EMMANUEL AND ST. JOHN’S
Ev. Lutheran Churches
Mecan and Montello, WI
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
AUGUST 19, 2018
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH! We extend a warm welcome to everyone today, especially our visitors. In the bulletin you’ll find an outline of today’s service, a calendar of events and other bits of information. In the red hymn book you’ll find the songs we sing and the order of service that we follow. If you would like a large print hymnal or bulletin please ask one of our ushers and they will gladly assist you. Restrooms and nursery area are located the parish hall at Emmanuel and in the lower level and “link-way” at St. John’s. It’s nice to have you visit today. May God bless our worship together!
GOD’S WORD FOR TODAY: Jesus Gives the Bread of Life so That We Will Not Stumble in Faith – Living as a Christian is hard. The devil places many obstacles in our way, all of which lead to sin and unbelief. But by his death in our place (by losing!), Jesus defeated Satan. The risen Christ gives us a way out of every temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). Most of all, our Savior gives us the Bread of Life, his promises of forgiveness and eternal rescue. As we nourish our faith on this Bread of Life, Jesus will give us boldness to fight our spiritual enemies.
PERSONAL PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift of grace that we may come into your presence and offer true and faithful service. Grant that our worship on earth may always be pleasing to you. And, in the life to come, give us the perfect peace and joy you have promised. Through your wonderful Word and Spirit, forgive our sins, strengthen our faith, give joy to our hearts, meaning and direction to our lives. Bless our worship today and every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
THEME: Eating Spiritual Food Equals Believing In Christ
ORDER OF SERVICE–LITURGY
“The Common Service” (hymnal page 15)
PASTOR’S GREETING
OPENING HYMN 339 “Today Your Mercy Calls Us” (printed in hymnal, all sing)
(Please stand)
LITURGY (hymnal page 15)
PRAYER OF THE DAY (pastor reads)
(Please be seated for the day’s scripture readings)
OLD TESTAMENT: PROVERBS 9:1-6
Wisdom has set her table
Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the highest point of the city. “Let all who are simple come in here!” she says to those who lack judgment. “Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.
PSALM 1 (hymnal page 67, pulpit side sings the first line, lectern side sings the second line, all sing refrains and Gloria)
EPISTLE: EPHESIANS 5:15-20
Be filled with the Spirit
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
VERSE OF THE DAY
“Alleluia. The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Alleluia.” (Hebrews 4:12)
LITURGY (hymnal page 18, all sing)
“Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!”
(Please stand)
After the announcement of the Gospel, all sing:
“Glory be to you, O Lord!”
GOSPEL: JOHN 6:47-58 (today’s sermon text)
Eating and drinking Christ by faith
Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which anyone may eat and not die.
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”
Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your forefathers ate manna and died, but he who feeds on this bread will live forever.”
After the reading of the Gospel, all sing:
“Praise be to you, O Christ”
THE APOSTLES’ CREED (all sing to the tune of Hymn 277)
I believe in God the Father, Maker of the heav’n and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, our Savior, God’s own Son of human birth.
Virgin‑born, the Lord incarnate, Whom the Spirit did conceive;
Suffered under Pontius Pilate; He’s the God whom I believe!
Crucified, was dead and buried; Down to hell in victory;
From the dead he rose the third day; Up to heav’n triumphantly.
There at God’s right hand he’s ruling, By his will the world is led.
He will come to judge the nations, Both the living and the dead.
I believe in God the Spirit, In his Church, his chosen band.
They are joined in sweet communion, Holy in his sight they stand.
I believe in sins forgiven; I believe I’ll rise again;
I believe in life eternal. Amen! Amen! Amen!
