St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church  †  Bingen

11555 N. US Highway 27

Decatur, IN 46733

Website:   www.stjohnbingen.com

Worship:   8:00 am & 10:30 am / Wednesday 6:30 pm

Phone:  260-639-6178   churchoffice@stjohnbingen.com

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The Reverend John Dreyer, Pastor                      pastor@stjohnbingen.com

                                            Study:  260-639-6585      cell:  260-301-2131

The Reverend Peter Brock, Pastor           pastorbrock@stjohnbingen.com

                                                                                 cell:  260-301-1640

Emergency Pastoral Line (rings both Pastors)  260-301-2118

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church! We are glad that you have come to the Lord's house today to be fed and strengthened by God's holy Word. The Order of Service for today is found in the Lutheran Service Book located in the seatback in front of you.  Pages and hymn numbers are noted on the half-sheet in this worship folder and briefly on the overhanging flap.  Guests, we extend a special welcome to you this morning and pray that your hearing of God's Word may be a blessing to your life and salvation. If you are visiting with us, please include your name and address in our guest book located in the entry of the church. We are privileged to have you as our guest today and encourage you to worship with us again soon.

OUR NURSERY AND RESTROOMS are located through the south doors (on the left as you leave the sanctuary) and to your left. The service can be heard and seen in the nursery through a live, closed-circuit television broadcast.

ASSISTED HEARING DEVICES are available for your use during the service. Please ask a Deacon to assist you if you would like to make use of one.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

All classes begin together in the Parish Hall at 9:15am

For Children

Sunday School classes for children ages Pre-K through 8th Grade in Wyneken Classrooms

High School Bible Class in Wyneken Cafetorium

For Adults

Luther's Small Catechism led by Pr. Brock in the Parish Hall

In our prayers        Camron Livensparger, Les Zelt, Larry Liechty, Ann McDougal,  Jim Dreyer, Marie Bradtmueller, Carol Gresley and Betty Schroeder.  

Shut-ins:        Evelyn Aumann, Tom Aumann, Fred Berning, Geraldine Buuck, Donna Conrad, Marie Hobrock, Deanie Holle,  Willadine Melcher, Margaret Scherer, Velma Zelt

Our soldiers:       Ethan Boyle, Deb Chappel, David German, Christopher Knowlton, Garry Murdock, Jr.,  Matthew Owen,  Katie Tedeschi,  Daniel Ulman

This week at St. John:

TOdaY                         8:00 am      Divine Service

                                       9:00 am      Council (2011) Picture for Pictorial          9:15 am            Sunday School/Bible Class -                                                           Gather in Parish Hall    

                                     10:30 am      Morning Prayer Service

MONDAY                    7:00 pm      Count

                                       7:30 pm      Adult Handbell Practice

TUESDAY                     6:00 am      Early Bird Bible Class

                                       6:00 pm      Ladies Guild Christmas

WEDNESDAY              8:20 am      Wyneken Chapel

                                       9:00 am      Ladies Aid Quilting

                                     10:00 am      Staff Meeting

                            5:30 - 6:15 pm      Public School

                                                         Confirmation Instruction

                                       6:30 pm      Midweek Divine Service

                                       7:30 pm      Choir Practice

THURSDAY                 9:30 pm      Pastors Scripture Translation

SATURDAY               10:00 am      Youth- Shut-In Christmas Packages

                                       1:00 pm      Children's Handbell Practice

                                       2:00 pm      Children's Choir Practice

NEXT SUNDAY           8:00 am      Morning Prayer Service

                                       9:15 am      Sunday School/Bible Class -                                Gather in Parish Hall    

                                     10:30 am     Divine Service

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church  †  Bingen

Third Sunday in Advent

December 12, 2010

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8 am Divine Service Setting Four     pg. 203

HYMNS:

Opening Hymn   #348

    "The King Shall Come When      

             Morning Dawns" 

Hymn of the Day  #345

    "Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding"

Communion:                            #621,  #346,

                #355 (stz. 5&6 by Choir)

Closing Hymn  #334  stz. 1&7

      "O Lord, How Shall I Meet You"

10:30 am Morning Prayer  pg. 235

HYMNS:

Opening Hymn   #348

    "The King Shall Come When   

             Morning Dawns" 

Psalm 146

Office Hymn   #345

    "Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding"

Sermon Hymn   #346 

      "When All the World Was Cursed"

Closing Hymn  #334  stz. 1&7

      "O Lord, How Shall I Meet You"

Readings from Holy Scripture

     Isaiah 35:1-10

      James 5:7-11

      Matthew 11:2-15

THIRD Sunday in ADVENT

12 December 2010

8:00 am  Divine Service  and Wednesday Midweek 

OPENING  Hymn  -  #348 " The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns" 

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION  -  page 203

service of the Word  -  page 204

       Introit,  Kyrie

Salutation and collect  -  page 205

The Holy Scriptures
   Response to readings – page 205 - 206

       Alleluia and Verse

The creed  -  page 206 - 207

Hymn of the Day -  #345  "Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding"

The Sermon

the prayer of the church 

         With each petition Pastor will end...... “let us pray to the Lord”

        Congregational response: “Lord, have mercy.”

