ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
DICKINSON, ND
Living in Service to Christ
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 27, 2008
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Announcements

GATHERING

The Entrance Hymn #798
The Apostolic Greeting p. 120
Hymn of Praise: This Is the Feast of Victory p. 122
Prayer of the Day Insert

WORD

First Reading Acts 17:22-31
The Word of the Lord Assembly: Thanks be to God

The Psalm Psalm 66:8-20 (Insert)
Second Reading 1 Peter 3:13-22
The Word of the Lord. A: Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation p. 124
Gospel John 14:15-21Responses: The Gospel according to John A: Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord A: Praise to you, O Christ
Sermon
Hymn of the Day #399
Sacrament of Holy Baptism p. 227

MEAL

Offering & Presentation of the Gifts
Offertory Hymn: Praise and Thanksgiving (#689, st. 2)

God, bless the labor we bring to serve you,
That with our neighbor we may be fed.
Sowing or tilling, we would work with you,
Harvesting, milling for daily bread.

The Prayer & Great Thanksgiving p. 129
Distribution Hymns #863, #482, #480
The Table Blessing p. 136

SENDING

The Closing Prayer and Blessing p. 136
The Sending Song This Is My Father’s World (#824, st. 3)

This is my Father’s world, oh, let me not forget that,
Though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world; why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is king, let heaven ring; God reigns, let earth be glad!

Dismissal: Go in peace; serve the Lord A Thanks be to God.

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Presiding Minister: Pastor Steve Tangen
Preaching Minister: Pastor Lisa Lewton
Assisting Ministers: Don Brugamyer (8:00 a.m.), Chip Poland (10:30 a.m.)
Deacons: Rick Thompson (8:00 a.m.), Jared Andrist (10:30 a.m.)
Organist: Barb Arneson
Cantor: Kris Brugamyer (8:00 a.m.)
Servers: Ryan Baltzell & Tasha Habiger (8:00 a.m.)
Austin Mack & Summer Pedersen (10:30 a.m.)
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WELCOME TO WORSHIP: All the baptized are invited to the Lord’s Table. You may stand or kneel to receive the elements. Children who do not yet commune should have hands folded to receive a blessing from the pastors. Ask the servers for a gluten-free wafer if needed, or for white grape juice instead of wine.

BAPTIZED SUNDAY is Grace Rui Dvorak, daughter of Jeff & Tammie Dvorak. Her sponsors are Elaine Dennis & Chad Brusseau. Also baptized is Vlad Dennis Tinderholt Kutka, son of Grace Tinderholt and Frank Kutka. His sponsors are Jayne Schultz, and Curt and Julie Kittleson.

FIRST QUARTER CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are available in the narthex. Statements that have not been picked up by April 30 will be mailed. Children will receive their statements in their Sunday school classrooms.

WORSHIP INFORMATION: Attendance last week was 622 . . . Transmitters are available for the hearing impaired. Ask an usher for help . . . If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated . . . The nursery, located in the Commons Area, is staffed Sundays from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. for infants and children up to age four . . . Children’s bags are available during worship in the Commons Area and in the church entry . . .

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the Commons Area, or on the web site at www.stjohnelc.org. VBS is Friday, May 30, June 6, 13, and 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Thursday, May 26 in the evening. VBS is for kids who are three years old through those entering the sixth grade.

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION: An orientation for confirmation students who will enter the seventh and eighth grades next fall will be Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. All students and parents are required to attend.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL LEADERS: There are several opportunities to help lead VBS. Areas of help include working with crafts, science experiments, snacks, music, or preschool. If you are interested, please contact Susan Moberg at moberg@stjohnelc.org, or call the church office at 225-6747.

HELP WANTED: CHILDREN’S CHOIR DIRECTOR: With the resignation of children’s choir director, Linda Splichal, we are seeking applicants for the position. There are job applications for this paid position, and copies of the job description in the church office for anyone interested in the position. The time requirement for the paid position includes Wednesday evenings and two Sunday mornings each month during the school year.

