The Ringing of the Bell and Lighting of the Altar Candles

April 15, 2012 Liturgical Color: White 8:00 a.m. St. John’s YOUTH SUNDAY THE PRELUDE Mary Stevens

TIME OF SHARING (please fill out attendance books, prayer cards and card requests located in the pew racks) Rev. John Richter

THE RINGING OF THE BELL AND LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES

+HYMN No. 97 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” Wade Warren +HYMN No. 101 “His Name is Wonderful” +INVOCATION Rev. Robert J. Kurtz

THE CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP

WELCOME TO OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS Ben Karwoski

+FELLOWSHIP CHORUS No. 282 “Family of God”

CHILDREN’S TIME Hillary Crider, Kelsey Wren

A TIME BEFORE THE LORD IN PRAYER Rev. Richter

HEARING GOD’S WORD A READING FROM THE GOSPEL Matthew 25:31-46 page 1542 Shelby Schwaiger +Gloria Patri +The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Richter +Pastoral Prayer of Affirmation

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Rev. Richter The Offertory Griffin McCravy +Doxology +Prayer of Dedication Rev. Kurtz

THE SUNDAY SERMON Ben Karwoski “Unto the Least of These” THE LORD’S PRAYER

+BENEDICTION +ORGAN POSTLUDE Mary Stevens ______

+ Please Stand Acolytes: Bailey Schuman, Samantha Johnson Bell Ringer: Tucker Franey April Ushers: Jack Hanes, Mike Murphy, Zeb Little, Bill Smith NOTE: Our children’s offerings support the missions and ministries of St. John’s. Creative Crafts Welcome to St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church Established 1874 Cullman’s Community Church

Lively Songs HERITAGE SUNDAY LIVING 659 May 6 Bringing families together for Christ. Growing needs on Tasty Snacks Join with us as we honor our 25th year Sunday Morning. We need to Confirmation Class of 1987 and our establish two classes for children th Bible Stories 50 year Confirmation Class of 1962. during the 10:30 worship time. If you have current mailing addresses of Godly Play for the older children classmates, please call the church office. and Kid’s Time for the younger children. Please contact Steve Wood if you would like to help. PANCAKES!! PANCAKES!! ExcitingPICS th We need monthly volunteers. Special pancake breakfast May 6 from Games 8:45-9:15 am. in Christ Hall specially [email protected] prepared by Forrest Jackson. BBQ SMOKED BOSTON BUTT FUNDRAISER

The Haiti Mission Team is sponsoring a Boston Butt Fundraiser. Meat will be available for pick up on April 22 from 11-2 pm in the north parking lot drive thru Flags of the church. Call the church office or see any member of the Haiti Mission Team to purchase your meat. Team members: John Brown, Dion Brown, Kaci Griffith, Tammy Griffith, Dillon Spicer, Zak Sloan, Ronnie Knight, Cathy Hurst, DON’T Jim Hurst, Ben and Emily Karwoski. $25 each. Make checks payable to: St. TELL John’s Church and in the memo section mark BBQ Fundraiser. April’s must be ANYO ordered by April 15th. NE ABOU T THE WINNE VACATIONS BIBLE SCHOOL RS …..JOH Sonrise National Park VBS 2012 N 9:00 am – 11:30 am. July 9-13 Volunteers needed See Steve Wood or call the church office to sign up. St. John’s Church is….. An Historic Church St. Johns Church is the founding church of Cullman and a church with strong Reformation Protestant roots. We began as a German-speaking congregation but, through God’s grace and guidance, have become a community church with people from all religious backgrounds and traditions.

WELCOME St. John’s is…. A Welcoming Church visitors are always welcome here. Do come again soon to Worship with us. Visiting last Sunday was: Kim Bates with Gil and Dian Rauch; Ellen Uzzell with John and Marie Apel; Maria, Steve, Mary Kate and Jackson Stanford; Dorothy Huebner with Ken and Beverly Yeager; Jayson and Mandy Phillips; Jessica Sharpton with Trent Lowry; Sean Johnson with Stephanie Dean; Lana Freeman and Anna Garner wth Becky Richardson; Cindy Jones with Tyler and Nina Jones; George and Phyllis Greene with Kyle and Lori Baggett; Mac Benitez with Jodi Manord; Christina Gunter with Tyler Schuman; Patrick and Brandi Knight with Jason and Stephanie Knight; Adam Duke with Jodi Leverett; Zak, Gina, Tatum and Jackson Nixon with Karen Nixon; Lee and Sheree Cleveland, Lee Irvine, Matthew and Mallory Jorgensen with Mark and Maxine Whisenhunt;Wendy Walls with Mark Whisenhunt; Charles Grostick and Jen with Alan and Sara Grostick; The Lew Tucker Family; Tracie Duckett with Lee and Ginger Powell; Hannah White, Noah Sawyer , Gatis and Bethany Sawyer with Allan and Jack Pelletier; Becca Bradford with Kyle Farmer; Kathy Hice with Buelah Richter; Ed die McGriff with Anna McGriff; Jessica McClendon with Jason McClendon; Lucy Richter and Lucy Reynolds with Tim and Donna Richter; Terry and Patricia Adams; Erin Blatt with The Jim Barnes Family; Wes and Jennifer harding with Doug and Lucinda Harding; Tara Griffin with Donnie Bullard; Rose Guthery with Tyler Trakel; Jonnie and Rodilyn Bacate with Bay Bacate; Stacy Lindsey and Emily and Skyler Chamblee with Martha Mosteller; Karen Adams; Abby, Jaxon and Gabby Daniel; Shannon Barnett with Donnie Finchum; Jerry and Christina Wininger with Andrew and Kelly Krigbaum; Kelli Lovelance with Barbara Yost.

