MAY 8, 2022

ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS

REVEREND DAVID HOEHLER, PASTOR

MAY 8, 2022

OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE, RINGING OF THE BELL, WELCOME

HYMN OF INVOCATION #549

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

HOLY BAPTISM p. 268

LITURGY Divine Service Setting Three p. 184

SCRIPTURE READINGS:

First Reading: Acts 20:17-35

Psalms Psalm 23

Epistle: Revelation 7:9-17

Holy Gospel: John 10:22-30

APOSTLE’S CREED p. 191

HYMN OF THE DAY #861

“Christ Be My Leader”

SERMON –John 10:22-30 & Psalm 23

OFFERTORY p. 192

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

BENEDICTION

CLOSING HYMN #461 V. 1-2, 5-8

“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Today’s offering is designated to GENERAL FUND.

Offering plates are located in the narthex.

NEXT SUNDAY 9:00AM WORSHIP SERVICE

		**WITH COMMUNION**  

	**OFFERING – Building Fund**

**LADIES AID WILL MEET FOLLOING THE WORSHIP SERVICE**

	**Mites will be collected.**

THE LUTHERAN HOUR

The Bible is like an encyclopedia, a love letter,

a self-help book, and a Good News article—but these

comparisons all fall short. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Hear Speaker of The Lutheran Hour:

Rev. Dr. Michael Ziegler’s Message:

“What the Bible Is Like”

On WPMB at 12:05 or KFUO at 12:30 or 5pm.

PRAYERS: Zoe, Ron, Brenda, Braden, Sherrie, Luella,

Rodger, Joe Deppe, Melody, Bruce Robb,

Today we celebrate the baptism of Ansley Jo,

daughter of Josh & Amy Figgins.

Happy Mother’s Day

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING – APRIL 10, 2022

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kent Riedle.

In the absence of Pastor Hoehler, the Chairman had an opening devotion of the reading of Psalm 121.

Motion was made and seconded to accept the secretary’s minutes of the annual meeting.

Motion was made and seconded to accept Frank Figueroa as a voting member.

Motion was made and seconded to accept the treasurer’s report.

3-31-22 balances: General Fund - $5,558.11,

		Together in Missions Fund - $1,224.82,

		Building Fund - $3,985.61.

Motion was made and seconded to accept the Mission treasurer’s report. Total offerings in envelopes for the first quarter was $1,310.00. Lenten offerings - $138.00.

The elders will wait another three months to discuss the situation concerning Pastor Hoehler.

Motion was made and seconded to begin using the common cup in addition to individual cups for Holy Communion.

Motion was made and seconded to suspend participation in the ‘Together in Missions’ program for the remainder of this year.

Motion was made and seconded to adopt the following resolution: “If someone who is not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church

wants to attend one of our quarterly voters meetings,

they must be approved to be there by the Board of Elders in advance.” There was one nay vote by Jeff Lange.

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn.

The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

		Charles Oertwig

		Secretary

POSITION AVAILABLE

St. Peter’s Lutheran school is seeking a 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher

beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. St. Peter’s is a Christ-centered LCMS school. Biblically based, and state recognized.

If you are interested, or know of someone who might fit

SCRIP ORDERS

The next SCRIP gift card order through St. Peter’s Lutheran School will

be placed on Tuesday, May 10th. Orders are due on Monday, May 9th.

The order should be in by May 13th. Order forms are available in the narthex. You may also order by contacting Larry Urban at

using SCRIP to help fill your graduation needs, for other special

occasions or just for everyday use. Please note that there are

several $5 and $10 gift cards on the new order blank. Thank you to everyone who has purchased gift cards through SPLS in the past.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH

The youth attending the National Youth Gathering will be

hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, May 21

at 5:00pm in the school gym. Please come and eat before

church and help support our youth!

SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING – APRIL 24, 2022

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kent Riedle.

There was discussion concerning our church finances. An individual has made a temporary loan to the church of $5,000.00 to pay bills that were owing.

Motion was made and seconded to withdraw $25,000.00 out of the Selected Shares investment account to cover April through June expenses.

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn.

		Charles Oertwig

		Secretary

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