Worship Bulletin
St Pauls Lutheran Church
âTO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWNâ
1515 South Harrison Grand Island, NE 68803 Web: www.stpaulsgi.com
Email: stpaulsgisecretary@gmail.com 308-382-2973
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: www.elca.org
Nebraska Synod: www.nebraskasynod.org
âTO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWNâ
1515 South Harrison Grand Island, NE 68803 Web: www.stpaulsgi.com
Email: stpaulsgisecretary@gmail.com 308-382-2973
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: www.elca.org
Nebraska Synod: www.nebraskasynod.org
5th Sunday After Pentecost
June 12th and 13th, 2025
Saturday 5pm, Traditional
Sunday 8:30am (Traditional), 10:30am (Contemporary)
Radio broadcast Sunday 9am (105.5 FM/1430 KRGI AM)
KOLN broadcast Sunday 10:30am
Saturday 5pm, Traditional
Sunday 8:30am (Traditional), 10:30am (Contemporary)
Radio broadcast Sunday 9am (105.5 FM/1430 KRGI AM)
KOLN broadcast Sunday 10:30am
The 5:00pm 9:30am services are listed below. Scroll down to view the 9:30am service as well as announcements.
TODAYâS THEME:
To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind is to reflect Godâs mercy in responding to oneâs neigh- bor. That mercy found its most profound expression in the âgospel that has come to youâânamely the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That gospel mercy comes to us again today: at the font, at the table, and from the pulpit. It is very near to you.
5:00PM (Saturday) and 8:30am (Sunday) Order of Worship
PRELUDE
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (ELW pg. 94)
GATHERING HYMN âMy God, How Wonderful Thou Artâ #863
GREETING, KYRIE, CANTICLE OF PRAISE (ELW pg. 147-148)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHILDRENâS TIME
READINGS: Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10, Colossians 1:1-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW pg. 151)
GOSPEL: Luke 10:25-37
SERMON âThe Good Samaritanâ Pastor Jeff Pedersen
HYMN OF THE DAY âO Master, Let Me Walk With Youâ #818
APOSTLES CREED (ELW pg. 104)
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
GREAT THANKSGIVING (ELW pg. 152)
PREFACE; HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ELW pg. 153)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORDâS PRAYER (ELW pg. 154)
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION: All are welcome. Children may come forward for a blessing if they do not yet commune. If you require a Gluten-Free wafer, please ask for one!)
COMMUNION SONG âLamb of Godâ (ELW pg. 154)
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL HYMN âHow Great Thou Artâ #856
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (ELW pg. 94)
GATHERING HYMN âMy God, How Wonderful Thou Artâ #863
GREETING, KYRIE, CANTICLE OF PRAISE (ELW pg. 147-148)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHILDRENâS TIME
READINGS: Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10, Colossians 1:1-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW pg. 151)
GOSPEL: Luke 10:25-37
SERMON âThe Good Samaritanâ Pastor Jeff Pedersen
HYMN OF THE DAY âO Master, Let Me Walk With Youâ #818
APOSTLES CREED (ELW pg. 104)
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
GREAT THANKSGIVING (ELW pg. 152)
PREFACE; HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ELW pg. 153)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORDâS PRAYER (ELW pg. 154)
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION: All are welcome. Children may come forward for a blessing if they do not yet commune. If you require a Gluten-Free wafer, please ask for one!)
COMMUNION SONG âLamb of Godâ (ELW pg. 154)
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL HYMN âHow Great Thou Artâ #856
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE
10:30AM (Sunday) Order of Worship
GATHERING SONG âAll Creatures of Our God and Kingâ
SONG âTake My Lifeâ
WELCOME
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS
CHILDRENâS TIME
READING: Deuteronomy 30:9-14
SONG âI Will Exalt Youâ
GOSPEL: Luke 10:25-37
SERMON âThe Good Samaritanâ Pastor Jeff Pedersen
SONG âI Will Followâ
APOSTLES CREED (ELW pg. 104)
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING, OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
GREAT THANKSGIVING
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORDâS PRAYER
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION: All are welcome. Children may come forward for a blessing if they do not yet commune. If you require a Gluten-Free wafer, please ask for one!)
