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Bulletin – July 25, 2021

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The 9^th Sunday after Pentecost

The Savior Is Our Compassionate Shepherd

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

Pastor Pete Zietlow

July 24, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s

July 25, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

† P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

OPENING HYMN CW 226, “To Your Temple I Draw Near”

† T H E C O M M O N S E R V I C E †

Please stand.

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: ♪ Amen.

CONFESSION OF SINS

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his law, and we plead for his mercy.

M: Beloved in the Lord; let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

LORD, HAVE MERCY

Kyrie

C: ♪ Lord have mercy on us, Christ have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us.

M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: ♪ Amen.

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

GLORY BE TO GOD

Gloria in Excelsis

C: ♪ Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

We praise you, we bless you, we worship you,

we glorify you, we give thanks to you, your great glory,

O Lord God, heav’nly King, God the Father almighty.

O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ;

O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

You take away the sin of the world; receive our prayer.

You sit at the right hand of God the Father; have mercy on us.

For you only are holy; you only are the Lord.

You only, O Christ, with the Holy Spirit, are most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: The Lord be with you.

C: ♪ And also with you.

M: Let us pray.

M: Grant us, Lord, the spirit to think and do what is right that we, who cannot do anything that is good without you, may by your help be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: ♪ Amen.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings.

† T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 23:1-6

Summary: The Messiah is the true Shepherd, the Lord our Righteousness

“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,” declares the Lord. “I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the Lord.

“The days are coming,” declares the Lord,

“when I will raise up for David[a] a righteous Branch,

a King who will reign wisely

and do what is just and right in the land.

In his days Judah will be saved

and Israel will live in safety.

This is the name by which he will be called:

The Lord Our Righteous Savior.

PSALM 23

* All sing in unison.

Refrain: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

The LORD is my shepherd,*

I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;*

he leads me beside quiet waters.

He restores my soul;*

he guides me in paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley

of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,*

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Refrain

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.*

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me

all the days of my life,*

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

SECOND LESSON Ephesians 2:13-22

Summary: The Shepherd is also the Cornerstone of the Church, his believing sheep

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

VERSE OF THE DAY Isaiah 55:11b

M: Alleluia. My Word will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Alleluia.

C: ♪ Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please stand.

GOSPEL LESSON Mark 4:35-41

C: ♪ Glory be to you, O Lord!

Mark 6:30-34 (today’s sermon text)

Summary: The compassionate Shepherd gives spiritual rest: the forgiveness of sins, life & salvation

The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”

So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

C: ♪ Praise be to you, O Christ!

NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 772, “When Jesus Came From Nazareth”

SERMON Mark 6: 30-34

Our Accountability and Jesus’ Compassion

Please stand.

C: ♪ Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit. Amen.

Please be seated.

† O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

Members of this congregation show their thanks to God for all he has done for them by returning a portion of their income to the Lord. Through these free will offerings, this congregation and its ministries are maintained. Guests need not feel obligated to contribute. The plate is located in the church entryway.

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Prayer for the Spread of God’s Word in Our Country and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

Please stand.

LORD’S PRAYER

All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

† H O L Y C O M M U N I O N †

PREFACE

M: The Lord be with you.

C: ♪ And also with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

C: ♪ We lift them up unto to the Lord.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.

C: ♪ It is good and right so to do.

M: It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who promised that wherever two or three come together in his name, there he is with them to shepherd his flock till he comes again in glory. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Sanctus

C: ♪ Holy, holy, holy Lord God of heavenly hosts: heav’n and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he, blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: ♪ Amen.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD

Agnus Dei

C: ♪ O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

Be seated.

DISTRIBUTION

During the distribution the congregation may sing one or more hymns.

At St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Church we practice close Communion. If you are a guest at worship today and interested in receiving the Lord’s Supper, please speak with the pastor prior to the service.

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS CW 309, “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord”

CW 545: 1-2, “Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit”

*On Sunday only.

Please stand.

SONG OF SIMEON

Nunc Dimittis

C: ♪ Lord, now you let your servant depart in peace according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel.

M: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.

C: ♪ And his mercy endures forever.

M: We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this holy supper. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: ♪ Amen.

M: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.

C: ♪ Amen. Amen. Amen.

Please be seated.

CLOSING HYMN CW 545, “Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit”

*On Saturday, sing all verses. On Sunday, sing verses 3.

*See above.

WELS CONNECTION

*Sunday at St. John’s.

Songs are reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-722228.

† A N N O U N C E M E N T S †

July 25 – July 31

Sun.	8:00a.m.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
	10:00a.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion

Mon.

Tues.

Wed.	10:00a.m.	Montello Care Center Devotion


Thurs.	6:30p.m.	Joint Worship Committee meeting at St. John’s

Fri.	9:00a.m.	Frankie Russel visitation
	11:00a.m.	Frankie Russell memorial service at St. John’s

Sat.	4:30p.m.	St. John’s Worship


*Next week’s theme:* *August 1, 2021* The 10^thSunday after Pentecost: A Miraculous Meal Points to Fellowship With God
8:00 a.m.	Emmanuel Worship
9:00a.m.	Emmanuel Council meeting
10:00 a.m.	St. John’s Worship
11:00a.m.	School & Little Lambs Registration in St. John’s gym

† C H U R C H N E W S †

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS (read by pastor)

– For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Jim & Caryl Bassett, Cheri Borzick, Mike Brown, Ed Buchholz, Darlene Burrough (Judy Fandrey’s niece), Sharon Crook, Jan Dahlke, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Ken & Sally Elmer, Mike Farrell, Kelleen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Marian Heller, Ken & Louise Hillmer, Roger Hillmer, Jerry & Darlene Hunter (Bonnie Chapman’s parents), Xzander Jahr, Ellie Kendall, Robert Lederer (Jackie & Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Thomas Marcelain (Dawn’s son), Neil Miller, Shelley Myers, Phil Nelson (Melanie Zuehls’ step-father), Al Pompa (Pete & Lucy Laun’s brother-in-law), Karen Radke, LuAnn Reber, Jeff Reimer & son Tim, Don & Doris Smith, Mary Smith, Tom Stempniak (Carol’s husband), Jennifer Strauss, Dennis & Ramona Wacholtz, Kathy Weinfurter (Ken Pabelick’s mother-in-law), (added this week: )

– For our synod (7/26-28 WELS Convention in-person & Zoom at LPS–Watertown–Emmanuel lay-delegate Darrell Buchholz)

– For contentment

– For our communicants

ATTENTION SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF EMMANUEL AND ST JOHN’S Starting this Sunday, July 25 @ 6:30pm, there will be adult softball on the baseball diamond behind St. John’s. This is open to men and women who have graduated high school (recently or a long time ago!). We are not preparing for a future event, just gathering in fellowship and activity during the warmer months of the year. See you then!

CROSSES The Time of the Church is the longest season of the church year. Green represents growth-growing the Church through witnessing and missions-becoming “fishers of men.”

This season appears 1^st and 2^nd Sunday of Epiphany and ends Transfiguration Sunday just before Lent. It reappears the 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost and ends on Reformation Sunday.

Please pick up your ribbon today! If you are in need of a cross or would like to gift to someone, please help yourself. They are available and both Emmanuel and St. John’s. Thank you again to Gene Crook (Emmanuel) and LuAnn Zieman (St. John’s) for creating and coordinating!

CHURCH NEWSLETTER The St. John’s church newsletter will be sent out via email to the congregations. Need to sign up on our mailing list? Please call the office. If you wish to receive a hard copy, we offer a yearly subscription for $10.00.

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

Church General, School General, House/Parking Lot, Family Easter Festival, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, School Technology, Church Video/Audio System, Security System, Tuition Assistance, Athletic Fund, Outreach Events, School Server Upgrade, School HVAC/Purifying System

CHRISTIAN ONE LINERS (from a member) “Many Christians want to serve God…but only as advisers.”

† S C H O O L N E W S †

SCHOOL AND LITTLE LAMBS REGISTRATION Sunday, August 1 at 11:00a.m. in St. John’s gym. You can find all registration materials online at our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org under the School option. Please bring your completed materials that day along with payment. We look forward to seeing you and the students!

KWIK TRIP/SUBWAY AND HOT LUNCH These services will be available for any school family that would like to sign up this year at registration. We look to start in October. More information will be sent home at a later date.

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

Jesus Gives the Bread of Life

By His Faithful Word

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – B

God’s Word for Today

Last week we saw how Jesus gives the Bread of Life through faithful public ministers. This week we focus on their message. In order to be a faithful public minister, you must proclaim God’s faithful Word. When people don’t proclaim the whole truth of God, they destroy faith and ultimately turn people away from Jesus. It is only through his faithful Word that Jesus creates and strengthens faith (Ro 10:17). Nothing else will do!

First Lesson (Jeremiah 23:1-6)

Who were these “shepherds” (prophets) who were destroying and scattering the Lord’s flock (his people)?
Since others were not faithfully proclaiming his Word, what did the Lord plan to do?

Second Lesson (Ephesians 2:13-22)

3. How did Jesus bring together the Jews and the Gentiles into one Christian Church? (vv 15-16)

4. Upon what does Paul say this Christian Church is built?

Gospel (Mark 6:30-34)

5. What did Jesus want his disciples to have? What stopped them?

6. How did Jesus feel about the crowds that followed him? Why did he feel that way?

7. How did Jesus respond to the people’s needs?

Answers:

The shepherds to which God refers are the false prophets in Judah during the days of Jeremiah.
The Lord would come himself, in the person of Jesus Christ, to shepherd his flock by his faithful Word.
Jesus brought these two groups together by fulfilling and abolishing the Old Testament law, which separated the Jews and Gentiles. Salvation and membership in the Church is not to be based on following certain rules and regulations, as so many still preach today. Instead, Jesus won forgiveness, salvation and entry into eternal life for all people through his death on the cross and powerful Easter resurrection from the dead.
The Church is founded upon the faithful word of the Old Testament prophets and the New Testament apostles. Jesus, who is himself the Word of God (Jn 1:1), is the chief cornerstone.
Jesus wanted his disciples to have a vacation. They didn’t get it when large crowds followed them wherever they went.
Mark says that he had compassion on them because, spiritually-speaking, they were wandering aimlessly like lost sheep with shepherd.
He began to give them the Bread of Life by his faithful Word, teaching them to truths of God.

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
7-10		10
7-11	55	77
7-17		11
7-18	43	135
St. John’s Altar Committee for July 2021: Lucy Laun & Kathy North

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

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Welcome To Our Visitors!

Find & Like us on Facebook

Visit our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org

Pastor Peter Zietlow: (608) 408-7830, E-mail: zietlowPL6@hotmail.com

Little Lambs Director & Teacher Mrs. Lynn Sellnow: 616-826-0816

K, 1^st& 2^nd Grade Teacher Ms. Shelley Myers: 920-285-7554

3^rd-5^th Grade Teacher Ms. Katlynn Tindall: 262-352-7021

Principal & 6^th – 8^th Grade Teacher Mr. Larry Sellnow: 616-822-6689,

Email: principal@stjohnsmontello.org

Church & School Secretary/Office Ciara Neuhauser: (608) 297-2866

Church & School Address/Mail: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949

Church & School E-mail: scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

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Bulletin – July 18, 2021

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

The 8^th Sunday after Pentecost

God Established Our Ministry

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

Pastor Peter Zietlow

July 17, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s Outdoor (weather-permitting)

July 18, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! We extend a warm welcome to everyone worshiping with us today! We ask God that he fill our hearts with peace, joy and understanding as we praise Him together during this Easter season.

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
† Sunday: 8:00a.m. at Emmanuel 10:00a.m. at St. John’s
† Saturday: 4:30p.m. at St. John’s

Each worship service is posted to our website. If you don’t have internet access or are unable to attend today’s service, DVDs, sermons and the bulletin are available for your use at home. You may pick them up in the office or request them to be mailed. Please contact our secretary Ciara Neuhauser at the church office or Pastor Zietlow.
HOLY COMMUNION Communion is offered at both Emmanuel and St. John’s on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and at St. John’s on the Saturdays before those Sundays. Private communion by request is also available from Pastor Zietlow or a church Elder at your home. Please call Pastor or the church office to schedule private communion.

GOD’S WORD FOR TODAY Today’s theme: 8^th Sunday after Pentecost – Jesus Gives the Bread of Life Through Faithful Public Preachers – It’s not easy giving a faithful proclamation of God’s Word. Public ministers serve as God’s representative to a sinful world, and the world is often not willing to accept God’s message of truth. The Old Testament prophet Amos found that out; St. Paul found that out; Jesus’ newly-called apostles would find that out. Yet faithful public preachers are a most necessary and divinely-instituted way in which the gospel of Jesus is proclaimed to all nations. Thank God for faithful public preachers and teachers of the gospel! By them Jesus gives us the Bread of Life.

†P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

WELS CONNECTION

*Sunday only.

† G A T H E R I N G R I T E O N T H E W O R D O F G O D †

God’s people long ago gather together for strength from God and for mutual encouragement. This alternate beginning for worship may be used on any occasion to remind God’s people of the blessings of his Word.

Please stand.

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son ✠ and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

HYMN 221: 1 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

1 Blessed Jesus, at your Word We are gathered all to hear you.

Let our hearts and souls be stirred Now to seek and love and fear you,

By your teachings, sweet and holy, Drawn from earth to love you solely.

