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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
October 25th and 26th, 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:
Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.
PRELUDE
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (ELW pg. 94)
GATHERING HYMN “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” #504
GREETING, KYRIE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHILDREN’S TIME
READINGS: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 46, Romans 3:19-28
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW pg. 188)
GOSPEL: John 8:31-36
SERMON “Being Lutheran” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
HYMN OF THE DAY “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” #517
APOSTLES’ CREED (ELW p. 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 “I Love to Tell the Story” #661
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE
GATHERING SONG “Shine Jesus Shine”
SONG “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
WELCOME
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS
CHILDREN’S TIME
READING: Romans 3:19-28
SONG “Mighty to Save”
GOSPEL: John 8:31-36
SERMON “Being Lutheran” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
SONG “You Are My King (Amazing Love)”
APOSTLES’ CREED (ELW p. 104)
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 “There Was Jesus” (Team Only)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BLESSING
SENDING SONG “All the People Said Amen”
DISMISSAL
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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
Traditional Service Bulletin Saturday at 5:00pm, and Sunday at 8:30am
Contemporary Service Bulletin Sunday at 10:30am