Saint John’s Lutheran Church 959 Valley Road

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Rev. Randy Ouimette

6th Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016 11:00 am

May 1, 2016

6th Sunday of Easter The Liturgy for this season is Setting #4.

(Please silence your cell phones)

CARILLON & PRELUDE “Psalm 19” by Benedetto Marcello WELCOMES & REGISTRATION MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT

1. “World Hunger Appeal Month” - S.O.S. Team 2. The Call Committee Update 3. National Day of Prayer Thursday May 5th at 7 pm 4. Vacation Bible School – Sandy Leggett

PASSING THE PEACE OF THE LORD P: Christ is Risen! C: He is risen, indeed! GATHERING SONG “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” Hymn #367, vs. 1,3,4 BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS pg. 94 INVOCATION CANTICLE OF PRAISE pg. 149

SALUATION P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Merciful Father, author of all good gifts, help us by your Spirit to think those things that are right, and with your gracious help to perform the same; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ANTHEM “Here’s One” Chancel Choir FIRST LESSON Acts 16:9-15 Pew Bible page 900

SECOND LESSON Revelation 21:10, 22:1-5 Pew Bible page 1008 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (rise & sing) “Alleluia” pg. 151

GOSPEL John 5:1-9 Pew Bible page 866 MESSAGE by Pastor Ouimette

TITLE: “The Case of the Missing Verse, the Missing Appreciation, and the Omnipresent, Omnigracious, Omnipotent Christ”

TEXT: John 5:1-9 (10-18) THEME: Why do we go from verse 3 to verse 5? Why does the healed

sick man at Bethesda (Beth-zatha) turn on Jesus his healer? In the face of rejection our Lord is faithful to His mission of freeing trapped souls. HYMN OF THE DAY “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less”

Hymn #597, vs. 1 & 3 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION OFFERING “O God, Thou Faithful God” by Sigfrid Karg-Elert OFFERTORY RESPONSE (rise & sing) “The Doxology” Hymn # 884

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION….“Great Thanksgiving” pg. 152 WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER pg. 154

LAMB OF GOD (all sing) pg. 154

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS “What Feast of Love” Hymn # 487 “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” Hymn # 490 “One Bread, One Body” Hymn # 496

BENEDICTION SENDING SONG “Before You, Lord, We Bow”

Hymn # 893, vs. 1,3 4 P: Christ is Risen! C: He is risen, indeed! POSTLUDE “Festal March” by George F. Handel

Please join us for Cookies, Coffee & Fellowship

THIS WEEK’S CLASSES – May 1

ADULT GROWTH CLASS – ROOM 7/8 #2 of 6 DVD Series “The Reason for God” By Pastor Timothy Keller “How Can You Say There Is Only One Way to God?” and “What About Other Religions?” Led by Pastor Randy

YOUTH CLASS – YOUTH ROOM “Does God Discriminate Against Women?” Led by Rob Mees

NEXT WEEK’S CLASSES – MAY 8

ADULT GROWTH CLASS #3 of 6 DVD Series “The Reason for God” By Pastor Timothy Keller “What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life” and “Why Are There So Many Rules?” Led by Pastor Randy

YOUTH CLASS – YOUTH ROOM “Is Jesus Really the Only Way to God?” Led by: Rob Mees Weekly worship services may be viewed by live streaming or choosing from the archives by going to our website, www.saintjohnsag.com. Under the tab, “Worship Info & Directions” click “Live Stream & Gallery.” Click “Worship Services Online” for archived services or on Sunday click the link for either the 9:00 am or 11:00 am service to watch live.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to worship this glorious Lord’s Day and may our prayer, praise, reflections, song, and fellowship, serve to encourage you this week ahead.

"Wake Up America" - National Day of Prayer May 5, 7-8:00 p.m. WAKE UP AMERICA! Cry Out to the Lord

in your distress. A) Pilgrims suffered

religious persecution. B) They risked

everything to get to America for freedom

of religion. C)They honored God by

modeling America on Judeo-Christian

values. D) God blessed and prospered

America. E) USA turned from God. It violates God's will, removes and/or

perverts His Word, criminalizes Christian values, worships self and

created things. Wickedness and evil abound. (See Romans 1:18-32.) F)

Result? Our nation is in serious trouble on every level, spiritual,

economic, families, culturally, etc.

