John 10: 11-18

Click the above video link to be transferred to the Sunday Service, April 21, at 9 a.m.or it can be watched later.

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Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service

Sunday School 10:05 a.m.



April 21 Preschool sings

April 23 Grief Share dinner

April 28 Pack the Parking Lot!! Games, Music and Food

May 1 last day for college scholarship applications

May 3 Youth Game night

May 18 Spring Cleaning

Pack the Parking Lot!!!

SUNDAY. April 28!!

Games, music, & food!!!

Burgers & Hot Dogs with drinks provided. Potluck items for anyone wanting to bring something: Salads, Side Dishes, & Chips are welcome!

Adult Sunday School Class called "Making Sense of Scripture", with Pastor Russ.…It isn’t too late to join!!

The class will meet in the chapel on Sundays from 10:15 to 11:00AM.

Everyone is welcome!

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Update on the Bell

Roger Michael says he was told it was from the previous church. It would be nice if we got information or confirmation from anyone else in the know, but Roger is a good source.

We discovered that the old bell does have a clapper inside and it has 1892 stamped into its metal stand. A church history book references that there was a rebuilding and enlargement of the old church that was completed in 1893, more evidence that it is probably from the old church.

Our interest in this is historical and related to the upcoming 100^th anniversary of our current church. It has been suggested to have it cleaned and fixed up a bit to put on display outside our church in honor of that anniversary since it would have been rung for the last time 100 years ago. Wouldn’t it be fun to ring it one more time? This is in the preliminary stages, but ideas and input would be appreciated. Contact me at petefishj@mchsi.com

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We're Hiring!

St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City, Iowa is seeking a Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator. 

This person is responsible for facilitating K-12 faith formation in collaboration with the Board of Parish Education, the Youth & Family Ministry Board, and other volunteers. This position is full time with a competitive benefits package. To view the full job description and qualifications, visit our website at stjohncharlescity.org. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Russ Leeper at rleeper@stjohncharlescity.com.

Next week is the last week of the school year for the after school program. Thank you to everyone that has been involved. Special thanks to Sarah Kendall and Pastor Leeper for all the work they've put into it. This couldn't run without volunteers so keep that in mind for the fall.

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New Church Office Hours

M-F 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3p.m.

Sunday Bulletin

Requests for adding information into the Sunday Bulletin need to be in the Secretary’s Office no later than Wednesday at 9 am.

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Please keep the following in prayer.

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Pray for all serving in the military and their families:

Kaleb Bilharz, Mackenzy Bilharz, Tyler Brockney, Tanner Evans, Kaylie Fox, Hannah Fox, Kim Hall, Ben Hauser, Daniel Jacobs, Cameron Kakac, Drew Roethler and Robson Shankland.

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In this year of the 100^th Anniversary of the construction of our present church we have had our first meeting and made some decisions. We will have a brunch menu instead of dinner, but THERE WILL BE PIE!! We also plan on a Country Store with the special baked, canned or grown items that people wish to donate. A Craft fair will be part of it, so get your thinking hats on to see what you can make. We will also have a silent auction of some special donated items, so consider what you can make, like a quilt, wooden item or some other specialty item that people would like to bid on.

The Brunch will be a free will donation, but we will take reservations closer to the date, October 27th. We will announce the goal that we are raising money for in a month or two. (possibly youth or that bell that you see above). Questions to petefishj@mchsi.com

After Worship Social Time 



Coffee & a treat are served in the Parish Hall or outside each Sunday! If you would like to volunteer to bring the treats let Toni know in the office.

What you choose to bring for a treat is entirely up to you! Quantity: Three dozen treats

Coffee & napkins are provided by St. John.

**Special note: We do need people to sign up for bringing treats. There is a sign up sheet by the narthex door.

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Altar Flower & Radio Sign-up 2024: If you would like to sign up to sponsor the Altar flowers &/or the radio broadcast contact Toni in the office at 641-228-3397. We will continue to have flowers as they are on the online service & the radio broadcast reaches many of our at home congregation!

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As precautionary steps for safety and security, we would like to ask all attendees and visitors of St John, to make sure you are locking your vehicles anytime you are inside the church.

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Spring Clean up day May 18 9am to noon.

Volunteers are needed. Please bring a rake/broom/shovel/clippers to help clean around the outside of the church and parking lot.

Thanks!

Building and Grounds

Wednesday Night Supper

April 24 menu: Random Cuisine Surprise

Cost: $5.00 for adults

Children through 12^th grade

free thanks to Kans for Kids

(Menu subject to change)

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Blessing Box

Donations are very much needed for the Blessing Box! We are running low.

Items should be weather appropriate, nonperishable food and personal items. You can put your items in the Blessing Box outside the East door or bring to the office.

You can also donate money or use some of the money on hand and go shopping. This is also an important service! We need shoppers!

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St John has a fund to help people for emergencies or short-term help. Vouchers for gas or food are given to those in need. Money for this fund comes from members of the congregation. Volunteers are available on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 to help people in need. If the need is ongoing, they refer them to an agency where they can receive longer-term help.

Compassion Fund is a ministry to the community. If you would like to volunteer to help with this St. John ministry, call the office and leave your name with Toni.

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Scholarship Applications:  

Those students attending a Lutheran college who would like to receive an EPIC grant must notify the church by May 1^st.

St. John scholarship applications for non-Lutheran colleges can be emailed to you and should be emailed to the office by May 1^st.

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BIBLE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

Just a reminder that St. John offers scholarships for all our youth members attending a Christian camp. Scholarships are offered in the amounts of $25 for a one-day camp, $50 for camps lasting 2-3 days, and $150 for camps lasting 4-7 days. Just bring in a copy of your registration to the Business Office for a reimbursement.

St. John Christian Preschool would like to remind everyone that we sell Kwik Star gift cards. Please stop in the church preschool if you are interested in purchasing a gift card. The preschool receives 5% of the gift card’s face value. Please contact Whitney or Toni if you are interested.

St John Christian Preschool Fundraiser

Click the above link for all the information about the Cash Calendar

fundraiser. This is mostly for preschool families to try to raise, but maybe we can help them out a bit. This ends April 19, the goal is $2000 for supplies and equipment.

Please call 228-7274 or email us at wfranke@stjohncharlescity.com for more information.

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click below for the

April Good Newsletter

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To get to the church website, click at the top of this page on the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church logo.

You can pick up the Sunday bulletin as well as the Taking Faith Home reading sheets on the website.

https://www.facebook.com/stjohncc will get you to the Facebook page

Our intern, Beth Hurt's email beth@stjohncharlescity.com

Email address you can use to get a message to the church office  office@stjohncharlescity.com

Other emails are available on the website.

To call the church (641)228-3397

Editor: Janet Petefish