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We are a community of faith founded upon God’s Holy Word, preaching salvation through believing in We are a community of faith founded upon God’s Holy Word, preaching salvation through believing in Christ as Savior. We seek to live in God’s truth, being obedient to His Word and following in His ways.Christ as Savior. We seek to live in God’s truth, being obedient to His Word and following in His ways.

Welcome toWelcome to

“The Church on “The Church on the Corner Whose the Corner Whose

Cornerstone is Christ”Cornerstone is Christ”

Joe & Sheryl Short

Joe & Sheryl Short

Bri & Bo KrukowskiBri & Bo Krukowski

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Lighting of the Altar Candles and Ringing of the Tower Bells Lighting of the Altar Candles and Ringing of the Tower Bells

Welcome, Announcements, Scripture and Prayer of Invocation Psalm 130 (p. 614) Welcome, Announcements, Scripture and Prayer of Invocation Psalm 130 (p. 614)

Prelude “Sweet Hour of Prayer” Prelude “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

Call to Worship (L: Worship Leader, C: Congregation) Psalm 107:2, Isaiah 44:23Call to Worship (L: Worship Leader, C: Congregation) Psalm 107:2, Isaiah 44:23 L: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from trouble. L: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from trouble. C: Sing, O heavens, for the Lord has done it; shout, o depths of the earth! For the LORD C: Sing, O heavens, for the Lord has done it; shout, o depths of the earth! For the LORD has redeemed His people. has redeemed His people.

Hymn of Praise – #304 “Lift High the Cross”Hymn of Praise – #304 “Lift High the Cross”

Unison Prayer for Mercy Jerome, a 4th Century PriestUnison Prayer for Mercy Jerome, a 4th Century Priest O Good Shepherd, seek me out, and bring me home to Thy fold again. Deal favorably O Good Shepherd, seek me out, and bring me home to Thy fold again. Deal favorably with me according to Thy good pleasure, till I may dwell in Thy house all the days of with me according to Thy good pleasure, till I may dwell in Thy house all the days of my life, and praise Thee for ever and ever with them that are there. Amen. my life, and praise Thee for ever and ever with them that are there. Amen.

Hymn of Gratitude – #304 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”Hymn of Gratitude – #304 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

Children’s Message Children’s Message

(10:30) Chancel Choir “Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven” (10:30) Chancel Choir “Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven”

Pastoral Prayer and Th e Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors) Pastoral Prayer and Th e Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)

Scripture Reading Luke 15:17-24 (p. 1035) Scripture Reading Luke 15:17-24 (p. 1035)

Sermon “Th e Father's Plan” Sermon “Th e Father's Plan”

Prayer of Dedication and Sharing Our Tithes and Off erings Prayer of Dedication and Sharing Our Tithes and Off erings

Off ertory “Come, Ye Disconsolate” Off ertory “Come, Ye Disconsolate”

2nd Off ering “Imagine Your Faith Building” Capital Campaign 2nd Off ering “Imagine Your Faith Building” Capital Campaign

Hymn of Response – #527 “Glory to His Name”Hymn of Response – #527 “Glory to His Name”

Spoken BenedictionSpoken Benediction

Benediction in Song – #42 “Seek Ye First”Benediction in Song – #42 “Seek Ye First”

PostludePostlude

February 23, 2020February 23, 2020 8:00 & 10:30 8:00 & 10:30AMAM

Welcome to our Worship of God!Welcome to our Worship of God!

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Welcome . . .Guests and VisitorsGuests and VisitorsWelcome, welcome, welcome, to SJCC! We are so glad you have chosen to join us as we Welcome, welcome, welcome, to SJCC! We are so glad you have chosen to join us as we worship the Lord together and enjoy fellowship. We hope you have felt God’s love in a new, worship the Lord together and enjoy fellowship. We hope you have felt God’s love in a new, refreshing way. So that our pastor may follow up with you, please fi ll out one of the pew cards refreshing way. So that our pastor may follow up with you, please fi ll out one of the pew cards and drop it in the off ering plate later in the service.and drop it in the off ering plate later in the service.

