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
PENTECOST VIII 9:30 AM
July 30, 2006
This
service employs the
Green Hymnal.
THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE OPENING HYMN – “To God Be the Glory”
This hymn, which is rather new to the Lutheran Church, has been widely used in other churches and it will be included in the new hymnal of the ELCA. Listen to Keith play it through – then sing. It’s very easy and we think you’ll like it. See Insert – pages 2 and 3
THE GREETING – p. 57
THE KYRIE – pp. 57-58
THE HYMN OF PRAISE – p. 59 “Glory to God”
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY All sit, following the prayer.
THE FIRST READING – II Kings 4:42-44
THE PSALM #145:10-19 Read responsively, Men lead, Women respond.
THE SECOND READING – Ephesians 3:14-21
THE ALLELUIA – p. 62 Sung standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL – John 6:1-21 All sit, following the Gospel.
THE HYMN OF THE DAY – #235 “Break Now the Bread of Life”
THE SERMON
The Apostles’ Creed – p. 65 Confessed standing.
All sit, following the Creed.
THE OFFERTORY – p. 75 “Create in Me”
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE DISMISSAL
THE RECESSIONAL HYMN – #557 “Let All Things Now Living”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “A Trumpet Song” - S. Scott
The flowers
…are given to the Glory of God in honor of John’s (Dad’s) Birthday.
by Missy, Amy and Chris Chapman
THE BULLETINS
...are given by Charleen Smeltzer.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Traditional Service Lector – JoNan Shirk
Contemporary Service Lector – Glenn Bachert
Acolyte – Willie Weller
Head Usher – Pat and Bill Vogel
Altar Care – Pat and Bill Vogel
Greeter – Bob and Wanda Long
Snack Host – Judy Purnell
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 10:30 AM Snack n’ Talk time – in Parlor
10:45 AM Contemporary Communion Service
Noon After Church for Lunch Bunch
7:00 PM New Members/Inquirer’s Class
“Sacraments”
Monday 6:30 PM VBS
Tuesday 6:30 PM VBS
Wednesday 6:30 PM VBS
Thursday 6:30 PM VBS
Friday 6:30 PM VBS
Saturday 11:00 AM Young – Daily Wedding
– by invitation only, please
Next Sunday 10:30 AM Outdoor Service at Park
11:30 AM Picnic
VBS STARTS TOMORROW AT 6:30PM!!
All children in the congregation ages 3-13 are invited to attend VBS this week – and bring lots of friends! Come at 6:00-6:20 pm, so you can register – then check out the neat decorations and watch the model trains run on the huge platform.
Bring an offering each night to support Amanda McConnell’s dream to become a Lutheran Pastor – and get to wear an engineer’s cap. Questions? See Laura Wolfe, Colleen Mackison, or Charlie Johns.
THANKS
…to Sheri Hafer, Charlie Johns and Diane Leonard, for working so hard with Pastor, this past week, to prepare all the decorations for VBS. As well as JoNan Shirk, Kaycee Shirk, Carol Bachert, and Carol Clark for their help last week in the painting for VBS.
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!
NEXT SUNDAY – OUTDOOR SERVICE AND PICNIC
Next Sunday, we will hold only one Worship Service at 10:30 AM – at the pavilion in nearby Fuhrman Park (behind the Maytown Fire Hall.) We will sing lots of VBS songs and, hopefully, have a nice turnout of visitors.
Then, at 11:30 AM, we will enjoy a picnic – with drinks and utensils provided by the church. All member families should bring along a covered dish to share – hot/cold, salad, side dish, entrée, dessert.
Then, there will be games for all ages – including bingo…bring along a prize or two, children’s games, sports, and a dunking stool!
Children who attend will be given train whistles and goodie bags – and they will be eligible to win a small toy train set, provided by Keith.
Let’s have a good turnout!!
TONIGHT IS THE SECOND
…new member class. We will talk about the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. Prospective members, present members, and anyone are welcome to join us in the parlor from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM.
THANKS TO
…all the friends in the church who sent me sympathy cards last week. Thanks also to Connie for giving me the altar flowers. Your kindness was appreciated. - Pastor
LAST CALL! Vbs DONORS!
…very few donations have been received for this year’s VBS. Today is the deadline for giving cash, food, or other supplies. If you will help, please fill the jar in the Narthex – atop the radiator, and/or sign-up to provide something requested on the donor sheet. Thank you!
WEDDING
Next Saturday will witness the wedding of Suzie Young and Michael Daily. We pray God’s blessing upon their union at our altar. The couple lives in Stroudsburg, but are looking for a local residence. Suzie is Sue Young’s daughter and Sonia Ross’ sister.
Attention Everyone…
The C.I.A. (our younger youth group) will be sponsoring a yard sale at the church on Saturday, September 16th from 9 AM to noon. We are not soliciting donations of items. We are however, selling table space at $10.00 per space. We hope to hold the sale outside in the parking lot, but if the weather does not cooperate, the sale can be held in the Social Hall. This will be our community service event in that any money made from the sale of table space will go to our local food bank. Money the youth group makes from the sale of their own items will be sent to the Konde Diocese for the support of the Manow Lutheran Junior Seminary. Individuals or groups who purchase a space will be responsible for their own set up and removal of all their unsold items. Those purchasing a table space may sell yard sale/craft items, baked goods, etc. Please see Vicki McConnell if your are interested.
THANKS
…to Ruth, Karen and Howard for your help with our ushering program in July. - The Vogels
…to the ACFLB for sharing lunch with Mom last Sunday and to all of you for your cards. She had a great 96th Birthday. - Pat and Bill Vogel
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2006
Outdoor Service Lector – to be announced
Acolyte – Ashley Funk
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Altar Care – JoNan Shirk
Flowers – Sue Nell
Bulletins – Sue Nell