s Church and School Picnic today at 11:15 am at the school. We will be celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary as part of the picnic theme. Bring a side dish and a chair if we’re able to be outside. God bless our country and our fellowship!
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.
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.
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.
CAMM LETTER FOR MAY
You can find copies of the Central Africa Medical Mission newsletter in the narthex.
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 the family of Bryce Arndt.
CALENDAR
TODAY Day of Pentecost
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
THURSDAY 2:00 pm Ladies Aid Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
10:00 am Worship
NEXT MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship (same as Sunday)