10182009

The Reverend John Dreyer, Pastor Mrs. Leanne Busick, Director of Music

Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School Mr. Lowell Timm, Principal

School 639-6177

In our prayers Wilbert Reinking (Woodcrest), Connie Embler (procedure Friday), Brooke Conrad, Fred Berning (New Haven Care and Rehabilitation), 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 – Andy Sauer, Nathan Shelton (grandson of Bob and Ann Thorn); 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; and Daniel Ulman (grandson of Roger and Fay Koenemann) at Bremerton, WA. 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.

SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING Today at 1:00 pm a special voters’ meeting has been scheduled as announced at the last regular voters’ meeting to discuss and vote on getting assistance for Pastor Dreyer. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

FLOWERS in front are given in honor of Dave Embler’s birthday and thanking God for all of His many blessings.

WE WELCOME our new fieldworker, Mark Resner, his wife Angela and their son Julius. Mark is from Jefferson City, Missiouri and attended college at Concordia, St. Paul. Welcome to our congregation.

service of the Sacrament - page 208
Distribution Hymns #730, 609 vv. 1-6
Nunc Dimittis - page 211

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 Genesis 28:10-17, Ephesians 4:22-28 and Matthew 9:1-8 (lectionary readings can be found in the front of the hymnal on page Lectionaries xxi)

THANK YOU I wish to thank all the members for all the prayers and get well cards and especially Pastor Dreyer for his visits while I was at Parkview hospital recovering from heart surgery. Thank you again and God’s blessings to all. Verlin Bultemeier

THANK YOU We thank everyone for all of their thoughts and prayers and Pastor Dreyer for being there for us through all of Xavior’s procedures. Family of Xavior Palacios

THANK YOU for the opportunity to serve you all as secretary these past six years. I have enjoyed getting to know you better and will miss the daily interaction. God bless all of you, Dawn Norton

NINEteenth Sunday after trinity - 10/18/2009 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.

wednesday bible class is now held after services each Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm. Bring your family and friends. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

office hours Since Dawn Norton will be leaving as secretary; Shelly Bradbury will be filling in for the interim. She will be 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.

sPECIAL voters mEETING Today at 1:00 pm a special voters’ meeting has been scheduled as announced at the last regular voters’ meeting to discuss and vote on getting assistance for Pastor Dreyer. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

newsletter All items for the November/December newsletter is due into the church office by tomorrow.

ST. JOHN + BINGEN’S ANNUAL CHURCH DINNER Sunday, October 25, 2009 serving from 10:30 am-1:00 pm. Menu: Swiss Steak and Chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, pie, rolls and drink. Cost is adults $7.50, children ages 6-12 $3.50, children 5 and under are free. The Bazaar will also run at the same time in the library. Come and support the woman of the church on this Sunday meal October 25. The committee is Cindy Berning, Kathy Krey, Ruth Scheumann and Alicia Kneuss.

Church dinner set-up “The school will be open at 8:00 am on Saturday, October 24, for prep work.”

Church Social Events
November 8th, 2009: Come to the parsonage for the 1:00 pm Colts game. Adults only. Check out the information sheet at the scrip table.

scrap drive St. John will have a scrap drive again this year. It will be held on Friday, November 27, from 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, November 28, from 9 am-noon in the church grove. For questions or to make arrangements for earlier pick up of large or heavy item (please do not bring these to the grove), please contact Ron Holt (452-8272) or Dean Berning (385-3731). Collecting: scrap steel, brass, copper, aluminum, cast iron and automobiles.

Ladies Guild Tuesday, October 20. Will be meeting at the home of Glena Rhymer 11330 N 600 W (547-4712). Be there at 6:00 pm if you want to walk through the woods. Otherwise, for those wanting to car pool be at our church by 6:45 for a ride. Guild will start at 7:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair and wear your favorite sweater. Food will be provided. IF RAINING, Guild will be held at our regular time of 7:30 pm at St. John Lutheran Church.

