Our Vision:

We are passionate followers of JESUS, making disciples

by eagerly connecting the community

with the faith, hope, and love that transforms.

We hope your experience today inspires,

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guests to stop at the Welcome Center to

receive a gi'. Please worship with us again.

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WELCOME TO

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

SENIOR PASTOR

Ron Pennekamp

863-398-0557

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Andy Ritchie

907-529-5644

MINISTER OF MUSIC

Gloria Klockziem

863-838-9693

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

Nick Moss

863-644-7710 ext: 409

DIRECTOR OF VISITATION

Peter Herbert

863-397-0303

April 29, 2018 JOY in Jesus—Living a Life of JOY

CONFIRMATION

April 29, 2018 – 8:30 am (ESV = English Standard Version Bible)

Lutheran Service Book (LSB) – Divine Service, Setting One (p. 151)

PRELUDE

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCESSIONAL HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” p. 644, st. 1, 2, 5

INVOCATION, CONFESSION, FORGIVENESS & SHARING THE PEACE

HYMN OF PRAISE “This is the Feast” p. 155

SALUTATION & COLLECT OF THE DAY

OLD TESTAMENT READING ~ Deuteronomy 10:12-15 ESV p. 155

EPISTLE READING ~ 3 John 1-4 ESV p. 1026

ALLELUIA & VERSE

HOLY GOSPEL READING ~ John 15:1-11 ESV pp. 901-902

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

HYMN OF THE DAY “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” vs. 1-3

SERMON

HYMN OF RESPONSE “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” vs. 4

CONFIRMATION

OFFERING ~ “There is None Like You” arr. by John Purifoy—Choir

OFFERTORY HYMN “Take My Life and Let It Be” p. 783, st 1, 4

PRAYERS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE & LORD’S PRAYER

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION p. 160

SPECIAL MUSIC ~ offered by David Kneser

HYMN “What Is This Bread” & “Praise the Father” (led by Choir)

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE “Thank the Lord”

COMMUNION BLESSING

MISSION STATEMENT & BENEDICTION

CLOSING HYMN “Go My Children” p. 922, st. 1, 2, 4

ten47 am ~ Contemporary Worship Gathering Song “Love So Great”

Welcome & Announcements & Sharing the Peace

Today’s Scriptures ~ Deuteronomy 10:12-15, 3 John 1-4 & John 15:1-11

Praise Songs “I Adore You” & “Fierce” & “How He Loves”

Special Music “All You Need is Love”

Prayer & Children’s Church & Message of the Day

Confession & Forgiveness

Offering & Prayers & Creed Song “This I Believe”

The Lord’s Supper “Great Are You, Lord”

Mission Statement & Blessing

Closing Song “Your Love Awakens Me”

Worship Attendance for April 22 468 Worship Attendance for April 15 486

ST PAUL LUTHERAN

April 29, 2018 @ 8:30 am

Living a Life of LOVE

Confirmation Sunday ~ JOY in JESUS

Song Leaders Kris Pahl/Kristel Lehmker

Prelude Music: Offer by: GK

Welcome & Announcements - (Theme Slide) leader: PR & PH & NM

Processional Hymn Title: "The Church's One Foundation" 644, Stanzas: 1,2,5

The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord;

She is His new creation by water and the Word.

From heav’n He came and sought her to be His holy bride;

With His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.

Elect from ev’ry nation, yet one o’er all the earth;

Her charter of salvation: one Lord, one faith, one birth.

One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food,

And to one hope she presses with ev’ry grace endued.

Yet she on earth has union with God, the Three in One,

And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won.

O blessed heav’nly chorus! Lord, save us by Your grace,

That we, like saints before us, may see You face to face.

Invocation: leader: PH

LEADER: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Confession LSB Pg: 151

LEADER: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

PEOPLE: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and

cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.)

LEADER: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.

PEOPLE: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have

sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have

left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors

as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your

Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may de-

light in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

Absolution LSB 151:

LEADER: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His

sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power

to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has

begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Sharing the Peace - (Special Slide) Leader: PH

Having confessed our sins and heard God’s forgiveness, let us greet one another in these

words, “Peace be with you.”

Hymn of Praise "This is the Feast" LSB 155

REFRAIN: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, Whose blood set us free to be people of God.