St. John’s Christian PreschoolSt. John’s Christian PreschoolA learning, Christian ministry geared for children 3-5 years of age. Registration for the 2020-A learning, Christian ministry geared for children 3-5 years of age. Registration for the 2020-2021 school year (September through May) began on January 1st. Starting with the new 2021 school year (September through May) began on January 1st. Starting with the new school year, we will off er three sessions: Tues/Th urs morning and Mon/Wed/Fri morning and school year, we will off er three sessions: Tues/Th urs morning and Mon/Wed/Fri morning and aft ernoon. More information is available at www.stjohnsarchbold.org.aft ernoon. More information is available at www.stjohnsarchbold.org.

Mother’s Room / Diaper Changing Station / Nursery CareMother’s Room / Diaper Changing Station / Nursery Care We have a Mother’s Room located near our sanctuary – just ask an usher for its location. A We have a Mother’s Room located near our sanctuary – just ask an usher for its location. A diaper changing station is in our nursery room just down the hallway from our sanctuary. diaper changing station is in our nursery room just down the hallway from our sanctuary. Nursery Care is off ered during our 10:30 worship service for infants and pre-kindergarten Nursery Care is off ered during our 10:30 worship service for infants and pre-kindergarten children. children.

Children’s and Large Print Bulletins Children’s and Large Print Bulletins are available on a table in the sanctuary narthex.are available on a table in the sanctuary narthex.

Hearing Assistance Hearing Assistance is provided by our system for hearing aids with a “loop system” switch is provided by our system for hearing aids with a “loop system” switch position.position.

Congregational PrayerCongregational Prayer – – Jesus, we thank you for sharing the parable of the prodigal son Jesus, we thank you for sharing the parable of the prodigal son with us to help us understand God’s love and forgiveness all the more. We thank you also, with us to help us understand God’s love and forgiveness all the more. We thank you also, Jesus, for not only telling us of God’s love, but showing us God’s love, as you came to this Jesus, for not only telling us of God’s love, but showing us God’s love, as you came to this earth to seek us out and bring us to God. We praise your name! Amen. earth to seek us out and bring us to God. We praise your name! Amen.

February Mission-A-Month February Mission-A-Month FISH Food PantryFISH Food Pantry

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Th e Father’s Plan (Luke 15:17-24) Th e Father’s Plan (Luke 15:17-24)

1. Th e Prodigal’s Plan A: Self-______________________ 1. Th e Prodigal’s Plan A: Self-______________________

2. Th e Prodigal’s Plan B: Self-______________________ 2. Th e Prodigal’s Plan B: Self-______________________

3. Th e Father’s Plan: Self-_________________________ 3. Th e Father’s Plan: Self-_________________________

John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten son, that John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

Sermon NotesSermon Notes

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WEEKEEK O OF February 23 A February 23 AT S ST.T. J JOHN’SOHN’S C CHRISTIANHRISTIAN C CHURCHHURCH

Sun 8:00AM Worship Service (Sanctuary)Sun 8:00AM Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:15AM Confi rmation / Sunday School / Faith Village 9:15AM Confi rmation / Sunday School / Faith Village 10:30AM Worship Service (Sanctuary) 10:30AM Worship Service (Sanctuary)Mon 11:00AM Staff Meeting (Offi ce Closed) Mon 11:00AM Staff Meeting (Offi ce Closed) Tues 7:15AM YFC Bible Study - AMS Tues 7:15AM YFC Bible Study - AMS 9:15AM Bible Study 9:15AM Bible Study 5:00PM Community Meal (Hosted & Meal by SJCC) 5:00PM Community Meal (Hosted & Meal by SJCC)Wed 8:30AM Mom's in Prayer (Upstairs Classroom)Wed 8:30AM Mom's in Prayer (Upstairs Classroom) 6:00PM Facility Committee (Fireside Room) 6:00PM Facility Committee (Fireside Room) 7:00PM Ash Wednesday Service 7:00PM Ash Wednesday Service 7:30PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30PM Chancel Choir RehearsalTh urs 4:00PM Laundry Buddy Th urs 4:00PM Laundry Buddy Sun 8:00AM Worship Service (Sanctuary)Sun 8:00AM Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:15AM Confi rmation / Sunday School / Faith Village 9:15AM Confi rmation / Sunday School / Faith Village 10:30AM Worship Service (Sanctuary) 10:30AM Worship Service (Sanctuary) 6:00PM Mark Trammell Gospel Quartet Concert 6:00PM Mark Trammell Gospel Quartet Concert

