THIRD SUNDAY
IN ADVENT
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church † Bingen
Missouri Synod
The Reverend John Dreyer, Pastor Mrs. Leanne Busick, Director of Music
pastor@stjohnbingen.com Mr. Keith Dicke, Youth Director
churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
Pastor (Home/study) 701-0001/ Church 639-6178 School 639-6177
Website - www.stjohnbingen.com Mr. Lowell Timm, Principal
Church Blog - http://stjohnbingen.blogspot.com Ben Shimm, Seminarian
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
THIRD sunday
in Advent
13 December 2009
8:00 am Worship
Catechism - Commandment 7 - page 321
Opening Hymn - #331 "The Advent of Our King"
The Order of Confession - page 184-185
service of the Word - page 186
Introit, Kyrie (Gloria in Excelsis is omitted)
Salutation and collect - page 189
The Holy
Scriptures
Response to readings – page 190-191
the Nicene creed - page 191
Hymn of the Day - #345 "Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding"
The Sermon
THE OFFERTORY
The Offering
the prayer of the church - page 193
With each petition Pastor will end......” Stir up Your might, O Lord.”
Congregational response: “and come and save us!”
service of the
Sacrament - page 194-198
Distribution Hymns #536, #333, #349
Nunc Dimittis - page 199
Closing Liturgy - page 200-202
Closing hymn - #359 v.2 "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"
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.
GUEST ORGANIST today is Carol Bittner. "Thanks" for filling in.
10:30 am Worship
Catechism - Commandment 7 - page 321
Opening Hymn - #331 "The Advent of Our King"
The Order of worship - Service of Prayer and Preaching Opening Versicles: page 260 - Advent
Old Testament Canticle: page 261-262
(refrain by All and verses by Choir)
The Holy Scriptures
Response to readings –
page 263
Old Testament Reading - Zephaniah 3:14-20
Choir: "Rejoice, Rejoice Believers"
Epistle READING - Philippians 4:4-7
GOspel reading - Luke 7:18-35
Advent Responsory - spoken - page 263
catechism - page 264
apostle's creed - page 264
the lord's prayer - page 264
The Sermon
Hymn of the Day - #345 "Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding"
The Offering
prayers and responses - page 265
morning prayer - page 266
new testament canticle - page 266-267
(refrain by All and verses by Pastor)
blessing - page 267
Closing hymn - #359 v.2 "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"
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In our prayers Brooke Conrad, Bob Peters, Barb Scheumann, Don Buuck, Xavior Palacios, Marie Hobrock, Sherrill Peters and Betty Schroeder.
Our soldiers: in Iraq –Nathan Shelton , Katie Tedeschi in Japan; Casey Holt in San Diego, CA; Garry Murdock, Jr. at Harrogate, England; Derek Scheumann at Luke AFB, Phoenix, AZ; Deb Chappel at Fort Sam Houston, TX; Jason Groce at Fort Sill, OK; Matthew Owen at Camp Legune, NC; Ethan Boyle at Elgin AFB, FL and Daniel Ulman at Bremerton, WA.
Shut-ins: Evelyn Aumann, Tom Aumann, Gert Deister, Velma Zelt, Deanie Holle, Donna Conrad, Margaret Scherer, Geraldine Buuck, Fred Berning
Attendance last week: 8:00 am (167) 10:30 am (110) Wed. (17)
This week at St. John:
Today 8:00 am Divine Service - 9:15 am Bible Class - 10:30 am Prayer & Preaching
9:15 am Sunday School/Christmas Children's Program Practice
2:00 pm Wyneken Chimes & Choir Christmas Concert
MONDAY 7:00 pm Count
TUESDAY 6:00 am Early Bird Bible Class
6:30 pm Ladies Guild Christmas Social Hour and Dinner
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Ladies Aid Quilt
4:00-5:30 pm Public School Confirmation
6:30 pm Midweek Divine Service
7:15 pm Choir
THURSDAY 7:30 pm Bell Choir
FRIDAY 8:20 am Chapel
SundaY 8:00 am Prayer & Preaching - 9:15 am Bible Class - 10:30 am Divine Service
9:15 am Sunday School/Christmas Children's Program Practice
GLORY TO THE NEWBORN KING: The Concordia Lutheran High School Music Department presents their annual Christmas Concert at the Embassy today at 4pm. Tickets are available at the Embassy for $12.
