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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
January 17th and 18th, 2026
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:
Today’s gospel opens with further reflection on Jesus’ baptism. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and the one anointed by the Spirit. In the liturgy we come and see Christ revealed among us in word and meal. We go forth to invite others to come and worship the Holy One and to receive the gifts of grace and peace made known among us.
PRELUDE
TEMPLE TALK by Marv Andersen
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (ELW pg. 94)
GATHERING HYMN “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling” #582
GREETING, KYRIE, CANTICLE OF PRAISE (ELW pg. 147)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHOIR (8:30am) “Come to the Water”
CHILDREN’S TIME
READINGS: Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW pg. 151)
GOSPEL: John 1:29-42
SERMON “Come and See” by Pastor Bill Pavuk
HYMN OF THE DAY “When Peace Like a River” #785
APOSTLE’S CREED (ELW pg. 104)
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
GREAT THANKSGIVING, PREFACE, HOLY, HOLY (ELW pg. 152-153)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORD’S 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 “Lamb of God” (ELW p. 154)
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL HYMN “I Love to Tell the Story” #661
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE
TEMPLE TALK by Marv Andersen
GATHERING SONG “Come Now Is the Time to Worship”
SONG “Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly”
WELCOME—Video—”A Celebration of Grace” CONFESSION
CHILDREN’S TIME
READING: Isaiah 49:1-7
SONG “Word of God Speak”
GOSPEL: John 1:29-42
SERMON “Come and See” by Pastor Bill Pavuk
SONG “Friend of God”
APOSTLE’S 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 “Better Than a Hallelujah” (Team Only)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BLESSING
SENDING SONG “Your Grace is Enough”
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. Contact 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! *This week’s radio service was sponsored by Sarah Circle, in honor of the pastors’ wives, Andrea and Dana*
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