959 VALLEY ROAD ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420

REV. RANDY OUIMETTE, PASTOR

SAINT JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

8th Sunday after Pentecost July 19, 2015 – 11:00 am

July 19, 2015 ~ 8th Sunday after Pentecost

The Liturgy for today is Setting #4. (Please silence your cell phones.)

CARRILLON & PRELUDE “There Is a Balm in Gilead” by L. Larson

WELCOMES, REGISTRATION & PASSING THE PEACE OF THE LORD

GATHERING HYMN “Before You, Lord, We Bow” Hymn # 893 vs. 1 & 2

BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS pg. 94 INVOCATION KYRIE (sing responsively) “Lord, have mercy” pg. 147 CANTICLE OF PRAISE pg. 149 SALUTATION P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY (all pray) O God, powerful and compassionate, You shepherd Your people, faithfully feeding and protecting us. Heal each of us and make us a whole people, that we may embody the justice and peace of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. ANTHEM “I Am Not Alone” Janice Goodwin & Ensemble

FIRST LESSON Job 42:1-6

Pew Bible pg. 424

SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 & 13:5-13 Pew Bible pg. 943

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (rise & sing) “Alleluia…” pg. 151

GOSPEL Matthew 12:15-21

Pew Bible pg. 793 MESSAGE: by Pastor Ouimette

TITLE: “Spiritual Peaks and Valleys & Living in God’s Peace” TEXT: II Corinthians 12:1-4 & 7b-10 13:11-12 THEME: As Paul defends his status and reputation due to attacks by

the ‘super apostles’, he shares a heavenly vision and a heavenly grace. These experiences make him humbly contented with his faith life. Sharing a holy kiss in the face of contention is an act of trust and faith that this is the Lord’s Church and God is good, all the time! HYMN OF THE DAY (rise & sing) “The Church’s One Foundation” Hymn # 654, vs. 1,2, 5 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION A: Lord, in Your mercy C: Hear Our Prayer OFFERING “More Love To Thee, Oh Christ” arr. by Mark Hayes OFFERTORY RESPONSE (rise & sing) “Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful” Hymn #184

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION...“Great Thanksgiving” pg. 152 WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE LORD’S PRAYER pg. 154 DISTRIBUTION HYMNS

“Just As I Am” Hymn # 592 “Rock of Ages” Hymn # 623 “Children of the Heavenly Father” Hymn # 781

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT (TIME PERMITTING)

Transportation Ministry

BENEDICTION (rise)

SENDING HYMN “Before You, Lord, We Bow” Hymn # 893, vs. 3 & 4 P: Go in peace, serve the Lord! C: Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE "Prelude and Fugue in B Flat Major" by J.S. Bach

Please join us for Coffee,

Goodies & Fellowship

TODAY’S CLASSES – JULY 19 ADULT GROWTH CLASS

“Paul and the Early Church’s Expansion Into Greece” Week #5

Led by Frank Smith & Pastor Randy Room 7/8

YOUTH CLASS Summer Series Reasons to Believe Presents: Through the Lens: The Right Sun Led by Rob Mees Youth Room 10:15 – 10:45

NEXT WEEK’S CLASSES – JULY 26 ADULT GROWTH CLASS

“Paul’s letter to the Christian Church at Colossae” #1 of 4 Led by Pastor Randy

Room 7/8

YOUTH CLASS Summer Series Reasons to Believe Presents: Through the Lens:

Four Ways to Find an Exoplanet Led by Rob Mees Youth Room 10:15 – 10:45 Weekly worship services may viewed by live streaming or choosing from the archives by going to our website, www.saintjohnsag.com. Under the tab, “Worship Info & Directions” click “Live Stream & Gallery.” Click “Worship Services Online” for archived services or on Sunday click the link for either the 9:00 am or 11:00 am service to watch live.

