(The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod)

210 East Pleasant Street Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

Church Office: 262-567-5001 Daily Devotions: 262-567-1001 Website: www.splco.org

Worship Schedule: *Saturday 5:30 pm * Sunday 8:00 am Traditional in the Church * * Sunday 10:30 am Contemporary in the Church

St. Paul’s Mission Statement: “Reaching, Serving and Growing Disciples”

Rev. Lance Armstrong O’Donnell, Senior Pastor Steven Scharnell, Vicar Rev. Ronald P. Krug, Pastor Emeritus Ben Mueller, Youth Director Rev. Paul Borgman, Pastor Emeritus Diane Bleke, Organist/Choir Director Fred Boldt, Interim Principal Kelly Kulas, Kinder Place Director Volume 21 Office Hours - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Number 20

BIBLE STUDIES

Survey of Luke & Acts

567-5001 Sun. - 9:15 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Being Christian

567-8195 Tues. – 7:00 p.m. Muecke’s Home

June 1st & 2nd, 2013

WELCOME to everyone, especially our guests.

Your presence is important to us.

St. Paul’s is an evangelical Christian

congregation, embracing historic Christian

teaching on all doctrines, centered on Jesus

Christ. Our desire is to bring the Gospel both

to those who are searching for answers to the

meaning of life and to those who desire a

closer relationship with God. We here at St.

Paul's have chosen to align ourselves with the

teachings of the Lutheran Reformation, due

to the clarity with which these help us to see

the true meaning of God's Word.

Specifically, St. Paul's is a ministry of the

Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, one of

America's truly biblical churches!

• Members and guests: please fill out an

attendance card and place it in the

offering plate to indicate your presence

today. For Holy Communion, please read

our confession and indicate your

agreement with our beliefs by checking

the box next to the names of those

communing.

• Those sharing our beliefs, especially from

parishes in fellowship with us, are

welcome to receive.

• If you desire Holy Communion but hold a

confession differing from that of this

congregation, please speak with a Pastor

or an Elder.

• Non-communing, baptized children are

welcome to come to the table for a

blessing.

Please note: Half the inner circle of individual

glasses in each tray contains water with one

drop of communion wine for those hesitant to

drink larger amounts of wine. Those glasses

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Come to worship. As the prelude begins,

worshippers are encouraged to conclude

conversation and quietly prepare to enter

into the experience of worship.

Theme: Theme: Theme: Theme:

Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Lance Armstrong O’Donnell

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Contemporary Service Special OrderSpecial OrderSpecial OrderSpecial Order

COME CELEBRATE WITH

PASTOR KRUG

� Join us next weekend of as we celebrate with Pastor Ronald P. Krug. � On June 10th, 1973, he was ordained into the ministry. � Next weekend we rejoice with him for the 40th anniversary of his ordination. � He will be preaching at all of the worship services. The title of his sermon is From Fear to Forty through Faith.

PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18

Those sick or hospitalized: MEMBERS – Susie Meyer; Laura Gruen (undergoing Chemotherapy); Ewald

Baumann (Virginia Rehab); Howard O’Dell (St. Luke’s); Andy Stenson; Quinn Bandomir; Marie Wisser (brain

tumor); Mike Tanner; Frederic Marohn; Vanessa (nee Stock) Hood - Leukemia; Bill Duchow; Dorothy

Peterson (Shorehaven); Barb Krug (surgery postponed); Betty Chatos; Crystal Parker.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF MEMBERS – Those with cancer: Cami - healing; Tim - lung cancer; Cris Runge

- breast cancer surgery; Jenny Streubing; Pastor William Meyer (Don Meyer’s brother) - Lymphoma; Luca -

baby with brain cancer; Kathleen Converse (Jessica Groenke’s sister) - breast cancer; Crystal Schultz - starting

breast cancer chemo; Clarence Hesse (Dale’s brother); Terry (Marilyn Sherman’s) niece – breast cancer; Susie;

