ST. JOHN S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 470 South Gebhart Church Road Miamisburg, Ohio (937) 866-3780 www.stjohnsmiamisburg.org secretary@stjohnsmiamisburg.org Tom Rutherford, Pastor Holy Communion Worship Second Sunday after Pentecost June 18, 2017 We are Christian disciples, serving the world, while receiving, rejoicing, and relaying God s grace. (St. John s Mission Statement)
ORDER OF SERVICE Ringing of Bells Welcome and Announcements *Processional Song On Eagle s Wing, ELW #787 *Confession and Forgiveness *Sharing of God s Peace *Hymn Children of the Heavenly Father, ELW #781 *Greeting *Kyrie *Prayer of the Day Morning Hymn I Need thee Every Hour, (on screen) The First Reading Exodus 19:2-8a Psalm Psalm 100 The Second Reading Romans 5:1-8 *Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia, (on screen) *The Gospel Reading Matthew 9:35--10:8 Children s Sermon Come into my Heart, (on screen) A Moment of Silent Reflection Sermon Sermon Hymn What Wondrous Love Is This, (on screen) *Apostle s Creed Prayers of the Church Response: Your mercy is great. Offering/Offering Music Faith of Our Fathers, ELW #812 *Offering Prayer *Communion Prayers *Lord s Prayer *Invitation to Communion Communion/Communion Songs on screen Lamb of God, (on screen) Recorded Music Morning Has Broken, ELW #556 *Post-Communion Blessing *Prayer After Communion *Blessing *Three-Fold Amen *Sending Song Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us, ELW #789 *Dismissal 1 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, J u n e 18, 2 0 1 7
TODAY S SCRIPTURE READINGS 1 st READING - Exodus 19:2-8a 2 [The Israelites] had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain. 3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, 6 but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites. 7 So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. 8a The people all answered as one: Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do. PSALM 100 1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come into God s presence with a song. 3 Know that the Lord is God, our maker to whom we belong; we are God s people and the sheep of God s pasture. 4 Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving and the courts with praise; give thanks and bless God s holy name. 5 Good indeed is the Lord, whose steadfast love is everlasting, whose faithfulness endures from age to age. EPISTLE READING - Romans 5:1-8 1 Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not disappoint us, because God s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8 But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. 2 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, J u n e 18, 2 0 1 7
GOSPEL READING - Matthew 9:35--10:8 35 Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 10:1 Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim the good news, The kingdom of heaven has come near. 8 Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. 3 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, J u n e 18, 2 0 1 7
ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNION St. John s practices open communion. If you are baptized and believe that Jesus is present in the bread and the wine, we invite you to commune with us today. If you prefer wine, indicate your choice by eating the bread as soon as it is offered. If you prefer white grape juice, hold the bread in your open hand until the server comes to you. If you are unable to come forward, notify an usher and we will bring communion to you. Children or adults who wish to simply receive a blessing from the pastor, please approach with folded hands. SON RISE BREAKFAST TODAY Thanks to all who helped with the Son Rise breakfast early this morning! First Lutheran Church in downtown Dayton provides this hot breakfast for the homeless each Sunday, with help from various congregations. On the third Sunday of each month, St. John s members and friends take a turn. To help with this important and rewarding ministry, contact Diane Naylor at dnaylor748@gmail.com or (937) 748-2137. WELCA IS GOING TO HOUSTON S: JUNE 20 th All women are invited to carpool to Houston s on Tuesday, June 20 th. Please meet at the church at 6:00. Please let Ida Geary know by Monday, June 19 th so reservations can be made. RECORDED MUSIC If you have a favorite song on CD that you would like played during the service, please bring your CD in and give to Nancy McCabe, she will copy the song and use it in an upcoming service. SUNDAY SUMMER FUN! Everyone is invited to come an hour before worship on the following dates: June 25, 9:00 a.m.: Summer Caroling - come sing some songs and share some joy with homebound member Janet Reed, who has given so much music to this congregation - led by Nancy and Garry Andrews. July 23, 9:00 a.m.: Fishing Clinic - be ready to explore the creek - led by Chris Jergens. There are dates still open! Sign up on the bulletin board to share a way you serve, or to bring a snack on one of the days. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL A huge thanks to everyone who has helped with VBS! The kids learned about how they can be God's heroes with heart, courage, hope, wisdom and power, and had a lot of fun. We get comments from families outside the congregation that they return year after year because of the fun, the things they learn, and the nice people. Do good, seek peace and go after it! The flowers today are in honor of Matthew Page s birthday. 4 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, J u n e 18, 2 0 1 7
