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St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Jesus Our Priceless Treasure

Pastors Our Services Escape Teen Director
Michael Duncan Thursday—6:30 p.m. Sy Vanissaveth
(920) 723-4243 Sunday—8:00 & 10:00 a.m. (414) 232-1350
Paul Scharrer (summer schedule) Our Church Office
(920) 723-1623 563-2263
Sunday Morning Visit our Website !
Principal– St. Paul’s www.stpaulsfort.net
Harlan Pelischek 563-5349 Service on Cable TV
Channel 20 at 9:00 a.m. E-Mail
[email protected]
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ST. PAUL’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

8th Sunday of Pentecost July 15 & 18, 2010

Theme of the Day

Jesus is the Christian’s Greatest Treasure

Hymns: 769 v 1,2 369 341 & 752 & 370 769 v 3,4

Order of Service: Service of Word & Sacrament (p. 26-37)

First Reading: Psalm 47 on page 85 We will sing this Psalm

We praise Jesus, our ascended King, who fills heaven and earth.
As Paul’s letter to the Colossians so clearly states—Jesus is true
God and has saved us from our enemies. Paul then tells us “Sing psalms,
hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God” (Colossians
3:16) - and that is just what we are doing !

Second Reading: John 4:5-18, 25,26

The Samaritan woman “had been looking for love in all the wrong places.”
She had married and divorced five men and was now living with a man
“outside of“ marriage. Right in front of her . . . at the well where she always
drew water. . . was the Savior who could quench the deepest longings of her
soul.

Sermon Text: Colossians 2:8-10

What you’ve longed for . . .
. . . hoped for . . .
. . . searched for . . .
. . . and dreamed of . . .
. . . is all right here . . .
. . . in front of you . . .
in
Christ
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John 4:5-18, 25,26

5 So he came to a town in Samaria

called Sychar, near the plot of ground

Jacob had given to his son
Joseph. 6 Jacob's well was there, and
Jesus, tired as he was from the journey,
sat down by the well. It was about the
sixth hour.
7 When a Samaritan woman

came to draw water, Jesus said to her,

"Will you give me a drink?" 8 (His
disciples had gone into the town to
buy food.) 9 The Samaritan woman
said to him, "You are a Jew and I am
a Samaritan woman. How can you ask
me for a drink?" (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) 10 Jesus answered
her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would
have asked him and he would have given you living water."
11 "Sir," the woman said, "you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where

can you get this living water? 12 Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us
the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his flocks and herds?" 13
Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but who-
ever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will be-
come in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
15 The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water so that I won't get thirsty and

have to keep coming here to draw water." 16 He told her, "Go, call your husband and
come back." 17 "I have no husband," she replied.
Jesus said to her, "You are right when you say you have no husband. 18 The fact is,
you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What
you have just said is quite true."
25 The woman said, "I know that Messiah" (called Christ) "is coming. When he

comes, he will explain everything to us." 26 Then Jesus declared, "I who speak to you
am he."

Colossians 2:8-10
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy,

which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than
on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and you
have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
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Colossians
Christ is All in All
Outline In Christ You Have Everything

1) For Your Salvation (Chapters 1-2)

2) For Your Sanctification (Chapters 3-4)

Value of letter
Colossians is a proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ in unparalleled fullness and
depth. The Christian Church which in its creed confesses Jesus to be “God of God,
Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance
with the Father” is indebted not the least to this letter. The shallow emptiness of all
human philosophy is no substitute for the treasures of wisdom and knowledge which
can be found only in Christ. The heresy which threatened the faith of the Christians
in Colosse became the occasion for this letter. Joseph - “You meant evil against
me, but God meant it for good” So it is in this letter.

What was the heresy that threatened the church in Colosse?

It is difficult to get a clear and consistent picture of the heresy which threatened Co-
losse, for Paul in his letter to the Colossians does not so much oppose it argumenta-
tively as overwhelm it by confronting it with the whole riches of the true Gospel of
Christ. Elements of this heresy were:

1) “Gnosticism” - The false teachers claimed to have “secret knowledge.”

2) “Legalism” - The false teachers demanded that OT ceremonial laws be obeyed
3) “Asceticism” - The false teacher stressed “self-denial” - “Do not eat or touch!”

