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January 19th
SAINT JOHN’S EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT CHURCH
www.sjepc.com Established 1874 Cullman, Alabama
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Today e honor all of the Godly
women in our lives who have
ONE
SERVICE
SUNDAY
JULY 2ND –
.
A Service of Healing and Hope
Reflect on the dfficulties of the year, remember
loved ones lost, & gain encouragement that healing
& hope are offered to you this Christmas Season.
December 21-Cullman First United Methodist
Church 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY’S
RESUME this week
January 10th
5:00 -5:45p
meal
6:00-7:00p
Adults (see class listing inside bulletin)
children
confirmation
youth
January 7, 2018
HOLY COMMUNION First Sunday of the New Year
Today we observe the Sacrament of
Holy Communion in all three worship
services.
Clear grape juice will be served on the
inner circles of the trays and wine is
served on the outer circles.
If you are homebound and cannot
attend a worship service and desire
home communion, please call the
church office (256-734-0344) so a time
can be scheduled for a minister to visit
with you.
144th
ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH The 144
th Annual Meeting of St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church will be held on
Sunday January 21st immediately following the conclusion of the 10:30 worship
service in Heritage Hall.
Four new council members will be elected by ballot at the Annual Meeting. There will
be no meal served. The congregation is invited and encouraged to attend.
The four retiring Council members from their 3 year terms this year are: Lucinda
Harding, Jason Kelly, Steve Stanford, Melanie Townson. When you see them tell them
thank you for serving.
SANCTUARY ORDER OF WORSHIP
+ PRELUDE AND RINGING OF THE BELL
+ HYMN OF PRAISE No. 171 Come and Praise the Lord Our King Tiffany Richter
+ CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 90:1-2, 13-17 page 929 Rev. John Richter, Sr. Pastor
PRAYER OF ADORATION Rev. Richter
+ HYMN No. 228 Rejoice the Lord is King Tiffany Richter
(Lighting of the Altar Candles)
+HYMN No. 462 Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us Tiffany Richter
+ WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Rev. Nate Randall, Associate Pastor
+ FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No. 252 Sweet, Sweet Spirit Tiffany Richter
CHILDREN’S TIME (8:00 only) Rev. Richter
HYMN No. 497 Near to the Heart of God Tiffany Richter
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH Pastor Nate
SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 5:1-21 page 1822 Pastor Nate
Gloria Patri
+ Apostles’ Creed
+ Prayer of Affirmation
** GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Pastor Nate
(**9:30 offering is received after The Lord’s Supper)
Offertory
+ Doxology
+Prayer of Dedication Pastor Nate
THE MORNING SERMON Psalm 31 page 867 Rev. Richter
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Rev. Richter
Prayer of Devotion to Christ
The Lord’s Prayer
THIS WEEK AT SJ’s Rev. Richter
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
+ Please Stand **9:30 service only Acolytes:
St. John’s is a Church of Grace and Truth
At St. John’s we seek to be grace-filled, graceful, and a people of truth.
Believing Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, we understand our need
for the grace he offers. We believe in responding in gratitude for the grace
we have received by extending grace to others. We do this by loving God,
one another, and our community, and reorienting our lives around the
truths handed to us through the Holy Scriptures. Join us in the journey!
2018 OFFERING ENVELOPES… can be picked up in the hallway downstairs near the drink machines. PLEASE
DO NOT USE THEM UNTIL AFTER JANUARY 7, 2018 TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE PROPER CREDIT
FOR YOUR GIFTS AND TITHES. Your assigned giving numbers change each with membership increases or
decreases.
SYMPATHY…The ministers and congregation express their love and sympathy to the following family who
experienced loss this past week: The Family of Mrs. Susan Aluskewicz. Graveside service was conducted in
Birmingham Al last week by Rev. Bob Kurtz.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 2018…meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled. Watch for details for up-
coming date for reschedule.
January 7th
immediately following the 10:30 worship service, there will be a Children’s Ministry Meeting to
discuss plans for 2018. If you would like to help or more information contact Stephanie Jowers.
OOPS! MISSED A SUNDAY FROM CHURCH? Would you like to hear Rev. John’s message from that day? Or
you would just like to hear the message again? Or perhaps share a sermon with someone? It’s simple. Visit the
church website: www.sjepc.com ; select the small arrow on the right hand side on the of the different categories for
SJ’s ; select weekly sermons; scroll down the page for the archived sermons; then select the date you would like
to hear, and click the arrow in the center of the display.