Joann Romain - kidney cancer; Ron Rafalski - throat cancer; Grace Wilhelm - Multiple Myeloma; Nancy -

breast cancer; Lisa’s mom - colon & liver cancer; Sarah Beine (stage 4 cancer); Marian Lippert (Les’s mother)

Other: Jane Ebert; Ms. Bartee - healing; Kayleigh - recurring health issues; Allanah - Scoliosis complications;

Richard Runge - stroke; Pat Runge - fractured leg; John Krecioch - critically injured at work; Ray Miner (Lisa

Steele’s father) - recovering from a stroke; Chuck Wickert (Jessica Groenke’s friend) - heart trouble; David;

Jim Duggan (surgery); Joann Luebs; Russ Wildes; Don (Dan Zielke’s uncle) - healing & strength; Tom Sipin

(BJ Lavota’s friend) - complications from spinal surgery; Richard Willey - continued healing; Mark Freind

(Wilbur Pieper’s neighbor) - lost his leg in a work accident; Charles Tuff (Alzheimer’s); Carrie Synder (Gwen

& Carl Nicholson’s niece) - continued healing; Patrick Duchow - diagnosed with MS; Dan (stage 4 prostate

cancer); Jon Franke - continued healing; Kelly Kulas (Kinder Place Director); Shane; Tony Hopkins; Kim

Pomeroy (Cindy Lippert’s cousin) - diagnosed with MS; Laura (continued healing); Joel (Tina Gartzke’s

nephew); Paul Fellin.

Those serving in the military-deployed: Patrick Lippert; Zach Howard, Theresa; Jim Carney; Phil Preston;

Chad Kelling, Casey, Phil, Andy & Steve Koth; Luke, Jacob, Brian, Wayne Klamp, Randy, Jeff, Matt, Tom,

Brad, Ben, Mike, Rob & Fabian Beats.

Those serving God as missionaries: Christie Nelson (China); Ray Wigdal (China); Dennis Denow (Thailand);

Jeff & Julie Vigil (Kenya); Bob & Chris Prouty (Australia); Pastor Reinke (Deaf Ministry); Rev. Bud Palmer;

St. John’s, Sullivan, WI; Brian & Jeanette Keller and the LCMS mission in the Dominican Republic. Those in need: Our Shut-Ins; employment for the son-in-law of a member and peace for the family; Jamie

(Heather Gartzke’s friend) - struggling with depression; those struggling with drug addiction; Camp

LuWiSoMo - for campers to continue to sign up as final preparations are made for the summer.

Anniversary: Wally & Mimi Gebel - 63rd - June 3rd

Thanksgiving: Patrick Valentine for 25 years of doing work he loves

The Prayer Warriors of St. Paul's are praying daily

for these families and their needs..

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LWML meets on Tuesday, June 4th, at 6:00 p.m. at Maxim’s for dinner and fellowship

as we break for the summer. Prior to dinner anyone wishing to visit the Lake Area

Pregnancy Center in Oconomowoc should meet at 5:00 p.m. (located in the lower level of

the mall next to the Post Office). Remember your Mites!

MITE BOX HELPS Sunday Read Matt. 28:19-20-25¢

Monday Visit the LWML website-50¢

Tuesday Visit a neighbor you do not know well and share God’s love in an appropriate

way-30¢

Wednesday Read Isaiah 6:8-25¢

Thursday Pray for your church family-$1

Friday Write a note of encouragement to someone in need-50¢

Saturday Have “A Cup with Kay”* praying for those attending the LWML Pittsburg

Convention.*

(Pray with our President for 9 min.@9a.m. with your favorite cup of the morning)

LCMS PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2013 Pastor John Reinke, Pastor Bud Palmer and Dr. Rodney Rynearson (National Director for

Deaf Ministry) have established the Lutheran Deaf Mission Society in southern Wisconsin.

