ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Maytown, Pennsylvania

The Rev. Robert M. Lescallette, Pastor

Keith D. Smith, Organist and Choirmaster

Lisa Moss, Parish Secretary

(717-201-0437 or email lmoss218@gmail.com)

Charlie Johns and JoNan Shirk, Youth Leaders

Jennifer King, Parish Sexton

www.stjohnsmaytown.com

Church (717) 426-3431    Parsonage (717) 426-1643

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Pentecost 11                                                         August 28, 2011

St. Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and

Doctor of the Church                                                    10:30 A.M.

(Today’s service employs the GREEN hymnal.)

THE ORGAN PRELUDE “Rondo Gioioso”             J. W. Hassler

THE OPENING HYMN # 364 “Son of God, Eternal Savior”

                                                                              (Sung standing)

THE INVOCATION

THE RESPONSIVE READING OF PSALM 26:1-8

THE PRAYERS OF THE DAY                                      (See insert)

                                       and

   Pastor:  We remember, Lord, this day, your servant,

                Augustine, Bishop of the church of Hippo, in

                North Africa, and doctor of your Church in

                every place. As he learned from Paul the

                majesty of your grace, and so taught Luther

                and so many that followed after him, so

                may his insights into our faith continue to

                inspire and challenge your people in our own

                time and place---with the message of eternal

                love. By the power of your cross we ask this

                and every prayer.

   PEOPLE:  AMEN.                        (All sit, following the prayer.)

THE FIRST READING - Jeremiah 15:15-21

THE SOLO “O Divine Redeemer”                                 C. Gound

Soloist – Beth Fry

THE SECOND READING- Romans 12:9-21

THE CELTIC ALLELUIA                                       (Sung standing)

THE HOLY GOSPEL - Matthew 16:21-28

                                         (All sit, following the Gospel reading.)

THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE HYMN OF THE DAY # 398 “’Take Up Your Cross’,

        the Savior Said” 

      (Sung to: Tallis’ Canon)

THE SERMON

THE APOSTLES’ CREED p. 65                 (Confessed standing.)

THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

THE PEACE        (All sit, following the exchange of the Peace.)

THE ORGAN OFFERTORY “Solemn Contemplation”

E. Broughton

THE OFFERING

THE OFFERTORY p. 66 “Let the Vineyards”   (Sung standing.)

THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS p. 67

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING/HOLY COMMUNION

         THE PREFACE p. 68

         THE SANCTUS p. 69 (“Holy, Holy, Holy”)

         THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (Pink) pp. 69-71

         THE LORD’S PRAYER

         THE AGNUS DEI p. 72 (“Lamb of God”)

         THE DISTRIBUTION (Standing, continuous, intinction)

 (Come forward as directed by an usher, via the center aisle, return to your pew via the side aisle on your side of the Church.)

(All who are baptized and who believe that Christ is present in this communion, offering the forgiveness of sins and strength for living the Christian life, are welcome to share in this supper. Very young children, the un-baptized, and those who do not wish to commune may remain in their pews or come forward for a blessing. Indicate your intention to NOT receive communion by bowing your head before the pastor.)

THE HYMNS SUNG DURING THE SUPPER:

                 # 477 “O God of Jacob”

                 # 503 “O Jesus, I Have Promised”

                           “The Summons” (See last page of bulletin)

           THE BLESSING (All rise.)

           THE CANTICLE - “Thank the Lord” pp. 72-73

           THE PRAYER p. 74

THE BENEDICTION p. 74

THE DISMISSAL p. 74

THE CLOSING HYMN # 377 “Lift High the Cross”

THE SILENT PRAYER

THE ORGAN POSTLUDE “Postlude in D” J. Rinck

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 THE ALTAR FLOWERS AND THE BULLETINS…

… are given the Glory of God and in memory of my mother, Joyce Lease…by Shirl Reich

SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY

LECTOR – JACK FRANK

            ACOLYTE – DENTON PRICE

            NO CRUCIFER DURING THE SUMMER

            HEAD USHER – JONAN SHIRK

            ALTAR CARE – JONAN SHIRK

            GREETERS – MARK AND CHRIS HARNISH

            ALTAR FLOWERS – SHIRL REICH

            BULLETINS – SHIRL REICH

OFFERING COUNTERS – JIM LEONARD, DIANE   

                                             LEONARD, AND JAMIE SINE

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:

TODAY:                       10:00 AM - Store Card Sale

                                    10:30 AM - Traditional Service with

                                                        Solo by Beth Fry

                                    11:30 AM - Store Card Sale

                                    NOON - After Church For Lunch Bunch

                                    7:00 PM - Alpha and Omega Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY:         10:00 AM - Store Card Sale

                                    10:30 AM - Traditional Service with

                                                          Solo by Amy Chapman

                                    11:30 AM - Store Card Sale

                                     NOON - Newsletter distribution

                                                   After Church For Lunch Bunch

                                       NO BIBLE STUDY TONIGHT

 SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT WEEK – September 4^th:

            LECTOR – GLENN BACHERT

            ACOLYTE –

            CRUCIFER –

            HEAD USHER – ED BILLMAN

            ALTAR CARE – PAT KIRCHNER

            GREETERS – DICK AND ESTHER SHIRK

            ALTAR FLOWERS – BOB AND JANELLE HOLLINGER

            BULLETINS – ROSE LEAS

OFFERING COUNTERS – LAURA WOLFE, JONAN

                                             SHIRK, AND AL GETZ

WELCOME, BETH!

We thank Beth Fry for again sharing with us her fine soprano voice in a solo today.  Beth is a member of the Columbia United Methodist congregation and the Marietta Community Chorus. She and her husband also sing with us at our musicale.

JOIN THE AFTER CHURCH FOR LUNCH BUNCH TODAY!

Last week, 15 of us had a wonderful time eating crab at Woody’s in North East, Maryland.  Where will we go this Sunday? Help decide by coming to the elevator lobby right after church.

THE ALPHA AND OMEGA BIBLE STUDY…

….continues tonight at 7:00 PM in the parlor. Bring a Bible and join us!

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE….

….for submitting articles for the Fall newsletter. Call Lisa (717-201-0437) if you have a question.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR ALL AGES….

….begin on September 18 at 9:00 AM.  Please make this the year you come to Sunday School and share in a great learning experience. Your fellow students and teachers will appreciate your presence and your support!

FALL PHILLY TRIP!

Connie Longenecker has placed a hand-out atop the radiator in the tower narthex that details a wonderful trip that is planned for September 24^th, from 8 AM until about 9:30 PM. We will fill the church van (two seats remain unclaimed at this printing) and then start making up a car caravan.  The trip includes visits to Augustus Lutheran Church, the Muhlenberg graves, the Muhlenberg House, the Trappe Museum, the home of the first speaker of the US Congress, the Philadelphia Seminary, and Germantown. It also includes two meals: one at an Oktoberfest in Trappe, and the other at the historic Blue Pony Inn of Montgomery County.  Cost per person is about $60 - $75. SIGN UP TODAY IF YOU WANT TO GO ALONG---BUT DEFINITELY BY SEPTEMBER 4. Any questions, talk to Connie or Pastor. The reason for the trip is to celebrate the 300^th birthday of Pastor Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, who organized the Lutheran Church in America and ministered to the people of our congregation in 1769!

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED….

…at the Food Bank on August 24^th. Your efforts helped to feed 75 needy neighbors! Thanks to: Pat Vogel, Denny and Willie Weller, Tanner and Kaycee Shirk, Charlie Johns, Rose Leas, and Pastor.