ST. JOHN EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Port Hope, Michigan + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 25th/Last Sunday of the Church Year November 26, 2017 Who should receive Communion at St. John? All Confirmed members are invited to Commune, who are sorry for their sins and wish to be Forgiven and Strengthened. Also, visitors from other LCMS & AELC churches, who fit the same description, are welcome. So that no one else might eat and drink in Judgment of their sins, all others are asked to refrain from Communing. If you are in doubt, please see Pastor or an Elder. THE ORDERS OF SERVICE Divine Service with Holy Communion, Page 151 Hymns: Opening: 756 Day: 532 (memory) Offering: 709 Communion: 508; 706; 537; 847 Closing: 639 Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15: 20-28 Holy Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46 Sermon Title: "A Vision of Life” Sermon Text: Matthew 25:31-46 MEASURE OF OUR DEVOTION Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:00 Church Attendance: 60 Guests at the Lord’s Table 59 10:30 Church Attendance: 58 Guests at the Lord’s Table: 49 Church Attendance Total: 118 Guests at the Lord’s Table Total: 108 Adult Bible Class: 9 Sunday School: Students: 0 Youth: 2 Wednesday Bible Study: N/A Office Hours - Please call ahead to be sure someone will be there. “Please confirm your phone is set on silent. Thank You.” PRAYER LIST The following members and friends are known to be in the hospital, ailing or recovering and are in need of our prayers, cards and visits. PRAYERS Marvin Koglin Sr.; Andrea Piotter; Jim Ritchie; Marla Kriewall SHUT-INS Ivan & Betty Adkins Gary Karg Jeffrey Schave Wade Cohoon Nelson Erbisch Grace Lange Della Finkel Helen Schultz Amy Reinke Elmer/Ruth Leese Mary Forbing Dave Wandrie Arnold Timreck John Schave Harriet Witherspoon Yvonne Fuhrman Jim Ritchie Arlene Zelz Edward Schave FRIENDS Dan Bruce (brother-in-law of Candy Strozeski) Karen Priemer Joanne Dawson (Jennifer Kelly’s mother) Ellie Moore (friend of Teresa Muter) Art Jahn (father of Vicki Koglin) Brittany Smith (great niece of Jan Schulz) Roman Jock (4 month old cousin of Harold Collings) Judy Brady-Nolan (Joyce Koglin’s sister) Rev. Rich Tino & family (Peace, Sandusky) If someone has a special need, please let an Elder or the Pastor know by writing down the information and giving it to one of them before or after worship service, or call the church office, 428-4140. Sunday Prayers when you want prayers said in church, please inform Pastor or Andrea (who will inform Pastor) during the week, or even right before worship SCRIP Card order dates for 2017... November 27, December 11. Your order needs to be turned in to Melody Burton or the school office by 9:00am on order day. The profits from SCRIP benefit our youth attending the Higher Things Youth Conference. Please make your check payable to St. John. If you have any questions please contact Melody Burton 428-3583. The December Newsletters are now available in your church mailbox. The Chancel Flowers for today are given in honor of John and Marla Kriewall’s 65th Wedding anniversary (11-22) by their children. Steak Fry, Saturday, December 2 at Grindstone Sportsmen’s Club 5-8pm THIS WEEK at ST. JOHN Sun: 8:00 Divine Service with Holy Communion Page 151 9:15 Sunday School/Youth/Adult Bible Class 10:30 Divine Service with Holy Communion Page 151 Mon: 7:00 Finance Board Tues: 6:30 Christmas trees setup 7:30 Elders Wed: 10:30 Bible Study Next Sun: 8:00 Divine Service with Holy Communion Page 184 9:15 Sunday School/Youth/Adult Bible Class 10:30 Divine Service with Holy Communion Page 184 5:00 7th Grade Confirmation Class FINANCE REPORT 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Needed per count Received (11-13-17) Needed year to date Received year to date $ 6,945.00 $11,409.00 $61,605.00 $75,872.00 20. Bulletins provided by RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME, 425 State Street, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. Phone 479-3407 or 800-251-8699 ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH PO Box 206, 7885 State St, Port Hope, MI 48468 Rev. David Dodge, Pastor 428-3305, e-mail: dbdodge@comcast.net Andrea Piotter, secretary, e-mail: stjohnsec@stjohnporthope.org Church phone, 428-4140 School phone, 428-4811 St. John Lutheran Church website: www.stjohnporthope.org 2nd Annual Christmas Cookie Walk Sunday December 10, 2017, 9:00 am – 2:00pm St. John Lutheran Gymnasium in Port Hope It’s that time of year again to get some tasty holiday cookies! We are asking all those coming for treats to please bring your own 24 oz. coffee can. There will be some available, but will be given out on a first come first serve basis. This year’s proceeds will be to St. John Lutheran Church Stain glass Fund and The Down Syndrome Awareness 5K in honor of Drew Schave. If you would like to volunteer to make miniature cookies, please contact Marissa Schave @ 989-975-0804 or Denee Schave @ 989-428-3034. L.W.M.L. GRANTS: The Michigan District L.W.M.L. has approved grants to support many ministries, among them “Acts 2 Enterprise-Continuing to Impact the City” in the amount of $25,000. Likewise, the national L.W.M.L. has done the same, among their grants being "Current Missionary Need” in the amount of $100,000. We thank God for the service of these L.C.