Pastor Reinke is also pastor of Our Savior Deaf Lutheran Church in Madison, and Pastor

Palmer serves as pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in West Allis.

MAINTENANCE POSITION

The Board of Church Properties has an opening for a part-time maintenance person. Hours are 6:00 am to 9:00 am M-F. Please email resume to cindy@splco.org. Applications are also available in the church office.

LECTORS NEEDED We will now be utilizing lectors for the scripture readings at the 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Services. If you are interested in volunteering to be a lector, please contact Heather in the church office at 262.567.5001 or via email at heather@splco.org.

ALTAR GUILD MEETING On Wednesday, June 5th, Altar Guild will be having a meeting to elect a new Treasurer and to review the duties and policies for Altar Guild. The meeting will be in room #219 at 7:00 pm. If you are an Altar Guild member, or interested in becoming one, please attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Jean Fisher at 262.567.5998.

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PICTORIALS ARE READY! If you participated in the church pictorial this year, your copy is waiting for pick up in the narthex.

JUNE CARING TREE During the month of June we will be collected items for VBS and the Romania Mission Trip Team. Tags are located upstairs and downstairs. The following is a list of needed items for VBS: boxes of graham crackers, jars of creamy peanut butter, bags of mini jelly beans, bags of Hershey Chocolate Kisses, gold-covered chocolate coins, bags of pretzel sticks, bags of mini marshmallows, bags of thin red licorice rope, bags of original Bugles, cans of spray cheddar cheese, boxes of chocolate cake mix, boxes of yellow cake mix, containers of regular sized muffin liners, tubs of vanilla frosting, chocolate sprinkles, assorted sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, $25 gift cards to Roundy’s or Piggly Wiggly (gift cards available through Scrip) certificates to Ben Franklin (available through Script) bags of small safety pins and bags of medium safety pins and an assortment of colors of seed beads. Assortment of Sharpie pens and Crayola Fabric Markers (10 colors per box). Drinks: Apple Juice, Hawaiian Punch, Lemonade. Also needed are paper products, napkins, snack paper plates, and regular sized paper plates, plastic spoons, juice cups, hand sanitizer and baby wipes. Note: Gift certificates will be used for fresh fruit, bagels and other needed items.

And, for Romania: Bible coloring books, crayons, glue, glue sticks, pencils, pencil sharpeners, markers, scissors, sidewalk chalk. A variety of art supplies: string, felt, buttons, ribbon, craft eyes, yarn, paper plates (all sizes), beads, foam craft sheets, tissue paper, glitter, adhesive magnets, jingle bells, fabric paint, stamp pads and stamps, coffee filters and hand puppets. And, finally, NEW children’s undergarments in packages, prenatal vitamins (THESE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM NEEDED), toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, and hairbrushes.

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Culver’s/St. Paul’s Oconomowoc A.C.T.

“Family Night Out” Present this coupon when ordering, inside or drive-thru

10% of your purchase will be donated to: St. Paul’s A.C.T.

Valid Only: Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 4pm-8pm

Oconomowoc Location, 262-567-8860

Flavor of the day:

CHOCOLATE OREO

VOLCANO

Cashier to complete:

Sale Amount:

$ .

PART-TIME TEACHER WANTED We are looking for a part-time teacher (20 hours per week) with strengths in Math and Science preferred but not necessary. If you are interested or know someone who is, drop off or mail your resume to St. Paul’s office before June 5th for consideration.

Youth Rummage SaleYouth Rummage SaleYouth Rummage SaleYouth Rummage Sale

The Youth Rummage Sale this year will be June 13th- 15th!

Start collecting all of those items that are no longer needed, no longer fit or no longer are used!

Bring your donations to St. Paul’s starting Sunday, June 9th from 11:30 am – 1:30pm.

You can also drop off items Monday the 10th, Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.

If you are unable to bring larger items in such as tables, couches, etc…, call Ben Mueller (262-370-6575)

and we can arrange a pick-up from your home. Your donations are needed and are very important!

