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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
EASTER SUNDAY ...April 4, 2010
Church Office…………….....752-4588
Hotline...............................586-752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans………. 752-2498
Email:
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Website www.stjohnromeo.org
WORSHIP 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude Jan Evans
PRAISE RINGERS “Christ Arose!” arranged by Dobrinski
PRAISE SINGERS/YOUTH CHOIR: “Christ is Risen Today” by Besig
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“They Have Taken Away My Lord”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand, if you are able): “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” LBW No. 151
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 joy and delight, open our hearts to receive the risen Christ with hope in the new life you promise. Calm our fears and free our voices to sing out for all to hear: Christ is risen! Alleluia! Amen!
PRAISE SINGERS / YOUTH CHOIR “Everlasting King”
FIRST READING: Isaiah 65:17-25
17"Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. 19I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more. 20"Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years; he who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere youth; he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed. 21They will build houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat. For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands. 23They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them. 24Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. 25The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain," says the LORD.
Psalm 118:14-24
14 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
15 Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The Lord's right hand has done mighty things!
16 The Lord's right hand is lifted high; the Lord's right hand has done mighty things!"
17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.
18 The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
20 This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter.
21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;
23 the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:16-22
16For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 20But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
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 20th Chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 20:1-18
1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!" 3So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. 4Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. 6Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there,7as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus' head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen. 8Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. 9(They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) 10Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. 13They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?" "They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don't know where they have put him." 14At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. 15"Woman," he said, "why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?" Thinking he was the gardener, she said, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him." 16Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). 17Jesus said, "Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, 'I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" 18Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: “They Have Taken Away My Lord” Pastor Mark Evans
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
People Concerns for the Week Pastor Mark Evans
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
“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): 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 Nos. 363, 135, 128, 145
(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 a communion card 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: “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resound” LBW No. 143
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!
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Assisting Minister:
Mike Palmer
Acolytes:
1) Justin Cremeans 2) Volunteer Please
Greeters:
1) Joe & Marlyn Hnatow 2) Dave & Shirley Kidle
Reader:
1) Shirley Wilburn 2) Karen Joyce
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Volunteer Please
Communion Care:
1) Karen Palmer 2) Volunteer Please
Communion Bread:
1) Karen Palmer 2) Volunteer Please
Ushers:
1) Petzold Team 2) Volunteer Please
Counters:
Volunteer Please
No Coffee Hour Enjoy our Easter Breakfast instead!
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN APRIL 3/4, 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
April 11, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Mike Palmer
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Hunter Long
Greeters:
1) Ed & Ness Proctor
2) Scott Colbert Family
Reader:
1) Ed Pauly
2) Joanne Banghart
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Joyce Kelly
Communion Care:
1) Hank & Rita Frech
2) Sue Schwartz
Communion Bread:
1) Judith Park
2) Sue Schwartz
Ushers:
1) Petzold Team
2) Jim & Josh Long, Steve Springstubbe, Volunteer Pl.
Counters:
Ron Weyersberg, Dave Dau
Coffee Hour
Scott Colbert Family
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Weekly Attendance:
Wednesday, 3/24.............. 59
Saturday, 3/27....................................47
Sunday, 3/28
8:30am...............................60
10:30am...Palm Sunday........................244
Total - 351
Sunday School................................34
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Your Easter offering envelope will go to Ministries beyond our Congregation, such as Tanzania or Living Waters Ministries, unless you designate it directly for St. John Lutheran Church.
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EASTER BREAKFAST
The confirmation classes will once again host the Easter Breakfast on Easter morning. 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. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Hope to see you Easter Sunday!
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Easter Again
Everyone around you is celebrating this joyful season. But in your life, it is still Lent. Will you ever overcome these feelings of pain and sorrow? A Stephen Minister would like to be there for you, to listen and to care as you sort through your feelings.
Jan Alling at 586-752-7016
Or Jan or Bob Gallardo at:
586-781-5803
BLUM SCHOLARSHIPS
This year the application period began 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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Thanks so much to our “garden fairy”, Shirley Wilburn, who works so hard to keep our flower beds beautiful! Also, thank you to Bob Grenkowitz who donates his time and supplies to take care of our wonderful fish pond.
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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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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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!
There will be an Upcoming Blood Drive on Sunday April 18th, from 7am to 1pm.
Look for sign up sheet in Hallway or Gathering Area.
As always, Your blood is needed!
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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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APRIL PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Flour * Hamburger Helper * Spaghetti Sauce * Juice * Vegetable Soup * Toothbrushes * Jelly/Jam * Diabetic items * Dish Detergent * Laundry Detergent * Diapers Size 4-6 *
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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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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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, APRIL 3 - APRIL 11, 2010
Saturday -Holy Saturday Worship w/Communion, 5pm
Easter Sunday -A BLESSED EASTER TO EACH OF YOU!
-Worship w/Communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-NO Sunday School
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Pack 259, 7pm
Tuesday -Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -Love Day 2, 9am-12pm
-Tai Chi, 10:30am
-WELCA, 12:30pm
-No Confirmation
-Praise Ringers, 6pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
Thursday -Open Basketball, 6-8:30pm
-Youth Choir, 7:30pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Blood Pressure, 9:30am
-Sunday School, 10:30am
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