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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street....................................................................Romeo, Michigan 48065
Third Sunday of Easter ....................................................................................May 8, 2011
Church Office....………………………...................................................................752-4588
Pastor Mark Evans……752-2498 Hotline.........................752-1067
Website: www.stjohnromeo.org Email Address.
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8:30 & 10:30 AM
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude Karen Palmer
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“Where Do I Sign?”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand, if you are able):
“Rise Up, O Saints of God!” Green Book No. 383
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: .Blue Book 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: Blue Book 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: Blue Book Page 30
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Let us pray…
C: Lord, You tell us our job is to scatter the seed and Your Spirit will do the rest. We read this in Your Holy Word. Now may we live it in our lives. Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC (2) KOK Kids
CHILDREN’S SERMON (2)
PRAISE HYMN: I Will Lift High
I will lift high the Lord God at all times.
I will sing His praise the rest of my years.
I sought the Lord and He graciously answered.
He took away from me my greatest fear.
He took away from me my greatest fear.
For the eye of the Lord is upon me;
His ear is attentive to my every cry.
His face shines upon me;
His strong arm surrounds me.
By grace He has saved me and I’ll never die.
I will lift high the Lord God at all times.
I will sing His praise the rest of my years.
I sought the Lord and He graciously answered.
He took away from me my greatest fear.
He took away from me my greatest fear.
THE WORD OF GOD: Acts 2:36-41
36"Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call." 40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Psalm 116:1-14
1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: "O LORD, save me!"
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
6 The LORD protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.
7 Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
8 For you, O LORD, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,
9 that I may walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10 I believed; therefore I said, "I am greatly afflicted."
11 And in my dismay I said, "All men are liars."
12 How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me?
13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1:17-23
17Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. 22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
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 Luke, 24th Chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 24:18-35
18One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?" 19"What things?" he asked. "About Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see." 25He said to them, "How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" 27And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther. 29But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them. 30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" 33They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34and saying, "It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon." 35Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: David Hudson
OFFERING/OFFERTORY (stand and sing): Blue Book 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
Please keep the following individuals in your prayers:
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together,
PRAYER HYMN:
Lord, Listen to Your Children
Lord listen to Your children praying,
Lord send Your Spirit in this place
Lord listen to Your children praying
Send us love, send us power, send us grace!
THE PRAYERS (stand): Blue Book 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: Blue Book 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 ........................Green Book Nos. 214, 223, 225
(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): Green Book 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
CLOSING HYMN: “Thine is the Glory” Green Book No. 145
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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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR MAY 8, 2011
Assisting Minister:
Ron Weyersberg
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) McKenna Witt
Greeters:
1) Bill & Linda Walters
2) Tony & Kris Sambrano
Reader:
1) Ron Weyersberg
2) Karen Joyce
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Suzanne Jaroh
Ushers:
1) Ron Weyersberg Family
2) Dave & Ryan Dau; Steve Springstubbe
Counters:
Dave & Ryan Dau
Coffee Hour:
Karen Joyce
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN
–MAY 7/8, 2011
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.stjohnromeo.org
752-4588 Hotline: 752-1067
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246 Benjamin St., Romeo, MI 48065
Pastor Mark Evans
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 15, 2011
Assisting Minister:
Courtney Carleton
Acolytes:
1) Volunteer Please!
2) Nick Howard; Hunter Long
Greeters:
1) Earl & Kathie Proctor
2) Ralph & Libby Wilson
Readers:
1) Shirley Wilburn
2) Mike Phillips
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please!
2) Angie Farkas
Ushers:
1) Earl Proctor; Pat Hahn
2) Jim Long; Greg Howard
Counters:
DROP BAG
Coffee Hour:
Steve Hunt Family
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday, 4/30................63
Sunday, 5/1 8:30am...........................37
10:30am.......................180
Total = 280
Sunday School...............27
May you have a Blessed Mother’s Day!
St. John Lutheran will be training another class of Stephen Ministers this fall. Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time. If God gave you the gifts for caring, encouragement and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. If you think you might be interested, or just have questions, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders (Jan Alling, Jan Gallagher, Bob or Jan Gallardo, Jerry Foor), Pastor Mark or call the church office.
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Summer Worship Hours begin on Sunday, May 29th with one worship service on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday service stays the same at 5:00 p.m.
Summer hours in the church office begin the week of June 6th. The office will be open Monday – Thursday, 8am – 4pm.
Our heartfelt “Thank You” for cards, prayers and well wishes as we celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Art & Dori Bock
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Romeo VFW Men’s Auxiliary is serving Mother’s Day Breakfast! May 8th from 8am - 1pm
Cost is only $1.00 for Moms! Other adults, 8.00
Children 3-14 5.00 and kids under 3 eat free! Open to all!
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HIS TABLE
♥ Beginning the third Tuesday of May, and every third Tuesday after, we will be joining the United Methodist Church in Romeo in serving a free meal to the community. We need three to five volunteers for each service day. The meal is served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at United Methodist. Food can be prepared here and transported to United Methodist or prepared there. All food will be paid for by St. John from our Community Outreach budget. Currently the program is serving 40 meals and 4 to 5 delivered meals to shut ins. There is a sign up sheet in the gathering area if you are interested in participating. Total time invested would be about 5 hours.
~PAY IT FORWARD~
Meijer Community
Rewards for
MARCH 2011
$25.19
Year to Date: $62.02
Thank you, Shoppers!
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Tuesday Night Euchre
THIS IS THE LAST ONE UNTIL SEPTEMBER.
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Next date is May 10th, and continues on the 2nd Tuesday each month (off during summer months.) 6:00pm Registration;
6:30pm Start time.
$10 Fee includes snacks
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
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WELCA MAY-JUNE PROJECT
ITEMS WE USE ALL YEAR
Used Sheets
Quilt Batting
Any Color Thread
Material
Toiletries
Paperback Books
Playing Cards
New Greeting Cards
& Envelopes
School Supplies
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 shelves.
MAY PANTRY NEEDS FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
* Ensure * Beans * Rice * * Sugar-Free Jelly * Cereal * * Sugar-Free Jello *
* Sugar-Free Pancake Syrup * Baby Food *
* Diapers, Size 4, 5 & 6 * * Artificial Sweetener * * Shampoo * Bath Tissue *
* Toothbrushes *
May 14: Mail Carrier Food Drive
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.
Marion Pavlik is living at The Village Rehab Center, Room 202A, 22600 W. Main St., Armada, MI 48005 if you would like to send her a greeting.
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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In March we recycled 5.08 tons and received $76.15. Landfill space saved – 15.85 cubic yards. Total 2011 Year-to-date: $89.86. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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Thank you
for saving your pop top can tabs! 302.5 lbs. have been collected since we began in February 2007!
This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines. Another example where a little good deed has a huge impact!
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, MAY 7-15
Saturday -Worship w/comm., 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/comm.,
8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Stephen Ministry, 7pm
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 5:45pm
-Men’s Club Euchre, 6:30pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Youth Choir, 6:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
Thursday -Basketball, 6pm
-Finance, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
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