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OUR VISION:
KNOW God
GROW in Him SHOW His love
St. Paul Lutheran
Church • School • Childcare
The front office is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday—Friday. Call us at 956-682-2345.
Administrative Staff Rev. Gregory Lorenz, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. James Fickenscher, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Inese Dahl, Director of Christian Education, [email protected]
Jessica Finley, Minister of Music [email protected]
Elena Rodriguez, Childcare Director [email protected]
Nichole Perez, Principal [email protected]
Daniela Gonzalez, Food Service Director, [email protected]
Laura Parra, Church Secretary [email protected]
Reyna Willingham, School Secretary [email protected]
Hannah McCann, Business Manager [email protected]
Darrell Hagen, Sexton Please submit requests via the Mainte-nance Request Form in the Front Office
Church Council Matthew Drefs Executive Director [email protected]
Jamie Hempel Assistant Director [email protected]
Bridget Wagner Secretary [email protected]
David Hargett Treasurer [email protected]
Fred Karle Board of Lay Ministry [email protected]
Brent Kirchner Buildings & Grounds [email protected]
Michael Bird School Board Chairperson [email protected]
Sofia Vestweber Childcare Board Chairperson [email protected]
Service Schedule—In Person and Livestream Saturday: 5pm—Traditional Worship Sunday: 8am —Traditional Worship
9:15am — Bible Study 10:45am—Contemporary Worship
Mondays after the 2nd & 4th Sundays: 11am-12pm—Call-Ahead Communion
300 W Pecan | McAllen, TX 78501 956.682.2345 | stpaulmcallen.org
Welcome!
We’re so glad you joined us in worship today!
We invite you to fill out
the Communication Card by scanning the QR code
with your phone:
If you are not able to complete the form on
your phone, don’t worry. We still see you and value your
presence in worship!
You can give prayer requests to the pastors by calling the Front
Office during the week or emailing one of the pastors.
Their contact info is right here
Welcome to Worship!
Order of Worship — Traditional
Based on Divine Service,
Setting Three
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Hymn:
Today Your Mercy Calls Us,
LSB 915
Confession and Absolution
Kyrie & Gloria in Excelsis
Collect of the Day
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 32:1-4
Ephesians 4:1-6,11-16
John 7:37-52
Hymn of the Day:
Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens,
LSB 589
Sermon
Nicene Creed Offertory
Offering
Prayer of the Church
Lord’s Prayer
Holy Communion
What Is This Bread, LSB 629
Benediction
Closing Hymn:
Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus,
LSB 685
Dismissal
Column 1
August 21 & 22, 2021 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Please remember these brothers and sisters in prayer… In order to keep our prayer list up to date, prayer requests will be removed after four weeks.
If you would like for your request to continue, contact Laura Parra at 956-682-2345.
ILLNESS/ONGOING NEEDS Paul Allen Donna Bargsten Wava Bettes Delbert Birdsong Oleen Covey April Dube Barbara Dube Bert Frenz Rev. Ernesto Garcia Gorlyn Hagerbaumer Ann Hempel
*Communion is offered on 2nd & 4th Sundays.*
ST. PAUL’S COMMUNION STATEMENT: Our Lord Jesus graciously shares with us His body and blood to forgive our sins, assure us of salvation, strengthen our faith, and unite us as members of His church. We believe:
That we are sinful human beings in need of forgiveness;
That the Lord’s Body and Blood are truly present in the bread and wine which He offers us;
That through the sacrament we are forgiven of our sins;
and strengthened to live as God’s people. If you share this faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we invite you to join us at His table. If you do not wish to take communion, you are invited to cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing from the Pastor. If you have any questions, please consult the Pastor or a Lay Minister.
COME AS YOU ARE Welcome to St. Paul Lutheran Church! We are a community of believers from all walks of life, who face all kinds of daily struggles and challenges. We don’t have all the answers, but we know the One who does. We don’t always get things right, but by God’s grace we follow the One who never sinned. We are not perfect people, just forgiven people, and you’ll fit in just as you are! You don’t need to bring the perfect clothes or the perfect smile or the perfect family…just yourself, with all your questions or hurts or scars, and let Jesus take it from there!
Bread, Water and Light This week we move from the Gospel of Mark to the Gospel of John. Bread, Water and Light are all found in John chapters 6-8. Jesus says: +"I am the Bread of Life,” +"Rivers of Living Water," and +"I am the Light of the world." Over the next several weeks, we will spend time in these chapters of John.
