ALL SAINTS’ DAY (Observed) November 2, 2025
ORDER OF WORSHIP: LSB - Divine Service, Setting Three, pgs. 184ff
HYMNS: 674 - 676 - (619 - 672 - 554) - 909
SERMON: “Who Are These, Clothed in White Robes?”
TEXT: Revelation 7:9-17
A PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Gracious God, what great love You have revealed to us in Your Son Jesus Christ. Since by His death and resurrection He has redeemed us to be Your children, lead us by the Holy Spirit to walk in the ways of Your faithful saints before us. Like them, make us bold to confess the one true faith in Jesus the Savior. Make us humble to bow before You in worship. Sanctify our lives that we will love your commandments and obey them, be kept as your faithful people through all of our days, and live in the promise of everlasting life. Amen
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
“The LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the humble with salvation.”
(Psalm 149:4)
• Give thanks to God our Father that He provides for the daily needs of those who call upon Him, and even those who do not.
• For patience, peace, and trust in the Lord for those congregations of our synod who call pastors to serve them, and thanksgiving with those congregations who have recently received pastors.
• For protection and wisdom for emergency responders, medical workers, and all who care for God’s people in time of need.
• That the Lord will provide suitable work for those in need.
THANK YOU, PEOPLE OF ST. PAUL! It was truly an enjoyable day last Sunday when we gathered for a great dinner in observance of Reformation Day. It was also very much appreciated that you would recognize and observe the pastoral ministry that the Lord has given me to do here among you. The cards, the gifts, the kind words, the cake, and your continued kindness to my family are sincere expressions of your love in Christ Jesus and thankfulness to Him for His church and the pastors He calls to serve. His grace and peace be with us always.
~ ~ Pastor Schotte ~ ~
MONTHLY CIRCUIT 11 PASTORS’ MEETING: This will be held at St. Paul, Cheney this Tuesday from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Pastor Schotte plans to attend.
KANSAS DISTRICT MEETINGS: Pastor Schotte plans to travel to Topeka this week for meetings on Thursday afternoon and Friday.
THIS MORNING IN THE DIVINE SERVICE we celebrate the Sacrament of the Altar in which the Lord gives to us the gifts of His body and blood for our forgiveness, life, and salvation. With deep love for God’s Word and respect for fellowship of faith in confessing His Word, we practice closed communion. Visitors to our congregation today who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper should speak with the pastor before the service. To those joining in Holy Communion from a congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, please fill out an attendance card that we may inform your congregation of your communion with us. Pastor will offer the chalice after the elder has distributed the individual cups.
CIRCUITS 10 AND 11 Reformation Festival – Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wichita will host this annual festival this afternoon at 4:00 pm. A potluck supper will follow. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Larry Beane of Salem Lutheran Church in Gretna, Louisiana. Pastor Beane is a teacher and chaplain of Wittenberg Academy and a contributor to the publication Gottesdienst. Join your Lutheran brothers and sisters in worship and fellowship. Please bring a dish and beverages to share. The offering at the service is designated for an honorarium for the guest preacher and the Joint Seminary Fund. More information is available in fliers posted here at St. Paul.
THE LADIES’ AID will meet this Thursday, November 6, at 1:00 p.m. Members will collect harvest thank offerings and vote on Christmas charity gifts. We will also make plans for our annual cookie walk and ladies Christmas luncheon. Note: Mite offerings will be collected. Bring a favorite Bible verse or passage to share.
ST. PAUL QUILTERS. . . The quilters are in need of full size to king size blankets to use as “middles” for our quilts for missions. We can use blankets that have a tear or small hole, even slightly stained are useable. Do you have an electric blanket that is no longer working? We remove the wires and use those, too. Thank you for donating clean blankets to this worthwhile project.
PRATT COUNTY FOOD BANK. . . The food item that is being requested for donation in November is cans of tuna and/or chicken. These or other non-perishable food items may be donated in the box for that purpose at the south entrance of the church.
MIDWEEK SUPPER AND HAYRACK RIDE. . . The Midweek Supper has been postponed to November 12th due to schedule conflicts. There will be a hayrack ride before supper on that evening. All are welcome to join the Midweek that evening. The normal Midweek schedule will be followed this Wednesday.
YOUTH GROUP MEETING after worship today. Meet upstairs in the youth room for some quick thoughts and plans. Thanks.
HEAD USHER: Gary McGuire ALTAR COMMITTEE: Gayla Schwertfeger
ELDERS: Derek Liggett, Shan Hullman, Samantha Houtwed Amanda Riggs
Lee Van Slyke Sharon Schwertfeger Erin Schwertfeger
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH EQUIPS, ENABLES, AND ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBERS TO GROW IN FAITH AND SHARE CHRIST’S LOVE WITH ALL PEOPLE.
TODAY - 8:00 am - The Lutheran Hour, KGNO (Dodge City, 1370 AM)
8:00 am - The Lutheran Hour, KCVW (Wichita, Hutch., 94.3 FM)
8:25 am - The Lutheran Hour, KMMM (Pratt, 1290 AM)
8:30 am - The Lutheran Hour, KWBW (Hutchinson, 1450 AM)
10:00 am - St. Paul Radio Broadcast, KMMM (Pratt, 1290 AM)
6:00 pm - The Lutheran Hour, KREJ (88.1 FM)
MONDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
TUESDAY - 8:30 am - Circuit 11 Pastors’ meeting, Cheney
9 am-2 pm - Quilters meet
WEDNESDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
6:30 pm - Midweek
7:10 pm - Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY - 1:00 pm - Ladies’ Aid
7:30 pm - Men’s Club
FRIDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
SUNDAY - 9:00 am - Sunday School and Bible Class
10:00 am - Worship
THE LUTHERAN HOUR - “The Way Out” (I Corinthians 10:13). Jesus alone is the Way out, rescuing us from sin, despair, and death. He calls us to live as people “on the way.” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler.
LEMON PARK LIGHTS – Plan to meet this Saturday, November 8th, at 1:00 pm at the shed west of the park entrance. We will set up our display of lights for the coming Christmas season.
A PANCAKE FEED FUNDRAISER for the City of Pratt Fire Department will be held next Sunday, November 9th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Pratt Municipal Building. All are invited. A free will donation will be received.
About the Cover: It can be discouraging to see a world that does not recognize the love of Christ. All the saints of the Lord, past and present, know this reality. But we should not expect anything other than what the world and our own sin have done to Jesus. His arms were spread wide open on the cross as He took all of our sin. The resurrected Jesus still stands with His arms wide open, ready to receive repentant sinners in a world He still desires to save.
FIRST READING - Revelation 7:9-17
EPISTLE - I John 3:1-3
HOLY GOSPEL - Matthew 5:1-12