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
A
service of the Word that
employs the GREEN Hymnal.
THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN – #559 “O, For a Thousand Tongues”
Sung Standing.
THE DIALOG – “Blessed are you….etc.” Read responsively.
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY All sit following the prayer.
THE FIRST READING – Jeremiah 11:18-20
THE ANTHEM – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” - L. Smith
THE SECOND READING – James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a
THE CELTIC ALLELUIA Sung standing
THE HOLY GOSPEL – Mark 9:30-37
All sit, following the Gospel reading.
THE SERMON
THE RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
President Pat Vogel:
The following people have requested membership in our congregation, and the Congregational Council has approved their request. Would they please come forward and array themselves along the communion rail at this time, bringing their hymnals with them. Coming to us via letter of transfer from Christ Lutheran Church of Elizabethtown, PA are Annetta Barnes and her son, Noah. Coming from other churches and affirming their faith are – Anne Leonhart, Andrew and Lisa Moss and Linda Sipling.
All come forward.
THE RITE OF AFFIRMATION – p. 199 #12ff.
P = Pastor R = New Members
A = President C = All
At the conclusion of the Rite, membership certificates, congregational histories, pictoral directories and gift ornaments are presented.
THE HYMN – “Bind Us Together” See insert, page 3.
During the singing of the final verse, all return to their pews.
Come forward via the center aisle, singing hymn #429 “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life”. Place your gift blanket in the quilt held at the front of the church or money to buy a blanket in the wicker basket held by the Acolyte. Then proceed along the communion rail on your side of the church to the usher, and place your gift for the regular support of the church’s ministry in the plate. Then return to your pew.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE RECESSIONAL HYMN – #553 “Rejoice O Pilgrim Throng!”
During the singing of the final verse, the new members leave the sanctuary with Pastor and go downstairs to the parlor, where they will be greeted by the congregation and treated to a WELCA-hosted reception.
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “The Awakening Call” – D. Paxton
The flowers
…are in honor of Esther Shirk’s Birthday on September 26th and in memory of the elder Esther Shirk’s Birthday which would have been September 25th
by The Shirk Family
THE BULLETINS
…are presented in honor of my Mother’s Birthday, Esther, on Tuesday, the 26th…I love you Mom and in memory of my Grandmother’s Birthday, Monday the 25th, whom I miss a great deal. with love JoNan Shirk
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Lector Contemporary Service – Laura Wolfe
Lector Traditional Service – Sheri Hafer
Acolyte – Lauren Ross
Crucifer – David Hoffmann
Greeters – Jim and Diane Leonard
Head Usher – Dick Baker
Altar Care – Pat Kirchner
+RUTH BESHLER NEWCOMER+
We commend to our Savior, our sister, Ruth Newcomer, who died at the age of 90, on Monday, and who was buried from her beloved St. John’s on Thursday. Ruth was a life-long member, whose family, the Beshlers, have belonged to our congregation since 1773. She may well be the last person, of her family, buried in our cemetery in almost 240 years. May Easter joy embrace her forever.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today Noon New Member Reception - Parlor
12:30 AM After Church for Lunch Bunch
Monday 7:30 PM Evangelism Committee
Tuesday 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 7:30 PM Senior Choir Practice
Thursday 7:30 PM Worship & Music Committee
Next Sunday 9:00 AM Contemporary Service
10:00 AM Sunday School/Catechetics
11:00 AM Traditional Communion Service
Noon After Church for Lunch Bunch
CARD SHOWER
…Harriet Smith celebrates her 96th Birthday on September 27th. Send her a card! Her address is: P. O. Box 53, Maytown, PA 17550
WORD ABOUT THE SCHOOL KIT APPEAL
Our Social Ministry Committee asks all member families to contribute the components of one school kit, as listed on the shopping list found on the tower windowsill with the large collection basket. You can buy the cloth bag at The Rag Shop, A. C. Moore, or elsewhere. The whole kit will cost about $15.00. Place your kit, with the contents in the bag, in the basket between now and October 15th. If you have saved your receipts, they can go in the basket as well. Thank you!!
HARVEST HOME DECORATIONS!
…please sign-up to decorate a windowsill at church on Harvest Home Sunday! The sign-up sheet hangs in the Tower Narthex. Harvest Home is October 15th.
CROP WALK SPONSOR FORMS
…are available from Pastor. The walk occurs October 15th.
MAYTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS…
A LOG HOUSE TOUR
On Saturday, November 4th from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM eight log homes in the Maytown-East Donegal area will be open for viewing. Refreshments may be had at the “Royal George Coffee Shop.” Tour admission would be $8.00 prior to the day of the tour and $10.00 on tour day. For information and tickets call Shirl at 426-4390 or Sue at 426-2786.
THANKS!
…to Joe Hicks, for his continuing work of painting the rusty railings at church.
…to our newest Senior Choir members, Saige Demmy, Anne Leonhart, and Mark Harnish.
…to Mark Harnish, for his donating of his time, skill, and leadership in the repair of the Hess-Brodecker lantern, and to the Baker Boys – Dick and Jeff, for assisting in the process with their electrical know how.
…to everyone who helped with the funeral luncheon.
FLEA MARKET REPORT
The C.I.A.-Sponsored congregational yard sale netted $130.00 for the food bank, $70.20 for the Manow Lutheran Seminary in Tanzania, and $21 for the children’s youth work. Thanks to our stand holders, donors, and patrons. Thanks to Vicki and Charlie for organizing things.
BLANKET SUNDAY – TODAY!
At both services, we shall receive a special collection of blankets and cash to buy blankets to clothe the world’s poor. All of the congregations in our Synod are doing the same. Please help.
AUTUMN EVENT
…October 14th to McCurdy’s Farm – Hayride, cookout, warm drinks, bonfire and hymn sing. Come and join in the fun! The cost is $20.00 per person. We will leave from the church parking lot at 5:00 PM and return about 10:00 PM.
HELPERS NEEDED
…on Saturday, November 4th, the Historical Society will offer a House Tour of Maytown. One of the venues on the tour is the “Royal George Coffee House” – a dessert and beverage café. People are needed to dress in colonial attire and serve as waiters/waitresses and kitchen platers/dish washers. If you will help, please contact Pastor as soon as possible. The café will be located in Pascale Herzog’s house (near the Frank’s) and hours of operation will be from about noon until 4 PM. We also need cooks willing to make a fancy dessert. Proceeds benefit the Museum and the Society.
THANKS!
…Judy, Jamie, Samuel, Ginny, Charlie, Bill, Wanda, Bob, and Louise for their ushering service in the month of September. Dick Baker, Head Usher
HOMES OF HOPE
Vicki has posted a letter, in the Tower Narthex, containing needed items for the rebuilt shelter. Please take a look and see if there is something you are able to give. If you have any questions, please speak to Vicki.
PROPERTY HELPERS NEEDED
…the Property Committee is in need of more members to help maintain our buildings and grounds. We especially need help with clean up outside the church. If you will help, please talk to Dick Baker today. Thank you.
THE FOOD BANK IS IN NEED
…of canned fruit juices. Please place your cans of juice in the grocery cart in the Tower Narthex for the Food Bank. Pat Vogel will see that they get to the Food Bank…it’s that easy!!! Thank you.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2006
Contemporary Service Lector – Bob Frank
Traditional Service Lector – JoNan Shirk
Acolytes – William Weller and Spencer Frank
Crucifer – Ryan Boccagno
Head Usher – Ed Billman
Altar Care – Pauline Johns
Greeters – Bill Earhart and Connie Longenecker
Flowers – Alice and Norm Leas
Bulletins – John and Rose Leas