FLOWERS Flowers are placed on the altar today to the Glory of God by Roy and Margaret Richter.

SASSY SAGES ROADRUNNERS Monday April 23rd to Ethridge Tennessee. Leave at 7:15 and return at 4:55 pm. Call the Church office to sign up so travel arrangements can be made.

THANK YOU’S “Thank you for all the prayers, the food and many, many thanks to all my fellow members who give their time and prayers for all of us who are not able to do things for others.” ~ Love to all, Mavous Speegle

“Thank you so much for the beautiful variegated ivy plant. Also all the cards, calls and prayers, and Rev. John’s visit. St. John’s is a caring church.” ~ Beck Peinhardt

BULLETIN BROUGHT A bulletin was brought to us last week from Grace Baptist Church in Nashville, Tn by Ed and Evelyn Harbison.

CARD MINISTRY WORK DAY April 24 at 9:00 am. Contact Florine Clarke if you can not attend. STEPHEN MINISTRIES Remember our Steven Ministers - Sandy Durden, Mona Ivey, and Nancy McKenzie - in your prayers. They continue to gather weekly to put in 50 hours of prayer and training in preparation for this ministry.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Thursday May 3rd millions will unite in prayer at thousands of events across the nation. This year’s theme, “One Nation Under God” is this year’s theme. Crosshaven Church along with other local churches and community leaders will host this year’s event at Heritage Park by the fountain at 6:00 pm

A LITTLE LAMBS SCHOOL MOMENT This week we begin a new bulletin sharing moment. The stories will be actual things said in our Little Lambs School. The preschool teacher shared with her class the wonderful story of God’s special promise to Abraham and Sarah. Later that morning, the teacher asked the children, “Does anyone remember who our Bible story was about today?” One little girl eagerly raised her hand and responded, “I do, I do… it was about Birmingham and Sarah and their son Isaac.”

THE LINK The Link of Cullman County invites you to a community involvement meeting on April 30th @ 6:30 pm in the conference room on the 1st floor of CCBOE. God is doing great things in Cullman. Join us in building up our community. Contact Dawn Owens 256-347-9626 or Emily Durden 256-636-1724 for questions.

CONTRIBUTIONS When making contributions to any fund other than the general fund (Strengthen Our Church (SOC), Music Fund, or Youth Fund, Women’s Guild) please write a separate check made specifically to that fund. St. John’s Tornado Café April 27

This meal is also for you! Bring your appetite, a friend, and a warm smile for the members of our community. Thanks, Reverend John p.s. Feel free to stop by the sanctuary beginning at 10:30 and pray for our church, city, and county!

YOUTH TRUE LOVE WAITS RALLY April 18 at the Warehouse behind First Baptist Church. MEET AT THE WAREHOUSE for our regular Wednesday night activities this night and join with students from all over Cullman County. Praise Band and special guest speaker to discuss sex and God’s true love for us.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR’S PIONEER CLUB Sunday’s @ 4:30 PM Wednesday’s @ 5:45 pm for kids K4 thru 5th Grade- Bring your friends! CLASS OF 2012 Attention Class of 2012….it is now time to turn in all Sr. Pictures for publication in the church bulletin in May. Please clearly print your name and the high school you will graduate from and the college you will be attending. Also list any honors that you have received. Pictures will be returned after publication.

SENIOR PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE Please remember to pray daily for your search committee and it’s members: Search Committee Members are: John Apel, Maria Schultz, Fred Bussey, Pam Farmer, Jim Walker, Kristi Guest, Billy Jackson, Sherry England, Hank Apel, T.J. Franey, Emily Durden and Karen Hassell.

