St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Madrid, Iowa
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome
Before God saves us in baptism, we are held prisoner to hostile spiritual forces. Some of them are known to us, and some are of our own making. Often we do not see or recognize the spirits that trouble us. As we come into God's presence today, a word of liberation is announced to us.
PRELUDE Chris Truckenmiller
Confession and Forgiveness
Greeting
Gathering Song All People That on Earth Do Dwell LBW 245
Prayer of the Day
First Reading: Isaiah 65:1–9
Psalm 22:18–27
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23–29
Gospel: Luke 8:26–39
Hymn of the Day Amazing Grace LBW 448
Sermon Chaplain Carla Werre
Creed
Gathering of Gifts
Prayers of Intercession
Lord's Prayer
Sending Song I Love to Tell the Story LBW 390
Announcements
Sending
Postlude Chris Truckenmiller
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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: Ken Anderson, Earl Check, Roy Kendall
Greeter: Ron Sundberg Flowers: Betty Richter
Worship Leader: Marcene Steinick
Welcome and thank you to Chaplain Carla Werre for the message this morning. Thanks as well to Marcene Steinick for leading the worship service. Pastor Marcus and Marilyn will be returning from their vacation this week.
You are welcome to join in the fellowship in the church dining hall following worship. Thanks to Joyce Carlson and Paula Walter for serving as hostesses.
Today the church remembers with thanksgiving the birth of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus who called God's people to leave the past and enter God's future. John said, "[Jesus] must increase, but I must decrease." And so his birth is celebrated half a year before Jesus', just as the daylight in the northern hemisphere begins to wane. Jesus honored John as being the greatest prophet.
This Week at St. John’s
Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
Our Worship Response
Attendance June 17................................................................................................... 71
Gifts Received June 17 ................................................................................. $1,529.25
Building Fund................................................................................................ 335.00
Memorial (Dean Sigmund) ................................................................................. 30.00
World Hunger.................................................................................................. 70.00
Benevolence ................................................................................................... 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 Andrew Swanson; Mary Lou Sigmund; Jerry & Flo Ann Mass; Alan & Bonnie Swanson; Sue TeRonde; Ray & Janet Neumann; Marian Nelson; Brent & Judy Nelson; Steve & Tanya Johnsen; and Karen Bollie. Thank you for your generosity and mission spirit.
The Ladies of the Luther Christian Church CWF wish to invite you to their CWF Guest Day, Wednesday, June 27, 1:00 p.m. at the Luther Christian Church, Luther. You will be entertained by the Singing Sisters. Please plan to stay and enjoy a salad lunch following the program. (Invitation is on the events bulletin board.)
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.
