ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Keith Smith, Organist and Choirmaster
Janie Mohr, Junior Choirmaster
Vicki McConnell, Junior Youth Ministry Leader
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
10:30 AM
“Gospel Express Theme Song” Track 1 on the Train Tunes CD
All aboard God’s celebration train! Choo! Choo!
All aboard God’s celebration train! Choo! Choo!
All aboard and choo-choo-choose Jesus’ love.
All aboard God’s celebration train! Choo! Choo!
Add these words and sounds at the end of each line…
Praise God!
Clap! Clap!
Amen!
Text and music: Brian and Sherry Pearson
© 2005 Augsburg Fortress.
CCLI License No. 2490038
Written by Pastor for this occasion.
Pardon me Pal…is that the Gospel-tellin’ Choo Choo?
Track 29…
Hey can you gim-me the time?
I can af-ford
To board that Gospel-tellin’ Choo Choo
I’ve got my fare…it’s free to all, every-where!
You leave the Saint John’s state-ly sta-tion
‘Bout a quar-ter past six,
Sing and read a Bi-ble stor-y in Beth-le-hem.
Din-ner in the din-er…
Noth-ing could be fin-er,
Than to eat with Je-sus first in Cana then with Si-mon!
When you hear the shep-herd speak of sheep lost and found,
Then you know that love is near – in fact, all around!
Shov-el all the coal in
Gotta keep all rollin’!
Woo! Woo! Gospel king-dom, there you are!
There’s gonna be
A certain par-ty at the sta-tion…
Arms o-pen wide,
His name is Je-sus, our guide!
He’s gonna say:
“You all are welcome here, you need not roam!”
So Gospel-tellin’ Choo Choo,
Won’t you Choo-Choo me home!
Gospel-tellin’ Choo Choo,
Won’t you Choo-Choo me home!
LEADER: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
ALL: And also with you
LEADER/HELPER: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you
LEADER/HELPER: Let us pray: Lord, you have gathered us into this community to be the body of Christ. Help us encourage one another and invite others to hear the good news. Amen
Leader: Please “echo” the words of the leader.
LEADER/HELPER: We will celebrate and praise you, Lord!
ALL: (echo)
LEADER/HELPER: You are good to us
ALL: (echo)
LEADER/HELPER: And your love never fails.
ALL: (echo)
“We Will Celebrate” Track 2 on the Train Tunes CD
We will celebrate and praise you, Lord.
We will celebrate and praise you, Lord.
We will celebrate and praise you.
We will celebrate and praise you.
You are good to us
You are good to us
And your love never fails.
And your love never fails.
Never fails! Never fails!
Celebrate! Celebrate!
Celebrate! Celebrate!
Celebrate! Celebrate!
Text and music: Paul Frantsen
© 2005 Cross the Sky Music. Used by permission.
CCLI License No. 2490038
ENGINEER: Jesus is born!
Luke 2:1-20
RAIL RIDER 1: We can celebrate that Jesus Christ was born for us!
RAIL RIDER 2: It says in Isaiah 9:6 “A child has been born for us.”
“Born for Us” Track 3 on the Train Tunes CD
Celebrate! God’s gift of love.
A child has been born for us.
Celebrate! Praising God above.
A child has been born for us.
Jesus is the gift.
Jesus is the gift.
Repeat
Ending:
A child has been born for us.
A child has been born for us.
A child has been born.
For us! Isaiah 9:6!
Text and music: Brian and Sherry Pearson
© 2005 Brian and Sherry Pearson. Used by permission.
CCLI License No. 2490038
ENGINEER: Jesus turns water into wine!
John 2:1-11
RAIL RIDER 3: We can celebrate that Jesus Christ surprises us with wondrous gifts!
RAIL RIDER 4: As it says in the book of Joel 2:20-21: “The Lord works wonders and does great things.”
“The Lord Works Wonders” Track 5 on the Train Tunes CD
The Lord works wonders
And does great things.
La la la…
Text and music: Cathy Skogen-Soldner
© 2005 Cathy Skogen-Soldner. Used by permission. CCLI License No. 2490038
ENGINEER: Jesus forgives a woman at Simon’s banquet!
Luke 7:36-50
RAIL RIDER 5: We can celebrate God’s gift of forgiveness.
RAIL RIDER 6: As it says in the book of Acts 10:43: “All who have faith in Jesus will have their sins forgiven in his name.”
“All Who Have Faith” Track 7 on the Train Tunes CD
Chorus:
All who have faith all who have faith
In Jesus Jesus
In Jesus Jesus
Will have their sins forgiven
In his name in his name
In his name in his name
Will have their sins forgiven
In his name
In his name
In his name.
This is the good news of peace
Given to all who believe.
Because of this love,
We have forgiveness
In his name.
Chorus:
All who have faith all who have faith
In Jesus Jesus
In Jesus Jesus
Will have their sins forgiven
In his name in his name
In his name in his name
Will have their sins forgiven
In his name
In his name
In his name.
This is the good news of peace
Given to all who receive.
Because of this love,
We have forgiveness
In his name.
