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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2011
Church Office………………………..752-4588 Hotline............................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans… 752-2498
Email
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Website.....www.stjohnromeo.org
WORSHIP 8:30 and 10:30 AM
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude Karen Palmer
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“Do You Know What You Believe?”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand): “He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought!” LBW #501
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 God, grant us the grace to wrestle with the mystery that is you. Inspire us when we feel as if we cannot go on to face with you the questions we must ask if we are ever to know what we truly believe. In the name of Jesus who is the answer. Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON Pastor Mark Evans
PRAISE HYMN: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
He’s got the wind and the rain in His hands,
He’s got the wind and the rain in His hands,
He’s got the wind and the rain in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
He’s got you and me, brother, in His hands,
He’s got you and me, sister, in His hands,
He’s got all God’s children in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
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 Blake Joseph Warzin, Addison Elizabeth Weiss and Christopher Brennan Weiss to this place because God wants them 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 Blake Joseph Warzin, Addison Elizabeth Weiss and Christopher Brennan Weiss to be washed in God’s Baptismal water.
P: As parents and sponsors, you are now asked to see that these children grow up in the
Christian Faith; that they learn the stories of our Faith. See to it that through your lives they understand the meaning of the Creeds, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments. Make sure that they experiences the love of Christ through your love, for it is Christ’s love which shall sustain them throughout their lives. 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 Blake, Addison and Christopher are 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: Blake Joseph Warzin, Addison Elizabeth Weiss and Christopher Brennan Weiss, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
BAPTISMAL PRAYER
P: Blake, Addison and Christopher, children 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 fellow members of the body of Christ, children of the same heavenly Father, and workers with us in the kingdom of God.
Today we welcome Blake Joseph Warzin, Addison Elizabeth Weiss and Christopher Brennan Weiss into our family of Christ. Blake is the son of Ben and Kelly (Cochran) Warzin of Romeo. Blake’s sponsors are Kelly and Mike McBarth. Addison and Christopher’s parents are Christopher and Meredith (Brennan) Weiss of Washington. Addison’s sponsors are Megan Gilmore and Matt Stromer. Christopher’s sponsors are Mark and Carol Gallagher and Doris and Scott Stromer.
THE WORD OF GOD:
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
31"The time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. 32It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them, "declares the LORD. 33 "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 34No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest," declares the LORD. "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."
Psalm 119:33-40
33 Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the
end.
34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all
my heart.
35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to
your word.
38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
40 How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness.
Second Reading: Ephesians 6:13-18
13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
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. John, the 7th Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
The Holy Gospel: John 7:14-19
14Not until halfway through the Feast did Jesus go up to the temple courts and begin to teach. 15The Jews were amazed and asked, "How did this man get such learning without having studied?" 16Jesus answered, "My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. 17If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. 18He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him. 19Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?"
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: “Do You Know What You Believe?” Pastor Mark Evans
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 Evans
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
PRAYER HYMN:
We Come to You for Healing, Lord
We come to You for healing, Lord, of body, mind and soul,
And pray that by Your Spirit’s touch, our lives may be made whole.
You touch us through physicians’ skills, through nurses’ gifts of care
And through the love of faithful friends who lift our lives in prayer.
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: “Lord of All Hopefulness” LBW #469
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God
Postlude Karen Palmer
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 SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
Assisting Minister: Dave Hudson
Acolyte: 1) Volunteers Please!
2) Ryan & Aaron Schmidt
Greeters: 1) Ed & Ness Proctor
2) Bridgette Maday
Reader: 1) Ron Weyersberg
2) Jill Keller
Nursery: 1) Volunteer Please!
2) Volunteer Please!
Ushers: 1) Ron Weyersberg Family
2) Don & Sue Schwartz
Counters: Jan Gallagher & Erin Rodger
Coffee Hour: Gallagher Family
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN – SEPTEMBER 17/18, 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
SEPTEMBER 24/25, 2011
Assisting Minister:
Karen Joyce
Acolytes:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Hunter Long & Nick Howard
Greeters:
1) Tom Jurek Family
2) Jason & Sue Sturmer
Reader:
1) Ed Pauly
2) Contemporary
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Joyce Kelly
Comm. Care:
1) Karen Palmer
2) Sid & Joyce Kelly
Comm. Bread;
1) Karen Palmer
2) Sid & Joyce Kelly
Ushers:
1) Ed & Kay Pauly
2) Dave & Ryan Dau; Steve Springstubbe
Counters:
Dave & Ryan Dau
Coffee Hour:
Steve Hunt Family
Sat. Service Coordinators:
Bob & Marcia Rick
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Last Week’s Attendance:
Saturday, 9/10
5:00pm.........................56
Sunday, 9/11
8:30am.........................50
10:30am.....................104
Sunday School.............37
May God richly bless the baptisms of Blake Joseph Warzin, Addison Elizabeth Weiss and Christopher Brennan Weiss.
