ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
THE REV. ROBERT M. LESCALLETTE, PASTOR
KEITH SMITH, ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER
JONAN SHIRK, PARISH SECRETARY
BECKY FLECKENSTEIN, PARISH SEXTON
SUSAN FRANK, YOUTH DIRECTOR
THE NAME OF JESUS JANUARY 1, 2006
(This Service employs the Green Hymnal.)
THE ORGAN PRELUDE – “Come All Ye Shepherds”
THE KYRIE pg. 57
THE HYMN OF PRAISE “Gloria! To The Lord, Our God”
(Listen to Keith play the wonderful new hymn by Lutheran composer, John C. Ylvisaker that we have sung at our Contemporary Service; then join in the singing.)
Gloria To The Lord Our God. Gloria Hear The Angels Singing.
Gloria Let Your Praise Re-Sound. Gloria Hear The Voices Ringing.
Gloria In The Universe. Gloria In The Holy Places.
Gloria Bringing Peace On Earth. Gloria To The Warring Nations.
Gloria! Gloria! Gloria! Hear The Angels Sing.
Gloria! Gloria! Gloria! To The New-Born King.
Gloria To The Pascal Lamb. Gloria To The Thirst And Hunger.
Gloria To The Great I Am. Gloria To The Awe And Wonder.
Gloria In The Deep Blue Sea. Gloria In The Highest Heaven.
Gloria To The Mystery. Gloria To The Bread Un-Leavened.
Gloria! Gloria! Gloria! Hear The Angels Sing.
Gloria! Gloria! Gloria! To The New-Born King.
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (see insert)
THE FIRST READING – NUMBERS 6:22-27
THE PSALM #8 (read responsively)
THE ANTHEM “The Lord’s Prayer”
(Sung to the tune of Auld Lang Sine – please sing along with us the third time through.)
OUR FA-----THER WHO ART IN HEA-VAN HALLOWED BE THY NAME THY KING-DOM COME THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IN HEAVEN GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAI-LY BREAD AND PLEASE FORGIVE OUR DEBTS AS WE FOR-GIVE OUR DEBTTORS AND LEAD US NOT IN-TO-TEMP-TATION
FOR THINE IS THE KING---DOM THE POW-ER AND THE GLOR – Y FOR EV---ER AND EV----ER A—MEN----A----MEN.
FOR THINE IS THE KING---DOM THE POW-ER AND THE GLOR – Y FOR
EV---ER AND EV----ER A—MEN----A----MEN.
THE SECOND READING – GALATIANS 4:4-7
ALLELUIA pg. 62 (sung standing)
THE HOLY GOSPEL – LUKE 2:15-21
THE NICENE CREED pg. 64 (confessed standing)
(“God of our salvation….Have Mercy and Hear Us.”
arr. J. Spong
THE OFFERING (Regular and World Hunger)
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS pg. 67
THE PREFACE pg. 68
THE SANCTUS (“HOLY, HOLY, HOLY”) pg. 69
THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING pg. 70 #33
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE AGNUS DEI (“LAMB OF GOD”) pg. 72
THE DISTRIBUTION (standing, continuous, by intinction)
(Come forward as directed by an ushers, via the center aisle. The choir and Keith communes first, followed by Christ Window side of the church, the Luther Window side, the pews under the balcony, and the balcony last. Return to the your seat via the side aisle. Today we shall use pita bread rather than wafers as the Host. When you come forward, break off a piece of the bread and dip it in the wine.) (All who are baptized and receive communion in their home church are welcome to share in the Lord’s Supper. The un-baptized, very young children, and those who do not wish to commune may come forward for a blessing or stay seated. )
THE HYMNS SUNG DURING COMMUNION:
#345 “HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS”
#51 “FROM HEAVEN ABOVE”
(verse 1,2,3,4,5 and 12,13,14 only)
#67 “AWAY IN A MANGER”
#60 “HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING”
#39 “JOY TO THE WORLD”
THE BLESSING (All rise)
THE CANTICLE – “THANK THE LORD” pg. 72
THE PRAYER pg. 74
THE BENEDICTION
PASTOR: MAY YOU GLORY IN THE BIRTH OF THE SON OF GOD, AND THE BLESSING OF ALMIGHTY GOD, THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT BE AMONG YOU AND REMAIN WITH YOU FOREVER.