(Please be seated)
SERMON HYMN 314 “O Living Bread From Heaven” (printed in hymnal, all sing)
SERMON: JOHN 6:47-58
“Jesus Is My Kind of Bread”
Because of the…
1. Bakery
2. Benefit
3. Cost
(Please stand after the sermon)
LITURGY (hymnal page 20, all sing)
(Please be seated)
OFFERING, WORSHIPER GREETINGS & FRIENDSHIP REGISTERS (Note: At St. John’s, a video of Vacation Bible School will be shown)
OFFERING PRAYER
(Please stand)
PRAYER FOR SUCCESS OF THE WORD (CWAB, p 219, read by pastor)
INTERCESSORY PRAYERS
– For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: George Alexander, Marilyn Bredeson (Karin’s Stellick’s mother), David Broderick, Mike Brown, Alexandria Buehrens (Bob & Carolyn’s great granddaughter), Bob & Carolyn Buehrens, George Chapman, Gene & Sharon Crook, Harley & Liola Crown, Agnes Dassow, Caleb & Emery Degenstein (Mark Emond’s friends), Elaine Emond (Mark’s mother), Marjorie Fabian, Mike Farrell, Ron Fuerstenau (Bill’s grandfather), Donna Gatzke, Kellen Grucza (Judy Fandrey’s daughter), Brody Henke, Ardis Henning, Dawn Hirn (Linda Krause’s niece), RaeLynn Hodgkins (Beth Johnson’s daughter), Geri Kerl (Sue Brown’s mother), Bob Klapper (Sandy’s husband), Doris Klawitter, Aspen Raelynn Lefeber (Barb Hoffman’s greatgrandaughter), Anna Madigan, Ruthie Marcelain (Dawn’s granddaughter), Wayne Riemer, Frankie Russell, Bob Schrank, Joan Schmitz (Lisa Ollendorf’s mother), Dennis Schwanke (Mary Isberner’s friend), Jennifer Strauss, Jane Torres (Stacie Starke’s mother), Dennis & Romana Wacholtz, Donny Weber (Betty’s son), Paul Weldon, Raymond Zacharrias (Marilyn Riemer’s brother) –
(added this week: Ron Fuerstenau, Joan Schmitz)
– For Frieda Otto who celebrated her 98th birthday on 8/12
– For Gene & Sharon Crook who will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary on 8/22
LORD’S PRAYER (hymnal page 20, all read)
(Please be seated)
HYMN 616 “Feed your Children, God Most Holy” (printed in hymnal, all sing)
(Please stand)
CLOSING PRAYER & BLESSING (hymnal page 25b)
(Please be seated)
CLOSING HYMN 293 “God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage” (printed in hymnal, all sing)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THEME FOR NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost–Russia Mission Festival: Faith Generates the Right Choice–Following Christ
Note: Please give your completed friendship register page to an usher or pastor as you leave today’s service.
| ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK AUGUST 19-AUGUST 25 | |||
| Sun. | 8:00 A.M. | Emmanuel Worship | |
| 10:00 A.M. | St. John’s Worship | ||
| 11:15 A.M. | St. John’s School/Little Lambs Registration and Pictures | ||
| Mon. | 6:00 P.M. | St. John’s School/Little Lambs Registration and Pictures | |
| Tues. | 6:30 P.M. | Men’s Bible Study | |
| 7:30 P.M. | St. John’s Sunday School staff meeting | ||
| Wed. | 6:30 P.M. | St. John’s Worship | |
| Thurs. | 10:00 A.M. | Montello Care Center Devotion with communion | |
| Fri. | |||
| Sat. | 9:00 A.M. | St. John’s Work Day with lunch | |
| SCHEDULE FOR NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost–Russia Mission Festival: Faith Generates the Right Choice–Following Christ |
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| 8:00 A.M. | Emmanuel Worship | ||
| 10:00 A.M. | St. John’s Worship with communion | ||
| 11:15 A.M. | St. John’s lunch and presentation | ||
LITTLE LAMBS There are still openings for Little Lambs for the 2018-2019 school year! Call Sara Borck (858) 731-7919 or the office (608) 297-2866 to reserve your spot today!!
SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND PICTURES Registration for St. John’s Ev. Lutheran School and Little Lambs IS TODAY at 11:15a.m. and TOMORROW, Monday, August 20 at 6:00p.m. Both will be held at St. John’s in Pastor’s office and Little Lambs classroom. SCHOOL PHOTOS will be taken during registration times.
THANKS to all those who participated in yesterday’s Father Marquette Day’s Parade Float.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME The Emmanuel Congregation wishes to thank the following members for their faithful time and effort over the past number of years, with the following activitis:
Tabitha Stelter : Management of the Emmanuel weekly Sunday School sessions.
Karen Radke : Management of the Sunshine position.
Dave Radke : Management of the Emmanuel usher schedule.
And as always, thanks be to the Lord for such generous members!
Emmanuel Lutheran Church is in recruiting mode for 2 (or more) volunteers to assist with the following positions. All expenses are reimbursed by the Church.
1) Sunday School Teacher : This individual will help further the Christian up-bringing of parish and non-parish children between the ages of 6 and 10, by managing the weekly Sunday School sessions held in the Emmanuel Parish Hall, during the sermon segment of the service.
2) Sun Shine Position : Based on weekly emails from Pastor Zietlow, this individual will manage the mailing of get-well, sympathy cards, etc. to church members and their families.
If you are interested in serving the Lord with your time and talents by assisting with these important activities, please contact Darrell Buchholz or Pastor Zietlow.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY A great turnout last week for the first of three summer Men’s Bible Classes! Tuesday night at 6:30PM we do it again. Joshua’s Last Lecture teaches about “blind” faith and the old adage, “practice what you preach.” Meet in the church basement.
CARDS The cards have been restocked! They are located in the lower level of St. John’s. Come check them out and see what’s new!
