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Sunday, April 07, 2019

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Holy Communion

Worship leader: Pastor Catherine Burnette

Church office 812-482-7623

Pastor Catherine Cell: 812-631-5052

Pastor Catherine’s email: catburnette@gmail.com

Administrative Assistant: Paula Mann 812-827-6363

Church email: stjohnsboonetwp@gmail.com

St John’s Lutheran Church, Boone Township

6483 W 580 N Otwell, IN 47564

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WELCOME TO ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

PRELUDE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and

from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts

by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love

you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ

our Lord.

C: Amen

P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not

in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will

forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Brief Silence

Most merciful God,

C: we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free

ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and

deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved

our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus

Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so

that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the

glory of your holy name. Amen

P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us,

and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and

ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I

therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in

the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

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GATHERING HYMN Be Thou My Vision

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GREETING

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the

communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

KYRIE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

P: Let us pray.

Almighty God, our redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be

your messengers of forgiveness and hope in the world. Renew us

by your Holy Spirit, that we may follow your commands and

proclaim your reign of love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our

Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

now and forever.

C: Amen

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FIRST READING: Isaiah 43:16-21

The prophet declares that long ago the Lord performed mighty deeds

and delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage through the waters of the

sea. Now, the Lord is about to do a new thing, bringing the exiles out of

Babylon and through the wilderness in a new exodus.

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who makes a way in the sea,

a path in the mighty waters,

17who brings out chariot and horse,

army and warrior;

they lie down, they cannot rise,

they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:

18Do not remember the former things,

or consider the things of old.

19I am about to do a new thing;

now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

I will make a way in the wilderness

and rivers in the desert.

20The wild animals will honor me,

the jackals and the ostriches;

for I give water in the wilderness,

rivers in the desert,

to give drink to my chosen people,

21the people whom I formed for myself

so that they might declare my praise.

A: The word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

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PSALM: Psalm 126

1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,

then were we like those who dream.

2Then was our mouth filled with laughter,

and our tongue with shouts of joy.

3Then they said among the nations,

“The LORD has done great things for them.”

4The LORD has done great things for us,

and we are glad indeed.

5Restore our fortunes, O LORD,

like the watercourses of the Negev.

6Those who sowed with tears

will reap with songs of joy.

7Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed,

will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.

SECOND READING: Philippians 4: 8–13

Although in prison, Paul speaks of the importance of relying on God for

our every need. without God we live as the world lives, with God we can

face any trial that might arise. 8Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is

just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable,

if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think

about these things. 9Keep on doing the things that you have learned and

received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with

you. 10I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your

concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no

opportunity to show it. 11Not that I am referring to being in need; for I

have learned to be content with whatever I have. 12I know what it is to

have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all

circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going

hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. 13I can do all things

through him who strengthens me.

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A: The word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil

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GOSPEL: John 12:1-8

P: The Holy Gospel according to JOHN, the 12th chapter.

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

Judas willfully misinterprets as waste Mary’s extravagant act of

anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume. Jesus recognizes that her

lavish gift is both an expression of love and an anticipation of his burial. 1Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of

Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2There they gave a dinner

for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with

him. 3Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed

Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the

fragrance of the perfume. 4But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the

one who was about to betray him), said, 5“Why was this perfume not

sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” 6(He

said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief;

he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) 7Jesus

said, “Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the

day of my burial. 8You always have the poor with you, but you do not

always have me.”

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE

SERMON

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HYMN OF THE DAY My Song is Love Unknown LBW94

Verses 1-4

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APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

P: Brief time for Joys and Concerns to be shared.

We pray especially for Ryan Harder, Albert Schnarr, Lovella Neukam,

Kathy Goss, Rand Burnette, Ally Wynn Springston, Linda Dudine, Sandy

Schiller, Pastor Roberta Meyer, Evan White, River Harbin, and the

Family and Friends of Jerry Musgrave.

A: Seeking the grace, mercy, and love of almighty God, we offer our

prayers for the church, for people in need, and for all of creation.

Brief Silence

A: God of resurrection and new life, inspire your church to reconsider

what makes us holy. When we focus on our own piety or others’

sin, show us Christ’s faithfulness. Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

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A: Wherever destruction by flood, famine, or fire has devastated land

and lives, cause green shoots to spring up, giving hope and vision

for your promised future. Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: Where nations are embroiled in chaos and unrest, cut a clear path

for your people to follow. Lead us in ways of reconciliation, and

foretell the new things you prepare. Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: Wipe away the tears of those who weep under the burdens of hard

labor and despair. Restore them, and bring them into the joy of

your presence. Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: Permeate this world with the sweet perfume of Christ’s anointing.

