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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
July 4, 2010
Church Office…………….....752-4588
Hotline...............................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans………. 752-2498
Email:
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Website www.stjohnromeo.org
9:30 A.M.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude............................................................................................................... Jan Evans
Congregational Greeting & Theme of the Day:
”That was some kind of fireworks!”
ENTRANCE HYMN: (stand, if you are able):
“My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” LBW No. 566
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: Gracious Lord, we take great pride in describing our nation as “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.” Guide us to the understanding that our spiritual freedom comes from knowing You and what Your Son has done for us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
THE WORD OF GOD: First Lesson: Exodus 14:21-23, 26-29
21Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, 22and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left. 23The Egyptians pursued them, and all Pharaoh's horses and chariots and horsemen followed them into the sea. 26Then the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand over the sea so that the waters may flow back over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen." 27Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea went back to its place. The Egyptians were fleeing toward it, and the LORD swept them into the sea. 28The water flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen--the entire army of Pharaoh that had followed the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. 29But the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.
Psalm 47
1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.
2 How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
3 He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet.
4 He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
5 God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.
7 For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise.
8 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.
9 The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the
kings of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.
Second Lesson: Galatians 5:13-14
13You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. 14The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
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 8th Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Lesson: John 8:31-33
31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?"
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON:........................”That was some kind of fireworks!” .............Pastor Mark Evans
PRAISE HYMN: My Life Is In You, Lord
My life is in You Lord; my strength is in You Lord;
My hope is in You Lord, in You, it’s in You.
My life is in You Lord; my strength is in You Lord;
My hope is in You Lord, in You, it’s in You.
I will praise You with all of my life.
I will praise You with all of my strength.
With all of my life, with all of my strength.
All of my hope is in You.
My life is in You Lord; my strength is in You Lord;
My hope is in You Lord, in You, it’s in You.
My life is in You Lord; my strength is in You Lord;
My hope is in You Lord, in You, it’s in You, in You.
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.
July Birthdays
CLOSING HYMN: “This Land is Your Land”
Chorus: This land is your land, this land is my land,
From California to the New York island,
From the redwood forest to the gulf stream waters;
This land was made for you and me.
As I was walking that ribbon of highway
I saw above me that endless skyway;
I saw below me that golden valley.
This land was made for you and me.
Chorus
I’ve roamed and rambled and I followed my footsteps
to the sparkling sands of her diamond desserts;
And all around me a voice was sounding
This land was made for you and me.
Chorus
When the sun comes shining and I was strolling
and the wheat-fields waving and the dust clouds rolling;
as the fog was lifting a voice was chanting
this land was made for you and me.
Chorus
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.
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR JULY 4, 2010
Assisting Minister: James Stark
Acolyte: Volunteers Please
Greeters: Volunteers Please
Reader: Wally Semrau
Nursery: Volunteer Please
Ushers: Ron Weyersberg,
Volunteers Please
Counters: (Monday) Pat Hahn, Joanne Banghart
Coffee Hour: No Coffee Hour
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN JULY 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
July 11, 2010
Assisting Minister:
TBA
Acolyte:
Ryan & Aaron Schmidt
Greeters:
Glen Douglas, Trudie Seablom
Reader:
Trudie Seablom
Nursery:
Hilary Beyerlein
Communion Care/Bread:
Ann & Jeff Beyerlein
Ushers:
Herb Schroeder, Pat Hahn,
Earl Proctor, Jr.
Counters:
Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger
Coffee Hour
Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday,6/26.................33
Sunday, 6/27
9:30am...........................83
Total = 116
MCREST
Just a note to let everyone know that we are no longer participating in the MCREST program.
There have been several changes in administration and processes this year. With these new process changes, your MCREST team, along with our church council, felt we could not abide by the new changes and provide a safe and caring environment. We would like to thank everyone who has given of themselves over the past nine years as we worked to help and change the direction of so many folks.
Pastor Mark has suggested a new direction for all our time and talents - perhaps Samaritan House, Be the Church, or a Soup Supper Saturday program. Our volunteer options are unlimited. Thank you again for all you have done.
Lisa Schocke, Scott Colbert
MCREST Leaders
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DID YOU KNOW...
Our Fellowship Hall is available to rent for your graduation parties, bridal or baby showers, family reunions, etc.? Members and non-members alike can rent our space (kitchen facilities included) for a very reasonable fee. Call the church office at 586-752-4588 for details!
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.
Volunteers Needed.
We are in need of one or two families to host the 4 counselors from Living Waters Ministries the week of August 1st-6th. This is the week of Day Camp and VBS. If you are interested, please see Jennifer Stark for more information.
Also, we still need volunteers to help with VBS that week. If you are available in the morning of the week of August 2nd-6th and would like to help out with the little kids in various activities--it would be greatly appreciated. There is a sign up sheet in the Gathering Area. Thank you!
St. John Lutheran Church now has a Facebook page!
Be a fan at “stjohnlutheranromeo”.
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Please remember to visit our website!
www.stjohnromeo.org
We now have a Youth link under Groups that will be updated frequently with upcoming events!
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JUNE PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Canned Fruit * Oatmeal * Pancake Syrup * Pancake Mix * Hamburger Helper * Spaghettios/Ravioli * Jelly * Coffee/Tea * Juice * Crackers * Canned Meat * Deodorant * Laundry Soap * Toilet Paper * Dish Detergent * Shampoo * Toothpaste * Disposable Razors
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.
Please note that there are black cupboards in both the main hallway and also up near the entrance to the sanctuary for Samaritan House Food collection.
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St. John Lutheran
is a Stephen Ministry Congregation
Are you in need of a caring Christian who will listen, empathize, encourage, pray, provide confidential care, and patiently support you as you work through a crisis or difficult time?
Please call:
Jan Alling at 586-752-7016
or Jan or Bob Gallardo at:
586-781-5803 for more information.
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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.
WELCA JULY/AUGUST PROJECT -
SCHOOL KITS:
70 Page Spiral Notebook
25-30 Page Coloring Book
Box of Crayons
4 oz. School Glue
Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Eraser
12” Ruler
Blunt Scissors
Thank You very much!
Please note that WELCA donations are still accepted in the main hallway but are now inside of the black cupboard in the labeled drawers.
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 186.5 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 May we recycled 3.33 tons and received $16.66. Year to date for 2010 – $128.40. Landfill space saved – 10.39 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $4,169.07. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
Throughout the summer, church office hours will be
Monday – Thursday,
8am – 4pm
Meijer Community Rewards for
MAY 2010
$24.36
YTD for 2010: $90.83
Thank you,
Shoppers!
UNCLAIMED DISHES
Please check the cart in the main hallway for your baking dish(es) from funeral luncheon desserts. Any unclaimed dishes will be put to use in our kitchen. Thank you!
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, JULY 3-11, 2010
Saturday -Worship w/Communion, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 9:30am
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 5:45pm and 7pm
Wednesday -LOVE Day II, 9am-12pm
-Tai Chi, 10:30am
-ZUMBA Classes, 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 9:30am
-Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30am
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR JULY 4, 2010
Assisting Minister: TBA
Acolyte: Volunteers Please
Greeters: Volunteers Please
Reader: Wally Semrau
Nursery: Volunteers Please
Ushers: Ron Weyersberg,
Volunteers Please
Counters: (Monday) Joanne Banghart, Pat Hahn
Coffee Hour: No Coffee Hour
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