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
11:00 AM This Service employs the “old” RED Hymnal, found in the racks under the pews.
THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN – #144 “For All The Saints”
Sung standing.
Verse 1 – all sing Verse 2 – women sing
Verse 3 – men sing Verse 4 – choir sing
Verse 5 – women sing Verse 6 – men sing
Verse 7 – those who lost a friend or family member to death since last All Saints Sunday sing
Verse 8 – all sing
THE INVOCATION – p. 41
THE CONFESSION OF SINS/Absolution – pp. 41-42
THE INTROIT
THE GLORIA PATRI – p. 43
THE KYRIE – pp. 44-45
THE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS – pp. 49-51
THE COLLECT Prayed by Pastor
All sit following the prayer.
THE FIRST READING – Isaiah 25:6-9
THE ANTHEM – “Amazing Grace” - arr. L. Smith
THE EPISTLE – Revelation 21:1-6a
THE ALLELUIA – p. 52 Sung standing
THE HOLY GOSPEL – John 11:32-44
THE NICENE CREED – p. 4 All sit, following the Creed.
THE HYMN O FTHE DAY - #599 “Behold A Host”
THE HOMILY
THE VOTUM All rise.
THE OFFERTORY – pp. 56-57 “Create In Me” Sung standing.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
At the mention of each name of the faithful departed, a chime will sound. After the Pastor completes his list of names, the congregation may call out the name of others…or pray their name in silence. After all names are mentioned, the organist will sound many chimes in token of the Hosts of Heaven, named and un-named.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Preface – p. 58
The Sanctus – p. 61 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
The Prayer of Thanksgiving – p. 62
The Lord’s Prayer
The Agnus Dei – pp. 64-65 “Lamb of God”
The Distribution Kneeling by using a loaf and choice of the
common cup or individual glasses.
The first “table” to commune will be the choir. Then, the general congregation will commune as directed by the ushers. Those on the choir loft side come forward via the side aisle, and return via the center aisle; those on the organ console side come forward via the center aisle and return via the side aisle. The balcony divides and does one or the other path.
After you receive both elements, stand and return to your pew. Tables will not be individually blessed.
All who are baptized and commune in their home churches are welcome to share in this supper. The very young, the un-baptized, and those who do not wish to commune, may remain in their pews, or come forward for a pastoral blessing.
THE HYMNS SUNG DURING COMMUNION –
#572 “Children of the Heavenly Father”
#437 “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones”
#571 “Peace Perfect Peace”
#556 “Rise, Ye Children of Salvation”
#387 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
#555 “Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart”
THE BLESSING All rise.
THE NUNC DIMITTIS – pp. 66-67 “Lord, Now Lettest”
THE PRAYER – p. 69
THE BENEDICAMUS – p. 69
THE RECESSIONAL HYMN – #560 “Onward Christian Soldiers!”
The Crucifer, Pastor, Lector and Acolytes lead The Cross of White
Roses, Choir and Congregation into the graveyard where they form a circle.
When all have formed a circle in the churchyard…
THE CEREMONIAL POURING OF THE CHALICE
THE PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER Prayed with hands joined.
THE BENEDICTION
THE DISMISSAL
The altar flowers
…to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my high school friend, Cyndi Smith. by Pat Kirchner
THE BULLETINS by Frank and Ginny Zimmerman
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Lector Contemporary Service – Sheri Hafer
Lector Traditional Service – Pat Vogel
Acolyte – William Weller and Gabrielle Thomas
Crucifer – Samuel Thomas
Greeters – Jim and Diane Leonard
Head Usher & Ushers – Bill Earhart & Charlie Johns, Louise Baker,
Paul and Judy Purnell
Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman
Offering Counters – Joyce Boyer, Sheri Hafer, and Ryan Boccagno
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today 12:30 AM After Church for Lunch Bunch
5:00 PM SYG
Monday 7:00 PM Council
8:00 PM Evangelism/Pictorial Directory
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
Friday SYG Open Mic Night
Saturday 9:00 AM Catechetical field trip to Gettysburg
Next Sunday 9:00 AM Contemporary Service
10:00 AM Sunday School/Catechetics
11:00 AM Traditional Service.
12:30 PM After Church for Lunch Bunch
CHURCH AQUIRES NEW COMPUTER
Acting in response to a recommendation of the Audit Committee, a Task Force was formed to explore getting a new office computer…the old one has been “freezing up” of late and it did not have enough capacity for operating some of the programs. Jeff Baker found a new computer on sale at Circuit City, and this was purchased using money from the General Memorial Fund. Our secretary and financial leaders now have a tool that should help them in their work for several years, and allow us to use the most up-to-date software.
