1501 University Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79401 Phone: (806) 762-0123 Fax: (806) 762-0130 openminds@stjohnslubbock.org www.stjohnslubbock.org facebook.com/st.johnslubbock Our Mission Statement The mission of St. John s United Methodist Church is to worship and serve God with open hearts, open arms, and open minds. To respond to this calling, we will nurture each other in the Christian faith, we will work so that all people can experience God s love, and we will examine critically and respond prayerfully to the difficult issues that face us.
Welcome to All Welcome to St. John s United Methodist Church. If you are a first-time attendee or a long-time member, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. Please feel welcome to attend St. John s 101, our informational class for visitors at 9:15 a.m., located in room 219. Information about upcoming events is located in the back of this bulletin. For more information about ministries or membership at St. John s, please: Visit our website at www.stjohnslubbock.org Facebook.com/ St.JohnsLubbock Contact our office at openminds@stjohnslubbock.org Call us at (806) 762-0123 If you are black, brown, white or anything in between, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are gay, straight, bisexual, lesbian, or transgender you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are a Native American or an immigrant friend, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are lay or clergy, male or female, gender neutral or non-binary, young or old, abled or differently-abled, rich or poor, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. No matter what you believe or what you doubt, no matter what you count on, or what you question, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. In this space we acknowledge that you are a gift of the Creator, and an individual wonder of God s creation. Together, we are family of God, because we are gathered in the name of the One who makes us one. Thank you for being here. Please make yourself at home. We are so happy to share this time of worship with you. 1 Digital Bulletin You can view a digital version of the worship bulletin on your tablet or smart phone. Download a free QR code reading app, then scan the QR code below, or visit: www.stjohnslubbock.org/ bulletins to access this and past bulletins. Bulletin Notes Items marked in bold print are spoken by the congregation. *Indicates the congregation is invited to stand as able. Bulletins may be recycled in the baskets located near each entrance to the sanctuary. Children in Worship We welcome children in worship and have children s worship kits available at each entrance to the sanctuary. As you leave, please return the kits to their racks. A Friendly Reminder Please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices. Special Assistance Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available from the ushers at each entrance to the sanctuary. Information for our Guests Welcome! We are grateful that you ve chosen to worship with us this week. Please let us know who you are by signing the Fellowship Pad that will be distributed by the ushers during the Gathering.
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 28, 2017 The Worship of God - 8:15 a.m. Service Gathering ENTRANCE Prelude My Lord! What a Morning Ralph Tamper arr. Emma Lou Diemer *Invocation Sometimes, when we gather for worship we need a little more of God s presence. Sometimes we need some help. Sometimes we need a nudge. Sometimes we re kind of tired, worn down, too stuck in our routines, and life is feeling too ordinary and uninspired. It s always good to gather in a place like this, where the love, presence, and joy of God is shared, where the possibility of rebirth always persists, where bursts of resurrection life surprise and enliven us. So, spirit of God, in this special place, gather us into your warm, life-giving presence. Amen. Amen. *Hymn, No. 152 I Sing the Almighty Power of God FOREST GREEN PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE *Gospel Lesson John 14:15-21 N.T. p. 109 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon I Don t Want To Do This By Myself Rev. Ann Akin Act of Praise Steal Away Justine Halamicek, soprano African-American Spiritual arr. Harry T. Burleigh Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus. Steal away, steal away home, I ain t got long to stay here. My Lord, calls me. He calls me by the thunder; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul; I ain t got long to stay here. Green trees are bending, Poor sinner stands a trembling; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul; I ain t got long to stay here. 2
Communion Please approach the altar using the center aisle. You may kneel or stand at the communion rail. Please speak your name to the servers so that you may receive the bread and cup by name. We receive by intinction. (As you receive the bread, hold it until the cup is offered. Dip the bread into the cup and then eat.) When you are ready, you may return to your seat using the side aisles. If you are unable to come to the altar, please tell an usher so that we may serve you in your seat. Our communion bread is free of both gluten and egg. All people gathered to worship God are invited to receive the bread and the cup. THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION Taking the Bread and Cup The Great Thanksgiving, No. 15 The Lord s Prayer Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Giving the Bread and Cup *Hymn, No. 