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by eagerly connecting the community with the faith, hope, and love that transforms.

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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

SENIOR PASTOR

Ron Pennekamp

863-398-0557

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Andy Ritchie

907-529-5644

MINISTER OF MUSIC

Gloria Klockziem

863-838-9693

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

Nick Moss

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DIRECTOR OF VISITATION

Peter Herbert

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February 4, 2018 Epiphany—Deep Water Calling “Aha” Moments for Jonah”

February 4, 2018 – 8:30 a.m. (ESV = English Standard Version Bible)

Lutheran Service Book (LSB) – Divine Service, Setting One (p. 151)

PRELUDE

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING HYMN “I Want to Walk As A Child of the Light” p. 411, st. 1-2

INVOCATION, CONFESSION, FORGIVENESS & SHARING THE PEACE

HYMN OF PRAISE “This is the Feast” p. 155

SALUTATION & COLLECT OF THE DAY

OLD TESTAMENT READING ~ Jonah 1:7-17 ESV p. 774

EPISTLE READING ~ Acts 4:13-20 ESV p. 912

ALLELUIA & VERSE

GOSPEL READING ~ Mark 1:14-20 ESV p. 837

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

HYMN OF THE DAY “Come Follow Me” p. 688, st. 1-2

SERMON

HYMN OF RESPONSE “Come Follow Me” p. 688, st. 4-5

CONFESSION OF FAITH ~ The Nicene Creed

OFFERING

PRAYERS & LORD’S PRAYER

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION p. 160

SPECIAL MUSIC ~ “Contemplation” by Rob Roy Perry—Janice Brekke

SONGS “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” & “I Surrender All” & “Through It All”

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE “Thank the Lord”

COMMUNION BLESSING

MISSION STATEMENT & BENEDICTION

CLOSING HYMN “O Christ, Who Called the Twelve” p. 856, st. 1, 4, 5

ten47 ~ Contemporary Worship Gathering Song “You Won’t Relent”

Welcome & Announcements & Sharing the Peace

Today’s Scriptures ~ Jonah 1:7-17, Acts 4:13-20 & Mark 1:14-20

Praise Songs “More Of You” & “You Make Me Brave” & “Thy Will”

Prayer & Children’s Church & Message of the Day

Confession & Forgiveness

Offering & Prayers & Creed Song “This I Believe”

The Lord’s Supper “Take My Life”

Mission Statement & Blessing

Closing Song “Until the Whole World Hears”

Worship Attendance for January 28 594 Worship Attendance for January 21 570

ST PAUL LUTHERAN

February 4, 2018 @ 8:30 am

- "Aha" Moments for Jonah

Epiphany - "Deep Water Calling"

Song Leaders Bill Wrase/ Kristel Lehmker

Prelude Music: "As Stone on Living Stone " by Kevin Hildebrand

Welcome & Announcements - (Theme Slide) leader: PH & PR

Opening Hymn Title: "I Want to Walk As A Child of the Light" Number: LSB 411 Stanzas:

1, 2

I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus.

God set the stars to give light to the world. The star of my life is Jesus.

Refrain: In Him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike.

The Lamb is the light of the city of God Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

I want to see the brightness of God. I want to look at Jesus.

Clear Sun of Righteousness, shine on my path, And show me the way to the Father.

(Refrain)

Invocation: leader: PR

LEADER: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Confession LSB Pg: 151

LEADER: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

PEOPLE: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and

cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.)

LEADER: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.

PEOPLE: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We

have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we

have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our

neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the

sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that

we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

Absolution LSB 151:

LEADER: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake

forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority,

I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the

Holy Spirit.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Sharing the Peace - (Special Slide) Leader: PR

Having confessed our sins and heard God’s forgiveness, let us greet one another in these

words, “Peace be with you.”

Hymn of Praise LSB155 This is the Feast

REFRAIN: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, Whose blood set us free to be people of God.

