fifteenth sunday after trinity
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church † Bingen
Missouri Synod
The Reverend John Dreyer, Pastor Mrs. Leanne Busick, Director of Music
pastor@stjohnbingen.com Pastor 701-0001/Church 639-6178
Worship 8:00 am & 10:30 am / Wed. 6:30 pm Sunday School/Bible Class 9:15 am
Website - www.stjohnbingen.com Wed. Evening Bible Class 7:30 pm
churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com Mr. Keith Dicke, Youth Director
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School Mr. Lowell Timm, Principal
School 639-6177
fifteenth sunday after trinity
20 September 2009
ORDERS OF SERVICE
8:00 am
catechism Commandments 1-3 - page 321
Opening Hymn #877
The Order of Matins - page 219
The Psalmody Psalm 146 antiphon 9
Office Hymn #760
The Holy Scriptures
The Sermon
the Canticle HYMN #941
The Offering
The prayers Kyrie - page 227
Closing hymn #712
Guest Preacher Pastor Marvin Hinkle
In our prayers Wilbert Reinking (Adams Memorial), Eileen Zwick, Verlin Bultemeier, Brooke Conrad, Esther Selking, Fred Berning (New Haven Care and Rehabilitation), Xavior Palacios, Marie Hobrock, Steve Friend (brother-in-law of David and Joyce Smock), Sherrill Peters (sister-in-law of Bob and Jeanette Peters) and Betty Schroeder (sister-in-law of Jean Uffelman and Jeanette Peters). We celebrate with Jared and Heather Bultemeyer at the birth a baby boy and also with Harold and Marceil Kleine. We mourn with Norma Boenker and family at the passing of her mother Dorothy Franke (also Wyneken head cook, Sharon Franke and family-mother-in-law). Our soldiers: in Iraq – Andy Sauer; Katie Tedeschi in Japan; Casey Holt in San Diego, CA; Garry Murdock, Jr. at Harrogate, England; Derek Scheumann at Sheppard Base, Wichita Falls, TX; Deb Chappel (daughter of Phil and Evie DeBolt) at Fort Sam Houston, TX; Jason Groce (Son-in-law of Kent and Audrey Strahm) at Fort Sills, 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, Gert Deister (Woodview),Velma Zelt (Regency), Deanie Holle (Concord Village), Donna Conrad (Huntington), Margaret Scherer (Village of Heritage) and Geraldine Buuck.
10:30 am
catechism Commandments 1-3 - page 321
Opening Hymn #877
The Order of Confession - page 203
The service of the Word
- page 204
Introit, Kyrie, Gloria in Excelsis
Salutation and collect - page 205
The Holy Scriptures
the Nicene creed - page 206
The Hymn of the Day #760
The Sermon
the prayer of the church - page 207
The Offering
service of the Sacrament
- page 208
Distribution Hymns #711, 750
Nunc Dimittis - page 211
Closing Liturgy - page 212
Closing hymn #712
Regarding participation in the Blessed Sacrament of Christ’s True Body and Blood: Because oneness at the altar presupposes oneness in faith and doctrine, we expect that all who commune at the Lord’s altar are members in good standing of an LCMS congregation. We ask that all who commune register on a communion card. All visitors should state their home LCMS congregation. First time visitors please speak to Pastor Dreyer. Individual cups for those desiring them are available as you approach the altar.
READINGS FOR TODAY 1 Kings 17:8-16, Galatians 5:25-6:10 and Matthew 6:24-34 (lectionary readings can be found in the front of the hymnal on page Lectionaries xxi)
FLOWERS in front are given to the glory of God in honor of Harold and Marceil Kleine’s anniversary by their children and grandchildren with much love and admiration.
THANK YOU
to Pastor Dreyer and to our friends for the many cards, prayers and visits
during our loss of our brother. God bless all of you.
The family
of Herbert Mailand
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.
Help needed Volunteers are still needed for a Sunday School Superintendent as well as substitute teachers. Anyone interested in helping should contact the church office or Jim Butler (724-7025). Sunday School and Bible Class opening is today between services.
adult catechesis classes The next class has begun and will continue on each Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm. All members wanting a refresher course are also welcome to attend.
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.
Public School Confirmation We have begun our classes and they will continue each Wednesday afternoon from 4:00-5:30 pm. If you have a child who is in the 7th or 8th grade who is not attending Wyneken School, this is your child’s preparation class for Confirmation. If you have a child who is in the 5th or 6th grade who is not attending Wyneken School, please contact the church office so that materials can be given them to work on at home.
SPECIAL REQUEST If anyone has any knowledge of any tiling or underground structure in the church grove, please let someone on council know. This is part of planning for the possible future relocation of the school’s well.
open house The members of St. John are invited to an open house celebrating Harold and Marceil Kleine’s 50th wedding anniversary today from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Hoagland Hayloft.
Church Social Events
October 10th, 2009: Fall Festival at St. John, 3:00 pm. Outdoor games, mush ball, corn hole, hillbilly golf, and other things. Hay ride, fire pit, dunking for apples Bring your own meat (grills provided), snacks and chairs.
November 8th, 2009: Come to the parsonage for the 1:00 pm Colts game. Adults only.
newsletter All items for the October/November newsletter is due into the church office by tomorrow.
Church dinner meeting All Church Dinner Committee Chairmen will me on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. Committees will get there folders then.