ST. JOHN’S TORNADO CAFE April 27, 2012 Complimentary Lunch 11-1:00 Christ Hall Through we will undoubtedly look back with sadness over the loss of beautiful buildings and neighborhoods and especially over the lives of families more permanently affected, our hearts are strengthened by the ever-present God of our faith.

To commemorate the day we would like to invite you to a time of remembrance and celebration at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church on April 27, 2012. If you would like to express your gratitude to God for His Care, we invite you to a service of prayer at 10:30 in our sanctuary. Even if you are unable to join us during this time of prayer, we welcome you to join us in Christ Hall for a complimentary lunch, served between 11:00a.m and 2:00 p.m., as we thankfully remember both those who served during that time and our God who has bestowed so many blessing on our lives and in our community. HOW YOU CAN HELP: We are hoping to feed around 1,000 people. In order for us to help provide this community lunch, we are asking for the congregation to assist us by donating items. Items needed: 40 Gallon Size (#10) Niblet Corn 40 Gallon Size (#10) Baked Beans Gallon cans may be purchased at Wal Mart, 40 Gallon Size (#10) Green Beans Warehouse Discount Groceries and most local 40 Gallon Size (#10) Peas (any kind) grocery stores. 75 Cakes or Desserts (cakes can be made ahead and frozen here at the church) Loafs of Bread (yeast provided) Individuals to help prepare food the day before and day of Meal Servers for the meal Clean up Crew Canned items may be brought to the church office by Monday April 23rd. Desserts and bread will be due by Wednesday April 25th. If you have any questions, Contact Rev. John or Karen in the church office. 2012 Confirmation Class Class photo by Larry Baker @ Baker Photography, Cullman Al L to R Ally Knight, Payton Johnson, Mary Ashley Eddleman, Madison Kilpatrick, Kallista Shavers, Kennedy Wren, Holly Brunner, Bk: Rev. Steve Wood, Trevor Richards, Rutland Turner, Conner Burnham, Kaci Griffith, Pastor Bob Kurtz

YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-30) TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

SNACK—DEVOTION—FELLOWSHIP with God and one another. Come as you are for a relaxed time to hang out ! 6:00 pm Tuesday’s—Youth Center Led by Wade Warren Come and Just B!! WEDNESDAY’S AT ST. JOHN’S Regular Wednesday’s Have Resumed Meal 5:15-5:50 pm Menu: Hamburger Steak, Baked Potato, Salad Pioneer Club 5:45-7:00 pm Classes: 6:00-7:00 pm Youth :6:00-7:00pm Courageous Class: Teacher Hank Apel Got Kids?: Teacher Rev. John Richter Worshipping in Spirit and Truth: Rev. Adam King

Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 (8:00 and 10:30 Choirs) PLEASE make or cancel your dinner reservations by noon on Tuesday—otherwise we will have prepared for you and your family! Pre-paid Meal Tickets are available. Prices: $5 Adults ($4 Adult with Meal Card) Children: $2 (12 and under) To help us be good stewards of God’s Grace--reservations or cancellations are requested by noon on Tuesday

Omit: this week

New church theme for the up-coming year. Emphasis for May: GIFTS GIVEN LAST WEEK: Glory of God… … memory of Arthur Richter by Ruth Richter; ….Honor of Maddy Kilpatrick Class of 2012 Confirmand by Gary and Sherry England … Honor of Rutland Turner by Class of 2012 Confirmand by Wells and Esther Turner; ….Honor of the Women’s Guild by Mavous Speegle;

LITTLE LAMBS SCHOOL… …memory of Margaret Keel by Joe Canaday

STRENGTHEN OUR CHURCH…. Memory of Margaret Keel by Roy and Carole Williams;

Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place… …memory of Floyd Webb for his birthday by Doug and Jo Webb;

Hospital : Roy Richter, Clarice Shaver Home:

“LIVING FAITH” “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 29:19 Reflections of Our Faithfulness: Attendance April 8, 2012 8:00 294 9:30 338 11:00 186 Total: 818 God’s People Gave Last Week: $19,757.27 27 Needed Weekly to meet our budget:$21,665.50 Stewardship Giving (SOC): $2,313.00 Has your email address changed? If so and you are not periodically receiving church wide emails, please fill out your new email address on the attendance register this morning or email Karen your new address to: [email protected] Youth NEWS & Notes: Wednesday’s regular schedule 6:00-7:00 pm New Video series on “Sex” led by Doug Fields. It is very important that we discuss God’s plan and desire for us on this issue. All of our students fact his issue every day, and must make decisions that will affect the rest of t heir lives. Please join us in helping them make informed decisions based on the One who created them. Sunday School 9:15 each Sunday Morning Come join us on Sunday mornings as we march forward in our relationship with God. ** Middle School (7th and 8th Grade) **High School (gr. 9-12) SUNDAY NIGHTS 4:30-6:00 p Middle School 5:30-7:00 p High School We will share a meal together. Parent volunteers are welcome to help cook and serve anytime. Contact Ben to sign up.

