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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
EASTER SUNDAY
April 12, 2009
Church Office….586-752-4588
Hotline...586-752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans. 586-752-2498
Email:
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Website www.stjohnromeo.org
PRAYER OF THE DAY:
Alleluia! We praise you, O God, for Christ has conquered death! Make all things new in our lives this day. Dwell in us, that we may proclaim to the world the good news of Easter Day. Amen.
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FIRST READING: Isaiah 25:6-9
6On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-- the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; 8he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. 9In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation."
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say: "His love endures forever."
14 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
15 Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The Lord's
right hand has done mighty things!
16 The Lord's right hand is lifted high; the Lord's right hand has done mighty things!"
17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.
18 The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
20 This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter.
21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;
23 the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Second Lesson: I Corinthians 15:1-11
1Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. 6After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. 9For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them--yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 11Whether, then, it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 16:1-8
1When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. 2Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?" 4But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. 5As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. 6"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.'" 8Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.
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THE LORD’S PRAYER:
P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:
C: Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR
APRIL 12, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Rod Rohloff
Acolytes:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Jennifer & Kristin Stofflet
Greeters:
1) Vi Ladner 2) Maday Family
Reader:
1) Vi Ladner 2) Karen Joyce
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Shannon Walsh
Communion Care:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Volunteer Please!
Communion Bread:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Dave & Laurie Hudson
Ushers:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Steve Springstubbe; Volunteer Please!
Counters:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Volunteer Please!
No Coffee Hour: Enjoy our Easter Breakfast instead!
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN
APRIL 11/12, 2009
GUESTS & VISITORS:
The members of St. John Lutheran Church and their Pastor extend to you a most cordial welcome and wish you a blessed worship hour with us. A staffed nursery is available for children 4 and under in the back of the church on Sundays.
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Volunteer Ministers for
April 19, 2009:
Assisting Minister:
Rod Rohloff
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Emily Gutenkunst
Greeters:
1) Rick Eggleston Family
2) John Gutenkunst Family
Reader:
1) Joanne Banghart
2) Pam Colbert
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Cassidy Gutenkunst
Ushers:
1) Leon Petzold, Dewane Petzold, Roger Petzold, Tim Cremeans, Gary Frappier
2) Scott Colbert Family, Volunteers Please
Counters:
Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger
Coffee Hour
Steve Hunt Family
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 4/4..................................50
Sunday, 4/5
8:30................................74
10:30.......................... 184
Total - 308
Sunday School...............38
REMINDER
THERE WILL NO SUNDAY SCHOOL APRIL 12TH. HAVE A BLESSED EASTER!
Thank you to our St. John family for all your visits, cards, and prayers during the recent illness and death our mother and grandmother, Pauline Sieger. She loved her church and her St. John family so much, and you were a source of friendship and comfort to her. Thank you to Pastor Mark for his many visits and for his beautiful sermon at her funeral. Thank you to Leona Thorman, her crew, and to all who brought food for the luncheon.
The family of Pauline Sieger.
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MOTHER / DAUGHTER BANQUET
The Men's Club is sponsoring a Mother Daughter Banquet on Sunday, April 26 at 3 PM. All girls, teenagers, and women are invited to attend. There will be a delicious meal served by the men folk and an entertaining program to follow. Tickets are $7 each and only $1 for children 12 and under. Leon Petzold, Don Schwartz, or other Men's Club members will be selling tickets between and after church services each Sunday through April 19. We hope you will be able to attend this fun spring get-together!
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BLUM SCHOLARSHIPS
This year the application period began March 1st and the final date for application is April 30th. As in past years, the following individuals are eligible for consideration: recent high school graduates, students currently attending college, and people who may be enrolled in career-enhancing studies or vocational enrichment programs.
Applications and instructions for scholarships and grants are available through the church office or in the Gathering Area. Again, all completed paperwork must be submitted to the church office no later than April 30, 2009.
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For All Members, and those Interested in Membership
Join Pastor Mark on May 16th for a new take on our New Member Class. This will be an opportunity to connect with your faith and with fellow church members both new and old. Members of Church Council will be present to describe their work and to listen to your concerns. We will start at 8:30 in the morning and go till two in the afternoon. Call the church office to sign up.
Easter Again
Everyone around you is celebrating this joyful season. But in your life, it is still Lent. Will you ever overcome these feelings of pain and sorrow? A Stephen Minister would like to be there for you, to listen and to care as you sort through your feelings.
Jan Gallagher
586-752-5329
Bob or Jan Gallardo
586-781-5803
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Jerry Foor 586-752-9227
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Men of the Church:
Please join us for an evening of fellowship. Future meeting dates are April 28, May 26, and June 23, at 6:30pm in the Gathering Area.
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If you have an extra vehicle you have been considering donating, please call Charity Motors Car Donation Program and tell them you want to donate your vehicle and designate the proceeds to St. John Lutheran Church. You will receive a tax donation while helping our church!
Call 313-933-4000.
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SNAIL MAIL OR EMAIL?
