Au

gu

st 1

7, 2

01

4

Kingdom Authority Under Jesus

August 17, 2014 10th Sunday after Pentecost

8:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

WELCOME in the name of Jesus! We are glad you have joined us today in praise and worship to our Lord Jesus Christ. Together we share the Gospel, God’s Good News of salvation. This is a free gift which we cannot earn and do not deserve. It is only through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, who suffered, died and rose from the dead, that we are forgiven and receive the promise of eternal life.

VISITORS AND GUESTS We sincerely invite you to be with us regularly and make St. John your church home. Please stop by our Welcome Center, located in the Commons Area, for a gift and information. Worshipers who have difficulty rising and standing during our services may remain seated with our complete understanding. Assisted Hearing Devices: If you do not have your own hearing device, please check with an usher to obtain one. A Nursery is available for children up to four years. A Nursing Mother’s Room, equipped with audio/visual system, is located next to the nursery. Tote Bags for children ages three through kindergarten are located in the Commons. Reserved Pews have been set aside for the residents of Bethesda. Prayer Kiosk in Commons: A member of the Prayer Team will be available to take your request, which will be given to the pastors before the time of prayer.

AN ASL INTERPRETER is available at the Majestic Grace Service.

LOST & FOUND is located in the Worship Center Commons behind the Welcome Center.

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION is offered at St. John on the first and third Sundays of the month in both services. For more information about the Lord’s Supper refer to the pamphlet in the pew rack. Gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine are available. If you have difficulty coming up to the communion rail one of our pastors will come to you.

AS WE GATHER TODAY “Alongside the theme of relationship expressed in the language of Covenant, there is also responsibility, expressed in the language of Kingship or Kingdom. “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it” (Genesis 2:15). Their task, and still ours today, was quite simple: to steward, oversee and care for all of creation” (Covenant & Kingdom, p.6). As people made by God and reflecting his image, this was their responsibility. The charge to serve, honor and obey God in His Kingdom has not been removed from us—it is our duty and privilege to be in this role even today.

This Sunday we celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. This season begins with Trinity Sunday (celebrating the mysteries of God) and culminates with Christ the King Sunday (where all things in heaven and earth will be together under one head, Jesus Christ). The liturgical color for this season is green, which is the color for growth, leaves, fruit, and life, suggesting a time of spiritual growth.

New Testament Reading Ephesians 1:15-23 [Pew Bible Page 976] Holy Gospel Matthew 25:14-30 [Pew Bible page 830] Preaching Pastor Rev. Stephen R. DeMik Worship Leader Rev. Dr. David L. Bahn Organist Jordan Even

The altar flowers are placed today to the glory of God by Mark & Jean Froehlich in celebration of the 1st birthday of granddaughter, Paige Whitney, on August 22; and by Joyce Kleb in celebration of her 80th birthday and in thankfulness for her many blessings.

❑

Pick

up

my co

py o

f Th

e Story

❑

Share T

he Sto

ry with

__________________________________

❑

Beco

me a D

estinatio

n D

isciplesh

ip M

inistry P

artner

❑

Req

uest in

form

ation

abo

ut T

he L

ega

cy Jou

rney

An Invitation to Serve As we gear up to begin our Destination Discipleship (Sunday School) program in the fall, we are in need of additional ministry partners. Destination Discipleship seeks to lead children into high impact discipleship. It emphasizes children learning personally how to share their faith and how to fully engage in the activities of a disciple. We invite you to be a ministry partner with us. Please pray and search God’s will to see if He’s calling you in to this ministry. Areas that are available to serve are – shepherds, large group presenters, puppeteers, and supply coordinators. Please fill out your connection card to let us know of your interest or contact Rhonda.

Rhonda Mohr (rmohr@stjohn.tv)

The Legacy Journey Free preview: Monday, August 25 | 7p.m. Administration Center

Begins: Monday, September 8 | 7 p.m. Administration Center The Legacy Journey is a seven-week video based class about living intentionally with money and true financial discipleship. What does the Bible say about money and wealth? How does the Bible instruct us to take care of others? How much is “enough. It will also give you a Biblical framework and practical tools for managing your resources and living a more generous life. Free childcare is available. Check The Legacy Journey box on the connection card for more information.

