September 27, 2015 Liturgical Color: Green 8:00 am

PRELUDE Andante (Tartini) Linda Schgier

THE RINGING OF THE BELL

+HYMN OF PRAISE No. 10 O Worship the King Rev. Stephen Folmar

O worship the King, all glorious above, and gratefully sing His wonderful love;

Our shield and defender, the ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.

+RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP Proverbs 31, Psalm 1, James 3 Rev. Steve Wood

Pastor: Who is wise and understanding among us?

People: Those who seek wisdom and understanding each and every day. Those who delight in God

and meditate on God’s law.

Pastor: Come, learn more about the wisdom from above, a wisdom that yields a harvest of

righteousness.

People: O God, your wisdom is more precious than jewels. We draw near to you. Lighting of the Altar Candles

THE CHURCH IN PRAISE

+HYMN No. 408 I Know Whom I Have Believed Rev. Folmar

+HYMN No. 405 My Faith Has Found a Resting Place Rev. Folmar

INVOCATION Psalm 1, James 3 Rev. John Richter

We draw near to you, O God, Source of all understanding, and ask you to draw near to us. Teach us your wisdom from above, that we may bear good fruit in our lives. Root us beside the streams of your wisdom, that the green leaves of our goodness, fed by your insight, may not wither. Amen.

MESSAGE IN MUSIC This I Believe (see back of your worship guide for lyrics) Chancel Choir

THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Rev. Folmar

+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS Song of Togetherness (words printed on inside back cover of hymnal) Rev. Folmar

CHILDREN’S TIME Rev. Wood

+HYMN No. 206 There is a Redeemer Rev. Folmar

CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH Rev. Wood

HEARING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE READING Numbers 21:4-9 page 242 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 John 3:1-21 page 1649 Rev. Richter THE CLOSING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Richter

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

+BENEDICTION AND +POSTLUDE Jubilate (Gordon Young) Rev. Richter

____________________________________________ + Please Stand September Ushers: Jack Pelletier, Charles Goeller, Blake Hice

Acolytes: Caleb Wood, Sawyer Trimble NOTE: Our children’s offerings support the missions and ministries of St. John’s.

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP OKTOBERFEST DINNER

Monday October 5, 2015 Tickets: $10 each

5:00-7:00 pm Christ Hall Eat in or Drive Thru

Menu: Wiener Schnitzel (Vienna Art) , Kartoffel Salat (Potato Salad), Rot Kohl (Pickled Red Cabbage),

Brot (bread), Apfel Kuchen (Apple Cake), tee (tea)

Music by: The Revelations and The Potentials Tickets now available at O.F. Richter and Sons and St. John’s Church Office

ST. JOHN’S CONFIRMATION PICTURES

We are currently in the process of updating our class photos in Confirmation Hall. We are missing a few

of our early years confirmation pictures since our incorporation in 1874.

If your family has any of the missing years photos, we would love to have a copy for Confirmation Hall.

Class photos missing are: 1875, 1876, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888,

1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1895, 1896,1896 Searcy-Henkel private baptism, 1897, 1898, 1900, 1901.

Families last names from classes 1875-1883 are:

1885: Fishback, boub, Dreher, Werule, Appelmann, Neubauer, Hoffmeyer, Krescher, Wolf,

Stutzkestzky, Moser, Look, Laatsch, Holster, Ritschard, Karsaw, Brandes, Kessler, Basenburg,

Arnold, Bolte, Steindorf, Wenzel, Bahr, Warnke, Goeller, Graf

1886: Fehler, Mack, Weiss, Lessman

1887: Buettner, Kullman, Eyer, Dreher, Hoffmeyer, Fricke, Kraft, Brodrecht, Appelmann, Fehler,

Gerken, Kuester, Zeigler, Vogel

1888:Herfurth, Graf, Rambow, Kullman, Easert, Stocker, Brandes

1889: Baur, Chrisstensen, HOffmeyer, Heitmiller, Stutzkertzky, Fehrentz, Brodrecht, Herfurth,

Steinbauer, Weiss

1890: Moser, Brunner, Zeigler, Gerken, Brandes, Vogler, Chrsistiansen, Kullman, Fehrenz, Evers,

Eckart, Hauk

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

though 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 all worship services and Sunday School. Please see any

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

SYMPATHY’S

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Rocky Terry, husband of Mary and father of

Carrie Schaffer and Jamie (Kip) James. Graveside services were held at Cullman City Cemetery by Rev. Perry

Knight.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Jack Mack, husband of OBera (Bee) and father of

Donna( Donnie) Maner. Funeral services were held on September 22, 2015 at Moss Chapel with internment at

Cullman City Cemetery by Rev. Steve Wood.