In every instance Paul shows how Jesus is vastly superior. All that we need is
found in Christ alone. All that we desire is received not through human wisdom or
effort but is a free gift in our Savior. What made this heresy so dangerous was the
fact that it claimed not to supplant but to supplement the Gospel which the Colos-
sians received. This new teaching called into question and obscured the greatness
of Christ and the complete sufficiency of his atonement. Epaphroditus who founded
the church in Colossae came to Paul – not to speak warmly of their faith and love –
but of his anxiety for it.
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DIG INTO GOD’S WORD THIS SUMMER

The shepherds delivered to every home a Bible-Reading
Guide for our summer sermon series, “God’s Love Letters to
His Church.” Every Sunday we learn about one
of the 13 letters written by the Apostle Paul. You can read
about that book of the Bible in the days leading up to that
Sunday. The Bible–Reading Guide is available in the
narthex.

BIBLE STUDY ON COLOSSIANS - Today @ 9:15 a.m.

We will have a Bible Study today between services
on Colossians. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

BAPTISM TODAY
Riley Clark Cunningham, son of Daniel Cunningham and his wife, Rebecca (nee
Khaosanga), becomes a child of God and an heir of everlasting life through the gift
of baptism after the second service today. May Riley remain safe in his baptismal
grace, safe in his Savior’s arms, forever. For all of you who were baptized into
Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:27

BETHANY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - This Monday-Friday

You're invited to a Planet Zoom Celebration!! Please join us at Bethany for our Va-
cation Bible School from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Where bold BEE-lievers Zip, Zap, and
Zoom for Jesus!! Call Bethany Church office to register @ 563-8113.

SUMMER MEETING OF O.W.L.S. - This Saturday @ 10:30 a.m.

The summer meeting of the Rock
River O.W.L.S. (Organization of WELS
Lutheran Seniors) will be a Picnic Brunch
this Saturday, July 20th at Ixonia Park at
10:30 a.m.. Carpooling is on your own and
you are encouraged to bring a friend. Ixonia
Park is east of Watertown on Highway16.
Turn south at North Street (as you turn there
is an apartment house on the left and a
school on the right. Turn in at the Fireman’s
Park sign. North Street is one road West of
the BP station. If you have questions,
pleasecall Beth Preuss at (262) 567-2858
and she will be happy to help you.
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PASTOR RECEIVES CALL

On Wednesday Pastor Mike received a call to serve as the future Field
Coordinator for India. The current Field Coordinator, Mark Krueger, plans to retire in
the next couple of years. The Coordinator oversees the mission work our Synod
does in India . He works with two other missionaries and the national pastors of
CELM (Christ Evangelical Lutheran Ministry), our national church in India which has
6,000 members and 100+ churches. The Field Coordinator is the Principal of the
Seminary and Pre-Seminary in India where seventy men are studying to be pastors.
The wife of the Coordinator serves as the overseer for the orphanages in India. He
is being asked to “shadow” the current Field Coordinator, Mark Krueger, until his re-
tirement. Pastor Mike and Cathy ask for your prayers as he deliberates this call.

BLOOD DRIVE - Saturday, July 31st @ 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our next blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, July 31st from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.
m. in the Fellowship Hall. (Please note that the times on the bulletin insert are incor-
rect).
All donors at this drive will receive a coupon
for free Culver’s custard as part of the “Give a Pint-Get
a Pint” promotion. The Blood Center of Wisconsin is
the sole supplier of blood products to Fort Atkinson
Hospital and Healthcare, and more than 50 hospitals in
Wisconsin, including Oconomowoc Hospital, Water-
town Hospital, and the Milwaukee Hospitals.
The BloodCenter has expressed a special
plea for donors of O negative type blood as this is the
type used most for every emergency room and on
emergency vehicles, but all types of blood are always
needed. It is important that we maintain an ample
blood supply in our community. The blood that is do-
nated on July 31st could save lives right here in Fort At-
kinson. Call the church office to register to give blood.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

ATTENTION, PARENTS! School Registration Wednesday, Aug 4th @ 3-7 p.m.