Lisa Henney (lisahenney@sbcglobal.net)

SJLC Abundant Life Opportunities

Sunday, August 17 8:15 a.m. Majestic Grace Worship (WC) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Check-in 18 mos-4th Gr (CMC) 5th-12th Gr (CLC Gym) Sunday School Classes 18 month-3 year olds (CMC) 4-yr-olds-6th Grade CLC Gym) 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study (Chapel) 11 a.m. NewSong Worship (WC) 2:30 p.m. Men's Basketball (CLC) Tuesday, August 19 9:30 a.m. Senior Stretch (Chapel) Wednesday, August 20 9:30 a.m. Joyful Seekers (WC 101) Thursday, August 21 9:30 a.m. Senior Stretch (Chapel) Dorcas Guild Workday (MC) 6:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness (CLC Gym) 7 p.m. Destination Discipleship Training (AC) Saturday, August 23 8 a.m. Men's Bible Study (AC) 8 a.m. Rally Day Set Up (CLC Gym) 10 a.m. Paperpalooza (WC 101) Sunday, August 24 8:15 a.m. Majestic Grace Service 9:45 a.m. Rally Day (CLC Gym) 11 a.m. NewSong Worship (WC) 12:30 p.m. Rally Day/Picnic Lunch (CLC Gym) 2:30 p.m. Men's Basketball (CLC Gym) 4 p.m. ECC Open House (CMC, WC)

(AC) Administration Center (CMC) Children’s Ministry Center

(CLC) Christian Life Center (MC) Ministry Center (WC) Worship Center

For full calendar, please log onto stjohn.tv

For campus rental/usage, contact the church office (281.373.0503). For field usage, contact Steve Velzis (Steve.Velzis@BP.com )

Altar Flowers Thank you for your support to continue having beautiful flowers in our worship each week. A dis-play with forms and envelopes is located at the Wel-come Center. Simply drop your completed form in the offering basket or mail to the church office. Cost for flowers is $25. Please consider honoring or re-membering a loved one or celebrating an event with the altar flowers on any Sunday. Donors are still needed for the following Sundays: September 7; Oc-tober 12; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 21, 24, 28.

Lorene Kettler (lkettler@stjohn.tv)

Adult Bible Study Covenant & Kingdom TODAY | 9:45 Chapel Covenant is all about our relationship with God our Father, sealed in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, certified in his resurrection from the tomb, and to be fully celebrated at the end of all time in the life of the world to come. Our covenant relationship with God establishes our identity which shows itself in our obedience to God’s commands. Kingdom is about the way God reigns in the hearts of believers – as well as over all the world. As citizens of God’s kingdom we have authority to act in Jesus’ name and we represent the King, in the power of the Holy Spirit. What does this mean? Join us for this two-week Bible Study, led by Pastors Bahn and DeMik and learn more about our relationship with God and the ways in which we represent him to a world that desperately needs to understand that reality.

Pastor David Bahn (dbahn@stjohn.tv)

Faith Legacy Parents of Third Graders Third grade is a year of discovery and growth! By third grade, your child is ready to have their own Bible. That is why we are offering the three-session course called First Bible,. This DVD-based training curriculum is designed to help families grow spiritually in their home. Parents meet for three 60-90 minute sessions with other parents of same-aged children. The sessions include small group discussion interspersed throughout the DVD teachings. When the course is completed, parents speak a personalized blessing over their child while giving the child a blessing object. Please watch your mail for more information.

Dana Bahn (469.855.7952 dana.bahn@yahoo.com)

American Heritage Girls is coming to St. John. This Christ-

Centered program builds women of integrity and needs a few interested volunteers. Amy Dean (281.799.2378)

Nursery Workers Needed We are looking for people who love children and have flexible hours to work in the nursery Sunday mornings during worship and for special events. If interested, please contact Rhonda Mohr. Thank you

Rhonda Mohr (rmohr@stjohn.tv or 281.37300503)

Vol. 2 No. 33

August 17, 2014

www.stjohn.tv

Back to School Event Saturday, August 23 | 6-9 p.m. Open to students in junior high and high school, join us for a fun evening to end the summer break. The musical duo Swen & Dean will be performing. We will also have food, games and a campfire. It’s all happening at St. John in the Youth Room. Come on out! Contact Jon Zoch for more information.

(jzoch@stjohn.tv)

Paperpalooza August 23| 10 a.m. - 6p.m. Come and Go Worship Center 101 Scrapbooker? Paper Crafter? Come join others with the same passion on the Fourth Saturday of each month. The $15 registration fee includes: table and counter space, electrical outlets, a deli style lunch, snacks, door prizes, and a Bible study/devotion. Bring your laptop and/or supplies, share tools and exchange ideas! If you are new to scrapbooking, and need help getting started, just bring a few photos and we will help you (no supplies needed). Open to the public. Bring a friend! Visit Paperpalooza—St. John Sisters in Service on Facebook! Proceeds benefit our Convention Travel Fund and Texas District Lutheran Women's Missionary League Mites. Mite money is used to further God's kingdom through the mission grants selected by delegates at district and national conventions.

