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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
5th Sunday of Easter/Confirmation Sunday May 2, 2010
Church Office………..752-4588
Pastor Mark Evans….............752-2498
Email
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Website....www.stjohnromeo.org
8:30 & 10:30 AM
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude Karen Palmer
PRAISE RINGERS............. “Savior, Shepherd, Jesus”.....................by Nancy Hascall
Congregational Greeting & Theme of the Day:
“Imagine”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand, if you are able)............. “Here I Am, Lord”…............ WOV No. 752
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: Creator of all that has been, all that is, and all that shall be, come to us today. Wipe every tear from our eyes, that we might behold all things made new by your saving love. Amen.
PRAISE SINGERS: (2)...................“Ready Lord”..................by Richard Avery & Donald Marsh
CHILDREN’S SERMON (2) / MAY BIRTHDAYS Pastor Mark
PRAISE HYMN: “Borning Cry” WOV No. 770
THE WORD OF GOD:
First Reading: Acts 11:1-18
1The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3and said, "You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them." 4Peter began and explained everything to them precisely as it had happened: 5"I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision. I saw something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to where I was. 6I looked into it and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the air. 7Then I heard a voice telling me, 'Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.' 8"I replied, 'Surely not, Lord! Nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.' 9"The voice spoke from heaven a second time, 'Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.' 10This happened three times, and then it was all pulled up to heaven again. 11"Right then three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying. 12The Spirit told me to have no hesitation about going with them. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man's house. 13He told us how he had seen an angel appear in his house and say, 'Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. 14He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.' 15"As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. 16Then I remembered what the Lord had said: 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' 17So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?" 18When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life."
Psalm 148
1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights
above.
2 Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
3 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars.
4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were
created.
6 He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave a decree that will never
pass away.
7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,
9 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
10 wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,
11 kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,
12 young men and maidens, old men and children.
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted;
his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
14 He has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his saints,
of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD.
Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6.
1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." 5He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." 6He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.
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 13th Chapter.
C: Glory to you O Lord.
Gospel Lesson: John 13:31-35
31When he was gone, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him. 32If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once. 33"My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. 34"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON:................ “Imagine”...............................Pastor Mark Evans
RITE OF CONFIRMATION (2)
THE APOSTLES' CREED: (1) LBW Page 85
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 Evans
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After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
“Bind Us Together”
Bind us together Lord, Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, bind us together with love.
There is only one God. There is only one King. There is only one body.
That is why we sing.
Bind us together Lord, Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, bind us together with love.
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:................................“Go, My Children”............................ WOV No. 721
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 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 May 2, 2010
Assisting Minister: Karen Joyce
Acolytes: 1) Volunteer Please!
2) Jennifer & Kristin Stofflet
Greeters: 1) Bill & Linda Walters
2) Wally & Lynn Semrau
Reader: 1) Shirley Wilburn
2) Marlene Stieve
Nursery: 1) Volunteers Please!
2) Cassidy Gutenkunst
Ushers: 1) Craig & Bev Nyeholt; Volunteers Please!
2) John & Laura Gutenkunst; Steve Springstubbe; Volunteers Please!
Counters: Herb & Karen Schroeder
Coffee Hour: Steve Hunt Family
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN MAY 1/2, 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
May 9, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Karen Joyce
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Ryan & Aaron Schmidt
Greeters:
1) Earl & Kathie Proctor
2) Bob & Marjorie Neubacher
Reader:
1) Ed Pauly
2) Karen Joyce
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Hilary Beyerlein
Communion Care:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Ann & Jeff Beyerlein
Communion Bread:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Karen Joyce
Ushers:
1) Herb Schroeder, Earl Proctor, Jr., Volunteers Please
2) Ron Weyersberg, Dave Dau, Volunteers Please
Counters:
DROP BAG
Coffee Hour
Karen Joyce
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday, 4/24....................38
Sunday, 4/25
8:30am...............................
10:30am...........................118
Sunday School...................27
May God richly bless Sarah Bonner
Cody Van Ittersum
Claire Vestrand
Christina Wagner
Stephanie Wagner
on their confirmation this Sunday!
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Gardening Angels Needed!
