07-18-10

Bulletin

Worship Service
Announcements
Weekly Calendar

Deadline for inclusion of your announcement in the bulletin is Noon on Wednesday.

Worship Service

July 18, 2010

Eight Sunday after Pentecost

Divine Service III

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC

CHURCH BELLS/WELCOME TO WORSHIP

HYMN #904: “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word”

INVOCATION/CONFESSION/ABSOLUTION (pg. 184, 185)

INTROIT
P: Taste and see that the Lord is good;
C: blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
P: The Lord has chosen Zion,
C: he has desired it for his dwelling:
P: “This is my resting place for ever and ever;
C: here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it-
P: I will bless her with abundant provisions;
C: her poor will I satisfy with food.
P: I will clothe her priests with salvation,
C: and her saints will ever sing for joy.”
P: Glory be to the Father and to the Son
C: and to the Holy Spirit;
P: as it was in the beginning,
C: is now, and will be forever. Amen
P: Taste and see that the Lord is good;
C: blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

GLORIA PATRI/KYRIE (pg.186)

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS/ SALUTATION (pg.187-189)

COLLECT
O almighty and most merciful God, of your bountiful goodness keep us, we pray, from all things that may hurt us that we, being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish whatever things you want done; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

SCRIPTURE LESSONS……………………………………..see back of bulletin

ALLELUIA (pg. 190)

GOSPEL LESSON…………………………………………...see back of bulletin

THE NICENE CREED (inside back cover of Lutheran Service Book)

HYMN #526: “You Are the Way; through You Alone”

SERMON: “The Good Portion” (Luke 10:38-42)

OFFERTORY (pg.192-193)

OFFERING

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
P: Lord in your mercy
C: Hear our prayer.

THE PREFACE (pg.194)

THE SANCTUS (pg.195)

THE LORD’S PRAYER (inside back cover of LSB)

WORDS OF INSTITUTION/PAX DOMINI (pg. 197)

AGNUS DEI (pg.198)

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS
HYMN: “Thy Word”
HYMN #589: “Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens”

COMMON DISMISSAL/NUNC DIMITTIS (pg.199)

THE THANKSGIVING (pg.200)

COLLECT/ BENEDICTION (pg. 201-202)

HYMN #523: “O Word of God Incarnate”

ANNOUNCEMENTS/POSTLUDE

Announcements

1. BANNER-Creation of a banner/artwork for the front of our church with our Mission Statement "Reach out and Share the Love of Christ through Word and Service" has been approved as a new gift fund project. The wall hanging will be created by artist Joan Bode from Chaska. Cost of the project is $1500. We have already received gifts totaling $600 towards this project. For more information about the banner, talk to Donna Machemehl or Jane Holasek.

2. SWEET CORN: The end of July should provide a start to the Sweet Corn Season. This year the Adult Choir will be offering SWEET CORN for sale after the 1st and thru the 2nd service in the east parking lot. Sweet Corn should be available starting July 25th. Free Will Donations (suggested $4 per dozen) will be used to purchase music and supplies for the Music Ministry here at St Paul's. Enjoy the Sweet Corn this summer and then join the Adult Choir this fall and experience what we can make happen with your generosity.

3. BIBLES with the Gospel message underlined and a brochure of information about our church are on the desk in the Upper Narthex. Take some and give to your friend or neighbor when inviting them to our church services. Let us “Reach Out and Share the Love of Christ through Word and Service.”

4. SCHEDULE: Thank you to everyone who offers their time and talent to help during our Worship Services. A reminder will be printed in the bulletin as to who is “on duty” for the following week. For July 18th; Ushers: 8:00 AM Gene Starke, Dave Hoernemann, Alden Enger, Larry Hoof; Acolytes: M. Roth, J. Roth Greeters: 8:00 AM: Paul Mohwinkel and Ervin Seefeldt.

5. ENDOWMENT FUND-An endowment gift to St. Paul’s has certain tax advantages that your family lawyer could assist you with, as well as being a great blessing to the continuation and growth of our Church. How can you participate in the fund? By remembering it in your prayers and treasures such as bequests, gift annuities, Life Insurance benefits and trusts. The fund is designed for unrestricted or restricted gifts (you determine how the gift will be used). Brochures available at Church regarding the Endowment Fund.

