This Week at
St. John’s
2nd Sunday after Pentecost - June 10, 2007
From Pastor Brauer:
Welcome to St. John’s! “For God has visited and redeemed His people,” we sing in the Benedictus. God comes today in Word and Sacrament to heal us, even to raise us from the dead. Elijah’s raising of the widow of Zarephath’s son is a foreshadow of Jesus’ raising of the widow of Nain’s son. A great prophet Elijah was; a greater Prophet is Jesus, for He is the Son of God. He touched death that day and bid it to leave. He does the same for us as we hear the words of absolution and our souls are raised to new life in Christ. This is not something man made up, but comes to us by revelation from Jesus Christ in the Gospel. In faith we can call to God in the day of our troubles, even in death, for He will deliver us and we will honor Him with our lives.
"A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT"
Galatians 1:11-24: The God who by grace changed Paul from being a fierce persecutor of the church to becoming a powerful spokesman of the good news of salvation in Jesus is the same God who works in us by His grace. The result is that we become His stewards who do the right things for the right reasons.
Attention Float Builders:
The 4th of July float builders will be meeting at Clarence Spear’s
barn every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 PM. If you need directions or for more
information please call Greg McConnell. All help is welcome!
From the Board of Parish Fellowship:
Today is “Strawberry Shortcake Fest” during Fellowship Coffee. Come enjoy this wonderful summer treat. Afterward, everyone is invited to stay for Bible Study.
Mark your calendars now! August 26 is the outdoor service with family picnic and hog roast. More details will follow soon.
His Word, Our Joy:
“His Word, Our Joy” will meet at 6:30 tonight in the choir room.
Attention Altar Guild:
Tomorrow, June 11, 2007, we will hold our annual potluck at 6:30 PM in the Ladies Lounge. Prepare your favorite dish to share, and bring your own table service.
From the Altar Guild:
The Altar Guild has planned a cleaning day for June 21 at 8:00 AM. We would like to invite any church member who is willing, to join us. We hope to see a lot of helping hands!
Annual Parking Lot Sale:
Just 1 week left until St. John’s 15th Annual Parking Lot Sale! We have lots of vendors, but you may still lease a space by calling Ellen Heidel. We hope many of you will come search through all the “treasures” next Saturday, June 16, from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.
Can Recycling Day:
Saturday, June 16 (Parking Lot Sale day) is our next can recycling day. Please bring your cans 9:00 AM-11:00 AM and drop them off near the school entrance. All money goes toward the 150th Anniversary Fund.
Vacation Bible School:
Plan now for VBS! This year VBS will be held July 30-August 3. Watch future bulletins for more information.
Youth Group:
The Youth Group will be meeting June 24th from 4-6 PM in the Youth room. Grades
4 thru 12 are all invited. Bring a friend and help us build a strong and fun
group. If you would have any questions please call Rhonda McConnell.
St. John’s Senior Tours:
The Branson, MO. Christmas Shows trip will be November 7-11, 2007. Four reservations are available. Call Eunice Wright for complete details and reservations.
St. John’s Daycare is Now Open Year-Round:
If you are interested in summer childcare, we are now offering it here at St. John’s! Please come to the school office or daycare room to fill out an information sheet as soon as possible, so we can reserve a spot for your child. If you have any questions, call Julie Vergin, at the school office (362-6692).
We are also wanting to update our little fenced in playground that is used by the Pre-school/Pre-K classes and younger daycare children. We are looking for new or used outdoor play equipment and toys that are in good condition. If you have any items you would like to donate, please call Julie Vergin at the school, 362-6692.
150th Anniversary Dinner:
Time is flying by, and our 150th Anniversary Dinner will be here soon!
The menu for the, July 15, 150th dinner will be:
Roast Beef
Chicken
Green Beans
Corn
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Fruit Salad
Pasta Salad
Tossed Salad
Dinner Roll/Butter
Dessert
Beverage
If you would like to donate a favorite dessert, please call Dawn Crum at
324-2985.
Donations:
Marie Huge made donations to the 150th Anniversary Fund and to the Sound System, in memory of departed loved ones.
St. John’s Seniors made a donation to the new Sound System.
Jim and Linda Peters made a donation to the Sound System/Broadcast Fund.
Adele McClelland made a donation to the 150th Anniversary Fund.
Walter and Louise Kegebein, Sherry Waters, and the Willing Servants all made donations to the new Hymnal Fund.
6/11/2007 (Mon.) Pastor Brauer’s Day Off
6:30p-Altar Guild Potluck-LL
6/12/2007 (Tues.) 6:30p-School Bd-LIB 7:00p-Stewardship-CAF 7:00p-Parish Fel.-LL
6/13/2007 (Wed.) 10:00a-Matins 10:30a-Wednesday Warriors-LL 7:00p-150th Meeting-LL
6/14/2007 (Thurs.) 7:00p-Elders-LL 7:00p-Trustees-LIB
6/15/2007 (Fri.) Pastor Young's Day Off
6/16/2007 (Sat.) 8:00a-Banner Com.-4th Gr. 6:00p-Worship
Next Sunday
6/17/2007 (Sun.) 8:00a-Worship/Communion 9:15a-Coffee-CAF 9:30a-Bible Study-CAF
10:45a-Worship
Summer Hours:
The church office will close at noon on Fridays until school resumes in the fall.