Announcements

Good Morning! We welcome you to worship, whether this is your first time or you are a regular. We meet the Lord of all creation who stooped to come as one of us to redeem and reunite us

to our Creator God. We celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion this morning and invite all baptized who have been instructed that in the bread and wine is the real presence of our Lord Jesus who forgives us totally and freely of the debt of our sins - this is the Good News! Please join us for coffee and goodies following worship. We look forward to Receiving into Membership a couple of wonderful households this next Sunday. Also, next Sunday Pastor Randy will begin another summer Pentecost Season sermon series; four weeks on Paul’s letter to the Christian Church at Colossae; July 26, August 16, 23, 30. Guest Pastors will be preaching on August 2 and 9 when Pastor Randy and Patty are away.

Help!! The blessing of a new location for People’s Kitchen has also created an opportunity for more people to answer Jesus’ call to help the less fortunate. More servers are needed the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Come join the

Saint John’s Team. Contact Peggy Droste for more information 343-9359.

Stephen Ministry: a reminder to everyone that you can still register for Stephen Minister Training. If God is leading you to this very special training and Ministry, if you have been thinking that you would like to help those in need, please check that box on the back

of the Registration Sheet or seek out Kerry Wood or Robin Eiland. Training begins in October, so there is still time for reflection. We can't wait to meet you and have you be a part of Stephen Ministry.

Santa Maria Reds Baseball Game

The Santa Maria Reds will be playing the Fresno Bears. One of our own, Thomas Lindstaedt plays for the Reds so let’s go cheer him on to victory

while enjoying the greatest American pastime, Baseball.

When: This Saturday July 25th

Meet at Saint John's to carpool at 12:15 pm or

Meet at the game. It starts at 1:00 pm

How Much: General Admission: $5.00 10 years old and under: Free

Where: Elks Field 622 South McClelland

Santa Maria Ca, 93456

Mid State Fair: Crowder Concert

This year’s California Mid-State Fair includes several FREE concerts. One of them is David Crowder’s new Christian band, “Crowder.” This group was named among the “most thoughtful, progressive and exciting acts in contemporary

Christian music” by the New York Times.

When: Thursday July 23rd 6:30pm and 8:30pm Meet at the church at 4:00 pm to carpool for the 6:30 pm show

Price: Entry fee for the Mid State Fair, but the concert is FREE

Adults: $8.50 Children 6-12: $4.50

For more information talk to Rob Mees or Adrienne St. John.

Hume Lake

Our Sr. High Youth are heading to this year’s summer camp at Hume Lake. “Aye Aye Cap’n”

is the theme as we learn about the journey of Peter as he is called by Christ to first follow Him and then to lead His church. The youth, along

with Peter, will discover who Jesus is, all He can do, and all He has already done for them. Through Bible studies, worship, and games the youth of

Saint John’s will have an experience that they will be talking about for the rest of their lives.

When: August 9th - 15th We leave Sunday morning and return Saturday Night

Cost: $150.00 This amount is adjusted based on the youth’s participation in

Saint John’s service projects this year. Talk to Rob Mees for more details.

Deadline: July 19th Registration and checks need to be in by this date.

Summer Service Days

These events count as community service hours for school requirements & St. John’s youth trips

Saturday July 25th 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Noon)

(Meet at Saint John’s at 9:00 am if you need a ride, or meet us there at 9:30.) Where: Donna and Gary Gillette’s house 1147 Vaquero Way, Nipomo, Ca 93444 We will be helping them weed, water, and do some general yard maintenance. What to Bring: Sun Screen, Gloves, Water Bottle, Hat, Close-

toed shoes

Saint John’s is planning a trip to see the Santa Maria Reds, the baseball team Thomas Lindstaedt plays for, on the 25th at 1pm. Anyone that participates in helping at the Gillette’s can get a ride to the game with Rob afterwards.

Wednesday July 29th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

(Meet at Saint John’s at 9:00 am if you need a ride, or meet us there at 9:30.)

