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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
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
July 4th and 5th, 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
TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN
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:
The mystery of God’s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. Jesus associates with those often excluded from the religious community. Like Paul, we struggle with our own selfish desires and seek God’s mercy and forgiveness. We gather to be refreshed by Christ’s invitation: “Come to me, all you that are weary.” Gathered around word, water, and meal, we find rest for our souls.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
5:00pm (Saturday) and 8:30am (Sunday)
5:00pm (Saturday) and 8:30am (Sunday)
Prelude
Confession and Forgiveness (ELW pg. 94)
Opening Hymn “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” #858
Greeting, Kyrie, Canticle of Praise (ELW pg. 147)
Prayer of the Day
Special Music “Let Freedom Ring (with My Country ‘Tis of Thee)” Shannon and Pam Ahlman, Duet
Children’s Time
Readings: Zechariah 9:9-12, Psalm 145:8-14, Romans 7:15-25a
Gospel Acclamation (ELW pg. 151)
Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19,25-30
Sermon “Simultaneously Saint & Sinner” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
Hymn Of The Day “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” #888
Apostles’ Creed (5pm, ELW pg. 104)
New Member Blessing (8:30am)
Quilt Blessing
Sharing Of The Peace
Offering Prayer Click Here to Give Now
Great Thanksgiving, Preface, Holy, Holy, Holy (ELW pg. 152)
Words of Institution, The 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 pg. 154)
Post-Communion Prayer
Benediction
Recessional Hymn “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” #890
Postlude
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
10:30am (Sunday)
10:30am (Sunday)
Gathering Song “Come As You Are”
Song “This Is My Song” (Hymn #887)
Welcome
Confession
Children’s Time
Reading: Romans 7:15-25a
Scripture Song “That’s Why We Praise Him”
Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19,25-30
Sermon “Simultaneously Saint & Sinner” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
Song “Build My Life”
Apostles’ Creed (ELW pg. 104)
Prayers
Sharing Of The Peace
Offering Prayer Click Here to Give Now
Words Of Institution
The 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 “Gratitude” (Team Only)
Prayer After Communion
Blessing
Sending Song “Living Waters”
Dismissal
Today’s Worship Assistants
Today’s Worship Assistants
Sunday, July 5th
Sunday, July 5th
Sexton Howard Schumann
Faithful Blend Hosts Ed Meedel, Jim & Jill Steinke
Communion Prep Molly Holcher
Communion Bread Betty Hall
8:30am Service
8:30am Service
Ushers Howard Schumann, Doug Lees
Communion Deacon Ed Meedel, Gary Ott, Sandi Towne
Communion Cleanup Candace Rinkol
Acolytes Alyvia Wiegert, Madison McFarland
Lay Reader Laura Schuster-Roach
10:30am Service
10:30am Service
Ushers Kevin Trapp, Cindy O’Donnell, Betty Hall
Lay Reader Betty Hall
Communion Cleanup Jim & Jill Steinke
Worship Volunteers for Next Week
Worship Volunteers for Next Week
Sunday, July 12th
Sunday, July 12th
Sexton Sexton Howard Schumann
Faithful Blend Hosts Jaime and Sophie Parr
Communion Prep Molly Holcher
Communion Bread Erin Rosenthal
8:30am Service
Ushers Howard Schumann, Doug Lees
Communion Deacon Ed Meedel, Gary Ott, Sandi Towne
Communion Cleanup Candace Rinkol
Acolytes Paisyn Payne, Shae Smith
Lay Reader Evie Laub
10:30am Service
Ushers Molly Holcher, Betty Bryant, Ron Gunderson
Lay Reader Molly Holcher
Communion Cleanup Mike & Deb Cleary
Last Week's Worship Attendance
Last Week's Worship Attendance
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. Contact Vicki (402-990-8223) for a grocery card delivery! May update=total sales $912,314. We had enough to issue a $500 payment to the childcare endowment, with a carryforward of $210.62 towards the next payment. We have provided $32,500 in total to the debt and endowment payments.
Radio sponsorships. Email Jill with your requested date and desired sentiment. The cost is $82.50 and it is a great way to honor or memorialize a loved one 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: Amelia Swanson, Secretary: Holly Christensen, Treasurer: Jeff Gilbertson, Michelle Abelbeck, Brad Klingman, Kevin Trapp, Julie Dunham, Mona Dubas, Joe Kezior, Vicki Madsen, Gavin Payne, Rachel Balcom, Pastor Jeff, and Pastor Bill
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
July 4,5, Trad, Pent 6.pdfCombined Service Bulletin Sunday at 10:30am
July 5, Contemp, Pent 6.pdfGoogle Sites
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