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Sunday, November 19, 2023 -25th Sunday after Pentecost

Our readings during November speak of the end times. Zephaniah proclaims that the coming day of the Lord will be filled with wrath and distress. Paul says it will come like a thief in the night and urges us to be awake and sober. Jesus tells the parable of the talents, calling us to use our gifts, while we still have time, for the greater and common good. In a world filled with violence and despair, we gather around signs of hope—word, water, bread, and wine—eager to welcome the good news of Christ’s coming among us.

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SCRIPTURE READINGS:

First Reading: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18

Psalm: Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

**The bulletin is available for you to download and print if you choose.

Special music: Thank you to our choir for providing special music today.

Blessings,
Pastor Karen and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Alter Flowers are given by PK in honor of her parents wedding anniversary!

Got a question? No PK? No problem! Contact one of your Council members!

Sunday, November 12, 2023 -24th Sunday after Pentecost

Today the prophet Amos calls for justice to roll down like waters. Paul urges us to encourage one another with the promised coming of the Lord. Jesus tells the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. Surrounded by the faithful of every time and place, we celebrate Christ’s coming in our midst in the word of life and the feast of victory—the marriage feast of the lamb..

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SCRIPTURE READINGS:

First Reading: Amos 5:18-24

Psalm: Psalm 70

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 13-18
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13

**The bulletin is available for you to download and print if you choose.

Special music: Thank you to Cheryl Warming providing special music today.

Blessings,
Pastor Karen and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Alter Flowers are given by Deloris Jaworski in memory of Clyde

Got a question? No PK? No problem! Contact one of your Council members!

Sunday, November 5, 2023 - All Saints Sunday

Micah declares God’s condemnation of those who abhor justice. Jesus warns against hypocrisy. Paul urges the Thessalonians to lead a life worthy of God. Called to be humble servants, we gather for worship, seeking justice and welcoming all people to share the banquet of life.

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SCRIPTURE READINGS:

First Reading: Micah 3:5-12

Psalm: Psalm 43

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12

**The bulletin is available for you to download and print if you choose.

Special music: Thank you to our Youth Group Faith Factor for providing special music today.

Blessings,
Pastor Karen and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Alter Flowers are given by Joe and Kathy Houzner in memory of Jessica & Kathy's father.

Got a question? No PK? No problem! Contact one of your Council members!

Sunday, October 29, 2023 -Reformation Sunday

Jesus’ summary of the law in today’s gospel echoes our first reading from Leviticus. We are called not only to love God with heart, soul, and mind, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is out of such deep care that Paul shares the gospel with the Thessalonian community. In the confession of sins, we acknowledge that we have not loved God, neighbor, and self; yet we gather to hear the word of forgiveness and to be strengthened by word and meal to be signs of God’s love and mercy in the world.

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SCRIPTURE READINGS:

First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18

Psalm: Psalm 1

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46

**The bulletin is available for you to download and print if you choose.

Special music: Thank you to the Choir for providing special music today.

Blessings,
Pastor Karen and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Alter Flowers are given by Cheryl and Matt Warming in memory of her brother, David .

Got a question? No PK? No problem! Contact one of your Council members!

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America