(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 21

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 8th & 9th, 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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3333rdrdrdrd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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: From Fear to Forty Through Faith Text: Text: Text: Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Ronald P. Krug

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The radio broadcast radio broadcast radio broadcast radio broadcast & flowers flowers flowers flowers are sponsored

by Pastor & Barb Krug in praise to God for

Pastor’s birthday on June 9th, Barb’s birthday

on June 5th, their anniversary 44th wedding

anniversary June 7th and in celebration of the

40th anniversary of Pastor Krug’s Ordination,

June 10, 1973.

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 – George Wisser (spinal stenosis); 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: Velma Moore (Pastor Krug’s friend) - stage 4

cancer; Kelly Kalies (hospice); Cheri Benz - breast cancer; Carol - end stages of cancer; a friend of Mary

Hickenbottom undergoing melanoma surgery; 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:

Lori Ford (David & Louise Lang’s daughter) - healing; Bill (Jenny & Chuck Laabs brother-in-law) - hip

surgery; Jane Ebert; Kayleigh - recurring health issues; Allanah - Scoliosis complications; John Krecioch -

critically injured at work; Ray Miner (Lisa Steele’s father) - recovering from a stroke; Chuck Wickert (Jessica

Groenke’s friend) - heart trouble; 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; 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; 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; prayer of comfort for the family of Donald Duchow (Bill Duchow’s brother),

who passed away last week; 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.

Anniversaries: Tom & Pat Truebenbach- 51st - June 9th

Wayne & Diane Gartzke - 49th - June 6th

Pastor & Barb Krug- 44th - June 7th

Birthdays: Pastor Ronald P. Krug - June 9th; Barb Krug - June 5th; Ben Mueller - 33rd - June 9th

Thanksgiving: Pastor Ronald P. Krug celebrating the 40th anniversary of his Ordination (June 10, 1973)

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

for these families and their needs..

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LWML QUILT TYING

Lend a hand! Anyone interested is invited to help tie quilts at 9:00 am on Saturday, June

22nd, in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a scissors and a friend!

MITE BOX HELPS Sunday Pray for our pastor and vicar and St. Paul’s ministry-50¢

Monday Remember to worship while on vacation this summer-25¢

Tuesday Hug a loved one and tell them you are praying for them-30¢

Wednesday Invite a friend to church and offer a ride-25¢

Thursday Pray for the safety of all missionaries-50¢

Friday Celebrate Flag Day. Thank God for the freedom He gives-$1

Saturday Have “A Cup with Kay”* praying for the delegates choosing the grants.

(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.

THANK YOU GARDEN HELPERS

A special thanks to Ralph Andrus for rototilling the gardens, to Mary Ann Ashworth, Kathy Mueller and Don Gauerke for helping with planting, to the Ladies Aid for purchasing the mulch, to Gary Flanagan for delivering the mulch, to Don Schmitt for trimming the bushes and especially to Ebert’s Greenhouse Village for donating the plants to beautify our gardens. The Lord blesses us with the needed sunshine and rain, and for this we say, “Thank You, Lord.”

OUR THANKS TO KEVIN OSTERNDORF FOR HIS SERVICE! For the past two years Kevin has been our Stephen Leader Training and Continuing Education Coordinator. Kevin has served previously in this same role and has also served as Stephen Ministry Supervision Coordinator. Stephen Leaders make a two year commitment to a specific leadership role. After their commitment expires they may move into a different leadership role within Stephen Ministry or onto a different ministry here at St. Paul’s. If you have an interest in Stephen Ministry, contact Pastor Ronald Krug 262-567-5001 ext. 229

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as Stephen Ministry Supervision Coordinator. Stephen Leaders make a two year

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.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WESTERN WAUKESHA COUNTY The Board of Service and Mission Outreach is excited to report a new mission opportunity for St. Paul’s! It is Family Promise of Western Waukesha County. It is a program that teams up with congregations, volunteers, the business community and other local agencies to provide shelter, meals and support services for homeless families. The goal is to work with the families to achieve permanent housing and sustainable independence. We will begin by asking for your help in filling up the "Houses for Change" by the end of June which are located in the narthex. The estimate is that there are 105 persons that are homeless in Western Waukesha County at any given time (30 pre-school age children + 30 school age children + 45 parents/guardians). Please find more information in the narthex. You can also go to their website-www.fpowwc.org/

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, chewable (gummie) multi vitamins for children, chewable children’s ibuprofen and chewable children’s acetaminophen, gauze pads, roller bandages, band aids, triple antibiotic ointment, etc. for simple wound dressings. Also, some black Sharpie permanent markers and white board markers in different colors. THESE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM NEEDED: toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, and hairbrushes.

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

Bring your donations to St. Paul’s starting THIS SUNDAY, 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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Opening Hymn: “Morning Has Broken”

Men: Morning has broken, like the first morning

Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird

Praise for the singing, praise for the morning

Praise for the springing fresh from the word

Women: Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven

Like the first dewfall, on the first grass

Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden

Sprung in completeness where his feet pass

All: Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning

Born of the one light, Eden saw play

Praise with elation, praise every morning

God's recreation of the new day

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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

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40th Anniversary of Pastor Krug’s Ordination

Elder: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, with gratitude and joy we give thanks this day

for Pastor Ronald P. Krug, who 40 years ago was ordained and consecrated to

the Office of the Holy Ministry in the one, holy, Christian, and apostolic Church.

We thank God that He established this office in His Church through which “are

imparted not bodily, but eternal things and gifts, namely, eternal righteousness,

the Holy Spirit, and eternal life.” We praise the Lord that He has permitted His

servant to serve His Church these many years and that He has sustained and

supported him and blessed his ministry among us. We continue by reading

together Philippians 1:3-8…

ALL: I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for

you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel

from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good

work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me

to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all

partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and

confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with

the affection of Christ Jesus.

