St. Paul's Lutheran Church
proud to be a member of the South Central Synod of Wisconsin of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 18th Sunday after Pentecost
Three weeks ago we heard Peter’s confession of faith as told in John’s gospel. This week we hear Mark’s version, when Peter says, “You are the Messiah.” In John, the stumbling block is Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the scandal has to do with Jesus’ words about his own coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus’ words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of messiah) in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3); so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Isaiah 50:4-9a: The servant is vindicated by God
Psalm 116:1-9: I will walk in the presence of the Lord. (Ps. 116:9)
James 3:1-12: Dangers of the unbridled tongue
Mark 8:27-38: Peter’s confession of faith
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Thank you to our hand bell choir for providing special music this morning!
Alter flowers are given in memory of George Thompson by Theresa & family
Fall Blessings to all!
Pastor Karen and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
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Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 16th Sunday after Pentecost
Three weeks ago we heard Peter’s confession of faith as told in John’s gospel. This week we hear Mark’s version, when Peter says, “You are the Messiah.” In John, the stumbling block is Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the scandal has to do with Jesus’ words about his own coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus’ words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of messiah) in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3); so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross.
[From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2023 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS016842.]
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SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Isaiah 50:4-9a: The servant is vindicated by God
Psalm 116:1-9: I will walk in the presence of the Lord. (Ps. 116:9)
James 3:1-12: Dangers of the unbridled tongue
Mark 8:27-38: Peter’s confession of faith
**The bulletin is available for you to download and print if you choose.
Thank you to Kathy Houzner for providing special music this morning!
Alter flowers in celebration of Gary and Diana Boettcher's 56th wedding anniversary!
Fall Blessings to all!
Pastor Karen and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Got a question? No PK? No problem! Contact one of your Council members!
Check out our weekly Announcements!
Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 16th Sunday after Pentecost
James tells us to stop showing favoritism in the assembly, treating the rich visitor with more honor than the poor one. Jesus himself seems to show partiality in his first response to the Syrophoenician woman in today’s gospel. Was he testing her faith in saying Gentiles don’t deserve the goods meant for God’s children? Or was he speaking out of his human worldview, but transcended those limits when she took him by surprise with her reply? Either way, the story tells us that God shows no partiality. Everyone who brings a need to Jesus is received with equal honor as a child and heir.
[From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2023 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS016842.]
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SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Isaiah 35:4-7a; Like streams in the desert, God comes with healing
Psalm 146; I will praise the Lord as long as I live. (Ps. 146:2)
James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17; Faith without works is dead
Mark 7:24-37; Christ healing a little girl and a deaf man
**The bulletin is available for you to download and print if you choose.
Thank you to our choir for providing special music this morning!
Alter flowers in memory of Pauline Copus from Lois Luce
Summer Blessings to all!
Pastor Karen and the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Got a question? No PK? No problem! Contact one of your Council members!
Check out our weekly Announcements!