ST. JOHN’S A/V ROOM–HELP WANTED Our current audio/visual crew (Tracy Hoffman & Aaron Wachholz) welcomes more members to learn what they do to create and show PowerPoint services on the big screen, record services to create DVD’s and upload to our church website, operate the sound system, etc. “Many hands make light work.”
ST JOHN’S STREAMING ON YOUTUBE Church services are now streaming live to our YouTube channel. To find St. John’s YouTube channel, simply visit our website: www.stjohnsmontello.org/ and click on the VIDEO link in the top menu. Prior videos can be watched on this page or you can click the link to our YouTube channel page where services can be watched live, as they happen. Be sure to subscribe on Youtube and click the bell icon in the upper right corner of YouTube to get notified of new videos and live streams.
LET’S CELEBRATE MISSIONS WITH OUR WELS MISSIONARIES IN RUSSIA, LUKE & JENNIFER WOLFGRAMM!
Plan to attend!! We are blessed to have another full day of celebrating missions on Sunday, August 26, with special services at 8 a.m. at Emmanuel and at 10 a.m. at St. John’s. A freewill offering will be taken at both services to support the work in Russia.
Pastor Wolfgramm will lead morning worship with what he calls a “Sermontation,” which will combine the morning sermon with a power point presentation about Russia. Then, following the St. John’s service, ALL are invited for a summer “piknik” lunch (Freewill Offering) in the lower level around *11:15 a.m. The Wolfgramms will then do a tag-team mission presentation, that will be completely different from the morning “sermontation,” beginning around *12:00 p.m. (*Times are approximate.)
ENDEAVOR BLOOD DRIVE The Endeavor Blood Drive will be on August 22 from 1:00-6:00pm at the Endeavor Fire Station. Please call Ruth Jones to schedule your appointment today at (608)587-2646.
CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.”
ALTAR FLOWERS If you would like to have flowers put on the altar for a special occasion or just to add beauty to St. John’s, please contact our Altar Ladies, Carolyn Rosenthal 589-5036 or Elaine Kelm 920-344-0025, and they can have it arranged. Thank you.
LUTHERAN LINKS VIA INTERNET
- www.stjohnsmontello.org
- https://www.facebook.com/St-Johns-Evangelical-Lutheran-Church-107160252675/
- www.wels.net
- www.facebook.com/welslutheran
- www.whataboutjesus.com
- www.smallcatechism.org
- https://wels.net/wels-app-replaces-wels-mobile/
| St. John’s Greeter Schedule | |
| August 19 | Jim & Diane Eisermann |
| August 26 | Wayne & Marilyn Riemer |
| September 2 | James & Linda Wachholz |
| September 9 | Scott & Debbie Ritz |
| September 16 | Karl Whitrock & Elsa Russell |
| September 23 | Harold & Judy Fandrey |
| Attendance | Emmanuel | St. John’s |
| 8-12 8-15 | 106 | 126 5 |
| St. John’s Altar Committee:
August 2018 |
Jennie Utke
& Susan Brown |
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| Usher Schedule | |
| August 19
SJ E |
Don Smith; Chief, Glen Bubolz, Al Rosenthal, Christopher Smith, Calvin Wojtalewicz
Don Stelter, Glenn Buchholz, DuWayne Sommerfeld |
| August 26
(with comm) SJ E |
Kenon Smith; Chief, Zeb Zuehls, Mark Emond, Kevin Kaul, Scott Ritz
Brian Ninnemann, Warren Buchholz, Don Stelter |
| September 2
SJ (with comm) E |
Cal Kapp; Chief, Ken Borzick, Ben Emond, Tyler Emond, Thomas Wojatalewicz
DuWayne Sommerfeld, Bob Ferber, Paul Dahlke, Darrell Buchholz |
| September 9
(with comm) SJ E |
James Wachholz; Chief, James Henke, Paul Van Treeck, Martin Schmanke, Lee Ollendorf
Darrell Buchholz, Jim Stuempges, Joe Heller |
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Monday – 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday – 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday – 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am-2:00pm
Welcome To Our Visitors!
Please Sign Our Guest Register
Visit our website & Facebook link at: www.stjohnsmontello.org
https://www.facebook.com/St-Johns-Evangelical-Lutheran-Church-107160252675/
Pastor Peter Zietlow Office (608) 297-2321
Cell & Text (608) 408-7830, E-mail: zietlowpl6@hotmail.com
Teacher Karin Stellick (920) 342-3689
Teacher Sara Borck (858) 731-7919
Teacher Rachel Naumann (847) 913-2135
Teacher Cassie Doering (920) 723-8986
Parish/School Secretary Ciara Neuhauser (608) 297-2866
Altar Ladies Elaine Kelm (920) 344-0025 &
Carolyn Rosenthal 589-5036
Mail to: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
OR scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org
Winnebago Lutheran Academy
Principal Mr. David Schroeder/WLA office (920) 921-4930
WLA website: www.wlavikings.org