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Sunday Worship
8:00am & 10:30am
Sunday School &
Bible Class
9:15am
Church office
254.799.3211
Church Fax
254.412.0529
On the Web
www.splcwaco.com
Senior Pastor
Rev. Larry Krueger
254.715.1707
Deaconess
Dcs. Suzanne Krahn
641.420.1787
Organist/Music Dir.
Steve Randolph
254.709.6995
DCE Intern
Megan Harcrow
Administrative Asst.
Cindy Byrd
St. Paul Lutheran WacoTx
“Be thoughtful - be silent - be reverent; for this is the house of the Lord. Before the service, speak to the Lord; During the service, let the Lord speak to you; After the service, speak to one another.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ON-SITE WORSHIP: We continue to hold on-site worship at St. Paul Lutheran Church. We do so with the safety of attendees in mind, especially our seniors and others in the high risk category. Masks are optional, but recommended, and we ask that all attendees practice safe self-distancing protocols. We ask that everyone please continue to register on-line for on-site worship attendance. This registration process serves several purposes. It assures that we can accommodate on-site worship attendees. It helps us plan for ample worship folders for the services. And, finally, if we were to have a case of COVID-19 reported by one of our on-site worshippers, the registrations will help us contact all attendees at that service in an expedient manner. Sunday, May 16, 2021 – The wearing of masks is optional, but recommended. On-site worship with limited attendance to accommodate Safe Distancing in accord with current Safe Distancing Guidelines. Holy Communion will be offered on this Sunday. 8:00 a.m. – On-site worship with Holy Communion with 35 family units in attendance. Families will
need to register on the Web site beginning Monday morning May 10, at 10:00 a.m. When 35 family units have registered, registration will be closed. Seating may be assigned to ensure safe distancing, as necessary.
9:15 a.m. – Sunday School and Bible study classes meet. Please see the listing in the weekly calendar on the back cover. Clean sanctuary and restrooms to prepare for 10:30 am worship service.
10:30 a.m. – Live stream online worship AND On-site worship with Holy Communion with 35 family units in attendance. Families will need to register on the Web site beginning Monday morning May 10, at 10:00 a.m. When 35 family units have registered, registration will be closed. Seating may be assigned to ensure safe distancing, as necessary.
11:30 a.m. (after 10:30 a.m. worship) until 12:15 p.m. – Drive Thru Communion on the church parking lot for those who do not attend onsite worship.
LIVE STREAMING OF WORSHIP SERVICES: Our 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service is streamed live on the Internet. To view the 10:30 a.m. service, go to the church Web site at www.splcwaco.com, click on the link “LIVE STREAMING” on the home page, and select which service you would like to view (current or archived). You may also view the live-stream via the church Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/StPaulWaco. REMEMBER OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN PRAYER: The weekly prayer list will continue to be shared via email every Monday and Friday. We also include a weekly children’s bulletin for download in the Friday email. If you are not receiving emails through Constant Contact, please contact the church via email: [email protected]. FLOWERS were placed on the altar this morning to the glory of God by Ken & Cindy Cohrt in celebration of Mother’s Day and in thankfulness for all of God’s blessings.
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Welcome to St. Paul Lutheran Church The Church on the Highway… Where Life and Jesus Intersect
Sixth Sunday of Easter ~ Mother ’s Day May 9, 2021
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PRAYER BEFORE DIVINE WORSHIP
Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (Please silence your cell phones and mobile devices during our worship time.)
Pre-Service Music Welcome and Announcements Opening Hymn: “Here I Am to Worship”
1. Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness, Opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore You, Hope of a life spent with You. Chorus: Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God. You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me. 2. King of all days, oh so highly exalted. Glorious in heaven above. Humbly You came to the earth You created, All for love’s sake became poor. Repeat Chorus I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. Repeat Chorus
Words and Music by Tim Hughes; © 2001 Kingsway Music; CCLI License # 1801824
Invocation Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Response: Amen. Confession and Absolution (based on Psalm 98, ESV) Pastor: Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! Response: His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. Pastor: The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the
sight of the nations. Response: He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. Pastor: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from our
sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Response: Amen.
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Pastor: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Gracious God,
Response: Have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown,
things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and
serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pastor: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus
Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in
eternal life.
Response: Amen.