Roxann Combs or Robyn Tarnowski (paperpalooza@hotmail.com or 832.922.2334)

Rally Day August 24 Make plans to be a part of our special day as we “rally” together to start off a new year of digging in to God’s Word. The day will include special guests Swen and Dean. Swen and Dean have traveled and performed in front of thousands of youth and families over the past 15 years of ministry together. They have a unique ability to engage crowds as they draw them into their lives through their music and stories. We look forward to having them with us!

These news and notes are published weekly as a service to the members & friends of St. John Lutheran Church & School

15235 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77429 Church 281.373.0503 T School 281.304.5546 T Fax 281.373.5102

Worshiping Sundays @ 8:15 & 11 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Education 9:45 a.m.

Submitting Material to the SJLC Abundant Life Opportunities: Submissions need to be sent via email no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday (early submission is encouraged). Linda Collins

At Your Service Ministry Staff 281.373.0503 abundantlife@stjohn.tv

Rev. Dr. David L. Bahn Senior Pastor dbahn@stjohn.tv

Rev. Stephen R. DeMik Associate Pastor sdemik@stjohn.tv

Rev. David V. Schultz Pastoral Care Associate dschultz@stjohn.tv

Rhonda Mohr Family Life Minister rmohr@stjohn.tv

Jonathan Zoch Youth Minister jzoch@stjohn.tv

Jordan Even Worship Director jeven@stjohn.tv

Steve Saunders Campus Administrator ssaunders@stjohn.tv

Lorene Kettler Office Manager lkettler@stjohn.tv

Early Childhood Center 281.304.5546

Yevonne Wieringa Director, Early Childhood Center ywieringa@stjohn.tv

Celeste May Children & Family Ministry cmay@stjohn.tv

SJLC Abundant Life Opportunities

Christian Talk Radio—100.7 FM THE WORD - KKHT Sunday, August 17, 2014

The Lutheran Hour: 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Engaging Truth I: 7 - 7:30 p.m. "Re-Imagining Our Life Together" - Join Rev. Dr. John Nunes, Professor at Valparaiso University, and host Pastor David Schultz for a conversation about how our faith in Jesus Christ serves to help us in building community across ethnic and social lines that might otherwise divide us. Emphasis will be on the recent civil disturbance in Ferguson, MO.

Engaging Truth II: 7:30 - 8 p.m. "Lutheran Hour International Ministries" - The international division of Lutheran Hour Ministries is currently working in 34 countries around the world, bringing Christ to the nations-and the nations to the church. The LHM ministry centers are staffed by local people who know intimately the language and culture of the people. The international division has three strategic emphases: unreached people, urban areas, and young people. Join Dr. Doug Rutt, Director of International Ministries, and Host Pastor David Schultz to hear how Lutheran Hour Ministries is proclaiming the saving grace of God. To stream broadcasts from outside of the Houston area: (KKHT.com. and press the listen live button) To participate: (1.800.808.5548 or talk@engagingtruth.org) To access past programs of “Engaging Truth” or to make a donation (www. ELMHouston.org) For a copy of this program (713.828.8347)

LINC Clothing Bin Have you cleaned out your closets lately and are wondering what to do with all those clothes? Bring them to St. John and place them in the donation bin located next to the garage! These items will benefit LINC. Your ongoing prayer support and participation in this program are greatly appreciated. If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD — and he will repay you! Proverbs 19:17.

Kroger Plus Cards Help St. John Earn Rewards It’s time to re-enroll! Beginning August 1, please log onto the Kroger website and keep helping St. John. Stop by the Welcome Center today and pick up instructions to activate your card. swkrogercommunityrewards@kroger.com For questions about the program and to review their policies: www.krogercommunityrewards.com.

Bookstore Open Sundays | 8:30-9:45 a.m. & 10:40 a.m.-12:15 p.m. St. John has a bookstore/gift shop located in the Worship Center Commons area where a wide variety of Bibles, devotional materials, and Christian gifts can be found. The bookstore is run by Sisters in Service whose mission it is to donate the proceeds to various needs within the Church.

Susan Daniel (susan.wdaniel@sbcglobal.net)

Library Our library, located in the Ministry Center, is open from 10:30 a.m. until noon each Sunday and during regular office hours during the week. The library contains over 1600 books on a wide variety of top-ics, including theology, devotions, family life, Lutheran history, church doctrines, Christian history, history of Biblical events, other religions, Christian fiction, and classic literature as well as a chil-dren’s section offering Bible stories, Christian fiction series, and clas-sic literature. Library Policy: Members may check out library books for two weeks at a time. How to check out books: After making your selection, remove the card found inside the front of the book, write your name, phone number and checkout date on the card. Then place the card in the small file box located on the shelf near the book returns. Returning the material is easy. Place the material on the shelf marked “Book Returns”.

