Here are Up-Coming Events
at St. John's
January 24, 2021
About the Cover: The call of Jesus is one to follow, and that is just what the first disciples did. The words of Jesus were all that they needed. Though Peter would later deny Him three times, the Lord still called Peter again after His resurrection. The words of Jesus were all that Peter needed. So it is for us. He keeps calling us into a new life of following Him by the power of the Holy Spirit. The words of Jesus are all that we need as well.
© 2020 CPH Photo: © Lightstock
St. John’s Lutheran Church
13115 Telegraph, Taylor
734-2870-2080
stjohns13115office@comcast.net
Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile, Pastor
Sunday, January 24, 2021 – Third Sunday after Epiphany
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Monday, January 25
6:00pm – Elder’s meeting via Zoom
Tuesday, January 26
10:00am – Newsletter assembly
Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 31
9:00am- Worship
Sunday, February 7
6:00-8:00pm – (tentative) Youth event
Sunday, February 14
Friendship Sunday
2:00-5:00pm – (tentative) Card Party
Sunday morning Worship will be recorded and edited to be posted at 9:00 am on our YouTube channel the following week (as will future Sunday services). We give thanks to God for this additional outreach opportunity. To view our services, click on the following link or add it to your browser:
https://bit.ly/StJohnsLutheranTaylorYouTube
Activities Suspended- With the exception of worship services, all activities have been suspended until further notice.
Bible Study tentatively resumes in person, in the sanctuary, on Sunday, February 7th, immediately following the 9:00am service. Attendees would be required to continue sitting in their chosen seats from worship through the end of Bible study.
Givings Statements have been added to your family mailboxes in the narthex. If you are unable to pick them up on Sundays, please reach out to the office to make other arrangements. Additionally, they may also contain Christmas cards and other messages to be picked up.
Volunteers requested to assist Habitat for Humanity with up to 3 projects this spring and summer. Through a grant from Thrivent Financial, this organization will be completing outdoor projects in the Taylor and needs 5-10 adult volunteers.
Portals of Prayer – Booklets for January – March are now available in both Regular and large print. Copies are available in the church office and narthex. We will gladly deliver one to your house if you are unable to pick-up in person. Let us know which you need!
WELCOME VISITORS!
We are honored to have you worship with us today! During this COVID-era assembly, please maintain social distancing, wear a mask, and only gather outside. If you are new to St. John’s, 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 the pews become uncomfortable, or if you have children that need a break, or for any other need.
Flower Dedications & More – MANY blank dates are available on the flower chart to be dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one. Consider signing up today. Also, 2021 envelopes and calendars are available for immediate pickup in the narthex. If you cannot do this in person on Sundays, please reach out to the office to make other arrangements.
The Zoom Bible Study of Revelation meets one last time this week. This week Pastor Zeile discusses the New Jerusalem, the states of blessedness for believers. By request, Wed., Jan. 27th session will discuss political issues from a Christian perspective. A NEW class begins Thur., Feb 11 on JUDGES. Email Pastor at drzeile@juno.com for the link and reminders.
This week on Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer, Dr. Zeile’s message will be based on Malachi 3, God’s declaration that He will make distinction between those who serve Him and those who don’t. Tune in Sundays at 6pm on AM 560 and/or Mondays at 8pm on AM 1440. The message is broadcast on 7 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 . Our Circuit is asking the 8 congregations to fund the short wave broadcast of Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer internationally. This will be an exciting expansion of our ministry! St. Paul, Trenton, Christ the King, Southgate, Calvary, Lincoln Park, and Trinity, Wyandotte have sent their support to us! Pray for God’s will to be done.
Over the Last Month over SIX THOUSAND emails were sent offering a disc of our radio broadcast! Perhaps you got one. You can further assist in forwarding this offer to people you email who might consider listening. Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer Christmas appeal – Last week we mailed demo discs and a newsletter on our radio broadcasts ministry to 275 prospective listeners and supporters in our four radio broadcast areas and across the US. We received requests from Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Khartoum, England, Canada, and Lucern, Switzerland. Pray that listener support may continue and expand our radio ministry.
Prayer Chain - Please call Marilyn Cummer (313-565-3330) for your prayer requests. They will start a prayer chain immediately for your needs. There is power and healing in prayer!
