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September 27, 2015 Liturgical Color: Green 8:00 am
PRELUDE Andante (Tartini) Linda Schgier
THE RINGING OF THE BELL
+HYMN OF PRAISE No. 10 O Worship the King Rev. Stephen Folmar
O worship the King, all glorious above, and gratefully sing His wonderful love;
Our shield and defender, the ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
+RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP Proverbs 31, Psalm 1, James 3 Rev. Steve Wood
Pastor: Who is wise and understanding among us?
People: Those who seek wisdom and understanding each and every day. Those who delight in God
and meditate on God’s law.
Pastor: Come, learn more about the wisdom from above, a wisdom that yields a harvest of
righteousness.
People: O God, your wisdom is more precious than jewels. We draw near to you. Lighting of the Altar Candles
THE CHURCH IN PRAISE
+HYMN No. 408 I Know Whom I Have Believed Rev. Folmar
+HYMN No. 405 My Faith Has Found a Resting Place Rev. Folmar
INVOCATION Psalm 1, James 3 Rev. John Richter
We draw near to you, O God, Source of all understanding, and ask you to draw near to us. Teach us your wisdom from above, that we may bear good fruit in our lives. Root us beside the streams of your wisdom, that the green leaves of our goodness, fed by your insight, may not wither. Amen.
MESSAGE IN MUSIC This I Believe (see back of your worship guide for lyrics) Chancel Choir
THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Rev. Folmar
+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS Song of Togetherness (words printed on inside back cover of hymnal) Rev. Folmar
CHILDREN’S TIME Rev. Wood
+HYMN No. 206 There is a Redeemer Rev. Folmar
CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH Rev. Wood
HEARING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE READING Numbers 21:4-9 page 242 Rev. Wood +Gloria Patri, +Apostles’ Creed, +Prayer of Affirmation
A TIME OF GIVING
THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Rev. Wood
Offertory, +Doxology and +Prayer of Dedication
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
THE MORNING MESSAGE John 3:1-21 page 1649 Rev. Richter THE CLOSING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Richter
DEPARTING TO SERVE THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Rev. Richter
+BENEDICTION AND +POSTLUDE Jubilate (Gordon Young) Rev. Richter
____________________________________________ + Please Stand September Ushers: Jack Pelletier, Charles Goeller, Blake Hice
Acolytes: Caleb Wood, Sawyer Trimble NOTE: Our children’s offerings support the missions and ministries of St. John’s.
St. John’s
Evangelical Protestant Church
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Welcome to
St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church Established 1874
Cullman’s Community Church
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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP OKTOBERFEST DINNER
Monday October 5, 2015 Tickets: $10 each
5:00-7:00 pm Christ Hall Eat in or Drive Thru
Menu: Wiener Schnitzel (Vienna Art) , Kartoffel Salat (Potato Salad), Rot Kohl (Pickled Red Cabbage),
Brot (bread), Apfel Kuchen (Apple Cake), tee (tea)
Music by: The Revelations and The Potentials Tickets now available at O.F. Richter and Sons and St. John’s Church Office
ST. JOHN’S CONFIRMATION PICTURES
We are currently in the process of updating our class photos in Confirmation Hall. We are missing a few
of our early years confirmation pictures since our incorporation in 1874.
If your family has any of the missing years photos, we would love to have a copy for Confirmation Hall.
Class photos missing are: 1875, 1876, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888,
1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1895, 1896,1896 Searcy-Henkel private baptism, 1897, 1898, 1900, 1901.
Families last names from classes 1875-1883 are:
1885: Fishback, boub, Dreher, Werule, Appelmann, Neubauer, Hoffmeyer, Krescher, Wolf,
Stutzkestzky, Moser, Look, Laatsch, Holster, Ritschard, Karsaw, Brandes, Kessler, Basenburg,
Arnold, Bolte, Steindorf, Wenzel, Bahr, Warnke, Goeller, Graf
1886: Fehler, Mack, Weiss, Lessman
1887: Buettner, Kullman, Eyer, Dreher, Hoffmeyer, Fricke, Kraft, Brodrecht, Appelmann, Fehler,
Gerken, Kuester, Zeigler, Vogel
1888:Herfurth, Graf, Rambow, Kullman, Easert, Stocker, Brandes
1889: Baur, Chrisstensen, HOffmeyer, Heitmiller, Stutzkertzky, Fehrentz, Brodrecht, Herfurth,
Steinbauer, Weiss
1890: Moser, Brunner, Zeigler, Gerken, Brandes, Vogler, Chrsistiansen, Kullman, Fehrenz, Evers,
Eckart, Hauk
St. John’s Church is…..
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.
Thanks for visiting with us today! Feel free to call one of the pastors, Rev. John, Rev. Steve, or Rev. Stephen
734-0344 or 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
Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Rocky Terry, husband of Mary and father of
Carrie Schaffer and Jamie (Kip) James. Graveside services were held at Cullman City Cemetery by Rev. Perry
Knight.
Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Jack Mack, husband of OBera (Bee) and father of
Donna( Donnie) Maner. Funeral services were held on September 22, 2015 at Moss Chapel with internment at
Cullman City Cemetery by Rev. Steve Wood.
THANK YOU’S TO ST. JOHN’S CHURCH FAMILY
Just a plain THANK YOU is not enough, but I really enjoyed the day and what a wonderful surprise I had with
so many coming to the luncheon. Just a big THANKS to everyone! You will always be my friends and church
family. I will try to visit again soon and see a lot of friends. Once again, just a wonderful THANK YOU TO
ALL, who came and helped with lunch.~ Love, Faye Marty
Thanks for all the prayers, calls and visits during this sad time of mother’s passing.~ Fuller and Jan Smith
Thank you for the plant you sent for our mother’s funeral. Your thoughts and prayer through the last six weeks
gave us the strength needed. Rev. John and Tiffany, the service was beautiful. God has truly blessed both of
you.~ Max and Kay Townson, Kim and Mark Hall, Matt and Melanie Townson and families
INTERESTED IN JOINING ST. JOHN’S?
Think you would you like to become a member? Been attending St. John’s for a while? Have questions?
If so, contact the church office (256-734-0344) to schedule a meeting with Rev. John.
WOMEN’S GUILD OCTOBER MEETING
Oct. 1st at 11:30am
This month our October meeting will be held at Augusta’s Restaurant. Let Jo Webb know by Monday Sept. 28th
if you plan to attend. We will meet at the church at 11:15am, and car pool to the restaurant. Jo: 256-709-2767
SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING
From the Council Meeting:
What’s Godly Play? Gyzelle Warren, Director of Children’s Ministries, opened this month’s council
meeting with a devotion in the style of our 4, 5, and 6 year olds on Sunday morning. The Council was
impressed with the power of story telling as we were led into an intimate time of prayer for family and friends
of St. John’s, as well as a discussion about our children’s ministry.
One of the more important orders of council business this year has been to establish two advisory
committees to assist the council in their labors: A Personnel Advisory Committee and a Finance Advisory
Committee.* These are not intended to replace constitutionally established committees but to simply aid them in
their work. The significant growth of St. John’s the past two decades means we need greater continuity in
dealing with financial and personnel matters. Continuity of longer terms will provide greater wisdom in
handling issues that arise. Any recommendation made by these committees MUST go before the council for
decision. Continue to pray for your council, the ministerial staff, and the work of Christ through St. John’s.
*Finance: Jimmy Barnes (Council Pres), Brannon Ray, Steve Stanford, Maria Schultz, and Jim Thompson.
*Personnel: Jimmy Barnes (Council Pres), Mike Baker, Scotty Blair, Buddy Franey, and Vickie Jackson.
One member rotates off each year and will be replaced by Council Appointment.
Peace, Reverend John
Women of Faith – LOVED, The Farewell Tour Ladies, if you would like to experience a remarkable weekend celebration to be reminded…or discover for the
very first time…what God’s grace and love mean for you. Then you may want to experience Women of Faith
LOVED. The farewell event will be November 6-7 in Birmingham, AL at BJCC. Discount rates will apply for
groups of 10 or more attendees. Contact Jane Brannon at [email protected] or 256.347.1053 for more
information.
HEAR THIS…….Music Ministry Opportunities
Have you got a song in your heart?
Then prayerfully consider singing in the Chancel Choir this Fall and Advent Season. No audition, only a love of
singing for the glory of God. Opportunity for Praise team available thru involvement with the Chancel Choir.
Play a band instrument?
Instrumentalists with prior experience accompany congregational music for the 10:30 service and in other
services from time to time.
Do you have an interest in sound or visuals in worship?
Audio Visual Team: Enables the congregation to hear and see in worship services.
Rehearsals just beginning for Christmas music. See Rev. Stephen for details! [email protected] or call
church office (256)734-0344, ext.227
3rd Annual
Christmas Festival
And
Outdoor Market
December 12, 2015
We would like to invite you to be a part of our 3rd Annual Christmas Festival and Outdoor Mar-ket! Thank you to everyone that has served and/or sponsored rides and activities in the past! We are going to need your help again to make our 3rd Festival a great community outreach to oth-ers! Vendor registration forms are now being accepted for our market. Forms available in the church office or visit our church website at www.sjepc.com. Also, like our Facebook page “Cullman Christmas Festival and Market.”
A community festival celebrating the wonders of the Christmas Season! OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPONSORSHIP:
Carnival Rides/Activities: Inflatable’s: Games:
(All games are sponsored)
Mind Winder- $800 Garden of Eden Play Center $350 Lollipop Tree
Pirates Revenge- $800 Frozen Bounce House $150 Face Painting / Tatttoos
Twist and Shout -$800 Mickey Mouse Toddler Bounce-sponsored Large Checker Game #1
Reckless -$800 Double Slide $375 Large Checker Game #2
Polar Express- sponsored Sports Challenge 3 in 1- $250 Dinckelberg Bowling
Buckin’ Blitzen -$900 Velcro Wall / Spiderweb $250 Putt Putt Golf #1
(Mechanical Bull) Putt Putt Golf #2
Any donation amount toward expenses is greatly appreciated!!
