Welcome to St. Paul’s Lutheran

Church(The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod)

We pray that the service is a blessing to you. Everyone is asked to fill out a yellow card in the pew rack, which will be collected before the singing of the opening hymn. Our ushers are here to assist you. Please see them for help regarding the location of our Restrooms, Nursery and Cry Room. They are also able to provide you with a Large Print Bulletin if needed.

Serving Us Today, June 2ELDER of the month.........................................................Jay NelsonUsher....................................................................Derek Marxhausen

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Milaca, MN320-982-6703

Rev. Daniel Carlson Pastor

June 2, 2019

The Ascension of our Lord

READINGS

Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 24:44-53

HYMNS

LSB 493LSB 491LSB 537LSB 527LSB 525

Reader………………………………………………………………………………Mike LarsenAcolytes…………………………………………...……...Kaitlyn Foster, Charlie VanderpoelPianist/Organist...................................................................................Jane MarquardsenFellowship..........................................................................Julie Nelson (Server/Provider)

Serving Us Next Week, June 9ELDER of the month........................................................................................ Jay NelsonUsher.............................................................................................................. Greg MoyerGreeters……………………………………………………….…..Chuck & Joyce VanDonselReader....................................................................................................Kris MarxhausenAcolytes.........................................Kaitlyn Foster, Chase VanDonsel, Maisie VanDonselPianist/Organist…………………………………………………………….Jane MarquardsenFellowship......................................................................... .Julie Nelson (Server/Provider)

Contact Information

Pastor................................................................................................Rev. Daniel CarlsonCell Phone ~ (218) 499-9024..............................…...E-mail ~ pastor@stpaulsmilaca.org Address..................................................................................St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

12662 Highway 23; Milaca, MN 56353Phone........................................................................................................ (320) 982-6703E-Mail ~ church@stpaulsmilaca.org..........................Website ~ www.stpaulsmilaca.org

The Ascension of Our Lord (observed)Divine Service IV, LSB p. 203

Hymn of Invocation LSB 493 - A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing

Service of the Word

Introit Psalm 110:1, 4–5; antiphon: Psalm 47:5God has gone up with a shout,

the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand,

until I make your enemies your footstool.”

The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind,“You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”

The Lord is at your right hand;he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.

Glory be to the Father and to the Sonand to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning,is now, and will be forever. Amen.

God has gone up with a shout,the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

Salutation and Collect of the DayAlmighty God, as Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ascended into the heavens, so may we also ascend in heart and mind and continually dwell there with Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

First Reading Acts 1:1–11In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do

and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself alive after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”A This is the Word of the Lord.C Thanks be to God.

Epistle Ephesians 1:15–23For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and

your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. A This is the Word of the Lord.C Thanks be to God.

Holy Gospel Luke 24:44–53P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty-fourth chapter.C Glory to You, O Lord.

Then [Jesus] said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God. P This is the Gospel of the Lord.C Praise to You, O Christ.

Hymn of the Day LSB 491 - Up through Endless Ranks of Angels

Distribution Hymn LSB 537 - Beautiful Savior

Distribution Hymn LSB 527 - O Savior, Precious Savior

Hymn to Depart LSB 525 - Crown Him with Many Crowns

AcknowledgmentsDivine Service, Setting Four from Lutheran Service Book. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2018 Concordia Publishing House.

Attending Communion at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

In the Lord’s Supper, our Lord gives not only bread and wine but His very body and blood. We eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us. Because those who eat and drink unworthily do so to great harm, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold to a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the sacrament, are asked to first speak with the pastor or an elder. For further reading in Scripture: Matthew 5:23ff; 10:32ff; 18:15-35; 26:26-29; 1 Cor. 11:17-34. When partaking of the Lord’s Supper, after kneeling, please open your hand to indicate desire to partake. Otherwise keep hands closed and cross your arms in front of your chest to receive a blessing from the pastor.

