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ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
6 pm Saturday; 7:45 & 10 am Sunday
The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
16/17 October 2021
Jesus Invites Us to His Wedding Feast to Receive Abundant
Righteousness: The Holy Spirit sounds forth the Gospel call: “See, I have
prepared my dinner ... Come to the wedding feast” (Matt. 22:1–14). But
many reject this invitation in favor of worldly pursuits. And so the call goes
out to others, both the good and the bad. For the wedding invitation is not
based on the qualifications of those invited but on the basis of the merits and
work of Christ. The feast is free: “He who has no money, come, buy and
eat...delight yourselves in rich food.” (Is. 55:1–9). Those rejecting the
Spirit's work shall experience God's wrath and judgment. Those who are not
clothed in Christ's righteousness shall be cast into outer darkness where
there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Let us therefore seek the Lord
while He may be found, for He will have mercy upon us. Let us redeem the
time, being filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always for all things to God
the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 5:15–21).
HOLY COMMUNION for our Guests and Visitors
Today the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood is given for us Christians to
eat and to drink. At St. Paul this Sacrament is given to those baptized
Christians who have been examined and absolved and publicly confess the
faith professed at this altar. All guests who are members of sister
congregations of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and desire to receive
the Body and Blood of Christ are asked to speak with the Pastor prior to
communing.
DIVINE SERVICE
Prelude Psalm 19 B. Marcello
Processional Hymn Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness 563
Confession and Absolution page 184-185
Service of the Word
Introit Ps. 48:1, 9-11; antiphon: Liturgical Text
The Lord is righteous in all he has | done to us,*
for we have not obeyed his com- | mandments.
Glorify your name, | O Lord;*
and deal with us according to your great | mercy.
Great is the Lord and greatly | to be praised*
in the city of our God, his holy | mountain.
We have thought on your steadfast love, | O God,*
in the midst of your | temple.
As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends | of the earth.*
Your right hand is filled with | righteousness.
Let Mount Zion | be glad!*
Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your | judgments!
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
The Lord is righteous in all he has | done to us,*
for we have not obeyed his com- | mandments.
Glorify your name, | O Lord;*
and deal with us according to your great | mercy.
Kyrie & Gloria in Excelsis page 186-189
Salutation and Collect of the Day page 189
O Lord, grant to Your faithful people pardon and peace that they may be
cleansed from all their sins and serve You with a quiet mind; through Jesus
Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 55:1–9
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no
money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and
without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread,
and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and
eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and
come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an
everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. Behold, I made him
a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. Behold,
you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know
you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of
Israel, for he has glorified you. “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call
upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the
unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have
compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my
thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the
Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher
than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Gradual Ps. 145:15-16
The eyes of all | look to you,*
and you give them their food in due | season.
You open | your hand;*
you satisfy the desire of every | living thing.
Anthem: Joyful Are They that Come with Singing – G. F. Handel
Epistle Reading Ephesians 5:15–21
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the
best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish,
but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine,
for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in
psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the
Lord with all your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of
reverence for Christ. A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
The Alleluia & Verse page 190
Out of the depths I cry to | you, O LORD!
O Lord, | hear my voice!
Alleluias repeated Ps. 130:1-2a
Holy Gospel Reading Matthew 22:1–14 P C
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 22nd chapter.
Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
Again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven
may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent
his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they
would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are
invited, See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have
been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.’ But
they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,
while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them.
The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers
and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is
ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the main roads and
invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went
out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So
the wedding hall was filled with guests. “But when the king came in to look
at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. And he said
to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And
he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and
foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping
and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed page 191
Hymn of the Day We Are Called to Stand Together 828 (7:45 and 10:00) Stanza 3 sung by the choir)
Sermon
Offertory page 192-193
Reception of New Members – Jessica & Greta Priest (10:00am)
Prayer of the Church
Service of the Sacrament
Preface – Sanctus – Lord’s Prayer page 194-196
The Words of Our Lord - Pax Domini - Agnus Dei page 197-198
Sit. Prayers to be offered before and after receiving the Sacrament may be
found on the inside of the front cover of the hymnal.
