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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
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The Second Sunday of Epiphany | |
"The Lamb of God, Red Drops from the Cross" | |
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Sunday, January 15, 2023
Traditional Worship Service
8AM (In-person & Livestreamed)
and 10:45AM (In-person)
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Preaching: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Liturgist: Pastor Ron Weidler
Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-7
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
Holy Gospel: John 1: 29-42a
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Contemporary Worship on Saturdays is postponed until further notice. | | |
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LENTEN DEVOTIONS
SIGN -UP NOW!
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Our 2023 Lenten Devotional is coming soon! For the last 35+ years, the members of St. John’s have written wonderful, thoughtful devotions that enrich our daily lives throughout Lent. This year, we will need your help to continue this wonderful tradition. Please consider writing one or two short devotions to be included in our booklet. Our theme this year is, “Meeting with God”. In these devotions, we will go to the manger and to the cross; to the mountain top and the desert floor; along the road, among the ruins, and to refreshing oasis waters. Your devotions will invite us to encounter God wherever we are.
Here’s all you have to do to sign-up TODAY to write a devotion:
Click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4BABAE2FA57-stjohns1
Follow the directions to select your date and verse. It’s that simple! You will receive an email from nancy.mayor@gmail.com with all of the details you will need to complete your devotion. All devotions will be due by Sunday, January 29.
Thank you so much for helping us to make this Lenten Devotional possible again this year!
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Register for a Northern Illinois District Mission Trip to Belize
In connection with the NID’s SHINE! initiative in April 2023, resources for a short term mission in Belize are being planned for April 24, 2023 through May 1, 2023. Anyone who would like to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus may do so. Sand, stain & care for Christ Lutheran Church! Medical professionals and teachers and also invited! Rev. Kris Whitby, Assistant to the President Mission and Ministry LCMS Northern Illinois District, and Cathy Dulgar, Executive Director, Belize Mission Society invite you to serve in Belize.
Visit the NID Belize Trip page for more information and then contact Cathy Dulgar, Executive Director Belize Mission Society at Director@belizemissionsociety.net. Registration deadline is January 15, 2023.
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Church Officers and Board Members
Strategic Planning Meeting - January 21, 2023, from 9am-11am
During this meeting, you will gather with your board to get acquainted with the team, your responsibilities, and to set goals for your part of our ministry in 2023. We will have coffee and a light breakfast available.
Please RSVP to Teri Lyn Mannes to let her know you will attend.
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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 2023 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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A FUNDRAISER EVENT
FOR ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25TH, 2023, 4-8 PM
DINE IN OR TAKE OUT!!!
CALL 708-354-4500
15% OF ALL ORDERS WILL BE DONATED TO ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL WHEN MENTIONING THE FUNDRAISER.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 6:30 PM
St. John's Lutheran School
Annual FUNdraiser!
505 South Park Road
La Grange, IL 60525
Please contact auction@stjohnslagrange.org to volunteer!
Fun, Food, Fellowship
Please consider making donations:
Raffle Baskets, Auctions, Wine Pull
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St. John's Spirit Wear Store Now Open
The St. John's Lutheran School Spirit Wear Store is now open AND the holiday sale has begun! Choose from hundreds of spirit wear designs and garments, including gift ideas for students, parents and grandparents. Free shipping over $75.00 & guaranteed delivery by December 23rd! Visit https://1stplace.sale/29954.
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR JANUARY is DISH SOAP.
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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Mission Cafe
Hosts
are needed.
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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY:
CONFIRMATION CLASS:
PICKLEBALL:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
WOMENS' SMALL GROUP:
- Tuesday, 8:45AM, Heritage Room
BOARD OF EVANGELISM:
ADULT BASKETBALL:
- Tuesday, 7:30-9:30PM, Gym
GRIEFSHARE:
INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT:
- January 12-14
- Click on full calendar button below for times
TRIP ORDERS DUE:
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER:
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St. John's Mission email is distributed on Tuesdays each week and is a quick read of the week's events and activities. Worship information will go out on Fridays in the Message. The Ministries e-mail is sent out the first Monday of each month and contains detailed information of coming and past events, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
To view the current Mission and Ministries e-mails and obtain additional information about our wonderful in-reach and outreach events, click the button below. If you would like to submit content for any of our communication emails please email churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org.
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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,
or Email - churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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