St. John's Lutheran Church 
Founded July 4, 1775-
An ELCA Congregation
101 W. Martin Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401 Office: 304.263.9291
FAX: 304.263.4559
Pastor James D. Riley, Jr.
E-mail: ShowFaith@AOL.com
We, the family of St. John's Lutheran Church, through the redeeming power of the Lord Jesus Christ, have been called by God to
+Faithfully worship,
+Diligently study his Holy Word,
+Regularly participate in the Sacraments and
+Constantly strive to reach
out, serve and witness with care and acceptance to all in our community and world.
ONE SERVICE 10AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00AM
MAY 11, 2008
PASTOR JAMES D. RILEY, JR.
WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:30AM and 11:00AM WITH HOLY COMMUNION
SERMON : FROM MANY ONE
Sunday School 9;00AM
Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (30)
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
Color: Red
HYMNS: “O Day of Rets and Gladness" 521
“Spirit of Gentleness” 396
"One Bread, One Body" 496
"Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" 836
Anthem : "The Lord's Prayer"
CHOIR DIRECTOR: DR. WILLIAM BLAND.
Certainly "The Lord's Prayer" is one of the best known sacred songs. In either the original solo version, or choir version, it has remained, since first composed in 1935, a favorite setting of Jesus's prayer. It was written by Albert Hay Malotte, born in Philadelphia in 1895. Malotte was a fascinating personality, who was also a sportsman, and once boxed with Jack Dempsey. He worked in films throughout his life writing scores for cartoons and movies, particularly those of Walt Disney, and died in Los Angeles in 1964.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Evans by the Family.
The Sanctuary Lamp is sponsored today in memory of my grandfathers, George T. Heidelmair, Sr. and Joseph J. Reidy, MD. by Sean Reidy.
Altar Flowers Donations Each family donating Altar flowers should know that you can choose to take your flowers home or leave them at the church for sharing with shut-in members of the parish. Please let the church office know of your decision.
The New Booklet for Women of the ELCA Circles can be found in the baskets in each Narthex. Please pick one up! Come and Join Us.
The Panhandle Chapter of Thrivent is having a Join Hands Day project Thursday, May 15th at 7:00PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Arden, to benefit Community Lutheran Partners.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game.....The Christian Education Comm. is organizing a trip to Faith Night at the Hagerstown Suns baseball game on June 27th. Mark your calendar and watch for more information
SCRIPT CARD EARNINGS THROUGH 5/5/08 $168.50
(EXCEL FILE) 4/22/08 Script Card Order Blank
(Adobe .pdf FILE) 4/22/08 Script Card Order Blank
4/18/08 St. John’s Scrip Program-The first order in the scrip program has been received and distributed. An order is prepared each Sunday following the 2nd worship service. The gifts cards are received on Thursdays. All orders should be placed in the “Scrip Box” in the Lounge.
Please join us!Sign up today to become a part of the Relay ForLife® effort in Berkeley County, and you too can fight back against cancer. The event w:iIl be held on May 31-June 1, 2008 at the Martinsburg High School football field. Please contact Brittany Harpel at LivelyLutherans@gmaiLcom or 304.676.6632 for more information
Click here for 2008 Form as pdf file
Have You Noticed the New Signage in the Church?
Take a look at the completed work on the steeples this week!
New Hymnal Bookplates
If you are interested in placing a new hymnal in the church in memory or honor of someone you may do so for $20. A special bookplate will be placed in the front of the hymnal with the information you wish to share. Please contact the church office with your interest. Martha, the church secretary, will provide you with a special form for this purpose. Thank you for your interest!
(4/7/08) 70 book plates have been placed so far.
You Can Help Us!
We want to be aware when members of the church are absent for more than a couple of weeks. You can help by looking around your pew area and letting the pastor know of missing worshipers. (from Worship Bulletin 1/20).
Stewardship Information
The Church Council has requested that periodically we print information on congregational giving. At the end of March we have received $58,680 in member giving and spent $80,982 leaving a deficit of $22,302.
It’s Almost Spring Cleaning Time!Do you or someone you know need help with household chores or yard work? Call Beth (261-1703) or Alan (263-4661) at lest 2 weeks in advance to schedule YOUR day with FLYTE.
(new items- listed first and in green)
SERMON TITLE, HYMNS & READINGS Wed. May11, 2008
Newsletter May 2008 Title, page 2 and address page
Relay for Life®- Lively Lutherans
Be Sure to check ANNOUNCEMENTS
other links below
The Mustard Seed
This early learning center is a program of the church and is open to children ages 2-5 years
.Monday-Friday
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Provided!
Member of The Evangelical Lutheran Education Association
The Program and Staff Comply with All State Educational Codes and Requirements
304 263-9291