Volunteers needed for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings or on your own time. Please see the sign-up poster!
Also needed:
Hostas
Grass Seed
Mulch
Lawn Bags
Thank You!
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Contributions from the Easter offering envelopes were divided and distributed as follows:
$200 to Tanzania
$200 to Stony Lake
“The Ladies in Pink”, Kathy LeRoy and Mary Ann Mueller would like to thank you for your help with our Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fundraiser! We would also like to thank Lynda Ebeling, Jennifer Stark, Karen Joyce, and our husbands Don and Wayne for their help with this.
A delicious brunch was served to MANY people & raffle tickets were purchased. We will continue to sell tickets thru Mother’s Day when the drawing will be held. If you are interested in purchasing some please contact Kathy at the church office – 752-4588. We have gift cards to Sheena’s, Big Boy, Art & Jake’s, Times Square, Romeo Family Restaurant, Apple Orchard Inn, Panera Bread and Chili’s.
We will have a yard sale starting June 10th to raise money for expenses for the trip to San Diego where we are walking. The money raised at this yard sale only, will be for the trip. If you have yard sale items you would like to donate, they can be dropped off at Kathy’s house on
June 9th only.
Thank you again, so very much.
DAY CAMP AND VBS
Mark your calendars!
St. John along with Living Waters Ministries will once again be holding Day Camp this year. Any child who has completed Kindergarten through 5th grade is welcome to attend. Day Camp will be help from August 2-6 here at St. John and will run from 9 am--3 pm. Also, we will be holding Vacation Bible School during the same time from 9 am-11:30 am. Vacation Bible School is for children entering pre-school and Kindergarten. Forms for both camp and VBS are available in the main hallway on the Youth Bulletin Board.
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Thanks for the 2 boxes of philatelic material you sent April 7. We are very pleased that you thought of us and are willing to take the time to collect and send it. We hope you continue to do so. All material is welcomed. We certainly want to carry on our work with Stamps for a Living at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and with the handicapped people who benefit from the efforts of the Deaf/REACH program. Both programs are aided by the sale of your donations. With your help, we should be able to do so for many years to come. Bless you!
June P. Heinz
Stamps for a Living &
Deaf/REACH
P.S. Card fronts are no longer needed – Thank You!
DTE Energy Gardens
DTE Energy is offering their buffer property located at 12700 30 Mile Road, Washinton to be used as a graden. The produce from this project will go to Macomb Food Program, St. Teresa of Avita Food Program, Salvation Army – Mt. Clemens, Samaritan House, and Turning Point. To make this project a success, help is needed; preparing the garden, creating walkways, plant seeds and seedlings, harvest the crops. Obviously this will be a spring, summer and fall project. If you or your group is interested in helping to grow fresh food for our low income clients, please contact Marc Zupmore, DTE Energy Gardens Project Manager at
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Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Tuesday, May 11th,
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!
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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MAY PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Cereal * Oatmeal * Pancake Syrup * Egg Noodles/Macaroni * Pasta * Ravioli * Sugar * Rice * Deodorant (men & women) * Bath Soap * Toilet Paper * Feminine Pads/Tampons
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
Meijer Community Rewards for
MARCH 2010
$19.67
YTD for 2010: $53.24
Thank you,
Shoppers!
St. John Lutheran
is a Stephen Ministry Congregation
Please call:
Jan Alling at 586-752-7016
or Jan or Bob Gallardo at:
586-781-5803 for more info.
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 179 lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In March we recycled 5.43 tons and received $95.21. Year to date for 2010 – $95.21. Landfill space saved – 16.94 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $4,135.88. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, MAY 1-9, 2010
Saturday -Worship w/Communion, 5pm
-Breast Cancer 3-Day Raffle
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
- Breast Cancer 3-Day Raffle
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Confirmation Service, 10:30am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Pack 259 Committee, 7pm
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 4pm
-Symphonia Chorale Potluck, 6:30pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
-Youth Choir, 7:30pm
Thursday -Open Basketball, 6-8:30pm
-Bible Study, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
-SWAT Meeting, 5:45pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Blood Pressure Checks, 9:30-10:30
-Sunday School, 10:15am
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