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE
…for submitting articles for the November-December-January newsletter. Group leaders please take note.
THANKS
…to the youth and several adults of the church who devoted 2 ½ hours last Sunday afternoon to raking leaves at four houses. Those involved in the servant ministry were: Willie, Ann, and Denny, K and L Sipling, K, S, S and B Frank, A and J Mohr, K Shirk, P and H Rehkugler, S and G Thomas, G Broucht, C Johns, A Kohler, two other children and Pastor.
…to everyone who helped cook and serve last Sunday’s magnificent banquet – the Social Ministry ladies, our youth, Norm, Dick S., Dick B., and George.
…to J and D Baker and Johns for installing our new office computer.
…to those who worked Ivy’s funeral service and luncheon, Charlie, Dick, Norm, Alice, Ruth, Esther, Ginny, Chris, Rose, and Louise.
SAINTS CINEMA UP-GRADE
A dream that was several years in the making is soon to come true. If all goes as planned, 2007 should see us dedicate an improved “Saints Cinema” room for our Sunday School and youth/adult programming. John Buffenmyer has been hired to create a three-tiered, removable wooden apparatus atop which Paul Purnell and Pastor, aided by the Property Committee, will install carpeting – procured by G Bachert and theater seats (15) acquired from the former Pacific Theater in Lancaster last year for free! The project is being funded by the General Memorial Fund. Come January, stadium-style theater seats will be an exciting new tool for our Christian Education and Fellowship ministry.
GREEK ANYONE?
Pastor proposes that the church van drive to the Lancaster Greek Church after today’s service to eat at their annual festival. If you’d like to go, or have another idea, talk about it in the elevator lobby.
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.
ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS!
Don’t forget to work on your budget request for 2007 at your November meeting. Please have it to A Getz, J Leonard or Pastor as soon as possible, but before November 30th.
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.
“MOO MONEY” FOR THRIVENT BUILDS – HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Specially marked “Moo Money” milk caps are being collected to help receive funding from Turkey Hill Dairy. Simply save any of the sticker lids from milk products purchased at a Turkey Hill Mini Market. A collection box will be placed in the Narthex for your collecting any of them. Thanks!
CARD SHOWER
G Showalter turns 91 on November 10th. If you’d like to remember her with a card, her address is: 5 Meadowbrook Lane, Mifflintown, PA 17059.
VERY NICE NEWS
The late Louise Winters, a member of our founding family, the Lindemuths, remembered St. John’s in her Will. When it is probated, we will receive $2,000 What a blessing it is that the dead continue to serve the living by including the church in their estates!
SYG
..meets from 5:00-7:00 PM at church tonight for pizza and the planning of our Open Mic Night and Lock-in. All middle and high school youth and their friends are welcome!
FELLOWSHIP NEWS:
1. Amish Christmas Dinner
Join us for a feast of Amish food at the Fischer Farm on Saturday, December 2, and rediscover a simpler way of celebrating the season. The sign-up sheet hangs in the Tower Narthex and informational sheets are found atop the radiator.
2. Overnight Trips in 2007
Your input is requested in planing another overnight, multi-day trip for next year. Details about the five options – Asheville, Montreal, West Virginia Trains, Cape May, and Williamsburg – are posted in the Tower Narthex sill. Please fill out the survey form and place it in the box in the sill.
CIA…Children’s Youth Group
All elementary school age youth are invited to go on an outing to Christmas Candy Lane on Saturday, November 18th from 4:30 until 10:00 PM. Details are posted on the bulletin board. A sign-up sheet is also on the board in the Tower Narthex.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2006
Contemporary Service Lector – M Harnish
Traditional Service Lector – K Sweitzer
Acolytes – K Sipling
Crucifer – R Boccagno
Head Usher – B Earhart
Altar Care – P Johns
Greeters – R and A Leas
Flowers – C Smeltzer
Bulletins – The Chapmans
Offering Counters – J Boyer, S Hafer, and R Boccagno
ALL SAINTS DAY – THE WHITE ROSES OF THE CROSS
In loving memory of Welbie Sine, Catherine Sine, Wilson Gutshall, Florence Seitz, Ella Freed, our grandparents that are truly missed, but someday by faith we will meet again. Also friend John Becker, husband of Lois Becker. By M & J Sine – 5
In loving memory of my Dad and Brother, James M. Smith, Sr. and James M. Smith, Jr. By S Frank – 2
In memory of Erwin and John Leas By A and N Leas – 6
Given in the Glory of God in remembrance of loved ones.
