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 PRELUDE – “Ave Verum” F. J. Haydn
THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE OPENING HYMN - #165 “Holy, Holy, Holy” Sung standing.
THE INVOCATION
PASTOR: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever.
PEOPLE: AMEN
THE CONFESSION OF OUR SINS/ABSOULTION
PASTOR: Let us confess our sin In the presence of God and of one another.
Gracious God,
PEOPLE: HAVE MERCY ON US.
WE CONFESS THAT WE HAVE TURNED FROM YOU AND GIVEN OURSELVES INTO THE POWER OF SIN. WE ARE TRULY SORRY AND HUMBLY REPENT. IN YOUR COMPASSION FORGIVE US OUR SINS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, THINGS WE HAVE DONE AND THINGS WE HAVE FAILED TO DO. TURN US AGAIN TO YOU, AND UPHOLD US BY YOUR SPIRIT, SO THAT WE MAY LIVE AND SERVE YOU IN NEWNESS OF LIFE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, OUR SAVIOR AND LORD, AMEN.
PASTOR: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
PEOPLE: AMEN
THE GREETING
PASTOR: Let my mouth be full of your praise,
PEOPLE: AND YOU GLORY ALL THE DAY LONG.
PASTOR: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
PEOPLE: AND ALSO WITH YOU.
THE KYRIE – pp. 57-58
THE HYMN OF PRAISE – #166 “All Glory Be to God on High”
1 = All Sing 2 = Men Sing 3 = Women Sing 4 = All Sing
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY All sit, following the prayer.
THE FIRST READING – Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
THE SECOND READING – Romans 5:1-15
THE CELTIC ALLELUIA Sung standing.
HOLY GOSPEL – John 16:12-15 All sit, following the Gospel.
THE HYMN OF THE DAY - “Come, Join the Dance of Trinity”
THE HOMILY
THE SUNG CREED – #188 “I Bind Unto Myself Today” Sung standing.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE PEACE
THE OFFERTORY – “Offertory on Tender Thought” Arr. G. Petterson
THE OFFERINGS Regular and World Hunger
THE OFFERTORY – Hymn #564 “Praise God From Whom”
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS – p. 68 top
THE GREAT THANIKSGIVING
The Preface – p. 68
The Sanctus – “Holy, Holy, Holy”
The Prayer of Thanksgiving – p. 70 - #33
. The Lord’s Prayer
The Agnus Dei – p. 72 “Lamb of God”
The Distribution – Kneeling, Continuous
Come forward as directed by an usher. Those seated on the “Luther Window” side of the nave come forward via their side aisle, take a glass from the acolyte, and kneel along the rail as far as the gate; after you receive both elements, rise, place your glass in the silver tray, and return to your pew via the center aisle. Those seated on the “Christ Window” side of the church come forward via the center aisle and return via the side aisle.
All who are baptized and who believe that the Risen Christ is present in this communion, bestowing upon the faithful His strength, salvation, and forgiveness, are welcome to our altar. The unbaptized and those who do not wish to commune may come forward for a blessing or remain in their pews.
The Hymns Sung During Communion
#169 “Father Most Holy”
#212 “Let Us Break Bread Together”
#522 “Come, Thou Almighty King”
#535 “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
The Blessing All rise.
The Canticle – pp. 72-73 “Thank The Lord”
The Prayer – p.74
the Benediction
the Dismissal – p. 74
THE CLOSING HYMN - #553 “Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “Great God of Glory” D. Paxton
THE FLOWERS
…are given in memory of Aunt Mae. by Charlie, Pauline and Steve
THE BULLETINS
…are given in loving memory of my son Bill. by Anna Houseal
RUMMAGE SALE
…once again the SYG will be having a rummage sale in July. We have begun collecting gently used clothing, household items, and jewelry. Donations can be dropped off in the youth room. If you have any questions please see Susan Frank or Charlie Johns.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
TODAY 9:45 am Last Adult Sunday School
10:00 am Last Children’s Sunday School
11:00 am Trinity Sunday Holy Communion
MONDAY 7:00 pm Council Meeting
TUESDAY 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
8:00 pm Historical Society “Town House
Tour” Task Force meeting
WEDNESDAY 10:00 am Trip to deliver quilts to New
Windsor, MD
THURSDAY Synod Assembly at Gettysburg
FRIDAY Synod Assembly at Gettysburg
SATURDAY Synod Assembly at Gettysburg
NEXT SUNDAY 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service
Noon Annual Congregational Meeting
1:00 pm ACFLB
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Lector – Pat Vogel
Acolytes – Willy Weller and Lauren Ross
Crucifer – David Hoffmann
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Ushers – Glenn and Carol Bachert, Dick and Esther Shirk
Altar Care – Pauline Johns
Greeters – Jim and Diane Leonard
Flowers – Pauline, Charlie and Steve Johns
Bulletins – Anna Houseal
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Mark Harnish & Dick Shirk
IF YOU PURCHASED A GERANIUM
…but have not yet picked it up, please do so today. We cannot properly water and care for the plants over time. Plants left here after Monday will be planted on the church grounds. Thank you!