Let's get serious. Meet here, Thursday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. With reverent

prayer let us approach His throne to seek forgiveness and restoration.

COME.

Reminder: No email? Pastor Randy’s Weekly Congregational Email is available

on paper in the Commons.

DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10:00 AM EACH WEDS.

The Women's Ministry is sponsoring a "Clean the Green" work session on Monday, May 2nd, 1:00 pm IN Room 7, to spiff up the green hymnals gifted to us by other congregations. Please come and help - no experience necessary

for this task! Enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, cleaning, coloring, repairing -- and joyfully serving our Lord. Thanks to all who signed up – additional helpers will be more than welcome.

More Women’s Ministry…Food - Fun - Prizes!!

We are having a Taco/Bingo event on Thursday May 12th 5:00 –

7:00 pm. Come and enjoy making your own tacos at our taco bar

followed by a fun filled evening of bingo. For only $10 you will get a

tasty meal and two bingo cards. Proceeds go to Social Outreach

Services’ “Quarter Hoarders” project. The mission of the Women’s Ministry is to serve the congregation and community with love and fellowship. Women’s

Ministry Board: Rena Weiger, Jean Wilson, Jan Straka & Kay Werner

GLOBAL NEEDS APPEAL - Quarter Hoarders Alert! May is our

month to fill the canisters in the Commons with your

quarters, dollars, checks to help our fight against Hunger.

(Place in Sunday offering plates when filled). Our Annual

Global Needs Appeal has a goal of $5,ooo to divide

between our two-fold focus:

1. To provide one daily meal to students at Solid Rock Christian

School in Arua, Uganda through the ZOZU Project.

2. Lutheran Relief Project "Fill the Bowl", which will support efforts

with partners around the world to provide tools and resources that

people need to plant and water their crops to feed their families.

Many thanks to the generous hearts that will answer God's call to FEED

THE HUNGRY.

Remember when… Appreciation Dinner Event

TODAY, May 1st 4:30 p.m.

Saint John’s Fellowship Hall

Come reminisce and

Remember when…

We’ll blast to the past for fun times Play some wonderful and fun old time games

Listen to great music spanning the decades

Enjoy good Home Cooked Comfort Food Appetizers, Drinks, Dinner and Dessert!

Children’s Games, Crafts and a Piñata

A Visual Presentation of Appreciation

AND partake in good old-fashioned Saint John’s Fellowship! The Saint John’s Youth would like to thank the congregation for all the

support, guidance and generous gifts given to us over the past fifty years.

Instead of our annual fundraiser this year we will be hosting an

Appreciation Dinner Event. This is an event not to miss and EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Saturday, May 7th 10:00 am - 1:00pm All ages event.

This month we hike through the Cal Poly Architecture Graveyard.

It sounds scary but is actually really cool.

Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.

FOR ALL YOUTH EVENTS: Sign up on back of Registration Sheet for more information or

contact Rob Mees at (805) 489-1259 or at rcmees@gmail.com

Youth Night: Every Wednesday

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Games, Homework Help & Bible Study

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Adventure Day! Saturday May 14th

10:30 am - 3:00 pm

The possibilities are endless on Adventure Day –

the only requirement is that you have fun.

For Jr. and Sr. High Students.

Younger kids welcome with Parents.

Box Overnighter!

Friday May 20th 6:00 - 8:00 ALL elementary age kids are invited

for Dinner, Fun Activities & Homelessness Reflection

from 6:00-8:00 pm

SLEEPOVER for grades 3rd thru 6th

The kids make "shelters" of cardboard boxes indoors to sleep in

Parents MUST RSVP and complete a medical release form for ALL sleepover participants

RSVP to Rob Mees: rcmees@gmail.com or 489-1259

Or Sign up on Registration Sheet

THANK YOU TO

ALL WHO HAVE

SIGNED UP TO

VOLUNTEER

FOR “CAVE QUEST”

VBS!!

MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED -

CHECK THE VBS BOARD IN THE COMMONS FOR DETAILS

SIGN UP TODAY & JOIN AN AMAZING TEAM

You know you want to!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “CAVE QUEST” JUNE 20 -24

BIBLE STUDY - Please come join Scott & Louise Taylor at their home

for a fascinating, weekly Bible Study facilitated by the DVD "Decoding

the Future - A Life Changing Journey Through the Book of

Revelation." We meet on Mondays from 1 - 2:15 pm at 880 Pearl

Drive, Arroyo Grande, kitty-corner from Saint John's. Find how

Revelation is a book filled with grace and blessings!

IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS…..

+ Our friends & family: Ralph, Marq and the Miller family, Fred,

Dorothy, Rose, Tim, Judy, Del & Cathy, Karen, Shay, Ron, Peggy,

Rilla, the Call Committee and Council for re-energized efforts,

This Week at Saint John’s

Sunday, May 1 World Hunger Appeal 9:00 am ...................................................... Worship and Holy Communion 10:10 am ....................................................................... Child, Adult Classes 11:00 am ...................................................... Worship and Holy Communion 4:30 pm .................................. Congregation Appreciation Dinner by Youth Monday, May 2 9:00 am ................................................................................ Arroyo Quilting 10:30 am ..................................................................................... OA Meeting 1:00 pm ............................................................................................ Literacy 4:30 pm .................................................................................... Cross & Clef 5:30 pm ........................................................................ Heavenly Handbells 6:30 pm ............................................................... Youth Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 3 7:30 am ................................................................................ Men at Lebens 9:00 am ....................................................... Crossways Bible Survey Class 1:00 pm ..................................................................... Green Hymnal Set-up 1:30 pm .................................................................... Undercover Rehearsal 5:30 pm ......................................................................... Celebration Chorus 6:00 pm .................................................................. Call Committee Meeting 6:15 pm ...................................................................................... AA Meeting 7:00 pm ...................................................................................... Bible Study

Wednesday, May 4 8:00 am ............................................................................. Al-Anon Meeting 10:00 am ................................................................................ Social Ministry 6:00 pm .......................................................................... Senior High Youth 6:00 pm ........................................................................ Songfest Rehearsal 6:30 pm ............................................................... Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 5 - National Day of Prayer 9:00 am ................................................................................ Arroyo Quilting 10:00 am ......................................................................... Organist Rehearsal 1:00 pm ............................................................................................ Literacy 7:00 pm ....................................................... National Day of Prayer Service 7:00 pm ........................................................................ Property Committee 7:00 pm ...................................................................................... Boy Scouts Friday, May 6 – Pastor Randy Day Off 9:00 am ................................................................................. Arroyo Knitting Saturday, May 7 9:00 am ................................................................................... Property Day 9:30 am ................................................................ Health Ministries Meeting 10:00 am ....................................................................................... Youth Hike 8:00 pm ................................................................................... AA Speakers

Nursery Care for Infant to Pre-K is located in the east wing across from the kitchen. Pagers are available for parents. The Cry Room is located in the back of the Sanctuary. Large Print Bulletins are available from the Ushers. Hearing Assisting Devices are available at the Media Center. Saint John’s Office Phone 805-489-1259 Church E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . saintjohnsag@hotmail.com Pastor Randy’s Email . . . . . pastorrandyo@hotmail.com Rob Mees, Dir. Youth Min… rcmees@gmail.com Church Website . . . . . . . . . . www.saintjohnsag.com

ORGANIST: Dawn Russ CHANCEL CHOIR: Janice Goodwin LECTOR: Kelly Valdes COMMUNION ASST: Kelly Valdes USHERS: Jerry DeVos, Jim Hall ACOLYTES: Ushers Assist MEDIA CENTER: Rob Mees

Attendance Last Sunday 9:00 am = 106 YouTube = 19 11:00 am = 49 YouTube = 1

Total = 175 Adult Faith Class = 36

ALTAR GUILD: Jan Straka, Mona Hart, Joyce McGhie GREETERS: Alice Witt GUEST BOOK: Penny Kruse HOSTS *** NURSERY CARE: Michelle Mees PRAYER MINISTRY: Betty Knudson 481-5114 Jan Straka 481-4454

***Coffee Available in Commons

Our Mission is the Great Commission of our Lord to “Go, make disciples of all nations,”

involving us in evangelism and discipleship.