Litany of Response (based on Psalm 98, ESV)
Pastor: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
Response: Break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
Pastor: Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
Response: With the lyre and the sound of melody!
Pastor: With trumpets and the sound of the horn
Response: Make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!
Hymn of Response: “God of Wonders”
CHORUS:
God of wonders, beyond our galaxy,
You are holy, holy.
The universe declares Your majesty,
You are holy, holy.
Lord of heaven and earth;
Lord of heaven and earth.
Lord of all creation,
Of water, earth, and sky,
The heavens are Your tabernacle,
Glory to the Lord on high.
Chorus
Early in the morning,
I will celebrate the light.
When I stumble in the darkness,
I will call Your name by night.
Chorus
Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth.
Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth.
Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth. (8 counts)
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God of wonders beyond our galaxy,
You are holy, holy.
The universe declares Your majesty,
You are holy, holy.
Precious Lord, reveal Your heart to me,
Father, hold me, hold me.
The universe declares Your majesty,
You are holy, holy.
Lord of heaven and earth;
Lord of heaven and earth.
Words by Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong; © 2000 Never Say Never Songs (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.);
CCLI License # 1801824
Prayer of the Day
Pastor: O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we may think
those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish them; through
Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Response: Amen.
New Testament Reading: Acts 10:34–48 34
Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35
but in
every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36
As for the
word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of
all), 37
you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after
the baptism that John proclaimed: 38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit
and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil,
for God was with him. 39
And we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews
and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree, 40
but God raised him on
the third day and made him to appear, 41
not to all the people but to us who had been chosen
by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42
And he
commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to
be judge of the living and the dead. 43
To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who
believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” 44
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45
And
the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because
the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. 46
For they were hearing them
speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, 47
“Can anyone withhold water
for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48
And he
commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain
for some days.
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
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Epistle Reading: 1 John 5:1–8 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who
loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2By this we know that we love the
children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3For this is the love of
God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. 4For
everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has
overcome the world—our faith. 5Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who
believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 6This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the
water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the
truth. 7For there are three that testify:
8the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three
agree.
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading: John 15:9–17 9[Jesus said:] “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.
10If you
keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s
commandments and abide in his love. 11
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may
be in you, and that your joy may be full. 12
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13
Greater love
has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. 14
You are my friends if
you do what I command you. 15
No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not
know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my
Father I have made known to you. 16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed
you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you
ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. 17
These things I command you, so that
you will love one another.”
Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Response: Praise to you, O Christ!
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born
of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He
descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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Children’s Message
Tribute and Prayer for Mother’s Day
Hymn of the Day, 554: “O Jesus, King Most Wonderful”
1. O Jesus, King most wonderful! O Conqueror renowned!
O Source of peace ineffable, In whom all joys are found:
2. When once You visit darkened hearts, Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanity departs, Then kindles love divine.
3. O Jesus, light of all below, The fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know, All that we can desire:
4. May ev’ry heart confess Your name, Forever You adore,
And, seeking You, itself inflame To seek You more and more!
5. Oh, may our tongues forever bless, May we love You alone
And ever in our lives express The image of Your own!
Text and Tune, Public Domain; CCLI License # 1801824
Sermon: “Overcoming the World”...................................................................................1 John 5:1-8
Offering Announcement and Blessing
Prayer of the Church
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be
done on earth as it is 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.
Benediction
Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be
gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
Response: Amen.
Closing Hymn, 660: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”
1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the cross.
Lift high His royal banner;
It must not suffer loss.
From vict’ry unto vict’ry
His army He shall lead
Till ev’ry foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.
2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus;
The trumpet call obey;
Stand forth in mighty conflict
In this His glorious day.
Let all His faithful serve Him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger
And strength to strength oppose.
3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus;
Stand in His strength alone.
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armor;
Each piece put on with prayer.
Where duty calls or danger,
Be never wanting there.
4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus;
The strife will not be long;
This day the din of battle,
The next the victor’s song.
The soldiers, overcoming,
Their crown of life shall see
And with the King of Glory
Shall reign eternally. Text/Music: Public Doman; CCLI License # 1801824
Post-Service Music
Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version®, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles a publishing ministry Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Liturgy (or the appropriate portion thereof) from Lutheran Service Book ©2001 Concordia Publishing House.Used by permission. License #000011634.
