Worship & Praise
Saint John’s Lutheran Church • Fort Collins, Colorado
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A SFebruary
ervice of Sacred Worship
1, 2015 F
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9:00
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piphany •
ourth unday after
am
In Deuteronomy, God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, who will speak for God, and in Psalm 111, God
shows the people the power of his works. For the church these are ways of pointing to the unique Godly authority people sensed in Jesus’ actions and words. We encounter that authority in God’s word, around which we
gather, the word that trumps any lesser spirit that would claim power over us, freeing us to follow Jesus.
—Sundays and Seasons
Prelude “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” Del Fredin, organ
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Gathering
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Words of Welcome
Announcements and shared greetings.
Hymn “O Christ, Who Called the Twelve” LSB 856
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    
    
    

   
    



 




 






   
   
   
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








 


 


   



       
     
 
       
 
 


    
    
    



  
  
   
   
 
 









Call to Worship
Officiant: In the name of the Father and of the a Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Psalm 111
Officiant: Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
People: Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Officiant: Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
People: He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
Officiant: He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
People: He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
Officiant: The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
People: They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
Officiant: He provided redemption for his people;
People: He ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name.
Officiant: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
People: To him belongs eternal praise.
Confession
Officiant: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
People: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.
Officiant: Let us then confess our sins to God, our Father.
People: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against
you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We
have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly
deserve your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on
us. Forgive us, renew us and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to
the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Absolution
Officiant: Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for you and for his sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and
ordained servant of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of
the a Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
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Kyrie
Officiant:
People:
Officiant:
People:
Officiant:




Officiant:
People:
Officiant:























People:





      





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




People:












People:
 




Dominus Vobiscum
Officiant:
  



















 
 


  
  
    
    


   
   

 
 
 




 
 

     
     


 
 
  
  


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Hymn of Praise`
             


 












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Prayer of the Day
Officiant: Let us pray. Almighty God, you know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand
upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus
Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
Be seated.
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The Word
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Deuteronomy 18:15–20
Today’s reading is part of a longer discourse in Deuteronomy, an updating of the law for the Israelite
community as the people wait to enter the promised land. Here Moses assures the people that God
will continue to guide them through prophets who will proclaim the divine word.
Reader: The first lesson is from Deuteronomy, chapter eighteen.
The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must
listen to him. For this is what you asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said,
“Let us not hear the voice of the Lord our God nor see this great fire anymore, or we will die.” The Lord said to me:
“What they say is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put
my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him. I myself will call to account anyone who
does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name. But a prophet who presumes to speak in my
name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
1 Corinthians 8:1–13
Paul is concerned about how some Corinthian Christians use their freedom in Christ as license to engage
in non-Christian behavior that sets a damaging example to other, impressionable, believers. Christians
have a responsibility to each other that their behavior does not cause a sister or brother to sin.
Reader: The second lesson is from First Corinthians, chapter eight.
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while
love builds up. Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever
loves God is known by God. So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at
all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on
earth (as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”), yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom
all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and
through whom we live. But not everyone possesses this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols
that when they eat sacrificial food they think of it as having been sacrificed to a god, and since their conscience
is weak, it is defiled. But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better
if we do. Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.
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For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, with all your knowledge, eating in an idol’s temple, won’t that
person be emboldened to eat what is sacrificed to idols? So this weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is
destroyed by your knowledge. When you sin against them in this way and wound their weak conscience, you
sin against Christ. Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again,
so that I will not cause them to fall.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Gospel Acclamation
Please stand.
Mark 1:21–28
The story has barely begun, and already the battle is joined. Jesus sides with humanity against every
force that would bring death and disease. These forces recognize Jesus and know what his power
means for them. This, however, is only the first fight. The war will go on much longer.
Officiant: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the first chapter.
People:






They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The
people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the
law. Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, “What do you want
with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” “Be quiet!”
said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a
shriek. The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with
authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” News about him spread quickly over the
whole region of Galilee.
Officiant: This is the Gospel of our Lord.
People:





Be seated.
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
Hymn “Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure” LSB 533




























 
 






















































 
 


 
 
 
 






 
 
 
  
  
  
  
















 
 
 
 








  
  
  
  








Sermon
Hear this message again: stream it from www.StJohnsFC.org or contact the church office for a CD.
 
