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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
First Sunday in Advent
November 29, 2009
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.............................................................................................................. Jan Evans
PRAISE SINGERS: “Thanks Be To You, O Lord” by Hal H. Hopson
Congregational Greeting & Theme of the Day:
“Sign of Things to Come”
ENTRANCE HYMN: (stand, if you are able)
“Awake, Awake, and Greet the New Morn” WOV No. 633
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: Help us, O God, to discern the signs of our times with trust and hope. When everything seems confused, may we stand firm in your purpose and mercy. When nothing seems to change, may we move freely toward the coming of new days and new ways. Amen.
PRAISE HYMN: Open the Eyes of My Heart
2x Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You. I want to see You.
Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You. I want to see You.
To see You high and lifted up,
Shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour out Your power and love, as we sing holy, holy, holy.
2nd ending High and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour our Your power and love as we sing, holy, holy, holy.
Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy. I want to see You.
Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy. I want to see You.
I want to see You. I want to see You. I want to see You.
THE WORD OF GOD: First Lesson: Jeremiah 33:14-16
14"'The days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. 15"'In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David's line; he will do what is just and right in the land. 16In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.'
Psalm 25:1-10
1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies
triumph over me.
3 No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame
who are treacherous without excuse.
4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths;
5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in
you all day long.
6 Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love
remember me, for you are good, O LORD.
8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.
10 All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands
of his covenant.
Second Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
9How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you? 10Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith. 11Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. 12May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 13May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.
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 21st Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Lesson: Luke 21:25-28
25"There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. 26Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. 27At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON:...............................”Sign of Things to Come” .................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.
the Congregation will stand and sing together:
PRAYER HYMN:
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne – make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare, by thy return, sweet hour of prayer.
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: “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” LBW No. 25
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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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN NOVEMBER 28/29, 2009
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
December 6, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Ron Weyersberg
Acolyte:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Ryan & Aaron Schmidt
Greeters:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Denise Bonner
Reader:
1) Trudie Seablom
2) Ryan Schmidt
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Hillary Beyerlein
Ushers:
1) Glen Douglas, Trudie Seablom; Volunteers Please!
2) Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger, Mark Gallagher; Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Steve Springstubbe; Marie Germundson
Coffee Hour
Erin Rodger, Jan Gallagher
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 11/21.......................38
Sunday, 11/22
8:30am....................................47
10:30am..................................89
Total ...... = 174
Sunday School........................42
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Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass - 752-4452
Mary Kay Consultant – Chelsea Colbert–248-765-6095
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Please bring a can a week for our annual food drive to benefit Samaritan House.
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Breast Cancer 3-Day 2010
Kathy LeRoy and MaryAnn Mueller will again raffle off many lovely gift baskets to raise money to fight breast cancer. Watch for the opportunity to help in the Gathering Area the first two weekends in December. The raffle drawing will be on
December 13th.
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Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Tuesday, December 8th, 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!
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Future Sermon Series for January 2010
Pastor Mark could use your help with an idea for a future sermon series. Here’s a question he would like to expand into a three or four part sermon series. Can any good come out of these troubled times?
Where is hope to be found in these troubled times? PM has some ideas; how about you?
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church
5535 Mound Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
586-781-3025
Every Thursday from
5:30-6:30pm
Nov. 5 – Dec. 23, 2009
This week’s topic: “When it doesn’t seem real, when does it sink in?.”
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Christmas Poinsettias
It’s that time of year again! Time to order your poinsettias in memory or honor of your loved ones to beautify our sanctuary for Christmas. Please fill out the order form on the back of the bulletin and turn in to the church office by December 11th.
Stephen Ministry
Stressed? Discouraged? Lonely? Sad? Don’t suffer alone. Help is available.
Sometimes we fall into a trap where we think it’s a sign of weakness to ask for help. So when we’re stressed, discouraged, lonely or sad, we try to keep our struggles hidden and are reluctant to ask for help. However, that’s not God’s plan. Galatians 6:2 says “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” God wants us to care for others – and allow others to care for us in our time of need. Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking to one of our Stephen Leaders or Pastor Mark.
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Bob or Jan Gallardo
586-781-5803
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Meijer Community Rewards for
October 2009
$23.99
YTD for 2009: $220.10
NOTE: Purchases made at meijer.com, Meijer gas stations and convenience stores will now be included (must pay inside gas station.)
