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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
November 22nd and 23rd, 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:
Jeremiah’s promise of the execution of “justice and righteousness in the land” finds ironic fulfillment in the execution of Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. It appears utterly contradictory that a king should be crucified with a criminal. This victory appears for all the world as humiliating defeat. Yet through the gate of death Jesus opens the door to paradise.
PRELUDE
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (ELW pg. 94)
GATHERING HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” #855
GREETING, KYRIE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHOIR (8:30am) “A Thankful Heart”
CHILDREN’S TIME with Kensey Dreher
READINGS: Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW pg. 188)
GOSPEL: Luke 23:33-43
SERMON “Behold the King” Pastor Bill Pavuk
HYMN OF THE DAY “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” #502
APOSTLE’S CREED (ELW p. 105)
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
GREAT THANKSGIVING, PREFACE (ELW p. 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 “Lead On, O King Eternal!” #805
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE
GATHERING SONG “Lifesong”
SONG “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
WELCOME (VIDEO) “Jesus Is My Jam”
CONFESSION
CHILDREN’S TIME with Kensey Dreher
READING: Jeremiah 23:1-6
SONG “Word of God Speak”
GOSPEL: Luke 23:33-43
SERMON “Behold the King” Pastor Bill Pavuk
SONG “Beautiful One”
NICENE CREED (ELW p. 104)
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING
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 “God You Reign” (Team Only)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BLESSING
SENDING SONG “I Walk By Faith”
DISMISSAL
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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