CONNECT ...in Worship
Second Sunday of Easter
8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
April 28, 2019
"Is Doubt Holding You Back?"
Pastor Mark Stapleton

First Reading: Acts 5:12-32
Epistle: Revelation 1:4-18
Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
Sunday, May 5, 2019
10:45 a.m. Worship Service

God Bless Our 2019 Confirmands:
John Airhart
Joshua Borges
Ryder Johnson
Christopher Kowalski
Claire Krupske
Alanna La Velle
Sophie Rambeaux-Olson
Jacob Raschke
Will Sessler
Camillo Strombom
David Weber
Luke Wehling
Thank You, Thank You!
A heartfelt “ Thank You” to the awesome volunteers who helped setup, serve, bake, and cleanup for our Annual Easter Breakfast. We couldn’t have done it without you. God bless you all! - Gary and Nancy Mayor
St. John's Congregational Meeting
Sunday, April 28 at 9:15 a.m.
Heritage Room
The agenda will include the presentation of the budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year for the congregation's approval. Please plan to attend.
GROW ...in the Word
Ready...to CONNECT?
Want to know more about the faith and practice of St. John’s? Get connected! St. John’s offers a free, online 12 session course in Christianity called “God Connects” from Lutheran Hour Ministries. This course has short videos, discussion guides and opportunities for online questions and comments for Pastor Ben to answer and respond. Because it is online, you can go at your own pace and finish whenever you want!

To access this course, sign-up on your Greeting Card located on your Worship bulletin. Take this opportunity to get connected with God and His Son, Jesus!

( Note: Those who are new to the faith and practice of St. John’s and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, are required to complete this course before attending St. John’s CONNECT Class for joining the community of St. John’s.)
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
Resumes Sunday, May 5 at 9:25 a.m.
Heritage Room
We will not meet this Sunday, April 28, due to the Congregational Voter's Meeting. We encourage all members to attend.
High School Youth Bible Study
Resumes Sunday, May 5 at 9:25 a.m.
Youth Room
We will not meet this Sunday, April 28, due to the Congregational Voter's Meeting.
Sunday School Goes Fishing!
April 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Second Floor Music Room
Hey kids! We're going fishing on the Sea of Galilee. We'll see how many fish we can catch. Come join the fun!
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Vacation Bible School 2019
Save the Date!
Miraculous Mission: Jesus Saves the World!
Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
More information coming soon!
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES
Tuesday Women's Bible Study
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Heritage Room

We are currently reading "Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God" by Max Lucado. Please join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Bible Study, prayer, fellowship, and a light breakfast.
Early Risers Bible Study
Thursdays at 6:15 a.m.
Heritage Room
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 .
SHARE ...with Your Service
Gardening Day at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Come join us at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery for a workday to neaten and beautify the garden bed, help spread soil and grass seed, store the winter plot and road markers, and remove spent decorations.

Even an hour of your time would be a great help!

All those participating are welcome to a workday only offer to fill their buckets with soil for their yards/gardens, from an on-site area with quite a bit of extra soil!

Tools to bring: buckets, shovels, gloves, wheelbarrow/garden cart, hand trowels, weed diggers, rakes, yard waste bags, etc.

The cemetery is located at approximately 6900 South on La Grange Road immediately south of Continental Toyota dealership and north of Interstate 55. From southbound La Grange Road, the entrance to the cemetery is on Weeping Willow Road which is the first left at the south end of the dealership.

Please let either Jeff Baker jwbaz@aol.com or Lucy Christoffer llucas0207@gmail.com know if you will be able to help us on May 4, 2019.
Additional Volunteers needed for the
"Media Presentation Team"
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”.
Interfaith Community Partners
Petal Pusher Program
Our Petal Pusher Program is in great need of Vases! The smaller, the better! The size of a mason jar is the size we need, think something that would fit in a cup holder. Nothing large, as they are difficult for our older adults to handle. All donated vases may be dropped off between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday at the ICP office located in the First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave., enter on the Catherine Ave. side of the building, double doors.
Food Pantry Item for the Month of April:
Baby Diapers
Donations can be dropped off in the Church Narthex near the Connection Center.
SCHOOL NEWS
Fundraiser Dinner Night at McDonald's
Monday, April 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

McDonald's
5701 S. La Grange Rd.
Countryside, IL 60525
We are holding a Fundraiser Night to raise money for the 5th and 6th Grade Outdoor Ed trip on May 22 - 24, 2019. Please spread the word so we can raise as much money as possible for this outing. St. John's will earn 20% of the proceeds! COME HUNGRY!
St. John's Fine Arts Festival
Friday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Come and hear the vocal and handbell ensembles from St. John’s School in an evening concert featuring Connie Lyda from Lyons Township High School as the choir director. We also will have on display art projects from St. John’s students in all grades, preschool-8th.
Jewelry School Fundraiser
Thursday, May 9 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Heritage Room
FREE JEWELRY WITH PURCHASE OF $40 - PLUS OTHER SPECIALS! Cash, checks, credit cards accepted. For more information, contact Chris Kirchenberg at ckirchenberg@gmail.com. To view collection online, go to: www.myniceandbella.com
Plant Sale Volunteers Needed
Friday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Adult volunteers are needed to help unload trucks, sort orders, serve as cashier, and break down tables at the end. Click here to view ways you can help!
TRIP Program
As you are getting for Graduation parties, showers, weddings, or vacations, take time to evaluate your shopping needs and order your TRIP cards! Click the TRIP logo above to learn more!

We will be placing TRIP orders on this upcoming dates: May 6, 20
CHURCH OFFICE
Weekly Report from Board of Finance
Weekly Statistics on Congregational Giving to St. John's Lutheran Church & School
Weekly Worship Attendance
Maundy Thursday, April 18 = 109
Good Friday, April 19 = 194
Easter Sunday, April 21 = 499
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
EVENTS
Northern Illinois District
Spring Rally Zones 11 and 12
Saturday, May 4, 2019

Click here for more information!
Attention Golfers!
St. John's has once again secured a 7:37 a.m. Saturday morning tee time at Flagg Creek Golf Course in Countryside. The tee time will run from April 27 through August 31. All are welcome. Please contact Rick Lange at (708) 710-9829 or richard.lange@unisys.com to get more information on how you can sign-up to play.
MORE NEWS
Call Day 2019
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
3:00 p.m. (CDT)
Assignment of Vicarages & Internships
7:00 p.m. (CDT)
Assignment of Calls
JOIN US LIVE AT CALLDAY.CSL.EDU
Be a part of the excitement of Call Day! Host a #calldaywatchparty at your home to be among the first to learn where our students are going. Share the celebration! #callday2019 #calldaywatchparty
Sunday Worship Schedule
Worship Service 8:00 a.m.
Education 9:25 - 10:25 a.m.
Worship Service 10:45 a.m.
Church Office
Office: (708) 354-1690 x210