(Refrain)

Power, riches, wisdom and strength, And honor, blessing, and glory are His. (Refrain)

Sing with all the people of God, And join in the hymn of all creation:

Blessing, honor, glory, and might Be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. (Refrain)

For the Lamb who was slain has begun His reign. Alleluia. (Refrain)

Salutation and Collect of the Day: pg.156 Leader: PH Ex-Corte -OR- Propers for the day

LEADER: The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And also with you.

LEADER: Let us pray: O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith

that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty

power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the

Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Old Testament Reading Text: Jonah 1:7-17 ESV p. 774

Reader: Bob Holden

[7] And they said to one another, "Come, let us cast lots, that we may know on whose ac-

count this evil has come upon us." So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. [8] Then they

said to him, "Tell us on whose account this evil has come upon us. What is your occupa-

tion? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are

you?" [9] And he said to them, "I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven, who

made the sea and the dry land." [10] Then the men were exceedingly afraid and said to him,

"What is this that you have done!" For the men knew that he was fleeing from the presence

of the Lord, because he had told them. [11] Then they said to him, "What shall we do to

you, that the sea may quiet down for us?" For the sea grew more and more tempestuous.

[12] He said to them, "Pick me up and hurl me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for

you, for I know it is because of me that this great tempest has come upon you." [13] Never-

theless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea grew

more and more tempestuous against them. [14] Therefore they called out to the Lord, "O

Lord, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not on us innocent blood, for you, O Lord,

have done as it pleased you." [15] So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and

the sea ceased from its raging. [16] Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and they

offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows. [17] And the Lord appointed a great fish to

swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. ...This

is the Word of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Text: Acts 4:13-20 ESV p. 912

Reader: Bob Holden

[13] Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were un-

educated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with

Jesus. [14] But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to

say in opposition. [15] But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they con-

ferred with one another, [16] saying, "What shall we do with these men? For that a notable

sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we

cannot deny it. [17] But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn

them to speak no more to anyone in this name." [18] So they called them and charged them

not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. [19] But Peter and John answered them,

"Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge,

[20] for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." ...This is the Word of the

Lord.

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

Alleluia and Verse pg.156

Alleluia, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia, alleluia.

Announcement of Gospel Leader: PR

LEADER: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 1st chapter.

PEOPLE: Glory to You, O Lord.

Holy Gospel Text: Mark 1:14-20 ESV p. 837

Reader: PR

[14] Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God,

[15] and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and be-

lieve in the gospel." [16] Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew

the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. [17] And Jesus said

to them, "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." [18] And immediately

they left their nets and followed him. [19] And going on a little farther, he saw James the

son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. [20] And

immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired

servants and followed him. ...This is the Gospel of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Praise to You, O Christ.

Children's Church leader: NM

Hymn of the Day Title: "Come Follow Me" Number: LSB 688 Stanzas: 1, 2

“Come, follow Me,” the Savior spake, “All in My way abiding;

Deny yourselves, the world forsake, obey my call and guiding.

O bear the cross, what e’er betide, take My example for your guide.

“I am the light, I light the way,” a godly life displaying;

I bid you walk as in the day; I keep your feet from straying.

I am the way, and well I show How you must sojourn here below.

Sermon Preacher: PETER HERBERT Title: Text: Notes

Hymn of Response Title: "Come Follow Me" Number: LSB 688 Stanzas: 4, 5

“I teach you how to shun and flee what harms your soul’s salvation,

Your heart from ev’ry guile to free, from sin and its temptation.

I am the refuge of the soul and lead you to your heav’nly goal.”

Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, and take the cross appointed

And, firmly clinging to his Word, in suff’ring be undaunted.

For those who bear the battle’s strain the crown of heav’nly life obtain.

Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed Leader: Creed: Nicene

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visi-

ble and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of

His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten,

not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for

us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit

of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and

ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with

glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe

in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the

prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one

Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of

the world to come. Amen

Offering: Head: Bob Kelly Captain: Craig Cornelius Ushers: David Wehman, Jennifer Kel-

ler, Jack Daugherty, Diana Giovenco, Bryan Steele

Offertory "Break Thou the Bread of Life" Bells of Joy

Prayers for God's People Leader: PR

Lord's Prayer Leader: PR

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be

done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our tres-

passes as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but de-

liver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever.

Amen.

Preface: pg.160 Leader: PR

LEADER: The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And also with you.

LEADER: Lift up your hearts.

PEOPLE: We lift them to the Lord.

LEADER: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

PEOPLE: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Words of Institution: Special Slide (communion) Leader: PR

Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had

given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My +

body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He

took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying:

“Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My + blood, which is shed for you

for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

Pax Domini: pg. 163 Leader: PR

LEADER: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Agnus Dei: pg.163 Leader: PR

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Grant us peace.

Distribution: Table -or- Continuous Line Leader: Head: Freeman Toombs Assistants: Paul

Sicca, Larry Cook, Jerry Kargel, Joe Glossick, Richard Saxton, David Keller

Distribution Hymns:(Theme Slides in between each song)

Title: "Contemplation" by Rob Roy Perry Offered by: Janice Brekke

TITLE: "Through It All" THFWC 507

Through it all, through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God;

Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon His Word.

Title: "Have Thine Own Way, Lord" STTL 480

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter; I am the clay.

Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today.

Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now, As in Thy presence humbly I bow.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me, I pray.

Power all power surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o'er my being absolute sway!

Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always living in me!

Title: "I Surrender All" STTL p. 486

All to Jesus I surrender; All to Him I freely give.

I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.

Refrain: I surrender all. I surrender all.

All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender; humbly at His feet I bow,

Worldly pleasures all forsaken. Take me, Jesus, take me now. (Refrain)

All to Jesus I surrender; make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

Let me feel the Holy Spirit, truly know that Thou art mine. (Refrain)

All to Jesus I surrender; Lord, I give myself to Thee.

Fill me with Thy love and power; let Thy blessing fall on me. (Refrain)

All to Jesus I surrender; now I feel the sacred flame.

O the joy of full salvation! Glory, glory to His name! (Refrain)

Post Communion Canticle: LSB pg.164

Thank the Lord Thank the Lord and sing His praise; tell ev’ryone what He has done.

Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear His name.

He recalls His promises and leads His people forth in joy

With shouts of thanksgiving, Alleluia, alleluia.

Communion Blessing Leader: PR

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you in body and soul

to life everlasting. Depart + in peace.

People: Amen.

Mission Statement

We are passionate followers of JESUS, making disciples by eagerly connecting the commu-

nity with the faith, hope, and love that transforms.

Benediction: Leader: PH

LEADER: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be

gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Closing Hymn Title: "O Christ, Who Called the Twelve" Number:LSB 856 (tune: This is

My Father's World) Stanzas: 1, 4, 5

O Christ, who called the Twelve to rise and follow You,

Forsaking old, familiar ways for ventures bold and new:

Grant us to hear Your call to risk security

And, bound in heart and will to You, find perfect liberty.

O Christ, who sent the Twelve on roads they’d never trod

To serve, to suffer, teach, proclaim the nearer reign of God:

Send us on ways where faith transcends timidity,

Where love informs and hope sustains both life and ministry.

O Christ, th’apostles’ Lord, the martyrs’ strength and song,

The crucified and risen King to whom the saints belong:

Though generations pass, our tribute still we bring,

Our hymns a sacrifice of praise, our lives an offering.

