ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Keith Smith, Organist and Choirmaster
Janie Mohr, Junior Choirmaster
Vicki McConnell and Charlie Johns, Junior Youth Ministry
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
Epiphany
V 11:00 AM A service of Holy Communion which employs, for the most part, the BLUE Hymnal.
WE PREPARE TO WORSHIP GOD
The Prelude Music – “Send the Light”” H. Livingston, Jr.
WE PRAISE GOD
The Processional Hymn – “Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult”
Sung standing
1. Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult
Of our life’s wild, restless sea,
Day by day his clear voice sounding,
Saying, “Christian, follow me.”
2. As of old St. Andrew heard it
By the Galilean lake,
Turned from home and toil and kindred,
Leaving all for his dear sake.
3. Jesus calls us from the worship
Of the vain world’s golden store,
From each idol that would keep us,
Saying, “Christian, love me more.”
4. In our joys and in our sorrows,
Days of toil and hours of ease,
Still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
“Christian, love me more than these.”
5. Jesus calls us! In your mercy,
Savior, make us hear your call,
Give our hearts to your obedience,
Serve and love you best of all.
The Kyrie – p. 28 Sung three times.
First time through A = Pastor C = All
Second time through A = Margie C = All
Third time through A = Choir C = All
The Hymn of Praise - pp. 29-30
I = Pastor II = Keith C = Congregation
The Prayer of the Day All sit following the prayer.
GOD SPEAKS TO US
The First Reading – Isaiah 6:1-8
The Anthem – “Bread of Heaven” C. Curtis
The Second Reading – I Corinthians 15:1-11
The Gospel Acclamation General – p. 31 Sung standing.
The Holy Gospel – Luke 5:1-11 All sit following the Gospel.
The Hymn of the Day - #784 “You Have Come Down to the Lake Shore”
The Sermon
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD WITH OUR WORDS AND DEEDS
The Apostles’ Creed – p. 33 Confessed standing.
The Prayer of the Church
Pastor – “God of light…” People – “Show us your glory and hear us”
The Peace All sit following the Peace.
The Organ Offertory – “Corrente” from Violin Sonata, Op. 2, No. 1
A. Vivaldi
The Offerings Regular and World Hunger
The Offertory – p. 35 “Let the Vineyards” Sung standing.
The Prayer over the Gifts Right Column – p. 35
GOD FEEDS US OF THE “VISIBLE” WORD
The Great Thanksgiving – p. 36
The Preface – p. 36
The Sanctus – p. 36 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
The Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayed by Pastor from special resource.
The Lord’s Prayer - Traditional
The Agnus Dei – p. 39 “Lamb of God”
The Distribution Standing, continuous, employing two lines.
Come forward via the center aisle in two lines. The choir, followed by the “Luther window” side of the church, commune moving right, and return to the loft and their pews via the side aisle; the “Christ window” side of the church move left to commune and return via the side aisle. The balcony may use either line, whichever is shortest. Take the host from the Pastor or Deacon and dip it into the chalice held by an acolyte.
All who are baptized, who believe that Christ is present in this communion meal, feeding the faithful, forgiving our sins, and strengthening us for living as disciples of Christ, 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…
#754 “Let us Talents and Tongues Employ”
#756 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission”
#649 “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”
The Blessing All rise.
WE ARE SENT INTO THE WORLD FOR MISSION
The Canticle – p. 40 “Thankful Hearts”
The Prayer – p. 41
The Blessing – p. 41
The Dismissal – p. 41
The Closing Hymn - #752 “I, The Lord of Sea and Sky”
The Silent Prayer
The Organ Postlude – “Epilogue” L. Smith
ALTAR FLOWERS
…are given in loving memory of my Dad, Ken Young, and in celebration of his newest grandchild, Ryan Kenneth. We wish you were here, but know that you are looking down and sharing our joy. By Sonia Ross
BULLETINS
…are given to the Glory of God and in memory of my husband, C. Kenneth Young. By Sue Young
PASTOR ON VACATION
Pastor Lescallette will take his first week of vacation from Tuesday of this week through Monday of next week. Most of that time, he will be in Pittsburgh with his Dad, touring the scenes of the latter’s boyhood. Pastor Peirson will lead worship next Sunday and Pastor Rader will be on call for emergencies. Call Diane, if you need pastoral care.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
If you want an article in the Lenten-Easter Newsletter, please see that Diane has it by noon tomorrow, if it needs to be typed. “Camera ready” articles can be submitted next Sunday, if need be. Articles may be emailed to Diane at jdleonard5@comcast.net.
