St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Maytown, Pennsylvania
The Rev. Robert M. Lescallette, Pastor
Keith Smith, Organist And Choirmaster
Charlie Johns, Vicki McConnell and JoNan Shirk Youth Leaders
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
The
Transfiguration of Our Lord February 3,
2008
The Last Sunday After the Epiphany 10:30 am
This Service of the Word
Employs the GREEN Hymnal,
…unless otherwise noted.
We Praise God
THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN – #328 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” Sung standing.
THE GREETING – p. 57
THE KYRIE - pp. 57-58
THE HYMN OF PRAISE - pp. 60-61 “This is The Feast”
C = All Sing I = Women Sing II = Men Sing
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY All sit following the prayer.
We Hear God Talk to Us
THE FIRST READING – Exodus 24:12-18
THE ANTHEM - “You Are Welcome Here” D. McAfee
THE SECOND READING - 2 Peter 1:16-21
THE ALLELUIA - p. 62 Sung standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL – Matthew 17:1-9 All sit following the Gospel.
THE HYMN OF THE DAY - #80 “Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair”
Sung to the tune of “Wareham”.
THE SERMON
We Respond to God’s Word with Our Words and Deeds
THE NICENE CREED - p. 64 Confessed standing.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
“…hear us o God. response: “Your mercy is great”
THE PEACE Following the exchange of the peace, all sit.
THE ORGAN OFFERTORY – “Chanson Triste” M. Ravel
THE OFFERINGS Regular and World Hunger
THE OFFERTORY – p. 66 “Let the Vineyards” Sung standing.
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS – p. 67
God Feeds Us, Giving Us Forgiveness and Strength
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Preface – p. 68
The Sanctus – p. 69 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
The Prayer of Thanksgiving Not in your hymnal.
The Lord’s Prayer
The Agnus Dei - p. 72 “Lamb of God”
The Distribution Standing, continuous, by intinction.
Come forward via the center aisle; receive the Host (wafer) from the Pastor; dip the Host in the Chalice held by the Deacon; and return to your pew via the side aisle on “your” side of the church. The choir communes first; then the Christ Window side of the church; then the Luther Side; then the Balcony; and finally the servers.
All who are baptized and who believe that the Risen Christ is present in this communion, bestowing upon the faithful His strength, salvation, and forgiveness, are welcome to our altar. The un-baptized and those who do not wish to commune may come forward for a blessing or remain in their pews.
The Hymns Sung During Communion –
#518 “Beautiful Savior”
#535 “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
#526 “Immortal, Invisible”
“Angel Voices Ever Singing” See page 3
The Blessing All rise.
The Canticle – p. 72-73 “Thank the Lord”
THE PRAYER – p. 74
We Are Sent Into the World to be Light and Love
THE BENEDITION– p. 74
THE DISMISSAL – p. 74
THE RECESSIONAL HYMN – Blue Hymnal - #651 “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “March” from “Scipio” G. F. Handel
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
…are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Gordie and Sue Nell’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. By Their Children and Grandchildren
THE FLOWERS ON THE ORGAN
…are given in memory of our mother, Catherine Wolf.
By Pat Rhoads and Peggy Rosol
THE BULLETINS
…in are given in loving memory of C. Kenneth Young. By Sue Young
The CIA, Junior and Senior Youth and our Collage Students would like to thank the congregation for all their support they gave for our Dinner and Movie night. We had 50 youth and adults, and made $181.27. Thanks for your support. Also we would like to thank those who donated money, time and service.
To pick up your Newsletter!
“The Wings of the Eagle” awaits you in your elevator lobby mail box.
ASH WEDNESDAY
…will be marked with a Communion Service at 7:30 pm. The imposition of ashes will be offered to all penitents. Start Lent off in the traditional manner.
HIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S – February 3 to 10, 2008
Today 9:15 am Sunday School and Catechetics
10:30 am Traditional Communion Service
Newsletter Distribution
Noon After Church for Lunch Bunch
5:00 pm SYG meeting
Monday 2:00 PM Social Ministry Bingo at
Longwood Manor
7:00 pm Council
Tuesday 6:30 pm Fun Night/Mardi Gras Party
Wednesday 10:00 am Bible Study at Longwood on Luke
7:30 pm Ash Wednesday Communion
Friday 7:00PM Knitting begins in the Parlor
Next Sunday 9:15 am Sunday School and Catechetics
10:30 am Traditional Lenten Service with
Temple Talk by Pat Vogel
ERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Lector – Jamey Shirk
Acolytes – Kaycee Shirk and Lauren Ross
Crucifer – Samuel Thomas
Head Usher – Bob Long
Altar Care – Wanda Long
Flowers – The Nell’s Children and Grandchildren
Flowers on the organ – Pat Rhoads
Bulletins – Sue Young
Greeters – Rose and Alice Leas
Offering Counters – Cliff Hafer, Mark Harnish and
Jamie Sine
Come to the Party!
On Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday EVERYONE in the congregation and your other friends are invited to come to our social hall at 6:30 pm for a wonderful party! There will be a wide variety of games to play like UNO, Skippo, Rummy, Pinochle, board games, Trivial Pursuit, etc. Jan will again distribute free bead necklaces; and there will be scrumptious snack foods donated by our Fellowship Committee - Connie L., Jan S., Alice L. and Pastor. We will eat fastnachts, veggies with dip, bologna, cheese, chips, stuffed dates, and hot ham and cheese sandwiches. Drinks will include tea, coffee, hot chocolate with marshmallows, Sprite, and iced tea. Join us!