Acolytes: Acolyte(s):

Greeters: Individuals:

Welcome Center: Individuals: Thea Clark

Hospitality Hosts: Individuals: Carol Lehman

Sound system: Technician: DJ Pipkin

Video System Video tech: The Elliotts

Altar Guild Set up: Individual(s): Tony Rickard / The Ammons

Nursery Staff Individual(s): Debby Erdmann

TODAY’S BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES MOSAIC BIBLE STUDY— 9:45 in Fellowship Center, led by Pastor Andy

THE BEREAN CLASS—9:45, Conference Room, led by Pastor Trinklein

FAMILIES IN FAITH—9:45 in Room 103, “The Heart of Family” led by Candace Moss

LECTIO DIVINA—9:45 in the Church Library, led by Rayanne Woodruff CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL—9:45, PK in Room 301/Gr. 1-5 in Room 118

ETERNITY WORKSHOP NEXT SATURDAY—If you are interested

in developing or upda%ng your final plans and giving your loved ones’ peace of mind,

please plan on aJending our FREE Eternity Workshop on Saturday, February 10th

at

9:00am to 12:00pm. Info flyers are available at the Welcome Center. Please let us know

you will aJend by indica%ng on your communica%on sheet or by calling the church

office at 863-644-7710. If you are unable to aJend the workshop and would like more

informa%on, please contact Jim Pennington, LCMS Founda%on Gi' Planning Counselor,

at 863-370-0305 or James.Pennington@lfnd.org.

OTERS’ MEETING—Next Sunday, February 11, we will hold a Voters’ Meeting at

9:30am in the Worship Center. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the Board of

Trustees Nominating Committee.

THEOLOGY PUB—Guys 21 and older meet with Pastor Andy at Decisions

Grill & Bar, 1621 E. Edgewood Dr. (NEW LOCATION), on February 15th

at

6:30pm. Come, have a drink if you wish and some food or just join in the

conversation as we look at what it means to be a Christian man in the world today.

KOFFEE KLUTCH—All ladies are invited to gather for coffee and fellowship

every 3rd

Saturday of the month. Sponsored by the Katie’s Ladies but opened

to all women 18 years and up. Come spend time with others to chat about life

issues as Christian women. We will gather at Margie Grauer’s home (6917 Po-

ley Creek Dr. E.— just past Carlton Arms on Shepherd Rd.) on Saturday, February 17th

at

10am. Please RSVP to Margie, 863-644-2150.

BIG BAND DANCE FUNDRAISER—Friday, February 16, from

7:00-9:00pm in the Fellowship Center. Lakeland Concert Band will play

music from the 40’s through the 70”s. Come and enjoy doing the swing,

waltz, polka, latin, fox trot, line dancing, etc. Donation of $5 will benefit

our St. Paul’s School Music Education Program.

WEDNESDAY SERVICES IN LENT—On February 14

(Ash Wednesday), we will begin a worship series called “Thy Will

Be Done.” “Not as I will, but as you will,” Jesus prayed to His

Father the night before He went to the cross for our salvation.

And that is our prayer as well this Lent as we seek to do God’s

will in our lives, as we draw near to the observance of Christ’s

suffering, death and resurrection during Holy Week. Each service in the series focuses

on a different aspect of God’s will at work among us.

Plan to join us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm,,,, beginning February 14.

THY WILL BE DONE

“GOD’S PROMISES TO YOU!” in a

small booklet or CD are available at the

Welcome Center. Take either or both for

yourself or to pass along to others who may

be encouraged by them. This booklet brings

together, from the Good News Bible, some

of the most treasured passages from

Scripture—passages of promise that have

brought strength and courage and hope to

generations of people throughout the ages.

MEN’S RETREAT - February 23-25, 2018 at Luther Springs Retreat

Center (Hawthorne, FL). Marty’s Men and St. Paul Lutheran invite men, ages 16

and up, to a weekend retreat. Rev. Roosevelt Gray is our guest speaker. Here’s

your chance to get away for a weekend at a place where men can be men and Christian

brotherhood abounds. A registration sheet is included in this bulletin.

SPRING RUMMAGE SALE—It’s time to start setting aside

your unwanted treasures in good condition for our upcoming

rummage sale, March 10th

. Items can be dropped off starting

Sunday, March 4 and placed on the stage behind the curtain.