Please stand.

Collect

Liturgist: Let us pray. Lord God, heavenly Father, You promised to send Your servants the

Holy Spirit and to give them power from on high. We give thanks that through

Your Word You also called Pastor Krug as Your servant and entrusted him with

the Office of the Holy Ministry. We praise Your mercy and faithfulness and ask

that You continue to keep him in good health and firm faith. Grant that he may

continue to be a blessing to Your people and that they may be a blessing to him.

Open everywhere the hearts of the faithful that Your Word may be received and

that laborers in Your harvest may not be lacking. Cause Your Church to grow up

into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with

You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Liturgist: Go in peace and joy. Amen.

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MONDAY June 10th

Rummage Sale Collection Telecare Ministry

Gym Church Office

10:00 am 6:30 pm

TUESDAY June 11th

Rummage Sale Collection All Boards

Gym Church

10:00 am 6:15 pm

WEDNESDAY June 12th

Rummage Sale Collection New Member Classes

National Youth Gathering Meeting Praise Team Practice

Gym Fellowship Hall

Room 216 Church

10:00 am 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

THURSDAY June 13th

Youth Rummage Sale Praise Team Practice

Gym Room 201

9:00 am 7:00 pm

SATURDAY June 15th

Youth Rummage Sale Traditional Worship

AA Meeting

Gym Church

Fellowship Hall

9:00 am 5:30 pm 8:30 pm

SUNDAY June 16th

Traditional Worship Bible Study

Contemporary Worship

Church Fellowship Hall

Church Church

8:00 am 9:15 am

10:30 am 11:45 am

FRIDAY June 14th

Youth Rummage Sale Gym 9:00 am

For the most current

information on St. Paul’s

happenings, please visit our

website at splco.org.

June 15/16 5:30 8:00 10:30

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June 1st & 2nd

5:30 pm - 83

8:00 am - 121

10:30 am - 142

Church Attendance:

346 Total; 18 visitors; 328 members

ST. PAUL’S JUNE/JULY EPISTLE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT SPLCO.ORG. ST. PAUL’S JUNE/JULY EPISTLE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT SPLCO.ORG. ST. PAUL’S JUNE/JULY EPISTLE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT SPLCO.ORG. 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.

THIS WEEKEND 5:30 8:00 10:30

For the most current

information on St. Paul’s

Music Leaders Diane Bleke Diane Bleke Look2Him

Acolytes Leann Wolf Erika Reiner & Sam Burlage Makenna Meunier & Sarah Scharnell

Altar Guild Jean Fisher Dorothy Duchow Sarah Neff

Elders Wilbur Pieper Bruce Bain John Melvin

Greeters Roxie Gerlach

James & Judy Braatz (church) Les & Cindy Lippert (school)

Al & Kathy Mueller

Lectors Don Gauerke Cindy Lippert

Power Point Heather Scheuer

Radio Host Cheryl Tesch

Ushers Wilbur Pieper Dan Friedrich John Melvin

Special Music

Acolytes Jack Binder Savannah Steinmann & Erika Reiner Ben Stache & Sam Swanson

Altar Guild Martha & Emilie Blanck Kayleigh Rather Audrey Martens & Gerri Zwieg

Elders Bruce Bain Rick Zastrow Scott Kalien

Greeters John Melvin

Don & Harriet Groose (church) Gary & Becca Pribnow (school)

Shirley Smart

Lectors Russ Meyer Al Mueller

Power Point Jamie Stache

Radio Host Jim Juneau

Ushers Gary Flanagan Rick Zastrow Scott Kalien

St. Paul’s Journeymen

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THE 3RD

SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

1 Kings 17:17-24 (ESV) After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the

house, became ill. And his illness was so severe that

there was no breath left in him. And she said to

Elijah, “What have you against me, O man of God?

You have come to me to bring my sin to

remembrance and to cause the death of my son!”

And he said to her, “Give me your son.” And he took

him from her arms and carried him up into the upper

chamber where he lodged, and laid him on his own

bed. And he cried to the LORD, “O LORD my God,

have you brought calamity even upon the widow

with whom I sojourn, by killing her son?” Then he

stretched himself upon the child three times and

cried to the LORD, “O LORD my God, let this child’s

life come into him again.” And the LORD listened to

the voice of Elijah. And the life of the child came into

him again, and he revived. And Elijah took the child

and brought him down from the upper chamber into

the house and delivered him to his mother. And

Elijah said, “See, your son lives.” And the woman

said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of

God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is

truth.”

Galatians 1:11-24 (ESV) 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.

For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how

I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to

destroy it. And I was advancing in Judaism beyond

many of my own age among my people, so extremely

zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But

when he who had set me apart before I was born,

and who called me by his grace, was pleased to

reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him

among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult

with anyone; nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those

who were apostles before me, but I went away into

Arabia, and returned again to Damascus. Then after

three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas

and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none

of the other apostles except James the Lord’s

brother. (In what I am writing to you, before God, I

do not lie!) Then I went into the regions of Syria and

Cilicia. And I was still unknown in person to the

churches of Judea that are in Christ. They only were

hearing it said, “He who used to persecute us is now

preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” And

they glorified God because of me.

Luke 7:11–17 (ESV) Soon afterward [Jesus] went to a town called Nain,

and his disciples and a great crowd went with him.

As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a

man who had died was being carried out, the only

son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a

considerable crowd from the town was with her.

And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on

her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came

up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still.

And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And

the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus

gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and

they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has

arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!”

And this report about him spread through the whole

of Judea and all the surrounding country.

June 8th & 9th, 2013