ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
DICKINSON, ND
Living in Service to Christ
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
FEBRUARY 24, 2008
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Announcements

GATHERING

Confession and Forgiveness p. 116
The Opening Hymn #324
The Apostolic Greeting p. 120
Kyrie pp. 120-121
Prayer of the Day Insert

WORD

First Reading Exodus 17:1-7
The Word of the Lord A: Thanks be to God
Second Reading Romans 5:1-11
The Word of the Lord. A: Thanks be to God

Lenten Acclamation p. 125

Gospel John 4:5-42
Responses: The Gospel according to Matthew A: Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord A: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day #624
Apostles’ Creed, Prayers & Exchange of Peace p. 127-128

MEAL

Offering & Presentation of the Gifts
Offertory Hymn We Give Thee but Thine Own (# 686)

We give thee but thine own, whate’er the gift may be;
All that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee.

The Prayer & Great Thanksgiving p. 129
The Lord’s Prayer p. 134
Distribution Hymns #482, #335, #629
The Table Blessing p. 136

SENDING

The Closing Prayer and Blessing p. 136

The Sending Song Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

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: Tim Priebe (8:00 a.m.), Ole Sandvick (10:30 a.m.)
Deacons: Laura Meduna (8:00 a.m.), Chad Hysjulien (10:30 a.m.)
Organist: Carrie Mitzel
Cantor: Kris Brugamyer (8:00 a.m.)
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NEXT SUNDAY the 10:30 a.m. service is Contemporary Worship.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mabel Helgeson who will be 100 years old on Friday, Feb. 29. Mabel lives in her home at 1328 2nd St. W.

SUNDAY SCHOOL DIRECTOR: We welcome Susan Moberg to the St. John staff as our new Sunday School Director! Susan joined the congregation last fall with her husband, Kevin, and their three daughters: Suzanna, Abigail, and Hillary. Susan is the librarian at Trinity High School.

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP: Though Easter is a month away, because of time changes, we want you to know that Easter Sunday worship times will be 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. with the 11:00 a.m. service broadcast live over KDIX radio. There will be no 6:30 a.m. service on Easter Sunday. An Easter Brunch will be served from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m.

ADULT CLASS IN FEBRUARY: Pastor Tangen’s Sunday adult class meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. You are invited to the ongoing study of the Old Testament book of Jonah.

HARVEST HOME DONATIONS: The Harvest Home provides housing for family and friends of patients during their stay at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Senior High youth are seeking donations for the home. Items must be dropped off today!

FIRST COMMUNION: We welcomed Kaena Gartner and her brother Kacen Gartner to the Lord’s Table last Sunday.

PEW ENVELOPES: If you are a visitor or if you simply forgot your offering envelope and wish to designate your contribution, please use a pew envelope.

COFFEE is served in the Fellowship Room following the 8:00 a.m. worship.

DELEGATES NEEDED FOR ST. LUKES: If you are interested in representing St. John Lutheran Church at the annual meeting of St. Luke’s Home on Saturday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m., please contact the church office (225-6747 or olheiser@stjohnelc.org)

RAISING FUNDS FOR A NEW GARAGE: This summer, we are hoping to construct a new garage and shop that replace the existing garage that is almost 40 years old. The new garage is needed to provide better security for the yard equipment, and additional storage space is needed to the equipment. To fund the $20,000 project, we already have $12,000 in a dedicated account for capital improvements to the church property. Our goal is to raise another $8,000 by April 30. You’ll be receiving an offering envelope for contributions to the garage fund in the coming week.

BELIZE: Have you ever stopped to think about what your strengths and weaknesses are? Are you using your strengths to be a better disciple? These are some of the questions our mission trip youth are considering this month. Romans 12 tells us that each of us have been given gifts and abilities. How have you used yours this week?

LAST BIBLE CAMPER FUND RAISER: The last fund raiser for kids attending Bible camp starts today! You can pick up your Butter Braid forms on the bulletin board in the Commons Area. They must be returned by Sunday, March 9. Don’t forget to pick up your Bible Camp brochure!FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL: Families are invited to attend Sunday School together next Sunday (Mar. 2) in the basement from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

WELCOME to the Lord’s Table. All the baptized are invited to receive the Sacrament. You may stand or kneel to receive the elements. Children who commune may extend their hands; those who don’t yet commune should have hands folded and they will receive a blessing. Gluten-free wafers are available for those who cannot have wheat products. White grape juice is available for those who cannot have wine. Let a pastor or server know when communing.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CONGREGATION? Contact one of the pastors or Faith Simonieg in the church office (225-6747). New members will be received on Sunday, Apr. 13 at the 10:30 a.m. service.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Senior Choir Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Senior High Exodus Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. Quilting
6:30 p.m. Youth & Family Committee Meeting

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Junior High Youth Group
6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. Angel & Cherub Choirs
7:00 p.m. Carol Choir
7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class - The Sacraments
7:00 p.m. Wednesday School for High School

Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper - Tacos
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship - From Life to Death
7:45 p.m. Contemporary worship band practice

Friday: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study at Days Inn

Next Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Traditional worship
10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship

WORSHIP INFORMATION: Attendance last week 565 . . . Transmitters are available for the hearing impaired. Ask an usher for help . . . Children’s worship bags may be found in the Commons Area and in the main church entry . . . 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 open from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. for infants and children up to age four . . .

EASTER MEMORIAL FUND: An Easter memorial fund has been established for your gifts in memory or honor of loved ones. Money will be used to purchase a limited number of lilies and the remaining contributions will be given to St. John Women of the ELCA for their summer convention in Salt Lake City. You may use envelopes provided in your offering envelope booklet, or the forms available on tables at the church entrances. Return them by Sunday, March 16.

CHRIST IN OUR HOME booklets are available in the narthex and Commons Area for April through June 2008.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Thank you for your generous contributions. Our income for January 2008 was a 12% increase over January of 2007.

THURSDAY MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP: The preaching topic for the 7:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek Lenten services is Life’s Transitions. Just as the Lenten season is a transition time from contrition and confession to forgiveness and celebration, so our lives are times of transition and change. Speakers include:

Feb. 28 Chris Hartman, From Life to Death.
Mar. 6 Laney Herauf, Leaving Home for College
Mar. 13 Russ Murphy, To Change Jobs or Not?

Sunday morning sermons from the pastors will also focus on Life’s Transitions based on the Lenten Bible texts.

NEXT THURSDAY’S LENTEN WORSHIP SPEAKER, Chris Hartman, grew up in the Killdeer area, is a college graduate, and works as an
Account Manager for Brenntag Pacific, Inc. He has two sons, Ryan, who lives and works in Minneapolis, and Tyler who lives in Bismarck, and is a junior in college. Chris has served St John on various committees, as president of the Congregation Council president, and as an usher. Chris is currently in his second year on the Trust Fund Committee.

ST JOHN QUILTERS NEED BED SHEETS: If you have sheets that are not being used, the quilters would like to have them. Please leave used or new sheets, of any size at the church office if you have some to donate.