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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 16, 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......................................................................................................... Karen Palmer
CAN-DO RINGERS:............................“Hymn of Praise”............. by Martha Lynn Thompson
Congregational Greeting & Theme of the Day:
”Breaking Chains”
ENTRANCE HYMN: (stand, if you are able):
“To God Be the Glory”
To God be the glory, great things He hath done,
So loved He the world that He gave us His son.
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in.
(Refrain) Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord. Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father, thro’ Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to ev’ry believer the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
(Refrain)
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing thro’ Jesus the Son;
But purer and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see.
(Refrain)
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: Free us, O God, from chains that stifle the free flow of your Spirit in our lives and out into your creation. Form us with worship and prayer that bind us to you and to one another. Lead us to rejoice in your presence, wherever your path may lead. Amen.
PRAISE SINGERS:..................... “Let Us Praise the Lord”.........................by Price/Besig
PRAISE HYMN: Awesome God
Our God is an awesome God; He reigns from heaven above,
With wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God!
Our God is an awesome God!
Our God is an awesome God!
Our God is an awesome God!
THE WORD OF GOD: First Lesson: Acts 16:16-34
16Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." 18She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At that moment the spirit left her. 19When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. 20They brought them before the magistrates and said, "These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar 21by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice." 22The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten. 23After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. 24Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. 25About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody's chains came loose. 27The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. 28But Paul shouted, "Don't harm yourself! We are all here!" 29The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" 31They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household." 32Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. 33At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. 34The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God--he and his whole family.
Psalm 97
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are
the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
4 His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols-- worship him,
all you gods!
8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of
your judgments, O LORD.
9 For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far
above all gods.
10 Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his
faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
Second Lesson: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
12"Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. 13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. 14"Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. 16"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star." 17The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. 20He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. 21The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen.
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 17tht Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Lesson: John 17:20-26
20"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: 23I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. 24"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. 25"Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON:..................................”Breaking Chains” .........................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
Please keep the following individuals in your prayers:
Margaret Allemon, The Barke Family, Dennis Barke, Rosalie Blackett, Kitty Braunschweig, Tom Dixon, Melvin Dyker, the Family of Bob Ebeling, Ron Frost, Ernestine Hagedorn, Betty Hanchey, Al & Velma Jean Havers, Bill Higgins, Ted Hillman, Margaret Hotchkiss, Jennifer Hudson, Lorolei Kahl, Pat Koleda, Amy Krawciw, the Family of Hal Lanstra, Brigitte Maday, Ellen Maddin,, Helen Mangold, David Matouk, Marcie Nelson, Brooklynn Oland, Jerry Olson, Lillie Oming, Sharon Orr, Don & Betty Pinnick, Ryan, Ruth Rohm & Family, Clarence Samuel, Eric Schorling, Rick Schwartz, Chris Seablom, Bob See, Judy Seeley, Ron Seglund, Ron Shawver & Family, Debbie Shepak, Virgene Shreves, Jim Smith, Sara Stevens, Nancy Swett, Ed Werderman, Suzanne Wilson, Jim Wiseman, Kenneth Wizinsky Sr., Kim Wizinsky, Peter Yelick, and our servicemen overseas, Brad Morrison and Steve Horney.
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, 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 cords 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: “Soon and Very Soon” WOV NO. 744
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God!
Postlude .......Karen Palmer
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.
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR MAY 16, 2010
Assisting Minister: Rod Rohloff
Acolyte: 1) Volunteer Please
2) McKenna Witt
Greeter: 1) Steve & Jan Alling
2) Denise Bonner
Reader: 1) Joanne Banghart
2) Pam Colbert
Nursery: 1) Volunteer Please
2) Joyce Kelly
Ushers: 1) Pat Hahn, Ed & Kay Pauly, Volunteers Please
2) Ralph & Libby Wilson, Volunteers Please
Counters: Don & Sue Schwartz
Coffee Hour: Scott Colbert Family
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN MAY 15/16, 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 23, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Rod Rohloff
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Hunter Long, Nick Howard
Greeters:
1) Vi Ladner
2) Brigitte Maday
Reader:
1) Hank Frech
2) Contemporary
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Suzanne Jaroh
Communion Care:
1) Rita Frech
2) Don & Sue Schwartz
Communion Bread:
1) Judith Park
2) Sue Sturmer
Ushers:
1) Jurg & Leslie Hauptli; Volunteers Please
2) Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger, Steve Springstubbe; Volunteers Please
Counters:
Deb Thompson; Cheryl Hozdish
Coffee Hour
Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday, 5/8......................49
Sunday, 5/9
8:30am...............................48
10:30am...........................118
Total = 215
Sunday School...................29
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May God richly bless our 2010 High School Graduates!
Alison Crites
Logan Fracalossi
Leah Hobbs
Alyssa Keller
Josh Long
Brittany Petzold
Alyssa Weyersberg
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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/Perennials
Grass Seed
Mulch
Lawn Bags
Thank You!
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Easter Offering Distribution
Contributions from the Easter offering envelopes were divided and distributed as follows:
$200 to Tanzania
$200 to Stony Lake
Kathy LeRoy and Mary Ann Mueller will have a yard sale starting June 10th to raise money for expenses for the Breast Cancer 3-Day trip to San Diego where they are walking in November. 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 so very much for your support.
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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.
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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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
APRIL 2010
$13.23
YTD for 2010: $66.47
Thank you,
Shoppers!
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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 182 lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
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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 15-23, 2010
Saturday -Worship w/Communion, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-H.S Senior Recognition, 10:30am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Pack 259, 6:30pm
-Quilting, 7pm
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 4pm
-Council, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Pack 259 Spring Clean-up
-Sound Disciples, 10am-12pm
-Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion,
8:30 & 10:30am
-LAST Sunday School, 10:15am
-Contemporary Service, 10:30am
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