IN OUR PRAYERS HOW THE PRAYER LIST WORKS To add someone, write their name on the back of an attendance sheet and place in the offering plate. An asterisk (*) denotes a prayer request that is new this week. At the end of each month, the prayer list will be emptied. FAMILIES IN OUR CONGREGATION We pray for three households each week, whether they need it or not! Michele Johnson, Betty Kehrle, Shane Lakes HOMEBOUND MEMBERS Debbie Collins, Roy Early, Catherine Kreitzer, Rose Mears, Virginia Rammel, Janet Reed, Jean Roberts, Rosetta Schenck and Frieda Wolfram MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN'S Barb Adams, Sara Bell, Joyce Mears, Emily Spangler, the SonRise Breakfast Servers FRIENDS OF ST. JOHN S Barry Becker (Joyce Mears cousin), Oma Brown (friend of Nancy & Garry Andrews and Betty Dunlap), Lisa Ellis (Joyce Mears cousin), Kenneth Elstad (Nancy Johnson s father), Karl Hagemeyer (friend of Marilyn Boyd), David Humphrey (Debbie Humphrey s husband), Brian Kunkle (Joy Faini), Phyllis Kutzera (friend of Nancy McCabe), Mary Kay Reed (Gary & Nita Petticrew s daughter-in-law), Inge Roome (Linda Kent s mother), Rose Schroeder (friend of Joyce Mears), Frank Vescuso (Joy Faini), 2017 High School and College Graduates LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY Shane Lakes (In U.S. for additional training, Grandson of Jim & Priscilla Goldie), Brandon McKown (stationed in Hawaii, Tonya McKown), Cian Morgan (Grandson of Nita & Gary Petticrew), Jake Van (Grandson of Jim & Priscilla Goldie) WORLD ECUMENISM PRAYER As we walk through the long season of Pentecost, may we be reminded of our walkthrough life. Complete with its many twists and turns, one thing is constant Our Lord and the Holy Spirit walk with us daily. Pray that we will always be open to the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. 5 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, J u n e 18, 2 0 1 7
Calendar of Events Week of June 18, 2017 Private events are marked with an asterisk (*). All other events are open to everyone. Please join us! Sunday 6:00 a.m. SonRise Breakfast 6/18 9:00 a.m. Refreshments (in fellowship hall) 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship, followed by refreshments in fellowship hall 12:00 noon Area 56 7:30 p.m. AA/Al Anon Meeting Mon. 12:00 noon AA Group 6/19 6:00 p.m. Miamisburg Swim Team Tues. 9:30 a.m. Sewing 6/20 6:00 p.m. TENTATIVE WELCA @ Houston s Wed. 6/21 9:30 a.m. Sewing in Fellowship Hall Fri. 10:30 a.m. Discipleship Committee Meeting 6/23 12:00 noon AA Group Sunday 9:00 a.m. Summer Sunday Fun 6/25 9:00 a.m. Refreshments (in fellowship hall) 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship, followed by refreshments in fellowship hall 7:30 p.m. AA/Al Anon Meeting 6 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, J u n e 18, 2 0 1 7
Stewardship during Worship Thank You! 6/18 6/25 7/2 Pastor Rev. Tom Rutherford Rev. Robert Willauer Rev. Tom Rutherford Lay Assistant Cheryl Page Gary Petticrew Cheryl Page Acolyte Melanie Ñauta Aiden Larsen Harley Lamb Crucifer Logan McKown Seth Helter Luke Helter Nursery Attendant Kim Holtzman Barb Hoffman Brook Ñauta Greeter Eva Mae Cox Nancy McCabe Eva Mae Cox Nancy McCabe Eva Mae Cox Nancy McCabe Altar Guild Marilyn Boyd Marilyn Boyd Tom & Barb Hoffman Ushers Garry Andrews Gary Johnson Garry Andrews Gary Johnson Tom Hoffman Everett Morris Organist/Pianist Doug McCabe Choir Director Nancy McCabe Prayer Chain Coord Nancy McCabe Home 937-866-8669 Cell 937-654-4972 We also thank the many others who serve during worship but aren t always known to us in time to list them in the bulletin, such as: the choir, those who run the projector clicker each week, those who set up and lock up the sanctuary, and our coffee fellowship crew. Thank you! To sign up to help with any of these parts of Sunday morning ministry, please contact us through the office: secretary@stjohnsmiamisburg.org or 866-3780. Copyright Permissions From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #44310 New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 7 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, J u n e 18, 2 0 1 7