(Refrain)

Power, riches, wisdom and strength, And honor, blessing, and glory are His. (Refrain)

Sing with all the people of God, And join in the hymn of all creation:

Blessing, honor, glory, and might Be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. (Refrain)

For the Lamb who was slain has begun His reign. Alleluia. (Refrain)

Salutation and Collect of the Day: pg.156 Leader: PH

LEADER: The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And also with you.

LEADER: Let us pray: O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one will.

Grant that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You promise, that

among the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found;

through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spir-

it, one God, now and forever.

PEOPLE: Amen.

OLD TESTAMENT READING Text: Deut. 10:12-15 ESV p. 155

Reader: Debbie Pahl

[12] "And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord

your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your

heart and with all your soul, [13] and to keep the commandments and statutes of the Lord,

which I am commanding you today for your good? [14] Behold, to the Lord your God be-

long heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it. [15] Yet the Lord set

his heart in love on your fathers and chose their offspring after them, you above all peoples,

as you are this day. ...This is the Word of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Text: 3 John 1-4 ESV p. 1026 Reader:

Debbie Pahl

[1] The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. [2] Beloved, I pray that all may go

well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. [3] For I

rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walk-

ing in the truth. [4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the

truth. ...This is the Word of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

Alleluia and Verse pg.156

Alleluia, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia, alleluia.

Announcement of Gospel Leader: PH

LEADER: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 15th chapter.

PEOPLE: Glory to You, O Lord.

Holy Gospel Text: John 15:1-11 ESV pp. 901-902

READER: Nick Moss

[1] "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch of mine that does

not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may

bear more fruit. [3] Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. [4]

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the

vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. [5] I am the vine; you are the branches. Who-

ever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do

nothing. [6] If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers;

and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. [7] If you abide in me, and

my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. [8] By this my

Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. [9] As the Fa-

ther has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. [10] If you keep my command-

ments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide

in his love. [11] These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your

joy may be full. ...This is the Gospel of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Praise to You, O Christ.

Children's Church leader: NM

Hymn of the Day “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” MSPW 3 #137 - Piano Vs. 1-3

How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure;

That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure.

How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away’

As wounds which mar the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory.

Behold the Man upon a cross, My sin upon His shoulders;

Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice Call out among the scoffers.

It was my sin that held Him there Until it was accomplished;

His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything, No gifts, no pow’r, no wisdom;

But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection.

Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer.

But this I know with all my heart: His wounds have paid my ransom.

Sermon Preacher: PR Title: Text:

Hymn of Response “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” MSPW 3 #137 - Piano Vs. 4

Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer.

But this I know with all my heart: His wounds have paid my ransom.

But this I know with all my heart: His wounds have paid my ransom.

CONFIRMATION Leader: NM

Offering: Head: Bob Kelly Captain: Carson Judge Ushers: Bill McClellan, Joe Glossick,

Kyle Glossick, Harry Bedford, Barbara Heacock

Special Music Offered by: Adult Choir "There is None Like You w/ I Love You, Lord" Ar-

ranged by John Purifoy

Song as Offering is brought forward Music: "Take My Life and Let It Be" LSB 783, st.1,4

Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;

Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold;

Take my intellect and use Ev’ry pow’r as Thou shalt choose.

Prayers for God's People Leader:

Lord's Prayer Leader:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as

we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us

from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Preface: pg.160 Leader:

LEADER: The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And also with you.

LEADER: Lift up your hearts.

PEOPLE: We lift them to the Lord.

LEADER: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

PEOPLE: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Words of Institution: Special Slide (communion) Leader: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the

night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and

gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My + body, which is given for you. This

do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when

He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new

testament in My + blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often

as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

Pax Domini: pg. 163 Leader:

LEADER: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Agnus Dei: pg.163 Leader:

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Grant us peace.

Distribution: Table -or- Continuous Line Assistants: Jerry Kargel, David Keller, Joe

Glossick, Gil Rosenthal, Jason Harris, Harry Bedford, Freeman Toombs

Distribution Hymns:(Theme Slides in between each song)

—David Kneser - special music

—“What Is This Bread”(629)

What is this bread? Christ’s body risen from the dead: This bread we break, this life we

take,

Was crushed to pay for our release. O taste and see the Lord is peace.

What is this wine? The blood of Jesus shed for mine; The cup of grace brings His embrace

Of life and love until I sing! O taste and see the Lord is King.

So who am I, that I should live and He should die Under the rod? My God, my God,

Why have You not forsaken me? O taste and see the Lord is free.

Yet is God here? Oh, yes! By Word and promise clear, In mouth and soul He makes us

whole

Christ, truly present in this meal. O taste and see the Lord is real.