Distribution Hymns:
I Come O Savior to Your Table 618
Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior 619
Nunc Dimittis page 199
Thanksgiving page 200-201
Salutation and Benedicamus page 201-202
Benediction page 202
Recessional Hymn Glorious Things of You Are Spoken 648
Postlude Ascended Triumph K. Hildebrand
Box 247, Hamel, Illinois 62046
The Rev. Benjamin Ball, Senior Pastor 618-979-4587 [email protected]
The Rev. William Weedon, Assistant Pastor 618-540-9799 [email protected]
The Rev. William Gleason, Pastor Emeritus 618-381-6195 [email protected]
Vicar Gunnar Campbell 217-722-9542 [email protected] Lynnette Fredericksen, Deaconess 618-979-2739 [email protected]
Joseph Gerth, Principal 618-660-4503 [email protected]
Janet Muth, Kantor 713-806-3575 [email protected] Joanie Mertz, Church and School Secretary 618-633-2209 [email protected]
Ronda Johnson, Preschool and Daycare 618-633-3252 [email protected]
Visit us on the Web: stpaulhamel.org
school.stpaulhamel.org
facebook.com/stpaulhamel
Announcements for Trinity 20
This Week at St. Paul’s…
Sun. Divine Services – 7:45/10:00
Bible Class – 9:00am
Sunday School – 9:00am
Mon. Pastor Ball’s Day Off
Divine Service – 8:20am
School Board – 7:00pm
Tues. Matins – 8:20am
Bell Choir – 7:00pm
Wed. Divine Service – 8:20am
Quilting – 9:00am
Catechism – 4:30pm
Bible Class – 7:00pm
Walther League – 7:00pm
Thurs. Matins – 8:20am
Auxiliary – 6:00pm
Choir – 7:00pm
Fri. Matins – 8:20am
Vicar Campbell’s Day Off
Sat. Confession – 5:00pm
Divine Service – 6:00pm
The Festival of St. Luke, Evangelist – is Monday, October 18th. The
Divine Service will be at 8:20am. Come and give thanks to God for His
Word written by St. Luke and for the revelation of Christ we have received.
We welcome to our church family – Jessica Priest and her daughter, Greta.
Jessica and Greta come to us from Holy Cross Lutheran Church in
Collinsville. Greta is one of our Pre-K students in Mrs. Wagner’s class.
Sausage Supper UPDATE – The committee has decided to host
a CARRYOUT ONLY SAUSAGE SUPPER this year. As a result, there
will be a few changes to our process but we still need A LOT of help to
prepare and host this event. Please go to https://signup.com/go/thRgeyP to
register, no later than Friday, October 29th. Note that a few jobs have
changed, so please check if you have already registered to help. You can
contact any of the following with questions or assistance; Church office
([email protected]), Paula Kipp ([email protected]), or
Marc Behrhorst ([email protected]). If you know of those who don’t
have internet access, please encourage them to simply call the church office
for assistance. Thank you in advance for your time and generosity. – The
Sausage Supper Committee
St. Paul School Auxiliary Meeting 10/21 at 6:00pm – Calling all parents,
teachers, and anyone who wants to help support our school for a quick
Auxiliary meeting! If you signed up on the volunteer list at the back to
school night, you can get all the info you need to do those upcoming jobs
here! We will definitely dismiss prior to choir practice.
Hymn of the Day – The hymn of the day for the Twentieth Sunday after
Trinity is We Are Called to Stand Together (LSB 828). It was written by
Martin Leckebusch who was born in Leicester, Great Britain, in 1962 and
educated at Oriel College, Oxford and Brunel University. He has belonged
to various protestant denominations and has authored hundreds of hymns.
The first stanza of We Are Called to Stand Together connects us to the saints
of old. We are all part of the one holy, catholic church through faith in Jesus
Christ who has fulfilled all the promises and hopes of the patriarchs and
prophets. Stanzas two and three trace the beginnings of the apostolic church,
starting with the apostles themselves whom Jesus calls to follow him and
see his life, death, and resurrection first hand. The apostles, and the pastors
who come after them, spread Christ abroad throughout the whole world, and
it is the Holy Spirit who guides and leads them. Stanza four speaks about the
results of the message of Christ going out to the corners of the world:
millions of people brought to repentance and faith in Christ through the
faithful preaching of the gospel. Stanza five spurs us on to always be ready
to give a defense for the hope that is in us. We are to show the love of Christ
to others until he comes again to unite us all in his heavenly kingdom.