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We have resumed our Sunday School and Bible Class opportunities. We have resumed our Sunday School and Bible Class opportunities. We have resumed our Sunday School and Bible Class opportunities.
Masks are optional, but recommended, and we ask that all attendees Masks are optional, but recommended, and we ask that all attendees Masks are optional, but recommended, and we ask that all attendees
practice safe selfpractice safe selfpractice safe self---distancing protocols. distancing protocols. distancing protocols.
Adult Bible Class, in the Family Center
This group is studying the book of Genesis.
Men’s Bible Class, in the Conference Room
This group is studying various topics, applicable to everyday life; utilizing archived sermons by
Rev. Walter Albers.
Ladies Bible Class, in the Parish Hall
This group is utilizing the study examining the things we say that get in the way of our relationships
with God and with others. Each chapter uses humor, anecdotes, and observations to introduce
Scripture passages that address common behaviors and attitudes.
Nursery - Grades 6 in classrooms
Due to the sizes of our Sunday School classrooms, we ask that both teachers and children, nursery
age thru 6th grade, remain masked the entire class time. We are so very grateful for our teachers!
Nursery - Kindergarten: Willie Vandolah
Grades 1-2: Linda Mitchell
Grades 3-5: Melissa (Owen) Brownlow
Grade 6: Angel Breton
Sunday School Children’s Music is scheduled to resume on Sunday, May 9. If you have any
questions, please contact the Board of Children’s Ministry Chair, Ashlee Peacock, or DCE Intern,
Megan Harcrow.
Grades 7-12, in the Youth Room
This age group is using a blend of regular Bible studies including music and videos.
Other Bible Study Opportunities: Other Bible Study Opportunities: Other Bible Study Opportunities:
College Student Evening Bible Study/Fellowship
This group will resume meeting in the Fall semester.
Sunday Evening Bible Study, in the Family Center
This group meets on the first Sunday of each month in the Family Center. Attendees are invited to
bring your own supper, to begin eating at 5:00 p.m. with Bible study to begin at 5:30 p.m. This group is
continuing the study on Angels.
Youth Confirmation/Catechesis Training
Wednesday evening Confirmation/Catechesis classes will resume in the Fall.
There’s a place for EVERYONE to be immersed inThere’s a place for EVERYONE to be immersed inThere’s a place for EVERYONE to be immersed in
God’s Word and fellowship with other Christians!God’s Word and fellowship with other Christians!God’s Word and fellowship with other Christians!
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 9-16, 2021 LIVE STREAMING OF WORSHIP SERVICES: Our 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service is streamed live on the Internet. To view the 10:30 a.m. service, go to the church Web site at www.splcwaco.com, click on the link “LIVE STREAMING” on the home page, and select which service you would like to view (current or archived). You may also view the livestream via the church Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/StPaulWaco. The Sunday worship folder for this Sunday can also be found on the church Web site (www.splcwaco.com). CHILDCARE AVAILABLE: We offer childcare for infant and nursery age children during the 9:15 a.m. Sunday School hour and our 10:30 a.m. worship service. We also offer a weekly children’s bulletin as well as quarterly devotion books for children in the Narthex on the table near the Sunday bulletins. FACEBOOK DEVOTIONS: Through the Gospels Devotions from Pastor Krueger will be posted on the church Facebook page on Tuesdays and Thursdays, working through the Gospel of John. SENIOR ADULTS WORSHIP AND LUNCHEON, May 12, 2021: A Worship service with Holy Communion will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a fellowship luncheon to follow in the Family Center. Since most of those who attend the luncheon have been vaccinated, we have returned to the sharing of homemade desserts for the luncheon. There is no registration needed for worship or the luncheon. If you have any questions, please call the church office (254.799.3211). A CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE: The Call Committee has forwarded all information to the Texas District LCMS office requesting a call list. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Call Committee Members (list available in the church office). Please continue to keep the Call Committee and the St. Paul Family in your prayer throughout the call process. CHURCH PLANT UPDATE: Rev. Gerry Harrow will present an update about the new LCMS church plant in our area on Sunday, May 23, 2021 during the 9:15 a.m. Bible class hour in the Family Center. ZOO TRIP, SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021: Children six months to six years and their parents are invited to join us on Sunday, May 23rd for a trip to Cameron Park Zoo. Plan to gather at the church at 11:45 a.m. (following the 10:30 a.m. worship service). St. Paul will cover the admission to the zoo, we ask that parents pack a picnic lunch for their family to enjoy at the picnic area at the zoo playground. Please sign-up in the foyer by Sunday, May 16. If you have any questions please contact DCE Intern Megan at [email protected] or by calling the church office (254.799.3211). FAMILY CENTER PAINTING: The Board of Building & Grounds will be repairing and painting the Family Center May 13-15. If you would like to come help repair, prep and paint the walls, please contact John Banta or Mike Jugert. 2021 GRADUATES: We want to celebrate YOU, and give you a chance to brag about all of your accomplishments during your education! Please submit your graduate information to the church office by May 17, (school of graduation, degree received, list of clubs, groups, sports participated, and any special awards, scholarships, or accolades received). This information will be published in the JUNE 2021 Newsletter. You may drop off your submission in the CHURCH OFFICE mailbox or email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions, please call the church office (254.799.3211). THANK YOU: Rodney & Melinda Baugh extend their heartfelt thanks to the St. Paul family for all of their calls,
cards, prayers, food, and words of encouragement following her recent cancer diagnosis and through her treatment. God has truly blessed us richly with loving family and friends!
Alton & Judy Pratka extend their thanks to the St. Paul family for their calls, cards, and prayers following her recent surgery and through her recovery. We are blessed to be part of such a loving church family.
Thomas & Sharon Pilgrim extend their thanks to the St. Paul family for all of the calls, cards, and prayers during her recovery.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
Sunday: Luke 18-21 Monday: 1 Samuel 21-24 Tuesday: 1 Samuel 25-28 Wednesday: 1 Samuel 29-31 Thursday: 2 Samuel 1-4 Friday: 2 Samuel 5-8 Saturday: Psalm 46-48
MEETING AND ACTIVITY NOTICES FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 9-16, 2021
SUNDAY, MAY 9 ~ Mother’s Day 8:00 a.m.: Worship in the Sanctuary 9:15 a.m.: Sanitize Sanctuary and restrooms 9:15 a.m.: Adult Bible Class (Family Center) 9:15 a.m.: Youth Bible Study (Youth Room) 9:15 a.m.: Men’s Bible Study (Conference Room) 9:15 a.m.: Ladies Bible Study (Parish Hall) [Masks are optional but recommended, social distancing will be practiced for these classes] 9:15 a.m.: Sunday School (grades Nursery through 6, in various classrooms - MASKS REQUIRED) 10:30 a.m.: Worship in the Sanctuary
MONDAY, MAY 10 10:00 a.m.: Quilting Group (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m.: AA/Alanon Meetings (Classrooms)
TUESDAY, MAY 11 10:00 a.m.: Tri-Cities Ministries (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m.: AA Meeting (Classrooms)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 11:00 a.m.: Senior Adults Worship with Holy Communion and Luncheon
THURSDAY, MAY 13 7:00 a.m.: Lawn/Building Maintenance 7:00 p.m.: AA/Alanon Meetings (Classrooms)
FRIDAY, MAY 14 7:00 p.m.: AA Meeting (Classrooms)
SATURDAY, MAY 15 9:30 a.m.: Tri-Cities Ministries (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m.: AA Meeting (Classrooms) SUNDAY, MAY 16 8:00 a.m.: Worship in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m.: Sanitize Sanctuary and restrooms 9:15 a.m.: Adult Bible Class (Family Center) 9:15 a.m.: Youth Bible Study (Youth Room) 9:15 a.m.: Men’s Bible Study (Conference Room) 9:15 a.m.: Ladies Bible Study (Parish Hall) [Masks are optional but recommended, social distancing will be practiced for these classes] 9:15 a.m.: Sunday School (grades Nursery through 6, in various classrooms - MASKS REQUIRED) 10:30 a.m.: Worship in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Drive Thru Communion (Church Parking Lot)
ATTENDANCE TOTALS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2021
8:00 a.m. Worship…….…………….……..........................................................70 10:30 a.m. Worship….…………………….………..……...................................131 Live Stream Views of Worship last week…...................................447 total views
