SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday Worship Service October 2, 2022
St. Paul Lutheran Church A Member Congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod On Sundays we Have: 7:30 am Holy Communion 8:45 am Bible Class/Sunday School 10:00 am Holy Communion SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Will You Hear October 2, 2022 AS WE GATHER Sometimes our faith is weak, and we wonder if God will hear our complaints and prayers. But He is always there, listening in love and offering grace and blessings. The bigger question is whether we will hear His promises and forgiveness. Today’s Reading from Habakkuk is a resounding “yes,” for it is a reminder that we trust our heavenly Father because of the greatest gift we have received: faith. Sometimes, like with the apostles in today’s Gospel, it seems we need more faith, but God, who has given us that precious gift, promises, “the righteous shall live by his faith” (Habakkuk 2:4). In the Epistle, Paul rejoices over Timothy’s faith in our Savior, who “abolished death and brought life and immortality to light” (2 Timothy 1:10). Paul encourages Timothy to “guard the good deposit entrusted” to him and each person of faith (2 Timothy 1:14). Rejoice, for today that faith moves us to hear, listen, and respond in word and song. We greet and welcome all guests and visitors worshiping with us today. We hope that the message you hear today will strengthen your understanding and faith in God’s plan to save us from sin and death through Jesus Christ. If you are visiting with us for the first time, please introduce yourself to Pastor Mat. If you are without a church home, we invite you to join us here at St. Paul. GUEST PREACHER Seminarian, Alvaro Witt Duarte, is with us this morning and will preach the sermon for us. We give thanks to God for this gift and welcome him. ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 4 Opening Hymn 496 Confession/Absolution p203 †The Service of the Word † Introit p204 Kyrie p205 Gloria in Excelsis p205 Salutation/Collect p206 Old Testament p785 Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Psalm 62 Front of Hymnal Epistle Reading p993 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Alleluia/Verse p205 Holy Gospel p876 Luke 17:1-10 Nicene Creed p206 Hymn of the Day 857 Sermon Prayer of the Church Offering (Please sign attendance book in pew) † Service of the Sacrament † Preface p208 Sanctus p208 Prayer of Thanksgiving p209 Lord’s Prayer p209 The Words of our Lord p209 Pax Domini p209 Agnus Dei p210 Distribution Hymns 620,722,692,651 Nunc Dimittis p211 Post Communion Collect p212 Benediction p166 Hymn to Depart 895 If you would like to donate to St. Paul Lutheran Church Please contact the church office at 636-583-2209 or visit our website www.inunionwithchrist.org to find out more about us. Please Like, Comment and Subscribe Thanks for watching!
