WE ARE A PEOPLE OF PRAYER
We seek to be a people of prayer – taking our burdens and joys to the Lord who always hears and answers. For, He is mighty to save!
- Prayer List: Our prayer list (previously printed in the bulletin) is moving to our website. Request prayer, provide praise reports, and pray for the people of St. John and our community.
- National Day of Prayer: Join us for a special time of prayer on Thursday May 4 from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM. The Sanctuary will be open for a time of individual prayer. You are invited to come and go during this time to pray for our nation, community, congregation, and all the people of God. Prayer guides will be available for your use and direction. Also, a brief prayer service will be held from 2:00-2:20 PM.
WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML) FELLOWSHIP HOUR
SUNDAY BETWEEN SERVICES
The Women in Mission invite you to enjoy food and fellowship between the services on Sunday. Stop and meet some new friends or catch up with your "old" ones! The big mite box will be available for your coins and bills that will help fund the current round of mission grants. You can see what is being blessed through our mites on the display board. Small mite boxes are available on the tables if you would like to fill one at home!
ECO PALMS FOR PALM SUNDAY
Our congregation is once again proudly waving Eco-Palms in our partnership with Lutheran World Relief. We are helping palm harvesters in Latin America, their families and communities find pathways out of poverty. They are ecologically friendly, extend income opportunities to even more people, and help provide a sustainable income. Let us happily wave our palms, giving thanks to God and asking him to continue to bless these palm harvesters.
SPRING CLEANING THANK YOU
THANK YOU to all who helped with spring cleaning our church on Saturday. Marilyn Bordeau, Patti Benicke, Laurie Klemme, Lisa Martin, Chris Wentz, Jean Meyer, Lauren Jacobi, Emily Jacobi, Myles Jacobi, Susie Meyer, Bonnie Roltgen, Pat Vater, Cheryl Roehre, AND the Middle School Youth Group with Katrina Johns. Your willingness to help was so appreciated!
ALTAR GUILD
Please meet at church on Saturday, April 8 at 8:45 AM to place the Easter flowers in church. Thank you!
WE’RE HIRING AT SJL
We have an open position (Head Custodian) in our church and school office. Duties include maintenance and repair of building facilities, maintaining an inventory of cleaning equipment and supplies, keeping the campus of St. John Lutheran in a safe and beautiful manner, scheduling (and performs when necessary) room set-up and take down for facility rentals, and enabling St. John to be a place of service to our community. Pick-up Application and Submit Resume to Church Office.
WELL-SEASONED GROUP
Well-Seasoned Group next gathering will be on Monday, April 10th at the Sheboygan County Marsh Education Center. Our speaker is Aaron Brault, Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation Committee. Mr. Brault will be speaking on the new Education Center, Amsterdam Dunes and a couple of things that the county will be working on at Elkhart Lake. We will meet in the church parking lot at 10:30 to drive to the Marsh. If you are planning to drive directly to the site, please let us know. Lunch will be subs, chips and cookies. Please call Marge Meyer at 920-893-5586 or Cheryl Steinhardt at 920-893-5235 for reservations.
NOMINATIONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are gathering names of individuals who would be willing to serve in leadership at St. John Lutheran. Open positions, position descriptions, and nomination forms are available on the Welcome Desk. Elections for leadership positions occur on Monday May 8, 2023 (at our upcoming Voters’ Meeting).
Pick up a Nomination Form on the Welcome Desk.
BRAT FRY THANK YOU
Thank you so much to all those who came out to the youth group's brat fry! From the grillers to the servers to all those who came out to feast on the tasty food, we had a great time. The youth group was able to raise almost enough to cover the fundraiser portion of one of the trips they will be taking this summer. Thank you for supporting the SJL Youth!
TRIVIA NIGHT
There are still some spots open for you at the St. John Youth Group Trivia Night fundraiser! Individuals and teams are welcome. $10 to play trivia (payable the night of). $18 for the Buffet (presale only. Buffet tickets will not be available the night of the event.) See Katrina Johns for tickets or call the main office. Deadline for meal purchase is April 7th. Call 920-893-3071 or kjohns@sjlplymouth.com to reserve your spot!
