TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 10, 2010 St. John Lutheran Church and School The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Senior Pastor: Mark Elliott Associate Pastor: Jeff Caithamer School Principal: Ralph Leffler 8:00 Divine Service II Page Hymn Holy Spirit, Light Divine 496 *Invocation, Confession 167 *Introit (dated insert) *Kyrie 168 *Hymn of Praise (Glory to God ) 170 *Salutation & Collect 172 First Reading Gradual (dated insert) Epistle Reading *Alleluia and Verse 173 *Gospel Reading Children s Devotion Hymn Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 707 Sermon When We Can t See God s Faithfulness Ruth 1:1-19 *Apostles Creed 175 Prayer of the Church 175 Gathering of Tithes and Offering *Offertory 176 *Lord s Prayer, Collect and Benediction 183 Hymn Jesus Sinners Doth Receive 609 10:45 Holy Communion Page Hymn Holy Spirit, Light Divine 496 *Invocation, Confession 167 *Introit (dated insert) *Kyrie 168 *Hymn of Praise (This is the feast ) 171 *Salutation & Collect 172 First Reading Gradual (dated insert) Epistle Reading *Alleluia and Verse 173 *Gospel Reading Hymn Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways 707 Sermon When We Can t See God s Faithfulness Ruth 1:1-19 *Nicene Creed 174 *Prayers 175 Gathering of Tithes and Offering The Narrow Way Mixed Choir *Offertory 176 *Communion Liturgy 177 Communion Hymns 609, 629, 689 *Post Communion Canticle (Thank the Lord) 181 *Collect and Benediction 183
*stand as you are able Preaching and Presiding: Rev. Mark R. Elliott WELCOME TO ST. JOHN! We ask members and guests to fill out an attendance card located by the hymnals; indicate your attendance at Holy Communion. Cards may be placed in the offering plate. Note that there are two glasses in the center of each tray with diluted wine. Hearing assistance units are available from ushers. ABOUT THE LORD S SUPPER: Our congregation is a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a family of congregations who pledge themselves to teach and to believe the same doctrines. We invite those persons who are members in good standing of a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or of a church in fellowship with the LCMS to receive the sacrament. We want to express our sincere welcome to guests and to assure them that it is in their spiritual interest that we practice closed communion. Guests desiring to learn more about our beliefs are asked to make an appointment to speak with one of our pastors. SERVING TODAY Organist & Choir Director: Keith Willams. Elders: 8:00 Ron & Jay; 10:45 Joel, Nick & Dan. Greeters: 8:00 - Ken & Karen; 10:45 - Dan. OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY The altar Flowers are from Karen, Mark, and Joel and families in honor of our parents 50 th wedding anniversary. We also remember the following people in our prayers: following surgery: Steve; for healing and recovery: Loretta-grandmother of Sarah, Tom, Rev. Chuck Johnson, Jim-father of Joel; Ida, Warren, Elmer, Jim, Bob, Fran y; during treatments: Phyllis, Gene, Juleigh, Barbara; for peace and comfort: Alice mother of Sherry; for strength, healing and hope: Bill, Carolyn; for missions: Pastor David Rakotonirina and the Madagascar Lutheran Seminary, Pastor Magnus Bengston and Lielsalaca Lutheran Church in Latvia, Pastor Obot Ite and the Lutheran Mission in Kingston, Jamaica; for those in the military: Dustin, Taylor, John, Jimmy Brandon, Keidi; for our homebound: Gene & Evelyn, Walter & Dorothy
The October Voters Meeting will be held Sunday the 24 th at 1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
EDUCATION HOUR TODAY Adult Bible Class It s All About Jesus led by Pastor Elliott, fellowship hall Adult Bible Class God s Word for Today led by Steve Haase, school library Sunday School 3 year olds through high school will meet in the Sanctuary for opening. Children can be picked up at 10:30 in the following rooms: Parents & 2 s Room 4A 3 & 4 yr. olds 4C Kindergarten 1A 1 st grade 3A 2 nd grade 2A 3 rd & 4 th grade 1C 5 th grade 6B 6 th grade 4B 7 th & 8 th grade 2B The students and staff of St. John Lutheran School are continuing their emphasis on the sanctity of life during the month of October. We are not actively seeking donations this year, but if you feel inclined, you may make a monetary gift to the Lutherans for Life organization and drop it by the school office. All contributions are tax-deductible in accord with IRS regulations. Carpenters needed - We are looking for people to come help build the set for the school play on Saturday, October 16. We'll meet in the gym at 10am and work until we get it finished. This year we'll be building a pirate ship. Please contact Christy Rivers if you're willing to help. We are also looking for some lumber and building supplies if anyone has extras he or she is willing to donate. To all Veterans And Current Military Personnel The Sonshine Committee would like to gather the names of all the Veterans and current military personnel here at St. John. If you haven t signed up before, we are asking for the following: name, current mailing address, Rank, Branch, and dates of service. Please write this information down and turn into the church office. Thank you. The 7th Grade Class has partnered with the new Gordon s Food Service Store to help raise money for the kid s 2011 trip to Washington D.C. By participating, you will turn your family food purchases into cash for St. John s 7 th grade 2011 D.C. trip fund. Gordon s Food Service Store (GFS) is a commercial foodservice distributor, providing restaurant quality food to consumers, with larger packaging and volume discounting. It is easy to help (and get a $10 coupon when you purchase over $50 of groceries.) You can sign up 3 ways: at the store on your initial visit; by completing an enrollment form and mailing the postcard in or online at http://gfs.com/funfunds/home.page? Enrollment forms are on the narthex table. The staff at GFS is very helpful and can assist you getting signed up and getting your discount coupon. Anyone can sign up, the more the better for the kids. Enroll friends, family and anyone that wants the benefits of GFS and to assist the kids of St. John s School. Contact Steve with questions. From the Board of Trustees If you bring your child or children into the nursery on Sunday morning or any other time during the week, please put toys away and clean up when you leave. Thank you.
