ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Keith Smith, Organist and Choirmaster
Vicki McConnell and Charlie Johns, Junior Youth Ministry
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
11:00 AM
the processional hymn - “Angel Voices Ever Singing”
See insert, page 2.
the greeting – p. 57
the kyrie – pp. 57-58
The hymn of praise – p. 59 “Glory to God”
the prayer of the day All sit following the prayer.
the first lesson – Acts 9:1-20
the senior choir anthem – “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”
S. Pethel
the second lesson – Revelation 5:11-14
the alleluia – p. 62 Sung standing.
the holy gospel – John 21:1-19 All sit following the Gospel.
the hymn of the day - #784 Blue Hymnal
“You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore”
the sermon
the baptismal hymn - #187 Green Hymnal
“Dearest Jesus We Are Here”
The Baptismal Party comes forward during the singing
of the last verse, with their hymnals.
the order for holy baptism – p. 121
P = Pastor R = Parents/Sponsors C = All
The rest of the service uses the Blue Hymnal.
the hymn - #770 “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
The Baptismal Party return to their pews during the
singing of the final verse.
the offertory – “Poem” J. Southbridge
the offerings Regular and Sound System Appeal
the offertory Sung standing and to the tune of
“The Singer and the Song”.
We thank you, Lord Jesus,
Our voic-es we raise!
We thank you for Ry-an,
Bring light to his days!
We ask that our off’rings
Might serve you al-ways!
Your word we hear clear-ly
And ren-der glad praise!
R. M. Lescallette
the prayer of the church
the lord’s prayer
the benediction
the dismissal
The recessional hymn – #781 “My Life Flows On”
During the singing of the hymn, the Baptismal Party, Ryan, Susie, and Michael leave the church and join Pastor at the tower door to be greeted by the exiting congregation.
the organ postlude – “O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing”
R. J. Hughes
MsM
THE flowers
…are given to the Glory of God and in honor of our 7th Wedding Anniversary. by Jack and Ann Frank
the bulletins
…are given to the Glory of God.
+RYAN KENNETH DAILY+
We welcome into the church of Jesus Christ this day, Ryan Kenneth Daily, the son of Michael and Suzanne (Young) Daily of Village Square Drive, Maytown. Ryan was born on January 23, 2007, in Lancaster. His Grandmother, Sue Young, Aunt and Uncle, Sonia (Young) and Mike Ross, and cousins, Ben and Lauren Ross, are St. Johners too. We pray that God will bless our new brother all the days of his life.
ATTENTION SYG
…our meeting tonight will be starting at 5:00 PM. We will also meet on May 6 - to practice for Youth Sunday which is on Mother's Day and May 20 to finalize the plans for Creation 07. The sign up sheet for Creation is in the youth room. We will leave Tuesday evening on June 26 and return Sunday morning.
SYG SUMMER RUMMAGE SALE
Once again the youth will be having a rummage sale July 6 and 7. We are taking donations of gently used clothing, household items, jewelry, etc. Donations are greatly appreciated. Items can be dropped off in the Youth Room.
GET WELL CARDS
…can be sent to Anna Walter, as she heals from hip surgery at:
Manor Care HCR
2400 Kingston Court
Room 306-A
York, PA 17402
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
TODAY 9:45 AM Catechetics and Adult Sunday
School
10:00 AM Children’s Sunday School
11:00 AM Traditional Worship Service
With Ryan Daily’s Baptism and
special offering for Sound
System
Noon Newsletter Deadline
12:30 PM ACFLB …if Paul drives
3:30 PM Musicale Practice
5:00 PM SYG Meeting
7:00 PM New Member/Inquirer Class
“Worship in the Church”
(How? Why? Who? When?)
MONDAY 7:30 PM Evangelism Committee
TUESDAY 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM Bible Study at Longwood
7:30 PM Musicale Practice
THURSDAY 7:00 PM Worship and Music Committee
friday 7:00 PM Catechetical Retreat Begins
SATURDAY 7:00 PM Catechetical Retreat Ends
NEXT SUNDAY 9:45 AM Catechetics and Adult Sunday
School
10:00 am Children’s Sunday School
11:00 AM The Service – Contemporary
With Connor Ness’ Baptism
12:30 PM ACFLB
7:00 PM New Member/Inquirer Class
“History of St. John’s”
THE FOOD BANK
…is low on spaghetti and canned carrots at this time. Next time you go grocery shopping, pick up a few boxes and cans of this food and drop them off at the mini-shopping cart in the tower. Thank you.
NEW MEMBER/INQUIRER CLASS
Next Sunday, Pastor will lecture on “The Sacraments” at 7:00 PM, in the parlor. Join Scott, Janet and Angelica for an interest 90 minutes.
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE
…for submitting articles for the May-June Newsletter, which will be distributed on April 29th. See Diane if you have a question.
SOUND SYSTEM APPEAL
Today we shall receive a Special Offering in an effort to fully fund the new sound system. We only need $508 to pay the contractor and say of this project “mission accomplished”. If you would like to receive credit on your annual financial statement for your gift, simply use the enclosed large white envelope, making sure to write your name thereon.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Traditional Service Lector – Jack Frank
Acolyte – Lauren Ross
Crucifer – Ryan Bocaggno
Head Usher – Paul Purnell
Altar Care – The Vogels
Greeters – Rose and Alice Leas
Flowers – Jack and Ann Frank
Bulletins –
Offering Counters – Jim Leonard, Denny Weller, and Paul Purnell
NEXT WEEK
…we welcome Connor Ness into the family of Jesus Christ via Holy Baptism.
CATECHETICAL RETREAT THIS WEEKEND
Pastor, Glenn, and eight Catechumens, and some of the most intrepid mentors will spend 24 hours together on an abbreviated church retreat. We will review and reinforce learnings about the life of Christ via games, a movie, and some writing. We shall also go on a field trip to Bindnagel’s Lutheran Church in Palmyra to see a church that still looks exactly like our church looked when it was built in 1804.
All participants should bring a sleeping bag and bed linens…if you like, a snack to share, and money for Saturday’s supper ($5 or so).
We were unable to secure our hoped-for retreat site, so we will save money by just staying at St. John’s and foregoing a shower on Saturday morning.
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION
…is extended to Vicki McConnell and her family at the news of the death, on Easter, of her beloved Aunt Rose Mull. Rose was 95, and she lived in Ephrata.
…is extended to Mike and Charleen Smeltzer at the news of the death, on Tuesday, of Mike’s mother, Edith. Edith was 88 and a resident of the Susquehanna Nursing Home.
May the peace of Easter bless one and all.
MUSICALE SINGERS!
…don’t forget our practices this afternoon at 3:30 PM and next Wednesday at 7:30 PM (no choir practice this week!)
Note: It’s not too late to join us as a soloist or ensemble member! Just show up!
THANKS CHIMERS!
We thank our Hand Chime Choir for their service to our church this morning and throughout the season. Thanks to director Ruth and everybody! You lend so much to our worship. It’s been grand to have you back and we look forward to your return in the fall!
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE for APRIL 29, 2007 – Contemporary Service
Contemporary Service Lector – Glenn Bachert
Head Usher – Paul Purnell
Altar Care – The Vogels
Greeters – The Demmy Family
Flowers – Frank and Ginny Zimmerman
Bulletins –
Offering Counters – Jim Leonard, Denny Weller, and Paul Purnell