THIRD Sunday
in Lent
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
Worship 8:00 am & 10:30 am / Wed. 6:30 pm Ben Schimm, Seminarian
Sunday School/Bible Class 9:15 am Mark Resner, Seminarian
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
7 March 2010
8:00 am Worship
Catechism - Sacrament of the Altar - page 327
"Who receives this Sacrament worthily?"
Opening Hymn - #809 " Great Is Thy Faithfulness "
The Order of worship - Service of Prayer and Preaching Opening Versicles: page 260 for Lent
Old Testament Canticle: page 261-262
(refrain by All and verses by Pastor)
The Holy Scriptures
Response to readings, Lent
Responsory (spoken) page 263
catechism, apostle's creed, lord's prayer - pg 264
The Sermon
Hymn of the DaY - #824 "May God Bestow on Us His Grace"
The Offering
prayers and responses - page 265
With each petition Pastor will end...... let us pray to the Lord
Congregational response: Lord, have mercy
morning prayer - page 266
new testament canticle - (omitted during Lent)
blessing - page 267
Closing hymn - #761 "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me"
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LAID TO REST: On Friday February 26, the Lord called to Himself in
heaven the soul of DONALD G. BUUCK. Services were held on Friday
March 5, at St. John Lutheran Church with interment at St. John Cemetery.
In our prayers Family of Don Buuck, Donna Conrad, Marie Bradtmueller, Richard Scheumann, Carol Gresley, 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
10:30 am Worship
Pre-Service - Choir "Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us"
Catechism - Sacrament of the Altar - page 327
"Who receives this Sacrament worthily?"
Opening Hymn - #809 " Great Is Thy Faithfulness "
The Order of Confession - page 184-185
service of the Word - page 186-189
Introit, Kyrie, (Gloria in Excelsis omitted during Lent)
Salutation and collect - page 189
The Holy
Scriptures
Response to readings page 190-191
(Alleluia is omitted during Lent)
the Nicene creed - page 191
Hymn of the Day - #824 "May God Bestow on Us His Grace" The Sermon
THE OFFERTORY
The Offering
the prayer of the church - page 193
With each petition Pastor will end...... let us pray to the Lord
Congregational response: Lord, have mercy
service of the
Sacrament - page 194-198
Distribution Hymns...... #704, #765, #691
Nunc Dimittis - page 199
Closing Liturgy - page 200-202
Closing hymn - #761 "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me"
Regarding participation in the Blessed Sacrament of Christs True Body and Blood: Because oneness at the altar presupposes oneness in faith and doctrine, we expect that all who commune at the Lords 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" to Pastor Dreyer and to all for your visits, prayers, cards and
concerns during my recent surgery and healing.
Yours in Christ, Ed Bultemeyer
For I want you to know, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did. Do not be idolaters as some of them were; as it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play." We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
And he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, 'Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?' And he answered him, 'Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'"
Attendance last week: 8:00 am (156) 10:30 am (142) Ash Wed. 1pm (22) 7pm (75)
This week at St. John:
TOdaY 8:00 am Service of Prayer & Preaching - 10:30 am Divine Service
9:15 am Sunday School/ Bible Class
9:15 am Public School Confirmation Class
TUESDAY 6:00 am Early Bird Bible Class
9:45 am Circuit Pastors Communion & Meeting
6:00 pm Adult Conf & Marriage Prep
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Ladies Aid Quilting
1:00 pm Lenten Prayer Service
5:30 - 6:00 pm Private Confession
5:30 - 6:30 pm Lenten Meal
7:00 pm Lenten Divine Service
8:00 pm Choir
8:30 pm Men's Basketball
THURSDAY 6:00 pm Marriage Prep
7:00 pm Wyneken Board Meeting
FRIDAY 6:00 - 7:00 pm Youth Paper Drive
7:00 - 11:00 pm Youth "Spring Fling"
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Divine Service - 10:30 am Service of Prayer & Preaching
9:15 am Sunday School/ Bible Class
9:15 am Public School Confirmation Class
TODAY - CTS Sunday Brunch: 11 am - 1:30 pm in the Katherine Luther Dining Hall.
TUESDAY - CTS SEMINARY GUILD LUNCHEON: 12 Noon - held in Luther Dining Hall.
