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Trifold Bulletin
Trifold Bulletin
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St Pauls Lutheran Church
“TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN”
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
13th Sunday After Pentecost
13th Sunday After Pentecost
September 6th and 7th, 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
The 5:00pm, 8:30am, and 10:30am services are listed below. Scroll down to view the 10:30am service as well as announcements.
TODAY’S THEME:
Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship, we might be helped by translating Paul’s request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in Christ. Strengthened by the company and forgiveness of Christ in holy communion and recalling God’s grace in remembrance of baptism, we can be strengthened in this hour to “choose life”—to choose life in God as our own.
5:00pm (Saturday) and 8:30am (Sunday)
5:00pm (Saturday) and 8:30am (Sunday)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
PRELUDE
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (ELW pg. 94)
GATHERING HYMN “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” #858
GREETING, KYRIE, CANTICLE OF PRAISE (ELW p. 184)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHOIR “Come Forth! Come One! Come All!”
CHILDREN’S TIME
READINGS: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1, Philemon 1-21
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW pg. 188)
GOSPEL: Luke 14:25-33
SERMON “Finish” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
HYMN OF THE DAY “Children of the Heavenly Father” #781
APOSTLES CREED (ELW pg. 104)
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
GREAT THANKSGIVING (ELW pg. 190)
PREFACE; HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ELW pg. 190)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORD’S PRAYER (ELW pg. 191)
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 “Lamb of God” (ELW pg. 191)
PRAYER
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL HYMN “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” #888
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE
10:30AM
10:30AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
GATHERING SONG “Come As You Are”
SONG “Step By Step”
WELCOME
CONFESSION
CHILDREN’S TIME
READING: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
SONG “Jesus Messiah”
GOSPEL: Luke 14:25-33
SERMON “Finish” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
SONG “Take My Life”
BLESSING AND INSTALLATION OF TEACHERS
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORD’S 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 “Build My Life” (Team Only)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BLESSING
SENDING SONG “I Will Follow”
DISMISSAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS (09/07/25)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (09/07/25)
VISITORS: Welcome! Please fill out a visitor card (in the pews) and place in the offering plates.
WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES... continue on September 10th! Scroll down this bulletin for the schedule.
HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY... to Vicki Madsen (on Sunday September 14th)! Her kids are hosting a card shower in her honor; please send your greetings to: 4184 Indianhead Rd, GI 68803
LIKE TO SING? Join our choir! Rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary and/ or Sundays at 8am, before singing at the 8:30am worship service.
DARING JOY... a new women’s study by Nicole Zasowski, begins 9/10. Order your book from Amazon or Lifeway today!
GRIEFSHARE: a new 12-week session began on Thursday September 4th at 5pm. Anyone who has experienced grief at any point in their life will find this class to be a great resource; all adults are welcome to join in the Education Room, even if you weren’t at the 1st session!
SAXON MISSION TRIP: we are planning an adult work trip to Frohna, MO, Sunday September 21st through Wednesday September 24th, to Saxon Lutheran Memorial, where Brian and Jennie Williamson work and live (when they aren’t performing!). Let Pastor Bill know if you are interested!
CORNERSTONE FUNDRAISING: if you have “junk” to donate to the Junk Jaunt effort, please put items in the classroom that was the former nursery. Also, there are still funds available in the Childcare Tax Credit bucket with the state of NE. If you would like to prepay your state in- come tax, please consider donating to St Pauls Cornerstone. Download the forms from revenue.nebraska.gov/tax-credits/
FAITH FORMATION - CLASSES AND GROUPS:
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: a class on Stewardship, led by Pastor Jeff on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm. Book costs $12. Last class is on September 9th!
WEDNESDAYS
DARING JOY...a new women’s study by Nicole Zasowski, begins Wednesday September 10th at 6:30pm. Order your book from Amazon or Lifeway today!
THURSDAYS
THINKING OF OTHERS FIRST MEN'S GROUP: Meets at Perkins on Thursdays at 7:30am; weekly devotional and fellowship!
GRIEFSHARE: a new 12-week session will meet on Thursdays at 5pm, starting on September 4th. Any adult is welcome to join in the Fireside Room.
