THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 23, 2025
ORDER OF WORSHIP: LSB – Divine Service, Setting Three, pgs. 184ff
HYMNS: 423 - 761 - 560
SERMON: Written for Our Instruction
TEXT: I Corinthians 10:11; Luke 13:3, 5
A PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Therefore You alone, my Savior,
Shall be all in all to me;
Search my heart and my behavior,
Root out all hypocrisy.
Through all my life’s pilgrimage, guard and uphold me,
In loving forgiveness, O Jesus, enfold me.
This one thing is needful; all others are vain—
I count all but loss that I Christ may obtain!
(Lutheran Service Book, #536, st. 5)
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
“Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away
Your indignation toward us!” (Psalm 85:4).
▪ For every gift of daily bread, thanks be to the heavenly Father.
▪ Thanksgiving to the Lord for continued good recovery after surgery for Donna Briggeman and Kathie Thurman; for His strength, help and healing for Anita Lawrenz (former member of St. Paul); also for Rev. Howard Patten (former Kansas District President) and Marilyn Patten in days of illness and injury.
▪ That God the Father would lead men to train and prepare for ministry to congregations of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod..
▪ That the victorious death and resurrection of Jesus will graciously provide the strength to release from the devil’s grasp those who refuse the Gospel and those who are enslaved to the sinful ways of spiritual darkness.
BRIEF Easter Breakfast meeting in the church parlor after worship today. Anyone with thoughts or interest, please come.
POTATO BAR LUNCH . . . This is held at St. Paul today in the church basement after worship. All are welcome! A free will offering will be received in support of the celebration of our congregation’s 125th Anniversary to be held on September 20th and 21st.
PANCAKES AND SAUSAGE . . . Fliers are posted with details about this supper to be held this evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Haven (1/4 mile west of Haven on Arlington Road). This event will benefit victims of recent Hurricane Helene. Support will be offered through the work of Orphan Grain Train.
DONATIONS are being accepted for upcoming needs of the church at the time of Easter. Monetary donations to the Altar Guild will provide lilies and palms for the sanctuary. For the Easter egg hunt on Easter morning, donations of large plastic eggs would be appreciated for non-candy treats or favors. Donations of Easter candy and chocolate are sweet as well. A box is located in the parlor.
CHECK YOUR MAILBOX for a letter of invitation to the St. Paul Lutheran 125th Anniversary Celebration, September 20-21, 2025. Letters also have been sent to guests and former members of the congregation. Mark this date on your calendar, and reply by email to StPaul125@outlook.com or sign-up sheet in both church entrances for the meal on Sunday. Take a postcard for a friend or family member to reply by mail.
PHOENIX RISING, a benefit gala for Concordia Academy Wichita, will be held on Friday evening, April 25th, beginning at 5:30 pm in the Academy Fellowship Hall at 909 S. Market St. in Wichita (Immanuel Lutheran Church). This will feature keynote speaker Dr. Louis Markos. For more information, go to www.CAWichita.org/gala.
A LIFE THOUGHT in the Church Year for March 23 – Lent III: If Almighty God has “no pleasure in the death of the wicked” (Ezekiel 33:11), how much more does death of innocents grieve Him? Why then should the people of God ever tolerate the killing of unborn sisters and brothers? And if the Lord of all only deals in death when human iniquity does not allow Him to avoid it, will not the same love move us to warn others against dealing in death?
BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES BIBLE STUDY…The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon recently started a study on the Book of Ecclesiastes. You can listen on-demand at thewordendures.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
CHRIST FOR YOU this week on kfuo.org: On Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT) we wrap up the book of 1 Samuel and begin 2 Samuel! Tune in to Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11 a.m. CT) as we continue our study of Hebrews, covering chapters 7-9. Sharathon 2025 is coming! From April 3rd–5th, join us for special programming, fun giveaways, and a chance to make a difference by supporting the mission and ministry of KFUO Radio! To learn more, visit: kfuo.org/sharathon.
HEAD USHER: Gary McGuire ALTAR COMMITTEE: Heather Van Slyke
ELDERS: Derek Liggett, Shan Hullman, Lee Van Slyke Kathie Thurman Barb Schotte Janice Meredith
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 - 9 am - 2 pm - Quilt Groups meets
WEDNESDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
6:30 pm - Midweek 7:00 pm - Choir
7:30 pm - Lenten Worship
THURSDAY - 6:30 pm - Bible Study
FRIDAY - 8:00 - 11:00 am - Secretary’s Office Hours
SUNDAY - 9:00 am - Combined Sunday School Breakfast
10:00 am - Worship
THE LUTHERAN HOUR - “Even Me, Even You” (John 10:1-21). Jesus the Good Shepherd invites all to be His sheep and find pasture. His words of promise will amaze some, but anger others. Guest Speaker - Rev. Dr. Jason Broge.
WELCOME TO BREAKFAST next Sunday, March 30th. This will be held during our 9:00 am Sunday School Hour. Everyone is welcome!
FROM LUTHERAN CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY . . . The Founders established the Supreme Court of the United States as guardian and interpreter of the Constitution. The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty offers a free booklet that summarizes the major Supreme Court decisions in the areas of Religious Liberty, Life, Education, and Marriage. See https://LCRLFreedom.org/resources to download your copy.
About the Cover: Ancient Israel repeatedly grumbled in the wilderness. Nevertheless, the Lord rescued the Israelites through the Red Sea and continued to provide for them as He led them to the Promised Land. In our epistle, Paul tells us that these events serve as examples for us to hold fast to our merciful Lord, who does not abandon us. There is no temptation so great that our Lord cannot overcome it. He provides the way out because He has already won the victory by His cross.
OLD TESTAMENT READING - Ezekiel 33:7-20
EPISTLE - I Corinthians 10:1-13
HOLY GOSPEL - Luke 13:1-9
