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Worship Readings: Ecclesiastes 2:18 - 3:14, Matthew 20:1-16

This Labor Day weekend, pause to consider the concept of "work." We were all created to work, to contribute to the world in wonderful and unique ways. God calls us to work and to find joy in it, even in the toiling. Work goes beyond just an occupation to include everything in life, even the things we don't like doing. And yet we find joy in serving God wherever He has placed us and whenever He calls us.

"I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man." (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13)

Let’s get back at it! Last year we were blessed to host Discipleship Hour on Wednesday nights as we grew as Households of Faith during challenging times.  We are excited to invite you to come and be part of Discipleship Hour on Sunday mornings.  Discipleship Hour is one of St. John’s most powerful (and convenient) ways your household can grow and be encouraged in your journey of life.  We have planned some amazing classes for you this fall.  Come be a part of it!

Check out the link to the Discipleship Hour Brochure listed below.  We ask that you PLEASE REGISTER before September 15 so we can plan out class sizes, locations, and technology needs.  As noted in the brochure, the Promises of Grace Class will start on Sunday, September 12 in the School Library.  We will gather each week in the School Gym for prayer at 9:25 AM (parents are encouraged to come to the gym after dropping off their children for Kids Discipleship Hour in the ECC).

What:           Discipleship Hour / Kids Discipleship Hour (Fall Session)

Where:         St. John’s Lutheran School (Gym) / ECC (2^nd Floor Activity Room)

Starting:      Sept. 12 (Large Group/Promises of Grace) / Sept. 19 (Breakouts)

Ending:        The Fall Session will run through November 14

When:          Sunday 9:25 AM – 10:30 AM (between 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM worship services)

Kids Discipleship Hour: Children ages 3rd – 7th Grade 

Option: 6th Graders+ can join in Adult Breakout Sessions with their parents

Child Care Available for infants – 2-year-olds! Drop off in the ECC 2-year-old room    

Mask Req.:    Masks are welcomed and encouraged, but not required at this time.

Download Brochure HERE.

Register HERE.

We hope to see you at Discipleship Hour as we get back at it… Re-Connecting, Re-Caring, and Re-Sharing in Christ!

Are you new to St. John's and interested in hearing and learning more about what we believe and confess? Join us for Promises of Grace, a nine-week class taught by our Pastors. This class will kick off Sunday, September 12th during our 9:30 am Discipleship Hour in the school library. For those unable to attend Sunday sessions, we offer the same class each Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in the lower level fellowship hall at church. The classes meet for an hour each week.

As of today, childcare will be available Sunday mornings for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years old in our Early Childhood Center. Children ages 3 and up can participate in our Children's Discipleship Hour in the upper level of the Early Childhood Center.  

If you'd like to attend our Fall Promises of Grace sessions or need more information, please contact Cheryl Rudolf at 262-334-4901 ext. 308 or email crudolf@stjohnswestbend.org.

Kids Discipleship Hour is starting Sunday, September 12 at 9:25 am! It's a wonderful opportunity for the kids to re-connect, re-care, and re-share in Christ together as we return to hands-on, in-person discipleship for our young ones! There is child care for children ages infant-2 years old in the ECC 2-year-old classroom. Children age 3-7th grade will learn through age-appropriate lessons with fantastic teachers! Drop-off for them will be in the ECC Activity Room. Sign-up with the link below for your children to attend!

We are looking for volunteers; adults and as young as 5th grade! If you are interested in volunteering, contact Desiree Titus at dtitus@stjohnswestbend.org.

Register HERE.

Prayer has always been an essential part of faithful life and discipleship for God's people -- it's where we get to talk to God, who has promised to listen and answer us! Prayer is special because we're not just lifting up "thoughts and good vibes" to the universe -- what's actually happening is that we are having a conversation with the Almighty.

