St. John's Lutheran Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
Week of May 12, 2019
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 12, 2019
8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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"Walking Out of the Tomb...Depending on Jesus"
Sermon Series Week 1 of 4
Pastor Ben Roberts
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 8:1-10
Epistle: Romans 7:13-25a
Holy Gospel: John 15:1-6
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New Sermon Series
Begins Sunday, May 12, 2019
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"Walking Out of the Tomb: Living Life with Jesus Raised from the Dead"
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Jesus rising from the dead is more than just an event in history. It is the beginning of new life. When that stone was rolled away and Jesus walked out of the tomb, never to die again, He brought with Him new rule and reign that would impact our lives to the very core of our being. It is not ironic, therefore, that Jesus “walked” out of the tomb. “Walking” in the New Testament often means “live your life”. With Jesus walking out of the tomb that first Easter, He invites those who believe in Him to “walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4).
But what does that look like? What does it look like to live in this post-resurrection reality? What does it look like to “walk” after Jesus walked out of the tomb? This series will offer four ways our lives are impacted by the new reality Jesus’ resurrection brings. We will look at how our “walk” changes after Jesus walks out of the tomb.
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5/12: Walking Out of the Tomb…Depending on Jesus (John 15:1-8)
5/19: Walking Out of the Tomb…Becoming More Like Jesus (Ephesians 4:17-24)
5/26: Walking Out of the Tomb…Seeing Others Through His Eyes (2 Corinthians 5:14-21)
6/2: Walking Out of the Tomb…Shining Light into Darkness (John 12:32-36a)
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Pentecost Geraniums
Altar Guild
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June 9 is Pentecost Sunday - the day we observe when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples. On Pentecost Sunday, red geraniums will be placed on the Altar celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit as tongues of fire. The Altar Guild invites you to place orders for the large (6 1/2 inch pot) red geraniums after each service on May 19, May 26 and June 2. The cost per plant is $12.00. The geraniums may be taken home after the 10:45 a.m. Worship Service on June 9.
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Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
"More Than the Message"
Sunday, May 12 from 9:25 to 10:25 a.m.
Heritage Room
Leader: Pastor Ben Roberts
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High School Youth Bible Study
"Book of Luke"
Sunday, May 12 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Youth Room
Leader: Pastor Mark Stapleton
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Pastor Stapleton will start a brand new Bible Study this Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Room located downstairs next to the School Cafeteria. The study will be on the Book of Luke.
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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!
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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.)
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Calling All Detectives...to Sunday School!
Sunday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m.
Second Floor Music Room
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Hey kids! We'll be detectives in Sunday School. Come and see if you can solve the case. See you Sunday!
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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Vacation Bible School 2019
Save the Date!
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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!
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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.
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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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Sunday Morning Coffee Hour
Mission Cafe'
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Coffee Hour this Sunday, May 5, will be hosted in the School Gym in celebration of our Confirmation Students.
Our Coffee Hour donations for May 5 and 12, will benefit the family of Aaron D. Wolf, a LCMS employee from Rockford went home to be with the Lord, who he loved and served, on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. He died of a heart attack.
He was always a thoughtful and loyal friend to anyone fortunate enough to know him. Speaker for those without a voice. Upholder of the Faith. Writer and Editor for Chronicles Magazine, for which he worked tirelessly for 20 years. He also was elected to the Board of Directors of the LCMS Northern Illinois District in 2015.
He is survived by wife, Lorrie; and his six children, Gus, Kati, Carl, Nora, Josie, and Peter; parents, Don and Carol Wolf; in-laws, Larry and Pat Vaughan; and a host of loving extended family, friends, and colleagues. Please consider making a donation to this family who has lost their husband and father.
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Additional Volunteers Needed for the
"Media Presentations Team"
Board of Information Systems
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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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Sunday we celebrate Mother's Day. Caring Network provides spiritual, emotional and material support to women dealing with unplanned pregnancies, enabling them to choose life for their babies. You can help Caring Network by a hope center for families in our community by participating in Coins for Caring Network. Pick up your baby bottle today at the display located near the Mission Cafe in the Church Narthex.
Fill it with spare change and return it to Church Office by June 16, 2019. Your change can truly make a difference!
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Interfaith Community Partners
Petal Pusher Program
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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.
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Food Pantry Item for the Month of May:
Band-Aids
Donations can be dropped off in the Church Narthex near the Connection Center.
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Empower Illinois Tax Credit Scholarships
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Like last year, Tax Credit Scholarships will be available for students at our School, but ONLY if we have donors like you come forward. Your benefit is a 75% state tax credit in 2020. Please see the attachments to learn more.
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As you are getting ready for parties, showers, weddings or vacations, or just looking to pamper your mom, 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 date:
May 20
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Weekly Report from Board of Finance
Weekly Statistics on Congregational Giving to St. John's Lutheran Church & School
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Weekly Worship Attendance
Sunday, May 5, 2019 = 323
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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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L.W.M.L.
Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
School Library
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Our Lutheran Women in Mission will meet on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:00 in the school library (not the Heritage Room). All women are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
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Medicare Information Seminar
Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Heritage Room
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St. John's Boards of Evangelism and Caring Ministries will be sponsoring a
FREE
Medicare Information Seminar on Tuesday May 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. You will have the opportunity to learn about new medicare changes, how to enroll in Medicare, the Medicare plan with the lowest premium, how to select the best supplement and best drug plan and how to avoid making mistakes. This is an informational seminar only! Please share with friends and/or family who you think may need updates or information on Medicare. Any questions? Contact Bill Scanlon at (708) 387-1946 or email,
billscanlon@accessbpc.com.
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Youth Event!
All Youth 6th - 12th Grade
Coordinated by St. John's Board of Parish Education
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When: Saturday, June 29, 2019
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Feed My Starving Children
555 Exchange Ct.
Aurora, IL 60504
Questions? Contact Julie Wilkins, (773) 420-6369
Click the link to RSVP!
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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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