St Jacob’s United Church of Christ, Blue Creek 8 amCombined Sunday School 9:30 am

St John’s United Church of Christ, Penntown 10:30 am

August 14, 2016

We extend a warm welcome to each of you! We lift in prayer those who are unable to be

here and all who join us for worship.Pastor Lynne: (812) 623-0354 or (319) 830-4048Pastor Joe Foster: (812) 933-5667 or (859) 760-

3326 Church office: (812) 623-3410 or

stjohns@etczone.com

WelcomeAnnouncements*Prelude * (Those who are able, please stand)*Call to Worship

Leader: Let us sing to the God of HostsPeople: who provides for us, and whom we worship in this space.

How awesome is our Godwho created from nothing all that is beautiful in

this world;who anticipates our every need; who loves us beyond measure.

ALL: O God, our God, give heed to our presence. Hear our voices lifted up to you in praise. Amen.

*Opening Hymn “This is a Time to Remember” #579*Prayer of Invocation

Most Gracious God, we greet you once again in this sacred space.

We have come because we need to be reminded of your love and your expectations for our living. We are like the vine you planted, watered and protected. We know in our hearts that we need, want and desire your presence in our lives. So we come in prayer and listen for your Word to speak to

our hearts and reveal again your desires for us. Amen.

*Passing of Peace (After the passing of peace, please continue to care for one another by passing the bottle of hand sanitizer found in the back of the pews, near the center aisle.)

Response “Sanctuary” #482Lord, pre-pare me to be a sanc-tu-ar-y, pure and ho-ly, tried and true; With thanks-giv-ing, I’ll be a liv-ing sanc-tu-ar-y for you.

Scripture Readings Hebrews 11:29-12:2 *Luke 12:49-56Children’s TimeSpecial Music “El Shaddai” Kari CraigMeditation “Surrounded by Super Heroes” Pastor LynneMorning Prayer / Lord’s Prayer (sins/sin)

Call to OfferingPeople of God, we have come to that part of our worship when we are invited to respond with thanksgiving to God’s

provisions for us. We have an opportunity to participate with God in the care of

God’s people. Let our love of God lead us to generosity for the sake of those

who need our help.*Offertory Response “Doxology” #44*Prayer of Dedication

Bless, O God, these our gifts, and bless our desire to participate with you in the building of your realm among us. Accept these gifts as a sign of our love

for you and for our neighbors. Amen.*Closing Hymn ”God of the Ages, History's Maker” #78 vss 1-2*Benediction

Be encouraged by your faith in God and in your desire to live into God’s expectations for your lives. Receive God’s blessing as beloved children of God. Look to Jesus this week as the perfecter of our faith – allow him to be an example for our living. Have faith in the work and power of the Holy Spirit through whom God’s work in us is accomplished. Amen.

*Choral Response ”God of the Ages, History's Maker” #78 vss 3-4Postlude

Justice and Righteousness: What God Expects, Service Prayers for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecostwas written by Henrietta Stith Andrews, a retired UCC Pastor who served as Associate Conference Minister in Michigan. Copyright 2016 Local Church Ministries, United Church of Christ, Cleveland, OH 44115. CCLI# 3100743

St. John’s Volunteers Today August 14 OfferingsFront Door Greeter Cory & Mandy Carolyn Budget $1879/weekSide Door Greeter Kim & Dwain Ellen Aug 7: $1331Liturgist Trish OCWM: $70Organist Dee Hutson Sylvia Gesell Attendance 58

Upcoming Scripture: Isa 58:9b-14; Heb 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17

Please stay after worship today for a very brief Special Congregational Meeting to discuss the church roof.

August 21Welcome New Members – We will be welcoming new members into our church

family next weekend. Those interested in joining, please see Pastor Lynne.

Youth Meeting – Short meeting after worship for all Youth in grades 6-12. Parents please join us, too!

Calling all those with a song in their heart! Please plan on staying afterchurch for a brief time on August 21, if you are interested in singing with aPraise Choir for our 175th Anniversary Service.  All are welcome!

August 28Hot Breakfast Bar Buffet at St. Paul’s Church Hall, New Alsace,

7:30am-12:00pm, free will offering. Thank you for your support!

We ask that you lift in prayer our shut-ins, our men and women serving in the military, those going through troubled times, and

those with special needs:

Sylvia Craig (Bill’s mother), in hospice care at Ridgewood Health Campus;a childhood friend of Diana Richter who has Stage 4 cancer; Lynsey Gesell; Shirley Huneke (at Chateau of Batesville); Betty Koester (at St. Andrews); Ruby Roberts (Sandy Lang’s mother); James Robertson; Ralph Schaefer;

Rev. Tommie Wallpe (410 Park Rd, Greensburg, IN 47240).The people of France, Germany, Turkey, Baton Rouge, Miami Beach, Milwaukee,

and the Midwest and Southern states that have been hit by tornadoes and floods.

September 11: Save the Date! Chicken Dinner & Silent Auction

We need your fall/winter, harvest, Thanksgiving, or Christmas themed baskets, homemade goods, and other items for the auction. If putting together a basket just

isn’t your thing, please consider contributing nice baskets, tote bags or other containers. Jars of homemade jelly or salsa, Yankee candles, or other gift items.

Let’s get creative! The Workers’ List is coming around; please find your name and let us know you’ll

help again this year! Flyers are available in the gathering area. Hang one in your place of business

today.

ST. JOHN'S CHICKEN DINNER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Donations of the items listed below are needed for chicken dinner.Please let your solicitor know what you can donate to help with the planning. The

solicitors will meet in the week prior to the dinner. Homemade pies are especially appreciated!