YOUNG ADULT MISSIONARIES TALKING ABOUT GOD(YAM-TAG): 21-35(ish) year-olds, casual conversation, 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 7pm (mainly at St Pauls’ Garden Room)
13TH DISCIPLE MEN'S GROUP: Casual study, meeting at rotating locations Thursdays at 7pm: 1st Week—Finish Line; 2nd Week— Taproom, 3rd Week—Prairie Pride, 4th Week—Chocolate Bar
FRIDAYS
BOOK OF ACTS: Friday mornings at 10am.
SUNDAYS
SUNDAY MORNING STUDY Pastor Jeff is leading a study about Lutheran Doctrine at halftime (~9:40am) in the Education Room
KEEP IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
CONGRATULATIONS: to Tayler and Carlos Nava, proud parents of a new baby girl, Parker Vivianne!
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: Gina Sherry, Jim Luebbe, Lisa Spiehs, Deb Powell, Carolyn Ewoldt, Diane Hansen (daughter of Elsie Hansen), Jeremy McFarland, Ian Osborn, Char Lepler, Jerry Fanta, and all of our sons and daughters who serve in the military.
Today’s Worship Assistants
Today’s Worship Assistants
SEXTON Joe Kezior
FAITHFUL BLEND HOSTS Jim & Jill Steinke, Sarah Bockoven
COMMUNION PREP Phyllis Eriksen
COMMUNION BREAD Liz Cline
8:30 AM SERVICE
USHERS Ray Mayhew, Scott and Jennifer Mitchell
COMMUNION DEACON Tom, Tami, and Sandi Towne
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Joyce Grimminger, Nancy Fry
ACOLYTE & CRUCIFER Cain Wiegert, Madison McFarland
LAY READER Evie Laub
10:30 AM SERVICE
USHERS Beth Gentry, Betty Hall
LAY READER Amelia Swanson
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Molly Holcher
Worship Volunteers for September 14th
Worship Volunteers for September 14th
SEXTON Joe Kezior
FAITHFUL BLEND HOSTS Ed Meedel, Phyllis Eriksen
COMMUNION PREP Phyllis Eriksen
COMMUNION BREAD Jan Cook
8:30 AM SERVICE
USHERS Ray Mayhew, Scott and Jennifer Mitchell
COMMUNION DEACON
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Joyce Grimminger, Nancy Fry
ACOLYTE & CRUCIFER ShaeLee Smith, Sophie Parr
LAY READER Jacki Marsh
10:30 AM SERVICE
USHERS Beth Gentry, Annelise Espeland, Molly Holcher
LAY READER Amelia Swanson
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Molly Holcher
Last Week's Worship Attendance
Last Week's Worship Attendance
August 30, 31, and September 3
August 30, 31, and September 3
Saturday = 20
Sunday 9:30am = 111
Sunday 10:30am = 88
Wednesday 5:30pm = 14
Cornerstone Chapel = 29
WAYS TO SUPPORT ST PAULS
WAYS TO SUPPORT ST PAULS
Cash or check. If you need offering envelopes, let the office know!
Make online donations via Church Center: stpaulsgi.churchcenter.com/giving
Grocery Card Program—gift cards to HyVee or Super Saver. Con- tact Vicki (402-990-8223) or Sandi (308-380-9697) for a grocery card delivery!
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!
Volunteering—there are many opportunities! Contact Jill in the office for ways you can help: reception@stpaulsgi.org
Senior Pastor – 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)
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'S SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE
September 10th:
September 10th:
5:30pm Worship (Sanctuary)
6pm Meal (Fellowship Hall)
6:30pm Choir (Sanctuary)
6:30pm Confirmation (Garden Room)
6:30pm WAVE (Preschool area)
6:30pm High School (Youth Room)
6:30pm Women’s Study “Daring Joy” (Fireside Room)
7:30pm Praise Team (Sanctuary)
Large Print Bulletins
Large Print Bulletins
Our entire worship service projected on a screen at the front of the santuary. We provide these bulletins for those who have trouble reading from the screen.
Our entire worship service projected on a screen at the front of the santuary. We provide these bulletins for those who have trouble reading from the screen.
Traditional Service Bulletin Saturday at 5:00pm, and Sunday at 8:30am
Sept 6,7, Pent 13 Trad.pdfContemporary Service Bulletin Sunday at 10:30am
Sept 7, Pent 13 Contemp.pdfGoogle Sites
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