MAY 8, 2016

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PRAIRIE HILL

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Our mission is to be a family of faith Gathering around Word and Sacrament, Forming disciples, and Proclaiming the Gospel to the world.

www.stjohnprairiehill.org phone: 836-8666

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Welcome to Prairie Hill

Welcome Visitors Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. We are a loving and

welcoming family of faith, excited about what God has done and continues to do for us. We rejoice that you have chosen to worship with us. This bulle-

tin along with the screen in the front of the sanctuary will guide worship. The page numbers for the service refer to the front of the red hymnals in

the pew. You will find hymns in the back of the same hymnal. The * indicates where you are invited to stand. We desire and encourage children to partici-pate in our worship, but just in case, a cry room and a bathroom are located near the church entrance. If you have any questions about our church fam-

ily, membership, or interested in conversation with Pastor Kyle, call the church office at 979-836-8666.

Statement of Faith St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill is a congregation of people who love Jesus and are passionate about God’s Kingdom. We are firmly rooted in the

Lutheran “flavor” of Christianity, with a strong emphasis on the power of God’s grace.

Season of the Church Year: Time After Pentecost + Liturgical Color: White The Sanctuary colors serve to adorn the worship space, and to call attention

to the nature of the season or festival being celebrated. White suggests the joy of the Resurrection.

Worship Times Sundays: 8:00 and 10:05 a.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Office Hours Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

We encourage you take this bulletin home, pray the prayer list, note dates, and reflect of the scripture readings.

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*EASTER ACCLAMATION

*GATHERING HYMN Faith of Our Fathers (v 1, 2, 4) #813

*CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

*HYMN OF PRAISE Christ is Risen! Alleluia! (v 1) #382

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

FIRST READING ACTS 16:16-34 Pew Bible, p. 119 (NT)

RESPONSIVE READING PSALM 97 1The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of the isles be glad. 2Clouds and darkness surround the LORD, righteousness and justice are the foundations of God’s throne. 3Fire goes before the LORD, burning up enemies on every side. 4Lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 5The mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. 6The heavens declare your righteousness, O LORD, and all the peoples see your glory. 7Confounded be all who worship carved images and delight in false gods! Bow down before the LORD, all you gods. 8Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD. 9For you are the LORD, most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. 10You who love the LORD, hate evil! God guards the lives of the saints and rescues them from the hand of the wicked.

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 8, 2016

“A Place to Call Home”

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11Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the honest of heart. 12Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, and give thanks to God’s holy name.

SECOND READING REVELATION 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Pew Bible, p. 232 (NT)

*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Lord to Whom Shall We Go P. 151

*GOSPEL JOHN 17:20-26 Pew Bible, p. 98 (NT)

SERMON Pastor Kyle Merkle

HYMN OF THE DAY Alleluia! Sing to Jesus ( v 1-3) #392

*APOSTLES CREED p. 105

*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition of the prayers ends with the following response:

Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

*THE PEACE

OFFERING HYMN Give Thanks (screen)

*OFFERTORY Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow #885

*OFFERTORY PRAYER

We take up an offering, acknowledging that all that we have

is a gift from God. The offering supports

the ministries of St. John here at Prairie Hill

and around the world.

We ask that you also fill out a worship attendance card

and place it in the offering plate so that we can stay in touch with you

You may use the back of the card to share any prayer concerns

with the pastor.

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RECEIVING GOD’S SACRAMENT *DIALOGUE

*SANCTUS #473

*WORDS OF INSTITUTION

*THE LORDS PRAYER P. 154

LAMB OF GOD P. 154

COMMUNION HYMN Eat This Bread (x 3) #472

*POST COMMUNION BLESSING & PRAYER

BEING SENT TO PROCLAIM

*BENEDICTION

*SENDING HYMN Blest Be the Tie That Binds #656

*DISMISSAL

Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God by Keith & Jeannie Kroll

In honor of their anniversary!

