Fifth Sunday After Easter                                                                              April 20, 2008

Sunday’s Worship

Hymns –                     465, 526, 617, 8:15 only: 921

Order of service:  Page 184 in Lutheran Service Book with Holy Communion

First Reading -            Acts 6:1-9, 51-60

Epistle -                       1 Peter 2:2-10

Gospel -                      John 14-1-14

Sermon -                     John 14-1-14  ‘ONE AND ONLY ONE’

Welcome to Village Lutheran Church Online. "This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!" (Psalm 118:24). It is the Lord who welcomes us into his presence. Be assured that all are welcome. If visiting our church, kindly fill out a ‘visitor’s’ card found in the pew and hand to the pastor or an usher.

Worship assistance  Worship service inserts with the entire service printed out are available in limited supply each week.  Simply ask an usher.

Holy Communion
Members of Village and members of LC-MS congregations in good standing are asked to fill out the communion cards in the pew racks. Others are asked to read the communion policy on the back of the communion cards. In preparation and self examination for Holy Communion, turn to pages 329-330 in hymnal. For prayers before and after communion, front page of hymnal. If you wish to receive the wine from the common cup, kindly open your hands to show the pastor you are not holding an individual cup. 

Vacancy Pastor Selected
The Rev. Dr. Richard Warneck has accepted the position of Vacancy Pastor Village Lutheran Church until we call a full-time pastor. Rev. Warneck begins preaching and leading us in Bible study this morning. May the Lord bless the message he shares with us. 

Special Music
Duet this morning in second service by Mrs. Jean Baue and David Berger.  Thomas Winter on violin.

This morning’s Bible Class will be held in the church nave so setup may be done for the luncheon.  Kindly do not take food or drink into church.

In our prayers

We ask the Lord for help and healing for Bob Schlueter, May Schlueter, Mary Waltke, Kim Beeler (visitor of Village waiting for a lung transplant).

Altar Flowers
Bob and Peggy Mohme have place flowers at the altar to the glory of God on the occasion of their grandson’s, Trey, 16th birthday.

Spring Clean Up Day at the Church
Next Saturday, April 26, 9:00. a.m. (Or come when you can). Donuts, coffee and lunch provided. Roll up your sleeves for a church work day. Volunteers are needed to help with the spring clean up of the church grounds. Sign up in the church lounge or just show up to work. Contact Bob Mohme, Board of Property with questions.

Sunday in Sunday School
In Sunday School Sunday the children learned how each of us is like the lame beggar as we stand before God (Acts 3). Yet through the means of grace, God's Word and Sacraments, God bestows on us what Christ accomplished on the cross: forgiveness of sins. In your family discussions, talk about what it means to have the "forgiveness of sins."

Singing for Seniors:
Come and sing some hymns, shake some hands, be a blessing to others and be blessed by Seniors living at Laclede Grove. We will sing on Thursday, May 8th , 6:30PM, Laclede Grove Senior Living Center... We will be singing after dinner in the independent living dining area. Sign up in the lounge or contact Gail Chew ... phone: 314-576-5626 or email: cre8nme@gmail.com.

Lutherans for Life
As we rejoice and take comfort in His promise, "I go to prepare a place for you," so we must trust in His timing, "I will come again and will take you to myself." (John 14:3)

Brunch at the Sem
An opportunity to enjoy choice breakfast and dinner entree items (unlimited quantities in Koburg Hall on the Concordia Seminary campus will be offered on Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day). It is served from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended. Prices are $17.95 adults; $5.00 children 4-10 years old; free for children 3 and under. Call 314-505-7369.