June 28, 2015 Liturgical Color: Green 8:00 am

PRELUDE Mary Stevens

THE RINGING OF THE BELL

HYMN OF PRAISE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Rev. Stephen Folmar

Joyful, joyful we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;

Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above.

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away;

Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day.

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 100:4-5 page 937 Rev. Steve Wood

Lighting of the Altar Candles

THE CHURCH IN PRAISE

+HYMN No. 2 Come Thou Fount Rev. Folmar

+HYMN No. 8 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

INVOCATION Rev. Wood

MESSAGE IN MUSIC Thrive Chancel Choir

(lyrics printed on the back of your worship guide)

THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Rev. Folmar

+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No. 354 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Rev. Folmar

Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms;

Leaning leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

CHILDREN’S TIME Rev. Wood

SPECIAL MUSIC Amazing Grace Ben Miller

CONCERNS OF OUR CHURCH Rev. Wood

HEARING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE READING Acts 2:29-41 page 1693 Rev. Wood +Gloria Patri, +Apostles’ Creed, +Prayer of Affirmation

A TIME OF GIVING

THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Rev. Wood

Offertory, +Doxology and +Prayer of Dedication

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

THE MORNING MESSAGE Still the One Rev. Bob Kurtz

Text: “We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father,

full of grace and truth.”~ John 1:14

THE CLOSING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

DEPARTING TO SERVE THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Rev. Kurtz

+BENEDICTION AND +POSTLUDE Mary Stevens

___________________________________________________________________________________ + Please Stand June Ushers: Terry Bradford, Jim Witte, Charles Schuman, Kay Cagle

Acolyte: Sawyer Trimble NOTE: Our children’s offerings support the missions and ministries of St. John’s.

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Cullman’s Community Church

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ONE SERVICE SUNDAY

July 5

10:30 Christ Hall

Regular Sunday School 9:15-10:00 am

Special guests:

Lt. Col. Jonathan Haynes

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Cullman Brass Quintet

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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.

Thanks for visiting with us today! Feel free to call one of the pastors, Rev. John, Rev. Steve, or Rev. Stephen

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 services and Sunday School. Please see any

usher or greeter this morning and they will direct you to the nursery.

SYMPATHY

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Ms. Linda Wynn, sister of Sandy (Tommy) Durden.

Services were held last week.

THANK YOU

Thank you for allowing us to rehearse in the choir room of St. John’s. Thanks again, Cantanti della donna

WOMEN’S GUILD JULY MEETING

Women’s Guild will not meet during the month of July. They will resume with their regular scheduled meeting

in August.

OFFERING ENVELOPES

WOAH!! STOP!! As assigned offering numbers change each year, please check the offering envelopes you are

using each Sunday and make sure they are your 2015 offering envelopes so that you receive proper credit for

you contributions. Thank you for your help with this matter.

INTERESTED IN CRUISING GREECE IN 2016??

Brochures and prices are now available if you are interested in cruising to Greece with Rev. John in 2016.

Departure date is April 19, 2016. For more information contact him at: john.richter@sjepc.com

CHRIST COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church is seeking applicants for the position of church secretary. It is their desire

to hire someone who is not a member of their church, but a member of another church in the community.

For further information contact: andrew@christcovenantcullman.org

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday thru Thursday 8am-4:00pm and Friday 8-12:00pm.

MEN’S GRILLS AND GUNS DATE CHANGE

New Date August 15th

. Watch for more details

CHURCHWIDE EMAILS

If your email address has been changed, please notify Karen at: karen.hassell@sjepc.com so you will not miss

any important information about upcoming or special events or possible changes in schedules or events

happening at St. John’s.

CHURCH FUNNY

Knights of the 21st Century – Coming Fall 2015

The Knights of the 21st Century programs were developed to help men

grow in Christ, learn to lead their families, and contribute to their

communities more effectively, and by doing this, change our culture

through the local church.

The tools provided enable men to see God's purpose behind their

design, develop their God-given talents, and appreciate the presence of

Christ in every area of their lives.

Across the nation, different Knights men's ministry groups are learning

new ways of fighting for their wives, children, and God as a result of

these and other innovative and life-changing programs.

CHURCH FUNNY

Two cannibals meet up one day. The first cannibal says, "You know, I just can't seem to get a tender Missionary.

I've baked them, I've roasted them, I've stewed them, I've barbecued them, I've tried every sort of marinade I can

find. I just cannot seem to get them tender!" The second cannibal asks, "Well, what kind of Missionary do you

use?" The other replied, "Oh, you know, the ones that hang out at that place down at the bend of the river. They

have those big brown cloaks with a rope around the waist and they're all sort of bald on top with a funny ring of

hair on their heads." "Ah, ha!" the second cannibal replies. "No wonder. That’s the problem.. ... those are friars!"

Rev. John is preaching at 2911 Church in Tahlequah Oklahoma this morning. We welcome Pastor Bob with us this morning.