Text and music: Rebecca Hemingway Kerkman
© 2005 Rebecca Hemingway Kerkman. Used by permission.
CCLI License No. 2490038
ENGINEER: Jesus tells the Parable of the Lost Sheep.
Luke 15:3-7
RAIL RIDER 7: We can celebrate God’s never-ending love.
RAIL RIDER 8: Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and they know me.” John 10:14.
“Good Shepherd” Track 9 on the Train Tunes CD
Just as the Father knows me
And I know the Father,
I lay down my life for the sheep.
Chorus:
I am the Good Shepherd,
The Good Shepherd,
The Good Shepherd.
I know my own and they know me.
The Lord is my shepherd.
I shall not be in need.
He makes me lie down in green fields.
Chorus:
I am the Good Shepherd,
The Good Shepherd,
The Good Shepherd.
I know my own and they know me.
When Jesus finds a lost sheep,
He lays it on his shoulders.
He shouts out, “Come, rejoice with me!”
Chorus:
I am the Good Shepherd,
The Good Shepherd,
The Good Shepherd.
I know my own and they know me.
Text and music: John Hermanson.
© 2005 John Hermanson. Used by permission
CCLI License No. 2490038
ENGINEER: Jesus blesses the children.
Mark 10:13-16
RAIL RIDER 9: Jesus loves and blesses children.
RAIL RIDER 10: As it says in the Psalms, “Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord.” Psalm 127:3.
“Children Are a Blessing” Track 11 on the Train Tunes CD
Children are a blessing
Children are a blessing
Children are a blessing from the Lord.
Children are a gift
Children are a gift
Children are a gift from the Lord.
We are all a blessing
We are all a blessing
We are all a blessing from the Lord.
We are all a gift
We are all a gift
We are all a gift from the Lord.
Text and music: Ann Hinrichs
© 2005 Ann Hinrichs. Used by permission.
CCLI License No. 2490038
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I believe in God, the Father almighty,
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
I believe in the Holy Spirit Amen. |
LEADER/HELPER: Mighty God, we give you thanks for giving the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to share the good news! Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER/HELPER: Gracious God, you surprise us! Help us care for creation and for one another. Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER/HELPER: Lord Jesus, forgive us when we hurt others and ourselves. Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER/HELPER: Great Shepherd, we give you thanks that you seek us when we go astray. Help us to care for others the way that you care for us. We pray especially for [insert names of congregational members]. Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER/HELPER: Holy Lord, you bless us, from the youngest to the oldest. We ask that you help us to be a blessing to others. In Jesus’ name we pray:
ALL: Amen
“Jesus Loves Me” Track 10 on the Train Tunes CD
The offering is collected as the song is sung.
Loose money, not in church envelopes, will go toward our Seminarian Support Fund.
LEADER: Jesus has called us together, to be the body of Christ here in this place. Now Jesus sends us out into the communities where we work, live, and play to spread God’s love, invite others to hear the good news, and encourage one another. May God bless you and help you be a blessing to everyone you meet.
LEADER: Go in peace, serve the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
“Gospel Express Theme Song” Track 1 on the Train Tunes CD
All aboard God’s celebration train! Choo! Choo!
All aboard God’s celebration train! Choo! Choo!
All aboard and choo-choo-choose Jesus’ love.
All aboard God’s celebration train! Choo! Choo!
Add these words and sounds at the end of each line…
Praise God!
Clap! Clap!
Amen!
Text and music: Brian and Sherry Pearson
© 2005 Augsburg Fortress.
CCLI License No. 2490038
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Monday 7:00 PM Council
Wednesday 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
Thursday 7:00 PM Special Joint Worship & Music/
Christian Ed meeting to discuss
fall schedule
Saturday 6:30 PM Worship & Music committee
night out at Symposium
Restaurant
Next Sunday 9:30 AM Traditional Service with
Holy Communion
10:30 AM Snack n’ Talk Time - Parlor
10:45 AM Contemporary Service with
Holy Communion
Noon Leave for Woody’s Restaurant in
Northeast, MD
7:00 PM New Member/Inquirer Class
“Holy Communion” and
“Worship”
The flowers
…are given in honor of Skip’s Birthday.
by Sue and Gordy Nell
THE BULLETINS
...are given to the Glory of God. by Sue and Gordy Nell
THANKS, CAROL
I thank Carol Medlick for presenting me with a lovely pastoral painting which now graces a wall of the church office. All are welcome to look at this artwork. - Pastor
PASTOR ON EMERGANCY LEAVE
There is a possibility that Pastor will take the last week of his vacation starting tomorrow, due to the need to help his father relocate from Florida to our area. All planned meetings will still be held this week, due to their importance.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT HE FALL?
On September 10, Catechetics and Sunday School will resume, and we shall need to reorganize our worship schedule. What will it look like? Will we continue to offer two different services each Sunday morning? If so, when? Which would be first? Would it be better to return the Praise Service to Sunday night – or what about Saturday? So many questions. So many opinions. What schedule would serve God and His people best?
If you have any wisdom to share with the church leadership, please attend a special joint meeting of the Worship & Music committee and Christian Education committee on Thursday of this week, in the parlor, starting at 7:00 PM.