LOAD OUR SHELVES
April’s “Load Our Shelves” item to benefit the Plymouth Food Pantry is pasta sauce. There is a bin in the entrance of the Fellowship Hall to place the items you bring. Thank you for helping with this local mission!
APRIL YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
-Middle School Youth Group on Sunday, April 16 1:00-3:30pm – We’re going roller skating at PJ’s Party Zone (meet in the SJL parking lot). The cost is $5, bring your own money if you would like snacks.
-High School Youth Group on Saturday, April 8 9:00am-Noon – We will be preparing for the Trivia Night Fundraiser by making table decorations etc. **If you are planning on attending either trip this summer, you are required to help with the Trivia Night.
LWML PERSONAL CARE KITS
St. John LWML is collecting the following items to assemble personal care kits for the mission ingathering at the National LWML Conference being held in Milwaukee this June. Our goal is to assemble 60 kits for the ingathering. We are asking for the following items to help with this effort: Bath sized towels in dark colors, wash cloths in dark colors, and bath-sized bars of soap. The items may be placed in the bins in the Fellowship Hall until April 17th. Thank you for your donations to this mission project. Janice Abraham, Mission Service, ablane@excel.net or 920-893-5797.
CRUSADE FOR BIDS - SHEBOYGAN LHS ANNUAL AUCTION DINNER
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 | LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM | 4:30PM – 11:00PM
Lutheran High School’s Annual Auction Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 15. Event details and online reservations are at lutheranhigh.com/auction. There will be auction items, a buffet dinner, fellowship, and an after-party you won’t want to miss! All support the mission and ministry of Lutheran High School.
RITE OF FIRST COMMUNION
The Rite of First Communion will be Sunday, April 16 at both the 8:00 and 10:30 services.
FUNDRAISERS FOR BRAD JENTSCH
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 4:00-7:00PM | GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELKHART LAKE
There will be a chili supper fundraiser held on this date. We will need volunteers and baked goods so please contact billiejo.jentsch@yahoo.com or 920-980-8549 for more information or if you would like to help out. Stay tuned in the future for more fundraiser dates and information. Thank you!
HISPANIC MINISTRY OUTREACH FUNDRAISER
GOOD SHEPHERD | SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 | NOON - 2:00PM
Save the date for this special fundraiser at Good Shepherd, Sheboygan in the Fellowship Hall. There will be lunch and live music. The cost is $12 per person, $6 for children 4-12 years old, and free for children 3 years and under. The menu will include tacos, ribs, pizza, rice, tamales, salads, refreshments, and desserts!
GREAT MARRIAGES EVENT
MONDAY, MAY 1 | ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH | 6:00-7:00 PM
Have you heard about the “love languages,” but haven’t taken the time to really learn them and yours and your spouse's? Mark your calendar and sign up because Great Marriages is bringing this opportunity to you! Join us to learn what your love language is, what your spouse’s love language is, how God speaks our love languages, and how to bring this knowledge into practice. Join us at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School to hear Jocelyn Medrek present on “How to Speak Your Spouse’s Love Language.” Childcare is available, signup during registration: https://www.great-marriages.org/events. The cost is $5/person (includes snacks and beverages). Contact the parish office at 920-892-4006 or Great Marriages 920-783-6142 with questions.
ALL USHER TEAM MEETING
SUNDAY, MAY 7 AT 12:00PM | FELLOWSHIP HALL
All ushers - from all the teams – should attend this upcoming Usher Team Meeting. There will be a light lunch of sandwiches and sides provided to you. With Pastor Thompson, we will update the rosters, look for new team members, review our duties, and go over some calendar events for the summer months. We give thanks for those of you who welcome, greet, and serve the people of God here at SJL.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School is coming to St. John Lutheran this July 24-27! The theme this year is God’s Living Water – Covered by Jesus’ Grace. More details to follow. Registration for students and volunteers will be coming after Easter. Want to be on the planning team? Please contact Katrina at kjohns@sjlplymouth.com.