St. John's

Gift Comparison (Excluding BTN)

Through 5/31/2015

Actual Budget

General Fund

$ 420,574

$ 432,542

Other General Fund

$ 13,773

$ 17,958

Total Designated Funds

$ -

$ 1,667

Total Gifts

$ 434,347

$ 452,167

Shortfall through May

$ (17,820) -4%

SUMMER SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST 8:45a.m. until 9:15a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 am pastries $.50 each

coffee, apple / orange juice $.50 each

New serving teams are always welcome for the breakfast hour!! If you are interested in serving with the Sunday

morning Breakfast Team beginning this fall, contact Karen Hassell (256-734-0344) to sign up for next year’s

rotation schedule.

Reflections of Our Faithfulness:

Attendance –Sunday June 21, 2015

8:00 159

9:30 102

10:30 226

Total: 487

God’s People Gave $18,767.36

In Hospital: Prue Hassell, Kristi Clark Home:

SJ’s Student Ministry Sunday School 9:15-10:15am

Wednesday 6:00 pm

Remember to pray for the Youth Search Committee (Julie Apel, Brannon Ray, Jo Webb, Shane Guest, Stacie Wren,

Rev. Steve Wood, Rev. John Richter). We look forward to seeing what God will do and what He will teach us during this

season.

Gifts Given Last Week:

Glory of God…

…memory of my son Kenny Brown by Jim and Cindy Walker

..memory of Roy Richter by Danny and Sandra Woodard

Burn the Note…

…memory of Roy Richter by Peggye Hart and Jack Knight; David and Betsy McLeroy and Virginia Richter;

Wayne and Becky Williams; Vic and Kathy Hice and Family; Mike and Cindy Duffey; Ricky and Netta

Willoughby; Hank and Julie Apel

Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place…

…memory of Geleene Sears by Fred, Lund and Emma Hankey

HEAR THIS Have you got a song in your heart?

Then prayerfully consider singing in choir this month and next.

The Chancel Choir : No audition, only a love of singing for the glory of God.

Praise Team:

Vocal Team: Singers with solo abilities are selected from the Chancel Choir for this team.

Play a band instrument?

Band: Instrumentalists with prior experience accompany congregational music for the 10:30 service and in other

services from time to time.

Do you have an interest in sound or visuals in worship?

Audio Visual Team: Enables the congregation to hear and see in worship services.

Please see Rev. Stephen for details! stephen.folmar@sjepc.com or call church office (256-734-0344).

Ephesians 5:18b-20 (ESV)..be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual

songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God

the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

EMAIL ADDRESSES

Please notify us when your email address changes by emailing karen.hassell@sjepc.com so you can receive the

church wide email messages.

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.

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 : karen.hassell@sjepc.com or by calling the church office.

CREDIT / DEBIT CARDS …..YES!! NOW ACCEPTED!!

Visa, MasterCard, Discover and debit cards are now being received for your contributions to the church. You can

sign up for weekly, bi-monthly or monthly contribution debits. Forms are available in the church office during

regular business hours.

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STAFF EMAIL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rev. John: john.richter@sjepc.com

Rev. Steve:steve.wood@sjepc.com

Rev. Stephen: stephen.folmar@sjepc.com

Gyzelle Warren: gyzellew@sjepc.com

Regina Baker: regina.baker@sjepc.com

Karen Hassell: karen.hassell@sjepc.com

St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church 512 2nd

Ave SE Cullman Al 35055

256-734-0344

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:

Westminster Assisted Living: Virginia Richter

Falkville Nursing Home: Mildred Martin; Assisted Living, B’ham.: Charlotte Newman

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, David York, Theolene Moon, Jackson Ray, Gary Dean, Bobbie Cleghorn, Pam Campbell, , Jim

Witte, Gail Mauldin, Carolyn Huck, Steve Miller; Chuck Shafer

EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

Myrl Dobbins, , Tamika Powell, Paula Bolzle, Sue Patton, Coy Wynn, Tucker Bolzle; Linda Bergeron;; Ron

Johnston.

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.

Chaplain Chris Hester—Virginia Beach, Va;

CW4 James Williams—Fort Lee, Virginia; Col. Philip Clemmons, Jr.—Pentagon;

Captain Kellie Scott Hyatt—Birmingham, Al ; Lt. Scott and Lt. Commander Roz Love, Portsmouth, VA- US

Navy; A1C Will Sapp US Air force, Qatar; USAF; Sgt. Tony Parker, Air Force, Kandahar; John Lancaster, US

Navy; Jason Beck, US Army, Afghanistan; Sgt. Arron Wayne Cosper, US Army, Fort Poke, La.; Adam Ramos,

Sasebo, Japan; US Navy; Derek Ramos – 1st LAR Camp Pendleton, CA; Cpt. John Forbes, Pentagon; Danny

Durkin, Camp LeJune, NC; Sgt. Zach Whisenhunt, Camp LeJune, NC

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.

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

(*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

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mike Baker, Jimmy Barnes, Tricia Fuller, Lucinda Harding , Jason Kelly, Mike Murphy, Tim Richter, Robin

Sandlin, Pam Scott, Steve Stanford, Melanie Townson, Rusty Turner

YOUTH DIRECTOR / MINISTER SEARCH COMMITTEE

Please remember to keep the members of the Youth Search Committee in your prayers as they seek God’s

guidance in the calling of a new Youth Director / Minister. Committee members are:

Julie Apel, Brandon Ray, Jo Webb, Shane Guest, Stacie Wren, Rev. Steve Wood, Rev. John Richter.