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WORSHIP NOTES
Children in Worship: We welcome and encourage children to share in worship. Even very young children see faith in action as we pray and sing and commune together. Children’s lessons are available from the ushers, stationed at both entrances. If children become restless, there is a quiet room at the back of the church.
Hearing Assistance: Devices are available at the sound booth.
Cell phones and pagers should be turned to silent.
Washrooms are located on the main floor of the Education Wing as well as downstairs in the Education Wing and Fellowship Hall.
Adult Study - Sundays, 9:30 am, Study Room (behind Library). Contact Bruce Martin, [email protected], 204-326-9242.
Sunday School - Sundays, 9:30 am, for Nursery 2-Grade 6. Contact Mary Coleman-Pelletier, 204-878-3141, [email protected].
Head to Heart Confirmation Classes - Sundays, 9:15 am, for youth grades 7-9. Contact Darlene Burton, 204-963-9320, [email protected].
Moms & Tots - Tuesdays, 10:00 am, at church. For moms of all ages. Contact Amanda Friesen, 204-326-5658.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Women (LCW) - Group One - meets last Tuesday of the month, 1:30 pm. Contact Marieanne Schwarz, 204-320-1913. Group Two - meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month. Contact Anne Appleby, [email protected], 204-326-9270.
Lutheran Men in Mission - Second Saturday of the month, 7:00 am, Smitty’s. Contact Jac Doerksen, 204-346-2495, [email protected].
Men’s Breakfast Fellowship - Wednesdays, 6:30 am, at church.
Pioneer Girls - Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, for grades 1-6. Contact Gerry Funk, [email protected], 204-355-4202.
Scouts - Wednesdays, 7:00 pm. Contact Stan Funk, [email protected], 204-355-4202.
Youth - Junior (grades 6-9) Wednesdays, 7:00 pm. Senior (grades 9 -12) Sundays 7:00 pm. Contact Darlene Burton, [email protected], 204-963-9320.
Bible Study - Thursdays, 7:30 pm, at church, any age welcome. Contact Linda James, 204-326-9929.
KEEP IT REAL! BRING IT HOME!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF STEINBACH INC. MEMBER OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA
April 19, 2015 April 19, 2015 April 19, 2015 April 19, 2015 ---- Welcome to Our Service Welcome to Our Service Welcome to Our Service Welcome to Our Service
465 Henry Street, Steinbach MB R5G 0H1 204-326-3758 Fax: 204-326-2548 email: [email protected]
www.stpaulsteinbach.org
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Tuesday 10:00 Moms & Tots 7:00 Parenting Adolescent Workshop/ Study Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship 7:00 Pioneer Girls, Scouts 7:00 Jr. Youth Video Night 8:00 Prayer Study Thursday 7:30 Bible Study Sunday 9:15 Head to Heart 9:30 Traditional Service with Communion; Sunday School; Adult Study 11:00 Contemporary Service with Communion 5:30 Pioneer Girls Potluck & Wind-up
LOOKING AHEAD:
• Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 pm, All Committees night • Wednesday, April 29, 7:30 pm, Healing Service • Sunday, May 3, MNO Synod Youth Worship Service @ St. Paul’s, 6:30 pm
• Tuesday, May 5, 7:15 pm, Fireproof Course for all couples (married and those thinking about marriage.)
THE NUMBERS
ATTENDANCE: April 12: 9:30 -164; 11:00 - 60 Christian Education - 58; Teachers/Helpers - 17
OFFERING: April 12 - $ 5,634.00
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.
Head Pastor: Rev. Terry Gudmundson 204-380-3293
Associate Pastor: Rev. Melissa Frankland 204-293-7930
SHARING GOD’S WORD Are you interested in participating in a worship service, but don’t know just how? Here is an opportunity for you as an individual, or for your family. We are looking for lay readers to read the lessons at either one of the services, 9:30 or 11:00 am. Please contact Karen Mantie, 204-424-5433 (for 9:30 service) and Flora Schalla, 204-346-1358 (11:00) to let them know you would like to share your tal-ent and serve the church in this way. Thank you to the many readers who faithfully say yes when they are called.
GARDENING SEASON The warm, spring weather quickly turns our thoughts to gardening. St. Paul’s will again have garden plots avail-able for rent on a first come basis. Contact the church office to book a spot, 204-326-3758.
CHOIR CONCERT The Eastman Male Choir from Steinbach and the Winkler Community Male Choir are joining for a special concert in support of the Eden Foundation. They will perform at the Steinbach Mennonite Church, 345 Loewen Blvd., next Sunday, April 26, 7:00 pm, There is no admission charge, but offerings will be received for Eden’s new housing projects.
BOOK PLATES AVAILABLE Did you know? Book Plates are available for any-
one wishing to sponsor an Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymn book. This is a great way to pay tribute or honor the memory of someone special. Cost: $24/book. Contact the church office.
HOLY BAPTISM
I n 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 worship-ing 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 con-nected 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 prepara-tion 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, educa-tion, service, and evangelical witness.