THANK YOU’S TO ST. JOHN’S CHURCH FAMILY

Just a plain THANK YOU is not enough, but I really enjoyed the day and what a wonderful surprise I had with

so many coming to the luncheon. Just a big THANKS to everyone! You will always be my friends and church

family. I will try to visit again soon and see a lot of friends. Once again, just a wonderful THANK YOU TO

ALL, who came and helped with lunch.~ Love, Faye Marty

Thanks for all the prayers, calls and visits during this sad time of mother’s passing.~ Fuller and Jan Smith

Thank you for the plant you sent for our mother’s funeral. Your thoughts and prayer through the last six weeks

gave us the strength needed. Rev. John and Tiffany, the service was beautiful. God has truly blessed both of

you.~ Max and Kay Townson, Kim and Mark Hall, Matt and Melanie Townson and families

INTERESTED IN JOINING ST. JOHN’S?

Think you would you like to become a member? Been attending St. John’s for a while? Have questions?

If so, contact the church office (256-734-0344) to schedule a meeting with Rev. John.

WOMEN’S GUILD OCTOBER MEETING

Oct. 1st at 11:30am

This month our October meeting will be held at Augusta’s Restaurant. Let Jo Webb know by Monday Sept. 28th

if you plan to attend. We will meet at the church at 11:15am, and car pool to the restaurant. Jo: 256-709-2767

SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING

From the Council Meeting:

What’s Godly Play? Gyzelle Warren, Director of Children’s Ministries, opened this month’s council

meeting with a devotion in the style of our 4, 5, and 6 year olds on Sunday morning. The Council was

impressed with the power of story telling as we were led into an intimate time of prayer for family and friends

of St. John’s, as well as a discussion about our children’s ministry.

One of the more important orders of council business this year has been to establish two advisory

committees to assist the council in their labors: A Personnel Advisory Committee and a Finance Advisory

Committee.* These are not intended to replace constitutionally established committees but to simply aid them in

their work. The significant growth of St. John’s the past two decades means we need greater continuity in

dealing with financial and personnel matters. Continuity of longer terms will provide greater wisdom in

handling issues that arise. Any recommendation made by these committees MUST go before the council for

decision. Continue to pray for your council, the ministerial staff, and the work of Christ through St. John’s.

*Finance: Jimmy Barnes (Council Pres), Brannon Ray, Steve Stanford, Maria Schultz, and Jim Thompson.

*Personnel: Jimmy Barnes (Council Pres), Mike Baker, Scotty Blair, Buddy Franey, and Vickie Jackson.

One member rotates off each year and will be replaced by Council Appointment.

Peace, Reverend John

Women of Faith – LOVED, The Farewell Tour Ladies, if you would like to experience a remarkable weekend celebration to be reminded…or discover for the

very first time…what God’s grace and love mean for you. Then you may want to experience Women of Faith

LOVED. The farewell event will be November 6-7 in Birmingham, AL at BJCC. Discount rates will apply for

groups of 10 or more attendees. Contact Jane Brannon at vjbrannon@gmail.com or 256.347.1053 for more

information.

HEAR THIS…….Music Ministry Opportunities

Have you got a song in your heart?

Then prayerfully consider singing in the Chancel Choir this Fall and Advent Season. No audition, only a love of

singing for the glory of God. Opportunity for Praise team available thru involvement with the Chancel Choir.

Play a band instrument?

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.

Rehearsals just beginning for Christmas music. See Rev. Stephen for details! stephen.folmar@sjepc.com or call

church office (256)734-0344, ext.227

3rd Annual

Christmas Festival

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Outdoor Market

December 12, 2015

We would like to invite you to be a part of our 3rd Annual Christmas Festival and Outdoor Mar-ket! Thank you to everyone that has served and/or sponsored rides and activities in the past! We are going to need your help again to make our 3rd Festival a great community outreach to oth-ers! Vendor registration forms are now being accepted for our market. Forms available in the church office or visit our church website at www.sjepc.com. Also, like our Facebook page “Cullman Christmas Festival and Market.”