Pastoral Visitation Call the Church Office at 956-682-2345 or email [email protected] if you, or someone you know, would like a visit from one of the pastors.
This Week (Aug 21-22) Readings: Isaiah 32:1-4 Ephesians 4:1-6,11-16 John 7:37-52
Next Week (Aug 28-29) Readings: Isaiah 29:13-14,22-24 Ephesians 4:17-32 John 7:53-8:11
Last Week’s In-Person Attendance
Saturday 5pm: 17 Sunday 8am: 40 Sunday 10:45am: 150 Total: 207
Wayne Vestweber Chris Westphal Wayne Westphal Mike Wilson Karen Wollersheim CARE FACILITIES Jeanette Marshall Vi Offutt Donald Sletner Jerry Sullivan Laura Wagner
Karen Karle Carolyn Lechtenberg Imelda Loredo Eleanor Norbie Betty Pastor Eddie Pastor Johnny Pastor Jackie Perez Paul Pritchett Ellen Plaza Sondra Plowman Joe Portales Patricia Rickets
SPECIAL PRAYERS David Berger Tom Brewer David Cazares Frances Dicus Doris Geistweidt Carl Guetersloh Claudia Hamel Michael Hamel Joe Hetrick Kathy Jennings Linda Juden Eric Kaelberer Peggy Kirchner
Holly Wilson Carlos Zamora MISSION/MINISTRY Damaris Luckey Vicar Joey Bluege Rio Mac RGV St. Paul Lutheran School
Carol Lompe Delfino Loredo Noma Loredo Nevaeh Nelson Rusty Patterson Cheri Perot Caroline Petrine Troy Plowman Mark Ryan Madeline Shearer Tre Trevino Shiela Thompson Debbie Wilson
Order of Worship — Contemporary
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Songs of Praise
I Will Follow
Death Was Arrested
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 32:1-4
Ephesians 4:1-6,11-16
John 7:37-52
Children’s Message
Sermon
Nicene Creed
Offering
Prayer of the Church
Lord’s Prayer
Holy Communion
His Mercy Is More (SPLS Theme
Song for the 2021-22 School Year)
Benediction
Dismissal
The altar flowers have been donated by Don and Sharon Evans
in celebration of their wedding anniversary.
Sermon Notes
Series: Bread, Water, Light Title: Rivers of Living Water
Text: John 7:37-39
Introduction to Chuch Lal and the __________ de Agua
I. Jesus at the Feast of __________
II. Jesus says __________ and __________
III. Jesus is the __________ de Agua
IV. __________ of Living Water
Opportunities to Serve at St. Paul
Living As God's Stewards-Weekly Update
We continue to keep you informed about St. Paul’s financial situation through these weekly updates. We will share this information here, through videos, and in our monthly newsletter, In The Know. We want you to be informed so that as you lift up St. Paul in your prayers, you can pray specifically for God’s provision for the ministry as you give, participate and support the mission and outreach.
Here are the numbers from Last week: Last week, the weekly reg-ular offerings (in-person, mail and online) totaled $31,415.47. This is $19,877.00 over our WEEKLY budget need of $11,538.47*. We have a surplus of $54,640.21 for the year. To maintain this, we need to exceed our $11,538.47 weekly income. This could be as simple as giving $10-20 a week more. We trust that God will bless our congregation and supply us with what we need to serve His King-dom. We also pray that God will lead us to look at how we use the gifts that He has given us to support His work through St. Paul. Pastor Gregory Lorenz *$11,538.47 represents our weekly budgeted need for church offerings. This is calculated by dividing the annual amount of budgeted CHURCH OFFERINGS ($600,000) by 52 weeks. School and Early Learning Center income is in addition to this amount and is used to cover School and ELC expenses.
Gifts to God -- Sunday, August 15, 2021
August 15 Offering $ 28,089.14
August 15 Online Giving $ 3,326.33
Last Week's Total Giving $ 31,415.47
Last Week's Plan $ 11,538.47
Surplus (Deficit) for Week $ 19,877.00
Non-payroll Expenses August 16-20, 2021 $ 12,215.02
July 1 - June 30 Actual $ 125,409.50
July 1 - June 30 Plan $ 70,769.29
Surplus (Deficit) for Year $ 54,640.21
Spanish Language Bible Study Zion Lutheran Church in Alamo (226 S. Alamo Rd.) will be starting a new weekly Spanish-language Bible study for adults, God Connects, at 6pm on Tuesday, August 3. This study is ideal for those who have questions about sin, judgment, salvation, Jesus, and Christian life in general. For more information call (956) 887-0319 or visit
www.zionalamo.org
El martes 3 de agosto a las 6 tardes, comenzará un nuevo estudio bíblico para adultos, Dios se Revela. Este estudio es ideal para quienes tienen preguntas acerca del pe-cado, el juicio, la salvación, Jesús, y la vida cristiana en general. Nos reuniremos semanalmente en la Iglesia Luterana Zion en Alamo (226 S. Alamo Rd.). Para más información llame al (956) 887-0319 o visite
www.zionalamo.org.
