One Body, One Goal St. John s Ev. Lutheran Church Juneau, Wisconsin
10 th Sunday After Pentecost July 26 & 29, 2018 St. John s Ev. Lutheran Church Stand Opening Hymn 492 Son of God, Eternal Savior 2
Come, Oh, Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord Congregation sings all Be Seated 3
Old Testament Reading Exodus 24:3-11 (NIV) 3 When Moses went and told the people all the LORD s words and laws, they responded with one voice, Everything the LORD has said we will do. 4 Moses then wrote down everything the LORD had said. He got up early the next morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain and set up twelve stone pillars representing the twelve tribes of Israel. 5 Then he sent young Israelite men, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as fellowship offerings to the LORD. 6 Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he splashed against the altar. 7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people. They responded, We will do everything the LORD has said; we will obey. 8 Moses then took the blood, sprinkled it on the people and said, This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words. 9 Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and the seventy elders of Israel went up 10 and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement made of lapis lazuli, as bright blue as the sky. 11 But God did not raise his hand against these leaders of the Israelites; they saw God, and they ate and drank. Psalm 63 Congregations sings the refrain. Soloist sings the verses. [C] Refrain 4
1. O God, you are my God; for you I long; for you my soul is thirsting. My body pines for you like a dry, weary land without water. So I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and your glory. [C] Refrain 2. For your love is better than life, my lips will speak your praise. So I will bless you all my life, in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul shall be filled as with a banquet; my mouth shall praise you with joy. [C] Refrain 3. On my bed I remember you. On you I muse through the night, for you have been my help; in the shadow of your wings I rejoice. My soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast. [C] Refrain Gospel Reading John 6:1-15 (EHV) After this, Jesus crossed over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he was performing on those who were sick. 3 Jesus went up on the hillside and sat down there with his disciples. 4 The Jewish Passover Festival was near. 5 When Jesus looked up and saw a huge crowd coming toward him, he asked Philip, Where can we buy bread for these people to eat? 6 But Jesus was saying this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. 7 Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii worth of bread would not be enough for each of them to have just a little. 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter s brother, said to him, 9 There s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what is that for so many people? 5
10 Jesus said, Have the people sit down. There was plenty of grass in that place, so they sat down. There were about five thousand men. 11 Then Jesus took the loaves and, after giving thanks, he distributed pieces to those who were seated. He also did the same with the fish as much as they wanted. 12 When the people were full, he told his disciples, Gather the pieces that are left over so that nothing is wasted. 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with pieces from the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. 14 When the people saw the miraculous sign Jesus did, they said, This really is the Prophet who is coming into the world. 15 When Jesus realized that they intended to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. Hymn 566 We All Are One in Mission Sermon Ephesians 4:1 7, 11 16 (EHV) One Body, One Goal As a prisoner in the Lord, therefore, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called. 2 Live with all humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in the one hope of your calling. 5 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in us all. 7 But to each one of us grace was given, according to the measure of the gift from Christ. 11 He himself gave the apostles, as well as the prophets, as well as the evangelists, as well as the pastors and teachers, 12 for the purpose of training the saints for the work of serving, in order to build up the body of Christ. 13 This is to continue until we all reach unity in the faith and knowledge of the Son of God, resulting in a mature man with a stature reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 The goal is that we would no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of 6
teaching, when people use tricks and invent clever ways to lead us astray. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we would in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. 16 From him the whole body, being joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows in accordance with Christ s activity when he measured out each individual part. He causes the growth of the body so that it builds itself up in love. Stand 7
You Are God: We Praise You Congregation sings bold print. Soloist sings regular print. 8
Be Seated Offering Stand Prayers and 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 and ever. Amen. Preface M: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. M: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them up to the Lord. 9
M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is good and right so to do. M: It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has called us to be his own so that we may live under him in his kingdom and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song: Holy, Holy, Holy Melody from CW474, Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus 1. O holy, holy, holy Lord God of pow r and might, Your glory, earth and heaven In countless ways recite. Hosanna! Come and save us, Lord God of hosts on high, And in your grace and mercy Receive our fervent cry. Words of Institution Sanctus 2. Hosanna in the highest! How truly blest is he Who in God s name is coming To set his people free! He comes to bring salvation And with his blood outpoured, Deliver us from bondage Hosanna, mighty Lord! M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat; this is my (+) body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink from it, all of you; this is my (+) blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: Amen. BE SEATED 10
DISTRIBUTION Just a reminder that Nursery help is available this Sunday for your little ones during communion. If you d like to use this free service, please come to the back of church during distribution to drop off your child(ren). Of course, all parents are welcome to bring their child(ren) to the front with them while they commune if they so choose. HYMNS 349 Jesus Priceless Treasure 482 Forgive Us, Lord STAND SONG OF SIMEON Melody from CW614, Sing to the Lord of Harvest 1. O Lord, now let your servant Depart in peace, assured: For I have seen your promised incarnate, saving Word A Light that will enlighten All gloom where Gentiles dwell; The brilliant, crowning glory Of those in Israel! Nunc Dimittis 2. All glory to the Father, All glory to the Son, All glory to the Spirit, Forever three in one; For as in the beginning, Is now, shall ever be, God s triune name resounding Through all eternity. M: We give you thanks, O Lord, for the foretaste of the heavenly banquet that you have given us to eat and to drink in this sacrament. Through this gift you have fed our faith, nourished our hope, and strengthened our love. By your Spirit help us to live as your holy people until that day when you will receive us as your guests at the wedding supper of the Lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. Blessing M: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. Amen. Closing Hymn 537 v. 1 & 4 Onward, Christian Soldiers 11