M: Oh, how I love your law!

C: I meditate on it all day long.

M: Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,

C: for they are ever with me.

M: I have more insight than all my teachers,

C: for I meditate on your statutes.

M: How sweet are your words to my taste,

C: sweeter than honey to my mouth!

HYMN 221: 2 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight Lie in deepest darkness shrouded

Till your Spirit breaks our night With the beams of truth unclouded.

You alone to God can win us; You must work all good within us.

M: All scripture is God- breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

C: so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Tim. 3:16,17

M: Yet so often we have despised God’s Word and failed to gladly hear and learn it. For this and all our sins, we bow before God and humbly ask his forgiveness.

C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

HYMN 221: 3 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

3 Gracious Savior, good and kind, Light from Light, from God proceeding,

Open now our heart and mind; Help us by your Spirit’s pleading.

Hear the cry your people raises; Hear and bless our prayers and praises.

M: God gave his Word so ”that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). The Scriptures testify about Jesus, who lived a perfect life for you, died on the cross to pay for all your sins, and rose again to assure you of your salvation. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son ✠ and of the Holy Spirit.

C: (spoken) Amen.

HYMN 221: 4 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

4 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Praise to you and adoration!

Grant that we your Word may trust, Confident of our salvation,

While we here below must wander, Till we sing your praises yonder.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your Word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy and to bring forth fruits in faith and hope and love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Be seated.

†T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Amos 7:10-15

Summary: The Lord called Amos to proclaim his message even though some would not listen

Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel: “Amos is raising a conspiracy against you in the very heart of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words. ¹¹For this is what Amos is saying:

“‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their native land.’”

Then Amaziah said to Amos, “Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. Don’t prophesy anymore at Bethel, because this is the king’s sanctuary and the temple of the kingdom.”

Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’

“By Faith” is a beautiful confessional hymn written by modern-day hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend. This hymn, along with several other new hymns by these composers, will be included in our new hymnal coming out soon.

SCHOOL CHILDREN SING By Faith

*At Sunday, St. John’s: In place of Psalm. The congregation may join in singing verse 5.

PSALM 78

*At Saturday, St John’s: All sing in unison.

*At Emmanuel: Sing refrain in unison, lectern side sings 1^st line, pulpit side sings 2^nd line.

O my people, hear my teaching;*

listen to the words of my mouth.

I will utter things from of old,*

what we have heard and what our fathers have told us.

We will not hide them from our children;*

we will tell the next generation

the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD.

Refrain

The LORD decreed statutes for Jacob*

and established the law in Israel,

so the next generation would know them,*

and they in turn would tell their children.

Then they would put their trust in God*

and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

EPISTLE LESSON Ephesians 1:3-14

Summary: God chose us in Christ before the creation of the world

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love hepredestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

In him we were also chosen,having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

VERSE OF THE DAY Deuteronomy 30:14

M: Alleluia. The Word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it. Alleluia.

Please stand

GOSPEL LESSON Mark 6:7-13 (today’s sermon text)

Summary: Jesus sends out the twelve

Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits.

These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town. And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”

They went out and preached that people should repent. They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.

Please be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 770, Oh Christ, Who Called the Twelve

SERMON Mark 6: 7-13

“Jesus Reaches People Through His Messengers”

Sent with his power (v.7)
Sent under his protection (v.8-11)
Sent for his purposes (v.12-13)

Please stand.

APOSTLES’ CREED

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated.

†O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Prayer for Called Workers and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

Please stand.

LORD’S PRAYER

All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

HYMN CW 778:1-3, How Shall They Hear, Who Have Not Heard

M: O Lord God, our heavenly Father, pour out the Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep us strong in your grace and truth, protect and comfort us in all temptation, and bestow on us your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.

Please be seated.

CLOSING HYMN CW 778:4-5, How Shall They Hear, Who Have Not Heard

*See above.

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† A N N O U N C E M E N T S †

July 18 – July 24

Sun.	8:00a.m.	Emmanuel Worship
	10:00a.m.	St. John’s Worship with school children singing
	11:00a.m.	Evangelism meeting at St. John’s
Mon.

Tues.

Wed.


Thurs.

Fri.


Sat.	4:30p.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion


*Next week’s theme:* *July 25, 2021* he 9^thSunday after Pentecost: The Savior Is Our Compassionate Shepherd
8:00 a.m.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
10:00 a.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion

† C H U R C H N E W S †

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS (read by pastor)

– For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Jim & Caryl Bassett, Cheri Borzick, Mike Brown, Ed Buchholz, Darlene Burrough (Judy Fandrey’s niece), Sharon Crook, Jan Dahlke, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Ken & Sally Elmer, Mike Farrell, Kelleen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Marian Heller, Louise Hillmer, Roger Hillmer, Jerry & Darlene Hunter (Bonnie Chapman’s parents), Xzander Jahr, Ellie Kendall, Robert Lederer (Jackie & Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Thomas Marcelain (Dawn’s son), Neil Miller, Phil Nelson (Melanie Zuehls’ step-father), Al Pompa (Pete & Lucy Laun’s brother-in-law), Karen Radke, LuAnn Reber, Jeff Reimer & son Tim, Don & Doris Smith, Mary Smith, Tom Stempniak (Carol’s husband), Jennifer Strauss, Dennis & Ramona Wacholtz, Linda Lou Wacholtz, Kathy Weinfurter (Ken Pabelick’s mother-in-law), John Wildt – (added this week: Roger Hillmer)

– For worker training

CHRISTIAN ONE LINERS (from a member) “Most church members are kind, polite, and thoughtful…until you try to sit in their pews.”

ST. JOHN’S VOTERS’ MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Membership Changes: Adult Confirmation BIC: Amanda Finger Teen Confirmation: Alyssa, Emma, & Katie Mann and Olivia Zuehls Profession of Faith: Cheryl Smith Transfer in: David & Kristi Schrimpf & Son Logan from St. John’s, Baraboo, WI. Releases: Irene Palmer to Catholic; Jacob Polk to ELCA; Kenon & Mary Smith to LCMS. Transfer Out: Phyllis Farrell to Grace, Dalton. School Merger – Report update in bulletin; likely no action until 2022-2023 school year. St. John’s enrollment projected up by 10-15 students for 2021-2022 school year. New Hymnal to be presented in December. Karl Whitrock Memorial $181,000 to be invested with Thrivent. Budget Approved with a deficit of $108,000 due to following needs: 1) second pastor $70,000 2) New boiler & A/C for parsonage $20,000 3) new garage roofs & doors $10,000 4) school curriculum $8,000 5) school aides $20,000.

CROSSES The Time of the Church is the longest season of the church year. Green represents growth-growing the Church through witnessing and missions-becoming “fishers of men.”

This season appears 1^st and 2^nd Sunday of Epiphany and ends Transfiguration Sunday just before Lent. It reappears the 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost and ends on Reformation Sunday.

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

† S C H O O L N E W S †

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

Jesus Gives the Bread of Life

Through Faithful Public Preachers

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – B

God’s Word for Today

It’s not easy giving a faithful proclamation of God’s Word. Public ministers serve as God’s representative to a sinful world, and the world is often not willing to accept God’s message of truth. The Old Testament prophet Amos found that out; St. Paul found that out; Jesus’ newly-called apostles would find that out. Yet faithful public preachers are a most necessary and divinely-instituted way in which the gospel of Jesus is proclaimed to all nations. Thank God for faithful public preachers and teachers of the gospel! By them Jesus gives us the Bread of Life.

First Lesson (Amos 7:10-15)

Was Amos proclaiming a popular message in Israel?
What did the king’s representative tell Amos to do, and how did Amos respond to the king’s command?

Second Lesson (Ephesians 1:3-14)

What comforting teaching of Scripture does Paul address in these verses?
What is the “mystery of [God’s] will” (verse 9)?

Gospel (Mark 6:7-13)

What is an apostle? What were the Twelve called to do?
What instructions did Jesus give them and why?

Answers:

As is the case with the Lord’s faithful public preachers, Amos did not have a “politically correct” message for the people of Israel, announcing that the popular king would die by the sword and that Israel would go into exile. Most interestingly, Amos proclaimed this message during the height of the Northern Kingdom’s greatest prosperity (2 Kgs 14:25).
Amaziah told Amos to go back to Judah, his homeland, and to stop prophesying in the land of Israel. Amos responded that he was not a prophet of his own choosing; instead he had been commanded by the Lord to say these things.
Paul tells the Ephesians and us that our salvation was planned by God before the creation of the world. God chose us in Christ to be his children. Sadly, some have undermined this comforting doctrine of eternal election with their speculations about God’s hidden will and have frightened the consciences of Christians. Paul wants us to be comforted by his words, not frightened! God loved you and chose you in Christ from all eternity! Believe it; it’s true!
The mystery (something that is hidden for a time) of God’s will to which Paul refers in this letter is that God’s salvation is for all people, not just for the descendants of his Old Testament people. The “you” of verse 13 is the Gentile Christians in Ephesus. (cf. also Eph 3:4-6).
An apostle is “one who is sent.” The apostles were called to proclaim the good news about Jesus.
The Twelve were instructed not to take anything with them except a staff. If any place did not except their testimony, they were to move on to other places.

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
7-10
7-11
St. John’s Altar Committee for July 2021: Lucy Laun & Kathy North

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

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Welcome To Our Visitors!
Find & Like us on Facebook
Visit our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org
Pastor Peter Zietlow: (608) 408-7830, E-mail: zietlowPL6@hotmail.com
Little Lambs Director & Teacher Mrs. Lynn Sellnow: 616-826-0816
K, 1^st& 2^nd Grade Teacher Ms. Shelley Myers: 920-285-7554
3^rd-5^th Grade Teacher Ms. Katlynn Tindall: 262-352-7021
Principal & 6^th – 8^th Grade Teacher Mr. Larry Sellnow: 616-822-6689, Email: principal@stjohnsmontello.org Church & School Secretary/Office Ciara Neuhauser: (608) 297-2866
Church & School Address/Mail: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
Church & School E-mail: scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org
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Bulletin – July 4, 2021

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

The 6^th Sunday after Pentecost

God’s Over-flowing Generosity – Independence Day

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

July 3, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s

July 4, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

Pastor Pete Zietlow

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH We extend a warm welcome to everyone worshiping with us today! We ask God that he fill our hearts with peace, joy and understanding as we praise Him together during this Pentecost season.
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
† Saturday: 4:30p.m. at St. John’s
† Sunday: 8:00a.m. at Emmanuel 10:00a.m. at St. John’s

Each worship service is posted to our website. If you don’t have internet access or are unable to attend today’s service, DVDs, sermons and the bulletin are available for your use at home. You may pick them up in the office or request them to be mailed. Please contact our secretary Ciara Neuhauser at the church office or Pastor Zietlow.

HOLY COMMUNION Communion is offered at both Emmanuel and St. John’s on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and at St. John’s on the Saturdays before those Sundays. Private communion by request is also available from Pastor Zietlow or a church Elder at your home. Please call Pastor or the church office to schedule private communion.

GOD’S WORD FOR TODAY Today’s theme: The 6^th Sunday after Pentecost – Life Finds Strength in Struggles – It is when life is at its worst that we have opportunity to see God at his best. His mercy is new every morning and accomplishes the impossible – against all odds. Faith turns to God and responds with rich joy and amazing generosity.

†P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

OPENING HYMN CWS 785, “O Lord of Nations”

*On Sunday, Choir sings v. 1-2, 4-6 and congregation sings 3, 7.

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This beautiful hymn “O Lord of Nations” will be included in our new hymnal coming soon. It was written for Thanksgiving 2001, the first Thanksgiving after the terrifying events of September 11. It is a beautiful hymn that includes praise and petition fitting for our celebration today.

OPENING HYMN CW 232, “Lord of My Life, Whose Tender Care”

*On Saturday.

† S E R V I C E O F THE W O R D †

Please stand.

M: The grace of our Lord † Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his law, and we plead for his mercy.

M: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

C: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

M: God, our heavenly Father, has forgiven all your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, he has removed your guilt forever. You are his own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to his will.

C: Amen.

PRAYER AND PRAISE

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

OH, TASTE AND SEE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray.

O God, you have prepared joys beyond understanding for those who love you. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings

†T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Lamentations 3:22-33 (today’s sermon text)

Summary: The Lord’s compassions never fail

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassions never fail.
²³They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
²⁴I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
    therefore I will wait for him.”

²⁵The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
    to the one who seeks him;
²⁶it is good to wait quietly
    for the salvation of the Lord.
²⁷It is good for a man to bear the yoke
    while he is young.

²⁸Let him sit alone in silence,
    for the Lord has laid it on him.
²⁹Let him bury his face in the dust—
    there may yet be hope.
³⁰Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him,
    and let him be filled with disgrace.

³¹For no one is cast off
    by the Lord forever.
³²Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
    so great is his unfailing love.
³³For he does not willingly bring affliction
    or grief to anyone.

PSALM 30

* Men sing 1^st line, women sing 2^nd line, all sing refrains and Gloria.

Sing to the LORD, you saints of his;*

praise his holy name.

For his anger lasts only a moment,*

but his favor lasts a lifetime;

weeping may remain for a night,*

but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Refrain

To you, O LORD, I called;*

to the Lord I cried for mercy.

Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me;*

O LORD, be my help.

You turned my wailing into dancing,*

that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-14

Summary: God’s generosity overflows though the lives of believers

And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. ²In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. ³For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, ⁴they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. ⁵And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. ⁶So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. ⁷But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you^[^a^]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

⁸I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. ⁹For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

¹³Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. ¹⁴At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality…

VERSE OF THE DAY Mark 8:34b

M: Alleluia. If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Alleluia.

Please stand

GOSPEL LESSON Mark 5:21-24, 35-43

Summary: The Lord’s compassion gives life

²¹When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. ²²Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. ²³He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” ²⁴So Jesus went with him.

A large crowd followed and pressed around him.

³⁵While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?”

³⁶Overhearing^[^a^] what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

³⁷He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. ³⁸When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. ³⁹He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” ⁴⁰But they laughed at him.

After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. ⁴¹He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). ⁴²Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. ⁴³He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.

Please be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 414, “I Leave All Things to God’s Direction”

SERMON Lamentations 3:22-33

“The LORD Is My Portion”

Though he brings grief (v. 28-33)
Still, I will wait for him (v. 22-27)

Please stand.

APOSTLES’ CREED

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated.

†O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, For the Lord To Show Compassion Prayer and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

Please stand.

LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN CW 618:1-3, “Before the Lord We Bow”

M: As you go from here, remember this:

God’s love is from everlasting to everlasting,

from generation to generation.

Just as a father has compassion on his children

so God has compassion on those who fear him,

who listen to his voice,

and who do his will.

Go out in the knowledge that the everlasting love of God goes with you.

Amen.

Please be seated.

CLOSING HYMN CW 618:4-5, “Before the Lord We Bow”

*See page 11.

† A N N O U N C E M E N T S †

July 4 – July 10

Sun.		Independence Day


Mon.

Tues.	9:00a.m.	Joint Elders meeting at St. John’s

Wed.


Thurs.

Fri.


Sat.	4:30p.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion


*Next week’s theme:-* *July 11, 2021* The 7^thSunday after Pentecost: Proclaim the Word Whether People Listen or Not
8:00 a.m.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
10:00 a.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion

† C H U R C H N E W S †

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS (read by pastor)

– For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Jim & Caryl Bassett, Cheri Borzick, Mike Brown, Ed Buchholz, Darlene Burrough (Judy Fandrey’s niece), Sharon Crook, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Ken & Sally Elmer, Mike Farrell, Dan Finger, Kelleen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Marian Heller, Louise Hillmer, Jerry & Darlene Hunter (Bonnie Chapman’s parents), Xzander Jahr, Ellie Kendall, Robert Lederer (Jackie & Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Thomas Marcelain (Dawn’s son), Luanne Mittlesteadt, Shelley Myers, Phil Nelson (Melanie Zuehls’ step-father), Al Pompa (Pete & Lucy Laun’s brother-in-law), Karen Radke, LuAnn Reber, Jeff Reimer & son Tim, Don & Doris Smith, Mary Smith, Tom Stempniak (Carol’s husband), Jennifer Strauss, Dennis & Ramona Wacholtz, Linda Lou Wacholtz, Dixie Wagner, Kathy Weinfurter (Ken Pabelick’s mother-in-law), John Wildt – (added this week:)

– For Jan Dahlke who celebrated her 87th birthday on 6/29

– For Haven Mae Ackerson, the daughter of Samuel Ackerson and Jaida Thome, baptized on 7/3 at St. John’s

– For missions

– For Independence Day

CROSSES The Time of the Church is the longest season of the church year. Green represents growth-growing the Church through witnessing and missions-becoming “fishers of men.”

This season appears 1^st and 2^nd Sunday of Epiphany and ends Transfiguration Sunday just before Lent. It reappears the 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost and ends on Reformation Sunday.

CHURCH NEWSLETTER The St. John’s church newsletter will again resume starting in July. It will be sent out via email to the congregations. Need to sign up on our mailing list? Please call the office. If you wish to receive a hard copy, we offer a yearly subscription for $10.00.

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

† S C H O O L N E W S †

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

St. John’s Lutheran PRINCETON Soccer Camp 2021 – Jesus Always Makes The Save!

When: July 6th – 8th
Time: Times will be run differently this year. Please see below for age group and time:
K3-1st Grade: 4:30 pm – 7 pm
2nd-6th Grade: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: St. John’s Lutheran School 227 Harvard St.
Theme: Jesus Always Makes The Save!

Soccer camp begins with registration each evening at 4:30, and each camp participant will receive dinner and a T-shirt. And it’s all FREE! Boys and girls, ages 3 through 12 are welcome!

In the game of soccer, the goalie needs to make the save again and again or the team has no chance of victory. In life, the Bible tells us that our victory is assured because Jesus has come to seek and to save the lost. Your children are invited to a three-day camp where they will learn how to “make the save” in soccer and grow closer to their Savior Jesus. Drills, exercises, and scrimmages will help them set goals for soccer. Breaks for devotions, music and other activities will help them set goals for life as they grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ their Savior.

For more information: https://www.sjlprinceton.com/

I AM A CHRISTIAN

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I’m not shouting “I am saved”

I’m whispering “I was lost.”

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I don’t speak of this with pride.

I’m confessing that I stumble

And need someone to be my guide.

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I’m not trying to be strong.

I’m professing that I’m weak

And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I’m not bragging of success.

I’m admitting I have failed

And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I’m not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are all too visible,

But God believes I’m worth it.

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I still feel the sting of pain

I have my share of heartaches

Which is why I speak His name.

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I do not wish to judge.

I have no authority.

I only know I’m loved.

(Author: Carol S. Wimmer)

Life Finds Strength in Struggles

Pentecost 6 – B

God’s Word for Today

It is when life is at its worst that we have opportunity to see God at his best. His mercy is new every morning and accomplishes the impossible – against all odds. Faith turns to God and responds with rich joy and amazing generosity.

First Lesson (Lamentations 3:22-33)

When things were miserable around him, from what did the writer get his hope?
What good can God be accomplishing for us in sufferings?

Second Lesson (2 Corinthians 8:1-9,13,14)

What was so amazing about the “grace of giving” seen among the Macedonian churches?
Of what would the Corinthian’s giving be a “test?”
What was the motivation behind their giving?

Gospel (Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43)

How did Jairus show faith in Jesus?
What words did Jesus speak in v. 36 that should stick with us?

Answers:

1. When we feel we hit “rock bottom,” we too should be reminded that things would be far worse. God could have given us full punishment for our sins (yes, even the “small” ones). It is because of God’s great love that you are still alive! But look around you. His mercies show themselves faithfully every morning in the sunshine and the rain – in the little joys that come our way. Look for it every day. Since his compassion will never fail us, we should wait patiently for the timing of his blessings.

2. There is strength given in the testing field of suffering. It begins as he strips away pride and self-righteousness and teaches us true humility and a greater dependence on God alone. (see Rom 5:1-6, Hebrews 12:7-11, 1 Pe 1:3-9).

3. The overflowing joy sprang up not from outstanding wealth but from severe trials and extreme poverty. In spite of the obvious needs they had, they were rich in generosity – even giving beyond their ability. What a testimony to God’s power in them.

4. Paul wanted to test the sincerity of their love by their faithfulness in giving. It is so easy to say you love the Lord and love his people. The proof is in the doing. (Look at the actions of faith displayed in Matthew 25:34-40 or James 2:14-18)

5. The motivation for our sacrificial generosity centers in Christ who gave up the riches of heaven to come to the poverty of this world in order to win for us the outstanding inheritance of heaven. Who would not want to “give themselves first to the Lord,” when they truly understand that? (2 Cor 5:13-15)

6. Jairus came to Jesus knowing he could do what no one else could. He believed that Jesus could put his hands on his dying daughter and she would be healed.

7. When Jesus said, “Don’t be afraid, just believe, “ he was speaking to an impossible situation in the eyes of the world. The child was dead by human observation. But nothing is impossible with God. He lovingly restored her life. That is all the more reason we should never give up hope.

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
6-26
6-27	46	77
St. John’s Altar Committee for July 2021: Lucy Laun & Kathy North

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

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Welcome To Our Visitors!
Find & Like us on Facebook
Visit our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org
Pastor Peter Zietlow: (608) 408-7830, E-mail: zietlowPL6@hotmail.com
Little Lambs Director & Teacher Mrs. Lynn Sellnow: 616-826-0816
K, 1^st& 2^nd Grade Teacher Ms. Shelley Myers: 920-285-7554
3^rd-5^th Grade Teacher Ms. Katlynn Tindall: 262-352-7021
Principal & 6^th – 8^th Grade Teacher Mr. Larry Sellnow: 616-822-6689, Email: principal@stjohnsmontello.org
Church & School Secretary/Office Ciara Neuhauser: (608) 297-2866
Church & School Address/Mail: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
Church & School E-mail: scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org
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Bulletin – July 11, 2021

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

The 7^th Sunday after Pentecost

God’s Plan to Save Mankind (from Satan)

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

Pastor Peter Zietlow

July 10, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s

July 11, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH We extend a warm welcome to everyone worshiping with us today! We ask God that he fill our hearts with peace, joy and understanding as we praise Him together during this Pentecost season.

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
† Sunday: 8:00a.m. at Emmanuel 10:00a.m. at St. John’s
† Saturday: 4:30p.m. at St. John’s

Each worship service is posted to our website. If you don’t have internet access or are unable to attend today’s service, DVDs, sermons and the bulletin are available for your use at home. You may pick them up in the office or request them to be mailed. Please contact our secretary Ciara Neuhauser at the church office or Pastor Zietlow.

HOLY COMMUNION Communion is offered at both Emmanuel and St. John’s on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and at St. John’s on the Saturdays before those Sundays. Private communion by request is also available from Pastor Zietlow or a church Elder at your home. Please call Pastor or the church office to schedule private communion.

GOD’S WORD FOR TODAY Listen for the Message God is Giving You! – Preaching the message of God is not a popularity contest. The size of the crowd and the level of cheering is not what it is all about, but rather being faithful in speaking God’s word to the specific people and situation. Sometimes that ruffles feathers. The response from people and the obstacles in life are humbling but should lead us to pay attention to the message and not the messenger (unless of course it is Christ himself).

†P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

OPENING HYMN CW 176, Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord

† S E R V I C E O F W O R D & S A C R A M E N T †

Please stand.

M: The grace of our Lord † Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his

law, and we plead for his mercy.

M: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

C: Amen.

LORD, HAVE MERCY

Kyrie

M: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord.

M: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ.

M: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord.

M: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care:

M: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise.

O LORD, OUR LORD

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray.

God of all power and might, you are the giver of all that is good. Help us love you with all our heart, strengthen us in true faith, provide us with all we need, and keep us safe in your care; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings

†T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Ezekiel 2:1-5 (today’s sermon text) Summary: Ezekiel’s call to rebellious Israel

He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet, and I heard him speaking to me.

He said: “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me; they and their fathers have been in revolt against me to this very day. The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says.’ And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

PSALM 143

* Sing in unison the refrains and verses.

O LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy;*

in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.

Do not bring your servant into judgment,*

for no one living is righteous before you.

My spirit grows faint within me;*

my heart within me is dismayed.

Refrain

Answer me quickly, O LORD;*

do not hide your face from me.

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,*

for I have put my trust in you.

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;*

may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Summary: Christ’s power in Paul’s ministry became more evident through Paul’s weaknesses

To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

VERSE OF THE DAY Luke 8:15

M: Alleluia. Happy are they who hear the Word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience. Alleluia.

Please stand

GOSPEL LESSON Mark 6:1-6

Summary: Jesus, a Prophet without honor

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.

“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.

Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor.” He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their lack of faith.

Please be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 536, Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s Head

SERMON Ezekiel 2:1-5 God Commissions His Prophet

By preparing the prophet to listen to his Word (v.1,2)
By showing the prophet the scope of his task. (v.3,4a)
By assuring the Prophet of the Lord’s effectiveness (v.4b,5)

Please stand.

NICENE CREED

All: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Please be seated.

†O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Prayer for Loved Ones Absent From Worship and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

Please stand.

LORD’S PRAYER

†T H E S A C R A M E N T †

Our Lord Jesus has given us a holy supper in which we receive his true body and blood for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of our faith. In this supper we celebrate the gift of his redemption, we bear witness to the fellowship we share as confessors of the truth, and we proclaim his death until he returns.

M: The Lord be with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing.

He raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms and placed all things under his feet for the benefit of the Church.

Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory for ever and ever.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Sanctus

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD

Agnus Dei

Please be seated for the distribution.

PERSONAL PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION

Lord, I am not worthy to be a guest at your holy table. But you are the friend of sinners, and you will not cast me out. This bread is your body, which bore my sins upon the tree. This wine is your blood, which purifies me from all guilt. At your invitation, I come rejoicing. Receive me, my Savior. Amen.

COMMUNION HYMN CW311, Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness

*Sunday only.

PERSONAL PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for nourishing me in this sacrament with your body and blood. You have given me forgiveness, life and salvation. Let me always remain in you as a branch remains in the vine. Send me out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory.

O living Bread of heaven, how richly you have fed your guest! The gifts you now have given have filled my heart with joy and rest.

