The Rev. Robert M. Lescallette, Pastor
Keith D. Smith, Organist and Choirmaster
Lisa Moss, Parish Secretary
(717-201-0437 or email lmoss218@gmail.com)
Charlie Johns and JoNan Shirk, Youth Leaders
Jennifer King, Parish Sexton
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Pentecost 2
July 3, 2011
American Independence Day Weekend
(Today’s service employs the
GREEN hymnal.)
THE ORGAN PRELUDE “My
Country, ‘Tis of Thee”
E. Broughton
THE SOLO “This Is My
Country” D.
Raye/A. Jacobs
Soloist – Glenn Bachert
THE OPENING HYMN # 531
“Before Jehovah’s Throne”
(Sung
standing.)
THE INVOCATION
THE PSALMODY #145:8-14
(Read responsively)
THE PRAYERS OF THE DAY
(See insert) and…
Pastor:
Almighty God, you have given us this good land
as our heritage. Make us always remember your
generosity and constantly do your will.
Bless our
land with honest industry, truthful education, and
an honorable way of life.
Save us from violence,
discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance,
and from every evil course of action.
Make us who
came from many nations with many different
languages, a united people. Defend
our liberties
and give
those whom we have entrusted with the
authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that
there might be justice and peace in our land.
When
times are prosperous, let our hearts be
thankful; and in
troubled times, do not let our
trust in
you fail. We ask this through Jesus Christ
our Lord,
on whose Grace we constantly declare
o
ALL:
AMEN.
(All sit.)
THE FIRST
THE SECOND
THE ALLELUIA p. 62
(Sung standing.)
THE HOLY GOSPEL - Matthew
11:16-19, 25-30
(All sit, following the Gospel reading.)
THE WELCOME/ANOUNCEMENTS
THE HYMN OF THE DAY #497 “I
Heard the Voice of
Jesus Say”
(Sung to tune of Vox Dilecti)
THE HOMILY “Free?!”
THE INSTALLATION OF DEACONS
THE APOSTLES’ CREED p. 65
(Sung standing.)
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE PEACE
(Deacons return to their
pews as the peace is being shared.)
THE ORGAN OFFERTORY “Sacred
Song”
B. Luciotti
THE OFFERINGS (Regular
and World Hunger.)
THE OFFERTORY Hymn # 566 “My
Country ‘Tis of Thee”
(Please sing only the 4th
verse today.) (Sung standing.)
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS p.
68
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE PREFACE p. 68
THE SANCTUS (“Holy, Holy, Holy”) p. 69
THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING #33 p. 70
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE AGNUS DEI (“Lamb of God”) p. 72
THE DISTRIBUTION
(Standing, continuous, by
intinction.)
(Come forward as directed by an usher,
via the center aisle, return to your pew via the side aisle on your side
of the Church.)
(All who are baptized and who believe that Christ is present in this communion,
offering the forgiveness of sins and strength for living the Christian life, are
welcome to share in this supper. Very young children, the un-baptized, and those
who do not wish to commune may remain in their pews or come forward for a
blessing. Indicate your intention to NOT receive communion by bowing your head
before the pastor.)
THE HYMNS SUNG DURING THE
COMMUNION:
# 462 “God the Omnipotent”
# 401 “Before You, Lord, We Bow”
“
(You know this by heart)
“This Is My Song” (See insert)
THE
BLESSING (All rise.)
THE CANTICLE “Thank the
Lord” pp. 72-73
THE PRAYER p. 74
THE BENEDICTION p. 74
THE DISMISSAL p. 74
THE CLOSING HYMN # 567 “God
of Our Fathers”
(New
deacons leave the sanctuary during the singing of the hymn and join pastor at
the door to be greeted by the
exiting congregation. )
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE “Trumpets
and Drums” F.
Binckes
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THE ALTAR FLOWERS…
… are given the Glory of God
and in honor of our son, Corey’s 31st birthday, on July 4th,
and in memory of our grandmother, Evaline Gutshall…by Michael and Jamie Sine
THE
BULLETINS…
...are given to the Glory of God…by Joe and Pauline Hicks
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
LECTOR – RYAN BOCCAGNO
ACOLYTE – BEN ROSS
NO CRUCIFER DURING THE SUMMER
HEAD USHER – GLENN BACHERT
ALTAR
GREETERS – PAT VOGEL
ALTAR FLOWERS – MICHAEL AND JAMIE SINE
BULLETINS – JOE AND PAULINE HICKS
OFFERING COUNTERS – ANDY MOSS, BETTY HENNY,
AND JONAN SHIRK
THIS WEEK
TODAY:
10:00 AM - Store card sale
deacon installation and solo
by Glenn Bachert
Newsletter
Distribution
NO BIBLE STUDY TONIGHT
MONDAY:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TUESDAY:
NEXT SUNDAY:
10:00 AM - Store card
sale
reception of new members
and a solo
SERVING
GOD’S PEOPLE
LECTOR – BECKY THOMAS
ACOLYTE – CONNOR
NO CR
HEAD USHER – GLENN BACHERT
ALTAR
GREETERS – COLLEEN MACKISON
ALTAR FLOWERS – CONNIE SIMMONS
BULLETINS –
OFFERING COUNTERS – ANDY MOSS, BETTY HENNY,
AND JONAN SHIRK
DON’T FORGET TO PICK-UP YOUR
NEWSLETTER TODAY!
It awaits you patiently in
your elevator lobby mail box. Read it and stay informed about your church’s
life.
THANK’S GLENN!
We thank Glenn Bachert for
his singing of today’s solo and enriching our summer worship.
Thanks also to Keith for accompanying him and to Rose Barr for setting up
another summer schedule of soloists.
NEXT SUNDAY…..
…we
will welcome Dan and Renee Plummer into our congregation. Please share in our
joy at adding to our family in Christ!
WE WELCOME TO THE
CONGREGATION COUNCIL……
….the
following members who were elected at last Sunday’s annual meeting:
Al Getz
Mark Harnish
Diane
Leonard
Jamie Sine
Deacons present at today’s
service will be installed in office today; others will be installed at the July
10th meeting of the vestry.
A
GIGANTIC THANK YOU….
….to those who answered
Pastor’s plea for VBS leader volunteers last week. Because of you, we will again
have a VBS at
ACFLB
Last Sunday, 11 of us had a great meal at “Skeeter’s”
in Shamokin Dam. Where will we dine
today? Come to the elevator lobby after church to help decide.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO THIS FELLOWSHIP.
HAVE YOU SEEN MIKE WOLFE’S
PHOTO’S….
….of the musicale? If not,
you are missing real artistry. Mike
not only photographed the three photos on display on the narthex bulletin
board---but also individual studies of singers etc.
Ask pastor to show them to you.
And check out the priceless photo of Jered Mackison! (Mike is selling the
cast photo for $10 with profit going to the van fund.)
UP-COMING FELLOWSHIP TRIPS
Be sure and check out the
newest Fellowship Committee-sponsored trips! One offers a nice couple of days in
THANK YOU…
…for the cards and well
wishes my family received during the past few weeks due to the passing of my
Mother. A special thanks to Pastor for his support and for attending the
memorial service…Shirl Reich
CARD SHOWER REQUEST
Emily Leonhart, Anne
Leonhart’s daughter, had major surgery last Friday, the 24th, and is
back home and doing well. Her
address is: Emily Leonhart
THANK YOU
June Smith (Keith’s mother)
wishes to thank all those St. Johner’s who remembered her 95th birthday with a
card. God bless you all!
THANKS…
…to all who offered support
and sympathy to me at this time at the loss of my mother…Connie Simmons