St. John’s
Evangelical Protestant Church
August 12, 2012
Liturgical Color: Green
8:00 a.m.
THE PRELUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (please fill out attendance books, prayer cards and card requests located in the pew racks)
Mary Stevens
Rev. Steve Wood
THE CHURCH IN PRAISE
THE RINGING OF THE BELL AND LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
+HYMN No. 585
+HYMN No. 268
INVOCATION
MESSAGE IN SONG
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
God, Our Father, We Adore Thee (v.1,2,4)
Rev. J. Adam King
House of Prayer
Soloist: Johnnie Miller
Rev. Wood
Chancel Choir
THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS
+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No. 282
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH BROTHER STEVE
CONCERNS OF OUR CHURCH
HYMN No. 42
Rev. King
The Family of God
Rev. Wood
Seek Ye First
HEARING GOD’S WORD
THE SCRIPTURE READING
+Gloria Patri
+The Apostles’ Creed
+Prayer of Affirmation
Matthew 7:9-11 page 1506
Ben Karwoski
Rev. Wood
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE
WORDS ON GIVING
THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS
The Offertory
+Doxology
+Prayer of Dedication
Rev. John Richter
Mary Stevens
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
THE MORNING SERMON
Ben Karwoski
Our Father…Our Provider
Matthew 6:31-33
+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE
Mary Stevens
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+ Please Stand
Acolytes: Dante Twitty, Cannon Trimble Bell Ringer: Tucker Franey
August Ushers: Ted Mauldin, Jerry Schuman, Doug Haynes, Harold Dye
NOTE: Our children’s offerings support the missions and ministries of St. John’s.
Welcome to
St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church
Established 1874
Cullman’s Community Church
Tonight
IVORY WIND CONCERT &
STEAK DINNER
5:00 pm
CHRIST HALL
Featuring Adam King and Nathan Woodward
No ticket sales at the door.
Please present ticket at the door.
HOW DOES ST. JOHN’S CALL A PASTOR?
Watch your bulletin next Sunday for the process ofEA
how St.
John’s extends a call for a new pastor.
CONVOCATION
CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY NEEDS
Volunteers needed for
Pioneer Club and also
for Children’s Choir
Assistant on Wednesday
evenings this fall. (No
musical training
required). Contact
Sonya Whiting 256709-2939. Your heart
will be greatly blessed!!
Sept. 14-16
Louisville, Ky
If you are interested in attending
the EA Convocation this year
contact Rev. John for more
information. Highlights include
Christian comedian Dennis
Swanberg, Southern Seminary
pres. Dr. Albert Mohler, Jr. and
Pastor Dave Stone of Southeast
Christian Church, a
congregation of over 20,000
members.
St. John’s Church is…..
Rooted in the doctrines of the Protestant Reformation. We believe we are saved by grace through faith in
Jesus, that the Bible is the rule for Christian life and faith, and that the Good News of Jesus should be
proclaimed in word and deed.
Sacrament Celebrating. We believe God ministers to the community of believers in unique and special ways
through Baptism and Holy Communion.
Liturgically Oriented. We believe remembering the whole life of Christ is important for spiritual maturity. We
follow the church calendar, celebrating seasons like Advent and Lent.
Ecumenically Minded. In the context of our heritage, we believe all those who call upon Jesus as Lord will
share in his eternal blessings and so we welcome all believers who join us to participate fully in worship.
WELCOME
Thanks for visiting with us today! Feel free to call one of the pastors, Rev. John, Rev. Steve. Rev. Adam or Ben,
@ 734-0344 or 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 both worship service and Sunday School. Please see any
usher or greeter and they will direct you to the nursery.
FLOWERS
Flowers are placed on the altar today to the Glory of God and in loving honor of Roy and Margaret Richter by
Kathryne Striker.
THANK YOU’S
“The family of Gracie Mayhall acknowledges your appreciation and expression of sympathy.” ~David Mayhall,
Rachel Mayhall, Lisa Griffin and August Mayhall.
