NEWS AND EVENTS AT ST. PAUL
January 25, 2026
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THE VOTERSâ ASSEMBLY will be held in the church basement after worship today.
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ADULT CHOIR REHEARSALS will continue on Wednesday evenings at 7:00.
Spaghetti Dinner FUNDRAISER. . . To be held Saturday, February 14th, from 5 - 7 pm at
the Pratt Municipal Building (117 W 3rd St.). Free will donation at the door, all proceeds will go
to the Brian Houtwed family to help with medical expenses. âCarry each otherâs burdens, and
in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.â (Galatians 6:2).
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STEWARDSHIP SENTENCES based on Matthew 4:20 â âImmediately they left their nets and
followed him.â Discipleship cost Peter and Andrew everything they had. They left their trade, their
hometown, their families, and they followed Jesus. God has called us to the same discipleship,
the same devotion, though the exact details of how that is lived out will vary. The important thing
is this: we know that all we have is the Lordâs, to be used for His purpose. We are His disciples
and are ready to follow where He leads.
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PRATT COUNTY FOOD BANK . . . The item requested for the month of February is Brownie
mix. This, or other non-perishable food items, may be placed in the box at the south entrance to
the church. Thank you to the people of St. Paul for supporting the food bank as it serves our
neighbors in need.
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A LIFE THOUGHT in the Church Year for January 25 (Epiphany 3): Abortion and assisted
suicide are often followed by crushing amounts of guilt and shame. While the Church rightly
teaches that these are sins against God and neighbor, may we never forget that Christ has sent
us to preach the Gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation (1 Corinthians 1:17-18). In
Christ, âthere will be no gloom for her who was in anguish,â (Isaiah 9:1), for He has come in the
fulfillment of His promises, bringing the Kingdom of God near to us (Matthew 4:14-17), that all
who repent and believe in Him can take shelter in the Lord (Psalm 27:5)
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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)
6:00 pm - The Lutheran Hour, KREJ (88.1 FM)
MONDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretaryâs Office Hours
TUESDAY - 9 am-2 pm - Quilters meet
WEDNESDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretaryâs Office Hours
6:30 pm - Midweek Classes
7:10 pm - Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY - 6:30 pm - Bible Study
FRIDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretaryâs Office Hours
SUNDAY - 9:00 am - Sunday School and Bible Class
10:00 am - Worship with Holy Communion
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THE LUTHERAN HOUR - âCross Words-Words of Powerâ (I Corinthians 1:17-18). A
crossword puzzle uses an answer only once, but Christ is the answer for all people in every place
and time. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola.
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SERVING ON ALTAR GUILD for the month of February are: Heather Van Slyke, Janice
Meredith, and Kathie Thurman.
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THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON SERIESâŠIssues, Etc. is a radio talk show and
podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can
listen to a series of interviews with Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, author of the new book âFinally
Free: Three Lessons in the Parable of the Prodigal Sonâ at issuesetc.org/prodigalson.
HEAD USHER: Gary McGuireÂ
ELDERS: Derek Liggett, Shan Hullman, Lee Van SlykeÂ
ALTAR COMMITTEE: Shelley Hullman, Jan Jorns, Terri Liggett
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About the Cover: Christ walked among the people in Zebulun and Naphtali in
Galilee as He fulfilled Godâs promises and brought the kingdom of heaven to
those who sat in darkness. Christ is among us by His Word, and His light still
shines today, calling us out of the darkness of our sin and into the light of the
Gospel of forgiveness.