THE 2008 CONFIRMATION SERVICE is Sunday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. Consider worshiping at the 8:00 a.m. service, or at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, to allow more room for confirmation families at the 10:30 a.m. worship.

REHEARSAL, PICTURES AND RECEPTION for the 30 eighth graders being confirmed will be Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. Parents are invited for the evening events and the reception.

CONFIRMATION STOLES are on display today in the narthex and Commons Area. Each stole is an original creation representing the student. The stoles will be placed on the students as they affirm their baptism vows on Sunday, May 4.

TIME CHANGE FOR WORSHIP: The time for the second worship service Sunday mornings changes to 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 25. It’s also Senior Recognition Sunday.

VOLUNTEERS AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH PLAY AN IMPORTANT “ROLL!”

National Volunteer Week, April 27 - May 3

Volunteering allows you to minister to others by sharing what has so generously been given to you. Volunteering also provides opportunities to build relationships with others. We at St. John Lutheran Church are thankful for the dedication of each and every volunteer. The care you show for others through your volunteer ministry is like a light, shining in the darkness!

Whether God has blessed you with 40 hours a week of discretionary time, or whether you can barely snatch 40 minutes from your overloaded schedule, you play an invaluable “ROLL”here at St. John. You have the potential to make a difference in this corner of the world and in the ministry of our congregation. Thank you for your efforts and helpful ways!

NEW HYMN: We’re learning hymn #798, Will You Come and Follow Me. The composer is John L. Bell, a minister in the Church of Scotland, who composes hymns and worship songs. He set this hymn to a Scottish traditional tune. The words reflect the calling, or summoning, of disciples by Jesus.

JOIN THE ST. JOHN STAFF AT BIBLE CAMP: Members of the church staff are volunteering at the Bible Camp during their moving activities. If you want to join the staff, we’ll be at the camp Tuesday morning, Apr. 29, helping to clean and pack equipment in the lodge.

NEW ADULT CLASS TOPIC: The 9:15 a.m. May adult class, meeting in the main floor Fellowship Room, will focus on the ELCA’s Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality. The statement will be presented to the ELCA National Assembly in August 2009. We’ll read through and discuss portions of the 40 page document for three Sundays, beginning Sunday, May 4.

FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL is next Sunday, May 4, at 9:15 a.m. in the church basement. Sunday School families are invited to learn a Bible story through music, activities and a family journal.

BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES to St. John member Ed Kouba who was 97 years old last Monday. Ed lives at St. Luke’s Home.

CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS: Lifetouch Church Directories will be producing a new photo directory for us in 2008. A free 8x10 portrait and a copy of the new directory will be given to every family or individual whose picture is taken. You may schedule your session online using the Lifetouch link on St. John’s web site (www.stjohnelc.org), or schedule your session in person between Sunday worship services in the Commons Area . Plan to have your picture taken during one of these photo sessions:

Tuesday - Friday, May 6-9 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday, May 14-16 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday: 5:30 p.m. Senior High Exodus Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Puppet Practice
7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. Staff Volunteer at Bible Camp
9:00 a.m. Quilting

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation pictures, rehearsal and reception
7:00 p.m. Wednesday School for High School Students

Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Midweek Worship

Friday: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study at Days Inn
5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. Rehearsal Supper

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild Meeting
6:00 p.m. Cunningham/Dauenhauer Wedding

Next Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Family Sunday School; Adult Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Confirmation Worship

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES are many at the new camp site of Badlands Ministries. The maintenance building and cabins need to be moved, the church basement completed, and framing done for the tent platforms. You name it, and wet likely have a job just for YOU! Contact Bernie Kordonowry at 575-4907 so he'll be sure to be on site on the days you'd like to be there. There’s an announcement sheet on the tables at the church entries that provide dates and details.