May 21, 2017 Liturgical Color: White 8:00 am

PRELUDE AND RINGING OF THE BELL

HYMN OF PRAISE No. 215 Alleluia! Alleluia! vs 1

Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heav’n and voices raise; Sing to God a hymn of gladness,

Sing to God a hymn of Praise. He who on the cross as Savior for the world’s salvations bled,

Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, Now is risen from the dead.

+CALL TO WORSHIP Adapted from Psalm 66:1-4 Pastor Nate Randall, Minister to Students

Pastor: Shout for joy to God, all the earth!

Congregation: Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.

Pastor: Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds!"So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.

Congregation: All the earth bows down to you; we will sing praise to you, we will sing the praises of

your name.

THE CHURCH IN PRAISE

+ HYMN No. 25 Immortal, Invisible

Lighting of the Altar Candles

+ HYMN No. 8 Praise to the Lord the Almighty

+PRAYER OF ADORATION Pastor Nate

YOUNG MUSICIANS HANDBELL CHOIR Reverie Directed by Linda Schgier

THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Pastor Nate

+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No. 213 Because He Lives(chorus only)

CHILDREN’S TIME Pastor Nate

HYMN No. 258 I Am Thine O Lord

THE CHURCH IN PRAYER Carter Guest

HEARING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE READING 2 Timothy 1:13-2:10 page 1852 Catie Jowers, Emily Little

+Gloria Patri, +Apostles’ Creed, and +Prayer of Affirmation Della Kelly, Madelyn Hendrix

A TIME OF GIVING THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Emily Little

The Offertory, +Doxology and +Prayer of Dedication Della Kelly, Madelyn Hendrix

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

THE MORNING SERMON “Empty the Cup” Pastor Nate

Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-10 page 1853

Student Sharing Ashley Gann, John Gann, Laney Jones

CLOSING PRAYER AND THE LORDS PRAYER Pastor Nate

DEPARTING TO SERVE THIS WEEK AT SJ’s Pastor Nate

+ BENEDICTION AND +POSTLUDE Pastor Nate

+ please stand Acolyte: Isaac Baggett, Carson Page

SAINT JOHN’S EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT CHURCH

St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church

Established 1874

Cullman’s Community Church

Rooted in the doctrines of the Protestant Reformation. We believe we are saved by grace through faith in

Jesus, that the Bible is the rule for Christian life and faith, and that the Good News of Jesus should be proclaimed

in word and deed.

Sacrament Celebrating. We believe God ministers to the community of believers in unique and special ways

though Baptism and Holy Communion.

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Congratulations

Seniors Class of 2017

Today e honor all of the Godly

women in our lives who have

helped shape us into the people

we are today.

Ladies, please take a flower with

you as you leave the service this

morning.

TOWN HALL MEETING WITH PASTOR NATE Sunday-- June 4th 11:45 am

Youth Center

As we prepare to vote to call Nate as our associate pastor,

you are welcome to come learn more about him and his

hopes for ministry at St. John’s. Everyone invited to attend.

Liturgically Oriented. We believe remembering the whole life of Christ is important for spiritual maturity. We

follow the church calendar, celebrating seasons like Advent and Lent. Ecumenically Minded. In the context of our heritage, we believe all those who call upon Jesus as Lord will share

in his eternal blessings and so we welcome all believers who join us to participate fully in worship.

VISITORS

Thanks for visiting with us today! Feel free to call the pastor, Rev. John Richter @ 256-734-0344 if you have

questions and would like to set up a time to discuss them. You may also check out our website www.sjepc.com to

learn more about St. John’s.

NURSERY

Nursery is available for newborns up to 3 yrs. of age at all worship services and Sunday School. Please see any

usher or greeter this morning and they will direct you to the nursery.

The Pastor’s and congregation extend their love and sympathy to the Families of the

following who have experienced loss this past week:

…. Delray O’rear. Graveside service to be held on May 25 by Rev. Bob Kurtz officiating;

… the family of Mrs. Florence Willoughby, mother of Ricky (Netta) Willoughby. ….

….the family of Mrs. Helen Duke, grandmother of Duke Cleghorn.