AS ANOTHER WAY TO SAVE DOLLARS WE ARE NOW OFFERING TO SEND THE MONTHLY EAGLE BY EMAIL RATHER THAN REGULAR MAIL. SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO OPT FOR THE EMAIL SERVICE PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE GATHERING AREA OVER THE NEXT THREE WEEKS OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 586-752-4588. EACH EAGLE NOT MAILED WILL SAVE THE CONGREGATION ABOUT .50 CENTS MONTHLY.
Meijer Community Rewards for March
$22.97
YTD for 2009: $64.82
Thank you, Shoppers
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JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE
There are about 200 giving units in our church and if each unit gave an extra $10 each month at the end of the year we would have an additional $24,000. Please consider a slight increase in your commitment to the ministry here at St. John and help solve our financial problem.
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APRIL PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Crackers * Coffee * Pancake Mix * Syrup * Tea * Pork & Beans * Rice * Beef Stew * Salmon * Chili * Tuna Fish * Tomato Soup * Shampoo * Vegetable Soup * Flour * Sugar * Cooking Oil * Baby Food #3’s * Feminine Pads * Tampons
NOTE: We need low-sodium and sugar-free foods in our pantry for clients with health problems.
We appreciate any non-perishable food items and toiletries that you can donate. Drop off your food donations during our normal business hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-6 and Friday 10 – 4. We are located at: 62324 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48094,
(586) 336-9956
Help the youth and the environment at the same time!
Please put empty returnable bottles and cans in the trash cans by the coat racks. All the proceeds go to the high school youth group - and you’re saving the environment too!
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The youth room has been transformed! Check it out and see what our high school students did. We’re still looking for a few things to make the room a fun place to hang out! If you’re cleaning out your attic or the basement and have any gently used items, such as beanbags, oversized pillows, games, a pool table, etc., please call or email Ashlee Aude at
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MARCH – APRIL WELCA PROJECT –
SEWING KITS -
3 Yards Cotton Material * Needles *
Any Color Thread *
Card of Buttons
Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church. This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines. About 92 lbs. have been collected since February 2007!
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WELCA
BLUE WATER CLUSTER
SPRING FESTIVAL
Theme:
“Called To Serve” LSSM
On Saturday April 25th, 2009 from 9am to 2pm. At St. Paul Lutheran Church in Imlay City – M53 and 4th St.
Cost is $10 and is due by 4/15/09
For more information
please call Kay Pauly at 810-724-1993
UPCOMING SERMON SERIES
This spring Pastor will give a series of sermons entitled “Faith and Finances”. This series is the result of a suggestion from one of our members. So do you have any suggestions for Pastor Mark? Are there any subjects you would like to see turned into a Sermon Series? Do you have any questions or concerns that you would like to see PM develop into a Sermon Series for this fall? If you do then tell Pastor or call the church office.
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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In January & February we recycled over 5 tons and received $32.93. Landfill space saved – 11.73 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,326.70
Thank you!
You can recycle:
+Magazines
+Mail
+Shopping Catalogs
+Newspaper
+Office & School Papers
You can recycle anything listed here from your business as well. The Bin is located in the back lot next to the garage.
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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More things you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, APRIL 11 – APRIL19, 2009
Saturday -Easter breakfast set up, 10am
-Holy Saturday Worship w/communion, 5pm
Sunday -EASTER SUNDAY
-Easter Breakfast, 7:30-10:30am
-Worship w/communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-No Sunday School
-No Youth Group
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
Tuesday -Love Day, 9am-3pm
-Youth Choir, 6:30pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-No Confirmation
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
Thursday -Finance Mtg., 6:30pm
-Open Basketball, 6:30pm
-Bible Study, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship w/communion, 5pm
Sunday -Red Cross Blood Drive, 7am-1pm
-Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-No Youth Group
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E-Care Needs from Samaritan House
If you are able to meet any of these needs, please feel free to drop them off anytime during our hours of operation: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am until 6 pm and Fridays from 10 am until 4 pm. If you have any questions, we can be reached either by email (
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) or phone at 586-336-9956. We are located on the east side of Van Dyke between 28 Mile and 29 Mile Roads.
62324 Van Dyke in Washington, MI.
E-Care # 37
We have a 13 year old male in need of pants size 32 x 32; also a 15 year old male in need of pants size 34x 32; a 5 year old female in need of pants and shirts size 7/8 and a 33 year old female in need of pants size 16W.
E-Care # 38
We have a 1 year old male in need of summer clothes size 18 month to 24 months.
E-Care # 39
We have a 51 year old female in need of jeans, pants, blouses, tops and church clothes size 16.
E-Care # 40
We have a 5 year old male in need of pants and jeans size 6.
E-Care #41
We have a 14 year old female in need of jeans size 10 Ladies; also a 11 year old female in need of jeans size 0; also a 13 year old male in need of shorts size 16 boys; and
a 7 year old male in need of shorts size 12.
E-Care # 42
We have a 5 year old male in need of pants size 7-8 Husky.
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