Please support the Youth Program!

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DOOR OFFERING THIS WEEKENDDOOR OFFERING THIS WEEKENDDOOR OFFERING THIS WEEKENDDOOR OFFERING THIS WEEKEND

This weekend we will have a door offering for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s National Offering. We are the LCMS Together: “Baptized for This Moment!” Your gifts will be used in support of the Synod’s work of spreading the confession Christ crucified and risen, calling all people to the waters of Baptism.

LADIES AIDLADIES AIDLADIES AIDLADIES AID Our last meeting until September is this coming Thursday, June 6th at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre for the meeting. We will also have the election of officers and talk of any new ideas for next year. Come and join us and please bring any paper products for the Lord’s Cupboard.

LUTHERAN WITNESSLUTHERAN WITNESSLUTHERAN WITNESSLUTHERAN WITNESS The Lutheran Witness magazine is available again this year. If you are currently on the list and receiving the magazine, please call the church office at 567-5001 to let us know if you would like to continue your subscription or cancel it. If you would like to start receiving The Lutheran Witness, please call the church office so that we can get you on the subscription list. The cost for the magazine is $15.60 for 11 issues (the July/August issue is combined). The deadline for renewal or new subscriptions is June 28th.

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St. Paul’s 2013 Vacation Bible School July 15th -18th 9:00 am-12:00 noon

Volunteer Registration Form

GOTTA MOVE! Keepin’ in Step with the Spirit!

Looking for all ages 11 and up (or graduating from 4th grade in June).

We take any, and all, who want to promote living God’s Word.

Please fill out the information below so we can include you in this awesome

opportunity. Contact information for any additional questions listed at bottom of

page.

Name: __________________________________Birthdate: __________________

Parents’ Name:______________________________ (if under 18)

Street Address: ____________________________________________

City: ______________________________State: ____ Zip: _________

E-mail address :___________________________(A MUST IF YOU HAVE ONE)

Home phone: _______________________ Mobile: ________________

In case of emergency, contact: _________________________________

Home phone: _______________________ Mobile: ________________

Age you would prefer to work with: (3 years to 4th grade) ________________

Thank you!! For volunteering to this wonderful event.

Your VBS coordinators

Kate Stache angelk8stache@yahoo.com

262-313-8232 cell

Jamie Stache jamie@gemstarmarketing.com

608-444-3556 cell

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GOTTA MOVE! Keepin’ in Step with the Spirit!

Child’s Name: __________________________ Birthdate: _____________ Last grade completed as of 6-15-12: (Circle one) T- Shirt Size (Circle one) 3 year preschool 4K 5K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Child sm md lg xlg Adult sm md lg xlg

Parents’ Name(s)_____________________________________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________

City: ______________________State: _______ Zip: _________________

Email address :______________________________ (a must if you have one)

Home phone: _____________________ Mobile: ____________________

In case of emergency, contact: ____________________________________

Home phone: ____________________ Mobile: _____________________

Persons allowed to pick up your child(ren):____________________________

_________________________________________________________

Allergies or other medical conditions: _______________________________

________________________ (Please bring own snack for any child with food allergies.)

Church affiliation: ____________________________________________

**Cost: $8 per child or $15 per Family MAX Please return to St Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church office at

210 E. Pleasant St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Any questions or additional information go to:www.splco.org or CALL at 262.567.5001

Get the VBS CD for $5! It has 6 songs to help get you ramped up for “Keepin’ in Step with the Spirit!”

