May 13, 2012 Liturgical Color: White 8:00 a.m.

MOTHER’S DAYANNOUNCEMENTS (please fill out attendance books, prayer cards and card requests located in the pew racks) Rev. John Richter THE PRELUDE Mary StevensTHE RINGING OF THE BELL AND LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES +HYMN No.399 “Higher Ground” Rev. J. Adam King +HYMN No.535 “A Christian Home”

+INVOCATION Rev. Robert J. Kurtz

MESSAGE IN SONG “When I Think About the Lord” Chancel Choir

Nikki West, Soloist

THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIPWELCOME TO OUR FRANKWEILER GUESTS Rev. Kurtz and Pete Misegades THE LORDS PRAYER (In German) +FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No.281 “The Bond of Love”

CHILDREN’S TIME WITH BROTHER STEVE RECOGNITION OF OUR MOTHERS Sonya Whiting, Pioneer ClubCONCERNS OF OUR CHURCH Rev. Steve Wood

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACETHE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Rev. Wood

The Offertory Mary Stevens+Doxology

+Prayer of Dedication Rev. Wood

HEARING GOD’S WORD A READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Proverbs 31:10-31 page 1032 Rev. Richter

+Gloria Patri+The Apostle’s Creed

MESSAGE IN SONG “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” Nikki West SCRIPTURE BEFORE THE SERMON John 2:1-12 page 1648 Rev. KurtzTHE SUNDAY SERMON

“It’s a Hard Climb but Get Back Up on that Pedestal” Text: “Jesus’ mother said to the servant, ‘Do whatever He tells you.’” ~ John 2:5

THE LORD’S PRAYER+BENEDICTION

+ORGAN POSTLUDE Mary Stevens____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

+ Please Stand

St. John’s

Acolytes: Mary Ashley and Anna Cole Eddleman Bell Ringer: Tucker Franey May Ushers: Keith Thrasher, Ray Bolzle, Michael Baggett, Fuller SmithNOTE: Our children’s offerings support the missions and ministries of St. John’s.

Welcome toSt. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church

Established 1874

Creative Crafts

Cullman’s Community Church

PICS

DON’T TELL ANYONE ABOUT THE WINNERS …..JOHN

Lively Songs

Bible Stories

Tasty Snacks

Next Wednesday

SEAFOOD BUFFET LAST WEDNESDAY TILL FALL

To wind up our regular Wednesday night meals until fall, we will have a Seafood Buffet. Serving will be from 5:15-5:50 pm in Christ Hall. Call the church office and make reservations for this meal. Fried Catfish, Fried Oysters, Frog Legs, Fried Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Tilapia, French Fries, hushpuppies. PRICE: Adults: $9 (12 and up) Children: $5

NOTE PRICES FOR THIS MEAL

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HAPPY 128th BIRTHDAY WOMEN’S GUILD Celebrating 128 Years of Faithful Service and Hard Work to God, St. John’s Church,

The Community, the Nation and the World

Founded originally as the “Ladies Aid” on May 10, 1884 the Women’s Guild has been a pillar of the church since its inception. The Guild was prominent in transforming an old school into the current parsonage and in helping build the present Sanctuary. The purpose of the Guild is to unite the women of the congregation to promote the total program of the church and to unite the women of the church in Christian fellowship, with divine help and guidance, and to develop an understanding of the work of the entire church. Partial list of their ministries are: Whit’s Place in Kenya Africa, meals for bereaved families of the church, deliver fruit baskets to elderly and shut-ins at Christmas, provide New Testament Bibles to newborns, numerous monetary gifts to local and national charities and have helped support American troops in all major conflicts. The Guild meets the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm in Heritage Hall. Membership in the Guild is open to all women of the church. Ladies are invited to attend. Current officers: President: Faye Marty, Vice Pres.: Jo Webb, Sec.: Dottie Henke, Treasurer: Margaret RichterMembers are: Betty Ann Jones, Rosemary Herge, Christine Kessler, Kay Powell, Suzanne Shavers, Carole Williams, Dean Herfurth, Catherine Nelson, Maxine Whisenhunt, Jean Schuman, Elosie Mauldin, Juanita Schuman, Mavous Speegle, Diane Gardner, Martha Carter, Lauren Smith, Pat Kurtz, Miriam Jones, Germie White, Inez Ruehl, Peggy Harris, Carolyn P. Johnson, Janice Martin, Jo Hunt, Mary Jane Dyer, Lorene Hyatt.