ST. JOHN'S CHOIR: will be featured on Worship for Shut-In's next Sunday (the 20th). Please tune in!
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WHAT’s new:
2010 - St. John (bingen) elected officers:
President: Lynn Selking VICE President: Roger Koenemann
ELDER: Fritz Bultemeyer Treasurer: Jay Witte
Chairman
of Deacons:
Nathan Selking
Deacons: Chris Mahlan, Roger Hormann
Chairman of trustees: Lee Bradtmueller
trustees: Aaron Selking, Luke Lepper
board of evangelism: Dick Rice
board of parish education: Roger Schwartz
board of stewardship: Verlin Bulmahn
board of planning: Don Gresley
wyneken school board: Kenton Kleine
2010:
TO All ST. JOHN (BINGEN) orgANIZATIONS - CHURCH OFFICE REQUEST: As you solidify and create your 2010 calendar of events/meetings/gatherings/etc please forward a copy to the church office. This way we can make sure all your information is included in the monthly calendars that are distributed in the newsletters, as well as in the Sunday bulletin handouts. You can drop it by the church office, send via mail or you may e-mail to churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com. "Thanks" in advance for your assistance!
2010 - LUTHERAN WITNESS: It's not too late if you would like to receive this publication. We can add new names at any time and the cost is prorated. Annual subscription cost is $15. There will be a specific “LW” label included with contribution labels to be issued in December that you may use on envelopes in the collection plate.
2010 - LUTHERAN BIBLE INSTITUTE: Course session dates are Tuesday January 19th, 26th, February 2nd and 9th. Details will be featured in upcoming Sunday Bulletin Handouts.
2010 - NEWSLETTER MAILINGS: We are considering sending electronic newsletter notification to those who would like to receive your newsletter via internet. At this time we are creating a list and if you would desire that method please send an e-mail to churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com. In the subject area just note: "E-Mail Newsletter".
UPCOMING
ST. JOHN special services:
christmas: 24th - 7:00 pm Children's Christmas Eve Program
11:00 pm Candle-Light Service w/Holy Communion
25th - 9:00 am Christmas Day Service w/Holy Communion
new years: 31st - 7:00 pm New Year's Eve Service w/Holy Communion
Note: There will be no Wednesday evening services held on the 23rd and 30th. Epiphany falls on Wednesday January 6th and that service will start at 7:00 pm. On January 13th we will resume the 6:30 pm Wednesday evening services.
UPCOMING WYNEKEN RELAted EVENTS:
Scrip Holiday Contest Results: We were able to sell $50,702 of Scrip and profit over $2400! As a result of this great achievement, the students will be treated to a special breakfast menu courtesy of PTL's Scrip program! Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the annual Scrip Holiday Contest. As Christmas approaches and you plan for family gatherings, please remember to pick up the scrip you need to finish those shopping needs. Whether it be groceries, gifts or stocking stuffers we have something that will work for you. Scrip is still available on Sundays at church or during the week in the office or after school.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Indiana German Heritage Society: Annual meeting of 2011 will be hosted by the Friends of Wyneken and 4 local northeastern Indiana Lutheran churches (St. Paul - Ft. Wayne, Zion Friedheim, Emmanuel Soest and St. John Bingen). This event will be held March 25th and 26th of 2011. The annual meeting, dinner, program and entertainment will be held in Ft. Wayne (at St. Paul's) on the 25th and the 26th will include a local tour and progressive meals that start at Zion Friedheim and conclude at Emmanuel Soest. There will be a stop for the lunch main course at St. John Bingen. We realize this meeting is a long way off, but those interested in our local German heritage may want to participate in the upcoming April 2010 tour to learn more about it and enjoy a great historic trip.
OPPortunities to HEAR god’s word:
WORSHIP FOR SHUT-IN’s can be seen every Sunday on Comcast Cable Channel 19 (MY TV) at 8:00 am, Total Christian Television
(TCT) channel 377 at 11:30am, DIRECTV at 11:30am, WPTA-TV21 at 6:30 am, Comcast Cable Channel 55 (Sun&Mon) at 4:00pm.
DECEMBer 20th : Rev. Daniel Brege – St. Paul (Preble) Decatur, IN – Topic: "Jesus Our Sacrifice"
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And when the men had come to him, they said, "John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, 'Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?'" In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. And he answered them, "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by me." When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you." I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he." When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John, but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him. To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, "We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep." For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, 'He has a demon. The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is justified by all her children.