1. Cabbage # Heads ___________ 2. Coffee # Lbs. _____________ 3. Potatoes (peeled/cut up) # Lbs. _____________ *4. Pies # ________________ or Cake # ________________ or 9”x13” fruit/cream dessert # ________________ 5. Tomatoes # ________________ 6. Green Beans # Qts. ____________ 7. Corn # Qts. ____________ 8. Applesauce # Qts. ____________ 9. Milk # Gal. ____________10. Margarine # Lbs. ____________11. Homemade Bread # Loaves __________12. Country Store Items # ________________13. Silent Auction Items # ________________14. Money (for chicken, etc.) # ________________15. 12-pack soft drinks ** How many? Coke____ Diet Coke____ Pepsi____

Diet Pepsi____ Mountain Dew____ Diet Dew____ Sprite/7Up____16. Case (24 count) bottled water ** How many? # _____

* Homemade pies are the preferred dessert, but we are happy to serve cakes and other dessert items.

** Soft Drinks & Water: please wait for the “go ahead” before purchasing until we see how many are needed. Thanks!

SOLICITOR LISTSt. John’s Chicken Dinner

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Diana Richter, Solicitor 623-2149Deb/Mike Weber 623-4278Greg/Missy Richter 623-4348Darryl/Tina Mills 623-2637Kim/Domenick Mitchell 623-5080Ken/Joyce Dudley 623-3679Joe/Ruth Ann Farr 623-8214Melanie/Nick Beetz 487-2224Barbara/Michael Francis 513-227-1469Tricia Freyer 513-545-2670Amber Richter 812-209-8345

Connie Flaspohler, Solicitor 934-3892Dale/Gale Richter unlistedDarrel/Chris Richter 934-5768Stan/Kim Wiedeman 934-6481Pete Wiedeman 934-6163Jason/Amy McClure 765-647-6723Emily/Brandon Prifogle 765-647-2282Roger/Sandy Lang 623-3685

Carol Faulkner, Solicitor 623-3418Edna/Jim Gilbert 623-2545Don/Carolyn Richter 623-3454Bill/Karen Craig 623-4294Joe/Cheryl Barnhorst 623-3418Dennis/Maria Richter 623-3889Jordan/Kari Craig 812-593-2860Joe Foster 812-933-5667Marcia/Kevin Hornberger 812-623-4619Barry/Jeanne Lake 812-623-4186

Sylvia Gesell, Solicitor 623-3188Dwain/Kim Gesell 623-3730Wanda Hutson 623-3157Rick/Brenda Werner 623-2830Dennis/Ruth Walterman 812-363-2450Eileen Eicher 623-3228Justin/Ashlyn Meyer 623-0152Carol/Bob Atkins 812-744-5258Cathy/Roger Lehman 812-216-8476Cory/Amanda Gesell 812-212-5250

Carol Ann Raver, Solicitor 934-4244 Helen Bise 934-2517Greg/Jenny Faulkner 934-3660Tina/Dan Hountz 934-3341Pat Bodden 933-0515 Jim Koester 934-3792Rachelle/Keith Joerger 513-845-4004Mason/Nicole Cook 812-209-9423Michael/Daniele Schum 513-384-6978Pastor Lynne Busch-Rae 319-830-4048

Ellen Bauman, Solicitor 623-4404Erin/Jeff Bond 576-0504Don/Kathy Bauman 623-3648Janet Wiedeman 623-2831Sandra Bischoff 623-2831Scott/Shele Wiedeman 623-4286Jenny/Ron Barnhart 623-2132Kim/Bruce Bauman 623-2800Brent/Bobbie Bauman 576-2226

Doris Hutson, Solicitor 623-3415Poog Thornburg 623-2353Roy Mosmeier 623-2154Ron/Bev Richter 623-2802Jane/Louis Werner 623-2898Gene/Kim Gesell 576-2041Jody/Diane Hutson 487-2291Patti/Roy Grunkemeyer 623-0816Kellie/Clifton Elston 812-212-0652Cliff & Lynn Calhoun 623-5910Meagan Back 812-623-0080

It is helpful if you contact your Solicitor to let them know what you will donate to the

Dinner, or you may complete a donation list to drop in the offering plate. The Solicitors will meet in the week prior to the dinner.

St. John’s Chicken DinnerSunday, September 11, 2016

Worship under the Tent at 10 amFor those preparing for the dinner,

take a few minutes to join us.Come and go as needed. Bring a cup of coffee, if you like!

Dinners 11:00 am – 1:30 pmFree will donation, Carry-outs available.

Country Store

Silent Auction on the PorchWonderful items for Fall, Christmas, Winter, for gifts and just for yourself!

Cash or checks only.

Bidding opens at 10 am.Some items will close for bidding at 11:45 am, all other bids close at 12:30 pm.

Bid early and bid often for your best chance!

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Penntown

175th Anniversary Celebration

Serving our Lord for 175 years

Sunday, September 25, 20169:15 AM - Coffee Hour (in front of church)

Opening of our CornerstoneGroup picture

-We’ll gather for a group picture at the front of the church around 9:50 AM-

10:30 AM- Worship Service12:00 Noon -Meal & Fellowship

Bouncer will be available for children around 12:30;

1:45 PM - It’s a Celebration! Ringing the Church Bell 175 times!

2:00 PM -Anniversary CelebrationSharing of Music and Memories

Please think about a memory or two that you’d like to share!From Youth, Penntown League or Women’s trips or gatherings, mission projects, Sunday School, Christmas programs. We’d like to hear your

special memories--funny, touching or sentimental.

Please “LIKE” us on Facebook or request to be included in email updates.

We are hoping to have a few of our former pastors attend!