St. John's Lutheran Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
Week of September 8, 2019
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Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Sunday, September 8, 2019
8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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"Enough ... In Your Busyness"
Preacher: Rev. Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Rev. Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
Epistle: Colossians 2:16-23
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
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God's Grace For You When You Aren't
(September 8th - October 20)
Humanity’s pursuit of righteousness…of “enoughness”…has taken a turn. Rather than seeking it “at church”, they seek it out in their everyday lives of work, love, parenting, leisure and politics. But just like any other religions of “do this and that will be enough”, we discover a trail of frustrations, failures and exhaustion because we
aren’t enough. But God is. And His grace to us in Jesus is more than enough to say “Enough!” to our endless climbing of ladders that we’ll never reach the top of. In this series, we’ll explore some of those areas of our lives where we end up feeling like we are never enough. Instead, the grace of Jesus makes us ENOUGH!
9/8/19: Enough…In Your Busyness
9/15: Enough…For The One You Love
9/22: Enough…As A Parent
9/29: Enough…On The Job
10/6: Enough…As You “Rest”
10/13: Enough…When Everything’s Politics
10/20: Enough…For Your “Transformation”
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The 505 is going towards a regular rotation of worship!
Every 1
st and 3
rd Saturday of the month at 5:05 p.m.
Come join our “Kick-Off” service on Saturday, September 21
st at 5:05 p.m.!
More information to follow in St. John’s weekly Mission,
on our website and on Facebook!
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Holy Baptism of Nora Kathleen Repp
We welcome this new member of the body of Christ, Nora Kathleen Repp during our 8:00 a.m. Worship Service this Sunday. Before Nora's baptism, her parents responded to these question in preparation for this day:
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Why are you getting your child baptized?
We want Nora to become a child of God.
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Why at St. John’s?
St. John’s has been an important part of my life. I grew up in the Church and school and my mother, Kathleen VerVynck, continues to work at the school as a preschool teacher. In addition, all of Nora’s family has been baptized at the Church.
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What does baptism mean to you and your family?
Baptism means that Nora will become a child of God and follow in his teachings.
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What kind of support do you hope to get from St. John’s? What connection do you make at St. John’s? with the congregation as well as your baptismal sponsors?
I hope that the congregation and sponsors will help keep Nora on the right path to walk in faith.
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It’s time once again for St. John’s Youth Confirmation! This time of instruction and spiritual growth is a one year, hybrid (online and in person) program for youth 7
th-12
th grade. If you want your youth to get confirmed at St. John's in May 2020, contact Pastor Ben as soon as possible as
b.roberts@sjlagrange.com or
708-354-1690.
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Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
"More Than the Message"
Leader: Pastor Ben Roberts
Sunday, September 8, 9:30 a.m., Heritage Room
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High School Youth Bible Study
"The Book of Daniel"
Leader: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Sunday, September 8, 9:30 a.m., Youth Room
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Sunday School at St. John's
Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
Second Floor Music Room
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Come to Sunday School and help us make a JIGSAW PUZZLE.
Then we'll take it apart and see how fast we can put it together again.
See you there!
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Women's Bible Study
Tuesday, September 10th at 10:30 a.m.
Heritage Room
We will begin a new book titled
Sip, Savor and Drink Deeply,
which is a bible study for women written by Deb Burma. Copies of the book will be available at our first meeting. Bring your bibles and join us as we enjoy bible study, prayer, fellowship and refreshments together. For more information please contact Lynn Kahl at lynnkahl50@gmail.com or 312-890-0020.
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Early Risers Bible Study
Thursday, September 12th at 6:15 a.m.
Heritage Room
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Men's Weekly Bible Study
Thursday, September 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Room
We are beginning a study of the book of Genesis, following Warren Wiersbe’s “Be Basic: Believing the Simple Truth of God’s Word,” the first of three books he wrote on the topic. If you have any questions, please contact Jon Fredrickson at
jon_fredrickson@yahoo.com
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WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES ... Starting soon
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Sunday Morning Parenting Bible Study
Sunday, September 15, 2019
9:30 a.m, Nursery
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Raising kids is tough…but God has a plan!
Feeling helpless when the world contradicts the godly
principles you try to instill in your kids? Good news!
God has a plan for effectively raising your kids and you can learn it
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St. John's Wednesday Bible School
Wednesday, September 25th, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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St. John’s is launching a program similar to summer Vacation Bible School
during the school year for our congregation and community. We are scheduling our Bible School on Wednesday after school for an hour, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The format will be a shortened version of our Vacation Bible School activities, with Bible lessons, stories, songs, skits, games, and crafts, offered for children Age 4 through 5th Grade. Registration will be free, and we are welcoming all children of our congregation, families who attended our summer Vacation Bible School, and our surrounding community. Following the Bible School hour, children who are interested in participating in a youth choir will rehearse from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We are planning for the choir to sing in selected worship services and a children's Christmas program.