Thanks!
…for your prayers, cards and visits during my knee surgery. I’m going through therapy and moving forward nicely. Bill Vogel
SYG skating at the Barnstormers
We will meet in the parking lot this afternoon at 1:30. Do not be late! The skating session begins at 2:00 and will last for an hour. Hope to see you there.
We will also meet next Saturday evening (Feb. 10) at the church at 6:15 for the Valentine's Dance at the Lutheran Church in Millersville. Any questions see or call me at 367-3943 or 475-9014. Susan
SPAGHETTI RESULTS - thanks to everyone for supporting the Youth Group. We raised $350. A huge thanks goes to George McConnell for cooking the dinner. Thanks also goes to the dessert makers - Esther Shirk, JoNan Shirk, and Becky Thomas. Another thanks to all those individuals who donated the food items. Thanks!!!!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
TODAY Noon ACFLB
1:30 PM SYG leaves from the parking lot for
ice skating at the Barnstormer’s
MONDAY Noon Deadline for NEWSLETTER articles
7:00 PM Council
TUESDAY Pastor’s Vacation begins
6:30 PM Praise Band practice
WEDNESDAY No Bible Study
6:45 PM Junior Choir Practice
7:30 PM Senior Choir Practice
THURSDAY 7:00 PM Chime Choir Practice
SATURDAY 6:15 PM SYG leave from church parking
lot for Valentine's Dance at the
Lutheran Church in Millersville
NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 am Contemporary Service
10:00 AM Catechetics/Sunday School
11:00 AM Traditional Service
HOPE TOTES
The Women of the Church have started a collection of personal care items for the Women’s shelter in Wrightsville. Our goal is to present them with these gifts on Valentines Day. A basket is on the tower window sill to receive any items you wish to contribute. The donations have been wonderful, still needed are: hair brushes, combs, tissues, lip balm and socks. Thank you for your giving to this project.
ATTENTION ALL COMITTEES AND GROUPS
Your photo will be taken at February meetings of your body – so please make sure that you are present. The photos will appear in the new pictoral directories, which we hope to have in your hands by Easter.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Contemporary Service Lector – Joyce Boyer
Traditional Service Lector – Karen Sweitzer
Acolytes – William Weller and Lauren Ross
Crucifer – David Hoffmann
Head Usher – Bob Long
Ushers – Dick and Louise Baker, and Wanda Long
Altar Care – Wanda Long
Greeters– Skip and Tina Nell
Flowers – Sonia Ross
Bulletins – Sue Young
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Mark Harnish & Dick Shirk
THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED
…for someone to serve as St. John’s representative on the Home of Hope (temporary shelter) Board. The representative agrees to attend a monthly meeting at the Mount Joy’s “Simplee Seafood” restaurant on the second Wednesday of each month, from Noon until about 2:00 PM. They then convey needs to the congregation and the local task force – which manages the Kline Trailer Park home, and carry our concerns back to the Board. Please speak to Pastor or Vicki McConnell TODAY if you have a question about the job or wish to volunteer.
We are on a mission to fight hunger and poverty. You can help!!
Since 1990, the Souper Bowl of Caring has raised more than $33 million for individual charities across the country. It is also turning our nation’s biggest weekend of football into its largest weekend of giving. Each year, tens of thousands of our nation’s youth put God’s love into action through the Souper Bowl of Caring. You can help them feel the significance of caring for others. Drop a dollar in a soup pot today as you leave worship. Your donation will go directly to a charity right here in our community. With your help, more dollars will be raised, more lives will be changed, and more young people will experience the joy of serving Christ by serving others.
THANKS!
…to all my friends at St. John’s for your prayers, concerns and love you’ve conveyed during my illness. A special thank you to the Longs, Nells and Vogels for the delicious meals that always arrived at the right time. Also the Social Ministry committee for the book about a favorite subject…gardens!
