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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
First Sunday after Pentecost June 19, 2011
Church Office………………………..752-4588 Hotline............................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans… 752-2498
Email
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Website.....www.stjohnromeo.org
WORSHIP 9:30 AM
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude Jan Evans
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“Why Do We Make the Christian Faith So Boring?”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand): “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” Green Book #439
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
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: O God, who out of nothing brought everything that is, out of what we are bring more of what we dream but haven’t dared; direct our power and passion to creating life where there is death, to putting flesh of action on bare-boned intentions, to lighting fires against the midnight of indifference, to throwing bridges of care across canyons of loneliness; so we can look on creation, together with you, and behold, call it very good; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON Pastor Mark Evans
BAPTISM: (No photographs, please until after worship. The Service of Baptism is an opportunity for all of us to remember our Baptisms.)
P: Dear Parents and Sponsors, you have brought Ethan Lee Grover to this place because God wants him to be washed and cleansed. Through sin, we live in a broken world, but in baptism, by water and the spirit, we are reborn children of God and made members of Christ’s Body.
S: We present Ethan Lee Grover to be washed in God’s Baptismal water.
P: As parents and sponsors, you are now asked to see that this child grows up in the
Christian Faith; that he learn the stories of our Faith. See to it that through your lives he understands the meaning of the Creeds, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments. Make sure that he experiences the love of Christ through your love, for it is Christ’s love which shall sustain him throughout his life. Will you keep these promises?
Parents & Sponsors: We will.
P: Together, with this Congregation of Believers, will you affirm your faith and the Faith into which Ethan is baptized?
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: (congregation together)
God is love, and in God is the source of all goodness and truth. God is the creator of the universe and continues to recreate with us a kingdom of compassion for all humankind. Jesus is God’s Son. Jesus was born of Mary, lived a life of kindness and concern, died a cruel death on an executioner’s cross, and was raised on the third day to a new life. Jesus’ life is our life. We can now
live a life of kindness and concern; we can die and be raised to new life; we can live as forgiven sinners, confident of our place in eternity. We can respond to the call of Christ to follow him. The Holy Spirit is the spirit of God, alive and at work, establishing and building the realm of God on this earth. The Spirit of God leads us into the true faith, guides us through the difficult choices of life, and comforts us when we feel as if we cannot go on. God is with us, living inside of us, through the Holy Spirit. Amen.
THE BAPTISM: Ethan Lee Grover, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
BAPTISMAL PRAYER
P: Ethan, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the Cross of Christ forever.
A: Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
CONGREGATIONAL WELCOME: We welcome you into the Lord’s family. We receive you as a fellow member of the body of Christ, child of the same heavenly Father, and a worker with us in the kingdom of God.
Today we welcome Ethan Lee Grover into our family of Christ. Ethan is the son of Kurtis and Juli Ann (Rydquist) Grover of Leonard. Ethan’s sponsors are Carly Rydquist and Matthew Shar.
THE WORD OF GOD:
First Reading: Genesis 1:1-3, 26-31
1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. 26Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 28God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground--everything that has the breath of life in it--I give every green plant for food." And it was so. 31God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning--the sixth day.
Psalm 8
1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set
your glory above the heavens.
2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because
of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the
stars, which you have set in place,
4 what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care
for him?
5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with
glory and honor.
6 You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything
under his feet:
7 all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field,
8 the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of
the seas.
9 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
11Finally, brothers, good-bye. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13All the saints send their greetings.
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. Matthew, the 28th Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: “Why Do We Make the Christian Faith So Boring?” David Hudson
PRAISE HYMN: Sanctuary
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true;
With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for You.
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true;
With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for You.
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.
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
Bind Us Together
Bind us together Lord, bind us together, with cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together Lord, bind us together, Bind us together in love.
There is only one God. There is only one King.
There is only one Body. That is why we sing.
Bind us together Lord, bind us together, with cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together Lord, bind us together, Bind us together in love.
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 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: “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” Green Book #294
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 JUNE 19, 2011
Assisting Minister: Mellissa Lehman
Acolyte: Jacob Howard, Hunter Long
Greeters: Steve & Jan Alling
Reader: Marlene Stieve
Nursery: Volunteers Please
Ushers: Ralph & Libby Wilson, Steve Springstubbe
Counters: Dave & Ryan Dau
Coffee Hour: Volunteers Please!
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN – JUNE 18/19, 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
June 25/26, 2011
Assisting Minister:
Mellissa Lehman
Acolytes:
Kristin & Jennifer Stofflet
Greeters:
Ed & Kay Pauly
Readers:
Scott Palmer
Nursery:
Volunteer Please!
Communion Care:
Aline Colbert
Communion Bread:
Karen Joyce
Ushers:
Ron Weyersberg Family
Counters:
Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger
Coffee Hour:
Karen Joyce
Sat. Service Coordinators:
Gene & Lola Miller
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday, 6/11................36
Sunday, 6/12
9:30am...........................97
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Summer Worship Hours Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday service stays the same at 5:00 p.m.
Summer hours in the church office The office will be open Monday – Thursday, 8am – 4pm through the summer.
