THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
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
The Baptism of OUR LORD
10 January 2010
8:00 am Worship
Catechism - Commandment 8 - page 321
Opening Hymn - #405 "To Jordan's River Came Our Lord"
The Order of Confession - page 184-185
service of the Word - page 186-189
Introit, Kyrie, Gloria in Excelsis
Salutation and collect - page 189
The Holy
Scriptures
Response to readings – page 190-191
the Nicene creed - page 191
Hymn of the Day - #407 "To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord"
The Sermon
THE OFFERTORY
The Offering
the prayer of the church - page 193
With each petition Pastor will end......” Lord, in Your mercy,”
Congregational response: “hear our prayer.”
service of the
Sacrament - page 194-198
Distribution Hymns #601, #399, #400, #394
Nunc Dimittis - page 199
Closing Liturgy - page 200-202
Closing hymn - #722 "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me"
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.
"THANK YOU" for your generosity this past fiscal year of 2009. At year's end we were able to meet our budgetary needs. In light of the current economic situation, this was a huge accomplishment and your contributions were very much appreciated. God's Blessings! Thanks again.
10:30 am Worship
Catechism - Commandment 8 - page 321
Opening Hymn - #405 "To Jordan's River Came Our Lord"
The Order of Matins - page 219-221
Psalmody, Venite
The Psalm - Psalm 29 (Antiphon verse 30 by Pastor)
Office Hymn - #407 "To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord"
The Holy Scriptures
Response to readings, Common Responsory (sung) - page 221
The Sermon
Canticle HYMN - #941 "We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God"
The Offering
The prayers
Kyrie (sung by congregation) - page 227
The Lord’s Prayer; Collects
With each petition Pastor will end......” Lord, in Your mercy,”
Congregational response: “hear our prayer.”
Collect for Grace, Benedicamus, Benediction – page 228
Closing hymn - #722 "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me"
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Flowers placed in the front of church this morning are in loving memory of Chuck Kiess, by his wife Marilyn and family. Chuck went to be with our Lord on January 9th, 2004.
"Congratulations" to Adam and Tiffany (nee Fry) Hoffman. They were joined in Holy Matrimony last evening, January 9th, here at St. John Lutheran Church.
AT REST: On Wednesday January 6, the Lord called to Himself in heaven the soul of GERTRUDE DEISTER. Services will be held on Monday, January 11th at St. John Lutheran Church, with visitation on Sunday, 2-6pm at St. John Bingen.
In our prayers Family of Gertrude "Gert" Deister, Glenys Counterman, Marie Bradtmueller, Ed Bultemeyer, Carol Gresley, Bob Peters, Don Buuck, Barb Scheumann, Xavior Palacios, Sherrill Peters and Betty Schroeder.
Shut-ins: Marie Hobrock, Evelyn Aumann, Tom Aumann, Velma Zelt, Deanie Holle, Donna Conrad, Margaret Scherer, Geraldine Buuck, Fred Berning
Our soldiers: Nathan Shelton , Katie Tedeschi, Casey Holt, Garry Murdock, Jr., Deb Chappel, Jason Groce, Matthew Owen, Ethan Boyle, Daniel Ulman
What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.
As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, John answered them all, saying, "I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." So with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people. But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done, added this to them all, that he locked up John in prison. Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."
Attendance last week: 8:00 am (132) 10:30 am (177) New Years Eve 11pm (204)
This week at St. John:
Today 8:00 am Divine Service - 10:30 am Matins
9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Class
2:00-6:00 pm Visitation for Gertrude "Gert" Deister at St. John
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
MONDAY 11:00 am Funeral for Gertrude "Gert" Deister
7:00 pm Count
7:30 pm Council Meeting
TUESDAY 6:00 am Early Bird Bible Class
9:45 am Circuit Pastor's Meet
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
7:00 pm Choir
8:30 pm Men's Basketball
SundaY 8:00 am Matins - 10:30 am Divine Service
8:00-11:30 am Mite Collection (back of church)
9:15 am Sunday School/ Bible Class
4:00 pm Epiphany Lessons & Carols - CTS Kramer Chapel
SPECIAL COLLECTION: Today's collection has been designated to go to Concordia Seminary.
