ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF STEINBACH INC. MEMBER OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA

465 Henry Street, Steinbach MB R5G 0H1 204-326-3758 Fax 204-326-2548

email: office@stpaulsteinbach.org www.stpaulsteinbach.org

Lead Pastor: Rev. Terry Gudmundson 204-380-3293

Associate Pastor: Rev. Melissa Frankland 204-293-7930

THE NUMBERS ATTENDANCE: April 15: 9:25 - 215; 11:05 - 82 Christian Education - 47; Teachers/Guides - 16

OFFERING: April 15 - $12,588.25

Sunday, April 22, 2018Sunday, April 22, 2018Sunday, April 22, 2018Sunday, April 22, 2018

Welcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship Service

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR Tuesday 1:30 Lutheran Church Women Group 1 7:00 All Committees Night Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship 7:00 Scouts 7:00 PIONEER GIRLS AWARDS NIGHT & WIND-UP Thursday 10:00 Moms & Tots 7:00 Jr. Youth Hot Topics 8:30 Sr. Youth Hot Topics Sunday 9:15 Confirmation 9:25 Traditional Service with Communion Sunday School; Adult Study 11:05 Contemporary Service with Communion 1:00 Young Adults

LOOKING AHEAD:

• Sunday, April 29, presentation by Youth for Christ Steinbach representative Jim Harms, both services

OUR MISSION

God’s purpose for St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is: Accepting all people through God’s grace,

sharing our faith in Christ, and making disciples.

Did You Know?

Did you know that every part of our

liturgy is biblical? On page 1154 of our

cranberry hymnals it says, “From

ancient times the church has read pub-

lically from the Old and New Testaments and has

drawn upon the scriptures to shape the whole of

worship.” Scripture is the building block upon which

the patterns and the actions of our worship are built.

Did you know that on pages 1154 – 1159 of our

hymnals you will find all the parts of liturgy and the

biblical references that they are based on? When you

have a moment, read through these sections to

better understand the connection between the Bible

and why we worship the way we do.

Pick Up and Walk

Community-Wide

Clean-up

An opportunity for you to help make

Steinbach a beautiful place to live.

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018

Time: 9:00-12:00 (free lunch to follow in T. G. Smith

Arena)

Location: Meet at the T.G. Smith Arena at 9 am and

register at our church table. You will be assigned a

specific route along with instructions and a map.

Garbage bags & bottled water will be provided.

Who: YOU, Your Family and Your Friends. All are

welcome to be part of the St. Paul’s team!

How: A sign-up sheet is posted next to the office.

SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS APRIL 29.

Questions? Please contact Rev. Melissa or Jacob,

204-326-3758.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will

take place on Saturday, May 12.

What to Bring: Gloves, appropriate footwear (rubber boots),

smiles, laughter, and a willing heart. If you have one, please

wear your yellow t-shirt from last year!

HOLY COMMUNION

G od feeds and renews us with the presence of Jesus Christ. In Christ’s body and blood given to

us, God forgives us and nourishes us for mission. In response to the Lord’s invitation I come - confessing my sin, trusting that the Lord is truly present, believing that to receive Him is to receive forgiveness - to partake of the Lord’s Supper. People of all ages and faith commu-nities are welcome.

Holy Communion is served in a continuous format unless announced otherwise. Participants are asked to fill out a registration card, available in the pews or at both entrances, and place them in the baskets at the entrances, or in the offering plates.

Ushers will direct you toward the aisle to come forward to the serving stations. If you desire to commune, extend your hand to the server who will place a wafer in your hand. If you prefer a gluten-free wafer, simply say “gluten-free” to the server. Wine is served from the chalice or individual cups; white grape juice is served from individual cups.

Come and hold in your hand and taste on your lips the love we cannot comprehend.

A Gathering of Ages

Six-year-old Cameron Wiebe proudly shows off

the trophy he received for being the youngest

participant at St. Paul’s first-ever family crokinole

tournament, while Orville Schinkel (inset) receives

a trophy as the player “most experienced in life.”

The event drew people of all ages last Sunday, as

they gathered for a fun afternoon of games, lots

of laughter and a delicious potluck dinner. Thank

you to the Relational, Stewardship and Missions

Committee for hosting this event. - photos by Ben Nickel

THERE IS A REDEEMER

There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God’s own Son;

Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One.

Chorus:

Thank You, oh, my Father,

for giving us Your Son,

and leaving your Spirit

‘til the work on earth is done.

Jesus, my Redeemer, name above all names;

Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, O for sinners slain.

When I stand in Glory, I will see His face,

There I’ll serve my King forever in that holy place.

KEEP IT REAL! BRING IT HOME!

one flock, one shepherd. 17For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. 18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.’

