ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
MAYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
THE REV. ROBERT M. LESCALLETTE, PASTOR
KEITH SMITH, ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER
JANIE MOHR, JR. CHOIRMASTER
JONAN SHIRK, PARISH SECRETARY
BECKY FLECKENSTEIN, PARISH SEXTON
SUE FRANK, SENIOR YOUTH GROUP LEADER
VICKI McCONNELL, JUNIOR YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER
488th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation
(This Service employs the Green hymnal.)
THE PRELUDE MUSIC – “The Church’s One Foundation”
arr. D. Hustad
THE GREETING pg. 57
THE KYRIE pg. 57-58
THE HYMN OF PRAISE #297 “Salvation Unto Us Has Come”
(Verses 1, 4 and 5 only today.)
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (See insert)
(All sit, following the prayer)
THE FIRST READING – Jeremiah 31:31-34
THE ANTHEM – “Sing A New Song To The Lord” N. Sleeth
THE SECOND READING – Romans 3:19-28
(Please stand for the reading of the Epistle today, in recognition of the part that these words played in the past, and still play, in the Reformation of Christ’s Church and the lifting up of the Gospel.)
THE HYMN OF RESPONSE #293 “My Hope Is Built”
(Please note that this is the alternate tune for these familiar words.)
(You may be seated, following the Gospel reading.)
THE HYMN “By Grace We Have Been Saved By Faith”
THE SERMON
THE RECEPTION OF THE WOODWARDS pg. 199
(Starting with section #12.)
P = PASTOR R = WOODWARDS
A = PRESIDENT PAT VOGEL C = ALL
(Pastor calls Phil and Lorraine forward and introduce them to the congregation; then follows this Rite of Affirmation of Baptism.)
THE HYMN - “Bind Us Together”
Bind Us Together
Refrain
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together
with cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together, Lord:
bind us together in love.
1 There is only one God.
There is only one King.
There is only one Body;
that is why we can sing: Refrain
2 You are the fam'ly of God.
You are the promise divine.
You are God's chosen desire,
you are the glorious new wine. Refrain
Text: Bob Gillman, b. 1946
(c) 1977 Kingsway's Thankyou Music, admin. EMI Christian Music Publishing
(The Woodwards return to their pew, during the singing of the second verse of the hymn.)
THE ORGAN OFFERTORY – “A Grateful Heart” F. Ritter
THE OFFERING
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE RECESSIONAL HYMN # 229 “A Mighty Fortress”
(Sing with Gusto!)
(The Woodwards are asked to leave the sanctuary with Pastor so that they may be greeted by the congregation.)
…are given in thanksgiving to God for the ministry of Martin Luther and the other great reformers of Christ’s Holy Church, by Pastor.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Morning Lector – Pat Vogel
Evening Lector – Jack Frank
Crucifer – Paul Rehkugler
Acolyte – Lauren Ross
Greeter – Louise Baker
Head Usher – Bob Long
Altar Care – Pauline Johns
WORKERS ARE NEEDED…
…to help build a 5th temporary shelter. This one is located in Florin (Mt. Joy). Carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians, and un-skilled laborers are needed. The work begins on November 12th. If you will help, please sign-up on the narthex sheet. Questions? Talk to Pastor.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED…
…to staff a church open house on December 18, from 1 to 4 pm on that Sunday afternoon. The plan is for all the Maytown churches to be open to visitors, so that Holiday decorations can be displayed and Evangelical outreach accomplished.
We need: costumed guides in Colonial attire, one or two people to staff a hospitality table, bakers of holiday treats, singers and instrument players to play in 15 – minute time slots in our sanctuary, as guides lead guests through the building. See Pastor if you will help.
ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN…
…are reminded of the need to submit budget requests to the Finance Committee by November. See Jim, Laura, or Al if you have a question.
“SIGHT AND SOUND” CHRISTMAS OUTING
Thirty great tickets have been purchased by the church for the December 3 show at the Strasburg Theater. Details are posted in the tower. So far, 15 tickets have been bought. 15 are still available
ANOTHER CARING OPPORTUNITY…
…awaits all members of St. John’s, as our Social Ministry Committee asks you to donate the contents of a “Health Kit”. An inserts appears in this bulletin that lists items needed for the kit. Each household in the congregation is asked to donate 1 or 2 kits before December 1. The kits will be assembled by the committee and taken down to the Lutheran World Relief Warehouse for distribution around the world and elsewhere in the U.S.A. Our goal is to make 75 kits. Please help! A kit costs $10 - $15.
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 9 – Pastor leaves for Great Britain
November 13 – “Voices of Hope” Praise Band Concert
November 23 - Community Thanksgiving Eve Service
- Pastor back from vacation
November 26 – Advent Wreath creation/hanging
December 3 – Sight and Sound Christmas Show
December 10 – Church tree erection/decoration
December 11 – Music Sunday/Holiday Banquet
December 17 – Decoration of church for Christmas
December 18 – Sunday School pageant
- Maytown area church Christmas open house
December 19 – Congregational caroling
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services
December 25 – Christmas Morning Service
WE WELCOME…
…into our congregation family this day Phil and Lorraine Woodward of Maytown, and pray that God will richly bless them and us with our shared ministry in His holy church.