Sanctity of Life – January 22nd marked the anniversary of the devastating US Supreme Court decision (Roe v Wade) that has led to the deaths of over 60 million unborn babies. This week, homes across metro Detroit will light a candle on front porches and walkways to honor our pre-born brothers and sisters that have lost their lives through abortion. These luminaries remind all living people of the darkness of abortion and that has enveloped our country for many years. Luminary candles will be on sale after services this weekend. Any donation will be accepted.
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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.
We offer prayers today for those listed and those we hold dear in our hearts.
For Military Personnel and those who Protect Our Country – Travis Long, Courtney Oldham, Justin Riehle, Joshua Whicker (Air Force); Adam Parent, Stephen Townsend (Army); Patrick Coppo (Coast Guard); Dustin Kedzierski (Marines); Phillip Brady, Cody Brooks, Anthony Ramos, David Thomas, Mark Whicker (Navy), Ryan Wakeford, Steven Wakeford (Border Patrol); Patrick Douglas Day, Fort Worth, TX (Police)
For Medical Personnel – Sean Anderson, Kristin Culpepper, Amanda Hartz, Jennifer Nasceif, Alexis Salliotte, Karah Szafran, Lindsay Turek, Kelly Turner, Sandra Galambus, Lynn Julien, Rihanna Julien, Courtney Winchel
In need of Healing – Pastor Marshall (home), Twana Bauer, Billie Buie, Sr., John Butler & Hilda Khouri (brother-in-law and sister of Elizabeth Bouladian), Paul Button, Will Carter, Sr. (cancer), Scott Chapman, Jim Cummer, Gloria Dobie, Bob Doute, Terry Emeigh III, Gayle Fichtner, Dave Gaines, Tia Gaines (kidney failure), Ray Hartz, Rev. Joel Holls, John Hopie, Linda Jehle, Ciera Kessler, Cherie Lang (Rivergate), Bev (Pat Lung’s sister) (COVID), George Martin, Joyce Murar, sister of Bill Neelson (COVID), Martha Oliver, Roy Oliver (COVID), Candy Petrie, Janie Platz, Sydnie Reardon, Bryan Rochleau, Jerry Ruhlig, Dorothy Schneider, John Schutt, Joe Tyson, Sandy Warfield, Geoff Whicker, Linda Winters, Laurie Williams, Michelle Yaeger, Zoie Zimmerman
Shut in – Sharon Arner, Charlie Balough, Dorothy Boik, Ron Boike, Diane Enriquez, Susan Forsey, Clo Fox, Suzanne Hughes, Tracy Kosnitchke, Cherie Lang, Fred Lang, Leonard Schiller, Harold Smith, Shirley Wallace, Mary Winchel
In Need of Special Blessings - Chris Birmingham, William Davis III, Denise Janz, Melissa Martin, Crystal O’Connor, Sara and Bladen Walker
Flower Dedication – Given in honor of Diana Bauer’s birthday (19th) and Susan Taylor’s birthday (24th) by their children, JD and Katie Bauer
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About the Cover: The call of Jesus is one to follow, and that is just what the first disciples did. The words of Jesus were all that they needed. Though Peter would later deny Him three times, the Lord still called Peter again after His resurrection. The words of Jesus were all that Peter needed. So it is for us. He keeps calling us into a new life of following Him by the power of the Holy Spirit. The words of Jesus are all that we need as well.
© 2020 CPH Photo: © Lightstock
St. John’s Lutheran Church
13115 Telegraph, Taylor
734-2870-2080
stjohns13115office@comcast.net
Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile, Pastor
Sunday, January 24, 2021 – Third Sunday after Epiphany
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Monday, January 25
6:00pm – Elder’s meeting via Zoom
Tuesday, January 26
10:00am – Newsletter assembly
Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 31
9:00am- Worship
Sunday, February 7
6:00-8:00pm – (tentative) Youth event
Sunday, February 14
Friendship Sunday
2:00-5:00pm – (tentative) Card Party
Sunday morning Worship will be recorded and edited to be posted at 9:00 am on our YouTube channel the following week (as will future Sunday services). We give thanks to God for this additional outreach opportunity. To view our services, click on the following link or add it to your browser:
https://bit.ly/StJohnsLutheranTaylorYouTube
Activities Suspended- With the exception of worship services, all activities have been suspended until further notice.
Bible Study tentatively resumes in person, in the sanctuary, on Sunday, February 7th, immediately following the 9:00am service. Attendees would be required to continue sitting in their chosen seats from worship through the end of Bible study.
