2016.06.19 Bulletin.pub - St. Timothy Lutheran Church
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2016.06.19 Bulletin.pub - St. Timothy Lutheran Church
St. Timothy Lutheran Church Houston, Texas Fourth Sunday aer Pentecost June 19, 2016 Steve Henze, Brad Jurischk, Pastors Jonathan Goeke, Community of Hope Mission Pastor Order of Worship "Rooted: Growing Deep, Living Tall" ~ 8:00 A.M. ~ ~ 10:45 A.M. ~ Prelude Call to Worship “Our Love is Loud” Welcome Call to Worship “Beautiful Savior” #537 Welcome Invocation and Confession of Sins Song of Praise “God is On the Move” Assurance of Forgiveness Confession and Forgiveness Hymn of Praise “Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” #528 Song of Praise "All of Creation" Commission Sports and Music Bible Camp Commission Sports and Music Bible Camp Prayers of God’s People & The Lord’s Prayer Prayers of God’s People & The Lord’s Prayer New Testament Reading ~ Colossians 1:9-14 Gospel Reading ~ John 15:1-5 New Testament Reading ~ Colossians 1:9-14 Gospel Reading ~ John 15:1-5 Nicene Creed We Bring our Tithes and Offerings Musical Offering and Hymn of the Day “Everytime I Feel the Spirit” Soloist - Christian Schamerhorn We Bring our Tithes and Offerings Musical Offering and Song of the Day “Same Power” Children’s Church Sermon Hymn “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” #524 The Message “Rooted: Live to Please God!” Pastor Steve Henze Children’s Church The Message “Rooted: Live to Please God!” Pastor Steve Henze Words of Jesus Concerning Holy Communion Worship During The Meal “Famous One” “Center” “Only Grace” “Came to My Rescue” Hymn of Preparation “Break Now the Bread of Life” Words of Jesus Concerning Holy Communion Worship During The Meal “This is the Feast” “Just As I Am, Without One Plea” #570 “On Eagle's Wings” #727 “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Prayer of Thanksgiving The Blessing and Closing Song If you are unable to complete your attendance / prayer request card at the offering time, you may place them in the offering plates located outside the sanctuary after the service, or connect online with us via the QR code on page 9. Prayer of Thanksgiving The Blessing and Closing Hymn “Sent Forth By God's Blessing” #643 2 Welcome Welcome in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We pray that this service will be a joyful, uplifting celebration of faith for you as you are strengthened through His Holy Word and Sacraments. Our Vision: We are a Biblical community that is constantly seeking to be more like Jesus. Mission and Ministry Values of St. Timothy: We are empowered by the Spirit to worship, study, pray and grow. We are missionaries to our world and servants to our community. We intentionally work to grow disciples of Jesus Christ. We strive to love unconditionally. We care about physical and spiritual needs inside and outside the church. Our Guests: We are so glad you have come. Please register your visit with us on the cards titled “Welcome” found on the table at the Life Center entrance, and place them in the offering plates. We invite those who wish to learn more about St. Timothy to join us in our Discovery class. Please contact the church office for the dates and times of the next Discovery class. You are always welcome here! Nursery: Nursery Care is available directly across from the Sanctuary. KidSpot is open for children. Babies, up to 36 months, may be taken to the nursery at any time before or during the services. There are friendly caregivers waiting for your child. Please note the information regarding Children's Church on page 6. There is a special time of play and learning for children 2 1/2 through PreK during our church services where you may bring your child instead of the nursery. Hearing devices are available at the Welcome Desk every Sunday. Holy Communion As Lutheran Christians, we practice “close communion” which means as you come to the Lord’s Supper you affirm that Jesus is your Savior and Lord, and with Lutheran Christians you believe His Body and Blood are truly present “in, with, and under” the bread and wine and you desire to serve Him faithfully in the fellowship of the church. 1. I believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Son and my personal Savior, and I am baptized. 