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
July 16, 2006
9:30 AM
A
service of the Word, employing
the Green hymnal, that remembers
the decollation of St. John, The
Baptist, a great martyr of the faith.
THE OPENING HYMN – #752 I the Lord of Sea and Sky”
(Using the Blue hymnal)
THE DIALOG – p. 126 “Holy is the Lord”…etc. (Read responsively.)
THE APOSTLES’ CREED – p. 128
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (See insert. All sit following the prayer)
THE FIRST LESSON – Amos 7:7-15
THE PSALM 85:8-13 (Read responsively.) (Read responsively.)
THE SECOND LESSON – Ephesians 1:3-14
THE ALLELUIA p.62 (Sung standing.)
THE HOLY GOSPEL – Mark 6:14-29
THE HYMN OF THE DAY - #776 “Be Thou My Vision”
(Using the Blue hymnal)
THE SERMON
THE OFFERTORY HYMN - #406 “Take my Life, That I May Be”
(Sung standing)
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE CLOSING HYMN - #721 “Go My Children With My Blessing”
(Using the Blue hymnal)
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven”
D. Paxton
The flowers
…are given to the Glory of God and in honor of my Mother’s 65th birthday. I love you, Steve Johns
THE BULLETINS
...are given in honor of Steve’s 39th birthday, the best gift God has given us.
by Pauline and Charlie Johns
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 10:30 AM Food and Fellowship time – in the Parlor
10:45 AM Contemporary Service
Noon ACFLB (if Paul drives)
Wednesday 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
Saturday All Day Happy 96th Birthday, Lillian Johnstin!
Next Sunday 9:30 AM Traditional Service
10:30 AM Food and Fellowship time – in Parlor
10:45 AM Contemporary Service
Noon ACFLB
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.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Traditional Service Lector – Bob Lescallette
Contemporary Service Lector – Bob Frank
Acolyte – Samuel Thomas
Head Usher – Pat and Bill Vogel
Altar Care – Pat and Bill Vogel
Greeters – Jim and Diane Leonard
Snack Hosts – Ginny and Frank Zimmerman
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!
PASTOR ON LEAVE
Pastor Lescallette is planning to take this 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 today.
WOULD THE WOMAN WHO ASKED PASTOR
…to pick-up “Lutheran Chick” mugs for them (like the mug we gave to JoNan) please see him…he forgets who your are! The mug cost $8.00 each and they are wonderfully large. If no one claims them by August 1st, they will be offered to the congregation.
ALL ABOARD THE GOSPEL EXPRESS:
Vacation Bible School is just around the bend. Please join us on July 31st through August 4th from 6:30 PM until 8:45 PM. Pick up a registration form by the front door. All ages from 3 through 6th grade are welcome. Also, anyone interested in donated cash or snacks, please see the sign up sheets posted on the bulletin board. Thank you in advance for all your help. Laura Wolfe and Colleen Mackison.
URGENT APPEAL FOR HELPERS
…for many years, Vernetta Wallander has been sewing quilt tops. These were then given to people like Leonard Marx to fashion into quits by tying knots with yarn. Now that Leonard has moved out of the area, we need folks to step up and take his place. The job is easy, and it can be done while watching TV. Vernetta will be happy to show you how – she just needs you to volunteer. It would be sad if we could no longer make quilts to clothe the world’s poor – and it need not be. Please talk to Vernetta or Pastor today and say you’ll help. God Bless you for caring.
CARD SHOWERS
Lillian Johnstin turns 96 on July 22nd. You can send her a Birthday card at:
Moravian Manor
Herrnhut Community Wing
300 West Lemon Street
Lititz, PA 17543
And, Cass Wolfe was 90 on July 12th, her address is:
St. Anne’s Retirement Community
3952 Columbia Avenue
Room #205
Columbia, PA 17512-9715
THANKS PASTOR PEIRSON!
We thank our friend and Pastor Emeritus, Ron Peirson, for filling in at today’s two services during Pastor’s vacation time.
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.
THANKS
…to Ryan Boccagno, Jim Leonard and Paul Purnell for cleaning around the outside of the church, and trimming, weeding, and mulching around the parsonage.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006
Traditional Service Lector – Bob Frank
Contemporary Service Lector – to be announced
Acolyte – Paul Rehkugler
Head Usher – Pat and Bill Vogel
Altar Care – Pat and Bill Vogel
Greeters – Gladys Ney
Flowers – Connie Simmons
Bulletins – Connie Simmons
Snack Host – Betty Henny