ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Keith Smith, Organist and Choirmaster
Janie Mohr, Junior Choirmaster
Vicki McConnell and Charlie Johns, Junior Youth Ministry
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
August 13, 2006
9:30 AM
This
service employs the
Green Hymnal.
THE OPENING HYMN – #250 “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty”
Sung Standing.
THE CONFESSOIN OF SINS/ABSOLUTION – p. 56
THE GREETING – p. 57
THE KYRIE – pp. 57-58
THE HYMN OF PRAISE – pp. 60-61 “This is The Feast”
All sing all parts today.
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY See insert – all sit, following the prayer.
THE FIRST READING – I Kings 19:4-8
THE PSALM #34:1-8 See insert and read responsively. (Read responsively.)
THE SECOND READING – Ephesians 4:25-5:2
THE ALLELUIA – p. 62 Sung standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL – John 6:35, 41-51 All sit, following the Gospel.
THE HYMN OF THE DAY – #222 “O Bread of Life from Heaven”
THE SERMON
The Apostles’ Creed – p. 65 Confessed standing.
THE SHARING OF THE PEACE All sit, following the sharing of the Peace.
THE OFFERTORY – p. 66 “Let the Vineyards” Sung standing.
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS – p. 67
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Preface – p. 68
The Sanctus – p. 69 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
The Prayer of Thanksgiving – p. 70 #33
The Lord’s Prayer “traditional”– p. 71
The Agnus Dei – p. 72 “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 which to commune may come forward for a blessing or stay seated.
THE HYMNS SUNG DURING COMMUNION –
#225 “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray”
#198 “Let All Mortal Flesh”
#343 “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer”
#219 “Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus”
THE BLESSING – p. 72 All rise.
THE CANTICLE – p. 72 “Thank the Lord”
THE PRAYER – p. 74
THE BENEDICTION – p. 74
THE DISMISSAL - p. 74
THE RECESSIONAL HYMN – #197 “O Living Bread from Heaven”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “Echo Alleluia” – J. Purcell
The flowers
…are given to honor our granddaughter, Hailey’s first birthday…thanks be to God. by Paul and Judy Purnell
THE BULLETINS
...are given by Sonia Ross.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Traditional Service Lector – JoNan Shirk
Contemporary Service Lector – Sheri Hafer
Acolyte – Lauren Ross
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Altar Care – JoNan Shirk
Greeter – Carol Bachert
Snack Host – Louise Baker
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 10:30 AM Snack n’ Talk time – in Parlor
10:45 AM Contemporary Service With
Pastor Tietbohl
Noon Woody’s Crab Fest Outing –
Dick Baker will be driving
No New Member/Inquirer Class
Tuesday 7:00 PM Special Council meeting to
decide Fall schedule
Wednesday 6:30 PM Praise band rehearsal
Next Sunday 9:30 AM Traditional Service with Pastor Rader and Godspeed Rite
10:30 AM Snack n’ Talk Time - Parlor
10:45 AM All Music Praise Service
Noon ACFLB …if Paul drives
No New Member/Inquirer Class
LAST WEEK’S OUTDOOR SERVICE and PICNIC
…was wonderful!!! Thanks to the 95 who attended and who shared such great food and fellowship. Thanks also, to Ed Billman and Charlie Johns for the Dunking Tank!! $122 was given to the Seminarian Support Fund and, when combined with the $129 given by the children during Bible School week, we were able to send $251 to Wartburg Seminary, to aid Amanda in her studies. A great day!!
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!
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. Please tell Sheri Hafer or Pat Vogel if you will come.
PASTOR ON EMERGENCY LEAVE
Pastor Lescallette left for Florida on the 8th where he and his sister will help their dad move from West Palm Beach to Harrisburg. Mr. Lescallette (Senior) is a recent widower who has several health issues and no support network in the South.
Pastor Bob will stay in Florida until August 18, when settlement is made on his dad’s apartment, then he will drive his dad and his car and belongings north, arriving sometime on the 20th or 21st. He then must help settle his dad into a new apartment and will likely be back to work, here, on the 23rd.
Distance makes it impossible for him to respond to emergencies here, and Pastor Peirson is also unable to help, due to issues that demand his attention elsewhere. Therefore, if you need a Pastor, call Diane at 426-3072 and she will notify the Maytown Reformed Minister, Rev. Kay Rader.
For Sundays, we welcome to our pulpit on the 13th, Rev. Augustus Tietbohl, a retired Lutheran pastor from eastern Pennsylvania who now lives at Luther Acres.
On the 20th, Pastor Glenn Rader, former pastor of The Church of The Apostles and the Maytown Reformed Church, will preach at the 9:30 AM service, and the Praise Band will do an all music service at 10:45 AM.
Most previously scheduled meetings and events will continue to be held unless you hear otherwise from our lay leaders.
Please let Diane know if anyone is hospitalized during this time.
NO NEW MEMBER CLASSES
…will be held until August 27th, due to Pastor’s absence.
WOODY’S CRAB FEST – TODAY!
If you signed-up to go to Woody’s for crab, please gather in the elevator lobby at noon and prepare to either board the van or drive your car. Dick Baker will drive the church van in Pastor’s absence.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
All Council deacons are reminded of our important single-item agenda on Tuesday, the 15th, at 7:00 PM, in the parlor. We must have a quorum of at least seven and we must decide the fall worship/education schedule. Please attend.
A BIG THANK YOU
…to the Hafers, for handling parsonage cat care again!
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006
Traditional Service Lector – Becky Thomas
Contemporary Service Lector – Mark Harnish
Acolyte – Willie Weller
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Altar Care – JoNan Shirk
Greeters – Alice and Rose Leas
Snack n’ Talk Host – Gladys Ney
Flowers – Sheryl Reich
Bulletins –