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR CENTRIFUGE------see Ben

UP-COMING YOUTH EVENTS: ***Centrifuge Camp..July 16-20. For all students who have completed grades 6-12. ***True Love Rally…April 18 at the Warehouse behind First Baptist Church. Worship Band and Guest Speaker and we will discuss God’s true love for us. MEET AT THE WAREHOUSE. FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

Breakfast Serving time 8:45a.m. until 9:15a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:15 am Sausage Biscuit $1.00 Coffee $.50 Gravy Biscuit $1.00 Juice/ Milk $ 50 Plain Biscuit $ .50 Muffin or Danish $.50 Smoked Sausage Link $.50 Tater Tots $.50 Breakfast meal tickets are available for Sunday

Assisted Living: Hanceville Assisted Living: Elaine Dutton; Morningside of Cullman: Marie Holmes; Morningside of Madison: David Ballance; Tutt Fann State Veterans Home- Huntsville: Kenneth Butler Victorian Manor: Eloise Mauldin Woodland Village: Agnes Johnson; Butch Davis Falkville Nursing Home: Mildred Martin; Ridgeview Assisted Living, Birmingham: Elene Priest Rocky Ridge Retirement Living, B’ham.: Charlotte Newman

St. John’s is …. A Caring Church UPDATED PRAYER LIST The prayer list is now renewed the first Sunday of Each month. Please fill out a new prayer card with your individual requests each month. Let us know by indicating on your card if you would like it published, otherwise, it will remain only on the Pastor’s prayer list only

CHURCH MEMBERS: Agnes Johnson; Kenneth Butler; David, Rachel and Grace Mayhall; Stubby Trimble; Mavous Speegle; Lanie Townson; David York; Chase Clemmons; Matthew Cruce; Clay Pearson; Pam Campbell; George and Bessie Scott;

EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Jacob Smith; Isaac Smith; Smokey Spears; Debbie Stone; Frank Smith; George Gerrards; Jennifer Knight, Myrl Dobbins; Bobby Livingston; Martha Morgan, Lolita Duke, Murray Sawyer, Karla Chandler

Military Prayer List: Chaplain Chris Hester—Naples, Italy; CW4 James Williams—North, Little Rock, Ark; Col. Philip Clemmons, Jr.—Pentagon; PFC Justin Williams—Ft. Stewart, Ga Captain Kellie Scott Hyatt—Birmingham, Al ; Lance Corporal Zachary Whisenhunt, Camp LeJune, NC; Lt. Scott and Roz Love, Portsmouth, VA; US Navy,; A1C Will Sapp,Tyndall, AFB Florida, USAF; Warren McGriff, Basic Training US Air Force Academy , Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sgt. Wayne Armstrong, Afghanistan; Sgt. Tony Parker, Air Force, Kandahar; John Lancaster, US Navy; Jason Beck,US Army, Afghanistan; 2nd LT. Derick Hallmark, 2D Striker Cavalry Regiment, Germany; PVT 2 Landry Hall, Cullman PVT2 Zac Hicks, Fort Benning Georgia-Basic Training; LCpl. Ryan and Jordan Glass—US Marines, Afghanistan; Sgt. Arron Wayne Cosper, US Army, Fort Poke, La.

Effective immediately: All of our staff emails have changed to the following addresses. Please change them in your address books and clip out this reminder and place by your computer. Pastor Bob: [email protected] Rev. Steve: [email protected] Rev. John: [email protected] Rev. Adam: [email protected] Ben Karwoski: [email protected] Regina Baker: [email protected] Gyzelle Warren: [email protected] Daniel Smallwood: [email protected] Karen Hassell: [email protected]

DO YOU LIKE TO SING??? If so the 8:00 Adult choir is waiting for you! If you’d like to join this exciting ministry, please come join us THIS WEDNESDAY @ 5:45 pm in the choir suite! We especially need altos and sopranos!

Music Ministry Opportunities ABOUND Are you good at organizing? Do you type? Can you use a computer? Can you operate a video camera? Are you interested in learning? We have several areas of need in the music department! Call Rev. Adam @ 256- 734-0344 or email him: [email protected]

WOODEN CROSSES St. John’s Women’s Fellowship will again be offering hand crafted wooden Crosses, from the magnolia tree and made by Harold Dye for sale. Crosses may be viewed at O.F. Richter and Sons and are available as a wall hanging or to sit on a shelf. Cost: $20 each. Make checks payable to Women’s Fellowship