Get CD when you register!! CD’s will be available throughout VBS week. Cash_______ Check#______________

CD-Y or N initials-received CD________ Total $____________ Total # of children___________

St. Paul’s 2013 Vacation Bible School

July 15th -18th 9:00 am -12:00 noon

Registration Form (one per child please) Please register by July 3rd

BOARD/POSITION BOARD MEMBERS SERVING THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013

NOMINEES FOR THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014

NOMINEES FOR THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015

Assistant Exec. Director A Erik Benes Jon Schmeling

Assistant Exec. Director B Erik Benes Erik Benes - one year term

Assistant Exec. Director C Vacant OPEN

Treasurer Nate Zastrow N/A

CHRISTIAN GROWTH

Angie Scharnell, Director Kristen Metcalf, Director Michelle Pagenkopf

Jolene Payne Sara Benes

Pat Tesch Jen Mueller

OPEN

CHURCH PROPERTIES

John Hertneky Rob Bratz Jr. John Hertneky

Margie Hertneky Terry Jacobosky Margie Hertneky

Tyler Tesch Grant Hopkins Glenn Leidel

Glenn Leidel Joel Tesch Dan Friedrich, Co-Director

Dan Friedrich, Co-Director Andy Rather

John Abel Gary Flanagan, Co-Director

ELDERS

Dave Meyer Kyle Swanson Dave Meyer

Bryan Polinske Rick Zastrow Tom Truebenbach

Tom Truebenbach Wilbur Pieper Bryan Polinske

Mike Tesch

Don Gauerke

Kyle Swanson

Matt Jorgenson

EDUCATION

Nicole Duchow, Co-Director Sarah Esveldt OPEN

Jan Weigman, Co-Director Aaron Boldt OPEN

Bruce Bain OPEN

Tracy Bain OPEN

Lisa Polinske OPEN

Mark Nicholson OPEN

EARLY CHILDHOOD

OPEN

OPEN

OPEN

OPEN

OPEN

EVANGELISM

John Melvin Vicar Scharnell, Director Lynne Lavota

Heather Gartzke Mark Burdette Amy Hackbarth

Brenda Nagel John Melvin

STEWARDSHIP

Erin Mueller Jamie George

Carl Nicholson Al Mueller OPEN

Mark Prange, Director OPEN

SERVICE & MISSION OUTREACH

Mary Hickenbottom, Co-Director Mary Hickenbottom, Director Judy Braatz

Lynne Lavota, Co-Director Marlene Steinberg Julie Albright

Gwen Nicholson Jamie Stache Marlene - one year only

Julie Albright Tina Gartkze Mary - one year only

Kay Morgan Patrick Valentine Tina - one year only

Marlene Steinberg

Judy Braatz

YOUTH

Mike Reiner Cheryl Tesch Heather Gartzke

Mike Reiner

OPEN

Executive Director Sara Junio N/A

Slate of Nominees - Current Status

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June 3rd June 3rd June 3rd June 3rd ---- June 9th June 9th June 9th June 9th

ADVANCE THE MISSIONADVANCE THE MISSIONADVANCE THE MISSIONADVANCE THE MISSION

REACHING, SERVING & GROWING DISCIPLESREACHING, SERVING & GROWING DISCIPLESREACHING, SERVING & GROWING DISCIPLESREACHING, SERVING & GROWING DISCIPLES

MONDAY June 3rd

Lord’s Cupboard Open Pantry School Lobby 5:30 pm

TUESDAY June 4th

LWML Maxim’s 6:00 pm

WEDNESDAY June 5th

New Member Classes Altar Guild Meeting Praise Team Practice

Fellowship Hall Room 219 Church

6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

THURSDAY June 6th

Ladies Aid Stephen Leaders

Stephen Ministry Supervision Praise Team Practice

Fellowship Hall Room 214 Room 201

6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

SATURDAY June 8th

Journeymen Traditional Worship

AA Meeting

Maxim’s Church

Fellowship Hall

7:30 am 5:30 pm 8:30 pm

SUNDAY June 9th

Traditional Worship Bible Study

Contemporary Worship

Church Fellowship Hall

Church Church

8:00 am 9:15 am 10:30 am 11:45 am

For the most current

information on St. Paul’s

happenings, please visit our

website at splco.org.