Blake’s parents are Ben and Kelly (Cochran) Warzin of Romeo and his sponsors are Mike and Kelly McBath.
Addison and Christopher’s parents are Christopher and Meredith (Brennan) Weiss of Washington. Addison’s sponsors are Megan Gilmore and Matt Stromer. Christopher’s sponsors are Mark and Carol Gallagher and Scott and Doris Stromer.
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Saturday, Oct. 1st -6:00 p.m.
Picnic on church grounds
(or in Fellowship Hall if weather is inclement)
Bring a dish to pass
JOIN IN THE FUN!
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THANK YOU AGAIN
Thanks to the men of the church that helped park cars Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend. Also, a thanks to these men’s wives for sharing their husbands for the hours they spent doing this event!
Again, thank you!
Leon Petzold – Men’s Club
Meijer Community
Rewards for August 2011
$36.12
Year to Date: $236.85
Thank you, Shoppers!
Enrollment Applications are in the Gathering Area.
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Only two more weeks until the Samaritan House Harvest Walk! If you walk or pledge, you are helping hurting people in our local area. Although the Samaritan House is mainly known for its food pantry, they also help low-income clients when there are utility shutoffs, evictions, or clothing needs. A medical clinic is also available one day each week. The 5K Harvest walk is on Sunday, October 2nd, and begins and ends here at St. John. Registration is at 1pm and the walk begins at 1:30 PM. Please contact Sue Schwartz, Leslie Hauptli, or the church office if you are interested in walking or pledging. Together, we can make a difference!
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Southeast Michigan Synod Women of the ELCA
Fall Retreat
Saturday, 10/15/2011
Zion Lutheran Church
Ann Arbor, Mich.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
See Kay Pauly to sign up.
WELCA SEPT./OCT. PROJECT
VETERANS AT SAGINAW HOSPITAL
Disposable Razors
Shaving Cream
Toothbrush/paste
Note/Writing Paper
Playing Cards
Envelopes/Stamps
Small Games
Magazines
Paperback Books
Other Toiletries
Please note that WELCA donations are still accepted in the main hallway but are now inside of the black cupboard in the labeled shelves.
Over 30 ministry resources available to you free at www.semi-welca.org
SEPTEMBER PANTRY NEEDS FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
* CORN * CRACKERS * PANCAKE MIX * DRY MILK * OATMEAL * PANCAKE SYRUP * JUICE * RAVIOLI/SPAGHETTIOS * HAMBURGER HELPER * BEEF STEW/CHILI * GREEN BEANS * CONDENSED SOUPS * JELLY/JAM * DISH DETERGENT * TOOTHBRUSHES * LAUNDRY DETERGENT * HAIR CONDITIONER * SHAVING CREAM *
* DEODORANT (MEN & WOMEN) *
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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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In July we recycled 3.40 tons and received $16.98. Landfill space saved – 10.61 cubic yards. Total 2011 Year-to-date: $196.74. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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CAN-DO RINGERS!!!
The Can-Do Ringers Bell Choir is in need of new ringers. We are 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 the beginning of 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 Mon. Sept.12 at 6:30.
PRAISE RINGERS
The Praise Ringers and Praise Singers begin their practice again on Wednesday September 14th. Anyone interested in becoming a prospective member is WELCOME to attend! Praise Ringers start at 6:30 p.m. and Praise Singers at 7:30 p.m.
KIDS OF THE KINGDOM
We invite Pre-school thru 5th Grade children to join us! Kids of the Kingdom (KOK Kids) meet between services at 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 Stieve (248-651-7394) or Karen Palmer (586-752-7734). We practice 3 times a month and usually sing once a month at the 10:30 service.
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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!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, SEPTEMBER 17-25
Saturday -Worship w/Comm., 5pm
-SWAT Meeting 5:45pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-BRUNCH BUNCH FOR JESUS
(BETWEEN SERVICES)
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Quilting 7pm
-Council 7:30pm
Tuesday -Weight Watchers, 5:45pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-CONFIRMATION BEGINS 7PM
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Sound Disciples, 10am-12pm
-Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Comm.,
8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
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John 7:16
Jesus answered, "My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me.”
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