Announcements Pioneers: We are looking to see what the interest is in restarting our Pioneer program. We have objected to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and Pioneers is a program our church body has offered for nearly 70 years as an alternative. The program aims at development and can include all kind of activities and skill-building in areas like camping, hiking, backpacking, bicycling, archery, pinewood derby, etc. We can tailor the program as to frequency of meetings/outings based on those interested (It could be separate programs for Boy Pioneers and Girl Pioneers or a joint program. It could be a really active program, like twice a month, or a less frequent thing like a couple of activities a year.) For now, we d like to see what there is for interest from the boys and girls in our congregation (2 nd Grade 8 th grade) and from teens/parents if they would like to be helpers/leaders. If you would like to be in Pioneers in some capacity, please sign up in the narthex. There is a sheet for children and one for teens/adults. WELS Night at Miller Park: Reminder for those attending, payment is now due and may be dropped off in the church office on or before July 29 th. Thank you! Pastor Schupmann s Call: Pastor Schupmann has received a divine call to serve at St. Matthew s Lutheran Church of Niles Illinois. Pastor and his family ask that you keep them in your prayers over the next few weeks as he deliberates where best to serve the Lord either in Dodge County or Niles Illinois. Songs are reprinted under Onelicense.net A-720071 * The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV ) copyright 2017 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. www.wartburgproject.org * The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Is 41:1 16). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Cover artwork from www.shutterstock.com, used with permission, license #176535422. 12
Sunday Mon-Wed Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday This Week at St. John s July 29-August 4 Worship 8am & 10:30 AM Open Forum 9:15 AM Voter s Meeting 6:30 PM District Mission Board Meeting Waukesha PS Faculty Home Visits Begin Bible Study 7:00 PM Worship 6:30pm WELS Night at Miller Park Horicon Worship Begins 5pm Statistics for the weekend of July 15th Attendance 363 (75, 36, 160, 92) Offerings given to our Lord General $10,447.73 Missions $825.00 Improvement $35.00 Debt $194.50 Lakeside $100.00 Total $11,602.23 Statistics for the weekend of July 22nd Attendance 417 (84, 106, 133, 94) Offerings given to our Lord General $10,447.73 Missions $825.00 Improvement $35.00 Debt $194.50 Lakeside $100.00 Total $11,602.23 13
The beginning of the school year is one month away! The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 22nd for PK-4 to Gr. 8 and PK-3 will be begin on Aug. 23. Hard to believe that summer is almost gone! Home visits are scheduled for July 30, 31, and August 1-7. Phone calls will be made starting Wednesday, July 25th, to set up the home visit with your family. Mrs. Schultz will start with the preschool families. Once she has contacted them, the next in line will be the kindergarten class and so on through eighth grade. It usually takes several days for these calls to be made. We are looking forward to seeing you and your families! Registration Day is Wednesday, August 8th. Registration times are: 9:00 A.M. to Noon Lunch Break for the Faculty: Noon-2:00 P.M. 2:00-4:00 P.M. Dinner Break for the Faculty: 4:00-6:00 P.M. 6-8:00 P.M. If you cannot come during these scheduled times, please call the school office at 920-386-4644 or send an email to: school@stjohnsjuneau.org. Something new this year, we will be asking you to submit your hot lunch orders for the month of September on the Registration Day. The order forms will be handed out on the Home Visits. Scrip will also be available to purchase during registration times on August 8th. 14
Dear Members, And in a whirlwind it was over. No, our Horicon Grand Opening wasn t blown away by the wind, though it was windy, nor was it rained out, though heavy rain was just miles to our east; as usual events like this come and go quickly though weeks of planning go into them. Solid planning, many helping hands, great food and much enthusiasm helped to make it a success. I really can t begin to name names of those who helped cook, plan, execute and takedown for the event, though I will say I leaned on the Justmann s, Wasmund s and my wife quite a lot, many, many thanks to all. Attendance at the Church Service was right around 100 with possible new members in attendance, like has been the case every week before, a great trend for sure. I really can t say how many were at the get together itself, but 125 seems reasonable. We also cannot overlook the work of the Horicon Committee, whose efforts through the work of the Holy Spirit bore the fruit of this second campus in Horicon, many thanks to them as well. Even though the grand opening as come and gone, our Horicon Ministry has just begun and we cannot lose our enthusiasm for outreach and evangelism, whether it be in Horicon, Juneau or across the seas. God s Blessing To All, Tim Weisensel Chairman 15
WELCOME TO ST. JOHN S We are so glad you joined us to worship our Lord Jesus today. St. John s is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). We are happy to answer your questions about our service, our beliefs, or communicant membership in our congregation. Please join us again soon! INFORMATION Our ushers are here to point you in the right direction and assist you in any way. Please ask. Restrooms: our first restroom is located inside the comfort station/children s room by turning right outside the sanctuary doors. A second restroom is located left in the narthex, across from the elevator. Additional restrooms are located in the basement. We have two comfort stations/children s rooms if your little ones need a moment. Proceed left out of the sanctuary doors and turn either right or left. Children s activity bags are available and are located in the comfort station/children s room. Proceed out of the sanctuary doors and turn right. We also have Children s Bulletins. Please ask an usher for assistance. PERSONAL PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP Heavenly Father, I have come to worship you. Draw near to me in your gracious Word, and assure me of your loving kindness. Curb my wandering thoughts, that with undivided attention I may hear your voice and sing your praise. Amen. Pastors: David Brandt Paul Schupmann Principal: Richard Cody Services in Juneau: Thursday 6:30pm Sunday 8 & 10:30am Service in Horicon: Saturday 5:00pm Bible Class: Sunday 9:15am Church Office: 920-386-3313 400 S. Main St. Juneau, Wisconsin School Office: 920-386-4644 402 S. Main St. Juneau, Wisconsin Horicon Campus: 716 Clinton St. Horicon, Wisconsin www.stjohnsjuneau.org 16