Is this for me? I am forgiven and set free! I do believe that I receive

His very body and His blood. O taste and see the Lord is good.

—“Praise the Father” led by Adult Choir

O sov’reign God, O matchless King The saints adore, the angels sing

And fall before the throne of grace; To You belongs the highest praise.

These sufferings, this passing tide Under Your wings I will abide,

And ev’ry enemy shall flee; You are my hope and victory.

Praise the Father, Praise the Son. Praise the Spirit, Three in One.

Clothed in power and in grace, The Name above all other names.

To the valley, for my soul; Thy great descent has made me whole!

Your Word my heart has welcomed home; Now peace like water ever flows.

Praise the Father, Praise the Son. Praise the Spirit, Three in One.

Clothed in power and in grace, The Name above all other names. (repeat)

Yours is the kingdom, Yours is the power, Yours is the glory forever! (repeat)

Praise the Father, Praise the Son. Praise the Spirit, Three in One.

Clothed in power and in grace, The Name above all other names. The Name above all other

names.

Post Communion Canticle: LSB pg.164

Thank the Lord Thank the Lord and sing His praise; tell ev’ryone what He has done.

Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear His name.

He recalls His promises and leads His people forth in joy

With shouts of thanksgiving, Alleluia, alleluia.

Communion Blessing Leader:

LEADER: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you in

body and soul to life everlasting. Depart + in peace.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Mission Statement

We are passionate followers of JESUS, making disciples by eagerly connecting the commu-

nity with the faith, hope, and love that transforms.

Benediction: Leader:

LEADER: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be

gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Recessional Hymn Title: "Go My Children" LSB 922, Stanzas: 1,2,4

Go, My children, with My blessing, never alone.

Waking, sleeping, I am with you; you are My own.

In My love’s baptismal river I have made you Mine forever.

Go, My children, with My blessing you are My own.

Go, My children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.

Here you learned how much I love you, what I can cure.

Here you heard My dear Son’s story; here you touched Him, saw His glory.

Go, My children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.

I the Lord will bless and keep you and give you peace;

I the Lord will smile upon you and give you peace:

I the Lord will be your Father, Savior, Comforter, and Brother.

Go, My children; I will keep you and give you peace.

Greeters: Individuals:

Welcome Center: Individuals: Ardith Fassett

Hospitality Hosts: Individuals: Norma Turner

Sound system: Technician: DJ Pipkin

Video System Video tech: Bill & Henry

Altar Guild Set up: Individual(s): The Jensens / Richard Saxton

Nursery Staff Individual(s): Debby Erdmann

TODAY’S BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES MOSAIC BIBLE STUDY— NOT MEETING TODAY

THE BEREAN CLASS—9:45, Conference Room, led by Pastor Trinklein

FAMILIES IN FAITH—9:45 in Room 103, led by Candace Moss

LECTIO DIVINA—9:45 in the Church Library, led by Rayanne Woodruff CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL—9:45, PK in Room 301/Gr. 1-5 in Room 118

MOSAIC BIBLE STUDY—Pastor Andy's Bible class will not meet TODAY but will

resume next week as the study of the life of David returns.

CONNECT CARDS—We ask that all members & guests please fill out

a card and place it in the offering plate. The purpose of these cards is to

track attendance, receive prayer requests, connect you to what

interests you and receive contact changes. If your pew rack is out of

these cards, please ask an usher for some. Thank You.

It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare with a friendly,

caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of

life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the

grieving process alone. GriefShare meets on Mondays at 6:30pm

in the Conference Room through July 9th

. You are welcome to attend one or all of the

sessions. The class is facilitated by Pastor Ron. Pick up an info brochure at the Welcome

Center. If interested, contact bhowell@stpaullakeland.org.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED—A group of students from China

are coming to Lakeland with Educa%on First Program. We are

looking for loving volunteer host families to provide a bed, meals

and a ride to and from St. Paul Lutheran for 10 days (July 20-29)

for 14 students. We need only 2 more host families. If you are

interested contact Terri Cullins at terri4him@yahoo.com / 863-

602-8286.

SPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES—At the June Voters’ Mee%ng, voters will be asked to

elect individuals to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees Nomina%ons

CommiOee has iden%fied 5 candidates. They are: Diane Bertrand (currently serving on

the board and comple%ng the vacated posi%on held by David Keller), Dana Jensen

(currently serving on the board and comple%ng first term), Jeff Jones, Kris Pahl

(currently serving on the board and comple%ng first term), Chuck Snavely. The

congrega%on is invited to submit addi%onal nomina%ons to Kris Pahl at

krispahl@tampabay.rr.com. Nomina%ons must be submiOed by May 25, 2018.

