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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost ...........................................November 15, 2009
Church Office 586-752-4588
Hotline 752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans……………752-2498
Email Address:
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WORSHIP 10:30 AM
“Praise God and Do Good Deeds!”
Today is Thankoffering Sunday. Women of the Lutheran church have been gathering for Thankoffering services since the early 1900s. It is a tradition, grounded in our celebration of community, in which we meet together as faithful women joyfully giving thanks and praise for what God has given us.
Prelude……………………………………………………….……...............……Karen Palmer
CAN-DO RINGERS: “Fanfare” by Michael Helman
CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: As God’s disciples, we are called to bear and tend the light of Christ.
All: Let God’s light shine.
Pastor: As we wait for the fulfillment of God’s reign, we are to praise Him and share His love by doing good deeds.
All: Let God’s light shine.
OPENING HYMN This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Won’t let anyone blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.
Won’t let anyone blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.
Won’t let anyone blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel, No!, I’m gonna let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel, No!, I’m gonna let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel, No!, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Shine all over Romeo, I’m gonna let it shine.
Shine all over Romeo, I’m gonna let it shine.
Shine all over Romeo, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
PRAYER OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Let us pray:
C: In moments of distress, or joy, or hope, O God of love, hear us as we cry to You. Comfort us with your presence, and fill us with visions of your world to come. Amen.
FEATURE SONG: “God Is Love”
Words and music by Sue C. Smith, David Moffitt and Travis Cottrell
Children’s Sermon
THE WORD OF GOD: Hebrews 10:19-25
19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how we may provoke one another on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
PRAISE SONG OF THE MONTH
Sunday School Students May Leave At This Time
Open The Eyes of My Heart
2x Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You. I want to see You.
Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You. I want to see You.
To see You high and lifted up,
Shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour out Your power and love, as we sing holy, holy, holy.
2nd ending High and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour out Your power and love as we sing, holy, holy, holy.
Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy. I want to see You.
Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy. I want to see You.
I want to see You. I want to see You. I want to see You.
SERMON…………..……”Praise God and Do Good Deeds!”...................Pastor Mark Evans
OFFERING……………………………”Sing Alleluia”…………………….Youth Choir
Thankofferings will be used by Women of the ELCA for the total outreach of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, including specific projects of the women’s organization.
PRAYER
Assisting Minister: With these gifts, O God, we commit ourselves again to praising You and sharing Christ’s love through our deeds and words. Anoint us and these gifts with patience and wisdom to do your will.
All: Amen
PRAYER RESPONSE Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne – make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare, by thy return, sweet hour of prayer.
THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Assisting Minister: Lord in your mercy
Congregation: Hear our prayer
Pastor: Into your hands Lord, we commend all for whom we pray trusting in
your mercy through Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray:
All: 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: We go forth into this day with shouts of praise to the Lord. With active longing, we await inspiration, clarity of purpose, and new gifts of the Spirit. Go with the light of God, the affirming love of Jesus Christ, and the ever-renewing power of the Holy Spirit. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
All: Amen
CLOSING SONG: Shout To The Lord
Verse 1 My Jesus, my Savior, Lord there is none like You;
All of my days, I want to praise the wonders of Your mighty love.
My Comfort, my Shelter, Tower of refuge and strength;
Let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship You.
Chorus Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing,
Power and majesty praise to the King;
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of Your name.
I sing for joy at the work of your hands,
Forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand,
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.
Repeat verse and chorus
Ending Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.
Assisting Minister: Go in peace and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
Sound Disciples Karen Palmer –keyboard Mike Palmer – guitar Paul Niehaus – drums Marlene Stieve, Pat Rohloff,, Angie Weyersberg, Jackie Weyersberg, Stefanie Sambrano and Darcy Mackenzie --Frank Pavlik – violin in spirit always
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2009!
Assisting Minister: Karen Joyce
Acolyte: 1) Volunteers Please! 2) Hannah & Harrison Hunt
Greeter: 1) Joanne Banghart 2) Brigitte Maday
Reader: 1) Joanne Banghart 2) Contemporary
Nursery: 1) Volunteers Please! 2) Cassidy Gutenkunst
Ushers: 1) Myron & Elvira Kukuk, Volunteers Please!
2) Gutenkunst Family, Volunteers Please!