2. I believe that I am a sinful human being who needs God’s mercy in Jesus Christ. 3. I personally confess my sins to God and ask for His forgiveness. 4. I believe that Christ is present in this Sacrament and through His Body and Blood, He forgives all my sins and remembers them no more. 5. I ask for the power of the Holy Spirit to live a God-pleasing life At St. Timothy we use both the Individual Cup, and the Common Cup, at each Communion Service. Please come forward when the Ushers indicate. You will then be able to take the Individual or Common Cup as you desire. If you take the Individual Cup, please hold it until the Pastor instructs you to drink. The cups in the center of the Communion tray contain grape juice for those who wish to avoid alcohol. Gluten free wafers are available for those who prefer or have allergies to gluten; just ask for one as you are handed your wafer. 3 Sports and Music Bible Camp EPIC Moments Sports and Music Bible Camp is officially here!! Tomorrow we kick-off our summer Bible Camp from 9am-12pm! Children 4 years old through completed 5th grade and their Huddle Coaches will experience God’s mighty power! All spaces are full and registration is now closed. If you cannot experience the fun of Sports and Music Bible Camp by being here with us, you can support the leaders and children in countless ways: Pray! Pray that God will work in the lives of children, youth and adults during camp. Pray that children who have never heard about the life & love of Jesus will walk through our doors and experience Him. Donate! Some children and parents cannot afford to purchase t-shirts and cd’s. The songs the families hear and the Biblical truths that are shared in the lyrics and on the shirts will be with these children and parents far beyond the 5 days they spend at St. Timothy. The Closing Skills Show and Hamburger Dinner If your child is attending our EPIC Moments Sports and Music Bible Camp we invite you to join us on Friday at 5:30 PM for their Closing Skills Show and a Hamburger Dinner. At 5:30 PM we will begin serving hot off the grill hamburgers and hot dogs out at the pavilion area behind the Annex. At 6:00 PM the children will perform their new skills for the parents to see in each area of camp. Starting with Soccer, then to the Life Center for Basketball, Cheerleading, Gross Motor Skills and ending with Music and Drama. 4 Show Junior High Mission Trip St. Timothy's Junior High youth went on a LINC Houston Mission Trip last week. They helped restore homes, cleaned-up neighborhoods and also helped at the Houston Food Bank. August Neighborhood Workshop Dr. Louise Hays will teach ways to signal the brain to grow connections to parts of the brain and the body that promote reading comprehension, focus and attention, and the ability to set a goal, work toward it, and accomplish it...a great basis for achievement! These connections can grow at any age through specific Brain Growth and Repair movements. We can stimulate the growth of brain connections to help develop the ability to learn easily, to grow memory connections, to focus, to process, and express ideas. Brain Growth and Repair Techniques are designed to do this at any age. And they are successful. Dr. Hayes will share more at the Workshop August 6, at 9 AM. 5 Children’s Ministry Children's Church 8:00AM Service: Children 2 1/2 through 1st grade will be dismissed prior to the pastor's message for Children’s Church in Kids Spot. They will participate in a time of learning that follows the Sunday School lessons that morning. They will return to the service immediately following the message. Children's Church 10:45AM Service: Children ages 2 1/2 to 4 are invited to Children's Church in Kids Spot, located outside the Life Center. You may bring your children to Kids Spot anytime before or during the service. Please sign them in with our loving caregivers and pick them up at the end of the service. The Pastor will dismiss children of parents who wish to keep their children with them at the beginning of the service prior to the Message for Children’s Church. Children in Pre-K-1st grade will be dismissed to attend a separate Children's Church in the Children's Ministry "Big Room" during the 10:45 