FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 6, 2025
ORDER OF WORSHIP: LSB – Divine Service, Setting One, pgs. 151ff
HYMNS: 793 - 533 - (634 - 832 - 651) - 965
SERMON: “How Beautiful Are the Feet. . .”
TEXT: From the Gradual (Romans 10:1)
A PRAYER FOR TODAY:
From evil, Lord, deliver us;
The times and days are perilous.
Redeem us from eternal death,
And, when we yield our dying breath,
Console us, grant us calm release,
And take our souls to You in peace.
(LSB, #766, st. 8)
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
“Blessed be God, because He has not rejected my prayer or removed
His steadfast love from me!” (Psalm 66:20).
▪ Thanksgiving to the heavenly Father for every gift which sustains and strengthens us in body and soul.
▪ For the Lord’s help and healing for Glen Honeman, Jane Ann Starrett, Anita Lawrenz, Brandon McNerny, and all who suffer illness or injury or receive medical care in these days.
▪ For this country and its citizens that we will have wisdom from the Lord never to abuse our freedom and liberty but to understand the responsibility and duty this places upon us in service to God and neighbor in accordance with His commandments.
▪ For God’s guidance, wisdom, and protection for all who serve in the armed forces of this country, for chaplains whose ministry cares for them in Jesus’ name, and for patience and peace for their families in times of separation.
▪ For repentance and return to the Church for those who have strayed, that they will have peace in the grace and fellowship of Jesus Christ and His Word.
THE COUNCIL of St. Paul will meet this Tuesday evening at 7:00 in the church parlor. The Voters’ Assembly will be held on Sunday July 20th in the church basement after worship.
COMBINED LADIES’ BREAKFAST will be held this Thursday, July 10th, at 9:00 am at the Servateria in Pratt. All ladies are welcome.
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.
INVITATION MAILINGS for the 125th Anniversary of our congregation at St. Paul need to be completed soon. Many have already been sent. To see if names have been included on the list, or to request an addition, please submit both names and addresses to the church office as soon as possible. Two events are scheduled for our celebration: A hymn sing on Saturday, September 20th at 3:00 pm; Sunday morning worship and lunch to follow on Sunday, September 21st. Rev. Justin Panzer, Kansas District President, will be the guest preacher during worship.
THE JULY WORKERS TOGETHER, the Kansas District LCMS newsletter, is now available. We give thanks and praise to God for the successful 75th Kansas District Convention, held June 5-6 in Salina! The months of July and August are packed with many activities taking place around the District. Be sure to check out the newsletter for details. You can find it by visiting the website at www.kslcms.org. Scroll down the homepage and look for the "Workers Together" icon, or visit the Communications page on the website.
BELL RINGERS NEEDED. . . The bell choir is currently working on music to be played in celebration of St. Paul’s 125th anniversary. Please feel free to join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to practice for this upcoming celebration! If you can read music come join us!
A LIFE QUOTE for Sunday, July 6th: “As you walk the path of life with your neighbor, learn and celebrate the depth and breadth of the infinite worth of their life—whether they are preborn, homeless, destitute, dying, friend, or foe. Learn, through the trials set before you and the sacrifices you make to improve the life of your neighbor, the awesome worth of life. Life is sacred. Every life matters.” Rev. Robert Mohns, Lutheran Church–Canada (lutheransforlife.org)
THE FEATURED FOOD ITEM requested for the Pratt County Food Bank for the month of July is boxes of Jello or instant pudding. These or other non-perishable foods may be placed in the box at the south entrance of the church to be delivered by the group from St. Paul who serves there monthly. Thank you!
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HEAD USHER: Gary McGuire ALTAR COMMITTEE: Shelley Hullman
ELDERS: Derek Liggett, Shan Hullman, Lee Van Slyke Lisa Petrowsky Barb Schotte
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 - 7:00 pm - Church Council
WEDNESDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
7:00 pm - Bell Practice
THURSDAY - 9:00 am - Ladies’ Combine Breakfast - Servateria, Pratt
6:30 pm - Bible Study
FRIDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
SUNDAY - 9:00 am - Sunday School and Bible Class
10:00 am - Worship with Holy Communion
THE LUTHERAN HOUR - “A Little Light, Reading” (Job 1:8). The Book of Job is not light reading, but Christians read it in the Light of Christ. Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler.
STEWARDSHIP SENTENCES based on Luke 10:20b – “But rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” No one can snatch us out of the nail-marked hands of Jesus. He has redeemed us and claimed us as His own. As those whose names are written in heaven, we seek to live heavenly lives here on earth. This is the foundation of all our good works, including the good work of faithfully supporting the work of the church. It’s our joy in having been redeemed by the Lord through the activity of the church that motivates us to support it. (lcms.org/stewardship)
THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER is a daily 15-minute verse by verse Bible Study podcast from the producers of Issues, Etc. Study the Bible with the Church, past and present. The study is hosted by Pastor Will Weedon. Tune in at thewordendures.org.
About the Cover: The Lord promises that days of peace for the new Jerusalem will one day come like a river and overflow with the glory of the nations. One day, the river of life will flow in the midst of the new Jerusalem coming down from heaven (Revelation 22:1-5). The promise of this river is made sure by Christ, the true living water who thirsted upon the cross in our stead and has brought forgiveness and eternal refreshment for our souls through His death and resurrection.
OLD TESTAMENT READING - Isaiah 66:10-14
EPISTLE - Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16
HOLY GOSPEL - Luke 10:1-20