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 146 lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
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MORE WAYS YOU CAN SAVE:
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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DECEMBER WELCA PROJECT
* New Cards with Envelopes
* Used Stamps
* Used Card Fronts
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DECEMBER PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Baby Food * Cereal * Juice * Sugar * Ravioli * Canned Meat * Bath Tissue * Jelly Oatmeal * Soup Crackers Coffee * Fruit * Diapers (size 4 – 6) Toothpaste
NOTE: We always need low-sodium, gluten-free and sugar-free foods.
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
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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In October we recycled 3.64 tons and received $18.20. Year to date – $392.70. Landfill space saved – 11.36 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,892.02. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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MOTORVATION DRIVE
The Road to Self-Reliance
www.motorvationdrive.org
by Lutheran Social Services
Donate your car, motorcycle, RV, boat or any motorized vehicle to LSS and help put someone in need on the road to self-reliance. Funds raised through the sale of donated vehicles will benefit clients of LSS. Some vehicles will be prepared for sale and sold at deep discounts to clients who need transportation. All donations are tax-deductible. For more info, call Rev. Dr. Philip Hemke at 248-219-9707.
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The Rochester Community Chorus Presents
A Sing-Along
Messiah
By G. F. Handel
Friday, Dec. 4th – 8pm
St. Paul’s United Methodist
620 Romeo Rd.
Rochester, MI 48307
Tickets $15 or $50 for family of 4
Bring your own score or you can purchase one for $10
Call 248-218-2149 for info.
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Symphonia Chorale presents
A Christmas Concert
Rutter’s “Gloria”
With the Motor City Brass
& Christmas Favorites
Sunday, December 13th, 4pm
St. Clement of Rome
Catholic Church
Romeo, Mich.
Tickets: $10-adults, $5-children
Several St. John members are in the Chorale. Please see Karen Palmer 586-752-7734 for tickets.
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To Benefit MCREST
Christine Lavin & The Mistletones
Saturday, 12/5/09
8 pm
Tickets: $30 & $20
(586) 415-5101 or www.mcrest.org
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The Detroit Lutheran Singers
Will present 4 concerts of sacred choral music for Advent and Christmas:
Sunday, 12/6/09,
3:30 pm at
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
1345 Gratiot Ave., Detroit
7:30 pm at
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
30650 6 Mile Rd., Livonia
Friday, 12/11/09,
7:30 pm at
Good Shepherd Lutheran
814 N. Campbell, Royal Oak
Saturday, 12/12/09,
7:30 pm at
St. Peter Lutheran Church
23000 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe
Tickets are $10 (adults) and $7 (seniors & students 12 and up)
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 6, 2009
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-NO Sunday School
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Stephen Ministry Training, 7pm
Tuesday -Symphonia Chorale, 6:30pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -LOVE Day Cancelled for December
-Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Confirmation, 6:30-7:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
-Youth Choir, 7:30pm
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship w/Communion, 5pm
-HANGING OF THE GREENS W/POTLUCK DINNER, 6PM
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2009
Assisting Minister:
David Hudson
Acolytes:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Hunter Long, Nick Howard
Greeters:
1) Ed & Kay Pauly
2) Bob & Marjorie Neubacher
Reader:
1) Ed Pauly
2) Jan Evans
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Suzanne Jaroh
Ushers:
1) Craig & Bev Nyeholt;
Volunteers Please!
2) Jim & Josh Long;
Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Jurg & Leslie Hauptli
Coffee Hour:
Steve Hunt Family
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Shakin it up and changing it around.........Cut for this week
(Leave off Stephen Minister Leader list until further notice)
Jan Gallagher 586-752-5329
Jerry Foor 586 586-752-9227
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E-Care Needs from Samaritan House
If you are able to meet any of these needs, please feel free to drop them off anytime during our hours of operation: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am until 6 pm and Fridays from 10 am until 4 pm. If you have any questions, we can be reached either by email (
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) or phone at 586-336-9956. We are located on the east side of Van Dyke between 28 Mile and 29 Mile Roads at 62324 Van Dyke in Washington, MI.
Extra stuff to keep!:
Church Group – Meets at 12:30 on the first Wednesday of the month at the church.
Love Day – Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9am to 3pm at the church.
Love Day 2 – Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-12am at the church.
