May 14, 2017 Liturgical Color: White 8:00 am

PRELUDE

RINGING OF THE BELL

HYMN OF PRAISE No. 215 Alleluia! Alleluia! vs 1

Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heav’n and voices raise; Sing to God a hymn of gladness,

Sing to God a hymn of Praise. He who on the cross as Savior for the world’s salvations bled,

Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, Now is risen from the dead.

+CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Samuel 2:1-2 page 420 Rev. John Richter, Sr. Pastor

Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my strength is lifted high.

My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord;

there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.”

THE CHURCH IN PRAISE

+ HYMN No. 51 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Lighting of the Altar Candles

+ HYMN No. 92 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

+PRAYER OF ADORATION Rev. Richter

SPECIAL MUSIC Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him Chancel Choir

THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Rev. Richter

+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No. 213 Because He Lives(chorus only)

CHILDREN’S TIME Pastor Nate Randall, Minister to Students

HYMN No. 349 Trust and Obey

FIRST SOURCE FOR WOMEN Sue Turner

THE CHURCH IN PRAYER Rev. Richter

THE LINK Dawn Owens

A TIME OF GIVING THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Pastor Nate

The Offertory

+Doxology and +Prayer of Dedication Pastor Nate

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD THE MORNING SERMON Molly Knight

CLOSING PRAYER AND THE LORDS PRAYER Rev. Richter

DEPARTING TO SERVE THIS WEEK AT SJ’s Rev. Richter

+ BENEDICTION AND +POSTLUDE Rev. Richter

+ please stand Acolyte: Logan Schuman and Paige Antler

SAINT JOHN’S EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT CHURCH

St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church

Established 1874

Cullman’s Community Church

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MOTHER’S DAY

Happy Mother’s Day!

MOTHER’S DAY

Happy Mother’s Day!

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NEW SMALL GROUP

DAILY SEEKER’S

Tuesdays 11am-12 pm Youth Center

discussion type /small Group

open to all ages

new study topic beginning this week:

Mere Christianity

CS Lewis

Greg Richter, Facilitator

Jerusalem to St. John’s

Rome in 2018

We have a rich heritage at St. John’s, one that began with the early church in

Israel, spread throughout Europe (and the world) and has been shaped significantly by the Protestant Reformation. It has been my desire to trace that

journey, walking in the steps of those who prepared the way for us. Israel. Greece. Rome. Germany. For me it’s two down and two to go. Want to join in on

the journey? We’ll head to Rome in the spring of 2018. Germany won’t be far behind. Let me know if you’re interested. More details to come. ~ Reverend John

Class of 2017

SENIOR PICTURES Please turn in formal Senior pictures

and honors received TODAY for

publication in next weeks church

bulletin. Email to:

karen.hassell@sjepc.com

Please include your name, school

graduated from and any honors

received and college you plan to

attend. All photos will be returned

after publication in the church

bulletin.

MOTHER’S DAY

Today we honor all of the Godly

women in our lives who have

helped shape us into the people

we are today.

Ladies, please take a flower with

you as you leave the service this

morning.

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.

FLOWERS

Flowers are placed on the altar today to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my parents, Phil and Pat

Clemmons by Steve, Nancy, Nash and Hunter.

The Pastor’s and congregation extend their love and sympathy to the family of Geraldine

(Bill) Hendrix on the loss of her brother, Carl Harris. A celebration of life service will be held

at a later date.

The Pastor’s and congregation extend their love and sympathy to the family of Curt Wilson,

grandson of C.L. Lee. Funeral services were held last week.

SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM

Today in the 9:30 service we rejoice in the baptism of William Howard “Chip” Harding, son of Will and Lauren

Harding. Grandparents are Doug and Lucinda Harding and Ronald and Ruth Ryder and big sister Veronica.

“I will praise you , Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.~ Psalm 86:12

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to our newest extended church family members! Those joining with us last Sunday were: Daniel,

Jessica, Dylan and Ayden Svarney; Steven and Cheryl Parker; Patrick, Tina, Preston and Brayden White.

Welcome to St. John’s!

SUMMER TIME OFFICE HOURS

Beginning Monday, May 8th

, the church office hours will be 8am-4pm Monday thru Thursday and 8am-

12pm on Friday.

This season be a follower of Christ first

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Sympathy’s

St. John’s Church, Thank you for the peace lily you sent to honor Clyde’s passing. We

have been overwhelmed with love and support during this difficult time. We are grateful for

his choice to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and to faithfully serve Him. We are also

thankful Christi, John Conner and Lawayne have a wonderful church family to love and care for them as they

grieve. ~ Blessed indeed, Sue Morris, Leighanne Faught, Melonie Clemons and Christi Allred.

