ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
1020 Private Rd. 8012 Giddings, Texas 78942
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 16, 2021
Pastor: Rev. Dale Bohm
Home: 512-253-6933 Cell: 979-492-3859
E-Mail: stjohnlincoln@yahoo.com
WEB: sites.google.com/site/stjohnlutheranchurchlincoln/
Organist: Calvin Patschke Choir Director: Lois Marburger
WELCOME TO ST. JOHN: We are glad that you are worshiping with us today. We pray that your worship will be blessed and that our fellowship together will be beneficial. If you are a guest we ask you to sign the guest book in the narthex.
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ORDER of WORSHIP: Page 15
HYMNS: 326, 397, 313 and following, 47
SCRIPTURES: First Reading Acts 1:15-26
Epistle 1 John 4:13-31
Holy Gospel John 17:11b-19
SERMON: "He Prays For Me" John 17:11b-19
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T'HIS' WEEK
Today 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE - Holy Communion
Next Sunday 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE - Page 5
Next Sunday 10:15 A.M. Elders Meeting in the Conference Room
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PRAYER LIST: Gage Collins, Shelby Stueber, Vince and Sean Stewart, Bethany Lara, Olin Ehler, Diane Lundsford, Annie Beasley, Wilbert Birnbaum, Mike Kieschnick, Sonkey Walther, Barbara Foerster, Craig Patschke, Faye Airhart
INDIVIDUAL or SMALL GROUP COMMUNION IS AVAILABLE. Please schedule an appointment with Lisa today or call Pastor. We will meet in the Church
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STEWARDSHIP: The Use of His gifts 5/9
General Fund $ 3,560.00
Collection Plate $ 246.00
Total $ 3,806.00
Attendance 156
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This morning we are celebrating the Lord’s Supper. In the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod we believe, teach and confess that our Lord’s holy body and blood are truly present in with and under the bread and the wine and are given and shed for the forgiveness of sins. (Real Presence) Members of sister LC–MS congregations that would like to commune today, please inform the elder at the stand in the narthex. If you are a member of another church please speak with the Pastor 30 minutes prior to the service. Gluten Free Communion Wafers are available. Contact pastor if you need one.
BELL DEDICATION: There will be a Dedication Ceremony of a bronze replica of the 1854 St. Paul, Serbin, Bell that the Wends brought with them on the Ben Nevis. The Texas Wendsih Heritage Society invites you to this dedication on May 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the museum complex.
In order to better help us plan please RSVP to museum@texaswendish.org or 979-366-2441.
SERBIN PICNIC: Join us in the shade of the oaks and cedars for the 127th Serbin Picnic , Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the Serbin Picnic Grounds on FM 2239. Barbecue (Boneless Beef, Pork and Chicken) sold by the pound only from 9:00 a.m. until sold out. Ladies Aid Stand will be selling Potato Salad, Beans, Noodles and Pastries of all kinds. Youth League Hamburger Stand will begin selling at 4:00 p.m. Children’s booths & games, barrel train rides for the kids, sponsored by the PTLS beginning at 2:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. by the Czech Melody Masters. Wendish Museum will be open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We invite you to come out and be a part of the continuing celebration
BIRTHDAYS: Cecile Brade, Carrie Kieschnick, David Zoch, Hannah Zgybay, Michele Albrecht, Mason Markert, Sherri Schimank
ANNIVERSARY: Phillip and Kayla Markert
Eddie and Carol Marstaller
Cody and Katie Beisert
Mark and Michelle Winkler