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January 1, 2017 Liturgical Color: Blue 10:30am
PRELUDE
THE RINGING OF THE BELL
+HYMN OF PRAISE No. 145 O Come, All Ye Faithful (printed on back of worship guide) Carla Crimm
THE CHURCH IN PRAISE +CALL TO WORSHIP (printed on back of worship guide) Rev. John Richter
INVOCATION Rev. Richter
+ HYMN No. 125 Joy to the World Carla Crimm
Lighting of the Altar Candles
+ HYMN No. 138 Go, Tell it on the Mountain Carla Crimm
THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Rev. Richter
+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No.145 O Come, All Ye Faithful (refrain only) Carla Crimm
CHILDREN’S TIME Rev. Bob Kurtz
HYMN No. 131 Angels from the Realms of Glory (vs 1,3,4) Carla Crimm
TIME OF REMEMBRANCE AND BLESSING FOR THE NEW YEAR Rev. Richter
HEARING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 6:19-34 page 1504 Rev. Richter
+Gloria Patri, +Apostles’ Creed, +Prayer of Affirmation
A TIME OF GIVING THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Rev. Richter
The Offertory
+Doxology, +Prayer of Dedication Rev. Richter
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD COMMUNION REFLECTION Mark 12:28-34 page 1575 Rev. Richter
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Invitation
Consecration of the Bread and the Cup
Communion Meditation
The Receiving of Holy Communion
The Prayer of Devotion to Christ and The Lord’s Prayer
CLOSING PRAYER AND THE LORDS PRAYER Rev. Richter
DEPARTING TO SERVE +BENEDICTION Rev. Richter
+POSTLUDE
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+ Please Stand Acolytes: Isaac Baggett
SAINT JOHN’S EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT CHURCH
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR
St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church
Established 1874
Cullman’s Community Church
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Songs
Bible Stories
Tasty Snacks
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Registration
dealie
January 19th
Sassy Sages January RoadRunners
Jan. 19th leave:7:15 am return aprox 4:58pm
Come along with us as we journey off on our First
Adventure of 2017 to visit the Lodge Cast Iron
Factory Outlet Store in South Pittsburg, Tn then
make our way back to Unclaimed Baggage in
Scottsboro, Al where treasures abound!
We will have a bite of lunch at McCuthen’s
Magnolia House, then time to wander around the
square to Hammer’s and top off the day at Payne’s
Soda Shop for just the right bite to satisfy your
sweet tooth! Money for your shopping and eats
are all you will need plus $5 gas money day of
trip.
SIGN UP BY JANUARY 13TH
with KAREN
either by email: [email protected]
Or call the church office: 256-734-0344
Choose YOUR Next Connection Point
BEGINS Wednesday evening Jan. 4th 5:00 meal 6:00 classes
Ladies Class: “Armor of God” by
Priscilla Shirer
Facilitators: Tammy Knight, Jane Brannon
Men’s Class: “Freedom”-final chapter
(4weeks) leading into “Experiencing God”
(4 weeks) Facilitators: Willy and the Boys
Men’s Women’s Class: "Sticky Faith"--How
to make faith stick with our kids!
Facilitator: Brannon Ray
Meet in Christ Hall prior to classes
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Have you remembered? The need is great!
Please donate to those less fortunate today!!
Holy Communion
Today, is the first Sunday of
the new year and we celebrate with the
sacrament of Holy Communion in the
service today.
Clear grape juice is served on the
inner circle and wine is on the outer
circles of the trays.
If you are homebound and cannot
attend a worship service and desire
home communion, please call the
church office (256-734-0344) so a
time can be scheduled for a minister to
Visit with you.
Rooted in the doctrines of the Protestant Reformation. We believe we are saved by grace through faith in
Jesus, that the Bible is the rule for Christian life and faith, and that the Good News of Jesus should be proclaimed
in word and deed.
Sacrament Celebrating. We believe God ministers to the community of believers in unique and special ways
though Baptism and Holy Communion. Liturgically Oriented. We believe remembering the whole life of Christ is important for spiritual maturity. We
follow the church calendar, celebrating seasons like Advent and Lent. Ecumenically Minded. In the context of our heritage, we believe all those who call upon Jesus as Lord will share
in his eternal blessings and so we welcome all believers who join us to participate fully in worship.