 
 
 
















   
   
   
   
    
  
 
 
  
 

 
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




 
  

 

 




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Our Response
a
Nicene Creed
Please stand.
We believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God,
Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all
things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and
the virgin Mary and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death
and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and
is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his
kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in
unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We
believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Be seated.
Offering
Please fill out a Friendship Card to register your presence at worship. The ushers will
pass plates through each pew to collect your offering and card.
Anthem “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” Handbell Choir
Please stand.
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Offertory
         
    

 
                    
        
       
          
      
Prayer of the Church
After each petition:
Officiant: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
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Preface
Officiant:
People:
Officiant:



Communion








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a



 

People:

Officiant:
People:
















People:








  








 


 









 


Officiant: It is truly good, right and salutary … evermore praising you and saying:

 







  
 




 


Officiant: Let us pray.
People: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Officiant: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and
gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is my a body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me.” In
the same way also he took the cup after supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it,
all of you; this cup is the new testament in my a blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often
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as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And also with you.
(sung)
                
      
 
     
           
Be seated.
Anthem “I Love to Tell the Story” Handbell Choir
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 

 
Hymn “God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets’ Sons” LSB 682















     
     
     
     

    




















   
 


 



 
 

     
  

 
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

 
 
 
 



















 
 
   
 



  

  
   
   

  
   
    

   


 

    
   
















Song “Come to the Table”
   
  
      
       


      

      
      
      

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      
Song “Invitation Fountain”
   
   
   
   
    
    


   
   
   
   
  
 
  
  
 
 



 


 
  

 
 
 
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 



    
  
  
     
     
 
 
  
   
   
    


Hymn “Come, O Fount of Every Blessing” LSB 686
   
            
              
 
                
    
      
  
  

       
  
             

 
 
 



  
 

 




      
    
 
      



  
  
  
   

 

   



 
 
 
 
 
 



Please stand.
Post-Communion Canticle
  
   

    
 
                     
               
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   

Post-Communion Collect
Officiant: Let us pray. O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent your only-begotten
Son into the flesh, we thank you that for his sake you have given us pardon and peace in this sacrament, and we ask you
not to forsake your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit, that we may be enabled to
serve you constantly; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
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Sending
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Benediction
Officiant: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you
with favor and a give you peace.
People: Amen.
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Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” LW 297

 
  
  
  
















 
 
 


  
  
  
  




 
 
 
 

 
  
  
  




    

     
     
     
 
 
 
 
     
     
     
     
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  
  
     
     
    

 
 
 
 








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 
 
 
 




 


     
     
     
     
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  
  
  
  
To God Be the Glory
Postlude “Herald, Sound the Note of Judgment” Del Fredin, organ
 
 
 
 




 






