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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER......May 10, 2009
Church Office…………….....752-4588
Hotline................................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans…… 752-2498
Email:
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Website................... www.stjohnromeo.org
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“Finances in Days Gone By”
Glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth.
PRAYER OF THE DAY:.
Gracious Lord, help us to see that your mercy is the greatest wealth we can ever receive. Feed us with your grace, and grant us the treasure that comes only through your Son who is our Savior – Jesus Christ. Amen.
FIRST READING:
Leviticus 25:10b, 23, 35-38a
10bIt shall be a jubilee for you; each one of you is to return to his family property and each to his own clan. 23"'The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you are but aliens and my tenants. 35"'If one of your countrymen becomes poor and is unable to support himself among you, help him as you would an alien or a temporary resident, so he can continue to live among you. 36Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may continue to live among you. 37You must not lend him money at interest or sell him food at a profit. 38I am the LORD your God.
Psalm 15
1 A psalm of David. LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?
2 He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart
3 and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman,
4 who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts,
5 who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
Second Lesson:
1 Timothy 6: 9-10
9People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 6th Chapter
THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 6:19-21,24
19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 24"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR MAY 10, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Karen Joyce
Acolytes:
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) Lisa Price
Communion Care:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder 2) Volunteer Please
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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Volunteer Ministers for
May 17, 2009:
Assisting Minister:
Mike Palmer
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) McKenna Witt
Greeters:
1) Judy Park
2) Sid & Joyce Kelly
Reader:
1) Julie Yelick-Miller
2) Karen Palmer
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Joyce Kelly
Ushers:
1) Earl & Kyle Proctor, Volunteers Please
2) John & Laura Gutenkunst, Volunteers Please
Counters:
Jurg & Leslie Hauptli
Coffee Hour
Rita Frech
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 5/2.................58
Sunday, 5/3
8:30................................55
10:30............................ 250 Confirmation Sunday 15 new members
Total = 363
Sunday School..............31
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Our Community Outreach team is seeking book donations. Please drop off GENTLY USED books at the church for a fundraiser to be held on June 13th, during the village wide garage sale.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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.
Help Wanted: The donation of 2 climbing rose bushes to replace the ones that “bit the dust” this winter.. The bushes will be planted by the trellises on the east side of our building. Any color will do!
Please contact the church office or Jurg Hauptli at 752-7594. Thanks! J
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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
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Saturday Worship Action Team (SWAT):
Do you enjoy Saturday night worship? Are you interested in how this service functions; or, would you like some changes made? The SWAT members meet every 2 months for approximately 1/2 hour after a Saturday service. Working with the team does not require much of your time and it's easy! Each person takes a turn "ushering" a service and always with another team member. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Mark.
Our next meeting is June 27th - hope to see you there!
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More things you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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Men of the Church:
Please join us for an evening of fellowship. Future meeting dates are May 26, and Picnic June 16, at Leon Petzold home on Clear Lake Road - bring you wedding photos.
6:30pm in the Gathering Area.
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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 and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 109 and ¾ lbs. have been collected since February 2007!. 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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MARCH 2009 FINANCIAL REPORT
Income Expense Excess
(Shortage)
General Ministry – March $ 27,365 $ 21,514 $ 5,851
Year To Date $ 67,202 $ 67,266 $ (64)
Mortgage – March $ 6,920 $ 6,401 $ 519
Year To Date $ 17,881 $ 19,203 $ (1,322)
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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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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, MAY 9 – 17, 2009
Saturday May 9
-Worship, 5pm
Sunday
-Worship with communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Youth Group, 7pm
Monday
-Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Stephen Ministry
Tuesday
-LOVE DAY, 9am-12pm
-Youth Choir, 6:30pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday
-Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
Thursday
-Open Basketball, 6:30pm
-Bible Study, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday
-New Member Class, 8am-2pm
-Worship, 5pm
-Confirmation Bake Sale
Sunday
-Worship with communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-High School Senior Recognition, 10:30am
-Confirmation Bake Sale
-Youth Group, 7pm
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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 # 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.
E-Care # 43
We have a 16 year old male in need of shorts, men’s size M, jeans men’s size 34x30 or 33x30, tennis shoes size 10 1/2, and tee shirts size men’s large.
E-Care # 44
We have a 10 year old female in need of stretch shorts, jeans, tee shirts and dresses size 14-16.
E-Care # 45
We have a 16 year old female in need of pants & shirts size XL or ladies size 14/16 and underwear size 36C; also a 14 year old male in need of jeans, pants & shirts size 14 youth or medium (shirts), and underwear size 14-16 boys.
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