SERVING US IN WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND
Pastor: Rev. David M. Young
Pastor: Rev. Ronald A Brauer
Organist Susan Rosselli
Altar Guild: Louanna Gourley, Betty Loomis, Mary Jo Uebele, Jesica Watson
Elders on Duty: 6:00 PM: Terry Scherer
8:00 AM: Jim Woodruff, Jim Sherwood
10:45 AM: Luke Vandercar
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
The Altar flowers this week were sponsored by The St. John’s PTL in honor and recognition of the 2007 8th Grade Graduation Class, their Pastors and their Teachers, for a job well done.
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
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WEEKLY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
Wed. 10:00 AM: 8 Sat. 7:00 PM: 83
Sun. 8:00 AM: 130 Sun. 10:45 AM: 186
Total: 407
Worship Program for
2nd Sunday after Pentecost-June 10, 2007
St . John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church & School (LCMS)
111 Kingsbury Ave., La Porte, IN 46350
219-362-3726 email-churchoffice@stjohns-lpin.org
Rev. David M. Young, Pastor—Home phone: 219-324-9049
Rev. Ronald A. Brauer, Pastor—Home phone: 219-362-4703
Worship Services
Wednesday 10:00 AM, Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:45 AM
TO OUR VISITORS: We extend a warm welcome to the assembly of believers gathered to worship with us at St. John’s! First time visitors, please sign the visitors section of the pew pad located at the end of the pew. We want to know who you are! For your convenience, restrooms, first aid, telephone needs and a staffed nursery for children ages 5 & under are provided in the church basement under the Narthex (“lobby”). God bless your worship!
PETITIONS, INTERCESSIONS, AND THANKSGIVING PRAYERS before worship can be found in Lutheran Worship on pages 124-133!
SPECIAL NEEDS: Persons unable to climb stairs to the altar are invited to sit in the extra-wide front pews to receive communion or to place a walker.
ST. JOHN’S COMMUNION STATEMENT:
As a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, we believe Scripture teaches that the Lord's Supper is a precious gift of God in which Christ gives us His true body and blood (in a miraculous way), together with the bread and wine, for the forgiveness of our sins and the strengthening of our faith. Because the Bible teaches that this sacrament may also be spiritually harmful if misused, St. John’s communes only those instructed in the teachings of the LCMS and our church who have confessed their faith in these teachings. Prompted by the love for God’s Word, love for God’s people, and love for the Bible’s deep concern for doctrinal truth (Romans 16:17), guests who desire to commune are asked to speak with the pastor before service.FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: All are invited to our Fellowship Coffee across the driveway in our School Cafeteria following the 8:00 AM Sunday Service.
BIBLE CLASSES: Adult Bible Study follows the Fellowship Coffee in the Cafeteria at 9:30 AM.
7 PM WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION: DIVINE SERVICE, HS 98 pg 6 Opening Hymn: LW 428 “When in the Hour of Deepest Need ”
Confession & Absolution
Introit, Kyrie, Collect
Old Testament Reading, Gradual (See insert-spoken in unison)
Epistle, Gospel Readings (See insert-please rise for the Holy Gospel.)
Nicene Creed (HS’98 pg. 9)
Sermon Hymn: LW 510 “Be Still, My Soul”
Sermon: “Be Still! God Has Visited You!” Text: Luke 7:11-17
Prayer of the Church, Offering (Please sign “Fellowship Pad” during offering)
Turn to HS pg. 10 for the Service of Holy Communion.
Distribution Hymns: LW 264 “Oh, How Great is Your Compassion”
LW 285 “Chief of Sinners Though I Be”
Closing Hymn: ”Your Hand, O Lord, In Days of Old” (See insert)
8 AM WORSHIP: MATINS, LW pg 208
Order of Matins, LW pg 208
Office Hymn: LW 428 “When in the Hour of Deepest Need ”
Introit, Readings (See insert-please rise for the reading of the Gospel.)
Common Responsory
Sermon Hymn: LW 510 “Be Still, My Soul”
Sermon: “Be Still! God Has Visited You!” Text: Luke 7:11-17
Kyrie, Lord’s Prayer, Collect pg. 219
Benedicamus and Blessing pg. 222
Closing Hymn: ”Your Hand, O Lord, In Days of Old” (See insert)
10:45 AM WORSHIP / COMMUNION: Divine Service II, LW pg 158
Opening Hymn: LW 428 “When in the Hour of Deepest Need ”
Confession/Absolution, Introit (Chanted), Kyrie (See insert )
Hymn of Praise: (Glory to God...)
Collect, Old Testament Reading, Gradual
Epistle, Gospel Readings (See insert-Please stand for the reading of the Gospel)
Sermon Hymn: LW 510 “Be Still, My Soul”
Sermon: “Be Still! God Has Visited You!” Text: Luke 7:11-17
Nicene Creed, Prayers
Offerings Received (Please sign “Fellowship Pad” during Offering.)
Offertory (What shall I render…pg 169)
Service of Holy Communion page 170
Distribution Hymns: LW 264 “Oh, How Great is Your Compassion”
LW 285 “Chief of Sinners Though I Be”
Benediction
Closing Hymn: ”Your Hand, O Lord, In Days of Old” (See insert)
