The Ringing of the Bell and Lighting of the Altar Candles
October 14, 2012 Liturgical Color: Green 8:00 a.m.
IRST SUNDAY IN LENT Beeson Divinity SchoolWednesday schedule in your bulletin eTHE PRELUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (please fill out attendance books, prayer cards and card requests located in the pew racks) Rev. Steve Wood
THE RINGING OF THE BELL AND LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
CALL TO WORSHIP No. 66 To God Be the Glory Rev. J. Adam King
INVOCATION
WORSHIP IN SONG I Sing Praises Rev. King
MESSAGE IN SONG I Must Tell Jesus (Melisa Thompson, soloist) Chancel Choir
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Rev. King
+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No. 74 Majesty
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH BROTHER STEVE Rev. Wood
HYMN NO. 345 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine Rev. King
THE MORNING MEDITATION Galatians 1:11-24 page 1809 Rev. John Richter
STEPHEN MINISTRY INTERVIEW
THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS
The Offertory Rev. King
+Doxology
+Prayer of Dedication Rev. Wood
TESTIMONIES Ale Kilgo, Brandon & Cecily Miner
THE LORD’S PRAYER
+BENEDICTION AND +POSTLUDE
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+ Please Stand Acolytes: Bailey Schuman, Samantha Johnson Bell Ringer: John Owen Brown
October Ushers: Wayne Manord, Don McKenzie, Eddy Leverett, Roger Whitley, Buddy Shear
NOTE: Our children’s offerings support the missions and ministries of St. John’s.
Welcome to
St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church
Established 1874
Cullman’s Community Church
HOW DOES ST. JOHN’S CALL A PASTOR?
Watch your bulletin next Sunday for the process of how St. John’s extends a call for a new pastor.
St. John’s Church is…..
Rooted in the doctrines of the Protestant Reformation. We believe we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, that the Bible is the rule for Christian life and faith, and that the Good News of Jesus should be proclaimed in word and deed.
Sacrament Celebrating. We believe God ministers to the community of believers in unique and special ways through Baptism and Holy Communion.
Liturgically Oriented. We believe remembering the whole life of Christ is important for spiritual maturity. We follow the church calendar, celebrating seasons like Advent and Lent.
Ecumenically Minded. In the context of our heritage, we believe all those who call upon Jesus as Lord will share in his eternal blessings and so we welcome all believers who join us to participate fully in worship.
WELCOME
Thanks for visiting with us today! Feel free to call one of the pastors, Rev. John, Rev. Steve. Rev. Adam or Ben, @ 734-0344 or check out our website (www.sjepc.com) to learn more about St. John’s.
NURSERY
Nursery is available for newborns up to 3 yrs. of age at both worship service and Sunday School. Please see any usher or greeter and they will direct you to the nursery.
FLOWERS
Flowers are placed on the altar today to the Glory of God and in appreciation of all who helped to make our Oktoberfest dinner a success by Maria Schultz.
A red rose is placed on the altar today for Shane Isaac Whiting by St. John’s Church.
SYMPATHY
Christan love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Kenneth Butler, husband of Glenda and father of
Cindy (Mike) Kritner , Anita Butler, Sharron (Phillip) Schaefers, Kenneth B. Butler; grandfather of Brittany and Lauren Kritner, Shannon (Jon) Phillips and Grant (Angela) Schaefers, Jessica (Alex) Luthi, Megan Butler, brother of Kermit Butler, Kathleen Speer, Karen (Bert) Weeks, Kavon Pontius, Kolene Barnett, Kim (Johnny) Basinger and Kris Butler. Graveside services were held on October 6, 2012 at Cullman Memory Gardens by Reverends John Richter and Steve Wood.
Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. James Elza Green brother of Cliff (Judy) Green. Funeral services were held last week at Hanceville Funeral Home.