Thank you so much for the plant that was sent in memory of my dad Bob Gilbert. It is so

comforting to know that my dad had such wonderful friends in hi life. Because of these

friendships he was able to enjoy his love of gold, fishing and the Men’s Tuesday Morning prayer Group. I hope

everyone knows how much pleasure he got from being a part of the church. Thank you again for being such a big

part of my dad’s life.~ sincerely Katie Gilbert

Thank you for the prayers, calls and concerns show to our family during the recent loss of our mother, Ruth

Richter. We appreciate the lovely plant. Please remember us in your prayers. ~ Suzanne and Carole

Thank you for your prayers, calls and peace lily during the recent loss of my father. Please continue to remember

us in the coming days and weeks ahead. ~ Christi Allred

KIDS FUN DAY! You Are Invited!

“Ministries to Children” (MTC) and the Alabama Senior Open are sponsoring a FREE KID’S GOLF CLINIC

TODAY @ 2:00 pm At Terri Pines Country Club. Your child does not have to play golf to have a great time. John

Whittey from Myrtle Beach, SC will entertain with an azazing and amusing trick shot exhibition. Free hot dogs

and drinks. The Motto of MTC Charities is “ It’s All about the Children.”

SUMMER TIME OFFICE HOURS

Church Summer office hours will be 8am-4pm Monday thru Thursday and 8am-12pm on Friday.

DAILY SEEKER’S SMALL GROUP

Tuesdays 11am-12 pm----Youth Center

Discussion type /small Group that’s open to all ages. Class Study: Mere Christianity by CS Lewis.

Greg Richter, Facilitator

BABY BOTTLE BOOM-A-RANG

Don’t forget to pick up for baby bottle and fill it with your extra change and bring it back to us and help us support

First Choice for Women Center.

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Sympathy’s

THANK YOU’S

Jerusalem to St. John’s

Rome in 2018

We have a rich heritage at St. John’s, one that began with the early church in Israel, spread throughout Europe (and

the world) and has been shaped significantly by the Protestant Reformation. It has been my desire to trace that

journey, walking in the steps of those who prepared the way for us. Israel. Greece. Rome. Germany. For me it’s

two down and two to go. Want to join in on the journey? We’ll head to Rome in the spring of 2018. Germany

won’t be far behind. Let me know if you’re interested. More details to come. ~ Reverend John

2017

LAST WENDESDAY NIGHT MEAL

Wednesday night meals over til fall.

EMAIL ADDRESSES

Have you changed your email address? Or deleted on and started a new one? Please notify us when your email

address changes by emailing karen.hassell@sjepc.com so you can receive the church wide email messages.

BREAKFAST ON THE LIGHTER SIDE SUMMER SCHEDULE

Join us to the lighter side menu of pastries, juice and coffee until fall. Some prices will change

due to different pastries being served. Join us in the Atrium for a little catch up time with each

other before Sunday School!

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Created for a Purpose Creative arts camp for girls

Save the Date: July 10-July 14

9:00 am---1:30pm @ SJEPC

for rising 3rd thru 8th grades

Register online www.sjepc.com

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

MEALS

Regular Wednesday night meals

Over until fall.

Candlelight

Evening

Tour

What’s on your heart? Where would you like to serve?

Contact Karen to find your niche.

karen.hassell@sjepc.com

Reaching Higher 4-1-1 (ages 18-35)

Good Question

“The Bible Tells Me So?” Tuesday’s 6-8p (no childcare provided)

Ruehl Building Basement Facilitator: Nick Feldner

How do we defend our faith in a secular

world…intellectually? Join us for scientific

conversations about difficult questions related

to creation, evolution, dinosaurs, the flood and

global warming to name a few.

Sunday’s 9:15-10:15am

DIOKO-- (run the race Spiritually and Physically)

See Nick Feldner for times and places

Youth Happening’s Sun. 9:15-10:15am

Pastor Nate Randall, Minister to Youth: 308-

440-2672 nate.randall@sjepc.com Sum m er Elevat e Schedule : Wednesday’s : 6:00 -7:15pm

May 24th - NO Elevate

May 31st - NO Elevate

June 7th - NO Elevate

June 14th - 6pm

June21st - NO Elevate

June 28th - 6pm

July 5th - NO Elevate

July 12th - 6pm

July 19th - 6pm

July 26th - 6pm

Aug. 2nd - NO Elevate

Aug. 9th - NO Elevate

Aug. 16th -6pm

Aug. 23rd - 6pm

Upcoming Youth

Events

June 17-26th - Philly Mission Trip

July 21st - Barons Game

July 30th - Lake Day

Aug. 11-12th - D-Now

Aug. 26th - Pool Party

WAYS TO GIVE IN 2016 INTO 2017

Never forget your offering again!

