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St. John Lutheran Church
246 Benjamin Street..............................Romeo, Michigan 48065
Second Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2009
Church Office....….....752-4588
Pastor Mark Evans……752-2498
Hotline.........................752-1067
Website: www.stjohnromeo.org
Email Address.
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Weekly Services:
Saturday Services: 5:00pm.
Sunday Services: 8:30am. & 10:30am.
Sunday School: 10:15am.
Theme: “Marks of Faith”
Prayer Of The Day:
Risen Christ, breathe upon us your spirit of new life. Where we cannot see, help us to keep our minds open toward faith. Strengthen us as we seek to know you, and help us to grow in love for you and for each other. Amen.
Lessons:
FIRST Leason: Acts 4:32-35
Psalm: 133
Second Lesson: 1 John 1:5-10
The Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. 21Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." 22And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." 24Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." 26A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 27Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." 28Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" 29Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." 30Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
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We Need Your Help
Our Volunteer Minister Lists are getting smaller. Please consider helping out, if only on an occasional basis.
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR APRIL 19, 2009
Assisting Minister: Rod Rohloff
Acolyte: 1) Volunteer Please
2) Emily Gutenkunst
Greeter: 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
Weekly Attendance:
Maundy Thursday..........90
Good Friday 1pm...........55
7pm.........104
Holy Saturday................55
Easter Sunday, 4/12
8:30..............................167
10:30.......................... 264
Total ==== 486
No Sunday School
Volunteer Ministers for
April 26, 2009:
Assisting Minister:
Marlene Stieve
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Kristin & Jennifer Stofflet
Greeters:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Jason & Sue Sturmer
Reader:
1) Shirley Wilburn
2) Contemporary
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Lisa Price
Communion Care & Bread:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Jeff & Ann Beyerlein
Ushers:
1) Leon Petzold, Dewane Petzold, Roger Petzold, Tim Cremeans, Gary Frappier
2) Don & Sue Schwartz, Volunteers Please
Counters:
Don & Sue Schwartz
Coffee Hour
Karen Joyce
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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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BLUM SCHOLARSHIPS
This year the application period will begin March 1, 2009 and the final date for application is April 30, 2009. 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.
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Lost Independence
“It’s just not safe for you anymore,” they say. “You could stay with one of us – or look into a place I know of.”
You can’t live alone anymore.
And it hurts – giving up some of your independence, adjusting to some new routines.
Let a Stephen Minsiter share this difficult time with you.
Jan Gallagher
586-752-5329
Bob or Jan Gallardo
586-781-5803
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Jerry Foor 586-752-9227
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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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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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.
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GAME ON!
Open basketball on Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 pm in the gym. Come join the fun and shoot some hoops! For more info call Scott Hudson at 586-786-1696.
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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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Meijer Community Rewards for March
$22.97
YTD for 2009: $64.82
Thank you, Shoppers
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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 CONGREATION ABOUT .50 CENTS MONTHLY.
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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!
More things you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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
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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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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
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Symphonia Chorale
Presents “A Celebration of Song”: From Spirituals to Show Tunes.
April 26, 2009, 3pm
Dinner concert at Greystone Banquet Center
67500 Mound Road
Romeo, Michigan
$25.00 by 4/20/09.
For more info. Call Karen Palmer 752-7734
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!
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.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, APRIL 18 – APRIL 26, 2009
Saturday -Worship w/communion, 5pm
Sunday -Red Cross Blood Drive, 7am-1pm
-Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-No Youth Group
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
Tuesday -Youth Choir, 6:30pm
-Council, 7pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Confirmation, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
Thursday -Open Basketball, 6:30pm
-Bible Study, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship with communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Contemporary service, 10:30am
-Mother-Daughter Banquet, 3pm
-Youth Group, 7pm
Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass 752-4452
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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.
God's Blessing
Have A Nice Week
Verona
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