Givings Statements have been added to your family mailboxes in the narthex. If you are unable to pick them up on Sundays, please reach out to the office to make other arrangements. Additionally, they may also contain Christmas cards and other messages to be picked up.
Volunteers requested to assist Habitat for Humanity with up to 3 projects this spring and summer. Through a grant from Thrivent Financial, this organization will be completing outdoor projects in the Taylor and needs 5-10 adult volunteers.
Portals of Prayer – Booklets for January – March are now available in both Regular and large print. Copies are available in the church office and narthex. We will gladly deliver one to your house if you are unable to pick-up in person. Let us know which you need!
WELCOME VISITORS!
We are honored to have you worship with us today! During this COVID-era assembly, please maintain social distancing, wear a mask, and only gather outside. If you are new to St. John’s, 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 the pews become uncomfortable, or if you have children that need a break, or for any other need.
Flower Dedications & More – MANY blank dates are available on the flower chart to be dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one. Consider signing up today. Also, 2021 envelopes and calendars are available for immediate pickup in the narthex. If you cannot do this in person on Sundays, please reach out to the office to make other arrangements.
The Zoom Bible Study of Revelation meets one last time this week. This week Pastor Zeile discusses the New Jerusalem, the states of blessedness for believers. By request, Wed., Jan. 27th session will discuss political issues from a Christian perspective. A NEW class begins Thur., Feb 11 on JUDGES. Email Pastor at drzeile@juno.com for the link and reminders.
This week on Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer, Dr. Zeile’s message will be based on Malachi 3, God’s declaration that He will make distinction between those who serve Him and those who don’t. Tune in Sundays at 6pm on AM 560 and/or Mondays at 8pm on AM 1440. The message is broadcast on 7 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 . Our Circuit is asking the 8 congregations to fund the short wave broadcast of Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer internationally. This will be an exciting expansion of our ministry! St. Paul, Trenton, Christ the King, Southgate, Calvary, Lincoln Park, and Trinity, Wyandotte have sent their support to us! Pray for God’s will to be done.
Over the Last Month over SIX THOUSAND emails were sent offering a disc of our radio broadcast! Perhaps you got one. You can further assist in forwarding this offer to people you email who might consider listening. Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer Christmas appeal – Last week we mailed demo discs and a newsletter on our radio broadcasts ministry to 275 prospective listeners and supporters in our four radio broadcast areas and across the US. We received requests from Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Khartoum, England, Canada, and Lucern, Switzerland. Pray that listener support may continue and expand our radio ministry.
Prayer Chain - Please call Marilyn Cummer (313-565-3330) for your prayer requests. They will start a prayer chain immediately for your needs. There is power and healing in prayer!
Sanctity of Life – January 22nd marked the anniversary of the devastating US Supreme Court decision (Roe v Wade) that has led to the deaths of over 60 million unborn babies. This week, homes across metro Detroit will light a candle on front porches and walkways to honor our pre-born brothers and sisters that have lost their lives through abortion. These luminaries remind all living people of the darkness of abortion and that has enveloped our country for many years. Luminary candles will be on sale after services this weekend. Any donation will be accepted.
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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.
We offer prayers today for those listed and those we hold dear in our hearts.
