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No Saturday Service on July 4, 2009 -
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
July 5, 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: Gracious God, make us eager to hear your call to serve in grace and hope. Be with us as we journey with the message of your powerful and saving love for all your children. Amen.
THE WORD OF GOD: First Lesson: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
1All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood.
2In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the LORD said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.'" 3When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a compact with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel. 4David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.
5In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years. 9David then took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the supporting terraces inward.
10And he became more and more powerful, because the LORD God Almighty was with him.
Psalm 48
1 Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain.
2 It is beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth. Like the utmost heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the Great King.
3 God is in her citadels; he has shown himself to be her fortress.
4 When the kings joined forces, when they advanced together,
5 they saw her and were astounded; they fled in terror.
6 Trembling seized them there, pain like that of a woman in labor.
7 You destroyed them like ships of Tarshish shattered by an east wind.
8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD Almighty, in the city of our God: God makes her secure forever. Selah
9 Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love.
10 Like your name, O God, your praise reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with righteousness.
11 Mount Zion rejoices, the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments.
12 Walk about Zion, go around her, count her towers,
13 consider well her ramparts, view her citadels, that you may tell of them to the next generation.
14 For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows. 3And I know that this man--whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows-- 4was caught up to paradise. He heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell. 5I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. 6Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say. 7To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, beginning in the 6th Chapter.
Gospel Lesson: Mark 6:1-13
1Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man get these things?" they asked. "What's this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! 3Isn't this the carpenter? Isn't this Mary's son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren't his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. 4Jesus said to them, "Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor." 5He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6And he was amazed at their lack of faith. Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a staff--no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. 10Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town. 11And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave, as a testimony against them." 12They went out and preached that people should repent. 13They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.
SERMON:...................................”The Greater Tragedy” ........................Pastor Mark Evans
“I Love to Tell the Story”
I love to tell the story of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story because I know it’s true;
It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.
(Refrain) I love to tell the story! I’ll sing this theme in glory
And tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story; how pleasant to repeat what seems,
Each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet!
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
The message of salvation from God’s own holy Word. (Refrain)
I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,
I’ll sing the old, old story that I have loved so long. (Refrain)
APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.*
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Announcements and Recognition of Visitors
People Concerns for the Week Pastor Mark
(Sign in to Members of Website to see this area)
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THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:
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.
All songs are reprinted with permission according to copyright laws under CCLI License #1297012.
To Our Visitors and Guests, Thank You for joining us for worship today. Please fill out a visitor card and give to the usher, or sign our guest register book in the front entrance when you leave. Please come and join us again.
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN JULY 5, 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
July 12, 2009
Assisting Minister:
TBA
Acolyte:
McKenna Witt
Greeters:
Vi Ladner
Reader:
Joanne Banghart
Nursery:
Joyce Kelly
Ushers:
Ed & Kay Pauly; Pat Hahn
Counters:
Jan Gallagher; Erin Rodger
Coffee Hour
Karen Joyce; Sally Burzynski
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 6/27...................51
Sunday, 6/28...................144
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Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass - 752-4452
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Summer Office Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm, and closed on Fridays.
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Meijer Community Rewards for May
$24.51
YTD for 2009: $107.79
Thank you, Shoppers!
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To my St. John Family:
A great big Thank You to all my St. John’s family. Thank you for all your cards, thoughts and prayers for me and my family at the loss of my brother and for my health.
I wish I could thank each one of you personally, especially the Stephen Ministers and Pastor Mark – Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. May God richly bless each and every one.
All my love and best wishes,
Martha Kegler
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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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Thanks everyone for the donations of several vacuums, dustbusters & stick brooms! We’ll be able to keep the church looking even more ship-shape!
The Sharing Tree in July?
Yes, the Sharing Tree is up! This is to help us “stock the church” for MCREST. Some tags are for food items, some for the Health Care kits that each guest receives from us, and some are for Bingo prizes. The white envelopes are for donations for perishable items. Each tag/envelope is about a $10 value. Please consider taking a tag or two. We ask that you place items under the tree by August 23rd. Please place the envelope in the collection basket by August 23rd.
Thank you!
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This year we have two St. John softball teams: the Saints and the Angels. Don Schwartz is managing the "older and more experienced" Saints team, while Scott Hudson is managing the new upstart Angels team. The two softball schedules will be posted in the Gathering Area. All games start at 7 PM on Thursday evenings. We invite our fans to come on out to the ball park and watch our games! Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, as many ball fields do not have any bleachers.
JULY-AUGUST WELCA PROJECT
School Kits:
70 Page Spiral Notebook
25-30 Page Coloring Book
Box of Crayons
4 Oz. School Glue
Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Eraser
12” Ruler
Blunt Scissors
Debra Circle – Meets at 9:30am on the first Tuesday of the month at a member’s home.
Church Group – Meets at 12:30 on the first Wednesday of the month at the church.
Love Day – Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9am to 3pm at the church.
Love Day 2 – Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-12am at the church.
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 124 & ¾ lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
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More ways you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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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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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In May we recycled 3.39 tons and received $25.14. Year to date – $131.47. Landfill space saved – 10.58 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,567.71.
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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JULY PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Cereal * Crackers* Pancake Mix * Syrup * Juice * Pork & Beans * Coffee * Jam/Jelly * Canned Meat * Canned Fruit * Toilet Paper * Laundry Soap * Deodorant * Dish Soap * Toothpaste * Toothbrushes *
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
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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Consider allowing a Stephen Minister to walk with you on your journey to wholeness. The Stephen Series logo symbolizes that we are all broken people and that it is only through the cross of Jesus that we are made whole.
Our Stephen Ministers
are there to help....
Jan Gallagher 752-5329
Bob or Jan Gallardo
586-781-5803
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Jerry Foor 586-752-9227
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UPCOMING SERMON SERIES
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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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, JULY 5-12, 2009
Sunday -Worship, 9:30 am
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm,
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship with communion, 9:30 am
-Leave for Confirmation/Elementary Camp!
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR JULY 5, 2009
Assisting Minister:
TBA
Acolytes:
Volunteers Please!
Greeters:
Vi Ladner
Reader:
Vi Ladner
Nursery:
Volunteer Please!
Ushers:
Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Volunteers Please!
NO Coffee Hour
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 #47
We have a 12 year old male in need of pants and shorts, size 14-16 (large).
E-Care #48
We have a 43 year old female in need of bras size 36D, socks size 9-11, panties size 6, shorts size 9-10 junior, tennis shoes and flip flops size 8.
E-Care #49
We have an 18 year old male in need of tennis shoes size 12 1/2, socks size 10-13, underwear size 32, shorts size 32, and t-shirts size large.
also a 15 year old male in need of tennis shoes size 13, underwear size 34, socks size 10-13, and summer clothes size men’s med.
E-Care #50
We have a 13 year old male in need of tennis shoes size 10, summer clothes size 28-30 (waist) or small shirts, underwear size 28-30, and socks size 9-11.
Also a 2 year old female in need of summer clothes size 18 month.
E-Care #51
We have a 52 year old male in need of tennis shoes size 11.
E-Care #52
We have a 20 year old male in need of pants size 36(w)X32(l), shirts size L, underwear size L, shoes size 11, sweat shirts and sweat pants size L.
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 August 15th - hope to see you there!
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