(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, Serving the Church Triumphant Ben Mueller, Youth Director Rev. Paul Borgman, Pastor Emeritus Diane Bleke, Organist/Choir Director Jonathon Pickelmann, Principal Volume 22 Office Hours - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Number 20

BIBLE STUDIES

In-Depth Study of Scripture Readings

567-5001 Sun. - 9:15 a.m. “The Upper Room” (219)

The Life and Ministry of the Messiah

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

May 17th & 18th, 2014

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.

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

Theme: Theme: Theme: Theme: The Jesus Way

Traditional Worship

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PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE!

June 8th Congregational (and Voters’) Meeting

following the late service

The radio broadcast radio broadcast radio broadcast radio broadcast this Sunday is sponsored by

Audrey Martens in memory of loved ones. St.

Paul’s 8:00 am church service can be heard

Sunday over WTKM (104.9 FM & 1540 AM).

The flowers flowers flowers flowers are sponsored by Jamie Stache in

praise to God for Ben’s 12th, Sam’s 18th and Alex’s

25th birthdays.

Diane Bleke, Organist/Choir Director

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 – Agnes Thurow; Katelyn Janikowski; Renee Butterfield (eye

problems); Rick & Kathie Ware; Shirley Dibble; Paul Goetzke; Grace Olson; Doris Marrari; Ken Fulmer; Bob

Bratz; Diane Bleke; Arline Baumann; Ed Krelwitz; Andy Stenson (hospice); Quinn Bandomir; Frederic

Marohn; Dorothy Peterson (Shorehaven); Jordan Zillmer (Shorehaven); Barb Krug; Crystal Parker.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF MEMBERS – Those with cancer: Diane (Dorothy Duchow’s friend); Robert

Counsell; Carla (Joann West’s friend); John Orner (Julie’s father-in-law) - lung cancer; Chris Moha - breast

cancer; Denise Ryan (Dina Tanner’s friend); Virginia Schreiner (Fred Boldt’s sister); Jim Counsell; Darrel;

Betty; Tom (pancreatic cancer); Amy (Heather Gartzke’s friend); Pat (Renee Ebert’s aunt) - ovarian cancer;

Don (Martha Blanck’s brother-in-law); Marlene Thurs (Kelly Kulas’s mom); Brian Keller; Ray Liska; Sue;

Jim; Chris Prouty - breast cancer; Cheri Benz - breast cancer; Cami - healing; Tim - lung cancer; Pastor

William Meyer (Don Meyer’s brother) - Lymphoma; Luca - baby with brain cancer; Dan (stage 4 prostate

cancer); Crystal Schultz; Clarence Hesse (Dale’s brother); Joann Romain - kidney cancer; Ron Rafalski - throat

cancer; Nancy - breast cancer; Sarah Beine (stage 4 cancer); Marian Lippert (Les’s mother) Other: Wes

(Martha Blanck’s brother); Cathy (Martha Blanck’s sister-in-law); Christina Fowler; Carrie Snyder; Ron -

Sierra Ebert’s uncle; Jill (strength & healing); Ray (Crystal Parker’s friend); Betty Bryant (Shirley Dibble’s

sister); Kelly Kulas; Jase (baby w/ difficulties); Bob Ihling (Dorothy Duchow’s brother) - critical heart

condition; Lucile Smith (Amy Picco’s mom); Britney Johnston; Duke Casto; Mavis Layton (Bruce Bain’s

mother); Ray (Michelle Schlomer’s grandpa); Charles Tuff (Alzheimer’s); Jon Franke - continued healing; Kim

Pomeroy (Cindy Lippert’s cousin) - diagnosed with MS; Laura (continued healing); Paul Fellin.

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

Casey, Phil, Andy & Steve Koth; Luke, Jacob, Brian, Wayne Klamp, Randy, Kyle, Jake, 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.

Those in need: Our Shut-Ins; a member with financial difficulties; the family of Scott (Butch) Lavota (BJ’s

brother), who passed away; the family of Marie Wisser, who passed away; Camp LuWiSoMo for continued

growth during the coming summer; for Spring to arrive.

Anniversary: Glenn & Tina Gartzke - 35th - May 19th

Baptism: Levi James Tesch, son of Tyler Tesch and Skye Henke

Birth: Noah Henry, baby boy born to Amanda (Kielich) & Ryan Lamp - May 9th

Birthdays: Ben Stache - 12th - May 14th

Sam Stache - 18th - May 16th

Wedding: Tammy Lindenstruth & Adam Rumler - May 25th

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

for these families and their needs..

