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WELCOME in the name of Jesus! We are glad you have joined us today in praise and worship to our Lord Jesus Christ. Together we share the Gospel, God’s Good News of salvation. This is a free gift which we cannot earn and do not deserve. It is only through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, who suffered, died and rose from the dead, that we are forgiven and receive the promise of eternal life.
VISITORS AND GUESTS We sincerely invite you to be with us regularly and make St. John your church home. Please stop by our Welcome Center, located in the Commons Area, for a gift and information. Worshipers who have difficulty rising and standing during our services may remain seated with our complete understanding. Assisted Hearing Devices are available to those who have some hearing impairment. To obtain a device, please check with an usher. A Nursery is available for children up to four years. A Nursing Mother’s Room, equipped with audio/visual system, is located next to the nursery. Tote Bags for children ages three through kindergarten are located in the Commons. Reserved Pews have been set aside for the residents of Bethesda. Prayer Kiosk in Commons: A member of the Prayer Team will be available to take your request, which will be given to the pastors before the time of prayer.
A SIGN–LANGUAGE INTERPRETER is available at the Majestic Grace Service.
LOST & FOUND is located in the Worship Center Commons behind the Welcome Center.
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION is offered at St. John on the first and third Sundays of the month in both services. For more information about the Lord’s Supper refer to the pamphlet in the pew rack. If you have difficulty coming up to the communion rail one of our pastors will come to you.
AS WE GATHER TODAY Perhaps a paraphrase of today’s Beatitude would be, “Blessed are those who know they are in trouble, and have sense enough to admit it.” God helps those who cannot help themselves, as well as those who seek to help others. He does not, in any Beatitude offer to help those who think they can help themselves (not requiring or appreciating God’s help). Today – even as we celebrate Mother’s Day, we look to God to help those who mourn, those who are meek, and to bring the blessings of his grace to those who need it.
Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The Sundays of Easter continue the expression, “The Lord has risen!” Over these next fifty days between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, the church often remembers this time of the calendar as a time of joy, celebration, and gladness. White and gold often symbolize this time to recall light, purity, and royalty.
First Reading Proverbs 31:10-11, 28-31 [Pew Bible Page 552] Second Reading 2 Kings 4:32-37 [Pew Bible Page 310] Holy Gospel Reading Matthew 5:4-5 [Pew Bible Page 809] Preaching Pastor Rev. Dr. David L. Bahn Worship Leader Rev. Stephen R. DeMik Organist Jordan Even Good News for Children Pastor Bahn
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Holy Baptism Griffin Douglas Baker, son of Douglas and Kristina Baker, will be baptized in a private ceremony May 17. His sponsors are Julie White and Anthony Rodriquez.
Benevolence Fund From time to time we are able to respond to the financial needs of members and others because of the generosity of God’s people at St. John through the Benevolence Fund. If you would like to respond with a gift to our Benevolence Fund this week, you may do so, using the blue envelope in the pew rack. Simply mark your envelope: “Benevolence Fund,” and we will see to it that those funds are used to respond to the various opportunities we have to offer financial help to people and families in need.
Blessed T-Shirts | Bookstore Be sure to stop by the Sisters in Service Bookstore to pick up your t-shirt for our current series, “Blessed.” They are currently on sale for $10, and all proceeds will go to our Mission 1:8 fund (blue envelopes collected in the bookstore).
Mother’s Day Plants If you placed a plant for Mother’s day, please pick it up following the NewSong Service. If you are unable to take your plant today, they will be located under the walkway until Wednesday, May 14.
New Study Today Deaf Ministry - Deaf 101 May 11, 18 and 25 | 9:45 a.m. Christian Life Center 104 Did you know we have an interpreter at St. John? Did you see her signing and something about it got your attention? If you think you might be interested in Deaf Ministry this is the class for you. We will discuss deafness, deaf culture, and how to best minister to the deaf. Please join us and learn more.