Counters: Drop Bag
Coffee Hour: Karen Joyce
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN NOVEMBER 14/15, 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
November 22, 2009
Assisting Minister:
David Hudson
Acolyte:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Hunter Long; Nick Howard
Greeters:
1) Ed & Kay Pauly
2) Bob & Marjorie Neubacher
Reader:
1) Ed Pauly
2) Jan Evans
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Suzanne Jaroh
Communion Care:
1) Karen Palmer
2) Mary Kuhn
Communion Bread:
1) Karen Palmer
2) Sue Sturmer
Ushers:
1) Craig & Bev Nyeholt; Volunteers Please!
2) Jim & Josh Long; Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Jurg & Leslie Hauptli
Coffee Hour
Steve Hunt Family
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 11/7.........................50
Sunday, 11/8
8:30am....................................58
10:30am................................133
Total = 241
Sunday School........................37
Please bring a can a week for our annual food drive to benefit Samaritan House.
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To My St. John Family,
Thank you for your cards and prayers and your kind thoughts after the death of Marvin.
Leona Thorman and Family
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Calling All Scrapbookers!
We are so excited to announce that scrapbooking is about to begin at our church! Our first event will be on
Saturday, Nov. 21st
10am – 10pm
Yes! You’ll have time to get it ALL done! Come for all or any part of the day.
No Fee, but tables are available on a first come/first serve basis. Sign-up is required, so call the church office at 752-4588 before the 21st to register! There will be free door prizes! Please pack your own lunch and bring a goody to share. We’ll order out for dinner, so bring some cash for that. Complimentary coffee will be made fresh all day long.
ROMEO LIONS WHITE CANE CHRISTMAS CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW
Saturday, Nov. 21st
10am-4pm
Romeo Lions Clubhouse
269 E. Washington St.
Romeo, MI 48065
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Breast Cancer 3-Day 2010
Kathy LeRoy and MaryAnn Mueller will again raffle off many lovely gift baskets to raise money to fight breast cancer. Watch for the opportunity to help beginning November 22nd!
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Future Sermon Series for January 2010
Pastor Mark could use your help with an idea for a future sermon series. Here’s a question he would like to expand into a three or four part sermon series. Can any good come out of these troubled times?
Where is hope to be found in these troubled times? PM has some ideas; how about you?
We invite Pre-school thru 5th Grade children to join us! Kids of the Kingdom (KOK Kids) meet after 8:30 service from 9:45-10:20am upstairs in the room next to the library and then the children go down to Sunday School. Any questions or concerns, please contact Marlene (248-651-7394) or Karen (586-752-7734). We practice 3 times a month and usually sing once a month at the 10:30 service.
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NOVEMBER WELCA PROJECT
You can make a Thankoffering
Remember Thank Offering this month, and also the veteran items which are:
Disposable razors, shaving cream, toothbrush, toothpaste, note paper, writing paper, playing cards, envelopes & stamps, small games, magazines, paperback books, and other toiletries.
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Meijer Community Rewards for
October 2009
$23.99
YTD for 2009: $220.10
NOTE: Purchases made at meijer.com, Meijer gas stations and convenience stores will now be included (must pay inside gas station.)
Thank you, Shoppers!
Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Tuesday, December 8th, and continues on the 2nd Tuesday each month (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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NOVEMBER PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Chicken Broth * Canned Yams * Canned gravy * Boxed stuffing mix * Fruit juice * Canned fruit * Boxed instant potatoes * Small cans coffee * Boxed Dream Whip * Cranberry sauce * Canned pumpkin * Canned evaporated milk * White sugar * Brown sugar * Bag of flour * Boxed dry milk * Jiffy Pie Mix * Cooking oil * $15.00 Gift Certificates for turkey or cash donations
NOTE: We always need low-sodium, gluten-free and sugar-free foods.
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
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church
5535 Mound Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
586-781-3025
Every Thursday from
5:30-6:30pm
Nov. 5 – Dec. 23, 2009
This week’s topic: “What grieving does to the body and how to deal with it.”
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Stephen Ministry
It’s Okay to Be Human...
We’re brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We tend to think that if we ask for help, it’s a sign of weakness. So we try to keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. However, that’s not God’s plan! Galatians 6:2 says “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” God wants us to care for others – and allow others to care for us in our time of need. If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray and help you through a tough time. Men are matched with men and women with women. (It’s completely confidential, too!) For more info, talk to one of our Stephen Leaders, Pastor Mark or call the church office for a confidential return call.