Discovery Daily Devotional Guides – Discovery Daily Devotional Guides – Discovery Daily Bible Guides are available in the Discovery Daily Bible Guides are available in the literature rack outside the Associate Pastor’s offi ce (suggested donation $6 each). literature rack outside the Associate Pastor’s offi ce (suggested donation $6 each). You can access this guide online at You can access this guide online at http://www.scriptureunion.org/Bible%20Reading http://www.scriptureunion.org/Bible%20Reading Discovery. Discovery. Below is the list of daily readings for this week: Below is the list of daily readings for this week:

February 24 - Go, I am Sending You OutFebruary 24 - Go, I am Sending You Out .............................. ..............................Luke 10:1-24Luke 10:1-24February 25 - Big QuestionsFebruary 25 - Big Questions .................................................. ..................................................Luke 10:25-37Luke 10:25-37February 26 - Only One Th ing is NeededFebruary 26 - Only One Th ing is Needed ............................ ............................Luke 10:38-42Luke 10:38-42February 27 - Teach Us How You PrayFebruary 27 - Teach Us How You Pray .................................. ..................................Luke 11:1-13Luke 11:1-13February 28 - Clash of the KingdomsFebruary 28 - Clash of the Kingdoms .................................. ..................................Luke 11:14-28Luke 11:14-28February 29 - Sitting Comfortably?February 29 - Sitting Comfortably? Luke 11:29-36 Luke 11:29-36 March 1 - When God Seems Absent..................................Psalm 42,43 March 1 - When God Seems Absent..................................Psalm 42,43

Next Sunday – March 1, 2020Next Sunday – March 1, 2020 Sermon – “Lent - Worship” by Pastor Erich ChristmanSermon – “Lent - Worship” by Pastor Erich Christman Scripture – Psalm 100 Scripture – Psalm 100

Pastor’s February SchedulePastor’s February Schedule Pastor Erich and Lynne will be traveling to Bozeman, Montana on February 18 to Pastor Erich and Lynne will be traveling to Bozeman, Montana on February 18 to visit with his mother. They will return on February 25th, in time for Ash Wednesday.visit with his mother. They will return on February 25th, in time for Ash Wednesday.

6IYF Building Campaign Total Receipts as of February 24, 2020 - IYF Building Campaign Total Receipts as of February 24, 2020 - $774,283.36 $774,283.36

DR Trip Frozen Meal FundraiserDR Trip Frozen Meal Fundraiser

Th e St John’s DR trip Team will be making 3 diff erent frozen meals for you to enjoy during Th e St John’s DR trip Team will be making 3 diff erent frozen meals for you to enjoy during the season of Lent. We are off ering the following:the season of Lent. We are off ering the following: ▪ ▪1-quart containers of homemade chicken noodle soup1-quart containers of homemade chicken noodle soup ▪ ▪1-quart containers of homemade ground round/vegetable soup1-quart containers of homemade ground round/vegetable soup ▪ ▪1-pound packaged servings of BBQ pulled pork1-pound packaged servings of BBQ pulled pork ▪ ▪Limited pie pan servings of frozen spaghetti and meat sauceLimited pie pan servings of frozen spaghetti and meat sauceAll orders are priced for a generous free will off ering to support our trip team members. All orders are priced for a generous free will off ering to support our trip team members. Orders will be taken Sunday February 16 and 23. Orders can also be made in the church of-Orders will be taken Sunday February 16 and 23. Orders can also be made in the church of-fi ce until the Tuesday, Feb. 25 order deadline.fi ce until the Tuesday, Feb. 25 order deadline.Meal orders will be ready for pick up on Sunday, March 1. Meal orders will be ready for pick up on Sunday, March 1. Th anks to our church family for your support of our trip mission team and our various fund-Th anks to our church family for your support of our trip mission team and our various fund-raisers this year. raisers this year.

