St. John's Lutheran Church and School
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The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
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A Reminder:
Daylight Savings Time
ends this weekend.
Set your clocks back one hour this Saturday night!
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All Saints' Sunday
with Holy Communion
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Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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”The 5 Solas: God's Glory Alone”
We conclude our series, “The 5 Solas”, by focusing on our final Sola: “God’s Glory Alone”. God’s Glory Alone communicates the belief that it is God and God alone Who is to receive the glory for the wonders of His work of our redemption. By confessing God’s Glory Alone, Christians acknowledge that all of the benefits of this earthly life, as well as the free gift of their salvation and the life everlasting, have come to them by God’s hand alone. This realization causes the Christian to proclaim that all the credit, merit, and glory ought to be ascribed solely to God. Even the Christian’s trust in the mercy of God on account of Christ, which we call faith, is a gift of God and not a part of any human work. Salvation, and every good gift is of the Lord from beginning to end.
Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Epistle: 1 John 3:1-3
Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
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COMMUNION ASSISTANCE NEEDED
The Board of Elders would like to extend the opportunity to the men of our congregation to assist the elders and pastors with the distribution of Holy Communion.
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Scripture Readers Wanted
Readers are wanted for our Weekend Worship Services during Advent. If you would like to sign up to read the scripture readings during one of the three services please click the link below.
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Our Nursery Room is available to serve families with young children each Sunday from 7:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. We are happy to care for your child during worship or the education hour. The Nursery is the first room on the school hallway adjoining the sanctuary. Ask one of the ushers to guide you. |
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If you have questions about our Nursery, please call the Church Office at 708.354.1690 or contact Dalyne Shinneman at 630.772.1688 or d.shinneman@StJohnsLagrange.org . |
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GROW...through SUNDAY EDUCATION
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Congregational Assembly
November 7
Please plan to attend the Congregational Assembly on November 7 at 9:30 AM. The preliminary ballot for the 2021 election is available by clicking the button below.
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ADULT EDUCATION WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK. |
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Sunday School 9:30-10:30 AM
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JESUS' DISCIPLES
ARE ARRESTED!
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Peter and John were arrested and put in prison for teaching the huge crowds that gathered around them about Jesus. They could have felt sorry for themselves and decided that it was too difficult to share Jesus' good news while the Jewish leaders were constantly threatening them. Instead, they were glad that God was using them as His messengers, and they didn't mind being locked in a gloomy prison for Jesus' sake. They knew that no power on earth could stop the Holy Spirit’s work. |
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Come to Sunday School and find out what happened to Peter and John. We'll meet in the Music Room on the second floor at 9:30 a.m. Lesson materials will also be emailed to all Sunday School and Wednesday Bible School families. If you do not receive your package, contact Dalyne Shinneman at dalyne.shinneman@gmail.com or call 630.772.1688.
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Note: There is a lot going on at St. John's.
If your Mission gets clipped in your email, please click your "view entire message" link to go on reading about opportunities at St. John's.
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CONNECT...through CHURCH NEWS!
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Cemetery Fall Clean-up Day, Saturday, November 6
Our fall Cemetery Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, from 8:30 am until noon. We will be clearing gravesites of weathered decorations, cutting down and removing perennials (e.g. peonies), setting snow markers, and, weather permitting, painting the park bench we had rebuilt this past summer. If you can help, please let Jeff Baker know by email ( jwbaz@aol.com) or phone/text (708-446-9567), and bring your own work gloves, leaf rake, and clippers if you can. Many thanks, Jeff Baker, Chair, St. John's Cemetery Committee
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Join the Senior Choir this Christmas Season! |
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I hope many of you will consider this open invitation to all adults and high school youth, to join the Senior Choir for our upcoming Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and / or our Christmas Eve Worship Service on Friday, December 24, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. If you are interested, please contact David Lincoln at 708-354-1690 (ext. 222), or d.lincoln@stjohnslagrange.org
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Christmas Tree Set-Up and Decorating
Christmas Concert Volunteers Needed!
Our Christmas Concert is five weeks away on December 12, and we are in need of many volunteers to help make that evening special. We need people for setting-up and decorating Christmas trees, setting-up risers and chairs, ushering, greeting, and directing traffic. Please consider helping out in any way you can.
