Microsoft Word - August 29-30, 2020A member of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Worship Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm tradi tional • Sunday: 8:00 am tradi tional
Sunday: 10:30 am contemporary
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Welcome to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, School & Early Childhood Center
Rev. Lance Armstrong O’Donnell, Senior Pastor Rev. Steve Scharnell, Associate Pastor Jill George, Principal Allison Mackie, Director of Parish Music
& Director
Volume 25 Office Hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Number 35
Please fill out an attendance card and place it in the offering plate.
As the prelude begins, worshipers are
and quietly prepare for worship.
Welcome! If you are a guest, the following information may help you:
If you have questions, or would like more information about St. Paul’s, an usher will be happy to help you.
Please fill out an attendance card, located on the pew in front of you, and place it in the offering plate.
If you have small children, there are activity bags located behind the back pews that might be helpful for your child.
Please read our confession found on page 329-330 of the Lutheran Service Book and indicate your agreement with our beliefs by checking the box next to the names of those communing.
Those who share in our confession of faith of the Lord’s Supper are welcome to receive.
If you hold a confession differing from this congregation, please speak with a pastor or elder. Non-communing, baptized children are welcome to come to the table for a blessing. If you are physically unable to come to the table, please let an usher know and the pastor will come to you and give you communion.
Communion Wine The wine glasses in the center of each tray contain one drop of communion wine. The glasses that contain more wine are rose in color
HOLY COMMUNION
Pastor: Steve Scharnell
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Contemporary Worship
Special Order
GUEST INFORMATION
gi fts to God.
Radio Broadcast: Audrey Martens in memory of Gertrude Picha
Altar Guild: George and Pat Menden in loving memory of Pat’s mother, Lorraine Bauman. She would have been 104 years-old on August 30th.
Music Leaders Allison Mackie Allison Mackie Praise Team
Altar Guild Mary Ann Ashworth Wendy Tesch Cheryl Oelsner
Elders Todd Leonhardt Arno Kirchenwitz John Melvin
Greeters Mark & Sue Baganz Ralph & Donna Andrus (church)
Jim & Judy Braatz (school ) Anne Fai t
Power Point Mary Onstad TBD Leah Johnson
Radio N/A Cheryl Tesch N/A
Ushers Gary Flanagan Jim Steinberg John Melvin
Our 8:00 am Worship Service is broadcast live on WTKM 104.9
and at available at www.splco.org.
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Families with small children: d
back of the church that might be helpful for your child.
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, After the 10:30 am WorshipService, we welcome Aaron James into St. Paul’s church family. He is
the son of John & Laura (Hintz) Saggio. His sponsors are Jason & Katherine Klaus. We will keep Aaron in our prayers.
LWML dst, at 7:00 pm in the FellowshipHall. Remember
your Mites! We will be tying quilts on Saturday, September 12th, at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.
> We’re going to try and squeeze inthree more Wednesday night lakeside services through mid-
September. Because sunset is sooner, the services will be moved up an hour to 5:30pm beginning on September 2nd. Please bring a chair! The sermon will be that of the weekend prior. If there is inclement
weather, the worship service will be moved to the church nave.
Life Thoughts in the Church Year One Gospel-motivated voice For Life said, “No one wants anabortion as she wants an ice cream cone or a new car. She wants an abortion as ananimal, caught in a trap, wants to gnaw off its own leg.”
Poverty and pain, disability and disease, abuse and abandonment take away a lot. But incarnate, crucified, and risen-againLord Jesus guarantees suffering cannot take everything. Even amid afflictions we overcome these evils not with death but with His joy and hope, courage and compassion(Romans
12:21).
Stewardship Matt. 16:26 – “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?” He who
dies with the most toys … is dead. But the one who trusts in the Lord, even though he dies, yet shall he live. We live out our trust in the Lord by faithfully fulfilling the roles God has givenus to play in the
home, church, and society as loving, generous people. Those who don’t know the Lord are afraid to be generous because they think that what they give away is lost to them.But we who know the Lord
know that the things of this world become true blessings when they are used for God’s Kingdom.