Rev. Chad Bresson’s Ordination & Installation Service The Members of The Table of Los Fresnos are pleased to invite you to the Ordination and installation service of Rev. Chad Bresson. We rejoice that the Lord led Chad and Emily and The Table to the Los Fresnos Com-munity, and are looking forward to celebrating this occa-sion as the family of God. A catered lunch will follow the service.
10am, September 4,2021 Los Fresnos Memorial Park Pavilion
900 N. Arroyo Blvd. Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (across from Los Fresnos High School)
Announcements
Sanctuary Closed for Repairs and Renovations Construction in the Sanctuary is under way! ALL worship services are current-
ly being held in the Gym. If you have never been to the Gym before, you will want to park on the north side of the building (near the Prayer Garden or soccer field). The gym entrance is near the school playground. We thank everyone for your patience and understanding as we practice flexi-bility during this time. Updates to Our Health & Safety Requirements The Centers for Disease Control and Preven-tion (CDC) have once again classified Hidalgo County as an area of, “Substantial or High Trans-mission.” https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view The CDC’s Guidance for People Fully Vaccinated states: To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Due to this change in status by the CDC, St. Paul will be moving from a “Masks Recommended” to a “Masks Required” policy. This will take effect as of August 2, 2021 for the Church, School, and Early Learning Center. Once again, we place love and concern for our neighbor first as we respect and protect one another by wearing face coverings. Thank you for your understanding. Scrip Gift Cards Orders Scrip gift cards are available for purchase in the office, limited stock. You can also download the app (RaiseRight) and order online. The school will receive a percentage of the purchase amount. Thanks for your support!
Thrivent Financial Members Did you know that, as a Thrivent member, you are eligible to receive two Visa debit/credit cards annually (each worth up to $250), to help financially support education and service events at your church and community? The process to apply and use the cards is very simple. If you do not have your own project in mind, we invite you to use your cards to help with events such as:
Backpack Blessing Local School Outreach Back to School Swim Party Youth Retreats Faith at Home boxes, and more
If you would like to use your card in a church pro-ject(s) or need more information on how to access Thrivent Action Team funds, please contact Direc-tor of Christian Education (DCE) Inese. Back To School Pool Party | Aug 27 Join us from 6-9pm at Mayberry Swimming Pool (located at Catholic War Veterans Park,115 S Mayberry St, Mission, Texas) to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. Pizza and drinks will be provided. ALL ages welcome! Confirmation Meeting – August 29
Sunday, August 29, in the Cafeteria following the late service (around 12pm), we will have an informational meeting for confirmation here at St. Paul. Junior confirmation at St. Paul is a two-year curriculum designed for students 6th grade and above. Parents and students are welcome to at-tend and find out more about how confirmation will help the student and the family grow in their Christian faith! Pizza and drinks will be served. See you there!
ST PAUL’S WEEKLY CALENDAR
SUNDAY 8:00am Traditional Worship, Gym
9:15 am Bible Study, Fellowship Hall 10:45am Contemporary Worship, Gym
Monday, 8/23 6:00pm School Board Mtg
Tuesday, 8/24 9:00am Admin Staff Mtg, Conference Room 10:45am Ministry Staff Mtg, Conference Room 7:00pm Church Council
Wednesday, 8/25 8:15am School Chapel, Gym 9:00am Executive Staff Mtg 5:30pm-8:00pm Youth Ministry Planning Mtg
Thursday, 8/26 9:15am Childcare Chapel, Cafeteria
Friday, 8/27 6:00pm Back to School Pool Party
Saturday, 8/28 5:00pm Traditional Worship, Gym
ST PAUL’S UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, 8/29 Around 12pm Confirmation Mtg, Cafeteria
Wednesday, 9/1 5:30pm-8:30pm Youth Ministry Planning Mtg
Monday, 9/6 Labor Day! Front Office Closed.
Wednesday, 9/8 7:00am-8:00am Donuts with Grown-Ups
Tuesday, 9/14 6:00pm Lay Ministers Mtg