This Week at St. Paul’sTODAY: Sunday, June 2Worship Service w/ Holy Communion…………………………………………………..…9:00 amFellowship…………………………………………………………………………………..10:00 amElders Meeting…………………………………………………………..…………………10:30 am

Saturday, June 8VBS Decorating Day……………………………………………………………………….10:00 am

Next Sunday, June 9Worship Service……………………………………………………………………………..9:00 amVBS Kick Off and Potluck……………………………………………..…………………..10:30 amCouncil Meeting\

Serving the Lord with Our Attendance

Attendance on May 26 – 75; Communing - 51

Birthday and Anniversary Blessings

Celebrating a BIRTHDAY this week – Seema Bemboom, Darlene Bemis, Brianna Haberman

Celebrating an ANNIVERSARY this week – Joe & Karmen Hill, Scott & Kathy Dietz, Derek & Sarah Marxhausen

Baptismal Birthdays – Karmen Hill, Kaitlyn Foster, Chad Calander, Cole Calander

Remember in PrayerBetty Rinderknecht……..Joyce VanDonsel…………..….Harold Zoeller…….Family of Faye MillerBob Frazier.........................Jerry Micholski.....................Kay VanSickle.................Ron VanSickleJean Larsen...........................Tom Litfin........................David Micholski..............Nicole MicholskiLuella Noack......................Marlene Krotzer................Shannon Micholski......Family of Lela LitfinSt. Paul’s Church Families: Logan Marxhausen, Brian & Cassie Yeats, VBS Team

Listen to Issues, Etc., a radio broadcast of Lutheran Public Radio/KUFO. A great place to hear Bible studies, discussions, news, and to hear live services from Kramer Chapel of Concordia Theological Seminary and other great music and hymns. Listen online, using the TuneIn app (Lutheran Talk Radio), or as a Podcast. 24/7 talk for Lutheran Christians.

Please continue to SAVE YOUR TEAL’S RECEIPTS! We will be taking advantage of Teal’s Rebate program. They will donate 1% of all the receipts turned in. Please save your receipts and then place them in the canister next to the church mailboxes. Thanks to Joyce VanDonsel for her work collecting and tabulating the receipts!

Parents: if your son or daughter is entering the 6 th or 7th grade in the fall, it is time for them to begin their Confirmation training! A 1st Year Confirmation parental meeting will be scheduled soon. Please keep an eye out for the announcement.

Parents of children who have finished their first year of Confirmation: Your children will continue to acolyte throughout the summer. Be mindful of the schedule. We will also meet

one day in July to discuss the second year. Be on the look out for the announcement!

Vacation Bible School plans are in high gear as we get ready for a “Miraculous Mission” June 9th – 13 here at St. Paul’s. There are exciting events for the entire family so be sure to mark your calendars!!

Sunday, June 9th from 10:30am – 1:30pm Monday, June 10th – Thursday, June 13th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

On Sunday, June 9th, we will have a whole church potluck to kick off VBS. Please bring a dish to share. The potluck will be at 10:30am and will end with a family game for all to enjoy!

Monday, June 10th – Thursday June 13th. VBS will run from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. At 5:00pm we will have a meal ready for anyone who would like to come.

VOLUNTEERS are needed! Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall right away!

Planning on singing in Handel’s Messiah but were unable to attend the informational meeting? No problem! Visit www.milacamessiah.xyz for all the information you need and to register. You can also pick up the information packet and registration form found on the counter under the mailboxes. Rehearsals begin in July!

Beginning Wednesday, June 19th, Wednesday night Bible Studies will focus on the Book of Revelation.  If you are interested in this fascinating book – the last book of the Bible – why not join us beginning June 19th at 7:00pm for Bible Study?  This study is open to anyone, member or visitor. Pass along the insert in today’s bulletin to someone you think might be interested!

This Mother’s Day we have been participating in the annual baby bottle campaign to help the ministry of the Rum River Life Choices Center. Thank you to those who have taken home and filled a bottle. The Life Choices Center thanks you for your continued support of this vital ministry. Your filled baby bottles should be returned to the church as soon as you are able.

Do you order from Amazon.com? Check out AmazonSmile – it is a program where Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Go to http://smile.amazon.com

In order to keep up to date on everything here at St. Paul’s, make sure that you like and follow us on Facebook at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Milaca. Make sure to subscribe to our You Tube Channel as well which can also be found at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Milaca. And if you haven’t checked out the website lately, check it out by going to: www.stpaulsmilaca.org.

Our Sunday Worship services are recorded every week onto a DVD. If you are away and would like your own copy, please contact the church office.

Make it a regular habit to check your church mailbox. Today you will find the June edition of the monthly newsletter and the July – December 2019 serving schedules.