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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
February28, 2010...................................
246 Benjamin Street,
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Church Office 586-752-4588
Hotline 586-752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans……………586-752-2498
Email Address:
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COMTEMPORARY SERVICE
WORSHIP 10:30 AM
“Strong and Tender”
Prelude………………….……………………………..........………Jan Evans and Ron Weyersberg
Youth Choir…………………………………………………………Everlasting God
CALL TO WORSHIP
P: We open our eyes and hearts this morning to God’s word,
A: Lead us Lord,
P: We acknowledge our weaknesses and sins,
A: Lead us Lord,
P: We ask God to overcome our fear and fill us with his tender mercy,
A: Lead us Lord,
P: God knows our needs, loves us, and strengthens us with His power. .
A: Praise God!
OPENING SONG The Battle Belongs to the Lord Words and music by Jamie Owens-Collins
Verse 1 In heavenly armor we’ll enter the land.
The battle belongs to the Lord.
No weapon that’s fashioned against us will stand.
The battle belongs to the Lord.
Chorus And we sing glory, honor, power and strength to the Lord.
We sing glory, honor, power and strength to the Lord.
Verse 2 When the power of darkness comes in like a flood,
The battle belongs to the Lord.
He’s raised up a standard, the power of His blood;
The battle belongs to the Lord.
Chorus
Verse 3 When your enemy presses in hard, do not fear;
The battle belongs to the Lord.
Take courage my friend, your redemption is near;
The battle belongs to the Lord.
Chorus
PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: Let us pray:
C: O God, our light and our salvation, show us the splendor of your promises.
Whether we find comfort or discomfort in your ways, send your Spirit to
strengthen us as we follow. Amen.
FEATURE SONG:…....................…You are My Strength ………….……..…Sound Disciples
Jamie Harvill and Steven V. Taylor
CHERUB CHOIR: “Little Children”
CHILDRENS SERMON
PRAISE SONG OF THE MONTH
Sunday School Students May Leave At This Time/ Please stand if you are able
I Believe in Jesus Marc Nelson
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.
2x And I believe You’re here now, standing in our midst.
Here with the power to heal now, and the grace to forgive.
THE WORD OF GOD: Luke 13:31-35
31At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32He replied, "Go tell that fox, 'I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.' 33In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day--for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! 34"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! 35Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
SERMON……………………………………………………………...Pastor Mark
ANNOUNCMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
Please stand if you are able
PRAYER RESPONSE
God Will Make A Way
God will make a way, where there seems to be no way.
He works in ways we cannot see, He will make a way for me.
He will be my guide, hold me closely to His side.
With love and strength, for each new day, He will make a way. He will make a way.
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
OFFERING…………………….……………………………..Ron Weyersberg and Jan Evans
Please stand if you are able
PRAYER
Assisting Minister: O loving God, through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts. We offer them to your service, and dedicate our lives to You.
All: Amen
PREPARATION FOR COMMUNION/CONFESSION Pastor Mark Evans
Pastor: We admit that we are weak. When we let negative thoughts overtake us,
All: be our strength, Lord.
Pastor: When we let criticism and doubt burden our hearts,
All: be our strength, Lord.
Pastor: When we lose hope and feel overwhelmed,
All: be our strength, Lord.
Silent Reflection
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Pastor: God will not delay giving help to all those who call upon Him. God is our strength. We take comfort in God’s power and find hope in the salvation that He brings through His Son, Jesus Christ. Believe the good news: our sins are forgiven.
THE LORD’S TABLE Pastor Mark
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
SONGS DURING COMMUNION:
You Are My All In All
You are my strength when I am weak, you are the treasure that I seek, You are my all in all.
Seeking you as a precious jewel, Lord, to give up I’d be a fool. You are my all in all.
Chorus Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name.
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame, Rising again I bless Your name. You are my all in all.
When I fall down you pick me up. When I am dry You fill my cup. You are my all in all.
Chorus
Closer Still Words and music by Geron Davis
Chorus 2x Closer to You, Lord, in Your perfect will.
Closer to You, Lord
Draw me closer still.
Verse In the shadow of Your mighty hand,
Lord, I long to abide. Not my will, but Lord, Your will be done.
Draw me closer to Your side.
It’s where I wanna be, nearer my God to Thee.
REPEAT ABOVE
Closer to You, Lord, in Your perfect will.
Closer to You, Lord
Draw me closer still.
Verse/Solo Nearer, nearer blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died.
Draw me…
Closer to You, Lord, in Your perfect will.
Closer to You, Lord. Draw me closer still.
Closer to You, Lord. Draw me closer still.
Draw me closer still. Draw me closer still. Draw me closer still.
Amazing Grace with My Chains Are Gone
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see.
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me.
And like a flood, His mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace.
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me.
And like a flood, His mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine.
But God who called me here below will be forever mine.
Will be forever mine. You are forever mine.
Alleluia
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Blessed Savior…
How I Love Him…
Thank you Jesus…
What a friend we, have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear;
What a privilege to carry, Everything to God in prayer.
