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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2011
Church Office………………………..752-4588 Hotline............................586-752-1067
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 Shirley Wilburn
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“The Transformers are Here!”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand): “There is a Balm in Gilead” Blue Book #737
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: O Lord, reshape us in your wholeness to be healing people. Expand us by your power, life-generating as the sea, to accept and use our power to do something we believe in and be something more of what you mean us to be. In Jesus name. Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON David Hudson
THE WORD OF GOD:
First Reading: Exodus 1:8-14, 22.”
8Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt. 9"Look," he said to his people, "the Israelites have become much too numerous for us. 10Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country." 11So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. 12But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites 13and worked them ruthlessly. 14They made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their hard labor the Egyptians used them ruthlessly. 22Then Pharaoh gave this order to all his people: "Every boy that is born you must throw into the Nile, but let every girl live."
Psalm 124
1 If the LORD had not been on our side-- let Israel say--
2 if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us,
3 when their anger flared against us, they would have swallowed us alive;
4 the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept
over us,
5 the raging waters would have swept us away.
6 Praise be to the LORD, who has not let us be torn by their teeth.
7 We have escaped like a bird out of the fowler's snare; the snare has been
broken, and we have escaped.
8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Second Lesson: Romans 12:1-8.”
1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. 3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 4Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
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 16th Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." 20Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: “The Transformers are Here!” David Hudson
PRAISE HYMN: Step by Step
O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You.
O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You.
I will seek You in the morning and I will learn to walk in Your way;
And step by step You’ll lead me and I will follow You all of my days.
O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You.
O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You.
I will seek You in the morning and I will learn to walk in Your way;
And step by step You’ll lead me and I will follow You all of my days.
I will seek You in the morning and I will learn to walk in Your way;
And step by step You’ll lead me and I will follow You all of my days.
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:
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 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: “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” Blue Book #770
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God
Postlude Shirley Wilburn
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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR AUGUST 21, 2011
Assisting Minister: Mellissa Lehman
Acolyte: Harrison and Hannah Hunt
Greeters: Bill and Linda Walters
Reader: Marlene Stieve
Nursery: Hilary Beyerlein
Ushers: Glen Douglas and Trudie Seablom
Counters: Monday count – Pat Hahn and Joanne Banghart
Coffee Hour: Hunt Family
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN – AUGUST 20/21, 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
AUGUST 27/28, 2011
Assisting Minister:
TBA
Acolytes:
Jacob Howard & Hunter Long
Greeters:
Steve & Jan Alling
Reader:
Mike Phillips
Nursery:
Suzanne Jaroh
Communion Care:
Carol Vernier
Communion Bread:
Rita Frech
Ushers:
Ron Weyersberg Family
Counters:
Drop Bag
Coffee Hour:
Hunt Family
Sat. Service Coordinators:
Joe & Marlyn Hnatow
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday, 8/13
5:00pm.........................56
Sunday, 8/14
9:30am.........................91
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Betty Ferrero is very thankful for all of the calls and the cards she received from her St. John family on the death of her son.
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God’s richest blessings for Tanner Grace Marks, who is being baptized on Saturday, August 2oth. Tanner’s parents are Troy and Kristie (Roberts) Marks, of Rochester Hills.
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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!
WE BEGIN TWO SUNDAY SERVICES AND SUNDAY SCHOOL ON SEPTEMBER 11TH WITH WORSHIP AT
8:30 & 10:30AM AND
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 10:15AM.
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Thank you
for saving your pop top can tabs! 317.5 lbs. have been collected since we began in 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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WELCA JULY-AUGUST SCHOOL KITS
70 Page Spiral Notebook
25-30 Pg. 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 shelves.
Funds from bottles and cans collected in the hallway will now go towards “His Table” (see below). You may also donate, if you like, with a special envelope marked “His Table”. Thank you!
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LOST AND FOUND
There is a milk crate to the left of the fireplace in the Gathering Area with lost items in it. Please check to see if any of them belong to you. Small or valuable items (jewelry, tie tacks, glasses, etc.) are usually kept in the office.
Leona Thorman is missing a red Pyrex bowl. If you have seen it, please contact her or the office!
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HIS TABLE
♥ Every third Tuesday of each month, St. John has joined with the United Methodist Church in Romeo in serving a free meal to the less fortunate in our 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 approx. 40 meals and 7 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 *very rewarding* hours.
~PAY IT FORWARD~
AUGUST PANTRY NEEDS FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
* COOKING OIL * CEREAL * SUGAR * CANNED FRUIT * COFFEE/TEA * SPAGHETTI SAUCE * SUGAR * OATMEAL* FLOUR * MACARONI & CHEESE * CHILI * BAKED BEANS * TOMATO PRODUCTS * SHAMPOO * TOOTHPASTE * TOILET PAPER * BAR SOAP * DISPOSABLE RAZORS
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NEEDS:
New Backpacks, Spiral Notebooks, Pocket Folders, 1” Binders, Crayons, Wide-Ruled Filler Paper, Children’s Scissors, Erasable Pens, Markers, Colored Pencils, White School Glue, Glue Sticks, Flash Drives, 12” Rulers, Paperback Dictionary, Paperback Thesaurus, Composition Books, Erasers, White Glue, Hand Sanitizer, Highlighter, Pencil Box, Ruled Paper, Pencils, Pens (blue, black & red) Watercolor Paints
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.
August 13 – Bowling Extravaganza
26-27 – Back-to-School Distribution
Purchase your quilt raffle ticket at the Romeo Peach Festival Arts & Crafts Show!
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Meijer Community
Rewards for JUNE 2011
$34.90
Year to Date: $161.57
Thank you, Shoppers!
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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In June we recycled 4.02 tons and received $73.03. Landfill space saved – 12.54 cubic yards. Total 2011 Year-to-date: $179.76. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, AUGUST 20-28
Saturday -Worship w/Comm., 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 9:30am
Monday -Stephen Ministry, 7pm
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 5:45pm
-Strategic Planning Comm., 7pm
Wednesday -NO Tai Chi
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Worship., 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Comm., 9:30am
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