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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Church News, Ministry Activities
& Volunteer Opportunities
January, 2023
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VERSITI THANK YOU
TREE TAKEDOWN HELP NEEDED
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL WRITERS NEEDED
BOARD MEMBERS INSTALLATION
STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING
LEDO"S SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
2023 ALTAR FLOWERS
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
NID BELIZE MISSION TRIP
AUTONOMY WORKS JOBS
SAVE THE DATE!
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Due to the New Year holiday this month's Ministries and this week's Mission emails are combined and sent to you on Tuesday evening. | |
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Worship services and education opportunties will return to our usual schedule on January 8th:
Worship at 8AM
Adult Education, Truth Travelers, and Sunday School at 9:25AM
Worship at 10:45AM
Please see your Friday Message email for weekend details.
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Thank you to all who donated blood at Versiti's December 6th blood drive at St. John's. We had 18 donations which exceeded our goal for the day.
Your donations will help up to 50 local patients.
Save the date for the next Versiti Blood drive at St. John's, which will be on Wednesday June 14th 3-7 PM.
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CHRISTMAS TREE TAKEDOWN HELP NEEDED!
Christmas Tree Take Down-Sunday, January 8, 12:pm. Please RSVP to Greg at: g.ceurvorst@stjohnslagrange.org phone: 708-243-2549
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LENTEN DEVOTIONAL WRITERS NEEDED -
SIGN -UP NOW!
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Our 2023 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, “Meeting with God”. In these devotions, we will go to the manger and to the cross; to the mountain top and the desert floor; along the road, among the ruins, and to refreshing oasis waters. Your devotions will invite us to encounter God wherever we are.
Here’s all you have to do to sign-up TODAY to write a devotion:
Click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4BABAE2FA57-stjohns1
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, January 29.
Thank you so much for helping us to make this Lenten Devotional possible again this year!
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Church Officers and Board Members
Installation of Church Officers and Board Members - January 8, 2023
Please attend - at end of first service and beginning of second service.
Strategic Planning Meeting - January 21, 2023, from 9am-11am
During this meeting, you will gather with your board to get acquainted with the team, your responsibilities, and to set goals for your part of our ministry in 2023. We will have coffee and a light breakfast available.
Please RSVP to Teri Lyn Mannes to let her know you will attend.
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A FUNDRAISER EVENT FOR ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25TH, 2023, 4-8 PM
DINE IN OR TAKE OUT!!!
CALL 708-354-4500
15% OF ALL ORDERS WILL BE DONATED TO ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL WHEN MENTIONING THE FUNDRAISER.
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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 2023 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. | |
Register for a Northern Illinois District Mission Trip to Belize | |
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In connection with the NID’s SHINE! initiative in April 2023, resources for a short term mission in Belize are being planned for April 24, 2023 through May 1, 2023. Anyone who would like to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus may do so. Sand, stain & care for Christ Lutheran Church! Medical professionals and teachers and also invited! Rev. Kris Whitby, Assistant to the President Mission and Ministry LCMS Northern Illinois District, and Cathy Dulgar, Executive Director, Belize Mission Society invite you to serve in Belize.
Visit the NID Belize Trip page for more information and then contact Cathy Dulgar, Executive Director Belize Mission Society at Director@belizemissionsociety.net. Registration deadline is January 15, 2023.
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Note: There is a lot going on at St. John's.
If your Ministries e-newsletter 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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TRIP Order Dates
- January 9
- January 23
- February 6th
- February 27th
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Click on the TRIP logo for more information. Note that 'Shop with Scrip' has been re-branded as "Raiseright.com". Any questions, contact TRIP coordinator, Amy Buonassisi at TRIP@stjohnslagrange.org. | |
If the second column in the space below does not show, please click on the "View Entire Message" link at the bottom of your email to see it. Thank you! | |
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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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Worship Schedule
Traditional Worship Service
Sunday at 8AM (In-Person and livestreamed) & 10:45AM (In-Person)
Contemporary Worship Service
on Saturday is postponed until further notice.
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
WOMENS' SMALL GROUP:
- Tuesday, 8:45AM, Heritage Rm
- Will resume January 3
GRIEFSHARE:
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Jan. 3 & 10, 1PM, Heritage Rm
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY:
- 9AM, Heritage Room
- Will resume in January
WEDNESDAY BIBLE SCHOOL:
CONFIRMATION CLASS:
- Wednesdays, 6:30PM, Heritage Rm
- Will resume Jan 11
PICKLEBALL:
- Thursdays, 6:30PM
- co-ed adult activity
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
- Thursday, 7:00PM, Offsite
PARTNERS IN PRAYER:
- Saturdays, January 14 & 28
- St. John Parking Lot, 8AM
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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:
Phone: 708-354-1690, ext. 210,
or Email - churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org
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Click on the blue icon to go to our church Facebook page. The red icon will take you to our YouTube page so you can watch our recorded and livestreamed services.
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CHURCH EMAIL DISTRIBUTION
The Ministries e-mail is sent out the first Monday of each month and contains detailed information of coming and past events, activities, and volunteer opportunities as well as church business information as planned and presented by our church boards and groups. Links will be included to our church website, sign up forms, and the weekly emails, Mission, Message and Wings, where you will find updates, reminders, and last minute details for the week's happenings. The deadline for article submission for the monthly Ministries is the Wednesday prior to the first Monday of the month.
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