Lord grant me that thus strengthened with heavenly good, while here my course on earth is lengthened, I serve with holy fear.

And when you call my spirit to leave this world below, I enter through your merit where joys unmingled flow. Amen.

Please stand.

THANK THE LORD

M: Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which have praised you here may glorify you in the world, that the eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for his coming again, and that all who have received in his true body and blood the pledge of your forgiveness may be restored to live a new and holy life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.

Please be seated.

CLOSING HYMN CW 291, We Have a Sure Prophetic Word

† A N N O U N C E M E N T S †

July 11 – July 17

Sun.	8:00a.m.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
	10:00a.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion

Mon.	6:30p.m.	Joint Council meeting at Emmanuel

Tues.

Wed.	10:00a.m.	Montello Care Center Devotion
	6:00p.m.	School Board meeting at St. John’s

Thurs.

Fri.


Sat.	4:30p.m.	St. John’s Outdoor Worship (weather-permitting)


*Next week’s theme:* *July 18, 2021* The 8^thSunday after Pentecost: God Established Our Ministry
8:00 a.m.	Emmanuel Worship
10:00 a.m.	St. John’s Worship with school children singing
11:00a.m.	Evangelism meeting at St. John’s

† C H U R C H N E W S †

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS (read by pastor)

– For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Jim & Caryl Bassett, Cheri Borzick, Mike Brown, Ed Buchholz, Darlene Burrough (Judy Fandrey’s niece), Sharon Crook, Jan Dahlke, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Ken & Sally Elmer, Mike Farrell, Dan Finger, Kelleen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Marian Heller, Louise Hillmer, Jerry & Darlene Hunter (Bonnie Chapman’s parents), Xzander Jahr, Ellie Kendall, Robert Lederer (Jackie & Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Thomas Marcelain (Dawn’s son), Luanne Mittlesteadt, Shelley Myers, Phil Nelson (Melanie Zuehls’ step-father), Al Pompa (Pete & Lucy Laun’s brother-in-law), Karen Radke, LuAnn Reber, Jeff Reimer & son Tim, Don & Doris Smith, Mary Smith, Tom Stempniak (Carol’s husband), Jennifer Strauss, Dennis & Ramona Wacholtz, Linda Lou Wacholtz, Dixie Wagner, Kathy Weinfurter (Ken Pabelick’s mother-in-law), John Wildt – (added this week: )

– For Liola Crown who will celebrate her 96^th birthday on 7/13.

– For our communicants

CHRISTIAN ONE LINERS (from a member) “Don’t let your worries get the best of you; Remember: Moses started out as a basket case.”

CROSSES The Time of the Church is the longest season of the church year. Green represents growth-growing the Church through witnessing and missions-becoming “fishers of men.”

This season appears 1^st and 2^nd Sunday of Epiphany and ends Transfiguration Sunday just before Lent. It reappears the 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost and ends on Reformation Sunday.

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

† S C H O O L N E W S †

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

Listen for the Message God is Giving You!

Pentecost 7 – B

God’s Word for Today

Preaching the message of God is not a popularity contest. The size of the crowd and the level of cheering is not what it is all about, but rather being faithful in speaking God’s word to the specific people and situation. Sometimes that ruffles feathers. The response from people and the obstacles in life are humbling but should lead us to pay attention to the message and not the messenger (unless of course it is Christ himself).

First Lesson (Ezekiel 2:1-5)

What did God call Ezekiel to do?
What was the test of Ezekiel’s effectiveness?

Second Lesson (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

Does a greater level of faith guarantee God will grant your prayer request?
For what reason did God not remove that specific struggle Paul was experiencing in his life?

Gospel (Mark 6:1-6)

What obstacle did Jesus meet while preaching in his hometown?
Of what was their response evidence?

Answers:

1. Ezekiel was to go to the Israelites who had rebelled against God. God had a specific people and a specific message on which he was to focus his life from this point on.

2. Popularity was not to be the deciding factor in determining his effectiveness. He continues to remind Ezekiel that he is going up against a rebellious and stubborn people. His effectiveness will be gauged on his faithfulness in saying God’s words to them no matter how much opposition he gets from them.

3. Often well-intentioned Christians will say that someone’s situation didn’t get better because they didn’t have enough faith. Paul was surely a man of great faith. The Lord had revealed to him things others had never seen and heard. God is not a “genie in a bottle” to respond to our shortsighted requests in prayer. Ultimately God’s loving plans for us dictate his wise, caring response.

4. The Lord knew how sinful nature can pull us away from him (especially pride). The “thorn in the flesh” was God’s tool to keep Paul humble and to keep him connected to his real strength – the Lord. When we are “weak,” we despair of our selves and finally give the task over to God. God’s power stands out more brilliantly with the miracles he accomplishes when we are “weak.”

5. The people remembered Jesus as a kid and pictured him as a carpenter. This isn’t what they expected of a preacher. Since they were so familiar with him and his family, they were unwilling to see past the person and listen to the preaching.

6. Their response showed their lack of faith. They were amazed at his wisdom and the miracles he did, but they let their reasoning get in the way. Instead they should have seen them as evidence that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing they would have had life in his name. (Jn 20:30-31)

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
7-4		14
7-4	57	65
St. John’s Altar Committee for July 2021: Lucy Laun & Kathy North

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

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Welcome To Our Visitors!
Find & Like us on Facebook
Visit our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org
Pastor Peter Zietlow: (608) 408-7830, E-mail: zietlowPL6@hotmail.com
Little Lambs Director & Teacher Mrs. Lynn Sellnow: 616-826-0816
K, 1^st& 2^nd Grade Teacher Ms. Shelley Myers: 920-285-7554
3^rd-5^th Grade Teacher Ms. Katlynn Tindall: 262-352-7021
Principal & 6^th – 8^th Grade Teacher Mr. Larry Sellnow: 616-822-6689, Email: principal@stjohnsmontello.org
Church & School Secretary/Office Ciara Neuhauser: (608) 297-2866
Church & School Address/Mail: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
Church & School E-mail: scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org
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Marriage Moments – June 28, 2021 – “Take & eat. This is my body.” Matthew 26:26

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

Marriage Moments – June 28, 2021

Bulletin – June 27, 2021

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

The 5^th Sunday after Pentecost

God Governs Creation

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

June 26, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s

Pastor Rodney Dietsche

June 27, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

Pastor Pete Zietlow

† P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

OPENING HYMN CW 384:1-3, “By Grace I’m Saved”

† T H E C O M M O N S E R V I C E †

Please stand.

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen. ♪

CONFESSION OF SINS

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his law, and we plead for his mercy.

M: Beloved in the Lord; let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

LORD, HAVE MERCY

Kyrie

C: Lord have mercy on us, Christ have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us. ♪

C: Amen. ♪

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

GLORY BE TO GOD

Gloria in Excelsis

C: Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will toward men. We praise you, we bless you, we worship you. We glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sin of the world. Have mercy on us. You take away the sin of the world. Receive our prayer. You sit at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy on us. For you only are holy, you only are the Lord. You only, O Christ, with the Holy Spirit, are most high, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. ♪

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you. ♪

M: Let us pray.

O Lord, our God, govern the nations on earth and direct the affairs of this world so that your Church may worship you in peace and joy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen. ♪

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings.

† T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Job 38:1-11 (Saturday’s sermon text)

Summary: God’s wisdom over creation

Then the LORD answered Job out of the storm. He said: “Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.

“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?

“Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness, when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place, when I said, ‘This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt’?

PSALM 46

* All sing in unison.

Refrain: The mighty Lord is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. ♪

God is our refuge and strength,*

an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way*

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam*

and the mountains quake with their surging.

Refrain

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,*

the holy place where the Most High dwells.

God is within her, she will not fall;*

God will help her at break of day.

“Be still, and know that I am God;*

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth.”

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (Sunday’s sermon text)

Summary: God’s reconciling love forms a new creation

For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

VERSE OF THE DAY Galatians 4:6

M: Alleluia. Because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” Alleluia.

C: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! ♪

Please stand.

GOSPEL LESSON Mark 4:35-41

C: Glory be to you, O Lord! ♪

Summary: Jesus’ power over creation

That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

C: Praise be to you, O Christ! ♪

NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,

Be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 401, “Your Works, Not Mine, O Christ”

SERMON

Saturday

Job 38:1-11

“Trust in the LORD; He is greater and you!”

Sunday

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

“The Old Has Gone-The New Has Come”

New Status
New Life
New Work

Please stand.

C: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of your salvation and uphold me with your free Spirit. Amen. ♪

Please be seated.

† O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Vacation Time Prayer and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

Please stand.

LORD’S PRAYER

† H O L Y C O M M U N I O N †

PREFACE

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you. ♪

M: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them up unto the Lord. ♪

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.

C: It is good and right so to do. ♪

M: It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, and we praise you especially for the glorious resurrection of your Son, the true Passover Lamb, who by his sacrifice took away the sins of the world and by his resurrection restored everlasting life. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Sanctus

C: Holy, holy, holy Lord God of heavenly hosts: heav’n and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he, blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: Amen. ♪

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD

Agnus Dei

C: O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

Be seated.

DISTRIBUTION

During the distribution the congregation may sing one or more hymns.

DISTRIBUTION HYMN CW 310, “I Come, O Savior, to Your Table”

*Sunday only.

1 I come, O Savior, to your table, For weak and weary is my soul;

O Jesus, you alone are able To satisfy and make me whole.

Refrain:

Lord, may your body and your blood Be for my soul the highest good!

2 Oh, grant that I in manner worthy May now trust solely in your Word,

And, conscious of the sins before me, Look only unto you, O Lord.

Refrain

3 Unworthy though I am, O Savior, Because I have a sinful heart,

Yet you your lamb will banish never, Nor will your faithfulness depart.

Refrain

4 Oh, let me loathe all sin forever As death and poison to my soul,

That I through willful sinning never May see your judgment take its toll!

Refrain

5 Your heart is filled with fervent yearning That sinners may salvation see

Who, Lord, to you in faith are turning; So let me, too, come trustingly.

Refrain

6 Weary am I and heavy laden; With sin my soul is sore oppressed.

Receive me graciously and gladden My heart, for I am now your guest.

Refrain

7 You here will find a heart most lowly That feels unworthy in your sight,

That duly weeps o’er sin, yet solely Your merit pleads, as it is right.

Refrain

8 By faith I call your holy table The testament of your deep love,

For by your gift I now am able To know the heart of God above.

Refrain

9 What higher gift can we inherit? It is faith’s bond and solid base;

It is the strength of heart and spirit, The covenant of hope and grace.

Refrain

10 This feast is manna, wealth abounding Unto the poor, to weak ones pow’r,

To angels joy, to hell confounding, And life for me in death’s dark hour.

Refrain

11 Your body, giv’n for me, O Savior, Your blood, which you for me have shed—

These are my life and strength forever; By them my hungry soul is fed.

Refrain

Please stand.

SONG OF SIMEON

Nunc Dimittis

C: Lord, now you let your servant depart in peace according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel.

M: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.

C: And His mercy endures forever. ♪

C: Amen. ♪

M: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.

C: Amen. Amen. Amen. ♪

CLOSING HYMN CW 384:4-5, “By Grace I’m Saved”

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Bulletin – June 20, 2021

June 19, 2021June 19, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

The 4^th Sunday after Pentecost

Father’s Day

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

June 19, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s

June 20, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
313 East Montello St. Montello, WI 53949

Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Church
W1568 Evergreen Lane Montello, WI 53949 Pastor Pete Zietlow

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH We extend a warm welcome to everyone worshiping with us today! We ask God that he fill our hearts with peace, joy and understanding as we praise Him together during this Pentecost season.

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
† Saturday: 4:30p.m. at St. John’s
† Sunday: 8:00a.m. at Emmanuel 10:00a.m. at St. John’s
Each worship service is posted to our website. If you don’t have internet access or are unable to attend today’s service, DVDs, sermons and the bulletin are available for your use at home. You may pick them up in the office or request them to be mailed. Please contact our secretary Ciara Neuhauser at the church office or Pastor Zietlow.

HOLY COMMUNION Communion is offered at both Emmanuel and St. John’s on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and at St. John’s on the Saturdays before those Sundays. Private communion by request is also available from Pastor Zietlow or a church Elder at your home. Please call Pastor or the church office to schedule private communion.

GOD’S WORD FOR TODAY Today’s theme: The 4^th Sunday after Pentecost – Don’t Underestimate Jesus and His People! – On Independence days people celebrate the growth and power of the nation. Yet there is a more powerful kingdom that has grown up from humble beginnings. It is the kingdom of God, which often makes unnoticeable progress in conquering hearts for Christ. Yet stepping back to look at it you can see its tremendous growth. Those who are part of it will be longing for the final outcome when they are “clothed” with immortal life away from the struggles of the world.

†P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

WELS CONNECTION

OPENING LITANY

M: See what love the Father has given us,

C: that we should be called the children of God.

M: You are my sons and daughters, this day I have begotten you.

C: See what love the Father has given us.

M: As many received him, to them he gave power to become the children of God.

C: See what love the Father has given us.

M: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

C: See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called the children of God.

OPENING HYMN CWS 753, “Father, God of Grace, You Knew Us”

† S E R V I C E O F W O R D †

Please stand.

