ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK

Church Office M-F: 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm

(660) 463-2291

Dial-A-Devotion (660) 463-7595

School Office M-F: 8-3:30

(660) 463-7654

www.stpaulsconcordia.org

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Sunday 6/30 8:00 AM Worship

9:15 AM Sunday School and Bible Class

9:30 AM LGSH Worship Service

10:30 AM Worship

Monday 7/1

Tuesday 7/2 10:00 AM Lectionary Readings (Senior Center)

7:00 PM Ladies Aid #1 (PO)

Wednesday 7/3 NOON BULLETIN DEADLINE

Womens Bible Study (PO)

Thursday 7/4 Church Office Closed

Friday 7/5 10:00 AM LGSH Bible Study

Saturday 7/6

Sunday 7/7 8:00 AM Worship w/Communion

9:15 AM Sunday School/Bible Study

9:30 AM LGSH Worship Service

10:30 AM Worship

P Pastor C Congregation/All

T All may make the sign of the cross to remember their baptism.

Today’s service follows the Order of Matins. Matins, which means “of the morning,” is the

name given to the service of prayer that has been used by the Christian Church at the start of

a new day. The opening sentences have been included in the service of Matins since the sixth

century. “As the Christian congregation prays Matins, it receives the new day as a gift from

God’s hand with praise, thanksgiving, and intercession” (Lutheran Worship: History

and Practice, 444).

Opening Hymn 797 “Praise the Almighty”

Opening Sentences Psalm 51:15; 70:1

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JUNE 30, 2019

8:00 AM & 10:30AM

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

CONCORDIA, MO

Venite – “O Come, Let Us Sing” Psalm 95:1-7 Tune: DIADEMATA (“Crown Him with Many Crowns”)

C (sung) Come let us praise the LORD, with joyful noises sing;

Unto the Rock Who saves us now we come our thanks to bring.

Great is the LORD, our God. Above all gods He’s King.

His hands reach to the depths of earth, His love and care to bring.

The mighty hills are His; He made and owns the sea.

He formed the dry land with His hands. To God our praises be.

We kneel before the LORD; we worship and adore.

He is our Maker and our God, we praise Him evermore.

We are the LORD’s own sheep. He holds us in His hand;

He leads us into pastures green and feeds us from the land.

All praise, eternal Son, for Thy redeeming love,

With Father, Spirit, ever One, in glorious might above.

Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 61:1-3, 7

The Servant described in the latter part of the book of the prophet Isaiah tells of the

restoration to be given to those experiencing the effects of sin. This restoration results in acts

of righteousness and praise from all nations. 1The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to

bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to

proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are

bound; 2to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our

God; to comfort all who mourn; 3to grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give

them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of

mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called

oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified….

7Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they

shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double

portion; they shall have everlasting joy.

P O Lord, have mercy on us.

C Thanks be to God.

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Bible Class Today - June 30

Adult Bible Study - Join Tim and Hope Mehl as they share an update about

their mission work teaching at Concordia Middle School in Chiayi,

Taiwan. Tim and Hope are sent through the Mission of Christ Network

(MCN) (missionofchrist.org), an organization devoted to making it possible

for lay workers to effectively work internationally in God’s mission.

Individuals trained, sent, and supported by MCN discover their place as

God’s instruments of witness and love at home and abroad. This class will be

held in the gym.

High School Sunday School - We will NOT have High School Sunday

School today.

Sunday School -

Preschool -4th Grade will meet in Ms. Loges's Room and disperse from

there at 9:15 each Sunday. Grades 5-8 will meet in their classrooms at 9:15am

Sunday. Parents may pick up their children at 10:15am in the following

rooms:

Preschool - Ms. Loges PreK & K - Mrs. Hess

1st & 2nd - Mrs. Martens 3rd & 4th - Mrs. Frerking

5th & 6th - Mrs. Hinck 7th & 8th - Mr. Ebers

Remember in your prayers… Healing for Melba Poese, Joe McKnight, Charles and Samuel Petersen,

Ruth Tebbencamp, Carol Henning, Ora Borgelt, Kathy Paulson,

Willie Heath, Diana Storck, Wilbert Fruend, Charlie Henke, Cherry Deke,

John Carlton, Dr. Wayne Myers, Kelly Meyer, Shirley Kimball,

Amy Gerdts, John Pittman, Gary Bartel.

Natasha Ohmart and Aaron Frerking who were united in marriage on June

29.

Ruby Dean Frerking in celebration of her 90th birthday.

Herbert Aversman in celebration of his 100th birthday.

The following youth leaders in your prayers as they prepare their hearts

and minds for the National Youth Gathering in July. Pray for their busy

lives and all their summer plans fall into place so they may enjoy the time

in fellowship with one another and study of His Word, Greg Brown,

Martha Brown, Melissa Heath, Pastor Todd Kollbaum and Angela

Kollbaum.

