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
SUE FRANK, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY
BECKY FLECKENSTEIN, PARISH SEXTON
(This service employs the Green Hymnal.)
Prelude Music – “Etude for Mothers”
composed and performed by Paul Rehkugler
Welcome and Rededicatory Remarks
Opening Hymn # 561 “For the Beauty of the Earth”
The Greeting pg. 46
The Prayer of the Day (Gareth)
Lord, we are gathered today to praise and love you. As children we learned to love and respect our mothers. A mother’s love lays the foundation of trust on which all future relationships with other people and with God is built. Through your son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, Now and forever. AMEN
The First Lesson: Proverbs 6:20 - 23 (Ali Kohler)
The Psalm: #139: 1 – 18 (Harry Rehkugler)
The Second Lesson: II Timothy 1: 1- 14 (Amber Smith)
Musical selection – “Knowing You” by G. Kendrick
Duet by Ali Kohler and Katie Frank
bongos- Spencer Frank
Holy Gospel: Luke 1:26 – 38 (Kelsey Hafer)
The Hymn of the day #770
“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
The Sermon –
Mother’s Day poem read by Kelsey Hafer
“A Mother’s Story” read by Ryan Boccagno
“You Know you’re a mother when”
… read by Samuel Thomas
Musical Selection – “You’re My All In All” by D. Jernigan
Vocalist- Gareth Broucht Guitarist- Katie Frank
The Apostles Creed p 49 (led by Ryan Boccagno)
Brief Temple Talk
Offering
Special music – “Reverie” by Debussy
Piano solo by Amy Chapman
The Prayer of the Church
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Reader 1: Lord of love, we give You thanks and praise this morning for the mothers who have unselfishly nurtured us through the years. C: We thank You Lord L1: for the mothers who kissed our hurts and dried our tears. C: We thank You Lord L2: for the mothers who rejoiced in our victories and shared the sorrow of our defeats. C: We thank You Lord L3: for the mothers who spent sleepless nights tending to our coughs and fevers. C: We thank You Lord L1: for the mothers whose special touch created a safe, comfortable sanctuary we call home. C: We thank You Lord L2: for the mothers who held our hands through the transitions of life. C: We thank You Lord L3: for the mothers who loved us even when we were bad, and so showed us the meaning of faithfulness. C: We thank You Lord L1: for the mothers who drew from an endless supply of optimism as they encouraged us to discover our strengths and test our wings. C: We thank You Lord L2: for the mothers who, in the evening, knelt by our beds and showed us how to pray and how to trust in Jesus. L1: Today we honor those mothers whose unconditional love has made us strong, L 2: and we honor those mothers whose commitment to their children is unwavering, L3: and we honor those mothers who raise their children in fear and respect of You. L1: Help all the mothers present today be bearers of Your redeeming love to their families. L2: Help us as parents and as a church to raise the little girls among us into strong women of God . . . L3: . . . that in them the world may see the tender and compassionate love . . . C: . . . with which You have loved us from the beginning of time. We pray this prayer in the name of Christ. Amen. |
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The Lord’s Prayer
The Benediction
The Dismissal
The Closing Hymn – “Aint No Rock” (See below for words)
The Silent Prayer
The Postlude…piano by Katie Frank
Words to “Aint NO Rock”
Aint no rock, gonna cry in my place,
As long as I’m alive I’ll glorify His holy name
(repeat)
Singing praise His holy name, as long as I’m alive
I’ll glorify His holy name
(repeat)
Do I, Do I love you Jesus
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, More than ever
Do I, Do I need you Jesus
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, More than ever
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR…
….are given to the Glory of God and in honor of all mothers, those who have gone before us and those who are still with us, by Ernest and Vernetta Wallander.
THE BULLETINS…
…are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of our mothers, Mary & Agnes, by John & Rose Leas.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Evening Lector – Mark Harnish
Acolyte – William Weller
Crucifer – Ashley Funk
Greeters – Dick & Esther Shirk
Head Usher – Paul Purnell
Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman
NEW WINDSOR TRIP
We shall transport a fine load of charitable gifts to the Lutheran World Federation Warehouse in New Windsor, MD tomorrow morning. We shall deliver 850 bars of soap, about 14 quilts, and 10 boxes of used men’s clothing and women’s sweaters. Then we shall have our usual scrumptious lunch at Maggie’s of Westminster before heading home. If you’d like to go along, tell Pastor. (He will make home pick-ups if requested. Others should be at church at 9 AM, when he will swing by with the van.)