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
The youth of Saint John’s are asking that the congregation support Souper Bowl Sunday - TODAY. What they are asking is for one or more items of non perishable food to be donated to our local food bank. The Food Bank is requesting jelly, but will accept what ever you bring. Our goal is to collect 100 items by the first weekend in February. Simply put the items in the grocery cart inside the front door or in the box under the mailboxes at the elevator. Feel free to support the food bank year round by placing an item or two in the cart every month if you can.
THE
FOOD BANK is also in need of
empty
egg cartons…just place them in the grocery cart, any time you think of it.
Thanks
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Knitting…or
Crocheting at St.
John’s
The Social Ministry Committee will be hosting a program to all St. John’s members and friends. Our mission is to come together to knit or crochet newborn and premature baby caps, mittens, blankets (for Lancaster General Women and Babies Hospital) – lap robes for oncology patients, and Prayer Shawls for anyone in need. Our first goal is to teach anyone willing to participate how to knit or crochet. This will take place on, Friday, February 8th, at 7:00 pm in the parlor. Diane, and hopefully others, will teach the basics of beginning knitting...and we will probably need more than one or two times to come together for this. Other experienced knitters may begin any of the project patterns we have. We need to decide on an appropriate day and time for us to get together on a regular basis, whether it is weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and morning, afternoon or evening. This is a great opportunity for getting together while doing something worthwhile…and getting to know each other better. For anyone ready to knit…patterns are available for you to get started. Please talk to Diane or call her at home at 426-3072.
YOUTH GROUP RUMMAGE SALE:
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Please
mark your calendars…
The annual youth group rummage sale has been scheduled for the Memorial Day weekend. We will be open for business in our social hall on Saturday, May 24th from 8am to 1pm and Monday, May 26th from 8am-12noon.
The rummage sale has been a major fund raiser for our youth program for years. Now more than ever, a successful rummage sale depends upon the participation of our congregation. If you are available, we could use your help in setting up, selling, and/or packing up the weekend of the sale. We need your new, gently used or collectible items as merchandise (we will pick up and store items beginning now). And of course, we need you as customers.
Please contact Vicki or Sheri for further information or item pick-up. Thank you.
CONGRATS TO GORDIE AND SUE
We rejoice with Gordie and Sue Nell and their family and friends at the attainment of the 50th anniversary of their marriage. My God continue to bless them as they continue their life together!
BIBLE
STUDY
…will not be held this Tuesday - because of Mardi Gras Fun Night, but will resume next Tuesday, February 12th at 7:30 pm. Anyone in the congregation – is invited to attend a Bible Study on Acts. We get together each Tuesday at 7:30 PM, in the parlor, and are led by JoNan Shirk and Carol Bachert. Please read chapters 13-15 for the 12th.
ERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT WEEK
ASH WEDNESDAY -
Lector - Becky Thomas
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 2008
Lector – JoNan Shirk
Acolyte – Gabrielle Thomas
Crucifer – Harry Rehkugler
Head Usher – Bob Long
Altar Care – Wanda Long
Flowers – no flowers during lent
Bulletins – Bob and Wanda Long
Greeters – Bill Earhart
Offering Counters – Cliff Hafer, Mark Harnish and
Jamie Sine
ANYONE INTERESTED IN JOINING ST. JOHN’S AS A MEMBER
…should let Pastor know of your desire. A class on Lutheran Christianity, which is a requirement for those who do not come from Lutheran backgrounds, will be offered in April and May, if the need exists. Persons transferring to St. John’s from other Lutheran congregations and those confirmed and raised in such churches need not attend the class, but are welcome to do so.
SOUP AND SANDWICH SALE
The Maytown Historical Society will hold a Soup and Sandwich sale on Saturday, February 16th. The profits from the sale will aid the restoration of the Hastings House, a 1760 era log house that is the site of the Maytown/East Donegal Museum. The beef vegetable soup is $3.50 per quart. The ham and cheese sandwiches are $2.00 each. To order, sign up on the sheets posted in the narthex and elevator lobby or call 426-3262 or 426-2786.
FELLOWSHIP TRIP
If our church is again going to sponsor an over-night, multiple day bus trip to either Western Long Island - the Hamptons, or Cape Cod in the fall, we MUST have a larger indication of congregational support. So far only about 15 people have indicated a willingness to go on a trip and we cannot begin to plan in earnest until about 20 or more of you express an interest. Please take the time to check out the display in the tower window sill and fill out a form. You must take action this Sunday or next. Fellowship trips are always great fun, they are affordable vacations, and best of all, they help us to get to know one another better. Tell our Fellowship Committee that you value their work by signing up today! Thank you!
IT’S
EASTER EGG TIME!
The Women of the church will have handmade Easter Egg candy available beginning February 11th. Order blanks are at each entrance to the church. Orders may be placed in the same basket. The cost is $3.90 per ½ dozen. Orders will be filled in the sequence they are received and may be picked up anytime after 12 noon on Mondays. If you have time to help with the project any Monday morning, please consider aiding our small group to package the eggs and fill orders. We are applying to Thrivent Financial for matching funds for our congregation.