Alleluia…
THE BENEDICTION:
P: May you feel uplifted by God’s Word, supported in times of weakness by God’s great strength, and empowered to follow Jesus all the days of your life. 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. Serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
Sound Disciples Jan Evans–keyboard Mike Palmer – guitar Ron Weyersberg, cello Paul Niehaus – drums Marlene Stieve, Angie Weyersberg, and Darcy Mackenzie --Frank Pavlik – violin in spirit always
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Assisting Minister: Marlene Stieve
Acolyte: 1) Volunteers Please! 2) Nick Howard; Josh Long
Greeters: 1) Bill and Linda Walters 2) May Morrison
Reader: 1) Leslie Hauptli 2) Contemporary Service
Nursery: 1) Volunteers Please! 2) Cassidy Gutenkunst
Comm. Care: 1) Herb & Karen Schroeder 2) Carol Vernier
Comm. Bread: 1) Herb & Karen Schroeder 2) Carol Vernier
Ushers: 1) Bev Nyeholt; Earl Proctor Jr.; Volunteers Please!
2) Laura & John Gutenkunst; Volunteers Please!
Counters: Steve Springstubbe; Marie Germundson
Coffee Hour: Scott Colbert Family
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN FEBRUARY 27/28, 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
March 7, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Marlene Stieve
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Nick Howard, Josh Long
Greeters:
1) Bill & Linda Walters
2) Brad Morrison Family
Reader:
1) Leslie Hauptli
2) Pam Colbert
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Cassidy Gutenkunst
Ushers:
1) Bev Nyeholt, Earl Proctor Jr., Volunteers Please
2) Laura & John Gutenkunst
Volunteers Please
Counters:
Steve Springstubbe, Marie Germundson
Coffee Hour
Scott Colbert Family
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 2/20...................................60
Sunday, 2/21
10:00...............................108
Sunday School..................16
Ash Wednesday..............103
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Your Easter offering envelope will go to Ministries beyond our Congregation such as Tanzania, or Living Waters, unless you designate it directly for St. John Church.
God’s richest blessings to Harry Simpson V on his baptism on February 28th, 2010. Harry’s parents are Shannon (Wilson) and Harry Simpson lV. Harry’s sponsors are Ryan Wilson and Kelly Vincil.
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We are pleased to announce that there will be four ladies commissioned as Stephen Ministers on March 8, at 7pm.
They are Kathleen Kueppers, Carlene Cremin, Sue Schwartz, and Jennifer Stark. These ladies have worked hard on their program lessons! We have enjoyed having them in class very much.
If you would like to join us in welcoming these new Stephens Ministers, please feel free to attend.
Sincerely, Stephens Ministers and Stephens Leaders.
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Please join us for Supper! 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.
Who: anyone 5th grade and older
Training sessions: March 14 and March 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
First Communion: will be on March 28th at the 10:30 am service
RSVP: by March 2nd to the church office 752-4588. More information will be mailed to you. Questions: contact Sharon Long 586-752-7654
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BLUM SCHOLARSHIPS
This year the application period will begin March 1, 2010 and the final date for application is April 30, 2010. As in past years the following individuals are eligible for consideration: recent high school graduates, students currently attending college, and people who may be enrolled in career-enhancing studies or vocational enrichment programs.
Applications and instructions for scholarships and grants are available through the church office or in the Gathering Area. Again, all completed paperwork must be submitted to the church office no later than April 30, 2010.
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 25th, 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!
MARCH/APRIL WELCA PROJECT
Requesting the following items for Sewing Kits:
3 Yards Cotton material
Needles
Any Color Thread
Card of Buttons
* Box of Bandaids
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MARCH PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Crackers * Pancake mix * Pancake Syrup * Rice * Sugar * Coffee * Tea * Jelly * Pasta * Tomato soup * Oatmeal * Diabetic items * Cereal * Cooking oil * Bath soap * Deodorant
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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MURDERS, PROSTITUTES, HEROS, PARTIES, LAWS, HELLACIOUS PUNISHMENTS, FOOD RULES, MIRACLES, DREAMS, AND INSPIRATION GALORE.
ALL OF THIS AND MORE CAN BE FOUND IN THE BIBLE. HAVE YOU EVER READ IT FROM BEGINNING TO END? MAYBE NOW IS THE TIME. ST. JOHN WILL BE GIVING OUT “THE ONE YEAR BIBLE” ON THE FIRST WEEKEND OF THE MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. IF YOU’VE NEVER READ THE BIBLE, OR JUST WANT TO REREAD IT, NOW IS THE TIME. SIGN UP ON THE BOARD IN THE GATHERING AREA, AND YOUR BIBLE WILL COME TO YOU.
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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
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!
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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!
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 7, 2010
Saturday -Sound Disciples, 10am-12pm
-Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Contemporary, 10:30am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Pack 259 Mtg, 7pm
Tuesday -Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -LOVE DAY 2, 9am-12pm
-Tai Chi, 10:30am
-WELCA 12:30pm
-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 -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Marlene Stieve
Acolytes:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Nick Howard, Josh Long
Greeters:
1) Bill & Linda Walters
2) May Morrison
Reader:
1) Leslie Hauptli
2) Contemporary
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Cassidy Gutenkunst
Communion Care & Bread
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Carol Vernier
Ushers:
1) Bev Nyeholt, Earl Proctor Jr., Volunteer Please
2) Laura & John Gutenkunst, Volunteers Please
Counters:
Steve Springstubbe, Marie Germundson
Coffee Hour:
Scott Colbert Family
Notes for the Office:
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Daylight Savings begins on March 14th at 2 a.m. So, before you go to bed on Saturday the 13th, be sure to set your clocks ahead by one hour.
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