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
11:00 AM The First Part of Today’s Service Employs
The GREEN Hymnal, the Second Part the BLUE.
The OPENING Hymn – #306 “Chief of sinners though I Be”
Sung standing.
the psalmody - #32 see Insert, or p. 230 and read responsively
Prayer of the Day See Insert. All sit following the prayer.
The First Reading – Joshua 5:9-12
The Anthem – “The Old Rugged Cross” G. Bennard
…with the congregation - see Insert, page 2.
The Second Reading – II Corinthians 5:16-21
THE LENTEN SENTENCE – “Return to the Lord” Sung standing.
he Holy Gospel – Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 All sit following the Gospel.
The Hymn of the Day – #448 “Amazing Grace”
The sermon
The remainder of the Service uses the BLUE Hymnal.
THE HYMN OF response - #734 “Softly and Tenderly”
the response to the word – p. 49
The Creed
The Confession
The Peace
the organ offertory – “Delight in the Lord” G. Sewell
the offering
The Offertory for lent – pp. 50-51
For Lent to Pentecost – Verse 2 only
Sung standing.
the prayer – p. 51 Lent to Pentecost
The Prayer of the Church
“…Merciful God”, “Hear our Prayer”
the lord’s prayer
the blessing
the dismissal
PASTOR: Marked with the cross of Christ, go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.
The sending song - #735 “God! When Human Bonds are Broken”
THE SILENT PRAYER
The Organ Postlude – “Solemn March” W. A. Mozart
BULLETINS
…are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Ann’s Birthday.
By the Wellers
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SUNDAY MORNING AT
ST. JOHNS
Council met for their monthly meeting, and discussed what to do about our Sunday morning schedule. As a result of that discussion, and feedback from several congregational members, it was decided that, effective April 1, 2007 – Palm Sunday, we shall return to one service time, 11:00 AM, and the format used for worship shall be Traditional on the first, second and fourth Sunday of each month and Contemporary on the third and fifth Sunday of each month. Where, however, the third or fifth Sunday is a major festival service such as Easter, Pentecost, or a historical anniversary, the Traditional format will be used. It was also decided that children’s Sunday school would continue to be held from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM, but that Catechetical class and Adult Sunday school will meet from 9:45 AM until 10:45 AM. The rational for the above is that the leaders of the Children’s Sunday School believe that attendance at Sunday School has improved due, in part, to the later hour, and it is not good to make a time change in the middle of a term. On the other hand, the Catechists and Adult Sunday School leaders have found that 45 minutes is not enough time to get their lesson plans finished. Because worship leaders need a minimum of 15 minutes to prepare for the worship service, Christian education classes must end by 10:45 AM.
In the name of the Christ who has called us together as His church, let us all resolve to give this new schedule a fair try. It is impossible to satisfy everyone’s time and stylistic preferences, but we pray that all of us will recognize that there is something that is more important than getting our own way…and that something is worshiping God and learning about Him among the family that He has given us here at St. John’s.
Council has agreed to revisit this matter at its June meeting, at which time, our experience will be evaluated. Thank you for your patience and your support as the leaders of your church seek to serve the Lord and His people in the best way possible, given our unity and our diversity.
thanks
…to Pat Vogel, Chris Harnish, and Janie Mohr, for taking care of me last weekend when I was sick, and letting me know I wasn’t on my own.
…to Ruth and Glenn, for filling in for me at the two services and catechetical class. I thank God for your help. - Pastor
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
TODAY 9:00 am Contemporary Service
10:00 AM Sunday School/Catechetics
11:00 AM Traditional Service
12:30 PM ACFLB
7:00 PM New Member/Inquirer Class –
Session #1 “One, Holy, Catholic,
and Apostolic Church”
MONDAY AM Egg Making
7:00 PM Social Ministry Committee
TUESDAY 6:30 PM Praise Band practice
WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM Longwood Bible Study
6:00 PM Lenten Supper with Beef Stew and
Breads – Hosts: Nell, Wood and
Reich families
6:45 PM Junior Choir Practice
7:30 PM Senior Choir Practice
THURSDAY 6:30 PM Polishing Party and Worship and
Music Committee
7:00 PM Chime Choir Practice
SATURDAY 7:00 AM Church/Historical Society
Breakfast Fundraiser – social hall
NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 am Contemporary Service
10:00 AM Sunday School/Catechetics
11:00 AM Traditional Service
12:30 PM ACFLB
7:00 PM New Member/Inquirer Class
THE FOUR ACTS OF PRAYER
Beginning
today, you are invited to join the Adult Sunday school class for the start of a
new short video and discussion program about prayerIn “The Four Acts of Prayer”
Walt Wangerin, Jr. uses stories to explore the elements of the complete circle
of prayer. Please contact Sheri Hafer, 426-2226, for more information.