BAKE SALE NEXT SUNDAY—Get ready for some delicious home-

made treats made by our Ka%e’s Ladies group on Sunday, May 6th

.

The proceeds will help defray the cost of the Women’s Retreat.

2018 VBS JUNE 18-22 Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and

thrive. Anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them

through life’s storms. Vacation Bible School is just two

months away! We need a team of passionate, focused

individuals who will help us share the Gospel of

Jesus Christ with over 300 children. To register your child or to

volunteer, go to our website: www.stpaullakeland.org or

contact Nick Moss at nmoss@stpaullakeland.org.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS—Our food pantry is getting low on the following items:

pasta & tomato sauce (reg. size), mac & cheese, jelly (reg. size), snack bars, tuna,

canned chicken, pop tarts, popcorn (pks). While you are shopping please consider

buying some of these to donate to our food pantry. At this time please NO peanut

butter or soup. Thank you!

KOFFEE KLUTCH—Ladies are invited to gather for coffee and fellowship on

Saturday, May 19th

, from 10am-12pm, at Barbara Heacock’s home, 2425

Harden Blvd., Lot 261 (Beacon Terrace). Sponsored by the Katie’s Ladies but

opened to all women, 18 years and up. Come spend time with others and chat about

life issues as Christian women. Questions? Contact Charisse Pacheco (863-669-8379)

or Sandy Jones (813-323-2773).

PLANNING FOR SUMMER BREAK—St. Paul Lutheran

School offers summer programming for children 15 months

through 5th

grade. Camps provide adventure and fun in a spiritual

environment from the end of school year through the first week

of August. Go to our school website for more info and registration,

www.splslakeland.org or stop by the school office during the

week.

SCREENAGERS—We are thrilled to present

SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age, a

documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our

time. SCREENAGERS addresses the most pervasive

parenting issue head on—depicting teen struggles over

social media, video games and internet addiction. The

film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world

and provides practical resources to help them do it.

To view a trailer of the movie and to get tickets at $10

each, go to our website: www.stpaullakeland.org and

click on the scrolling picture.

WILLS AND TRUSTS document your intent for the people you love and the

ministries you care about. These documents transfer wealth but, more importantly,

values. For more information, contact Jim Pennington, SPLC Gift Planning Counselor, at

863-370-0305 or james.pennington@lfnd.org.

UPDATING PHOTO DIRECTORY—LAST CHANCE—This is for

anyone who would like to update their directory picture or who missed out

on our last photography session or even for non-member friends and

neighbors who are interested in getting a professional photo taken. All

newly photographed families will receive a FREE 8x10 photo and members who have

their photo in our directory will receive a FREE updated directory. The photography day

is TODAY, APRIL 29, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm in the Fellowship Center. We have 2

slots still open, 5:50pm & 6:20pm. Stop by the table in the church lobby TODAY for

more info and to make your photograph session appointment.

ARTS IN THE AFTERNOON—The students of our Fine Arts School of Central

FL (FASCF) are preparing for their year-end recital. You are invited to come and

enjoy these talented students perform on Sunday, May 6th

at 3pm in the Worship

Center. SPLS student’s art work will also be on display for your enjoyment.

ALTAR FLOWERS—today are given to the Glory of God by Vickie Antolick & family in

loving memory of John Antolick’s April 29th

Birthday.

PRAY FOR… Thanksgiving: birth of Faith Cartwright to Jonathan & Courtney and health of their family,

Charles Cook recovering nicely, Answered prayers for Larry & Judy Freitag Provision: Chad–job Protection: 8th grade class trip to DC, John & Margie Emily-traveling, all those traveling back

up north Hospitalized: Linda Brekke, Carol Trinklein Upcoming Surgery: Aiden Bartholomew (spinal-May 8) Health & Strength: Mark Birmingham, Carmen-cancer, Elva-cancer, Scott Kautz, Dave Munson, Marlena Rose, Sheila Smith–cancer, Helmut Wolf, John Yeafoli–cancer

Peace & Comfort: family of Margaret Sims; family of Penny Strelnik who passed away April 14, Jerry & Kathy Bellin’s daughter Amy & husband Steve after the miscarriage of their baby

