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, April 2, 2022
“The 505” Contemporary Worship Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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Sunday, April 3, 2022
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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Whenever our clothes become stained, we try our hardest to clean them…and we know how hard it is to get some stains out! But what about our “uncleanness” before God because of our sinfulness? As we continue our Lenten series, “Savior”, we acknowledge that, in our sin, we are “dirty”, “filthy”, “polluted” before our holy God. In His holiness, God cannot stand to be in our presence; the “stain” of our sinfulness is offensive to Him! But as the writer of Hebrews declares, the blood of Christ “purifies” us of our sin. As Jesus hangs on the cross, covered with dirt, stinking of sweat, stained with His blood, He is actually making us “clean”. Our Savior cleanses us at the cross, “not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience…” (1 Peter 3:21) |
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Preacher: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 51:1–12
Epistle: Hebrews 9:11–14
Holy Gospel: Matthew 23:25–39
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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 or email dalyne.shinneman@gmail.com . |
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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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The Reason for God - Week 5 |
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St. Peter tells us: "Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you..." (1 Peter 3:15, ESV) Would you be able to "make a defense" if someone asked you any of the following questions:
Week 5 & 6: What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life? Why Are There So Many Rules?
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SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:25 to 10:25 AM
2nd floor Music Room
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IT'S MOVIE TIME IN SUNDAY SCHOOL! |
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Get ready for popcorn and a movie!
Bring a friend to share the fun!
The link to our movie will be sent by email to all Sunday School
and Wednesday Bible School families.
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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 Midweek Sermon Series |
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In View of God's Mercy
Lent is a season when we take a look at our lives in view of God’s mercy toward us in the sacrifice of his Son for us on the cross. We, in turn, are called by God, specially during this time of repentance and reflection, to be living sacrifices for him, displaying our devotion to him in word and deed. Jesus helps us to see the richness of God’s mercy in his life, death and resurrection.
The services in our Midweek Lenten series for Lent focus our eyes of faith on the meaning behind God’s mercy made manifest in Christ.
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Lenten Supper and Service Schedule |
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St. John's Lenten Suppers
will be served from 6 to 6:45 PM.
The Midweek Worship Service
will follow at 7 PM.
Wed, April 6 - Baked Ziti served by the Boards of Parish Ed and Information Systems
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LOOK FOR THE PRINT VERSION OF YOUR LENTEN DEVOTIONAL
IN THE CHURCH NARTHEX OR CLICK BELOW.
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~ LENTEN SMALL GROUP STUDY~
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St. John’s invites everyone to participate in a Lenten Small Group Study, “24 Hours That Changed the World.”, a description of the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life by pastor and author Adam Hamilton. If you would like to participate a small group during Lent, please register on this SignUpGenius link:
We are looking forward to enriching our Lenten worship and study together through “24 Hours That Changed the World”!
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Join us for Easter Breakfast |
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Plans are underway for our annual "sit down" Easter Breakfast. A signup board is located in the Narthex. Items needed include coffee cakes, breakfast breads, fruit trays, egg casseroles, etc. We will also need many hands to make this event run smoothly. |
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Please consider signing up to help, and plan to bring your family and friends for a time of good food and fellowship on Easter morning. Breakfast will be served from 9:00 - 10:30AM in the gymnasium. Please contact Nancy Mayor (nancy.mayor@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Thank you in advance!
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It's Time to Place Easter Lily Orders |
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Throughout Lent, as Easter approaches, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us on Good Friday and His resurrection on Easter that we may have eternal life with Him. On Easter Sunday, Easter Lilies are placed on the Altar in celebration of our Savior’s resurrection. Please consider purchasing an Easter Lily to beautify the sanctuary on Easter Sunday and in thanksgiving for the gift of eternal life.
A member of the Altar Guild will be in the narthex taking orders for lilies after each Sunday service on March 27 and April 3. The price per lily is $14.00. Easter Lilies may be taken after the Easter services.
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Mark your calendars!
St. John's Congregational Voter's Assembly
Sunday, April 24th,
between 8:00 and 10:45am services
More information to follow.
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Next Meeting April 26
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If you have any questions regarding LWML, please contact Mrs. Pamella Christensen at (708) 354-6977 or email her at BPChristensen@comcast.net .
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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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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, click the button below.
DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE
LENTEN SUPPERS & SERVICES
EASTER TO-GO
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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St. John's Annual Plant Sale
Preorders Only!
Orders are due Friday, April 8th.
Pay when you pick up your plants.
Additional plants will not be available
on the day of the sale!
PICK UP DATES
Friday, May 06, 2022, from 10:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday, May 07, 2022, from 8:00am to 11:00am
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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. These are the last four order dates of the school year. |
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR MARCH IS TOILET PAPER
& FOR APRIL IS DIAPERS.
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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LENTEN SUPPERS:
- Wednesdays in March & April 6
PLANT SALE PREORDERS:
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA:
- Breakfast and Egg Hunt
- April 17
CONGREGATIONAL VOTER'S ASSEMBLY:
- April 24, between services
BLOOD DRIVE:
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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 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,
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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