ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Keith Smith, Organist and Choirmaster
Janie Mohr, Junior Choirmaster
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
American Independence Day 9:30 AM
(A
celebration of our
dependence upon
God and upon one another using the
Blue hymnal.)
THE OPENING HYMN – Before You, Lord, We Bow”
(Sung standing - see page 2)
THE GREETING – p. 28
THE KYRIE – p. 28 (Sung through only one time today.)
THE HYMN OF PRAISE/GLORY TO GOD – pp. 29-30
(All sing all parts today.)
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (See Insert)
AND
Pastor: Lord, we thank you this day, for the birth of our Nation – for our freedom and our prosperity – for the way in which you have used America, when she is at her best, to be a light among the nations and a city set upon a hill. Help us Lord, with humble and grateful hearts, to acknowledge our dependence upon You and Your Mercy, for all that we are and will ever be, and help us to serve your kingdom as good citizens of your church and your world, in Jesus name.
PEOPLE: Amen. (All sit, following the prayer.)
THE EPISTLE READING – II Corinthians 8:7-15
THE ANTHEM – “Battle Hymn of the Republic” - J. W. Howe
Soloists: Scott Mackison and Keith Smith
THE GOSPEL – Mark 5:21-43 (All sit, following the Gospel)
THE HOMILY – “E Pluribus Unum/Novus Ordo Seclorum”
THE HYMN OF THE DAY – #762 “O Day of Peace”
THE APOSTLES’ CREED p. 33 (Confessed standing)
THE OFFERTORY FOR TODAY
(Sung standing to “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”)
“Our Father’s God to Thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing! long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light. protect us by thy might, great god our king!”
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS p. 36
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The preface p. 36
THE SANCTUS p. 36 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
(Pastor uses a prayer not in your hymnal.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER p. 39
THE AGNUS DEI p. 39 “Lamb of God”
THE DISTRIBUTION (Standing, continuous, by intinction)
Come forward as directed by an usher, via the center aisle. Take a wafer from the bowl and dip it in the wine of the chalice. After communing, return to your pew via the side aisle on your side of the nave. The Christ Window side communes first, then the Luther Window side, followed by the undercroft and the balcony last.
All who are baptized, who believe that Christ is present in this communion meal, feeding the faithful, forgiving our sins, and strengthening us for living as disciples of Christ, are welcome to share in the Lord’s Supper. The un-baptized, very young children and those who do not wish to commune may come forward for a blessing or stay seated.
THE HYMNS SUNG DURING COMMUNION
#765 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”
#760 “For The Fruit of All Creation”
#763 “Let Justice Flow Like Streams”
#748 “Bind Us Together”
#710 “One Bread One Body”
THE BLESSING (All rise)
THE CANTICLE p. 40 “Thank The Lord”
THE PRAYER p. 41
THE BLESSING p. 41
THE DISMISSAL p. 41
THE CLOSING HYMN – “God Bless America”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “God of Our Fathers” - R. J. Hughes
The flowers
…are given to the Glory of God in memory of loved ones.
by Sandra and William Wittick
THE BULLETINS
...are given by Jami and Michael Sines.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 10:30 AM Food and Fellowship time – Parlor
10:45 AM Contemporary Communion Service
Noon ACFLB
Monday NO Council meeting until July 11th
Tuesday Happy Birthday, America!!
Wednesday 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
Saturday Amanda Bachert’s Wedding (at Brethren Church, by invitation only, please)
Next Sunday 9:30 AM Traditional Communion Service with Buffy and Tanner Shirk’s Baptism
10:30 AM Food and Fellowship time – in Parlor
10:45 AM Contemporary Communion Service
Noon ACFLB
7:00 PM New Member/Inquirer’s Class begins – in the Parlor
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Traditional Service Lector – Pat Vogel
Contemporary Service Lector – Laura Wolfe
Acolyte – Spencer Frank
Head Usher – Pat and Bill Vogel
Altar Care – Pat and Bill Vogel
Greeter – Gladys Ney
Snack Hosts – Colleen and Morgan
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 only four unclaimed seats. Please sign-up if you want one.
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!
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.
AMANDA BACKERT TO MARRY
We pray God’s Blessing upon Amanda Bachert and her family as she prepares to marry Derrick Snyder this coming Saturday at the Chiques Church of the Brethren.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
July 10 - 6 PM Social Ministry “Bingo Night” at Luther Acres, followed by ice cream.
July 11 - 7 PM Council meeting
July 12 - 7 PM Church silver polishing party
July 15 - All Day MHS “Garden Ganza”
July 16 - “Guest” Pastor – Ron Peirson leads worship
July 16-22 Pastor on “vacation” cleaning house or making father-care trip to Florida
July 31 – Aug 4 Vacation Bible School
August 5 - 11 AM Susie Young’s wedding
August 6 10:30 AM Outdoor VBS Service/Church picnic
August 10 7 PM Joint Worship & Music/Christian Ed. Meeting
August 12 - 6:30 AM Worship & Music night out with Bob Brinser
August 13 – Noon Woody’s Crab Outing
August 20 - “Godspeed” service for college-bound youth
August 27 - 10:30 AM Joint Outdoor Service with Reform Church
August 30 6:30 PM Senior Choir picnic
DON’T FORGET
…to pick up your July-August Newsletter. It awaits you in your elevator lobby mailbox. Help us by delivering an absent neighbor’s copy. Thank you.
PASTOR ON LEAVE
Pastor Lescallette is planning to take the week of July 16 to 22 off. He will likely use the time to clean the parsonage, unless he is needed in Florida to help his Dad. Please refer all routine matters to Diane, but feel free to call Pastor if you need him. Pastor Peirson has graciously agreed to lead worship at both services on the 16th.
MAYTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY GARDEN GANZA
…tickets are now available for sale for the Saturday, July 15th Garden Ganza of Maytown. You may purchase your ticket before the day by calling Gordy and Sue Nell at 426-2786 or Sheryl Reich at 426-4390. The price of the tickets are $6.00 before the day or $8.00 on “Garden Ganza Day”.
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 – 426-3072 no later than Wednesday afternoon. Thank you.
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.
NEW ADDRESSES
Lillian Johnstin Leonard Marx
Moravian Manor 3180 Horseshoe Pike
Herrnhut Community Wing Apt. #C-103
300 West Lemon Street Honeybrook, PA 19344
Lititz, PA 17543 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.
AN APPEAL TO THE SAINTS
June’s attendance at worship was poor and offerings in the past three Sundays were half what they need to be to meet current/operating budget goals. Please encourage one another to be faithful stewards of the church. Thank you.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT as of June 30, 2006
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2006
Traditional Service Lector – Kelsey Hafer
Contemporary Service Lector – JoNan Shirk
Acolyte – Amber Smith
Head Usher – Pat and Bill Vogel
Altar Care – Pat and Bill Vogel
Greeter –
Flowers – Pat and Bill Vogel
Bulletins – Pat and Bill Vogel
Snack Hosts – Jim and Diane