LAST WENDESDAY NIGHT MEAL

May 17th

we wrap up the weekly Wednesday night meals till fall.

SISTERS OF SPIRIT SMALL GROUP

Sister of Spirit Thursday morning small group will resume of August 17th

. Facilitator: Melanie Gann

EMAIL ADDRESSES

Have you changed your email address? Or deleted on and started a new one? Please notify us when your email

address changes by emailing karen.hassell@sjepc.com so you can receive the church wide email messages.

BREAKFAST ON THE LIGHTER SIDE SUMMER SCHEDULE

BEGINS TODAY

Today breakfast changes to the lighter menu of pastries, juice and coffee until fall. Some prices

will change due to different pastries being served. Join us in the Atrium for a little catch up time

with each other before Sunday School!

Thank You

CMA MUSIC TEACHER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

Rev. Jim Walker, the first director of music programs at Wallace State

Community College was honored recently by the Country Music

Association (CMA) Foundation at its CMA Music Teachers of Excellence

ceremony, hosted by Little Big Town in Nashville Tennessee.

Rev. Walker was a surprise guest for the artist, chosen by Westbrook’s

sister because of the influence Walker had on him during his years in the

music program.

Jimi Westbrook , is an alumnus of Wallace State College and former

performer in Walker’s Wallace State Singers. Walker was invited by the

Country Music Association Foundation’s Music Teachers of Excellence

event hosted by Little Town.

Cindy Walker, Jimi

Westbrook (Little Big

Town) and Rev. Jim

Walker, Minister Emeritus

St. John’s Church

MAY SASSY SAGES May 18th Rattlesnake Salooon, Tuscumbia Al / Organic Vessels / Jerry Brown Pottery

Leave time: 7:30 am –Return 5:30 pm

See you then: Ronnie, Pam, Susan, Lorene, Jane, Dottie, Christine, Sheila, Vickie,

Nancy, Sue, June, Janice, Dion, George and Brenda!!

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Candlelight

Evening

Tour

What’s on your heart? Where would you like to serve?

Contact Karen to find your niche.

karen.hassell@sjepc.com

Reaching Higher 4-1-1 (ages 18-35)

Good Question

“The Bible Tells Me So?” Tuesday’s 6-8p (no childcare provided)

Ruehl Building Basement Facilitator: Nick Feldner

How do we defend our faith in a secular

world…intellectually? Join us for scientific

conversations about difficult questions related

to creation, evolution, dinosaurs, the flood and

global warming to name a few.

Sunday’s 9:15-10:15am

DIOKO--

(run the race Spiritually and Physically)

See Nick Feldner for times and places

Created for a Purpose Creative arts camp for girls

Save the Date: July 10-July 14

9:00 am---1:30pm @ SJEPC

for rising 3rd thru 8th grades

Register online www.sjepc.com

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

MEALS

Regular Wednesday night meals

Over until fall.

Youth Happening’s Sun. 9:15-10:15am

Pastor Nate Randall, Minister to Youth: 308-440-2672

nate.randall@sjepc.com

Sum m er Elevat e Schedule : Wednesday’s : 6:00 -7:15pm

May 17th - 6pm

May 24th - NO Elevate

May 31st - NO Elevate

June 7th - NO Elevate

June 14th - 6pm

June21st - NO Elevate

June 28th - 6pm

July 5th - NO Elevate

July 12th - 6pm

July 19th - 6pm

July 26th - 6pm

Aug. 2nd - NO Elevate

Aug. 9th - NO Elevate

Aug. 16th -6pm

Aug. 23rd - 6pm

Upcoming Youth Events

June 17-26th - Philly Mission Trip

July 21st - Barons Game

July 30th - Lake Day

Aug. 11-12th - D-Now

Aug. 26th - Pool Party

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 84321 then follow the prompts through the replied message.