Shut-in of the Month – Please help us remember those who are unable to
worship with us here in church. The St. Paul shut-in of the month for
October is Lillian Schmidt. Her address is: Lillian Schmidt, Riverside Rehab
& Healthcare, 3490 Humbert Road, Alton, IL 62002. Please send her a card,
a note, or have your kids color a picture for her. The St. Paul shut-ins love
to get mail!
Metro-East Lutheran High School – is happy to announce its Night of
Knights Annual Auction will be an in-person event again this year. The
auction will be held on Friday, November 5, at the Gateway Convention
Center in Collinsville. All are invited to join us! Donations are currently
being accepted for auction items. All donations can be dropped off at the
school office. Thank you for your support of what is our biggest fundraiser
of the year.
Food Pantry – In September the pantry served 17 families. This included
35 adults and 29 children with no new families. Right now the pantry is
low on corn and green beans, canned fruit, sugar, flour, syrup, tomatoes,
baked beans, pie filling (for Thanksgiving), evaporated milk, coffee, rice,
shampoo, and laundry and dish detergent. Thank you very much for your
continuing support. It is much appreciated!
Weekly Bach Cantatas – Lutheran Public Radio streams an appointed Bach
Cantata uninterrupted at 1 pm and 8 p.m. Central on Sundays. This week’s
cantata will be BWV 180 “Adorn Yourself, O Soul.” You can listen
at lutheranpublicradio.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod
and on the LPR mobile app.
Isaiah 55:2 – “Why do you spend your money for that which is not
bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy?” What Isaiah says
here is reminiscent of what Jesus says about putting our earthly wealth in
places where “moth and rust destroy.” Where we put the money God has
given us to manage says a lot about the way in which we actually view life.
What do your spending priorities say about what you think is truly important
in life?
Next Weekend – Trinity 21 (October 23/24, 2021)
Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:3
Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-17
Holy Gospel: John 4:46-54 Hymns: 578, 607, 585, 632, 589
Serving this Weekend – Trinity 20 (October 16/17, 2021)
6:00pm – Celebrant – Pr. Ball
Assisting – Vicar Campbell, Elder
Elder – Scott Wagner
Organist – Kantor Janet Muth
Acolyte – Riley Stipcak
Cantor – Sophia Ball
7:45am – Celebrant – Pastor Ball
Assisting – Vicar Campbell, Sem. Saethre
Elder – Marc Behrhorst
Organist – Kantor Janet Muth
Acolyte – Zachary Daly
Cantor – SPLS Students
10:00am – Celebrant – Pastor Ball
Assisting –Vicar Campbell, Sem. Preston
Elder – Zach Schnare
Organist – Kantor Janet Muth
Acolyte – Jack Schwarz
Cantor – SPLS Students
Serving next Weekend – Trinity 21 (October 23/24, 2021)
6:00pm – Celebrant – Pr. Weedon
Assisting – Vicar Campbell, Elder
Elder – Kurt Johnson
Organist – Kantor Janet Muth
Acolyte – Thomas Liston
Cantor – JW Case
7:45am – Celebrant – Pastor Weedon
Assisting – Pastor Ball, Vicar Campbell
Elder – Scott Wagner
Organist – Kantor Janet Muth
Acolyte – Samuel Bowers
Cantor – Goeckner Family
10:00am – Celebrant – Pastor Weedon
Assisting – Pastor Ball, Vicar Campbell
Elder – Kelly Krausz
Organist – Kantor Janet Muth
Acolyte – Ganyn Krausz
Cantor – Askins Family
IN YOUR PRAYERS:
• For the spread of the Holy Gospel
• For the Holy Church throughout the World, For our Synod
• For our country, that we might be at peace and live in harmony
• For our families as we seek to live together in holy love and peace
• For those who live alone
• For all doctors, nurses and medical personnel
• For first responders in our communities
• For the sick, the suffering, the dying of Covid-19
Thanksgiving for: DREW & TAMI MASLANKA, son and daughter in law of
Mary Maslanka, feeling much better – COVID Free
Healing and Comfort for: MELVIN SCHWEIZER, father of Julie Johnson, health
difficulties; JOHANNA (JOHNSON) BIERMANN, for strength during her
pregnancy; CATHY BRIGHT, recovering from surgery; KAREN BEST, sister of
Dale & Shirley Lueker, preparing for surgery; PASTOR GLEASON, health