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BAPTISM We welcome into St. Paul’s church family during the 10:30 am Worship Service, Levi James. He

is the son of Tyler Tesch and Skye Henke. His sponsors are Kassie Cantrall, Eric Zellner &

Hannah Matusek. We will keep Levi in our prayers.

*Flash photography is not allowed during a baptism which takes place during the worship service. The pastor may

reenact the baptism after the service for picture-taking opportunities.

THE KITZMAN FAMILY FIRE FUND

Anyone wishing to donate financially to help with the house repairs to help get their family

back on their feet and into their house, can bring donations to St. Paul’s church office or

drop them off directly at Landmark Credit Union. Checks should be made out to “The

Kitzman Family Fire Fund.”

MAY ~ JUNE ~ JULY CARING TREE During the months of May/June/July we will be collecting items for VBS and Romania. Items will be added each week during the next few months. Tags are located upstairs and downstairs. The following is a list of needed items for VBS: Colored duct tape, Crayola fabric markers 10 colors per box (Wal-Mart has the best price), Sharpie markers (fine or ultra fine) – all colors, colored duct tape or sheets, star stickers, poster board, Christian stickers, gift certificates to Ben Franklin (available through Scrip). 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.

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, adhesive magnets, jingle bells, fabric paint, stamp pads and stamps, coffee filters and hand puppets. And, finally, prenatal vitamins (THESE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM NEEDED), toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, and hairbrushes.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jamie Stache 608-444-3556 or Kate Stache at 262-313-8232.

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Did You Know?...St. Paul's History Today! In preparation for St. Paul’s 150th Anniversary Celebration in 2015, we will be expanding

your knowledge of our church’s history. Some quips will be questions and some will be

facts.

QUIP #5: The general contractor for our present sanctuary was Fred Grimm and sons.

Fred was a relative of Alice and Gary Feldschneider.

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7TH GRADE SHOE DRIVE This year the 7th graders are fundraising for their South Dakota trip. One of the things they are doing is collecting shoes in the school lobby. The shoes are then donated to Shoe Recycling which then gives the shoes to kids who have no shoes. So if you have some good quality shoes that you no longer want or are too small, please put them in the box in the front lobby of school or church. Thank you!

YOUTH RUMMAGE SALEYOUTH RUMMAGE SALEYOUTH RUMMAGE SALEYOUTH RUMMAGE SALE

The Youth Rummage Sale this year will be June 12The Youth Rummage Sale this year will be June 12The Youth Rummage Sale this year will be June 12The Youth Rummage Sale this year will be June 12thththth---- 14 14 14 14thththth!!!!

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 8th from 11:30am – 1:30pm.

You can also drop off items Tuesday the 10th and Wednesday the 11th from

9:00 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!

LADIES AIDLADIES AIDLADIES AIDLADIES AID Thank you for all who helped in any way at the Mother~Daughter~Friend Banquet. To

the models, to those who allowed us to use clothing for the “Style Show” and to all who

attended. Thanks again and God bless.

Job Opportunity St. Paul’s Lutheran Kinder Place Child Care and Preschool Center is seeking a nurturing full-

time Director to join our team. The responsibilities include overseeing staff performance and

development, operating the center within a given budget, ensuring the center is compliant

with Wisconsin's licensing requirements, building strong relationships with families at St. Paul's

and in the community, collaborating with church leadership to address childhood ministry

needs. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education with specialized courses

in early childhood education, child development, or related fields required. Ideal candidate

should also be familiar with the YoungStar program or the National Association for Education

of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation requirements. Compensation will be based on

experience. Email resume to: kinderplace@splco.org or mail to 210 E. Pleasant Street,

Oconomowoc, WI 53066.

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Are you thinking Spring planting? St. Paul’s & Ebert’s Greenhouse can help!

Ebert’s Greenhouse Village and St. Paul’s PTL have partnered for this year’s Spring Fundraiser. Shop Ebert’s Greenhouse Village on Wed/Thurs, May 21st & 22nd, 2014

Ebert’s will donate 10% of your purchase to St. Paul’s Lutheran School.

Thank you families of St. Paul’s School and to all church members who support the school ministry. Your support is very important!

Don’t forget to share a coupon with your friends/family! Cut here

EBERT’S GREENHOUSE VILLAGE St. Paul’s Fundraising voucher Shop Ebert’s Greenhouse Village on Wed/Thurs, May 21st & 22nd

10% of your purchase will be donated to

St. Paul’s Lutheran School.