THANKS
…to Chris and Mark Harnish for their tremendous work over two long, hot days and one evening trimming and cleaning our the parsonage hedge…aka “The Great Wall of Maytown”!
…to Chris Harnish and Sue Young for their work in saving the parsonage boxwood and doing such extensive weeding!
…to all who helped with the musicale! Thanks to Keith Smith, Glenn and Carol Bachert, JoNan Shirk, Margie and Jim Landis, Janet Mohr, Rose Barr, Colleen Mackison, Nicole Garner, Ruth Sweitzer, Anne Leonhart, Amy Chapman, Nick Smith, Nicole Seng, Charlie Johns, Bill Earhart, Connie Longenecker, Jim and Diane Leonard, Ed Altland, Ginny Zimmerman, Paul Purnell, Pauline Johns, Dick and Louise Baker, Willy Weller, Jack and Bob Frank, Sue Young, George and Vicki McConnell, Cliff, Kelsey, and Sheri Hafer, Annie Leonhart, Gladys Ney, Annetta Barnes, Dick, Esther, and Jamey Shirk. As you can see, it took about ¼ of us to do the job. Thanks everyone, for your hard work! - Cecile B. DeLescallette, impresario
THE STATS!
One hundred ninety-seven people attended the concert – plus about 15 scouts and re-enactors and 7 band members. About 110 enjoyed strawberries and ice cream afterwards. The offering at the concert, minus a few expenses, plus the profit on the food sales, earned $841.39 for the “Operation First Response” troop backpack project. That money will be combined with receipt slips for material bought by individual congregation members, and Thrivent will match the sum on a $1 for $3 basis. Once the money is returned to the church, the Social Ministry committee will purchase more material for the backpacks and take the gifts, plus some money for overseas shipping, to Warminster, PA.
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION
…is extended to Alice, Tana, Tony and Rose Leas at the death of our brother, Norm, on Wednesday evening. Norm, together with his assistant Alice, was the chief cook of the congregation – presiding over many a church supper, across many years; and, as long as health permitted, he made sure the he was present at every church service St John’s offered, in order to worship his God and support his fellow members. He had a large and generous heart, and we commend him and ourselves to the Christ of the even greater heart. We will surely miss you, Norm – until Easter dawns for us all!
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
…of the June Congregational Meeting, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 10, 2007, immediately after the morning worship service. The agenda will include –
1. The election of five new Deacons
2. The approval of the Annual Audit
3. The approval of a series of major property repairs on the church’s belfry, tower, east wall, and annex roof.
Please attend this very important meeting.
SYNOD ASSEMBLY
Pastor, Betty Henny, and Paul Purnell will represent St. John’s at this year’s longer-than-usual Synod assembly at Gettysburg College this week. The first session begins Thursday night and the last session ends around 4 o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday. The 800 attendees must elect a bishop and several other officers, approve a budget, vote on various resolutions, ordain new minister, participate in worship services, and engage in Bible studies. If you need pastoral services in an emergency, call Diane at 426-3072, and she will contact Pastor.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ON HIATUS
After nine months of teaching, our faithful Sunday School teachers and staff need a break – and so do their students! Today is the last Sunday for classes until September 9th, when we shall kick off a new year with an intergenerational Rally Day featuring a guest Pastor and magician. Thanks to all who led Sunday School this year and to the kids, parents, and adults who supported the school by their attendance! Don’t forget that we remember the Sabbath day all summer long with worship services!
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT WEEK – June 10, 2007
Lector – JoNan Shirk
Acolyte – Arianna Repine
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Ushers – Glenn and Carol Bachert, Dick and Esther Shirk
Altar Care – Pauline Johns
Greeter – Pauline Johns
Flowers – Skip and Tina Nell
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Mark Harnish & Dick Shirk
WE GOT MAIL…WE GOT MAIL…WE GOT MAIL
1441 Hiemenz Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
May 29, 2007
Dear Pastor Lescallette,
My wife and I attended a magnificent “community coming together” program at your church last night – and what a wonderful experience it was! You are to be commended for opening your church doors for such a gathering of fellowship as I haven’t seen in many years.
Please offer our thanks to all of the marvelous vocalists and all those who had anything to do with staging the program.
It remains a night to remember!
Sincerely,
Bob Troxell