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Announcements
TODAY AT SAINT JOHN’S Welcome! Visitors: Thank you for joining us today! Please visit the Welcome Center if you have questions about Saint
John’s or special needs that we can address.
In Our Prayers: This morning we offer prayers for Eric Gardner (recovering), Arnold Sanderson
(rehab), Nora Grace Lock (newborn daughter of Kevin and Deidre Lock) and Barb McNeely
(ongoing health issues). Additional petitions in today’s prayers will be offered using only first names out
of respect for the privacy of those concerned.
We offer special prayers of Christian comfort and eternal hope for the family and friends of:
DD Dorothy Benedict, who died January 24. A memorial service was held at Saint John’s on
January 29.
DD Janice Hill, who died January 17. A funeral service was held at Saint John’s on January 24.
Chancel Flowers: Given by Chuck and Joyce Hart to the glory of God.
9:00 am Worship Service: Blended (traditional and contemporary elements) service. Worship Center
Non-Alcoholic Wine and Gluten-Free Wafers Available for Holy Communion: The wine
is in the cups in the center of the communion trays, and gluten-free wafers are available upon
request.
10:00 am Fellowship : Come downstairs for coffee, donuts and conversation. Large Fellowship Hall
10:20 am Sunday School: In today’s lesson, on Jesus and the little children , the children continue their
journey through the story of Jesus’ life. Rooms 201–205 (West Wing); Children should grab a snack from
the Large Fellowship Hall and then head right up to Classroom 201 for games and crafts (led by Chris and
Diana Fields) before Sunday School Opening (which begins at 10:30 am).
10:30 am Community—We Are Not Alone: This is the final session of our study on the richness and joy
that is found in the Lord’s Church alone and the life that is lived there together as Christians in
community. Large Fellowship Hall
11:30 am First Sunday “Eat and Greet” Potluck: Bring a dish to share and stick around after the Bible
Study Hour to enjoy good food and great fellowship at this picnic lunch, hosted by the Board of
Fellowship. 11:30 am, Large Fellowship Hall
THIS WEEK’S BIBLE STUDIES AND EVENTS Tuesday ChristLife Fort Collins (Campus Ministry): Students, you are invited to attend this weekly
campus Bible study sponsored by Saint John’s Lutheran and Peace With Christ Lutheran. 7:00 pm,
Downstairs Senior Youth Room at Saint John’s; Visit the “ChristLife Fort Collins” Facebook group page for
more information.
Mission Guild Meeting and Bible Study: The meeting will include a Bible study entitled, “God’s
Valentine to Us”. 7:00 pm, Room 301; All ladies are invited to join us as guests.
Wednesday Woman-to-Woman: The Woman-to-Woman Bible group is studying from the book “Bless
These Lips” by Sharla Fritz. 9:00 am, Room 301; Child care provided.
Bread of Life: We are studying the Gospel according to Matthew. 9:30 am, Room 302; All are
welcome to come on Wednesday mornings; child care is provided.
Thursday Choir and Bell Choir Rehearsal: Share your musical gifts with the congregation by adding
your musical talent to the choir, bell choir or band—we’re always seeking out new musicians
interested in lending their talents to help lead worship at Saint John’s. Choir meets at 5:30 pm in
the Worship Center; Bell Choir meets at 6:30 pm in Room 302; Contact Tom Miles for more details or with
questions.
Friday Men’s Bible Breakfast: All men are invited to enjoy breakfast and an interesting group Bible
study on Exodus. 6:30 am, The Egg & I (2809 S College Ave)
Next Sunday New Life Festival Planning Meeting: Anyone interested in helping with this year’s New Life
Festival should come join us after the Bible Study Hour next Sunday; we’ll need assistance with
planning, setup between now and April and running stations the morning of the Festival. 11:30 am,
Small Fellowship Hall; The New Life Festival will be held the morning of Holy Saturday, April 4!
Boy Scout Troop 96 Pancake Breakfast: Our scout troop will be serving their annual pancake
and sausage breakfast after the worship service. 10:00
am,
Large Fellowship Hall; $5/$3
tickets
available at the door.
Monthly Connect: This women’s Bible study meets in members’ homes once a month; their current book
club-style study is “Becoming a Woman of Prayer” by Cynthia Heald. Contact Kimberly Pepmiller
([email protected] or 226-1034) for more information.
COMING SOON TO SAINT JOHN’S Sun, Feb. 15 Transfiguration: In the Transfiguration, the culmination of the Epiphany Season, Jesus is revealed
to his disciples as the Son of God, glowing “as bright as a flash of lightning.” 9:00 am, Worship
Center
Wed, Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday: On Ash Wednesday, we begin the holy season of Lent by reflecting on our
mortality, but also rejoicing in our hope: that Jesus, our Savior, suffered and died to rescue us
from sin and save us from the finality of death. 11:00 am and 6:30 pm services, meals at Noon and 5:45 pm,
Worship Center
MINISTRY TO CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Staff Submission Deadlines: Announcements are due by Wednesday at Noon; newsletter articles are due