M: The grace of our Lord † Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his law, and we plead for his mercy.

C: Amen.

PRAYER AND PRAISE

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

OH, TASTE AND SEE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray.

O God, protector of all the faithful, you alone make strong; you alone make holy. Show us your mercy and forgive our sins day by day. Guide us through our earthly lives that we do not lose the things you have prepared for us in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings

†T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Ezekiel 17:22-24

Summary: The Lord builds His Kingdom from the Messianic shoot

“`This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a cedar and plant it; I will break off a tender sprig from its topmost shoots and plant it on a high and lofty mountain. On the mountain heights of Israel I will plant it; it will produce branches and bear fruit and become a splendid cedar. Birds of every kind will nest in it; they will find shelter in the shade of its branches. All the trees of the field will know that I the LORD bring down the tall tree and make the low tree grow tall. I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish.’”

“`I the LORD have spoken, and I will do it.'”

PSALM 92

* Cantor sings 1^st line, congregation sings 2^nd line and refrains.

How great are your works, O LORD,*

how profound your thoughts!

The senseless man does not know,*

fools do not understand,

that though the wicked spring up like grass*

and all evildoers flourish,

they will be forever destroyed.*

But you, O LORD, are exalted forever.

Refrain

The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,*

they will flourish in the courts of our God.

They will still bear fruit in old age,*

they will stay fresh and green,

proclaiming, “The LORD is upright;*

he is my rock, and there is no wickedness in him.”

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Summary: Kingdom living – by faith not by sight

Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

VERSE OF THE DAY Psalm 132:9

M: Alleluia. May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy. Alleluia.

Please stand

GOSPEL LESSON Mark 4:26-34(today’s sermon text underlined)

Summary: Internal and external growth of God’s Kingdom

He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain– first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”

Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade.”

With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.

Please be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 559, “Lord of the Living Harvest”

SERMON Mark 4:26-29

“The Word of God Works Like a Seed” (It is…)

Imperceptible
Powerful
Productive

Please stand.

APOSTLES’ CREED

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated.

†O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Father’s Day Prayer and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see

announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

Please stand.

LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN CW 324:1-3, “Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast”

M: As you go from here, remember this:

God’s love is from everlasting to everlasting,

from generation to generation.

Just as a father has compassion on his children

so God has compassion on those who fear him,

who listen to his voice,

and who do his will.

Go out in the knowledge that the everlasting love of God goes with you.

Amen.

Please be seated.

CLOSING HYMN CW 324:4, “Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast”

*See page 9.

† A N N O U N C E M E N T S †

June 20 – June 26

Sun.


Mon.

Tues.

Wed.	10:00a.m.	Care Center Devotion


Thurs.

Fri.


Sat.	4:30p.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion


*Next week’s theme:-* *June 20, 2021* The 5^thSunday after Pentecost: God Governs Creation
8:00 a.m.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
10:00 a.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion

† C H U R C H N E W S †

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS (read by pastor)

– For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Jim & Caryl Bassett, Cheri Borzick, Ed Buchholz, Darlene Burrough (Judy Fandrey’s niece), Sharon Crook, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Ken & Sally Elmer, Mike Farrell, Kelleen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Marian Heller, Louise Hillmer, Jerry & Darlene Hunter (Bonnie Chapman’s parents), Xzander Jahr, Ellie Kendall, Robert Lederer (Jackie & Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Thomas Marcelain (Dawn’s son), Luanne Mittlesteadt, Shelley Myers, Phil Nelson (Melanie Zuehls’ step-father), Al Pompa (Pete & Lucy Laun’s brother-in-law), Karen Radke, LuAnn Reber, Jeff Reimer & son Tim, Don & Doris Smith, Mary Smith, Tom Stempniak (Carol’s husband), Dennis & Ramona Wacholtz, Linda Lou Wacholtz, Dixie Wagner, Kathy Weinfurter (Ken Pabelick’s mother-in-law), John Wildt, Bill Zamzow (Kay Maass’ brother-in-law) – (added this week: Dan Finger)

– For laborers in God’s harvest field

– For the family of David Finger, age 62, Dan’s father, called to his heavenly home on 6/13

VOTERS MEETING Save the date: Sunday, June 27 immediately following 10:00am St. John’s service.

LADIES AID Ladies Aid would like to invite all Emmanuel and St. Johns ladies to our summer meeting on July 1 at 12 noon. We will have a light lunch before the meeting, please feel free to join us and see what we are all about. Please RSVP, so we know how many to prepare for, to Dolly Eggert at 414-294-9382

CROSSES The Time of the Church is the longest season of the church year. Green represents growth-growing the Church through witnessing and missions-becoming “fishers of men.”

This season appears 1^st and 2^nd Sunday of Epiphany and ends Transfiguration Sunday just before Lent. It reappears the 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost and ends on Reformation Sunday.

APPLIANCES Do you (or someone you know from our congregation) need a washer, dryer, refrigerator, or stove? Our retired Little Lambs house has these items in working condition. Please contact the office for more information.

OUR KIDS COMPLETE 2020-2021 MISSION PROJECTS Thank you to our school children and Sunday school children for their generous gifts to missions and to parents for supporting them as they actively practiced Jesus’ command “to go and make disciples.” Kids may not be able to go into the mission field, but they can still share the Message by giving to missions. St. John’s School and Little Lambs children gave $951.53 to their Kids C.A.R.E. project, Children’s Outreach Ministry, which helps congregations start programs to minister to small children and builds bridges to sharing Christ with their families as well. Their gift will be pooled with those given by kids around the WELS and presented at the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society Convention, June 24-27. The Sunday school children gave $654.68 to Costa Maya Ministries in Mexico. Their gifts will aid the building of a new church as well as helping with children’s programs. To God be the glory!

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

† S C H O O L N E W S †

LITTLE LAMBS REGISTRATION OPEN We are currently accepting registrations for St. John’s Little Lambs 2021-2022. Forms are available from the school office, church Information Room or from Director Lynn Sellnow.

FREE MEAL SIGNUP FOR SCHOOL FAMILIES

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

St. John’s Lutheran PRINCETON Soccer Camp 2021 – Jesus Always Makes The Save!

For more information: https://www.sjlprinceton.com/

SCHOOL MERGER UPDATE

Some of you may have heard that your church leaders are making plans to lead us into the future as far as our educational system here at St. John’s is concerned. We are looking at ways to meet the educational needs of our church and community. The Church Council has been kept aware of the ongoing meetings, but most of you may not have been updated for some time.

The St. John’s School Board sent out a survey to our school parents last winter regarding a possible move of our upper grades to Princeton. The response from our school families was quite positive overall.

Leaders from St. John’s have had numerous meetings with leaders from our WELS congregations in Princeton and Green Lake. These started before the pandemic, stalled for quite some time during the pandemic, and have now picked up again. Our leadership is very interested in joining with Princeton and Green Lake (and possibly other neighboring churches) to form a federation school for grades 3-8 at the St. John’s, Princeton facility. We have received great support and interest from Princeton and are hoping to move forward with this vision.

The main reason for this idea is to allow for growth in our early childhood program. Our larger early childhood classes could greatly benefit from being in separate classrooms. In addition, many families are requesting extra childcare options. Because of this, there is interest in building a new facility that would be able to provide full-time childcare, beginning at the infant/toddler level. There is currently a great need for childcare in our area. A committee is in the process of studying our long-range plans and needs as a congregation.

Another reason for this proposal is that the upper grades would be much better served by having larger class sizes and a larger gym so we can provide activities and competitive sports for our students.

There had been talk of moving grades 3-8 to Princeton already next school year. However, Princeton’s council met and is presenting a plan to their voters to join with Montello for a federated school (rather than this being an east campus of St. John’s, Montello) beginning in the 2022-23 school year. By working together, we can more efficiently accomplish the work of spreading the Gospel to the children of our congregations, as we train the next generation of church leaders.

At the past two joint meetings between Princeton and Montello, the main topic has been budget since both congregations need to know what their financial obligation will be before they can approve the plan. Obviously that obligation will be contingent on the possibility of other congregations joining as federation members. At our most recent meeting, we toured the facility and found it to be in very good shape (for having no occupancy since its closure in 2011). There will need to be a few upgrades (especially carpeting and technology), but nothing too intrusive.

We are currently awaiting full approval from the Princeton congregation to move forward with the next planning stages. At that point, our leaders will also bring this to the congregation to ask for full support. This merger will definitely not happen until at least the 2022-23 school year.

Your leaders are excited for this opportunity to expand our ministry, and we pray that God will use and bless our efforts to spread His Word so that His Kingdom can grow.

Don’t Underestimate Jesus and His People!

Pentecost 4 – B

God’s Word for Today

On Independence days people celebrate the growth and power of the nation. Yet there is a more powerful kingdom that has grown up from humble beginnings. It is the kingdom of God, which often makes unnoticeable progress in conquering hearts for Christ. Yet stepping back to look at it you can see its tremendous growth. Those who are part of it will be longing for the final outcome when they are “clothed” with immortal life away from the struggles of the world.

First Lesson (Ezekiel 17:22-24)

1. What will he do with the “top of the cedar tree?”

2. What will the new tree attract?

Second Lesson (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)

3. Why does Paul call this life (his body) “a tent?”

4. What difference will that make in our lives?

Gospel (Mark 4:26-34)

5. How does Jesus help us understand the kingdom of God with the illustration of the growing seed?

6. What else do we learn about the kingdom of God from the mustard seed?

Answers:

1. God uses the picture of breaking off the top of a cedar tree and planting it to vividly prophesy the miraculous success of his people. They would start off insignificant and small. But this kingdom of God would grow more powerful than the nations around because Jesus will be at its core.

2. This kingdom of God would have a worldwide influence. People with every kind of background from all over the world will find safety and shelter in its “branches.” (See the parable of the mustard seed – Matthew 13:31-32)

3. Our bodies on this earth are not our permanent dwelling but just temporary (like a tent). We groan with the pains and struggles of our bodies, but know that God has given us more – eternal life! The more we understand what is coming up, the more we will long for it. How much is this a part of your daily perspective?

4. Because we know confidently look ahead to the judgment, we make it our goal to please him and do all for the glory of God. Christian living is not a matter of rules and regulations but joyful response to the gospel as we join in unfolding God’s effect on the world.

5. The growth of God’s kingdom is God’s work as he provides consistent progress toward bearing fruit for the final harvest. The seed of the gospel unfolds God’s ruling activity in people in often-unnoticed development. Can you look back and see the progress God has made in your faith life?

6. The kingdom of God in a big world sometimes seems small and insignificant, but it grows to be the largest. The parable emphasizes the extraordinary power and growth of the gospel as it brings growth to the church where all peoples can find its benefit (“perch in its shade”).

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
6-12		18
6-13	65	79
St. John’s Altar Committee for June 2021: Delores Cotte & Diane Eisermann

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

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Welcome To Our Visitors!
Find & Like us on Facebook
Visit our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org
Pastor Peter Zietlow: (608) 408-7830, E-mail: zietlowPL6@hotmail.com
Little Lambs Director & Teacher Mrs. Lynn Sellnow: 616-826-0816
K, 1^st& 2^nd Grade Teacher Ms. Shelley Myers: 920-285-7554
3^rd-5^th Grade Teacher Ms. Katlynn Tindall: 262-352-7021
Principal & 6^th – 8^th Grade Teacher Mr. Larry Sellnow: 616-822-6689, Email: principal@stjohnsmontello.org
Church & School Secretary/Office Ciara Neuhauser: (608) 297-2866
Church & School Address/Mail: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
Church & School E-mail: scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org
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Bulletin – May 23, 2021

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

The 1^st Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Trinity

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

Pastor Peter Zietlow

May 29, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s

May 30, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

† P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

OPENING HYMN CW 195, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty

† T H E C O M M O N S E R V I C E †

Please stand.

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

CONFESSION OF SINS

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his law, and we plead for his mercy.

M: Beloved in the Lord; let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

LORD, HAVE MERCY

Kyrie

C: Lord have mercy on us, Christ have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us.

C: Amen.

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

GLORY BE TO GOD

Gloria in Excelsis

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

M: Let us pray.

Almighty God and Father, dwelling in majesty and mystery, filling and renewing all creation by your eternal Spirit, and manifesting your saving grace through our Lord Jesus Christ: in mercy cleanse our hearts and lips that, free from doubt and fear, we may ever worship you, one true immortal God, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, living and reigning, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings.

† T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 6:1-8

Summary: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty”

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke.

“Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.”

Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

PSALM 150

* Sing refrains and verses in unison.

Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God in his sanctuary;*

praise him in his mighty heavens.

Praise him for his acts of power;*

praise him for his surpassing greatness.

Refrain

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,*

praise him with the harp and lyre,

praise him with tambourine and dancing,*

praise him with strings and flute,

praise him with the clash of cymbals,*

praise him with resounding cymbals.

Refrain

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.*

Praise the LORD.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

EPISTLE LESSON Romans 8:14-17

Summary: The Spirit makes us God’s children and co-heirs with Christ

Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs– heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

VERSE OF THE DAY Isaiah 6:3b

M: Alleluia. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory. Alleluia.

C: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please stand.

C: Glory be to you, O Lord!

GOSPEL LESSON John 3:1-17 (today’s sermon text)

Summary: The Father gave us his Son and gives us the Spirit that we might have life

After Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.”