ALTAR FLOWERS --- The Sanctuary Altar Flower calendar is now being filled. If you have a special date you
would like to reserve for altar flower placement, contact Margaret Richter (256-734-5778) to reserve your date.
Members are responsible for ordering and payment of flowers with their florist.
Faith-Full Fellowship Connection Night— January 19
Expand your circle of friends and acquaintances at St. John’s! We’ll meet at the church at 6, team up with others, and head out to dinner. We’ll meet back afterwards for dessert here.
Childcare provided through age 10. RSVP with the church office to participate!
144th
ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH--- The 144th
Annual Meeting of St. John’s Evangelical
Protestant Church will be held on Sunday January 21st immediately following the conclusion of the 10:30 worship
service in Heritage Hall. Four new council members will be elected by ballot at the Annual Meeting. There will be
no meal served. The congregation is invited and encouraged to attend. The four retiring Council members from
their 3 year terms this year are: Lucinda Harding, Jason Kelly, Steve Stanford, Melanie Townson.
UNMASKED WOMEN’S CONFERENCE—Saturday, January 13th
9am-2:00pm at SJ’s. Grab a friend( or
several) and enjoy and uplifting morning of encouragement and learn how to let go of the masks we wear everyday.
For more information and to register, visit our facebook page at Unmasked Women’s Conference. Early Bird
registration ends soon!!
SASSY SAGES MONTHLY LUNCHEON—will be on their regularly scheduled second Saturday January 13th
at 11:30 am in Heritage Hall.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED—The Church Office will be closed on Monday January 15th
.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP JANUARY MEETING—will meet on Monday January 15th
at 6:00 pm in Heritage
Hall.
2018 Faith- Full SJ’s WEDNESDAY’S RESUME JANUARY 10
th
Kids and Tweens New Class Series begins
Regular Times
Adult Class Options:
BIBLE JOURNALING CLASS….Ever wanted to Bible Journal??? Put a Journaling Bible on your Christmas
wish list and join us for an exciting new 5 week class that will include our TWEEN GIRLS Class and women of
all ages for an hour of journaling and fellowship. For more information contact Stephanie Jowers: 256-962-0211
LADIES THURSDAY CLASS-- Starting Thurs. Jan. 11th at 9:00am-- in the confirmation room. God's heart is
moved with compassion and passion for us. Join us for this 7 week study on Thursday mornings as we study the
Gospel of Mark. In this study we will become more personal with Jesus and who He is, His love for us and His
ministry. Video and study by Lisa Harper, Facilitating study Melanie Gann
NEW LADIES WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS BEGINS… Class is based on
the 7 I AM statements from Gospel of John. What is that relationship, that
insecurity, that hurt, that desire, that prayer you’ve brought to God countless times?
It’s what makes you trust God the most, and in the not-so-spiritually-certain
moments, it’s what makes you the most suspicious of Him. If God is good, why
isn’t He being good to you in answering this cry of your heart? Join us and let’s see
what Jesus wants to say to us and how He wants to satisfy our hearts. Facilitator:
Tammy Knight. Class meets in Heritage Hall each Wednesday evening.
MAYBERRY BIBLE STUDY…. New Men’s Class……features 4 classic episodes from The Andy Griffith Show with relevant scripture, this study resource uses them as modern parables on the teaching of Jesus.
NEW WEEKNIGHT MEN’S STUDY…….Traveling Light… Men’s study to help us lay
down our daily burdens and live the life God intended for us to live. Open to all men 18-up.
When: Starts Jan. 16- March 6
Where: 599 Co. Rd. 819
Contact Steve Schwaiger for more information 256 507-2381
CHURCH COUNCIL NOMINEES… Nominations are now open for the congregation to nominate Council
persons. Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Church Council Secretary, Melanie Townson, along with
a signed permission form by the nominee. Nominations will remain open until 10 (ten) days prior to the Annual
Meeting to be held on January 21, 2018. Nominations to date are: Wescoat Free, Will Harding, Willy Hendrix,
Babs Herfurth, and Amy Page. Getting to know your Council Nominees: .
Wescoat Free-- Married to Katie Fuller Free. Kids: Will, Mabry & Wyatt. Works at
Knight-Free Insurance
Will Harding--I have been married to Lauren for 6 years, we have two children Veronica, age
3 and Chip, age 1. I attended Cullman High School (’02) and Auburn University (’06) and I
work as a lender at Merchants Bank in Cullman.
Babs Herfurth--I am married to Trent Herfurth x 20 years in April. We have 2 children 15
and 12. I work at Wallace State in the Therapeutic Massage Department x 10 years and I am
also a Deer Farmer with my husband.
