06 October 2019 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

St. John’s: Making and Maturing

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St. John’s Evangelical Church 211 East Carrol Street

Kenton, OH 43326 Office: 419-673-7278

Pastor Randall (cell): 724-290-3651 Church Office Hours: Monday – Friday (9 AM – 1 PM)

Website: www.stjohnskenton.org Email: stjohnskenton@gmail.com “Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus Christ”

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost October 6, 2019

Nursery is provided off the sanctuary for children 0-4 years of age.

Contemporary Worship Service 8:30 AM

Welcome Praise Prayer Children’s Message Offering – Please sign and pass the pew attendance pads Scripture I Chronicles 16:7-36 Luke 10:1-20

(The scripture can be found in the bulletin.)

Sermon Come on People Now Communion Praise Benediction

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 AM

Nursery is provided off the sanctuary for children 0-4 years of age. “TOLLING OF THE BELLS”

(Let us begin to still our hearts and minds for worship with the tolling of the bells.)

Welcome Prelude Let Us Break Bread R. Anderson Choral Introit I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord Williams *Hymn # 13 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above *Call to Worship Liturgist: Jo Ann Erwin L: Leader C: Congregation

Psalm 30:3-4 L: O LORD, You have brought up my soul from Sheol; C: You restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit. L: Sing praises to the LORD, O you His saints, C: and give thanks to His holy name.

*The Gloria Patri Let Us Pray Unto the Lord: The Pastoral Prayer Missing Child: Rachel Maxwell – Columbus, OH Mission of the Month: S.O.U.P. The Lord’s Prayer (Debts/Debtors) Children’s Message Heather Erwin Hymn # 17 Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him

Giving of Tithes and Offerings: Offering Prayer Offertory A Communion Medley Koury

Please sign and pass the pew attendance pads *The Doxology Scripture I Chronicles 16:7-36 Luke 10:1-20

(The scripture can be found in the bulletin.)

Sermon Come on People Now Chancel Choir Communion Anthem Kellermeyer Sacrament of Holy Communion *The Apostle’s Creed back of hymnal The Blessing and Sharing of the Elements

(We ask that you hold the elements until all have been served so that we may commune together.)

*Hymn # 461 Rise Up, O Men of God! *Benediction The Church Within Us Schneider/Hustad Postlude Sing Praise

*—Those who are able, please stand

Welcome to St. John’s

Church!

The flowers on the altar are placed in loving memory of George & Irene Bidwell by their family.

Scripture Readings (ESV): I Chronicles 16:7-36: 7 Then on that day David first appointed that thanksgiving be sung to the LORD by Asaph and his brothers. 8 Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! 9 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wondrous works! 10 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! 11 Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His presence continually! 12 Remember the wondrous works that He has done, His miracles and the judgments He uttered, 13 O offspring of Israel His servant, children of Jacob, His chosen ones! 14 He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth. 15 Remember His covenant forever, the word that He commanded, for a thousand generations, 16 the covenant that He made with Abraham, His sworn promise to Isaac, 17 which He confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant, 18 saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan, as your portion for an inheritance.” 19 When you were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it, 20 wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people, 21 He allowed no one to oppress them; He rebuked kings on their account, 22 saying, “Touch not My anointed ones, do My prophets no harm!” 23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth! Tell of His salvation from day to day. 24 Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples! 25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and He is to be feared above all gods. 26 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

but the LORD made the heavens. 27 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in His place. 28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength! 29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; 30 tremble before Him, all the earth; yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. 31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!” 32 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! 33 Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. 34 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! 35 Say also: “Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name and glory in Your praise. 36 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting!” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and praised the LORD. Luke 10:1-20: 1After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of Him, two by two, into every town and place where He Himself was about to go. 2 And He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. 4 Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. 5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house. 8 Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you. 9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ 10 But whenever you

enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’ 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. 13 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But it will be more bearable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. 15 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades. 16 “The one who hears you hears Me, and the one who rejects you rejects Me, and the one who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me.” 17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!” 18 And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Fuelmart Community Cause Rewards Mission Fundraiser—Month of October (10/1/19-10/31/19): If you use Fuelmart, please pick up a key tag at the church to use for the month of October. They sent us limited tags but if you do not have a tag, you can still earn points by using the phone number 724-290-3651. You however, cannot use your key tag at the pump. You must go inside the store and prepay for your fuel. Make sure to present your card at checkout to earn points. The mission team will earn 5 points for every dollar spent on select merchandise and 1 point for each gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel. Every 1000 points = $10. Fuelmart

in Kenton is located at 302 S. Detroit Street, but can use at any location if are traveling.

Sermon Notes 06 October 2019

Scripture: I Chronicles 16:7-36; Luke 10:1-20 Sermon: Come on People Now

1. How would you retell what Asaph said to the people then in I Chronicles 16 to call people today to the cause of Christ and the Lord’s ministry here at St. John’s?

2. What aspects of St. John’s would aid us in recruiting people to join the

cause of Christ here? How could you help communicate that to people outside of the church?

3. Have you ever experienced the power of God working in you when

you share the Gospel (like the disciples in Luke 10:17-20)? Whether you have or have not, try to communicate Christ’s cause to someone this week.

4. What suggestions would you have for our evangelism efforts to call:

“Everybody get together try to love one another [through Christ] right now”?

Week at a Glance:

Today 10/6: 8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School – All Ages

10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service 10:50 AM – 11:30 AM Jr. Church 12:00 PM Alice Training – FH

5 – 7:30 PM HCC Bonfire & Hayride- Camp Common Ground

7:30 PM NA Meeting – Chapel Monday, 10/7: 1:15 PM Staff 5:30 PM Missions Evangelism 7:00 PM Christian Ed Committee- Chapel Tuesday, 10/8: 12:00 PM Prayer 12:00 PM AA – Chapel 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery – Chapel 6:45 PM Bell Choir – Sanctuary 7:30 PM Myers LG – FH Wednesday, 10/9: 5:15 -7:15 PM Kid’s Night

6:15-7:45 PM Middle School Youth 6:45 PM Children’s Choir

7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:45 – 8:15 PM Cantata Practice Thursday, 10/10: 12:00 PM AA Meeting – Chapel 7:00 PM Church Council – library Friday, 10/11: 12:00 PM Prayer 5:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal 5:00 PM NA – Chapel Saturday, 10/12: 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast- McDonalds

12:00 PM NA Meeting – Chapel 4:30 PM Wedding Items for Sale: The trustees and AV Department cleaned and have items for sale available for members first. They are located in the back of the sanctuary in the left room. Prices are on most items and all money will go towards AV equipment. Some items included are: drum set, electronic keyboard, printers, computer desk etc. There are also 2 large floor TVs available for free. These are located downstairs. You must be able to move them. All items bought as is. If you are interested in an item(s), please pay the office or see Jim Bidwell or Russ Cahill.

Announcements and Upcoming Events Missing Child: our prayers today go out to Rachel Maxwell missing since September 21, 2019 from Columbus, OH. Mission of the Month: SOUP (Some of Us People) Fall Cleanup/Serve Day: October 27 we will have one service at 8:30 am followed by service projects and lunch. Please plan on attending worship even if you cannot stay for the projects. More details to follow regarding projects. Special Congregational Meeting: October 27 following the 8:30 am service. Topic: repair pews which were built in 1892 Trick or Treat Maze: The church will be having an Indoor Trick or Treat Maze on Thursday, October 31 from 6:30—8:00 PM following the parade in town. The committee is asking for volunteers of individuals or families to be in front of different decorated doors inside the “L” shape corridor from the East door entrance to the North door Sunday School rooms door. We have 10 inside spots available. Please sign up at the back of the sanctuary if you would like an inside spot to pass out candy. We are also asking that you decorate your door as well if you are able. If not able, we will decorate for you. Please indicate on the sign –up sheet as to whether or not you will decorate. You can come early that evening (would like them done by 6) or during the office hours that day from 9-1. If you still want to park outside with your car as in the past, cars must arrive no later than 6:00 PM. And must stay parked until 8:00 PM for the safety of the children. All other participants are asked to park in the South parking lots. Donations of candy WELCOMED! A bin will be placed in the back of the sanctuary for candy donations! If you have any questions, please contact Mark Sherman, Heather Erwin or the church office. Please sign up on the sheet in the back of the sanctuary to volunteer. Children’s Ministry Volunteer Areas: Please prayerfully consider filling in for one of the needs for Sunday and Wednesday:

