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Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church
460 West Annapolis Street - West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Church Office: (651) 457-9232 Fax: (651) 457-1893
E-mail: stjlc@saintjameslutheran.com
Visit our web site: www.saintjameslutheran.com
Pastor Michael Albrecht
Pastor Ralph Rokke
651-457-6796
malbrecht@saintjameslutheran.com
651-457-3955
rrokke@saintjameslutheran.com
Pastor Dale Critchley
Pastor Richard Stadler
Cell: 651-689-3253
dcritchley@saintjameslutheran.com
Cell: 651-338-8621
rstadler@saintjameslutheran.com
Terese Thune – Youth Director
Shirley Hess – Parish Nurse
Cell: 651-336-2117
tthune@saintjameslutheran.com
651-210-3380
pnstjlc@saintjameslutheran.com
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2015
WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT SAINT JAMES!
Today is both Good Shepherd Sunday and
Mission Sunday here at Saint James.
We are delighted to have Missionary Dan
Schmelzer as our guest preacher. Together
with his wife Patty, Dan founded Capstone
Ministries in Kisumu, Kenya in 2005.
They work to reconcile street children with
God and with their families. So far they have
reconciled 308 boys with their families.
If this is your first visit to Saint James, please fill out a “Welcome to our Church”
card (available in the pew rack) and put it in the offering. Stop by the Visitor
Welcome Center as you leave and pick up a small gift. Thank you for coming, and
please come back soon. You are always welcome here at Saint James.
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THE NURSERY is not staffed, but it is open during the service. As a courtesy to others,
if you keep your child with you, and your child becomes restless during the service, please
take him or her temporarily to the narthex or the nursery. (The service is broadcast on the
TV in both locations.)
SPECIAL POCKET HEARING SYSTEMS are available from the ushers for anyone
desiring an amplified broadcast of the service.
LARGE PRINT COPIES OF THE SERVICE
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX.
Pastor Albrecht’s Bible Class meets on Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Fireside Room to
continue discussing The Remarkable Gospel of Mark.
This week we consider Jesus’ miracle of calming the
storm. How could Jesus sleep through a storm that
scared His disciples to death? When the disciples woke
Jesus up, what did they expect Him to do? What does
Jesus imply that His disciples should have done? Do we
listen to Jesus the same way the wind and the waves did?
As usual, your questions and comments are encouraged.
All are welcome. Audio CDs will be available at the Welcome Center, or you can listen to
the recording on our web site or download it and listen to it at your convenience.
PASTOR STADLER’S CHAPEL BIBLE CLASS ON THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS meets
on Thursday, April 30, at 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Last Thursday we read
through the “Model Prayer of the Instructor” which expressed some unexpected thoughts
about repentance and justification that almost sounded
Christian, even though the document was probably written
over a 150 years before the time of Jesus. This Thursday, we
examine 4QMMT which is hotly debated among Dead Sea
Scroll scholars. We examine whether it is talking about the
same “works of the law” that Paul argues against in Romans
and Galatians. You are welcome to participate even if you have not attended any of the
previous sessions. We are discovering that as we study what these Jews believed about
certain issues, it gives us a chance to ask: “So, what do we believe, and why?” Your
questions and suggestions are encouraged, or you can feel free to just sit and listen.
Audio recordings are posted on our Website: www.saintjameslutheran.com.
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AS A PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP you are invited to read Psalm 23, which is
found on page 415 of the pew Bible.
THE ORDER OF SERVICE
ORGAN PRELUDE:
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
SAINT JAMES CHOIR:
The Lord Is in His Holy Temple
... Dale Wood
… Carl F. Bolle
OPENING HYMN: Christian Worship #567
Please stand for stanza 4
Awake, O Spirit, Who Inspired
PASTORAL GREETING AND INVOCATION:
Pastor Albrecht
THE COMMON SERVICE: Christian Worship, pages 15-17
PRAYER OF THE DAY
PSALM OF THE DAY: Christian Worship #375
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
EPISTLE READING: I John 3:16-24
See back cover
John the son of Zebedee came to be called “the apostle of love.” According to the tradition
of the early church, toward the end of his long life, John would be carried into church on
Sunday, and he would simply say, “Little children, love one another.” Today we hear John
explain what this means.
READER: This is the Word of the Lord.
CONG: Thanks be to God!
SAINT JAMES CHOIR:
Shine Like the Sun
… John Ylvisaker/Karen Black
THE GOSPEL READING: John 10:11-18
Please stand
On this Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus says we are the sheep who belong to His flock.
Jesus loves us so much that He laid down His life to protect us from the wolf. Now we
spend the rest of our lives living for Him who died and rose again for us.
READER: This is the Word of the Lord.
CONG: Thanks be to God!