Ebert’s Greenhouse Village – W1795 Fox Road – Ixonia, WI 53036

920.261.5645 – www.ebertsgreenhouse.com Hours: M-F 8am – 8pm; Sat. 8am – 6pm; Sun. 10am – 6pm

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Orner at 965.5403

Restrictions: Voucher must be present at time of purchase in order for St. Paul’s to receive donation. Offer valid only 5/21-22/14. Offer cannot be combined with other offers.

Offer cannot be used in concert w/ Scrip. Offer is not good on sale items. Offer does not include sales tax. Other restrictions may apply.

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ST. PAUL’S IS A SPONST. PAUL’S IS A SPONST. PAUL’S IS A SPONST. PAUL’S IS A SPONSOR OF THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD 5K RUN/WALKSOR OF THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD 5K RUN/WALKSOR OF THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD 5K RUN/WALKSOR OF THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD 5K RUN/WALK

On Saturday, May 31, St. Paul’s is hosting the refreshment table at the annual Yellow Brick Yellow Brick Yellow Brick Yellow Brick

Road 5K Run/WalkRoad 5K Run/WalkRoad 5K Run/WalkRoad 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Oconomowoc Chamber of CommerceOconomowoc Chamber of CommerceOconomowoc Chamber of CommerceOconomowoc Chamber of Commerce.We will be

handing out refreshments and fruit to the runners before and after the race in Fowler Park.

We will also have a table set-up to promote St. Paul’s and our programs. If you would like

to help with refreshments or help staff the St. Paul’s table, please contact Amy Hackbarth

(ahackbarth53066@gmail.com) for details.

Is running or walking more your thing? Promote St. Paul’s by participating in the run/walk.

Pre-registration deadline is May 29. Children 10 & younger can help too! Wear your St.

Paul’s t-shirts and take part in the Rogers Memorial Hospital½ Mile Kid’s Fun RunRogers Memorial Hospital½ Mile Kid’s Fun RunRogers Memorial Hospital½ Mile Kid’s Fun RunRogers Memorial Hospital½ Mile Kid’s Fun Run. Please

visit the Chamber’s website at www.oconomowoc.org for more information and to

download a registration form.

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Join with congregations of the South Wisconsin District as we

gather together to support our joint mission in Kingston,

Jamaica.

Pastor Aaron will be preparing his famous pizza for us prior to the service, from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

in the Fellowship Hall.

A free-will offering will be collected to benefit the work in Jamaica.

Ascension Worship Service

Thursday, May 29th, at 7:00 p.m.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church N36W24130 Pewaukee Rd. (Hwy 164)

Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-691-0700

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SPRING IS HERE!!

NEED HELP WITH YARDWORK???

The “Servant Auction” is for YOU!

When: Immediately after the 8:00 am service on Sunday, May 18th

Where: In the church

Who: St. Paul’s fifth grade class and YOU!

Why: For community service, the fifth grade class at St. Paul's

Lutheran School is putting on an “auction” to raise money for St.

Paul’s

What: The highest bidders will have 3 hours of yard work done by

a group of fifth grade students. The yard work can include things

like planting flowers, picking weeds, watering gardens, cleaning up

yard debris, raking leaves, spreading

mulch, etc.

THANK YOU for letting us SERVE

you and St. Paul’s!

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Financial status of the congregation through the ten months of the 2013 – 2014 fiscal year.

Note: the budget passed by the congregation projected a $72,000 shortfall. The intent was

that congregational growth would potentially reduce the shortfall this fiscal year, and certainly

improve over time, given the recent strong growth at St Paul’s.

All predictions are for the fiscal year (July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014). Kinder Place is

operating at a profit and will be contributing more to miscellaneous income than was budgeted

(and more than predicted last month). Other than that change, Kinder Place financials are not

included here.

Since last month, the year-end prediction for regular offerings is slightly less. However, the

income prediction for miscellaneous income has improved.

Bottom line the expected slight shortfall in income will be offset by an expected reduction in

expenditures and the best prediction of our financials by year-end (June 30) will be about as

budgeted.

As approved by the congregation, those funds will be withdrawn from the endowment fund in

the coming months.

The Board of Stewardship has set a minimum goal of presenting a financial ministry plan for the

2014/15 fiscal year which reduces the operating deficit by half. This will present a challenge to

the congregation and the staff. We have been working with various leader groups, including

PPC to set the plan for next year. We urge all members to attend the information sessions on

May 21st

and 28th

to learn about our options.