L. The Gospel of the Lord. C. Praise to you, O Christ.

↓ Message Hymn of the Day:

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” - # 502 ↑ Apostles’ Creed - p. 105 Prayers of the People Sharing of the Peace ↓ Offering ↑ Offertory - Doxology - # 884 The Great Thanksgiving - p. 206-207 The Lord’s Prayer - p. 208 ↓ Communion Hymns (sung during the distribution):

“Let Us Break Bread Together” - # 471 “Will You Come and Follow Me” - # 798 “There Is a Balm in Gilead” - # 614 “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us” - # 789 “There Is a Redeemer” - printed on back page ↑ Prayer after Communion The Benediction - Blessing

Sending Song: “Jesus Loves Me!” - # 595

HOLY COMMUNION

Holy Communion is offered in the CONTINUOUS FORMAT today. Registration cards are available in the pews and at both entrances. Participants are

asked to fill out a card and place it in the basket provided or in the offering plate. All are welcome at God’s table.

PRAYER REMINDERS In your prayers this week, please remember Duane Schultz, Gordon Barkman, Gordon Pachal, Bob Angell, Jac Doerksen, Mary Ann Harder, Katarina

Grienke, Laura Heckert, Tina Heckert, Wanda Hoehn, Marlene Klassen, Evelyn (Art) Krentz, Emma Kuehn, Hen-rietta Reimer, Helmuth Renz and Elsie Schilke.

GRADUATION It is a special weekend for Jacob Tamlin as he graduates from Providence University College and Theological Seminary with a Bachelor in Church Ministry degree. Con-gratulations! May you be blessed as you continue to serve here at St. Paul’s and in the wider community.

Please note, there will be NO Young Adults gathering this afternoon. They will meet again next Sunday, April 29, 1:00 pm at Jacob and Mia’s home.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY It is with a note of sadness we announce the passing of Dan Travers on Friday, April 13 at Bethesda Hospital. Our condolences to those who knew Dan as a friend and fellow member of our church family. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

PASTORS AT CONVENTION Pastor Terry and Rev. Melissa will be at the MNO Synod Convention in Winnipeg from April 26-28. If you should require emergency pastoral care during that time, please contact Pastor Al Maier at 204-326-2097.

NEW YOUTH PROJECT

St. Paul’s Youth have begun a new project, one that is sure to speed up the arrival of warmer temperatures. Gift cards from Sun-shine Greenhouse/Chinos Bistro are avail-

able from any of the youth, or contact Jacob, 204-381-8966. Order deadline is Thursday, May 3. All proceeds go towards youth projects.

Thank you to all who so generously supported the recent pizza drive. Approximately $1,000. was raised, all of which will be used to support the various youth events and projects.

YOUTH FOR CHRIST PRESENTATION Next Sunday, April 29, Jim Harms, a representative for Youth for Christ, Steinbach, will join us at both services to talk to us about the work YFC Steinbach does in the com-munity. We look forward to his presentation.

SPRING CONCERT The Eastman Male Choir along with “Elvis’ will present their Spring Concert at 7:30 pm on Sunday, May 6 at Steinbach Mennonite Church, 345 Loewen Blvd. The con-cert is being presented in support of Eden Health Care Services, Eastman Region, and donations are gratefully accepted for Eden’s mental health recovery programs.

WELCOME VISITORS If you are a visitor to our church today, we invite you to sign the guest book located in the

narthex. Welcome here. May you be blessed as you worship with us. A time of coffee fellowship takes place in the Education Wing immediately following the service. All are welcome!

THANK YOU DEPARTMENT • Thank you to all who assisted with the service today.

Please Note: Small numbers (eg. p. 211) refer to liturgical settings at the beginning of the Lutheran Book of Worship.

Larger bold numbers (eg. # 239) refer to hymn numbers. The up arrow means the congregation is asked to stand, the down arrow, to be seated.

Welcome & Announcements

↑ Confession & Forgiveness - p. 94-96

Gathering Song:

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” - # 778

GREETING: P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C. And also with you.

The Kyrie - p. 203

Canticle of Praise - p. 204

PRAYER OF THE DAY: L. Let us pray together: All. Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you

seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us and we shall be whole. Make us one with you, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

GOD’S WORD: Reader Marcia Henzel

↓ FIRST READING: Acts 4:5-12

5 The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, 6with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, ‘By what power or by what name did you do this?’ 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, ‘Rulers of the people and elders, 9if we are ques-tioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, 10let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. 11This Jesus is “the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.” 12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.’

L. The Word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God.

RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 23 (Congregation reads bold parts)

L. 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. C.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;

he leads me beside still waters;

L. 3 he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. C.

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me. L. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. C.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD my whole life long. SECOND READING: 1 John 3:16-24

16 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. 17How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? 18 Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 19And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him 20whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21Be-loved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; 22and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24All who obey his com-mandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.

L. The Word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God.

↑ Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia” (sung) - p. 205 Alleluia! Lord and Savior, open now your saving word. Let it burn like fire within us; speak until our hearts are stirred. Alleluia! Lord, we sing, for the good news that you bring.

HOLY GOSPEL: John 10:11-18

Congregational response after the announcement: Glory to you, O Lord.

11 ‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. 14I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. 16I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

APRIL 22, 2018