ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Welcomes you to worship Pastor Mindy Ehrke

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 28, 2017

Welcome & Announcements

Opening Hymn – What a Friend We Have in Jesus ELW #742

Invocation p. 203

Kyrie p. 203

Glory to God p. 204

Prayer of the Day: O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

First Reading - Acts 1:6-14

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35

Second Reading - 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11

Gospel Acclamation p. 205

Gospel - John 17:1-11

Gospel Hymn – Alleluia! Sing to Jesus ELW #392

Children’s Message

Sermon

Hymn of the Day – Lord, You Give the Great Commission ELW #579

Apostle’s Creed

Prayer of the Church – Lord, Listen to Your Children ELW #752

Exchange of Peace

Offering

Offertory Hymn – Create in Me ELW #186

Offertory Prayer: Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.Lord’s Prayer

Closing Hymn – Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory WOV #890

Call to Service - Go in Peace, serve the Lord. R: Thanks be to God.************************************************************************************Large print bulletins are available by asking the ushers. ************************************************************************************Gospel theme: In these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit to transform the church around the world. In today’s gospel Jesus prays for his followers and for their mission in his name. Amid religious, social, and economic divisions, we seek the unity that Jesus had with his Father. Made one in baptism, we go forth to live our faith in the world, eager for the unity that God intends for the whole human family.

We are glad you have joined us for worship:

SUNDAY: 9:30 am – Fellowship10:30 am – Worship2:00 pm – Alma Holm’s 100th birthday party at St. Paul

MONDAY: 6:00 pm – Clark Community Fellowship Meal served by St. Paul WELCA

WEDNESDAY: 9:00 am – Sewing DayFRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Synod Assembly in Sioux FallsSUNDAY: 9:30 am – Fellowship

10:30 am – Worship with communion******************************************************************************WORSHIP ASSISTANTSUSHERS: Greg Furness and Chuck TollefsonGREETER: Chery AlbrightREADER: Greg FurnessORGANIST/PIANIST: Wendy ChristmanVISUAL VOLUNTEER: Kathy McHenry or Sherray HurlbertFELLOWSHIP: Marshall and Pam Seefeldt, Laird and Kathy Larson, and Chery Albright*******************************************************************************

LAST SUNDAYWORSHIP- ATTENDANCE: 131 OFFERING: $1595.00 *****************************************************************************

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS: LeRoy Temple, Aiden Bowers son of Justin and Tiffany Bowers who was diagnosed with leukemia, Ada Mohr, Merritt

Seefeldt, Mike Fuller, those in the military and their families, shut-ins and those is the assisted living and the care center. ******************************************************************************GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER prayer point: This week give thanks for veterans, Alma and Hazel and pray for the spirit to guide those attending the Synod Assembly.******************************************************************************* Confirmation: *Confirmation camp at NeSoDak on June 25-30.******************************************************************************There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex to sign up for LAWN MOWING. Your help to keep the lawn mowed this summer would be appreciated. Thank you.*******************************************************************

. If you are interested in attending the worship service at St. Dysmas on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00 pm.

please sign up on the sheet in the narthex and fill out the forms. Forms need to be returned to the church by Friday, June 2.

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THANK YOU to the Vacation Bible School teachers for all your time, inspiration and dedication to the children and VBS. Christina Flora-Coordinator Teachers: Pastor Mindy, Michaela Flora, Chantell Wren, Emma Rahm, Peyton Krogman, Jessica Temple, Jordyn Maynard, Chelsie Gehrke and Katlyn Maynard. Thank you to all the students for coming and to the parents for bringing your children to learn more about God.

Everyone is welcome to come to Alma’s party. No RSVP needed. Everyone is welcome to come for lunch at 12:30. Program is at 2:00 followed by pie and coffee.

Happy 100th Birthday Alma!!!

Clark St Paul Lutheran Church “Summer’s Night Out.”

Dakota Road Concertfeaturing Carol Baer and Larry Olson

Wednesday July 19 at 7:00 p.m.The concert, desserts and fellowship are

included for $10.00 a person.We thank Thrivent Financial for Action

Team Seed money for this projectTickets are available from St Paul Lutheran

church office- 605-532-3784.

FLOWERS ON THE PIANO are in memory of Clifford, Irene and Darwin Seefeldt given by the Dunbar family.

THRIVENT POLICY HOLDERS are allowed to apply for $250 Action Team projects twice a year to be used to purchase items to help with projects. If you are interested in using your Action Team money for one of these projects, contact the office:

purchase wood for baptismal boxes WELCA’s a Summers Night Out bazaar youth programs other church project

The Action Team money can also be used for community projects. We would encourage you to take advantage of using your Action Team money.

Please pick up your JUNE NEWSLETTER.

We celebrate with JAYVEN DUNBAR as he will be baptized today after worship. Jayven is the son of Jimmy and Jill Dunbar. His sponsors are Steve and Jessica Lemieux. Welcome Jayven to God’s family.