Fill your people with such gratitude that it spills over into service

of those who are poor or in any need. Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: Accompany those for whom death draws near. Bring us with all

your saints to receive the abundance of heavenly glory through the

covenant Christ sealed in his death and resurrection. Hear us, O

God.

C: Your mercy is great.

Other intercessions may be added.

P: Reveal your will as you receive our prayers, and conform our ways

to your ways; through the saving work of Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

PEACE

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

C: And also with you.

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WE GIVE AN OFFERING

OFFERING

OFFERTORY

OFFERTORY PRAYER

P: Let us pray.

Blessed are you,

C: O Lord our God, maker of all things. Through your goodness

you have blessed us with these gifts. With them we offer

ourselves to your service and dedicate our lives to the care and

redemption of all that you have made, for the sake of him who

gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

In the night in which he was betrayed,

our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;

broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:

Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,

and gave it for all to drink, saying:

This cup is the new covenant in my blood,

shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

LORD’S PRAYER

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.

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WE RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION

COMMUNION EXPLANATION We welcome all baptized believers to take part in Holy Communion. To receive

communion please come down the center aisle in two continuous lines. You will

first receive a wafer (gluten free wafers are available upon request) and then

receive a cup containing either red wine or white grape juice (which is located in

the center of the tray.) Once you have communed you may return to your seats by

the side aisles. If you do not commune you are welcomed to come forward for a

blessing. If you are unable to come forward and would like to receive communion

please indicate so after everyone else has communed by raising your hand.

WE PRAYERFULLY LISTEN TO MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING

P: May the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you

and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen.

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

P: Let us pray. Almighty God, you provide the true bread from

heaven, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant that we who have

received the Sacrament of his body and blood may abide in him

and he in us, that we may be filled with the power of his endless

life, now and forever.

C: Amen

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SENDING HYMN Lead On, O King Eternal!

BLESSING

P: Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and

forever.

C: Amen

DISMISSAL

P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C: Working to Share God’s Love. Thanks be to God.

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WELCOME VISITORS: We welcome you to St. John’s Lutheran

Church and we hope that you will enjoy our worship to God. Please

take time to fill out a “St. John’s Ministry Notes” card that is located in

the bulletin. Once you have filled that card out please place it in the

offering plate. We hope that you will consider making St John’s your

worshiping community.

NURSERY: St. John's loves having children in church, but we want

parents to know that we do have an unmanned nursery available

downstairs in our Education Wing if needed. The nursery is wired for

sound so you can still participate in the service. Take the ramp

downstairs which is located next to the upstairs restroom. The nursery is

located on the left-hand side of the long hallway four doors down.

HANDICAP SEATING: We ask that you please remember to reserve

the shortened seating in the middle of the sanctuary for those who need

them. Thank you.

HEARING DEVICES: St. John's offers "Hearing Devices" to

individuals who need them. They are located in a basket in the

Narthex. They have been updated and are ready to be used. The

batteries are not in the device but are in the basket and need to be

installed to use. If you wear a hearing aid you will need to remove it and

put the ear bud directly into your ear. You are welcomed to bring your

own ear buds. If you have any questions or need any help contact Linus

Mann at 812-351-0612. Our Pastor uses a microphone but sometimes

extra help is needed to help enhance your worship experience.

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Those Serving TODAY April 7, 2019

Worship Leader: Pastor Catherine Burnette

Acolyte: Kathryn Brumfield

Reader: Carol Zehr

Ushers: Christian Mehne & Kylie Patterson

Greeters: Sonny & Sandra Lents

Those Serving April 14, 2019

Worship Leader: Pastor Catherine Burnette

Acolyte: Zane Gehlhausen

Reader: Tess Weisheit

Ushers: Emily & Mallory Lents

Greeters: Brett & Teresa Lents

Sunday, March 31st

Sunday School: 3

Church Attendance: 69

Current: $1,568.00 Goal: $3,314.00

Benevolence: $72.00 Goal: $221.00

Africa: $212.25

Community Chew: $25.00

Food for the Poor: $40.00

Loose: $7.00

Lutheran Child & Family Services: $5.00

Sunday School: $10.00

Wednesday, April 3rd

Attendance: 39

Offering for Community Chew: $94.00

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday April 7th

9:00 a.m. Sunday School

10:00 a.m. Worship

Quarterly Meeting following Worship

Monday April 8th

6:30 p.m. Church Council

Wednesday April 10th

5:30 p.m. Dinner

6:30 p.m. Lenten Service

7:00 p.m. Confirmation

Friday April 12th

6:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice

Sunday April 14th

FOOD BANK SUNDAY

9:00 a.m. Sunday School, Praise Team Practice

10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship

LENTEN OFFERING: Loose offerings received during Wednesday

evening Lenten services will be donated to Community Chew.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