You want to make a difference by reaching more people in your community

with the Gospel and connecting them to Jesus. Join us at the upcoming

Florida-Georgia District O2 event on March 17th

at Holy Trinity Lutheran in

Tampa and help us define a Mission Map specifically for our community. If

you have a passion to reach those outside the church, please talk with

Pastor Andy or Pastor Ron about joining us for this O2 event.

COLLEGE-AGE GROUP—It’s now co-ed! Young adults are invited to meet at the

Beacon Starbucks on Monday nights at 8:30pm. We are doing a series called “End of

Me,” through RightNow Media. We watch the video together, have discussion,

application, time to connect and then pray what’s on our hearts. “End of me” focuses on

the sermon on the mount and the Beatitudes! We have two weeks left in this series and

then we will choose another topic. Tabitha Pennekamp is facilitating this group. Come join us on Monday nights @ 8:30pm @ Starbucks.

SPL Teacher Spotlight… Daniel Bates, Music Director • BA in Music Performance – Florida Southern College

• Masters of Arts in Teaching – Florida Southern College

• Member of Calvary Baptist Church

• Married to Denise; Son- Gideon, another baby on the way!

• Lived in Lakeland my whole life.

DAVERAMSEY.COM derdmann@stpaullakeland.org

INHERITANCES TO FAMILY, viewed through the lens of inheritance in Christ,

recognizes that wealth left behind to children can support the Great Commission. For

more information, contact Jim Pennington, SPLC Gift Planning Counselor, at 863-370-

0305 or james.pennington@lfnd.org.

FOOD PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED—Our food pantry is low on the

following items: cereal, instant oatmeal, canned meats, pasta, jelly, snack

bars, Spaghetti O’s. While you are shopping, please consider buying some

of these items to help families in our community. Or if you would prefer to

make a monetary donation, please memo your check “Pantry.” Thank you!

MEALS NEEDED—Due to health issues, Red & Dottie Nuss could use some help with

meals. A Meal Train has been established at hJps://www.mealtrain.com/trains/3l3zr1.

Also, meals are needed for the Feran family as they care for their daughter Katie. Go to

hJps://takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=XPFW5260 to sign up. Thank You!

THANKS—I cannot express enough thanks to my church family at St. Paul for all their

prayers, cards, visits and delicious food after the passing of my husband, Al Ready. The

pastors have been wonderful and helped so much during this sad time. May the Lord

continue to bless our church. —Sue Ready and family.

ALTAR FLOWERS—today are given to the glory of God by George & Ruth Rae, in

celebration of their 50th

Wedding Anniversary.

PRAY FOR… Thanksgiving: John Ammon found part-time employment Strength, Guidance & Peace: Our Country & President Trump, Duggan family, Sam Shedd Provision: The Morris family, Ken Coombs, John & Zach Ammon (employment) Upcoming Surgery: Sharon Daugherty (Knee on Feb. 6) Hospitalized: Randy Allmon, Jack Grinstead, Arleen Smith Healing & Strength: Rachel Bedford, Gabriel Coronado, Rick Darrah, Kerry Duggan, Richard

Furry, Bob Halleen, Emilee Jacoby, Donna Mertz, George Rae, Ron Semple Sympathy: Ashley W. at the passing of her grandma

In preparing to receive the Lord’s Supper we confess: 1.) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior. 2.) I confess my sins to God with sincere repentance and desire to receive His forgiveness. 3.) I believe that in this meal I am receiving the true body and blood of Jesus Christ together with the bread and wine. 4.) I desire for the Holy Spirit to work in my life to strengthen my faith and Christian witness. Guests who are unfamiliar with the practice of receiving the Lord’s Supper or who have not been instructed in the Lutheran faith

are asked to speak to the pastor before communing. Those who come forward but who are not receiving the Lord’s Supper, such as small children, are asked to cross their arms over their chest to receive a blessing. The cups in the center of the communion tray contain white grape juice and are reserved for those who are not able to receive wine for dietary or other restrictions. All who receive the Lord’s Supper are asked to fill out the “Communication sheet” in the bulletin and register your attendance at Communion by circling your name on the card.

