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
PENTECOST 26 November 13, 2005
A SERVICE OF THE WORD USING THE GREEN HYMNAL
THE ORGAN PRELUDE – “Allegro Appassionato” N. Landis
THE DIALOG pgs. 126-127 (read responsively)
(Blessed are you, O Lord our God…etc.)
THE APOSTLES’ CREED pg. 128
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (See insert)
(All sit, following the prayer)
THE FIRST READING – Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
THE PSALM #90:1-11
(Read responsively, Pastor reads light print, people, led by Lector, read dark print.)
THE ANTHEM – “Praise To The Lord The Almighty” arr. L. Smith
THE SECOND READING – I Thessalonians 5:1-11
THE CELTIC ALLELUIA (sung standing)
THE HYMN OF THE DAY #408 “God, Whose Giving”
(Sung to the tune of “Hymn To Joy”)
During the singing, children 4 – 8 may leave the sanctuary and join Mrs. Henny for “Children’s Church, downstairs, if they like.)
THE SERMON
THE ORGAN OFFERTORY – “Offertory on ‘Resignation’”
R. J. Hughes
THE OFFERING
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE DISMISSAL
THE RECESSIONAL HYMN # 405 “Lord Of Light”
THE SILENT PRAYER
…are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of my father’s birthday, George Shirk, on the 17th, with much love, Jo.
THE BULLETINS…
…are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Richard’s 70th birthday. With love, Louise.
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Morning Lector – Kelsey Hafer
Evening Lector – Sheri Hafer
Crucifer – David Hoffmann
Acolytes – Amber Smith
Head Usher – Dick Shirk
Ushers – Esther Shirk, Bill Earhart & Connie Longenecker
Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman
WELCOME PASTOR RUBY!
This Sunday morning and the next, we again welcome the Rev. Alan Ruby to our Chancel and pulpit. Pastor Ruby is a retired Lutheran Minister who lives in our county and who is a well known tour guide and historian. He has been with us in the past, and we thank him for filing in for Pastor Lescallette, who is in London this morning.
“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, 24 tickets have been bought. 6 are still available
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
ATTENTION YOUTH
There will be an open mic night on Friday evening November 18th. Open Mic Night is open to all youth from 7 – 10 pm., there will be a sign up sheet at the door if you would like to sign up to sing, play an instrument, or both, after which all senior youth from St. John’s is welcome to stay for a lock in. Parents should pick up their very tired kids by 8:30 AM Saturday morning.
The youth group is also collecting items for a rummage sale to be held the last Saturday in April. If you have any items you would like to donate, please bring them to the Youth Group Room. (gently used clothing, household items, toys, jewelry)
If you need help with getting items to the church please call Sue or Bob Frank at 367-3943.
VOICES FOR HOPE CONCERT!
Today, our Praise Band will join with praise bands from 3 other Lancaster County Lutheran Congregations, at Zion Lutheran Church, in Leola, for a benefit concert to raise funds for Hurricane Relief. This is the very first concert of its kind for the Lutheran Church, and it will give us a chance to hear bands from other congregations who, like us, are fairly new to the contemporary Christian music scene. Pleas support this concert with your presence. Our band will appreciate the support you show, you’ll have a grand time, and a good cause will be served. The concert starts at 6:00 Pm and there is enough seating for 400. Paul Purnell will drive the church van for those who would prefer not to drive or who do not drive. The van will leave from the church parking lot at 5:00 Pm on Sunday, the 13th. (Tell Paul if you need to be picked up at your house.) (A sign up sheet awaits van riders.)
BIBLE STUDY TAKES A BREAK
Due to Pastor’s vacation, Bible Study at Longwood Manor will not meet until November 30.
CATECHETICAL CLASS…
…will still be held during Pastor’s absence. Our lay Catechist, Glenn Bachert, will teach.
ALL WHO WORK WITH OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL…
…are reminded of our meeting on Thursday of this week, at 7:00. We need everyone there to have a productive meeting and plan our Christmas play etc. See Missy if you have a question.
CROP WALK FINAL REPORT
St. John’s raised $1,622.50 in this year’s Crop Walk. We led the field of a dozen churches and accounted for almost ¼ of the total of $7,000 + raised. Thanks to all who gave so generously!
ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Your report for the Annual Bulletin of Reports is due on JoNan’s desk no later than December 11. If your group maintains a checking account or savings account, the activity also needs to be reported.
Those responsible for submitting reports include:
WELCA – VICKI/GINNY
SOCIAL MINISTRY –
GLADYS/LOUISE/PAULINE
WORSHIP AND MUSIC – JOYCE
PROPERTY – PASTOR
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – MISSY
EVANGELISM – JAN
FINANCE – AL
FELLOWSHIP – JAN/CONNIE
SENIOR YOUTH GROUP – SUE
JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP – VICKI
TREASURER/BOOKKEEPER – JIM
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE – JACK
FOOD BANK – PAT
THANKS FOR YOUR TIMELY CO-OPERATION!
HAZEL BACHERT…
…is in room 212 at Longwood Manor. Please stop in to visit her.
THE MAYTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY…
…will offer an array of pies, cakes, and other homemade goodies for your selection following the service this morning. The baked goods will be displayed in the fellowship hall from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. The proceeds support the restoration of the Maytown/East Donegal Museum at 4 West High Street in Maytown.
THE WOMEN OF ST. JOHN’S OF THE ELCA…
…will meet Monday at 7 pm at the church. All women of the congregation are invited to attend. Alice Leas will be the hostess for the meeting. This will be our last meeting before the new year and the beginning of the candy egg project for 2006.
ATTENTION ALL C.I.A. MEMBERS (JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP)
Anyone going roller
skating at the Castle with us on Saturday, November 19th should be at
the church at 9:45
am. We will leave
the church parking lot at
10 am.
Those who are meeting us down at the Castle should be there by
10:30.
Skating is from
10:30 to
12:30.
See Charlie or Vicki for a permission slip to be signed by your parents. Cost
is $1.50 for youth group members. If you attend
St. John’s
you ARE a member of the C.I.A. (Christ In Action) December’s schedule will
change due to the pageant. Pleas watch the bulletin for changes. Thank you,
Vicki/Charlie
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE ON 11/20/05
Morning Lector – JoNan Shirk
Evening Lector – Dan Nichols
Crucifer – Derek Boccagno
Acolyte – Ryan Boccagno
Head Usher – Dick Shirk
Ushers – Esther Shirk, Bill & Pat Vogel
Altar Care – Ginny Zimmerman
Flowers – Bob & Wanda Long
Bulletins – Bob & Wanda Long
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today Noon ACFLB
5:00 pm Van leaves for concert 6:00 pm “Voices For Hope” concert
at Zion, Leola
No Praise Service AT St. John’s
Monday 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
7:00 pm Property Committee
7:00 pm WELCA
Wednesday No Bible Study
6:45 pm Junior Choir Practice
7:30 pm Senior Choir Practice
Thursday 7:00 pm Christian Ed. Meeting
7:30 pm Finance Committee
Next Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School/Catechetics
10:30 am Christ The King Service w/Junior Choir and guest minister, Rev. Alan Ruby
Noon ACFLB
4:30 PM SYG
6:00 pm Contemporary Communion
7:00 pm Food n’ Fellowship – host - Pauline