COMMUNION SONG âThe Standâ (Team Only)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BLESSING
SONG âAs For Me and My Houseâ
DISMISSAL
SONG âTake My Lifeâ
WELCOME
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS
CHILDRENâS TIME
READING: Deuteronomy 30:9-14
SONG âI Will Exalt Youâ
GOSPEL: Luke 10:25-37
SERMON âThe Good Samaritanâ Pastor Jeff Pedersen
SONG âI Will Followâ
APOSTLES CREED (ELW pg. 104)
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING, OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
GREAT THANKSGIVING
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORDâS PRAYER
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION: All are welcome. Children may come forward for a blessing if they do not yet commune. If you require a Gluten-Free wafer, please ask for one!)
COMMUNION SONG âThe Standâ (Team Only)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BLESSING
SONG âAs For Me and My Houseâ
DISMISSAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS (07/13/25)
VISITORS: Welcome! Please fill out a visitor card (in the pews) and place in the offering plates.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY: We will be packing boxes on Monday July 21st and would appreciate any and all help!
UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETING: Personnel meets on Thursday July 17th at 5:15pm. If you have a passion for helping in this area, please come to the meeting (or speak with Pastor Jeff about how you can get involved).
PROJECT HUNGER SCULPTURE: please bring Best Choice canned veggies and/or VanCamp's Pork and Beans by Sunday July 20th to help with our display for the Hall County Fair. Thanks to Dan Arnold for leading the charge to create this masterpiece!
HALL COUNTY FAIR WORSHIP: the 10:30 service will be at the fairgrounds on Sunday July 27th.
SPEAKING OF THE FAIR... if you want to go to the Matthew West concert at the State Fair (Sunday August 24th), and want to sit with the group from St. Pauls, let Janel know by Friday August 1st and she will reserve a spot for you. Tickets are ~$40.
YOUNG ADULT MISSIONARIES (YAM): Meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7pm, either at St Pauls or various offsite locations. Share with anyone you know who is in the 21-35-ish age range. Itâs very casual!
SALVATION ARMY SERVING: St Pauls is up for serving at the Salvation Army for two dates: Sunday, July20th and Thursday July 24th. Interested in helping? Let Jill in the office know.
SAVE THE DATE... for back to school events! We will have an all-church event on Wednesday, August 6th, beginning with worship at 5:30pm. Also, our annual backpack blessing will be on Sunday, August 10th, at both worship services.
STORIES FROM THE HOLY LAND: if you missed the Stubbendickâs presentation, you can watch it on our website!
WELCA SAVED TO SERVE... will be in Beatrice, with Mosaic Friday August 8th - Sunday 10th. Contact Beth Cumming for more info!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY: We will be packing boxes on Monday July 21st and would appreciate any and all help!
UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETING: Personnel meets on Thursday July 17th at 5:15pm. If you have a passion for helping in this area, please come to the meeting (or speak with Pastor Jeff about how you can get involved).
PROJECT HUNGER SCULPTURE: please bring Best Choice canned veggies and/or VanCamp's Pork and Beans by Sunday July 20th to help with our display for the Hall County Fair. Thanks to Dan Arnold for leading the charge to create this masterpiece!
HALL COUNTY FAIR WORSHIP: the 10:30 service will be at the fairgrounds on Sunday July 27th.
SPEAKING OF THE FAIR... if you want to go to the Matthew West concert at the State Fair (Sunday August 24th), and want to sit with the group from St. Pauls, let Janel know by Friday August 1st and she will reserve a spot for you. Tickets are ~$40.
YOUNG ADULT MISSIONARIES (YAM): Meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7pm, either at St Pauls or various offsite locations. Share with anyone you know who is in the 21-35-ish age range. Itâs very casual!
SALVATION ARMY SERVING: St Pauls is up for serving at the Salvation Army for two dates: Sunday, July20th and Thursday July 24th. Interested in helping? Let Jill in the office know.
SAVE THE DATE... for back to school events! We will have an all-church event on Wednesday, August 6th, beginning with worship at 5:30pm. Also, our annual backpack blessing will be on Sunday, August 10th, at both worship services.
STORIES FROM THE HOLY LAND: if you missed the Stubbendickâs presentation, you can watch it on our website!
WELCA SAVED TO SERVE... will be in Beatrice, with Mosaic Friday August 8th - Sunday 10th. Contact Beth Cumming for more info!
FAITH FORMATION - CLASSES AND GROUPS:
TUESDAYS
- QUILTERS: meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 8:30am (Garden Room). You are welcome to join at anytime, for tying and fellowship!
- GENEROUS GIVING: new class on Stewardship, led by Pastor Jeff on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm, beginning Tuesday June 17th. Book costs $12.
