PENTECOST
III
June 25, 2006ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Keith Smith, Organist and Choirmaster
Janie Mohr, Junior Choirmaster
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
PENTECOST
III
June 25, 2006Presentation of the Augsburg 9:30 AM
Confession (1530)
Philipp
Melanchthon (1497-1560)
(This service is employs the GREEN Hymnal.)
THE OPENING HYMN – #465 “Evening and Morning”
(Sung standing)
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (See Insert)
AND
Pastor: Blessed Jesus,
Savior and reformer of the church, we remember, this day, one who, with your servant, Martin Luther, once taught the church of 16th century Germany, and still teaches the worldwide church of today, through his work, the Augsburg Confession. We thank you for the ministry of Philipp Melanchthon, and pray that you will send other pastors, teachers, and reformers, that we might more faithfully and courageously confess to you before the world, and trust in you alone, for our hope and our salvation.
PEOPLE: Amen. (All sit)
THE SECOND READING – II Corinthians 6:1-13
THE ANTHEM – “Friends Love One Another”
“Jesus Loves Me” Solos by Kristin Sipling
THE HALLELUJAH (Sung standing – Sing twice)
THE HOLY GOSPEL – Mark 4:35-41
THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HYMN OF THE DAY – “My Life Flows On”
THE SERMON
THE APOSTLES’ CREED p. 65 (Confessed standing)
THE OFFERTORY HYMN #334 – “Jesus Savior, Pilot Me”
(Sung standing)
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE DISMISSAL
THE CLOSING HYMN #467 – “Eternal Father Strong to Save”
THE SILENT PRAYER
(No organ Postlude today)
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lease be seated after the acolyte leaves the sanctuary, and participate in the brief Installation of New Deacons Rite and recognition of retiring deacons.
The flowers
…are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchthon, and the Augsburg Confession, by Pastor Lescallette..
THE BULLETINS
...are given by Denny and Ann Weller.
THANKS
…to Kristin for her beautiful solos this morning.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Traditional Service Lector – Pat Vogel
Contemporary Service Lector – Becky Thomas
Acolyte – Willy Weller
Head Usher – Jim Leonard
Altar Care – Pauline Johns
Greeter – Pauline Johns
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 10:15 AM Installation of Council
10:45 AM Praise Band-led Communion Service
Noon ACFLB (if Paul drives)
Monday 7:30 PM Evangelism Committee
Wednesday 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
Next Sunday 9:30 AM Traditional Communion Service
10:30 AM Snack and Fellowship time in parlor
10:45 AM Contemporary Communion Service
Noon ACFLB
WELCOME VISITORS!
We extend a hearty welcome to all of our visitors this morning and invite you to worship with us any time. Please sign one of the guest books as you enter or leave the service, and we will have a small gift to give you. The guest books are located in the vestibule and hallway, right outside the Sanctuary. Ask an usher or any member if you need further directions or any help. We’re glad you are with us!
THE AFTER CHURCH FOR LUNCH BUNCH
…invites all to join our merry band for a delightful afternoon of food and fellowship with your family in Christ – this Sunday or any Sunday. We gather in the elevator lobby at 11:45 AM, decide where to go, and leave at noon aboard the 13 seat church van. (Each person pays his or her own way and we split the cost of gas.) Those who wish to join us, but who attend only the traditional service, may return to church to board the van OR if you live in Maytown, Pastor will be happy to pick you up at your house…it’s no trouble – we’d sooner have you with us! Just tell Pastor if you want picked up, as you leave church.
VBS VOLUNTEERS
…we still need helpers with our VBS this year. If you will help, see Colleen Mackison, Laura Wolfe, or Pastor. The school is scheduled for July 31 – August 4. We are especially asking if anyone in the congregation would be willing to set up a model railroad platform in the Social Hall for VBS this year. The theme of the school is trains.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE TODAY
If you want to contribute an article to the July-August newsletter, please see that Diane gets it by today.
A NEW MEMBERS/INQUIRERS CLASS
…will hold its first session on Sunday, July 9, 2006, in the parlor. The class is a requirement for those who wish to unite with St. John’s, but who come to us from non-Lutheran backgrounds. It also serves as a refresher course to church basics and is open to those who just want to know what the Lutheran Church is “about”. Please talk to Pastor as soon as possible, if you might be interested in attending the five or six session class. When we meet for subsequent sessions will be determined at the July 9th meeting, after comparing participants’ calendars.
WOODY’S ANYONE?
Pastor is proposing to drive the van down to Northeast, Maryland after church on Sunday, August 13…the 28th Anniversary of his Ordination, for our annual “pilgrimage to Woodys” for crab cakes. A sign-up sheet hangs in the Narthex. There are 12 available seats. Please sign-up if you want one.
A REMINDER TO COUNCIL DEACONS
…don’t forget that, due to the Independence Day holiday, our July meeting has been moved to July 11, TUESDAY, at 7:00PM.
A NEW YOUTH CATECHETICAL CLASS
..will begin meeting in September. Those whom our records show are eligible for the class are: Alex Smith, Willy Weller, Spencer Frank, Saige Demmy, Morgan Mackison, Kaycee Shirk, Gabrielle Thomas, and Scotty Wood. If anyone else is in grade 6 or above, this September, you, too, are welcome to join the class. Just say something to Pastor. (Also – if any 6th graders would rather wait two years to start catechetics, please tell Pastor.)
Originally, Catechetical instruction begins in 7th grade, but the Christian Education Committee decided to invite 6th graders this year, so that the class would have more than three students and so that the church might recognize and reflect the “middle school” class grouping and the earlier maturity of many of today’s children and youth.
FOOD BANK
…is in need of cans of pork and beans, saltines, and rice. Please place any items in the “food bank cart”. Thank you, Pat Vogel.
THE PRAISE BAND
...will rehearse on Wednesday nights, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM during the Summer. We welcome more singers and instrumentalists to join with us. Just show up!
COUNCIL ROSTER FOR 2006-7
Deacons starting three year terms today:
Ryan Boccagno
Ruth Sweitzer
Pat Vogel
Phil Woodward
Deacons continuing on Council:
Al Getz Vicki McConnell
Sheri Hafer Paul Purnell
Mark Harnish Jan Shelly
Diane Leonard Dick Shirk
WE OWE A SINCERE AND HEARTFELT THANK YOU
…to those who have completed their service on Council…for awhile. They are:
Kim Baker
Wayne Hoffmann
Laura Wolfe
IF AT ALL POSSIBLE
…Diane would like to be able to type the bulletins by Thursday of each week. If you have any information to go into the bulletins, please have it on her desk, office mail slot or call – 426-4072 no later than Wednesday afternoon. Thank you.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2006
Traditional Service Lector – Pat Vogel
Contemporary Service Lector – Laura Wolfe
Acolyte – Spencer Frank
Head Usher – The Vogels
Altar Care – The Vogels
Greeter – Gladys Ney
Flowers – Sandra and William Wittick
Bulletins – Jami and Michael Sine
Snack Hosts – Colleen and Morgan
NEW ADDRESSES
Lillian Johnstin
Moravian Manor
Herrnhut Community Wing
300 West Lemon Street
Lititz, PA 17543
Leonard Marx
3180 Horseshoe Pike
Apt. #C-103
Honeybrook, PA 19344
Phone (610) 273-9485
SPEAKING OF LEONARD MARX
…there are some cassette tapes he has given for anyone interested in the taking. They are on the table in the parlor.