2 ways you can now give your gifts, tithes and offerings to the church. You may give with your credit or debit card

simply by completing an authorization form for Visa, MasterCard, Discover. You have the option of weekly, bi-

monthly or monthly contributions. Forms are available in the church office during regular business hours.

Secondly you can now give online thru the church website (www.sjepc.com) “Text to Give” and text your amount

to the following number 84321 then follow the prompts through the replied message.

Reflections of our Faithfulness: Attendance : 5-14-2017

8:00-161 9:30--156 10:30-210 total: 527

God’s People Gave: $21,333.00

Reminder of ways to give:

“Text to Give” text 84321 follow the prompts message or complete an authorization form for Visa,

MasterCard, Discover or debit card

Gifts Given Last Week:

Glory of God

…memory of Floyd McDowell by Ronnie and Pam Scott;

…memory of Florence Willoughby by Freddie and Judy Day, Tim and Shawn Schiehl;

Women’s Guild Kitchen Fund..

…memory of Carl Harris by James and Suzanne Shavers

BTN

..memory of Floyd McDowell by Johnny and Patsy Richter;

In Hospital:

Home:

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Scot Andrews, Terry Bradford, Lindsey Dossey, Austin Hall, Fred Hankey, Lucinda Harding , Doug Johnson,

Jason Kelly, Trent Lowry, Michelle Ray, Steve Stanford, Melanie Townson,

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:00-9:00 Worship- Sanctuary 8:40-9:10-Light Breakfast 9:15-10:15 Sunday School

*9:30-10:25 Communion Service-Sanctuary

(*Note: this time does conflict with the Sunday school hour. Please understand if you intend to bring your children

to this service they will miss this important time of Christian education.)

10:30-11:30 Worship-Christ Hall

Be an Angel…..don’t forget!!

THE MONTH OF MAY TOP 3 ITEMS:

Please bring:

Tuna Canned Soups Peanut Butter

The need is great!!

2 Food collection points: entrance to the Education

Building and Entrance to LLS

WEEK AT A GLANCE @ SJ’s Sunday- May 21

11:45 Music Committee

Monday- May 22

12:00p Kiwanis (Christ Hall) Lunch and Meeting

Tuesday- May 23

7:00-7:30a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast / Bible Study this week

9:00-12:00p Just PLARN Fun-Matt Making (Heritage Hall)

11:00 Daily Seekers Small Group- (all ages—Discussion Type) - Youth Center

6:00p Reaching Higher Small Group (Young Adults-Ruehl Bldg. Basement)

6:00 p Church Council Monthly Meeting (Confirmation Room)

Wednesday- May 24

TBD Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday –May 25 12:00 Cullman Rotary Meeting (CH)

Safe SANCTUARIES

Safe Sanctuary Steering Committee: Stan Sandlin, Tricia Fuller, Billy Jackson, Kenny Culeppper or Karen Hassell

We are a Safe Sanctuary Campus local 24 /7 crisis line if you believe you are a victim:

256-734-6100 and need help or information.

CHURCHWIDE EMAILS

Be in the know

Meeting, where? Going where? Latest news, about?

If you are not receiving church emails and would like to be included, or if your email has changed, please notify

Karen at: karen.hassell@sjepc.com so you will not miss information about upcoming events or possible changes

in schedules at St. John’s.

BAGS… PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS….PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS …AND BAGS

What is Safe Sanctuaries?

Our Number 1 Priority:

Keeping Basic Procedures for a Safe

Ministry with Children, Youth and

Vulnerable Adults

Wade Warren

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Tornado Preparedness

Question:

Do you know where to go if you’re here at

church during severe weather?

Answer:

Hallway underneath the sanctuary

Please remember to bring your plastic grocery bags! You are the first important step to our mats!!

Face book

If you have a Smartphone, ipad, laptop, tablet or home computer, search “St. John’s, Cullman” and “like” our page

to add us to your newsfeed. Articles of interest to read, announcements and prayer requests are posted regularly on

our St. John’s Face book page. Remember prayer requests posted here, are for your church family to see.

(Remember FB is a public forum so please word prayer requests carefully.

CONTRIBUTIONS

When making contributions to any fund other than the general fund (Burn the Note, Music Fund, or Youth

Fund, Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place) please write a separate check made specifically to that fund.

PRAYER REQUESTS

All prayer requests we receive are very important to us. To make sure that we can give them proper attention,

please be sure to write them on a Prayer Request card found in the pews or on the welcome stations in Christ Hall.