In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!”

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, `You must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

“How can this be?” Nicodemus asked.

“You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven– the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Please be seated.

THE ATHANASIAN CREED

This creed is named after St. Athanasius, a staunch defender of the Christian faith in the fourth century. It was prepared to assist the Church in combating two errors that undermined Bible teaching. One error denied that God ’s Son and the Holy Spirit are of one being or Godhead with the Father. The other error denied that Jesus Christ is true God and true man in one person. The Athanasian Creed continues to serve the Christian Church as a standard of the truth. It declares that whoever rejects the doctrine of the Trinity and the doctrine of Christ is without the saving faith.

C: Whoever wishes to be saved must, above all else, hold to the true Christian faith. Whoever does not keep this faith pure in all points will certainly perish forever.

Now this is the true Christian faith:

We worship one God in three persons and three persons in one God, without mixing the persons or dividing the divine being. For each person—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—is distinct, but the deity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is one, equal in glory and coeternal in majesty. What the Father is, so is the Son, and so is the Holy Spirit. The Father is uncreated, the Son uncreated, the Holy Spirit uncreated; the Father is infinite, the Son infinite, the Holy Spirit infinite; the Father is eternal, the Son eternal, the Holy Spirit eternal; yet they are not three who are eternal, but there is one who is eternal, just as they are not three who are uncreated, nor three who are infinite, but there is one who is uncreated and one who is infinite. In the same way the Father is almighty, the Son is almighty, the Holy Spirit is almighty; yet they are not three who are almighty, but there is one who is almighty. So the Father is God, the Son is God, the Holy Spirit is God; yet they are not three Gods, but one God. So the Father is Lord, the Son is Lord, the Holy Spirit is Lord; yet they are not three Lords, but one Lord. For just as Christian truth compels us to confess each person individually to be God and Lord ,so the true Christian faith forbids us to speak of three Gods or three Lords. The Father is neither made nor created nor begotten of anyone. The Son is neither made nor created, but is begotten of the Father alone. The Holy Spirit is neither made nor created nor begotten, but proceeds from the Father and the Son. So there is one Father, not three Fathers; one Son, not three Sons; one Holy Spirit, not three Holy Spirits. And within this Trinity none comes before or after; none is greater or inferior, but all three persons are coequal and coeternal, so that in every way, as stated before, all three persons are to be worshiped as one God and one God worshiped as three persons. Whoever wishes to be saved must have this conviction of the Trinity. It is furthermore necessary for eternal salvation truly to believe that our Lord Jesus Christ also took on human flesh.

Now this is the true Christian faith: We believe and confess that our Lord Jesus Christ, God’s Son, is both God and man. He is God, eternally begotten from the nature of the Father, and he is man, born in time from the nature of his mother, fully God, fully man, with rational soul and human flesh, equal to the Father as to his deity, less than the Father as to his humanity; and though he is both God and man, Christ is not two persons but one, one, not by changing the deity into flesh, but by taking the humanity into God; one, indeed, not by mixture of the natures, but by unity in one person; for just as the rational soul and flesh are one human being, so God and man are one Christ. He suffered for our salvation, descended into hell, rose the third day from the dead. He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty, and from there will come to judge the living and the dead. At his coming all people will rise with their own bodies to answer for their personal deeds. Those who have done good will enter eternal life, but those who have done evil will go into eternal fire.

This is the true Christian faith. Whoever does not faithfully and firmly believe this cannot be saved.

Be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 391, God Loved the World So that He Gave

SERMON John 3:1-7

“The Triune God Saves”

The Spirit gives us new birth
The Father gives us his love
The Son gives us new life

Please stand.

Please be seated.

† O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

Please stand.

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Trinity Prayer and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

LORD’S PRAYER

Be seated.

HYMN CW 239, Glory Be to God the Father

Please stand.

M: Blessed Lord, you have given us your Holy Scriptures for our learning. May we so hear them, read, learn and take them to heart, that being strengthened and comforted by your holy Word, we may cling to the blessed hope of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

M: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and † give you peace.

C: Amen, Amen, Amen.

Please be seated.

CLOSING HYMN CW 334, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

† A N N O U N C E M E N T S †

May 30 – June 5

Sun.	8:00a.m.	Emmanuel Worship
	10:00a.m.	St. John’s Worship

Mon.		MEMORIAL DAY

Tues.	8:30 a.m.	Faculty meeting
	9:00a.m.	Elders meeting at St. John’s

Wed.

Thurs.

Fri.	8:00a.m. 4:00p.m.	Church Garage Sale

Sat.	8:00a.m.12:00p.m.	Church Garage Sale
	4:30p.m.	St. John’s Worship

*Next week’s theme:-* *June 6, 2021* The Second Sunday after Pentecost: Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath
8:00 a.m.	Emmanuel Worship
10:00 a.m.	St. John’s Worship

CHURCH NEWS

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS (read by pastor)

– For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Jim & Caryl Bassett, Cheri Borzick, Ed Buchholz, Darlene Burrough (Judy Fandrey’s niece), Sharon Crook, Roberta Davison (Beth John’s daughter), Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Ken & Sally Elmer, Mike Farrell, Kelleen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Marian Heller, Louise Hillmer, Jerry & Darlene Hunter (Bonnie Chapman’s parents), Xzander Jahr, Ellie Kendall, Robert Lederer (Jackie & Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Thomas Marcelain (Dawn’s son), Luanne Mittlesteadt, Shelley Myers, Phil Nelson (Melanie Zuehls’ step-father), Kathy North, Rhett Petersen (Dan Finger’s friend), Al Pompa (Pete & Lucy Laun’s brother-in-law), Karen Radke, LuAnn Reber, Jeff Reimer & son Tim, Don & Doris Smith, Mary Smith, Tom Stempniak (Carol’s husband), Dennis & Ramona Wacholtz, Linda Lou Wacholtz, Dixie Wagner, Kathy Weinfurter (Ken Pabelick’s mother-in-law), John Wildt, Harold & brother Paul Wuerch, Bill Zamzow (Kay Maass’ brother-in-law ) – (added this week: Ellie Kendall, Shelley Myers, Kathy Weinfurter, Bill Zamzow (Kay Maass’ brother-in-law )

-For Memorial Day

ART FOR DINNER If you ordered a cookbook, Megan and Ciara will be set up in Emmanuel parish hall after church today (Sunday) from 9:00-9:30am and at St. John’s conference room from 9:30am-10:00am. If you still owe, please bring your cash or check payment. Thank you for supporting our school! Totals to follow soon.

ATTENTION ST. JOHN’S AND EMMANUEL MEMBERS:

Starting Sunday, May 16 @ 6:30pm, there will be adult softball on the baseball diamond behind

St. John’s. This is open to men and women who have graduated high school (recently or a long time ago!). We are not preparing for a future event, just gathering in fellowship and activity during the warmer months of the year. Come out and enjoy the season and meeting together!

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

CROSSES Located in the link way of St. John’s and parish hall of Emmanuel are interactive wooden crosses made by our Emmanuel member Gene Crook. Thank you, Gene! If you would like one to take home, please help yourself. Pentecost season scarves and descriptive cards are available for pickup! We would also like to thank LuAnn Zieman, our St. John’s member, and a few other ladies who took the time to put these crosses together.

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

SCHOOL NEWS

FREE MEAL SIGNUP FOR SCHOOL FAMILIES See the sign up link on our school Facebook page. While school is in session, St. John’s meals will be dropped off at school on Wednesdays and available for you to pick up when you pick up your child at the end of the school day.

Montello Public School plan for summer school feeding is as follows: Breakfast and lunch is free to anyone in the community Monday -Thursday while summer school is going on, located in the high school cafeteria. The Mondays that there is no summer school, a 5-day meal pick up for anyone in the community will be available. The link to sign up will be the same one that has been used and can be found on our St. John’s school Facebook page. The pickup will be at high school door 23.

Summer School runs: June 14- June 24, July 5th – 15th and August 9-12 Monday through Thursday.

We will serve breakfast from 8:00-8:30 and lunch at 11:30 in the high school cafeteria. The canopy doors are where the kids can enter school.

The Monday bulk food pick up dates:

June 7th, 28th

July 19th, 26th

August 2nd, 16th, 23rd

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from:

Church General, School General, House/Parking Lot, Family Easter Festival, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School

School Technology, Church Video/Audio System, Security System, Tuition Assistance, Athletic Fund, Outreach Events

School Server Upgrade, School HVAC/Purifying System

The Holy Triune God Works Together For Us!

Trinity – B

God’s Word for Today

On this Sunday we celebrate the reveled description of the Triune God who works on our behalf. Isaiah trembled at God’s holiness. . But to Nicodemus Jesus explains the greatest revelation of the Three-in-One God. The Father’s love plowed through the offence of sin and sent the Son to died in our behalf. The Holy Spirit opens our hearts to believe and gives us a new life as his gift.

First Lesson (Isaiah 6:1-8)

1. What did Isaiah have the unique privilege of seeing?

2. What was his initial reaction (would be yours)?

3. What amazing thing happened to Isaiah?

Second Lesson (Romans 8:14-17)

4. What relationship does the Holy Spirit create between God and us?

5. What change does make in our perception of God?

Gospel (John 3:1-17)

6. What did Jesus tell Nicodemus was the only way “to see the kingdom of God?

7. What is this “new birth all about?”

Answers:

1. He was given a view of heaven. Magnificent angels were singing the holiness of the Almighty God in whose presence he had been brought. The ultimate authority and superiority of God was evident as the high ranks of angels stood before God with great reverence covering their faces and feet. They sang “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty” – like the hymn that has become a favorite in Christian worship too.

2. Isaiah was petrified in the presence of a holy God. God’s pure holiness only made his sinfulness stand out even more (like dirt on a pure white shirt). The sense of unworthiness was mixed with the fear of condemnation.

3. God purified him with touching of a coal to his lips. He removed the guilt of sin because they were atoned for by the Christ whom Isaiah would soon describe in amazing prophetic accuracy.

4. Those whom the Holy Spirit leads to faith begin to see another side of God. The relationship of a son and a Father begins to unfold.

5. We are able to come boldly and confidently before the powerful, holy, mighty God and call him “Dad.” Not only can we feel comfortable and without fear in his presence, but we can see ourselves as ones sharing the inheritance with our brother Jesus.

6. Unless a man is born again…born of water and the Spirit…he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Without this new birth we have no part in the ruling activity of God nor do we share in the victory of Christ. Coming into this saving environment is not a decision we’ve come upon after some logical principles or prayers. No, it is fully the activity of God working in our sinful (fleshly) hearts and aligning them spiritual with him through Jesus.

7. It is all about believing in what God has done to save us by sending his Son to live, die and rise for us.

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
5-22		11
5-23		110
St. John’s Altar Committee for May 2021: Kay Maass & Jennie Utke

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Bulletin – May 23, 2021

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

The Day of Pentecost

The Spirit Gives Life

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

Pastor John Dolan

May 22, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s

May 23, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH We extend a warm welcome to everyone worshiping with us today! We ask God that he fill our hearts with peace, joy and understanding as we praise Him together during this Pentecost season.

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
† Sunday: 8:00a.m. at Emmanuel 10:00a.m. at St. John’s
† Saturday: 4:30p.m. at St. John’s

Each worship service is posted to our website. If you don’t have internet access or are unable to attend today’s service, DVDs, sermons and the bulletin are available for your use at home. You may pick them up in the office or request them to be mailed. Please contact our secretary Ciara Neuhauser at the church office or Pastor Zietlow.

HOLY COMMUNION Communion is offered at both Emmanuel and St. John’s on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and at St. John’s on the Saturdays before those Sundays. Private communion by request is also available from Pastor Zietlow or a church Elder at your home. Please call Pastor or the church office to schedule private communion.

GOD’S WORD FOR TODAY Today’s theme: The Day of Pentecost: The Spirit Does the Impossible! – There are many situations in life that seem impossible to deal with. People are drawn to despair and hopelessness. But our God is the God of the impossible. The day of Pentecost gave clear evidence of the power of the Holy Spirit to change things around. Just as dead bones became living, breathing beings in the Ezekiel reading, so people dead in sin become spiritually live through a message the Holy Spirit orchestrated and communicated through his people.

†P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

OPENING HYMN CW 176, Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord

† S E R V I C E O F W O R D & S A C R A M E N T †

Please stand.

M: The grace of our Lord † Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his law, and we plead for his mercy.

M: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

C: Amen.

LORD, HAVE MERCY

Kyrie

M: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord.

M: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ.

M: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord.

M: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care:

M: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise.

O LORD, OUR LORD

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray.

Holy Spirit, God and Lord, come to us this joyful day with your sevenfold gift of grace. Rekindle in our hearts the holy fire of your love that in a true and living faith we may tell abroad the glory of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Father, one God, now and forever.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings

†T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Ezekiel 37:1-14

Summary: The Holy Spirit gives life and hope

The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?”

I said, “O Sovereign LORD, you alone know.”

Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life. I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”

So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound, and the bones came together, bone to bone. I looked, and tendons and flesh appeared on them and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.

Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’” So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast army.

Then he said to me: “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’ Therefore prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: O my people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel. Then you, my people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the LORD have spoken, and I have done it, declares the LORD.’”

