FIFTEENTH SUNDAY
after
PENTECOST
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church † Bingen
11555 N. US Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
Website: www.stjohnbingen.com
Worship: 8:00 am & 9:30 am / Wednesday 6:30 pm
Phone: 260-639-6178 churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 5, 2010
8:00 am Prayer and Preaching Service
Opening Hymn - #696 " O God, My Faithful God"
The Order of worship - Service of Prayer and Preaching
Opening Versicles: page 260 Common
Old Testament Canticle: page 261-262
(refrain by All and verses by Pastor)
The Holy Scriptures
Response to readings,
Common Responsory (spoken) – page 263
catechism - pg 264
The Sermon
Hymn of the DaY - #661 "The Son of God Goes Forth to War"
The Offering
prayers and responses - page 265
morning prayer - page 266
Closing hymn (replacing N.T.Canticle) - #918 v.1 & 3 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer"
blessing - page 267
Baptized into the kingdom of heaven today is Hayden Marie DeBolt, daughter of Misty (nee Wheeler) and Thomas DeBolt. Hayden was born on August 18th in Fort Wayne, IN. Serving as sponsor is Hunter Laine DeBolt and as witness is Renee Price.
In our prayers Betty Kunkel (Mother of Nancy Hall), Kathy Hormann, Ann McDougal, Connie Embler, Les Zelt, Ruth Linnemeier, Jim Dreyer, Marie Bradtmueller, Carol Gresley and Betty Schroeder.
Shut-ins: Evelyn Aumann, Tom Aumann, Fred Berning, Jean Bultemeier, Geraldine Buuck, Donna Conrad, Daniel Everett, Marie Hobrock, Deanie Holle, Margaret Scherer, Velma Zelt
Our soldiers: Ethan Boyle, Deb Chappel, David German, Garry Murdock, Jr., Matthew Owen, Katie Tedeschi, Daniel Ulman
9:30 am Divine Service and Wednesday Midweek
BAPTISMAL Hymn - #605 v.1 &2 " Father Welcomes"
RITE of BAPTISM - Hayden Marie DeBolt
ENTRANCE Hymn - #605 v.3 " Father Welcomes"
service of the Word - page 152-155
Kyrie, This Is The Feast
Salutation and collect - page 156
The Holy
Scriptures
Response to readings – page 156 -
157
Alleluia and Verse - Common
Hymn of the Day - #661 "The Son of God Goes Forth to War"
The Sermon
The Nicene creed - page 158
the prayer of the church
With each petition Pastor will end...... “Lord, in Your mercy”
Congregational response: “hear our prayer.”
The Offering
THE OFFERTORY- page 159
service of the
Sacrament - page 160 - 164
Distribution Hymns...... #637,
#713, #783
Thank the Lord - page 164
POST - COMMUNION COLLECT - page 166
BENEDICTION
Closing hymn - #918 v.1 & 3 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer"
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 Brock or Pastor Dreyer. Individual cups are available as you approach the altar for those desiring them.
At times throughout the service, the congregation is invited to stand as they are able. If however, who find it uncomfortable to stand, please feel free to remain seated at any time.
25Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. 28For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? 29Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, 30saying, 'This man began to build and was not able to finish.' 31Or what king, going out to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and deliberate whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? 32And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. 33 So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. 34 "Salt is good, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? 35It is of no use either for the soil or for the manure pile. It is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Bulletin Cover Art:
The artwork adorning your bulletin cover this morning, inspired by today's Gospel reading from Luke 14:25-35, was crafted by Henry Kukelhan, 6 years-old, during St. John's 2010 Vacation Bible School. Throughout the rest of this church year, the creative gifts of our Lord's young Christians will bless our worship through these Scripturally-based illustrations, reminding us all of Jesus' words in Mark 10:14-15: "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." We give thanks and praise to God in Christ for enriching our worship life through His servant, Henry.
PASTORAL CONTACT INFO:
The Reverend John Dreyer, Pastor The Reverend Peter Brock, Pastor
pastor@stjohnbingen.com pastorbrock@stjohnbingen.com
cell: 260-301-2131 cell: 260-301-1640
Emergency Pastoral Line (rings both Pastors) 260-301-2118
OTHER INFO:
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School - 639-6177, Mr. Lowell Timm, Principal
Seth DeBartolo, Seminarian Amy Schueler, Director of Music
Attendance last week (8/29): 8:00 am (132) 9:30 am (167) Wed. Midweek Svc (9/1) 6:30 pm (18)
This week at St. John:
TOdaY 8:00 am Prayer Service - 9:30 am Divine Service
MONDAY LABOR DAY
TUESDAY 6:00 am Early Bird Bible Class
Shut-In Visits
WEDNESDAY 8:20 am Wyneken Chapel
9:00 am Ladies Aid Quilting & Business Meeting
12:30 am Staff Meeting
5:30 - 6:00 pm Private Confession
6:30 pm Midweek Divine Service
7:30 pm Choir Practice
THURSDAY 9:30 am Area Pastors Scripture Translation
7:00 pm Wyneken Board Meeting
SATURDAY 9:00 am Bingen Bike Ride
NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Divine Service
9:30 am Mission Fest Balloon Release & Refreshments
10:30 am Prayer Service
6:00 pm Youth - BAG Night
Mission Fest at St. John's - Next
Sunday - September 12th
Please join us for Mission Sunday - next week!
