Isaiah 6:1-13; Psalm 138; I Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; II Corinthians 3:12 – 4:2; Luke 9:28-43a
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
On July 26th the EJC Mission 2009 crew provided details and results of this year’s trip to Landglade County Wisconsin and the town of Antigo. 19 people were along on this year’s June trip which included the middle stages of house construction including windows, siding, some wall framing, insulation work and miscellaneous other construction tasks. The youth also built a tall tool shed from the ground up!
This year we built for Tammy and Rick Blaise family.Their children Jesse, Ashley, Kyle, Tyler, Shantea, Brittney, Leon will also be living in the new 5 bedroom home. They are very much looking forward to moving in this early Fall.
The Friday afternoon of Mission week included a rafting trip down the Wolf river-all 19 EJC mission crew members went on this 3 hour 2or 3 person operated adventure—see members for details and reports!!! Saturday included a tour of Lambeau Field in Green Bay – after many years of attending mission trips – finally Steve Venhuizen got his pick of locations! Thanks to all the folk of East Jordan for sending support and prayers along with the Mission 2009 crew!
Habitat 2009 Crew
Habitat 2009 work in progress
The Tool Shed
The whole crew again
Click here to see more photos.
See the news: http://www.antigodailyjournal.com/full.php?id=8642
The third annual Farm Heritage Festival will be held Saturday September 5th at rural East Jordan United Methodist Church north of Sterling, Illinois. Antique farm machinery, horses and horse drawn equipment will be on display, as well as exhibits about house hold and farm life.
Scheduled for this year’s event include wagon rides, active farm equipment demonstrations, interactive children events as well as an animal petting zoo. There will be inside and outside displays, photos of the church, East Jordan community and rural life in general. While there is no charge for admission, concessions include a breakfast from 7-9 AM and a lunch stand over the noon time. The festival is open until 3 PM. Come start your Labor Day Weekend with fun at the East Jordan Farm Heritage Festival!
East Jordan Church is located at the corner of Polo Road and Freeport Road 6 miles north of Sterling.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Steve Venhuizen at (815)946-2513.
Hay making at the Farm Festival
Tractors at the Heritage Farm Festival
In the news: http://www.oglecountynews.com/articles/2009/09/09/04783588/index.xml
We thank Pastor Cha for her service to East Jordan Church. Pastor Cha plans to continue her education in U.K., leaving on June 30. We wish Pastor Cha the best as she continues to serve the Lord!
Our new pastor Frederick (Fritz) Bartels will begin his ministry at East Jordan on July 1st. He has been the pastor at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Polo for the past year. On July 1st he will begin a dual pastorate serving both Emmanuel and East Jordan. Starting on July 5 our Sunday worship will at 10:45am. We look forward to welcoming Pastor Frederick Bartels to East Jordan!
4th Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m., June 28, 2009
LITURGIST: Pastor Cha
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE ”Song Without Words” F. Bendel
*CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Come into the presence of the Lord with thanksgiving!
P: Serve the Lord with great gladness!
L: Know that God is truly with you!
P: Rejoice!
L: Come, let us worship the ever-present God!
P: Let us celebrate with song and prayer God’s love for us. Amen.
*OPENING HYMN: No.347 “Spirit Song”
*OPENING PRAYER
Lord of healing and mercy, remind us again of your power to heal our lives from fears and mistrust. Open our hearts to believe in your restorative power and your great compassion for us. Give us healing and make us agents of peace for you in this, your World. Amen.
SHaring joys and concerns
silent prayer and pastoral prayer
SCRIPTURE lesson: Psalm 130
*Hymn: No. 451 “Be Thou My Vision”
AN ORDER OF FAREWELL TO A PASTOR:
Pastor: I thank you, the members and friends of East Jordan United Methodist church, for the love and support you have shown me while I have ministered among you. I am grateful for the ways my pastoral leadership has been accepted. I ask forgiveness for the mistakes I have made. As I leave, I carry with me all that I have learned here.
Congregation: We receive your thankfulness, offer forgiveness, and express our gratitude for your time among us. We ask your forgiveness for our mistakes. Your influence on our faith and faithfulness will not leave us with your departure.
Pastor: I accept your gratitude and forgiveness, and I forgive you, trusting that our time together and our parting are pleasing to God. I encourage your continuing ministry of faithfulness here and will pray for you and for your New Pastor Frederick Bartels.
Let us pray together.
All: Eternal God, whose steadfast love for us is from everlasting to everlasting, we give you thanks for cherished memories and commend one another into your care as we move in new direction. Keep us one in your love forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC Emma Haak
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Margaret Scholl
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Message Jay Book
OFFERTORY ”Ave Maria” Fr. von Flotow
OFFERING: No. 95 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
OFFERTORY PRAYER
*CLOSING Hymn: No.344 “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore”
* DismisSAL with Blessing
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