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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
121 N. Pearl St.
P.O. Box 534
Havana
August 5, 2018
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
121 N. Pearl St.
P.O. Box 534
Havana, IL 62644
Saturday Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday Service
9:00 AM
Sunday School/Bible
Class – 10:15 a.m.
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Office
(309)543-4850
Pastor’s Cell
(309) 253-5089
Parish Hall & Fax
(309)543-2125
Secretary’s
Office Email:
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Treasurer’s Email:
Church Website:
www.stpaulslutheranhav
ana.com
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church "Church of the Lutheran Hour"
Building Families in Jesus Christ Brothers and Sisters in Christ gathered together in God’s household
through God’s Word and Sacraments being built on the loving foundation of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Kevin Wendorf, Pastor August 5, 2018 WELCOME to Divine Service this morning! Let us join together in song
and prayer and hearing the Word of the Lord that we may be refreshed in
the Spirit and encouraged for the week ahead. Come again soon! You are
always welcome here at St. Paul’s! We ask that all guests and members
sign the fellowship pads you will find in the pews. Please hand the page to
the usher as you leave. Visitors please fill in your address and phone
number. Members please fill in address and phone number changes if you
have recently moved. PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH Dear Lord God in heaven;
Thou who didst give unto us the time and the place for worship;
Bless us with the attitude of true worship from Thine abundant grace and mercy;
So that we may worship Thee in Word and Sacraments,
That we may grow and mature spiritually;
Thru Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost
Are worshiped one God, now and forever. Amen.
Serving Us Today: ALTAR COMMITTEE: Lisa Hellman Lori Sisson
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jeff Hackman
COMMUNION ASSISTNT: Randy Fornoff
ORGANIST: Marilyn Smith
GREETERS: Bill Trimpe
USHERS: Steve Morgan Bob Hellman
SOUND BOOTH: Matthew Clark
August 5, 2018
AS WE GATHER
In today’s Gospel, the crowds are still trying to stay close to
Jesus, but He says it’s for the wrong reason. They want to fill
their stomachs, and He declares that He is the bread of life. As
the manna in the wilderness wasn’t produced by Moses, but
was a gift from God, so Jesus didn’t come to produce physical
bread. He is God’s gift to us for what we need in every part of
our lives here in time and for eternity. The Epistle focuses on
our being part of the Body of Christ, with “one Lord, one faith,
one Baptism.” Indeed, we are gifts of God to one another,
called to faith to speak the truth in love and to work together to
build up the Body to the measure of Christ Himself.
OPENING HYMN “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” #821
DIVINE SERVICE 4 LSB #203
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
Introit for The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor: With upright heart he shepherded them
People: And guided them with his skillful hand.
Pastor: He commanded the skies above
People: And opened the doors of heaven,
Pastor: And he rained down on them manna to eat
People: And gave them the grain of heaven.
Pastor: Man ate of the bread of the angels;
People: he sent them food in abundance.
ALL: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy
Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be
forever. Amen.
Pastor: With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them
with his skillful hand.
KYRIE
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
SALUTATION
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Collect for The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Merciful Father, You gave Your Son Jesus as the heavenly
bread of life. Grant us faith to feast on Him in Your Word and
Sacraments that we may be nourished unto life everlasting;
through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns
with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
FIRST READING Exodus 16:2–15
2And the whole congregation of the people of Israel grumbled
against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, 3and the people of
Israel said to them, “Would that we had died by the hand of the
LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the meat pots and
ate bread to the full, for you have brought us out into this
wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”
4Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain
bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and
gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether
they will walk in my law or not. 5On the sixth day, when they
prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they
gather daily.” 6So Moses and Aaron said to all the people of
Israel, “At evening you shall know that it was the LORD who
brought you out of the land of Egypt, 7and in the morning you
shall see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your
grumbling against the LORD. For what are we, that you
grumble against us?” 8And Moses said, “When the LORD
gives you in the evening meat to eat and in the morning bread
to the full, because the LORD has heard your grumbling that
you grumble against him—what are we? Your grumbling is not
against us but against the LORD.”
9Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to the whole congregation
of the people of Israel, ‘Come near before the LORD, for he has
heard your grumbling.’” 10And as soon as Aaron spoke to the
whole congregation of the people of Israel, they looked toward
the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in
the cloud. 11And the LORD said to Moses, 12“I have heard the
grumbling of the people of Israel. Say to them, ‘At twilight you
shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with
bread. Then you shall know that I am the LORD your God.’”
