St. John's Lutheran Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
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Sunday Worship Services
8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Sunday, February 3, 2019
"Out of the Saltshaker"
(Consecrated Stewards, Week 1)
Pastor Ben Roberts
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 2:2-5
Epistle: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16
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CONSECRATED STEWARDS
Begins Sunday, February 3
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St. John's 2019 Lent Devotional
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7 Days
One Week That Changed The World
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168 hours…that’s the amount of hours in a week. One can pack a lot in just one week. But…can someone change the world? With only 168 hours to do it? Jesus did.
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Sign-Up to Write a Devotion
A sign-up table has been set-up in the church narthex for you to review the Days/Verses for the 2019 Lent Devotional. If you would like to preview the Days/Verses prior to Sunday, please click
here
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Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
"Out of the Saltshaker"
Sunday, February 3 at 9:25 a.m.
Heritage Room
Leader: Pastor Ben Roberts
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High School Youth Bible Study
"Angels"
Sunday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m.
Youth Room
Leader: Pastor Mark Stapleton
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High School Students: The topic is "ANGELS"...What are they exactly? Do they still interact with us today? Listen to some fascinating stories about Angels. Pastor Stapleton is leading this class, it starts at 9:30 a.m. in the basement Youth Room.
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Calling All Sunday School Kids!
Sunday, February 3 at 9:25 a.m.
Second Floor Music/Choir Room
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We're traveling to Galilee this week for our Bible lesson. Jesus will feed a giant crowd of more than 5,000 people with 5 loaves of bread and 2 small fish. It's an amazing story! We'll start a new craft project and watch a video, too. See you there!
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Sunday Morning Parenting Bible Study
Christ Centered Parenting
"Gospel Conversations on Complex Cultural Issues"
Sunday, February 3 at 9:25 a.m.
Nursery
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This study helps equip you to discuss difficult issues with your kids such as pornography, identity, homosexuality, abortion, technology, and more from a Gospel perspective. Join us!
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Tuesday Women's Bible Class
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
Heritage Room
We will begin reading "Waiting - A Bible Study on Patience, Hope & Trust" by Sharon Fritz on February 5, 2019. If you have any questions, contact Lynn Kahl at (312) 890-0020 or email at
lynnkahl50@gmail.com
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We look forward to seeing you!
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*Session 12: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
*Session 13: Tuesday, February 12, 2019
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Heritage Room
*Please note, switched from Mondays to Tuesdays
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Our topic for Session 12 is
"Heaven"
...What is heaven like? Are the near death experiences reliable descriptions of heaven? What does the Bible say?
Our topic for Session 13 is
"What Do I Live for Now?"
...Why moving forward is a necessity and a process. Why peace and pain will always coexist.
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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
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Room
We are continuing our study of the Gospel of Luke, following Warren Wiersbe's "Be Courageous: Take Heart from Christ's Example." 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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Next Meeting, Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Room
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Our meeting of
Lutheran Women in Mission
will take place on Tuesday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room at St. John's.
All
women, High School age and older, are welcome to join us that evening. We will discuss current mission projects; the Spring Rally for our district; and the upcoming National Convention that will be held in Mobile, Alabama, at the end of June, among other things. (We will also enjoy refreshments.)
The LWML is a source of wonderful Christian outreach throughout the United States and around the world. Please join us!
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Interfaith Community Partners
Volunteer Request
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Volunteer drivers needed to transport older adults:
Can you spare an hour or more a week to drive an older adult? 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 130 volunteers provide accompanied transportation to medical appointments, therapies, and life-enhancing errands such as the grocery store, bank, hairdresser, and church. There is no cost to our clients, we ask for them to donate, if able. Contact us at (708) 354-9328 for a volunteer application, visit us on the web at
InterfaithCommunityPartners.org
, and like us on Facebook. We will train you and work around your busy life!
Attention parents:
Are you looking to volunteer in the community over the Summer with your children? Interfaith Community Partners has opportunities to deliver flowers to our older adult clients, take an older adult grocery shopping, or just visit with them for a half hour or so. Call our office for details at (708) 354-9328.
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MISSION Café donations and St. John’s Sixth Grade Eagles in Action for the month of February will benefit "Phil’s Friends"
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1.6 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year in the United States. Many of these people with cancer find themselves in hopeless situations in hospital rooms and homes across the country. Phil’s Friends brings hope through the distribution of our hand assembled Care Packages to cancer patients and their families, consistent weekly support through Cards of Hope and prayer.