We pray for God’s blessings on the life of Ethan Lee Grover who is baptized this Sunday. Ethan’s parents are Kurtis and Juli Ann (Rydquist) Grover of Leonard. His sponsors are Carly Rydquist and Matthew Shar.
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MEN’S CLUB PICNIC
TUESDAY, JUNE 28th
6:00 p.m.
The Men’s Club is celebrating the end of our season with a picnic at the home of Leon and Carol Petzold. This is the meeting when both you and your spouse/friend are invited to attend. The Men’s Club will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs. Please bring a dish to pass, your own place settings, and drinks.
The Petzolds live at 6415 Clear Lake Rd., 28 miles north of St. John. Take Van Dyke north past Imlay City to Clear Lake Rd. and turn LEFT. If you need a ride or want to carpool, call Don Schwartz or any other Men’s Club member.
All men and women of the church are invited to attend! Please RSVP by talking to or calling Don Schwartz at 586-752-9145 or Leon Petzold at 810-724-4107 or email to
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. We hope you will be able to attend this fun-filled, relaxing evening!
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May God richly bless Janet R. Gallagher and Edward F. Kopriva who were united in marriage on Saturday, June 18th.
Best Wishes Ed and Jan!
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We need your help!
● On the evening of Saturday, July 17th a group of youth and adults will be coming to Romeo. They are from Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Kent City, MI. They are going White Water rafting with our St. John group and will need housing for Saturday night, and then they will worship with us on Sunday morning. The group is comprised of 6 high school girls, 2 female adult sponsors, 7 high school boys and 2 male adult sponsors. So if you could provide housing for Saturday night it would be greatly appreciated. Just call the church office and tell us how many you can put up for the night.
● There will also be a need for housing four Day Camp Counselors during the week of VBS & Day Camp from July 31st – August 5th. Thank you!
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“What’s with all the books?”
USED BOOKS NEEDED
For over 30 years, the Romeo Area AAUW has held a used book sale at the Community Center during the Peach Festival. The proceeds allow us to award $4,000 in scholarships to local students.
Please donate used books (please, no textbooks), CDs, DVDs, and audio books.
Drop them off here at St. John Mon.-Thurs., 9am-4pm, Sat. 4:30-6pm or Sun. 9-10:30am.
Thank you for supporting our local students!
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CEDAR POINT
CANCELLED
May be rescheduled in August
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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In April we recycled 3.38 tons and received $16.87. Landfill space saved – 10.55 cubic yards. Total 2011 Year-to-date: $106.73. 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!
GUERRILLAS OF GRACE
Small Group Meeting
Beginning Thursday, June 9th, 6:30-8:00pm, St. John will be hosting small group meetings based on “Guerrillas of Grace” by Ted Loder. Each week readings from “Guerrillas” will lead us into a discussion about our individual theologies and faith as it shapes our life together as individuals and the church. I believe that we can no longer let academics, our culture, or politics enforce upon us a faith that rightly belongs to us – transforming us to transform our church and society. Please come and join us in honest dialogue about God, Christ, and the World.
Purchasing “Guerrillas of Grace” is not required.
Peace,
Dave Hudson, Licensed Minister, 586-786-1696
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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.
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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~
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WELCA would like you to know that there are over 30 women’s ministry resources available to you free! Just go to
www.womenoftheelca.org
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The ‘Garden Angels’ would like to thank Bob Griffin for his help in removing the large pile of brush from the church grounds.
Thanks, Bob!!!
Our Garden Angels are in need of some Preen and Weed-B-Gone refills. Donations will be gratefully accepted!
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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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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Remember to register for VBS and/or Day Camp!
Coming the week of
July 31 – August 5.
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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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Check us out and be a fan at “stjohnlutheran
romeo”
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Rainbows – Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms
Help for children experiencing a death or divorce in the family.
For more information call 586-781-5567
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Meijer Community
Rewards for
MAY 2011
$39.45
Year to Date: $126.67
Thank you, Shoppers!
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JUNE PANTRY NEEDS FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
* Juice * Coffee/Tea *
* Jelly * Canned Fruit *
* Soups * Macaroni & Cheese * Crackers * Toothbrushes *
* Bar Soap * Pads * Tampons * Laundry Detergent *
For our Diabetic Clients:
* Sugar-free Jello
* Sugar-free Jam/Jelly
* Sugar-free Pancake Syrup
* Crystal Light
* Splenda
* No-sugar-added Fruit
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.
SAMARITAN HOUSE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED THERE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE CALL ERIN AT
586-336-9956.
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, JUNE 18-26
Saturday -Worship. w/Comm, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 9:30am
Monday -Quilting, 7pm
-Council, 7:30pm
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 5:45pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Comm., 9:30am
Leave for Confirmation Camp after worship
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR JUNE 18/19, 2011
Assisting Minister:
Mellissa Lehman
Acolytes:
Jacob Howard, Hunter Long
Greeters:
Steve & Jan Alling
Readers:
Marlene Stieve
Nursery:
Volunteer Please
Ushers:
Ralph & Libby Wilson, Steve Springstubbe
Counters:
Dave & Ryan Dau
Coffee Hour:
Volunteers Please
Sat. Service Coordinators:
Joe & Marlyn Hnatow
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