Where: Oceano Elementary School 1551 17th St, Oceano, CA 93445 The Food Bank of SLO County is looking for a group of energetic volunteers to help run the Children's Farmers Market. What to Bring: Sun Screen, Gloves, Water Bottle, Hat, Close-toed shoes

If you can make it to either event or have any questions please call

or email Rob Mees (310) 502-8354 and rcmees@gmail.com

IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS…..

+ Our friends & family: Terry, Jim, Jeff H., Karen, Jan, Suzanne, Judy, Susan, Sandy, Pastor Ron, Charlotte, Rich, Russ & Betty, Marjorie, Mary Jane, Ron, Nancy and family, the Apfel family, Diane & Jerry, Missionaries to China, Pastor Jeff & Mim Nellermoe and Missioner Erica Thomas in Slovakia and the Pastoral Call Committee. + Pray that God will reveal His choice for our new pastor to the Call Committee. + Keep our four summer short-term MISSIONERS TO CHINA, Kathy Lindstaedt, JoAnn Lindstaedt, Rebecca Davis and Whitney Davis, lifted up in prayer.

This Week at Saint John’s

Sunday, July 19 9:00 am ............................................................ Worship & Holy Communion 10:15 am ..................................................................... Youth & Adult Classes 11:00 am ............................................................ Worship & Holy Communion Monday, July 20 9:00 am ................................................................................. Arroyo Quilting 10:30 am .................................................................................... O.A. Meeting 11:00 am ..................................................................................... Connections 1:00 pm ............................................................................................. Literacy 6:30 pm .............................................................. Children’s Ministry Meeting Tuesday, July 21 5:30 pm .......................................................................... Celebration Chorus 6:00 pm .................................................................. Pastoral Call Committee 6:15 pm ....................................................................................... AA Meeting Wednesday, July 22 8:00 am ............................................................................................ Al-Anon 10:00 am ...................................................................................... Kits for Girls 3:00 pm .................................................................. Global Missions Meeting 6:00 pm ............................................................................ Senior High Youth Thursday, July 23 9:00 am ................................................................................. Arroyo Quilting 10:00 am .......................................................................... Organist Rehearsal 1:00 pm ............................................................................................. Literacy 6:00 pm ..................................................................... Undercover Rehearsal 7:00 pm ....................................................................................... Boy Scouts Friday, July 24 – Pastor Randy’s Day Off Saturday, July 25 9:00 am ................................ Youth Group Summer Service Meet at Church

Nursery Care for Infant to Pre-K is located in the east wing across from the kitchen. Pagers are available for parents. The Cry Room is located in the back of the Sanctuary. Large Print Bulletins are available from the Ushers. Hearing Assisting Devices are available at the Media Center. Saint John’s Office Phone 805-489-1259 Church E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . saintjohnsag@hotmail.com Pastor Randy’s Email . . . . . pastorrandyo@hotmail.com Rob Mees, Dir. Youth Min… rcmees@gmail.com Church Website . . . . . . . . . . www.saintjohnsag.com

ORGAN: Dawn Russ LECTOR: Kelly Valdes COMMUNION ASST: Kelly Valdes Jan Straka, Emil Straka USHERS Jerry DeVos, Jim Hall ACOLYTES: Ushers AssistMEDIA CENTER: Rob Mees

Attendance Last Sunday 9:00am = 122 YouTube = 5 11:00am = 62 YouTube = 8

TOTAL = 197 Adult Faith Class = 35

ALTAR GUILD: Marcy Richardson, Flo Sasse Kim Lang, Alice WittGREETERS: Joan McBain GUEST BOOK: Kelly Olsen HOSTS: Betty Hanson NURSERY CARE Michelle Standley PRAYER MINISTRY: Betty Knudson 481-5114 Jan Straka 481-4454

Our Mission is the Great Commission of our Lord to

“Go, make disciples of all nations,” involving us in evangelism and discipleship.