CHOIR Oh, Breath of God

*Sunday only. In place of Psalm.

PSALM 51b

* Saturday only. Sing refrain, read verses in unison.

O Lord, open my lips,*

and my mouth will declare your praise.

You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;*

you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;*

a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Refrain

Create in me a pure heart, O God,*

and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me from your presence*

or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation,*

and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways,*

and sinners will turn back to you.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

EPISTLE LESSON Acts 2:1-21 (today’s sermon text)

Summary: God poured out His Spirit

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Utterly amazed, they asked: “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”

Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

VERSE OF THE DAY

M: Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.

Please stand

GOSPEL LESSON John 14:25-27

Summary: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit

“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Please be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 183, Holy Spirit, Light Divine

SERMON Acts 2:1-21

“The Spirit Speaks Your Language”

Please stand.

NICENE CREED

All: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

Please be seated.

†O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Pentecost Prayers and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

Please stand.

LORD’S PRAYER

†T H E S A C R A M E N T †

M: The Lord be with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing.

He raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms and placed all things under his feet for the benefit of the Church.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Sanctus

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD

Agnus Dei

Please be seated for the distribution.

CHOIR At the Table of the Lord

Please stand.

THANK THE LORD

Be seated.

*On Sunday only. In place of the blessing and closing hymn.

CHOIR Go Now in Peace

*On Saturday only, pastor speaks the blessing, and everyone sings the closing hymn.

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.

CLOSING HYMN CW 471, Renew Me, O Eternal Light

† A N N O U N C E M E N T S †

May 23 – May 29

Sun.	8:00a.m.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
	10:00a.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion

Mon.

Tues.	8:00a.m.	School Chapel

Wed.	11:40a.m.	Early School Release
	6:00p.m.	Little Lambs Graduation

Thurs.		Class Trips

Fri.	10:45a.m.	End of School Closing Service & Kindergarten Graduation
	11:15a.m.	Last Day of School Picnic
	11:45a.m.	Summer Dismissal
Sat.
	4:30p.m.	St. John’s Worship

*Next week’s theme:-* *May 30, 2021* The Festival of the Holy Trinity
8:00 a.m.	Emmanuel Worship
10:00 a.m.	St. John’s Worship

† C H U R C H N E W S †

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS (read by pastor) – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Jim & Caryl Bassett, Cheri Borzick, Ed Buchholz, Darlene Burrough (Judy Fandrey’s niece), Sharon Crook, Roberta Davison (Beth John’s daughter), Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Ken & Sally Elmer, Mike Farrell, Kelleen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Marian Heller, Louise Hillmer, Jerry & Darlene Hunter (Bonnie Chapman’s parents), Xzander Jahr, Ellie Kendall, Robert Lederer (Jackie & Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Thomas Marcelain (Dawn’s son), Luanne Mittlesteadt, Shelley Myers, Phil Nelson (Melanie Zuehls’ step-father), Kathy North, Rhett Petersen (Dan Finger’s friend), Al Pompa (Pete & Lucy Laun’s brother-in-law), Karen Radke, LuAnn Reber, Jeff Reimer & son Tim, Don & Doris Smith, Mary Smith, Tom Stempniak (Carol’s husband), Dennis & Ramona Wacholtz, Linda Lou Wacholtz, Dixie Wagner, Kathy Weinfurter (Ken Pabelick’s mother-in-law), John Wildt, Harold & brother Paul Wuerch, Bill Zamzow (Kay Maass’ brother-in-law ) – (added this week: Ellie Kendall, Kathy Weinfurter, Bill Zamzow (Kay Maass’ brother-in-law ) -For the family of Donna Gray, the mother of our St. John’s member Annette St. Onge, who joined her heavenly home on 5/20

UPDATED COVID 19 PROTOCOL Emmanuel and St. John’s Joint Councils approved the following updates, effective Saturday & Sunday, May 22, 23, 2021: 1) Wearing masks and social distancing is still encouraged. 2) All pews at both churches will be open for seating. 3) Parish members are free to worship at either Emmanuel or St. John’s. 4) Congregational singing will be resumed at all worship services; soloists are discontinued. 5) Saturday outdoor worship will be held once monthly, June-September, pending Worship Committee approval.

ATTENTION ST. JOHN’S AND EMMANUEL MEMBERS: Starting Sunday, May 16 @ 6:30pm, there will be adult softball on the baseball diamond behind St. John’s. This is open to men and women who have graduated high school (recently or a long time ago!). We are not preparing for a future event, just gathering in fellowship and activity during the warmer months of the year. Come out and enjoy the season and meeting together!

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

CROSSES Located in the link way of St. John’s and parish hall of Emmanuel are interactive wooden crosses made by our Emmanuel member Gene Crook. Thank you, Gene! If you would like one to take home, please help yourself. Pentecost season scarves and descriptive cards are available for pickup! We would also like to thank LuAnn Zieman, our St. John’s member, and a few other ladies who took the time to put these crosses together.

ST. JOHN”S LADIES, TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO VOTE for officers on the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society Board of Directors and for mission projects for the international level. Your vote will be tabulated with those of LWMS members from across the country and in some foreign countries and announced at the virtual LWMS Convention, June 24-27. Your vote is very much appreciated.

THRIVENT SHIRTS There are many extra t shirts from various events located in St. John’s link way. Please help yourself!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from: Church General, School General, House/Parking Lot, Family Easter Festival, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, School Technology, Church Video/Audio System, Security System, Tuition Assistance, Athletic Fund, Outreach Events, School Server Upgrade, School HVAC/Purifying System

† S C H O O L      N E W S †

LITTLE LAMBS REGISTRATION OPEN We are currently accepting registrations for St. John’s Little Lambs 2021-2022. Forms are available from the school office, church Information Room or from Director Lynn Sellnow.

PRESCHOOL END OF THE YEAR The school board has approved a gathering for preschool students and families at the end of the year. The 4K students will “graduate” and all Little Lambs will present a program and receive a certificate. The program is called “I Can Go and Tell.” We will have a gathering after the program with refreshments. You may invite a few family members to attend the event. It will be held on Wednesday, May 26, at 6:00 pm. The program will take place in church and the reception will be either in the church basement or in the gym. I hope you can join us!

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION The kindergartners will graduate at the closing service of the school year on Friday, May 28, in the morning. The closing service will take place in church toward the end of the morning. (Time to be determined.) The kindergartners will sing a song and receive their kindergarten diploma. There will be a cookout following the service for all students and family members. Make plans to attend now. It will be here before you know it!

FREE MEAL SIGNUP FOR SCHOOL FAMILIES Hello School Families! Please find the link on our school Facebook page to sign up for free meals. Breakfast and lunch included! The offer is good until May. Meals will be dropped off on Wednesdays at St. John’s.

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

THRIVENT SHIRTS There are many extra t shirts from various events located in St. John’s link way. Please help yourself!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from: Church General, School General, House/Parking Lot, Family Easter Festival, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School School Technology, Church Video/Audio System, Security System, Tuition Assistance, Athletic Fund, Outreach Events, School Server Upgrade, School HVAC/Purifying System

Lutheran Military Support Group (LMSG)

AMMO Cans for Memorial Day

We’re a fairly young organization with an important mission – providing Christian support to our military and their families. We need your help.

LMSG stands for Lutheran Military Support Group. LMSG is a partnership of ELS and WELS veterans who are working to grow awareness of and bring Christian support to military members and their families in our congregations and beyond.

Monday, May 28, is a special day for our country because we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. During this time of year, and also at Veterans Day, LMSG asks for donations to help carry out our work of sharing the Gospel with military members and their loved ones.

On Memorial Day, our LMSG chapter reminds each of you to give thanks for those who died for our freedoms, to pray for those who mourn and to comfort us with the joy that Christ died for all those who died for us and ultimately brings eternal life to all who believe in Him.

If you can financially support the work of LMSG, your offerings will be used in a variety of ways — from training and educating chaplains who serve our military on bases and in hospitals, to family assistance for things like child care, transportation assistance or snow removal. Our dollars are also expanding the reach of Time of Grace broadcasts to military bases around the globe so our men and women can hear God’s precious word wherever they are stationed.

Thank you for your time. And, thank you for joining LMSG in giving thanks to God for the men and women who faithfully answered the call to serve in our nation’s military.

Ammo cans are located near the entrance of both churches this Sunday, May 23 and next Sunday,

May 30.

To learn more, please visit: www.lutheranmilitary.org

The Spirit Does the Impossible!

Pentecost – B

God’s Word for Today

There are many situations in life that seem impossible to deal with. People are drawn to despair and hopelessness. But our God is the God of the impossible. The day of Pentecost gave clear evidence of the power of the Holy Spirit to change things around. Just as dead bones became living, breathing beings in the Ezekiel reading, so people dead in sin become spiritually live through a message the Holy Spirit orchestrated and communicated through his people.

First Lesson (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

1. What were the condition of the bones and what in your life do they represent?

2. What made these dead bones live? What does that mean for you?

Second Lesson (Acts 2:1-21)

3. What was so amazing about these men boldly speaking in tongues?

4. What was Peter’s explanation of this event?

Gospel (John 14:25-27)

5. Whom was the Father going to send in connection with the name of Jesus?

6. What would be the focus of the Holy Spirit?

Answers:

1. The bones were very dry. There was no life at all in them. The spirit among the people of God was one of hopelessness and despair. There seemed no chance to be released from captivity to return to their homeland. Sin leaves us dry too. (Eph 2:1-4) It makes us unable to do anything to return to God and the blessings he intended for us. It produces the feeling of being trapped and hopeless.

2. The Holy Spirit does the impossible by bringing what was dead to life. He will restore the nation of Israel and bring it to its feet to return to their homeland. In us he also creates a new heart and renews a steadfast spirit within us (Ps 51). What seems impossible becomes a reality in the promises of God – some that we experience fulfillment of now – others we look forward to.

3. These were common, everyday workingmen – “Galileans’ that would not have had such schooling to speak so many other languages fluently. They were ones who had earlier hidden for fear of people connecting them with Christ. Now they were boldly telling that message of the crucified and risen Savior in languages that could be clearly understood by foreigners.

4. This was the fulfillment of God’s prophecy that he would send his Spirit in a special way. This special outpouring began at Pentecost and continues today wherever the gospel is preached. The purpose was to get the news out so that all could call on the name of the Lord and be saved.

5. The Father and Son would send the Holy Spirit – the third person of the Godhead.

6. The truths that Jesus was sharing with the disciples seemed so confusing at the time. So much to learn that was different than what they had imagined. The Holy Spirit would “teach you all things” and “remind you of everything Jesus taught.” The Holy Spirit was not coming to draw attention to himself, but to turn our eyes and hearts to Jesus. Like a spotlight operator, he focuses the gospel light on Jesus so we can clearly see what he has done, understand what he has taught and be established firmly in faith.

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
5-15		23
5-16	43	69
St. John’s Altar Committee for May 2021: Kay Maass & Jennie Utke

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

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Welcome To Our Visitors!
Find & Like us on Facebook
Visit our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org
Pastor Peter Zietlow: (608) 408-7830, E-mail: zietlowPL6@hotmail.com
Little Lambs Director & Teacher Mrs. Lynn Sellnow: 616-826-0816
K, 1^st& 2^nd Grade Teacher Ms. Shelley Myers: 920-285-7554
3^rd-5^th Grade Teacher Ms. Katlynn Tindall: 262-352-7021
Principal & 6^th – 8^th Grade Teacher Mr. Larry Sellnow: 616-822-6689, Email: principal@stjohnsmontello.org
Church & School Secretary/Office Ciara Neuhauser: (608) 297-2866
Church & School Address/Mail: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
Church & School E-mail: scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org
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Bulletin – May 16, 2021

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org

The 7^th Sunday of Easter

The Ascended Lord, Our Great High Priest, Prepares His Church for Its Work

St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Churches

Montello & Mecan, WI

May 15, 2021

4:30p.m. St. John’s

May 16, 2021

8:00a.m. Emmanuel

10:00a.m. St. John’s

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! We extend a warm welcome to everyone worshiping with us on this wonderful Mother’s Day! May God bless and fill our hearts with peace, joy and understanding as we praise Him together today.

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
† Sunday:
8:00a.m. at Emmanuel
10:00a.m. at St. John’s

† Saturday:
4:30p.m. at St. John’s

Each worship service is posted to our website. If you don’t have internet access or are unable to attend today’s service, DVDs, sermons and the bulletin are available for your use at home. You may pick them up in the office or request them to be mailed. Please contact our secretary Ciara Neuhauser at the church office or Pastor Zietlow.

UPDATED COVID-19 PROTOCOL   Emmanuel and St. John’s Joint Councils approved the following updates, effective Sunday, May 23, 2021: 1) Wearing masks and social distancing is still encouraged. 2) All pews at both churches will be open for seating. 3) Parish members are free to worship at either Emmanuel or St. John’s. 4) Congregational singing will be resumed at all worship services; soloists are discontinued. 5) Saturday outdoor worship will be held once monthly, June-September, pending Worship Committee approval.

HOLY COMMUNION Communion is offered at both Emmanuel and St. John’s on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and at St. John’s on the Saturdays before those Sundays. Private communion by request is also available from Pastor Zietlow or a church Elder at your home. Please call Pastor or the church office to schedule private communion.

