St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Mary Magdalene, Apostle
Welcome
Sometimes called "the apostle to the apostles" because she told them of her encounter with the risen Lord, Mary Magdalene was a woman of Galilee who followed Jesus throughout his ministry. She was present at Jesus' crucifixion and his burial. Today we remember her with thanksgiving and recall other women of faith who by their actions and words gave witness to God's powerful new life.
PRELUDE Dorothy Swanson
Confession and Forgiveness
Greeting
Gathering Song Faith of Our Fathers
Prayer of the Day
First Reading: Ruth 1:6–18
Psalm 73:23–29
Second Reading: Acts 13:26–33a
Gospel: John 20:1–2, 11–18
Hymn of the Day O Master, Let Me Walk with You LBW 492
Sermon
Creed
Gathering of Gifts
Prayers of Intercession
Lord's Prayer
Sending Song I Love to Tell the Story LBW 390
Announcements
Sending
Postlude Dorothy Swanson
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: Ron Sundberg
You are welcome to join in the fellowship in the church dining hall following worship. Thanks to Gen Huston for serving as hostess.
Our Worship Response
Attendance July 15.................................................................................................... 72
Gifts Received July 15 ................................................................................... $1,361.65
Building Fund ................................................................................................. 65.00
World Hunger.................................................................................................. 52.00
Benevolence ................................................................................................... 50.00
Vacation Bible School .................................................................................... 50.00
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 Earl & Judy Check; Elizabeth Welder; Ron Sundberg; Andrew Swanson; Alan & Bonnie Swanson; Sue TeRonde; Brent & Judy Nelson; Steve & Tanya Johnsen; and Karen Bollie. Thank you for your generosity and mission spirit.
This Week at St. John’s
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study
Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
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.
Christ in Action (C.I.A.), St. John’s Vacation Bible School, July 29 – August 1, 2007
We’re excited about this summer’s VBS! We will have a great time with Bible stories, lively songs, crafts, games, and tasty snacks. On top of that, we will be helping children learn about how to have courage to serve God. Classes for children pre-K (ages 3-5) through 5th grade will be from Sunday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 1 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. On Wednesday night at 8:10 p.m. there will be a short program in the sanctuary for family and friends. Registration forms are on the ushers’ table. Please call Bonnie at 515-795-3784 if you would like to help or with any questions you may have!
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.
Are you 55+ and interested in discovering what volunteer opportunities are out there? Come find out and get acquainted with RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program
Coffee and refreshments served.
When: 9:30 PM – 6:30 PM Thursday July 26, 2007
Where: Madrid Public Library
100 W. 3rd St.
Madrid, IA
Check out the display in the church dining hall as you have coffee. There is information there to learn more about the RSVP 55+ program and its opportunities.
Volunteers for the nursing home to help with activities or visitation are still needed. A person working could always visit for a short amount of time in the evening.
Update on Stained Glass Windows
The two big windows in the Sanctuary look great. Now it is time to consider protecting and restoring our other stained glass windows. We have 18 windows that need to be restored, cleaned and new storms installed. The total renovation will cost around $29,000. Obviously that is costly, however if we could repair 5 or 6 this year and keep working on them it would be advisable. The Property Committee hopes to continue the project. To work on six of the windows that need immediate repair will cost approximately $12,000. Any suggestions can be channeled to the Property Committee and the Church Council.