Are You a Christian? by Rev. Steve Scharnell, Associate Pastor
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
The 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr 17) 30 August, A.D. 2020
Jer 15:15-21; Rom 12:9-21; Matt 16:21-28
The theme for this sermon arose from:
Matthew 16:23b, “For you are not setting your
mind on the things of God, but on things of man.”
and
Matthew 16:26, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?”
What those are referring to are the things of
_______________________and the things
Putting things into context.
After Jesus tells the disciples what He was going to do, Peter has a response.
Matthew 16:22b, “Far be it from you Lord, this
shall never happen to you.”
Why does Jesus react so harshly to this?
The things of this world are temporary. The things
of God’s heavenly kingdom are eternal.
Who is the ruler of this world?
Who is the ruler of God’s kingdom?
We are in a ___________________ battle.
Ephesians 6:12, “For we do not wrestle against
flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil
in the heavenly places.”
Do the marks of a true Christian make us a
Christian?
Romans 12:9, “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.”
Your homework is to meditate on our Epistle lesson
Romans 12:9-21.
Think about and pray on the marks of a Christian.
What areas are you pretty good at and lead by
example? What areas do you need to work on?
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The Congregation at Prayer
A Guide for Dai ly Meditation and Prayer The 13th Sunday after Pentecost: z
August 30-September 9, 2020
The Order of Meditation and Prayer
Pray and confess out loud as much from the order of meditation and prayer as you are able, or as your family size and ages dictate. Learn by heart the verse, catechism, and hymn of the week.
Invocation In the name ofthe Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.
Apostles’ Creed
Christ-Centered Theme: King Jesus says, “Pick up your cross and follow Me.”
Verse: Psalm 90:1-2 Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all Before the mountains
were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, ng to zare God.
Psalm: Psalm 89:1-18 and/or the appointed daily psalms for GeneralPsalms in Psalm Schedule LSB, p. 304
Daily Psalms
Morning
Evening
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z (Pastor Scharnell) Upon hearing the “theology of the cross”, Simon Peter stumbled into a satanic “theology of glory”. But the glory ofGod is revealed in the Passion and cross ofHis incarnate Son. By His c : , , vindicated all who trust in , d ife is a discipleship of self-sacrificing love. Since Christ Jesus has reconciled us to God, we “live peaceably with all”. By the certainty ofHiscross and r we rejoice in hope, and we aree marks ofa
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The Catechism: The Ten Commandments—the First and Second Commandments
What is the First Commandment? You shall have no other gods.
Preschool +
What does this mean?
We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
1st Grade +
What is the SecondCommandment?
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Preschool +
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts,
lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it inevery trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
2nd Grade +
The 13th Sunday after Pentecost: z
Day Bible Stories for the Family & School Daily prayer readings from LSB, p. 299
Sun. Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector— Luke 18:9-14
1 Kings 12:20- 2 Cor. 1:1-22
Mon. Moses Receives the Law upon Tablets of Stone— Exodus 24:1-18
1 Kings 5:1-18 1 Cor. 1:23-2:17
Tue. The Ark of the Covenant—Exodus 25:1-22 1 Kings 18:1-19 Eph. 1:1-23
Wed. The Priestly Garments—Exodus 28:1-43 1 Kings 18:20-40 Eph. 2:1-22
Thur. The Ransom Money—Exodus 30:11-16 1 Kings 19:1-21 Eph. 3:1-21
Fri. The Sabbath Law—Exodus 31:12-18 2 Kings 2:1-18 Eph. 4:1-24
Prayers: Collects for the Week, Daily Themes for Prayer, In Our Prayers at St. Paul’s Almighty God, Your Son willingly endured the agony andshame of the
Grant us courage to take up our cross daily and follow Him wherever He leads; through the same
Jesus Christ, ourLord, who lives andreigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen
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Daily Themes for Prayer Sunday: Pray for the joy of the resurrection among us; for the fruit of faith nourished by the
Word and Sacraments.
