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 A Service of the Word, with the Baptism of Kyra Barnes,
employing, for the most part, the Green Hymnal.
THE OPENING HYMN – #355 “Through the Night of Doubt
and Sorrow” Sung standing.
THE PSALMODY – #16 See insert.
Men lead, Women respond - bold print.
THE HYMN - #453 “If You But Trust in God to Guide You”
1 = All sing 3 = Men sing
2 = Women sing 4 = All sing
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY All sit following the prayer.
THE FIRST READING – Daniel 12:1-3
THE ANTHEM – It Is Good to Give Thanks” - N. Sleeth
THE SECOND READING – Hebrews 10:11-25
THE CELTIC ALLELUIA Sung standing
THE HOLY GOSPEL – Mark 13:1-8 All sit, following the Gospel.
THE HYMN OF THE DAY – “Canticle of the Turning”
THE HOMILY
THE BAPTISMAL HYMN – #187 “Dearest Jesus, We Are Here”
Verses 1, 2 and 4 only
During the singing of the 2nd verse, the Baptismal Party comes forward with their Green Hymnals and faces the Pastor at the font.
THE ORDER FOR HOLY BAPTISM – p. 121
P = Pastor
R = Parents/Godparents
C = All
THE BAPTISMAL HYMN – # 474 “Children of the Heavenly Father”
During the singing of the verse 4, all return to their seats.
THE OFFERTORY – “Praise God from Whom” Sung standing.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BENEDICTION
THE DISMISSAL
THE RECESSOINAL HYMN – ”Soon, Very Soon”
During the singing of the last verse, Kyra and her family leave the sanctuary and join Pastor at the foot of the stairs to be greeted by the exiting congregation.
THE SILENT PRAYER
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE – “The Thankful Heart Rejoices”
- L. Smith
The altar flowers
…are given in thanksgiving to God and in memory of B’s father on his birthday, November 17th. Love, B and W Long
THE FLOWERS ON THE ORGAN
…are given to honor David Hoffmann’s Eagle Scout achievement.
by M Landis
THE BULLETINS
…are given in honor of my Dad’s and Kaycee’s birthday.
by J Shirk
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE TODAY
Contemporary Service Lector – J Frank
Traditional Service Lector – B Frank
Acolyte – S Frank
Crucifer – P Rehkugler
Head Usher – B Earhart
Altar Care – G Zimmerman
Greeter – E Shirk
Flowers – The Longs
Bulletins – J Shirk
Offering Counters – J Boyer, S Hafer, and R Boccagno
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION
…is extended to T Nell and her family at the news of the recent death of Tina’s parental grandmother. Easter peace to all who grieve.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S:
Today Noon ACFLB /Newsletter pick-up
2:00 PM Hoffmann Eagle Scout Rite
5:00 PM Senior Youth Group
Monday 6:45 PM Van leaves church for the
Leonards
7:00 PM Social Ministry at the Leonards
Tuesday 6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
7:00 PM Finance Committee/Budget
7:45 PM Senior Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday 10:00 AM Bible Study on John at
Longwood
No Choir rehearsal
7:00 PM Community Thanksgiving
Service at Maytown Reformed
Church
Thursday Happy Thanksgiving!
Next Sunday 9:00 AM Contemporary Communion
Service
10:00 AM Sunday School/Catechetics
(last catechetical class of 2006)
11:00 AM Traditional Service. with Reception of Jennifer and Ariana Repine
Noon New Member Reception
12:30 PM After Church for Lunch Bunch
WANTED: NEW HATS, MITTENS, GLOVES AND SCARVES
…for needy kids. Won’t you please help needy children from our community stay warm this winter? Our local food bank needs NEW hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for the 50 children, boys and girls, infants through teenagers, it serves. To help, please place your unwrapped donations in the wicker basket located in the tower window by December 10th. Thank you so much for your support! S Hafer (425-2226).
TODAY IS NEWSLETTER PICK-UP DAY!
…don’t forget to visit your elevator lobby mailbox to get your copy.
ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS!
Don’t forget to work on your budget request for 2007 at your November meeting. Please have it to W Hoffmann, J Leonard or Pastor as soon as possible, but before November 26th.
DAVID FLIES TO EAGLE’S “NEST”
Today at 2:00 PM, our own D Hoffmann, the son of W and B, brother of C, grandson of M Landis, and nephew of J Landis, will receive Boy Scouting’s highest rank, that of the Eagle, at a special program in our sanctuary. We congratulate D on his achievement, and thank him for making the church’s shed his Eagle project.
SOCIAL MINISTRY LADIES!
…because parking is limited as well as difficult to maneuver at the Leonard’s house, you are asked to come to church by 6:45 tomorrow night and to board the van for the short trip to Chickentown. Talk to Pastor if you want to be picked up at home. The committee will tour the historical house, plan the Holiday Meal and 2007 activities…and of course have a “snack”.
“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!
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.
SENIOR CHOIR
…will practice Tuesday night this week, 7:45-9:00 PM, after Praise Band practice, because of the Community Thanksgiving Service Wednesday night.
CATECHETICAL CLASS ON HIATUS IN DECEMBER
…next Sunday will be the last catechetical class of 2006. Classes will resume in January. Students are asked to help out with the Sunday School Christmas pageant, however.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
Be sure and come to the Maytown Reformed Church, on East Elizabeth Street, here in Maytown, on November 22, at 7:00 PM for a fine Thanksgiving Eve service and reception. Rev. Patrick Walker, the Regional Director of CROP, will preach and the other pastors in town will do the Liturgy. P Vogel will fill us in on the final results of the CROP Walk and afterwards, there will be food and fellowship time. Let’s all remember to celebrate Thanksgiving by thanking God in church for our many blessings – not just taking time off, or watching football on TV, or eating too much turkey! See you at church!
NEXT SUNDAY
…we will receive J Repine and her daughter, Ariana, into our church membership at the 11:00 AM service. Later, WELCA will host a reception in the parlor to honor our new members.
+KYRA HOPE BARNES+
We welcome into the church of Jesus Christ this day, Kyra, the 6-year-old daughter of J and A Barnes and the sister of Noah. The Barnes family lives in a townhouse in the Longwood section of Maytown. Kyra regularly attends our Sunday School and she sings, with her brother, in the Junior Choir. We welcome her into Christ’s family and ours!
SERVING GOD’S PEOPLE NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2006
Contemporary Service Lector – P Vogel
Traditional Service Lector – J Shirk
Acolyte – L Ross
Crucifer – A Funk
Head Usher – B Earhart
Altar Care – G Zimmerman
Greeters – P and B Vogel
Flowers – D and K Smith
Bulletins –
Offering Counters – J Boyer, S Hafer, and R Boccagno
ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like Diane to order your altar flowers, please let her know no later than the Tuesday morning before that Sunday…the florist needs to have their flower order placed that day. Her phone number is 426-3072 or email address jdleonard5@comcast.net. Thanks.
SYG
…meets tonight at church at 5 o’clock, to review the servant project and open mic night and plan the December lock-in and 2007 activities. All St. Johners who are in middle or high school, and their friends, are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Lock-in on December 1-2 is quickly approaching. A sign-up chart is posted on the board by the elevator door. Please sign up asap and remember you may bring a friend or two. Parents interested in chaperoning please see C Johns or S Frank. Start time will be 8pm and it will be over Saturday morning at 8am. Breakfast will be served!