GOD’S WORD FOR TODAY Today’s theme: The 7^th Sunday of Easter – He Watches Over Me – Our ascended Lord watches over his Church. He intercedes for us with the Father. He protects us with his power. He guides us with his Holy Word of truth.

†P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P †

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

OPENING HYMN CW 232, “Lord of My Life, Whose Tender Care”

† S E R V I C E O F W O R D †

Please stand.

M: The grace of our Lord † Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his law, and we plead for his mercy.

C: Amen.

PRAYER AND PRAISE

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

OH, TASTE AND SEE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray.

Almighty God, your Son our Savior was taken up in glory and intercedes for us at your right hand. Through your living and abiding Word, give us hearts to know him and faith to follow where he has gone; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings

†T H E W O R D †

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Acts 1:15-26

Summary: Preparation by the disciples for witnessing to the world

In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) ¹⁶and said, “Brothers and sisters,^[^a^] the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. ¹⁷He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.”

¹⁸(With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. ¹⁹Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

²⁰“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

“‘May his place be deserted;
let there be no one to dwell in it,’^[^b^]

and,

“‘May another take his place of leadership.’^[^c^]

²¹Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, ²²beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

²³So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. ²⁴Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen ²⁵to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” ²⁶Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

PSALM 8

* Sing refrains and verses in unison.

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!*

You have set your glory above the heavens.

When I consider your heavens,*

the work of your fingers,

what is man that you are mindful of him,*

the Son of Man that you care for him?

Refrain

You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings*

and crowned him with glory and honor.

You made him ruler over the works of your hands;*

you put everything under his feet.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

EPISTLE LESSON 1 John 4:13-21

Summary: We love because he first loved us

This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. ¹⁴And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. ¹⁵If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. ¹⁶And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. ¹⁷This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. ¹⁸There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

¹⁹We love because he first loved us. ²⁰Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. ²¹And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

VERSE OF THE DAY John 14:18

M: Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Alleluia.

Please stand

GOSPEL LESSON John 17:11-19 (today’s sermon text)

Summary: Jesus prays that his disciples may be protected and sent out into the world

I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of^[^a^] your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. ¹²While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by^[^b^] that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.

¹³“I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. ¹⁴I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. ¹⁵My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. ¹⁶They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. ¹⁷Sanctify them by^[^c^] the truth; your word is truth. ¹⁸As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. ¹⁹For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.

Please be seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY CW 359, “Jesus, My Great High Priest”

SERMON John 17:11-19

“O LORD! SET US APART BY YOUR TRUTH!”

That we may have what You want us to have (13)
That we may be what You want us to be (14-17)
That we may do what You want us to do (18-19)

Please stand.

APOSTLES’ CREED

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated.

†O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S †

THE OFFERING

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Ascension Prayer and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see

announcement details of today’s Intercessory Prayers.

Please stand.

LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN CW 469:1-4, “Take My Life and Let It Be”

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M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.

Please be seated.

CLOSING HYMN CW 469:5, 6, “Take My Life and Let It Be”

*See page 9.

† A N N O U N C E M E N T S †

May 16 – May 22

Sun.	8:00a.m.	Emmanuel Worship
	9:00a.m.	Emmanuel Congregational meeting
	10:00a.m.	St. John’s Worship
Mon.
	6:30p.m.	Choir at St. John’s

Tues.	8:00a.m.	School Chapel
	6:30p.m.	Joint Worship meeting at St. John’s
Wed.
	11:40a.m.	Early School Release
Thurs.	3:30p.m.	School Speech meetings
	6:00p.m.	Griefshare Movie/Pizza Night of “I Still Believe”
Fri.	12:45p.m.	School Arbor Day
Sat.
	4:30p.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion

*Next week’s theme:-* *May 23, 2021* The Day of Pentecost: The Spirit Gives Life
8:00 a.m.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
10:00 a.m.	St. John’s Worship with communion

† C H U R C H      N E W S †

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS (read by pastor) – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Jim & Caryl Bassett, Cheri Borzick, Ed Buchholz, Darlene Burrough (Judy Fandrey’s niece), Sharon Crook, Roberta Davison (Beth John’s daughter), Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Ken Elmer, Mike Farrell, Kelleen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Marian Heller, Louise Hillmer, Jerry & Darlene Hunter (Bonnie Chapman’s parents), Xzander Jahr, Robert Lederer (Jackie & Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Thomas Marcelain (Dawn’s son), Luanne Mittlesteadt, Phil Nelson (Melanie Zuehls’ step-father), Kathy North, Rhett Petersen (Dan Finger’s friend), Al Pompa (Pete & Lucy Laun’s brother-in-law), Karen Radke, Jeff Reimer & son Tim, Don & Doris Smith, Mary Smith, Tom Stempniak (Carol’s husband), Dennis & Ramona Wacholtz, Linda Lou Wacholtz, Dixie Wagner, John Wildt, Harold & brother Paul Wuerch – (added this week: Sally Elmer, Thomas Marcelain, LuAnn Reber, Tim Reimer) – For the family of our Emmanuel member Pat Bornick called to her eternal home on Monday (5/10) at the age of 86 – For Armed Forces Day (5/15 – “THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD. I SHALL NOT WANT…” On Monday (5/10/21) our loving Good Shepherd Jesus Christ called to his side in heaven the soul of our Emmanuel–Mecan member Pat Bornick. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Wednesday (5/19) at Emmanuel–Mecan. 10am visitation. 11am funeral. committal at a later date. “…AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER.” (Psalm 23 that Pat and I recited together at the close of our 5/6 communion visit) – www.wachholzandsons.com

UPDATED COVID 19 PROTOCOL  Emmanuel and St. John’s Joint Councils approved the following updates, effective Sunday, May 23, 2021: 1) Wearing masks and social distancing is still encouraged. 2) All pews at both churches will be open for seating. 3) Parish members are free to worship at either Emmanuel or St. John’s. 4) Congregational singing will be resumed at all worship services; soloists are discontinued. 5) Saturday outdoor worship will be held once monthly, June-September, pending Worship Committee approval.

ATTENTION ST. JOHN’S AND EMMANUEL MEMBERS: Starting Sunday, May 16 @ 6:30pm, there will be adult softball on the baseball diamond behind St. John’s. This is open to men and women who have graduated high school (recently or a long time ago!). We are not preparing for a future event, just gathering in fellowship and activity during the warmer months of the year. Come out and enjoy the season and meeting together!

GRIEFSHARE This Thursday, May 20 at 6:00p.m., the Griefshare group will be showing the movie “I Still Believe”. All Griefshare members are invited and may bring a guest. If you, or anyone you know, could benefit from this, please come! Please RSVP to Mark Emond 608-697-1600. Pizza will also be provided!

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

CROSSES Located in the link way of St. John’s and parish hall of Emmanuel are interactive wooden crosses made by our Emmanuel member Gene Crook. Thank you, Gene! If you would like one to take home, please help yourself. Pentecost season scarves and descriptive cards are available for pickup! We would also like to thank LuAnn Zieman, our St. John’s member, and a few other ladies who took the time to put these crosses together.

ST. JOHN’S LADIES, PLEASE VOTE!  All confirmed women are eligible to vote for officers on the International Board of Directors of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS) and for mission projects for 2021-2022. A voting station is located in the linkway today.  Voting ends on Sunday, May 23. Results of this voting will be announced at the virtual LWMS Convention, June 24-27.  If you have questions, please contact Reporter Linda Wachholz.  Your vote is very much appreciated!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from: Church General, School General, House/Parking Lot, Family Easter Festival, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School School Technology, Church Video/Audio System, Security System, Tuition Assistance, Athletic Fund, Outreach Events School Server Upgrade, School HVAC/Purifying System

† S C H O O L      N E W S †

LITTLE LAMBS REGISTRATION OPEN We are currently accepting registrations for St. John’s Little Lambs 2021-2022. Forms are available from the school office, church Information Room or from Director Lynn Sellnow.

PRESCHOOL END OF THE YEAR The school board has approved a gathering for preschool students and families at the end of the year. The 4K students will “graduate” and all Little Lambs will present a program and receive a certificate. The program is called “I Can Go and Tell.” We will have a gathering after the program with refreshments. You may invite a few family members to attend the event. It will be held on Wednesday, May 26, at 6:00 pm. The program will take place in church and the reception will be either in the church basement or in the gym. I hope you can join us!

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION The kindergartners will graduate at the closing service of the school year on Friday, May 28, in the morning. The closing service will take place in church toward the end of the morning. (Time to be determined.) The kindergartners will sing a song and receive their kindergarten diploma. There will be a cookout following the service for all students and family members. Make plans to attend now. It will be here before you know it!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ART FOR DINNER WINNERS Cookbook cover: Keira Breiwa, Rhett Gimnick, Rilyn Henke, Johanna Jaster,    Connor Riesselmann and Nolan Van Treeck Individual who sold the most cookbooks: Keira Breiwa, 4^th grade (28 cookbooks!) Classroom that sold the most cookbooks: Miss Tindall’s 3^rd-5^th grade (61 cookbooks!) Each winner received a prize bag full of goodies and the 3^rd-5^th graders received a pizza and ice cream party. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Art For Dinner fundraiser! Stay tuned for when to pick up your cookbook, apparel/accessories and for our totals raised this year.

FREE MEAL SIGNUP FOR SCHOOL FAMILIES Hello School Families! Please find the link on our school Facebook page to sign up for free meals. Breakfast and lunch included! The offer is good until May. Meals will be dropped off on Wednesdays at St. John’s.

CONFIRMATION GOWNS If you have a confirmation gown that you, or someone you know, is not using and want to donate it to church for future confirmands, please drop by the office. Thanks!

LIST OF DEDICICATED ACCOUNTS Want to donate and know exactly where your money is going?! Here is a list of accounts between St. John’s church and school that you can choose from: Church General, School General, House/Parking Lot, Family Easter Festival, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School School Technology, Church Video/Audio System, Security System, Tuition Assistance, Athletic Fund, Outreach Events School Server Upgrade, School HVAC/Purifying System

He Watches Over Me

Seventh Sunday of Easter – B

God’s Word for Today

Our ascended Lord watches over his Church. He intercedes for us with the Father. He protects us with his power. He guides us with his Holy Word of truth.

First Lesson (Acts 1:15-26)

1. This takes place soon after Jesus’ ascension and before Pentecost. What did Peter propose to the early believers?

2. The disciples let God choose who would take Judas’ place. Explain.

Second Lesson (1 John 4:13-21)

3. According to verse 15, how can we know that God lives in us?

4. What does our love for God lead us to do?

5. Verse 18 says that there is no fear in love. So, if I am afraid at some point, have I lost my faith?

Gospel (John 17:11b-19)

6. Jesus prayed these words on the night before he died. It is commonly known as his High Priestly prayer. For what things did Jesus pray?

7. What did Jesus mean when he said, “Sanctify them by the truth, your word is truth”?

Answers:

1. That they choose a replacement for Judas the Betrayer. He suggested that they choose a man who had been with Jesus from the beginning of his ministry.

2. Even though the disciple’s “chose” the final two candidates, they did it prayerfully according to the criteria mentioned above. Then they prayed and cast lots. The lot fell to Matthias. This was not luck, but rather God’s decision.

3. Only through the power of the Holy Spirit can we know and trust that Jesus is the Son of God and our Savior. Therefore our trust in Jesus is proof that God dwells within us.

4. Out of thanks for God’s love we seek to show love to others.

5. Our faith, which trusts solely in God’s love, does not fear anything. Faith says boldly with the Apostle Paul, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Our trust in God’s love shows no fear. Yet we are at the same time sinners and saints. Our sinful nature does doubt. Our sinful nature does fear. The life of a Christian is a struggle against that sinful nature. Moments of fear and doubt should not drive us to despair of our salvation, but rather to the loving promises of our Savior God who strengthens our faith and takes away our fears.

6. Because he was leaving, Jesus asked God to watch over his disciples and protect them.

7. To sanctify means to “set apart” for God and for holiness. God through his Word and the faith worked by that Word sets apart believers for himself. We are in the world, but we are not of it. Heaven is our home. Jesus prayed that God would continue to keep them from sin, the devil and the evil of this world through his Holy Word. God continues to set us apart through that same Word of truth.

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
5-8		11
5-9	44	181
5-12		17
5-13	8
St. John’s Altar Committee for May 2021: Kay Maass & Jennie Utke

●●● Welcome To Our Visitors! Find & Like us on Facebook Visit our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org Pastor Peter Zietlow: (608) 408-7830, E-mail: zietlowPL6@hotmail.com Little Lambs Director & Teacher Mrs. Lynn Sellnow: 616-826-0816 K, 1^st& 2^nd Grade Teacher Ms. Shelley Myers: 920-285-7554 3^rd-5^th Grade Teacher Ms. Katlynn Tindall: 262-352-7021 Principal & 6^th – 8^th Grade Teacher Mr. Larry Sellnow: 616-822-6689, Email: principal@stjohnsmontello.org Church & School Secretary/Office Ciara Neuhauser: (608) 297-2866 Church & School Address/Mail: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949 Church & School E-mail: scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org ●●●

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:00-4:00

Tuesday 8:00-4:00

Wednesday 8:00-4:00

Thursday 8:00-4:00