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, I often treasure earthly possessions, money, and power more than I ought. Strike me with your warnings today about those who put their trust in and focus on such things. Remind me of what you did for me when you came to this earth, and help me keep that in mind as I keep all my earthly possessions in their proper perspective. In your name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 711 Jesus Calls Us o’er the Tumult
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
GLORY BE TO GOD ON HIGH
The Word
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Ecclesiastes 1:1–2, 12–14; 2:18–26
SECOND READING Colossians 3:1–11
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Matthew 6:20,21
GOSPEL Luke 12:13–21
HYMN OF THE DAY 820 O God, Our Help in Ages Past
SERMON Luke 12:13–21 The Only Treasure That Makes Life Worth Living
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 717 What Is the World to Me
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 823 Jesus, Priceless Treasure
DISTRIBUTION HYMN 807 All Depends on Our Possessing
THANKSGIVING
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 405 On My Heart Imprint Your Image
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU TO PASTOR RIEKE
We thank Pastor Mark Rieke for leading us in worship today and for sharing God’s Word with us. The Lord continue to bless your ministry, Pastor Rieke!
PASTOR GROTH’S CALL TO MT. CALVARY
Pastor Groth has received a call to serve as pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Redding and Anderson, CA. This means he will take time to gather information on both calls he currently has, the one here at St. Paul’s in Bangor and the one he has received from Mt. Calvary. Pray for Pastor Groth as he deliberates where he can best serve the kingdom of God. If you would like to discuss the ministry at St. Paul’s with Pastor Groth, reach out via email, text, or phone.
TWO POSITIONS AT ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL
Do you have a love for children, their education, and nurturing those children in the gospel? St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Bangor has openings for an afternoon Surround Care position from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on weekdays during the school year. We also have a need for a Teacher’s Aide in our new and exciting 3K-4K Program, which will be at needed times during school days. If you are interested in either or both positions, let us know. We have the flexibility to combine the Surround Care position with the Teacher’s Aide position if that is desired. Please contact Pastor Groth at 608-486-2754 or pastor@stpaulsbangor.com.
3K/4K CLASSROOM NEEDS
We’re gearing up and getting things in place for our new 3K/4K classroom this coming fall. If you’d like to help out purchasing some items for use in the classroom, please see the Amazon Wishlist linked in the QR code.
BANGOR FUN DAZE PARADE
The Bangor Fun Daze parade will be Sunday, August 10th, at noon. If you would like to walk with our float and hand out candy and invites to church and school, meet us by the Bangor elementary school where we’ll be lined up. You can also sport your St. Paul’s shirt if you’ve got one. We’re excited for our St. Paul’s army to once again represent our church and school family to our community!
SCHOOL DONATION BOARD
Located in the church entryway is a “Donation Board” that has some wish list items our St. Paul’s teachers have requested for their classrooms. If you’re willing and would like to contribute to the classrooms, feel free to pick an item from the board, purchase, and then bring the item back to the donation bin. Our students and teachers appreciate all of your support!
WELCOME BOX FOR NEW TEACHER & STAFF
St. Paul’s is blessed to have new staff members joining this year! To help us welcome them, PACE has set up a card box in the back of the narthex. Please help us welcome:
– Tara Blount (new 3K/4K teacher)
– Julie Arndt (church & school secretary)
– Lisa Hammes (surround care staff member)
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!
All church and school families are invited to celebrate the start of a new school year on Friday, August 22nd at 5:30pm. Bring a dish to pass (nut-free) and lawn chairs to sit on. We hope to see you there!
INTERESTED IN JOINING PACE?
Are you looking for a way to get involved with our school? The PACE (Partners Active in Christian Education) committee would love for you to join us! We meet a few times throughout the year looking for ways support and bring together our school, church, and community. There’s no need to have a child in the school – all are welcome to join! For more information, contact PACE president Lisa Hammes at (608) 433-6538 or lisahammes3@gmail.com.
OWLS MEETING
The Coulee Region OWLS will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 12:00 noon at First Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 West Avenue South, La Crosse for a Potluck Luncheon. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Coffee will be provided. All church members – men and women age 55 or older – are welcome. The program will be the Principal of Luther High School, Jon Beilke, telling us “What Is New at Luther High”. Please come for a visit, enjoy the friends you meet, a good lunch, and an excellent program. There will be a free will offering.
PRAYERS
This week we keep in our prayers: Brian Berg, Gary and Christa Lemke, Clarice Koltermann, Herb Miller, John Langrehr, Ron Meyer, Liz Michaels, Dan Chandler, Nicole Wakeen, and Patsy Rich.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
10:00 am Worship with Communion
MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship with Communion
WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm Education Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Church Council Meeting
THURSDAY 6:00 pm Bible Information Class
6:00 pm 3K/4K Committee Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
10:00 am Worship
12:00 pm Bangor Fun Daze Parade
NEXT MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship