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, March 26, 2022
“The 505” Contemporary Worship Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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Sunday, March 27, 2022
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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“Savior: We Are Castaways, Waiting For Reconciliation"
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When it comes to our relationships, especially the ones with those we truly love, when someone is hurt by the other, it can be hard to reconcile. But what about our broken relationship with God…and we were the ones who broke it? As we continue our Lenten series, “Savior”, we hear the good news from St. Paul that God has reconciled “the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them…” How is this possible, when our sin is so great? It is because “in Christ” God reconciles sinners to Himself. It is because Jesus Christ took the sin that breaks our relationship with God to the cross, dying for all, so that we will not live only for ourselves and our selfish desires, but for the God who runs towards us, wraps His arms around us and reconciles us to Himself! |
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Preacher: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Worship Leader: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 12:1–6
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:14–21
Holy Gospel: Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32
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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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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:
Why does God allow suffering in the world?
How could a loving God send people to Hell?
Why isn’t Christianity more inclusive?
How can one religion be “right” and the others “wrong”?
Why have so many wars been fought in the name of God?
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These are just a few of the questions and doubts even ardent believers wrestle with today. In our Bible Study, The Reason for God, we will address each doubt and discover explanations for each reason. Through videos and discussion, we will discover how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.
Week 1 & 2: Isn’t the Bible a Myth? Hasn’t Science Disproved Christianity?
Week 3 & 4: How Can You Say There Is Only One Way to God? What About Other Religions?
Week 5 & 6: What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life? Why Are There So Many Rules?
Week 7 & 8: Why Does God Allow Suffering? Why Is There So Much Evil in the World?
Week 9 & 10: Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice? Why Are Christians Such Hypocrites?
Week 11 & 12: How Can God Be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time? How Can God Send Good People to Hell?
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SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:25 to 10:25 AM
2nd floor Music Room
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The Bible tells us many, many times that we should have grateful hearts. God knows that grateful hearts will be happy ones, so He has given us detailed instructions about being grateful in His Word. Come to Sunday School and join the fun - we'll go on a Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt and learn more about being grateful! |
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Lesson materials will be sent to all Sunday School and Wednesday Bible School families. If you do not receive your package, contact Dalyne Shinneman at dalyne.shinneman@gmail.com or call 630.772.1688.
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See below for Spring Break VBS information! |
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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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St. John's Lenten Suppers
will be served from 6 to 6:45 PM.
The Midweek Worship Service
will follow at 7 PM.
Wed, March 30 - Ledo's dinner served by the Stapletons and Kunzes
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 NARTEX 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 9:00-10:30 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 |
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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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ST. JOHN’S SPRING BREAK
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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Hi Kids,
Looking for something fun to do over Spring Break?
Join us for St. John's three day VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. March 30th - April 1st
Here's the link to register:
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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
CANDY DONATIONS FOR EGG HUNT
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER THANK YOU
MISSION CAFE SIGN-UPS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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St. John's Annual Plant Sale
Friday, May 06, 2022, from 10:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday, May 07, 2022, from 8:00am to 11:00am
Preorders Only!
Additional plants will not be available
on the day of the sale!
Orders are due Friday, April 8th.
Orders do not need to be paid in advance.
Payment may be made at pickup by cash or check.
Order forms are being sent home soon with your student(s) - keep an eye on their take-home folders.
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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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- April 11
- April 25
- May 9
- May 23
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR MARCH IS TOILET PAPER.
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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LENTEN SUPPERS:
- Wednesdays in March & April 6
SPRING BREAK VBS:
PLANT SALE PREORDERS:
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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