ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF STEINBACH INC. MEMBER OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA

Sunday, October 27, 2019Sunday, October 27, 2019Sunday, October 27, 2019Sunday, October 27, 2019

Welcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship Service

465 Henry Street, Steinbach MB R5G 0H1 204-326-3758 Fax 204-326-2548

email: office@stpaulsteinbach.org www.stpaulsteinbach.org

OUR MISSION

God’s purpose for St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is: Accepting all people through God’s grace,

sharing our faith in Christ, and making disciples.

Lead Pastor: Rev. Terry Gudmundson 204-380-3293

Associate Pastor: Rev. Melissa Frankland 204-293-7930

Minister for Youth & Young Adults: Jacob Tamlin 204-381-8966

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Tuesday 1:30 Lutheran Church Women Group 1 7:00 All Committees Night Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship 7:00 Scouts; Pioneer Girls Thursday 7:30 Bible Study Friday 10:00 Moms & Tots Sunday 10:00 All Saints Sunday Service of Remembrance with Communion; Sunday School; Confirmation

LOOKING AHEAD:

• Sunday, Nov. 10, St. Paul’s @ Woodhaven, 9:30 am

• Friday, Nov. 15, Variety Music Night, 7:00 pm • Four-session study on Advent beginning November 28, 7:00 pm, led by Rev. Melissa

DID YOU KNOW?

I’m sure most people

know the ‘basics’ of the

Reformation:

• Luther’s disagreement with the Catholic

Church

• The 95 Theses

• The Small Catechism

• Luther’s trial

• Luther’s refusal to go back on what he said

Did you know that ‘Justification by faith

alone’ (Sola Fide in Latin) forms the very heart

of the Lutheran doctrine? Did you know that

Martin Luther said that this very article is the

one on which the church stands or falls? To be

justified by faith alone means that we can’t do

anything on our own to gain our salvation. Only

the work of Jesus Christ can do that for us and

it is in this work that we must have faith.

Martin Luther was so passionate about justifi-

cation by faith alone, but not because it was his

invention. He was so passionate about it

because it is scriptural. (See Galatians 2:16,

Ephesians 2: 8-9, Romans 3: 28)

If you didn’t already know…..now you do!!

THE NUMBERS

ATTENDANCE: October 20: 9:25 - 159; 11:05 - 69 Christian Education - 57; Teachers/Guides - 21

OFFERING: October 20 - $10,400.00 ($14,195 is needed weekly to meet budget requirements)

Tenders are now being accepted

for the position of

Property Manager

for St. Paul’s Evangelical

Lutheran Church

Start date: January 1, 2020

Contractor to keep buildings and grounds

in a clean and orderly condition

A list of primary responsibilities is posted on the

bulletin board next to the church office.

For further details contact church trustees:

Colin Kihn 204-326-4341

Doug Kreutzer 204-346-3017 or

Adam Braun 204-371-5022

Tender Closing Date: November 15, 2019

Annual

Budget

Year to date

Budget

Jan.-Sept.

Actual

September

Benevolence $525,000.00 $393,750.00 $345,056.00

(88%)

$52,951.00

Building 174,000.00 130,500.00 52,746.00

(41%)

5,925.00

Other 61,340.00 46,005.00 89,198.00 1,584.00

Total $760,340.00 $570.255.00 $487,000.00

(86%)

$60,460.00

2019 Tithes & Offerings

A Night of MusicA Night of MusicA Night of MusicA Night of Music Friday, November 15, 7:00 pm

@ St. Paul’s

Come for a night of listening

to a variety of music

Interested in doing a musical presentation?

A sign-up sheet is posted next to the church office,

or contact the office at 204-326-3758

HOLY BAPTISM

In Holy Baptism the triune God delivers us from the forces of evil, puts our sinful self to death, gives

us new birth, adopts us as children, and makes us members of the body of Christ, the church.

The Christian community at worship celebrates God’s gift of baptism in a number of ways. The sacrament itself normally takes place in the midst of the worshiping assembly as a sign that in baptism we are made one with Christ and with the whole people of God. On behalf of the whole church, we promise support to new sisters and brothers, confess the faith with them, and welcome them into the body of Christ. Water connected to the Word - God’s saving promise in Jesus Christ - is at the center of the baptismal celebration.

Although a person is baptized once, the gift of baptism continues throughout a Christian’s life. Instruction in the faith for a life of discipleship is part of the preparation of those who are to be baptized or their parents and sponsors. The ongoing nurture of that faith is part of the congregation’s ministries of formation, education, service, and evangelical witness.

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

On Sunday, November 3, All Saints Day, we will be celebrating the lives of saints who have gone before us. In the first stage of the celebration we will light candles for all those who have been buried through the ministry of St. Paul’s in the past year. In the second stage of the liturgy, we

may light a candle to commemorate the life of anyone who has left a hole in our lives by their death. There will be one service only, at 10:00 am. If you would like to participate in this special service by lighting a candle, please fill out the form included in this bulletin. Drop it in the collection plate or bring it to the church office today.

KEEP IT REAL! BRING IT HOME!

31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you continue in my word, you are truly my disci-ples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’ 33They answered him, ‘We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, “You will be made free”?’ 34 Jesus answered them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. 36So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.

