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 ORGAN PRELUDE – “In the Garden” C. A. Miles
THE OPENING HYMN - #36 “On Jordan’s Banks The Baptist’s Cry”
Sung standing.
THE DIALOG - P. 126 “Blessed Are You…etc. Read responsively.
THE APOSTLE’S CREED – P. 128
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY See insert.
All sit, following the Prayer.
THE FIRST READING – Malachi 3:1-4
THE PSALMODY - #141 Read responsively.
Men read ODD-numbered verses; Women read EVEN.
THE SECOND READING – Acts 13:13-26
THE CELTIC ALLELUIA Sung standing.
HOLY GOSPEL – LUKE 1:57-80 All sit, following the Gospel.
THE HYMN OF THE DAY - #178 “BY All Your Saints”
Sing verse 1, 15 and 3 only…tune Webb.
THE SERMON
THE HYMN OF RESPONSE - #37 “Hark! A Thrilling Voice” Tune Merton
THE ORGAN OFFERTORY – “Blessed Assurance” F. Crosby
E. Knapp
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY – HYMN #564 “Praise God From Whom” Sung standing.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER - Traditional
THE BENEDICTION – P. 130
THE CLOSING HYMN - #35 “Hark, The Glad Sound!”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “How Great Thou Art” Swedish Folk Song
THE FLOWERS AND BULLETINS
…are given to God’s Glory in loving remembrance of my husband Ken and our Anniversary. By Betty Henny
WELCOME, PASTOR KURZ!
We welcome to our pulpit and chancel this day, the Rev. Robert Kurz, a retired Lutheran minister who now lives just north of Lancaster, in Manheim Township. Pastor Kurz is a native of the Philadelphia area, but his youth was spent in Harrisburg. While in the capital, he belonged to Christ Lutheran Church and was inspired by that church’s famous pastor, Rev. Rudisill (Pastor Lescallette’s mentor, Rev. Harry T. Richwine, Jr., was also a son of Christ Church.) Pastor Kurz was graduated from Gettysburg Seminary and ordained in 1956. Following a chaplaincy in the Air Force, he served his home parish, St. Luke’s in Roaring Spring, and “finished up” at Shoeneck, on the other side of Lancaster County. We welcome him to St. John’s
WELCOME, ALSO, GUEST “ORGANIST” CHARLIE JOHNS!
Keith is also on the fellowship trip, but he pre-recorded the music for today’s service. Charlie johns, our “Maestro” of sound technology, will press the appropriate buttons. Thanks Charlie!
PASTOR LESCALLETTE
…Will return to Maytown sometime today with the bus load of St. Johners who went on the trip to Asheville. Pastor Hoffman is still on call for emergencies, until Pastor returns.
IMPORTANT WORSHIP HOUR CHANGE!!
Next Sunday, and on all succeeding Sundays, we shall worship at 10:30 am. The half hour earlier time ensures that we shall conclude by noon. We hope you like the change. We chose not to go to earlier “summer hours” for only two months to avoid greater confusion with all the time changes in the past year.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today 11:00 Am Traditional Worship Service
No After Church For Lunch Bunch
Today
Monday 6:00 Pm Social Ministry Bingo Party At
Luther Acres
Tuesday Youth Group Leaves For
“CreationFest”
Next Sunday 10:30 Am Traditional Communion With
Installation Of New Deacons
Noon After Church For Lunch Bunch
MOONLIGHT SERENADE?
If you like the music of Glenn Miller – and who doesn’t – you can join the Fellowship Committee on an outing to the American Music Theater on July 21st, at 7 pm to hear his resurrected band…and later share in optional snack time at a diner. Seating is limited, so sign up today. The show costs $30 per person. See Connie Longenecker or Bill Earhart if you have a question.
PASTOR WILL BE PICKING UP
…Social Ministry members, at their Maytown houses, around 5:45 pm tomorrow, for the bingo party at Luther Acres. He will then stop by the church to pick up anyone waiting there, and proceed to Gladys Ney’s house, to take aboard the Mount Joy contingent. Plan on our usual post-bingo stop at a restaurant for a late supper and/or ice cream!
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Pastor – Rev. Robert Kurz
Lector – Bob Frank
Acolyte – Gabrielle Thomas
Head Usher – Jonan Shirk
Ushers – Jamey And Buffy Shirk, Pauline Johns And Betty Henny
Altar Care – Pauline Johns
Greeter – Louise Baker
Flowers – Betty Henny
Bulletins – Betty Henny
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Mark Harnish & Dick Shirk
READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE?
Guess what’s swimming up ahead?
Great Bible
Reef VBS!
Place: St Johns Lutheran Church
Dates: July 30th to August 3rd
Time: TBA later (evening)
All kids between the ages of pre school and 5th grade are invited to dive in! We will listen to great stories about Jesus, make cool crafts, sing fun songs, play zany games, and make a school of friends!
We need help (senior and junior youth groups, adults) with activity sites, (Coral Crafts, Deep Sea Storytelling, Great Barrier Games, Reef Rhythm, and Seawater Science). Teachers, worship leader, song leader, 5 guides, and 5 support staff.
Look for a registration form coming soon on the next high tide.
See you at great Bible reef! Talk to Charlie as soon as possible to give your support.
A BIG “THANK YOU”
…to the anonymous donor of the new air conditioner in the nursery! Because of you, young families can now have a haven in which to care for little ones which is cool and comfortable during summer’s heat! Thanks to Jim, Gordy, and Dick for obtaining the unit and installing it!
ALL DEACONS
…Are reminded on next Sunday’s installation rite. The five deacons who were elected at the June 10th meeting are especially asked to be present, and the seven “incumbents” are also asked to reaffirm their vows.
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.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT WEEK – JULY 1, 2007
Lector – Mark Harnish
Head Usher – Ryan Boccagno
Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman
Greeter – The Vogels
Flowers – Jan and Dick Shelly
Bulletins – Michael and jamie Sine
Offering Counters – Shirl Reich, Jan Shelly, Pat Vogel
THE STATS
Last Sunday’s attendance 98…27 fathers!
Last Sunday’s offering $2,830.20
Last Sunday’s ACFLB 11
CONVALESING
…Michael Thomas from a stroke
…Drew Burford, Jr. from a baseball injury (Diane and Jim’s grandson by Gretchen.)