For Military Personnel and those who Protect Our Country – Travis Long, Courtney Oldham, Justin Riehle, Joshua Whicker (Air Force); Adam Parent, Stephen Townsend (Army); Patrick Coppo (Coast Guard); Dustin Kedzierski (Marines); Phillip Brady, Cody Brooks, Anthony Ramos, David Thomas, Mark Whicker (Navy), Ryan Wakeford, Steven Wakeford (Border Patrol); Patrick Douglas Day, Fort Worth, TX (Police)
For Medical Personnel – Sean Anderson, Kristin Culpepper, Amanda Hartz, Jennifer Nasceif, Alexis Salliotte, Karah Szafran, Lindsay Turek, Kelly Turner, Sandra Galambus, Lynn Julien, Rihanna Julien, Courtney Winchel
In need of Healing – Pastor Marshall (home), Twana Bauer, Billie Buie, Sr., John Butler & Hilda Khouri (brother-in-law and sister of Elizabeth Bouladian), Paul Button, Will Carter, Sr. (cancer), Scott Chapman, Jim Cummer, Gloria Dobie, Bob Doute, Terry Emeigh III, Gayle Fichtner, Dave Gaines, Tia Gaines (kidney failure), Ray Hartz, Rev. Joel Holls, John Hopie, Linda Jehle, Ciera Kessler, Cherie Lang (Rivergate), Bev (Pat Lung’s sister) (COVID), George Martin, Joyce Murar, sister of Bill Neelson (COVID), Martha Oliver, Roy Oliver (COVID), Candy Petrie, Janie Platz, Sydnie Reardon, Bryan Rochleau, Jerry Ruhlig, Dorothy Schneider, John Schutt, Joe Tyson, Sandy Warfield, Geoff Whicker, Linda Winters, Laurie Williams, Michelle Yaeger, Zoie Zimmerman
Shut in – Sharon Arner, Charlie Balough, Dorothy Boik, Ron Boike, Diane Enriquez, Susan Forsey, Clo Fox, Suzanne Hughes, Tracy Kosnitchke, Cherie Lang, Fred Lang, Leonard Schiller, Harold Smith, Shirley Wallace, Mary Winchel
In Need of Special Blessings - Chris Birmingham, William Davis III, Denise Janz, Melissa Martin, Crystal O’Connor, Sara and Bladen Walker
Flower Dedication – Given in honor of Diana Bauer’s birthday (19th) and Susan Taylor’s birthday (24th) by their children, JD and Katie Bauer
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Important Dates to Remember
LATE NEWS-BREAK
Worship Church Service at St. John's with continue, however, all other events has been suspended scheduled to begin over the next three weeks per the emergency order to pause activity announced Sunday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Worship Church Service at St. John's with continue, however, all other events has been suspended scheduled to begin over the next three weeks per the emergency order to pause activity announced Sunday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to limit the spread of COVID-19.
----St. John’s Lutheran Church Worship Guidelines --- September, 2020
Arrival: Church doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before service. Before entering, facemasks are required. Hand sanitizer will be available inside the Narthex. Please limit socializing and proceed to your seat. Offerings may be placed in the offering plate upon entering the sanctuary. The order of service and bulletins will be available for you to pick up off the table.
Families may sit together, but all others should try to maintain six foot spacing in the pews. Hymnals and Bibles will remain. Since there is only one service per week (at the present time), there is no need for these to be disinfected. Congregational singing will be kept at a minimum, speaking will be done instead of chanting.
Bathrooms will be available; the ladies lounge door will be left open to limit touching. Cups will be available near the drinking fountain for use instead of drinking directly.
Communion: Pastor and any assistant will sanitize their hands before handling the elements. The safest mode of administration is intinction where the Pastor places the wafer dipped in the wine on your tongue so that you do not touch it. If desired, however, the Elder will hand you the wafer and you will pick the individual cup out of the tray where they have been spaced out. You will be ushered into the aisle and proceed in one continuously moving line, keeping six feet between non-family people. (Masks may or may not be worn up to the front, depending on your comfort level). Please partake while you are in the front and return the individual glass before sitting down.
You will be dismissed by row, beginning at the back; please go directly outside and not gather in the Narthex.
Arrival: Church doors will be unlocked 30 minutes before service. Before entering, facemasks are required. Hand sanitizer will be available inside the Narthex. Please limit socializing and proceed to your seat. Offerings may be placed in the offering plate upon entering the sanctuary. The order of service and bulletins will be available for you to pick up off the table.
Families may sit together, but all others should try to maintain six foot spacing in the pews. Hymnals and Bibles will remain. Since there is only one service per week (at the present time), there is no need for these to be disinfected. Congregational singing will be kept at a minimum, speaking will be done instead of chanting.
Bathrooms will be available; the ladies lounge door will be left open to limit touching. Cups will be available near the drinking fountain for use instead of drinking directly.
Communion: Pastor and any assistant will sanitize their hands before handling the elements. The safest mode of administration is intinction where the Pastor places the wafer dipped in the wine on your tongue so that you do not touch it. If desired, however, the Elder will hand you the wafer and you will pick the individual cup out of the tray where they have been spaced out. You will be ushered into the aisle and proceed in one continuously moving line, keeping six feet between non-family people. (Masks may or may not be worn up to the front, depending on your comfort level). Please partake while you are in the front and return the individual glass before sitting down.
You will be dismissed by row, beginning at the back; please go directly outside and not gather in the Narthex.
