St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome
As we are called by Jesus, we leave one life behind and take up another. The readings for this day invite us to take the bold step that brings us into a new world--one that asks of us a radical commitment to the freedom and risk of the gospel.
PRELUDE Elinor Gilbert
Confession and Forgiveness
Entrance Hymn: Battle Hymn of the Republic (LBW 332)
Greeting
Prayer of the Day
First Reading: 1 Kings 19:15–16, 19–21
Psalm 16
Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13–25
Gospel: Luke 9:51–62
Hymn of the Day: O Beautiful for Spacious Skies
Sermon
Creed
Presentation of the Gifts
Prayers of Intercession
Peace
Thanksgiving
Lord's Prayer
Communion
Blessing
Threefold Amen
Closing Song: God of Our Fathers (LBW 567)
Announcements
Sending
Postlude Elinor Gilbert
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
A 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: Nathan Schneider, Ben Badgley, Arne Swanson
Greeters: Violate Poindexter, Dorothy Swanson Flowers: Betty Richter
You are welcome to join in the fellowship in the church dining hall following worship. Thanks to Kathy Kalmoe and Katie Anderson for serving as hostesses.
Today the church commemorates two translators who made hymns accessible to English-speaking worshipers: Catherine Winkworth, who died on this day in 1878 and who translated many German texts; and John Mason Neale, who translated ancient Greek and Latin hymns. Almost all English-speaking hymnals include many of their translations. Often treasures from the past can open God's people to the future.
Our Worship Response
Attendance June 24................................................................................................... 84
Gifts Received June 24 ................................................................................. $1,611.70
World Hunger.................................................................................................. 25.00
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 Andrew Swanson; Mary Lou Sigmund; Jerry & Flo Ann Mass; Alan & Bonnie Swanson; Sue TeRonde; Ray & Janet Neumann; Brent & Judy Nelson; Steve & Tanya Johnsen; and Karen Bollie. Thank you for your generosity and mission spirit.
This Week at St. John’s
Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The Congregational Council has approved the formation of a Parish Relations Committee. This committee will serve in helping develop a vision for the congregation and the staff. They will serve in facilitating communication toward maintaining positive community and helping the staff evaluate and maintain an effective ministry. The committee has met and is working on their first goal of writing job descriptions for all paid staff. Members serving on the committee are Ron Sundberg, Gary DeWall, Donna Walter, Roger Peterson, Bonnie Swanson and Chelsea Truckenmiller. Alma Shell and Pastor Badgley are participating on an as need basis. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.
Lutheran Services in Iowa Home Health Care and Mobility Solutions
Lutheran Services in Iowa’s (LSI) Home Health Care and Mobility Solutions provide affordable services that offer a helping hand to individuals wanting quality home health care and durable medical equipment. Our primary goal is to assist individuals in attaining the highest level of independent living in their home and community.
When an individual is faced with a medical condition that requires them to have home health care, LSI’s Home Health Care can be there to provide that care in the comfort of their home. By partnering with families, physicians, skilled facilities and parish nurse programs, we can connect clients with skilled nurses, therapists, home health aides, homemakers, social workers and even pediatric home health care specialists. LSI Home Health Care provides a wide range of services including:
LSI’s Mobility Solutions has durable medical equipment to provide for rental or purchase to clients within a 100 mile radius of Des Moines. Our specialists are well versed in meeting the unique, long-term needs of individuals. Durable medical equipment available includes, but is not limited to:
· standard wheelchairs/power wheelchairs
· seating systems
· scooters
· hospital beds
· walkers
· bath benches.
Lutheran Services in Iowa Home Health Care and Mobility Solutions is a division of Lutheran Services in Iowa and a partner of the Iowa Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. For more information, call our Des Moines office at 515-277-1658 or in Ames at 515-268-8828 ext.2.
LSI is appreciative of the support we receive from our church families! Thank you!