The OfferinG  -  O Lord, How Shall I Meet You by Kenneth Kosche

 service of the Sacrament  -  page 208 - 210
        Distribution Hymns...... #621, #346,  #355 (choir stz.5&6)

            Nunc Dimittis  -  page 211

POST - COMMUNION COLLECT  -  page 212

BENEDICAMUS AND BENEDICTION  - page 212

Closing hymn -   #334  stz. 1&7  "O Lord, How Shall I Meet You"

At times throughout the service, the congregation is invited to stand as they are able.  If however, you find it uncomfortable to stand, please feel free to remain seated at any time.

THIRD Sunday in ADVENT

12 December 2010

10:30 am Morning Prayer Service

OPENING  Hymn  -  #348 " The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns" 

The Order of worship  - Morning Prayer Service  - pg 235           

            Venite:   page 236 - 237 

            Common Antiphon:  page 237

PSALM 146  -  responsively by whole verse  (Antiphon by Pastor)

OFFICE HYMN  -   #345  "Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding"

First ReADING  - Response to readings  -  page 238

SECOND ReADING 

THIRD  ReADING 

SERMON HYMN  -   #346  "When All the World Was Cursed"

The Sermon

APOSTLES' CREED  -  found on the back cover of the hymn book

BENEDICTUS  -  page 238 - 240 

The Offering - Children's Handbells- "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

prayers and responses  -  page 241

         With each petition Pastor will end...... “let us pray to the Lord”

        Congregational response: “Lord, have mercy.”

BENEDICTION   -  page 242

Closing hymn  -  #334  stz. 1&7  "O Lord, How Shall I Meet You"

Flowers placed at the altar...are in thanks to God for all His many blessings to us as we have been married 6 wonderful years. 

Dave and Connie Embler.

God's Blessings to Hank and Evelyn Oetting as they celebrate their 57th Wedding Anniversary this coming Saturday, December 18th.   May God continue to watch over them and grant them many more years together.

Your address/phone Info.........

The new pictorial directory will include your address and phone number.  If you have recently moved or changed some of this info, please forward to the church immediately.  We are trying to solidify this info as we speak and if you have changes and have not communicated them at your pictorial session or to the church office, please do so.   Thanks!

Contribution Labels.........

For those who had not picked up their labels at their recent pictorial session, they will be available during services starting on the 19th of December.    

Garrison Keillor Event.........

Lutheran Social Services and The Lutheran Foundation are bringing Garrison Keillor to the Embassy Theatre on Tuesday March 8th, 2011.   This will be a Pastor Appreciation night to honor our Lutheran Pastors in Fort Wayne.  Tickets are being sold to the area Lutheran congregations at a discounted rate.  For more info, contact Annie Miller @ 260-426-3347.

Social Events.........

If there is a particular event that sounds like something our church might consider for a future social event, please pass your idea along to any of those on the social committee.  You may also give this info to Pastor Dreyer.

Special Collections in December.........

Our late service on December 24th and our Christmas Day service have special collections designated.  This year they will go to the Seminary Field Workers.

General Info.........

Church Office - Administrative  (New) Hours  -  Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm.  The deadline for info in the church bulletin/news page will still remain as Thursday - Prior to 12 Noon.  This will provide more flexibility for work that may need to be completed on a Monday or during longer hours in the earlier days of the week.

Hospitalization/Outpatient:  If you or someone in your family is scheduled to go into the hospital or outpatient services for any reason or is being released from the hospital, please call or text Pastor Dreyer @ 301-2131  or call Pastor Brock @301-1640. (cell).  In case of emergency, call 301-2118.  Due  to HIPPA Laws, hospitals will not contact us - so you must initiate the call.  Thank You!

            Third Sunday in Advent

                December 12, 2010

Thank you Pastor Dreyer and Pastor Brock for your many visits and prayers since I was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor and especially during my recent hospitalization.  My thanks also goes out to the many members who have remembered me with your cards and personal prayers and visits.  I wish you God's Blessings as He has truly blessed me.   Les Zelt

Thank  you to all who recently baked cookies for our military people, donated candy canes and other Christmas candies as well as the monetary gifts provided.  We were able to ship 10 boxes of goodies as well as fruit was sent to those serving in Afghanistan.   Blessings to all of you! 

                     2011 Church Council  Pictorial Photo Session is today                                                                      @ 9am in the front of church.    

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The photography sessions by Lifetouch have wrapped up.  If you were unable to make a session and would still like to submit a photo to be put in the directory, it needs to be submitted by Monday (tomorrow) morning.  Lifetouch charges a fee of $10 to add a personal photo.  Please forward them to Tracy Hoot @   TracyHoot@yahoo.com. 

