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
Holy Spirit, you are indeed holy, but I am not. I am overwhelmed at times with the number of my sins, and I feel unworthy to be a part of your kingdom much less serve you in it. Remind me today of your gracious love shown toward men like Moses, Paul, and Matthew, that I can have confidence in what Christ’s blood means for me eternally and in my work done for you. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN The Son of God, Our Christ | 525
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
OH, TASTE AND SEE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Word
FIRST LESSON Exodus 3:1-15
PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 119c, p.111
SECOND LESSON 1 Timothy 1:12-17
VERSE OF THE DAY 2 Corinthians 5:19 \
GOSPEL Matthew 9:9-13
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY Chief of Sinners though I Be | 385
SERMON Matthew 9:9-13 The Remedy: God’s Mercy
APOSTLES’ CREED
Thanksgiving
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN By Grace I’m Saved | 384
PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN I Love to Tell the Story | 562
CALENDAR
TODAY 8:00 am Worship
10:00 am Worship
4:00 pm Pastor Kahrs Installation at St. Paul’s Tomah
MONDAY 7:00 pm Worship
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship with Communion
10:00 am Worship with Communion
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PEWS, CARPET PREP, AND KITCHEN THANK YOU
A big thank you to all of those who helped prep the sanctuary and basement for the remodel that began this week. We were able to save over $4,500 in man hours. Your work made a huge difference, and we very much appreciate your service to the Lord!
NEW HYMNAL PRESENTATION ONLINE
A presentation on the new hymnal (to be introduced the first Sunday in September) was given last week in between services. If you would like to watch the recording of the presentation, you can find it online on our church’s Vimeo page: vimeo.com/stpaulsbangor.
MONDAY WORSHIP BEGINS MONDAY
Our summer schedule has begun. There will be no Sunday Bible study, Sunday School, or midweek Bible study until after Labor Day. Our Monday worship begins this week, June 12, at 7:00 pm.
SCREEN APPROVED FOR SANCTUARY
After months of consideration and discussion, the council has approved installation of one display (screen) in the sanctuary on the left wall between the Alpha symbol and hymn board for use during worship, for WELS Connections, and for presentations. The installation will coincide with other technology improvements that will be made during the summer remodel. We pray the Lord help us use the screen to enhance our worship of him, our hearing and learning from his Word, and our edification through the gospel message of Christ.
SUMMER COMES, BUT THE WORD IS STILL NEEDED
Schedules get busy in the summer and there’s lots to do, but don’t forget that the devil, the world, and our sinful flesh do not take vacations. Though we don’t have organized group Bible study at the church during the summer months, make sure to stay in the Word at worship (Sunday or Monday) or with at-home Bible study and devotions. If you would like personal Bible study materials, I’m happy to help find what you’d be interested in.
CONCERT IN THE PARK
You are invited to a Stephen Bautista Concert in the Lunda Park (1400 Tyler Street, Black River Falls) hosted by Faith Lutheran Church on Tuesday, June 20, 7:00-8:00 pm. His musical style has been compared to that of James Taylor, with lyrics that are not only well-crafted, but convey a clear Gospel message. He sings with his daughter, Marissa Renee. In addition to sponsoring the band, Faith Lutheran is providing free popcorn and lemonade. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. In case of a stormy weather tune to WWIS Radio 99.7 FM to hear if the concert will be moved to the church building.
Stephen and his family are WELS members who travel around the country for their full-time Christian music mission. Their goal is to “enlighten the lost and encourage the found” with Stephen’s original, Christ-centered music. Along with his daughter Marissa, Stephen shares his music in a very compelling yet soothing style, while conveying a solid gospel message. Stephen has five professionally produced CDs. His music is also available online at www.StephenBautistaMusic.com, iTunes, Amazon, and most other online outlets.
CAMM LETTER FOR JUNE
The monthly letter for the Central Africa Medical Mission can be found printed in the lobby.
WELS NIGHT AT THE LOGGERS
Join area WELS congregations at the Loggers game on Friday, July 14, at 5:05 pm (gates open at 4:00 pm). Tickets are $15 and include a reserved bleacher back seat and a Loggers hat. Purchase your tickets at la-crosse-loggers.nwltickets.com/Buy/Tickets and make sure to use promo code FRIENDSOFLUTHER.
WELS/ELS SINGLES RETREAT
The WELS/ELS Singles Retreat for 2023 is November 10-12, at Camp Phillip, Wisconsin. Registration is open and the early bird rate is $140. Early bird registration will continue through August 1. Regular registration will be $150. All registration will close on October 1. If you have activity ideas or ways you can help, feel free to email at retreat@wels-els-singles.com. More details and register at wels-els-singles.com/2023-retreat/.