THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Susan Rohde, Nancy Brickner, Frank Hollenberger, Jesse Salazar, Neil Schmid, Justin Pitz, Brad Jentsch, Leah Colon, and Gordon Wieck.
SERVE AT ST. JOHN
We have a few opportunities for service to our church family:
· Scrip Order Team – We need one or two individuals who could assist with our Scrip program. This team would serve twice a month (during the day) by calling/scheduling a pick-up of Scrip inventory.
· Scrip Inventory Deposit Team – We need one or two individuals who could assist with our Scrip program. This team would serve each week (in the evening) alongside our Scrip Coordinator to count our Scrip inventory and complete the weekly deposit.
· Food & Fellowship – We need one or two groups to serve food and provide fellowship between services on Sunday mornings. Your group (of 4-5 people – serving one weekend a month) would bring treats, make coffee, and welcome people.
ADULT VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM SJL GYMNASIUM
St. John is hosting another open gym volleyball night for any adults who enjoy playing the sport for fun. Join us again on March 9th and stay tuned for future dates. When coming, please enter in through the outside gym doors and bring a pair of “non-outside” gym shoes to play in. Please contact Pastor Andrew Thompson with any questions.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT THANK YOU
Thank you to all the volunteers this past weekend that helped out at the girls’ basketball tournament. Thank you to all the fans that came to cheer the teams on. The atmosphere in the gym was amazing. Thank you to the congregation for your support of our school and athletics. With everyone’s help and support, we were able to share the love of Jesus through a game that the girls and coaches love.
LENT ACTIVITY CALENDARS
Lent activity calendars are available at the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall. Please take one to guide you through the Lenten season. Please feel free to share your experience with Katrina at kjohns@sjlplymouth.com or 920-892-0090.
THE BUSY BAGS ARE BACK!
Each bag contains a book, an activity book, a baggie of crayons, a pencil, and a notebook. Please feel free to use and return to the stand in the Fellowship Hall. If your child is pleased with their artwork, feel free to tear the page out and take it with you!
JOY TABLE
During the season of Lent, we have a JOY TABLE in the Fellowship Hall. Each weekend, we have a small activity for you to participate in. Make sure to complete the weekly activity – each will enable you to bring joy to others. Activities include: coloring pages, creating door hangers and Easter invitations, and making an Easter project out of clay.
WELL-SEASONED GROUP
The next gathering for Well-Seasoned will be Monday, March 13 at 11:30AM in the Fellowship Hall. The speaker will be Principal Jay Lindsey informing us about “living with limited vision”. Our menu will be soup and will have a $6.00 cost. Please call Cheryl Steinhardt at 920-893-5235 to RSVP. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
MARCH YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
-The High School youth group will hold their Brat Fry Fundraiser at SJL on Sunday, March 12, from 9:00am-1:00pm. There will be games galore to follow in the SJL Youth Room from 1:00-2:30pm. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER.
-The Middle School youth group will do spring projects and play games for prizes in the SJL Youth Room on Sunday, March 26 from 1:00-2:30pm.
GOSPEL LIGHT CHORUS TRIP
The Gospel Light Chorus is going to the Twin Cities on March 11-13 to sing, learn, and celebrate. They will sing for services at an area church, and Concordia University, St. Paul. If you would like to help with this special three-day tour, you may sponsor the cost of a student at $350.00, half a student at $175.00, or make a donation in any amount. Please also remember to pray for safe travels and for the spiritual growth of the students.
FUNDRAISERS FOR BRAD JENTSCH
MONDAY, MARCH 13 4:00PM-10:00PM | CULVER’S IN PLYMOUTH
Culver’s is donating 20% of it’s profits to Brad Jentsch to help with costs associated with his third transplant. This will apply to orders for dine in, carry out, and drive thru. There will be more fundraisers in the future with dates to come, and we are looking for volunteers. Please email billiejo.jentsch@yahoo.com for more information or if you would like to help out.
SPRING CLEANING THE CHURCH
We are looking for able-bodies, young and old, to help with cleaning our church on March 18, from 8:00am to noon. Even if you can spare just an hour or two, your help will be appreciated! If you have any questions, call Cheryl at 920-893-0941. The alternate/snow date is March 25. Thank you!
CONCORDIA SEMINARY CHOIR COMING TO ST. JOHN
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 AT SJL, 7:00PM
We hope you can join us for the Laudamus choir concert at 7:00pm on Thursday, March 23 in the SJL church sanctuary. Laudamus is a select choir of seminarians from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis who are preparing for full-time pastoral ministry. The choir's program is eclectic, representing the church's song from many different genres. Please join us and tell your friends and family!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
On Thursday, March 23, St. John will be hosting the seminary choir Laudamus as a part of their spring tour, and we will need host families to house these future pastors. They will each need a bed and breakfast on Friday morning. If you are willing to host one or more members of the choir, please call Tim Huebschman at the church office, or email thuebschman@sjlplymouth.com.
ZION WOMEN IN MISSION INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 | ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, NEW HOLSTEIN | 8:30AM-NOON
Zion Women in Mission invites you to: “Rejoice – Pray – Give Thanks!” Enjoy an inspirational speaker, delicious lunch, and delightful fellowship. Paula Huebschman will serve as our speaker/teacher. Her message is based on 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Space is limited – please register by March 5 by contacting Kay Nett at 920-464-0516 or kaynett19818@gmail.com.
Zion Lutheran Church is located at 1702 Van Buren Street, New Holstein, Wisconsin
YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISERS
March 12 – Brat Fry Fundraiser @ SJL for the youth group from 9AM-1PM in the SJL Gym Lobby. This will be take-out only and freewill donations will be accepted.
March 29 – Lenten Soup Supper sponsored by SJL Middle and High School Youth Group.
April 14 – Trivia Night @ Amore – Fundraiser for the Youth Group. Registration is now open. Cost is $10 per person – tables of 8. Call 920-893-3071 or kjohns@sjlplymouth.com to reserve your spot! Look to your email this weekend for an announcement from Katrina Johns.
-The High School youth group will be going to Michigan for a mission trip July 9-14. They will be working with the community and Camp Restore: Detroit to improve the neighborhoods and gardens. This is an opportunity to experience a different environment, learn new skills and how to serve our neighbors, and grow with other SJL members. If your (incoming) 9th-12th grader would like to participate, contact Katrina Johns, kjohns@sjlplymouth.com.
-A group of High School and Middle School students will be going to St. Louis in June with Pastor Thompson and Miss Johns to learn more about church work and the people Called to the ministry. They will visit the seminary, LCMS Headquarters, Concordia Publishing House as well as meeting with other Ministry professionals. Students will learn about what classes they need to take to become a Pastor, Teacher, Director of Christian Education, Director of Parish Music, or Deaconess. To learn more about the trip, kjohns@sjlplymouth.com.
RITE OF FIRST COMMUNION
The Rite of First Communion will be Sunday, April 16 at both the 8:00 and 10:30 services.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School is coming to St. John Lutheran this July 24-27! Registration for students and volunteers will be coming after Easter. Want to be on the planning team? Please contact Katrina at kjohns@sjlplymouth.com.
THE SEASON OF LENT
Each year, the Christian church embarks on a forty-day journey leading up to Easter, known as the season of Lent. This year, during the season of Lent, we gather under the theme, Open Doors – Rejoicing Hearts. In our Midweek Services, our meditation will consider the doors where God leads us to find joy in Jesus. We’ll listen to the words of Jesus, follow His journey to the cross and empty tomb, and rejoice in the Lord who brings us salvation.