St. Paul Lutheran Church; Brookfield, MO and Rev. Philip Bach.

The people of Cameroon.

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Epistle Lesson Hebrews 11:13-16

The writer to the Hebrews describes how those who died in faith did so looking forward to

a “better country, that is, a heavenly one.” 13These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having

seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they

were strangers and exiles on the earth. 14For people who speak thus make it

clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15If they had been thinking of that land

from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore

God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.

P O Lord, have mercy on us.

C Thanks be to God.

Responsory Psalm 119:89; 26:8; Luke 11:28

Gospel Reading Luke 4:16-21

After reading Isaiah 61:1-2, Jesus states His identity, purpose, and mission. 16And Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his

custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. 17And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll

and found the place where it was written, 18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me

to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at

liberty those who are oppressed, 19to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” 20And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down.

And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21And he began to say

to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

P O Lord, have mercy on us.

C Thanks be to God.

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Sermon Hymn 965 “God Bless Our Native Land” Sermon “Sweet Land of Liberty”

Te Deum – “We Praise You, O God”

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Math Help Mr. Jim Ebers will be available for math tutoring for students in the

6th - 8th grade from 9:30-10:30am on July 1, 2, 3 in the school office.

You’re Invited The family of Herbert Aversman will host an open house to

celebrate his 100th birthday on Sunday, June 30, from 2-4pm in the grade school

gym.

Coaching Opportunity If you are interested in coaching any athletic team at

St. Paul’s Elementary for the 2019-2020 school year, we are asking all

individuals to fill out an application available at the school office or church

office. The school offers a team in the following sports 5th – 8th grade co-ed

soccer team, 5th & 6th grade girls volleyball team, 7th & 8th grade girls volleyball

team, 5th & 6th grade girls basketball team, 5th & 6th grade boys basketball team,

7th & 8th grade girls basketball team, 7th & 8th grade boys basketball team & 5th-8th

grade co-ed track team. We ask all individuals interested in coaching to fill out

an application whether it be to head coach a team or be an assistant coach.

Applications will be accepted until August 2nd.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets from 10:00-11:00am on the 4th

Tuesday of every month at the Lutheran Good Shepherd Home. The support

group is facilitated by Beth Hunt, Bereavement Coordinator with Crossroads

Hospice and Palliative Care.

Help at This Year's Concordia Mission Institute (CMI) CMI is a joint

initiative of Lutheran Bible Translators and Mission of Christ Network. It is a

week-long conference that is held each year on the campus of Saint Paul

Lutheran High School that equips missionaries for service in cross-cultural

ministries worldwide. The 2019 CMI is July 7-13, and we have the opportunity

to help encourage the current and future missionaries who will be participating:

Our congregation will host an ice cream social for CMI participants on

Wednesday evening, July 10; and

Volunteers are needed to assist along the course of the Fleet Feet 5K Run/

Walk on July 13. (If you would like to run or walk, see the announcement

below.)

To learn more or to volunteer to help, speak to Pastor Michael.

FLEET FEET 5K Fun Run / 3K Walk Come run or walk with missionaries

who serve communities in locations around the world at the Concordia Mission

Institute 1st Annual Fleet Feet 5K Fun Run/3K Walk on Saturday, July

13. Sign-in and bib pick-up will begin at 8:00am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

and the race will begin at 8:30am. Please register at

https://ConcordiaMissionInstitute.org/Participants/CMI2019-FunRun/ by

Tuesday, June 25. We encourage a minimum donation of $25 per participant to

participate in Fleet Feet 2019. All proceeds go to support the Concordia

Mission Institute, a joint initiative of Lutheran Bible Translators and Mission of

Christ Network.

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NOW HIRING Full-time school custodian. This is a year-round

position. Pay is based on experience. Benefits include PTO and health

insurance.

Also seeking a part-time school cook. Hours are 8am-1pm approximately on

days when school is in session. Pay based on experience. To apply for either

position, please email Julie Bonar, jebonar@stpaulsconcordia.org Application

deadline is July 19th.

Dial-A-Devotion, St. Paul’s daily phone devotion ministry at 463-7595, can

be called anytime during the day and night. Devotions June 30 – July 6 will

have us consider where the Holy Spirit would lead and direct us. We will see

His purpose for our spiritual and eternal welfare. There will be a special

devotion on July 4 for our nation’s birthday. Take a few moments each day

for a spiritual devotion. Dial 463-7595.

Basketball Open Gym will be held from 7:30-9:30am on July 1, 2, 3 for boys

and girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade at the Elem School Gym.