Guest Preacher - Dr. Charles Gieschen - Concordia Theological Seminary
Balloon Release set for 9:30am (in between early and late service)
Refreshments will be served during a mission presentation about Project Timothy/Kenya.
Installation of Sunday School Teachers will be in the 1st Service.
Those attending the 10:30am service, you are invited to come early and join in on the
festivities. Those attending the 8:00am service, we will be doing the balloon release right following the service.
Oktoberfest - this coming weekend - September 10, 11, 12:
Reminder: Its FREE ADMISSION and Campers Welcome
Music: Waltzes, Polkas, Ballroom, Line & Square Dancing, 50's and 60's, Country
Food: Hog Roast, Chicken BBQ and your favorite German Specialties
We want to extend a special "Thank You" to the St. John Choir for the framed picture of Jesus presented to us as a wedding gift. Pastor and Mrs. Brock
Concordia Theological Seminary Guild Annual Tea
The Seminary Guild invites you to be their guest for tea and sandwiches on Tuesday, September 14 at 1:00 p.m. in Luther Hall. CTS President, Dr. Dean Wenthe, will share exciting opportunities at the seminary for the upcoming year.
Encourage your friends to attend and fill an entire table with a group from your congregation. Remember, husbands are always welcome to attend the Guild events! For additional information or to make your reservation, please call CTS Community Services at 260-452-2172. There is no charge for the tea, but reservations should be made by September 8.
Bible Class - Starting in 2 weeks - Sunday September 19th
Your personal copies of the Catechism are ready for pick up or if it works better for you we will have it ready for you on the 19th. We are making yet another trip for extras, so you can still get your own personal copy and we will have some available on the 19th as long as they last. They are $11/book, just notify the church office if you would like one of these extras. Thank You!
How to Thrive in Retirement
Find out how you can
prepare for retirement beyond financial accumulation. Join us for a free
educational workshop.
Offered by: Decatur Financial Group of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Donna J. Fosdick-Baumann,
CLU, FIC
Agnes A. Schoch, F.A.
Cost: Free!
When:
September 30, 2010 at 6:00 P.M.
Where:
Back 40 Junction Decatur, IN
Register:
260-724-4222 by September 16, 2010
Ladies Guild - September 21st Program
This event will be held at The Next Page in Decatur. Ladies will enjoy a lite supper and have
an opportunity to browse the book store before our evening meeting. All ladies of the church
are welcome to join us. We'll meet @ the Parish Hall @ 6pm to car pool, for those who do not
intend to meet us at the bookstore in Decatur. Please notify Rae Fuhrmann @ 639-3441 or
the church office if you would like to join us.
WYNEKEN SCRIP NEWS:
Remember to purchase Scrip for all of your back-to-school needs. Scrip is used like gift certificates at many local and national retailers & restaurants with the profits returning to our school. If anyone is interested in getting to know more about Wyneken's Scrip program, or are interested in volunteering their time, we need your help! Contact Sarah Butler @ 724-7025 or the school office. Scrip is also available at school through the week and at your church on Sundays.
NOTE: If you have any "generic" Wyneken Scrip Certificates that have not been redeemed, please cash them in to one of our Scrip representatives. Even if you have been holding on to these for years, they are still valid and we would love for you to use them. See Jane Kleine in the Parrish Hall between services or one of Wyneken's other scrip representatives..........Kim Weiland @ Friedheim or Paula Werling and Barb Bulmahn @ Preble. Thank you!
Fundraiser Square Dance - at the Hoagland Hayloft - September 17th
The
name of our group is the Friends Of Wyneken (FOW). We have had the house moved
from one location and are working on the foundation to move the house on to.
The purpose of the house is to use it as a learning facility. The impact that
Friederich C.D. Wyneken had on the Lutheran Church and the Missouri Synod is
something we want to preserve for future generations. We are a not for profit
organization and the house has been registered with the Indiana Historic
Landmarks.
For tickets please call: Ron or Elaine Ahrens: 483-4122 or e-mail ElaineAhrens@verizon.net
Karen Heller: 724-7959
Tina Bauermeister: 639-6530
Tickets are $25/person - This includes dinner @t 6:30 pm and dancing @ 7:30 pm.
Decatur Zone - LWML Workshop
Sunday September 26th - 3:oo pm @ Peace Lutheran Church
Bible Study - Ingathering (making cancer pads) - Light Supper served