Exciting Games

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St. John’s Church is….. An Historic ChurchSt. Johns Church is the founding church of Cullman and a church with strong Reformation Protestant roots. We began as a German-speaking congregation but, through God’s grace and guidance, have become a community church with people from all religious backgrounds and traditions.

WELCOME St. John’s is…. A Welcoming Church visitors are always welcome here. Do come again soon to Worship with us.

FLOWERS Flowers are placed on the altar today to the Glory of God and in loving honor of Women’s Guild members, past and present and in celebration of their 128th birthday by The Women’s Guild.

Flowers are placed in the church today in loving memory of Whit Warren for his birthday on May 15 by Mary Ruth and Tim Kraft.

FRANKWEILER VISITORS Today we welcome our special guests from Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler, Germany to our worship service. WELCOME TO ST. JOHN’S!

SYMPATHY’S Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Butch Davis, father of Debbie (Michael) Hood and brother of Mary (Jack) Stevens and grandfather of Laura Hood. Memorial services were held on Saturday May 6, 2012 at Woodland Village Healthcare by Chaplain Don Forelich and Rev. Bob Kurtz

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. John Powell, husband of Susan. Memorial Services were held at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church on Sunday May 6, 2012 by Rev. Bob Kurtz, Rev. Adam King and Rev. John Richter.

THANK YOU’S“Thank you so much for all the prayers, cards, gifts and concerns show to our family during the birth loss of Ada Grace. Also thank you to Rev. John for his visit.” Please continue to remember us in your prayers.”~ The Family of Ada Grace Campbell

“My loving church family, my heart is heavy but yet filled with joy from all the love, prayers and concern from you. My children and I have had so many confirmations from God throughout this emotional time. Pastor Bob, John, Adam and Steve…you have been a support system that has held me up. You were there when I and my children needed you with your love and prayers. Heartfelt thanks to all of you for being supportive of me ad this caring church that I love so much. God is good! So many people felt his presence at

the beautiful memorial service held for John. I love you all. Thank you from the entire Powell Family.” ~ Susan Powell

“Dear Church Leaders, Staff and Members: I would like to offer a sincere thank you to everyone involved with the Tornado Café and the special prayer service on April 27, 2012! You invested a tremendous amount of time and effort into this celebration of Cullman’s recovery from the devastating tornado of one year ago. The character that makes this community so special is very evident in all of you! Thank you for this wonderful event to help Cullman recover.”~ Mayor Max Townson

CHILDREN’S NEWS......... Children’s End of the Year Celebration Program

Pioneer Club and Children’s Choir come together to Celebrate JESUS! Wednesday May 16th @ 5:45 pm

Christ Hall

SASSY SAGES MAY ROAD RUNNER’S… On the road to Franklin, Tn Thursday May 17 to visit the historic Lotz House. We will also eat good and spend a little time in downtown Franklin. We will leave at 7:00 am and return by 5:00 pm. Call the church office (256-734-0344) as soon as possible to sign up for this trip so travel arrangements can be made.

EMPTY BOWL VOLUNTEERSJoin the empty bowl potters and help us make bowls for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser in February 2013.  No experience is required. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Lynn Jetton at 256-796-5006 or 256-620-3120 or at thejet@aol.com. 

PIONEER CLUB AND PARENT OUTING End of the Year Celebration for Pioneer Club and Children’s Choir

Wednesday May 23rd from 5-7:00 pm Meet at the Aquatic Center for a great time!

Meet at the Aquatic Center. We will have pizza, cookies and drinks. A parent or guardian must be present with each child.

**ATTENTION CHILDREN: Last chance to buy from the store with your Pioneer Bucks ‘till fallEveryone Welcome!

PLACES TO BE--—PLACES TO SERVE: Card Ministry monthly meeting will b e on May 22 at 9:00 am. Contact Florine Clarke if you cannot

attend. PIONEER CLUB is in need of volunteers for the upcoming fall /2013 spring session. Call Sonya

Whiting (256-709-2939) to be a part of this wonderful children’s ministry. You will definitely be blessed!!

LIVING 659(new Sunday morning 10:30 children’s programs) needs volunteers for the fall /2013 spring session. Contact Rev. Steve Wood (steve.wood@sjepc.com) if you want to be part of this children’s ministry.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL--- July 9-13--Sonrise National Park VBS 2012------9:00 am – 11:30 am.. Volunteers needed. See Steve Wood or call the church office (256-734-0344) to sign up.

CONTRIBUTIONS When making contributions to any fund other than the general fund (Strengthen Our Church (SOC), Music Fund, or Youth Fund, Women’s Guild) please write a separate check made specifically to that fund.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR’S PIONEER CLUBSunday’s @ 4:30 PM Wednesday’s @ 5:45 pm

for kids K4 thru 5th Grade- Bring your friends!