Choir and Praise Band members are especially urged to attend, as are council deacons – but any one who worships here or who attends Sunday School is welcome.
It is hoped that some consensus proposal will emerge, and council will decide the matter at their own special meeting on August 15th.
Pray for a spirit of discernment and unity.
CONVALESCING FROM RECENT SURGICAL PROCEDURES ARE
…Karen Sweitzer, Shirl Reich and Chris Deim
CONGRATULATIONS
…to Suzie Young and her fiancé, Michael Daily, who became wife and husband at our altar yesterday. Suzie is the daughter of Sue Young and the late Ken Young, and the sister of Sonia Young Ross. May God Bless their union.
WORSHIP & MUSIC NIGHT OUT
Members and spouses of the Worship and Music committee are reminded of our night out on Saturday at 6:30 PM. We shall dine at the Symposium Restaurant in Centerville and enjoy the company of Bob Brinser and his wife. Talk to Keith if you have a question. Committee members are: Joyce Boyer, Keith Smith, Janelle Hollinger, Charlie Johns, Pat Vogel and Pastor.
WOODY’S CRAB FEAST!
Next Sunday, at noon, we shall travel to Northeast, Maryland, for our annual ”Pilgrimage” to the “shrine” of one of our area’s best crab cakes, “Woody’s”. Two seats are still un-claimed on the van. If you want to join us, it’s first come, first served. We will return between 6 and 7 PM. We go “Dutch” and van riders split the cost of gas…about $3 each.
THE NEXT NEW MEMBERS/INQUIRER’S CLASS
…will be held on Sunday, the 13th, at 7 PM, in the Parlor. We shall discuss Holy Communion and Worship in the Lutheran Church. Attendees include Pastor – the teacher, Betty Henny, Chris Harnish, Linda Sipling, Anne Leonhart, Carol Medlick, Buffy Shirk and Andy and Lisa Moss. Any present or prospective member is welcome.
LUTHER VIDEO
…will the person who borrowed our copy of the new Luther videotape please return it to Pastor? Thank you…we need it.
HARRIET SMITH
…would very much like visits from St. Johner’s on a regular, weekly basis. She lives alone and often sees no one for many days. If you will make this ministry of friendship your own, please talk to Pastor at once. Thank you.
ALL ST. JOHNER’S WHO ARE LEAVING FOR COLLEGE THIS FALL
…are urged to be present at a special service on Sunday, August 20th, at 9:30 AM. The service will include a little rite of “God Speed” to send you on your way with our prayers. Tell Pastor if you will come.
THE OFFERING COLLECTED AT VBS
…will be given to the fund that supports Amanda McConnell’s Seminary education. The amount raised was about $125.
WE WELCOME ALL
…who are sharing today’s special VBS service with us and invite you to stay for the picnic afterwards and share in our family in Christ on any Sunday or weekday. We thank God for your presence.
THANK YOU NOTE
Hello, Everyone!!
I really wanted to say thank you for helping support my call to go into seminary. I moved in last weekend and am loving it. Everyone is so nice and the church looks to have a promising future with these leaders in training. Please feel free to write me letters because I love mail. My new address is:
Amanda McConnell
495 Wartburg Place #9
Dubuque, IA 52003
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Smile and God Bless,
Amanda
THANKS TO ALL...
...who supplied goodies for VBS this year. I had a great response to our need and the kids enjoyed their snacks each evening. Thank you for your support. JoNan
THANKS
…to all who helped with this year’s VBS:
Executives: Colleen Mackisoon
Laura Wolfe
Charlie Johns
Painters/Decorators: Sheri Hafer
Cliff Hafer
Kelsey Hafer
Pastor
Colleen Mackison
Morgan Mackison
JoNan Shirk
Kaycee Shirk
Carol Bachert
Lorraine Woodward
Carol Medlick
Mary Beth Knight
Charlie Johns
Drew Burford
Diane Leonard
Teachers: Betty Henny
Laura Wolfe
Craft People: Vicki McConnell
Carol Bachert
Diane Leonard
Kitchen Crew: JoNan Shirk
Janelle Hollinger
Rose Barr
Games Leaders: Charlie Johns
Pauline Johns
Shepherds: Jamie Sine
Carol Medlick
Traci Straub
Linda Sipling
Charleen Smeltzer
Anne Weller
Music Leader: Keith Smith
Video Leader: Pastor
Photographer: Mike Wolfe
Train Keepers: Ann Weller
Denny Weller
Willie Weller
Charlie Johns
Pastor
And – Our 50 students and many congregational donors!!!
A special thank you must be said to Pastor who spent many, many late night hours creating, cutting cardboard, and painting.
Thank You!!!!
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Acolyte – Ashley Funk
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Altar Care – JoNan Shirk
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2006
Traditional Service Lector – JoNan Shirk
Contemporary Service Lector – Sheri Hafer
Acolyte – Lauren Ross
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Altar Care – JoNan Shirk
Greeter – Carol Bachert
Flowers – Paul and Judy Purnell
Bulletins – Sonia Ross