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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street..................Romeo, Michigan 48065
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany................February 14, 2010
Church Office…………….....752-4588
Hotline...............586-752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans………. 752-2498
Email:
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Website www.stjohnromeo.org
8:30 AM
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude............................................................................................................Karen Palmer
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“Astounding Glory”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand, if you are able):
“How Good Lord, to Be Here!”” LBW No. 89
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 glory and majesty, bathe us in the bright fire of your transforming love. Gift us with Spirit, that we may live boldly each day as children of your realm. Amen.
PRAISE HYMN: “I Believe in Jesus”
I believe in Jesus
I believe He is the Son of God
I believe He died and rose again
I believe He paid for us all
And I believe He’s here now
Standing in our midst
Here With the power to heal now
And the grace to forgive
I believe in You, Lord
I believe You are the Son of God
I believe You died and rose again
I believe You paid for us all.
And I believe You're here now
Standing in our midst
Here With the power to heal now
And the grace to forgive
FIRST READING: Exodus 34:29-35.”
29When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD.
30When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were afraid to come near him. 31But Moses called to them; so Aaron and all the leaders of the community came back to him, and he spoke to them. 32Afterward all the Israelites came near him, and he gave them all the commands the LORD had given him on Mount Sinai. 33When Moses finished speaking to them, he put a veil over his face. 34But whenever he entered the Lord's presence to speak with him, he removed the veil until he came out. And when he came out and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, 35they saw that his face was radiant. Then Moses would put the veil back over his face until he went in to speak with the LORD.
Psalm 99
1 The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake.
2 Great is the LORD in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.
3 Let them praise your great and awesome name-- he is holy.
4 The King is mighty, he loves justice-- you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right.
5 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy.
6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel was among those who called on his name; they called on the LORD and he answered them.
7 He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them.
8 O LORD our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished their misdeeds.
9 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18.”
12Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. 14But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. 15Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16But whenever anyone
turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
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. Luke, the 9th Chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 9:28-36
28About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30Two men, Moses and Elijah,
31appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. 32Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters--one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." (He did not know what he was saying.) 34While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35A voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him." 36When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves, and told no one at that time what they had seen.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: “Astounding Glory” David Hudson
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.
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
PRAYER HYMN:
Bind Us Together
Bind us together Lord,
Bind us together,
With cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together Lord, Bind us together Lord,
Bind us together with love.
There is only one God, and there is only one King
There is only one Body and that is why I sing!
Bind us together Lord,
Bind us together,
With cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together Lord,
Bind us together with love
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
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.
COMMUNION (sit)
HYMNS DURING DISTRIBUTION LBW No. 214, 223, 205
(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: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LBW No. 221
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude Karen Palmer
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!
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Jerry Foor
Acolytes:
1) Volunteer Please 2) Stacie Sambrano
Greeters:
1) Joanne Banghart 2) Gutenkunst Family
Readers:
1) Joanne Banghart 2) Brenda Palmer
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please! 2) Amber Bryce
Communion Care:
1) Hank & Rita Frech 2) Ann & Jeff Beyerlein
Bread:
1) Rita Frech 2) Ann Beyerlein
Ushers:
1) Ed & Kay Pauly, Volunteers Please! 2) Ann & Jeff Beyerlein; Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Drop Bag
Coffee Hour: Amy & Steve Hunt
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN FEBRUARY 13/14, 2010
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
February 21, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Marlene Stieve
Acolyte:
Hannah & Harrison Hunt
Greeters:
Ed & Kay Pauly
Reader:
Jill Keller
Nursery:
Hilary Beyerlein
Ushers:
Craig & Bev Nyeholt, Jim & Josh Long
Counters:
Leslie & Jurg Hauptli
Coffee Hour
Karen Joyce
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 2/6......................................55
Sunday, 2/7
8:30am...............................51
10:30am...........................147
TOTAL = 253
Sunday School 2/7.............32
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Sunday School Notices
*There will be no Sunday School on February 14th.
*On February 21st Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m.
It is so difficult to reach out and ask someone for "help". All of us have difficulty doing so at times. You don't have to worry about a Stephen Minister sharing your personal information with others. What you discuss with a Stephen Minister is held in strict confidence! So, if you have something you need to share that is causing you feelings of sadness, grief, or loneliness, you have someone to talk to. It's a Stephen Minister. We will come to you on a weekly basis. We'll listen, pray, encourage, and provide spiritual and emotional support. We are here for you!
Please contact us so we can help.
Call for more information:
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Jan Gallardo or
Bob Gallardo at: 586-781-5803
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ANNUAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21ST
There will be ONE worship service at 10am (Sunday School at 9:45am) with the Annual Meeting held directly afterwards.
Please try to attend!
Stanley O. Ludtke passed away on January 31, 2010 at Ohio State University Hospital East in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 93. Stan was active in civic and church activities throughout his life. He was a life-long member of Lutheran congregations in Michigan, Arizona, and Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York, www.mskcc.org) or to a charity of your choice. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 5, 2010, 3:00 pm, at Summit's Trace (formerly Lutheran Village) in Columbus, Ohio with interment in Romeo Cemetery, Romeo, Michigan at a later date.