Amy Page--My name is Amy Page and I have been a faithful member of St. John’s for the past
three years. I am originally from Dekalb, Mississippi and moved to Cullman in 2005. I have been a
Certified Teacher for 13 years and have taught at Vinemont Elementary for 12 of those years. I
have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi State University and a
Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of West Alabama. I have been
married to my husband Matt for 12 years and we have two children, Carson who is 9 and in the 4th
grade and Hallie who is 7 and in 2nd
grade. My hobbies include reading and spending time with my
family. We’re pretty busy, so I don’t get time for much else! Our time at St. John’s has been so
fulfilling for my family and I and we look forward to continue serving in whatever capacity God
has in store for us! Proverbs 22:6
Willy Hendrix….My name is Willy Hendrix I am married to Camilla Hendrix and we
have four children; Anna 23, Will 20, Madelyn 15, Belle 12.
I facilitate the Wednesday night men class and sing in the praise choir on Sunday
mornings. I am employed by Bill Hendrix Construction Company Inc.
** 2018 Jazz Sunday - Feb. 11—SJ’s welcomes back The Aeolians!
In Hospital:
Home:
Youth
Mid d le Schoo l & High Schoo l
follow: sjyouthlive
Up-Coming:
Dec 31 - NYE Lock-In
BREAKFAST ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Join us each Sunday morning immediately following the
conclusion of the 8:00 service (and right before Sunday School
in the Atrium for a pastry or cup of coffee.
Serving Time:
8:30-9:15am
(on your own honor system)
Suggested prices: Coffee / juice $.50 per cup
Pastries: assorted prices $.50 to $1.25 each
ONE WAY TRAFFICE FOR NORTH PARKING LOT
Sunday Wednesday High School Group: Elevate Middle School 5:30 dinner, --7:15pm 6-7:15pm
Pastor Nate Randall, Minister to Youth:
308-440-2672 [email protected]
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Back next week
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Have you changed your email address? Or deleted on and started a new one? Please notify us when your email
address changes by emailing [email protected] so you can receive the church wide email messages.
Reaching Higher 4-1-1 (ages 18-35)
Good Question
“The Bible Tells Me So?” Tuesday’s 6-8p (no childcare provided)
Ruehl Building Basement Facilitator: Nick Feldner
Sunday’s 9:15-10:15am
DIOKO--
(run the race Spiritually and Physically)
See Nick Feldner for times and places
Candlelight
Evening
Tour
Congratulations to Chad and Katie
Knop on the birth of their son,
Hughes Dlano Knop,
born on June 6, 2017 weighing 6.6
lbs and 19 ½” long.
Congratulations to Kris and Alex
Keller on the birth of their son,
Ezra Lee Keller born on June 13,
2017 weighing 8lbs 6oz 21 ½”
inches.
VISITORS
Thanks for visiting with us today! Feel free
to call the pastor, Rev. John Richter @ 256-
734-0344 if you have questions and would
like to set up a time to discuss them. You
may also check out our website
www.sjepc.com to learn more about St.
John’s.
NURSERY
Nursery is available for newborns up to 3 yrs.
of age at all worship services and Sunday
School. Please see any usher or greeter this
morning and they will direct you to the
nursery.
STAFF EMAIL AND
CONTACT
INFORMATION: Rev. John Richter, Sr. Pastor: [email protected]
Rev. Nate (Pastor Nate) Randall, Associate Pastor, and
Youth Minister: [email protected]
Gyzelle Warren, Director Children’s Ministries:
Lisa Buchannan, Director Little Lambs Preschool:
Alice Butler, Interim Music: [email protected]
Regina Baker, Financial Secretary:
Karen Hassell, Administrative Assistant, Facility
Coordinator, Sr. Adult Travel: [email protected]
St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church
512 2nd
Ave SE
Cullman Al 35055 256-734-0344
website: www.sjepc.com
To help us ensure the safety of
our children, visitors and adults,
everyday, beginning August
1, 2017 the traffic flow in the
north parking lot will become
ONE WAY TRAFFIC.
Enter (ONLY) from 2nd
Ave.
(street that runs in front of the
church) and exit onto 3rd
Ave.
(facing St. Paul’s) with a
RIGHT Turn only.
We now have 4 designated
Visitor parking spots for our
guests on Sunday’s .
Thank you in advance for
helping us with this change.
~ Safe Sanctuaries
WAYS TO GIVE IN 2016 INTO 2017
Never forget your offering again! =
2 ways you can now give your gifts, tithes and offerings to the church. You may give with your credit or debit card
simply by completing an authorization form for Visa, MasterCard, Discover. You have the option of weekly, bi-
monthly or monthly contributions. Forms are available in the church office during regular business hours.