↓ Message Hymn of the Day:
“Be Thou My Vision”- # 793 Holy Baptism - p. 227 Sunday School Presentation Prayers of the People Sharing of the Peace ↓ Offering ↑ Offertory - Doxology The Great Thanksgiving - p. 206-207 The Lord’s Prayer - p. 208 ↓ Communion
Hymns (sung during the distribution):
“Come to the Table” (sung 2X) - # 481 “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly” - # 461 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” - # 596 “Rejoice, for Christ Is King! - # 430 (sung to tune of # 893)
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” - # 656
↑ Prayer after Communion The Benediction - Blessing Sending Song:
“Thine Is the Glory” - # 376
DISMISSAL P. Let us go forth in peace to love and serve the Lord. All. Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
HOLY BAPTISM
Received into the Family of the Lord our God through Holy Baptism at the 9:30 am service today are Charlie Jean Hofia Broesky and Blake Jean Hofia Broesky, twin daughters of
Keith and Tiffany (Schmidtke) Broesky. Godparents for Charlie are Temara Pidsadny and Dale Broesky; and for Blake, Lee and Rachel Schmidtke. “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’.”
PRAYER REMINDERS
In your prayers this week, please remember Louise (David) Falk, Chris Funk, Tina Heckert,
Wanda Hoehn, Marlene Klassen, Evelyn (Art) Krentz, Lena Krentz, Helmuth Renz, Anne Marie Schalla and Art Schultz.
GIFT OF REMEMBRANCE
In a tribute of love and remembrance, a Memorial Gift has been received in memory of Betty Schmidtke, who passed away February 10/15, from Ron D. Boyd. “”Quietly remembered day by day, sadly missed along life’s way.”
CONTINUOUS STYLE 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 baskets provided or in the offering plate. All are welcome at God’s table.
PICK UP & WALK REMINDER Reminder: Today is the deadline date to sign up for the Steinbach Pick Up & Walk which will be held Saturday, May 2. Talk to Rev. Melissa if you wish to take part.
PIONEER GIRLS WIND-UP Next Sunday, April 26, the Pioneer Girls Club will host its annual wind-up beginning with a potluck supper at 5:30 pm. Everyone is invited to join them for supper, followed by a special time of presentations of badges for work well done throughout the year. Thank you to all involved in this wonderful young girls’ ministry.
SPECIAL MNO YOUTH SERVICE On Sunday, May 3, at 6:30 pm, St. Paul’s will host the final MNO Synod Youth Worship Service for the season. It is an evening of worship, reflections and fellowship with the youth of our Synod. Music will be by Prairie Fire. A special part of the event is that it will be Pastor Larry Ulrich’s final service as the Youth Minister in our Synod. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to thank him for the work he has done with the Synod and to wish him well. Bishop Elaine will be the celebrant for this service of Holy Communion. The service is open to everyone of all ages - come and be blessed.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PARENTING ADOLESCENTS WORKSHOP: A Workshop/Study focusing on Parenting Adolescents begins on Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 pm. Topics include: working towards inde-pendence from parental and adolescent perspectives, and where does God fit in in our family life. All are invited. For further information contact Anne Appleby 204-392-0151 or the church office.
A STUDY ON PRAYER: Have you ever wondered about prayer? Have you ever run out of words to say, or felt that your prayers are not “poetic” enough? Here is your chance to bring your questions and concerns to an infor-mal study where you will learn, engage in conversation, and be blessed by a time of fellowship. The next session will take place Wednesday, April 22, 8:00-9:00 pm. All are welcome!
FIREPROOF! Start date for the Fireproof Marriage Course is Tuesday, May 5, 7:15 pm. This six-week course, based on the movie “Fireproof”, will challenge you to love better, to love first, and to
love for a lifetime! The course is open to all couples, both married and those who are thinking about marriage. You do not need to be a member of St. Paul’s to attend. If interested, please call the church office, 204-326-3758, or speak to Rev. Melissa.
WELCOME VISITORS If you are a visitor to our church today, we invite you to sign the guest book located in the narthex. Welcome here. May you be blessed as you wor-ship with us. A time of coffee and fellowship takes place each Sunday following the 9:30 am service. All are invited.
THANK YOU DEPARTMENT
• To all who have assisted with the services this morning.
9:30 AM ORDER OF SERVICE
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:
“Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” - # 886
GREETING: P. Alleluia! Christ is risen! C. Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! 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: Holy and righteous God, you are the author of
life, and you adopt us to be your children. Fill us with your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
GOD’S WORD: Reader Brenda Bjornson
↓ FIRST READING: Acts 3:12-19
12 When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, ‘You Isra-elites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? 13The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. 14But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, 15and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. 16And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this per-fect health in the presence of all of you. 17 ‘And now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. 19Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.’
L. The Word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God.
RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 4
(Congregation reads the bold parts)
L. 1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. C.
2 How long will you people turn my glory
into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? L. 3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. C.
4 Tremble and do not sin;
when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. L. 5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. C.
6 Many, LORD, are asking,
“Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. L. 7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. C.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. ↑ Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia” (sung) - 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: Luke 24:36b-48
Congregational response after the announcement: “Glory to you, O Lord.”
36 Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ 37They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. 38He said to them, ‘Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.’ 40And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, ‘Have you anything here to eat?’ 42They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43and he took it and ate in their presence. 44 Then he said to them, ‘These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.’ 45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and forgive-ness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things.’
P. The gospel of the Lord. C. Praise to you, O Christ.
Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2015