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Starting Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17th, you can have your dinner at church! Each Wed. from 5-7pm we will be serving soup, bread, and desert. There are sign up sheets if you would like to bring something, but you don’t have to bring food to attend! Just show up and enjoy the food and good company.
St. John Lutheran Church now has a Facebook page!
Be a fan at “stjohnlutheranromeo”.
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Your Bible Adventure Continues
Thursday Nights
All adults are invited to join our study group as we explore God’s Word regarding the “Fruits of the Spirit.” Our next meeting is February 18thth, 7:00 p.m. Look for a schedule, handouts and reading assignments on the table in the Gathering Area. The more we know the more different we become!
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Romeo VFW Men’s Auxilary
Will hold a Valentine’s breakfast Sunday, February 14th from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
70455 McVicar Road, Bruce Twp - (586) 752-7301
All are welcome!
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Open Basketball has started in the Fellowship Hall (Gym).
Come join the fun! Play Basketball! Every Thursday, 6:00-8:30 pm.
All ages, all skill levels,
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 165 & 1/4 lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
FEBRUARY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Cereal & Oatmeal * Juice * Rice * Soup-type Crackers * Pork & Beans * Peanut Butter * Jelly * Sugar * Baby Food #1 * Toilet Paper * Diapers 4 & 6 * Shampoo * Toothpaste * Laundry Soap * Deodorant (men’s & women’s) * Diabetic-appropriate 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
Beginning in February and through early April, Samaritan House will offer income tax preparation. For more info, call 586-336-9956.
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MOTOWN SOUP FUND RAISER
To benefit many local food banks including Samaritan House
$7 a packet that feeds 4 people. Many Varieties.
Great for Lenten soup suppers or with your Super Bowl Sub.
Sold by Hunter Long for Boy Scout Troop 156.
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY WELCA PROJECT
Health Kits
* Bath Towel
* Hand Towel
* Washcloth
* Bar of Soap
* Toothbrush
* Comb
* Nail file or Clippers
* Box of Bandaids
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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In December we recycled 5.42 tons and received $81.29. Year to date for 2009 – $478.67. Landfill space saved – 16.91 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $4,040.67. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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Meijer Community Rewards for
JANUARY 2010
$21.71
YTD for 2010: $21.71
NOTE: Purchases made at meijer.com, Meijer gas stations and convenience stores will now be included (must pay inside gas station.)
Thank you, Shoppers!
We could sure use a few volunteers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26th to move furniture in the basement and clean the carpet. Then more volunteers to move the furniture back into the area on Saturday, February 27th at 1:00 p.m.
Please call the church office to let us know if you can help out.
It shouldn’t be difficult, and hey, it’s a FREE workout!
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More Disaster Relief for Haiti
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, in response to the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, is announcing a $1 million challenge to its members across the country. Thrivent Financial will match $1 for every $2 donated by Thrivent Financial members up to $1 million for the potential of generating $3 million. Funds will be directed to four Lutheran organizations to support their Haiti earthquake relief efforts: Lutheran World Relief, ELCA Disaster Response, LCMS World Relief and Human Care and WELS Committee on Relief. Thrivent members can make their donation online at thrivent.com/helpinghaiti or by phone at 800-236-3736 between 7am-6pm central time M-F.
Relief and Human Care and WELS Committee on Relief. Thrivent members can make their donation online at thrivent.com/helpinghaiti or by phone at 800-236-3736 between 7am-6pm central time M-F. When prompted, say “directory” then enter ext. 83003. Thrivent will add a maximum of $250 per member on donations accepted thru 3/31/10.
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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 3/6/10. Hope to see you there!
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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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WBRW brings you: FREE Internet Classes for Senior Citizens!
Learn to use the internet and basic functions of the computer. Call Romeo Sr. Center, 752-9601, or Washington Sr. Center 786-1031, to learn more or reserve a spot!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 21, 2010
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship with Communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Blood Pressure, 9:30am
-HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
-No Sunday School
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Quilting, 7pm
Tuesday -Church council, 7pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -ASH WEDNESDAY
-Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Soup Supper, 5pm
-Confirmation, 6:30-7:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6pm
-Lenten Worship, 7pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
-Youth Choir, 7:30pm
-YOUTH GROUP, 7:30PM
Thursday -Open Basketball, 6pm
-Bible Study, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship w/communion, 5pm
Sunday -Sunday School, 9:45am
-Worship, 10am
-ANNUAL MEETING following worship
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Jerry Foor
Acolytes:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Stacie Sambrano
Greeters:
1) Joanne Banghart
2) Gutenkunst Family
Reader:
1) Joanne Banghart 2) Brenda Palmer
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please! 2) Amber Bryce
Communion Care & Bread:
1) Hank & Rita Frech
2) Ann & Jeff Beyerlein
Ushers:
1) Ed & Kay Pauly, Volunteers Please!
2) Ann& Jeff Beyerlein, Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Drop Bag
Coffee Hour:
Amy & Steve Hunt
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