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I am sorry - I was on vacation during the July 17-18 and did not submit these annoucements until July 23, 2010
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 18, 2010
Church Office…………….....752-4588
Hotline..................586-752-1067
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:
”Word and Work”
ENTRANCE HYMN: (stand, if you are able):
“In Christ There Is No East or West” LBW No. 359
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, deliver me from just going through the motions and wasting everything I have, which is today, a chance, a choice, my creativity, your call. Amen. (A portion of the poem Pry Me Off Dead Center – by Ted Loder)
THE WORD OF GOD: First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 7:12-14
12Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor. 13Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked? 14When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future.
Psalm 128
1 Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways.
2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots
around your table.
4 Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.
5 May the LORD bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity
of Jerusalem,
6 and may you live to see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel.
Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 1:1-10
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer 4nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God's work--which is by faith. 5The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. 7They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm. 8We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. 9We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine.
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. Luke, beginning in the 10th Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Lesson: Luke 10:38-42
38As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" 41"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON:.......................................”Word and Work” ......................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.
CLOSING HYMN: “O Master, Let Me Walk With You” LBW No. 492
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God!
Postlude .......Jan Evans
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR JULY 18, 2010
Assisting Minister: James Stark
Acolyte: McKenna Witt
Greeters: Ed & Ness Proctor
Reader: Leslie Hauptli
Nursery: Suzanne Jaroh
Ushers: Jurg & Leslie Hauptli,
Volunteers Please
Counters: Ron Weyersberg, Dave Dau
Coffee Hour: Karen Joyce
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN
JULY 17/18, 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 25, 2010
Assisting Minister:
James Stark
Acolyte:
Nick Howard
Greeters:
Ben & Kelly Warzin
Reader:
Hank Frech
Nursery:
Joyce Kelly
Communion Care:
Hank & Rita Frech
Communion Bread:
Karen Joyce
Ushers:
Jim & Josh Long, Don & Sue Schwartz
Counters:
DROP BAG
Coffee Hour
Rita Frech
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday,7/10.................37
Sunday, 7/11
9:30am...........................74
Total = 111
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LOST AND FOUND CONCERT
Romeo United Methodist Church
280 N. Main St.
Romeo, Michigan
Thursday, Aug. 5th
7:00 p.m.
Tickets $7
Kids 12 & under FREE w/paid adult
For more info, call
586.752.9132
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Flowers on the altar and throughout the church are in memory of
Verona Goebel.
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In an effort to help reduce expenses, we will not be issuing June giving statements. If you are in need of a statement, please contact Jill Kasper in the Finance Office and she will be happy to run one for you.
May God richly bless the marriage of Keith Kimmel and Sarah Martin who were married here at St. John on Saturday, July 17th.
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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
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!
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!
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JULY PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
JUICE + CEREAL + COFFEE + CANNED MEAT + CRACKERS + JELLY + PANCAKE MIX + SYRUP + CANNED FRUIT + LAUNDRY SOAP + TOILET PAPER + PORK & BEANS + DEODORANT + DISH SOAP + TOOTHPASTE + TOOTHBRUSHES
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.
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 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.
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Meijer Community Rewards for
JUNE 2010
$18.34
YTD for 2010: $109.17
Thank you,
Shoppers!
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.
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.
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
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, JULY 17-25, 2010
Saturday -Worship w/Communion, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 9:30am
Monday -Quilting, 7pm
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 5:45pm and 7pm
-Council, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-ZUMBA Classes, 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 9:30am
-Leave for WV Whitewater rafting
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