concerns; DELMAR ALTEVOGT, health concerns; CANDY ESCH, cancer; DAVE
SCHMIDT, uncle of Elsa Gerth, COVID; JIM WRIGHT, friend of Larry Madorin,
throat cancer; MICHELLE VAN FOSSEN, friend and co-worker of Matt Bowers,
recovering from Stage 3 Melanoma, now diagnosed with breast cancer; TAMMY
RIEPSHOFF, teacher at SPECLC, undergoing cancer treatments; MILLIE
ERNST, recovering from knee replacement surgery; KATHY WIEMERS, sister of
Sharon Braasch & John Meinzen, recovering from breast cancer surgery; TRAVIS
SNIDER, friend of Riley Stipcak, face & back burns from a blown radiator;
MOLLY MCCALLA, health issues; KURT PRENZLER, recovering from back
surgery; NORMA JEAN HARTLIEB, sister-in-law of Lois Sander, health
concerns; TOM MARTIN, health issues; KATIE SCHWARZ, recovering from
thyroid cancer surgery; CONNIE MADORIN, tendon surgery rehab; TINA
SAWALL, niece of Lou and Pat Hellmann, treatments for cancer; JEFF HEEPKE,
friend of Matt Bowers, undergoing treatment for cancer and his family’s comfort;
MIKE PASHIA, friend of Larry Madorin, cancer; CHRISTIAN CORTRIGHT,
Kendall's nephew, brain tumor; DOROTHY BRAASCH, mother of Dave, declining
health & back pain; DORENE LANE, friend of Dave DeVries, spiritual and health
issues; STEVE SCHWEIZER, brother of Julie Johnson, cancer diagnosis; EMILY
KIEHL, niece of Cindy Gleason, vision problems; KIM TOBIN, niece of Dave
DeVries, drug issues; TOMIKO JUEDEMANN, mother of Linda Behrhorst, cancer
treatments; KAY GROTEFENDT, friend of Paula Kipp, cancer free, recovering
from surgery & treatments; THOMAS SEXTON, grandchild of Keith and Judy
(Sievers) Loemker, health issues; TINA THORLEY, former St. Paul member and
student, health issues; STRENGTH FOR ALL PREGNANT MOTHERS
OUR FAMILIES PRAY – TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY All: In the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen. THE APOSTLES’ CREED is confessed by all.
THE PSALM is prayed: Tues (20th Sunday after Trinity) – Ps. 27:1-9
Thurs-Fri (21st Sunday after Trinity) – Ps. 8
CATECHISM LEARN-BY-HEART: Catechism Lesson: 2nd Article of Apostles’ Creed – Redemption
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was
buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He
ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From
thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father
from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has
redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins,
from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His
holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His
own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting
righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as he is risen from the dead, lives
and reigns to all eternity.
This is most certainly true.
Bible Verse: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory
as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
HYMN: Mon (St. Luke, Evangelist) – 810
Tues-Wed (20th Sunday after Trinity) – 828
Thurs-Fri (21st Sunday after Trinity) – 607
THE LORD’S PRAYER
PRAYERS FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Mon (St. Luke, Evangelist) – Almighty God, our Father, Your blessed Son called
Luke the physician to be an evangelist and physician of the soul. Grant that the
healing medicine of the Gospel and the Sacraments may put to flight the diseases of
our souls that with willing hearts we may ever love and serve You; through Jesus
Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. Amen.
Tue-Wed (20th Sunday after Trinity) – O Lord, grant to Your faithful people
pardon and peace that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve You with a
quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with
You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Thurs-Fri (21st Sunday after Trinity) – O Lord, keep Your household, the Church,
in continual godliness that through Your protection she may be free from all
adversities and devoutly given to serve You in good works; through Jesus Christ,
Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
