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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Equipping · Engaging · Encouraging
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Sunday, April 28th, 2024
8AM (In-person & Livestreamed) & 10:45AM (In-person)
Presiding: Pastor Ronald Weidler
The First Reading: Acts 8:26–40
Epistle: 1 John 4:1–11
Gospel: John 15:1–8
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Bible study will meet between services in the Heritage Room, starting at 9:25.
Please join us for a presentation by Katie Pece on the topic, "Connecting the Church and School to the Community."
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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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Please join Katie Pece between services on Sunday, April 28th for an engaging presentation on the topic of "Connecting the Church and School to the Community." Katie has shared this presentation locally at the NID Teachers' Conference this past fall, as well as nationally at the Best Practices in Ministry conference this winter. There are several ways to connect with our community, and many of those have been happening right here through the ministries of St. John's Lutheran Church and School. | | |
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Join us in prayer on May 2nd for the National Day of Prayer!
"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving."
~Colossians 4:2
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Properties Work Day, Saturday,
April 27 th , 8:00 AM - ?
It’s that time of year again, when good weather returns, and we are eager to pursue overdue church and school improvements. We have many different projects planned, with work suitable to all skill levels. Refreshments and a barbecue lunch
will be served, so please join us for a productive, fun-filled work day. Please prayerfully consider how you can use your time and talents to help make improvements to our church and school.
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The following is a partial list of repairs and projects:
1. Replace the siding on the Chapel/Pre-K room.
2. Replace the vent screening on the eve over the hallway between the
church and school.
3. Replace the rope on the school flagpole.
4. Repair school washroom stalls.
5. Disconnect and dismantle the ventilation fan and duct for the church.
6. Repair sagging block on the church planters.
7. Plane and fill uneven sidewalks around the buildings.
8. De-grease the exhaust hood in the kitchen
9. Parking lot pothole/crack filling and lot cleaning.
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Ryan McGuire successfully completed the London Marathon this past weekend in under three hours. We offer a prayer of thanksgiving that he and Marty had a safe and awesome trip to enjoy this terrific experience. | |
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All ladies are welcome to attend the LWML meeting on April 28th, 7pm, in the narthex. Our April activity is Writing Cards to children at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, sending a message of Hope and Love.
Come join us!
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Plant Sale Volunteers Needed
May 10-11
The Annual St. John’s Plant Sale is coming up on May 10th. We need adult volunteers on the day of the sale. We use the 8th Graders on Friday as helpers, but we also need adults. You could help in many ways:
· Unload the trucks beginning at 6:00am.
· Help sort pre-orders before the sale from 8:15 to about 9:30am.
· Serve as a cashier any time after 9:30am for an hour or two.
· Help inside the church directing students to take plants to customers’ cars in
hour or two shifts after 10:00am.
· Help bring in unsold plants on Friday evening about 4:30pm.
· Help on Saturday, May 11th from 8:00am until the preorders and majority of the plants are gone.
If you are willing to volunteer your time to help during the Plant Sale, please use the button below to access the signup genius. Any questions, please email: t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org. Many hands make light work, and we have lots of fun.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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The Northern Illinois District has provided a series of Bible studies that illuminate our District-wide SHINE event during April. Visit the NID website to access the studies
at this LINK: NID SHINE EVENT
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Full-time resource teacher position at Trinity Lutheran School
Lutheran Special Education Ministries is looking for a full-time resource room teacher position at Trinity Lutheran School in Tinley Park, IL in the fall. Applicants must hold a current Illinois Teaching License and have a special education certification/endorsement. Interested applicants looking for more information or wishing to submit a resume are asked to contact Richard Schumacher at (734) 748-5253 or email him at rschumacher@luthsped.org.
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Teacher/Principal position, Immanuel Christian Academy
Immanuel Christian Academy in Hillside, IL is looking for a teacher/principal beginning July, 2024. Please send a resume to general@immanuel-hillside.org
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study and the Tuesday Morning Womens's Group will temporarily be meeting in the school library on the second floor.
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Stewardship Thought :
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
~Romans 12:11
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One definition of Christian Stewardship is “the free and joyous activity of God’s family — the church — in managing life’s resources for His purposes.” The Board of Stewardship looks forward to providing St. John’s Congregation with education and ideas on managing best what God has entrusted to us to thank Him for His lavish gifts. As you listen to Sunday’s sermon and comments on Stewardship, we hope you move forward on your journey of personal Stewardship, whether that means taking the first steps or continuing a lifelong journey. | |
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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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR
APRIL IS DIAPERS
MAY IS BAND-AIDS
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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Looking for an easy way to contribute to the Mission of St. John's Lutheran Church and School? Use this QR Code to be able to give a one-time or recurring donation to the fund of your choice, by credit/debit card, or checking account. | |
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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, Library
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
CHOIR PRACTICE
- Wednesdays, 7PM, 2nd Floor, Music/Choir Rm
CONFIRMATION CLASS
- Wednesdays, 6:30PM, Heritage Room
PICKLEBALL:
MAYOR SMALL GROUP:
- Thursdays, 7:00PM, Offsite, Zoom
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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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