St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Welcome
Jesus does not leave his followers orphaned. Through the Holy Spirit Jesus
comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws near,
we are reminded that the risen Christ dwells in us as the Spirit of truth.
PRELUDE
Dorothy Swanson
Confession and Forgiveness
Greeting
Gathering
Song
God Himself Is Present
LBW 249
Prayer of the Day
First
Psalm:
Psalm 66:7–18
Second
Gospel:
John 14:15–21
Kids' Conversation
Hymn of the
Day
Joyful,
Joyful We Adore
Thee
LBw 551
Sermon
Creed
Gathering of
Gifts
Lord of the
Dance
Offertory
We Give Thee
But Thine Own
LBW 410, vs. 1
Prayers of Intercession
Lord's Prayer
Sending
Song
Savior,
Again to Your Dear Name
LBW 262
Announcements
Sending
Postlude
Dorothy Swanson
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Augsburg Fortress.
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A congregation of the Southeastern
Iowa Synod of the ELCA
515-795-3463; 515-795-3132
Marcus Badgley, Pastor
Heather Simpson,
Missionary to
Serving in Worship Today
Ushers:
Steve Johnsen, Marty Knox, Chuck Knox
Greeter:
Carol and Dennis
Wilcox
Flowers:
Paula and Todd Walter
Our Worship Response
Attendance April 20.........................................................................................................
115
Gifts Received April 20..........................................................................................
$6,073.50
Building Fund.....................................................................................................
117.00
World Hunger
Appeal ...........................................................................................
25.00
Benevolence........................................................................................................
25.00
Use of Church (Girl
Scouts).................................................................................
100.00
SMBB, Junior Missions..........................................................................................
25.35
Mission Support Chart for
2008 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
This Week at
Tuesday:
7:00 p.m. Outreach Committee
Wednesday:
7:00 p.m. RAP
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Next Sunday:
9:00 a.m. SMBB & Adult Class
9:45
10:30 a.m. Worship
Outreach is a committee developed
to create better communication and contacts within the congregation and in the
community. You are invited to participate in this process by presenting ideas,
or by participating on the committee. The next meeting of the Outreach
Committee will be Tuesday April 29th at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.
Volunteer
medical people needed at Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp
If you are a nurse, EMT, paramedic, or a doctor, your services are welcomed and
so appreciated! The responsibilities include overseeing the medical needs
of the campers and the staff. Our volunteer medical people are known for
their TLC!
We have a medical person on site for each week of the summer and for each
Recharge weekend in the fall.
When you serve you may enjoy as many of the camp activities as you choose, one
of your children comes to a FREE week of camp and others come for HALF PRICE –
a week of their choice! Your housing includes air conditioning and a
private restroom with a shower.
Please call the camp office soon is you are interested in serving in this
way. You WILL have a blessed week! 515-733-5271 or
1-800-372-7748.
Prayer Concerns:
Pastor Marcus’
brother, Marshal Badgley, who had emergency surgery Wednesday evening.
Quilt
Auction – Saturday, August 9, 2008
Previewing will begin at
10:00 a.m. in the air-conditioned chapel, the turkey barbecue will be served in
the dining hall from 11:30 – 12:30 and the auction will begin at 1:00 p.m.
If you would donate a quilt,
there is a form to be filled out. Contact
For
more information check out Riversides’ website www.riversidelbc.org. We will be hearing
more later this spring and summer.
