St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
INTRODUCTION
God can be as near as a neighbor, and our opportunities to share God's love are as close as the words that leave our lips. The peace of Christ we exchange in this community we also take with us into the world to share with others.
PRELUDE Marcia Gustafson
Confession and Forgiveness
Entrance Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy LBW 165
Greeting
Kyrie
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:9–14
Psalm 25:1–9
Second Lesson: Colossians 1:1–14
Verse
Gospel: Luke 10:25–37
Kids' Conversation
HYMN Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound LBW 448
Sermon
Creed
Offering
Offertory
Prayers of Intercession
Blessing
THREEFOLD AMEN
Acolyte Service
Hymn of the Day Onward, Christian Soldiers LBW 509
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
Lay Lector: Gen Huston
You are welcome to join in the fellowship in the church dining hall following worship. Thanks to Alma Shell for serving as hostess.
Our Worship Response
Attendance July 8....................................................................................................... 79
Gifts Received July 8 ..................................................................................... $2,246.75
Building Fund ................................................................................................. 25.00
World Hunger.................................................................................................. 40.00
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; 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
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Parish Relations 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 25 at 5:30. (Please note the change in date.) 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.
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.
Parents Make the Difference – Celebrate National Parents’ Day July 22
A parent has many jobs: mentor, support system, nurturer, provider and teacher. All of these and so much more are important in the development of a child. However, not all parents are prepared for this responsibility. For this reason, Lutheran Services in Iowa provides early childhood and family programs to help parents and children.
LSI’s Families Together program works to preserve the family as the central support system for children by empowering parents to be the best teachers, mentors, and role models. The Healthy Opportunities to Experience Success, or HOPES, program assists parents in giving their children a healthy start in life. Goals include promoting positive parenting, improving child health and development and preventing child abuse and neglect.
Every child deserves to have a parent to look up to. LSI helps parents gain the skills they need to be that person.