Youth Group The youth have been invited to preview the Haunted Barn (9336 N. 450 W.) on Saturday, September 26, from 7:00-10:00 pm. Tom and Gelana Korte have invited the Bingen youth and parents to come for a tour of the Haunted Barn, a bonfire and cookout. There is no cost and all food will be provided. They would appreciate any feedback from this tour since it is a preview to their official opening. Watch for details about upcoming newspaper drive and lock-in. Invite and encourage each other to attend.
lutheran witness Anyone who wishes to receive the Lutheran Witness in 2010 must contact the church office. If you currently are receiving it, you will continue to receive it unless you the contact the church office and ask to be removed. Although you can still place your check for your subscription in the offering plate, you must still contact the church office to get on the mailing list.
LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLE Today is the final day to place your order with the church for the new Lutheran Study Bible which is available to preorder at a discount from CPH. A signup flier is posted in the hallway and payments will be required once shipping costs have been confirmed. This will allow us to share in shipping costs, but the order may be placed on backorder due to current demands. For a possible earlier delivery, you will want to contact CPH and order directly through them. A sample booklet with selections from the new bible and the pricing for all styles is available in the church office. A link to a sample of the bible in large print can be found on our blog at http://stjohnlutheranbingen.blogspot.com or call 800-325-9040.
Scrip “Aeropostale” has just been added to our list of Scrip vendors in a $25 denomination with a 7% profit for our school. Scrip is always available in the parish hall between services. If anyone interested in getting to know more about Wyneken PTL’s Scrip program, or are interested in volunteering their time, we need your help! Contact either Jane Kleine or Sarah Butler or call in to the school office.
this ‘n that Decatur Zone LWML Workshop-will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church + Fuelling on Sunday, September 27, at 3:00 pm. Ingathering: Gas and Food gift cards for veterans. A light supper will be served. Immanuel Lutheran Church + Union-Hog Roast and Crafts/Bake Sale on Sunday, September 27, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Tickets are pre-sale/at door $6.50/$7 adults, $4/$4.50 children (3-10) and carryouts available. Trinity Lutheran Church + Decatur Road-Fall Sale and Bake Sale on Thursday, October 1-Saturday, October 3. Thursday and Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am-Noon ($2 bag and 50% off selected items). Hoagland Volunteer Fire Department-Longaberger Basket Bingo on Sunday, October 11, at the Hoagland Pavilion with doors opening at noon. Pre-sale tickets are $20 at the door $25. For more information call 639-6164
Attendance last week: 8:00 am (150) 9:30 am (160) Wed. (27)
Today 8:00 am Matins - 9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Class - 10:30 am Divine Service IV
MONDAY 7:00 pm Ladies Guild Activities Committee
TUESDAY 6:00 am Early Bird Bible Class
7:00 pm Church Dinner Chairmen Meeting
6:00-8:00 pm Adult Catechesis Class
WEDNESDAY 8:20 am Chapel
9:00 am Ladies Aid Quilting
4:00-5:30 pm Public School Confirmation
6:30 pm Midweek Divine Service
7:15 pm Choir
7:30 pm Bible Class
SATURDAY 7:00-10:00 pm Youth Going to the Haunted Barn at Korte’s
Sunday 8:00 am Divine Service IV - 9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Class - 10:30 am Matins
3:00 pm LWML Decatur Zone SRD Workshop at St. Peter + Fuelling
“Worship for Shut-Ins” can be seen every Sunday on Comcast Cable Channel 19 (MY TV) at 8:00 am, Total Christian Television (TCT) channel 377 on DIRECTV at 11:30am, on WPTA-TV21 at 6:30 am and repeated on Comcast Cable Channel 55 on Sundays and Mondays at 4:00 pm.
AIR DATE SERMON SERMON SERMON PASTOR
WEEK OF TEXT TITLE THEME
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9/20/2009 |
James 4:7 |
“Resist the Devil” |
We are to resist the devil, and he will flee from us, because: I.) We have Christ II.) We have the Word of God |
Dr. Walter A Maier III Fort Wayne, IN |
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9/27/2009 |
Psalm 104:33 |
“Keep Praising God” |
The power source of your faith is not in you or your situation, but in God. Praise connects us with the power source! |
Rev. Richard Koehneke Fort Wayne, IN |
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10/4/2009 |
Hebrews 2:8-9 |
“Are We There Yet?” |
The Christian life is a cove of simultaneously living in heaven while still traveling there. We can travel through a difficult life situation knowing Jesus both travels with us and awaits us in heaven. |
Dr. Thomas R. Ahlersmeyer Ann Arbor, MI |
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10/11/2009 |
Mark 10:17-22 |
“Priorities” |
What is important to you? What should be important to you? The story of the rich man is about His priorities. The life of Jesus tells us His priorities; which are to love His people and bring salvation. |
Rev. Paul E. Shoemaker New Haven, IN |
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10/18/2009 |
Mark 10:23-31 |
“The Kingdom Is Yours” |
The sinfulness of the earth makes us think we must do something to inherit the kingdom. Instead, God has taken all of that off of our shoulders and freely gives us that inheritance through Jesus Christ alone. |
Rev. Richard A. Mau Des Plaines, IL |
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10/25/2009 |
Romans 3:28 |
“The Lutheran Holiday . . . for All Christians” |
What does it mean to be Lutheran? The three “Sola’s” of the Reformation describe our faith and life together as God's people in Jesus Christ. |
Rev. James L. Elsner Hudson, IN |
The Old Testament + 1 Kings 17:8-16
The Epistle + Galatians 5:25-6:10
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. For each will have to bear his own load. One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
The Holy Gospel + Matthew 6:24-34
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”