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Family Footnotes

“Live Uncommon.” This was a phrase that my daughter and I heard several

times this past Monday as we attended freshman orientation at Concordia

University Wisconsin. Those of you who have sent children off to college

have experienced many of the same thoughts that are going through my

mind, and any teenager who has embarked upon the beginnings of their

college career has had many of the same questions that my daughter has. It

can be overwhelming, no doubt. Class schedules, financial aid information,

balancing studies with athletics, meeting new people with whom you will be

living, and the list continues. At the end of the day, I parked myself at the

edge of Lake Michigan because I knew that my mind needed to stop the

ramblings of worry and concentrate on something that I knew to be true. As I

gazed across the aquamarine ripples and felt the slightly chilly wind in my

face, I was reminded of the account of Jesus stilling the storm. I offered up a

quick prayer of protection for my daughter and peace for the storm

threatening to unleash its power in our minds. Jesus calls us to live

uncommon in a world that so often sucks us into being part of the crowd. He

calls us to proclaim Him in all that we do. It’s not just because of what we

do, but how we live. Jesus is our peace in the midst of chaos and He has

created each of us to do incredible things to proclaim His glory according to

His will. As I focused on a cross that had been erected on the edge of the

shoreline, a bible verse that I read earlier in the week came to mind, “You

keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in

you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”

~Gina Martens, Family Life Director

Offering and Rite of Fellowship Please record your attendance on the friendship register in each pew and pass the register

down the pew so all may record their attendance.

Kyrie – “Lord, Have Mercy” Mark 10:47

Prayers and Lord’s Prayer After each petition:

P … Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude:

P … who taught us to pray:

C 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.

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Collect for Our Nation P Lord, keep this nation under Your care. Bless the leaders of our land that

we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to the other

nations of the earth. Grant that we may choose trustworthy leaders,

contribute to wise decisions for the general welfare, and serve You

faithfully in our generation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen.

Collect for Grace P O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, You have

safely brought us to the beginning of this day. Defend us in the same with

Your mighty power and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run

into any kind of danger, but that all our doings, being ordered by Your

governance, may be righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your

Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one

God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Blessing 2 Corinthians 13:14

P Let us bless the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

P The grace of our Lord T Jesus Christ and the love of God and the

communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C Amen.

Closing Hymn 966 “Before You, Lord, We Bow” (Francis Scott Key, who wrote

our national anthem, wrote the words to this hymn.)

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Preacher - Rev. Michael Pottschmidt

Organist - Kathryn Oetting

Trumpeter - Lexi Burrow

Acolytes - Dillon McGinnis, Drake Bayte 8:00am

Emme Rankin, Faith Moore 10:30am

Greeters Rachel Lange 8:00am Gary and Mary Ann Bartel and Dianne Rinehart 10:30am

LGSH Service Leader - Walter Loeber

LGSH Message - “Keep in Step with the Spirit”

LGSH Pianist - Grace Grass Acknowledgments Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Reprinted with permission. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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Next Sunday’s (7/7/19) Scripture Readings:

First Reading - Isaiah 66:10-14

Second Reading - Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18; Gospel - Luke 10:1-20

The Lutheran Hour can be heard any time on the internet. Type in

Lutheran Hour; click on the first paragraph, THE LUTHERAN HOUR; click

on LISTEN. This week’s message by Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler, “Who Is the

God of Israel”.

8:00 AM The Lutheran Hour, KCMO (710 AM)

8:00 AM The Lutheran Hour, KLEX (92.5 FM)

10:00 AM The Lutheran Hour, KMMO (1300 AM)

10:10 AM The Lutheran Hour, KSIS (1050 AM)

1:30 PM The Lutheran Hour, KWIX (1230 AM)

The Altar Flowers for today’s worship are provided to the glory of God and in

honor of Ruby Dean Frerking’s 90th birthday, by Joyce Kuhl, Ruby Dean’s

sister. Please join all of her family and friends in thanking God for the many

years He has given her on this earth for us to love, and pray that He will give us

many more.

Chancel Flowers Today are in gratitude of Herbert Aversman’s 100th birthday

by his family.

Help Needed!! The SPLC Youth that will be attending the National Youth

Gathering in Minneapolis this summer need your help!!! We are about $4,000

short on our fundraising. So we are extending our Envelope Fundraiser until all

the envelopes are gone! There are envelopes available in the church Narthex,

church office and outside the gym. Choose an envelope, take the prayer slip, fill

out the information and place it and your gift/donation back in the envelope.

You can place the envelope in the offering plate or drop it by the church office.

Please pray for the youth and leaders attending this amazing faith-filled week!

Attendances & Offerings Last Week

8:00am & 10:30am Sunday: 388, 145; LGSH: 90;

Bible Classes - High School: 18; LGSH: 40; Midweek: 6

Home - $15,284.24

Missions - $1,326.58 Building - $10

Debt Reduction - $60 Lutheran Bible Translators - $129.80

Home Improvement - $177.63 SPLHS - $64.76

Grade School - $15 Mehl Mission - $25

Comfort Dog - $841.13 Youth Group - $1,349

LERT - $5

Give Online at www.stpaulsconcordia.org

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