ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
THE REV. ROBERT M. LESCALLETTE, PASTOR
KEITH SMITH, ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER
JANIE MOHR, JR. CHOIRMASTER
JONAN SHIRK, PARISH SECRETARY
BECKY FLECKENSTEIN, PARISH SEXTON
SUSAN FRANK, YOUTH MINISTRY
LENT 4 MARCH 26, 2006
__________________________ 10:30 AM
The service employs the Green Hymnal and is a modified Service of the Word .
THE PRELUDE - “Sing To The Lord’” Lani Smith
THE OPENING HYMN #104 “In The Cross Of Christ I Glory”
THE PSALMODY #107 (See insert)
(Men lead, women respond in bold face type.)
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (see insert)
(All sit, following the prayer.)
THE FIRST READING – NUMBERS 21:4-9
THE ANTHEM – “You Are The Lord Of Me” Randy Sims
Flute - Amy Chapman
THE SECOND READING – EPHESIANS 2:1-10
THE LENTEN SENTENCE pg. 63 “Return To The Lord”
THE HOLY GOSPEL – JOHN 3:14-21
THE HYMN #385 “What Wondrous Love Is This”
THE SERMON
THE NICENE CREED pg, 64 (All rise.)
THE OFFERTORY – “Le Basque” M. Marais
Flute – Amy Chapman
THE OFFERTORY HYMN - #424
“Lord Of Glory, You Have Bought Us”
(Sing the hymn while coming forward via the central aisle, as directed by the ushers. Place your gift of juice or money to buy juice, in the hands of the crucifer or the basket held by the acolyte. Then, proceed along the communion rail on your side of the church and give your regular offering to the usher, who holds the plate. Return to your pew via the side aisle, singing.)
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE DISMISSAL
THE CLOSING HYMN - #377 “Lift High The Cross”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “Psalm 19” Benedetto Marcello
THE BULLETINS…
…all are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of Katherine’s birthday, this week, by John and Rose Leas.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY:
Morning Lector – Bob Frank
Evening Lector – Dick Shirk
Acolyte – Amber Smith
Crucifer – Ryan Nell
Head Usher – Mark Harnish
Altar Care – Pat Kirchner
Greeters – Judy Purnell
IN KEITH’S ABSENCE…
…recuperating from his heart surgery, his friend Bob Brinser will play our organ and piano and direct the senior choir. Bob lives near the Maytown Airport and was raised at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Joy. We thank him for his willingness to serve us.
THANKS…
…to Pat Vogel and Ron Peirson for filling in for Pastor this past week, as he was with his ailing father in Florida. Pastor most likely will not return until March 30th.
SOAP AND JUICE
Today, we shall receive an offering of juice for the Donegal- Conoy Area Christian Food Bank. (If you forgot to bring juice, you can always donate cash instead.)
We are also continuing to collect soap all during Lent, for Lutheran World Relief. Our goal is 600 and so far we have 200. Thanks for caring!
GUESS WHO…
…turns 96 on April 4th? Happy Birthday to our Senior Member! Hint: her first name is “Anna”.
BIBLE STUDY…
…will not start as scheduled this week due to Pastor still being in Florida with his father.
LENTEN SUPPER #4
The Senior Choir hosts this week’s Lenten Supper. They will serve chili and a variety of corn bread and other breads. Join us at 6 PM this Wednesday, in the Social Hall.
HELPERS NEEDED
Our Property Committee requests the help of the congregation this coming Saturday, starting at 8 AM. We need to relocate stuff from the parsonage garage to the new shed, clean the boiler room, and clean up around the grounds. Questions may be addressed to Dick Baker. Please help us do our job!
THE WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE…
…is planning to polish the brass for Easter Sunday on April 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. The Committee is asking for volunteers to help with this job. Anybody that can come is welcome and will make the job much quicker.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE 4/2/06
Morning Lector – Jack Frank
Evening Lector – Becky Thomas
Acolytes – William Weller and Gabrielle Thomas
Crucifer – Ryan Boccagno
Head Usher – Mark Harnish
Altar Care – Pat Kirchner
Greeters –
Bulletins – Dick & Louise Baker
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 12:00 pm ACFLB
6:00 pm Contemporary Service
7:00 Food & Fellowship
Hosts – The Stephens
Monday 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
7:30 pm Evangelism Committee
Tuesday Deadline to sign-up for Lutheran Youth Day at
Susquehanna University
Wednesday 6:00 pm Lenten Supper – Hosts – Sr. Choir
Meal – Chili and breads
6:45 pm Jr. Choir Practice
7:30 pm Senior Choir Practice
Thursday 7:00 pm Council Nominating Committee
Saturday 8:00 am Church Spring clean-up
Next Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School/ Catechetical Class
10:30 am Traditional Holy Communion
12:00 pm ACFLB
4:30 pm SYG
6:00 pm Contemporary Service w/Bob Brinser
7:00 pm Food N’ Fellowship
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