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, forgive me for putting my trust, my time, and my efforts into things in this life over and above you. Remind me today to properly value the heavenly blessings I have in Jesus, and refocus me on that which will prepare me to be ready on the day of my death. I ask all of this in Jesus’ gracious name. Amen.
SCHOOL CHOIR Jesus Loves Me
OPENING HYMN Speak, O Savior; I Am Listening | 283
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
GLORY BE TO GOD
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST LESSON Amos 6:1-7
HYMN Fight the Good Fight | 457
SECOND LESSON Hebrews 13:1-6
GOSPEL Luke 16:19-31
APOSTLES’ CREED
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY Lord, You I Love with All My Heart | 434
SERMON Luke 16:19-31 The Vital Valuation: __________________ has the greatest value.
It is not ____________________ _____________________.
Its value will be __________________________.
Eternal ___________________________ is what makes it vital.
It has set the value of _________________ _________________.
CREATE IN ME
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN Though Thoughtless Thousands Choose | 466
PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN May the Peace of God | 745
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Sunday School and Sunday adult Bible study take place between services, with Sunday School in the sanctuary and Bible study in the basement. It’s an easy way for parents to both have their kids in the Word and get in the Word themselves at the same time. Both will cover the same portions of Scripture each week, which also allows for good application at home throughout the week. For parents with small children who aren’t quite old enough for Sunday School yet, there’s also the Kids Corner in the basement that the kids can use during study. “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, both now and forever. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18).
MORNINGS WITH MOMMY
Mornings With Mommy is back! If you or someone you know is a caregiver for children ages 0-5, we’d love to have you join us! Each session features Bible time, educational activities, a craft, and a snack. Sessions take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00am. Register at stpaulsbangor.com/mornings-with-mommy/.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Church directories are in! If you had your pictures taken or if you submitted pictures to the church directory committee, your complimentary copy of the 2022 St. Paul’s church directory can be found in the church basement. Once you grab your copy, please cross your name off of the list provided near the box of directories. If you did not have your pictures taken or submit a picture, please speak with Sue Gollnik or Mary Schmidt to purchase one of the extra copies.
COULEE REGION WELS YOUTH NIGHT
On Sunday, October 16, from 6:00-8:30 pm, St. Paul’s Onalaska will be hosting a Coulee Region WELS Youth Night. Youth will experience an inspiring evening of games, music, prayer, Bible messages, small group discussion, and fun with high school youth (9th-12th grade) from all over the area. If any young adults (age 18-24) are interested in volunteering to lead a small discussion group, or if you have any questions, contact Pastor Ben Schmudlach at schmudbs@gmail.com.
MIDWEEK STUDY – 10 LIES ABOUT GOD
Our midweek Bible study is entitled 10 Lies About God. The study provides Bible-based responses to common but inaccurate teachings about God to help participants defend their faith in a secular society. The lie about God that we’ll cover this week is “God Has Grown Softer on Sin.” Midweek Bible studies are Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm, with the same study repeated the following morning, Wednesdays at 9:00 am. The study takes place in the church basement.
LWMS FALL RALLY
The Fall Rally for the Scenic Coulee Region of the LWMS will be Saturday, October 15, at St John’s in Barre Mills. Registration is at 12:30 pm and the rally begins at 1:00 pm. Anyone in the congregation is welcome to attend, but RSVP is requested. Please RSVP by October 9, 2022. The guest speaker is Pastor Luke Thompson from Martin Luther College. Pastor Thompson teaches theology, history, and philosophy and leads a “film and philosophy” club and a Great Books Club. He is author of Your Life Has Meaning (NPH) and co-author of Quick to Listen (NPH). The topic of his presentation is “A Gospel for the Loneliest Generation.” Our young adults need Christian confidants and also the greatest Friend. For twenty years Pastor Thompson has worked with and helped start campus ministries.
MEN OF HIS WORD CONFERENCE
The annual Men of His Word Conference is Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. This year’s conference is entitled: “More than Conquerors.” Pastor Joel Heckendorf will provide the keynote address. Registration will remain open through October 16. You can register at: https://2022-mohw-rochester-tickets.eventbrite.com.
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship
5:00 pm Bible Basics Class
TUESDAY 7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
THURSDAY 2:00 pm Ladies Aid Meeting
7:00 pm Choir Practice
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship with Communion
11:15 am PACE Meeting
5:00 pm Bible Basics Class