“St. John’s Family, thank you so much for the beautiful potted plant, the delicious food, the phone calls, prayers
and visits. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful church family. A special thank you to Rev. John
Richter for the wonderful funeral message.” ~ The Family of Paul Rigsby
“Dear Church, Thank you so much for the thoughts, prayers and the beautiful plant sent in remembrance of
James Lewey.” ~Sincerely Doug Lewey
IF A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS….
…then a video must be worth a million!?! At Saint John’s we are blessed with many opportunities for worship,
baptisms, children & adult productions, fellowships, etc. and we’d like to keep these memories indefinitely!
Because of the physical demands on a camera, and the need for versatility (i.e. the ability of simulcasting
services in the choir suite), a simple home camera would not survive long nor meet the needs. Therefore, we
need to invest in a professional camera. The approximate cost is $3800 and is not an item included in our
regular church budget. Would you prayerfully consider making a financial donation towards this purchase? See
Karen or Rev. Adam if you’d like to help!
PIANO LESSONS
If your child is between the ages of 6-18 yrs old and is interested in enrolling in piano lessons, please contact
Rev. Adam King (256-734-0344) for more information.
OPERATION SHOEBOX MINISTRY
Boxes to be sent around the world with the message of love found in knowing Jesus as our Savior. Please help
us by purchasing a few school supplies (pencils, crayons rulers, coloring books, pencil sharpeners, etc,) to be
included in a small shoebox. If you any questions, please contact Jerry or Patti Stidham @256-347-0339
COMMUNICATE CHURCH MEMBER
What is that? Who is that? Watch for more information next week.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROMOTION DAY
Sunday August 19th
9:15 a.m.
All Classes 4 year old to 100 will meet in Christ Hall for Promotion Sunday.
Join us for a time of fellowship, prayer, and several ceremonies honoring our 1st graders, Confirmands, and 9th
graders. Invite your friends and family to take part in our Sunday School - Living 659 together as the body of
Christ. If you are not currently enrolled in a Sunday School Class, this is a great time to visit a class! See
Brother Steve or Karen this morning.
CARD MINISTRY
August workday will be August 21st at 9:00 am. Contact Florine Clarke if you cannot be there.
The Lord’s Prayer
Deepening our devotion by exploring the prayer Jesus taught us to pray.
WHY ARE YOU SEEING OUR FACES IN 10:30??
For the sake of our visitors, from time to time, snapshots of our ministerial staff will appear on the screen upon
their first introduction in the worship service in Christ Hall.
FALL ACOLYTE TRAINING
If your child is entering the second grade this school year and would like to be an Acolyte in the 8:00 service,
please contact Rev. Steve Wood or the church office (256-734-0344) so a training session can be set up.
Advent Book
 What are your favorite Christmas memories?
 When was a particular time in your life when you felt God near to you?
 Is there someone with whom your path has crossed that you know with certainty God
brought you together?
Everyone has a story to tell. A statement of faith. A time when God's Hand has touched
our lives with His love, grace, and mercy. If you would be willing to share your story
with others in our 2012 Advent Devotional book, please contact Tanya Shearer at
tshearer24@yahoo.com. Please join us for our next Writing Workshop on Saturday,
August 18 at 10:00 A.M. in Atrium Prayer Room.
ART IN THE ATRIUM
Make sure to stop by this morning and look at the Art in the Atrium displayed this month by various
church members.
SASSY SAGES AUGUST ROAD RUNNERS
Aug. 16 we will be off and running to visit Pond Spring- The General Jo Wheeler House, eat lunch and enjoy a
day of fun and fellowship. All you need will be gas money and a small fee to tour the home. Call the church
office so travel arrangements can be make. Leave time: 7:30 am and return aprox. 4:45pm.
WOMEN OF FAITH SIMULCAST
St John’s will host a Women of Faith/Beth More & Travis Cottrell Simulcast on Sept 15th-(All Day Event).
