www.stjohnsmaytown.comST. 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
www.stjohnsmaytown.comREFORMATON SUNDAY October 29, 2006
This
Service employs the green
Hymnal.
THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN – #293 “My Hope is Built on
Nothing Less”
Alternate tune: “Solid Rock”
THE PSALMODY #46 See insert and read responsively.
This Psalm inspired Luther to write the “Battle Hymn of the Reformation, ‘A Mighty Fortress’”.
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY See insert. All sit following the prayer.
THE HYMN - #166 “All Glory Be to God on High”
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY All sit following the prayer.
THE FIRST READING – Jeremiah 31:31-34
THE ANTHEM – “Praise the Lord” G. F. Handel
THE SECOND READING – Romans 3:19-28
Please rise as this lesson is announced in recognition of the importance that it has had in reformnig and inspiring the church of Jesus Christ.
THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION – “What A Mighty Word God Gives”
THE HOLY GOSPEL – John 8:31-36 All sit following the Gospel.
THE HYMN OF THE DAY - “By Grace We Have Been Saved by
Faith” See insert, page 3.
THE SERMON
THE APOSTLES’ CREED – p. 128
Confessed standing. All sit following the Creed.
THE ORGAN OFFERTORY – “Chorale” – F. Chopin
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY – Hymn #564 “Praise God from Whom”
Sung standing.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICITION
THE DISMISSAL
THE recessional hymn- #229 “A Mighty Fortress”
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “Firm in the Faith” – T. Kendall
The flowers
…are given to the Glory of God and in honor of my daughter, Jessie's 27th birthday. by JoNan.
THE BULLETINS by Sonia Ross
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Contemporary Service Lector – Joyce Boyer
Traditional Service Lector – Becky Thomas
Acolytes – Alex Smith
Crucifer – Amber Smith
Head Usher – Ed Billman
Altar Care – Pauline Johns
Greeter – Rodney Nell
Offering Counters – Wayne Hoffmann, Mark Harnish and Phil
Woodward
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION
…is extended to the family and friends of Ivy Kline, who died at Ephrata Manor Nursing Home on Thursday evening, at the age of 86. Ivy was the widow of Merv Kline and a longtime member of our church. After leaving her Mount Joy home several years ago, she lived with her daughter, Jane Wolf, in Ephrata, and then, two years ago, went to two nursing homes. May Easter bless our sister with life eternal and joy forever.
TODAY! FEAST!
After the 11:00 AM Service, all are invited to share in a German Heritage Feast in our Social Hall as guests of our Social Ministry Committee. Enjoy pork, kraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, and a wide variety of wonderful desserts. There’s plenty of food for everyone, so please join us. Catechetical students and other youth are asked to help wait on tables. There is no charge for the meal, but a free will donation basket will be available should you wish to help defray expenses. Guten Apetit zu allen!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today Noon Pork and Sauerkraut Feast -
Social Hall
3:00 PM SYG Parties begin to help the
elderly
Tuesday 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 10:00 AM Bible Study at Longwood
6:45 PM Junior Choir Practice
7:30 PM Senior Choir Practice
Saturday 11:00 AM Maytown Log Home Tour begins
5:00 PM tour ends
Next Sunday 9:00 AM Contemporary Service of the Word
10:00 AM Sunday School/Catechetics
11:00 AM Traditional All Saints
Communion Service
12:30 PM After Church for Lunch Bunch
Deadline for Newsletter Articles
5:00 PM SYG Meeting
WHITE ROSE DEADLINE
Today is the last day that you can order white roses to remember a loved one in our All Saints’ Sunday floral cross. At press time, only 48 roses had been ordered and we need a total of 150 to fill the cross. Use the enclosed order form and give it, and your money, to either Pastor or Diane as you leave church today.
ALSO REGARDING NEXT SUNDAY
…let’s start a new tradition here at St. John’s! Bring along a photo or two of a loved one who has died, and set it in a windowsill, together with a small, lit votive candle. It’s a great way to celebrate All Saints Day – our Easter.
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
…for the November-December-January Newsletter are due November 5th.
ST. JOHN’S CROP WALK UPDATE
…St. John’s total amount raised was $2,080. Thank you everyone.
THANKS ALSO TO
…Dick Baker for helping to affix the vinyl sign to its base and to Betty Henny for paying for it.
ANIMAL BLESSING REPORT
Last Sunday afternoon we held our first Blessing of the Animals Service in the main parking lot on a lovely …albeit breezy, fall day. There were 45 humans present and 23 dogs, 5 cats, and 1 horse. (Actually, the horse got blessed privately in his stable.. “Sunshine” belongs to Lauren Ross.)
Thanks to everyone who made the day such a success! Thanks to Sheri for publicity, Katie, Marilyn, Chris and Karen for food table and for set-up and take down.
A REMINDER TO ALL CATECHUMENS!
Don’t forget that we are going on a field trip to Gettysburg on Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11th. Be at the church by 9:00 AM sharp with about $5.00 for lunch at a fast food place…and another couple of dollars for ice cream at Dairy Queen. There are 8 catechumens, Glenn and Pastor. That means that there is only room in the van for three mentors. The other five mentors, and parents that may wish to join us, will have to provide their own transportation. The agenda includes a tour of the Seminary by one of its greatest Alumni and a romp at Devil’s Den – plus lots of battlefield data by expert Glenn.
SYG
…we will meet at the church at 3:00 PM today to begin doing our service yard work. Please bring your rakes!
Next Sunday we will meet from 5:00-7:00 PM to plan our Open Mic Night and the December Lock-in. We will order pizza!!! Sue Frank
BIBLE STUDY
…has resumed at Longwood Manor and meets each Wednesday, at 10:00 AM during October and November. Join us! We are studying the Gospel of John. No experience necessary!! Pastor teaches.
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.
ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS!
Don’t forget to work on your budget request for 2007 at your November meeting. Please have it to Al Getz, Jim Leonard or Pastor as soon as possible, but before November 30th.
THE RED ROSE CITY CHORUS
…Sweet Adelines International presents “Where in The World is Red Rose City Chorus?” Saturday, November 18, 2006 – curtain at 2 PM Sharp! At Conestoga Valley Middle School, 500 Mount Sidney Road, Lancaster, PA. Tickets are $12 – Seniors, Group rate $10 – kids under 6 free. This presentation explores the adventures…mix-adventures? Of Chorus as it sang and toured its way across Germany and Austria this past summer. See Rose Barr for tickets 426-1237.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2006
Contemporary Service Lector – Sheri Hafer
Traditional Service Lector – Dick Shirk
Acolytes –
Crucifer –
Head Usher – Bill Earhart
Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman
Greeters – Jim and Diane Leonard
Flowers – Pat Kirchner
Bulletins – Frank and Ginny Zimmerman
Offering Counters – Joyce Boyer, Sheri Hafer, and Ryan Boccagno