SENIOR PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEEPlease remember to pray daily for your search committee and it’s members: Search Committee Members are: John Apel, Maria Schultz, Fred Bussey, Pam Farmer, Jim Walker, Kristi Guest, Billy Jackson, Sherry England, Hank Apel, T.J. Franey, Emily Durden and Karen Hassell.

TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL- YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-34)SNACK—DEVOTION—FELLOWSHIP with God and one another.

6:00 pm Tuesday’s—Youth Center (led by Wade Warren)Come as you are for a relaxed time to hang out

Come and Just B!!

WEDNESDAY’S AT ST. JOHN’S

Last Meal and Class till Fall

Menu: May 16th Meal 5:15-5:50 pm

SEAFOOD BUFFET **call for reservations by Tuesday at noon

Pioneer Club 5:45-7:00 pm Classes: 6:00-7:00 pm Youth: 6:00-7:00pm Courageous Class: Teacher Hank Apel Got Kids?: Teacher Rev. John Richter

Worshiping in Spirit and Truth: Rev. Adam King Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm (8:00 and 10:30 Choirs)

GIFTS GIVEN LAST WEEK:

MUSIC FUND……memory of Kenny Brown by Cindy and Jim Walker;

LITTLE LAMBS SCHOOL……memory of John Powell by Ted and Gail Mauldin; Jack and Pat Hanes;

…memory of Butch Davis by Jack and Pat Hanes;

STRENTHEN OUR CHURCH……memory of John Powell by David and Karen Drummond, Janice and Tara Drummond, Aileen Sanders, Sandra Dunlap; Margaret and Roy Richter; Ronny and Cheri Apel; Jim and Jan Witte; Stanley C. Powell Family; Hollis Conn; John and Marie Apel and Family; Larry and Regina Baker; Dave and Karen Hassell;Bob, Becky, Jennifer and Brad Uzzell.

…memory of Ada Grace Campbell by Margaret and Roy Richter;

…memory of Butch Davis by Margaret and Roy Richter; Larry and Regina Baker; Dave and Karen Hassell;

…Honor of Marie Apel for mother’s day by her children Brooke and Paul Bell, Chad and Alice Apel, and Nicholas and Jessica Apel;

Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place: …memory of Butch Davis by Adult I Sunday School Class; Charles and Sherry Goeller; Carole and Roy Williams;

…memory of Ada Grace Campbell by Jean and Charles Schuman; Kenneth and Glenda Butler;

…memory of our Mother’s Cassie Webb, Margaret Cole and my Godmother Hazel Presley by Doug and Jo Webb;

Hospital : Home: Bill Fisher

“LIVING FAITH” “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 29:19

Reflections of Our Faithfulness:Attendance May 6, 2012 8:00 17710:30 178 Total: 355 God’s People Gave Last Week: $14,648.68

Needed Weekly to meet our budget:$21,665.50 Stewardship Giving (SOC): $2,190.00

Has your email address changed? If so and you are not periodically receiving church wide emails, please fill out your new email address on the attendance register this morning or email Karen your new address to: karen.hassell@sjepc.com

From Your Pastor’s Heart

       Tradition.       Don’t you love the comfort and challenge of being a part of a community and a church with such a rich heritage and tradition?        Today we honor our Mothers.        Who we are and what we shall be is the result of our mothers’ prayers and teachings.When we think of home and our upbringing, many of us cannot separate our mothers’ instruction from the words of the Bible.  My Dad was a minister, but my mother taught me and my minister brother our night Bible verses to memorize.        Today we welcome and honor our friends from our sister community of Frankweiler.  Colonel Johann Gottfried Cullman is the founder of our city and one of the founders of St. John’s Church.        One of the great joys of my years of preaching ministry was to preach in the old stone church in the heart of Frankweiler.  I preached the entire sermon in German.  What a blessing that was to me.  Frankweiler is just a few miles from the community of Worms where Martin Luther first stood trial for criticizing the church of his day.           Our Protestant Faith is a precious heritage.         So is Frankweiler.         And…SO ARE OUR MOTHERS.

Your Pastor Bob

Mother’s Pride     During her son’s term, the mother of President Eisenhower was asked on television,“Aren’t you proud of your son?”  Mrs. Eisenhower surprised the host and the audience by responding famously, “Yes, yes I am, but which one are you referring to?”

Did You Know     Of the sixty-nine Kings of France only three were beloved and truly adored by their subjects and these three were the only ones raised by their mothers.  All the others were raised by nannies and tutors and guardians.  Our ability to love and respect others, even as a King, comes from the love our mothers put in and around our lives.