LINC Work Day – Our Redeemer Lutheran Saturday, June 14 LINC-Houston has requested the help of abled bodies from St. John to support the ministry of Our Redeemer Lutheran (Rittenhouse). While they have been without full-time staff for a number of years, they are looking to turn a corner in their ability to open their doors to the community for future events and activities. Drywall work, painting, scrubbing/cleaning, yard work and other projects will be set up for this day. We also need kitchen/food preparation help to provide lunch for all of the volunteers.
Pastor Stephen DeMik ([email protected])
Tomorrow’s Child Golf Tournament benefitting the Krause Children’s Center Monday, June 16 7 a.m. Registration & Breakfast | 8 a.m. Scramble Blackhorse Golf Club You're invited to experience a great day of golf for an amazing cause—the Krause Children's Center. Our friends will enjoy a morning round of golf at BlackHorse Golf Club, complete with snacks and drinks, a delicious lunch, and exciting prizes! With your help, more children can experience the loving care and hopeful future offered at Krause. Contact Pastor DeMik for a registration form.
Pastor Stephen DeMik ([email protected])
Road Runners Saturday, May 17 Departure will be from St. John parking lot Deadline to sign up and payment due TODAY Members and friends ages 50+ are invited to join us as we travel to the Liberty Opera in Liberty Texas and dinner at Mikes BBQ and Fish in Dayton, Texas. Stop by the Welcome Center today for more information and to sign-up.
Levern Smith (281.255.2389)
Vacation Bible School June 23-27 Weird Animals – Where Jesus Love is One of a Kind Pray about being a volunteer this year. We need many ministry partners to minister to the 500 children the Lord brings to our campus. Follow the link listed on our website (stjohn.tv) to see the description of the different ministry areas.
Blood Drive Sunday, June 1 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. donor coach in the parking lot (near the ball fields and Christian Life Center) Please donate either regular whole blood or even one of the double donation options (platelets, plasma, or double red cells). You may sign up for a designated appointment time at the Welcome Center, or online at www.giveblood.org. Remember that each donation can save three lives.
Carolyn Pfennig ([email protected]) Debra Page ([email protected])
VBS Supplies The Decoration Team for Weird Animals VBS is looking for your help to supply some of the items that they will recycle and use for decorations. They are looking for empty plastic water bottles and empty Easter eggs. A drop off bin will be placed in the Worship Center Commons for you to place these items in on Sunday mornings. If anyone is interested in helping the team make some of the decorations, please contact Rhonda Mohr.
Rhonda Mohr ([email protected])
In Honor of: Joyce Kleb, mother of Tevan & Maria Kleb Dale Bodden, mother of Drew & David Bodden Irene Bodden, mother of Charles Bodden Susan Daniel, loving wife, mom & grammie of Gerry, Andrea, Patrick, Jessica, Collin,
Cooper & Stoli Mary Ehman, mother of Emily & Rick Schlobohm and grandmother of Will & Sarah Schlobohm Gladys Osgood, mom and MeMa of Tamara, Brian, Richard, Kellye & Colton Carol Loboda, loving grandmother of Michael, Kyle & Bryan Ray Beth, Gena, Ana, Lindsey & Candy, by Calvin & Lorene Kettler Lillian Hill, a very special mother of Cheryll Hill Cindy Butler, loving mother of Brody & Jackson Kathy Newman, mother of Tommy Garman Carolyn Holte, by Les & Trish Valentine Cindy Ring, with love and appreciation by daughter, Kristin Estelle Graves, her continual love and support, from Janna Gunkel Josephine Teal, mother of Martha & Allen Young Viola Schultz Karlan Hanley My grammy, Sue Simpson and my mom, Bertha Cintron Mom and grandma Joan Hill