519 Lift Every Voice and Sing SENDING FORTH LIFT EVERY VOICE *Dismissal with Blessing May the good news of God be in our hearts. May we be a source of light and life to all the world. May Christ s spirit be with us and fill us with strength and courage. Share the faith, keep the promise, speak a good word, live with grace and hope, and bring peace wherever you go; and the grace, love and peace of God be with you today and always. Amen. (Please be seated for the postlude.) Postlude Improvisation on Amazing Grace Ralph Tamper WORSHIP LEADERS & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 3 Senior Pastor Associate Pastors Associate Pastor of Student Ministries Director of Music Ministries Director of University Ministries Director of Youth Ministries Director of Children s Ministries Organist Finance Manager Office Administrator Receptionist Facilities Supervisor Facilities Assistant Childcare Director Guest Pianist Kevin Young Daniel Echols & Ann Akin Shiloh Morris Justine Halamicek Alexandra Mindiola SyLinda Evans Lindsey Sobehrad Clint Barrick Emily Johnson Amy Aiello Bailey Skinner David Cranford John Dotts Trisha Castillo Ralph Tamper
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 28, 2017 The Worship of God - 10:30 a.m. Service ENTRANCE Gathering Prelude My Lord! What a Morning Ralph Tamper arr. Emma Lou Diemer *Invocation Jay Sedberry Sometimes, when we gather for worship we need a little more of God s presence. Sometimes we need some help. Sometimes we need a nudge. Sometimes we re kind of tired, worn down, too stuck in our routines, and life is feeling too ordinary and uninspired. It s always good to gather in a place like this, where the love, presence, and joy of God is shared, where the possibility of rebirth always persists, where bursts of resurrection life surprise and enliven us. So, spirit of God, in this special place, gather us into your warm, life-giving presence. Amen. Amen. *Processional Hymn, No. 152 I Sing the Almighty Power of God FOREST GREEN Prayers of the Church (Following each petition:) Rev. Daniel Echols God in your graciousness/mercy, Hear our prayer. Pastoral Prayer Lord s Prayer Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *The Peace The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. (Signs of Christ s peace are shared with one another.) 4
Act of Praise Steal Away Justine Halamicek, soprano African-American Spiritual arr. Harry T. Burleigh Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus. Steal away, steal away home, I ain t got long to stay here. My Lord, calls me. He calls me by the thunder; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul; I ain t got long to stay here. Green trees are bending, Poor sinner stands a trembling; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul; I ain t got long to stay here. PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE *Gospel Lesson LesLee Taylor John 14:15-21 N.T. p. 109 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Witness with our Children Hymn, No. 405 Seek Ye First Lindsey Sobehrad SEEK YE Verse 1 sung as the children gather. Verse 2 sung as the children depart. Verse 1: Seek ye first the kingdom of God and God s righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia! Verse 2: Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek and ye shall find; knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia! Sermon I Don t Want To Do This By Myself Rev. Ann Akin *Hymn of Response, No. 206 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light HOUSTON Online giving is possible through our website at stjohnslubbock.org/giving or you can scan the QR code below. THANKSGIVING Offering Rev. Daniel Echols Prayer of Dedication Offertory Anthem Chancel Choir Let us Turn our Faces to the Light Richard Shephard (b. 1949) Coleen Sedberry, soprano In a world where people walk in darkness, Let us turn our faces to the light, To the light of God revealed in Jesus, To the Daystar scattering our night. For the light is stronger than the darkness And the day will overcome the night. Though the shadows linger all around us, Let us turn our faces to the light. 5 In a world where suff ring of the helpless, Casts a shadow all along the way, Let us bear the Cross of Christ with gladness, And proclaim the dawning of the day.
For the light is stronger than the darkness, And the day will overcome the night. Though the shadows linger all around us, Let us turn our faces to the light. Let us light a candle in the darkness, In the face of death, a sign of life; As a sign of hope where all seems hopeless, As a sign of peace in place of strife. For the light is stronger than the darkness, And the day will overcome the night. Though the shadows linger all around us, Let us turn our faces to the light. *Doxology and Presentation of Gifts Hymn, No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow *Acts of Faith *Hymn of Faith, No. 519 Lift Every Voice and Sing Reception of New Members SENDING FORTH LASST UNS ERFREUEN LIFT EVERY VOICE *Dismissal with Blessing May the good news of God be in our hearts. May we be a source of light and life to all the world. May Christ s spirit be with us and fill us with strength and courage. Share the faith, keep the promise, speak a good word, live with grace and hope, and bring peace wherever you go; and the grace, love and peace of God be with you today and always. Amen. (Please be seated for the postlude.) Reception of New Members: We rejoice to welcome you as members of Christ s holy Church, and we bid you welcome to St. John