Secondly you can now give online thru the church website (www.sjepc.com) “Text to Give” and text your amount
to the following number 84321 then follow the prompts through the replied message.
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Scot Andrews, Terry Bradford, Lindsey Dossey, Austin Hall, Fred Hankey, Lucinda Harding , Doug Johnson,
Jason Kelly, Trent Lowry, Michelle Ray, Steve Stanford, Melanie Townson
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:00-9:00 Worship- Sanctuary 8:40-9:10-Light Breakfast 9:15-10:15 Sunday School
*9:30-10:25 Communion Service-Sanctuary
Reflections of our Faithfulness
Glory of God
…honor of Mr and Mrs, Clark Keller by Mr and Mrs. RH Culpepper
…honor of birthday’s for : Virginia Griffin, Rev. John Richter, III, Regina Baker, Jo Webb, Agnes
Cordes by Lorene Hyatt; ]
BTN
..memory of Christine Kessler by Doug and Lynn Johnson; Doug and Lisa Messina
Women’s Guild Kitchen Fund..
..memory of Christine Kessler by Richard and Betty Gibbs; Jean Clingan
Youth Fund
..memory of Donna Shikles by Jo Webb
“Text to Give” text 84321 follow the prompts message or complete
an authorization form for Visa, MasterCard, Discover or debit card
Attendance December 31, 2017
10:30 one service only
265
Offering:
$17,843.75
(*Note: this time does conflict with the Sunday school hour. Please understand if you intend to bring your children
to this service they will miss this important time of Christian education.)
10:30-11:30 Worship-Christ Hall
Angel don’t forget!!
Cullman Caring for Kids Food Bank Donations
The need is great!! 2 Food collection points:
Entrance to Education & Building and Entrance to LLS
We will begin again in February Collecting for the Food Bank
WEEK AT A GLANCE @ SJ’s
OFFICE HOURS 8am-5pm Monday ---Thursday; 8am-12pm Friday
Monday-Jan. 8
12:00pm Kiwanis Meeting and Lunch (CH)
Tuesday- Jan. 9
7:00 am Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study (Christ Hall)
9-12:00 am PLARN (Heritage Hall)
6:00p Reaching Higher Small Group (18-35 ages--Ruehl Bldg. Basement)
Wednesday- Jan. 10
4:00pm Children’s Handbells
5:00 pm Meal (Hamburger steak, baked potato, salad)
Adults – Children: Pizza, apples or ½ serving adult plate
Meals: children 12 and under $3 Adult: $5 meal tickets are available for purchase
5:30pm-6:00 pm Children’s Choir
5:30-6:00 pm Tween’s Activity Time
600 pm-7:00 pm Children’s Classes:
SJ Kids: Fruits of the Spirit Farmers Market
Tween Girls: Bible Journaling Class
Tween Boys: Messy
Thursday –Jan. 11
9:00am Ladies Bible Study- The Gospel of Mark
12:00 pm Rotary Luncheon and Meeting (Christ Hall)
1:00pm ANNA Group
Saturday- Jan. 13
9:00-2:00 pm UnMask Women’s Conference (Christ Hall)
11:30am Sassy Sages Luncheon (Heritage Hall)
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Safe SANCTUARIES
ALL VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ARE BACKGROUND CHECKED PRIOR TO BEING INVOLVED WITH OUR CHILDREN,
YOUTH OR VULNERABLE ADULTS.
Safe Sanctuary Steering Committee: Stan Sandlin, Tricia Fuller, Billy Jackson, Kenny Culeppper, Karen Hassell
We are a Safe Sanctuary Campus local 24 /7 crisis line if you believe you are a victim:
256-734-6100 and need help or information.
CHURCHWIDE EMAILS
Be in the know
Meeting, where? Going where? Latest news, about?
If you are not receiving church emails and would like to be included, or if your email has changed, please notify
Karen at: [email protected] so you will not miss information about upcoming events or possible changes
in schedules at St. John’s.
Face book
If you have a Smartphone, ipad, laptop, tablet or home computer, search “St. John’s, Cullman” and “like” our page
to add us to your newsfeed. Articles of interest to read, announcements and prayer requests are posted regularly on
our St. John’s Face book page. Remember prayer requests posted here, are for your church family to see.
(Remember FB is a public forum so please word prayer requests carefully.
CONTRIBUTIONS
When making contributions to any fund other than the general fund (Burn the Note, Music Fund, or Youth
Fund, Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place) please write a separate check made specifically to that fund.