Pastor Kyle Merkle Cell 1-253-753-6117 pastorkyle@stjohnprairiehill.org

Secretary Johanna Becker Church 836-8666 secretary@stjohnprairiehill.org

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION is distributed by bread and wine in individual glasses or a common cup. Individual glasses of white grape juice are also available for those unable to consume wine.

All baptized Christians are invited to join us at the table for the Sacrament of Holy Com-munion, in which we confess that we receive the Body and Blood of our Lord in, with, and under the elements of bread and wine.

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Worship † Assistants

Pastor The Rev. Kyle Merkle Accompanist Mary Sue Longhofer Council Members Steve Skrla, Melissa Lackey Acolyte Kaden Seeker Layreader Connie Rohde, Sandy Ordner Altar Preparations Joydell Janner, Elvera Tisdel Ushers Charles & Rita Gaskamp, Larry Pieper Screen Brandy Moehlmann Church Tellers Charles & Deanna Giese

Calendar Monday .......................... 6:30PM Council Meeting Tuesday ............................ 9:30AM Weekly Word Wednesday ..................... 6:00PM MIM Stew Supper with Speaker Thursday .......................... 2:00PM Ladies Aid Friday ................................. 6:00PM Ladies Spring Event Saturday ........................... 7:30AM Men’s Breakfast

SUNDAY, MAY 15 8:00AM Holy Communion & Baptism 9:00AM Sunday School 10:05AM Holy Communion & Baptism

Bible 101: Conversations for Gen X & Millennials We will be meeting in the annex during the Sunday School hour, so if your hanging out while the kids are in the Sunday School, plan to attend! If you have any questions, please see Cassie Westerfeld, Johanna Wilkerson or Pastor Kyle.

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PRAYER LIST Our Church Family:

Mavis Smith Linda Bryan Janice Cordova Sydney Wagner Kervin Finke Clarence Moehlmann Shirley Moehlmann Lora Quebe Elwood Oevermann Fay Kokemor Ella Ruemke Pearlie Becker Anna Finke Willie Rosenbaum Shirley Finke Howard & Harriet Grebe Peggy & Milton Bosse Gilbert Gaskamp Clarence Witt Henry Sefcik Kathy Nordt Marvin Haevischer Barney Meyer Those celebrating baptismal anniversaries: Ben Kessel, Merri Kluck, Jean Seeker, Becki Schawe Those celebrating wedding anniversaries: David & Tessa Ring, Don & Charlene Keller Friends and Family: Louis Schwarze Maxine Schwarze Pat Quebe Bubba Poehl Marvin Marburger Jean Martin Larry Glenz Delores Wright Dorothy Sommerfield Amanda Sebastian Carol Schroeder Tom “Bookie” Murski Gary Sonnenburg Ronnie Schaper Kyree Koehne Tom Garey Marjorie Mills Delores Schroeder Charissa Richarz Kenneth & Nora Kettler Larry Schroeder Roy Kelm Viola Giese Michael Lampe Donna Bridges Lydia Lange Judy Eberhardt Janie Hrochavy Diane Pieper Military: Cody Snell Cody Paul Wesley Paul

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The date to Remember is Wednesday, MAY 11, 2016. At 6:oo pm, The MIM will serve a stew dinner and at 6:45 a guest speaker, Dr. Walter Jackson Superintendent of the Brenham school system will give us some insight of the future of the Brenham Schools. Make your calendar. All teachers and staff both active or retired will be recognized for their contribution

to the children of our community.

Ladies Ministry Spring Event Friday, May 13th at 6:00PM in the Parish Hall Please join us and bring your favorite salad!

Guest Speaker: Delena Watson of Ragan’s Hope

Men in Mission Breakfast Saturday, May 14th at 7:30AM in the Activity Center

Join us for a great breakfast and fellowship!

Sunday, May 22nd-One service at 9:00AM Celebration of First Communion, The Holy Trinity, and

distribution of bibles. No Sunday School