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Stephen MinistryStephen Ministry God writes a story of redemption and rescue. Jesus, the Creator of the world, the one God writes a story of redemption and rescue. Jesus, the Creator of the world, the one who whispered to clouds to make them pour out snow, the one who sculpted Mount Ever-who whispered to clouds to make them pour out snow, the one who sculpted Mount Ever-est and dug out the Grand Canyon, the one who mapped out the galaxy and hung every est and dug out the Grand Canyon, the one who mapped out the galaxy and hung every star – wrote Himself into that very story. He allowed himself in human form to provide a star – wrote Himself into that very story. He allowed himself in human form to provide a miraculous way for you to be restored and know Him personally. If you are struggling with miraculous way for you to be restored and know Him personally. If you are struggling with how you fi t into the big picture, how your small piece of the giant puzzle makes a diff er-how you fi t into the big picture, how your small piece of the giant puzzle makes a diff er-ence, maybe a Stephen Minister could help you complete your picture and help you realize ence, maybe a Stephen Minister could help you complete your picture and help you realize how much God loves you, just as you are. Talk to Pastor Alex and start your journey with a how much God loves you, just as you are. Talk to Pastor Alex and start your journey with a caring member of God’s family. caring member of God’s family.

March 1st Gospel ConcertMarch 1st Gospel Concert The Mark Trammel Gospel Quartet will perform at SJCC on Sunday, March 1st at The Mark Trammel Gospel Quartet will perform at SJCC on Sunday, March 1st at 6:00pm. For over forty years Mark Trammell has been blessed to sing Gospel Music and 6:00pm. For over forty years Mark Trammell has been blessed to sing Gospel Music and has been a member of four of Gospel Music’s most acclaimed groups – The Kingsmen, The has been a member of four of Gospel Music’s most acclaimed groups – The Kingsmen, The Cathedrals, Greater Vision and Gold City. Mark has stepped into a fresh mission that fo-Cathedrals, Greater Vision and Gold City. Mark has stepped into a fresh mission that fo-cuses on evangelism through the seamless integration of Gospel Music and preaching – The cuses on evangelism through the seamless integration of Gospel Music and preaching – The Mark Trammell Quartet.Mark Trammell Quartet. Tickets for the concert are $10 each and can be purchased in the church offi ce during Tickets for the concert are $10 each and can be purchased in the church offi ce during the week.the week.

