St. John's Lutheran Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
For the week of April 1, 2018
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Easter Sunday Worship
8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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New Sermon and Bible Study Series starting April 8th:
"Empowered by Grace!"
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What if you could call God to ask Him how He saw your effort in fulfilling the purpose for which He created you? What kind of marks would He give you for being His witness, or how you were doing in your service to others, or how you were doing in your giving? What kind of response would you expect to hear? Would God see you as a person relying on the Holy Spirit to do His will or working in your own strength and giving yourself credit for your successes?
Unfortunately, we all fall well short of God’s standards, but, because of what Christ did for us at the cross and empty tomb, we are forgiven for all the times we have failed to honor God with our behavior and efforts to please Him. By His grace He molds and transforms us into God-pleasing people who seek to please Him. In Christ, we can do God’s work well.
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Sunday, April 8:
Empowered by Grace…to Know Your Purpose
Sunday, April 15:
Empowered by Grace…to Serve
Sunday, April 22:
Empowered by Grace…to Give
Sunday, April 29:
Empowered by Grace…to Witness
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Sunday Morning Children's Message
8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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Children often become very excited about the Easter eggs filled with candy. Help them remember that when the egg is empty, it reminds us that the tomb was empty. Jesus who died to save us is no longer in the tomb. He is alive. Alleluia!!
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Sunday School Education Hour
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No Sunday School this weekend. Enjoy the Easter Breakfast with your family.
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Interested in Membership? Let's Connect!
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Interested in membership at St. John’s? Want to know more about what St. John’s is all about? Then come to our CONNECT New Member Class!
At this class, you will get to meet Pastor Ben, get to know him and others better, hear about the history and beliefs of St. John’s and what it means to be a member. Lunch provided! Childcare available for children 0-3 upon request.
Pick up an “Interested In Membership?” sheet at our Connection Center at the back of the sanctuary for more information or click the button below to register!
When:
April 8, 2018, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Where:
St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, Heritage Room
Who:
Both those new to the LCMS and the Lutheran faith AND transferees from another LCMS congregation
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Weekly Bible Studies
Various Days/Times
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Parenting Bible Study: Spiritual Parenting
Sundays at 9:25 a.m.
(Nursery - Classroom 101)
We are currently studying "Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World" by Ken and Steve Ham.
Participants will discover that the legacy we leave for our children begins as we love the Lord and accept His Word as our authority, committing to use it to guide us in all areas of our lives.
Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
(Heritage Room)
Early Risers Bible Study
Thursday at 6:15 a.m.
(Heritage Room)
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Men's Weekly Bible Study
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
(Heritage Room)
Now through May 24 we will be studying the second half of the Book of Acts. Questions? Talk with Pete Johnson or contact the Church Office, (708) 354-1690 x210 Give it a try!
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Youth Lock-In for 6th - 8th Graders
// Friday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. // St. John's School Gym and Youth Room // Our Lock-in will be led by Concordia Youth Ministry Team. Come and enjoy Worship, Bible Study and Fun! Questions? Contact Sherrie Smith at
s.smith@sjlgrange.com
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Vacation Bible School
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
July 30 - August 3
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Four Year Olds - 5th Graders
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8th Grade Eagles in Action Project
April 1 - 30, 2018
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Donate Shoes:
We accept all types of footwear including, GYM SHOES, SANDLES, BOOTS, ALL SIZES, MEN’S, WOMEN’S, CHILDREN’S, ANY KIND, ANY BRANDS, GENTLY WORN.
The shoes are going to people who may have never even owned a pair. It’s important that these shoes are in
good
condition to respect the dignity of those receiving them. Shoes older than five years old decompose, even if they were never worn.
So please: be respectful with your donations, understand that our goal is to provide good, clean shoes to those in need. For example, tennis shoes should include laces and not have holes. We
discard
any old overly worn shoes!
Over 3 million pairs of shoes delivered in 19 years. No Boundaries. No borders. Boxes are located near the church narthex and School office. Contact Mrs. Hull,
r.hull@sjlagrange.com
for any questions.
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38th Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale
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Friday, May 11, 2018
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, May 12, 2018
8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
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Orders are due by Monday, April 23, 2018
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Click on the "TRIP" logo to learn more.
Current upcoming order dates are:
April 3 (Tuesday), 16 & 30
May 7 & 21
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Interfaith Community Partners is a non-profit organization that works together with volunteers to provide rides to older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Lyons, Proviso, and Riverside Townships. Over 100 volunteers provide escorted transportation to medical appointments, therapies, and life-enhancing errands such as the grocery store, bank, and church. We also take our clients with disabilities to their places of employment. There is no cost to our clients, and we rely solely on private donations, grants, special events, and church support for funding.
And we need you! Please consider becoming a Volunteer driver.
Contact us at 708-354-9328 for an information packet, visit us on the web at
www.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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Kitchen Angels...What is it?
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This hands-on ministry reaches out to those in need by offering a home-cooked meal. When the Church Office is made aware of the fact that an individual or family could be helped with one or several meals, a volunteer will contact you to see if you could prepare a meal in the coming week, on an evening that fits your schedule. Everyone has a favorite dish… share one with someone in need!
Please sign-up in the Church Narthex at the Connection Center and someone from the Caring Ministries Board will reach out to you when a meal or two is needed. Or you can contact Rebecca Schiltz at
schiltz4@sbcglobal.net
or 708-502-4547.
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LWML Spring Rally - Theme: Patience & Kindness
// Saturday, April 7, 9:30 a.m. - Registration; 9:30 a.m. to Noon // St. Paul Lutheran Church, 846 N. Menard Ave., Chicago, IL // Speaker Sherlanda Brooks is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Diversity Sourcing Solutions. Sherlanda has extensive experience in supplier diversity with major global organizations. In addition, she also has experience as a successful business leader and entrepreneur in the consumer product industry.
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Fiddlin' with the Violin: Fun Facts and Fiction
// Wednesday, April 11, 11:15 a.m. - Bible Study; 12:00 p.m. - Luncheon // Hope Lutheran Church, 6455 Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL 60525 // Join us for lunch, fellowship and entertainment by Jenny Rohr. Seating is limited. Call Aging Care Connections at (708) 354-1323.
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Walther Christian Academy Placement Testing
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Do you know of families looking for a quality, Christian education for their High School student? Walther Christian Academy's next placement test date is Friday, April 13, 2018. There will also be an opportunity to shadow a current student that day. Contact
Alma_calleros@walther.com
or (708) 344-0404 x245 to register or to set-up an individual visit.
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Hear God's Word for You through Worship Anew!
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Worship Anew celebrates the new life all people have in Jesus with a weekly 30-minute broadcast service. Christ's love is shared through scripture readings, favorite church hymns, prayers and a pastor's message that reveals God's grace and truth. To learn more about Worship Anew, you can visit
worshipanew.org
or call (888) 286-8002.
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What a blessing to communicate exciting news regarding our broadcast of Worship Anew in the Chicago market.
Worship Anew can now be found Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. on Chicago's CW station WPWR channel 50 (Comcast 184).
This means anyone who has a television in the Chicago area will now be able to access weekly program via both over the air antenna and cable/satellite.
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The La Grange Area Food Pantry item for the Month of April is: Baby Diapers
Please drop off donations in the Church Narthex in the marked box for Food Pantry items. Thank you.
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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 Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Office: (708) 354-1690
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Worship Attendance
Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018 = 266
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