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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 16, 2009
Church Office…………….....752-4588
Hotline...............................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans………. 752-2498
Email:
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Website www.stjohnromeo.org
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude...............................................................................................................Jan Evans
Congregational Greeting & Theme of the Day:
“Wisdom Quest”
ENTRANCE HYMN: (stand, if you are able)
“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” LBW No. 463
GREETING:
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
KYRIE: WOV Page 28
P: Kyrie eleison;
C: Lord, have mercy.
P: Christe eleison:
C: Christ, have mercy.
P: Kyrie eleison:
C: Lord, have mercy.
HYMN OF PRAISE: WOV Page 29
Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest;
Glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father,
We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory.
Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest;
Glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth.
PRAYER OF THE DAY:………………………………………………………… WOV Page 30
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Let us pray…
C: God of all hope, make us bold to ask in faith for what we need, and to trust you accordingly. Send us wisdom, that we might follow in your paths, doing what is right and just. In Christ Jesus. Amen.
THE WORD OF GOD: First Lesson: 1 Kings 3:5-14
5At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." 6Solomon answered, "You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day. 7"Now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11So God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. 13Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for--both riches and honor--so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life."
Psalm 111
1 Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever-- holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
Second Lesson: Ephesians 5:15-20
15Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (stand): WOV No. 613
C:
Celtic Alleluia
Al – le – lu – ia, al – le – lu – ia!
Al – le – lu – ia, al – le – lu – ia!
P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, beginning in the 6th Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Lesson: John 6:51-58
51I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world." 52Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" 53Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. 56Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. 57Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me. 58This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your forefathers ate manna and died, but he who feeds on this bread will live forever."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON:........................................”Wisdom Quest” .............................Pastor Mark Evans
PRAISE HYMN:
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong. They are weak but He is strong.
Refrain Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me, He who died, heaven’s gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin, let His little child come in.
Refrain
Jesus loves me, this I know, as he loved so long ago,
Taking children on His knee, saying, “Let them come to Me.”
Refrain
APOSTLES' CREED (stand, if you are able): WOV Page 33
C: 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.
OFFERING/OFFERTORY: (Stand, if you are able, and sing)…………. LBW 565
C: Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
A: Let us pray. Merciful God,
C: we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us--
ourselves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love.
Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
Announcements and Recognition of Visitors
People Concerns for the Week Pastor Mark
you can find these of you log in for this e-version
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
PRAYER HYMN:
“In Moments Like These”
In moments like these I sing out a song,
I sing out a love song to Jesus.
In moments like these I lift up my hands,
I lift up my hands to the Lord.
Singing, ‘I love you, Lord.’ Singing, ‘I love you, Lord.’
Singing, ‘I love you, Lord, I love you.’
THE PRAYERS (stand, if you are able): WOV Page 34
A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus,
and for all people according to their needs.
Each portion of the prayers concludes with these words:
A: Lord, in your mercy,
C: hear our prayer.
The prayers conclude with these words:
P: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER: (Stand if you are able) WOV Page 39
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.
THE BENEDICTION:
P: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
C: Amen.
CLOSING HYMN: “Have No Fear, Little Flock” LBW No. 476
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God!
Postlude .......Jan Evans
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN AUGUST 15/16, 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
August 23, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Dave Hudson
Acolyte:
Hunter Long
Greeters:
Wally & Lynn Semrau
Reader:
Wally Semrau
Nursery:
Joyce Kelly
Communion Care:
Carol Vernier
Communion Bread:
Judy Park
Ushers:
Jan Gallagher; Mark Gallagher; Erin Rodger; Volunteer Please!
Counters:
DROP BAG
Coffee Hour
Jan Gallagher; Erin Rodger
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 8/8......................55
Sunday, 8/9.......................106
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Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass - 752-4452
Mary Kay Consultant – Chelsea Colbert–248-765-6095
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Summer Office Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm, and closed on Fridays.
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Attention all youth of the church (7th-12th graders): There will be a concert taking place the Friday Evening of the Peach Festival (September 4) by the group Wayward Wind in the Fellowship Hall right here at St. John. The youth group has been given the opportunity to raise money for camp and other activities by selling concessions at this concert. Don’t miss out on the fun! Please see Jim or Jennifer Stark for more info or you can call us at 586-336-4707.
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Attention All Youth
Grades 5 -12!
