Palm
Sunday/Passion Sunday
March 16, 2008ST. 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
Palm
Sunday/Passion Sunday
March 16, 2008
10:30
am
This Special Service Employs
the GREEN Hymnal.
At the sound of the chimes, the congregation rises and faces the Pastor, Lector, and Crucifer, who stand at the annex door, in the rear of the sanctuary.
pastor: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
people: Hosanna to the son of David.
pastor: The Lord be with you.
people: and also with you.
pastor: Let us pray. Mercifully assist us, O’ Lord, God of our salvation that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts whereby you have given us life everlasting; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
people: amen.
the processional gospel – lUKE 19:28-40
At the conclusion of the Reading, all raise their palm branches in the air and keep them lifted up until the hymn.
pastor: The Lord be with you.
people: and also with you.
pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
people: it is right to give him thanks and praise.
pastor: We praise and thank you, O God, for the great acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
On this day, he entered the Holy City of Jerusalem in triumph, and was acclaimed Son of David and King of Kings by those who scattered their garments and branches of palm in His path.
We ask that you bless these branches, and those who bare them, and grant that we may ever hail Him as our Lord and King, and follow Him with perfect confidence; through you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
people: amen.
pastor: Let us go forth in peace.
people: in the name of the lord.
the processional hymn - #108 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor
the prayer of the day All sit, following the prayer.
The Hymn of the day – #94 ”My Song Is Love Unknown”
the chancel drama - “At The Inn of the Rising Son” by Winona Poole
by Rev. Robert M. Lescallette
The Cast, In Order Of Their Appearance…
A Pilgrim returning from Jerusalem............. Jamey Shirk
Another Pilgrim...................................................... Bob Frank
Esther, a Jewish Wife and Innkeeper.............. Sheri Hafer
Samuel, her husband, a Passover Pilgrim...... Cliff Hafer
The Setting – An inn in a village along a road leading from Jerusalem to the Port of Joppa - the Sunday after Passover - 29 A.D.
Due to the solemn nature of today’s service, the congregation is asked to refrain from applauding at the end of the play The cast will gather at the tower door after the service, where you may thank them for their service today.
the hymn of response - #271 “O Splendor of the
Father’s Light”
Sung to the tune of “Maryton”
the offertory – “The Palms” J. B. Fauré
the offereng
the duet – “Without You” Naea, Katipa, Kereopa
Sung by JoNan Shirk and Glenn Bachert
the offertory – “The Sacrifices of God” Sung standing.
the prayer of the church
the lord’s prayer
the benediction
the dismissal
The closing hymn – #121 “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE - “Promenade” M. Mussorgsky
THE PALMS and ALTAR FLOWERS
… are given memory of our grandparents, Eugene and Jean King and Charlotte Harbold. by Butch and Joyce Boyer
THE BULLETINS
…are given to the Glory of God. By the Weller family
Today 8:30 am Palm Sunday Breakfast
9:15 am Sunday School & Video
10:30 am Traditional Service with Play
No After Church For Lunch Bunch Today
5:00 pm SYG Meeting
7:00 pm Marietta Community Chorus Cantata
at Zion Lutheran Church
Monday 7:00 pm Social Ministry Committee
Tuesday 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
No Bible Study on Acts with Jo and Carol
this week
Wednesday No Bible Study at Longwood this week
6:45 pm Junior Choir Practice
7:30 pm Senior Choir Practice
Thursday 6:00 am Quiet Hour Communion Service
6:30 am Country Table Breakfast
7:30 pm Maundy Thursday Communion Service
with Zion Church - here
Friday 3:00 pm Ringing of the church bell
7:30 pm Tenebrae Service
No Knitting and Crocheting this week
Saturday 9:00 am Decoration of Church
Noon Hiding of eggs/Youth pizza lunch
2:00 pm Parish Egg Hunt
Next Sunday 9:15 am Sunday School - NO Catechetics
10:30 am Easter Festival Communion Service
No After Church for Lunch Bunch
EGG
HUNT HELP
On Holy Saturday, March 22nd, by Noon, we need still need the following gifts from the congregation to once again have a nice parish egg hunt for our own children and those in the neighborhood: 4 gallons of assorted drinks, cookies, and 24 cupcakes. A sign-up sheet hangs in the tower so we know what will be contributed. Thanks for helping us give our children a nice Easter gift.
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erving God’s People Today
Lector – Mark Harnish
Acolyte – Tanner Shirk
Crucifer – Samuel Thomas
Head Usher – Ryan Boccagno
Altar Care – The Vogels
Palms – Butch and Joyce Boyer
Bulletins – The Wellers
Greeter – Louise Goshen and Esther Brown
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Denny Weller,
and Jan Shelly
MALE AND FEMALE DELEGATES TO SYNOD ASSEMBLY
…are needed. If you are a confirmed, communing, voting member of St. John’s - you are qualified to serve as our representative - you need only volunteer! This year, the assembly will be held at Messiah College in Grantham, York County (Harrisburg Metro area) on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. We shall elect a new Synod Treasurer and several other persons, meet the new ELCA Secretary, David Swartling, Ordain some seminarians, worship, do Bible study, and learn about the wider church. Talk to Pastor if you would be interested in joining him at the event, as soon as possible.
BIBLE
STUDY
…will not be meeting this week, please read chapters 23 to 25 of Acts for next week - March 25th
SOAP!