by the 15th. Submit items to Tom Miles in the church office (482-5316; [email protected]).
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Campus ChristLife Fort Collins (Campus Ministry): We are excited to be partnering with Peace With
Christ to sponsor this Lutheran campus ministry at CSU, and are seeking your help! If you are
able to donate snacks for Tuesday night meetings, please contact Sharon Gibbons ([email protected] or
635-9683).
Human Needs Emergency Help: If you need emergency financial help, please contact the church office for
counseling and assistance. You are also welcome to visit Saint John’s Food and Clothing Bank Tuesday
mornings between 9:00 and 11:30.
Food and Clothing Bank Needs: We are seeking donations of non-perishable food items, new
or gently-used clothing (especially men’s jeans and children’s clothing size three and up) and
small household items. Drop off your donations in the basket by the Welcome Center.
Members A Note from Adam, Jennifer and Henrietta Musgrave: We want to extend a big thank you for all
your warm thoughts, cards and prayers during our recent move; we will dearly miss our Saint
John’s family! The Musgraves will be moving into their rental home in California in mid-February; their new
address is 2654 Clearcrest Ln, Fallbrook, CA 92028.
A Note from Gilda Mark: I want to express my gratitude to the wonderful community of Saint
John’s for all your prayers and support while I was coping with thyroid cancer. The prognosis is
good, and I’m expected to make a full recovery.
A Note from Eric Gardner: I just can’t say thanks enough for all the prayers and thoughts from
everyone here at Saint John’s; they made a major contribution to my quick recovery.
Preschool Gift Certificate Fundraiser: You can purchase gift cards from many different stores, restaurants
and Mary Kay Cosmetics at the Welcome Center—they make great gifts, and a percentage of the
face value you pay goes to the Preschool.
Community Tune in to The Lutheran Hour: LutheranHour.org or listen on Sunday mornings. 850 KOA at
6:00 am or 1310 KFKA at 9:30 am.
Lutheran Chorale Day of Singing and Learning: All singers are invited to come for a fun day of
music education and singing centered around Lee Holdridge’s “Hymns Triumphant”, a cantata
made up of familiar hymns in beautiful arrangements. February 7, 9:00 am, day of singing; February 8,
3:00 pm performance, Holy Cross Lutheran, Wheat Ridge; Visit www.TheLutheranChoral.org for details.
Christ Clinic Available for Those With Limited Access to Healthcare: Free care for those
without insurance or with high deductibles or copays or who are on Medicaid but cannot find
a doctor is available from all-volunteer Christ Clinic. Mondays, 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Faith Church (3920 S
Shields); Call 481-2390 for information or an appointment (visits by appointment only).
Apologetics Seminar: Dr Steven Hein, Director of the Concordia Institute for Christian Studies
in Monument, Colorado, will be speaking on Christian apologetics by investigating the Book of
Mormon and looking at the case against and for authentic Biblical revelation. February 6 and 7,
Peace With Christ Lutheran (1412 W Swallow Rd); RSVP to Randy (970-775-7173 or [email protected])
Theology on Tap: Join us for “real people … real topics … real beer”—fellowship, foam and
an engaging Lutheran guest speaker. 7:00 pm on the first Tuesday of every month, Grimm Brothers
Brewhouse (623 Denver Ave, Loveland); Bring a friend!
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305 East Elizabeth Street
www.StJohnsFC.org
Fort Collins, CO 80524
[email protected]
Office 482-5316
Fax 482-5028
Open Arms Preschool 482-1357
The church office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – Noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Participants in Worship
Preacher & Officiant
Rev. Shawn Nettleton
Organ
Del Fredin
Band
Sam Gardner
Maribeth Buss
Tom Miles
Kala Loptien
Trudi Geilenkirchen
Chancel Bell Choir
Kimberly Pepmiller
Maribeth Buss
Nelly Sanford
Sam Gardner
Sharon Gibbons
Sue Gardner
Tracy Young
Trudi Geilenkirchen
Altar Guild
Cindy Starck
Darlene Sanderson
Lay Ministers
Anita Walters
Dale Walters
RoxAnn KarkhoffSchweizer
Senior Pastor
Rev. Shawn Nettleton
[email protected]
cell 970-305-2420
Custodian
Don Walker
Usher
Jerry Roth
Karen Hofmaier
Kim Yee
Lay Reader
Tom Niichel
Sound
Leon Knox
Head Usher
Don Gibbons
Trustee
Don Gibbons
Welcome Center
Donna Wolf
Video
Stephen Maffett
Greeters
Leon and Arlene Knox
Ron Young
Nursery
Brooke Benson
Saint John’s Staff
Accountant
Parish Administrator
Jeannie Benson
[email protected]
Tom Miles
[email protected]
cell 690-3746
Open Arms Preschool Director
Kandy Wise
[email protected]
Copyright Notices and Acknowledgments
Songs and titles are from available sources, are public domain or are covered under CCLI #55566. Scriptures are from “The Holy
Bible, NIV” (©2010 International Bible Society). Some service elements adapted, with permission, from “Lutheran Worship” (©1982
Concordia Publishing House) and “Sundays and Seasons” (©2012 Augsburg Fortress).
Joyfully SHARE Christ’s love, SPREAD God’s Word and SERVE all people!