THANK YOU’S
“Thanks for the pretty flowers and prayers during our loss.” ~ Doug and Lupe Haynes
“Thank you for the plant, your prayers and visits. He loved his church, his church family and his God.”~ Virginia, Betsy, Nancy and Pam
WITH PICTURE
CONGRATULATIONS
Celebrating God's Gracious Love with Steve, Sonya & Big Brother Seth Whiting for the Gift
of Shane Isaac Whiting who was born May 11, 2012 weighing 6 lb 10 oz and 18 inch long. Placed forever in his families loving arms on September 28, 2012.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
HOLD TILL FIRST THING WEDNESDAY MORNING….JOHN WILL LET ME KNOW WORDING
HAS TO CHECK SCHEDULE WITH TIFFANY
BEN AND EMILY
Please remember to keep Ben Karwoski in your prayers this week while he travels to Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia where Ben is studying for his seminary degree. Also, Emily Karwoski will be traveling to Kenya on a medical mission trip with Kenya Relief.
BULLETIN BROUGHT
A bulletin was brought to us last week from Wiregrass Church in Dothan by Clay and Tanya Shearer
STEPHEN MINISTRY
“Bear one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2
What is Stephen Ministry? Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. A Stephen Minister is: A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting; A congregation member with gifts for care giving who was carefully selected to serve in this role; A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care; A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages; Someone who will “be there” for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there’s a need.
Places to BE…..Ways to SERVE your church:
· Needed: LOTS of bags of individually wrapped candy for the Family Fall Festival. Bring by the church office anytime during office hours.
· Family friendly magazines are still needed for “Wise Up” (money skills for teens) Program at Vinemont High School class projects. “Wise Up” is sponsored by The Link of Cullman County. Magazines are needed by November 26th. A collection box for magazines is located inside the Education Building. Facillator is Ben Karwoski.
· Pound Cakes-- We still are in need of 20 pound cakes for the Community Thanksgiving meal to be served at First Baptist on Thanksgiving Day. Please contact Prue Hassell (256-739-9852) if you can help out with this need.
· USHERS NEEDED for the 10:00 service that begins on November 4th? If so, call the church office ( 256-734-0344)
· Family Fall Festival…Wednesday Oct. 31… in the north parking lot of the church. Cookout for everyone!
· Card Ministry Workday is Oct. 23rd at 9:00 am . Contact Florine Clarke if you can not attend.
· SASSY SAGES ROAD RUNNERS OCTOBER TRIP- Oct. 18th --Port of Decatur Riverboat Ride –
STUDENT INVESTMENT DINNER
6:00 pm-Oct. 30th
Christ Hall
You are invited to attend the Student Investment Dinner to benefit Education in Cullman County Schools Special guest speaker will be Jeremiah Castille. Tickets are $15 each and are available in the church office. For more information or any questions contact TJ Franey
CHUCKLE OF THE DAY
Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch about his first visit to a big city church. “When I got there, they had me park my old truck in the corral,” Joe began. “You mean the parking lot?” interrupted Charlie who was a more worldly man. “I walked up the trail to th e door,” Joe continued. “The sidewalk to the door,” Charlie corrected him. “Inside the door, I was met by a dude,” Joe went on. “That would be an usher,” Charlie explained. “Well, the usher led me down the chute,” Joe said. “You mean the aisle,” Charlie said. “Then, he led me to a stall and told me to sit there”, Joe continued.
“Pew,” Charlie retorted.
“Yeah, recalled Joe. That’s exactly what the petty lady said when I sat down beside her!”
Don’t Forget….
SHOEBOX MINISTRY-Operation Christmas Child
Filled shoeboxes can be left at the church office or given to Patti or Jerry Stidham. Please put a "Boy" or "Girl" label from the Operation Christmas Child brochure on the lid of your box. Use as many labels as you need. We have PLENTY! Remember to include your $7 donation to help with shipping or donate online at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ and receive a special label for your shoebox that allows you to follow it around
the world.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT HAPPENINGS
Feed your Body….Feed your Soul
5:00 pm Meal
Pork Chops, Turnip Greens, Peas, Roasted Potatoes, Corn bread
Children: chicken fingers, fries or small adult plate
Meal tickets on sale prior to meal
Adults $5 ($4 with meal card)
Children $2 (12 and under)
To help us be good stewards of God’s Grace, reservations are requested
6:00 pm Pioneer Club (k4- 5th grade)
4 Adult Classes:
Woman’s class (Sisters in Christ) by Jennifer Bolzle
12 Ordinary Men by Hank Apel
Adult Confirmation Class
The Jesus Habits, Wes Warren
6:00pm Youth
7:00-8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
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10:00 Communion Worship
Some details
Where? The Sanctuary.
