readings for today Genesis 9:8-17, Ephesians 3:14-21 and Mark 6:45-56 (lectionary readings can be found in the front of the hymnal on page Lectionaries xxi, but today’s readings are found on page xvii)

In our prayers Wilbert Reinking (Adams Memorial), Brooke Conrad (home), Esther Selking (Parkview North), Fred Berning (New Haven Care and Rehabilitation), Eileen Zwick, Bob Peters, Xavior Palacios, Marie Hobrock, Sherrill Peters (sister-in-law of Bob and Jeanette Peters) and Betty Schroeder (sister-in-law of Jean Uffelman and Jeanette Peters. Our soldiers: in Iraq – Jason Sauer; Katie Tedeschi in Japan; Casey Holt in San Diego, CA; Garry Murdock, Jr. at Harrogate, England; Deb Chappel (daughter of Phil and Evie DeBolt) at Fort Sill, OK; Matthew Owen (nephew of Kevin Selking) at Camp Legune, NC; Daniel Ulman (grandson of Roger and Fay Koenemann) at Bremerton, WA; Nathan Shelton (grandson of Bob and Ann Thorn) at Camp Pendleton, CA and Chaplain Daniel Gard, in Louisiana. Shut-ins: Evelyn Aumann, Tom Aumann, Herb Mailand (Woodcrest), Gert Deister (Woodview),Velma Zelt (Regency), Deanie Holle (Concord Village), Donna Conrad (Huntington), Margaret Scherer (Village of Heritage) and Geraldine Buuck.

THANK YOU a special thank you to everybody who donated hot dogs, root beer and money and to everybody who volunteered to work and make it a success. Thanks again

CONGRATULATIONS The following note was received this past week from The Reverend Tom Olson:

Dear All, The Lord blessed Erik and Beth with a beautiful baby girl last night (Monday, July 20) at 10:01 CST. Deb was with them. Mother and daughter and Grandmother are all doing great--as is the proud father. Madelyn Marie Preus weighed 8 lb 4 oz. Kate and Jon and I can't wait to see her. Thanks be to God the Father through Christ Jesus our Savior for the gift of life and for the eternal deliverance Christ has won from the labor pains of this life! Grandpa

today’s topic The bulletin is slowly moving its way into maturity. It will go through a couple more changes for the better, thank you for comments and recommendations.

We are also working on the church’s website since young and old are taking advantage of what it has to offer. One new aspect is our church’s blog (the link is on the church website). This blog will have the bulletin and announcements for the following Sunday (usually downloaded by Friday) and up to date announcements and pastoral articles throughout the week.

Today we have a Lutheran Pastor, Rev. Prof. Tom Omolo from Kenya, preaching today. Pastor and Sandra Rhein are working on a Lutheran hymnal for the Lutherans in Kenya. Please consider attending the presentation concerning the Lutheran Hymnal Project today at 10:15 am.

During this part of the Trinity Season we have heard about “justice” and “repentance.” Repentance is not only turning away from sin but more so, turning to see Christ who comes to you through His Word and Sacrament. Though, somewhat related, I enjoyed this quote from St. Augustine from his book called Confessions. He writes, “Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.” Frequently we take our daily routine of life for granted and we react to the things around us but go past ourselves. It is good to stop and reflect, examine our life in view of the life God has given us in Christ. In other words, don’t take the daily routine of life for granted, we might miss the point!

The SEVENTH Sunday after Trinity 7/26/2009 EVENTS

hospitalization/outpatient If you or someone in your family is scheduled to go into the hospital or outpatient for any reason or is being released from the hospital, please call Pastor Dreyer at church or 701-0001 (Decatur). Due to HIPPA Laws hospitals will not contact us-so you must.

Summer bible class is held after services each Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm and will continue until sometime in August. Bring your family and friends. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

adult catechesis classes are being held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm. All members wanting a refresher course are also welcome to attend.