service. They will participate in a time of learning that follows the Sunday School lessons that morning. Children will return to their families immediately following the message. Kid Zone Sunday School in the Children's Ministry Building at 9:30AM Calling all Wild and Wacky-ones going into 4th & 5 th grades: This summer is about to get WET Summer is here! In Kid Zone, the learning (and fun!) doesn’t stop. This summer children 2 ½ through 4th grade are invited to join us on a Cave Quest to discover that Jesus is the light of the world! As kids dig into the Bible with creative activities, they’ll soak up lifechanging lessons that really stick. They’ll build relationships with each other, apply Bible truths to their lives, and pray for each other. Join us every Sunday this summer in the Children’s Ministry Building from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. For more information or questions, email [email protected] On Wednesday, June 29, from 6:30 8:30 PM we are going to have a GIANT inflatable slip’n slide, water gun fight, and splat balls – all topped off with an ice cream sundae party! Who DOESN’T want to come?! Bring your towels and bring your friends! Email [email protected] to RSVP or with any questions. For more information on Children’s Ministry events contact Caroline Gray at [email protected] 6 Bible Classes Join us for Adult Bible classes today at 9:30 AM Hymns and Their Stories – “Speak to one The 23rd Psalm – No psalm is as widely another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” We have a rich heritage of worship music, and most hymns were written with a specific purpose in mind. This class will explore the scripture basis and background stories of some of our most well-known and best-loved hymns, increasing your expression of praise to our magnificent God. Various leaders in 102/103. known as the 23rd Psalm, but we as citydwellers often miss some of the most poignant meanings as David painted the picture of Jesus as our Shepherd and us as His sheep. Come and learn why the comparison is so accurate and how we can truly live as His contented flock. Pastor Steve and Gloria Ruppel in 201. Young Couples – “Mingling of Souls” Our Young Singles/College – Pastor Brad leads culture fosters an attitude toward love and marriage that is rapidly veering away from a Biblical perspective. This video study is taken from the Song of Songs where Matt Chandler offers God’s design for love and intimacy. Meets in 203. the group for the summer on a topic that is of interest to them as they navigate a changing world. Meets in 202. Weekly Bible Studies Week-day Bible Classes held in the Adult Ed Building will relocate this week due to our Sports and Music Bible camp using every room, both downstairs and upstairs. Please see below for arrangements. Tuesday Morning Women’s Study – Women meet for a study of "Teach Us to Want", a Right Now Media video and discussion study. We will meet at Elsie Endsley's home this Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Email Elsie for her address: [email protected] Tuesday Evening Study – The "Gospel of Mark" is not meeting this week due to Bible Camp. We will pick up Mark Chapter 3 the following week. Wednesday Evening Women’s Study – “The Armor of God” video and discussion study by Priscilla Schirer. Began June 8th. Led by Helen Daniel and Nancy Hartman at 7:00 PM in the church's Office Conference room this week. Saturday Morning Men’s Study - A team of men lead a Bible Study for the men of St. Timothy. We are studying "DOING THE RIGHT THING" hosted by Chuck Colson and Robert George, moderated by Brit Hume, a 6-week session. Join us for a great way to start any weekend, Meet in the Office Conference Rm at 7:00 AM. 7 Student Ministry Sr. High Youth Mission Trip: Senior High students will go to Pocahontas, Virginia to help restore and remodel homes for the elderly, disabled, and those less fortunate. This is a week long summer trip scheduled for July 17 - July 23, which does not include travel time. Sr. High FUEL is meeting tonight at 6 PM. FUEL is our Sr. High Gathering each Sunday. Join us for food, fun and Bible study as we grow our relationship with each other as well as our relationship with God. We also use this time on occasion to get off