ANNUAL JOINT OUTDOOR SERVICE
hosted by
THE MAYTOWN REFORMED (UCC) CHURCH
and
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
A Service of Holy Communion
that celebrates our oneness in
the Body and Blood of Christ.
THE OPENING MUSIC
THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE OPENING HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation”
See insert – page 2, sung standing.
THE INVOCATION
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY All sit, following the prayer.
THE FIRST LESSON – joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
THE SECOND LESSON – Ephesians 6:10-20
THE CELTIC ALLELUIA Sung standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL – John 6:56-69 All sit, following the Gospel.
THE HYMN OF THE DAY – “O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts”
See insert – page 3.
THE SERMON Rev. Kay Rader
The Apostles’ Creed Confessed standing.
Please join hands with your neighbor as the Creed is confessed.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
PASTOR: The Lord be with you.
PEOPLE: And also with you.
PASTOR: Lift up your hearts.
PEOPLE: We lift them to the Lord.
PASTOR: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
PEOPLE: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
THE PREFACE Said by Pastor.
THE SANCTUS
ALL: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory,
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Prayed by Pastor.
THE LORD’S PRAYER Ecumenical Version
ALL: Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed by your name,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done
On earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those
Who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
And deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
And the glory are yours,
Now and forever.
Amen.
THE AGNUS DEI
ALL: Lamb of God, you take away
The sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away
The sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away
The sin of the world; grant us peace,
Grant us peace.
Come forward to receive the bread of the host from Pastor Lescallette, and the cup from Pastor Rader. Dip the host in the cup and eat of it. return to your seat and sit until all have communed.
HYMNS PLAYED DURING THE COMMUNION
“Break New the Bread of Life”
“One Bread, One Body”
“Bind Us Together”
THE BLESSING All rise.
THE PRAYER
ALL: Almighty God,
You provide
The true bread from heaven,
Your son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Grant that we, who have received
The sacrament of His body and blood
May abide in Him
And He in us,
That we may be filled with
The power of His endless life,
Now and forever.
Amen.
THE BENEDICTION
BOTH PASTORS:
Almighty God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Bless you now
And forever
On all your cross-filled
Bread – sustained
Journeys.
PEOPLE: Amen
THE DISMISSAL
BOTH PASTORS:
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
THE CLOSING HYMN – “O Jesus, I Have Promised”
Sung to the tune of “Angle’s Story”.
See insert – page 7
THE POSTLUDE MUSIC
The flowers
…are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Frank’s Birthday. by Ginny Zimmerman
THE BULLETINS
…to the Glory of God and our granddaughter Hope’s Birthday.
by John and Rose Leas
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Outdoor Service Lector – Dick Shirk
Acolyte – Kristen Sipling
Head Usher – JoNan Shirk
Altar Care – JoNan Shirk
RECUPERATING FROM RECENT SURGERIES ARE
…Ann Frank and Shirl Reich, both are at home now
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 11:30 AM Lemonade and Cookies
Noon After Church for Lunch Bunch
7:00 PM New Member/Inquirer Class
“Holy Communion and Worship”
Monday 7:30 PM Evangelism Committee meeting
Wednesday 6:30 PM Senior Choir Picnic – at the
Smith’s
Next Sunday 9:30 AM Traditional Service
Noon After Church for Lunch Bunch
7:00 PM New Member/Inquirer Class
“History of St. John’s”
Note: This class will be held if the students have no problem being there on Labor Day weekend.
SENIOR CHOIR PICNIC
…will be held at the Smith’s, Wednesday night, August 30th at 6:30PM. Bring a lawn chair and a friend!!
UP-DATE…
Pastor returned to the parsonage late Sunday night, after a 2½-day, 1200-mile drive from Florida, along with his father, three tropical fish, and a carload of stuff. Mr. Lescallette will live with Pastor’s sister until the moving van arrives in Harrisburg.
Monday was spent going through mountains of mail, paying bills, touching base with a few lay leaders, and checking on Ann Frank.
Tuesday was “back to work” day – a day earlier than anticipated. Pastor will use the remaining vacation day to help his dad move into the apartment when the van arrives.
Thanks to all who helped St. John’s life and work continue in the past two weeks.
AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE
…please stay and enjoy a glass of lemonade and a cookie or two, provided by Pastor.
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION
…is extended to Sue Frank and her family, at the news of the death of her father, Jim Smith. Jim died at the Hospice facility and his funeral took place at St. Luke’s in Bainbridge on Wednesday. Easter peace to Sue, Bob, Katie and Spencer.
THE FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW CONFIRMATION CLASS
…will occur at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 10th. All who plan on entering the class, which leads to confirmation in two years, should plan on attending. The class is open to any un-confirmed member (or non-member) who is entering 6th grade in public school or who is younger than 18. Talk to Pastor is you have a question.
NEW FALL SCHEDULE
…the Congregation Council, acting upon the majority recommendation of a special meeting of the Worship and Music and Christian Education committees, has decided upon the following schedule to begin on Sunday, September 10, 2006:
9:00 AM Contemporary Service
10:00 AM Sunday School/Catechetics
11:00 AM Traditional Service
The decision to organize the times of our coming together as Christ’s church was a difficult one, and we pray that the congregation will support it in the spirit of Christ. After a six-month trial, the decision will be reviewed.
OH NO! GUESS WHAT!
It’s time for another newsletter. Please have articles relating to Fall programming in Diane’s hands (or the mail slot marked “Leonard” in the front office area) by September 1st. Thank you!
Keith – Choir News
Sue F. – Youth Plans
Vicki/Charlie – CIA Plans/Retrospective
Louise/Gladys – Social Ministry News/School Kits
Ruth – WELCA News/Blanket Sunday
Missy – Christian Education News
Pat – President’s Pulpit
Jim/Joyce – Financial Up-date
ANYONE WILLING TO HELP
…our church offer a Sunday School program for children and adults, should talk to Missy Chapman or Pastor as soon as possible. We are in need of helpers of every kind. God bless you for caring!
WE SHALL NOT
…receive an offering during today’s service, but offering baskets will be available to receive your gifts for the support of the churches. Envelope gifts will go to the congregation from which they came; cash and coins not in an envelope will be equally divided between the congregations.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2006
Traditional Service Lector – Pat Vogel
Acolyte
Head Usher
Altar Care
Greeter – Pauline Johns
Flowers – Ruth Ebersole
Bulletins – John and Rose Leas