Monday: Pray for faith to live in the promises of Holy Baptism; for one’s calling and daily work;
for the unemployed; for the salvation and well-being of our neighbors; for schools,
colleges, and seminaries; for good government and for peace.
Tuesday: Pray for deliverance against temptation and evil; for the addicted and despairing, the
tortured and oppressed; for those struggling with besetting sins.
Wednesday: Pray for marriage and family, that husbands and wives, parents and children live in
ordered harmony according to the Word of God; for parents who must raise children
alone; for our communities and neighborhoods.
Thursday: Pray for the Church and her pastors; for teachers, deacons, deaconesses, and other
church workers; for missionaries and for all who serve the Church; for fruitful and
salutary use of the blessed sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.
Friday: Pray for the preaching of the holy cross of our Lord Jesus Christ and for the spread of His
knowledge throughout the whole world; for the persecuted and oppressed; for the sick
and dying.
Saturday: Pray for faithfulness to the end; for the renewal of those who are withering in the faith
or have fallen away; for receptive hearts and minds to God’s Word on the Lord’s Day;
for pastors and people as they prepare to administer and receive Christ’s holy gifts.
In Our Prayers this Week Those sick or hospitalized: MEMBERS – Bob Bratz; Joann West-Spransy–successful surgery and recovery; Vernon Schilling–cancer; Marcus Pankow–cancer; Todd Gartzke–shoulder replacement surgery; Pat Tesch; Linda Leidel–; George Nagel–Shorehaven; Bernice Jorgenson–cancer; David Mueller–healing; Chad Eberhardt; Wilbur Pieper; Barb Pieper; Carolyn Pankow–Shorehaven; Peggy Lauber–liver and bone cancer; Laura Gruen–brain tumor; Lucille Campbell–cancer treatment; Mary Buss–<t ' ' –Melanoma; Timothy John Bratz–cancer; BillVoss & MargaretVoss; Mabel Fredrick; Rick Ware; Crystal Parker
FAMILY & FRIENDSOF MEMBERS– Those with cancer: Jill Filut; Marion Davies (Marilyn Sherman’s s ister); Peggy Flanders; Sarah; Jan Shackleton (Pauline Bemis’ , ’s aunt); Vicki Kuhl–cancer returned; Jim (Laura Grubba’s brother-in-law); Phyllis; Neil Johnson– cancer returned; Tim (Bill& Bobbie Scheuer’s son)–prostate cancer; Mike; Judy–cancer returned; El i zabeth–breast cancer; Kayla–thyroid cancer; Mary O’Connell–breast cancer; Kelly Bratz (Bob’s daughter-in-law)–breast cancer; Linda Hansen (Steve’s wife); Fran Meyer (Chris Hesse’s aunt)– D D D –Rayborn–Hodgkins Lymphoma; Mary Sprague—breast cancer; Sandy–kidney cancer; Debra Thurow (Dona’s daughter); Kathy Berkbigler (Pat Borgman’s cousin)– breast cancer; Karen Peskie (Mike & Cheryl Reiner’s sister-in-law)–Lymphoma; Ron Rafalski–throat cancer; Nancy–breast cancer
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Other: W law)–undergoingtests; Joy Galavis (Pastor Scharnell’s cousin); 24 year-old who contracted COVID- 19 and is on a respirator: Kelly Young; Bev Mai (broken neck); Karen Nicholson–hospice atHeritage Living–Hartland, WI; Jennifer (Diana Radtke’s niece)–healing from aneurysm; Agnes Thurow– hospice; ChrisGiebel–MS with seriousbrain vi rus; Ken Nash; John Hildebrandt; Fred Storm (Lynda Rades’s brother); Fred Storm (Lynda Rades’s father); Audrey (Sheila Rams’ s ister)–Alzheimer’s; Yvonne (Sheila Rams’ sister)–stroke; Merita Dinnauer; Sue Jansen; Armin Tessmann– strength in > Kleis t (Jim & Ann Duggan’s son)–MS; Paul Fel l in
Those serving in the military-deployed: :D , dW W WΘ < >: Z<:: D Mike & Rob
Those serving God as missionaries: Rev. Shauen & Krista Trump & family; Richard & Sarah Sovitzky & family (Asia); Dennis Denow (Thailand), Bob & Chris Prouty (Australia), Pastor Reinke (Deaf Minis try), Rev. Bud Palmer
Those in need: Our Shut-Ins; the family ofAnna Mae(George Urban’s mother)–who passed away; :D Θ> Zt al l hea l thcare workers ; a l l those affected by COVID-19; Jenni fer; Brian; David
Aaron JamesSaggio – August 30th
Birthday: Pastor Lance ArmstrongO’Donnell–50+1–September 2nd
Thanksgiving:E return home to the United States
