ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Maytown, Pennsylvania
Keith Smith, Organist And Choirmaster
Charlie Johns, Vicki McConnell and JoNan Shirk Youth Leaders
Diane Leonard, Parish Secretary
Becky Fleckenstein, Parish Sexton
10:30
AM
THE ORGAN PRELUDE – “Jubilate Deo” G. F. Handel
THE OPENING HYMN - #547 “Thee We Adore” Sung standing.
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 – Amos 8:4-7
THE ANTHEM – “Sing With Praise” A. Klouse
THE SECOND READING – I Timothy 2:1-7
THE ALLELUIA – p. 62 Sung standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL – Luke 16:1-13 All sit following the Gospel.
THE WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HYMN OF THE DAY - #408 “God Whose Giving”
Sung to the tune of “Ode to Joy”
THE SERMON – “In Praise of Dishonesty?”
THE RECEPTION OF A NEW MEMBER BY LETTER OF TRANSFER
President of
the Council: Robert George Lescallette of Harrisburg, PA, has indicated his desire to unite with this congregation and a letter of transfer has been received from Living Word Lutheran Church in Lantana, FL. The Congregation Council has approved Bob’s reception into our body and we ask that he come forward at this time.
Bob comes forward, carrying his hymnal.
Pastor: We welcome you as a member of St. John’s, to join with us in worshipping God, hearing His word and sharing His supper, proclaiming the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, serving all people, and striving for justice and peace in all the earth.
Let us all join together in the confession of the faith that embraces our oneness.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED – p. 65 Confessed standing.
Pastor: We thank you, Lord, for this new member of our congregation. By your life-giving power, bind us to each other in you, strengthen us for service, support us all our days, and bring us at length to that day when all your children will be one and you will be all-in-all.
ALL: AMEN
The Peace is shared, gifts are presented, and the hymn is sung.
THE HYMN - ”Bind Us Together” See page 3
During the singing of verse 2, Bob returns to his pew.
THE OFFERTORY – “I Will Serve Thee” W. & G. Gaither
Vocal Solo by Rose Barr
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY HYMN – #406 “Take My Life” Sung standing and
Sing only verses 1, 4, and 6, please.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE CLOSING HYMN - #260 “On Our Way Rejoicing”
During the singing of the last verse, Father Bob joins Son Bob at the entrance to the parlor, to be greeted by the congregation as they exit the church and enter the parlor for light refreshments.
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “March” G. F. Handel.
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
. . .are given to the Glory of God and in honor of my Mother’s 65th Birthday on the 26th. Love you Mom, Jo
THE BULLETINS
…are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my Grandmother, Esther Shirk, whose Birthday would have been on the 25th.
Sure do miss you Gram, Love Jo
WE WELCOME INTO OUR CONGREGATION
…this day, Robert George Lescallette of Harrisburg, PA (Paxtang), Pastor’s Father. The senior Mr. Lescallette is a life-long Lutheran who comes to us via letter of transfer from Living Word Lutheran Church in Lantana, FL. Since relocating to our area a year ago, Bob …AKA “Les” has regularly worshiped with us and participated in the After Church For Lunch Bunch and fellowship trip activities. We welcome him to St. John’s as an “official” member today, and invite all to meet and greet him at a reception held in his honor, hosted by WELCA, in the parlor, immediately after the service.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today 9:15 am Catechetics/Sunday School
10:30 am Traditional Service
11:30 am Reception Honoring New Member
Noon After Church for Lunch Bunch
Monday 7:30 pm Evangelism Committee
Tuesday 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 10:00 am Bible Study at Longwood
No Choir Practice
Thursday 7:00 pm Worship and Music Committee
Saturday 11:00 am MHS Town Tour with Royal
George Coffee House
Next Sunday 9:15 am Catechetics/Sunday School
10:30 am Contemporary Service
with Blanket Sunday Collection
Noon After Church for Lunch Bunch
THANKS, ST. JOHN’S!
Last Sunday’s offering to benefit the homeless shelter that we operate, in concert with other Maytown and Mount Joy Churches, totaled $168.00. Thanks for your support.
THANKS
…to Rose Barr for her beautiful solo this morning.
MYSTERY TRIP/HOLIDAY POPS TRIP
If you signed up for the October 13th Mystery Trip and have not yet paid your $40.00 to Connie Longenecker, the Purnells or Pastor, please do so today. We need the money to secure arrangements.
Also, if you signed up for the December 16th Holiday Pops trip at Philadelphia and have not yet paid the $30.00 per person down payment, please give to Pastor or Connie today. A bus must be secured and tickets paid for. Thank you!
IT’S NOT TOO LATE
…to join the Senior Choir. Just show up on Wednesday at 7:30 pm and we’ll give you a comfy seat in the loft. No experience necessary.
