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
God of all grace, you are the source of every blessing I have. Your generosity and grace toward me have resulted in my salvation, my hope, and my life. Forgive me today for my often shallow thankfulness, and remind me of the depth of your generosity to me in Christ. Cleanse me of my sins, and refresh me in your undeserved and yet abundant love for me. Lead me to express my gratitude to you in ways that are pleasing in your sight. In Jesus I pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN 503 Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices
INVOCATION
CONFESSION
ABSOLUTION
Prayer and Praise
OH, TASTE AND SEE
The Word
SALUTATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
FIRST READING Genesis 8:15–22
HYMN 504 We Sing the Almighty Power of God
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 9:10–15
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Psalm 105:1
GOSPEL Luke 17:11–19
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
HYMN OF THE DAY 624 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
SERMON Luke 17:11–19 A Thankful Faith Revealed
APOSTLES’ CREED
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
HYMN 615 Jesus, Thank You
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
CLOSING HYMN 605 From All That Dwell below the Skies
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING TODAY
Today after second service we will have our October voters’ meeting in the church basement.
MIDWEEK STUDY: MORMONISM
Our midweek study is looking at Mormonism. In Part 1 of the study, we’ll continue to look at an overview of Mormon teachings. In Part 2, we will take that knowledge and apply it as we look at ways we can witness to Mormons with the truth about Jesus Christ. Join us on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 9:00 am (same study).
LWMS FALL RALLY @ ST. PAUL’S
The Fall Rally of the LWMS Scenic Circuit will be held on Saturday, October 25th, at our church. Registration begins at 12:30 pm with the program starting at 1:00 pm.
The guest speaker is Mr. Greg Schibbelhut who will be presenting on World Missions-Europe. Mr. Schibbelhut is a 1994 graduate of Dr. Martin Luther College where he completed a 5-year secondary teacher education program. In the summer of 1994, he married Wendy (Gurgel), and they moved to Waco, Nebraska. For the next 7 years, Greg taught a variety of science classes at Nebraska Lutheran High School. In 2001, he accepted the call to serve as chemistry and earth science instructor at Luther High School in Onalaska. He now teaches digital video, coaches track and JV girls tennis, and is director of promotions at Luther. In the spring of 2024, Greg was asked to serve as an Administrating Committee member on the Europe Team of the WELS World Mission Board. Within this board, he is also a liaison to our sister churches in Finland. His presentation will focus mainly on his work on the Europe Team and our synod’s mission activity in Europe.
Men are welcome to attend the rally, as well.
A light luncheon will be served following the business meeting.
REFORMATION/WELS 175TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
Luther High School is excited to announce that a special service at Luther High School on Sunday, November 2nd, at 2:00 pm. That service will celebrate both the Lutheran Reformation and the 175th anniversary of the Wisconsin Synod. Pastor Paul Koelpin will be preaching, the Luther High School Concert Choir will be singing. There will also be an adult choir, and children from Association elementary schools will be singing as well. The service will be held in the Chapel Auditorium.
LIVE NATIVITY SETUP
Live Nativity setup at Riverside Park will be November 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. 9am-5pm. Rotary provides lunch. Many hands make light work! Please come for any amount of time you can spare on any of those Saturdays. Questions? Call George Italiano (608-317-0271)
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PRAYERS
This week we keep in our prayers: Brian Berg, Gary and Christa Lemke, Clarice Koltermann, Marcie Richmond, Herb Miller, Ron Meyer, Dan Chandler, Vivian Havens, Sherman Olson, Gidget Gade, Nicole Wakeen, and the family of Wayne Hoppmann.
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