St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

313 4th Street, Manistee, MI 49660

www.StPaulsManistee.com

facebook.com/SPLCManistee

Pastor Dennis Himm (810) 252-5821

June 8, 2025 Easter 7

CHRIST CREATES UNITY WITHIN DIVERSITY

WELCOME

HYMN 558 "Christ High Ascended"

(Please stand for the last stanza)

SERVICE OF THE WORD - pages 38-44

PRAYER OF THE DAY:

Almighty God, your Son our Savior was taken up in glory and intercedes for us at your right hand. Through your living and abiding Word, give us hearts to know him and faith to follow where he has gone; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Sung) Amen.

FIRST LESSON: Acts 16:6-10

The ascended Lord directs Paul to leave Asia and preach the gospel for the first time in a territory that today we call Europe.

6 They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, because they were prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the word in the province of Asia. 7 When they went as far as Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. 8So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. 9 A vision appeared to Paul during the night. A Macedonian man was standing there, urging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” 10 As soon as he had seen the vision, we immediately made plans to proceed to Macedonia, because we concluded that God had called us to preach the good news to them.

P: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 47 - pages 85

Let the people praise you, O God. Let all the people praise you.

SECOND LESSON: Revelation 22;12-17, 20

St. John sees individuals of every nation, tribe, language, and people in heaven. They are perfectly united in the fact that all are wearing the robe of Christ’s righteousness.

12 Look, I am coming soon and my reward is with me, to repay each one according to what he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the Tree of Life and so that they may enter through the gates into the city. 15 Outside are the dogs, that is, the sorcerers, the adulterers, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. 16 I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears this say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come. Let the one who wants the water of life take it as a gift…20 The one who testifies about these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”

P: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

VERSE OF THE DAY:

Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia.

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Alleluia.

(Sung) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

These words are written that we may believe

that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

GOSPEL: John 17:20-26

Jesus prays that all his followers might be one, just as he and the Father are one.

20 “I am praying not only for them, but also for those who believe in me through their message. 21 May they all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. May they also be one[a]in us, so that the world may believe that you sent me. 22 I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one: 23 I in them, and you in me. May they become completely one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24 Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am so that they may see my glory—the glory you gave me because you loved me before the world’s foundation. 25 Righteous Father, the world did not know you, but I knew you, and these men knew that you sent me. 26 I made your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love you have for me may be in them and that I may be in them.”

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: (sung) Praise be to you, O Christ!

HYMN 576 "Spread, Oh, Spread the Mighty Word"

SERMON: Acts 16:6-10

Helping Others with the Good News

APOSTLES’ CREED - page 41

PRAYER - page 42

LORD’S PRAYER (Traditional)

HYMN 566 "We All Are One in Mission"

PRAYER - page 43 C: (sung) Amen.

BLESSING - page 44 C: (sung) Amen. Amen. Amen.

HYMN 579 "Light High the Cross"

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. The basket is located next to the water dispenser.

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

BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS: Pastor Himm will be starting a Bible Information Class (BIC) soon. Who is it for?

✓ Those who want to find out more about the Bible

✓ Those who want to know what Lutherans (WELS) believe

✓ Those who want to become members of St. Paul’s

✓ Those who want to review their Christian faith

If you are interested, please contact Pastor Himm for day & time,

YOUR LABOR IN THE LORD IS NOT IN VAIN – Thank you for all who work behind the scenes showing your love for your Savior and others.

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