St. John's Lutheran Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
For the week of August 19, 2018
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Sunday Worship Services
8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 19, 2018
"You're so Emotional!: Fear"
(Sermon Series Week 2 of 4)
Pastor Ben Roberts
Old Testament: Psalm 55:1-5, 16-19, 22
Epistle: 1 Peter 3:13-17
Holy Gospel: Luke 24:36-43
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When it comes to our emotions, we often feel (no pun intended) that they can be either a great gift…or a great curse. For Christians, emotions can be troubling, frustrating and untrustworthy. Some emotions seem deeply spiritual; others can appear downright sinful! Yet, they are part and parcel of our everyday experience of being human. And the writers of the Psalms knew this. Reading through the Psalms means reading through a vast trove of emotions, all of them centered on life with God and the world we live in. In this sermon series, “You’re So Emotional!”, we’ll be looking through some of these Psalms. We’ll see how they not only express the emotions we feel…but how God shapes them in ways that glorify Him and keep them from harming us and others.
8/26: You’re So Emotional: Worry (Psalm 91:1-16)
9/2: You’re So Emotional: Joy (Psalm 33:1-22)
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Holy Baptism of Harrison Michael Kachlic
Sunday, August 19 at 10:45 a.m.
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We welcome this new member of the body of Christ,
Harrison Michael Kachlic
during our 10:45 a.m. Worship Service this Sunday. Before Harrison's baptism, his parents, Mark and Marlowe responded to these questions in preparation for this day:
Why are you getting Harrison baptized?
As a lifelong Lutheran, it is important to me to raise my children as members of the Church. For Harrison, his baptism is the first step in his walk with God in faith.
Why at St. John's?
We’ve been looking for a church home to bring our children to each week—somewhere we felt comfortable, welcomed, and felt like our boys can grow in their faith. We’re certain St. John’s is that place!
What does baptism mean to you and your family?
Baptism is a means of Grace that forgives our sins and gives us the promise of eternal salvation. However, as Martin Luther said, without the Word, baptism is just water. We believe that baptism puts the mark of God on our little ones, welcoming them into the family—to start their life of receiving the Word and God’s grace, and to continually grow as a Christian in the Church.
What sort of support do you want from St. John's? What kind of connection do you want to make at St. John's? with the congregation as well as our baptism sponsor?
Since our family is new to St. John’s, we hope to continue to meet great families—we love all of the welcoming, friendly folks we see each Sunday! We both grew up in churches that felt like home, and many people from our churches are still a part of our lives. We hope for that for both of our boys, and we hope that they see the congregation and sponsors as their guides in their journey of faith.
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Teacher Recognition & Blessing of Backpacks
Sunday, August 19 during the 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Worship Services
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Calling all students, parents and faculty! Join us this Sunday during Worship as we bless the 2018-2019 School Year and recognize our Teachers. Don't forget to bring your backpacks!
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Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
Sunday, August 19 at 9:25 a.m. (Heritage Room)
Led by Pastor Ben Roberts
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Growing and Going: A Look At The Heart of God
(A study of the book of Philippians)
Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi is often called “the epistle of joy”. But what “joy” was Paul writing about? It could be summed up in two ways: the HEART of God and the FAITH of the church. In other words, the Gospel of Jesus Christ that they had received was overflowing towards others…especially those who had not received the Gospel at all. In this 6-week study, we will be looking at the letter to the Philippians through that lens. How does the Gospel reveal the heart of God? And how does that Gospel inform our mission to reach out to others who do not belong to a Christian community?
Week Eight (8/19): Actually Going (Philippians 4)
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Sunday Morning Parenting Bible Study Kick-Off
Saturday, September 15 - 3:00 p.m.
(Hemminger's House)
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Did you realize that your children are like "arrows in the hands of a warrior?" Find out more...Join us in the Nursery on Sunday, September 16 at 9:25 a.m. for "FamilyLife's Art to Parenting: Aiming Your Child's Heart Toward God."
In addition...let's gather at the Hemminger House on Saturday, September 15 at 3:00 p.m. for a BBQ Kick-Off! Bring your kids and a favorite dish to share...we will provide the meat and drinks!
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Early Risers Bible Study
Thursdays at 6:15 a.m.