In preparing to receive the Lord’s Supper we confess: 1.) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior. 2.) I confess my sins to God with sincere repentance and desire to receive His forgiveness. 3.) I believe that in this meal I am receiving the true body and blood of Jesus Christ together with the bread and wine. 4.) I desire for the Holy Spirit to work in my life to strengthen my faith and Christian witness. Guests who are unfamiliar with the practice of receiving the Lord’s Supper or who have not been instructed in the Lutheran faith

are asked to speak to the pastor before communing. Those who come forward but who are not receiving the Lord’s Supper, such as small children, are asked to cross their arms over their chest to receive a blessing. The cups in the center of the communion tray contain white grape juice and are reserved for those who are not able to receive wine for dietary or other restrictions.

(Please help us in iden�fying those taking communion from the pews by raising your hand as the Communion Team approaches the congrega�on. Thank you.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS Our NURSERY is available from 8:30am-noon for infants-age 3. Check with an usher for location.

THIS WEEK ~ April 29-May 6, 2018

SUNDAY 29th CONFIRMATION 7:30 am Bell Practice / Worship Center 8:30 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 9:30-10:45 am Children’s Ministries & Adult Bible Study Groups 9:30 & 10:45 am Hmong Bible Study & Worship / Athletic Center ten47 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 12:00-7:00 pm LifeTouch Photo Sessions / Fellowship Center

MONDAY 30th 5:00 pm Spring Volleyball / Gym 6:30 pm GriefShare / Conference Room

TUESDAY 1st 9:00 am Heritage Bible Study / Conference Room 10:30 am Prayer Group / Soul Surfer Room 6:30 pm Trustees / Conference Room

WEDNESDAY 2nd 8:25 am K-8 CHAPEL / Worship Center 6:30 pm AL-ANON / Conference Room 8:30 pm College-Age Group / Conference Room

THURSDAY 3rd 7:15 am Men’s Adventure Bible Study / Britt’s Café 9:15 am PK CHAPEL / Worship Center 9:45 am ECEC CHAPEL / Worship Center 5:30 pm CancerCare / Conference Room

FRIDAY 4th

SATURDAY 5th 8:00 Am Spring Volleyball Tournament / Gym

SUNDAY 6th 7:30 am Bell Practice / Worship Center 8:30 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 9:30-10:45 am Children’s Ministries & Adult Bible Study Groups 9:30 & 10:45 am Hmong Bible Study & Worship / Athletic Center ten47 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 3:00-5:00 pm Fine Arts Recital / Worship Center

St Paul is now on Instagram stpaullakeland. Follow us for quick updates of weeks events, photos and positive scriptural thoughts.

Please feel free to contact us at: questions@stpaullakeland.org

Pastor Ron Pennekamp: rpennekamp@stpaullakeland.org

4450 Harden Boulevard—Lakeland, FL 33813—863-644-7710

www.stpaullakeland.org

At the 8:30 am worship service, 13 young people

will affirm the faith the Holy Spirit began in them

at the time of their Baptism.

For the past two years, confirmands and their

parents have been instructed in Bible history and

Luther’s Small Catechism.

Please remember these young people in your daily

prayers asking God to help them remain faithful in

worship and the study of God’s Word, that they will

continue to grow in their relationship with their

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Alex Cabrera

“…Being confident of this,

that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to

completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

—Philippians 1:6

Allorie Cabrera

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of

them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will

not leave you or forsake you.”

—Deuteronomy 31:6

Katie Davis

“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,

may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how

wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…”

—Ephesians 3:17b-18

Andrew Feran

“The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.”

—Psalm 23:1

Lillian Foster

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he

who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may

spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

—Hebrews 10:23-24

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“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in

the name of the Father and of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have

commanded you. And surely I am with you always,

to the very end of the age.”

—Matthew 28:19-20

Justin Lockwood

“...What I have vowed I will make good.

Salvation comes from the LORD."

—Jonah 2:9

Leah Marcil

“May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our

Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal

encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts

and strengthen you in every good deed and word.”

—2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Maddie Rardin

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to

the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of

Christ Jesus...”

—Philippians 2:4-5

Faith Ritchie

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has

gone, the new has come!”

—2 Corinthians 5:17

Alyssa Taylor

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

—Philippians 4:13

Kyla Vern

“God is within her, she will not fall,

God will help her at break of day.

—Psalm 46:5

John Noel Wibert

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—

and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workman-

ship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

in advance for us to do.”

—Ephesians 2:8-10