VISITORS
Thanks for visiting with us today! Feel free to call the pastor, Rev. John Richter @ 256-734-0344 if you have
questions and would like to set up a time to discuss them. You may also check out our website www.sjepc.com to
learn more about St. John’s.
NURSERY
Nursery is available for newborns up to 3 yrs. of age at all worship services and Sunday School. Please see any
usher or greeter this morning and they will direct you to the nursery.
SYMPATHY’S
The minister and Congregation express their sympathy and love to the family’s of:
Mrs. Joan Fuller, wife of Wayne, mother of Michael (Tricia) Fuller and Katie (Wescoat) Free. Mass of
Christian burial was held last week at Sacred Heart church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations
be made to Hope Horses, Inc or Sacred Heart Catholic Church Altar Society.
Mrs. Edith Robertson, mother of Wayne (Becky) Williams. Funeral services were held last week at
Hopewell Baptist Church.
2017 OFFERING ENVELOPES
2017 church offering envelopes are located by the drink machines in the downstairs hallway.
Remember: To ensure you receive proper credit for your giving, BEGIN USING YOUR NEW ENVELOPES
Today. Assigned offering numbers change each year with membership additions and deletions.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS—Hold the Dates Ladies Retreat- “Lavender Springs Spa” -- Jan, 28
Marriage Retreat- “Made for Connection” -- Feb, 3,4
This season be a follower of Christ first
POINSETTIA Poinsettia’s were also placed in church last Sunday in
memory of my father Ausbie Owens and my mother
Elaine Dutton by Jane Brannon.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY NEW SERIES
New Series begins , Thursday Jan. 12th
from 8:30-
10:00 am “ Faithful, Abundant, True.” Learn more
about God's faithfulness, His abundant provision and
how His promises are true. Facilitator: Melanie Gann
WOMEN’S GUILD JANUARY MEETING
AND OFFICE INSTALLATION
Thursday- January 5, 2017
11:30 am
Members are reminded to bring finger foods
2017 CHURCH COUNCIL NOMINEES
Nominations are now open for the congregation to nominate Council persons. Nominations must be submitted in
writing to the Church Council Secretary, Pam Scott, along with a signed permission form of the nominee.
Nominations will remain open until (10) days prior to the Annual Meeting be held on January 15, 2017.
Nominations to date are: Lindsey Dossey, Fred Hankey and Michelle Ray.
143rd
Annual Meeting of St. John’s Church
The 143rd
Annual meeting of St. John’s Church will be held on Sunday, January 15th
following the conclusion of
the last worship service in Heritage Hall. Four new council members will be elected at the Annual Meeting. There
will be no meal served. The Congregation is invited and encouraged to attend.
WAYS TO GIVE IN 2016 INTO 2017
Never forget your offering again!
2 ways you can now give your gifts, tithes and offerings to the church. You may give with your credit or debit card
simply by completing an authorization form for Visa, MasterCard, Discover. You have the option of weekly, bi-
monthly or monthly contributions. Forms are available in the church office during regular business hours.
Secondly you can now give online thru the church website (www.sjepc.com) “Text to Give” and text your amount
to the following number 84231 then follow the prompts through the replied message
2017 ALTAR FLOWERS
The Sanctuary Altar Flower Calendar is now being filled. If you have a special date you would like to reserve for
altar flower placement, contact Margaret Richter (256-734-5778) to reserve your date. Members are responsible
for ordering and payment of flowers with their florist.
SJ’s Youth Ministry
News
& Happenings Sun. 9:15-10:15am
ELEVATE Wednesday’s
6:00-7:00pm
January 16-- Shakalaka-- Huntsville Al
& Pizza Hut for lunch. Cost: $10
Please sign up and pay with Melanie Gann.
720-560-6427.