A community festival celebrating the wonders of the Christmas Season! OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPONSORSHIP:

Carnival Rides/Activities: Inflatable’s: Games:

(All games are sponsored)

Mind Winder- $800 Garden of Eden Play Center $350 Lollipop Tree

Pirates Revenge- $800 Frozen Bounce House $150 Face Painting / Tatttoos

Twist and Shout -$800 Mickey Mouse Toddler Bounce-sponsored Large Checker Game #1

Reckless -$800 Double Slide $375 Large Checker Game #2

Polar Express- sponsored Sports Challenge 3 in 1- $250 Dinckelberg Bowling

Buckin’ Blitzen -$900 Velcro Wall / Spiderweb $250 Putt Putt Golf #1

(Mechanical Bull) Putt Putt Golf #2

Any donation amount toward expenses is greatly appreciated!!

SPONSOR RECOGNITION AT EVENT: All donations receive signage at the event

For more information or to sponsor an event contact: Karen Hassell 256-734-0344 or Gyzelle Warren 256-595-2775

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS @ SJ’s 5:15 pm Meal --- Menu: grilled chicken breast, creamed potatoes, green beans, bread dessert, drink

cashier: n/a

Kids: 12 and under chicken fingers or small adult plate

Adults: $5 Children: $3 (MEAL CARDS AVAILABLE)

Fall Adult Classes 6:00 pm---Women’s Class- Before Amen – facillated by Tammy Knight and Melissa Aderhold;

6:00 pm Men’s Class- Knights of the 21st Century—facillated by Steve Wood;

Fall Children’s Ministries

SJ Kids

Nursery- for children birth up to age 3

Pre k3---5th

Grade Schedule: 5:45-6:00 Playground Open (parents please supervise)

6:00-7:00 Truth Lab (lesson, craft, experiment, music)

SJ Tweens

(4th

-5th

Grades Schedule) 5:30-6:00 Rec Time (Ruehl Building) Sonya Whiting

5:45-7:00 Youth: Grades 7-12 (Youth Center)

6:00-7:00 Truth Lab-2nd

Floor Ruehl Building (lesson, craft, experiment, music)

6:00-7:00 Confirmation (6th

Grade) (Confirmation Room)

6:00-7:00 Praise Team (Choir Room)

7:00pm Chancel Choir (Choir Room)

CHURCH FUNNY

Atheist: "Do you honestly believe that Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of a huge

fish?"

Preacher: "I don't know, sir, but when I get to heaven, I'll ask him."

Atheist: "But suppose he isn't in heaven?"

Preacher: "Then you ask him."

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

Sunday School begins @ 9:15 am Sausage/ biscuit $1.00

Gravy / biscuit $1.00

Muffin or Danish $.50 each

Coffee / Juice $.50 each Meal cards available

Reflections of Our Faithfulness:

Attendance –Sunday September 20, 2015

8:00 132

9:30 92

10:30 211

total 435

God’s People Gave $15,749.33

In Hospital:

Home: Grayson Clark

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

Wednesday 5:45 pm Nate Randall: nate.randall@sjepc.com Lauren Randall: lauren.randall@sjepc.com

Gifts Given Last Week:

GLORY OF GOD:

In memory of Dick and Lois Sale by Carl and Gloria Schaefer.

In memory of Flora Bright by Ronald and Virginia Pattillo.

In memory of Roy Glasscock by Ronald and Virginia Pattillo.

BTN:

In memory of Jack Mack by Margaret Richter.

In memory of Pam and Denville Tucker by Margaret Richter; Bill and Geraldine Hendrix.

In memory of Mildred Smith by Dennis and Kim Borwick.

In memory of Flora Bright by Don and Joyce Dossey.

LITTLE LAMBS SCHOOL:

In memory of Jack Mack by Eddy and Mary Jane Leverett.

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.

THINGS TO KNOW

Church wide Emails: if you are not receiving occasional church wide emails, please email Karen Hassell

at: karen.hassell@sjepc.com

To receive proper credit for your tithes, gifts and offerings, please make sure you are using the 2015

offering envelopes.

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.

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.

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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

Nate Randall: nate.randall@sjepc.com

Lauren Randall: lauren.randall@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 website: www.sjepc.com

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:

Folsom Center: Martha Keel (rehab)

Westminster Assisted Living: Virginia Richter

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

Woodland Village: Carolyn Huck

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,

Gail Mauldin, Carolyn Huck,; Steve Hinkle; Janice McNeal, Jennifer Harding

EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

Myrl Dobbins, Tamika Powell, , Sue Patton,; Linda Bergeron; Ron Johnston; L.E.Shaneyfelt; Madison Casey;

Beverly Denney; Martha Sellers; Brenda Heatherly; Betty Skinner McSwain; Nick Brown; Johnny Laney

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. 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; 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; 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