THANKS…
…to everyone who helped with the rummage sale, which earned our youth group about $1,200 – plus matching funds from Thrivent. (Thanks especially to those who helped pack and distribute the leftovers in such a timely fashion too – The Franks, McConnells and Hafers.)
…to all those who helped clean our sanctuary’s chandeliers and interior after the painters left. 35 of us helped out!
…to the Property Committee and its task forces, for all your hard work in carrying through the painting project.
…thanks to Jim Leonard, Wayne Hoffmann, Gordy Nell, Paul Purnell, Dick Baker, Chris Harnish, and Diane Leonard. Thanks for 17 months of hard work!
…to Dave Weirnicki and Bill Heidig, our painters, for a beautiful job.
…to Tom Triple, who replaced two rotted window sills so quickly and so expertly.
…to the congregation, for paying for the painting and repair through your regular gifts to the building fund. (The work cost about $15,000 in toto.)
C.E./VBS MEETING
All who help with our Sunday school program, and all who plan on helping with VBS this year are urged to attend Thursday’s meeting in the parlor at 7:00 PM. We need your help if we are to provide a quality Christian Ed Program here at St. John’s. Thank you.
DID YOU PICK UP YOUR NEWSLETTER YET?
If not, please do so today, and save the church an unnecessary postage expense.
GERANIUMS FOR PENTECOST
Red geraniums in red foil for Pentecost, June 4, are only #3.75 each. Please place your order today! (See insert)
NO ACFLB TODAY
Inasmuch as all those who regularly share in the ACFLB are mothers or married to mothers (except Pastor) we shall not go our to eat after church today, on the van. Enjoy your other family, Moms!
THANKS…
…to Mark Harnish, for donating, and installing, an electric winch on our central chandelier, and a new cable. That device will make our raising and lowering of the chandelier for periodic cleaning and maintenance much easier and safer.
THANKS ALSO…
…to all our youth, who led today’s worship service with reading, praying, singing, and playing musical instruments. God blesses us with your commitment to your church.
PASTOR CALLED TO JURY DUTY
Pastor Lescallette has been called to Jury Duty for 5 days in June, at the County Courthouse.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU…
…to the congregation for your prayers, cards, thoughts, and flowers during the illness and passing of our father/grandfather. We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Pastor Bob for all you have done for us during our time of need, from Skip, Tina, Rodney, & Ryan Nell.
THE SPECIAL ENVELOPES ENCLOSED IN TODAY’S BULLETIN…
…are marked “Seminarian Support Fund” and they invite your gift to support the seminary education of one of our own, Amanda McConnell, who will enter Wartburg Seminary in Iowa this Fall, to prepare for service to the Lutheran Church as a minister of Word and Sacrament. Please give generously to show your support of Amanda’s calling to serve Christ and His Church. Thank you!
SPAGHETTI DINNER…
…will be held next Sunday after church in the Social Hall. If you would like to donate items for the dinner please see Sue Frank after today’s service or leave your items in the kitchen by Wednesday evening. Thank you for supporting the youth.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE ON 05/21/06
Morning Lector – Pat Vogel
Evening Lector – Sheri Hafer
Head Usher – Paul Purnell
Flowers – Harold & Janie Mohr
Bulletins – Denny Weller
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today No ACFLB (Happy Mother’s Day)
6:00 pm Contemporary Communion
7:00 pm Food n’ Fellowship – host = JoNan
Monday 9:00 am Trip to New Windsor
6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 10:00 am Bible Study at Longwood
7:30 pm Senior Choir Practice
Thursday 7:00 pm VBS/Christian Ed Meeting
Saturday 9:00 am CIA (Junior Youth Group)
Next Sunday 9:00am Sunday School
10:30 am Traditional Service
Noon Youth Spaghetti Dinner
4:30 pm SYG meeting
6:00 pm Contemporary Service
7:00 pm Food n’ Fellowship