In addition to providing monetary support, the Board of Caring Ministries will have a
“Giving Tree”
on display in the Church Narthex. They will be collecting items for organizations such as Phil’s Friends
(click here for list of items)
, changing every two months throughout the year. Information about each organization will be featured in the Mission and there will be a display in the Church Narthex near the Mission Café area. Please take a look at the list posted near the tree and on Mission Café. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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Coffee Hour Host Sign-Up
February 2019
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If you are interested in Hosting Sunday Morning Coffee Hour, click the button below to learn more! Thanks for serving!
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Food Pantry Item for the Month of February:
Paper Towels
Donations can be dropped off in the Church Narthex near the Connection Center.
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FUNdraiser Volunteers
Our St. John's Lutheran School FUNdraiser is scheduled for February 9, 2019. We are excited for all the fun and FUNdraising that evening, but we need a lot of help for the event to be successful and run smoothly. Thank you for all your help and support! Click
here
to volunteer!
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Whether you are starting your Valentine's Day shopping, or updating your wardrobe for Winter, don't forget to order your TRIP cards! Click on the logo about for more details!
We will be placing TRIP orders on these upcoming dates: February 11 & 25
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Lutheran Witness Subscription Renewals
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It's that time of year again! If you are interested in subscribing to the Lutheran Witness magazine or renewing your Lutheran Witness subscription, please contact the Church Office at
churchoffice@sjlagrange.com or call (708) 354-1690 x210. The cost for the (12) month subscription is $15.96.
Deadline is Friday, February 22, 2019.
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Weekly Report from Board of Finance
Weekly Statistics on Congregational Giving to St. John's Lutheran Church & School
PLEASE NOTE:
With the changes to the 2018-19 Operating Budget approved by the Congregational Assembly on December 2, 2018 (which increased our projected deficit for this fiscal year to approximately $114,000), and taking into account actual giving for operations for this year through December 30, 2018, the amount of giving for operations needed per week to balance the budget this year has been reset. The new level is $17,110. This amount will be reflected in the weekly giving
charts
beginning January 6, 2019.
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Anyone wishing further information on Congregational giving or the Church’s overall financial situation is invited to contact either Bob Roth, Chair, Board of Finance, or Jeff Baker, Congregational Treasurer, through the Church office,
churchoffice@sjlagrange.com
or (708) 354-1690 x210
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Weekly Worship Attendance
Sunday, January 27, 2019 = 180
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GIFT APPEAL UPDATE
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We are well on our way!!
The GIFT appeal is for $120,000 over and above regular contributions to close our projected budget deficit by March of 2019. From November 25, 2018 through January 27, 2019:
$62,683
. Look for weekly updates in the Mission.
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The Qualified Charitable Distribution rules have been made permanent. This allows you to make annual direct transfers from your IRA to a qualified charity like St. John’s. In order to qualify for this bypass, you must be 70 and 1/2 or older.
Transferring an IRA distribution directly to a charity allows you to avoid taxes and the charitable contribution helps satisfy the required minimum distribution. By redirecting your distribution directly to St. John’s, it is not considered income nor a charitable deduction; it “bypasses” your tax return. Speak with your tax/investment Advisor if you have questions or contact:
Bob Roth (630) 325-7305
Jeff Baker (708) 446-9567
Tom Braun (708) 207-3720
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"Senior Lunch N' More"
Wednesday, February 13 at 11:15 a.m.
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Hope Lutheran Church at 6455 Joliet Rd. in Countryside is hosting a Senior Luncheon on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. There will be an 11:15 a.m. Bible Study Opportunity and lunch served at 12 Noon. Come and enjoy a FREE Lunch with Fellowship and Entertainment by Musical Entertainer, Tony Bernard. Tony will perform songs from many different eras, ranging from the 40’s to today’s contemporary hits.
A nutritious lunch (See
flyer
for menu items) will be provided by Salerno’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar.
Seating is limited! *Reservations are required
and are being taken starting Tuesday, January 22 through 12 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Please call (708) 354-1323 and indicate that you are reserving a space at Hope Lutheran Church.
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Sunday Worship Schedule
Worship Service 8:00 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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