St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

313 4th Street, Manistee, MI 49660

www.StPaulsManistee.com

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June 28, 2026 Pentecost 4

SAY IT OUT LOUD – JESUS LEAD US

WELCOME – we will be using the BLUE HYMNAL today.

HYMN 731 “Oh, How Good It Is” (Abby Koehler - congregation join for verse 3)

THE SERVICE – Setting Two - page 172ff

PRAYER OF THE DAY:

Almighty, eternal God, in the Word of your apostles and prophets, you have proclaimed to us your saving will. Grant us faith to believe your promises that we may receive eternal salvation; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST LESSON: Numbers 27:15-23

As Moses’ life and ministry were coming to an end, God had Moses appoint Joshua to take his place.

15 Moses spoke to the Lord, 16 “May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the community, 17 who will go out before them and come in before them, who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the community of the Lord will not be like sheep without a shepherd.” 18 The LORD said to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and place your hand on him. 19 Have him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the entire community. You will commission him in their sight. 20 You will give some of your authority to him so that the entire Israelite community will listen to him. 21 He will stand before Eleazar the priest, who will inquire for him before the LORD with the decision of the Urim. He and all the Israelites with him, the entire community, will go out at his command and come in at his command.” 22 Moses did just as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua and had him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the entire community. 23 He placed his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD spoke through Moses.

P: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 63 (Abby Koehler will sing the verses & the congregation the refrain.) In the morning I will sing, I will sing glad songs to you.

I will sing glad songs of praise to you. I will sing glad songs of praise to you.

SECOND LESSON: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Paul wrote to a troubled congregation to call them to repentance and to reveal the mystery of the gospel.

1 This is the way a person should think of us: as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 2In this connection, moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But it is a trivial matter to me if I am evaluated by you or by a day in a human court. Why, I do not even evaluate myself. 4I do not in fact know of anything against myself, but I am not justified by this; rather, the one who evaluates me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing ahead of time, until the Lord comes. He will bring to light whatever is hidden in darkness and also reveal the intentions of hearts. Then there will be praise for each person from God. 6 Brothers, I turned these things into a lesson using myself and Apollos as examples. I did this for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be arrogant, favoring one person over the other. 7For who makes you so special? And what do you have that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

P: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

VERSE OF THE DAY:

P: Alleluia. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field. Alleluia.

GOD’S WORD GOSPEL ACCLAMATION – sung (page 179) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Your words – are – my – joy

And my – heart’s – de – light.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL: Matthew 9:35-10:8

Jesus demonstrates compassion and leadership by appointing the twelve to ministry.

35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore pray that the Lord of the harvest will send out workers into his harvest.” 1Jesus called his twelve disciples to himself and gave them authority to drive out unclean spirits and to heal every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebedee and his brother John; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thad-daeus; 4Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5Jesus sent these twelve out and commanded them, “Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’ 8 Heal the sick. Raise the dead. Cleanse lepers. Drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise be to you, O Christ.

HYMN 716 “O Christ, who called the Twelve”

SERMON: Matthew 9:35-10:8

Jesus Calls Workers to Serve His People

APOSTLES’ CREED - page 181

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH – page 182

HYMN 902 “Spread Abroad, O Mighty Word”

PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER

BLESSING C: Amen.

HYMN 640 “God's Word is our Great Heritage”

ANNOUNCEMENTS & REFRESHMENTS

THANKOFFERING BASKET BY DOOR

The members of St Paul's & the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) have joined together to do the Lord’s work here and around the world. Our guests may but are not expected to participate in this offering which supports our church’s ministry.

PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK IF YOU ARE VISITING. It’s located in the entryway by the stairs going to the basement.

NO TUESDAY BIBLE CLASS THIS WEEK.

GUEST PASTOR: We welcome back Pastor Brad Krause and his wife, Heidi to our congregation. Pastor Krause was a missionary in Mexico (2009-2016) and then served at Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton, WI. (2016-2026). This summer he accepted the Call to Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, WI, to serve as the Dean of Students. Pastor & Heidi

have 5 children (Sienna-13, Natalia-12, Leo-10, Owen-8 and Caleb-5). May the Lord his new work at LPS. Thank you for serving us this morning.

Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version ® (EHV ®)