In thankfulness for: Rose Kotalik, mother of Steven Kotalik Cheryl Oller, mother of Cheris Kotalik Margie Iselt, friend of Faye Liffick, Pam Michaelis, from Becky, Alexa, Jason, Kadie, Nora, Amy, Zach, Kahlan and Kristen Donna Stathakos, mother of Stacy Battaglla Linda Collins, mother of Tiffany, Stephen, and Elizabeth and grandmother of Rory and Leo Mary Herbrich and Kay Forman, loving mothers of David & Connie Jones Jill Finke, loving and caring mother of Ryan & Grant Genelle Petry, beautiful mama of Verna Shelton Ruby McKinney, mother of David McKinney Godly mother, Della Heckmann, from Gary, Kathleen, Michael, Lynette, Ronald & Timothy
In celebration: Chris Ray, awesome mother of Michael, Kyle & Bryan Ray Debbie Schultz, mom and best friend of Tiffany Farris Grandmother Nonie, Wendi Schumaker, from Mackenna & Shaelynn Kelli Rozell, mother of Mackenna & Shaelynn
Mother’s Day Flowers
In Memory of: Bertha Epps and Kathryn McCall, mothers of Ray & Dot Epps Viola Daniel and Helen Walton, mothers of Gerard & Susan Daniel Anna Mannen and Catherine Olmstead, mothers of Charlie & Karen Mannen Deloras Ronnenkamp and Ann Moerbe, mothers of Chuck & Lori Ronnenkamp Angela Stathakos and Helen Yovino, grandmothers of Stacy Battaglia Lillie Hengst, mother of Jean & Mark Froehlich Neva Koch and June Masson, mothers of Ken & Gail Koch Carlene Davis, mother and grandmother of the families of Janice McSpadden & Alan Davis Billie Patzke, mother of Faye Liffick Ann Wittig, mother of Naida Kellogg Angela Stathakos and Helen Yovino, mothers of John & Donna Stathakos June Brown, mother of Scott & Byron Brown Helen Matzke and Lurena Osgood, grandmas of Tamara Moore Clara Lee Rogers, mother of John Rogers Maxine Jass and Faith Reilly, grandmothers of Shannon & Clare Reilly Margaret Ray, grandmother of Michael, Kyle & Bryan Ray Marie Theiss, mother of David Theiss Lurena Osgood and Helen Matzke, mothers of Marvin & Gladys Osgood Dorothy “Dot” Butler, loving mother of Jimmy Butler Alyce Jacka, mother of Debbie Garman Alice Valentine, mother of Les & Trish Valentine Stephanie Meischen, daughter of Pat Meischen Margaret Loesch and Ora Nell Schroeder, mothers of Darrell & Debbie Loesch Elizabeth Lebbin (grandmother) & Elisabeth Heilmann (mother) of Bebe Elkin Lula Elkin (grandmother) & Julia Elkin (mother) of Bill Elkin Esther Iselt, mother of Esterrea Sanders Stella Zahn & Bootsie Selensky, from Janna Gunkel Katherene Young, mother of Allen & Martha Young Two loving mothers, Ann DuBose and Brenda Backest Lillian Riske, we miss you very much Loving memory of Ruth Behrend Addie Jane Hill and Mildred Marie Freeling, mothers of Charles & Lillian Hill In Honor of: Thelma Oberndorfee, mother of Doris Theiss Dorrie Melcher, wonderful mom and grandmother of Sarah & Travis Melcher Maria Lundstrom, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Turner/Burleson Families Joyce Myklebust, mother of Mark & Jean Froehlich Lauren, Amber and Melissa, mothers of our grandbabies, by Mark & Jean Froehlich Mary Henderson, grandmother of Alexie Hamil Tiffany Freeman, loving mom of Rory & Leo
Sunday School Topics Today
18 mos. - 3 years (CMC) Water into Wine
4 years - Kindergarten (CMC) Mother’s Day Special
1st - 4th Grades (CMC) Mother’s Can Be Wonderful Examples
5th - 6th grades (CLC 205) Showing Service
7th - 8th grades (CLC 101) A God-Centered Worldview
9th -12th grades (CLC 202) A God-Centered Worldview
Altar Flowers Thank you for your support to continue having beautiful flowers in our worship each week. A display, with forms and envelopes, is located at the Welcome Center. Simply drop your completed form in the offering basket or mail to church office. Cost for flowers is $25. Please consider honoring or remembering a loved one or celebrating an event with the altar flowers on any Sunday. Donors are still needed for the following Sundays: June 1, 15, 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27; August 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14, 21.
