Connections E-Newsletter - May 8, 2022 |
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Weekend Worship - Good Shepherd Sunday
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Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came from the Father and became flesh among us in order to rescue us, His sheep. He laid down His life for us and took it up again in order to give us eternal life. By the preaching of His Gospel, He calls His sheep to Himself and keeps them with Him forever. As they hear His voice and follow Him, “they will never perish” (John 10:28), for “no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand” (John 10:29). In the same way, faithful pastors (literally, “shepherds”) “care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood” (Acts 20:28), “testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21). Therefore, with all the company of heaven, the Good Shepherd gathers His flock in worship, as they cry: “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” (Rev. 7:10). |
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Discipleship Hour This Sunday: Join Us! |
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Join us as we gather on May 8 and 15 for two large group studies in the gym based on “One Body, Many Members” as we wrestle with what it means to be a church and the church where God has place us!
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Register Now for the St. John's 2022 Men's Retreat! |
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It's time to register for the 2022 St. John's Men's Retreat. This year's retreat is from May 20-22.
If you have already registered, great. If you have not, the time is NOW! We are so excited for this year's retreat; you cannot miss this!
I get it, life is crazy and you are struggling with a busy calendar, not sure if you should go this year? Wondering if you can afford to go for the sake of time or projects or whatever else is going on? Men, you gotta be there and you gotta remember what God does for you on this retreat!
God pulls you out of the stress and grind of daily life. God brings you to a beautiful place and reminds you He is Creator and Sustainer. God places you with other men of faith. God invites you to laugh and connect in real ways. God opens up His Word to you. God rejoices over you in worship. God meets the good and bad of your life with His mercy and grace. God strengthens His gift of faith in you. God sends you with His Spirit to serve His kingdom and build up the body of Christ. Men, you just gotta be there!
Have you ever gone on a backpacking trip? Whether for a day or a week, there was probably a packing list of what you thought you would need to meet the variety of circumstances that could happen on your mini adventure. But what about that item you didn’t pack, but didn’t realize until you were already on the journey? You have the tent, but forgot the tent stakes. Flashlight… check, but no batteries. Equipped?
Have you ever taken on a house project? How many trips to the home improvement store does it take to finish it? If you say one, we remind you that lying is a sin! You were halfway through installing the faucet and you realized you bought the wrong fitting. You were all set up to repaint the hallway, but you’re out of paint rollers. Equipped?
Ephesians 4:12 - “...to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”
The 2022 St. John’s Men’s Retreat is all about how we have been equipped by God to not only serve Him, but to build up His people and grow His Kingdom. What if the journey God is leading isn’t best served by running every checklist of what to bring, but actually taking inventory of what God has already packed and prepared for you at this very moment? What if the project God has laid in front of you has all the right parts and tools, but are spread out among the people you live in community with everyday?
Equipped! This year's retreat is about that “journey” and that “project”, and even more so, the God who is faithful to prepare and lead you through it all.
Join Us May 20-22, 2022 at Camp Luther in Three Lakes, Wisconsin. Register by Monday, May 9.
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Prayers:
Our prayers are with the families of Carol Ross and Jerry Moede, who were called home. May God comfort these families with the promise of the resurrection through faith in Christ.
Members in Treatment, at Home, or Recovering: Joel Clausen, Collin Ludin, Ron Shaw, Marilyn Holmquist, Lois Lewinski, Linda Markworth, Mary Barrett, Bitsie Bollen, Deb Metz, Richard Kruse, Tom Gmirek, Mary Ann Yahr, Darrel Olson, Rozalind Guse, Kathleen Sitzberger, Armand Miller, Adrian Buntrock, Katherine Benner, Gladys Hron, Barbara Moritz, Carla Kinkel, Cindy Doers, Delores Fischer, Ellen Frank, Gloria Cassidy, Harold Justman, James Zimbal, Leatrice Strupp, Lloyd Prost, Lois Lewinski, Marcy Donaldson, Mary Plaskey, Nancie Purskey, Sandy Lovato, Tom Augustine, Verna Kissinger, Gene Biegler, Nancy Dehling.
Non-Members: Nicholas Wolfe (Nephew of Chris and Mary Jo Reinke), Barbara Black (Daughter of Jean Black), and Shane Nault (Grandson of Carmen Kuntz).
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Prayer • St. John's App • Daily Devotions |
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Saturday
6:00 PM Traditional
Sunday
8:00 AM Traditional
9:25 AM Discipleship Hour (In the Gym)
9:30 AM Blended (In-Person and Livestream HERE)
11:00 AM Contemporary
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809 South 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
Church Office: 262-334-4901
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