s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. Please come forward as we sing the Hymn of Faith: to renew baptismal vows. (Please make prior arrangements with the pastor.) to join St. John s by profession of faith, transfer of vows, or by association or affiliation. (Please fill out beige card and give to pastor.) to receive a parting blessing. Postlude Improvisation on Amazing Grace Ralph Tamper Reception of New Members: WORSHIP LEADERS & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Senior Pastor Kevin Young Associate Pastors Daniel Echols & Ann Akin Associate Pastor of Student Ministries Shiloh Morris Director of Music Ministries Justine Halamicek Director of University Ministries Alexandra Mindiola Director of Youth Ministries SyLinda Evans Director of Children s Ministries Lindsey Sobehrad Organist Clint Barrick Finance Manager Emily Johnson Office Administrator Amy Aiello Receptionist Bailey Skinner Facilities Supervisor David Cranford Facilities Assistant John Dotts Childcare Director Trisha Castillo Guest Pianist Ralph Tamper We rejoice to welcome you as members of Christ s holy Church, and we bid you welcome to St. John s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. 6
ANNOUNCEMENTS Spirit Wind in June We are excited to host Spirit Wind twice in June! Spirit Wind is the NWTX conference youth choir, and this year they celebrate their 40th year! Pre-Tour Rehearsals- June 4-8: We are looking for drivers June 4-8. Contact Justine for specific times. If you are interested in driving, email Justine Halamicek at j.halamicek@stjohnslubbock.org. Concert- Sunday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m.: Join us for an evening of great music! If you would like to donate money to help fund hotel rooms, please drop it by the church office or place it in the offering plate. (Include "Spirit Wind Hotel" in the memo of your check.) Summer Act of Praise Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to offer summer Acts of Praise for our worship services. We had a great response, and we were able to fill all of the Sundays through August! Please hold the following people in prayer: Members: St. John's Homebound Friends and Family: Kim Salazar Mandi Stanley Food Voucher Clients 7
ANNOUNCEMENTS St. John s Organ Project We have raised $65,051.00 of our $70,000 goal. Work on the organ has begun! Stay tuned for updates. If your contribution is $10,000 or $1, we would love for you to have ownership of this project. Your gift can be a one-time donation or in installments. To learn more about our St. John's organ, please visit www.stjohnslubbock.org/ organproject. 8
ANNOUNCEMENTS There will be no 8:15 a.m. service on Pentecost Sunday. Join us next week for a special service either in person or online! The service will be live on St. John s Facebook page. You can find it at www.facebook.com/stjohnslubbock. 9
ANNOUNCEMENTS Join us for Summer Choir! This summer we are excited to share a variety of music during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. In addition to featuring some of our handbell ringers in small groups, we have VBS Sunday and the musical to look forward to! Once a month we will also be offering Summer Choir. Summer Choir meets in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour beginning at 9:15 a.m. No robes needed. We will work on the hymns for the day, as well as an anthem. Each of these will be centered around a topic. Come if you are interested in singing. Come if you are interested in the topic for that morning. Join us for one or join us for all of them! Our first Summer Choir is June 11. Topic: Harpsichord (We will have a harpsichord!) Future Summer Choir dates: July 23 & August 6 Topics: TBA Don t forget about the flower calendar! Many dates are still available! Swing by the office to sign up for a Sunday to celebrate a special day in your life. Remember, you can take the arrangement home after the service! 10
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN S Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 28 29 30 31 01 02 03 All Day Texas Annual Conference- Kevin out of town 8:15-9:15 Communion Worship 9:15-10:15 Sunday School Hour 9:15-10:15 St. John's 101 Garden Room 10:30-11:30 Worship Service 5:00-6:00 Sunday Group 111 7:00-8:00 Joyful Noise Handbell Choir Rehearsal Bell Choir Room All Day OFFICE CLOSED All Day Texas Annual Conference- Kevin out of town 6:00-7:30 Literacy Lubbock ESL Class 111 7:30-9:00 Boy Scout Troop 406 Scout basement All Day Texas Annual Conference- Kevin out of town 9:00-10:00 Staff Meeting 219 12:45-1:30 time for Food Voucher clients 1:30-2:30 Tuesday Food Voucher program Garden Room All Day Texas Annual Conference- Kevin out of town 10:00-11:00 Weekly Staff Leadership Development Library 6:00-8:00 Chrismon Beaders 122 Conference 6:15-7:15 Prayer Shawl Ministry 116 6:30-8:30 Chancel & Joyful Noise Handbell Choir Cook Out Justine s house All Day Texas Annual Conference- Kevin out of town 9:30-12:00 Quilters 114 3:00-5:00 Spirit Dance Rehearsal 6:00-7:30 Literacy Lubbock ESL Class 111 10:00-12:00 Joyful Noise Handbell Choir Rehearsal 1:00-3:00 Spirit Dance Rehearsal 6:45-7:15 Worship Committee Decorates St. John s United Methodist Church has been affiliated with Reconciling Ministries Network since 1998, when we adopted a statement affirming the sacred worth of all God s children, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. We celebrate our diversity, and we welcome all people to join us in our journey together toward greater understanding and mutual respect.