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION…
…is extended to the family of Mary Wetzel, who died in Harrisburg last Sunday morning at the age of 90. She was a life long St. Johner and member of one of our largest and most faithful families, the Engles. Many will especially remember her sister, Floss, brother-in-law, Barney, brother, Buzz, and sister-in-law, Lillian – all of whom were church pillars. Mary was a devoted Sunday School teacher, choir member, and the best whistler ever heard at church socials.
Mary will be buried in Union Cemetery on Saturday, November 5, at 3:00 PM – with a reception to follow in our Social Hall. All are invited to attend the Rite.
CARD SHOWER
Gerry Showalter, a long time member of St. John’s, will celebrate her 90th birthday on November 10th (Luther’s Birthday!). you are asked to shower her with cards at:
5 Meadowbrook Lane
Mifflintown PA 17059
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION…
…is extended to the Straub Family at the news of the death of Traci’s Father. May Easter Peace enfold one and all.
ACFLB OUTING!
Last Sunday, Mr. Robert Wentzel, Pastor’s high school history teacher, again visited us for worship and lunch. This Sunday, why don’t we visit him, up in the autumnal splendor of the valleys north of Harrisburg, and dine at the rustic Carsonville Hotel? The van leaves at noon, from the elevator lobby. Join us!
THE SHELTER CARE COMMITTEE…
Meets on Wednesday at 7:00 PM, in the parlor. Gladys, Vicki, Sonia, Mike, and Vernetta, please take note.
SARAH SNYDER-PATRYLOW’S…
…graveside funeral has been re-scheduled for this Saturday at 10:00 AM, in Union Cemetery. She was a St. Johner as a small child in the 1920’s and grew up to serve the church as a medical missionary to India. Her mother was a member of the well-known Klugh Family, and her father, Simon Snyder, was an elder and our church’s treasurer in 1922 and 1923. (Anna Houseal was baptized on the same day that the Snyders transferred their membership to us!) Join us at the Rite.
FALL GALA FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Join us for another congregational game night, in the social hall, at 6:00 pm, this coming Saturday night. There will be lots of great food supplied by the Fellowship Committee and a variety of board games and card games to play. A great, free evening of fun for the whole church family. Join us!
ALL SAINTS WHITE ROSES – LAST CALL!
So far, 121 roses have been ordered by our members. It takes 150 to fill out the cross. If you want to help do the job, please place your order today. If you need an order form see JoNan. Thank you.
STEWARDS OF ST. JOHN’S!
Those who love our church cannot help but notice the increasing problem of our funding our ministry. The budget has very little “fat” in it, and next year, the problem will surely get worse. If you can increase your giving to help us make up the growing deficit, please do so.
Right now, we are $15,089 behind where we should be at this point in the year. The biggest needs are in the current operating fund ($12,9599 behind) and in the Synodical Benevolence Fund ($1,518).
Let’s keep our promises and fully fund the church’s work. Thank you!
YOUTH GROUP…
…our next meeting is Sunday, November 5 starting at 4:15. Please attend!
T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS
Just one more week to order your very own ST John's T-shirt. sign up sheets are in your bulletin. T-shirts cost $15 and sweatshirts cost $20. So hurry up and order one before the deadline.
We are collecting items (gently used clothing, household items, jewelry) for the Rummage sale in April. If you have any questions or need larger items picked-up, -please call Susan or Robert Frank @ 367-3943.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE ON 11/06/05
Morning Lector – JoNan Shirk
Evening Lector – Mark Harnish
Crucifer – David Hoffmann
Acolytes – William Weller and Harry Rehkugler
Head Usher – Dick Shirk
Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman
Flowers – Norm & Alice Leas
Bulletins – John & Rose Leas
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today Noon ACFLB
6:00 pm Contemporary Service 7:00 pm Food n’ Fellowship –
hosts – Alice & Esther
Monday Trick or Treat Night in Maytown
Tuesday 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 10:00 am Bible study at Longwood
6:45 pm Junior Choir Practice
7:00 pm Shelter Care Committee
7:30 pm Senior Choir Practice
Saturday 10:00 am Patrylow Graveside Funeral
3:00 pm Wetzel Graveside Funeral
3:30 pm Funeral reception (social hall)
6:00 pm Fall Gala Family Fun Night
Next Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School/Catechetics
10:30 am All Saints Sunday Communion
with Cross of white roses and
cemetery Rite. Also – first communion for younger children.
Noon Newsletter distribution
ACFLB
4:15 PM SYG
6:00 pm Contemporary Communion
7:00 pm Food n’ Fellowship – host - Judy