Please join us for the Wednesday Lenten service:
Topic: The Lord's my Shepherd - Paths of Righteousness
Pastor Daniel Brege (St. Paul - Preble)
1:00 pm - Prayer Service
7:00 pm - Divine Service
Come early and join us for a Lenten Meal - Serving: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Private Confession - 5:30 - 6:00 pm
LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK:
Wyneken will be celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week on March 8-12. We will have a joint worship service with area Lutheran schools on Monday. During the week students will play Bible Verse Bingo, complete an art project with their prayer partner, go roller skating at the Rage in Decatur, watch puppet skits that remind us why our Lutheran School is such a blessing, and the upper grades will have a volleyball tournament. We are remembering that an education from Wyneken prepares each child for a life of service to their Lord, Jesus Christ. Everyone at Wyneken would like to thank the three congregations for their continued prayers, their volunteerism, and their financial support!
CIRCUIT PASTORS COMMUNION and MEETING: This Tuesday the circuit Pastors meeting will be held here
at St. John. It will begin with an abbreviated Communion Service that all members are welcome to attend. It begins at
9:45 am.
PASTORS GOING TO JAIL
in support of MDA. In order to get out, he needs to raise bail in the
amount of $1600. Any pledges or donations may be given or communicated to
Pastor prior to Wednesday March 10th (my day of incarceration). Checks should
be made out to: MDA. "Thank You" for your support, signed Jailbird Dreyer.
WYNEKEN NEWS:
SPRING ENROLLMENT: Enrollment information and forms will be mailed to all current and possible new
Wyneken families by March 2nd. If you do not receive it, please contact the school office right away.
ST. JOHN FAMILIES:
WHO
HAVE STUDENTS AWAY AT COLLEGE
or
WHO
HAVE CHILDREN SERVING THE MILITARY
Pastor would like to start communications to our members who don't have the opportunity to
worship here at St. John due to their home away from home at college or who are on location.
Could you please send their e-mail addresses to the church office? If possible, submit to churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com by Monday March 15th. "Thanks" for your help as we try to
enhance communications with these individuals.
YOUTH events:
THIS FRIDAY EVE - YOUTH PAPER DRIVE and SPRING FLING:
Bring your newspapers to the church this Friday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. From 7:00 - 11:00 pm we will be
enjoying the evening with fellow youth from our sister congregations, activities, fun and fellowship. Please
bring; a snack to share, drinks will be provided. Activities include; volleyball, basketball, movies, video
games and card games. So please plan to join us!
"Thank You" members of St. John for your recent support of our chili dinner and Super Bowl subs. We appreciate
your ongoing support and participation. Please plan to join us for Breakfast on Easter morning, April 4th.
NEXT MEETING: March 28th 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Agenda includes planning for the Easter Breakfast we will be
serving as well as a Food Drive. Have questions, would like info; contact Kenton or Linda Kleine @ 639-3749.
EASTER FLOWERS:
Anyone wishing to purchase flowers for the front of church on Easter Sunday, please advise Evelyn Aumann (724-4431) what kind you would like. Orders need to be placed by Tuesday March 23rd. Lilies (1 stem): $11/each, Lilies (2 stem): $21/each, Hydrangeas: $20/each
Daffodil, Tulips, Hyacinth: $17.50/each
Azaleas: $17.50/each, Mums: $11.50/each
ST. John - CLEANING GOD'S HOUSE:
Please
note the date and time change.
Cleaning for the interior has been
moved to the last Saturday in March in order to have everything done prior to
Easter Sunday. If you can spare a little
time, and would like to help spiff up the church and grounds, all are welcome to
join in, the more the merrier and the quicker it gets done. So please put these
dates on your calendar:
Exterior Grounds: March 27th, 2010 - 8:00 am
Interior Church: March 27th, 2010 - 9:00 am
Questions regarding exterior cleaning: Contact is Lee Bradtmueller 260-402-3057
Questions regarding interior cleaning: Contact is Nate Selking 260-724-2041
SCRIP NOTES:
As you prepare for Spring and Spring Break, remember to stock up on Scrip! Whether it's fixing up the home and yard, replacing out-grown clothes, eating out, or catching a movie, "We have Scrip for that!" Scrip can be purchased in the school office throughout the week or after Church on Sunday.
FINANCIAL NOTES:
RE: CONTRIBUTIONS made to or in
conjunction with the Haiti Relief effort. A few weeks ago a handout was given
out regarding The Lutheran Foundation's effort to support the relief effort by
their matching funds that will go to support Lutheran World Relief. Even though
contributions went directly to the organization of your choice, in order to
assist the Foundation match your contribution, St. John must file forms that
identify the amount/date/organization/donor. If you have made a contribution,
please forward this info to Delin Kleine or the church office no later than this
Tuesday March 9th. "Thank You" to those who have already provided their info.
LADIES GUILD INFO:
Guild Program for March 16th includes making Easter Baskets for the Shut-In's. Please bring an empty
tissue box and some Easter grass. We will be contacting you for additional items needed. "Thanks" and if you have
any questions, please contact Rae Fuhrmann.