Ann Frank
LIST OF MOST PRESSING NEEDS REGADING VOLUNTEERS/DONERS
1. Head Usher for months of March to July, and October – sign up on tower sheet
2. Bulletin donors for February 11; March 11 and 25; and all of April – sign up on tower sheet.
3. Male confirmed, communing member who will accompany Pastor to the Synod Assembly at Gettysburg College, June 8 to 9. All ages welcome from teen to 96. Talk to Pastor today or before February 5th. Thanks to Betty Henny for agreeing to be our female representative
ANY COLLEGE STUDENT OR SOMEONE WHO IS CURRENTLY A COLLEGE GRADUATE
…and who is considering a call to the ordained ministry in the Lutheran Church or some other church vocation is invited to attend a free “Seminary Weekend” at Gettysburg Seminary from April 13 – 15, 2007. Housing, meals, transportation, and all costs are paid for by the Seminary. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are trying to decide what calling God has in mind for them, to experience what it’s like to be a Seminarian. Both those who are embarking on their first career and those who might be interested in changing careers, are welcome to attend. See Pastor if interested, and he will give you the necessary contact information and paperwork.
PHOTO DIRECTORY
77 of our 100 member households got their photo taken for our new pictoral directory. If you were among those who did not get photographed, we really ask you to do so. Simply talk to Jan Shelly at 653-5383 and she will arrange for you to be photographed by Olan Mills at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, in Bainbridge on February 23 and 24. You are under no obligation to buy the photos, but you get proofs and one 8x10 free – plus you help our church by a) helping new members learn to know us and b) helping our church to get more free copies of the directory for distribution. Every household that is photographed gets a free directory. Also, if you have had any problem with your Olan Mills order, call them, or call Jan, and the problem will be corrected. Thanks for your cooperation in this important ministry!
STEWARDS OF ST. JOHN’S
Our congregation did a wonderful job of giving in the month of December, so that we not only ended the year “in the black” but even had a nice surplus. Unfortunately, January’s offerings are not nearly so good, and we are already behind budget goals by several thousand dollars. Please give as generously and faithfully as you can – and don’t forget our special appeals for Seminarian Support and a New Sound System.
FELLOWSHIP TRIP TO ASHEVILLE
June 21-24 our church is sponsoring a wonderful trip to Asheville, NC to see the Vanderbilt estate, ride a train, tour a folk park , and do lots of other fun things together. A flyer with specifics can be found in the Narthex or you can talk to Bill Earhart, Connie Longenecker, Jan Shelly, or Paul and Judy Purnell. The cost of the four-day trip by bus is $510 per person (double occupancy). Payment of a $75 deposit is due when you sign-up, but definitely before March 12th. Because we need to have at least 35 people for the trip to go forward, we are immediately contacting other area churches and groups – so St. Johners should not wait in signing up as soon as possible. Let’s have a good turn out for this fun trip!
DANCE-A-THON
Kelsey Hafer seeks sponsors for her participation in a Penn State fundraiser that benefits seriously ill children served by the Hershey Medical Center’s “Four Diamonds Fund”. See the Narthex posting for details – or talk to Sheri.
ON FEBRUARY 18TH
…the Newsletter will be distributed and all worshipers will be given a Lenten Journal and symbolic bronze nail to aid you in your Lenten devotions. Please be present to receive yours so that you can start your discipline on Ash Wednesday, the 21st.
COMING SOON – SHROVE TUESDAY!
Circle your calendars and come to this year’s Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Party at church! The Fellowship Committee has planned a battery of comic movies, shown in the Saint’s Cinema – complete with gourmet popcorn, soda, and candy. There will also be a make-your-own-sundae bar, Jan’s famous beads, and lots of cards and board games available. Further nourishment will be had by devouring fasnachts! Join us for the “family” time – and bring friends and neighbors! All ages welcome!!
COMPUTER TO RETIRE
If you or your committee/group have any files on the “old retiring computer”, that you need to be transferred to the new computer, please do so. If you need help in the transfer, talk to Dick Baker and he will arrange for Jeff to help with the task. The retirement will take place in the very near future.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE for February 11, 2007
Contemporary Service Lector – Glenn Bachert
Traditional Service Lector – Jack Frank
Acolytes – Ariana Repine
Crucifer – Paul Rehkugler
Head Usher – Bob Long
Ushers – Louise and Dick Baker, and Wanda Long
Altar Care – Wanda Long
Greeters– Rose and Alice Leas
Flowers – Glenn Bachert
Bulletins –
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Mark Harnish & Dick Shirk