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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Confirmation Sunday
May 3, 2009
Church Office………..586-752-4588
Pastor Mark Evans….............586-752-2498
Email
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Website....www.stjohnromeo.org
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Theme of the Day:
“Let Your Light Shine”
THE WORD OF GOD:
First Reading: Jeremiah 29:10-14
10This is what the LORD says: "When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my gracious promise to bring you back to this place. 11For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile."
Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-5.”
1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
GOSPEL
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:13-16
13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
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 May 3, 2009
Assisting Minister: Ashlee Aude
Acolytes: 1) Volunteer Please!
2) Confirmation class
Greeters: 1) Ed & Kay Pauly
2) Confirmation class
Reader: 1) Leslie Hauptli
2) Confirmation class
Nursery: 1) Volunteers Please!
2) Confirmation class
Ushers: 1) Ed & Kay Pauly; Volunteers Please!
2) Confirmation class
Counters: Deb Thompson, Cheryl Hozdish
Coffee Hour: Scott Colbert Family
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN MAY 2/3, 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
May 10, 2009:
Assisting Minister:
Karen Joyce
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Hannah & Harrison Hunt
Greeters:
1) Joanne Banghart & Howard Falker
2) Velma & Steve Springstubbe
Reader:
1) Herb Schroeder
2) Karen Joyce
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Volunteer Please
Communion Care:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Karen Joyce
Communion Bread:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Karen Joyce
Ushers:
1) Jurg & Leslie Hauptli, Volunteers Please
2) Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger, Mark Gallagher, Volunteer Please
Counters:
Jerry & Jennifer Foor (Monday)
Coffee Hour
Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 4/25................57
Sunday, 4/26
8:30................................65
10:30........................... 108
Total = 230
Sunday School..............29
Congratulations to Our Confirmands!
Tyler Blasius
Ashley Brazen
Sarah Colin
Nathan Crites
Lyndsey Dixon
Michael Ferrell
Chase Finn
Devan Gradowski
Cassidy Gutenkunst
Morgan Kopietz
Shelby Laseke
Kirsten Petzold
Stefanie Sambrano
Jacob Swank
Ashlie Thomas
May God bless you!
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Congratulations to Jessica Foltz and Matthew Goike who were married here on Saturday, May 2nd! May God richly bless their marriage.
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May 16-17: Come & meet our new Thrivent Rep! He’s one of our own: It’s Stephen Schocke!
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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!
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 2:00 in the afternoon. Call the church office to sign up.
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A BIG Thank You to the men and women of the church who made the Mother/Daughter Banquet last Sunday a huge success! We had 128 adults and 24 children attend. A special thanks to the Men’s Club for sponsoring the event.
Leon Petzold
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St. John is a Stephen Ministry Congregation
For more info, call:
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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Get your sweet tooth ready... there will be a Bake Sale on May 16th after 5pm worship and May 17th between and after services. All proceeds will help the students going to camp!
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MAY PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Cereal Cooking Oil Stew
Canned Fruit Peanut Butter Jam/Jelly Canned Meat Oatmeal Pork & Beans Spaghetti Sauce Rice
Spaghetti Noodles
Egg Noodles
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Hamburger Helper
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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UPCOMING SERMON SERIES
This month, 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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Men of the Church:
Please join us for an evening of fellowship. Future meeting dates are May 26, and June 23, at 6:30pm in the Gathering Area.
Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass - 752-4452
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Meijer Community Rewards for March
$22.97
YTD for 2009: $64.82
Thank you, Shoppers
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 OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 586-752-4588. EACH EAGLE NOT MAILED WILL SAVE THE CONGREGATION ABOUT .50 CENTS MONTHLY.
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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.
More things you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In March we recycled 5.62 tons and received $84.40. Year to date – 131.47. Landfill space saved – 17.53 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,411.10.
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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Please save your pop can tabs for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 104 and ¾ lbs. have been collected since February 2007! and turn them in at the church. This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
MAY-JUNE WELCA PROJECT
Items we use all year:
Used Sheets
Quilt Batting
Material
Thread
Toiletries
Paperback Books
Playing Cards
New Greeting Cards/Envelopes
Used Card Fronts
School Supplies
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, MAY 2 – 10, 2009
Saturday -Worship with communion, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-CONFIRMATION 10:30
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Youth Group, 7pm
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
Tuesday -Youth Choir, 6:30pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
Wednesday -LOVE DAY ll, 9am-12pm
-Tai Chi, 10:30am
-WELCA, 12:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
Thursday -Open Basketball, 6:30pm
-Parish Ed, 7pm
-Bible Study, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship with communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Youth Group, 7pm
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In our continuing efforts to “Go Green” and save money too, we would appreciate you using one communion card per family. Simply note the names on that card of the people who took communion.
Thank you kindly.
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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 such as beanbags, oversized pillows, games, a pool table, etc., please call or email Ashlee Aude at
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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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