campus and do some fun events like bowling, mini-golf, and other activities. Up-Coming Jr. High Events: The Jr. High students will go to Six Flags Over Texas on Saturday, July 30. Money ($35) due to Dan by Sunday, July 23. We will meet at St. Timothy early Saturday morning and travel to Dallas as a group to have fun at Six Flags Over Texas. We will return to St. Timothy around 8 PM Saturday. For more information on Student Ministry events contact Dan Parker at [email protected] Senior Ministry Quilters for Christ The Quilters for Christ group meets each Tuesday morning to prepare quilts for Lutheran World Relief. The quilts are sent all over the world and also locally to the Krause Children’s Home. If you are interested in helping in this ministry, contact the church office. Donations are always accepted too. The JOY Group is organizing three events for August, July and September. Stay tuned for more info! The JOY Group provides you and your friends, anyone age 50 and up, with relaxing, fun and fellowship bus "day trips" which are provided by Precinct 4's program "Fun for Seniors". The buses are free, hold up to 36 passengers and are handicap equipped (you may bring a younger caretaker). We have about six trips annually. Check the Thirst Quencher, Sunday Bulletin and www.ThirstyforJesus.org for details when trips are announced. Questions? 281-469-2457 8 Women's Ministry The Women's Book Club The Women's Book Club will meet this Thursday, June 23, in the office conference room at 7:00 PM to discuss this month's book: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. July's book selection is See Me by Nicolas Sparks and will meet July 28th. For the 2016 Book Club list, email [email protected]. Women’s Fall Retreat: Trinity Pines "In th e Po tters H ands" N o vember 11-13, 2016 The 2016 Women's Retreat will be held at Trinity Pines Conference Center located in Trinity, TX. Early Bird Registration: $120 June 23 - September 4 Registration fee includes: 4 meals, housing, and a retreat t-shirt. Registration after September 4 = $135 [email protected] has more info. Connect with us! Find us on Facebook and Twitter! “connect online” upcoming events and online attendance/prayer request form www.facebook.com/sttimothylcms @StTimothyLCMS 9 Download the official St. Timothy App Weekly Calendar of Events Today, June 19 8:00 & 10:45 AM 9:30 AM 12:15 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Worship Services with Holy Communion Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes Set-Up for Sport and Music Bible Camp (any help is appreciated!) Manantiales de Vida Worship Service Sr. High FUEL Mon, June 20 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM EPIC Moments Sports and Music Bible Camp P31 Fitness Boot Camp Class Board of Directors Meeting Tues, June 21 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:30 AM 6:30 PM Prayer Team Meeting in the Sanctuary Quilters for Christ in the Annex EPIC Moments Sports and Music Bible Camp "Teach Us to Want" Women's Bible Study P31 Fitness Boot Camp Class Wed, June 22 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM EPIC Moments Sports and Music Bible Camp P31 Fitness Boot Camp Class "The Armor of God" Bible Class in the Office Conference Room Manantiales de Vida Adult Bible Study Thurs, June 23 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM EPIC Moments Sports and Music Bible Camp P31 Fitness Summer Boot Camp Class Women's Book Club Meeting in the Office Conference Room Men's (30+) basketball game Fri, June 24 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 PM EPIC Moments Sports and Music Bible Camp Sport and Music Bible Camp Closing Program Manantiales de Vida Worship Sat, June 25 7:00 AM 8:00 PM Men's Bible Study Manantiales de Vida Adult Bible Study Sun, June 26 8:00 & 10:45 AM 9:30 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Worship Services Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes Manantiales de Vida Worship Service Sr. High FUEL Pastor Steve, Craig, and Caroline off Pastor Brad, Dan and Gloria day off Save the Date for these Upcoming Events: June 26-July 8th - Germany/Austria/Luther Tour June 29th - ZONE 45: Wet, Wacky and Wild Wednesday July 17-23rd - Senior High Mission Trip to Pocahontas, Virginia