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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
17th Sunday After Pentecost
17th Sunday After Pentecost
October 4th and 5th, 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:
A little faith goes a long way is Jesus’ point in the gospel. A mustard seed’s-worth of faith has miraculous potential. The patience, tenacity, and endurance required for the life of faith are the blessings received in holy baptism, holy communion, and the word read and proclaimed in this assembly. Anticipate them. Receive them with thanksgiving.
5:00pm (Saturday) and 8:30am (Sunday)
5:00pm (Saturday) and 8:30am (Sunday)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
PRELUDE
TEMPLE TALK—Voices for Companion Animals
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (ELW pg. 94)
GATHERING HYMN “O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts” #658
GREETING, KYRIE, CANTICLE OF PRAISE (ELW p. 184)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHOIR “A New Horizon”
CHILDREN’S TIME
READINGS: Habakkuk 1:1-4;2:1-4, Psalm 37:1-9, 2 Timothy 1:1-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW pg. 188)
GOSPEL: Luke 17:5-10
SERMON “Increase Our Faith” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
HYMN OF THE DAY “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #733
APOSTLES’ CREED (5pm)
BAPTISM OF LEVI JAY LIERMAN (8:30am, ELW pg. 227)
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 “Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak” #676
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE
10:30AM
10:30AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
TEMPLE TALK—Voices for Companion Animals
GATHERING SONG “Rise and Shine”
SONG “Holy Ground”
WELCOME
CONFESSION
CHILDREN’S TIME
READING: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
SONG “Shout to the Lord”
GOSPEL: Luke 17:5-10
SERMON “Increase Our Faith” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
SONG “Build My Life”
APOSTLES’ CREED
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 “You Are My All in All” (Team Only)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BLESSING
SENDING SONG “I Walk By Faith”
DISMISSAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS (10/05/25)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (10/05/25)
VISITORS: Welcome! Please fill out a visitor card (in the pews) and place in the offering plates.
WE WELCOME TO THE LORD’S FAMILY: Levi Jay Lierman, infant son of Tanner and Kylie Lierman. Grandparents are Brian and Nancy Broich, and sponsors are Niki Nowak and Dylan Davis.
ON SUNDAY, OCT 5... there will be a basket for a special "2nd Offering" to support Voices for Companion Animals (VCA). VCA provides material support for aging pet owners who might otherwise not be able to provide for this vital source of love and companionship in their home. Our annual blessing of the animals service is at 4pm on the south lawn.
REJOICING SPIRITS: we are partnering with Mosaic to offer a special worship service on Thursday, October 16th, at 11am, in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to join in the festivities!
SAVE THESE OCTOBER DATES:
Saturday October 18th — Fall cleanup and Habitat workday
Sunday October 19th — Confirmation and Quilt Sunday
Friday October 24th — Trunk or Treat (with outdoor movie)
Sunday October 26th — Reformation Festival with a German-style lunch
KNEEKNOCKER WOODS: Middle School and High School youth, it’s almost time for the annual trek to Gibbon! Middle School kids are on Saturday October 18th, High School on Sunday October 19th. In both cases, meet at the church at 6pm. Cost=$27.
HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY... to Judy Boerger, on Friday October 24th. Her family has requested a card shower in her honor; the directory address is correct.
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!
WEDNESDAYS
DARING JOY...a women’s study by Nicole Zasowski at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room at St. Pauls. Order your book from Amazon or Lifeway today! Also meets on Thursday mornings at 9:30am.
THURSDAYS
THINKING OF OTHERS FIRST MEN'S GROUP: Meets at Perkins on Thursdays at 7:30am; weekly devotional and fellowship!
DARING JOY...a women’s study by Nicole Zasowski at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room at St. Pauls. Order your book from Amazon or Lifeway today! Also meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm.
GRIEFSHARE: Thursdays @ 5pm in the Fireside Room (door #2)
YOUNG ADULT MISSIONARIES TALKING ABOUT GOD(YAM-TAG): 21-35(ish) year-olds, casual conversation, 1st Tuesdays @ 7pm (St Pauls’ Garden Room) **note the new day/time**
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:
KEEP IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
CONGRATULATIONS: to Alyssa Hart Hawkins, who was united in marriage to Casey Hawkins on Monday September 22nd! Blessings and well wishes also to Alyssa’s parents, Scott and Ann Hart.
CONDOLENCES: to the family and friends of Gina Sherry, who died on Saturday September 20th. Her funeral will be at St Pauls on Friday October 10th at 11am. Also to all those who were touched by Eddie the Comfort Dog; he died on Tuesday September 30th.
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: Diana Honore, Doug Lees, Ann Schleicher, Jim Luebbe, Deb Powell, 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 Tom Towne
FAITHFUL BLEND HOSTS Tom & Tami Towne
COMMUNION PREP Jaime Parr
COMMUNION BREAD Molly Holcher
8:30 AM SERVICE
USHERS Jim Eriksen, Pete Richling
COMMUNION DEACON Evie Laub, Tom and Tami Towne
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Liz Cline, Nancy Fry
ACOLYTE & CRUCIFER Havana Mondejar, Braxton Scarborough
LAY READER Ron Peterson
10:30 AM SERVICE
USHERS Casey, Theresa, and Bailey Lange
LAY READER Sarah Bockoven
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Nancy and Serena Chavez
Worship Volunteers for October 12th
Worship Volunteers for October 12th
SEXTON Tom Towne
FAITHFUL BLEND HOSTS Jim and Phyllis Eriksen
COMMUNION PREP Jaime Parr
COMMUNION BREAD Barb McNelis
8:30 AM SERVICE
USHERS Jim Eriksen, Pete Richling
COMMUNION DEACON Evie Laub, Tom and Tami Towne
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Liz Cline, Connie Hohnstein
ACOLYTE & CRUCIFER Beck Wennekamp, Emma Post
LAY READER Ed Meedel
10:30 AM SERVICE
USHERS Casey, Theresa, and Bailey Lange
LAY READER Andrea Pedersen
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Nancy and Serena Chavez
Last Week's Worship Attendance
Last Week's Worship Attendance
September 27, 28, October 1
September 27, 28, October 1
Saturday = 15
Sunday 8:30am = 74
Sunday 10:30am = 57
Wednesday 5:30pm = 30
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
October 8th:
October 8th:
No Confirmation (GIPS Conferences)
5:30pm Worship (Sanctuary)
6pm Meal (Fellowship Hall) Chicken tetrazzini, Salad, Garlic bread, Banana bars, Ice Cream
6:30pm Choir (Sanctuary)
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
Oct 4,5, Pent 17 Trad.pdfContemporary Service Bulletin Sunday at 10:30am
Oct 5, Pent 17 Contemp.pdfGoogle Sites
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