JUNE 17 & 21, THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

 

WELCOME to every person joining us for this service.  We welcome you to share in hearing God’s Word, and singing his praises.  It is always God-pleasing to congregate in the Word, and to pray together with fellow Christians.  Thanks for coming!   VISITORS…we are glad to have you with us.  If you desire a call from Pastor Suehring please contact him at 715-851-1151.      

 

The Gospel is also the basis for the Lord’s Supper, which we celebrate again today.  In this Sacrament, Christ Jesus is truly present with his body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  In joyful obedience to the teachings of the Scriptures, St. John, and the congregations of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod practice “closed communion” with those who share our outward confession of the faith.  We ask guests who wish to commune to speak with the pastor before the service.

 

Order of Service – WED: pg. 184 LSB

         SUN: pg. 184 LSB

                      

HYMNS: WED: 590, 609, 570, 820

       SUN: 590, 609, 570, 709, 647

               

Scripture Lesson:

First Reading: Micah 7:18-20, “God’s Steadfast Love and Compassion”

Epistle Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, “Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners”

Gospel: Luke 15:1-2, 11-32, “The Parable of the Lost Sheep” 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 5 pm

            Communion Service 6:30 pm

SUNDAY (6/28): Worship Service at St. John, Caroline 7:30 am

              Communion Service at St. John, Tigerton 9:00 am

Communion Service at Immanuel, Caroline 10:30 am

 

Prayers for strength and healing for Dale Selle Sr., Darold Koepke, Bruce Brady, Connie Fuhrman, Betty Kriesel, Jim Retzlaff, Virgina Kauffman, Carl Kriesel, Amber Selle, Cindy Polley, Maggie Huss, Judy Smith, Mike Kielblock, Karen Jensen, Sandy Vollmer, Marilyn Koepke, Leah Lehman, Keith Alft Sr., Kathy Hintz, Clarence Natzke, Tully Tauferner, and Judy Schroeder.  Pray for all who are in nursing homes or shut-ins. NOTE: If there are any names you wish to have added or taken off, please let Sarah know.  ALSO: If any of our members are in the hospital, please let Pastor know.  Hospitals no longer notify us.  Thanks.

 

Volunteers Needed: The LCFS Thrift Store located in Shawano is seeking individuals who would like to volunteer on a permanent basis at the Store.  If interested in learning more please contact Carol Stanik at 715-851-0741.

 

Thank you, Thrivent financial and congregation members.  We received $100 this month. 

 

Att. Last week: Wed. 24 Comm. 19    Sun. 54 Comm. 39

 

Shoeboxes are wanted for shoebox Christmas; we are starting to plan for the season and anyone that has empty shoeboxes we can use for Operation Christmas Child.  Any questions contact Cindy or Keven Mueller 715-535-2894.

 

Strong bodies program at St. Anthony’s Church every Tuesday and Friday from 9:50-11:00am.  More info is on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

 

FUNERAL HELP sign-up sheet is on the table in the back of church. 

LIFE THOUGHTS FROM LUTHERANS FOR LIFE - “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions” (Romans 6:12). Our world has been a culture of death since sin entered through Adam. We seek to make our passions our gods. We make our hobbies, careers, lifestyles, plans, and happiness all gods. But what happens when God throws us an unexpected gift? Will we rejoice, or will we destroy? That gift may be a spouse, it may be a child, it may be a friend in need, or it may be time with a dying family member. But will we stop and enjoy the time God gives, or will we hurry the “inevitable” and seek to destroy what God has given? Cain was warned that he must rule over sin and he didn’t, thus the blood of his brother cried out from the ground. Seek God’s gift of Life so that He may bless you with His grace and mercy and you may live with Him eternally.