Youth Mission Trip to Nashville Feb. 17 - Feb. 19, 2017 (Fri - Sun)
Nate Randall, Minister to Youth:
308-440-2672 [email protected]
Reaching Higher 4-1-1 (ages 18-35)
Sunday’s 9:15-10:15am
Tuesday’s @ 6pm (childcare
provided)
Reaching Higher will resume
Tuesday 1/3 @ 6PM with a new
DVD/book study by Kyle Idleman
♦ DIOKO--(run the race Spiritually
and Physically)
Sunday’s 2:30 @ St. Bernard Trail
Tues.7:45p @ St. John’s Thurs.@
5:30 St. Bernard
Reflections of our Faithfulness: Attendance :
Sunday Dec. 18, 2016 8:00 119 9:30 77 10:30 172 total: 368
Wednesday. Dec.21,2016 total: 194
Saturday Dec. 24, 2016 noon: 105 evening: 224 Midnight: 50 total: 379
Sunday Dec. 25 , 2016 Dawnwatch only: 58 total: 58
12-18-16 God’s People Gave: $17,441.15
Christmas Offerings: $ $ 18,721.00
Burn the Note
….small note commitment is fulfilled
GIFTS GIVEN:
Glory of God:
…honor of Don Hewett Family by Andy Page Family
…honor of Mary Terry and Loving memory of Rocky Terry by Andy Page Family;
…honor of Linda Schgier, Alice Butler, Duke Cleghorn, James Henderson, CL Lee and Della
Lindley by Ed and Dottie Henke;
…memory of our parents: Robert L. and Kathryn Witte and Powell and Elva Blair by Jim and Jan
Witte;
…memory of Joan Fuller by Andy and Liz Page
…memory of Charles and Bertha Ruehl, their Children, and Toni and Katie Oeser by The Charles
E. Ruehl, Sr. Family’
...honor of Rev. John and Family by Bobby and Bobbie Cleghorn
Little Lambs Preschool:
..honor of our 50th
wedding anniversary on Dec. 17, 2016 by Mike and Joan Smith
Whit’s Place / Women’s Guild:
..honor of Andrew Page Family and Don Hewett Family by The James Shavers Family
..honor of Corky Shavers Family by Andy Page Family
BTN
..memory of Joan Fuller by Patsy and Johnny Richter; Margaret Richter, Jim and Jan Witte
NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE @ SJ’s Monday- Jan. 2
Church Office Closed
12:00p Kiwanis (Christ Hall)
Tuesday- Jan. 3
7:00-7:30a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast / Bible Study this week
8:00a Church Office Opens
9:00-12:00p Just PLARN Fun-Matt Making Christmas Party and Photo (Heritage Hall)
6:00p Reaching Higher (Young Adults-Ruehl Bldg. Basement) New DVD / Book Series by Kyle Idleman
WEDNESDAY’S BEGINNING JANUARY 4TH
4:00 p Children’s Handbells
5:00 p meal (Grilled Chicken breast, green beans, potatoes ) or child’s chicken finger plate
6:00pm Children, Adult and Confirmation Classes Begin
SJ Kids
Nursery- for children birth up to age 3
Pre k3---5th
Grade Schedule: 5:45-6:00 Playground Open (parents please supervise)
6:00-7:00 Truth Lab (lesson, craft, experiment, music)
SJ Tweens
(4th
-5th
Grades Schedule) 5:30-6:00 Rec Time (Ruehl Building) Sonya Whiting
5:45-7:00 Youth: Grades 7-12 (Youth Center)
6:00-7:00 Truth Lab-2nd
Floor Ruehl Building (lesson, craft, experiment, music)
6:00-7:00 Confirmation (6th
Grade) (Confirmation Room)
6:00-7:00 Praise Team (Choir Room)
7:00pm Chancel Choir (Choir Room)
Ladies Class:“Armor of God” by Priscilla Shirer Facilitators: Tammy Knight, Jane Brannon
Men’s Class:“Freedom”-final chapter(4weeks) leading into “Experiencing God” (4weeks)
Facilitators: Willy & the Boy’s
Men’s / Women’s Class: "Sticky Faith"--How to make faith stick with our kids” Facilitator: Brannon Ray
7:00p Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday-Jan. 5
11:30a Women’s Guild and Office Installation
12:00p Cullman Rotary Meeting Club Lunch ( Christ Hall)
5:00 pm Church Council Nominations Closed
Sunday-Jan. 8
5:00p Safe Sanctuaries Committee Meeting
In Hospital: Home: Mary Green
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Scot Andrews, Terry Bradford, Tricia Fuller, Lucinda Harding , Doug Johnson, Jason Kelly, Trent Lowry,
Robin Sandlin, Pam Scott, Steve Stanford, Melanie Townson,
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:00-9:00 Worship- Sanctuary 8:40-9:10-Light Breakfast 9:15-10:15 Sunday School
*9:30-10:25 Communion Service-Sanctuary
(*Note: this time does conflict with the Sunday school hour. Please understand if you intend to bring your children
to this service they will miss this important time of Christian education.)