CONTRibution labels: will be available for pick up in the back of church today. Please stop by and Delin Kleine, Jay Witte or any of the Deacons will be happy to assist you. Please retain and use any unused labels issued to you last year as those are still good, your contribution number will not change for 2010. Those being issued today are additional for your use.
ST. JOHN ADULT CHOIR: will be featured on Worship for Shut-In's next Sunday, January 17th program.
MITE COLLECTION: Collection boxes will be located in the back of church - next Sunday, January 17th.
PAST DUE
- DEADLINE for ANNUAL REPORT:
items was Friday, January 8th.
If you haven't submitted your organizational year-end report yet, please forward ASAP.
E-mail address is: churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com.
E-MAIL NOTE:
The church office and Pastor's e-mail was held up for a few days this past week. In the event you sent something starting Monday the 4th thru Thursday the 7th, are expecting a response and haven't received one, please accept our apologizes. We hope to have retrieved all messages and have responded, if not please send a reminder. Thanks!
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!
NEW HEARING DEVICES FOR CHURCH SERVICES:
Hearing Devices: are being made available to interested individuals. If you have questions on how they work, Gary Comer and Carl Bultemeier (current user) would be happy to talk with you about the devices and functionality. You may also inquire with the deacons.
ST. JOHN evenTS - JANUARY 2010:
JANUARY CARE PACKAGES: DATE CHANGE...will be packed prior to the Monday, January 18th Guild meeting.
JANUARY GUILD MEETING: DATE CHANGE to the Monday, January 18th due to the start of LBI on Tuesday.
WOODCREST DAY FOR january: is Thursday, January 21st.
LADIES GUILD - 2010:
Our first 2010 meeting is scheduled for January 18th. We will collect mites at this meeting. Our regular meeting night is the 3rd Tuesday of every month starting at 7:30pm, exception being in July when we break for summer. We are looking forward to more ladies taking part in this organization, we really need new ideas and more "to serve the Lord with gladness." Women getting together is healthy and our present members are eager to welcome and establish new friendships. We pray, laugh and work together. Our theme for this year is "Jesus the Good Shepherd."
We always participate in Hoagland Days with our "Dogs and Suds" booth and offer help for any special needs in our congregation. We are also planning some comforter knotting for Lutheran World Relief or for the Seminary. A new prayer circle (revision) is in the planning. The purpose of this is to get as many prayers going as possible.
We hope you will consider joining the St. John Ladies Guild, you are very welcome and put the 18th on your calendar for any evening of prayer and laughter.
Lutheran Bible Institute - 2010:
LUTHERAN BIBLE INSTITUTE SESSIONS: will be held on January 19th, 26th, February 2nd and 9th.
Come and learn at the 42nd annual Decatur Lutheran Bible Institute. Students and adults can choose from four stimulating courses: “Jesus in the Old Testament”, “Paul’s Missionary Journey”, “Wisdom from the Proverbs”, and “Lutheran Missions Today”. LBI classes meet on Tuesday nights January 19 – February 9 at Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur. For more information, contact your LBI congregational representative or call 724-7177.
church communications - 2010:
2010 - MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY: We will be working on updating the 2006 edition of the St. John Bingen Membership Directory. You will receive a mailing that will contain the current name/address/phone/etc info that is on file in the church office. We are asking you to review all info and send any corrections to the office. We would like to assure that we have the correct info you would like published in this newest edition. If the info sent to you is accurate and no changes are needed, we would appreciate a confirmation of that. "Thank You" in advance, your assistance is appreciated.
2010 - NEWSLETTER MAILINGS: We are considering sending electronic newsletter notification to those who would like to access the 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".
FEBRUARY CALENDAR and NEWSLETTER: Deadline for events and items for February are due Monday, January 18th. Please send info via e-mail to churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com, call or drop by the church office. "Thanks"
WYNEKEN RELAted EVENTS:
WYNEKEN LUTHERAN CHILDCARE: has an opening for a childcare director. We are looking for someone with at least an Associate's degree in Child Development or a related field. The hours and pay are negotiable. Interested persons should contact Mr. Lowell Timm at the school (639-6177) for more information.