L. The Gospel of the Lord. C. Praise to you, O Christ.

↓ Message

Hymn of the Day:

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! - # 634

↑ Apostles’ Creed - p. 105

Prayers of the People

Sharing of the Peace

↓ Offering

↑ Offertory - Doxology - # 884

The Great Thanksgiving - p. 206-207

The Lord’s Prayer - p. 208

↓ Communion

Hymns (sung during the distribution):

“All Who Hunger, Gladly Gather” - # 461 “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” - # 802 “Will You Let Me Be Your Servant” - # 659 “Faith of Our Fathers” - # 812 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” - # 656

↑ Prayer after Communion

The Benediction - Blessing

Sending Song:

“The Church’s One Foundation” - # 654

HOLY BAPTISM

Received into the Family of the Lord our God through Holy Baptism at the 11:05 am service today was Cambree Mareth Friesen, daughter of Jared and Corliss (Pachal) Friesen. Godpar-ents are Janel Friesen, Dylan and Janelle

McLachlan. “Jesus said: ‘Let the little children come to me and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs’.” Matthew 19:14.

GIFTS OF THANKSGIVING The flowers on the altar today have been placed by Lloyd and Cathy Pachal as a token of praise and thanks-giving to God for the blessing of granddaughter Cambree Mareth Friesen, and in celebration of her baptism today. “God has poured out his love into our hearts.” Romans 5:5

The bulletin for today has been sponsored by Jerry, Joan and Janel Friesen in thanksgiving to God for his amazing and wondrous gift of grace as they celebrate the baptism of their precious granddaughter and niece, Cambree Mareth Friesen. “Children are a gift from God, they are a reward from Him.” Psalm 127:3.

HOLY COMMUNION Holy Communion is offered in the CONTINUOUS FORMAT today. Registration cards are available in the pews and at both entrances. Participants are

asked to fill out a card and place it in the basket provided or in the offering plate. All are welcome at God’s table.

PRAYER REMINDERS In your prayers this week, please remember Gerda Schinkel, Chris Funk, Laura Heckert, Tina Heckert, Wanda Hoehn, Marlene Klassen, Emma

Kuehn, Gordon Pachal, Helmuth Renz, Ann Renz, Duane Schultz, Joan Schultz, Henrietta Reimer, Bernie Stahn and Bob Angell.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY Our sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Louise (David) Falk who passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the age of 93. The funeral for Louise was held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at St. Paul’s, with Pastor Terry officiating. Our deepest sympathy also to the family, relatives and friends of Clarence Falk, who passed away Oct. 23 at the age of 68. The funeral service for Clarence will be held at St. Paul’s on Monday, Oct. 28 at 11:00 am. May our God of comfort and compassion grant peace and strength now and in the days to come.

HONORING A LOVED ONE Remembering what is cherished forever, Kathy Wintoniw, Becky and Paul Janzen, and Jen and Sheldon Kowaluk and their families have sponsored the bulletin for this Sun-day as a special way of honoring their beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ernie Wintoniw, who passed away Oct. 27, 2014. “Beautiful memories silently kept, of one that we loved and will never forget.”

IN LOVING MEMORY In a tribute of love and remembrance, a Memorial Gift has been received from Norm and Glorian Mehling in loving memory of parents, Ferdinand Mehling who passed away Nov. 12, 1985, and Mathilda Mehling who passed away June 18, 2011. “There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever.”

NAME THE NEWSLETTER! All Sunday School students, H2H students and youth are invited to submit names for the new monthly newsletter that features special activities in our children/youth educa-tion programs. The deadline for submitting names is Nov. 24. Submission forms are available from the program leaders. A small prize will be awarded for the name chosen.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS Volunteers from St. Paul’s will share the good news of Jesus Christ at Woodhaven on Sunday, Nov. 10, 9:30 am. Readers and singers are always needed and appreciated. If you can help, please contact Susan Nickel, 204-371-4895 or call the church office, 204-326-3758.

THANK YOU DEPARTMENT Thank you to all who assisted with the service today, with special mention to Sunday School students and director Susan Nickel for their delightful singing at the 9:25 am service. Well done!

Please Note: Small numbers (eg. p. 211) refer to liturgical settings at the beginning of the Lutheran Book of Worship.

Larger bold numbers (eg. # 239) refer to hymn numbers. The up arrow means the congregation is asked to stand, the down arrow, to be seated.

Welcome & Announcements

↑ Confession & Forgiveness - p. 94-96

Gathering Song (v.1 & 2)

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” - # 504

↓ Sunday School Sings

Song: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (v.3 & 4)

↑ GREETING: P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C. And also with you.

The Kyrie - p. 203

PRAYER OF THE DAY: L. Let us pray together: All. Almighty God, we thank you that your Holy Spirit reforms the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving grace and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

GOD’S WORD: Reader Marlene Alexiuk

↓ FIRST READING: Jeremiah 31:31-34

31 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the LORD: 33But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, ‘Know the LORD’, for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.

L. The Word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God. RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 46 (congregation reads bold parts)

L. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

C. 2 Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. L. 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. C.

5 God is in the midst of the city;

it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns. L. 6 The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. C.

7 The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge. L. 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD; see what desolations he has brought on the earth. C.

9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;

he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. L. 10 ‘Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.’ C.

11 The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge.

SECOND READING: Romans 3:19-28

19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20For ‘no human being will be justified in his sight’ by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. 21 But now, irrespective of law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, 22the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinc-tion, 23since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; 24they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his righteous-ness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed; 26it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus. 27 Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.

L. The Word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God.

↑ Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia” - p. 205 Alleluia! Lord and Savior, open now your saving word. Let it burn like fire within us; speak until our hearts are stirred. Alleluia! Lord, we sing, for the good news that you bring.

HOLY GOSPEL: John 8:31-36

Congregational response after the announcement: Glory to you, O Lord.

REFORMATION SUNDAY

OCTOBER 27, 2019