QUARTERLY MEETING: The next Congregational Quarterly

Meeting is today following Worship.

SOUP SIGN UP: There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for soup for

the mid-week soup and fellowship before the Lenten Services.

Please have your soup at the Church and ready to serve by

5:15 p.m. Thank you. Parish Life Team.

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READERS NEEDED: Anyone (all ages) interested in reading during

Sunday morning worship services please indicate so on the Ministry

Notes card in this bulletin or contact Paula at

stjohnsboonetwp@gmail.com or 812-827-6363. Thank you.

PALM SUNDAY READERS NEEDED: Palm Sunday is April 14th.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the dramatic reading of The

Passion according to Luke. Pastor Catherine will read the

Narrator’s part and we need people to read the following

parts: Jesus, Peter, Centurion, Servant, Witness, Pilate,

First Criminal, and Second Criminal. A signup sheet is in

the Narthex. Please sign up for a part and take your script. On Palm

Sunday please sit in the front rows so you can use a microphone.

LENTEN SCHEDULE: APRIL 10 Lent 5: Dinner 5:30 P.M.

Service 6:30 P.M. BUILD ON ROCK • Matthew 7:24-27. We build our

lives on very shaky foundations, and then we are surprised when things

start collapsing. Jesus reminds us in his teachings that the only solid

foundation is himself, the Rock of our salvation. On him alone we build.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: Please join us for our

Holy Week services. MAUNDY THURSDAY – April

18th, 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, Holy Communion.

GOOD FRIDAY – April 19th 6:30 p.m. Service of the

Shadows. EASTER SUNDAY – April 21st 10:00 a.m.

Easter Egg hunt following the service.

EASTER EGG HUNT: The Education Team has scheduled an Easter

Egg hunt after church on Easter Sunday, April 21st. Children

are encouraged to bring an Easter Basket to collect the eggs

and come to enjoy the fun. Friends are always welcome.

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LENTEN PROJECT: This year’s Lenten project will be collecting for

Community Chew. This is a donation only funded

project that provides food for children in the Jasper

schools. The Fuel Club sends food home with

middle school age children every Friday after school. These are children

that receive either free or reduced price lunches. Every Thursday during

the summer months from 12:00 to 3:00 they provide a hot meal to

children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. They also include some

type of religious program for those children attending in the summer.

Items needed are peanut butter, jelly, Spaghetti-Os, Raviolis, beef jerky,

fruit cups, Ramen noodles, individual portions of macaroni and cheese

and also cash. They request cans with pull top lids because some people

don’t have can openers. Donations of socks and deodorant are also

needed. Donations can be left in the Narthex during Lent until

Easter. Thank you for your contributions. The Outreach Team.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTREACH PROJECT: The Sunday School

project continues through May. They are supporting the Dubois County

Department of Child Services by collecting new clothes with the tags

still on them and money to buy new clothes for children that are in the

Foster Care System.

FOOD BANK SUNDAY IS APRIL 14TH: Items that the Food Bank

can use are: Peaches, fruit cocktail, pears, instant pudding, Jello, corn,

peas, Spaghettios/Ravioli, carrots, canned potatoes, tuna,

rice, flour, Hamburger Helper, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce,

cereal, macaroni-n-cheese, Ramen noodles, cake mix,

chicken noodle soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of

chicken soup, canned chicken, vegetable oil, sugar, toilet paper, diapers

size 3,4,or 5, toothpaste, razors, soap, shampoo, liquid laundry soap,

feminine products, Kleenex, paper towels, dish soap, coffee, stuffing

mix. Monetary donations are also accepted.