- Jr. Church Teacher during 2nd service as a fill in once a month from 10:50-11:30 am after children’s sermon

- Wednesday Night Teacher for the 2nd Wednesday of each month for K-Grade 2 for one hour (seven times for the year)

Bulletin Announcements: due by Friday at 9:00 AM.

Upcoming Dates – Mark Your Calendars: Fall Serve Clean Up Day: October 27 (8:30 am Worship Service) 10:00 am service projects followed by lunch Special Congregational Meeting: Oct. 27 after 8:30 service, topic – repairing pews Trick or Treat Maze: October 31 from 6:30-8 pm Launch Women’s Conference: November 2 at 7 pm (6 pm doors open) Tickets available online $10 or at the door $15 Memorial Sunday: November 3 at both services CEF Fundraiser Banquet: November 9: 11 am – 2 pm– fellowship hall Women’s Celebration: November 21 at 6:30 pm– fellowship hall Chicken & Noodle Fundraiser Luncheon: Dec. 15 from 11am – 1 pm- FH Taste of Italy Valentine’s Dinner: February 15 at 6 PM – Fellowship hall Presale tickets only – watch for more information Launch Women’s Conference: TICKETS are NOW on Sale!!! Saturday, November 2, 2019 Doors open at 6pm, Worship and Inspiration begins at 7pm. Pre-Sale Tickets $10 at eventbrite.com or at the church office, $15 at the door. Please see the sign-up sheets in the Sanctuary Overflow for items needed for the event and volunteers for the night of the event. We are in need of refreshment items for the Guatemala Team to sell the night of the event, such as pretzels, party mix, and puppy chow-please see Kathy or Natasha Dyer with any questions regarding these items. We are also looking for donations and sponsors for the event. Items for donation would be inspirational items such as Bibles, religious/inspirational books/coloring books, home decor, apparel, etc, that we plan to give away to those in attendance. Sponsors are people who would be willing to provide monetary donation to cover the cost of a ticket(s) to help those in need. If you are interested in being a sponsor or donating an item, again please see Kathy or Natasha Dyer. Thanks for your support and hope to see you there for a great night of worship!!

Prayer of Repentance and Salvation

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for His death on the Cross for my

sins and for the sins of the whole world. I repent of my sins and turn to You for salvation. I

surrender my life to You; come live in me. Change me, cleanse me, forgive me, and make me the

person that You want me to be in this world. I receive You, Jesus Christ, as my personal Lord and

Savior, today and forever more. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.

WORSHIP LEADERS:

Senior Minister: Rev. Dr. Randall J. Forester Contemporary Worship Leader: Kendra Dilts

Chancel Choir Director: David Beazley Cherub & Children’s Choir Director: Hope Cauley

Bell Choir Director: Jane Baker Organist/Pianists: Randall S. Rogers, Teresa Broseke, Linda Zeigler

Last Week: Attendance: 8:30 a.m.: 53 10:30 am: 76 Envelopes and Loose Offerings: $2940.00 Loose $1.00 bills - Good Samaritan Fund: $18.00 Total of September (Heifer Festival): $1605.00 F.A.I.T.H. Time: Golden Buckeye Attendance – 7 Golden Buckeye Offering – $7 Ushers: 10/6: (8:30) (10:30) Council