Reflections of our Faithfulness: Attendance : 5-7-2017

8:00 109 9:30--102 10:30-190 total: 401

God’s People Gave: $19,088.50

Reminder of ways to give:

“Text to Give” text 84321 follow the prompts message or complete an authorization form for Visa,

MasterCard, Discover or debit card

Gifts Given Last Week:

Glory of God

…memory of Floyd McDowell by Brenda Horn;

…memory of Ruth Richter by Nancy Nixon;

Music Fund

…in appreciation of Alice Butler and Chancel Choir and the wonderful Easter program by Johnnie

and Dale Miller

Youth Ministries

..memory of Ed Edmondson by Roy and Connie Ridgeway;

Women’s Guild / Women’s Guild Kitchen Fund / Whit’s Place

…memory of Margaret Cole, Cassie Webb and Hazel Presley by Jo Webb;

…memory of Floyd McDowell by June McDowell; Ed and Dottie Henke;

… memory of Ruth Richter by Kristina, John and Marie; Sherry and Dwight McDowell; Kathy

and Vic Hice, Blake and Brook and Families, Cindy and Mike Duffy; Jack and Mary

Stevens

….memory of Betty Davis for mother’s day by Jack and Mary Stevens

…honor of Margaret Richter by Jack and Mary Stevens

…honor of Virginia Nail by Jack and Mary Stevens

Kenya Relief

..memory of Ruth Richter by Don and Gloria Hewett;

In Hospital:

Home: Carolyn Huck, C L Lee

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Scot Andrews, Terry Bradford, Lindsey Dossey, Austin Hall, Fred Hankey, Lucinda Harding , Doug Johnson,

Jason Kelly, Trent Lowry, Michelle Ray, Steve Stanford, Melanie Townson,

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

Be an Angel…..don’t forget!!

THE MONTH OF MAY TOP 3 ITEMS:

Please bring:

Tuna Canned Soups Peanut Butter

The need is great!!

2 Food collection points: entrance to the Education

Building and Entrance to LLS

WEEK AT A GLANCE @ SJ’s Monday- May 15

12:00p Kiwanis (Christ Hall) Lunch and Meeting

12:00p Cullman Bar Association Lunch and Meeting

Tuesday- May 16

7:00-7:30a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast / Bible Study this week

9:00-12:00p Just PLARN Fun-Matt Making (Heritage Hall)

11:00 Daily Seekers Small Group- (all ages—Discussion Type) - Youth Center

6:00p Reaching Higher Small Group (Young Adults-Ruehl Bldg. Basement)

6:00 p Church Council Monthly Meeting (Confirmation Room)

Wednesday- May 17—LAST MEAL TIL FALL

5p meal (Hamburger and hot dogs baked beans, chips (cashier: Lindsey Dossey )

Thursday –May 18 7:30 am Sassy Sages Roadtrip Rattlesnake Saloon, Tuscumbia Al , and Organic Vessels an Jerry Brown Pottery, Hamilton Al 12:00 Cullman Rotary Meeting (CH)

Safe SANCTUARIES

Safe Sanctuary Steering Committee: Stan Sandlin, Tricia Fuller, Billy Jackson, Kenny Culeppper or Karen Hassell

We are a Safe Sanctuary Campus local 24 /7 crisis line if you believe you are a victim:

256-734-6100 and need help or information.

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: karen.hassell@sjepc.com so you will not miss information about upcoming events or possible changes

in schedules at St. John’s.

BAGS… PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS….PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS …AND BAGS

Please remember to bring your plastic grocery bags! You are the first important step to our mats!!

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

217 2

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7 Tornado Preparedness

Question:

Do you know where to go if you’re here at

church during severe weather?

Answer:

Hallway underneath the sanctuary

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.

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: karen.hassell@sjepc.com. 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 : karen.hassell@sjepc.com or by calling the church office.

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STAFF EMAIL AND CONTACT INFORMATION: Rev. John Richter: john.richter@sjepc.com

Nate Randall: nate.randall@sjepc.com

Gyzelle Warren: gyzellew@sjepc.com

Alice Butler: alice.butler@sjepc.com

Regina Baker: regina.baker@sjepc.com

Karen Hassell: karen.hassell@sjepc.com

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, Sarah Mann, Doris Keathley , Catherine Nelson ,

Hanceville Nursing Home: Miriam Jones; Virginia Richter Woodland Village: Carolyn Huck; Bea Mack

Westminster: Faye Marty

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;

Cliff Kirkwood

CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

Myrl Dobbins, Doreen McCluan, Janet Jean; Dwight Pierce; Kent Johnson; Maxine Tucker; Jean Lackey; Britney

Carter; Paula Bolzle; Jerry Smith; Royce and Betty Telle; Jennifer Brown; Cindy Hamilton; Derek Dale ; Dixie

Davis Bailey; Mark Atlas;

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.

Lt. Cmdr. Chris Hester, Chaplain—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;

CPL 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 Pastries $ .50 and $1.00 each Coffee / Juice $ .50

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