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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Saturday, January 8, 2022
“The 505” Contemporary Worship Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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Sunday, January 9, 2022
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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"Promise, Not Performance" |
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Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 43:1–7
Epistle: Romans 6:1–11
Holy Gospel: Luke 3:15–22
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New Sermon Series
starting January 15th/16th
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Just because someone is speaking to you does not mean you should listen only to their words. All too often, you observe a person’s “body language”: their non-verbal signals that often communicate so much more than what the speaker is saying. This can apply to the God’s Church as well. The life, mission and ministry that the Church of Jesus Christ engages in has a “voice” behind it: the Holy Spirit. And the Spirit is speaking a certain “language” that goes well beyond what we see on the surface. In this series, “Body Language”, we will be looking at the section in Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth and their life together as the “body of Christ”. In this life together, Paul reveals that the Holy Spirit is “speaking” through them in languages that are edifying for the Church, but cannot actually happen apart from Jesus and His grace. We’ll “listen” to each of these “body languages” that the Spirit speaks to us, so that our life as the body of Christ may be enriched and edified, all to the glory of God! |
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INSTALLATION OF CHURCH OFFICERS AND BOARD CHAIRS
Please join us in welcoming these volunteers to their positions as leaders of our congregation.
On January 9, 2022, the elected officers of the congregation and board chairs comprising the 2022 Church Council will be installed at the end of the 8 AM service and at the beginning of the 10:45 service. Those Officers and Board Chairs elected or whose terms of service were renewed during the November, 2021 Congregational Meeting should be present at either installation.
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INFORMATION REGARDING DAVID LINCOLN'S FAREWELL
AND THE FUTURE OF ST JOHN’S MUSIC PROGRAM
There will be a farewell reception for David and his wife, Nancy, between services on January 9, his last Sunday with us.
Members of St. John’s are thankful for Mr. Lincoln’s musical expertise and services to our church for the past 6 years. We wish him the Lord’s blessings in his new position at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles, IL. For those who wish to contribute farewell wishes, there will be a bag at the Connection Center in the narthex for cards and gifts. These will be presented to David on January 9 between services at the reception.
SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Your Board of Worship will meet early in the new year to begin a search for a permanent replacement for a Director of Music position. In the meantime, we are actively working to fill the position for the next several months so that our worship services are covered, as well as the adult choir program. We will also work to assess and fill the needs of our school music program.
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 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 during our worship services each weekend. 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
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GROW...through SUNDAY EDUCATION
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ADULT EDUCATION CLASS 9:25 - 10:25 AM
Heritage Room
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Miracles
Pastor Mark is continuing his Bible Class covering the Miracles of Jesus between church services. The topic will be "Jesus Heals the Blind Man".
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SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:25 to 10:25 AM
2nd floor Music Room
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Come to Sunday School and find out where our Operation Christmas Child boxes were delivered! |
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We've been waiting since November to hear where our Christmas boxes were sent...
A special message from Samaritan's Purse just arrived, telling us that several dozen happy children received our Operation Christmas Child boxes on December 14th. It's exciting to know that they will be enjoying the gifts we packed and hearing the message about Jesus and his love. We'll learn about the country where these children live, their customs, their climate, and learn a song in their language. We 'll also read one of the Bible lessons they received along with our boxes.
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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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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Lenten Devotional Sign Ups |
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Our 2022 Lenten Devotional is coming soon! For the last 35+ years, the members of St. John’s have written wonderful, thoughtful devotions that enrich our daily lives throughout Lent. This year, we will need your help to continue this wonderful tradition. Please consider writing one or two short devotions to be included in our booklet. Our theme this year is, “Tell Everyone What He Has Done”. In these devotions, we will focus on the “wonderful deeds” God does throughout the pages of Scripture, and how they point to all the “wonderful deeds” that God does for us and all people in Jesus. These devotions are a great opportunity to “thank the Lord and sing His praise”...indeed, to “tell everyone what He has done”!
Here’s all you have to do to sign-up TODAY to write a devotion:
Click on the link below:
Follow the directions to select your date and verse. It’s that simple!
You will receive an email from nancy.mayor@gmail.com with all of the details you will need to complete your devotion. All devotions will be due by Sunday, February 6.
Thank you so much for helping us to make this Lenten Devotional possible again this year!
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Do you enjoy fresh flowers? Each week the altar is beautified with fresh flowers given by individuals of St. John’s congregation. Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone or some occasion, in thanksgiving of something or to the Glory of God. The flowers may be taken home after the Sunday services for you to enjoy at home or perhaps share with a loved one or someone you wish to share an invitation to worship at St. John’s.
The Flower Chart for 2022 is posted in the narthex on the left brick pillar as you walk into the sanctuary. Flowers are $55 for two arrangements. If you wish to sign up for a particular Sunday and someone else has already signed up, we invite you to sign up in addition to another person giving flowers – you can split the $55 cost with the person signed up or purchase an additional two arrangements for $55. Multiple floral arrangements to beautify the altar are always welcome! A member of the Altar Guild will contact you in advance for your dedication.
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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 using the following information:
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TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP: Starting Tuesday, January 11, a new Women’s Small Group will begin meeting in the Heritage Room on every Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Our first study will be for six weeks and will be about forming a small group. We will then start a 10-week series on Friendship. If interested, email Mari Smith at mssmith468@gmail.com.
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If you are looking for a small group to join, have an idea for a small group or would like to host a small group using church resources, please click on the button below or contact the church office at churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org.
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
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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Melted Snowman Hot Cocoas
Help Support the NYG Team by purchasing these fun cocoa mixes!
$5 each or 3 for $12
Thank you for your support of our trip to the National Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas, this summer. Please contact Vicki Wykert, v.wykert@stjohnslagrange.org, for more information.
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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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Making your New Year resolutions list?
Add "Volunteer more at Church"!
All of our great programs and services need YOU to help them continue during the coming year.
or click the "Volunteer Opportunities" button to see how YOU can help!
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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:
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
MEALS TO GO
MITTEN TREE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
MISSION CAFE
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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We are very excited to share information with you regarding St. John’s 5th Annual FUNdraiser. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran School in LaGrange. EVENT TIME: 5:45pm-9:30pm. Please click on the links below for more information. |
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Job Opening at St. John's Lutheran School
St. John’s Lutheran School is seeking candidates immediately
for the position of 4th grade teacher (part-time).
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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.
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR JANUARY IS DISH SOAP.
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD CHAIRS:
DAVID LINCOLN FAREWELL RECEPTION:
- January 9, between services
CHRISTMAS TREE TAKE-DOWN:
COFFEE & CONVERSATION BREAKFAST:
ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT:
ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER:
- Saturday, February 5, 2022
- 5:45pm-9:30pm
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Regular Service Schedule
Saturday Worship
505 Contemporary
Worship Service at 5:05 p.m.
In-Person and
Sunday Worship
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
In-Person and
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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