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WHAT’S COMING NEXT WEEKEND?

Acolytes: Leann Wolf (5:30); Erika Reiner & Sam Burlage (8:00); Makenna Meunier & Sarah

Scharnell (10:30)

Altar Guild: Jean Fisher (5:30); Dorothy Duchow (8:00); Sarah Neff (10:30)

Elders: Wilbur Pieper (5:30); Bryan Polinske (8:00); John Melvin (10:30)

Greeters: Roxie Gerlach (5:30); James & Judy Braatz (8:00 church); Les & Cindy Lippert (8:00

school); Al & Kathy Mueller (10:30)

Lectors: Don Gauerke (5:30); Cindy Lippert (8:00)

Power Point Operator: Heather Scheuer

Radio Host: Cheryl Tesch

Ushers: Wilbur Pieper (5:30); Dan Friedrich (8:00); John Melvin (10:30)

May 25th & 26th

5:30 pm - 97

8:00 am - 138

10:30 am - 141

Church Attendance:

413 Total; 41 visitors; 372 members

ST. PAUL’S JUNE/JULY EPISTLE IS

NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR

WEBSITE AT SPLCO.ORG.

RADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCAST

St. Paul’s 8:00 am church service can be heard Sunday over WTKM (104.9 FM & 1540 AM) and/or on the web at www.wtkm.com.

FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN We rejoice to have families with small

children participating in our worship

services. There are baskets available

with items that might be helpful for your

children behind the back pews.

SERVING THIS WEEKEND

The radio broadcast is sponsored by Wally & Mimi Gebel in praise to God for their 63rd wedding

anniversary on June 3rd ...music leaders are Ms. Diane Bleke (all Trad.); In His Light (10:30)…

special music by Hanna Nicholson (all Trad.)…acolytes are Jack Binder (5:30); Savannah

Steinmann & Erika Reiner (8:00); Evan Junio & Sofia Abel (10:30)…altar guild is Mary Ann

Ashworth (5:30); Shirley Dibble & Marena Pine (8:00); Cheryl Oelsner (10:30)...elders are Rick

Zastrow (5:30); Matt Jorgenson (8:00); Kyle Swanson (10:30)...greeters are John Melvin (5:30);

Karen Meyer & Laura Gruen (8:00 school); (10:30)...lectors are John Glenn Gartzke (5:30); Jim

Steinberg (8:00)...power point operator is Cheryl Oelsner (10:30)…radio host is Steve Han-

sen...ushers are Rick Zastrow (5:30); Bob Bratz (8:00); St. Paul’s Youth (10:30)

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1 Kings 8:221 Kings 8:221 Kings 8:221 Kings 8:22––––24, 2724, 2724, 2724, 27––––29, 4129, 4129, 4129, 41––––43 43 43 43 (ESV)

Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven, and said, “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart, who have kept with your servant David my father what you declared to him. You spoke with your mouth, and with your hand have fulfilled it this day. “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I have built! Yet have regard to the prayer of your servant and to his plea, O LORD my God, listening to the cry and to the prayer that your servant prays before you this day, that your eyes may be open night and day toward this house, the place of which you have said, ‘My name shall be there,’ that you may listen to the prayer that your servant offers toward this place. “Likewise, when a foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, comes from a far country for your name’s sake (for they shall hear of your great name and your mighty hand, and of your outstretched arm), when he comes and prays toward this house, hear in heaven your dwelling place and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to you, in order that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your people Israel, and that they may know that this

house that I have built is called by your name.”

Galatians 1:1Galatians 1:1Galatians 1:1Galatians 1:1––––12 12 12 12 (ESV)

Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary

to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through

a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Luke 7:1Luke 7:1Luke 7:1Luke 7:1––––10101010 (ESV)

After [Jesus] had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him, for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue.” And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed. For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the

servant well.

June 1st & 2nd, 2013