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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Equipping · Engaging · Encouraging
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany | | |
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Sunday, January 14th, 2024
8AM (In-person & Livestreamed) & 10:45AM (In-person)
Preaching: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Liturgist: Pastor Ron Weidler
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 3:1-20
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Holy Gospel: John 1:43-51
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This week, in the Heritage Room, starting around 10AM,
Andre Ruddock and his wife Rochelle will be speaking during the last half hour of bible study about the prison ministry that our congregation has previously supported.
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PLEASE NOTE: Our Nursery Room is available to serve families with young children each Sunday from 7:45 AM – noon. | |
Sunday School is for children in kindergarten to age 9 and meets from 9:30 to 10:30AM in the second floor Music Room. | |
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Truth Travelers
Truth Travelers is for ages 10-14 and meets on Sundays at 9:30 am
in the youth room downstairs.
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WHERE IS JESUS?
Mary and Joseph had just celebrated the great festival of the Passover in Jerusalem, and it was time for the long journey home -
but Jesus was nowhere to be found. Where could he be?
Come to Sunday School and find out where Mary and Joseph found him!
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We will have an Open Gym on Saturday, January 20th at 6pm! Truth Travelers is for kids ages 10-14.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Hemminger 630-660-3602.
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Join us for the Mid Week Worship Service on Wednesday, January 17th at 5:45. Pastor Ron Weidler will be leading the service titled "The Lord's Prayer in Colors."
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The LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) will be meeting in the church narthex at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 23. | |
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Griefshare
The last session for Griefshare will meet Tuesday, January 16th.
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All School Open House
January 21, 12:00pm-2:00pm
On January 21st, we will open our school to prospective school families and give them the opportunity to tour the school, receive information, meet staff, and get answers to any questions they may have. Our best recruitment comes through the words of parents, children, and congregation members.
We encourage all current parents to invite another family that could benefit from a quality, Christ-centered education at St. John’s. As an incentive for school families to recruit new students, there is a $250 incentive toward your children’s tuition (2024-25) for each new family who enrolls because of your influence.
We are also looking for families that will help give tours. Please sign up here if you are available! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A5AC2EA4FBC34-47166207-open
Please share the attached flier!
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IMPORTANT COMFORT DOG UPDATE
At the Voters meeting on December 3, our church made the decision to continue our Comfort Dog Ministry program. Angel just turned 10 years old and the church has made the decision to obtain another comfort dog. You can make a donation by marking “Comfort Dog Ministry” on your church envelope.
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The church office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Day!
Thank you.
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Stewardship Thought :
1 Peter 4:10 "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."
Remember that we have been given everything we have to be used in service to others in God's name. How might you use your time, talents, and treasure to best serve God?
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Volunteers needed for Sunday mornings! Please sign up to bring treats and serve coffee. | |  |
If you have thoughts or suggestions regarding our worship services that you would like to share with us, the Board of Worship would like to hear from you. All comments & personal information will be kept confidential. Please use the link above to write your communication. | |
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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 2024 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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Evangelism Board ~Rides to and from Church
The Evangelism Committee is setting up rides for those who want to come to church services, church events, or church meetings and need a ride.
Please contact Mary Grether at marygrether@sbcglobal.net.
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Dec/Jan TRIP Dates
- January 22nd
- February 12th
- February 26th
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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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Sign up for online giving through Vanco to make sure your weekly contribution does not get interrupted. You can use your credit card or bank account to donate one time or set up a recurring donation to St. John's. | |
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SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
- Sundays, 9:25AM, Heritage Rm
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
WOMENS' SMALL GROUP:
- Tuesdays, 8:45AM, Heritage Rm
GRIEFSHARE:
- Tuesday, 1-2:30PM, Heritage Rm
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
CHOIR PRACTICE
- Wednesdays, 7PM, 2nd Floor, Music/Choir Rm
CONFIRMATION CLASS
- Wednesday, 6:30PM, Heritage Rm
PICKLEBALL:
MAYOR SMALL GROUP:
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St. John's Mission email is distributed on Fridays each week. Deadlines for article submissions are 10AM on the business day before publication.
To view the current Mission e-mails and obtain additional information about our wonderful in-reach and outreach events, click the button below. If you would like to submit content for our communication emails please email:
churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org.
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 10 AM – 2 PM
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
St. John's Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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