BIBLE STUDY
…has
resumed at Longwood Manor, each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am. This term, we are
studying Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Join Pastor and a dozen or more folks
for a worthwhile hour with God’s word. Bring along a Bible…that’s all you need.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Lector – Bob Frank
Acolyte – Alex Smith
Crucifer - Amber Smith
Greeter – Connie Longenecker
Head Usher – Ed Billman
Altar Care – Pat Kirchner
Flowers – JoNan Shirk
Bulletins – JoNan Shirk
Offering Counters – Cliff Hafer, Vicki McConnell and Jamey Shirk
THIS SATURDAY
…The
Maytown Historical Society invites you to participate in their “Autumn Amble”
House Tour of Maytown, featuring six houses – among which are the Vogels’,
Wallanders’, and Johns’, Houseal’s General Store, and the Reformed Church – all
for $10.00, with tickets available from the Museum on the day of the tour.
You can also partake of delicious sandwiches, beverages, and gourmet desserts at the “Royal George Coffee House” whether you take the tour or not. Colonial costumed waiters and cooks – many of whom you will recognize – will serve you, as live or taped music creates an inviting atmosphere. Please join us, and support Maytown’s history-keepers! The event runs from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm.
TEA PARTY
On September 22ND there will be a Luncheon and Tea for all of the young ladies (age kindergarten through 5th grade, friends and mothers, etc.) of the CIA in the Social Hall from 11am until 1:00pm.
JUNIOR CHOIR
…will begin rehearsals at 6:45 pm on October 3rd. See Janet Mohr or Keith Smith if you have a question.
BLANKET SUNDAY NEXT WEEK
Congregations throughout our Synod will be collecting blankets and money to buy blankets for Lutheran World Relief. Please bring a new or used (clean) blanket or quilt with you on the 30th to help clothe Christ’s poor.
CARD SHOWER
…Harriet Smith, our third oldest member, celebrates her 97th Birthday on September 27th, Thursday. You could really brighten her day with a card. Will you? Her address is:
Longwood Manor
P. O. Box 610
Maytown, PA 17550
Social Ministry will be hosting a “party”…with cake, for Harriet at Longwood Manor this Thursday, September 27th at 3:30 pm in the small dinning room. Join us if you can. If you have any questions, speak to Sheri, Pastor or Diane.
CROP WALK ‘07
On Sunday, October 23rd, the area’s streets and countryside will again be peopled by members of about a dozen Christian congregations who have obtained monetary gifts from sponsors in order to walk for hungry people.
You are asked to be part of this annual ministry by doing one or more of the following:
1. Get a sponsor form from Pastor and walk on the 5 or 10k walk…3 or 6 miles
2. Sponsor a walker – a list of walkers will be posted in the narthex. Please approach the walker with an offer of sponsorship or say “yes” to their appeal.
3. Help with the registration on the day of the walk.
All who walk are asked to bring along at least one non-perishable food item for donation to the Food Bank.
Sponsors may donate any amount of money and gifts may be designated to Lutheran World Relief – “LWR” on the last column of the form.
Twenty-five percent of the funds raised go to the local Christian food bank of which we are a part. The remainder goes to help people nationally and around the world through Church World Service (CROP) or a designated agency like LWR.
Questions? Talk to Pastor.
Our goal is $8,000, with St. John’s again hoping to contribute one quarter of that. Please help. Thank you.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT WEEK – September 30, 2007
Lector – Karen Sweitzer
Head Usher – Ed Billman
Altar Care – Pat Kirchner
Flowers – Gladys Ney
Bulletins – Connie Longenecker
Greeters – Pat and Bill Vogel
Offering Counters – Cliff Hafer, Vicki McConnell and Jamey Shirk
THRIVENT MATCHING FUNDS ARRIVE
Thanks to the generosity of Thrivent, and the persistence of Ruth Sweitzer, our Chapter Rep., we have received checks for $1,441.39 and $100.00 to support our “Operation First Response – Troop Care Project”. (The Memorial Day Musicale earned $841.39 in offering and profit, and the Social Ministry sponsored collection of supplies earned $100.00. Thrivent supplied $600 and $200.) The money and supplies were taken to the charity’s Warminster, PA headquarters by Pastor and others on Saturday.
SOCIAL MINISTRY BINGO AT LONGWOOD MANOR
…Monday, November 4th, at 1:30 pm, has been reserved for the committee to play Bingo with the residents…please mark you calendars. Hopefully, this will be a “Monthly First Monday Event”. Thanks to Sheri for making the arrangements with Longwood Manor.
ATTENTION, ANYONE WITH HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE!!
Would you like to help organize this year’s Halloween Party on October 27th? If so, come to the meeting in our social hall at 7:00 pm Thursday, October 4th and lend a hand. This is a good way to help support our youth groups.