FOURTH 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
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
14 March 2010
8:00 am Worship
Catechism - Close of the Commandments - page 322
Opening Hymn - #686 " Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing "
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 - #571 "God Loved the World So That He Gave" 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...... #608, #609, #915
Nunc Dimittis - page 199
Closing Liturgy - page 200-202
Closing hymn - #725 "Children of the Heavenly Father"
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 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, Margaret Scherer, Geraldine Buuck, Fred Berning
10:30 am Worship
Catechism - Close of the Commandments - page 322
Opening Hymn - #686 " Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing "
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 - #571 "God Loved the World So That He Gave" 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 - #725 "Children of the Heavenly Father"
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We would like to "Thank" everyone for the many visits, cards, support and
prayers you shared with Bob during his illness and with the family after Bob's
passing. A special "Thank You" goes to Pastor Dreyer for his many visits,
prayers and always being with us when we needed him. Bob and I really
enjoyed his visits. Also "Thanks" to the ladies for the delicious lunch served
after the service. Everything is really appreciated. Jeanette Peters and Family
"Thank You" to all our family and friends here at St. John, as well as Pastor
Dreyer for the many prayers, cards, visits, calls, supportive and get well wishes
during Don's recent illness and hospitalization. We have appreciated all of
your thoughts and well wishes along his journey, since his heart attack and
through the past 7 years. A special "Thanks" to the Guild and our Minnesota
Fishing Trip group for serving the luncheon. Your ongoing support has meant a
lot to Don and myself, it is truly and very much appreciated!
Pat Buuck and Family
"Thanks" to our guest organist, Vickie Hammond, for sharing her time and
talents with us this morning.
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable:
And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.
"But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants."' And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' But the father said to his servants, 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate.
"Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.' But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, 'Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!' And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"
Attendance last week: 8:00 am (157) 10:30 am (131) Wed. 1pm (41) 7pm (72)
This week at St. John:
TOdaY 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
10:00 - 1:00 pm Zion Friedheim Soup & Sandwich @ Wyneken
MONDAY 2:00 pm DEADLINE - Newsletter Items
7:00 pm Count
TUESDAY 6:00 am Early Bird Bible Class
8:00 am Sewing Cancer Pads
6:00 pm Adult Conf & Marriage Prep
7:00 pm Pack Care Packages
7:30 pm Ladies Guild
WEDNESDAY 8:20 am Chapel
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 Confirmand/Parent Meeting - Parish Hall
8:30 pm Men's Basketball
THURSDAY 1:30 pm Bingen's Day @ Woodcrest
6:00 pm Marriage Prep Class
NEXT SUNDAY 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
10:30 - 1:00 pm Bingen's Annual Fish & Tenderloin Dinner @ Wyneken
Flowers placed at the altar this morning are in honor of Jean Uffelman's 75th Birthday,
this Tuesday, March 16th. We "Thank" God for the many blessings bestowed on Jean and wishes for many more! "Happy Birthday".....from your family.
"Congratulations" to Brett and Brooke Oetting "Congratulations" to Lance and Melissa Klamer
on the birth of a daughter, Chevelle Rose, on the birth of a daughter, Lydia Marie, born
born on Tuesday March 9th. January 24th. Lance was a former Field Worker from
the Seminary who assisted us here at St. John.
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.
LADIES GUILD INFO:
Guild MEETING for THIS TUESDAY - March 16th :
PROGRAM: Making Easter Baskets for the Shut-In's (Bring an empty tissue box and Easter grass)
ROLL CALL: Name your favorite Easter candy
SERVING: Marlis Bradtmueller & Bonnie Bultemeyer
CONFIRMATION CLASS of 2010:
WEDNESDAY - March 17th Meeting for Parents and confirmands :
There will be a meeting this Wednesday at 8:00 pm, after the Lenten Service, to orchestrate various items for Examination and Confirmation Sunday. Please plan to attend, bring any questions you may have. Pastor will be preaching at Preble that evening, but will come to the Parish Hall directly after to meet. Thanks!
Please join us for the Wednesday Lenten service:
Topic: The Lord's my Shepherd - Comforted by His Rod and Staff
Pastor Martin Moehring (St. Peter - Fuelling)
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
SPRING FLOWERS:
The current 7th grade class will be selling flowers from the Grainery and Hellers Nursery from the end of March throughout April. Details will be coming soon on this 2011 Wyneken Class - Washington DC fundraiser event. The 7th grade class "thanks" you in advance for your support.
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 Tues. 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
PASSION CHORAL VESPERS:
Next Sunday - March 21, 2010, 4:00pm Being held at the Kramer Chapel - Concordia Theological Seminary
SCRIP NOTES:
As you prepare for Spring and especially 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.
LSB Hymn books - For Sale:
We have made an advance purchase of some Lutheran Service Books if you would like to have your own personal one. They are available in the church office for $23.
PASTOR did his time in JAIL in support of MDA. If you would still like to make a donation, you are welcome to drop if off at the church office or you may contribute online. For the online info please contact Pastor at 301-2131 (cell). Checks should be made out to: MDA. "Thank You" for your support, signed Jailbird Dreyer.
ST. John CLEANING DATES - GOD'S HOUSE:
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