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

Announcements & Hymn Introduction

GATHERING

The Entrance Hymn #665
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 2:14a, 22-32
The Word of the Lord Assembly: Thanks be to God
The Psalm Psalm 16 (Insert)
Second Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9
The Word of the Lord. A: Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation p. 124
Gospel John 20:19-31
Responses: The Gospel according to John A: Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord A: Praise to you, O Christ
Sermon “Fears”
Hymn of the Day #589
Apostles’ Creed, Prayers & Exchange of Peace p. 127-128

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 #480, #379, #624
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: Pastor Lisa Lewton
Assisting Ministers: Cindy Sandman (8:00 a.m.), Chris Hertler (10:30 a.m.)
Deacons: Laura Meduna (8:00 a.m.), Jared Andrist (10:30 a.m.)
Organist: Barb Arneson
Cantors: Dave Gabbert (8:00 a.m.), Michael Stevenson (10:30 a.m.)
Servers: Marit Mikkelsen & Summer Pedersen (8:00 a.m.)
Kyle Pletan & Shelby Stoltz (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 a pastor during distribution for a gluten-free wafer if needed, and ask the wine-servers if you need white grape juice instead of wine.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP is Sunday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m.

BIBLE CAMP MOVE: Badlands Ministries is seeking help in moving out of the Retreat Center on this afternoon. A worship service will “decommission” the Retreat Center at 5:30 p.m. and a supper will follow. (See the blue information sheets on tables at the doors)

NEW HYMN: Today we’ll begin learning hymn #665, Rise, Shine, You People! The words were written by Lutheran Ronald Klug, a freelance writer and editor living near Amery, Wisconsin. The music was composed by Dale Wood, and organist and choir director in California before his death. His sparkling, exuberant, and style caused many to refer to him as “Mr. Joy.”

HOW DID WE GET THE BIBLE? Learn more about the origins of the Bible in Pastor’s Tangen’s 9:15 a.m. adult class beginning Sunday, March 30. The class will last for five weeks.

FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL: Families are invited to Family Sunday School in the basement next Sunday, April 6 at 9:15. There will be activities, crafts, and time for families to journal together.

WORSHIP INFORMATION: Attendance last week was 1,574 . . . 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 . . .

EASTER LILIES: On the tables at the church doors, you can find the list of those in whose honor or memory contributions were made to the Easter Lily Memorial Fund. Some of the contributions were used to purchase Easter lilies. The balance was given to the St. John’s Women of the ELCA for their summer triennial convention in Salt Lake City. Thank you for your generosity

HEALTHY LIVES: All women are invited to a program on Monday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. Speakers are Julie Johnson and Dolores Roy from the Pathways to Healthy Lives program. They will present ideas and tips for better women’s health through nutrition and exercise.

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, April 13 at the 10:30 a.m. service.

RAISING FUNDS FOR A NEW GARAGE: This spring we are going to construct a new garage and shop to replace the existing garage. 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, and to date we have received $6,750. Thank you for your generosity!

NEED A GARAGE? We are accepting bids for the purchase and removal of the garage located south of the church on the alley. Bids must be received in the church office by Monday, March 31 and the garage moved by April 15.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Check out the website for information and registration forms for Vacation Bible School in June (www.stjohnelc.org).

MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: Someone has poisoned the camp director! Come and enjoy a campy atmosphere as you learn about quirky characters, listen to clues revealed and try to figure out “who done it?” The dinner theater is put on by the mission trippers and will be Friday, April 4 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and will be available Thursday evening, March 27, and Sunday morning, March 30, or at the church office during the week.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Monday: 7:00 p.m. Dinner Theater Staging
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. Quilting

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Practice
6:30 p.m. Children Choir Talent Show
7:00 p.m. Wednesday School for High School
7:00 p.m. New Member Session

Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Midweek Worship
7:00 p.m. Dinner Theater Dress Rehearsal
7:45 p.m. Contemporary Worship Practice

Friday: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study at Days Inn
6:00 p.m. Dinner Theater Performance

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild Meeting

Next Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:15 a.m. Family Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Dinner Theater Performance

HEARTLAND HOSPICE invites you to a grief-loss-recovery seminar and support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 24 & 31, April 7, 14, and 21 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Call 456-4378 for more information.

COLLECTION DRIVE: The senior high youth group is collecting items for Dickinson Violence and Rape Crisis Center through April. They are in need of daily essentials. Drop off your items in the white baskets in the Commons Area and the front of the church.

A HEARTLAND HOSPICE BREAKFAST will be at the Eagles Club on Sunday, April 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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, now through April 20. Plan to have your picture taken during one of these photo sessions:

April 15-18 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
April 19 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 6-9 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May 10 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 14-16 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May 17 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR SUMMER BIBLE CAMP? On Sunday, April 6, representatives from Badlands Ministries Bible Camp will be here to answer any questions you have regarding camp. They will also be accepting registrations. They will be available in the basement multipurpose area during the Family Sunday School hour (9:15 - 10:10 a.m.), and in the main floor Fellowship Area following the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

BISHOP TO BE ELECTED: The Western North Dakota Synod will be meeting in Minot on June 6 & 7 to elect a new bishop. Bishop Duane Danielson has completed the two terms allowed for a bishop. To learn more about the election, you are invited to a meeting at St. John Lutheran Church on Friday, April 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Representatives from ELCA headquarters in Chicago will be presenting information on the election process and what a bishop does.

DELEGATES SOUGHT: Our congregation sends four representatives to the Western North Dakota Synod Assembly in Minot June 6 & 7. If you are interested in being a delegate, contact Bev Olheiser in the church office (225-6747 or oleheiser@stjohnelc.org). Expenses are paid for delegates

INSOMNIFEST FOR GRADES 7-12: Beginning Friday, April 11 from 10:00 p.m. to Saturday, April 12 at 5:00 a.m., the Bible Camp is invading the Community Center. If you are in grades 7-12, bring your swim gear, tennis shoes and be prepared to have a BLAST! The cost is $20 per person unless you’ve registered for summer camp. Then your cost is only $10. Contact Badlands Ministries at (701) 623-4332 or go to www.badlandsministries.org to register.