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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
Fifth Sunday in Lent March 21, 2010
Church Office…………….....752-4588 Hotline...............................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans………. 752-2498
Email:
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Website www.stjohnromeo.org
8:30 A.M.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude......................................................................................................... Jan Evans
CAN-DO RINGERS: “Were You There?” Arr. By Barbara Baltzer Kinyon
Congregational Greeting & Theme of the Day:
”Something New”
ENTRANCE HYMN: (stand, if you are able)
“Lord, Speak To Us That We May Speak” LBW No. 403
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 creation, form us as your people. Form us to learn from the past, but not live in it, as we move into your future. Form us to listen for your voice – springing forth in creation, breaking out in Spirit, and calling all to something new. Amen.
PRAISE HYMN: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Lord I lift Your name on high. Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life. I’m so glad You came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way,
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky,
Lord, I lift Your name on high.
Repeat above
THE WORD OF GOD: First Lesson: Isaiah 43:16-21
16This is what the LORD says-- he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, 17who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: 18"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. 20The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the desert and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, 21the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.
Psalm 126
1 When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed.
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it
was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.
Second Lesson: Philippians 3:4-10
4though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ--the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 10I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.
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 12th Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Lesson: John 12:1-8
1Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages." 6He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. 7"Leave her alone," Jesus replied. "It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON:.....................................”Something New” ........................Pastor Mark Evans
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
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
PRAYER HYMN:
Healer
You are my healer, You are my shelter from myself;
You’re my deliverer, You love me back to life each time I fail.
You’re my desire, You’re all that fills My hungry need;
You draw me higher,
You know my heart and yet You still love me.
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: “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer” LBW No. 343
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God!
Postlude .......Jan Evans
All songs are reprinted with permission according to copyright laws under CCLI License #1297012.
To Our Visitors and Guests, Thank You for joining us for worship 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 MARCH 21, 2010
Assisting Minister: Dave Hudson
Acolyte: 1) Volunteer Please
2) Stacie Sambrano
Greeter: 1) Rick Eggleston Family
2) Tony & Kris Sambrano
Reader: 1) Hank Frech
2) Scott Palmer
Nursery: 1) Volunteer Please
2) Lisa Price
Ushers: 1) Ed & Kay Pauly, Volunteers Please
2) Velma Springstubbe, Hal Lanstra, Volunteers Please
Counters: DROP BAG
Coffee Hour: Rita Frech
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN MARCH 20/21, 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 28, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Rod Rohloff
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) 5th Graders
Greeters:
1) Jurg & Leslie Hauptli
2) 5th Graders
Reader:
1) Shirley Wilburn
2) Contemporary
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Hilary Beyerlein
Communion Care:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Mary Kuhn
Communion Bread:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) 5th Graders
Ushers:
1) Craig & Bev Nyeholt, Volunteers Please
2) Ron Weyersberg Family, Volunteers Please
Counters:
Scott & Pam Colbert
Coffee Hour
Karen Joyce
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Weekly Attendance:
Wednesday, 3/10.............. 55
Saturday, 3/13....................................54
Sunday, 3/14
8:30am..............................46
10:30am............................79
Total = 179
Sunday School..................32
Your Easter offering envelope will go to Ministries beyond our Congregation such as Tanzania, unless you designate it directly for St. John Lutheran Church.
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On Maundy Thursday, April 1st, we will be hosting a potluck in the Fellowship Hall prior to the 7pm service. You can sign up to bring dishes in the following categories: Entrée, Side Dish, Salad, Bread or Dessert. Beverages will be provided by the church. We will need set-up and clean-up help. There is no charge and you don’t have to bring a dish to attend. The potluck will take place from 5:30 to 7:00pm with the service directly following.
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LASER TAG
Attention 7th-12th graders! A second laser tag event is planned for Friday, March 26th at Zap Zone in Utica. Departure from the church will be 6 pm and return to the church will be approximately 9 pm. Cost for this event is $19 which includes 3 games of laser tag, pizza, pop and extra pop and snacks between games. Depending on the turn-out, we may also need parents to volunteer to drive. Permission slips can be found on the Youth Bulletin Board or see Jim or Jennifer Stark. Hope to see you there!
EASTER BREAKFAST
The confirmation classes will once again host the Easter Breakfast this year on Easter morning, April 4th. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-10:30. Everyone is welcome. There will be a free-will donation taken that morning that helps the confirmation students defer the cost of camp and the rafting/service project this summer. There is a sign up sheet in the gathering area for anyone who would like to donate items we will need for the breakfast. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Hope to see you Easter Sunday!
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.
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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 March 10TH, 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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INTERESTED IN READING THE BIBLE?
HAVE YOU EVER READ THROUGH THE BIBLE FROM BEGINNING TO END? THIS MAY BE THEYEAR YOU CHOOSE TO BEGIN. THE ONE YEAR BIBLE (NIV)) WILL BE GIVEN TO MEMBERS ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH. TO RECEIVE A BIBLE YOU MUST SIGN UP. LARGE PRINT BIBLES ARE AVAILABLE BUT YOU MUST ASK FOR ONE WHEN YOU SIGN UP (PLEASE PUT AN LP AFTER YOUR NAME). THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE BIBLE AS THEY WERE DONATED TO THE CHURCH.
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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
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
The following items are needed for the Easter Food Baskets that Samaritan House makes up:
Jello * Boxed Potatoes (scalloped or au gratin) Cake mix * Applesauce
Canned Fruit * Canned cake frosting * Easter egg dye kits * $15.00 gorcery gift cards or cash for Easter Hams.
Need by March 19th!
Beginning in February and through early April, Samaritan House will offer income tax preparation. For more info, call 586-336-9956.
Meijer Community Rewards for
FEBRUARY 2010
$11.86
YTD for 2010: $33.57
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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Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Tuesday, April 13th,
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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If you need a Stephen Minister, call -
Jan Alling at 586-752-7016
Or Jan or Bob Gallardo at:
586-781-5803
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WELCA GET-TOGETHERS
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 171 lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
A BIG Thank You to all who have donated tabs!
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Michigan Coordinator Lutheran Volunteer Corps Position available - Applications due April 1, 2010. For a complete job description go to: www.LutheranVolunteerCorps.org
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, MARCH 20-28, 2010
Saturday -Worship w/communion, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-1st Communion class, 9:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Stephen Ministry, 7pm
Tuesday -Men’s Club, 6:30pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
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
Thursday -Open Basketball, 6-8:30pm
-Bible Study, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Sound Disciples, 10am-12pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 10am-12pm
-Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Contemporary Service, 10:30am
-First Communion, 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
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