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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Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
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Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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”The 5 Solas: Faith Alone”
As we continue our series, “The 5 Solas”, we look at our next Sola: “Faith Alone”. “Faith Alone” saves the sinner. Faith is simply this: that we trust in the mercy of God on account of Christ alone as our only hope for salvation. This faith, or trust, is not a work of our own, but a work of God within us. Martin Luther describes it this way: “Faith is and indeed must be a steadfastness of the heart, which does not waver, wobble, shake, tremble, or doubt, but stands firm and is sure of its case. Do not think lightly of faith. It is a work that is of all works the most excellent and the most difficult. Through it alone you will be saved, even though you were obliged to do without all other works. For it is the work of God, not of man…”
Preaching: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
Epistle: Romans 4:13-25
Holy Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
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COMMUNION ASSISTANCE NEEDED
The Board of Elders would like to extend the opportunity to the men of our congregation to assist the elders and pastors with the distribution of Holy Communion.
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Our Nursery Room is available to serve families with young children each Sunday from 7:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. We are happy to care for your child during worship or the education hour. The Nursery is the first room on the school hallway adjoining the sanctuary. Ask one of the ushers to guide you. |
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If you have questions about our Nursery, please call the Church Office at 708.354.1690 or contact Dalyne Shinneman at 630.772.1688 or d.shinneman@StJohnsLagrange.org . |
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GROW...through SUNDAY EDUCATION
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ADULT EDUCATION MEETS 9:30 - 10:30 SUNDAY MORNINGS
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC IS:
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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.
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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Peter Had an Amazing Dream! |
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Peter was wondering what his dream meant. Why were all these animals wrapped in a sheet? It seemed silly at first.... But then a voice from heaven explained everything Peter saw.
It was the best dream ever!
Come to Sunday School in the Music Room on the second floor at 9:30 a.m. Lesson materials will also 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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Note: There is a lot going on at St. John's.
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.
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CONNECT...through CHURCH NEWS!
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Elections at Congregational Assembly
on November 7
This is the preliminary ballot for the 2021 election. As you can see, there are MANY vacancies.
We need YOU!
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Welcome to our newest members!
Donovin and AnyaRose Medina are being baptized on Saturday at our 505 service. Their mother, Tiffany, is the niece of members, Edgar and Lisa Massini, and she is bringing her children to join God’s family here at St. John’s “to know God and keep God close”. She hopes “to always feel welcomed” at St. John’s as her family experiences the “faith and salvation” that Baptism brings.
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Join the Senior Choir this Christmas Season! |
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I hope many of you will consider this open invitation to all adults and high school youth, to join the Senior Choir for our upcoming Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and / or our Christmas Eve Worship Service on Friday, December 24, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. If you are interested, please contact David Lincoln at 708-354-1690 (ext. 222), or d.lincoln@stjohnslagrange.org
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Cemetery Fall Clean-up Day, Saturday, November 6
Our fall Cemetery Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, from 8:30 am until noon. We will be clearing gravesites of weathered decorations, cutting down and removing perennials (e.g. peonies), setting snow markers, and, weather permitting, painting the park bench we had rebuilt this past summer. If you can help, please let Jeff Baker know by email (jwbaz@aol.com) or phone/text (708-446-9567), and bring your own work gloves, leaf rake, and clippers if you can.
Many thanks, Jeff Baker, Chair, St. John's Cemetery Committee
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Hymn Festival:
My Journey of Faith Through Hymns
Hosted and Performed by Ruth Sievers
Sunday October 24, 2021 - 2 PM
4660 West 94th Street (Behind the Oak Lawn Hilton)
St. Paul Lutheran Church Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Walther Christian Academy – Fall Play |
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Walther Christian Academy presents their Fall Play “Clue” next weekend! Performances will be Friday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 30th at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 31st at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 3 to 12. The play will be also be streamed and can be viewed for the price of $15.00 per show. Tickets for the show can be preordered by Wednesday, October 27th by emailing catie_urban@waltheracademy.org or calling 708-344-0404 ext. 242. Please think about coming to see the play in person or watching through streaming. |
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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:
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Next Meeting October 26
If you have any questions regarding LWML, please phone Mrs. Pamella Christensen (708) 354-6977 or email her at BPChristensen@comcast.net .
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Youth Group Events
are being planned for:
Next Event: November 19, 6 - 9 pm
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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Bringing it for Belize
Thanks for Contributing!!
We’re are so happy that school classrooms, some small groups, families, and individuals have been exercising for a good cause this week! You can turn in your trackers/pledge money and any free will donations to the church office, information desk or in the collection at church. Just mark Belize on your envelope. All money needs to be in by Nov. 7th. As an example of a free will donation, the Griefshare group donated enough money to buy two pairs of running shoes and a soccer ball!!
-Marnie Smith 630-440-6542
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October's Mission Cafe collection
will benefit St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois.
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As you may have heard, a devastating fire burned their church building to the ground.
Please continue to pray for the congregation, their pastor and his family, and community of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Beecher, Illinois. Their church building is a total loss from a fire the afternoon of September 19, 2021. Please contribute to support this congregation.
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November’s Mission Café donations will benefit
Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Stay tuned for more information. Boxes will be available in the narthex and the school office beginning the weekend of October 23rd.
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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:
CROP WALK THANK YOU
OKTOBERFEST - MEALS TO GO
TRUNK OR TREAT
DIAPER DERBY
VETERANS' DAY CHAPEL SERVICE
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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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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3rd Grade Thank You!
We are grateful for your generous offerings in September! They will be blessings for the rest of the school year for the LaGrange Area Food Pantry. Each month through June, $70 will go towards our monthly non-food item that SNAP and LINK cards don’t cover, plus food items that are sale priced that will help those in need. Our coffee hour offerings from serving on September 19th went directly to the Lutheran Church Disaster Relief Fund to help those affected by the recent hurricanes Ida and Nicholas. We would also like to thank the 5th grade for donating the proceeds from their Social Studies class project “Mrs. Wykert’s Mall” to the chapel offerings in September. We can definitely see that Jesus is in all things!
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Try the RaiseRight App!
Click on the TRIP logo for more information!
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Get motivated and in the habit to start earning on your everyday purchases with TRIP cards. Reduce your family's tuition for the next school year. Online sales are convenient for your busy family. Earn right from home on the website or on-the-go with the RaiseRight app. See the new attached article by clicking on the TRIP logo to see participating retailers and regular order dates.
- October 18
- October 25
- November 8
- November 15
- November 29
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR OCTOBER IS DEODORANT
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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OKTOBERFEST:
TRUNK OR TREAT:
CONGREGATIONAL ASSEMBLY:
MISSION CAFE:
- Sign up when you can help!
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BLOOD DRIVE SAVE THE DATE
12/01/21 3PM - 7PM
at the LaGrange Public Library
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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 Services
at 8:00 & 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
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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