Please contact Sandy(708-3724) or Emily Durden(636-1724) if you would like to help with food and
refreshments for the day. Call the church office to reserve your spot. (256-734-0344)
BULLETINS BROUGHT
Bulletins were brought to us last week from Cove Church @ Chase in Huntsville Al by Clay and Tanya Shearer;
and from Columbiana United Methodist Church in Columbiana Al by Jack and Allan Pelletier.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FALL KICKOFF
August 22nd
5:00 pm Meal resumes
Catfish, Cole Slaw, French Fries and Hushpuppies
children: corn dogs and chips or small adult plate
Meal tickets will be on sale prior to the meal
6:00 pm Class Preview and Registration Time for Children and Adults
Watch for more details
HOW DOES ST. JOHN’S EXTEND A CALL FOR A NEW SENIOR PASTOR?
For only the third time in over forty years we will be calling a new Sr. Pastor to lead St. John’s.
After a Senior Pastor announces his retirement/resignation, the Church Council serves as, or appoints, a Search
Committee. After establishing a vision for pastoral leadership (gifts, qualities, attributes, expectations, etc.) in
accord with Article VIII of the Constitution, the position is announced through a variety of places (web sites,
seminaries, etc.). Interested individuals present resumes to be reviewed by the search committee.
When the Search Committee has selected the person they feel God has called to be the new Sr. Pastor, they (the
Search Committee) present the candidate to the Church Council for approval and formal nomination to the
Congregation.
Following the nomination, several opportunities will be made available for the congregation to get to know the
candidate and his family. This process concludes with a sermon delivered during Sunday morning worship.
This process is done in accordance with our Church Constitution:
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 7. The Council shall nominate one candidate for Pastor to be voted upon by the
Congregation. The Congregation shall consider only one candidate at a time and shall vote by ballot for his
election or rejection. A Pastor is considered to have been elected if he is acclaimed by a two-thirds majority of
those communicant members attending the Congregational meeting, provided a quorum is present. A quorum is
said to be ten percent of the communicant members.
A congregational meeting will be called to order before the first service on the day the prospective pastor
preaches and adjourned after the last service of that day. A congregational vote, by ballot, will take place at the
conclusion of each service on that day. Votes will be tallied and results announced following the last service.
LIVE IT!! Living 659
It will Change your Life!!!
CONTRIBUTIONS
When making contributions to any fund other than the general fund (Strengthen Our Church (SOC),
Music Fund, or Youth Fund, Women’s Guild) please write a separate check made specifically to that fund.
SENIOR PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
Please remember to pray daily for your search committee and its members: Search Committee Members are:
John Apel, Maria Schultz, Fred Bussey, Pam Farmer, Jim Walker, Kristi Guest, Billy Jackson, Sherry England,
Hank Apel, T.J. Franey, Emily Durden and Karen Hassell.
TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL- YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-34)
SNACK—DEVOTION—FELLOWSHIP with God and one another.
6:00 pm Tuesday’s—Youth Center (led by Wade Warren)
Come as you are for a relaxed time to hang out
Come and Just B!!
GIFTS GIVEN LAST WEEK
Glory of God…
…memory of Paul Rigsby by Andy and Liz Page; Lecila nd Sue Smith;
…memory of Euall Mann and Dave Brannon by Clark and Janie Keller;
Women’s Guild…
… memory of Butch Davis and Gracie Mayhall by Ed and Dottie Henke;
…memory of Luther Whisenhunt and loving honor of Maxine Whisenhunt for their wedding anniversary on
August 8, 1953 by their Goddaughter Stephanie Makowski and sister Evelyn Eidson;
Hospital: Steve Johnson
Home: Nina Jones and Addison Kate;
“LIVING FAITH”
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 29:19
Reflections of Our Faithfulness:
Attendance
August 5, 2012
8:00
204
10:30
242
Total:
446
God’s People Gave Last Week:
$18,711.17
Stewardship Giving (SOC):
$2,101.00
Has your email address changed? If so and you are not periodically receiving church wide emails, please fill out
your new email address on the attendance register this morning or email Karen your new address to:
karen.hassell@sjepc.com
Youth NEWS & Notes:
Wednesday’s
6:00-7:00 pm
Hot Feats, Cool Treats
Great heroic stories of faith that help us to see who God really is and inspire us to live the extraordinary lives
God is calling us to. Following each lesson, we will take the church but to Dairy Queen for some cool treats…
so bring some cash with you!