6. CAMP OMEGA/VBS REGISTRATION forms are available in the Lower Narthex. Completed forms may be turned into the office ASAP. Take one for a friend also! Anyone available to help the week of July 26 is encouraged to sign up on the sheet in the Upper or Lower Narthex. Thank you!

7. GIFTS- Taylor Schneewind and Erin Schwartz please pick up your graduation gift in the Upper Narthex, thank you!

8. VBS/ CAMP OMEGA DONATIONS: We are looking for donations of the larger containers of powdered Kool-Aid or lemonade, goldfish crackers, jello cups and mini pretzel sticks. All items have to be peanut free. Items can be turned into the church office no later than July 19. Thank you!

9. HOSTS NEEDED-We are in need of host families to house our Camp Omega Counselors the last week of July. Contact the church office if interested.

10. ATTENTION: ALL KIDS GRADES 5-12!! GREAT MISSION-OPPORTUNITY SANDWICH MINISTRY and VBS Work Days Wed., July 21, from 9:30 – 12:30 p.m; Thurs., July 22, from 10:00 – Noon. All kids Grades 5 and older are encouraged to join us at church on July 21 to be a part of the first Sandwich Ministry event in Lester Prairie! We will be making 300 sandwiches to take to the Marie Sandvick Homeless Center in Minneapolis for their Kid’s Club ministry! It will take about 1 hour to assemble the sandwiches. We will spend the remainder of the time preparing for St. Paul’s VBS by decorating and assembling craft and story project materials. Our time will end with a free lunch for all workers. A second VBS work day is planned for Thursday, July 22, from 10-Noon to complete our preparations.

11. MISSION TRIP-Thank you to everyone who has donated items toward the youth Mission Trip. We are very thankful and humbled by your generosity. We look forward to coming back and sharing our experience with you! Mission Trip Members

12. MEETING- The LWML will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, August 2nd at 7:00 pm. The program for the evening is “Outdoor Fun”. Please come hungry and bring a folding or lawn chair. If there is inclement weather, the meeting will be held in the fellowship hall. Please bring a guest. All women of the congregation are welcome to join us.

13. HELP WANTED- St. Peter Lutheran Church, Lester Prairie is in need of a part-time secretary to work in our church office. Our current secretary is retiring July 31, 2010. If you have an interest please contact Pastor Dave Erbel for more information.

14. ANYTHING GOES-Come aboard the S.S. American as it sails from New York to England and enjoy the music of Cole Porter and the madcap antics of the ship's unusual group of passengers. Performances of this classic example of musical theatre are at the Mayer Lutheran High School Fine Arts Center, July 22, 23, 24 and 26 at 7 PM, and July 25 at 2 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. For more info, visit www.MayerCAST.org.

15. ICE CREAM SOCIAL St. Peter Lutheran Church of Lester Prairie will be hosting their annual Ice Cream Social along with a Country Store and Bake Sale on Sunday, July 25, 2010. Serving time will be from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend for some fun, fellowship and of course good eats. The food looks terrific. We will be serving Hamburgers, BBQ's, Hot dogs, and all the trimmings, Potato Salad, Baked beans, Chips, Pie with or without Ice Cream (your choice), Root beer floats, Coffee, Milk and Lemonade. Come and join us in fellowship with old and new friends. See you at the Social!! Sponsored by the church council of St. Peter's.

Weekly Calendar

Sun. July 18^th	8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.	WORSHIP W/ CONT. LINE COMM. Prairie Days Community Service
Mon. July 19^th	Noon	Deadline for Lamplighter
Wed. July 21^st	9:30 a.m. Noon 7:00 p.m.	VBS Work Day and Sandwich Ministry Bulletin Deadline Truth Project Bible Study
Thurs. July 22^nd	10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.	VBS Work Day Endowment Fund Committee Meeting Quarterly Voter’s Meeting
Sat. July 24^th	5:30 PM	WORSHIP
Sun. July 25^th	8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.	WORSHIP WORSHIP

Last Updated:07/27/10