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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

Palm Sunday

March 28th and 29th, 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 and 9:30am services are listed below. Scroll down to view the 9:30am service as well as announcements.

Gathering (in the Gathering Area as able)

Invocation

Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11

Processional Hymn “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” #344

Greeting, Kyrie, Canticle Of Praise (ELW pg. 213)

Prayer Of The Day

Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5- 11

Sermon “He Knew” by Pastor Bill Pavuk

Hymn Of The Day “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” #346

Apostles’ Creed (ELW pg. 104)

Prayers

Sharing Of The Peace

Offering Prayer Click Here to Give Now

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!)

Post-communion Prayer

Benediction

Recessional Hymn “Lead On, O King Eternal” #805

Dismissal

Postlude

Gathering (in the Gathering Area as able)

Invocation

Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11

Blessing of the Palms

Processional Song “Hosanna (Praise is Rising)”

Confession and Forgiveness

Palm Sunday Reflections (from “Imaging the Word”)

Choir “Crown the King with Praise”

Children’s Time

Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5- 11

Scripture Song “Jesus Messiah”

Sermon “He Knew” by Pastor Bill Pavuk

Hymn of the Day “Crown Him With Many Crowns” #855

First Communion Recognition:

• Luke Dreher

• Sam Perez

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!)

Prayer After Communion

Blessing

Recessional Song “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” #344

Dismissal

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• 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) 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: 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

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