13In the evening quail came up and covered the camp, and in
the morning dew lay around the camp. 14And when the dew
had gone up, there was on the face of the wilderness a fine,
flake-like thing, fine as frost on the ground. 15When the people
of Israel saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they
did not know what it was. And Moses said to them, “It is the
bread that the LORD has given you to eat.
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Gradual for The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his
ways! For from him and through him and to him are all things.
To him be glory forever. Amen.
EPISTLE Ephesians 4:1–16
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a
manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with
one another in love, 3eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in
the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit—just as
you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—
5one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6one God and Father of all,
who is over all and through all and in all. 7But grace was given
to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
8Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of
captives, and he gave gifts to men.” 9(In saying, “He
ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended
into the lower parts of the earth? 10He who descended is the
one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might
fill all things.) 11And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the
evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12to equip the saints for
the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13until
we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of
the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the
stature of the fullness of Christ, 14so that we may no longer be
children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by
every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in
deceitful schemes. 15Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are
to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
16from whom the whole body, joined and held together by
every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is
working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself
up in love.
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
ALLELUIA AND VERSE
HOLY GOSPEL John 6:22–35
Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St Mark, the sixth
chapter.
People: Glory to you, O Lord.
On the next day the crowd that remained on the other side of
the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that
Jesus had not entered the boat with his disciples, but that his
disciples had gone away alone. 23Other boats from Tiberias
came near the place where they had eaten the bread after the
Lord had given thanks. 24So when the crowd saw that Jesus
was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the
boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
25When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said
to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” 26Jesus answered
them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not
because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the
loaves. 27Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the
food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give
to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” 28Then
they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of
God?” 29Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that
you believe in him whom he has sent.” 30So they said to him,
“Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you?
What work do you perform? 31Our fathers ate the manna in the
wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to
eat.’” 32Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it
was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my
Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33For the bread of
God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the
world.” 34They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.”
35Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes
to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never
thirst.
Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, O Christ
NICENE CREED
HYMN OF THE DAY: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer”
#918
SERMON
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
OFFERING
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
“Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” #636
“O Jesus, King Most Wonderful” #554
“Seek Ye First” #712
“O God, My Faithful God” #696
BENEDICTION
Pastor: 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
HYMN: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” #643
ALTAR FLOWERS: Altar flowers are given to the Glory of
God in celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary by Mike
and Raeann Emme.
The nominating committee for the LWML Lincoln Zone is
looking for Ladies to be candidates for the 2019 Officer
positions, please contact anyone of the nominating committee
by phone or text, before September 27, 2018. Shirley Dennis
(217)732-3574, Joy Garlisch (309)840-0059, Vellon Hale
(217) 620-9099
Church Family Night Potluck – Bring your family and
friends, food to share, and your own table service to the Church
Family Night Potluck on Sunday, August 5 at 5:00p.m. Grilled
brats provided!!! At 6:00p.m., Ken and Linda Walker will tell
about their cruise down the Rhine River in Germany
Ladies Aid is helping Camp CILCA this year by assembling
two baskets for the annual Labor Day Auction. Please help fill
our baskets!! The themes this year are Children’s Books and
School Supplies. You will find the display in the parish hall.
Any help is appreciated. They will be picked up August 31.
Thank you!
St. Paul Lutheran Church Manito Ice Cream Social is
Sunday August 5 from 4p.m.-6p.m. The event will be held in
their Parish Hall located across the road from their church
building at 21819 N. CO. Rd. 3300 E. Manito, Illinois 61546.
In addition to the main attraction of ice cream, there will also be
brats, chips, and other picnic fare at reasonable prices. Ice
cream will also be sold by the quart or gallon.
“Everyone His Witness” Workshop will be held on Saturday
August 25, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parish Hall
21820 N Co. Rd. 3300E,Manito, Illinois. The doors will open
at 8:30a.m. and the workshop will begin at 9:00a.m. Please plan
to stay until 4:00p.m. There will be food and beverages. Please
register before August 15 for workbooks. Please see the
invitation in our Parish Hall on how to register.
LLL Retreat – Camp CILCA Dr. Joel Biermann, professor at
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis will share on the topic of “What
Lutherans really believe about the Two Kingdoms.” Many have
not explored what Luther himself taught about the realms.
Come for a lively discussion. This topic for the retreat is
sponsored by the CID LLL at Camp CILCA on September 8,
2018. The day will begin with registration at 8:30a.m. and
concluded around 3p.m. The cost is $ 10 per person which
includes the noon meal. Please contact Deloris Blessman by
September 2 at 24204 ECR 1850N, Topeka, IL 62665 or at
[email protected] in order to register.
