FIFTH SUNDAY after EASTER
May 2, 2010
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
11555 N. US Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
Fifth Sunday after Easter
May 2, 2010
8:00 am Matins Service
Catechism - The Creed - Second Article - page 322-323
Opening HYMN - #685 "Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus"
The Order of Matins - page 219-221
Psalmody, Venite
The Psalm - Psalm 148 (Antiphon verse 13 by Pastor)
Office Hymn - #633 "At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing"
The Holy Scriptures
Response to readings - page 221
Choir - "Children of the Heavenly Father"
Easter Responsory (sung) - page 222
The Sermon
Canticle HYMN - #941 "We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God"
The Offering - Choir - "Take Thou My Hands and Lead Me"
The prayers
Kyrie (sung by congregation) - page 227
The Lord’s Prayer; Collects
With each petition Pastor will end...... “let us pray to the Lord”
Congregational response: “Lord, have mercy.”
Collect for Grace, Benedicamus, Benediction – page 228
Closing hymn - #582 "God's Word Is Our Great Heritage"
In our prayers Evelyn Oetting, Roy Bixler, Jim Dreyer, Verlin Bultemeier, Ivan Lepper, Ann Thorn, Donna Conrad, Marie Bradtmueller, Carol Gresley, Sherrill Peters and Betty Schroeder.
Shut-ins: Marie Hobrock, Evelyn Aumann, Tom Aumann, Velma Zelt, Deanie Holle, Margaret Scherer, Geraldine Buuck, Fred Berning
Our soldiers: Nathan Shelton, Katie Tedeschi, Garry Murdock, Jr., Deb Chappel, Matthew Owen, Ethan Boyle, Daniel Ulman
Reverend John M. Dreyer, Pastor
Director of Music: Leanne Busick
10:30 am
Confirmation Divine Service
Pre-Service Choir - "Children of the Heavenly Father"
"Take Thou My Hands and Lead Me"
Catechism - The Creed - Second Article - page 322-323
Opening Hymn - #685 "Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus"
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 - #633 "At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing"
The Sermon
THE OFFERTORY
The Offering
RITE of CONFIRMATION
the prayer of the church - page 193
With each petition Pastor will end...... “let us pray to the Lord”
Congregational response: “Lord, have mercy.”
CHRISTIAN Questions and answers - page 329-330
service of the
Sacrament - page 194-198
Distribution Hymns...... #725, #722, #478, #861
Nunc Dimittis - page 199
Closing Liturgy - page 200-202
Closing hymn - #582 "God's Word Is Our Great Heritage"
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.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.
The Holy Gospel + JOHN 16:12-22
"I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
"A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me." So some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me'; and, 'because I am going to the Father'?" So they were saying, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We do not know what he is talking about." Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, 'A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me'? Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Attendance last week (4/25): 8:00 am (152) 10:30 am (144) Wed. (4/28) 6:30pm (20)
This week at St. John:
TOdaY 8:00 am Matins Service - 10:30 am - Confirmation Divine Service
9:15 am Sunday School/ Bible Class
TUESDAY 6:00 am Early Bird Bible Class
WEDNESDAY 8:20 am Chapel
9:00 am Ladies Aid Quilting
5:30 - 6:00 pm Private Confession
6:30 pm Midweek Divine Service
THURSDAY 1:30 pm Bingen's Day at Woodcrest
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Divine Service - 10:30 am - Matins Service
9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Class
2010 Confirmands
This morning's class includes: Kevin Berning, Audra Butler, Abigail Hoffman, Emily Kleine, Madison Schieferstein and Christina Stockman. Gods Blessings to each of you and welcome to the communicant membership of St. John.
PASTOR IN DC:
Pastor Dreyer will be with the Wyneken 8th Grade on their Washington DC Class Trip this coming week. Pastor Dahling and Pastor Brege will be available in the event you are in need of Pastoral care. Pastor Moehring will be conducting the Wednesday evening service this coming week.
NEW ASSISTANT PASTOR:
Pastor Peter Brock was called to our parish at the Wednesday evening Call Service held at Kramer Chapel. His Ordination and Installation Service will be in June. More details will follow as definitive plans are made.
The Wyneken Seminar
In celebration of the 200th birthday of F.C.D. Wyneken, founding father of Concordia Theological Seminary, there will be a special conference with insight into the triumphs and challenges of this remarkable man. Plan to join us May 7-8 for thought-provoking lectures, dramatic portrayals of historical figures, a tour of Wyneken sites in the Fort Wayne area and even a special dinner hosted by Fritz and Sophie Wyneken, a.k.a. Ken and Pendy Selking, members of Friends of Wyneken. For more information or to register please call: 260-452-2172 or go to www.ctsfw.edu/wyneken.
