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 - #674 “Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen”
the confession of sins –pp. 10-11 Right Column
the greeting – p. 28
the kyrie – p. 28 Sung three times.
1st time through – A = Pastor C = All
2nd time through – A = Margie C = All
3rd time through – A = Choir C = All
The hymn of praise – pp. 29-30 All sing all parts.
the prayer of the day All sit following the prayer.
the first READING – Acts 11:1-18
THE PSALM - #148 See insert, read responsively.
the anthem
the second reading – Revelation 21:1-6
the gospel acclamation – p. 31 “Alleluia” Sung standing.
the holy gospel – John 13:31-35 All sit following the Gospel.
the sermon
the nicene creed – pp. 32-33 Confessed standing.
the prayer of the church
P - …”hear us, O’ God” C – “your mercy is great.”
the peace
the organ offertory
the offerings Regular and World Hunger
the offertory – p. 35 “Let The Vineyards” Sung standing.
the prayer over the gifts – p. 35 Right column
The great thanksgiving – p. 36
The Preface – p. 36
The Sanctus – p. 36 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
The Prayer of Thanksgiving – p. 37 Right Column
The Lord’s Prayer – p. 39
the Agnus Dei – p. 39 “Lamb of God”
The Distribution Standing and continuous.
Come forward via the center aisle in two lines. The choir, followed by the “Luther window” side of the church, commune moving right, and return to the loft and their pews via the side aisle; the “Christ window” side of the church move left to commune and return via the side aisle. The balcony may use either line, whichever is shortest. Take the host from the Pastor or Deacon and dip it into the chalice held by an acolyte.
All who are baptized, who believe that Christ is present in this communion meal, feeding the faithful, forgiving our sins, and strengthening us for living as disciples of Christ, 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
#748 “Bind Us Together”
#710 “One Bread, One Body”
#795 “Oh, Sing To The Lord”
#780 “What A Fellowship”
the benediction All rise.
the canticle – p. 40 “thankful Hearts”
the prayer – p. 41
the blessing
the dismissal – p. 41
The closing hymn – #742 “Come, We That Love The Lord”
the silent prayer
the organ postlude
THE flowers
…are given in celebration of our 33rd Wedding Anniversary.
by the Vogels
the bulletins
…are given in memory of our loved ones. by the Vogels
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
TODAY 9:45 AM Adult Sunday School
Last Catechetical Class
10:00 AM Children’s Sunday School
11:00 AM Traditional Worship Service
12:30 PM After Church for Lunch Bunch
5:00 PM SYG Meeting
7:00 PM Final New Member Class
“How St. John’s is Organized”
MONDAY 7:00 PM Council Meeting
TUESDAY 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM Bible Study at Longwood
7:30 PM Senior Choir Practice
NEXT SUNDAY 9:45 AM Adult Sunday School
10:00 am Children’s Sunday School
11:00 AM Traditional Mother’s Day
Service by our SYG with special
offering to benefit our
Seminarian, Amanda McConnell
12:30 PM ACFLB
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Lector – Sheri Hafer
Acolyte – Alex Smith and Amy Chapman
Crucifer – Amber Smith
Head Usher –
Altar Care – The Vogels
Greeters – Janet and Angelica Mohr
Flowers – The Vogels
Bulletins – The Vogels
Offering Counters – Jim Leonard, Vicki McConnell and Ryan
Boccagno
ATTENTION ALL CHAIRMEN and GROUP LEADERS
Our final New Member Class will be held tonight, at 7:00 PM. If you’d like to come and introduce yourself and tell what your committee does, that would be nice. Show up between 7:30 and 8:30 PM. Thanks!
COMING SOON – MUSICALE ’07!
Mark your calendars and, tell your family and friends! St. John’s will again put on a gala evening of music on Memorial Day, starting at 7:30 PM. A dozen singers are preparing solos, duets, and ensemble pieces; and we shall again have a sing-along and a salute to the Veterans present. This year’s offering will go toward supplying personal care items to our wounded troops from the Iraq and Afghanistan fronts. The evening will conclude with strawberries and ice cream.
DON’T FORGET
…to pick up your newsletter today. It awaits you in your elevator lobby box.
catechetical year i ends today
The Catechetical class holds its last class of its first year of study today. Year II will begin on September 16, 2007. Thanks to all our students for their faithful attendance.
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…are reminded of our important meeting tonight, at 5 PM to practice for next Sunday’s Youth service. Please come!
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE for may 13, 2007
Lector – Joyce Boyer
Acolyte – Kristen Sipling
Crucifer – Ashley Funk
Head Usher –
Altar Care –
Greeters – Judy Purnell
Flowers – Jim and Diane Leonard
Bulletins – Ann and Denny Weller
Offering Counters – Jim Leonard, Vicki McConnell and Ryan
Boccagno
next sunday
…all mothers will be honored with a youth-led service and a gift plant. We shall also celebrate one of our youth alumni, who is attending Lutheran Seminary, Amanda McConnell, with a special support offering. You are encouraged to give offerings throughout the year, using the special envelopes that were supplied you with your box of envelopes, but this Sunday is a special effort to gather support.