Income As Budgeted Current Prediction Difference

Regular Offerings $848,500 $873,000 $ 24,500

Miscellaneous Income $102,500 $88,000 ($14,500)

School $322,000 $308,000 ($14,000)

Income totals $1,273,000 $1,269,000 ($4,000)

Total Expenses $1,345,000 $1,335,000 ($10,000)

Shortfall by year-end ($72,000) ($66,000) $ 6,000

CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS

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UPCOMING EVENTS: May 19th - May 25th

ADVANCE THE MISSION

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For the most current

information on St. Paul’s

happenings, please visit our

website at splco.org.

MONDAY May 19th Lord’s Cupboard Meal School Lobby 5:30 pm

TUESDAY May 20th

MAC 150th Anniversary Committee Meeting

Maxim’s Room 201

6:00 am 6:00 pm

WEDNESDAY May 21st

Budget Informational Meeting Praise Team Practice

Church Church

6:00 pm 8:45 pm

THURSDAY May 22nd

Kinder Place Graduation Praise Team Practice

Church Church

6:30 pm 7:00 pm

SATURDAY May 24th

Journeymen Lindenstruth/Rumler Rehearsal

Traditional Worship AA Meeting

Maxim's Church Church

Fellowship Hall

7:30 am 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 8:30 pm

SUNDAY May 25th

Traditional Worship Bible Study

Contemporary Worship Lindenstruth/Rumler Wedding

Church The Upper Room

Church Church

8:00 am 9:15 am

10:30 am 3:00 pm

FRIDAY May 23rd NO SCHOOLNO SCHOOLNO SCHOOLNO SCHOOL

Scan the QR code with

your smartphone to be

directed to St. Paul’s

online giving webpage.

May 24/25 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 10:30 AM

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5:30 pm - 90

8:00 am - 163

10:30 am - 205

Church Attendance:

458 Total; 21 visitors; 437 members

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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.

THIS WEEKEND 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 10:30 AM

For the most current

information on St. Paul’s

Readings 1st Reading: Psalm 66:8-20 Epistle: 1 Peter 3:13-22 Gospel: John 14:15-21

Acolytes Kate Benes & Jordan Weber Zander Mueller & Rieley Mueller Evan Junio & Auggie Koepke

Elders Bryan Polinske Mike Tesch Kyle Swanson

Greeters Michelle & Brigitte Schlomer George Wisser (church)

Chuck & Jenny Laabs (school) Jim & Armella Feil

Power Point N/A N/A Jamie Stache

Radio N/A Jim Juneau N/A

Ushers Dan Friedrich Todd Leonhardt St. Paul’s Youth

Altar Guild Margie Hertneky Wendy Tesch Barb Star

Lectors Jessica Groenke Dorothy Duchow

Music Leaders Sheri Fleischfresser Sheri Fleischfresser In His Light

Acolytes Nathan Blanck & Ben Stache Savannah Steinmann & Sierra Ebert Sofia Abel & Logan Jacobosky

Altar Guild Martha Blanck Dorothy Duchow Audrey Martens & Gerri Zwieg

Elders Rick Zastrow Dave Meyer Jon Schmeling

Greeters John Melvin Jim & Karen Wilson (church)

Ralph & Donna Andrus (school) Pam Tanner

Lectors Rick Zastrow Cindy Lippert

Power Point N/A Erik Benes N/A

Radio Host N/A N/A Chuck Muecke

Ushers Rick Zastrow Mike Papa Truman Seifert

Special Music SPLS 1st & 2nd Graders

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Psalm 146 ~ ESV Pew Bible pg. 666

Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord, O my soul!

I will praise the Lord as long as I live;

I will sing praises to my God while I have

my being.

Put not your trust in princes,

in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.

When his breath departs he returns to the

earth; on that very day his plans perish.

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,

whose hope is in the Lord his God,

who made heaven and earth,

the sea, and all that is in them,

who keeps faith forever;

who executes justice for the oppressed,

who gives food to the hungry.

The Lord sets the prisoners free;

the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.

The Lord lifts up those who are bowed

down; the Lord loves the righteous.

The Lord watches over the sojourners;

he upholds the widow and the fatherless,

but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.

The Lord will reign forever,

your God, O Zion, to all generations.

Praise the Lord!

1 Peter 2:2–10 ~ ESV Bible pg. 1294 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, a living stone rejected by

men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it

stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone

that the builders rejected has become the

cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people,

but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received

mercy.

St. John 14:1-14 ~ ESV Bible pg. 1146 [Jesus said:] “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place

for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the

way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is

enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and

the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works

themselves. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the

Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

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