Guest preacher/presentation Today Professor Reverend Joseph Tom Omolo is our guest preacher at both services. He will also give a presentation after services from 10:45-11:45 am. Professor Reverend Joseph Tom Omolo is Chairman and Theological advisor Professor, Matongo Seminary; Chaplain, Matongo Lutheran Teachers College. He also is a participant in the forming of a Lutheran Service Book for Kenyans, the Kenya Hymnal Project. Concordia Theological Seminary is abundantly blessed with some of Synod’s finest liturgical scholars. Bishop Obare has requested that the Seminary support this endeavor to produce “a good Lutheran Hymnal with a Kenyan (African) touch.” We take his words very seriously. CTS is committed to assisting the ELCK produce a Lutheran Service Book in which the liturgy and hymnody are biblically and theological sound and faithful to our Lutheran liturgical heritage. Equally important is that we do not produce the hymnbook for the Kenyans. We will work with and support the liturgics committee appointed by Bishop Obare. Only then will the fruits of our labor be both truly Lutheran and Kenyan.

office hours The secretary is in the church office 10:00 am-2:00 pm Tuesday-Friday, and is available at 639-6178. Any changes to this will be noted in the handout and newsletter. Pastor can be reached at 701-0001.

Youth Group The youth will meet today at 7:00 pm at Mr. Dicke's, with bonfire, smores, and outdoor activities.

couples club is planning a get away weekend to Little Nashville for August 28-30. For reservations or more information contact Shirley Braun (724-7502).

lwml treatshop This year’s Treatshop will be held at Carmel Lutheran Church, Carmel, IN, on August 15, 2009. All ladies of the church are invited.

LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLE The new Lutheran Study Bible is available to preorder from CPH. A sample booklet with selections from the new bible and the pricing for all styles is available to preview in the church office. Stop by and check it out. A link to a sample of the bible in large print can be found on our blog at http://stjohnlutheranbingen.blogspot.com

Scrip Remember Scrip for any gatherings you may be planning. If you frequent Sam's Club, Walmart Scrip can be used there just like cash, along with your membership.

Wyneken Association Meeting Monday, August 3, at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. Everyone should attend whether you have school age children or not.

Wyneken office closed The Wyneken office is closed until Tuesday, July 28.

Volunteers We need volunteers on Saturday, August 8, at 8:00 am to install the new playground equipment for the daycare. Please contact Mark Scheumann (639-6067), Mr. Timm at school or any school board member if you can help.

Building closed Wyneken will be closed from July 1-August 1, for floor waxing.

Teacher’s aide needed Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School is hiring a teacher's aide for the 2009-2010 school year. This is a part time position of 20-25 hours per week. If you are interested in this position, please contact a member of our Personnel Committee - Mark Scheumann (639-6067), Mitch Baumann (547-0014), or Mike Macke (724-7230). Mr. Timm is on vacation until August 1. Applications will be available after August 3.

school Physicals Wyneken Athletics Physicals Day will be held at Wyneken on Thursday, August 6, from 6:00-8:00 pm. A sign-up sheet for times will be available at registration; do not call the school office.

school registration Registration letters were mailed to all current Wyneken families on Friday, July 10. If you do not receive your information in a timely manner, please call the school office as soon as possible, 639-6177. Registration will be held on Tuesday, August 4, from 3:00-5:00 pm and 6:00-7:30 pm.

Wyneken Golf outing Enjoy a great day of golf and win a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle from Ehlerding Motorsports/Ehlerding’s River City Harley-Davidson for sinking a hole in one! The 8^th grade class is sponsoring the annual golf outing at Cross Creek Golf Course on Saturday, August 15, with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Individual fees are $50 and teams of four are $200. Cost includes eighteen holes, carts, a great meal, door prizes, and a team picture. Please call Tim Ehlerding at 724-8760 to reserve your team slot. Support our 8^th grade trip to Washington, D.C. and have a great time!

this ‘n that New Hope Lutheran Church-Ossian-Senior’s Dinner on Thursday, August 6, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. RSVP to 622-7954 by Monday, August 3.

