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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 8, 2010
Church Office.586-752-4588
Pastor Mark Evans……586-752-2498
Hotline..586-752-1067
Website: www.stjohnromeo.org
Email Address.
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9:30 A.M.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude Karen Palmer
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“Living Into the Promise”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand, if you are able):
“Living for Jesus”
Living for Jesus a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free, This is the pathway of blessing for me.
Chorus:
O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee;
For You in death and dying, Did give Yourself for me.
I own no other Master, My heart shall be Thy throne.
My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.
Living for Jesus through earth's little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
Chorus
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: Lord, sometimes it’s just so hard to have faith. We like to know the end of the story. We want everything instantly. Waiting for anything seems out of the question. Lord, this day help us to see that faith is a journey in which we walk hand in hand with You facing together the unknown. Amen.
THE WORD OF GOD: Isaiah 1:1, 10-13, 18-20
1The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. 10Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah! 11"The multitude of your sacrifices-- what are they to me?" says the LORD. "I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of rams and the fat of fattened animals; I have no pleasure in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. 12When you come to appear before me, who has asked this of you, this trampling of my courts? 13Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations-- I cannot bear your evil assemblies. 18"Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. 19If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; 20but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
Psalm 50:1-11, 14-15
1 The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising
of the sun to the place where it sets.
2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.
3 Our God comes and will not be silent; a fire devours before him, and around him
a tempest rages.
4 He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that he may judge his people:
5 "Gather to me my consecrated ones, who made a covenant with me by
sacrifice."
6 And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge.
7 "Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you:
I am God, your God.
8 I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are
ever before me.
9 I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens,
10 for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.
11 I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine.
14 Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High,
15 and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me."
SECOND LESSON: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11By faith Abraham, even though he was past age--and Sarah herself was barren--was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise. 12And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. 13All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. 14People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16Instead, they were longing for a better country--a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (stand, if you are able): WOV No. 612
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, the 12th Chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 12:35-40
35"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. 38It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night. 39But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: “Living Into the Promise” Pastor Mark Evans
PRAISE HYMN: Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong. They are weak but He is strong.
Refrain Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me, He who died, heaven’s gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin, let His little child come in.
Refrain
Jesus loves me, this I know, as He loved so long ago,
Taking children on His knee, saying, “Let them come to me.”
Refrain
OFFERING/OFFERTORY (stand and sing): WOV Page 35
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,
In Moments Like These
In moments like these I sing out a song,
I sing out a love song to Jesus.
In moments like these I lift up my hands,
I lift up my hands to the Lord.
Singing, ‘I love you, Lord.’ Singing, ‘I love you, Lord.’
Singing, ‘I love you, Lord, I love you.’
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
THE ORDER OF CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS:
P: Gracious God,
C: Our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo.
Forgive what our lips tremble to name; what our hearts can no longer bear,
and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a
past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed;
and grant us grace to grow more and more in Your likeness and image;
through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
P: Jesus Christ our Savior gave himself for us, redeeming us from all sin and cleansing us to be people who are eager to do what is good. Through the water of rebirth and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, God saves us, renews us in grace and bestows on us 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 (stand if you are able)
COMMUNION (sit)
HYMNS DURING DISTRIBUTION ........................WOV Nos. 709, 702, ‘Alleluia’, 701
(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 one communion card per family 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.)
(Stand, if you are able)
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: Go into God’s world knowing that you are loved more than you can imagine. Show your love for God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Share God’s love with all you encounter. Care for them as God has cared for you and you will find and share the blessing of God Almighty.