(Heritage Room)
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Men's Weekly Bible Study
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
(Heritage Room)
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We are now studying the Book of Nehemiah, a record of construction and controversy which takes place at the end of the Exile and sets the stage for the arrival of the Messiah. We are following Warren Wiersbe's "Be Determined: Standing Firm in the Face of Opposition", covering roughly one chapter every week through the end of August. If you have any questions, please contact Jon Fredrickson at
jon_fredrickson@yahoo.com
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SHARE
...with Your Service
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Vacation Bible School Week
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The church came alive with joy during our Shipwreck VBS. Volunteers and students got to hear that Jesus rescues them when they are lonely, worried, struggle, do wrong things, or feel powerless. Bible buddies helped teach these lessons. The children will remember the music. It was wonderful to watch them sing and dance as they sang about Jesus' love. Before and After Care allowed more families to attend VBS. A volunteer thank you potluck luncheon ended the week.
St. John's works together to make VBS a reality. Thank you to everyone who made this week a success. Thanks to those who moved chairs, made name tags, or worked to make the set. Thank you to those who brought graham crackers or baby oil, helped the children with crafts, or told Bible stories. The list goes on and on. God assembled exactly the right team to make this week’s VBS a time of growing and sharing for the children and the adults.
Let us pray that the seeds planted during VBS continue to grow. Let us thank God for our Shipwrecked VBS.
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Sunday Morning Mission Cafe
Mission Focus for August:
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St. John's can extend a small kindness to children in Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois' Foster Care program, and the impact will last a lifetime. LCFS partners with the "Kits for Kidz" program, which enables LCFS buy
Back-to-School
items at a deep discount.
You can make it happen! Helps send foster kids Back-to-School with everything they need to succeed. Every $25 we raise will provide one child with a complete set of supplies and a backpack. Thank you in advance for your generous donation.
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Volunteer to Host Coffee Hour!
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Serving Coffee is a great way to have fellowship with St. John's family and bring a smile to everyone's faces by providing them with hot coffee and treats! If you think you may be interested in hosting a Sunday Morning Coffee Hour, click the link below to register for a Sunday that best fits your schedule. Thank you for serving!
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St. John's Kitchen Angels
Providing Homemade Meals for Those in Need
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If would like to receive more information on how to become a "Kitchen Angel", please contact Rebecca Schiltz at
schiltz4@sbcglobal.net
Providing meals for members of our congregation is greatly appreciated by the recipients.
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Volunteer Drivers Needed
Interfaith Community Partners is a non-profit organization that works together with volunteers to provide rides to older adults in the Lyons, Proviso, and Riverside Townships. Over 95 volunteers provide escorted transportation to medical appointments, therapies, and life-enhancing errands such as the grocery store, bank, and church. There is no cost to our clients, we ask for them to donate, if able. We rely solely on private donations, grants, special events, and church support for funding. Contact us at (708) 354-9328 for an information packet, visit us on the web at
interfaithcommunitypartners.org
and like us on Facebook. Can you spare an hour a week? We will work around your busy life!
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The La Grange Area Food Pantry item for the Month of August is: Facial Tissues
Please drop off donations in the Church Narthex in the marked box for Food Pantry items. Thank you.
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Additional Volunteers Needed for the
"Media Presentations Team"
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The Board of Information Systems is looking for additional volunteers to assist in the creation of Media Presentations used for the screens in the Sanctuary, Narthex, and School Hallways. By publicizing the highlights of upcoming events visibly on the screens, we can better inform everyone, including visitors about the great opportunities at St. John’s Lutheran Church and School. General computer knowledge is a plus and one of the programs that can be used is Microsoft Power Point, or any other program that you prefer that creates picture images (jpeg, gif, png, tiff, bmp, etc…). Please contact David Lincoln at
d.lincoln@sjlagrange.com
for information on how to join the “Media Presentations Team”.
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Click on the "TRIP" logo to learn more.
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Sunday Worship Schedule
Worship Service 8:00 a.m.
Fellowship 9:00 a.m.
Education 9:25 - 10:25 a.m.
Worship Service 10:45 a.m.
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Church Office
Office: (708) 354-1690 x210
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Worship Attendance
Sunday, August 12 = 204
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