The Season after - St. John's Lutheran Church...4 “Woe to those who lie on beds of ivory and...
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St. John’s Lutheran Church September 29, 2019
The Season after
Welcome to St. John’s Lutheran Church
Good morning and a blessed welcome to you! It truly is an honor to have you
worshipping with us this morning and it is our prayer that you find great comfort and
peace in Jesus’ Word of love, mercy, and forgiveness! If you are visiting with us today,
please take one of the visitor gift bags from the visitors’ center.
At St. John’s we are pleased to offer a variety of service formats on Sunday morning. In
our 8:30 a.m. traditional service we offer familiar hymns and rich, traditional worship
forms in a meaningful and inspirational setting. Our 11:00 a.m. contemporary service
includes the same message as our 8:30 a.m. service but in an informal style, enhanced
with contemporary music. We encourage you to try both worship styles! Thank you
for worshipping with us; we would love to have you join us again!
(If you need any assistance or need a hearing aid device, please see one of the ushers.)
Contact Us
2727 North Union Boulevard Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: (217) 875-3656; website: www.stjohnsdecatur.com Church office hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Members of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod & Lutheran School Association.
St. John’s Staff Rev. Adam Ray, Lead Pastor ........................................... [email protected]
Rev. Jonathan Torreson, Assoc. Pastor .............................. [email protected]
Malinda Standerfer, Dir. of Christian Ed......................... [email protected]
Ted Hesse, Worship Team Leader & Choir Director ................. [email protected]
Georgia Newman, Office Manager...................................... [email protected] Carol Reynolds, Financial Secretary ........................................ [email protected]
Columbus Miles, Custodian
LSA Faculty & Staff – Members of St. John’s Lutheran Church
Sharon Colbeck Misty Grinestaff-Balvanz Judy Gross Andi Livingston
Angela Martinek Jeff Salefski Brenda Salogga Melissa Saurmann
Tricia Summers Rachael Tavarczky Taylor Torreson
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 29, 2019
8:30 a.m.
Our Vision: Grounded in Christ, Growing in Faith, Branching Out to Others
PRE-SERVICE MUSIC AND A TIME FOR PRAYER
RINGING OF THE BELLS
WELCOME/GREETING OF ONE ANOTHER Please take time to complete the appropriate side of the attendance registration
cards. Once completed, pass the cards toward the center aisle. They will be
collected during the offering.
OPENING HYMN
Lord, Whose Love through Humble Service LSB 848
INVOCATION
OPENING SENTENCES
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
GREETING AND PRAYER OF THE DAY
LISTENING TO GOD SPEAK TO US THROUGH HIS WORD Amos 6:1-7 1“Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel secure on the
mountain of Samaria, the notable men of the first of the nations, to whom the house
of Israel comes! 2 Pass over to Calneh, and see, and from there go to Hamath the
great; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms?
Or is their territory greater than your territory, 3 O you who put far away the day of
disaster and bring near the seat of violence? 4 “Woe to those who lie on beds of
ivory and stretch themselves out on their couches, and eat lambs from the flock and
calves from the midst of the stall, 5 who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp and
like David invent for themselves instruments of music, 6
who drink wine in bowls
and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of
Joseph! 7 Therefore they shall now be the first of those who go into exile, and the
revelry of those who stretch themselves out shall pass away.” (ESV)
L: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
LISTENING TO GOD SPEAK TO US THROUGH HIS WORD 1 Timothy 3:1-13 1 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a
noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one
wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a
drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must
manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care
for God's church? 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up
with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover, he must be
well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the
devil. 8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to
much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith
with a clear conscience. 10
And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as
deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11
Their wives likewise must be
dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12
Let deacons
each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households
well. 13
For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves
and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. (ESV)
L: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA & VERSE
HOLY GOSPEL Luke 16:19-31
L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the sixteenth chapter.
C: Glory to You, O Lord. (sung)
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“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted
sumptuously every day. 20
And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus,
covered with sores, 21
who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table.
Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22
The poor man died and was
carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried,
23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and
Lazarus at his side. 24
And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and
send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in
anguish in this flame.’ 25
But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your
lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now
he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26
And besides all this, between us and
you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to
you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ 27
And he said, ‘Then I
beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28
for I have five brothers—so
that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29
But
Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ 30
And he
said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will
repent.’ 31
He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will
they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’” (ESV)
L: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to You, O Christ. (sung)
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Adam Ray
SERMON HYMN
Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart LSB 708
SERMON “What’s in a Name?”
Luke 16:19-31
Pastor Jonathan Torreson
APOSTLES’ CREED
GIVING TO JESUS THANKFULLY FROM THE HEART (Offerings & Tithes)
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
Julia Cushing Ode to Joy
OFFERTORY HYMN
We Give Thee But Thine Own (Vv 1 & 2) LSB 781
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
The Leader will conclude every prayer with: “Lord in Your Mercy.”
People respond with: “Hear our Prayer.”
LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING HYMN
Fight the Good Fight LSB 664
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Five from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by
Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
Last Week’s Giving
General Fund ................................................................................................ $8,231.75
Caring & Sharing ............................................................................................. $100.00
Amount Needed To Meet Budget .............................................................. $13,462.00
Adult Sunday School ........................................................................................ $38.00
Children’s Sunday School ................................................................................. $14.20
Last Week’s Attendance
8:30 a.m. ................................................................................................................. 169
11:00 a.m. ................................................................................................................. 90
Total ........................................................................................................................ 259
Adult Sunday School ................................................................................................ 51
Children’s Sunday School ........................................................................................ 37
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 29, 2019 11:00 a.m.
Our Vision: Grounded in Christ, Growing in Faith, Branching Out to Others
Please take time to complete the appropriate side of the attendance registration
card. Once completed, pass the cards toward the center aisle.
They will be collected during the offering.
OPENING PRAISE SONGS
All the Earth
Unstoppable God
WELCOME/GREETING
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
Come Lord Jesus
GIVING TO JESUS THANKFULLY FROM THE HEART
Grace So Glorious
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 16:19-31
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Pastor Adam Ray
MESSAGE
“What’s in a Name?”
Luke 16:19-31
Pastor Jonathan Torreson
APOSTLES’ CREED
PRAYERS
LORD’S PRAYER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG
Great Things
BLESSING
Sunday Servants Pastor .................................................................................... Pastor Jonathan Torreson
Worship Leaders ............................................................................... Pastor Adam Ray
Reader ........................................................................................................ Doug Precht
Lay Minister ........................................................................ 8:30 a.m. – Troy Harrison
11:00 a.m. – Marty Maxey
Greeters .................................................................... 8:30 a.m. – Fred & Barb Monska
11:00 a.m. – Tom & Cindy Schollenbruch
Organist................................................................................. 8:30 a.m. – Sharon Cripe
Ushers .................................................. 8:30 a.m. – Gary Schwartzle/Rick Laskowski
Acolytes ......................................................................... 8:30 a.m. – Taylor Wilkerson
11:00 a.m. – Julia Cushing/Zach Hesse
Computer ....................................................................... 8:30 a.m. – Brandon Patzwitz
Thank You for Your Service!
Praise Team
Vocals ...................................................... Ted Hesse, Janice Wright, Wendy Salefski
Acoustic Guitarist ................................................................................ Wendy Salefski
Piano .................................................................................................... Angela Cushing
Audio .......................................................................................................... Doug Hicks
St. John’s Lutheran Church 2727 North Union Boulevard, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: (217) 875-3656; website: www.stjohnsdecatur.com
Church office hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Members of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod & Lutheran School Association.
Our Mission
We are restored to God through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
As a family of Christians, we are dedicated to the love and forgiveness of Christ
as we reach out, preach and teach the truth of God’s Word to each other,
our Community and the world.
CHURCH CHATTER
In Need of Prayer: If you would like to be added to the prayer list or the prayer
chain, please contact the church office. Please call the prayer chain with an update
of your prayer request.
Hospital: Theresa Rubin
In the Military: Laura Byers, Bryon Chaney, Kimberly Chaney, Kristel Chaney,
Travis Chaney, Dan Cheney, Tristin Comer, Randy Edwards, Austin Highcock,
Destiny Little, Aaron Lung, Andrew Nailer, Jared Pinney, Caitlin Salefski, Tyler
Salefski, Jacob Thornell
Thank you to Rick Dosien for cleaning up the weeds and trimming around the
church and sidewalks.