Thrivent Tin caps night will be Saturday, August 15. Special tickets have been received by our Thrivent Coordinators. If you are interested in purchasing these specially priced tickets contact Glendolyn Rhymer (547-4712), Kathleen Krey (724-9554) or Alicia Kneuss (724-8549). Also consider volunteering at the Kids Against Hunger event (more information below). Since the game starts at 7:05 pm, the possibility of tailgating prior to the game is being discussed. Contact the Thrivent Coordinators for more information on this.

Help Strike Out Hunger with the Fort Wayne Tin Caps-on Saturday, August 15, 400 volunteers are needed to pack 100,000 meals! Two shifts are needed from 9:00 am-Noon or 2:00-5:00 pm. To volunteer, register online by August 3, at www.lutheransonline.com/rfo270.

Attendance last week: 8:00 am (121) 9:30 am (124) Wed. (42)

Calendar of the Week

Today 8:00 am Divine Service - 9:30 am Matins

10:45 am Presentation Professor Reverend Joseph Tom Omolo from Africa

7:00 pm Youth Group Bonfire at Mr. Dicke’s

MONDAY 7:00 pm Count

TUESDAY 6:00-8:00 pm Adult Catechesis Class

WEDNESDAY 6:30 pm Midweek Divine Service

7:30 pm Summer Bible Class

FRIDAY 10:00 am-4:00 pm Bloodmobile at Adams Memorial Hospital

Sunday 8:00 am Matins - 9:30 am Divine Service

11:00 am-1:30 pm First Sunday Brunch at Concordia Theological Seminary

WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS

“Worship for Shut-Ins” can be seen every Sunday on the new Comcast Cable Channel 19 (MY TV) at 8:00 am, on WPTA-TV21 at 6:30 am and repeated on Comcast Cable Channel 55 on Sundays and Mondays at 4:00 pm.

Psalm 33:1-11 (English Standard Version)

¹Shout for joy in the LORD, O you | righteous!
Praise befits the | upright.

²Give thanks to the LORD | with the lyre;
make melody to him with the harp of | ten strings!

³Sing to him a | new song;
play skillfully on the strings, with | loud shouts.

⁴For the word of the LORD is | upright,
and all his work is done in | faithfulness.

⁵He loves righteousness and | justice;
the earth is full of the steadfast love | of the LORD.

⁶By the word of the LORD the heav-| ens were made,
and by the breath of his mouth | all their host.

⁷He gathers the waters of the sea | as a heap;
he puts the deeps in | storehouses.

⁸Let all the earth | fear the LORD;
let all the inhabitants of the world stand in | awe of him!

⁹For he spoke, and it | came to be;
he commanded, and it | stood firm.

¹⁰The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to | nothing;
he frustrates the plans of the | peoples.

¹¹The counsel of the LORD stands for- | ever,
the plans of his heart to all gener- | ations.

Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast of the earth. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh. And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored to the shore. And when they got out of the boat, the people immediately recognized him and ran about the whole region and began to bring the sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he came, in villages, cities, or countryside, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and implored him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.

7/26/2009	Mark 6:45-56	“His Personal Touch”	Have you touched someone lately? Has Jesus touched you lately? Amidst the storms and struggles of life, Jesus touches hurting people with His love and His presence.	Rev. James Elsner Peace Hudson, IN
8/2/2009	Psalm 145:13-14	“Does God Love Me?”	The Lord is faithful to His promises. His love in Christ is unconditional and absolute, for Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises.	Rev. Richard Koehneke Holy Cross Fort Wayne, IN
8/9/2009	John 6:35-51	“Jesus: Life-giving Bread”	Jesus is the Bread of Life. He came down from heaven to accomplish the Father’s will of reuniting you to Him. So the Father seeks to draw you to Jesus, fill you with Jesus, that your whole being--soul and body--may finally be made whole and raised to life everlasting. In Jesus, even now, you have this eternal life.	Rev. David C. Fleming Our Savior Grand Rapids, MI
8/16/2009	John 6:60-61	“Powerless”	When confronted with challenging teachings the disciples “grumbled about this”. Many “no longer walked with Him”. They were offended by the Gospel. They were powerless to save themselves.	Rev. Paul E. Shoemaker Emanuel New Haven, IN