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
Gracious Father, increase my faith. Help me see today all the more that through prayer I have a wonderful blessing from the almighty God himself. Open my heart to hear the messages of your heart for me, that I may always treasure the privilege of bringing my every request before you. Most of all, increase my faith in the One through whom these prayers are even possible, Jesus Christ our Lord. In his name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN Lord of My Life, Whose Tender Care | 232 (1,2)
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
HYMN Lord of My Life, Whose Tender Care | 232 (3)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Word
FIRST LESSON Genesis 32:22-30
LADIES GROUP Reformation Song
SECOND LESSON 1 John 5:13–15
GOSPEL Luke 18:1-8
NICENE CREED
HYMN OF THE DAY What a Friend We Have in Jesus | 411
SERMON Luke 18:1-8 Persevere in Prayer
CREATE IN ME
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
LORD’S PRAYER
The Sacrament
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN Our Father, Who from Heaven Above | 410
DISTRIBUTION HYMN Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray | 472
Thanksgiving
SONG OF SIMEON
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name | 321 (1,4)
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 “A God of Love Wouldn’t Send People to Hell.” 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.
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING
We have a Quarterly Voters’ Meeting today, October 16, at 11:15 am in the church basement. God be praised for this opportunity to meet, discuss, and make decisions for the ministry of his gracious Word in and around Bangor.
SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGE
St. Paul’s school will have a slight change to the calendar around Christmas break. We will now have school on Thursday, December 22, but we will not have school on Monday, January 2. So we are basically trading the one day just after Christmas break for the one day just before Christmas break. You can find the updated school calendar on our website.
LIVE NATIVITY PROP REPAIR
The prep for Live Nativity has begun. Many hands make light work. Prop repair nights are Mondays and Wednesdays in October from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Rotary Building (27 Market St.-enter at center of the building.) Help out for any amount of time you can spare. Thank you! Questions? Call George Italiano (608-317-0271).
COULEE REGION WELS YOUTH NIGHT
Today, 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 you have any questions, contact Pastor Ben Schmudlach at schmudbs@gmail.com.
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.
8TH GRADE WELCOME KNIGHT
All 8th grade students & their parents are invited to Luther High School for 8th Grade Welcome Knight on Monday, October 24, from 6:30-8:00 pm. Students are invited for food, soda, games, and more! Parents are invited to the chapel/auditorium for a variety of information designed to ease the transition from 8th grade to high school. Light refreshments will be available as well.
CAMM LETTER FOR OCTOBER
This month’s CAMM letter can be found printed in the lobby.
SCRAP-N-CRAFT
This year’s Scrap-N-Craft Fundraiser will be held at Mt. Calvary Grace School, 1614 Park, La Crosse, on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Registration before Nov. 14 is $40.00. After Nov. 14 it will be $45.00. Grab a flyer in the narthex for more information.
GOOD STEWARD JOB OPENING AND VOLUNTEERING
Good Steward Resale Shop has an employment opportunity for store coordinator. Those interested may obtain a job description and an application form at Good Steward or by calling 608-784-5035. The store is also looking for volunteers. If you can help by giving 2 or 20 hours per week for Christ-centered Lutheran education, call Lisa at 608-779-9763.
WESTERN WISCONSIN DISTRICT THANK OFFERING
The past few years the WELS Western Wisconsin District Mission Board has encouraged churches to unite in a thank offering to support a mission. This fall’s offering has been designated for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI, and the new Little Lambs Childcare Center set to open soon. The offering will be collected from now through the Thanksgiving holiday. The goal for the thank offering is $40,000. Check should be made payable to Little Lambs Childcare Center and mailed to 2245 Park Ave., Beloit, WI 53511.
PASTOR?
Have you ever asked your son if he’s interested in being a pastor? That particular question from my parents planted a seed that always kept the ministry on my mind. If you have a son in grades 10-12, you have an even better opportunity to explore the possibility with a Focus on Ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. This WLS Focus on Ministry is intended to bring high school boys onto the WLS campus, give them a taste of seminary life, a chance to speak with current students, and lead them to think more about the pastoral ministry. If your son has interest, please contact me (Pastor Groth) and I can connect them with Pastor Joel Thomford to further discuss the pre-seminary program at Martin Luther College.
CALENDAR
TODAY 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 Quarterly Voters’ Meeting
5:00 pm Bible Basics Class
TUESDAY 10:00 am Mornings with Mommy
7:00 pm Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Bible Study (same as Tues.)
THURSDAY 7:00 pm Choir Practice
FRIDAY 1:00 pm Grandparents Day at St. Paul’s School
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Bible Study
10:00 am Worship
5:00 pm Bible Basics Class
6:30 pm PACE Meeting