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(Put back in WB in Jan. 2010)
Interested in using your gift of music for worship? Saturday service is looking for just a wee bit of your time to sing or play one song at the beginning of our 5pm Saturday service. Contact Cathy Vestrand at 586-752-2262 even if you just want to do it one time!
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 124 & ¾ lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
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More ways you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE
There are about 200 giving units in our church and if each unit gave an extra $10 each month at the end of the year we would have an additional $24,000. Please consider a slight increase in your commitment to the ministry here at St. John and help solve our financial problem.
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If you have an extra vehicle you have been considering donating, please call Charity Motors Car Donation Program and tell them you want to donate your vehicle and designate the proceeds to St. John Lutheran Church. You will receive a tax donation while helping our church!
Call 313-933-4000.
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The Macomb County Community Services Agency is looking for volunteers to deliver ‘Meals on Wheels’ to homebound seniors twice a month at lunchtime. Routes can be close to your home or work. Please call 586-469-5228 or visit www.macombcountymi.gov/mccsa to volunteer.
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You can recycle:
+Magazines
+Mail
+Shopping Catalogs
+Newspaper
+Office & School Papers
You can recycle anything listed here from your business as well. The Bin is located in the back lot next to the garage.
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Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Began September 15th and continues on the 2nd Tuesday each month after that (off during summer months.)
6:00 pm Registration
6:30 pm Start time
$10 Fee includes snacks
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
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The Can-Do Ringers Bell Choir is open to anyone 4th grade on up. You don't have to know how to play a bell or read music to join. We take it slow and show you how to ring properly and follow the music. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 6:30pm. We play one Sunday a month at both services. Choir members must commit to make as many rehearsals as possible. If you are interested, call Pat Koleda at (586) 992-0646 or just come to our first rehearsal on Monday, September 13, at 6:30.
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Future Cub Scouts
If you have a son who is in 1st thru 5th Grade and is interested in becoming a scout, come join us and see what we’re about! Cub Scout Pack 259 is holding meetings in the Fellowship Hall. Monday, Sept. 28th, 7pm – Pack Meeting. For more info:
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Tied Together Quilting Circle is back after a year hiatus! We meet on the third Monday of each month (November 16th this month), 7:00 p.m. in the conference room. We learn new techniques as we do quilting projects together. We also do projects like banners for the church. You can work on your own project while you enjoy the company of other quilters. You do not need to be a member of St. John to come. We’d love to see new people and old members come back! For more information, call Kathie Proctor 586-784-5054 or Leona Thorman 810-798-8537.
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!
St. John Lutheran Church now has a Facebook page!
Be a fan at “stjohnlutheranromeo”.
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Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass - 752-4452
Mary Kay Consultant – Chelsea Colbert–248-765-6095
Attention Grades 5 -12!
Interested in singing and having fun? Join Youth Choir on our new time and day. Practices held in the sanctuary on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:15pm after catechism. For more info, please contact Darcy Mackenzie at 586-784-4238.
In our continuing efforts to “Go Green” and save money too, we would appreciate you using one communion card per family. Simply note the names on that card of the people who took communion. Thank you kindly.
Calling All Scrapbookers!
We are so excited to announce that scrapbooking is about to begin at our church! Our first event will be on
Saturday, Nov. 21st
10am – 10pm
Yes! You’ll have time to get it ALL done! Come for all or any part of the day.
No Fee, but tables are available on a first come/first serve basis. Sign-up is required, so call the church office at 752-4588 before the 21st to register! There will be free door prizes! Please pack your own lunch and bring a goody to share. We’ll order out for dinner, so bring some cash for that. Complimentary coffee will be made fresh all day long.
JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE
There are about 200 giving units in our church and if each unit gave an extra $10 each month at the end of the year we would have an additional $24,000. Please consider a slight increase in your commitment to the ministry here at St. John and help solve our financial problem.
We invite Pre-school thru 5th Grade children to join us! Kids of the Kingdom (KOK Kids) meet after 8:30 service from 9:45-10:20am upstairs in the room next to the library and then the children go down to Sunday School. Any questions or concerns, please contact Marlene (248-651-7394) or Karen (586-752-7734). We practice 3 times a month and usually sing once a month at the 10:30 service.
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You can recycle:
+Magazines
+Mail
+Shopping Catalogs
+Newspaper
+Office & School Papers
You can recycle anything listed here from your business as well. The Bin is located in the back lot next to the garage.
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