By J, M, A and C Chapman – 10
In memory of Nanny Engle. I really miss you. By S Demmy – 1
In loving memory of Helen Engle and Sheila Doutrich.
By H and J Mohr – 2
Alex Illes – beloved Dad and Pop Pop, Marion Vignola – loving Mother and Nanny, Rocco Vignola – loving Dad and Grandpa, Mary and Joseph Buscemi – beloved grandparents, and Sophie and Jimmy Bratto – beloved grandparents.
By J and A Mohr - 7
In memory of loved ones By E Brown – 2
Easter blessings for our beloved Aunt Mary Helen. She is a child of God and her spirit lives on. By the Weller Family – 4
To the Glory of the Lord and in loving remembrance of my loved ones who have gone home to Him. By B Henny – 3
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of our parents and grandparents, John and Betty Emswiler.
By S, T, R and R Nell – 2
For my dad, Donald. By K. Sweitzer – 10
In memory of Eugene and Jean King, George and Anna Trostle and Richard Behney. By B and J Boyer – 5
To the Glory of God and in memory of our daughter, Heidi and our parents. By F and G Zimmerman – 5
Kathy Wolfe – you will always be remembered and loved…we miss you. Robert Negvesky – you are in our hearts and minds every day…we miss you. by Michael, Laura and Tom Wolfe and
J and M. Penwell – 4
In loving memory of my dad, Ken Young, who gave me life, my grandmother Nancy Young, who taught me unconditional love, and my great aunt, Peg Rose, who brought me to Jesus. I miss you all. By S Ross – 10
This rose is in loving memory of my father, Newton J. Bair, a wonderful father and grandfather who passed form this life on January 22, 1996, and whom we greatly miss.
By A Leonhart and family – 1
In loving memory of our grandmothers Molly Way and Esther Shirk. By J and B Shirk – 6
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Gram, Esther Shirk.
By R Boccagno – 2
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Hubie Rice and Clarence Justice. By D and E Shirk – 3
In loving memory of my parents and of my grandparents Orie and Arabelle Johns Smith. By C Longenecker – 8
Memory of Walter Wallander II.
By E and V Wallander – 10
In thanksgiving to God for Easter, and for the lives of Mary Wetzel, Les Shenk, Hazel Backert, Ceil Marx, Ruth Newcomer, John Leas, Gary Gilham, Janet Lescallette, and Joyce Lescallette. Also, for my mother, grandparents, Uncle Henry, Rev. Harry T. Richwine, and many other dear ones. By Pastor – 18
In memory of Hal Kohler and Randall Heckman.
By the P Kohler Family – 2
In memory of loved ones. By The Sipling Family – 4
In loving memory of our parents Galen and Louise Shelly and Sam and Grace Slick. We love and miss you.
by D and J Shelly – 4
In loving memory of Don and my brother Pastor “Woody”.
By R Sweitzer – 2
In loving memory of our parents and grandparents, Homer and Hazel Bachert. By Glenn, Carol, Amanda and Matthew – 4
In His holy name and in memory of George and Alverta Fasbenner. By B Rau – 2
In His holy name and in memory of all our loved ones, who we miss every day. By C and P Johns – 5
In loving memory of my grandmother, Esther Shirk, my grandparents Mae and Hubert Rice and my Uncle Hubie Rice.
By Jo – 3
In loving memory of Robert “Peanut” Barr, Jere Mackison and Meta Smith. By Rose Barr and Family – 3
In memory of loved ones. By G Ney – 2
In loving memory of Mother, Dad, sister Wanda and John.
By R Leas – 4
In memory of our loved ones gone before us…James F. Johnstin, Bud and Mabel Johnstin, Nellie and lloyd Vogel, the Grandstaff twins. By the Vogels – 7
In memory of my uncles Wilson, Lee and Ralph Penwell.
By R Baker – 3
In loving memory of my parents Frank and Daisy Fletcher, my husband Frank, son Bill, son-in-law Jim and daughter-in-law JoAnn. By A Houseal – 6
In loving memory of our parents Frank Houseal and Willis and Anna Baker and dear friends Catherine Simons, Louisa Clepper and Ruth Allison. By R and L Baker – 6
In memory of Anna Mae Nye. By Anna Louise Rannells – 6
In memory of all those we have loved and have gone before us…the Leonards, Wilsons, Hoaks, Whites, Hagenbuchs and Garrs.
By J and D Leonard – 6