What? Worship following the order of a typical Sunday morning Communion service at St. John’s, allowing us to celebrate weekly the Sacrament. It will include hymns, Scripture readings, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, sermon, Communion, etc. The service will be just under an hour in length.
Will this affect our traditional Communion times in the 8 and 10:30 services? No!
When? Beginning November 4 and extending through the Easter season (contingent on attendance, of course).
Why? Two reasons primarily. 1. We recognize that many in the congregation weren’t prepared for the changes we’ve made in moving worship to Christ Hall and this represents a step toward a long term schedule that could includes three worship services on our campus. 2. It is a good season in the life of the church to explore different worship opportunities.
Who? Representation from the pastoral staff and you. Because of our demanding Sunday morning schedule, we will not be able to have a choir in this service for the foreseeable future.
Help us out!
We need to know how to prepare for this service.
Please offer your response if you are thinking of attending by placing your response in the offering plate this morning.
Are you/your family planning on attending or thinking about attending this service? How many?
Name and Number: ______
_____ Check if you are willing to serve as an usher for this service.
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Please notify us when your email address changes by emailing so you can receive the church wide email messages.
LIVE IT!! Living 659
It will Change your Life!!!
TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL- YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-34)
SNACK—DEVOTION—FELLOWSHIP with God and one another.
6:00 pm Tuesday’s—Youth Center (led by Wade Warren)
Come as you are for a relaxed time to hang out
Come and Just B!!
CONTRIBUTIONS
When making contributions to any fund other than the general fund (Strengthen Our Church (SOC), Music Fund, or Youth Fund, Women’s Guild) please write a separate check made specifically to that fund.
SENIOR PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
Please remember to pray daily for your search committee and its members: Search Committee Members are: John Apel, Maria Schultz, Fred Bussey, Pam Farmer, Jim Walker, Kristi Guest, Billy Jackson, Sherry England, Hank Apel, T.J. Franey, Emily Durden and Karen Hassell.
GIFTS GIVEN LAST WEEK
GLORY OF GOD
…memory for Clarence Richter by Dottie and Ed Henke; Neil and Ann Glasscock; Ruth Richter; Charles and Clarice Shafer; Don and Gloria Hewett;
..memory of Doug Webb by Charles and Clarice Shafer; Don and Gloria Hewett;
…memory of Kenneth Butler by Kay Powell, Tracy Sikes, Tammy Kirk ; Jo Webb; Don and Gloria Hewett; Roy and Margaret Richter; Andy and Liz Page;
…honor of our daughter and son in law, Kellie and Brad Hyatt on the birth of our grandson Marshall Dale Hyatt born Oct. 1, 2012 by Ronnie and Pam Scott;
CAMERA FUND
…memory of Doug Webb by Gil and Dian Rauch;
STRENGTHEN OUR CHURCH…
…memory of Kenneth Butler by Johnny and Patsy Richter;
…memory of John Powell by Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School Faculty and Staff, Northport, Al;
…memory of Doug Webb by Bill Myers and Lisa Joines;
WOMEN’S GUILD / WHIT’S PLACE
…memory of Doug Webb by James and Suzanne Shavers; Glenda Butler; Vinemont Elementary School; Eddie and Beck Peinhardt; Charles and Dot York;
…memory of Kenneth Butler by Maxine Whisenhunt and Family; Dottie and Ed Henke; Roy and Carole Williams; James and Suzanne Shavers;
…memory of Clarence Richter by Glenda Butler; Jo Webb; Eddie and Beck Peinhardt;
…honor of Glenda Butler for her birthday by Jo Webb;
…memory of Elaine Dutton by Jo Webb;
LITTLE LAMBS SCHOOL
…memory of Kenneth Butler by Jack and Pat Hanes;
Hospital: Virginia Richter, Bob Windsor
Home: Houston Smith
“LIVING FAITH”
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 29:19
Reflections of Our Faithfulness:
Attendance October 7, 2012
8:00 171
10:30
Total:
God’s People Gave Last Week: $18,776.87
Stewardship Giving (SOC): $1,422.00
Has your email address changed? If so and you are not periodically receiving church wide emails, please fill out your new email address on the attendance register this morning or email Karen your new address to: