St. John's Lutheran
Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
November 14 - 20, 2020
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Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 5:05 PM (The 505)
Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM (Traditional)
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"The End!
The Beginning of Greater Stewardship"
Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Zephaniah 1:7-16
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Holy Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
“Use it or lose it!” Ever heard that phrase before? This phrase is often said with vacation days, your muscles, even your life savings! This phrase speaks about making the most of what you have before it is all gone. But what if this phrase describes “using it”, knowing you will gain more, not lose everything? As we continue our series, “The End!...Or The Beginning?”, we look at Jesus’ story about a man who entrusted “talents” to his servants. Some used them…and gained more. One hid his talent…and lost his life! Jesus has given us the riches of the kingdom of heaven and He wants us to use His riches for the expansion of the kingdom. How are we doing? Are we using our Lord’s “talents”? Or will we “lose it” when He comes again? Could this be the beginning of our Lord calling us to greater stewardship of everything He has given us, purely out of His grace?
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SERMON SERIES CONTINUES
The End!...Or The Beginning?
What Our Lord Calls Us To Focus On Before He Comes Again
If there is one thing the year 2020 has taught us, it’s this: be prepared. Were we prepared for a pandemic? Were we prepared for unrest in our nation? Were we prepared to go back to school? Were we prepared to live a “new normal”? In more ways than one, 2020 has felt like the end of the world! But what about “THE END”, when Jesus comes back in the same way He came, to judge, to resurrect, to save? Will you be prepared? This series, “The End!...Or The Beginning?”, will focus on three sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew as He tells His disciples about “The End”. But in each one, Jesus is not only speaking of the Last Day. He is telling His disciples what to focus on to prepare for His arrival. We will look at three areas we can “begin” to engage in today, so that “The End” will be a “beginning” of eternal bliss in the presence of our coming Lord!
11/14-15: The End! The Beginning of Greater Stewardship (Matthew 25:14-30)
11/21-22: The End! The Beginning of Greater Vision (Matthew 25:31-46)
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE & SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION |
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November 14 - 15, 2020
Saturday Schedule
"The 505" - Contemporary Worship Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
Sunday Schedule
Traditional Worship Service at 9:00 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
Sunday Education Opportunities
MORE THAN THE MESSAGE IS BACK!
Sundays, 10:15-11:15am
Join Pastor Ben, either in-person at St. John's or online on Zoom, for a study of the passage that his 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!
In-person: St. John's Sanctuary
Online: Zoom (link and description in article below)
10:15 - 11:15 AM - Sunday School Education Hour
(See the article below. Sunday School will be held in the Heritage Room)
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(Everyone should have received an e-mail titled "In-Person / Livestreamed Worship Services" that was sent on Wednesday, November 11. Click "HERE" to view that e-mail and obtain additional information about our In-Person and Livestreamed Worship Services being this weekend.)
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More than the Message
“The End!
The Beginning of Greater Stewardship”
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Join Pastor Ben, either in-person at St. John's or online on Zoom, for a study of the passage that his 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!
Sundays, 10:15-11:15am
In-person: St. John's Sanctuary
Online: Zoom (link below)
Ben Roberts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: More Than The Message
Time: Nov 15, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Sun, until Dec 20, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
Nov 15, 2020 10:00 AM - Dec 20, 2020 10:00 AM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Join Zoom Meeting
Phone #: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 749 0994 2552
Passcode: 505
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E-SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. JOHN'S |
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IT'S TIME FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL THEATER!
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Come to Sunday School and play a part in our SKIT!
Choose a costume and you'll be ready to go on stage with us. We'll have lots of fun!
We're meeting in the Heritage Room adjoining the sanctuary from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
If you are viewing St. John's E-Sunday School by email, just download the SKIT and you can have your own home theater. 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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Attention All High School Youth!
Tree Decorating at the Zoo
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Our next event is decorating a Christmas tree at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, November 22nd from 1 -3pm. Once we are done, we can walk around and enjoy the zoo. There is a limit of 15 people, so if you haven't RSVPed to join us, you have until November 13 to let me know!
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Thank you to all who helped at the St. John's Cemetery Fall Clean Up Day! |
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Church Directories are here!
If you had a photo taken for the church directory the directories have arrived and are available for pick up at the church. They are 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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LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION - NEWS AND EVENTS! |
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LWML NID SELECTS NEW MISSION GRANTS FOR NEW BIENNIUM
The votes are in! On August 29/30, delegates of the LWML NID cast their ballots ahead of their virtual Convention on Saturday, September 12. They elected officers, approved bylaws changes, adopted a Mission goal for the new biennium, and selected mission projects to be supported by their mite offerings. With $93,750 allocated for grants, six proposals were chosen to be fully funded by our LWML NID and a 7th grant will receive a portion of what they requested. To learn more please click on the link: "HERE"
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Fall LWML Quarterly magazines are available for pickup at the church. They are in the grey pickup bin outside Door A. Please pick one up at your convenience. |
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HONEY SUNDAY
Since we will not be able to order our honey in person this year, please go to DakotaRanch.org/ORDERHONEY to receive and use the on-line form to order your bottle(s) of honey. On-line orders will go directly to the Ranch and the the honey will be mailed to you. No more than 10 bottles of honey can be mailed to one address; and none can be mailed out of the U.S.
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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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Click "HERE" for additional information on these opportunities!
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ST. JOHN'S MINISTRIES (Inreach and Outreach) |
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Everyone should have received our "St. John's Ministries" e-mail that was sent on Monday, November 9. Click "HERE" to view that e-mail and obtain additional information about these wonderful outreach events.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONDAY EMAIL THAT WAS SENT ARE BELOW!
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Turn in Shoeboxes This Weekend!! |
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As we look forward to Christmas, our nation and our world are still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are looking for comfort and peace and we want to do all we can to help them find hope in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Operation Christmas Child team has been working hard to make sure they can safely collect and deliver shoebox gifts. The National Collection week is November 16-23rd, the week before Thanksgiving. They understand there are challenges of packing shoeboxes in this unusual year.
- Turn in your shoeboxes this weekend at either service.
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There is still time to personalize a shoebox or two ONLINE for $25 per box at samaritanspurse.org/occ.
The deadline to turn in or to personalize a box online will be Sunday November 15, 2020.
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Meals To Go
St. John's Meals to Go program was recently highlighted in the LCMS Northern Illinois District News. Here is the link: NIDnews.org
There will be a Thanksgiving Meal provided by Meals to Go for people in need. Also a food pantry collection is shcheduled for November 24 from 11:30 - 1:30 during the pie pick up. The final Meals to Go is scheduled for December 6th.
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Note: If your Mission gets clipped in your email, click your "view entire message" link to go on reading about opportunites at St. John's.
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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: November's featured item is BARS OF SOAP
- Please deposit featured item in the box in the narthex.
PIE FUNDRAISER: November 1 - 15, 2020
- Click "HERE" for more information.
- Pie pickup is November 24, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:
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Click "HERE" for more information.
- Boxes are due by November 15, 2020.
HONEY SUNDAY: On your own this year, please donate online
- Orders can be placed "HERE"
TREE TRIM AT BROOKFIELD ZOO: Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM
(Click "HERE" to obtain additional information about these wonderful events.)
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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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November is here!
Time to start holiday shopping and get ready for cooler weather clothing or for anything – start with TRIP cards. See attached article for regular order dates.
Our next order dates are November 16th and 30th,
7:45 am at Door A.
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 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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Office: (708) 354-1690 x210
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