Lord’s Prayer and Morning or Evening Prayer from the Catechism Hymn of the Week: “Come, Follow Me,” the Savior Spake LSB 688
> d& WSeptember 6, 2020 Hymns: 686, 820 (605, 611, 725) 797
It’s Good to Be a Kid (Pastor Scharnell) d d & Apart from such faith, “you will never enter the kingdom of heaven,”but whoever is humbled D d D God. Thus, we live in humility and faith before God as well as in love for our neighbor, which “is the fulfilling of the law” (Rom. 13:10). In the reverent fear of God, we do no harm to our neighbor, butwe “pay to all what is owed to them”(Rom. 13:7) and we “owe no one anything, except to love each other” (Rom. 13:8).
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Ladies Aid resumes on Thursday, September 3rd, at 5:30 pm Ladies Aid will celebrate on Thursday, September 3rd including a meal and Pat Borgmanas our speaker. Some see what’s new!
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SEPTEMBER 2020 MITES Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Commem of Joshua
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Read a Book Day
Sewing Machine Day
Patriot Day
Grandparent’s Day
Holy Cross Day
Pastor, Martyr
today
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National Women’s Friendship Day!
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National Leaders today
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month? Yes 5 No 10
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MITES MAY BE RETURNED in the Large Mite Box in Narthex. Additional Mite Boxes for personal use are also available. *Commemoration Days are examples of those in whom the saving work of Jesus Christ has been made manifest to the glory of His holy name and to the praise of His grace and mercy
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BIBLE STUDIES
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Whelan’s
Maxim’s
MONDAY August 31
Lord’s Cupboard Drive Thru Fel lowship Hal l 5:30 pm
TUESDAY September 1
WEDNESDAY September 2
THURSDAY September 3
Fel lowship Hal l Church
5:30 pm 7:00 pm
AA Meeting
SUNDAY September 6
Adult Bible Study Contemporary Worship Service
Church Church Office
8:00 am 9:15 am 9:15 am
10:30 am
Readings Ezek. 33:7–9 Rom. 13:1–10 Matt. 18:1–20
Altar Guild Margie Hertneky Barb Hentz Barb Star
Elders Bruce Bain Rick Zastrow Tom Showen
Greeters John & Margie Hertneky Roger & Pat Gartzke (church)
Gary Pribnow (school ) Jamie Stache
PowerPoint Michel le Wi lson TBD TBD
Radio N/A Jim Juneau N/A
Ushers Dan Friedrich Rick Zastrow Truman Sei fert
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Pastor: Steve Scharnell
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Contemporary Worship
Special Order
THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Jeremiah 15:15–21 O LORD, you know; remember me and visit me, and take vengeance for me on my persecutors. In your forbearance take me not away; know that for your sake I bear reproach. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and
the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. I did not sit in the company of revelers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone, because your hand was upon me, for you had filled me with indignation. Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will you be to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail? Therefore thus says the LORD: “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth. They shall turn to you, but you shall not turn to them. And I will make you to this people a
fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, declares the LORD. I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”.
Romans 12:9–21 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is
honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
St. Matthew 16:21–28 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of
God, but on the things of man.” Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what shall a man give in return for his life? For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. Truly, I say to you, there
are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
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