The
Social Ministry Committee is again asking the congregation to support a
collection of bath size bars of soap which will be given to Lutheran World
Relief. Our goal this year is 1,000 bars. Please remember to buy soap each
time you go to the grocery store and bring it to church with you, setting it in
the laundry basket in the tower window sill. So far, 719 bars of soap have been
given. Let’s all contribute to a cleaner, healthier human family!
AN URGENT NEED
…exists for people to serve as Head Ushers. Please sign up TODAY. Head ushers enlist 3 or 4 others to usher at each of the Sundays in the month. Charlie Johns is the resource person/supervisor of the program. Questions may be addressed to him.
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.
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.
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erving God’s People Next Week - March 23rd
Lector – Glenn Bachert
Acolytes – William Weller and Alex Smith
Crucifer – Amber Smith
Head Usher – Ryan Boccagno
Altar Care – The Vogels
Altar Flowers –
Bulletins – Pam and Dennie Smith
Greeter – Joyce Boyer
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Denny Weller,
and Jan Shelly
ANYONE INTERESTED
…in helping Maytown celebrate our 250th Birthday in 2010 is urged to speak with Pastor as soon as possible. There is a special need for people to join a finance/development committee so that the event can be funded, but other committees needing staff are program, historical, decorations, souvenirs, arrangements, hospitality/invitations, food, and publicity. On May 1st, a decision will be made to go ahead with the celebration or not, based upon volunteer support. Fifty people have signed up so far, but only five have agreed to serve on the finance committee, and that must increase if we are to have the event.
KNITTING AND CROCHETING
…we will not be meeting this Friday, but will be back again in the parlor at 7:00 pm, on March 28th Please join us, we knit, crochet, talk and talk some more and enjoy each other’s company and of course make all sorts of items for good causes. These are projects you can work on while watching TV or riding in the car or waiting for an appointment.
IT’S TIME TO ORDER EASTER FLOWERS! TODAY
The order blank is enclosed in today’s bulletin for you to place your order of Easter Sunday’s flowers to again fill the sanctuary of Easter’s beauty. Please fill out your form and give it and your payment to Diane no later than TODAY!!!
ALL YOUTH AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN DAY APRIL 12, 2008
Sunday March 30th DEADLINE - for sign up for Lutheran Youth Day at Susquehanna University on April 12th. Check youth room for more information or call Charlie at 330-8895. Sign up sheets are on all three bulletin boards.
Saturday, April 5th 7:00 am to 10:00 am
Tickets may be purchased before the breakfast from either Sue Nell or Diane Leonard. The proceeds will be divided equally between both the Historical Society and St. John’s. Anyone wishing to contribute baked goods are welcome to do so. A sign-up sheet is in the tower…where most other sign-up sheets can be found.
Sponsored by the Maytown Historical Society
& St. John’s Lutheran Church
INVITATION
Everyone is invited at 7:00 PM tonight at Zion Lutheran Church in Marietta. The Marietta Community Chorus will present “It Took A Miracle”.
CAPE COD CONGREGATIONAL TRIP
So
far, 27 people have signed-up for our September 18-21 bus trip to
Cape Cod.
We need at least 48 to sign-up in order for us to go. The deadline for
signing-up is May 11, 2008. When you
sign-up, a $75 deposit should be given to either Jan Shelly, Connie Longenecker
or Pastor. The balance of $314 is due August 3, 2008. See details on the tower
sheet or talk to a Fellowship Committee member.
…to everyone who donated, cooked, and served food to this year’s Lenten Suppers. Crowds numbered 43, 37, 49, 44 and 45 and $300 was given in offerings.
…to our actors in today’s play - Sheri, Cliff, Bob and Jamey and to our prop donors, the Jack Franks, Janie Mohr, Neil Kauffman, and the Wallanders.
…to our Social Ministry Committee and our cooks, and servers for today’s breakfast.
…to JoNan and Glenn for their beautiful duet this morning.
A NICE WAY OF HELPING OUR CHURCH
…face the cost of repairing our historic belfry came from a lay member of St. John’s. They suggested that everyone who will receive a payment from the Government to “jump start” the economy be encouraged to give a portion of those un-planned-for-funds to the church’s Building Fund. Think about it, please,
HARRIET
SMITH IS NOW AT…
Masonic Village/Healthcare
3966-B Washington Building
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
“The Three Days”
…that end Lent and lead to Easter will be marked with special events that invite your attendance.
On Maundy Thursday, we will gather at 6 AM for Quiet Communion that lasts less than a half hour and which is intended for early risers and those who wish to commune before going to work. Let’s see YOU there this year! After the service, those that have the time and the interest will drive to the Country Table for breakfast.
At 7:30 PM that night - the 20th, we will welcome Zion Lutheran Church to share in a full Communion Service with optional foot-washing, a sermon by Pastor Hoffman, and the stripping of the altar by Pat Vogel and our Catechetical students.
On Good Friday, at 7:30 PM, we shall gather for the dramatic “Service of the Shadows” that is a St. John’s specialty.
Holy Saturday will see the Parish Egg Hunt beginning at 2:00 PM. It will be followed by a candy and peanut scramble provided by Pastor, a video, a very nice craft, and delicious snacks. All children up to age 12 are welcome!
Finally, on Easter morning, the adults will view a moving video and the children will hold classes for Sunday School at 9:15 AM and, at 10:30 AM, we will have a Festival Communion Service with great decorations, both choirs, trumpets, organ and Resurrection Joy!
Please invite your family and friends to attend ALL these events, along with you.