Sunday Service – 10/3/2021

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Recorded Sunday, October 3, 2021 at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin.

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.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME
Last week Jesus taught us about true greatness in his kingdom, which is driven by an attitude of humble service to all. This week we see that humble servants of God are not focused on their own glory but on the glory of one thing: the gospel. In our lives of humble service, we seek to glorify the gospel so more people praise God’s name and come know their Savior Jesus.

CHOIR All Good Gifts
OPENING HYMN To God Be the Glory | 399
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
LORD, HAVE MERCY
O LORD, OUR LORD
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Word
FIRST LESSON Numbers 11:16, 24-29
SECOND LESSON Philippians 1:12-18a
GOSPEL Mark 9:38-50
HYMN OF THE DAY How Great Thou Art | 256
SERMON Mark 9:38-50 Let the Gospel Make You Salty
NICENE CREED
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
LORD’S PRAYER
The Sacrament
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION HYMN You Satisfy the Hungry Heart | 744
DISTRIBUTION HYMN I Come, O Savior, to Your Table | 310 (1-3, 7-9)
Thanksgiving
THANK THE LORD
PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN I Love to Tell the Story | 562

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAITH STRENGTHENING (BIBLE STUDY) CONTINUES

Sunday School (9:10 am, school): The Flood

Sunday Adult Bible Study (9:15 am, sanctuary): Presentation on God’s Work in India

Midweek Bible Study (Tues., 7pm; Wed. 9am): Right Questions, Wrong Answers: World Religions

IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN THE PUBLIC MINISTRY?

Did you know there was a Western Wisconsin District Ministerial Scholarship Fund? The Scholarship is open to any student who is a member of a congregation in the Western WI District who is planning to enter the public ministry of the WELS. The student can be enrolled in the following schools: Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Martin Luther College, Luther Preparatory School, Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Lakeside Lutheran High School, Luther High School or Northland Lutheran High School. Applications for the scholarship will be accepted until October 31. Grants will be determined in November and sent to the student’s school at the beginning of second semester.

MLC CHOIR TOUR CONCERT October 15

The Martin Luther College Choir of New Ulm, MN, will present a sacred concert at 7:30 pm on Friday, October 15, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Onalaska. The concert, entitled “Let It Shine,“ will feature a selection of choral music representing various composers and styles. The public is invited to attend. A door offering will be gathered to assist with travel expenses for the choir. Martin Luther College is part of the worker training program of our Wisconsin Synod. The college prepares teachers and staff ministers who are ready to accept positions in our congregations and it prepares men to enter the seminary to complete their training to serve as pastors.

DIORAMA LIVE NATIVITY HELP

The Live Nativity event is planned, and preparation is already underway. If you’re able to help with prepping the area and helping with prop repairs, there are work nights scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-9:00 pm (through Oct. 18) at the Rotary Building. Setup dates are Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, and Nov. 20. St. Paul’s will be participating in the Live Nativity on December 18 and 19 (the final two days). If you’re interested in participating or able to help, please contact Karen Bauer or George Italiano at 608-317-0271.

ST. PETER’S LADIES AID SILENT AUCTION October 9

St. Peter’s Ladies Aid in Chaseburg will be having a silent auction on Saturday, October 9. Bidding starts at 11:30 am, with a luncheon at noon. Entertainment will be provided by Coulee Region Giving Hearts Alzheimer’s Choir. You can RSVP with Mary Schalow at 608-452-3353. Please bring an unwrapped baby gift (gently used items and donations are welcome). All proceeds go to New Life Resource Center.

DRAMA PRODUCTION AT LUTHER HIGH October 17 & 18

Luther High School Drama proudly presents The Phantom Tollbooth on October 17 at 2:00 pm and October 18 at 9:00 am and 12:30 pm. Tickets are available at the door and online at lutherhigh.org/arts/box-office. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

FALL CONCERT AT LUTHER HIGH October 24

On Sunday, October 24, at 2:00 pm, the Luther High School Music Department will be presenting their Fall Concert. The concert will feature all of Luther’s vocal and instrumental ensembles, as well as the Lancer and Sabre bands. Choirs from area Lutheran Elementary Schools will sing and join the Concert and Cantate Choirs on a special selection. The concert is free and open to the public.