Conversation is active and in the present -- it's something happening right now. Prayer, then, as conversation with God, should be the same: living and active, and that's true whether it's individual prayer or prayer as the Church. As pastors, we've made adjustments to how we receive prayers for the prayer list for the sake of diligent, active prayer -- and to better reflect our congregation's commitment to Connecting, Caring, and Sharing in Christ.

For many, perhaps the most noticeable change will be the question of, "How long would you like this prayer to be on the prayer list?" You can ask for up to three months' time, and at the end of that time, every prayer can be renewed as often as you'd like to ask for prayer.

We've made this change not because we want to "clear the list," but because we want to reflect the truth that prayer should be active. Each time you call in, you have another opportunity to ask for a pastoral call, give an update on how things are going, or just connect with God's people to share burdens or celebrations. This is what is meant when we talk about "walking together."

-- David Nieman, Pastor -- Care

Request prayers HERE.

Members in the Hospital: Jean Black

Members in treatment, at home, or recovering: David Martin, Kevin and Pamela Bartlett, Jill Krell, Tom Kohn, Kristine Schram, Gene Biegler, Nancy Dehling, The Ehlke Family, Ethan Hackman, Ken Felsecker, Bob Berndt, Donna Menzel, Parker Dietrich, Mike Schmitz, Richard Hron, Katherine Benner, William Brenckle, Delores Fischer, Julie Buss, Peter Schlefke, David Sitzberger, Sandy Berres, Darrell Olson, Harold Justman, Marcy Donaldson, Lloyd Prost, Gloria Cassidy, Rick Heintz, Adrian Buntrock, Ron Newell, Sandy Lovato, Doug Zarling, Carla Kinkel, Carrie Kuehl, Evelyn Wornardt, Leatrice (Lea) Strupp, Joseph (Tom) Augustine, Ken Endlich, Cindy Doers, Verna Kissinger, Lois Lewinski, James Zimbal, Sharon Stenschke, Barbara Moritz, Elmyra Martin, Mary Plaskey, Al Schaetz, Arlene Goebel, Gladys Hron, Mary Ann Yahr, Ellen Frank, Cheryl Eberhardt, Charles Frank, Nancie Purskey

Non-Members: Bob Kauffman (Al & Louise Schut Brother-in-Law), Ralph Wolfe (Mary Jo Reinke’s father), Glen Blok (Glen Blok’s father), Anna (Denise and Bruce Biendarra’s friend), Jeff Lee (Bruce and Denise Biendarra’s friend), Mary (Bruce and Denise Biendarra’s friend), Barbara Opala (Kathy Sitzberger’s friend), Eugene Fiedler (Phyllis Mortenson’s father & Andrew Mortenson’s grandfather), Russ Roesler (Jeanne Roesler’s son & Susan Roesler’s brother-in-law), Jerry Weisser (Roland & Orgenia Weisser’s son), Olivine Schimmels (Cathy Schimmels granddaughter), Jackie Farr (Clara Guse’s sister), Kathryn Hirsch (Marge Ruprecht’s sister), Cordell Strack (Carol Roecker’s sister-in-law & Sherry Cullen’s mother), Roo Bublitz, Kathy Rosholt (Monica Rosholt’s mother), Debra Wussow (request from Kathleen Sitzberger), Ruth Seider (Joe & Marge Ruprecht’s friend), Barbara Black (Jean Black’s daughter), Steve Williams (Rick Dusenbery’s brother-in-law), Dinah Cogdill (Arnie Mengel’s Sister). Ashlyn Roecker (Carol Roecker’s great-grand niece), Rich Buss, Mickie Wagner (Tom & Peggy Bruce’s friend), Duane (Jerry & Terri Buettner’s friend), Danielle Hayburn (Paul & Charlene Otto’s daughter), Kris Kraase (Evelyn Wornardt’s granddaughter-in-law), James Oelhafen (brother of Audrey Weiland), Shane Nault (grandson of Carmen Kuntz), and Steve Strehlow (brother of Melede Meinzen)

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