the musicale returns!
Keith has announced his willingness to again serve as an accompanist at our Memorial Day Musicale. At the same time, plans are afoot to have special offerings designated for the support of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. If you’d like to be part of this year’s musical extravaganza, featuring the music of Broadway, tell Pastor or Keith as soon as possible. We have only three months to prepare. Needed are singers (soloists, duets, chorus singers), instrumentalists, and dancers. Let’s put on a show!
THANKS, ED AND RYAN…and PAUL, TOO!!
We thank Ed Billman, Ryan Boccagno and Paul Purnell for responding to Pastor’s urgent appeal for someone to step forward and say that they would be responsible for securing ushers for the months of March, April, and July. Now, all we need is someone to say “Here I Am, Lord” for May, June, and October. Please, volunteer. It is very difficult to have nicely organized worship services unless we can count on people volunteering to be ushers. It is an easy job, but it is an important one. Sign up today. If you have a question, talk to Charlie Johns. God bless you.
LENTEN SUPPER #4
Join us around the social hall table this Wednesday at 6:00 PM for another Lenten feast as we dine on beef stew, a variety of breads, and scrumptious desserts – prepared by the Nells, Woods, and Reichs. Bring family and friends along!
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Contemporary Service Lector – Bob Frank
Traditional Service Lector – Pat Vogel
Acolyte – William Weller
Crucifer – David Hoffmann
Head Usher – Ed Billman
Altar Care – Pat Kirchner
Greeter – Gladys Ney
No Flowers during Lent
Bulletins – Denny and Ann Weller
Offering Counters – Joyce Boyer, Sheri Hafer and Jan Shelly
BREAKFAST AND BAKE SALE
MARCH 24, 2007 7:00 AM – 10 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Breakfast – $4.50 per person
Ham, Eggs, Pancakes
Juice, Coffee and Tea
Bake Sale – Cakes, Pies and Cookies
Proceeds for the Maytown Historical Society Museum Restoration
and the St. John’s Sound System Project
To purchase Breakfast tickets call
Sue Nell 426-2786 or JoNan Shirk 426-2353
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE for MARCH 25, 2007
Contemporary Service Lector – Dick Shirk
Traditional Service Lector – JoNan Shirk
Acolyte – Kaycee Shirk
Crucifer – Ashley Funk
Head Usher – Ed Billman
Altar Care – Pat Kirchner
Greeters – Rose and Alice Leas
No Flowers during Lent
Bulletins – Ginny and Frank Zimmerman
Offering Counters – Joyce Boyer, Sheri Hafer and Jan Shelly
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NEW MEMBER/INQUIRER CLASS
The next membership class will begin
tonight, at 7:00 PM.
If you would like to unite with our congregation as a member, but
were not confirmed in another Lutheran congregation, you are required to
attend the 6-session course.
Members are asked to invite un-churched family and friends to attend the
class. Current members are also
welcome to attend as a “refresher” course or as a way to support the
prospective members. |
HELP US POLISH OUR BRASS AND SILVER
On Thursday night, at 6:30 PM, the Worship and Music committee will polish the metal ware used in our worship services and because it’s a small committee, we sure would welcome some congregational help. Bring along some rags if you have them – but there will be some on hand if you don’t. Thank you.
CONGRATULATIONS
…to Ernest and Vernetta Wallender in the birth of their grandson, Mason Taylor.