Wouldn’t it be a great if our children could learn about Jesus not only in the sum-
mertime with Vacation Bible School—but “all-year-round!” They can do “just that”
by registering them in our Lutheran Elementary School on Wednesday, August 4th
from 3-7 p.m.. Many who have had this privilege regard it as priceless. It is so valu-
able, you cannot put a dollar value on it. If you have questions or would enjoy more
information, call our principal, Mr. Harlan Pelischek at 563-5349.
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ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL NEWSLETTER MAILED

All families of current St. Paul's School
students should have received the sum-
mer newsletter this past week.
If you did not, please call the school
(920-563-5349) or stop by to pick one
up at the school office. Inside the mailing
are several important letters from Mr.
Pelischek and the Joint Board of
Education, an information sheet with
news about school registration, class
lists, school supply list, Opening
Service/school picnic (Aug. 22), and
the yearly calendar. Please feel free to
call the school for any added information, or to inquire about registering your child
for the 2010-2011 school year. We are looking forward to a great year!

CAMP PHILLIP SUMMER CAMP SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE

There are still spots available at Camp Phillip this summer! They have half-week
and full-week summer camp programs for grades K-12. Campers have been loving
the 2010 "Knights of the Day" medieval theme. Don't miss out! It's not too late to
register. Call 920-787-3202 or visit www.campphillip.com

SUMMER PIANO PLAYERS

We are blessed with many gifted people in our congregation.
How grateful we are for the gifted youth who have volunteered to
play pre-service and offertory music. The youth who have volun-
teered to share their talents are: Steven Pelischek, Nichole Ulrich,
Shelby Graffin, Bethany Kanter, and Sarah Peters.
“Praise the Lord, all you peoples of the earth!”

OUR LOVE FOR THE LORD FINANCIAL – New Fiscal Year starts July 1st

BUDGET NEEDS
Total at all services 441
Received Needed July 11, 2010
Shut-In Service 6
Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. 206
$10,060 $14,038 Last Week
Sunday @ 8:00 a.m. 149 $ 26,557 $28,077 Year To Date
Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. 80
Debt Retirement - $455 Year To Date - $1,282
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PARENTS ROOM
Is located in the back of the church for those Sunday - July 18, 2010
parents who find it necessary to take their child • 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
(ren) out of the sanctuary, The sound system
with Communion
and the windows in the Parents room make it
possible for you to continue to worship with the • 9:15 a.m. Bible Study
congregation.

PORTALS OF PRAYER & MEDITATIONS Monday

are available on the Kiosk in the Narthex or in • 12-6 p.m. Escape Teen Center
the Church Office. • 6:00 p.m. Escape Bd.
• 6:30 p.m. Outreach
LARGE PRINT HYMNALS & BULLETINS
are located on the table in the Narthex for those
with difficulty seeing.
Tuesday
CHURCH CALENDARS & SCHOOLNEWS-
SCHOOL NEWS- • 12-3 p.m. Escape Teen Center
LETTERS are on the kiosk
Kiosk in
in the
the narthex.
Narthex. • 1:00 p.m. English as a Second Language
• 6-9 p.m. Escape Teen Center
VIDEO &
DVD’s TAPES
VIDEO TAPES • 6:00 p.m. English as a Second Language
of our worship services are located in the
Church Office. To purchase a tape is $6.00.
Wednesday
RECYCLING
containers are available in the Church Office, for used • 12-6 p.m. Escape Teen Center
printer cartridges and toners, McDonald’s Jefferson
County Receipts, Campbell’s labels, Box tops for Edu-
cation, Frank’s County Market, Kwik Trip Milk Moola, Thursday
and Kemp’s Caps.
• 12-3 p.m. Escape Teen Center
RECYCLING ALUMINUM CANS • 6-9 p.m. Escape Teen Center
by Men’s Club on every 3rd Saturday from 8:00– • 6:30 p.m. Worship Service
11:00 a.m. at the Bus Barn by school.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
HarborBranches
Living Counseling
Christian
Services-
Counseling
Friday
Ron
DanPaynter
Hrobsky 920-723-4283
920-563-8244 • 12-3 p.m. Escape Teen Center
P.O.
600 Highland
Box 291, Ave.
211 South
Fort Atkinson
Main St., Fort Atkinson • 6-10 p.m. Escape Teen Center
Harbor Counseling Services-
Ron Paynter 920-723-4283
July
P.O.Flower
Box 291,Committee
211 South Main St., Fort Atkinson
Sunday - July 23, 2010
Phyllis Nitardy * • 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
563-6870
Sandy Brokl • 9:15 a.m. Bible Study
563-4479
Cathy Duncan
723 8632
Phyllis Mack
563-6427 Heart♥Land Preschool (563-5349)
Lakeside Lutheran High School (648-2321)