THE APOSTLES CREED: Christian Worship, page 41
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Refrain:
Congregation
Verses 1-4:
Saint James
Choir
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Verse 4:
O little flock, do not be frightened;
Yours is the kingdom of the Lord.
Give your possessions to the needy;
Obtain a treasure in God’s heaven safely stored.
Marty Haugen © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. OneLicense.net #A-724499
Children are invited to come forward.
SERMON:
TEXT: Jeremiah 17:5-8
THEME: “A Tale of Two Trees”
OFFERTORY: Christian Worship, page 20
OFFERING: We gladly bring our firstfruits to God.
OFFERING VOLUNTARY:
Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us
... Paul Manz
HYMN OF REDEDICATION: Christian Worship #481 stanzas 1 & 2
Please stand
O God, Your Hand the Heavens Made
PRAYER FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BENEDICTION
CLOSING HYMN: Christian Worship #576 stanzas 1-4
Spread, Oh, Spread the Mighty Word
ORGAN POSTLUDE:
Thy Strong Word
...Paul Manz
SERVING IN OUR WORSHIP TODAY
Pastor Daniel Schmelzer (preaching)
Pastor Michael Albrecht
Pastor Dale Critchley
Organist: Tom Rowland
Saint James Choir and Tom Rowland, Director
Ushers: (8:00) Bill Grabuski and Team #1
(10:30) Steve Lehmann and Team #2
Audio Video Team: Sharon Ferrara, Glenn & Wendy Gatzke, Norm Goetzke, Jerry Hinz,
Len & Diane Munson, Jerry Peterson, Lorna Redding, Michael Schroeder, Leif Thune, and Gil Ude
Screen Slide Production: Ami Heesch
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THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL ELECTION MEETING will be held on Monday evening,
May 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Voters are encouraged to attend. There
will be three topics on the agenda:
1. Election of Officers
2. Vote on the recommendation of the Sanctuary Interior Committee for replacement of
the Dossal Curtain
3. The Advisory Call Committee and the Vestry will recommend a few changes to our
Constitution and By Laws. You may pick up a copy of the current articles and the
proposed amendments at the Welcome Center. These changes will be formally
announced to the congregation at this meeting, and then we will vote on them at our
next congregational meeting.
REMEMBER THE SAINT JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION IN YOUR WILL.
Your gift can make a difference for generations to come.
Suggested wording: In thanks to God for the gift of His Son Jesus, and for all His
blessings to me in my lifetime, I gift and bequeath to Saint James Lutheran Church
Foundation at 460 West Annapolis Street, West Saint Paul, MN 55118 the amount
of $ _______________ or ___(specify the asset)___.
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PEOPLE TO PRAY FOR
Let us remember to pray for some of our veteran members:
Bill Rahn, Lorraine Schofield, Laverne Smith, Irene Steenberg, Don Stephan
MISSIONS TO PRAY FOR
This week please pray for Pastor Alex Krongolm, senior pastor of the Lutheran Church
of the Holy Spirit in Petrozavodsk, and his wife, Nadia, as they work with the young
people in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia.
FLOWERS
The flowers in the chancel vases are given in loving memory of Howard Adams,
provided by his family.
If you would like to order FLOWERS to be placed in the chancel, please contact
Altar Guild Flower Chairwoman Shirley Grabuski at 651-457-2529.
LIVING AS A LOCAL MISSIONARY: When volunteering somewhere, invite a neighbor to
come with you.
TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL students learn the story of “Paul’s First Missionary Journey.”
Just as God sent Paul and Barnabas to spread the Gospel, so today He sends pastors to
preach the Gospel, baptize, and to administer the Lord’s Supper. Consider discussing, “Who
gave Paul directions on where to travel? What was Paul’s message?”
HONORING OUR YOUNG ADULTS: Please take a moment to write a message to one of our
High School seniors who are about to embark on their next stage of life. These youth are from
the 2011 Confirmation Class, some of them have been lifelong members of Saint James. We
will be saying special prayers for these individuals during the services on Sunday, May 10th
and Monday night, May 11th. Please pray for these important members of our Saint James
Family in all of their future endeavors!
SAINT JAMES PHOTO DIRECTORY: The photo directory is in the final stages! We are
accepting family pictures through TOMORROW, April 27. You can email a copy to
2014photos@saintjameslutheran.com or drop one off at the office and we’ll scan it for you. If
you don’t want your contact information (address, phone number, email) included in
the directory, please call the church office at 651-457-9232 as soon as possible.
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THE LADIES GUILD is collecting coupons from newspapers, magazines and packages,
with expiration dates of June 1st and later. The coupons should be cut leaving a margin
without damaging the coupon, and clipped together by month when deposited in the box.
THE COUPON GROUP will meet on Wednesday, April 29 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Room.
