St. John's Lutheran Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
August 15 - 21, 2020
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 5:05 PM (The 505)
Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 8:00 and 10:45 AM (Traditional)
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"The Gospel According To David: Humble?"
Preacher: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament: 2 Samuel 6:12-23
Second Reading: Philippians 2:2-11
Holy Gospel: Matthew 22:41-46
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There’s a difference between “humble” and “humiliating”. If you find something “humiliating”, it means that it is beneath you, something you would never think of doing. But being “humble” means you DELIBERATELY do something that, though lowly, will reap great benefits. As we continue our series “The Gospel According To David”, we find King David dancing before the ark, wearing only a linen ephod. Michel, Saul’s daughter and David’s wife, finds this “humiliating” for the king of Israel! But David points out his “humility” and the blessings that he has received from the Lord. David’s actions point to another King, who looked “humiliating” as He died upon the cross. But Jesus was “humbling Himself, taking on the form of a servant”, so that we would receive the blessings of forgiveness of sin and a “humble mind” towards others.
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The Gospel According To David
King David is often portrayed as a spiritual giant, a great king and a caring shepherd. From writing beloved Psalms to conquering mighty enemies, David is often held up as a great example of faithful living. But when you look at the stories of David’s life, you see not an example of faithful living; you see a faithful God who gives David everything by His grace. In this 6 week series, “The Gospel According To David”, we will look at some of those stories and see that the Lord almighty was working in and through His sinful, chosen King, to make David an example of the glorious grace that He shows to all sinners. We will also see how the life of David ultimately points to God’s grace that He shows us in our true King, Jesus Christ, and His love, strength and power that He shows through His death and resurrection.
- 8/15 & 16: Humble? (2 Samuel 6:12-23)
- 8/22 & 23: God’s Promise to Build a “House” for David (2 Samuel 7:1-17)
- 8/29 & 30: Nathan rebukes David (2 Samuel 12:1-13)
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IN-PERSON / LIVESTREAMED WORSHIP |
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(Everyone should have received an e-mail titled "In-Person Worship Services - Additional Information that was sent on Thursday, August 13. Click "HERE" to view that e-mail and obtain additional information about our In-Person and Livestreamed Worship Services that being this weekend.)
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ST. JOHN'S MINISTRIES (Inreach and Outreach) |
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CHECK OUT ALL THE GREAT CHURCH MINISTRIES
THAT ARE OCCURRING THIS MONTH!
(You all should have received our "CHURCH MINISTRIES" e-mail that was sent on Monday, August 10. Click "HERE" to view that e-mail and obtain additional information about these wonderful outreach events.)
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PIZZA FUNDRAISER
St. John’s is teaming up with Enzo’s Pizza in La Grange
for a Fundraiser that will deliver a delicious dinner right to you!
14” Large Frozen Pizzas will be available for purchase for $15 each (cheese or pepperoni)
Pick up will be at St. John’s:
Sunday, August 23 (between services)
AND during
St. John’s Lutheran School Classroom Visits:
Monday, August 24th (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Tuesday, August 25th (3:00 - 7:00 PM)
(deadline to order pizza is Tuesday, August 18, 2020)
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MEALS-TO-GO: Sunday, August 16, 2020 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM
(More information is available at this "link".)
BLOOD DRIVE: Monday, August 17, 2020 from 1:00 - 6:00 PM
(St. John's will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on August 17th from 1:00 - 7:00 PM. As you may have heard, there is high demand for blood throughout our area. If you have tried to sign up, you will notice that time slots have filled up. American Red Cross tests for the COVID-19 antibody therefore the time slots fill up quickly. We are working on scheduling another one in the fall and will publicize as soon as a date is set. They discourage walk-ins at this time.)
BACK TO SCHOOL STORY STROLL: Thu., August 20 from 6:15 - 7:30 PM
(More information is available at this "link")
(Formerly known as "Popsicles in the Playground")
BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK BLESSING: Thu., August 20 at 7:00 PM
PIZZA FUNDRAISER PICKUP: August 23, 24, and 25 (for more details click "here")
CONGREGATIONAL ASSEMBLY: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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There will be a Congregational Assembly on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the 2020-2021 Operating and Capital Budgets. This meeting will be held in the Sanctuary, limited to 50 people in attendance, the sign-up sheet will be prepared and placed on sign-up genius a week before the meeting. The meeting will also be live streamed, link will be provided a week prior to the meeting.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEMORIALS AND GIFTS COMMITTEE
This annual report is now available for your information. It identifies that $13,948 was received this past year in memory of 17 persons. Those remembered are identified in the attachment.
There were no special, non-memorial, gifts received in the past fiscal year, and no projects are pending.
Questions or comments should be directed to Committee member, Harlan Hirt at 708-354-3306 or hdh_39@sbcglobal.net”
Click "HERE" for the Detailed Report.
Click "HERE" for the Approved Project List.
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"Thank You All!" from the Board of Stewardship. During these tough times, for those who have been financially able to donate money to St. John's normally spent on things like gas, dry cleaning, auto maintenance, car washes, haircuts and restaurants/entertainment...the church thanks you greatly! Your generosity is appreciated.
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CONNECT...in Bible Study and Small Groups
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All three small groups are currently discussing
Keith Haney’s book “One Nation Under God"
Click "HERE" for additional information on these opportunities!
(UPDATE: Rebecca Schiltz has moved her small group to Monday's at 7:00 p.m.)
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Attention All High School Youth!
SAVE THE NEXT DATE: Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 6:30-8:30 pm.
That night we will be starting with Summer Mission Trip Information (parents stay with youth) from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Then we will have outdoor games.
If you have any questions about the Youth Program at St. John's please contact Vicki Wykert at v.wykert@sjlagrange.com
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E-SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. JOHN'S |
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ADAM AND EVE MAKE A TERRIBLE MISTAKE! |
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The Garden of Eden was an amazing place! Everything there was perfect, and Adam and Eve were very happy and content. But there was a commandment they needed to obey - one of the trees in the garden was off limits. God said, "I have given you everything in the garden to eat except the fruit of this tree. You may not eat it - if you do, I will be very angry, and you will be punished!" At first Adam and Eve obeyed God's commandment and life in the garden was as wonderful as ever, until a crafty serpent caused some big trouble . . . .
Lesson materials will 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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Click on the TRIP logo above for more information on
how to donate gift cards to families in need during COVID-19
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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.
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.
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Click on the TRIP logo above for more information! |
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Whether you are starting your summer seasonal shopping or shopping for anything – start with TRIP cards. See attached article for summer order dates.
Our next order date is Monday, August 17 at 8:30 AM at Door A in the Church Parking Lot. Please e-mail Amy Buonassisi at amybuonassisi@gmail.com if you are placing an order.
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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 8:00 a.m. and 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
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