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

EASTER 6                                                            MAY 21, 2006

St. Helena, Mother of Constantine, 300 A.D.                  10:30 AM

The service employs the Green Hymnal.

THE ORGAN PRELUDE - “Prelude on ‘Llanfair’”           arr. L. Smith                             

THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN #551 “Joyful, Joyful”

THE CONFESSION/ABSOLUTION pg. 56

THE GREETING pg. 57

THE KYRIE pg. 57-58

THE HYMN OF PRAISE (“GLORY TO GOD”) pg. 59

THE PRAYERS OF THE DAY (see insert)

And

   Pastor:       Holy Lord of the church,

We remember this day your servant, Helena, who gave birth to Constantine, the first Christian Emperor of the Roman Empire, and through whose life of faithfulness the poor were served, churches were built, and the persecution of the Saints was ended.  As you inspired her to live a holier life, may you do so with us, who are stewards of the world  in our time and in our place.

   People:       AMEN

 (All sit, following the prayer.)

THE DUET – “You Are Worthy Of My Praise”                     D. Ruis

          Soloists – JoNan Shirk & Glenn Bachert

THE FIRST READING – ACTS 10:44-48

THE ANTHEM – “Sing A Song”                           H. Livingston, Jr.

THE SECOND READING – I JOHN 5:1-6

THE ALLELUIA pg. 62

THE HOLY GOSPEL – JOHN 15:9-17

THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE HYMN OF THE DAY #370 “Blest Be The Tie”

THE SERMON

THE HYMN OF RESPONSE/PRAYER “Bind Us Together”

Refrain

Bind us together, Lord, bind us together

with cords that cannot be broken.

Bind us together, Lord, bind us together, Lord:

bind us together in love.

1 There is only one God.

There is only one King.

There is only one Body;

that is why we can sing:  Refrain

2 You are the fam'ly of God.

You are the promise divine.

You are God's chosen desire,

you are the glorious new wine.  Refrain

THE NICENE CREED pg, 64     (All rise.)

THE ORGAN OFFERTORY – “A Crown For Me”   arr. J. Southbridge  

THE OFFERING

THE OFFERTORY pg. 75 “Create In Me”   (Sung standing)

THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH pg. 75

(Let all pray the prayer together.)

THE LORD’S PRAYER

THE BENEDICTION

THE DISMISSAL

THE RECESSIONAL HYMN - #315 “Love Divine”

THE SILENT PRAYER

THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “A Festal Salutation”                F. Ritter

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR…

…are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of Saige, Sarah, Taylor, Madison, Kelsie, Derek, and Bailey’s birthdays, Love, Pappy & Nanny.

THE BULLETINS…

…all are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of Willy’s 12th birthday, Love Mom & Dad.

SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY:

Morning Lector – Glenn Bachert

Evening Lector – Sheri Hafer

Crucifer – Ashley Funk

Acolyte – Lauren Ross

Head Usher – Paul Purnell

Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman

Greeters –  Jim & Diane Leonard

SPAGHETTI DINNER TODAY!!

   Support our Senior Youth Group and get a great lunch after today’s service, in the Social Hall.  Enjoy spaghetti at a cost of $5.00 per person.  Children under 5 eat for free.

SEMINARIAN SUPPORT

   Last Sunday, we received a special offering to support Amanda McConnell as she enters Wartburg Seminary to begin her preparation as a Lutheran Pastor.  Several people asked if they could give a gift this Sunday.  You may.  Simple use a special offering envelope that is marked “Seminarian Support Fund” and put it in the offering plate.  See an usher if you need an envelope.  The total amount given will be reported in next week’s bulletin.

ON MONDAY…

…9 of us drove to New Windsor and delivered 522 lbs. of gifts to the LWR Warehouse.  854 bars of soap, 16 quilts, and 15 boxes of used clothing were given.

RED GERANIUMS FOR PENTECOST

   All orders must be received by Sunday, May 28, at $3.75 each.  Geraniums will be wrapped with red foil and displayed in church on Pentecost, June 4.  Thank you.

CHICKEN CORN SOUP/SANDWICH SALE

   The Social Ministry Committee will sell delicious chicken corn soup and ham & cheese sandwiches, on a take-out basis, on Memorial Day.  You must pre-order and sign-up sheets are in the narthex.  Soup costs $3.50 a quart; sandwiches are $2.00 each.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR P!

   We wish a happy 70^th birthday to our friend and former Pastor, Ron Peirson.  Born in the year of the flood (not the Noah flood, the ’36 one!), he served as our Pastor from 1962 to 1973.  We wish him a wonderful day.

ALL SECRET PALS…

…are reminded of the need to correspond with your children during the next two weeks.  You are also reminded of the June 4^th, at 9:00 am, in the Social Hall, breakfast party.  There, you will “un-mask” and enjoy a snack, conversation, and craft with your secret pal.  (Most pals also bring small gifts to share with their friend.)  Questions?  See Missy Chapman.

DEAR ST. JOHN’S

  Many thanks for the prayers, and cards of encouragement that the church family at St. John’s provided for us during the lengthy illness of Cindy’s mother.  Also, thank you for the beautiful potted mums that you gave us.  All of these extensions of love helped us through a very difficult time.  With sincere appreciation! The Brinser Family.

GLASSES FOUND

   A pair of glasses was found lying in a windowsill in the sanctuary last week.  If they are yours please claim them.  See Pastor.

JANE CRIDER…

…a former member of St. John’s, and the mother of Becky Thomas, and grandmother of Samuel and Gabrielle, was hospitalized for surgery on Tuesday.  She will likely be discharged when you read these words.  If you’d like to drop her a card, her address is:  Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA  17606.

ATTENTION ALL CATECHUMENS

   Don’t forget to pick up your confirmation robe next Sunday at church.  It will need to be pressed.  Also, remember to come to rehearsal on Saturday, June 3, at 10 Am.  We shall go out to Pizza Hut for lunch afterwards (Pastor’s treat).

ALL PRAISE BAND MEMBERS…

…are asked to do 2 things:

1.      See Pastor and pick a shirt style and size to be worn this summer.

2.      Come to tonight’s service prepared to have a group photo taken so we can publicize our Sunday morning service with an ad in the paper.  (Support staff like Laura, Charlie, and Paul will be photographed also.)

SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE 5/28/06

Morning Lector –  Jack Frank

Evening Lector –  Laura Wolfe

Acolyte –  Harry Rehkugler

Crucifer – Paul Rehkugler

Head Usher – Paul Purnell

Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman

Greeter – Judy Purnell

Flowers – Mark & Chris Harnish

Bulletins – Mark & Chris Harnish

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:

Today                    12:00 pm       Spaghetti Dinner (Social Hall)

                   6:00 pm        Contemporary Service

                   7:00             Food & Fellowship

Monday         6:30 pm        Praise Band Rehearsal ???

                   7:30 pm        Evangelism Committee

Wednesday    10:00 am       Bible Study at Longwood

7:30 pm        Senior Choir Practice

Thursday       7:00 pm        Worship & Music

Saturday        2:00 pm        Billman – Williams Wedding

                                        (by invitation, please)

Next Sunday 9:00 am        Sunday School

10:30 am      The Service

                      “JoNan Appreciation Day”

                    4:30 pm       SYG

                   6:00 pm        Contemporary Service

                   7:00 pm        Food N’ Fellowship

Memorial Day           Chicken Corn Soup Sale

                             CIA Float in Parade