SAINT JAMES LADIES GUILD BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON: Reservations may be made today
in the Narthex after both services for the annual Ladies Guild Birthday Luncheon to be held
Tuesday, May 5 at 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Room. The catered menu will include Saint
James Chicken Salad, Bette’s marinated pears on romaine lettuce with her special dressing,
Salmon Bow Tie Salad, Tuna Salad, Fresh Fruit Plate, Meat and Cheese Tray, Bread and
Rolls, Dessert, Punch and Coffee. The cost is $12. All members of the congregation – including
men – are invited to attend. Following the pastor’s devotion, the GRACE NOTES – a trio – will
entertain with music from the 30’s and 60’s. FOLLOWING THE LUNCHEON, A PICTURE
WILL BE TAKEN OF ALL GUILD MEMBERS FOR THE NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY.
THE SANCTUARY INTERIOR COMMITTEE wants to thank everyone who came to the Town
Hall Meeting. Your opinions and input are important to us, whether you were able to attend the
meeting or not. Please contact any member of the SIC with your comments.
Gene Achterberg
bettygeneach@q.com
651-454-2583
Val Namen
va_namen@yahoo.com
651-686-8185
Pastor Albrecht
malbrecht@saintjameslutheran.com
651-746-4842
Susan Schultze
starfarms@comcast.net
651-276-6899
Donna Furrey
djfurey@me.com
651-405-1122
Christine Hansen
engmajor@comcast.net
651-500-7392
Kathy Stadler
stadlerek@comcast.net
651-450-6452
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Saint James offers financial assistance to families who enroll their children at parochial
schools. The scholarship fund is available for pre-school, K-8, and high school. Students
planning on entering college for the preaching or teaching ministry are also eligible. If you plan
on sending a child to a Lutheran school for the 2015-16 school year, please inform Ron Ecker
from the Education Committee by May 17th at (651) 457-3177 or rcecker@q.com.
Bethesda Lutheran Communities is accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-16
academic year for Lutheran high school, college and seminary students with a career objective
in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bethesda will award five Lutheran
student scholastic and service scholarships: two $3,000 awards for current college students;
one $3,000 award for a seminary student; and two $500 awards for high school seniors.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Other application requirements
include documentation of volunteer or paid service to people with developmental disabilities,
an essay and letters of recommendation. The application deadline is Friday, May 1, 2015. For
more information:
Phone: 800-383-8743, ext. 4428,
Email: chris.dovnik@mailblc.org,
Website: BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/scholarships.
AN ELDERLY GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO GO TO BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL
GAMES. He’s a member of Saint James and can’t drive anymore. He needs someone to see
that he gets safely to the game and safely home again. He is interested in the Twins, the Saint
Paul Saints, or any local league games. If you could take him to a ball game, call Pastor
Rokke, 651-457-3955.
COMING IN MAY
Sunday, May 3
Confirmation Sunday for the Eighth Graders
Sunday, May 10
Honoring High School Seniors
Monday, May 11
Congregational Meeting to Elect Officers and Vestry
Vote on the recommendation for replacement of the Dossal Curtain
Hear proposed amendments to the Constitution and By Laws
Sunday, May 24
Summer Schedule Begins – One service at 9:00 AM,
followed by our traditional Memorial Service
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THIS WEEK AT SAINT JAMES
TODAY, APRIL 26, 2015
Guest Preacher: Missionary Dan Schmelzer from Kenya
8:00 a.m. … Worship Service
9:15 a.m. ... Sunday School
9:15 a.m. ... Dan Schmelzer Presentation
10:30 a.m. … Worship Service
MONDAY, APRIL 27
1:15 p.m. ... CommComm Meeting
6:30 p.m. … Evening SonRise Worship Service
Sermon: “He Shepherds the Wolf & the Lamb in Each of Us.”
7:30 p.m. … Sr. Handbells
7:30 p.m. ... Vestry
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
10:00 a.m. ... Bible Class
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
9:30 a.m. ... Coupon Group
5:00 p.m. … Confirmation Classes & Supper
6:00 p.m. ... 8th graders meet with Vestry
6:15 p.m. ... Kantorei Choir Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. … Adult Children of Alcoholics
6:30 p.m. ... Gsus3 Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. … Saint James Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
12:00 p.m. ... Opportunity Partners Music Therapy
6:30 p.m. ... Pastor Stadler Bible Class: 4QMMT & “works of the law”
6:30 p.m. ... Puppet Practice
SATURDAY, MAY 2
8:00 a.m. ... Men’s Bible Study
9:30 a.m. ... Confirmation Pictures & Rehearsal
SUNDAY, MAY 3
8:00 a.m. … Divine Service with Holy Communion
Ushers: Len Bohrer and Team #3
9:15 a.m. ... Sunday School and Bible Class
10:30 a.m. … Confirmation Service with Holy Communion
Ushers: Dave Miller and Team #4
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