St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome
We are nurtured; we are nurturing. Today's readings remind us how God cares for us. We are called to adopt God's sustaining ways. We are fed at the table, and we are sent into the world to care for others.
PRELUDE Marcia Gustafson
Confession and Forgiveness
Entrance Hymn Here in This Place WOV 718
Greeting
Kyrie
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
First Lesson: Isaiah 66:10–14
Psalm 66:1–8
Second Lesson: Galatians 6:[1–6] 7–16
Verse
Gospel: Luke 10:1–11, 16–20
Kids' Conversation
Congregational Song I, the Lord of Sea and Sky WOV 752
Sermon
Creed
Offering
Offertory
Prayers of Intercession
The Lord's Prayer
Blessing
Acolyte Service
Hymn of the Day Blessed Assurance WOV 699
Announcements
Postlude Marcia Gustafson
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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: Violet Poindexter, Dorothy Swanson Flowers: Ray & Janet Neumann
You are welcome to join in the fellowship in the church dining hall following worship. Thanks to Mary Jensen for serving as hostess.
Our Worship Response
Attendance July 1....................................................................................................... 79
Gifts Received July 1 ..................................................................................... $1,663.00
Building Fund ................................................................................................. 50.00
World Hunger................................................................................................. 112.00
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
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. Quilting
7:00 p.m. Outreach Committee
Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
Plans are being developed for Vacation Bible School beginning Sunday, July 29. Look for more details in the coming weeks. It promises to be a time of great fun and learning!
The Women’s Bible Study will be held at the home of Janet Neumann (west entrance) on Wednesday, July 18 at 5:30. The lesson will be taken from the Lutheran Woman Today Bible Study on Act Boldly for Mission, Part l. This is found in the June issue. Extra copies will be available if you do not subscribe or no longer have that issue.
Youth going into 9th – 12th grades are invited to attend College Prep 101. This is a program designed to help students prepare for college. From the basics of the admissions process to financial aid questions to picking a major we will explore the steps to prepare for college.
President Kent Henning (Wartburg College, class of 1980) from Grand View College will give a keynote address over lunch. The rest of the program will include:
· Tour of Campus
· Admission 411 – How to Prepare for the College Search
· Financial Planning for College
· Choosing the Right Major
· The College Experience 101
· Wartburg Session
· Application and Scholarship Essay Writing 101
· Investing in a Small, Liberal Arts College Education
Friday evening and Saturday afternoon feel free to explore the Waverly and Cedar Valley enjoying local community. Experience the Waverly Heritage Days July 13-15. For more information on Waverly Heritage Days see the Waverly Area Development Group on the internet at http://wadg.waverlyia.com/wadgcal.asp.
Please register for College Prep 101 by July 10th. The cost for the two-day event is $25 per person, which includes your housing and meals on campus. If you have any further questions regarding this weekend see the registration form, the web page (www.wartburg.edu/collegeprep), or please feel free to email at: ben.stadler-ammon@wartburg.edu or call 1-800-772-2085.
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!