SPONSOR RECOGNITION AT EVENT: All donations receive signage at the event
For more information or to sponsor an event contact: Karen Hassell 256-734-0344 or Gyzelle Warren 256-595-2775
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS @ SJ’s 5:15 pm Meal --- Menu: grilled chicken breast, creamed potatoes, green beans, bread dessert, drink
cashier: n/a
Kids: 12 and under chicken fingers or small adult plate
Adults: $5 Children: $3 (MEAL CARDS AVAILABLE)
Fall Adult Classes 6:00 pm---Women’s Class- Before Amen – facillated by Tammy Knight and Melissa Aderhold;
6:00 pm Men’s Class- Knights of the 21st Century—facillated by Steve Wood;
Fall Children’s Ministries
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)
CHURCH FUNNY
Atheist: "Do you honestly believe that Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of a huge
fish?"
Preacher: "I don't know, sir, but when I get to heaven, I'll ask him."
Atheist: "But suppose he isn't in heaven?"
Preacher: "Then you ask him."
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST 8:45a.m. until 9:15a.m.
Sunday School begins @ 9:15 am Sausage/ biscuit $1.00
Gravy / biscuit $1.00
Muffin or Danish $.50 each
Coffee / Juice $.50 each Meal cards available
Reflections of Our Faithfulness:
Attendance –Sunday September 20, 2015
8:00 132
9:30 92
10:30 211
total 435
God’s People Gave $15,749.33
In Hospital:
Home: Grayson Clark
SJ’s Student Ministry Sunday School 9:15-10:15am
Wednesday 5:45 pm Nate Randall: [email protected] Lauren Randall: [email protected]
Gifts Given Last Week:
GLORY OF GOD:
In memory of Dick and Lois Sale by Carl and Gloria Schaefer.
In memory of Flora Bright by Ronald and Virginia Pattillo.
In memory of Roy Glasscock by Ronald and Virginia Pattillo.
BTN:
In memory of Jack Mack by Margaret Richter.
In memory of Pam and Denville Tucker by Margaret Richter; Bill and Geraldine Hendrix.
In memory of Mildred Smith by Dennis and Kim Borwick.
In memory of Flora Bright by Don and Joyce Dossey.
LITTLE LAMBS SCHOOL:
In memory of Jack Mack by Eddy and Mary Jane Leverett.
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Please notify us when your email address changes by emailing [email protected] so you can receive the
church wide email messages.
THINGS TO KNOW
Church wide Emails: if you are not receiving occasional church wide emails, please email Karen Hassell
To receive proper credit for your tithes, gifts and offerings, please make sure you are using the 2015
offering envelopes.
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.)
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.
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.
CREDIT / DEBIT CARDS …..YES!! NOW ACCEPTED!!
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and debit cards are now being received for your contributions to the church. You
can sign up for weekly, bi-monthly or monthly contribution debits. Forms are available in the church office
during regular business hours.
CHURCHWIDE EMAILS
If your email address has been changed, please notify Karen at: [email protected] so you will not miss
any important information about upcoming or special events or possible changes in schedules or events
happening at St. John’s.
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STAFF EMAIL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rev. John: [email protected]
Rev. Steve: [email protected]
Rev. Stephen: [email protected]
Nate Randall: [email protected]
Lauren 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:
Folsom Center: Martha Keel (rehab)
Westminster Assisted Living: Virginia Richter
Falkville Nursing Home: Mildred Martin; Assisted Living, B’ham.: Charlotte Newman
Woodland Village: Carolyn Huck
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, Jackson Ray, Gary Dean, Bobbie Cleghorn, Pam Campbell,
Gail Mauldin, Carolyn Huck,; Steve Hinkle; Janice McNeal, Jennifer Harding
EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Myrl Dobbins, Tamika Powell, , Sue Patton,; Linda Bergeron; Ron Johnston; L.E.Shaneyfelt; Madison Casey;
Beverly Denney; Martha Sellers; Brenda Heatherly; Betty Skinner McSwain; Nick Brown; Johnny Laney
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; Col. Philip Clemmons, Jr.—Pentagon;
Captain 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; Sgt. Arron Wayne Cosper, US Army, Fort Poke, La.; Adam Ramos, Sasebo,
Japan; US Navy; Derek Ramos – 1st LAR Camp Pendleton, CA; Cpt. John Forbes, Pentagon; NC; Sgt. Zach
Whisenhunt, Camp LeJune, NC
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.
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
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mike Baker, Jimmy Barnes, Tricia Fuller, Lucinda Harding , Jason Kelly, Mike Murphy, Tim Richter, Robin
Sandlin, Pam Scott, Steve Stanford, Melanie Townson, Rusty Turner