10:30-11:30 Worship-Christ Hall
Safe SANCTUARIES
Know where your children are. We are a Safe Sanctuary
Campus
CHURCHWIDE EMAILS
Be in the know
Meeting, where? Going where? Latest news, about?
If you are not receiving church emails and would like to be included, or if your email has changed, please notify
Karen at: [email protected] so you will not miss information about upcoming events or possible changes
in schedules at St. John’s.
Face book
If you have a Smartphone, ipad, laptop, tablet or home computer, search “St. John’s, Cullman” and “like” our page
to add us to your newsfeed. Articles of interest to read, announcements and prayer requests are posted regularly on
our St. John’s Face book page. Remember prayer requests posted here, are for your church family to see.
(Remember FB is a public forum so please word prayer requests carefully.
Crosses of Commitment
If you have not brought your cross to hang in the Atrium, you may do so during regular business hours or on
Sunday’s before or after worship services
What is Safe
Sanctuaries?
Our Number 1
Priority:
Keeping Basic
Procedures for a Safe
Ministry with
Children, Youth and
Vulnerable Adults
Wade Warren
Greeter
10:30am
CONTRIBUTIONS
When making contributions to any fund other than the general fund (Burn the Note, Music Fund, or Youth
Fund, Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place) please write a separate check made specifically to that fund.
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Please notify us when your email address changes by emailing [email protected] so you can receive the
church wide email messages.
PRAYER REQUESTS
All prayer requests we receive are very important to us. To make sure that we can give them proper attention,
please be sure to write them on a Prayer Request card found in the pews or on the welcome stations in Christ Hall.
Requests can be placed in the offering plate or leave them in the church office. You may also email prayer
requests to: [email protected]. Sunday Mornings and Wednesday evenings are busy times for everyone
and prayer requests can be accidentally lost in conversations. Thank you for helping us with this important matter.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To make sure you can receive the latest announcements about events at our church, please take a second and email
your new information to : [email protected] or by calling the church office.
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STAFF EMAIL AND CONTACT INFORMATION: Rev. John Richter: [email protected]
Nate Randall: [email protected]
Gyzelle Warren: [email protected]
Regina Baker: [email protected]
Karen Hassell: [email protected]
St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church
512 2nd
Ave SE Cullman Al 35055
256-734-0344 website: www.sjepc.com
CHURCH CALLING INFORMATION CARDS
Have you filled out yours? Notification choices are: text message; email, or by calling your home phone. PLEASE
SELECT ONLY ONE METHOD FOR THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU. Cards available in the
information rack in the education building. Turn in at the office
Assisted Living:
Morningside: Jim Jones, Faye Marty, Sarah Mann, Doris Keathley
Hanceville Nursing Home: Miriam Jones
Westminster Assisted Living: Virginia Richter Woodland Village: Carolyn Huck; Bea Mack
Folsom Center: Catherine Nelson
ST. JOHN’S UPDATED PRAYER LIST
St. John’s prayer list is renewed the first of each month. Please fill out a new prayer card with
your individual requests each month and indicate clearly if you would like it published in the
bulletin—otherwise it will remain on the Pastor’s Prayer list only. Likewise as your prayer
request needs to be removed from the list, please let us know that too. The Prayer lists are
published in the bulletin as space allows each week.
