September 5, 2010 8:00 & 10:30

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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP OF GOD! PRAISE THE LORD!
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Prelude “Praise to the Lord the Almighty”
Call to Worship (L–Leader; P–People
P–People)
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Com Hymn of Praise – #66 “To God Be the Glory”
Unison Prayer: Jesus, you have done many miracles large and small in our
lives. Forgive us for the times we don’t trust you, and take matters into our
own hands. Forgive us when we attempt to order you around. Forgive us
for not giving you time. Help us to see. Help us to believe. Help us to have
faith. Help us to choose you. We thank you, Jesus. Amen.
Hymn Response – #409, vs. 1-2 “I Know Whom I Have Believed”
ACTS OF WORSHIP
Children’s Message (#579, v. 1) “Jesus Loves Me”
Apostles’ Creed - I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven
and earth: And in Jesus Christ his only begotten Son, our Lord; who was
conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried: he descended into hell; the
third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on
AJ Short, Seth Mayer, the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to
Mitchell Hogrefe
judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Christian
Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection
of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)
Special Music “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Elaine Winzeler, Tim Grieser, Mike & Becki Meyer
Nancy Storrer
THE WORD OF GOD
Welcome to Scripture Reading John 11:28-45 (p. 1064)
ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sermon “Crisis of Belief ”
“The Church on the Corner Whose Cornerstone is Christ” RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
We are a community of faith founded upon God’s Holy Word, preaching Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings
salvation through believing in Christ as Savior. We seek to live in God’s Offertory “Lord, I Believe In You”
truth, being obedient to His Word and following in His ways. Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
 GOING FORTH Participate in the Defiance Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
Closing Hymn – #234, vs. 1-3 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Spoken Benediction
Sunday, Sept. 19
Benediction in Song – #234, v. 4 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” One mile walk at Kingsbury Park, Defiance
Postlude Registration begins at 1:30PM, Walk begins at 2PM
Aimee Roth and Nanette Buehrer and the extended Spiess and Spotts
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Families invite you to walk with us or make a donation to the NW OH
PRAYER JOYS, CONCERNS, REQUESTS Alzheimer’s Association in support of family member Cathy Spotts-Spiess.
Please Pray For: Cathy and Richard Spiess are in the midst of living day to day with
• Pastor Erich, who is home recovering from surgery. Cathy’s diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia, a progressive disorder.
• Pastor Dave Voll, who recently met with a doctor seeking a second opinion This disorder primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain
— the areas generally associated with personality, behavior and language.
on treatment options, who was very, very helpful in providing wisdom
Frontotemporal dementia is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease, but
and direction. Dave thanks the St. John’s church family for all the prayers, tends to occur at a younger age than does Alzheimer’s, typically between
cards and well wishes sent his way. the ages of 40 and 70. Cathy is 55 and has been dealing with this disease for
• Judd & Becky McClarren, as they continue to recover from burns suffered several years and is now in mid-stage of this disorder.
in a recent kitchen accident. Richard and his extended families thank you for all the prayers and
• Linda Rupp, who is recovering from a successful second breast cancer support and believe Cathy’s current joyful spirit is due to these prayers. At a
surgery. later time, the family may welcome the help of meals, running errands, etc.
• Edna Rice, who is in Fairlawn for rehab. If you would be interested in helping, please contact Aimee Spiess Roth with
• All our students - Proverbs 16:20! your name and number at 419-445-2847 or email at aimshoot@rtecexpress.
• Tyson Bostelman, stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado. net.
• Colt Knipp, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. If you would like to walk with us on Sept. 19 as part of “Cathy’s Crusaders”,
• Kyle Ducey, stationed on the USS Boxer. you will need to go to http://www.defiancememorywalk2010.kintera.org/
• Dennis LaPorte, stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California. and sign up for our team. If you would like to make a donation, please make
• All our home bound and care center residents. checks out to “NW OH Alzheimer’s Association”. Checks can be left in the
church office. Thanks for your prayers and support through this difficult
CHILDREN’S AND LARGE PRINT BULLETINS, AND LARGE PRINT time.
BIBLES are available on a table in the sanctuary narthex.
MISSIONARIES
NURSERY CARE is offered during the 10:30 worship service for infants • Dr. Raj, Shobha & Ravi Arole – CRHP, Jamkhed, India
and pre-kindergarten children. • Tony & Leila Frank – Maputo, Mozambique
TODAY’S WORSHIP SERVANTS • Larry & Linda Rupp – Kajiado Children’s Home, Kenya
• Tom & Megan Langsdorf – Moroni, Comoro Islands, Africa
Acolytes (8:00) Kaitlyn Wyse (10:30) Brooke Hines
• Judd & Becky McClarren – Wauseon, Ohio (Jan., 2011 - AWBE)
Ushers (Head) Tom Johnson • Wes Cribbs – Great Commission Ministries, Bowling Green
(8:00) Bea Briggs & Linda Heer • Kyle Chase – Great Commission Ministries, University of Michigan
(10:30) Dave & Paige Miller, Dave & Karen Walker • Derek & Ashley Rosenberger – Creation Care Study Program, Belize
Greeters (10:30) Kelly & Betsy Ducey, Tim & Sue Grieser • Ryan Volkman – LCMS World Missions, Slovakia
Nursery Staff (10:30) Jenny Lehman, Kinsey Smith ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sound Techs James Grime, Wayne Lehman, Angie Nofziger 700 S. Defiance Street • Archbold, OH 43502
Video Tech (10:30) Dean Sauder Ph: 419-446-2545 • Fax: 419-446-2546 • www.stjohnsarchbold.org
Computer Tech (Both) Brian Roth Pastor Rev. Erich Christman (Cell 419-551-0401)
Accompanist (Both) Lynne Christman Associate Pastor Rev. Adam Just (Cell 419-551-6499)
Worship Leader (Both) Neal Gobrogge Administrative Assistant Sue Grieser ((offi
office@stjohnsarchbold.org)
ce@stjohnsarchbold.org
Song Leader (Both) Lynn Lehman Director of Music Ministry Lynn Lehman ((lehman5@rtecexpress.net
lehman5@rtecexpress.net))