Linda Collins (linda-collins@comcast.net)

Rally Day Schedule 8:15 Majestic Grace 9:45 Education Hour –Everyone( Adults, youth, all ages) is in the gym

together. Enjoy songs , story, and fellowship. Students will advance to their new Sunday school classes. Look for

each area that is marked with an age or grade. 10:20 Students will be dismissed to their classes and adults will hear

more about “The Story”. 11 New Song Worship – KIDZ celebration – special time for the ages 4

through 4th grade during the sermon in Room 101. 12:15 Enjoy a picnic Lunch in the Christian Life Center gym.

Hamburgers, hot dogs chips, and beans.

Confirmation Orientation Meetings Tuesday, August 26 or Tuesday, September 2 6th grade: 7–7:40 p.m. 7th & 8th grade: 7:45–8:30 p.m. Chapel ALL confirmation students (new and returning) and their parents are asked to attend ONE of the orientation meetings.

Register online before attending the meeting Bring your signed waiver and your signed covenant form to the

meeting Arrive early to check-in and receive your supplies. Contact Rhonda Mohr or Jon Zoch for more information about our

confirmation program, to receive a registration packet or if you need assistance registering.

To register: (www.stjohn.tv/#/calendar/event-registration) Rhonda Mohr (rmohr@stjohn.tv) or Jon Zoch (jzoch@stjohn.tv)

Blood Drive Sunday August 31, 8 a.m.—12:30 p.m. The drive will be in the donor coach in the parking lot near the ball fields and gym. There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center in the Worship Center today. For more information on donating , or to sign-up, go to www.giveblood.org and look for St. John Lutheran-Cypress, TX—code number 0016.

Carolyn Pfenning (cspfennig@yahoo.com)

SJLC Abundant Life Opportunities

Dorcas Guild (Morning LWML Group) Meeting: Thursday, September 4, 9:30 a.m. Workdays: All other Thursdays Ministry Center Preparations are already underway for the October Bazaar and drawings for beautiful quilts made by some of our Dorcas members. The search continues for new Bazaar ideas that will appeal to the shoppers. Soon, we will determine how the earnings will benefit others. Consider joining us. We value your participation as we serve the Lord with gladness.

Nancy Andrews (andrews5105@sbcglobal.net)

Abundant Life-101 Begins September 7 | 9:45 a.m. Worship Center 101 This encounter with God’s word is an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus. We learn about God’s love for us, and celebrate our relationship with him as the foundation for our connection with one another, as we live the abundant life of Christ together. We seek, then, to share this abundant life with others. This Bible study is for people who are interested in becoming members of St. John - especially for those who do not have an LCMS church background. All are welcome to attend this study that is led by Pastors Bahn and DeMik.

Jennifer Zernia (jzernia@stjohnlutheran.net)

Road Runners Thursday, September 11 Departure from Christ United Parking lot |7:45 am. This fun-loving, traveling group (Ages 50+) will resume their trips in September. There will be a 90 minute boat tour of the Sam Houston and after, lunch at Brandy's Landing. We are limited to 30 participants on this trip. Join us to learn about one of the busiest ports in the country. Stop by the Welcome Center and sign up by September 4.

Levern Smith (hobertsmith@att.net)

Cemetery Association Sunday, September 14 2 p.m. Administration Center ALL members of the Association are encouraged to attend and take part in making decisions. A special invitation is extended to anyone interested in finding out more about the Association.

Wayne Meyer (meyerfarm1@sbcglobal.net)

Thank you Thank you St. John for all the cards of love and encouraging words during John’s cancer journey. John & Leora Bean

Thank you for your sponsorship of the 2014 Tomorrow’s Child Golf Benefit. Your gifts of June 12, 2014, in the amount of $4,000 will be used to enhance our ministry of loving care and compassion to the emotionally disturbed, abused, and at-risk children served by the Krause Children’s Treatment Center in Katy Texas. Diane Covert, Associate Vice-President of Development

Thank you for your gift of June 20, 2014 in the amount of $248 which will be used by the LSS General Fund. It is truly a fitting way to touch the lives of people with the love of Christ. Again, thank you! Together we are making a difference. Evan M. Moilan, Chief Mission Officer, Lutheran Social Services of the South

At Lutheran Social Services of the South we are proud of the quality of services provided to over 232,000 persons annually throughout the states of Texas and Louisiana. Thank you for your gift of July 18, 2014, in the amount of $248 which will be used by the LSS General Fund. Dan Zieschang, Vice President for Community church Relations, Lu-theran social Services of the South

Greetings to the St. John Lutheran Family in the mighty name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, without whose love all this could not be possible. We cannot thank you enough for the assistance given our family in our relocation to Texas. We appreciate every ounce of help given us! Karsumd Siefa & Family