St. John's Lutheran Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
Week of July 7, 2019
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Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Sunday, July 7, 2019
8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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"Freedom's Call...To Life"
Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10; 12:13-14
Epistle: Galatians 2:15-21; 3:10-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 7:26-8:3
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Galatians: Freedom’s Call
Theme Verse: Galatians 5:1, 13a:
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery… You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.
By faith in Jesus you can live a life of FREEDOM! You are freed from the CONFUSION of this world to live a life of clarity. You are freed from PAST mistakes to live a life of purpose for God. Through Christ you are freed to true LIFE and never have to worry about being good enough. Through the Spirit you are freed to be a child of God and an heir of THE FATHER. You are called to a freedom that goes beyond selfishness – called to SERVE ALL PEOPLE in humility and truth. In this 6 week series on Galatians, we will explore the reality that you were CALLED to be FREE!
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Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
Sunday, July 7 at 9:25 a.m.
Heritage Room
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NO Sunday Morning Youth Bible Study
Sunday, July 7 at 9:25 a.m.
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Sunday School at St. John's
Sunday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Second Floor Music Room
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We're launching off on a missionary journey with Paul.
The boat leaves the dock at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
Come along with us!
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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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Registration is Open!
Vacation Bible School 2019
Miraculous Mission: Jesus Saves the World!
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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, 2019
9:00 to 11:30 a.m
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We are looking forward to a great week, with stories, crafts, games, and more. Come join the fun! Friends, neighbors, and grandchildren are welcome!
For kids entering 6th Grade and older, you can volunteer to be a crew leader and
help the younger kids with crafts and games - it's lots of fun!
Go to the registration link and sign up as a VOLUNTEER.
We also welcome adult volunteers! We need greeters, assistance with crafts, snacks, and extended care, and preparatory work before VBS week. There is a lot to do to ensure that our children are blessed by their week at St. John's VBS. To volunteer, please send an email or call: Dalyne Shinneman at
dalyne.shinneman@gmail.com
or 630-772-1688.
Special message to the congregation: CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WELCOME!
Checks payable to St. John's with VBS designated on the memo line will be applied to our VBS program. You can also contribute to VBS throughout July at our Mission Cafe in the narthex.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
505 S Park Rd (47th and Brainard), LaGrange, IL 60525
Phone: 708-354-1690
Recommended for Ages 4 through 5th Grade
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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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BEDS Plus Summer Shelter Program returns to St. John's
(Monday July 8 through Sunday July 15.)
Please consider volunteering for a shift to help our homeless neighbors!
St. John's will again join other local churches to host overnight guests in our basement as a part of the BEDS Summer Shelter program. During the week of Monday July 8 through Sunday July 15 BEDS clients will be arriving each evening at 8:00 PM to have dinner, meet with BEDS staff, and settle in for an overnight stay. They will be served breakfast in the morning and leave the facility at 7:00 AM.
There are 4 volunteer shifts each evening. If you can support this mission please consider signing up for one of the shifts. Thank you for your support and care of vulnerable individuals in our community. To learn more about BEDS Plus check out the web site at:
beds-plus.org
PLEASE NOTE:
(when you click on the link above to register to volunteer, be sure and scroll down to the July dates that are listed for St. John's)
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Food Pantry Item for the Month of July:
Toothpaste
Donations can be dropped off in the Church Narthex near the Connection Center.
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School Office Summers Hours
June 28 - August 4: School Office Closed
August 5 - August 20
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm
Closed ALL Fridays
Thursday, August 21: School Office Closed
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Important Summer Dates
August 8: Popsicle's in the Playground from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
August 22: First Day of School (8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
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We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates: July 29, August 12.
Click on the TRIP logo above for more information!
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St. John's Lutheran School Extended Care Help & Donations
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Extended care is always looking for donations. Most commonly needed are Crayola markers, colored pencils, water colors, dry erase markers (especially colored ones), white paper, foam shapes, yarn, beads, & Clorox wipes. We also look for donations to update our play area like toys, games, and puzzles. Currently we are looking for play horses, Hotwheels tracks, and Imaginex figures.
I am also in need of volunteers to help get extended care ready for the start of the school year. I will be here from August 12-16 (time to be determined but usually from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.). An example of the help I need is going through and organizing games, puzzles, and movies. I also have to wash all the toys and shelves. If anyone can spare any time to help or want to make a donation, please contact Amy Strombom at (708) 354-1690 or
extcare@sjlagrange.com
Thank you!
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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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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, June 30, 2019 = 154
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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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