Congregation News
Sunday School Teachers: We are still in need for more Sunday School teachers.
Please contact Malinda or the church office if you are interested. Thank you.
Stewardship Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2 at 11:05 a.m. on
“Introduction to Stewardship”.
Trunk or Treat is right around the corner (Wednesday October 30, from 5-7) and
we need you to help make it a success!! Forms will be available in the back of the
church, the month of October to sign up! For more information, talk to Malinda or
Cathi Tavarczky.
Jr. High Lock In: Calling all Jr. High Kids! November 8-9, Jr. High Lock-In at 5
Points in Washington, Illinois. Come out for an awesome night of swimming,
games, inflatable’s, friends and fun. $30.00 includes programming, t-shirt,
transportation, and pizza. Space is limited. Permission slips on Jr. High Youth
bulletin Board. Return to office no later than October 13th
. Contact Malinda for
questions.
Community News
Life Chain 2019: Sunday, October 6, Life Chain will be held in Decatur from 2:30
to 3:30 pm. Signs will be dispensed beginning at 2:00 pm at the basement of St.
Patrick Church. All pro-life people are being asked to take a place along Franklin
Street or Eldorado Street, to stand for one hour with signs that show your position
against abortion and supporting women and children.
10th
Annual Community Food Drive, Thursday, November 7, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
sponsored by Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1475 W. Main St., Mt. Zion. Donations
will go to Northeast Community Fund.
LSA News
Help Wanted: LSA is looking for the following help:
Cafeteria Help, part time, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Monday-Friday, $9.50 an hour.
ABC Program is looking for part-time help.
Contact 217-233-2000 to apply.
LSA Golf Outing is Monday, October 14, 2019. Please see the LSA table in the
foyer for sign-up sheets and more information.
Northeast Community Fund
Host an Open House Showcasing the New Building
On Sunday, October 6, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Northeast Community Fund invites the community
to an open house showcasing our new building, celebrating 50 years in the
community and honoring Jerry Pelz and his dedication to the community.
Please join us on 839 N. MLK Jr. Drive.
A brief program will be held at 2:30 pm. Contact Northeast Community Fund
at 217-429-5846 to RSVP. Since 1969 Northeast Community Fund
has assisted needy families in the community.
Pro-Life Corner: “Caring for the caregiver is just one more way
that we as life-affirming Christians can be the hands and feet of
Jesus and serve others as Christ has sacrificially served us.” Lynette
Auch, president of Lutherans For Life
THE LORD’S WORK
Sunday, September 29
8:30 a.m. ........................................................................................ Traditional Service
9:45 a.m. ............................................................................................. Education Hour
11:00 a.m. ................................................................................ Contemporary Service
6:00 p.m. .................................................................................. Sr. High Youth Group
Monday, September 30
6:30 p.m. .................................................................................................... Boy Scouts
6:30 p.m. .................................................................................................... Cub Scouts
Tuesday, October 1
1:00 p.m. .................................................................................................Staff Meeting
5:00 p.m. ............................................................................. Fellowship Hall Reserved
5:30 p.m. ................................................................................... Youth Board (Panera)
Wednesday, October 2
10:00 a.m. ....................................................................................... Adult Bible Study
11:05 a.m. ...................................................................... Stewardship Meeting (Rock)
5:30 p.m. .................................................................................... Assimilation Meeting
6:00 p.m. .............................................................................................. Bells Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. ........................................................................ Christian Education Meeting
Thursday, October 3
8:00-4:00 p.m...................................................................... Fellowship Hall Reserved
5:30 p.m. ............................................................................................................. TOPS
6:00 p.m. ............................................................................................. Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. ........................................................................................... Worship Practice
Friday, October 4
No church activities scheduled.
Saturday, October 5
No church activities scheduled.
Sunday, October 6
8:30 a.m. ........................................................................................ Traditional Service
9:45 a.m. ............................................................................................. Education Hour
11:00 a.m. ................................................................................ Contemporary Service
4:00-5:30 p.m................................................................................ Confirmation Class
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. ....................................................................... Jr. High Youth Groups