CHURCH MEMBERS:
Mavous Speegle, David York, Theolene Moon, Gary Dean, Bobbie Cleghorn, Carolyn Huck; Aliya Schaffers;
Betty Grant; Frances Murphy; Jackson Ray; Charlotte Ecklund; Anna McGriff; Martha Keel; Catherine Nelson
CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Myrl Dobbins, Joan Fuller; Doreen McCluan; Janet Jean; Dwight Pierce; Kent Johnson; Maxine Tucker; Jean
Lackey; Britney Carter; Paula Bolzle; Jerry Smith
Military Prayer List: Help us update our Military Prayer list. Please look over the list and see if your family member or friend has
changed locations or has now arrived back at home.
MILITARY ADDRESSES
If you have friends or family currently serving in the US Military, our card ministry would like the opportunity to
send cards to them throughout the year. Please submit (clearly print) complete mailing addresses to Geraldine
Hendrix or bring them by the church office during regular business hours.
Chaplain Chris Hester—Virginia Beach, Va; CW4 James Williams—Fort Lee, Virginia;;
Major Kellie Scott Hyatt—Birmingham, Al ; Lt. Cmdr. Scott and Lt. Cmdr. Roz Love, Guam, US Navy; A1C
Will Sapp US Air force, Key West, Fl; Sgt. Tony Parker, Air Force, Kandahar; John Lancaster, US Navy; Jason
Beck, US Army, Afghanistan; Adam Ramos, Sasebo, Japan; US Navy; Derek Ramos – 1st LAR Camp Pendleton,
CA; Major John Forbes, Pentagon; NC; Sgt. Zach Whisenhunt, Camp LeJune, NC; Jack Baker, Afghanistan;
Casper Shafer- Jump Platoon, Camp Pendleton, Ca
PLEASE EXCUSE OUR ACTIVITY!
When you notice any of the staff slipping out of 8:00 worship on Sundays, please know we are preparing for
Sunday School, or conducting rehearsals for the upcoming service, etc. If you see us on the move, please pray for
us and for all of our worship services!
CHECKS TO DIFFERENT FUNDS
Please remember when writing a check to the church for your gifts, tithes or offerings, if you are giving to a
different fund (Burn the Note, Music Fund, or Youth Fund) other than general fund, please be sure to write a
separate check. Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place donations go to The Women’s Guild. Most of the time we do not
have enough cash on hand to transfer monies in house. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter
Sunday Morning Fellowship Breakfast
8:30am to 9:15 am Sausage Biscuit $1.00 Gravy Biscuit $1.00 Pastry $ .50 Coffee / Juice $ .50
HYMN OF PRAISE O, Come, All Ye Faithful
Vs 1 O come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of angels
Oh come let us adore Him (refrain)
Oh come let us adore Him
Oh come let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord!
Vs 2 Sing, choirs of angles,
Sing in exultation,
O Sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above!
Glory to God,
Glory in the highest!
Refrain
Vs 3 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n!
Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing!
Refrain
CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Richter
Pastor: O God, grant peace to our Land, happiness and salvation to men in all stations.
Congregation: Save your people and bless your inheritance, be our shepherd also and strengthen us forever.
Pastor: Lord may it please you to bless us.
Congregation: For those you bless are blessed forever.
Pastor: Let us pray: Lord God, eternal Father, we are dust and ashes and our life is nothing before you. But you
remain forever and your years have no end. We are sinners and our misdeeds are manifest before you. But you,
Lord, are our Father and Redeemer, from everlasting is your name. How sweet is your mercy, O God, that men
may take refuge in the shelter of your wings. We seek you now as one year draws to a close and another begins.
The days to come are written in your book, therefore we commit ourselves, body and soul, to you. Grant us today
that your sun may arise in our hearts and bring light and life. Grant us your Holy Spirit to guide our journey and
watch over this your church. Lord, help us. Prosper us in all things. We ask it Jesus’ name. Amen.
Adapted from the Evangelical Book of Worship
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