Sunday School
9:15 each Sunday Morning
Come join us on Sunday mornings as we march forward in our relationship with God.
** Middle School (7th and 8th Grade)
**High School
(gr. 9-12)
Ben benk@sjepc.com or call 256-590-2793
Parent email list: We are now set up with our new Live Curriculum and parents of all students should be
receiving emails about Sunday School. If you are not, please let me know @ benk@sjepc.com
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Breakfast Serving time 8:45a.m. until 9:15a.m.
Sunday School begins at 9:15 am
Sausage Biscuit $1.00
Coffee
$.50
Gravy Biscuit
$1.00
Juice/ Milk $ 50
Plain Biscuit
$ .50
Muffin or Danish $.50
Smoked Sausage Link $.50
Tater Tots $.50
Breakfast meal tickets are available for Sunday
Assisted Living:
Hanceville Assisted Living: Elaine Dutton;
Morningside of Cullman: Marie Holmes;
Morningside of Madison: David Ballance;
Tutt Fann State Veterans Home- Huntsville:
Kenneth Butler
Victorian Manor: Eloise Mauldin
Woodland Village: Agnes Johnson;
Falkville Nursing Home: Mildred Martin;
Ridgeview Assisted Living, Birmingham: Elene Priest
Rocky Ridge Retirement Living, B’ham.: Charlotte Newman
St. John’s is …. A Caring Church
UPDATED PRAYER LIST
The prayer list is now renewed the first Sunday of
Each month. Please fill out a new prayer card with
your individual requests each month. Let us know by
Indicating on your card if you would like it published, otherwise,
it will remain only on the Pastor’s prayer list only
CHURCH MEMBERS:
Agnes Johnson; Kenneth Butler; David and Rachel Mayhall; Stubby Trimble; Mavous Speegle; Lanie
Townson; David York; Pam Campbell; George and Bessie Scott; Jean Schenker
EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Jacob Smith; Isaac Smith; Smokey Spears; Debbie Stone; Frank Smith; George Gerrards; Jennifer Knight, Myrl
Dobbins; Bobby Livingston; Martha Morgan, Lolita Duke, Murray Sawyer, Billy Goble; Janette Nichols; Ruth
Pearson; Bethany Sawyer; Kathy Thrailkill; Allene Edmondson; John Green; Clara Laminack
Military Prayer List:
Chaplain Chris Hester—Naples, Italy;
CW4 James Williams—North, Little Rock, Ark; Col. Philip Clemmons, Jr.—Pentagon;
PFC Justin Williams—Ft. Stewart, Ga
Captain Kellie Scott Hyatt—Birmingham, Al ; Lance Corporal Zachary Whisenhunt, Camp LeJune, NC; Lt.
Scott and Roz Love, Portsmouth, VA; US Navy; A1C Will Sapp,Tyndall, AFB Florida, USAF; Warren
McGriff, Basic Training US Air Force Academy , Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sgt. Wayne Armstrong,
Afghanistan; Sgt. Tony Parker, Air Force, Kandahar; John Lancaster, US Navy; Jason Beck, US Army,
Afghanistan; 2nd LT. Derick Hallmark, 2D Striker Cavalry Regiment, Germany; PVT 2 Landry Hall, AIT
Training-Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri; PVT2 Zac Hicks, Afghanistan; Sgt. Arron Wayne Cosper, US Army, Fort
Poke, La.; Sgt. Terry Smith- Afghanistan; Alex Whitlock, Ft. Jackson, SC; Sgt. David Hill, US Army
Afghanistan; Derek and Adam Ramos, RTC Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.
STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES
Rev. Steve: steve.wood@sjepc.com
Rev. John: john.richter@sjepc.com
Rev. Adam: adamk@sjepc.com
Ben Karwoski: benk@sjepc.com
Regina Baker: regina.baker@sjepc.com
Gyzelle Warren: gyzellew@sjepc.com
Daniel Smallwood: daniels@sjepc.com
Karen Hassell: karen.hassell@sjepc.com
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, 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!