THank YOU
The Council would like to extend a "Thank You" to all those who attended our recent voter's meeting. We appreciate your attendance and especially your input. One of the main topics discussed was Summer Service times. You will be receiving a survey this week included with the May Newsletter, and we would appreciate your opinion. Those surveys can be given to the Deacons or returned to the church office. Please try to provide your input before May end.
Today in the Parish Hall hallway:
AVAILABLE THRU MOTHER'S DAY: SPRING FLOWERS - GIFT CERTIFICATES
7th grade students are selling flower certificates from The Grainery and Hellers Nursery today thru
Mother's Day. You can find us at the scrip table. Hellers Nursery is offering gift certificates which can
be used for anything they offer and the Grainery is offering Hanging Baskets, Bedding Flats and Fancy
Annuals. Any of the following parent representatives can assist: (Jenni Schieferstein or Linda Kleine -
Bingen) (Janine Albert - Preble) or (Kris Blomenberg - Friedheim). "Thank You" for your support!
MOTHER'S DAY - CHICKEN BBQ:
Wyneken Class of 2011 is having a Nelson's Chicken fundraiser, next Sunday on Mother's Day - May 9th. Pick up time is 10:30 am - 12:30 pm here at St. John. Presale tickets are available after Sunday church services or anytime from a Wyneken 7th grader thru Sunday May 2nd. Tickets are available today: $5/Half Chicken. Come help support their DC Trip and give mom a break on her special day.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL PARK:
MEN's FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TIME AGAIN:
The church league will begin playing games in May. Please contact Mark Scheumann (639-6067) or Ron Bultemeier (639-6438) if you are of Confirmation age and are interested in playing.
LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES:
This Week - Annual Bargain Bonanza Extravaganza- May 6th, 7th and 8th. Located at International Park -
2701 South Coliseum Blvd. Hours: Thursday - 8am - 6pm, Friday - 9am - 5pm and Saturday - 8am - 12 Noon.
WYNEKEN NEWS:
Wyneken School has new "all weather" YARD SIGNS available. Show your school spirit and promote this wonderful blessing! Signs can be found in the main lobby of the school.
NEW - SCRIP: Spring GARDENS (formerly Decatur Gardens): now available in $10 denominations. Scrip is available between services in the Parish Hall, for all your shopping needs. "Thanks" for supporting Wyneken with your scrip purchases.
An opportunity to volunteer:
The PTL Scrip program is still in need of some volunteers to take over as Scrip coordinator and assistant coordinator. Please prayerfully consider donating your time and talents to help this ongoing fundraiser in supporting our school. If anyone has questions as to the details of these open positions, please contact Sarah Butler @ 724-7025, the school office, or any of the Scrip representatives at your church.
UPCOMING EVENTS and Dates:
TODAY _ May 2nd - Seminary May Brunch: in Katherine Luther Dining Hall - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm.
May 6th - Bingen's Day at Woodcrest: 1:30 pm
May 16th - Confirmation Recognition Dinner: 12 Noon
We will be honoring new members as well as this year's Confirmands and those confirmed here 25, 40, 45,
50, 55, 60, 65, 70 and 75 years ago. Dinner will be held in our Parish Hall.
May 23rd - Sunday School Closing Service: 9:15 am
May 30th - Summer Service Schedule begins
June 2nd - 8th Graduation Service @ St. John - 7:00 pm
June 21st - 25th - Vacation Bible School
Here at St. john:
NOTE REGARDING: Confession & Absolution:
Will be held each Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:00 pm. Please enter thru the main entrance of the church and proceed
to the front of church. The private sessions will be conducted in the Vestry area, which is thru the door on the right
side of the altar (located behind the pulpit). If Pastor is currently meeting with someone that door will be
closed at the time and you will be welcome to proceed once he has finished and has opened the door.
LSB Hymn books and LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLES:
Hymn books are available in the church office for $23. The study bibles are available now. The cost is $55.
We have ample supply of the hymn books and a few extra study bibles. If you are interested, please let the church office know and we will set it aside for you. Church office phone: 639-6178.
CONTACT INFO FOR PASTOR:
As a main contact phone number for Pastor, please use 260-301-2131. E-Mail: pastor@stjohnbingen.com