PEOPLE: AMEN
THE DISMISSAL
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “Go Tell It On The Mountain”
arr. C. Simone
THE FLOWERS ARE PRESENTED…
…by Vicki and George McConnell to the Glory of God in celebration of a New Year and in honor of Ruth Ebersole’s birthday.
THE BULLETINS ARE PRESENTED…
…by Pastor to the Glory of The Holy Name of Jesus and in Thanksgiving to Jesus for the people of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY:
Lector – Becky Thomas
Acolytes – Amy Chapman
Crucifer – Ashley Funk
Head Usher – Dick Baker
Ushers – Richard & Louise Baker and Bob & Wanda Long
Altar Care – Louise Baker
LAST WEEKEND REPORT:
Worship Attendances
6:30 PM, Christmas Eve 70
10:30 PM, Christmas Eve 141
9:00 Am, Christmas Day 49
Total 260
Total offerings received - $10,600. +
THANKS…
…to the Johns Family for their oversight of the three services last weekend.
…to Dick Baker, for tending to the problem with our church furnace on Tuesday.
…to everyone who helped with Hazel Bachert’s Funeral Service and reception – especially Alice, who organized the kitchen crew and food.
…to Bob Long for cleaning up leaves around the church.
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION…
…is extended to the Family of Hazel Bachert, Glenn, Carol, Amanda, Matt (and Annie Hollinger, too!) on the occasion of our sister’s death, on Christmas Eve, only minutes before her 84th birthday on Christmas Day. May Easter’s promise bless one and all with Christmas Peace.
HELP!
Immediately after today’s service (or as soon as you can return to church after changing your clothes and grabbing a bite to eat) we must take down our lovely (but dry) Christmas decorations for another year. We need lots of helpers to do the dismantling, packing, and cleaning. Please be one of them. Lots of helpers mean doing the work in 2 hours; few helpers might mean 4 hours. Please help.
BIBLE STUDY AT LONGWOOD MANOR…
…resumes on Wednesday at 10 AM. Join us for 60 minutes with God’s word.
NOW IS A GREAT TIME…
…to join our choir. We have brand new music to learn and you won’t have to “catch-up” to the veteran singers. Jin us on Wednesday night!
SIGN UP SHEETS…
…hanging in the tower narthex inviting your sponsorship of altar flowers and bulletins in 2006. Take a Sunday or two and help our church pay its operating costs at the same time you honor a special person or event. Altar flower sponsorships are available for the last two Sundays of January and February, as well as lots or other dates. Bulletin sponsorships are un-claimed for most of the year, starting next Sunday. Questions? See JoNan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN…
…of the next Annual Congregational Meeting, which will occur immediately after the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, January 15, 2006. Snow date: January, 22, 2006. All confirmed, communing, and contributing members are urged to attend the meeting. The agenda is routine but important: the approval of a budget, the approval of the rolls, and the receipt of many reports.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE 1/8/2006.
Lector – Dick Shirk
Evening Lector – Laura Wolfe
Acolyte – Lauren Ross
Crucifer – Ryan Boccagno
Head Usher – Richard Baker
Altar Care – Louise Baker
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today Noon Decoration take-down party
NO CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
Monday 6:30 pm Praise Band rehearsal
7:00 pm Council
Tuesday 6:30 pm Evangelism Committee Christmas
Party at Roosevelt Tavern
Wednesday 10:00 am Bible Study (At Longwood)
6:45 pm Jr. Choir Practice
7:30 pm Senior Choir Practice
Friday 5:30 pm SYG youth leave for “Winterfest”
Next Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School Resumes
No Catechetics due to convo
10:30 am Traditional Service
The Baptism of our Lord
Noon ACFLB
6:00 pm Contemporary Service
7:00 pm Food N’ Fellowship