Prayer Joys, Concerns, Requests - Please Pray For:Prayer Joys, Concerns, Requests - Please Pray For: • Th e family of Paul Sigg, as he entered into eternal life on 2/14.• Th e family of Paul Sigg, as he entered into eternal life on 2/14.• Th ose with cancer: Sandy Miller, Dale VonDeylen.• Th ose with cancer: Sandy Miller, Dale VonDeylen.• Th ose recovering from surgery: Kenny Walker, IV, (pancreas), Kelsey Wyse (shoulder), Jamie • Th ose recovering from surgery: Kenny Walker, IV, (pancreas), Kelsey Wyse (shoulder), Jamie Beck (back). Beck (back).• Brenden Bostelman, home on leave (Army) (Grandson of Bill & Kathy).• Brenden Bostelman, home on leave (Army) (Grandson of Bill & Kathy).• Kali Collins, at Lackland, Texas (Airforce) (Granddaughter of Nan Neill).• Kali Collins, at Lackland, Texas (Airforce) (Granddaughter of Nan Neill).• Kohl Collins, at Ft. Benning, Georgia (Army) (Grandson of Nan Neill).• Kohl Collins, at Ft. Benning, Georgia (Army) (Grandson of Nan Neill).• Kyle Ducey, at Fort Gordon, Georgia (Navy) (Son of Kelly & Betsy).• Kyle Ducey, at Fort Gordon, Georgia (Navy) (Son of Kelly & Betsy).• Jared Kuntz, Washington D.C. (Army) (Son of Keith & Kelli).• Jared Kuntz, Washington D.C. (Army) (Son of Keith & Kelli).• Eric Magg, at Ketchikan, Alaska (Coast Guard) (Son of Joe & Sheryl Short).• Eric Magg, at Ketchikan, Alaska (Coast Guard) (Son of Joe & Sheryl Short).• Shayne & Taylor Pitts, at Bolling AFB, DC (Air Force) (Granddaughter of Nan Neill).• Shayne & Taylor Pitts, at Bolling AFB, DC (Air Force) (Granddaughter of Nan Neill).• David Richardson, to be stationed in Okinawa, Japan (Marines) (Son of Shannon & Yesi).• David Richardson, to be stationed in Okinawa, Japan (Marines) (Son of Shannon & Yesi).• Joshua Richardson, stationed at MCBH, Kaneohe, Hawaii (Marines) (Son of Shannon & Yesi).• Joshua Richardson, stationed at MCBH, Kaneohe, Hawaii (Marines) (Son of Shannon & Yesi).• Steve Schink, at Port Angeles, WA (Coast Guard) (Son-in-Law of Ed & Julie Ruff er).• Steve Schink, at Port Angeles, WA (Coast Guard) (Son-in-Law of Ed & Julie Ruff er).• AJ Short, at 29 Palms, California (Marines) (Son of Joe & Sheryl Short).• AJ Short, at 29 Palms, California (Marines) (Son of Joe & Sheryl Short).• Kyle Stuckey, at Killeen, Texas (Army) (Grandson of Nan Neill).• Kyle Stuckey, at Killeen, Texas (Army) (Grandson of Nan Neill).• Kollin Woolace, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (Marines) (Grandson of Larry & Melva).• Kollin Woolace, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (Marines) (Grandson of Larry & Melva).

Today’s Worship ServantsToday’s Worship ServantsAcolytes (8:00) Gavin Walker (10:30) Ollie MacDonaldAcolytes (8:00) Gavin Walker (10:30) Ollie MacDonaldUshers (Head) Jay PurselUshers (Head) Jay Pursel ( (10:30) Brad & Aimee Roth, Pursel Family10:30) Brad & Aimee Roth, Pursel Family (8:00) Tim Beck, Mark Beltz (8:00) Tim Beck, Mark BeltzNursery Staff Nursery Staff (10:30) Matt & Kim Hines (March 1) Jeremy & Sarah Kinsman(10:30) Matt & Kim Hines (March 1) Jeremy & Sarah KinsmanSound Tech (8:00) Angie Neuenschwander (10:30) James GrimeSound Tech (8:00) Angie Neuenschwander (10:30) James GrimeVideo Tech (10:30) Dean Sauder Video Tech (10:30) Dean Sauder Song Leader (Both) Mike MeyerSong Leader (Both) Mike MeyerComputer Tech (Both) Kelly DuceyComputer Tech (Both) Kelly DuceyAccompanist (Both) Buff y RileyAccompanist (Both) Buff y Riley

ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN CHURCHST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN CHURCH700 S. Defi ance Street • Archbold, OH 43502700 S. Defi ance Street • Archbold, OH 43502

Ph: 419-446-2545 • Ph: 419-446-2545 • www.stjohnsarchbold.orgwww.stjohnsarchbold.org Pastor Rev. Erich Christman (Cell 419-551-0401) Pastor Rev. Erich Christman (Cell 419-551-0401) Associate Pastor Rev. Alex Young (Cell 330-206-8762) Associate Pastor Rev. Alex Young (Cell 330-206-8762) Administrative Assistant Kelly Stahl ( Administrative Assistant Kelly Stahl (offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.orgoffi ce@stjohnsarchbold.org) LOGOS Director Kim M. Walker LOGOS Director Kim M. Walker (gkwalker@rtecexpress.net)(gkwalker@rtecexpress.net) Preschool Administrator Sue MacDonald Preschool Administrator Sue MacDonald (macfamily5@roadrunner.com)(macfamily5@roadrunner.com) Director of Music Ministry Andrew Rohrs Director of Music Ministry Andrew Rohrs (andrew.rohrs@gmail.com) (andrew.rohrs@gmail.com)