11012009

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

Worship 8:00 am & 10:30 am / Wed. 6:30 pm Mark Resner, Seminarian

Sunday School/Bible Class 9:15 am Wed. Evening Bible Class 7:30pm

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Introit, Psalm 149 (Antiphon verse 4 by Pastor)

With each prayer Pastor will end..…”With angels and archangels and all the company of heaven.”

Congregational response: “We laud and magnify Your glorious Name.”

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Distribution Hymns #478 (see next page), #676, #517 (v.1 & 4)

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 are available as you approach the altar for those desiring them.

In our prayers Fred Kunkel, Don Buuck, Deb Chappel (awaiting test results), Connie Embler, Brooke Conrad, 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 –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 at Fort Sam Houston, TX; Jason Groce (Son-in-law of Kent and Audrey Strahm) at Fort Sill, 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), Geraldine Buuck, Wilbert Reinking (Woodcrest), Fred Berning (New Haven Care and Rehabilitation).

Attendance last week: 8:00 am (175) 10:30 am (126) Wed. (20)

11:00 am – 1:30 pm Brunch @ Seminary – Music provided by Worship for Shut-Ins Choirs

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

TODAY: Thrivent will be holding elections in the parish hallway. All Thrivent members should stop by either before, between or after church services.

“ThANK YOU” to all the committee members and workers who made our annual church dinner a success.

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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 639-6178 (office) or 701-0001 (cell). Due to HIPPA Laws, hospitals will not contact us-so you must initiate the call.

CHURCH LIGHTS & ENTRY DOORS: We have had a few incidents lately with doors being left unlocked, lights left on. Friendly reminder: If you have turned lights on or unlocked a door, please make sure you shut them off and lock up. In the event you are not the last to leave, kindly make arrangements with another to make sure lights are off and doors locked. Thank You.

2010 - lutheran witness: Please contact the church office if you wish to continue to receive the Lutheran Witness in 2010. You may still place your check for your subscription in the offering plate. If you have not been getting it recently, please contact the church office so we can follow-up on it for you.

Scrip: New order sheets are available at the Scrip table in the parish hall between services. If anyone is 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 into the school office.

CHURCH office hours are 10:00 am-2:00 pm Tuesday-Friday. Contact info is: (office) phone - 639-6178, (pastor) phone - 701-0001. If you prefer e-mail use churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com. Please feel free to leave any bulletin, calendar, newsletter, address and contact info at the office, on the answering machine or via e-mail. Where corrections are required, don’t hesitate to forward as well.

Children’s christmas program: Anyone interested in organizing or assisting with the Children’s Christmas Eve Program, please contact the church office or Jim Butler at 724-7025.

POINsettia/Wreath Sales: Orders will be taken between services today and through the entire month of November for the 8th grade poinsettia and wreath fundraiser. Payment will be due at the time of the order. The poinsettias and wreaths will be delivered in early December. If you have questions or concerns about an order or need a special delivery date, please call Jane Kleine at 639-7244. The 8th grade class “thanks” you in advance for your support.

ARE YOU MISSING DISHES, BAKING PANS, ETC: We have accumulated a very nice assortment of dishes and cookware. Please check above the parish hallway coat rack for items left after the church dinner and recent funeral.

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. Thank You!

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.

Church Social EvenT: November 8th - 1pm Colts game. Will be held at the parsonage - Adults only. There is an information sheet at the scrip table.

CARE packages: Next date to pack and ship boxes is Tuesday November 17th, Thank you for your generous gifts and baked goods for our service people. Items needed: eye drops, lotion, combs, toothbrushes, razors, deodorant, chocolate candy and baked goods.

scrap drive: St. John will have a scrap drive again this year. It will be held Friday, November 27th, from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, November 28th, from 9 am-noon in the church grove. For questions or to make arrangements for earlier pick up of large or heavy items (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.

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.

snow removal bids: 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.

kids against hunger: On Saturday, November 21st, we will be filling meal bags for our area food banks and some will be sent to other countries. 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.

Fish & Tenderloin Dinner: St. John Lutheran Church (Flatrock) - Saturday, November 7th, from 4:30-7:30 pm. Cost is $8/Adults, $5/Children 6-12, under 6 is free. Carryouts will be available.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR and SWISS STEAK DINNER: Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Sunday, November 8th, from 11:15-1:30 pm. Cost is $8/Adults, $5/Children 12 and under. Carryouts will be available.

Fall Dance & Raffle: Hoagland Fire and EMS - Saturday, November 14th, Hayloft doors open at 7:00 pm with music at 8:00 pm. Music by “Justus III” - profits for purchase of fire equipment.

After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen."Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?" I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. "Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone whothus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

ALL SAINTS DAY – November 1, 2009