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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~~~~~~ Starting August 22 ~~~~~~
St. John's Sunday Worship Services
will be offered at 8 AM and 10:45 AM.
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost |
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Saturday, August 21, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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“I AM THE BREAD: WHAT A GREAT SIGN! THE BREAD OF LIFE”
As we continue our series, “I Am The Bread”, we consider: when we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we speak in the Fourth Petition, “Give us this day our daily bread.” We are reminded that “daily bread” includes everything we need for this body and life as we pray and give thanks for all the Lord provides regarding our well-being in this mortal life. Yet, we are never left to just be satisfied with earthly things, as we will be taken from worldly provisions to His greater eternal gifts, which always last. It is why He sent His Son into this world, and why Jesus spoke to the people then and still to us today, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst” (John 6:35).
Preaching: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Lectors: Julie Strasser (8:00); Katie Pece (10:45)
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-8
Epistle: Ephesians 4:17 - 5:2
Holy Gospel: John 6:25 - 47
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Blessing of Backpacks
and Teacher Recognition
Join us this Saturday and Sunday
during each of our Worship Services
as we bless the 2019-2020 School Year
and recognize our students and teachers.
Don't forget to bring your backpacks!
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~~~~CHURCH NURSERY~~~~
The Church Nursery is opening up again on Sunday, August 22. Nursery services will be available from 7:45 a.m. until 12:00 Noon during our worship services and education hour each Sunday. Please feel free to use our Nursery when your child needs a break from worship or class. The air-conditioned room will be supervised by qualified caregivers, and pagers will be available to communicate with parents as needed. The Nursery is the first room at the entry of the school building from the A Door hallway. Ask an usher to guide you if you need assistance.
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ADULT EDUCATION MEETS 9:30 - 10:30 SUNDAY MORNINGS
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC IS:
"Making Decisions for a Christian"
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For many of us, the Nicene Creed is just something we recite together during worship when Holy Communion is served. It's just one part of the service and then we move on. |
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But the Nicene Creed is not "just" a statement of belief we recite 2-3 times per month in worship. It is an ancient expression of faith that is as important and revolutionary today as it was back when it was first "formed".
In this Bible Study, we will unpack the seemingly simple lines of the Nicene Creed with supporting Bible texts and discussing why the faith the Nicene Creed proclaims is at one time universal in scope and yet strikingly particular in a world of pluralism, multiple worldviews and unbelief. We will discover and appreciate both the simplicity and depth of the creed that we declare: "We believe".
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Sunday School 9:30-10:30 AM
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Sunday School in-person meets in the second floor Music Room from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lesson materials will also be sent by email 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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An Informational Meeting for potential confirmands (and their parents) will be held Wednesday, August 25, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM in the Heritage Room at St. John’s. Confirmation instructional gatherings will be held on Wednesdays, beginning on September 1st at 6:30pm in the Heritage Room. Youth in grades 7 and 8 are eligible to participate in Confirmation. Please contact Pastor Ben at b.roberts@stjohnslagrange.org or 708-354-1690, ext. 213, or the Church Office, to enroll your youth or for more information.
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Note: 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.
We have a lot going on this week.
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CONNECT...through CHURCH NEWS!
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Pastor Haberkost Memorial Service
Sunday, September 26
Our beloved Pastor James Haberkost was called to heaven in late April 2020. Due to the state of the pandemic at that time, a public funeral was not possible. We are pleased to announce that a memorial service in celebration of Pastor Haberkost’s life and ministry and in worship of his Redeemer will be held at St. John’s on Sunday, September 26, at 3:30 p.m.
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Job Openings at St. John's Lutheran School
St. John’s Lutheran School is seeking candidates immediately for the following positions:
~4th grade teacher (part-time)
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Commitment Meeting
August 29
Noon in the Heritage Room
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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 by using the following information:
Email - churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org
Phone: 708-354-1690, extension 210
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GROW...in BIBLE STUDY AND SMALL GROUPS!
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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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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:
DINNER SERIES THANK YOU
THRIVENT HELP
CHICKEN BASKET FUNDRAISER
LIFE LINE SCREENING
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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3rd grade is collecting chapel offerings for the month of September for LaGrange Area Food Pantry. Throughout the school year, our class will purchase items from chapel offerings collected in September to donate to the food pantry.
You can help, too!
The Pantry in need of regular sized canned goods that a family can use (not restaurant-sized containers) especially canned corn and canned beans, size 4 diapers, cereal, pasta, and non-food items which are not covered by Snap or Link cards. We will be collecting items at our next Meals to Go Supper on Sunday, September 12th.
Each month we have a featured item to shop for. September’s featured item will be shampoo. We look forward to serving God through our Food Pantry donations, and helping people in need in our community throughout the school year. Thank you!
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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. When buying clothing, home decor, yard and garden updates, 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.
- August 23rd
- August 30th
- September 7th (Tues)
- September 13th
- September 20th
- September 27th
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BACKPACK BLESSING & TEACHER RECOGNITION:
- August 21 and 22 at each service
CONFIRMATION INFORMATION MEETING:
- August 25, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING COMMITMENT MEETING:
- Sunday, August 29, NOON
- Heritage Room
CONFIRMATION BEGINS:
- September 1, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
PASTOR HABERKOST MEMORIAL SERVICE:
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FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR AUGUST IS
FACIAL TISSUES
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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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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