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LOVE PACKAGES: This year we will again be collecting Bibles and

religious materials during the Lenten season for Love Packages to ship

around the world. In 2018 Love

Packages, based in Butler, Illinois,

shipped 1500 TONS of religious materials that had been donated by

ordinary people just like us. Already in 2019, Love Packages has

shipped 160 tons! Love Packages began in 1975 when one man gathered

his excess Christian literature and began to ship it overseas. Soon

friends learned what he was doing and they brought boxes of materials

to be shipped overseas. How many of us have excess religious materials

at home no longer being used? If it isn't being used, it is being

WASTED! The materials we collect are gathered locally and picked up

by volunteers who hold it until there is a large enough amount for a

truck to take it all to the warehouse in Butler, where it is sorted by other

volunteers and packed for shipping. Love Packages sends the materials

overseas in 20-ton shipping containers that costs somewhere between

$3600 and $5900 to send. The ENTIRE costs are supported by free will

offerings from churches and individuals who are concerned about

wasting God's Word. Acceptable materials are all Bibles, New

Testaments, and Bible portions---new or used, all Christian books and

paperbacks, all daily devotionals, cassettes, reference books,

commentaries, videos, and records. Please go through your drawers,

closets, attics, etc. and pack up any religious materials you are no longer

using. We will have a box on the railing near the handicapped-

accessible ramp in March. We thank you in advance for any donations

you can make.

DONATIONS FOR CRISIS CONNECTION: The Outreach Team

will be collecting hotel or travel size bottles of shampoo, conditioner,

lotion and soaps. These items will be donated to

Crisis Connection. Donations can be left in the

Narthex. Thank you

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WELCA SPRING GATHERING: The Women of the ELCA

Evansville Cluster will have the Spring Gathering at St. John’s on

Saturday, April 27th. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Registration fee is

$7.00. The theme is “Small Moments Matter.” Please RSVP by April

22nd to Diann Zehr, 812-481-0081 or dkz91348@aol.com. A physical

offering of socks any size, peanut butter, or jelly will be collected and

donated to Community Chew.

COOPERATIVE MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR INPUT: For several

years now the Lutheran churches of Dubois County [Redeemer, St.

Paul’s, Christ, St. John’s (Boone Township), and St. John’s

(Crossroads)] have been meeting and working to plan some ministry

events and activities together. Drawing participants from five

congregations rather than one enables us to not only have greater

potential involvement in activities, but it also encourages us to see each

other as part of the same family in the Body of Christ. We have already

had a number of successful events in the past few years and we wish to

plan more, for there is great potential for the kinds of things we can do

among our five congregations. But to do so we need your help. When it

comes to planning events that either require an outlay of money in

advance or extensive planning, we need to know that there is enough

interest and ability to participate in the activity to make that activity

successful. Therefore we are asking for your feedback on several

proposed activities as well as suggestions regarding others. Some of the

proposed activities are as follows:

1. A High School youth event to be held at a rural location in Dubois

County, including bonfire, Bible study, and games (either an afternoon-

early evening activity, or possibly a camping overnight). We would be

looking to do this either over the summer, or shortly after school starts

(maybe as late as early October if needed).

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2. A Five Church picnic (location to be determined). A chance to

gather for fellowship, food, and games in a park or park-like

location. We are open to suggestions for the time of year that would be

best for doing this.

3. An Adult Retreat (perhaps at the new Bear Creek lodges at Lutheran

Hills) on the topic of sharing our faith or prayer. We would be looking

at doing one overnight (on comfortable beds), either an evening to an

afternoon or an early afternoon to a morning.

4. A High School Youth Retreat, perhaps at Temple Hills camp (near

Stendal). What time of year would work best for this?

5. A Marriage Enrichment Event to be held somewhere locally.

If you would be interested in participating in any of these activities and

or have some further ideas regarding these or other activities, please talk

to Pastor Catherine or another participant in the cooperative ministry

meetings and/or write your comments on the Ministry Notes card found

in your bulletin. Thank you.

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Church office: 812-482-7623 Pastor Catherine Cell: 812-631-5052

Your Church Council

Pastor Catherine Burnette—Spiritual Advisor & Worship Leader (812-631-5052)

Cheryl Stemle – President (812-630-8072) Jim Schiller – Vice President (812-482-7346) Janelle Durcholz – Secretary (812-631-0562) Joann Schnarr – Treasurer (812-482-7655) Joy Lee – Education Team (812-354-2845) Kelly Hall – Facilities Team (812-661-8299) Doris Eck – Outreach Team (812-482-7200)

Diann Zehr – Parish Life Team (812-481-0081) Gary Eck – Worship Team (812-482-5037)