ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
THE REV. ROBERT M. LESCALLETTE, PASTOR
KEITH SMITH, ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER
JANIE MOHR, JUNIOR CHOIRMASTER
SUSAN FRANK, YOUTH DIRECTOR
JONAN SHIRK, PARISH SECRETARY
BECKY FLECKENSTEIN, PARISH SEXTON
(This service employs the Blue Hymnal, “With One Voice”.)
THE SILENT ENTRANCE OF THE CHOIR
THE GREETING pg. 28
THE KYRIE pg. 28
1st time – A = Pastor C = All
2nd time – A = Margie C = All
3rd time – A = Choir C = Congregation
(The Hymn Of Praise Is Omitted During Lent.)
THE PRAYERS OF THE DAY (See insert)
(All sit, following the prayer.)
THE FIRST READING – JEREMIAH 31:31-34
THE PSALM - #51:1-13 (See insert)
(Read responsively, Men lead, Women respond.)
THE ANTHEM – “Our Lord Reigns” Stan Pethel
THE SECOND READING – HEBREWS 5:5-10
THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION pg. 31 (sung standing)
(Because this tune is unfamiliar, listen to the organist play it through entirely, then sing it the second time.)
THE HOLY GOSPEL – JOHN 12:20-33
(All sit following the Gospel.)
THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE SERMON
THE NICENE CREED pg. 32 (Confessed standing)
THE PRAYERS
THE OFFERINGS (Regular and World Hunger)
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS pg. 35 (right column)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE VERSICLES pg. 36
THE PREFACE pg. 36
THE SANCTUS pg. 36 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
(Pastor uses a prayer not in your hymnals.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER pg. 39
THE INVITATION
Pastor: this is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Happy are those who are called to His supper.
People: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be headed.
THE AGNUS DEI “Lamb Of God” pg. 39
THE DISTRIBUTION (standing, continuous, by intinction)
(Come forward as directed by an usher, via the center aisle. Take a wafer from the bowl and dip it in the wine of the chalice. After communing, return to your pew via the side aisle on your side of the nave. The
Christ widow side communes first, then the Luther Window side, followed by the undercroft, and the balcony last.
(All who are baptized and receive communion in their home church 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:
#746 “Day By Day”
#731 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
#734 “Softly and Tenderly”
#738 “Healer Of Our Every Ill”
#690 “Shall We Gather At The River”
THE BLESSING (All rise)
ALL: GOD OF OUR PILGRIMAGE,
IN THIS MEAL YOU NOURISH US WITH THE GIFTS OF FAITH AND HOPE. SUSTAIN US ON OUR JOURNEY THAT, REFRESHED BY YOUR GRACE, WE MAY REACH THE PROMISED LAND, THE EASTER FEAST OF VICTORY IN JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. AMEN.
THE BENEDICTION
PASTOR: THE BLESSING OF GOD’S ETERNAL LOVE, THE COURAGE TO FOLLOW THE WAY OF THE CROSS, AND THE GUIDANCE OF THE SPIRIT IN THE DESERT PLACES OF OUR WORLD, BE AMONG YOU AND REMAIN WITH YOU FOREVER.
ALL: AMEN
THE DISMISSAL
PASTOR: GO IN PEACE.
REMEMBER THE POOR.
PEOPLE: THANKS BE TO GOD.
THE SENDING HYMN - #744 “Soon And Very Soon”
THE SILENT PRAYER
PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY’S SERVICE
Morning Lector – Jack Frank
Evening Lector – Becky Thomas
Acolytes – William Weller and Gabrielle Thomas
Crucifer – Ryan Boccagno
Head Usher – Dick Shirk
Altar Care – The Vogels
Greeter – Gladys Ney
THE BULLETINS …
…are given with love by Dick and Louise Baker, Happy 96th birthday, Mother.
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.
GUESS WHO…
…turns 96 on April 4th? Happy Birthday to our Senior Member! Hint: her first name is “Anna”.
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.
THANKS!
My sincere thanks to all in our church family who pulled together and helped the parish function well in my absence on emergency leave, the last 2 weeks.
A special thanks to Pastor Peirson for his preaching at the 4 services and today; to Pat Vogel for leading the Lenten Supper discussion; and to all committee members and group personnel for “staying at your posts”.
Also - a huge thank you to Sheri and Cliff Hafer for handling cat care and cleaning the refrigerator at my house (a Herculean labor!) – and to Chris Harnish for her cleaning of the whole house, her Easter decorations, and her donation of homecoming meals. I thank God for you all! - Pastor
ABOUT PASTOR’S DAD
Pastor’s dad has chosen to stop his radiation and chemotherapy for his aggressive lung cancer because it was not having the desired effect and it was producing very unpleasant side-effects. Instead, if he is able to recover his strength in the next 3 – 4 weeks, he will fly to Washington D.C. where Pastor will take him to the National Institute of Health for possible acceptance in an experimental protocol. He is now in a Hospice program for support of many kinds, while in Florida. An effort is being made to try and get him and his wife re-located in a retirement community either in New York (where her sons live) or here.