Look for the sheets on the sign-up board along the west wall of the Church Narthex or if you prefer you can click this link, http://bit.ly/StJohnsDec2021 and use Sign-Up Genius to volunteer. You can also send an email to Mr. Lincoln at d.lincoln@stjohnslagrange.org , or call him at (708) 354-1690 x222. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Times of Volunteer Help Needed:
· Christmas Tree Set Up - Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 p.m.
· Christmas Tree Decorating - Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m.
· Riser Set Up - Sunday, Dec. 5 from 12 to 1 p.m. (lunch served at 1:00 p.m.)
· Concert Set Up - Sunday, Dec. 12 at 12:00 p.m.
· Assist Directing Traffic - Sunday, Dec. 12 (start at 5:30 p.m.)
· Serve as Greeter / Usher for the Concert - Sunday, Dec. 12 (start at 5:45 p.m.)
· Riser Take Down - Monday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
· Christmas Tree Take Down - Sunday, Jan. 9 at 12:00 p.m.
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Christmas Concert: "Silent Night"
Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m
St. John’s will again host our Annual Christmas Concert: “Silent Night” on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. This evening of music will feature St. John’s adult and youth choir, and many instruments. The program will include a variety of sacred music and familiar carols. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken. Because of COVID-19 precautions, there will be no reception following the concert this year.
You can also make a personal contribution to our Music Fund to support the music program at St. John’s. Donations to our Music Fund help support musicians for Festive Worship Services like Memorial Service for Pastor Haberkost; Reformation Sunday; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve; and our upcoming Christmas Concert. All contributors between July 1 of this year and December 1, will be listed in our Concert Program on December 12. We thank you in advance for your generous support.
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10 AM – 3 PM, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Office is closed
If help is needed outside of these hours, you may leave a message by email
or phone voicemail using the following information:
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
If you have any questions regarding LWML, please phone Mrs. Pamella Christensen (708) 354-6977 or email her at BPChristensen@comcast.net .
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Youth Group Events
are being planned for:
Next Event: November 19, 6 - 9 pm
If you have any questions about our youth group, please email:
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SERVE...through ST. JOHN'S MINISTRIES!
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November’s Mission Café donations will benefit
Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Stay tuned for more information. Boxes to pack are available for pick up in the narthex and the school office. Sunday November 14th is the last day to drop off the packed boxes.
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Our "St. John's Ministries" e-mail is sent out every Monday.
To view the current e-mail and obtain additional information about our wonderful in-reach and outreach events, such as:
VETERANS' DAY CHAPEL SERVICE
MEALS TO GO THANKSGIVING
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
VERSITI BLOOD DRIVE
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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Congregation Members
Please join St. John's School as we celebrate our Veterans
at our Chapel Service and Reception!
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Job Opening at St. John's Lutheran School
St. John’s Lutheran School is seeking candidates immediately
for the position of 4th grade teacher (part-time).
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Try the RaiseRight App!
Click on the TRIP logo for more information!
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Get motivated and in the habit to start earning on your everyday purchases with TRIP cards. Reduce your family's tuition for the next school year. Online sales are convenient for your busy family. Earn right from home on the website or on-the-go with the RaiseRight app. See the new attached article by clicking on the TRIP logo to see participating retailers and regular order dates.
- November 8
- November 15
- November 29
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR NOVEMBER IS BARS OF SOAP.
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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CEMETERY FALL CLEAN UP DAY:
CONGREGATIONAL ASSEMBLY:
VETERANS ASSEMBLY:
YOUTH GROUP:
MEALS TO GO PICK UP:
MISSION CAFE:
- Sign up when you can help!
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BLOOD DRIVE SAVE THE DATE
12/01/21 3PM - 7PM
at the LaGrange Public Library
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Saturday Worship
505 Contemporary
Worship Service at 5:05 p.m.
(Click "here" for the song playlist)
Sunday Worship
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: All Worship Services will be available on our Livestream YouTube Page shortly after they are Livestreamed.
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Church Office
Office: (708) 354-1690 x210
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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