ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Maytown, Pennsylvania
Keith Smith, Organist And Choirmaster
Vicki McConnell And Charlie Johns, Junior Youth Ministry
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
10:30 AM
This
Service of the Word Employs the GREEN Hymnal.
THE ORGAN PRELUDE – “The Way of the Cross Leads Home” J. Mansfield
THE OPENING HYMN - #544 “The God of Abraham Praise”
Sung standing and sing only verses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11.
THE CONFESSION/ABSOLUTION – p. 56
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 – Genesis 15:1-6
THE ANTHEM – “How Could You Love Me So Much?” M. Zehnder
Duet by JoNan Shirk and Glenn Bachert
THE SECOND READING – Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
THE ALLELUIA – p. 62 Sung standing.
HOLY GOSPEL – Luke 12:32-40 All sit following the Gospel.
THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HYMN OF THE DAY – #501 “He Leadeth Me”
THE SERMON
THE HYMN OF RESPONSE #476 “Have No Fear, Little Flock”
THE APOSTLES’ CREED – p. 65
Confessed standing, all sit following the Creed.
THE ORGAN OFFERTORY – ”Aria on ‘Jewels’” arr. D. Wood
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY HYMN – #477 “O God of Jacob” Sung standing.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE DISMISSAL
THE CLOSING HYMN - #343 “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “Little Scherzo in A Minor” R. Koury
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
. . .are given in celebration of my Mother, Joyce Lease’s Birthday.
By Shirl Reich
THE FLOWERS ON THE ORGAN
… are in honor of my parent's 49th Anniversary, Love Jo
THE BULLETINS
…are given to the Glory of God and in honor of our 49th Anniversary.
By Dick and Esther Shirk
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today Noon Leave for Woody’s
Tuesday 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
Thursday 7:00 PM Christian Education Committee
Saturday 6:45 AM Leave for Whitewater Rafting
Next Sunday 10:30 Am Joint Outdoor Service with
Maytown Reformed Church
WOODY’S CRAB CAKES - TODAY!
So far, 25 of us are signed up to go to Woody’s, in Northeast, MD, after church today, for great crab cakes and twice-stuffed potatoes. If you’d like to join us, there are still four seats left on the van. We go “Dutch” and share in the cost of gas. Expect to be home by 7 pm at the latest.
THANKS
…to Glenn and Jo for their beautiful duet this morning.
TWO FELLOWSHIP TRIPS…await your support
On Saturday, October 13th, there will be a day-long “mystery tour” to several nice sites in the area at a cost of $40.00 per person – depending if we must rent an additional van. The trip includes visits to several sites and supper. Deadline for signing up is September 16th.
On Sunday, December 16th, we shall sponsor a spectacular all-congregation trip to Philadelphia to attend the “Holiday Pops” concert with the orchestra led by Peter Nero. The concert takes place in the amazing new Kimmel Center, which features several theaters inside a huge glass arched roof with great nighttime views of Philly’s skyline. The cost of the ticket is about $59.00 – concert and transportation on a bus. We shall also eat at a restaurant with each diner choosing his or her own meal and paying for it separately. Forty tickets have been reserved and, thus far, 26 have been claimed. Because tickets are selling fast and the church does note want to get “stuck” holding un-used tickets, it is vital that you sign-up by August 19th. Questions may be addressed to Connie Longenecker.
WHITEWATER RAFTERS!
The twelve adventurers who signed up to go on the Leigh River this coming Saturday should be at church by 6:45 am…at the latest! Bring along a set of dry clothes and wear a bathing suit, old sneakers, eyeglass straps, a tee shirt, and, if you like, a sun hat/baseball cap. Also, bring along $15-20 for supper and your share of the gas cost. The five adults should give Pastor a check for $54, made out to St John’s today or on Saturday!
U BEVERLY WENZEL U
On Thursday morning, our sister in Christ, Bev Wenzel, daughter of the late Cecilia Marx and the step-daughter of Leonard Marx, unexpectedly and suddenly died. Bev had long been a resident of Manor Care Home of Lancaster and experienced illness for much of her adult life. We commend her to her Savior’s care and rejoice in her reunion with her beloved mother and others who have gone before. Pastor will conduct an internment ritual at the Hollywood Cemetery in Union, NJ on Wednesday, August 15 about 2:00 PM. Go with God, Bev.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Lector – Becky Thomas
Acolyte – Spencer Frank
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Altar Care – JoNan Shirk
Greeter – Becky Thomas
Altar Flowers – Shirl Reich
Flowers on the Organ - JoNan Shirk
Bulletins – Esther and Dick Shirk
Offering Counters – Jim Leonard, Denny Weller, & Ryan Boccagno
NEXT SUNDAY
…we shall gather for worship beneath the shade of the cemetery circle trees in the company of the Maytown Reformed Church, at 10:30 am. Pastor Lescallette preaches this year and the Reformeds do the liturgy and serve refreshments afterwards. Bring along a folding chair or blanket – or sit on the metal chairs provided.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT WEEK – August 19, 2007
Lector – Jennifer Repine
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Altar Care – JoNan Shirk
Flowers – Shirl Reich
Bulletins – Janet and Angelica Mohr
Offering Counters – Jim Leonard, Denny Weller, & Ryan Boccagno
NEW ARCHIVES CASE
Thanks to the initiative of Sheri Hafer, who found it, the generosity of Dick and Louise Baker, who paid for it, and the kindness of Cliff Hafer, who loaned the truck, we now have another display case in our parlor to store and show off our considerable archives collection. Check it out!
NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS!
The newsletter covering September and October will be distributed on September 2nd. That means articles must be in Diane’s hands by August 20th. (There is a wire tray with a yellow folder on one of the shelves in the outer office just for placement of those articles...how easy is that!please don’t make me call you J!) Thanks for your cooperation.
SUE FRANK RESIGNS
After two years of service to our church, as Senior Youth Group Director, Sue Frank has resigned. We thank Sue for her ministry among us.
If you, who read these words, are interested in talking to Pastor about being the new SYG leader, please talk to Pastor as soon as possible, so we can plan fall programming. Charlie Johns will help, but we need a woman too – and perhaps even better a couple.
COUNCIL DEACON ASSIGNMENTS FINALIZED
Council Deacons have agreed to serve on the following committees:
Denny Weller Christian Education
Jamie Sine Social Ministry
Mark Harnish Property
Carol Bachert Worship and Music
Ryan Boccagno Stewardship/Youth
Jan Shelly Evangelism/Fellowship/Social Ministry
Vicki McConnell WELCA/Shelter
Ruth Sweitzer WELCA/Stewardship
Pat Vogel Worship and Music/Food Bank/Stewardship
Cliff Hafer Finance
Linda Sipling Christian Education
Jamey Shirk Property
ALL HELPERS WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL
…are asked to attend Thursday’s Christian Education meeting so we can plan Rally Day and prepare for the new year of Sunday School.