St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Third Sunday of Easter
Welcome
Resurrection also means reconciliation. In today's gospel, Peter's denials are trumped by a threefold commissioning from Jesus. We, too, are reconciled to one another and to God as we join in the hymn of all creation with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!"
PRELUDE Chris Truckenmiller
Confession and Forgiveness
Greeting
Gathering Song This Is My Father's World LBW 554
Prayer of the Day
First Reading Acts 9:1–6 [7–20]
Psalm 30
Second Reading Revelation 5:11–14
Gospel John 21:1–19
Kids' Conversation
Hymn of the Day Jesus, the Very Thought of You LBW 316
Sermon
Creed
Gathering of Gifts
Offering Prayer
Prayers of Intercession
Lord's Prayer
Sending Song Beautiful Savior LBW 518
Announcements
Sending
POSTLUDE Chris Truckenmiller
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
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congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the ELCA
515-795-3463; 515-795-3132
Marcus Badgley, Pastor
Heather Simpson, Missionary to Japan
Serving in Worship Today
Ushers: Steve Johnsen, Marty Knox, Chuck Knox
Greeters: Jan & Roger Peterson Flowers: Linda & Nathan Schneider
Applications for the Paul & Phoebe Hellwege Memorial Scholarship are in the church office. This scholarship has been established to support an ELCA student in the quest for a Bachelor’s Degree at a college affiliated with the ELCA. Applications must be submitted by May 15. Full details and applications in the church office.
ACCESS, Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support, is looking for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Direct service volunteers typically work one four hour shift per week. Training is scheduled for May 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All four days are required. More information is available on the events bulletin board in the Educational Wing.
Our Worship Response
Attendance April 15 92
Gifts Received April 15 ............................................................................... $1,393.75
Building Fund............................................................................................... 15.00
Benevolence................................................................................................. 25.00
SMBB, Junior Missions ................................................................................ 14.50
World Hunger............................................................................................... 25.00
Gifts Received Holy Week ............................................................................. $135.00
Building Fund............................................................................................... 80.00
Easter Offering ....................................................................................... 3,388.15
World Hunger............................................................................................... 45.00
Benevolence................................................................................................. 25.00
Mission Support Chart for 2007 A week of support involves a contribution of $25.00 for that week and a promise to pray for the work of Heather Simpson, who teaches English in Japan for the Japanese Evangelical Lutheran Church. Current sponsors are Alan & Bonnie Swanson; Joyce Carlson; Earl & Judy Check; Todd & Paula Walter; Roy & Vel Kendall; Ernie & Katie Anderson; Sue TeRonde; and Karen Bollie. Thank you for your generosity and mission spirit.
This Week at St. John’s
Today: 2:00 p.m. St. John’s Women of the ELCA Spring Tea
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. RAP
7:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Bible Study Retreat
Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m. SMBB
9:00 a.m. Adult Class
10:30 a.m. Worship
St. John’s Women of the ELCA will be hosting a Ladies Spring Tea Sunday, April 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the church basement. Carla Werre will be presenting the program “Celebrations in Faith”. Take a break from your busy schedules to join us for this uplifting event. We hope to see all of you ladies there.
The April Women’s Bible Study Retreat will be Thursday, 5:30 p.m., at the home of Carol Wilcox. The current study is focused on the book of James. All are welcome.
The Wartburg Choir will present a concert Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 600 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. For nearly three-quarters of a century, the internationally-acclaimed Warburg Choir has continued to develop a reputation for a cappella choral excellence. The ensemble has received critical international acclaim for its versatility, performing some of the most challenging pieces ever written for choral ensembles. Check the events bulletin boards for more information.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
During her youth, Caroline was raised in an abusive household. Her mother was an alcoholic who verbally assaulted her on a daily basis. Her father was a drug addict and would come home and beat his wife as Caroline watched – and would occasionally leave Caroline her own bruises. As she grew older she found herself becoming engaged in relationships with men that held these same characteristics. During one of her relationships, Caroline found herself pregnant. - Imagine the environment Caroline’s child will be raised in.
This situation occurs every day throughout our nation and our communities. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the impact abuse can have on the life of a child. Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) offers many educational and treatment programs to overcome the emotional and behavioral effects of abuse. Our residential centers provide a safe environment for children of abuse to grow spiritually and learn to succeed in life. LSI’s Healthy Opportunities to Experience Success (HOPES) program is a family education and intervention program that helps prevent the cycle of abuse from ever beginning. HOPES assists parents in at-risk situations to develop knowledge critical to strengthening parenting skills and helping their children thrive. Your support of LSI ensures that we are able to continue to battle child abuse and help children and families throughout the state.
To find out more about LSI’s programs for children and families of abuse, call 1.888.4LSIOWA or visit www.lsiowa.org.