Wednesday Bible School begins on September 25th. Our program location will be announced once we have an estimate of children who will participate. If your family is interested, please visit our Wednesday Bible School registration link to let us know so we can plan with accuracy:
Wednesday Bible School is not intended to replace our 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, but to enlarge our ministry outreach, and specifically ministry to children. Ever since 1886 when St. John’s School was founded, ministry to children has been important at St. John’s. We want to reach our St. John's children and our community with a meaningful message for kids.
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St. John’s Concert Series – SAVE THE DATES!
Mark your calendar for the following two upcoming concert events:
- Acoustic Concert on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 4:00 PM. Concert will feature Adam Roth on guitar, and Gerik Fon-Revutzky on bassoon. Music by Pujol, Albaugh, Bach, Ponce, and some modern popular tunes.
- Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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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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Griefshare Fall sessions to begins September 17th.
St. John’s is again offering GRIEFSHARE, a grief recovery program designed to help in the journey from mourning to joy. We will learn how to walk the journey of grief and be supported on the way to finding healing and hope.This informal group of caring individuals will make you feel welcomed, as we watch videos and share in discussion and prayer. All are welcome, and we hope St. John’s members will invite friends who aren’t our members as well. The program is Bible based and encouraging.
The sessions will begin held in the Heritage Room on Tuesdays, from 1:00 to 2:30. Workbooks will be available. Marnie Smith and Bev O”Connor are the facilitators, with Sharon Broz assisting.
Register through the church office or by calling or e-mailing Marnie at (630-440-6542) or E-mail:
marnie_rev@comcast.net
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ANNUAL FALL BARBEQUE
Saturday, September 21 at 3 p.m.
The Hemmingers would like to invite all church families to the annual fall barbeque at their house! Save the date for September 21st at 3:00 p.m. Bring a side dish to share! This year they are asking all families to bring a donated item for the Women's Care Center in La Grange.
Please RSVP to Rebecca at 630-660-3602.
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Ladies Fall Brunch: Live Free
Sunday, October 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
You are invited to a lovely afternoon with all your favorites: Girlfriends, Breakfast Buffet, and featured Speaker and Author, Kendra Smiley
Ticket Reservations will begin September 8th.
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SHARE
...with Your Service
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Mission Cafe Sunday Morning Coffee Hour hosts are needed! This is a great way to volunteer for a short period of time to enjoy fellowship and meet new people. It is not difficult... making the coffee is easy and you can provide breakfast pastries if you would like, but not necessary.
Please see attached link and consider hosting!
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Our church is participating in the
DIAPER DERBY for families served by Caring Network (formerly CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage). As a church, we will be collecting diapers, wipes, and gift cards to WalMart. Please bring in supplies by October 1st and leave them in the metal bucket labeled
DIAPER DERBY. Supplies benefit Caring Network's baby bank programs, providing material goods, parenting classes, and spiritual support to new parents in need.
Our Mission Cafe monetary donation for September will benefit the La Grange Area Food pantry. We will be working with St. John's 3rd Grade Eagles in Action project for the month. Thank you for your contributions!!!!
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3
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Grade Eagles in Action 2019
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3rd Grade is on a mission, with the help of God, to help hungry children and families in our community and the world. Throughout the school year, 3rd grade will purchase items using money collected from our chapel offerings in August and September to help the LaGrange Area Food Pantry. These items are non-food items like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toilet paper. (There is also a collection bin located in the church narthex all year if you would like to donate items. The Food Pantry is always in need of cereal, pasta, and canned goods.) We will keep you posted on the items we purchase each month by the school office door. In addition, we will be packing meals at Feed My Starving Children later in September to help children in the world who are desperate for healthy food supplemented with vitamins, veggies, soy, rice, and prayers to help them grow. Thank you for helping us serve God with your offerings!
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Food Pantry Item for the Month of September: Shampoo
(Donations can be dropped off in the Church Narthex near the Connection Center.)
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The Crop Walk will be on October 27, 2019. Watch for more information coming in the future!
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OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
There are two Board positions that went unfilled at the elections in November. These are two very important positions and need to be filled.
The first position is for the Congregation Secretary, expiring December 2020. Main duty is to take the official minutes of the monthly Council meetings and the periodic Congregation meetings.
The second position is for a Chairperson of the Board of Stewardship, expiring December 2021. Main duty is to designate on an annual basis the recipient organizations of the funds collected each week for different charitable organizations.
As Christians we are encouraged to donate our time, talents and treasures. If you choose to fill either of these positions you will go far in fulfilling the time and talent as encouraged.
Please prayfully consider one of these positions. If you have any questions, or want to volunteer either call Tom Braun at 708-207-3720 or email at
tjbraun54@gmail.com
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As you are getting ready for Fall football games, bridal or baby showers, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, vacations or if you just plan on dining out or treating yourself, take time to evaluate your shopping needs and order your TRIP cards! If you are hosting an event, or attending an event start your shopping with TRIP cards. There are many choices to:
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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.
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Weekly Worship Attendance
September 1, 2019: 169
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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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