WEDNESDAYS
- No classes over the summer
THURSDAYS
- THINKING OF OTHERS FIRST MEN'S GROUP: Meets at Perkins on Thursdays at 7:30am; weekly devotional and fellowship!
- 13TH DISCIPLE MEN'S GROUP: Casual study, meeting at various locations this summer (see passport) on Thursdays at 7pm
FRIDAYS
- BOOK OF ACTS: Friday mornings at 10am.
SUNDAYS
- SUNDAY MORNING STUDY âWhat Does It Mean To Be Lutheran?â with Pastor Jeff at halftime
KEEP IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
- PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: ShaeLee Smith, Marlene Mader, Evie Laub, Karen Wegner, Ian Osborn, Gina Sherry, Susan Peterson, Char Lepler, Bailey Lange, Jerry Fanta, and all of our sons and daughters who serve in the military.
Todayâs Worship Assistants
SEXTON Howard Schumann
FAITHFUL BLEND HOSTS Tami Towne, Sarah Bockoven
COMMUNION PREP Nancy Broich
COMMUNION BREAD Marv Andersen
8:30 AM SERVICE
- USHERS Howard Schumann, Arden Svoboda
- COMMUNION DEACON Ed Meedel, Gary Ott, Sandi Towne
- COMMUNION CLEAN UP Holly Christensen
- ACOLYTE & CRUCIFER Kaylie Dvorak, ShaeLee Smith
- LAY READER Jacki Marsh
10:30 AM SERVICE
- USHERS Kevin Trapp, Cindy OâDonnell
- LAY READER Sarah Bockoven
- COMMUNION CLEAN UP Jim and Jill Steinke
Next Week's Worship Assistants (7/20)
SEXTON Howard Schumann
FAITHFUL BLEND HOSTS Jaime Parr
COMMUNION PREP Molly Holcher
COMMUNION BREAD Andrea Pedersen
8:30 AM SERVICE
- USHERS Howard Schumann, Arden Svoboda, Dave Pieper
- COMMUNION DEACON Ed Meedel, Gary Ott, Sandi Towne
- COMMUNION CLEAN UP Candace Rinkol
- ACOLYTE & CRUCIFER Madison McFarland, Sophie Parr
- LAY READER Laura Schuster-Roach
10:30 AM SERVICE
- USHERS Kevin Trapp, Cindy OâDonnell
- LAY READER Janel Laub
- COMMUNION CLEAN UP Jim and Jill Steinke
Last Week's Worship Attendance
July 5th, 6th, and 9th Attendance
- Saturday = 11
- Sunday 8:30am = 67
- Sunday 10:30am = 59
- Wednesday 5:30pm = 11
- Cornerstone Chapel = 43
WAYS TO SUPPORT ST PAULS
- Cash or check. If you need offering envelopes, let the office know!
- NEW! Make online donations via Church Center: stpaulsgi.churchcenter.com/giving
- Grocery Card Programâgift cards to HyVee or Super Saver. Con- tact Vicki (402-990-8223) or Sandi (308-380-9697) for a grocery card delivery! June update: Total sales = $814,244 . Total payments made = $28,500, and we have a carry-forward of $392.52 towards the next payment.
- Radio sponsorships. Sign up on the calendar (on the bulletin board by the office) and fill out a sponsorship card. The cost is $82.50, and a great way to honor someone or celebrate an event!
- Volunteeringâthere are many opportunities! Contact Jill in the office for ways you can help: reception@stpaulsgi.org
Senior Pastor â Rev. Jeff Pedersen (608) 642-3673
Team Pastor - Rev. Bill Pavuk (308) 370-2055
(if your loved one is hospitalized or you are in need of pastoral care, please notify the church office or one of the pastors directly)
Team Pastor - Rev. Bill Pavuk (308) 370-2055
(if your loved one is hospitalized or you are in need of pastoral care, please notify the church office or one of the pastors directly)
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
President: Jim Steinke, Vice President: Dan Arnold, Secretary: Michelle Abelbeck, Treasurer: Marvin Andersen, Holly Christensen, Joe Cook, Jeff Gilbertson, Brad Klingman, Ian Osborn, Amelia Swanson, Kevin Trapp, Caleb Vokes, Cael Wiegert, Pastor Jeff, and Pastor Bill
Wednesday Schedule
- 5:30pm Worship (Sanctuary)
- 6pm Praise Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Upcoming Youth Events
- Saturday July 19th â Kayaking in Kearney
- Thursday July 24th â Worlds of Fun
- Thursday July 31st â Henry Doorly Zoo
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