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 7 MAY 28, 2006
Sunday After The Ascension of Our Lord
American Memorial Day Weekend 10:30 AM
The service employs the Green Hymnal.
THE ORGAN PRELUDE - “Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory”
J. Denton
THE OPENING HYMN #401 “Before You, Lord We Bow”
Verse 1 = All Sing Verses 2 and 4 = Women Sing
Verses 3 and written verse below = Men Sing
“In May of evr’y year
your church takes time to say:
‘Great-er love hath no one than this:
to give life a-way!’
in mar-tyrs’ love
we see the face of Cal-va-ry
the Heav’n-sent Dove.”
Book Verse 5 = All Sing
THE DIALOG pg. 126 (read responsively)
(“Holy is the Lord, The Almighty…etc.”)
THE APOSTLES’ CREED pg. 128
THE CANTICLE #14 “Listen! You Nations!”
(Keith will sing the refrain to remind you of the tune. He will then sing the verses, after each of which, all join in singing the refrain.)
THE HYMN OF PRAISE (“GLORY TO GOD”) pg. 59
THE PRAYERS OF THE DAY (see insert)
And
Pastor: Heavenly Father,
Lord of All Nations,
We pause in the midst of a busy season, to thank you for the gift of this Nation, and for the self-giving love of those who served her in time of was and time of peace –
Who, indeed, serve her still – extending themselves on our behalf, and in imitation of Your Blessed Son, our crucified Savior. May we, your church, never come to have a spirit of deepest gratitude for Him, and for all those who bear the cross of death-defying, life-affirming love, and may we, ourselves, follow the path that they have trod, in faithfulness and joy.
People: AMEN
(All sit, following the prayer.)
THE FIRST LESSON – ACTS 1:15-17, 21-26
THE ANTHEM – “Praise The Lord, Ye People” W. A. Mozart
THE SECOND LESSON – I JOHN 5:9-13
THE CELTIC ALLELUIA
THE HOLY GOSPEL – JOHN 17:6-19
THE HYMN #332 “Battle Hymn Of The Republic”
THE SERMON
THE HYMN #467 “Eternal Father, Strong To Save”
THE RECOGNITION OF JONAN SHIRK
THE ORGAN OFFERTORY – “Morning Bells” E. Broughton
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY – The “Doxology” Hymn #564
And Hymn #566 – “My Country Tis Of Thee”
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE CLOSING HYMN - #567 “God Of Our Fathers”
THE SILENT PRAYER
TAPS
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “Sortie on ‘National Hymn” L. Smith
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR…
…are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Hilda and Joseph Keener by their daughters, Mae Wolf and Phyllis Stewart.
THE BULLETINS…
…all are presented to the Glory of God and in celebration of their first wedding anniversary by Chris and Mark Harnish.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY:
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
RED GERANIUMS FOR PENTECOST – LAST DAY TO ORDER
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. So far, 21 qts. Have been ordered. The deadline is today. Soup costs $3.50 a quart; sandwiches are $2.00 each.
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 4th, 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.
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.
2006 SYNOD ASSEMBLY
Pastor, Vicki McConnell, and Paul Purnell will represent St. John’s at this year’s Synod Assembly, which will be held at Gettysburg College on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10. unlike previous years, the budget will not be approved t this conclave, but rather at a gathering in the Fall. Also this year, among those to be ordained into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament will be former Donegal High teacher, Mary Margaret Perraro Ruth, who is a member of St. Matthews, in Lancaster and who has worshipped with us on several occasions. (The delegation will be out of town all day and only return at night, on Friday, to sleep.)
ANYONE WISHING TO HELP PREPARE THE CHURCH FLOAT…
…should talk to “CIA” leader, Charlie Johns.
RIDERS ON THE CHURCH FLOAT…
…should be at the Legion Grounds and on board the float, for judging, no later than 4:30 pm on Monday, Memorial Day.
BIBLE STUDY AT LONGWOOD…
…will end on Wednesday, with a final class on John’s Gospel from 10:00 am until 11:00 pm, followed by an outing to an area restaurant for lunch. (Bring along money for lunch and van gas. $10 should do it.)
NEW SUMMER HOURS…
…start on June 11. the Traditional Service will begin at 9:30 am and conclude around 10:30. The Praise-band-led Service will start at 10:45 am and end before noon. We hope you enjoy the change. Tell your friends and neighbors!
THANKS, JO!
Today, we thank JoNan Shirk for serving as our Parish Secretary for the past 4 years. She will continue singing in the Choir and Praise Band, and will help with VBS etc., but will no longer prepare the weekly bulletins, bi-monthly newsletters, or Annual Bulletin of Reports. Neither will she be the contact person during Pastor’s absences from the Parish. Those duties will fall to her successor, Diane Leonard.
We thank Jo for all her past devoted service, and look forward to other areas in which we shall work together in the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom.
CONGRATULATIONS…
…to Ed Billman and Teresa Williams, who were married at our Altar on Saturday afternoon. Pastor officiated and Marilyn Rehkugler played our organ. May God richly bless Ed and Teresa in their life together!
SUMMER IS A GOOD TIME…
…to arrange for baptisms and other ways to join church. talk to pastor so that plans can be made in this less-hectic time of year.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
Next Sunday, at 1 pm, all Sunday School students, their families, teachers, helpers, etc. are invited to attend a close-of-school party at the Weller-Chapman compound at 36-42 Village Square Drive. See Missy if you have a question.
A REMINDER TO OUR 6 CATECHUMENS
Please pick up your confirmation roses after church today and see that they are ironed.
Also, remember our rehearsal next Saturday at 10 am.
You will need no money for Pizza Hut, because Pastor will treat. Be at church no later than 10:00 am next Sunday so you can dress and get last minute instructions.
Memorize the Apostle’s Creed if you haven’t yet do so. You must say it by yourselves during the Rite.
SPAGHETTI DINNER REPORT
Last Sunday’s dinner, after church, swelled the SYG Treasury by $260 – a very kind person donated an extra $40 to round out the final total to $300. Thanks to all who ate, served, cooked, and donated food to make the event a success.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE 6/04/06
Morning Lector – Glenn Bachert
Evening Lector – Jack Frank
Acolyte – Alex Smith
Head Usher – Jim Leonard
Altar Care – Pauline Johns
Greeter – Frank & Ginny Zimmerman
Flowers – Anna Houseal
Bulletins – Pauline Johns
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 11:30 AM Catechumens pick-up robes
12:00 pm ACFLB
6:00 pm Contemporary Service
7:00 Food & Fellowship
hosts – Betty & Judy
Monday HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
Morning – pick up chicken corn soup
Afternoon- float assembly at parking lot
4:15 pm – Board float at Legion Grounds
5:00 pm – parade with VBS-theme float
6:00 pm – ceremony at town square
NO PATRIOTIC MUSICALE THIS YEAR
Tuesday 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 10:00 am Last Bible Study at Longwood
11:15 am luncheon
7:30 pm Last Senior Choir Practice of term
Thursday 12:01 am Diane Leonard becomes new Parish
Secretary
Saturday 10:00 am Confirmation Rehearsal
Noon - Pizza Hut Luncheon on Pastor
Next Sunday 9:00 am Adult Sunday school concludes
9:00 am Secret Pal Breakfast
10:30 am Pentecost Communion w/Rite of
Confirmation
Noon reception honoring confirmands 1:00 pm End of S.S. party at
Wellers/Chapmans
4:30 pm SYG
6:00 pm Contemporary Service
7:00 pm Food N’ Fellowship
host – JoNan & Pastor