Pastor and his sister might have to come to their Father’s aid at any time, but, for now, things or o.k.
Prayers are, of course, welcome.
OTHER PARISH NEWS
Bill Vogel has to have heart by-pass surgery soon.
Dick and Louise Baker moved into their new home near Gladys, Frank & Ginny, and Leonard. Their address is:
677 Ivy Drive
Mount Joy PA 17552
Kelsey Hafer earned 3rd prize at the County Science Fair and was awarded a National Merit Scholarship.
SECRET PAL PROGRAM
During April 16th until June 4th we will be holding a “Secret Pal” program. This will be for the adults of the congregation to be a secret pal to the children. On June 4th the identity of the secret pal will be revealed at a “Secret Pa;” breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in participating please sign up by April 12th. We need about 20 adults to sign up and so far we have 8.
SOAP!!
At press time, the congregation has donated 472 bars of bath-size soap to the Social Ministry Lenten Appeal. That means we have 2 weeks to collect 128 more bars to reach our goal of 600. if you will help place soap in the tub, where it can be counted. Do not put it in the tower window well where that wall of soap now stands. Thank you!
GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL
All St. Johners are asked to pick a 15-minute time slot on Good Friday, April 14, and come to church that time to pray for the congregation, the whole church, and the world. (Papers with prayer subjects will be posted for your assistance, if desired.0
At press time, only 15 members had signed up. Please don’t forget to join them. The sign-up sheet awaits your name, in the tower.
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CHURCH…
…is extended to Glenn Bachert, whose aunt Irene died last week. Her funeral will be tomorrow. Easter peace to all.
BIBLE STUDY…
…on the Gospel of John begins on Wednesday (the 24th) at 10:00 am at Longwood Manor. Join us for a fine hour with God’s word and a great group of people. Pastor teaches.
THIS WEEK’S LENTEN SUPPER…
…will feature home-made ham and bean soup ala Vogel, ham salad sandwiches ala Lescallette, and sweets ala Frank. Please join us at 6 pm!
NEXT SUNDAY…
…Palm Sunday, will see us have a breakfast in the Social Hall from 8:30 – 9:15, followed by a video for adults and Sunday school youth.
Then, the service will feature an adult play, in lieu of the sermon. Join us – and bring family and friends!
PALM SUNDAY ACTORS!
Please don’t forget to attend our 3 practices:
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Saturday at 8:00 AM (dress)
Sunday at 9:15 AM
We need you all to show up! Thanks.
SENIOR YOUTH GROUP…
…will meet this afternoon at 4:30. Creation 06 – many of the youth expressed an interest in going to this event from June 28 to July 1 of which I have agreed to go. I have a sign up sheet for any youth that want to go. Today is the deadline. Cost will be around $85. I will need adult chaperones to help; preferably someone who is experienced in camping-tenting! If anyone is interested in helping, please see me ASAP. Thanks, Sue Frank
OLD SHEETS, CURTAINS, BLANKETS…
…are needed to be used to make quilts. They must be in good shape, any color or fabric. If you have any to donate please see that Vernetta Wallander gets them. They benefit the Lutheran World Relief.
PARTICIPANTS IN 4/9/06 SERVICE.
Morning Lector – JoNan Shirk
Evening Lector – Laura Wolfe
Acolyte – Harry Rehkugler
Crucifer – Kelsey Hafer
Greeter – Joyce Boyer
Head Usher – Dick Shirk
Altar Care – The Vogels
Palms – Betty Henny
Bulletins - No one signed up
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
TODAY: Noon ACFLB
4:30 pm SYG
6:00 pm Praise Service
7:00 pm Food n’ Fellowship
Host - Jo
MONDAY 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
7:00 pm Council
TUESDAY ALL DAY! – ANNA HOUSEAL’S #96
WEDNESDAY 10:00 am Bible Study, John, Chapter 1
6:00 pm Lenten Supper #5
6:45 pm Junior Choir Practice
7:30 pm Senior Choir Practice
THURSDAY 7:00 PM Play Practice #1
SATURDAY 8:00 am Play Practice #2 (dress
rehearsal)
1:00 pm Set up for Palm Sunday
breakfast
NEXT SUNDAY 7:00 am Men prepare breakfast
8:30 am Palm Sunday Breakfast
9:00 am Children’s Sunday School
9:15 am Video for adults “Shadow Lands”
9:15 am Final Play Practice
10:30 am Palm Sunday Traditional Service
w/Palms, duet, and adult chancel play
Noon ACFLB
6:00 pm Contemporary Service
7:00 pm Food N’ Fellowship
Hosts – No one signed up
THANKS…
For your generous contribution of 54 bottles of juice and $64.00 for our Food Bank. God Bless – Pat Vogel
The Lord fills our days with His faithfulness and our tomorrows with His hope.