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Bob or Jan Gallardo
586-781-5803
Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 146 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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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In September we recycled 3.96 tons and received $19.76. Year to date – $374.50. Landfill space saved – 12.36 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,873.82. 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
MOTORVATION DRIVE
The Road to Self-Reliance
www.motorvationdrive.org
by Lutheran Social Services
Donate your car, motorcycle, RV, boat or any motorized vehicle to LSS and help put someone in need on the road to self-reliance. Funds raised through the sale of donated vehicles will benefit clients of LSS. Some vehicles will be prepared for sale and sold at deep discounts to clients who need transportation. All donations are tax-deductible. For more info, call Rev. Dr. Philip Hemke at 248-219-9707.
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Future Cub Scouts
If you have a son who is in 1st thru 5th Grade and is interested in becoming a scout, come join us and see what we’re about! Cub Scout Pack 259 is holding meetings in the Fellowship Hall. Monday, November 16th, 7pm. For more info:
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To Benefit MCREST
Christine Lavin & The Mistletones
Saturday, 12/5/09
8 pm
Tickets: $30 & $20
(586) 415-5101 or www.mcrest.org
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The Detroit Lutheran Singers
Will present 4 concerts of sacred choral music for Advent and Christmas:
Sunday, 12/6/09,
3:30 pm at
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
1345 Gratiot Ave., Detroit
7:30 pm at
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
30650 6 Mile Rd., Livonia
Friday, 12/11/09,
7:30 pm at
Good Shepherd Lutheran
814 N. Campbell, Royal Oak
Saturday, 12/12/09,
7:30 pm at
St. Peter Lutheran Church
23000 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe
Tickets are $10 (adults) and $7 (seniors & students 12 and up)
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, NOVEMBER 14-22, 2009
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Contemporary Worship, 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Stephen Ministry Training, 7pm
-Quilting, 7pm
Tuesday -Symphonia Chorale, 6:30pm
-Council, 7pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Confirmation, 6:30-7:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
-Youth Choir, 7:30pm
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Friday -Stephen Ministry Training, 7pm
Saturday -SCRAPBOOKING PARTY! 10AM-10PM
-Worship w/Communion, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-3rd & 4th Grade Bible Workshop, 9:15am
-3rd & 4th Grade Bible Presentation, 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
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Shakin it up and changing it around.........Cut for this week
(Leave off Stephen Minister Leader list until further notice)
Jan Gallagher 586-752-5329
Jerry Foor 586 586-752-9227
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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.
Extra stuff to keep!:
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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(Put back in WB in Jan. 2010)
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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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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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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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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Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Began 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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The Can-Do Ringers Bell Choir is open to anyone 4th grade on up. You don't have to know how to play a bell or read music to join. We take it slow and show you how to ring properly and follow the music. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 6:30pm. We play one Sunday a month at both services. Choir members must commit to make as many rehearsals as possible. If you are interested, call Pat Koleda at (586) 992-0646 or just come to our first rehearsal on Monday, September 13, at 6:30.
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Future Cub Scouts
If you have a son who is in 1st thru 5th Grade and is interested in becoming a scout, come join us and see what we’re about! Cub Scout Pack 259 is holding meetings in the Fellowship Hall. Monday, Sept. 28th, 7pm – Pack Meeting. For more info:
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Tied Together Quilting Circle is back after a year hiatus! We meet on the third Monday of each month (November 16th this month), 7:00 p.m. in the conference room. We learn new techniques as we do quilting projects together. We also do projects like banners for the church. You can work on your own project while you enjoy the company of other quilters. You do not need to be a member of St. John to come. We’d love to see new people and old members come back! For more information, call Kathie Proctor 586-784-5054 or Leona Thorman 810-798-8537.
Please remember to visit our website!
www.stjohnromeo.org
We now have a Youth link under Groups that will be updated frequently with upcoming events!
St. John Lutheran Church now has a Facebook page!
Be a fan at “stjohnlutheranromeo”.
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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
Attention Grades 5 -12!
Interested in singing and having fun? Join Youth Choir on our new time and day. Practices held in the sanctuary on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:15pm after catechism. For more info, please contact Darcy Mackenzie at 586-784-4238.
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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