A Mother’s Responsibility     Mothers…always be the soul support of your children.                                                                     --Pastor Bob

Youth NEWS & Notes:Congratulations… Mary Ashley Eddleman, Kaci Griffith and Maddy Kilpatrick

for being selected Cullman Middle School Cheerleader!!!

Wednesday’s regular schedule

6:00-7:00 pmNew Video series on “Sex” led by Doug Fields. It is very important that we discuss

God’s plan and desire for us on this issue. All of our students fact his issue every day, and must make decisions that will affect the rest of t heir lives. Please join us in

helping them make informed decisions based on the One who created them.Sunday School

9:15 each Sunday MorningCome join us on Sunday mornings as we march forward in our relationship with God.

** Middle School (7th and 8th Grade) **High School (gr. 9-12)

SUNDAY NIGHTS4:30-6:00 p Middle School 5:30-7:00 p High SchoolWe will share a meal together. Parent volunteers are welcome to help cook and serve anytime.

COMING….Centrifuge CampJuly 16-20.

Need more information? Contact Ben benk@sjepc.com or call 256-590-2793(For all students who have completed grades 6-12)

FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

Breakfast Serving time 8:45a.m. until 9:15a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:15 am

Sausage Biscuit   $1.00 Coffee    $.50Gravy Biscuit       $1.00 Juice/ Milk   $ 50Plain Biscuit          $ .50 Muffin or Danish   $.50Smoked Sausage Link $.50 Tater Tots $.50Breakfast meal tickets are available for Sunday

Assisted Living:Hanceville Assisted Living: Elaine Dutton;Morningside of Cullman: Marie Holmes; Morningside of Madison: David Ballance; Tutt Fann State Veterans Home- Huntsville: Kenneth Butler Victorian Manor: Eloise MauldinWoodland Village: Agnes Johnson; Falkville Nursing Home: Mildred Martin;Ridgeview Assisted Living, Birmingham: Elene PriestRocky Ridge Retirement Living, B’ham.: Charlotte Newman

St. John’s is …. A Caring ChurchUPDATED PRAYER LIST

The prayer list is now renewed the first Sunday of Each month. Please fill out a new prayer card with your individual requests each month. Let us know by indicating on your card if you would like it published, otherwise, it will remain only on the Pastor’s prayer list only

CHURCH MEMBERS:Agnes Johnson; Kenneth Butler; David, Rachel and Grace Mayhall; Stubby Trimble; Mavous Speegle; Lanie Townson; David York; Chase Clemmons; Matthew Cruce; Clay Pearson; Pam Campbell; George and Bessie Scott;

EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:Jacob Smith; Isaac Smith; Smokey Spears; Debbie Stone; Frank Smith; George Gerrards; Jennifer Knight, Myrl Dobbins; Bobby Livingston; Martha Morgan, Lolita Duke, Murray Sawyer, Karla Chandler; Billy Goble;

Military Prayer List:Chaplain Chris Hester—Naples, Italy; CW4 James Williams—North, Little Rock, Ark; Col. Philip Clemmons, Jr.—Pentagon; PFC Justin Williams—Ft. Stewart, GaCaptain Kellie Scott Hyatt—Birmingham, Al ; Lance Corporal Zachary Whisenhunt, Camp LeJune, NC; Lt. Scott and Roz Love, Portsmouth, VA; US Navy,; A1C Will Sapp,Tyndall, AFB Florida, USAF; Warren McGriff, Basic Training US Air Force Academy , Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sgt. Wayne Armstrong, Afghanistan; Sgt. Tony Parker, Air Force, Kandahar; John Lancaster, US Navy; Jason Beck,US Army, Afghanistan; 2nd LT. Derick Hallmark, 2D Striker Cavalry Regiment, Germany; PVT 2 Landry Hall, CullmanPVT2 Zac Hicks, Fort Benning Georgia-Basic Training; LCpl. Ryan and Jordan Glass—US Marines, Afghanistan; Sgt. Arron Wayne Cosper, US Army, Fort Poke, La.

STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSESPastor Bob: bobk@sjepc.com Rev. Steve: steve.wood@sjepc.com

Rev. John: john.richter@sjepc.com Rev. Adam: adamk@sjepc.com Ben Karwoski: benk@sjepc.com

Regina Baker: regina.baker@sjepc.comGyzelle Warren: gyzellew@sjepc.comDaniel Smallwood: daniels@sjepc.com

Karen Hassell: karen.hassell@sjepc.com