Sunday Monday Worship: “Being One” John 17:1-11. The other readings are Acts 1:12-26, and 1Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11.

Sign the Cards: Please join us in signing a note to the cards on a table in the narthex/entryway, to help celebrate our 3 high school graduates of 2026 Leah Douglas, Zane Ebersohl, and Henrich Theiss. There is also a card for Juanita Ritter, who will have her 100th birthday on Monday, May 18th!

Summer Worship Schedule Beginning 5/31 Sundays 9 am Divine Worship Service 10:15 am Bible Study for all Ages

Mondays 6:30 pm Divine Worship Service. The Sunday Adult Bible Study and SS will Meet May 31st thru July 5th following the 9 am service

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class -Today we will continue our new series titled “Christian Churches—How Are We Similar? How Are We Different?” In this class, we will explore our shared beliefs and key distinctions in comparison with the following traditions: Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Baptists, other Lutherans, Presbyterians, Assemblies of God (Pentecostal), Church of Christ, Methodism, and Anglican/Episcopalian churches. This Sunday we will continue our discussion of Roman Catholicism.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:15—10:15 am

Today students will study “Paul’s Prison Protection.” When Paul’s nephew overhears a plot by the Jews to assassinate Paul, he tells Paul, who tells his prison guards. They take the young man to the Roman tribune, who takes action to protect Paul from the plot. Now guarded by at least 470 soldiers, spearmen, and horsemen, Paul is safely moved to Caesarea to await a hearing before Governor Felix.

Life with God Classes: A new 10–12 week adult information/membership class begins Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m. The class covers the key beliefs of the Lutheran faith. Meeting times can be adjusted to accommodate summer schedules. For more information, contact Pastor Krenz at 618-363-012 or the church office.

Gateway Grizzlies Fellowship Event: Wednesday, May 27th at 6:45 pm: A night at the ballpark! (gates Open 5:45) Sign up in the narthex! Ticket includes a meal. Due to a generous donation, each of the tickets ordered are free of charge. However, we are asking that each person attending bring at least $10 that will go toward Eve’s Restoration Home. Sign Up Deadline: Tuesday, May 19th.

Newsletter Deadline: for Submissions (articles, photos, calendar updates) For June/July 2026 Newsletter: 5/18 We will combine June & July into one newsletter. The next one will be published for August. Thank you for your help!

DCE Call Committee Update: We have received several names from the District Office. Once we go through the information on these individuals, we will set up zoom interviews. The next call meeting will be on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30 pm. The Call Committee members are Scott Peery, Becky Stevens, Mitch Essert, Carleigh Ottwell, Patrick Grandt, and Pastor Krenz.

Next Food Pantry: May 20th 1:30 to 3 pm

 Needs: Coffee, Tea & Popcorn

5/13 Served: 14 Families = 29 Adults + 9 Children

 we need egg cartons please (dozen not the 18 count)

May Messages

May 17th & 18th- “Being One” John 17:1-11

May 24th “The Gifts of Pentecost” Acts 2:1-21

May 31st & June 1st “Unpacking the Great Commission”Matthew 28: 16-20