Auditions for Martin Luther, A Beggar Before God
Musical- Auditions for the musical will be held at Immanuel
Ev. Lutheran Church, 526 E. Washington St., East Peoria from
6:00-8:00p.m. on Thursday and Friday, August 23rd
and 24th
and on Saturday August 25th from 1:00-3:00p.m. If you’d like
to be kept up-to-date on auditions and all things, Martin Luther,
A Beggar Before God please email us at
[email protected] or visit us at Martin Luther, A
Beggar Before God, the Musical on Facebook. Performances
will be held at the Apollo Theater October 26-28. Our director
is Denise Beattie.
Thank you!! I would like to thank everyone for the prayers,
good thoughts and get well cards I have received. I would also
like to thank the Ladies Aid for the beautiful glass angel and
Pastor Wendorf and Tom Blessman for the visits.
Beckie Comstock
Camp CILCA Chicken Fry and Auction on September 2nd
Worship is at 10:30a.m. in the Indoor Chapel. Dinner is served
from 11:30-2:30p.m. in the Dining Hall. The Live Auction
starts at 1p.m. sharp. Camp out all weekend for swimming,
boating, games, campfire devotions, and good friends. See the
full schedule at cilca.org/chicken-dinner.
Camp CILCA Whippoorwill Golf Outing September 28
**New Location** at Hickory Point in Forsyth, IL For details
or to register contact: Rev. Daniel Smith [email protected]
217-466-1215
Human Care Committee: We are looking for volunteers to
help pack gifts for the shoebox program on Wednesday, August
29th from 6-9 PM at Atwater Agency. Sign-up sheet will be in
the fellowship hall.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR for Sunday, August 5, 2018
"And the Pursuit of Happiness" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer
When the main goal in life is your happiness, you've turned in
on yourself and away from others, especially God. Turn from
yourself to Jesus and you'll know a peace that surpasses all
understanding, and that is the basis for true lasting happiness.
(Exodus 16:2-15; John 6:22-35) is on WDUK or on the Web at
www.lutheranhour.org. Hear the broadcast available to our
military: www.lutheran.rog.AFN. Listen “The Lutheran Hour”
is also on XM’s Family Talk Radio 170 every Sunday at 1:00
pm.
FAMILY SHIELD MINISTRIES for Saturday, August 4th.
This week’s topic: “TBA” This radio broadcast is aired
Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. on WDUK
This week we ask that you keep in your thoughts and prayers
the names of those who are in need of prayers. We especially
remember those who are sick, shut–in, or have been recently
hospitalized:
Marilyn Oest Jack Bradley Bernice Hahn
Norma Behrends Betty Baker Arlis Bell
Gene Hermann Maxine Wallbaum Carol Elliot
Virginia Barrett Doris Garlish Mary Roos
Eldon Yetter Beverly Hohenshell Wilma Dierker
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: Members celebrating Birthdays
from August 5-August 10 are Rose Burgard, Jo Ann Taylor, Courtney
Bradley, Willa Towery, Natalie Hackman, Stephen Hickman and Vicki
Bonnett. Members celebrating anniversaries this week are Mark and
Catherine Hackman and Gary and LaVeta Gathman.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to All!!
WEEKLY CALENDAR
How we worshipped the Lord on
7/29/18
Attendance: 131 Offering: $3,657.00
Average/Person in Attendance: $ 27.92
Sunday, August 5, 2018
9:00a.m. Divine Service w/ Holy
Communion
10:15 a.m. Bible Study/ Sunday School
5:00p.m. Church Family Night Potluck
Monday, August 6
Tuesday , August 7
Wednesday, August 8
10:30am. Bible Study
Thursday, August 9
Friday, August 10
Saturday, August 11
5:00 p.m. Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Divine Service
August 11, 2018 & August 12, 2018
The 1st Reading : 1 Kings 19:1-8
The Epistle Lesson: Eph. 4:17-5:2
The Gospel: John 6:35-51
Serving Us Next Week: ALTAR Committee Lisa Hellman Lori Sisson
ELDER OF THE MONTH Jeff Hackman
August 11, 2018 6:00 p.m. Saturday Divine Service with Communion
ORGANIST: Randy Bell
COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Andy Gilson
August 12, 2018 9:00a.m. Divine Service with Communion ORGANIST Randy Bell COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Jeff Hackman GREETERS: Steve & Brenda Fornoff USHERS: Bill & Carter Knake SOUND BOOTH Jeff Hackman