Lorene Kettler ([email protected])
Abundant Life-101 Pastors Bahn and DeMik | Worship Center 101 This Bible study is for people who are interested in becoming members of St. John - especially for those who do not have an LCMS church background. All are welcome to attend this study.
The Son of God: The Life of Jesus Jesus Suffering and your Suffering Pastor Schultz | Christian Life Center Gym When you go through suffering, you can face it with resentment or gratitude, with complaining or rejoicing, with worry or worship, with fear or faith or with self-dependence or self-surrender. Instead of asking “God, why are you doing this to me?”, you should say what Jesus said; “Father, not my will but Thine be done” (Luke 22:42.)
The Gospel of John Diane Bahn and David Steele | Administration Center John tells a story by starting at the beginning and summarizing the most important points before diving into the details. His purpose is “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples Richard Kolodziejcyk, Darrell Wehlmann & Pastor Stephen DeMik | Chapel The multiply material is a simple, practical, Biblical, helpful, and personal tool for disciples of Jesus who want to make disciples of Jesus.
What do we believe, teach and confess as Lutheran Christians? A Look at The Formula of Concord Jim Vogt | Ministry Center After the death of Dr. Martin Luther in 1547 numerous controversies arose among his followers that threatened the very survival of the new Lutheran Church. Publication of the Formula of Concord in 1577 still serves today as an essential part of the doctrine of our church and includes inspired explanations of what we believe, teach and confess.
1 Thessalonians Singles Study
Led by various singles | Worship Center 102 This six-week study includes video curriculum segments on chapters 1-3 of 1 Thessalonians, unpacking such important topics as spiritual growth, discipleship, pure motives, spiritual reproduction and love for people.
Adult Bible Studies Today | 9:45 a.m.
Christian Talk Radio 100.7 FM THE WORD - KKHT Sunday, May 11, 2014
The Lutheran Hour: 6:30 - 7 p.m. Doing Good God calls us to be good-doers, rather than do-gooders. (1 Peter 2:19-25) Rev. Gregory Seltz
Engaging Truth I: 7 - 7:30 p.m. The Lutheran Hour Today Join Dr. Greg Seltz, Speaker for the Lutheran Hour, and Host Pastor David Schultz as they discuss issues presently being addressed by Lutheran Hour Ministries. Issues such as teaching our kids that God is our hope and strength to solving life's problems, not Google or the internet; developing LHM into a "multi-platform" evangelism outlet for the mission of the church; the urbanization and multi-cultural religious challenges to mission ministry; and preparing and training our churches for the 21st century mission ministry.
Engaging Truth II: 7:30 - 8 p.m. Free Behind Bars Join us as we speak with Ervin, Jeff, and Melvin from the freshman class of the Darrington (Maximum Security Penitentiary) Seminary in Rosharon, TX. We will learn of their seminary training and share their passion for their fellow prisoners, "that they too come to know the power of the Gospel to transform lives." Host Pastor David Schultz. To stream broadcasts from outside of the Houston area (KKHT.com. and press the listen live button) To participate: (1.800.808.5548 or [email protected]) To access past programs of “Engaging Truth” or to make a donation (www. ELMHouston.org)
These news and notes are published weekly as a service to the members & friends of St. John Lutheran Church & School
15235 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77429 Church 281.373.0503 T School 281.304.5546 T Fax 281.373.5102
Worshiping Sundays @ 8:15 & 11 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Education 9:45 a.m.