(Please help us in iden�fying those taking communion from the pews by raising your hand as the Communion Team approaches the congrega�on. Thank you.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS Our NURSERY is available from 8:15am-noon for infants-age 3. Check with an usher for location.

THIS WEEK ~ February 4-11, 2018

SUNDAY 4th 8:30 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 9:30 & 10:45 am Hmong Bible Study & Worship / Athletic Center 9:45-10:45 am Children’s Ministries & Adult Bible Study Groups ten47 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 5:00-7:00 pm New Member Class / Conference Room 5:00-7:00 pm High School Youth / Youth Room 7:00-9:00 pm Adult Volleyball / Gym

MONDAY 5th 6:00 - 7:30 pm Financial Peace University / Church Library 6:15 pm Sisters in Study / Room 102 6:30 pm Knitting Ministry / Piano Room 8:30 pm College-Age Group / Beacon Starbucks

TUESDAY 6th 9:00 am Heritage Bible Study / Conference Room 10:30 am Prayer Group / Soul Surfer Room 6:30 pm Trustees Meeting / Conference Room

WEDNESDAY 7th 8:25 am CHAPEL K-8 9:15 am CHAPEL PK 9:45 am CHAPEL ECEC 5:00 pm Bell Choir / Worship Center 6:30 pm AL-ANON / Conference Room 6:30 pm Adult Choir / Music Suite

THURSDAY 8th 7:15 am Men’s Adventure Bible Study / Britt’s Café 6:30 pm Katie’s Ladies / Ruby Tuesdays 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study / Conference Room 7:00 pm Marty’s Men

FRIDAY 9th 6:00 pm Confirmation Retreat / Athletic Center

SATURDAY 10th 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eternity Workshop / Conference Room

SUNDAY 11th 8:30 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 9:30 & 10:45 am Hmong Bible Study & Worship / Athletic Center 9:30 am VOTERS’ MEETING / WORSHIP CENTER 9:45-10:45 am Children’s Ministries & Adult Bible Study Groups ten47 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 5:00-7:00 pm New Member Class / Conference Room 5:00-7:00 pm High School Youth / Youth Room 7:00-9:00 pm Adult Volleyball / Gym

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Please feel free to contact us at: questions@stpaullakeland.org

Pastor Ron Pennekamp: rpennekamp@stpaullakeland.org

4450 Harden Boulevard—Lakeland, FL 33813—863-644-7710

www.stpaullakeland.org

Marty’s Men and St. Paul Lutheran Church

invite you to join us at a Men’s Leadership Retreat

in a camp seHng where men can be men and

Chris�an fellowship abounds! Men Only (16 and up*) Thank you

(*Freshmen in High School if fathers are aJending)

Where: Luther Springs Conference and Retreat Center

Hawthorne FL near Ocala. www.lomfla.org/

When: February 23-25, 2018

Theme: “Biblical Love”

Guest Leader: Rev. Roosevelt Gray Jr., LCMS Na%onal

Mission Director of Black Ministry

Pricing Op�ons for this year are as follows:

1. __ Semi private room with bathroom: [2 share] $170 heat or ac

2. __ Bunk House with bathroom: [12 share] $135 heat or ac

3. __ Tent/w Bathhouse: $100. BYO tent and sleeping bag (no heat)

4. __ RV space with 30 or 50 amp hookup and bathhouse:

1st person $125 each addi%onal person $95

♦ All choices include 4 meals and Friday Night Manly Meal

♦ Scholarship discount for 16 year olds through college:

$50 off any of the above choices

Commit to go:

Name: __________________________________ Age: _______

Phone number: _________________ Email: ___________________________

Special Needs: __________________________

Send with Check or Money order payable to:

Marty’s Men / in care of ScoJ Loveridge

5305 Montserrat Dr., Lakeland, FL 33812-4085

Ques%ons contact: ScoJ Loveridge at 863-255-5886