Additionally, we would like to include photos of our military personnel.  Please forward these to Tracy as well.   Thanks!  

SCRIP HOLIDAY CONTEST.........THANKS!!!

                    Scrip Holiday Contest results are in and an ice cream treat is in the future for all Wyneken students.  Contest Sales totaled $67,517! Profits of $3292.29 will benefit the Accelerated Reading Program and the Cafetorium Sound & Acoustics Upgrades.  Thanks to everyone who participated in our annual contest! 

 As always, Scrip will continue to be available throughout the Christmas season.  Please continue to help fund some great causes through the PTL. 

Scrip will be available for purchase on Sunday, December 12th before and after the Chimes & Choir Concert at 2:00 and on Thursday, December 16th before and after the Christmas program @7:00.                                                               

NOTE:  Taco Bell has changed from $5 certificates to $10 cards.

Voter's Meeting Results......

ELECTed Officers for 2011:

President:                            Lynn Selking

VICE President:                   Roger Koenemann

ELDER:                                    Phil DeBolt

RECORDING SECRETARY:     Jeff Kiess

FINANCIAL  SECRETARY:         Delin Kleine

Chairman of Deacons:       Chris Mahlan

Deacons:                              Jon Yoquelet, Jim Zelt    

Chairman of trustees:  Luke Lepper

trustees:                              Thomas DeBolt, Mark Schieferstein

board of evangelism:     Royce Bradbury

board of parish education:     Brad Melcher

board of stewardship:               Keith Macke

board of planning:          Greg Bultemeier

wyneken school board:   Aaron Scheumann

Installation of Officers will be held on Sunday January 2nd - 10:30 Service

Thrivent......

Note to all Policy Holders.......Please vote today for the Adams County Officers.  Voting table is set up in the hallway.  Voter's must be 18 years of age.

The Adams County Thrivent Chapter needs Board Members.  Without board members, our county chapter will not receive funds from Thrivent Financial to help with benefits and deserving people.  In 1010, the board approved funds for the following:  HAAA, Poe Fire Dept., Geneva Fire Dept., Concordia Seminary Guild, Adams County Crisis Shelter, Immanuel House, Adams County Relay for Life and Friends of Wyneken.  Please consider this volunteer service by submitting your name to anyone of the following Board Members:  Duane Franz (623-6728), Elvin Hormann (724-3101), Jeannie Thieme (724-9346), Leanne Busick (724-7871), Norbert Bleeke (724-9486) and Sharon Ewell (547-4169. 

LBI.....

For your calendar  -  Lutheran Bible Institute dates are February 8th, 15th, 22nd and March 1st.  It will be held at Zion in Decatur.

Local Dinner Today.......

St. Marks' Lutheran Church - Thiele Road.....is sponsoring a swiss steak dinner today from 11am to 12:30pm.

                              Our special service schedule:

                              Christmas Eve Children's Program - 7pm

                              Christmas Eve Candlelight Divine Service  - 11pm

                              Christmas Day Divine Service - 9am

                              New Year's Eve Divine Service - 7pm

                              Epiphany of our Lord Divine Service - Jan.6th - 7pm

There will be no Wednesday Midweek services held during those weeks we have additional special evening services.  Those Wednesday dates are Dec. 22nd, Dec. 29th and Jan. 5th. 

Reminder:  Children's Christmas Program practice is during the Sunday School hour on the next 3 Sundays (today thru December 19th).  On the 19th, there will be a practice run thru of the program in the church.  The last dress rehearsal will be held @ 7pm on Thursday December 23rd. 

Upcoming Youth Event.......

This coming Saturday we will meet at church at 10am to pack

Christmas packages for the shut-ins.  We will eat lunch

(to be provided) and then leave to deliver the packages. 

For those interested in laser tag, once we complete delivering you are welcome to join us to go laser tagging.  Cost is approximately $8 game.  This is optional.  Questions, please contact Pastor Brock.

Social Committee Tidbits.........

Family Movie Night - January 16th - @2pm -  St. John Parish Hall.  No cost, there will be popcorn and lemonade for all.  Chairs will be set up, but if you would rather bring a blanket and sit on the floor, you are welcome to!

Wine Tasting Event - February 18th @ Parsonage 1 (Pastor Dreyer's Home).

There will be limited seats available for this social event.  You must be 21 years young and the cost is $15/per person.  You can reserve your seat by dropping off payment to the church office.   This will be an evening of fun and fellowship, you won't want to miss it.  Get your reservations in early.  

Upcoming December Events.......

The Bells of Christmas - Join us for Concordia High School's annual Christmas at the Embassy concert today @ 4pm.  Tickets:  $12/Adults, $6/Students/Seniors. 

Guild Christmas  -  Tuesday December 14th - Starts @ 6pm with Social Time, Devotions, Meal, Entertainment and Christmas Festivities. 

Ladies Aid Christmas - Wednesday December 22nd @ Marge Tingen's home. Arrive at 11:30am- Lunch @ Noon.