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Trifold Bulletin
Trifold Bulletin
A printable PDF version of the bulletin is available by clicking HERE.
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
13th Sunday after Pentecost
13th Sunday after Pentecost
August 22nd and 23rd, 2026
Saturday 5pm, Traditional
Sunday 8:30am (Traditional), 10:30am (Contemporary)
Radio broadcast Sunday 9am (105.5 FM/1430 KRGI AM)
KOLN/KGIN broadcast Sunday 10:30am
TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN
The 5:00pm and 8:30am services are listed below. Scroll down to view the 10:30am service as well as announcements. Scroll further down for our 'large print' bulletins that offer the full text of songs and worship liturgy.
TODAY’S THEME:
In Isaiah, the people are advised to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter’s bold confession of faith. God’s word of reconciliation and God’s mercy are keys to the church’s mission. Paul urges us to not be conformed to this world but to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, using our individual gifts to build up the body of Christ.
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 “Built on a Rock” #652
Greeting, Kyrie, Canticle of Praise (ELW pg. 147)
Prayer of the Day
Children’s Time
Readings: Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138, Romans 12:1-8
Gospel Acclamation (ELW pg. 151)
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
Sermon “GOAT” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
Hymn Of The Day “Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult” #695
Apostles’ Creed (ELW pg. 104)
Prayers
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 “How Great Thou Art” #856
Postlude
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
10:30am (Sunday)
10:30am (Sunday)
Gathering Song “Friend of God”
Song “Better Than a Hallelujah”
Welcome
Confession
Children’s Time
Reading: Romans 12:1-8
Scripture Song “Change My Heart Oh God”
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
Sermon “GOAT” Pastor Jeff Pedersen
Song of the Day “God You Reign”
Statement of Faith
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 “Agnus Dei” (Team Only)
Prayer After Communion
Blessing
Sending Song “I Walk By Faith”
Dismissal
Today’s Worship Assistants
Today’s Worship Assistants
Sunday, August 23rd
Sunday, August 23rd
Sexton Vern Engel
Faithful Blend Hosts Tom & Tami Towne
Communion Prep Tami Towne
Communion Bread Theresa Lange
8:30am Service
8:30am Service
Ushers Jeff Christensen, Vern Engel
Communion Deacon Char Kruse, Holly Christensen, Joni Bostelman
Communion Cleanup Jeff & Holly Christensen
Acolytes Alyvia Wiegert, Shae Smith
Lay Reader Mitch Hansen
10:30am Service
10:30am Service
Ushers Rosenthal Family
Lay Reader Ron Gunderson
Communion Cleanup Kelli Eriksen
Worship Volunteers for Next Week
Worship Volunteers for Next Week
Sunday, August 30th
Sunday, August 30th
Sexton Vern Engel
Faithful Blend Hosts Bob & Brenda Hemje
Communion Prep Tami Towne
Communion Bread Betty Bryant
8:30am Service
8:30am Service
Ushers Jeff Christensen, Vern Engel
Communion Deacon Char Kruse, Holly Christensen, Joni Bostelman
Communion Cleanup Jeff & Holly Christensen
Acolytes Kaylie Dvorak, Paisyn Payne
Lay Reader Jan Cook
10:30am Service (at the State Fair)
10:30am Service (at the State Fair)
Ushers Rosenthal Family
Lay Reader Jeri Lorenz
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! June/July update: Total sales = $942,094, another payment of $500 was made to the Cornerstone endowment, with a carryforward of $464.02. Total profits = $33,000!
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
Aug 22, 23, Trad, Pent 13.pdfCombined Service Bulletin Sunday at 10:30am
Aug 23, Contemp, Pent 13.pdfGoogle Sites
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