C: Amen
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
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 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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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN AUGUST 7/8, 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
August 15, 2010
Assisting Minister:
Mellissa Lehman
Acolyte:
Ryan & Aaron Schmidt
Greeters:
Joanne Banghart
Reader:
Wally Semrau
Nursery:
Angie Farkas
Ushers:
Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Jerry & Jennifer Foor-Monday
Coffee Hour
Rita Frech
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday,7/31.................39
Sunday, 8/1
9:30am...........................98
DAY CAMP AND VBS
For the past week, St. John hosted Day Camp and VBS for children ages 3-12. Close to 60 kids attended this 5-day event. Counselors from Living Waters helped make it a huge success. The week was filled with music, crafts, Bible study, nature and games. Everyone had a great time. Of course this event cannot be a success without the help of such a supportive congregation. A huge THANK YOU! goes out to Don and Sue Schwartz and Paul and Diane Neihaus for hosting the four counselors from Living Waters. Opening up your home and welcoming complete strangers is certainly God's Work at it's very best. Also, thanks to the Hauptli family, the Evans family and the Rohloff family for providing dinner for the counselors during their stay. To everyone who donated items for the week to help provide snacks for the children, your thoughtfulness and generosity is, as always, greatly appreciated. All of our junior counselors who encourage and lead our young children, Hannah Hunt, Chris Kanczuga, Christopher (Kit) Sittenauer, David Romska, Hunter Long, Nick Howard, Tristan Finn, Chase Finn, and Kristen Stofflet. Last and not least all of the people who freely volunteer their time and talents, Joan Stofflet, Karen Palmer, Brenda Palmer, Darcy Mackenzie, Amy Hunt and Pastor Mark--the week could not happen without your great gift of time.
Interested in reading one of the book club books but think that you have to join the computer blog to take part? Read anyway! If you’re not computer savvy, or are just not interested in blogging as a form of communication, we still want you to be involved. Pick up a copy of something that interests you and don’t worry about anything other than your own enjoyment of the book. Also, if you like one of the authors you’re reading, look around at the shelves in the book nook. There are other books by most of the authors chosen. We’ve also added other books (such as the Joshua Series and the Father Tim Series) to the area for your easy reach and enjoyment.
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CHURCH PICNIC –
Saturday, October 2nd
“BE THE CHURCH” returns on October 9-10, 2010. Watch for more information to follow.
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.
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Did you just graduate from college or will soon? Steve Schocke from Thrivent Financial will be holding a class on everything you need to know about finance to begin planning your future. Budgeting, insurance, retirement savings (yes, you really DO need to think about it now) are all topics to be covered. Bring your questions and your friends on August 15th, 2010 at 6:30pm here at St. John. Pizza and soda will be served. Please call the church office to register.
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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!
AUGUST PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
COOKING OIL + CEREAL + COFFEE/TEA + CANNED FRUIT + DRY MILK + SUGAR + PANCAKE MIX + SYRUP + CANNED FRUIT + FLOUR + OATMEAL + TOMATO PRODUCTS + BAKED BEANS + BAR SOAP + SHAMPOO + TAMPONS/PADS + DISPOSABLE RAZORS + DIAPERS SIZE 4, 5, 6 +TOILET PAPER + 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.
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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 information.
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!
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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.
We are continuing to collect “Pennies for Peace”. We’ve managed to fill one of the window sills in the Gathering Area with jars filled with pennies. Please continue to bring in your change. We would love to fill all of the window sills, the fireplace mantel and any other available space before the year ends.
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LUNCH BUNCH WITH JESUS!
COMING SOON!
September 26, 2010
9:30-10:30am
Come be part of the joyful fun and good munchies! Mark it on your calendar so you don’t miss it.
Great Food
Great Music
Great Smiles
Great Message
More on this great event next week!
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In June we recycled 3.45 tons and received $17.25. Year to date for 2010 – $145.65. Landfill space saved – 10.76 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $4,186.32. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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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.
THRIVENT FINANCIAL BOWLING NIGHT!!!
WHO: For Thrivent Financial members and their guests
WHAT: Your Thrivent Financial for Lutherans North Macomb chapter is hosting a bowling event. Complimentary pizza, pop, and 2 games of bowling will be provided.
WHERE: Salt River Lanes, 33633 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield, MI 48047
WHEN: Thursday, August 19th from 7pm – 10pm
WHY: Great Fellowship, fun and to introduce our friends to Thrivent.
There will be a free will donation will all proceeds going to a student in the seminary.
RSVP by August 16 to Dan Sequin at
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or (586)677-4908.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, AUGUST 7-15, 2010
Saturday -Worship w/Communion, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 9:30am
Tuesday -LOVE Day, 9am-3pm
-Weight Watchers, 5:45pm and 7pm
Wednesday -NO Tai Chi
Thursday -Finance, 5:30pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 9:30am
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR AUGUST 8, 2010
Assisting Minister: Marlene Stieve
Acolyte: Kristin & Jennifer Stofflet
Greeters: Jurg & Leslie Hauptli
Reader: Karen Joyce
Nursery: Lisa Price
Ushers: Volunteers Please!
Counters: DROP BAG
Coffee Hour: Karen Joyce
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