Submitting Material to the SJLC Abundant Life Opportunities: Submissions need to be sent via email no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday
(early submission is encouraged). Linda Collins ([email protected])
SJLC Abundant Life Opportunities
At Your Service Ministry Staff 281.373.0503 [email protected]
Rev. Dr. David L. Bahn Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Stephen R. DeMik Associate Pastor [email protected]
Rev. David V. Schultz Pastoral Care Associate [email protected]
Rhonda Mohr Family Life Minister [email protected]
Jonathan Zoch Youth Minister [email protected]
Jordan Even Worship Director [email protected]
Steve Saunders Campus Administrator [email protected]
Lorene Kettler Office Manager [email protected]
Early Childhood Center 281.304.5546
Yevonne Wieringa Director, Early Childhood Center [email protected]
Celeste May Children & Family Ministry [email protected]
(AC) Administration Center (CMC) Children’s Ministry Center (CLC) Christian Life Center
(MC) Ministry Center (OC) Off Campus
(SR) Sonshine Room (WC) Worship Center
Sunday, May 11 8:15 a.m. Majestic Grace Worship (WC) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Check-in 18 mos-4th Gr (CMC) 5th–12th Gr (CLC Gym) 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Studies Abundant Life-101 (WC 101) 1 Thessalonians-Singles Study (WC 102) Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples (C) A Look at The Formula of Concord (MC) The Gospel of John (AC) The Son of God: The Life of Jesus (Gym) Deaf 101 (CLC 104) 11 a.m. NewSong Worship (WC) 6 p.m. Alpha Charity (MC)
Monday, May 12 9 a.m. Early Childhood Center (CMC) 7 p.m. Stephen Leadership Meetings (AC)
Tuesday, May13 9 a.m. Early Childhood (CMC) 9:15 a.m. Early Childhood Chapel (WC) 9:30 a.m. Senior Stretch (Chapel) 6:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness (CMC Sonshine Room) 7 p.m. Handbell Choir (WC) Stephen Ministry Cont. Ed. (AC) Stephen Ministry Training (MC)
Wednesday, May 14 9 a.m. Early Childhood (CMC) 9:15 a.m. Early Childhood Chapel (WC) 9:30 a.m. Joyful Seekers Bible Study (WC 101) 7 p.m. Voices of St. John Choir Rehearsal (WC) Sr. High Life Groups (CLC 101 & Gym) VBS Leader Teams CMC (Sonshine Rm)
Thursday, May 15 9 a.m. Early Childhood Center (CMC) 9:30 a.m. Senior Stretch (Chapel) 9:30 a.m. Dorcas Guild Workday (MC) 10 a.m. Early Childhood Oasis "In the
Ocean" (CLC)
Thursday, May 15 continued 6:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness (CMC Sonshine Room) 7 p.m. New Song Rehearsal (WC)
Friday, May 16 9 a.m. Early Childhood (CMC) 10 a.m. Early Childhood Oasis "In the
Ocean" (CLC)
Saturday, May 17 8 a.m. Men's Bible Study (AC) Zumba Fitness (CMC Sonshine Room) Precious Dancers (WC) 8:30 a.m. Early Childhood Training Day (CMC) 9:30 a.m. Mission Ministry Council (WC 101)
Sunday, May 18 8:15 a.m. Majestic Grace Worship (WC) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Check-in 18 mos-4th Gr (CMC) 5th–12th Gr (CLC Gym) 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Studies Abundant Life-101 (WC 101) 1 Thessalonians-Singles Study (WC 102) Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples (C) A Look at The Formula of Concord (MC) The Gospel of John (AC) The Son of God: The Life of Jesus (Gym) Deaf 101 (CLC 104) 11 a.m. NewSong Worship (WC) 2:30 p.m. Men's Basketball (CLC)
SJLC Abundant Life Opportunities
For campus rental/usage, contact the church office (281.373.0503). For field usage, contact Steve Velzis ([email protected] )