Interested in singing and having fun? Join Youth Choir on our new time and day. Practices on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:15pm after catechism. Practices held in the sanctuary beginning Wednesday, September 9th. All interested students are invited to attend our annual swim party on Saturday, August 29th from 1-3pm at the Rohloff’s. For more info, please contact Darcy Mackenzie at 586-784-4238.
May the Lord richly bless Erin Proctor and Jason Schmotzer who were united in marriage on Sunday, August 9th. Erin and Jason will make their home in Armada.
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BACKPACKS
Samaritan House is expecting to fill 400 backpack orders for children going back to school this year. They are short by 130 backpacks. Please drop off a backpack at church by
August 23rd and we will get them to Samaritan House. Thank you!
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Samaritan House is very busy preparing for their Grand Opening Event which will be held on:
Thursday, September 10th
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
Don’t miss this long-awaited important event!
Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Begins September 15th and continues on the 2nd Tuesday each month after that (off during summer months.)
6:00 pm Registration
6:30 pm Start time
$10 Fee includes snacks
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
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Interested in using your gift of music for worship? Saturday service is looking for just a wee bit of your time to sing or play one song at the beginning of our 5pm Saturday service. Contact Cathy Vestrand at 586-752-2262 even if you just want to do it one time!
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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
North Macomb County Chapter
Activity: Economics and
Ice Cream!
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Place: Immanuel Lutheran
Church
47120 Romeo Plank Rd.
Macomb, Mich.
Contact: Debbie Kersey
586-286-4231, x1226
When you have a better understanding of the factors that effect financial markets, you can make more informed investment decisions. Join us for a free educational event. Child care provided. Free ice cream too!
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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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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In June we recycled 4.19 tons and received $62.68. Year to date – $219.29. Landfill space saved – 13.07 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,787.00.
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
AUGUST PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Cereal * Crackers* Oatmeal * Peanut Butter * Soup * Juice * Baked Beans * Coffee/Tea * Tomato Products * Spaghetti Sauce * Cooking Oil * Sugar * Flour * Dry Milk * Toilet Paper * Tampons/Pads * Shampoo * Dish Soap * Toothpaste * Toothbrushes * Diapers Size 4, 5, 6
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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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 Birthday gifts and Bingo prizes. The white envelopes are for donations for perishable items. 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 WEEK AT ST. JOHN, AUGUST 15-23, 2009
Saturday -Worship w/Communion, 5pm
-SWAT Meeting, 5:45pm
Sunday -Worship, 9:30 am
Tuesday -Church Council, 7pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -NO Tai Chi
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 9:30 am
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR AUGUST 16, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Amanda Aude
Acolytes:
Nick & Jake Howard
Greeters:
Ben & Kelly Warzin
Reader:
Hank Frech
Nursery: Angie Farkas
Ushers:
Ralph & Libby Wilson; Steve Springstubbe
Counters:
Jurg & Leslie Hauptli
Coffee Hour:
Rita Frech
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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 at 62324 Van Dyke in Washington, MI.
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.
E-Care # 53
We have an 8 year old male in need of pants & shorts size 8 slim, PJ's & shirts size 8, shoes size 1, socks, and underwear size 6-8, and a spring coat size 8; we also have a 5 year old female in need of pants and shorts size 5 slim, shirts and PJ's size 5, socks, shoes size 9, underwear size 4 and a spring coat size 5.
BACK TO SCHOOL NEEDS: (PLEASE BRING TO SAMARITAN HOUSE or ST. JOHN
BY AUGUST 21ST.)
BACKPACKS – Male & Female, Pre-School thru 8th Grade
Spiral Notebooks * Pocket Folders/Report Covers * Wide-ruled loose-leaf paper * Binders * Children’s Scissors * Pencils * Erasable Pens * Crayons * Watercolor Markers * Colored Pencils * White School Glue * Glue Sticks *
12” Rulers * $20 Gift Certificates to Payless Shoes * Cash to Purchase Items
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More ways you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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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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!
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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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.
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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St. John Lutheran is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
WE CARE...BUT ONLY GOD CURES!
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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The Macomb County Community Services Agency is looking for volunteers to deliver ‘Meals on Wheels’ to homebound seniors twice a month at lunchtime. Routes can be close to your home or work. Please call 586-469-5228 or visit www.macombcountymi.gov/mccsa to volunteer.
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Meijer Community Rewards for July
$24.45
YTD for 2009: $155.56
Thank you, Shoppers!
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