July 30th - Jr. High students will go to Six Flags over Texas in Dallas September 24-29th - Coreluv Mission Trip to Haiti November 6-12th - Living Water Mission Trip to El Salvador November 11-13th - Trinity Pines Women's Fall Retreat "In the Potter's Hands" 10 Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God: By Dave and Kären McRoberts in celebration of Jim Denbigh's birthday! By Josh and Alison Scott in celebration of their son, Noah's, 10th birthday! Those Who Serve This Weekend, June 19, 2016 Sunday ~ 8:00 AM Sunday ~ 10:45 AM Acolytes Dijion Davis/Judy Johnson Allison Palm/Sophie Flowers Elders/Deacons Duane Meyer/Aubrey Hartman/John Ullrich Readers TBD Karen Womack Prayer Partner Leslie van Arsdale Kathy Kolkhorst Ushers Ross Friedrichs/Roger Rucker/Fred Gallard/ Jim Riche/Wayne Huebner/Robert Rucker/ Stan Fritsche/Fred Friedrich Butch Bradt/John Ullrich/Marshall Wickman/ Don Sanderson/Curt Beale/Steve Bachmeier/ Patrick Matthews Greeters Desk: Patti Schatte Lobby: Richard and Irene Drews Desk: Marshall Preslar Lobby: Rudy and Sheri Esparza Tech Team Roger Gautt/Clint Noack Laura Shivok Next Weekend, June 26, 2016 Sunday ~ 8:00 AM Sunday ~ 10:45 AM Acolytes Jaxson Lehrmann Sophie Flowers Elders/Deacons Russell Blue/Dwayne Landry/Cameron Spurgeon Readers Prayer Partner Chris Bregenzer Jeff Volk Nancy Rohan Chrisanne McAuliffe Ushers Ron Kaiser/David Smith/Doug Stewart/ John Pemberton/Martin Zanotti/ Herb Newhouse/David McRoberts Steve Fritsche/Steve Jackson/Rick Gravesmill/ Rob Gravesmill/Randy Knebel/Larry Bathe/ Ted Fisher Greeters Desk: Gertie Chennault Lobby: Rich and Carol Friedrichs Desk: Elly Nisayas Lobby: Cindy Baden and Kristin Henze Tech Team Roger Gautt/Clint Noack Laura Shivok 11 Serving Our Community In 2010, St. Timothy committed to “Do Something” by providing 25,000 hours of service to our community and the world. Each year we have raised our goal and have met and exceeded our commitment each time. Once again we challenge ourselves to "Do More!" Our commitment to 35,000 service hours will continue for 2016. Doing something through service hours is about bringing people together and taking action that makes a difference - transforming lives and communities through the love of Jesus Christ. Community service is any act that has a direct impact on the people in our community and the world for Christ. It can take many different forms, whether it's participating in a ministry at St. Timothy, volunteering through a community organization, helping with Sunday Services, going on a mission trip, or simply giving your neighbor a hand. OUR CURRENT TOTAL FOR 2016 IS 11,683 HOURS. YOU CAN LOG YOUR VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS BY: 1. Going to www.ThirstyforJesus.org and clicking on the members tab OR 2. Write your hours and the event on your Welcome Card and place it in the offering plate. St. Timothy Ministry Staff Pastor Steve Henze Senior Pastor 225 [email protected] Pastor Brad Jurischk Pastor of Youth and Family Ministry 250 [email protected] Gloria Ruppel Director of Missions & Ministry 245 [email protected] Caroline Gray Director of Children’s Ministry 224 [email protected] Dan Parker Director of Youth Ministry 248 [email protected] Craig Harmann Minister of Music & Celebration 252 [email protected] Dave Baden Director of Finance 238 [email protected] Laura Shivok Director of Ministry Operations 222 [email protected] James Johnson Facility Trustee 241 [email protected] Paulette Snowden Secretary 221 [email protected] Brittany Hartley Administrative Assistant 242 [email protected] Kim Jurischk Director-Bright Beginners Preschool Alma Wood Assistant Director Bonnie Terpstra Administrative Assistant Bright Beginners Preschool & Infant Care Staff 228 [email protected] [email protected] 286 [email protected] Community Of Hope Mission Church Pastor Jonathan Goeke Pastor [email protected] Chris Branscome Worship Leader [email protected] Rodrigo Fernandez Manantiales de Vida Pastor Manantiales de Vida Mission Staff 14225 Hargrave Road Houston, TX 77070 Office: 281-469-2457 fax: 281-469-2921 [email protected] Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care: Office: 281-469-2913 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ThirstyforJesus.org