ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH DICKINSON, ND Announcements GATHERING Confession of Sins p. 116 WORD First Reading Hosea 5:15 - 6:6 Sermon Hosea and the Pain of Love MEAL Offering & Presentation of the Gifts We praise you, O God, our redeemer, creator; The Prayer & Great Thanksgiving p. 129 SENDING The Closing Prayer and Blessing p. 136 St. 1 Send me, Jesus, send me, Jesus, send me Jesus, send me Lord. Dismissal: Go in peace; serve the Lord A Thanks be to God. ___________________________________________________________ Presiding Minister: Pastor Lisa Lewton NEW HYMN: Thank you to Kris Brugamyer for teaching us the new hymn, Send Me, Lord (#809) . It’s a short hymn with both the text and music coming out of the South African tradition. BAPTIZED TODAY is Mason James Hendricks, son of Sheldon & Britney Hendricks. His sponsors are Kimberly Schoonover and Jeff Semerad. WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE: As Jesus freely welcomed sinners, so we welcome all to the Lord’s Table, regardless of age or other human division. Holy Communion at St. John Lutheran Church is open to all who are aware of their own brokenness, since we believe that “nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God” (Rom. 8:39). 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. You may ask a server to provide a gluten-free (rice) wafer or grape juice if needed. WORSHIP INFORMATION: Attendance last week was 375 . . . 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 not staffed during the summer, but may be used for infants and children when an adult is present . . . Children’s bags are available during worship in the Commons Area and in the church entry . . . FIRST COMMUNION: We celebrate with Chris Zubke, who will be receiving communion today for the first time. 2008 CONFIRMANDS: Your confirmation binders may be picked up Sunday mornings, or Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00. They are located on the bookshelf next to the confirmation bulletin board. MISSION TRIP PRAYER PARTNERS: Youth and Family Ministry Director Jess Throlson is seeking prayer partners for the youth and adults going on the Senior High Mission Trip in July. This is a great way to support the ministry of the trip and is perfect for family devotions. If you are interested, talk to Jess Throlson at the church office (throlson@stjohnelc.org or 225-6747). THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
THE CONTRIBUTIONS you share with the ministry of St. John Lutheran Church continue to be strong and generous this year. Giving has increased by 10% over the same period for 2007. Here’s the giving information through May. 2006 2007 2008 Budgeted 2008 COFFEE is available in the Parish Center Fellowship Room following the 8:00 a.m. worship service. MISSING KEYS: We are missing the sacristy keys. Altar Guild, ushers and musicians, please check to see if you have them. FAMILY EVENT: Looking for a fun night out for your family? Join us for “Dinner and a Movie” on Wednesday, July 16 at 5:15 p.m. We’ll eat dinner together, watch the movie Finding Nemo, and enjoy family fellowship. If you’re interested in helping put the event together, contact Sunday School Director Susan Moberg at 483-6154 or moberg@stjohnelc.org. You should also RSVP to Susan by phone or e-mail. FAMILY RETREAT: Families, it’s time to check your summer schedules. St. John Lutheran Church is sponsoring a family retreat at Badlands Ministries Bible Camp on the weekend of June 27-29. The theme is “God’s Power.” The deadline to sign up with Youth & Family Ministry Director Jess Throlson is Sunday, June 15. The cost is $25 per person. Telephone Jess at 225-6747 or e-mail her at throlson@stjohnelc.org to register. A NEW SENIOR HIGH BIBLE STUDY begins Monday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the youth room. This is an intensive, chapter by chapter Bible study led by Jess Throlson. We meet most Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Those confirmed in May are welcome and encouraged to begin participation in the Senior High Youth group with this Bible study. MISSION TRIP STOCK: Starting June 22, you will have the opportunity to purchase stock in our mission trippers. For $50 per share you will get a post-trip newsletter with a behind the scenes look at the mission trip, stories from the trip, and insights from those who went. This is a great way to contribute to this ministry. Stocks will be sold between church services in the Commons Area from Sunday, June 22 through Sunday, July 6. You can also talk to Jess Throlson at the church office about purchasing stock. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND GRADUATES are invited to a weekly summer Bible study beginning Sunday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. The study is led by college student Jon Fuehrer, a 2006 DHS graduate. For more information contact Jon at jwfuehrer@gmail.com or Jess Throlson at jthrolson@stjohnelc.org. SUMMER MUSIC: If you are willing to provide special music during summer worship services on Thursday and/or Sunday, contact the church office at 225-6747 or email tangen@stjohnelc.org. THANK YOU! We truly appreciate all of the loaned and donated items for our Power Lab vacation Bible school! Loaned items will be available for pick-up after our last Friday session on June 20. VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Do you speak a foreign language? Are you available from 9:30 to 11:30 on Friday, June 20? We need help with one of the Power Lab activities that day – it will be fun and meaningful. Contact Susan Moberg at 483-6154 or moberg@stjohnelc.org if you are able to help! HELP WANTED: We are seeking applicants for the position of Children’s Choir Director. 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 SABBATICAL: Pastor Tangen will be taking a three-month sabbatical with the sabbatical divided into three parts. He will be gone this year from late June to late July and during the month of November. Next year he will be gone during the month of March. The purpose of the sabbatical is to provide time for study and reading, family activities, travel, and recreation. Parts of July and November will be spent at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. SUMMER CONFIRMATION CLASSES for students will be held on Wednesday & Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the following dates: YOUR CHURCH PHOTO: If you had your picture taken for the photo directory you can pick up your free photo in the church office from Bev Olheiser during office hours. THE OFFERING received at VBS will be presented to Badlands Ministries in honor of our St. John members who are working at the Bible Camp this summer. Each week we will pray for Kellie Marsh, Christina Lantz, Nikki Tavis, Zach Davis, Laney Herauf, Ryan Dukart, and Brittney Lantz as they put their faith in action while working with campers from southwestern North Dakota. |