Youth Group The youth will meet today at 7:00 pm. 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.

missing lsb hymnal If anyone finds a new LSB Hymnal with a personalized name printed in gold on the front; please turn it into the church office.

Scrip “Buffalo Wild Wings” has just been added to our list of Scrip vendors in a $10 denomination with a 8% profit for our school! New order sheets are available at the Scrip table 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.

wyneken carnival and silent auction “Down on the Farm” is the theme this year. Today from 4:00-7:00 pm. Food will be served and the silent auction will run the same time as the carnival. Come and check out the games and great auction prizes.

wyneken market day It is bonus pie month. Specials for ordering pies/desserts this month including “Pie the Principal” for the top 5 sellers. Contact any Wyneken student prior to Tuesday, October 20, to order a pie or dessert. Please turn in your regular order forms in separately.

kids against hunger On Saturday, November 21, two shifts of volunteers are needed. 1st shift from 9:00-11:30 am, 2nd shift from 1:00-3:30 pm at Wyneken. All ages are needed from each of our congregations. Contact Joe Gorman at 260-547-4385. This is a good opportunity for those kids who are needing to put in some service hours yet. We will be filling meal bags for our area food banks and some will be sent to other countries.

snow removal bids Our Wyneken School is seeking snow removal bids for the winter season. Association members will be afforded the first opportunity to bid. Please submit your bid to the school office by Tuesday, November 10th. Contact the school office (639-6177) or any board member with questions.

Bingen volunteers required South Adams District School Auctions will be held at the South Adams Elementary School on Saturday, November 7, and at Geneva Middle School on Saturday, November 14. These auctions may offer an opportunity to purchase items for our school at bargain prices. Some possible items include drinking fountains, shelving/cabinetry and lockers. The Board is seeking volunteers from our congregations who are willing to help organize and spearhead this effort. The project would involve purchasing items, arranging for removal, transport, possible short term storage, and then installation in our facility. It would be ideal to have at minimum two members from each congregation. We will not commit to this project unless we have the support of the Wyneken Association. Please contact the school office (639-6177) or any board member for additional information.

thrivent On Tuesday, November 1, we will be having elections in the parish hallway. All Thrivent members should stop by either before, between or after church services that day.

Services At the Seminary Sunday, November 1, at 4:30 pm Organ Recital and at 7:30 pm All Saints’ Choral Vespers by the Seminary Schola Cantorum. Monday, November 2, at 4:00 pm Choral Vespers and at 7:30 pm Hymn Festival with the Seminary Kantorei.

this ‘n that New Hope Lutheran Church + Ossian-Chicken BBQ today from 11:00 am-1:30 pm to benefit the preschool. Cost is $6.50/Adults, $3.50/Children, with children’s menu being hot dog, chips, applesauce, cookie an a drink. Carryouts will be available. Emmanuel Lutheran Church + Soest-Rummage and Bake Sale on Thursday, October 22, from 8:00 am-4:00 pm and sack sale on Saturday, October 23, from 8:00 am-noon. St. Paul Lutheran Church + Gar Creek-Annual Chicken, Fish and Tenderloin Dinner on Saturday, October 24, from 4:30-7:00 pm. Cost is $7.50/Adults, $4.50/Children 6-10, under 6 is free. Carryouts will be available. St. John Lutheran Church + Flatrock-Fish and Tenderloin Dinner on Saturday, November 7, from 4:30-7:30 pm. Cost is $8/Adults, $5/Children 6-12, under 6 is free. Carryouts will be available. Hoagland Fire and EMS-Fall Dance and Raffle on Saturday, November 14, doors open at 7:00 pm with music at 8:00 pm. Music by “Justus III” with profits for purchase of fire equipment.

Today 8:00 am Matins - 9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Class - 10:30 am Divine Service

Sunday 8:00 am Divine Service - 9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Class - 10:30 am Matins

WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS

“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.

Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. And he came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! And behold, the LORD stood above it and said, “I am the LORD, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”

to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.

And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.