St. John's Lutheran
Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
March 27 - April 2, 2021
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Palm/Passion Weekend Worship Services with Holy Communion
Saturday, March 27, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship Service
with Holy Communion at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Traditional Worship Service
with Holy Communion at 9:00 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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"Tragedy and Triumph"
Preaching: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Worship Leader: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Holy Gospel: John 12:12-19
Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 9:9-12
Epistle: Hebrews 10:11-18
Holy Gospel: Mark 15:1-39
Sunday, “the eighth day of the week,” is celebrated by Christians as the first day of the eternal life into which they were baptized. Today, the beginning of the great and Holy Week of Lent, we begin with the note of great joy as the crowds receive Jesus entering Jerusalem. This will be the last time He comes to the holy city. For we then follow Him to the judgment hall, the cross of suffering, and the fearful tomb of death. The penitential season of Lent concludes with the three holy days, the Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Let us follow our Lord and allow Him to take our sins upon Himself that we may receive His new life in the forgiveness of our sins and the joy of the resurrection.
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Click on the button above to register for worship opportunities and to obtain additional information about our In-Person and Livestreamed Worship Services.
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Worship Service Schedule for Holy Week and Easter
Palm / Passion Weekend Worship Services with Holy Communion:
· Saturday, March 27th at 5:05 PM - The 505 Worship Service
· Sunday, March 28th at 9:00 AM - Traditional Worship Service
Maundy Thursday Worship Service with Holy Communion:
· Thursday, April 1st at 7:00 PM - Traditional Worship Service
Good Friday Worship Services:
· Friday, April 2nd at 12:00 PM - Traditional Worship Service
· Friday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM - Tenebrae Worship Service
In-Person Holy Communion:
· Saturday, April 3rd from 2:30 – 3:00 PM
Easter Weekend Worship Services with Holy Communion:
· Saturday, April 3rd at 5:05 PM - The 505 Easter Service
· Sunday, April 4th at 8:00 & 10:45 AM - Traditional Worship Service
Registration for the above listed Worship Services is available on our Church web site and can be accessed by clicking the button above.
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St. John's Lenten Devotional Booklet
Our yearly Lenten Devotional booklet was sent electronically to members in the Lenten Opportunities email linked below and is available through our website.
Print copies are available in the grey bin outside door A
and on the table just inside door A.
You may view the Lenten Devotional by clicking on the link below.
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CONNECT...in SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION
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Adult Education Class ~ MORE THAN THE MESSAGE ~ 10:15-11:15am
NOTE: More Than the Message will return with a new series after Easter.
Join Pastor Ben, either in-person at St. John's or online on Zoom, for a study of the passage that the worship service message is based upon. Gain more insights and teachings than can be packed into a 15 minute message! Strengthen your faith in Jesus and the life He has for you! See the article below for details.
Sunday School Education ~ 10:15 - 11:15 AM
Join the Sunday School Class either in-person or online. Lesson materials will be sent 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. See the article below for details.
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LET'S BUILD AN EASTER TREE TOGETHER!
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Calling all Kids!
Join the fun at Sunday School and play a part in our Palm Sunday Skit, with costumes, palm branches, and songs. Then we'll build a beautiful Easter Tree with eggs and ribbons and Bible verse streamers. When we're finished, we'll display our tree in the narthex as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus on Easter Sunday.
Sunday School in-person meets in the Heritage Room from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. E-Lesson materials will be sent 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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CONNECT...through CHURCH NEWS!
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Note: If your Mission gets clipped in your email, click your "view entire message" link to go on reading about opportunities at St. John's.
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Recycle Dumpster Removal
After weighing the benefits of having large recycle refuse containers versus the parking lot damage from refuse trucks during collection, the Board of Properties decided that it was best to remove these units. We were receiving $4.00 per ton of recycled paper, which is a poor value proposition. It was necessary to remove both containers, as removing only one would double the number of collections.
We are still collecting recyclable paper from our building, so that we can determine the rate of accumulation. We will implement a new refuse solution that fits our institutional needs.
Sincerely,
William Newren
Chairman, Board of Properties
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Spring LWML Quarterly
Magazines are available for pickup in the grey pickup bin outside Door A. Please pick one up at your convenience.
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Portals of Prayer
The Portals of Prayer devotionals for April - June 2021 are available for pick up in the grey bin outside Door A.
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Church Directories are here!
NOTE: Church directories not picked up by the Monday after Easter will be removed from this location and returned to the church office for pick up.
Directories are available for pick up in the grey pick up bin outside Door A. Please take the one labeled with your name. If you did not have a photo taken for the directory, please see the Church Office Manager about acquiring a church directory.
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Early Childhood Education Positions
St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center (ELC) at 7214 South Cass Avenue in Darien, IL has three Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher and two Part-Time Early Childhood Classroom Aide positions available. The start date is the beginning of the 2021-2022 academic year on or about August 25, 2021. Interested candidates can find the detailed Job Description along with the Online Application at https://www.sjlcdarien.org/employment.html. You will be required to upload a resume and list three references via the application prior to its submission.
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CONNECT...in BIBLE STUDY AND SMALL GROUPS!
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Attention All High School Youth!
April 4: Help out with the Easter Extravaganza.
Volunteer either from 8:30 - 9:30 or 9:30 - 10:30 am.
April 17: Youth Group from 6:15 - 8:30 pm at St. John's. Come to the 505 service then join us for walking tacos, board games, basketball, and God time.
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~Look for Updated information next week~ |
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CONNECT...through ST. JOHN'S MINISTRIES!
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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 these wonderful in-reach and outreach events, click the button below.
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how to donate gift cards to families in need during COVID-19
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As COVID-19 widens and families are impacted by hardships related to closed schools, limited access to childcare, work limitations, and more, we have a unique opportunity to help support our community and families.
Purchase gift cards through our school’s fundraiser for essential goods such as groceries, gas, restaurants, and cleaning supplies, to donate to those in our community.
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Use TRIP Cards to support St. John's School Read-A-Thon!
See the Read-A-Thon article below for more information.
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Try the RaiseRight App!
Click on the TRIP logo for more information!
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Use the RaiseRight App or your TRIP cards with many choices for your shopping needs. Get ready for spring weather! When buying clothing, home decor, or anything – start with TRIP cards. See the new attached article by clicking on the TRIP logo to see participating retailers and regular order dates.
Our next order dates are:
March 29, April 12 & 26 7:45 AM near Door A.
when you are placing an order.
There are only 5 hard card order dates left for 2020-2021 program year!
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN"S SCHOOL! |
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Our first ever “Read-A-Thon” will take place
April 6 through April 20
Please click the left side button below to read how you can help St. John's students participate in the Read-A-Thon! Then, click on the right side button to make your donation. Please return any monetary and gift card donations to St. John's by April 1st.
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St. John's Annual Plant Sale Returns
Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8!!!!
Order Forms will be coming soon!
Please keep an eye on the Wings for more information
and volunteer signups!
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EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA:
- Sunday, April 4 between services
MEALS TO GO:
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:
- March's featured item is TOILET PAPER.
- Deposit featured item in the box in the narthex!
TRIP ORDER DATES:
PLANT SALE:
GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER:
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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 Service
at 9:00 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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