-M.S. women! If you'd like to participate in this worthwhile service, please contact Corrine Abraham. A monetary gift was given to the Stain Glass Fund in memory of Waylon McCormick by Terry Reinke. A monetary gift was given to the Trustee Fund by Bridget and Aaron Goretski. Barnabas Fund: The Board of Elders has resumed this fund for the purpose of providing financial help for those in emergency need. Please consider donating toward this endeavor. AMVETS AND AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 9 the post will be having their Christmas party. The Natural Tones will be the band from 7:30p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $20.00 per person. Refreshments will be furnished, dinner at 6:15 p.m. No dinner tickets at the door! Tickets must be purchased by Dec 2, to let the carter know many are coming. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Anyone coming just for the dance tickets will be $15.00 or a couple $25.00. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 drawings Contact Doug at 428-4875 or Francis at 810-358-8519 Christmas Tree set up and decorating Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30. Anyone interested in helping is invited to meet at the church at this time. 2nd Annual Christmas Cookie Walk Sunday December 10, 2017, 9:00 am – 2:00pm St. John Lutheran Gymnasium in Port Hope It’s that time of year again to get some tasty holiday cookies! We are asking all those coming for treats to please bring your own 24 oz. coffee can. There will be some available, but will be given out on a first come first serve basis. This year’s proceeds will be to St. John Lutheran Church Stain glass Fund and The Down Syndrome Awareness 5K in honor of Drew Schave. If you would like to volunteer to make miniature cookies, please contact Marissa Schave @ 989-975-0804 or Denee Schave @ 989-428-3034. L.W.M.L. GRANTS: The Michigan District L.W.M.L. has approved grants to support many ministries, among them “Acts 2 Enterprise-Continuing to Impact the City” in the amount of $25,000. Likewise, the national L.W.M.L. has done the same, among their grants being "Current Missionary Need” in the amount of $100,000. We thank God for the service of these L.C.-M.S. women! If you'd like to participate in this worthwhile service, please contact Corrine Abraham. A monetary gift was given to the Stain Glass Fund in memory of Waylon McCormick by Terry Reinke. A monetary gift was given to the Trustee Fund by Bridget and Aaron Goretski. Barnabas Fund: The Board of Elders has resumed this fund for the purpose of providing financial help for those in emergency need. Please consider donating toward this endeavor. AMVETS AND AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 9 the post will be having their Christmas party. The Natural Tones will be the band from 7:30p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $20.00 per person. Refreshments will be furnished, dinner at 6:15 p.m. No dinner tickets at the door! Tickets must be purchased by Dec 2, to let the carter know many are coming. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Anyone coming just for the dance tickets will be $15.00 or a couple $25.00. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 drawings Contact Doug at 428-4875 or Francis at 810-358-8519 Christmas Tree set up and decorating Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30. Anyone interested in helping is invited to meet at the church at this time. 2017 POINSETTIA Image result for poinsettia flower black and white FREE CLIPART Image result for poinsettia flower black and white FREE CLIPART THE PLANTS CAN BE ORDERED TODAY THRU DECEMBER 3 THE PRICE FOR THE PLANTS WILL BE $14.00 EACH COLORS AVAILABLE ARE RED AND WHITE (CIRCLE ONE) IN THE LINES BELOW PLEASE LIST THE NAMES OF YOUR LOVED ONES BEING: (CIRCLE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING) HONORED CELEBRATED REMEMBERED OTHER GIVEN BY: (PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IN CASE I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS) YOU CAN MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: SHIRLEY PAWLITZ 6890 N. LAKESHORE ROAD PORT HOPE, MI 48468 989-428-4537 YOU CAN ALSO PUT YOUR ORDER IN MY MAIL BOX AT CHURCH PLEASE MAKE OUT THE CHECK TO ST. JOHN FLOWER FUND PLEASE REMEMBER TO GET YOUR ORDER IN BY DECEMBER 3 THANK YOU!!! 2017 POINSETTIA THE PLANTS CAN BE ORDERED TODAY THRU DECEMBER 3 THE PRICE FOR THE PLANTS WILL BE $14.00 EACH COLORS AVAILABLE ARE RED AND WHITE (CIRCLE ONE) IN THE LINES BELOW PLEASE LIST THE NAMES OF YOUR LOVED ONES BEING: (CIRCLE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING) HONORED CELEBRATED REMEMBERED OTHER GIVEN BY: (PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IN CASE I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS) YOU CAN MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: SHIRLEY PAWLITZ 6890 N. LAKESHORE ROAD PORT HOPE, MI 48468 989-428-4537 YOU CAN ALSO PUT YOUR ORDER IN MY MAIL BOX AT CHURCH PLEASE MAKE OUT THE CHECK TO ST. JOHN FLOWER FUND PLEASE REMEMBER TO GET YOUR ORDER IN BY DECEMBER 3 THANK YOU!!!