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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
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TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST..............AUGUST 23, 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 and Theme of the Day:
“At Home With God”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand, if you are able):
“”All Are Welcome” Printed on Screen
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: Journey with us, O God, and lead us to our true home, in and with you. Lead us with others, with whom we share that home’s grace and presence. Lead us with Your spirit, to give us strength and hope on our way. Lead us O Christ, and show us the way. Amen.
FIRST READING: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-25
1Then King Solomon summoned into his presence at Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families, to bring up the ark of the Lord's covenant from Zion, the City of David. 6The priests then brought the ark of the Lord's covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim. 10When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the LORD. 11And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled his temple. 22Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven 23and said: "O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below--you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. 24You have kept your promise to your servant David my father; with your mouth you have promised and with your hand you have fulfilled it--as it is today. 25"Now LORD, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father the promises you made to him when you said, 'You shall never fail to have a man to sit before me on the throne of Israel, if only your sons are careful in all they do to walk before me as you have done.'
Psalm 84
1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty!
2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
3 Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young-- a place near your altar, O LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.
8 Hear my prayer, O LORD God Almighty; listen to me, O God of Jacob.
9 Look upon our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one.
10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
12 O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.
Second Reading: Ephesians 6:10-15.”
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (stand, if you are able): WOV No. 613
C: Al – le – lu – ia, al – le – lu – ia!
Al – le – lu – ia, al – le – lu – ia!
P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 6th Chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 6:56-59
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." 59He said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: “At Home With God” 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
OFFERING/OFFERTORY (stand and sing): WOV Page 35
C: Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing.
Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown, that we may be fed with the bread of life.
Gather the hopes and dreams of all; unite them with the prayers we offer now.
Grace our table with your presence, Lord, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come.
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
registered members only may view this part.
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
PRAYER SONG: “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): 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.
CONFESSION:
P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from
our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to
your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the
fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Gracious God,
C: Have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and
unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we
may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy
name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PARDON:
P: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus
Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you
in eternal life.
C: Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING: WOV Page 36
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
P: It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places
offer thanks . . . (Here the minister continues with the proper preface, concluding:) we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Congregation sings:
C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna. Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
P: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave
thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my
body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all
people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
THE LORD’S PRAYER: WOV Page 39
COMMUNION (sit)
HYMNS DURING DISTRIBUTION LBW No. 205, 225, 359
(All baptized Christians are welcomed to the Lord’s Table today. Children who have not yet been instructed for Holy Communion will be given a blessing. Please fill out one communion card per family and follow the direction of the ushers. White grape juice is available for anyone who would prefer to not drink wine. There are also gluten free wafers for those people allergic to wheat.)
P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in
His grace.
C: Amen
POST-COMMUNION HYMN (congregation sings): LBW Page 72
C: Thank the Lord and sing his praise; tell ev’ry-one what he has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name. He recalls his promises and leads his people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia. Alleluia.
A: Let us pray. (The Assisting Minister says a short prayer.)
C: 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: “Lead On, Oh King Eternal” LBW No. 495
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude Jan Evans
To our visitors and guests,
Thank you for joining us for worship service 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!
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR AUGUST 23, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Dave Hudson
Acolyte:
Hunter Long
Greeters:
Wally & Lynn Semrau
Reader:
Wally Semrau
Nursery:
Volunteer Please
Comm. Care:
Carol Vernier
Comm. Bread:
Judy Park
Ushers:
Jan Gallagher, Mark Gallagher, Erin Rodger
Counters:
Drop Bag
Coffee Hour:
Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN AUGUST 22/23, 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 30, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Dave Hudson
Acolyte:
Hannah & Harrison Hunt
Greeters:
Dave & Shirley Kidle
Reader:
Ryan Schmidt
Nursery:
Amber Bryce
Ushers:
Glen Douglas, Trudie Seablom, Earl Proctor Jr., Volunteer Please.
Counters:
Scott & Pam Colbert
Coffee Hour
Steve Hunt Family
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 8/15......................50
Sunday, 8/16........................75
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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.
May the Lord richly bless David Schwartz and Emily Bross who were united in marriage on August 14th.
Pastor Evans officiated.
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I would like to thank everyone who gave of their time to work at the Armada Fair Refreshment Tent. As always, it was a great success!
Leon Petzold
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MCREST is coming and we need your help! There are still opportunities to help in many ways. The tree will stay up one more week, so don’t be shy, take a tag or two.
Also, the sign up sheet in the Gathering area is awaiting your signature. If you could help for even one hour, it would be greatly appreciated.
In addition, we need gently used men’s clothing, shoes and outerwear. No dress clothes please. Also, duffle bags and new athletic socks.
We thank all of you who have already helped with this very special ministry.
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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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Come join us on September 19th immediately following the Saturday Worship Service for a Church Picnic.
Hot Dogs will be provided but please bring a dish to pass, your own drinks, table setting, and an outdoor chair.
There will be games and prizes for children of all ages.
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.
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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!
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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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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
Or
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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!
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
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In July we recycled 4.19 tons and received $68.39. Year to date – $287.68. Landfill space saved – 14.23 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,787.00.
Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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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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Meijer Community Rewards for July
$24.45
YTD for 2009: $155.56
Thank you, Shoppers!
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, AUGUST 22-30, 2009
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship with communion, 9:30 am
Monday -Tie Together Quilting, 7pm
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 7pm
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 9:30 am
-MCREST team leader meeting, 10:30am
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Please keep the following individuals in your prayers:
REGISTERED USERS MAY VIEW THIS ON THE WEBSITE in another location.
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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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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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.
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Shakin it up and changing it around.........Cut for this week
Extra stuff to keep!:
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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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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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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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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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.
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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 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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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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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.
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