THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Clay Bowe, Eileen Dreczka, Steve Hintz, Kay Meyers, Wendy McKnight, Nancy Nichols, Kristen Nigh, Carol Laux, and Shirly Kelly.
HOLY BAPTISM
We welcome through the waters of Holy Baptism Chance Edward Fritz. Chance is the son of Jena and Drew Fritz. He will be baptized during the 10:30 service.
NOVEMBER EMPHASIS – A STUDY ON PRAYER
For the month of November, we’ll rejoice in the gift of prayer. Each weekend, through study and activity we’ll discuss our frustrations with prayer, celebrate the benefits of prayer, and learn what Jesus and His people pray for. At the end of each worship service, our Elders will be available (in the front of the sanctuary) to pray with you. The Elder will ask your name, take a prayer request, place their hand on your shoulder, and pray with you. We rejoice in the opportunity to serve one another and to take every request to the Lord who hears and answers our prayers.
ALL SAINTS' DAY CELEBRATION
THIS WEEKEND
We trust that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Each year, on All Saints' Day, we recall all those in the Christian faith who have died in the Lord since last year's All Saints' Day remembrance. We encourage you to attend and invite your family and friends to this special service. Together, we grieve, care for, and rejoice in the Lord's promises.
SHARING OF THE PEACE – RESUMING THE HISTORIC PRACTICE
BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND
We are resuming the historic Christian practice of sharing the peace. During this exchange of peace, worshippers will turn to those nearby and offer a handshake with the words “Peace be with you” and “And also with you.” As Christ gives his peace, we are reconciled to one another and share in the peace that He alone gives.
ALTAR GUILD MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | MUSIC MEETING ROOM | 6:30 PM
Please plan to attend this important meeting to discuss our annual duties and welcome back our Altar Guild President, Eunice Grebe! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl at 920-893-0941.
ADVENT-IN-A-BOX DONATIONS
There is a donations board in the fellowship hall for donating items for our Advent-in-a-box event. If you’d like to donate, take an item off the tree, and please bring your item(s) to the office or to Katrina Johns. Please have donations in by November 11th.
PACKING AND WRAPPING PARTY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | FELLOWSHIP HALL | 9:00 AM
Katrina Johns is looking for helpers to put together the boxes for the Advent event. Gift wrappers are also needed. We’ll be meeting at 9am on November 12 in the Fellowship Hall. Please let Katrina know if you’re willing to help.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP EVENT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | SJL YOUTH ROOM | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
This Youth Group event is Thanksgiving themed. We will be creating cards to thank community leaders and others. We are also going to take part in a favorite tradition of Katrina’s! (Please enter the building through the outside door on Main Street.) Stay tuned for more Middle School Youth Group events in the upcoming months.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP EVENT
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 | SJL YOUTH ROOM | 7 PM – 8:30 PM
This Youth Group event is Thanksgiving themed. We will be creating cards to thank community leaders and others. We are also going to take part in a favorite tradition of Katrina’s! (Please enter the building through the outside door on Main Street.) Stay tuned for more High School Youth Group events in the upcoming months.
WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML) MEETING UPDATE
CHANGE OF DATE – MONDAY NOVEMBER 14 | MUSIC MEETING ROOM | 7:00 PM
We changed the date for our November gathering which will now take place on Monday, November 14th rather than November 28th. We will finalize plans for the Christmas cookie sale, including Fellowship Hour sign up for December 11th. There will also be elections for President and Secretary. Please remember your Christmas stockings and mite boxes! Please connect with Vaunie Weaver if you have any questions about LWML - 920-207-9241 or vauniew24@yahoo.com.
WELL-SEASONED GROUP MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | SJL FELLOWSHIP HALL | 11:30 AM
At this Well-Seasoned group meeting we will be serving broasted chicken dinner at a cost of $5.00 per person. Our speaker will be Navy Veteran, Steve Conto from Sheboygan, who will share with us how he honors veterans of the Vietnam war. If you have not already signed up for this meeting, please call Cheryl Steinhardt, 920-893-5235, or Marge Meyer, 920-893-5586 by November 13th. We encourage new members to join us in this social opportunity here at St. John.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
NOVEMBER 5 – NOVEMBER 20
We will again participate in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child project which sends shoe boxes of gifts to children around the world. 50 pre-printed boxes along with a special label and a list of directions will be available for pickup the weekends of Nov. 5/6 and Nov. 12/13. Please follow the directions carefully- especially the list of items that should NOT be included in the box. Part of the project is also a request to provide a $10 shipping and handling fee. Directions are also included to manage that. Filled boxes will need to be returned to church by Sunday, November 20. They will be delivered to Cornerstone Church which is serving as a drop-off location this year. Please connect with Vaunie Weaver, Project Coordinator, with any questions - 920-207-9241 or vauniew24@yahoo.com.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL
THANKSGIVING DAY - NOVEMBER 24 | SJL CAFETERIA | 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
The time is approaching again for our annual Community Thanksgiving Meal. If you plan to take part in the meal or want to volunteer, there is a sign-up sheet at the welcome desk in the Fellowship Hall. You can also contact the church office to sign up. We hope to see you there!
ANNUAL AHG COOKIE DOUGH SALES
American Heritage Girls are having their annual cookie dough sale. There will be a sign-up sheet on the welcome table in the Fellowship Hall. Orders are due November 21, and payment is due at pick-up. Prices are as follows:
-1-dozen balled gluten free chocolate chip cookies - $5.00
-1-dozen balled chocolate chip cookies - $5.00
-32 oz. container (makes approximately 3 dozen) - $11.00
Cookie dough pick up is Saturday, December 3, from 3-5pm. Thank you!
2022 PLYMOUTH HOLIDAY PARADE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 at 7 PM
Consider trying something different this year…be a part of a Plymouth tradition! SJL will have a float in the Plymouth Holiday Parade and we need YOUR help! The team decorating the float will meet Monday, November 21. Contact Linda Mueller at 920-400-0135 for details. THEN come see your neighbors and friends as you walk in the parade! Katrina Johns would love to walk with you and your family in the parade as treats are handed out as well as invitations to join us for Christmas services. Email Katrina if you’re willing to walk in the parade this year kjohns@sjlplymouth.com
SCRIP UPDATE
We continue to offer Kwik Trip Scrip at a 10% rebate, and Fleet Farm at 8% while supplies last. Please keep in mind that Kwik Trip cards will begin to lose value at 12 months after purchase. (The date that the program purchased the cards from Kwik Trip). The fee is $2 per month, every month, until the value is zero. Liza 920-229-4456, Mary 920-207-4465, scripoffice@sjlplymouth.com
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
The SJL Youth Group would like to send a care package to your college student! Please send his/her name and address to Katrina Johns, kjohns@sjlplymouth.com or 920-892-0090 along with what they are studying.
SMALL GROUPS
Are you involved with a Small Group here at St. John? Katrina Johns, Director of Family Life & Youth would love to hear about it.