OUR WEEK AHEAD Today 8:00 Divine Service II; 9:30 Sunday School, Adult Bible Classes, Altar Guild Meeting; 10:45 Holy Communion; LYF Groups TBA Monday No School; 6:00 Finance Board Tuesday 6:00 Elders, Parish Ed; 6:30 School Board; 7:00 Youth Board; Ram Rebate orders due Wednesday 8:25 Chapel; 10:30 Adult Bible Class; 5:45 Midweek School, Lifelight; 6:00 Handbells; 7:15 Worship Thursday 6:30 Men s Prayer Breakfast; 8:30 Lifelight; 1:30 Mary Martha; 6:00 Men s Choir, High School Youth, 6:30 Lifelight; 6:45 Mixed Choir Friday 5:30 School Auction; Market Day orders due; Ram Rebate pickup Sunday 8:00 Holy Communion (Men s Choir); 9:30 Sunday School, Adult Bible Classes; 10:30 LYF Leader Meeting; 10:45 Matins The Altar Guild will meet today at 9:30 in the overflow. Men s Prayer Breakfast meets this Thursday at 6:30am at the Original Pancake House. Ladies, Mary Martha will meet on Thursday, October 14 in the Overflow. We will proceed to the Sanctuary where Jan will help us "Get To Know Our Altar". Remember our Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 6. All donations of crafts and baked goods are most welcome. LWML News - Special Project: Please consider coming by on Monday, October 18 th to help LWML with their Lutheran World Relief effort. St. John s LWML will be assisting the school with their Haiti project. It s fun work and goes quick. Refreshments will be served when the projects are complete. It shouldn t take too long and you ll feel great that you helped. LWML s Annual Women s Retreat will be held at Camp CILCA on October 22 & 23. Please call Jan if you plan to attend and/or have any questions. Heidi who has survived cancer will be the Keynote Speaker. LWML members will be riding together, so please sign up. Info is on the Narthex Table. LWML is helping the Food Pantry by having each member/guest bring a donation of food or cash for the food pantry to each meeting (canned vegetables & fruit, canned tuna soups (no creamed soups), peanut butter & jelly, applesauce, jello, pasta & sauce all brought to the white box in the coat room). Cash donations can be made to the St. John Welfare Fund. Cub Scout Pack 113 It s time for the Scout Popcorn Sale. The Scouts will be in the Fellowship Hall in between services today and on October 24 th. Stop by and see the new products and new packaging of the delicious popcorn from Trails End. Order forms are also available in the church and school offices for your convenience.
LEARN BY HEART THE FAMILY ALTAR The families of St. John are encouraged to learn these words from the Small Catechism by heart this week: The Ten Commandments The Close of the Commandments What does God say about all these commandments? He says: I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. [Ex. 20:5 6] What does this mean? God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we should fear His wrath and not do anything against them. But He promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly do what He commands. Bible Passage: Once you were not a people, but now you are God s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2:10 Hymn 656 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, stanza 2 Psalm 25:1-10 Bible Readings for the Week: God s Law Always Threatens and Accuses Ex. 20:1-3, 18-21; 31:18 The Worship of the Golden Calf Exodus 32:1-14 God s Wrath Is Poured Out upon Idol Worshippers Exodus 32:15-35 Jesus Takes the Place of the Guilty Luke 23:13-25