PRAYER REQUESTS
All prayer requests we receive are very important to us. To make sure that we can give them proper attention,
please be sure to write them on a Prayer Request card found in the pews or on the welcome stations in Christ Hall.
Requests can be placed in the offering plate or leave them in the church office. You may also email prayer
requests to: [email protected]. Sunday Mornings and Wednesday evenings are busy times for everyone
and prayer requests can be accidentally lost in conversations. Thank you for helping us with this important matter.
What is Safe Sanctuaries?
Our Number 1 Priority:
Keeping Basic Procedures for a Safe
Ministry with Children, Youth and
Vulnerable Adults
Wade Warren
Greeter
10:30am
Tornado Preparedness
Question:
Do you know where to go if you’re here at
church during severe weather?
Answer:
Hallway underneath the sanctuary
CONTACT INFORMATION
To make sure you can receive the latest announcements about events at our church, please take a second and email
your new information to : [email protected] or by calling the church office.
CHURCH CALLING INFORMATION CARDS
Have you filled out yours? Notification choices are: text message; email, or by calling your home phone. PLEASE
SELECT ONLY ONE METHOD FOR THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU. Cards available in the
information rack in the education building. Turn in at the office.
Assisted Living:
Morningside: Jim Jones, Sarah Mann, Doris Keathley, Catherine Nelson
Hanceville Nursing Home: Miriam Jones; Virginia Richter Woodland Village: Carolyn Huck; Bea Mack; Dot York ; Maxine Whisenhunt (rehab)
USA Healthcare Falkville: Faye Marty
ST. JOHN’S UPDATED PRAYER LIST
St. John’s prayer list is renewed the first of each month. Please fill out a new prayer card with
your individual requests each month and indicate clearly if you would like it published in the
bulletin—otherwise it will remain on the Pastor’s Prayer list only. Likewise as your prayer
request needs to be removed from the list, please let us know that too. The Prayer lists are
published in the bulletin as space allows each week.
CHURCH MEMBERS:
Mavous Speegle, Gary Dean, Bobbie Cleghorn, Carolyn Huck; Aliya Schaffers; Frances Murphy; Jackson Ray;
Catherine Nelson; Cliff Kirkwood; Don Dossey
CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Myrl Dobbins, Jean Lackey; Paula Bolzle; Jennifer Brown; Dixie Davis Bailey; Mark Atlas; Ricky Lee; John
Powell; Regina Willoughby; Jennifer Henderson; Ernie Moore
Military Prayer List: Help us update our Military Prayer list. Please look over the list and see if your family member or friend has
changed locations or has now arrived back at home.
MILITARY ADDRESSES
If you have friends or family currently serving in the US Military, our card ministry would like the opportunity to
send cards to them throughout the year. Please submit (clearly print) complete mailing addresses to Geraldine
Hendrix or bring them by the church office during regular business hours.
Lt. Cmdr. Chris Hester, Chaplain—Virginia Beach, Va; Staff Sgt. Zach Whisenhunt—Embassy, Iraq; CW4
James Williams—Fort Lee, Virginia; Major Kellie Scott Hyatt—Birmingham, Al ; Lt. Cmdr. Scott and Lt. Cmdr.
Roz Love, Guam, US Navy; A1C Will Sapp US Air force, Key West, Fl; Sgt. Tony Parker, Air Force, Kandahar;
John Lancaster, US Navy; Jason Beck, US Army, Afghanistan; Adam Ramos, Sasebo, Japan; US Navy; Derek
Ramos – 1st LAR Camp Pendleton, CA; Major John Forbes, Pentagon; NC;,; Jack Baker, Afghanistan; CPL
Casper Shafer- Jump Platoon, Camp Pendleton, Ca
PLEASE EXCUSE OUR ACTIVITY!
When you notice any of the staff slipping out of 8:00 worship on Sundays, please know we are preparing for
Sunday School, or conducting rehearsals for the upcoming service, etc. If you see us on the move, please pray for
us and for all of our worship services!
CHECKS TO DIFFERENT FUNDS
Please remember when writing a check to the church for your gifts, tithes or offerings, if you are giving to a
different fund (Burn the Note, Music Fund, or Youth Fund) other than general fund, please be sure to write a
separate check. Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place donations go to The Women’s Guild. Most of the time we do not
have enough cash on hand to transfer monies in house. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.
Sunday Morning Fellowship Breakfast
On the Lighter Side
8:30am to 9:15 am Pastries $ assorted prices Coffee / Juice $ .50
.