Requests can be placed in the offering plate or leave them in the church office. You may also email prayer

requests to: karen.hassell@sjepc.com. Sunday Mornings and Wednesday evenings are busy times for everyone

and prayer requests can be accidentally lost in conversations. Thank you for helping us with this important matter.

CONTACT INFORMATION

To make sure you can receive the latest announcements about events at our church, please take a second and email

your new information to : karen.hassell@sjepc.com or by calling the church office.

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STAFF EMAIL AND CONTACT INFORMATION: Rev. John Richter: john.richter@sjepc.com

Nate Randall: nate.randall@sjepc.com

Gyzelle Warren: gyzellew@sjepc.com

Alice Butler: alice.butler@sjepc.com

Regina Baker: regina.baker@sjepc.com

Karen Hassell: karen.hassell@sjepc.com

St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church

512 2nd

Ave SE Cullman Al 35055

256-734-0344 website: www.sjepc.com

CHURCH CALLING INFORMATION CARDS

Have you filled out yours? Notification choices are: text message; email, or by calling your home phone. PLEASE

SELECT ONLY ONE METHOD FOR THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU. Cards available in the

information rack in the education building. Turn in at the office

Assisted Living:

Morningside: Jim Jones, Sarah Mann, Doris Keathley , Catherine Nelson ,

Hanceville Nursing Home: Miriam Jones; Virginia Richter Woodland Village: Carolyn Huck; Bea Mack

Westminster: Faye Marty

ST. JOHN’S UPDATED PRAYER LIST

St. John’s prayer list is renewed the first of each month. Please fill out a new prayer card with

your individual requests each month and indicate clearly if you would like it published in the

bulletin—otherwise it will remain on the Pastor’s Prayer list only. Likewise as your prayer

request needs to be removed from the list, please let us know that too. The Prayer lists are

published in the bulletin as space allows each week.

CHURCH MEMBERS:

Mavous Speegle, David York, Theolene Moon, Gary Dean, Bobbie Cleghorn, Carolyn Huck; Aliya Schaffers;

Betty Grant; Frances Murphy; Jackson Ray; Charlotte Ecklund; Anna McGriff; Martha Keel; Catherine Nelson;

Cliff Kirkwood

CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

Myrl Dobbins, Doreen McCluan, Janet Jean; Dwight Pierce; Kent Johnson; Maxine Tucker; Jean Lackey; Britney

Carter; Paula Bolzle; Jerry Smith; Royce and Betty Telle; Jennifer Brown; Cindy Hamilton; Derek Dale ; Dixie

Davis Bailey; Mark Atlas;

Military Prayer List: Help us update our Military Prayer list. Please look over the list and see if your family member or friend has

changed locations or has now arrived back at home.

MILITARY ADDRESSES

If you have friends or family currently serving in the US Military, our card ministry would like the opportunity to

send cards to them throughout the year. Please submit (clearly print) complete mailing addresses to Geraldine

Hendrix or bring them by the church office during regular business hours.

Lt. Cmdr. Chris Hester, Chaplain—Virginia Beach, Va; CW4 James Williams—Fort Lee, Virginia;;

Major Kellie Scott Hyatt—Birmingham, Al ; Lt. Cmdr. Scott and Lt. Cmdr. Roz Love, Guam, US Navy; A1C

Will Sapp US Air force, Key West, Fl; Sgt. Tony Parker, Air Force, Kandahar; John Lancaster, US Navy; Jason

Beck, US Army, Afghanistan; Adam Ramos, Sasebo, Japan; US Navy; Derek Ramos – 1st LAR Camp Pendleton,

CA; Major John Forbes, Pentagon; NC; Sgt. Zach Whisenhunt, Camp LeJune, NC; Jack Baker, Afghanistan;

CPL Casper Shafer- Jump Platoon, Camp Pendleton, Ca

PLEASE EXCUSE OUR ACTIVITY!

When you notice any of the staff slipping out of 8:00 worship on Sundays, please know we are preparing for

Sunday School, or conducting rehearsals for the upcoming service, etc. If you see us on the move, please pray for

us and for all of our worship services!

CHECKS TO DIFFERENT FUNDS

Please remember when writing a check to the church for your gifts, tithes or offerings, if you are giving to a

different fund (Burn the Note, Music Fund, or Youth Fund) other than general fund, please be sure to write a

separate check. Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place donations go to The Women’s Guild. Most of the time we do not

have enough cash on hand to transfer monies in house. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter

Sunday Morning Fellowship Breakfast

8:30am to 9:15 am Pastries $ .50 and $1.00 each Coffee / Juice $ .50

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