St. John’s Lutheran Church 13115 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 734-287-2080 [email protected]stjohnstaylormi.org Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile, Pastor Sunday, July 21, 2024 – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Mission of St. John’s Lutheran Church is to conserve and promote the true Faith of our Lord Jesus Christ in our members, our community, and our world.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Sunday, July 21 11a – reception for Monica 4:00p – Mudhens game Tuesday, July 23 7p – Chess Club Saturday, July 27
Telegraph Cruise Monday, July 29 6p – Elder’s meeting Sunday, August 4 5p- 7p – Circuit Fest Sunday, August 18 2-5p – Card Party
Welcome VISITORS and FRIENDS - We are honored to have you worship with us today on this day of the Lord’s Resurrection! Please wear a maskif you wish. RESTROOMS are off the lounge to the right (south side) of the main entrance. When leaving the pews, they will be on your left. The tower stairs (to your right while leaving the pews) lead down to the basement where there are another pair of restrooms. Feel free to use the LOUNGE if you or your children need a break. Since the Sacrament of Communion is administered to those instructed and examined in the Faith as Confessional Lutherans understand it, you will receive a verbal blessing unless you speak with Pastor beforehand.
Families with young children are always welcome to worship with us. Feel free to take a quiet bag with coloring pages and crayons to your seat, found hanging in the coat closet.
Monica Heissenbuettel our primary organist has accepted a call to teach first grade this coming school year. Today is her last Sunday to play for our worship service. Please join us after worship for a small reception in the narthex to thank Monica for her many years of dedicated service to our ministry. We pray God will bless Monica in her new position for many years!
Notary Public Services Julie Winchel is a Notary Public and is available for notary services upon request. Call or text Julie at 734-934-6627
Our Circuit Mission Fest is Sunday, August 4, 5-7p, to be held at St. Paul’s, Trenton. This is an opportunity to meet, worship with, and celebrate respective mission outreach with other congregations of our Downriver Circuit. A meal will be provided. To purchase tickets, please visit https://splconline.com/coming-up/mission-fest . ($10 includes dinner.)
Bible Study meets at 11am– please join us following worship! This week, Rev. Zeile teaches on “The Close of the Commandments.”
Sunday school continues this week in the school building. This class is open to school-aged children and youth and meets in the school building immediately following worship.
Prayer Requests during a worship service can be made using the colored paper insert in the friendship registers and placed in the offering plates. If you would like someone to be added to the prayer list in our parish post, please reach out to the office via email or phone call.
Greeters are Needed to welcome visitors during the Telegraph Cruise on Saturday, July 27, 3p-9p. See Pastor Zeile.
Zoom Bible Study class continues Sunday, July 28. Email [email protected] and ask for link. Then, we will study Joel, “The Locust Plague.”
Outdoor Flea Market The last one is scheduled for Saturday, August 17th, 9a-3p in the Telegraph lot. Please share this information with interested vendors. Proceeds from this event benefit the general fund. If you would like to assist with this event contact Katie Bauer. This week on Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer, Pastor Zeile preaches on Psalm 89, Let the Heavens Praise Him. Sundays at 6pm on AM 560 and/or Mondays at 8pm on AM 1440. The message is broadcast on additional stations coast to coast. BUZZSPROUT – Other messages from Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer are also available anytime as a podcast found at: www.buzzsprout.com/34718 . We are continuing international broadcasting via WRMI Miami 77.30 mghz. We added WMUY AM and FM stations in Memphis, TN to our log of 13 stations, Coast to Coast! God’s grace and your gifts allow this expansion.
Youth Fundraisers The youth are collecting cans & bottles for the month of July. Please bring them to the church office during the week or place them in the marked box in the narthex starting this week. The remaining stock of our Ornament Sale is also available for a suggested donation of $10. These will be available in the narthex. Both fundraisers support the youth for the National Youth Gathering in July 2025. Do you know about the LCMS National Youth Gathering? Youth Gatherings celebrate the meaning of Christian joy in all of life’s situations, including transitions and crisis. See the 2 picture books in the narthex to take a peek at St. John’s Youth & Adults who have attended this event. Youth who will be entering 9th grade through those finishing 12th grade are eligible to participate. Young adults 18-25 are eligible to volunteer as a YAV. For more information, see the synod site www.lcmsgathering.com or speak with Katie Bauer about this amazing opportunity.
Chess is great summer game! Join the “Men and Boys” this Tuesday in the school building, 7p-8:30p.
Stewardship ThoughtEphesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”What all of mankind’s efforts, works and scheming could not do, the blood of Christ did: We have peace with God, and we are brought near to the Father. This life-giving sacrifice of Christ sets the pattern for the sacrifices we are called to make for others in our vocations in home, church and society. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + We offer prayers today for those listed and those we hold dear in our hearts.
For those suffering in Areas of War
President Biden, sick with COVID
Former President Trump survived assassination attempt
For Military and those who Protect Our Country–
Upcoming Surgeries, Hospitals Stays, & Recovery
In need of Healing –
Homebound– Sharon Arner (Regency), Charlie Balough, Steven Boik, Beverly Brammer, Diane Enriquez, Darleen Flaherty, Janet Gurley, Loraine Love, John Moore, Elaine Neumann, Tracy Smith, Julie Tanaciar, Martha & Roy Oliver, RuthAnn Whicker
Flower Dedication – In Honor of Wally Winter’s Birthday