THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Clay Bowe, Eileen Dreczka, Steve Hintz, Kay Meyers, Wendy McKnight, Nancy Nichols, Kristen Nigh, Carol Laux, and Shirly Kelly.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers for this weekend are in honor of Allen and Claudia Benicke’s 60th wedding anniversary.
LTAA BOYS’ BASKETBALL OPEN GYM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | SJL GYM 8:00PM
The Lutheran Teen Athletic Association is holding an open gym for boys’ basketball on Thursday, November 3rd in the evening. Stay tuned for more LTAA events. See you there!
OPERATION CHIRISTMAS CHILD
Stay tuned- if we go forward with this effort, box pick up will begin NEXT weekend, November 5-6.
ALL SAINTS' DAY CELEBRATION
FIRST WEEKEND IN NOVEMBER | NOV. 5-7
We trust that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Each year, on All Saints' Day, we recall all those in the Christian faith who have died in the Lord since last year's All Saints' Day remembrance. We encourage you to attend and invite your family and friends to this special service. Together, we grieve, care for, and rejoice in the Lord's promises.
SHARING OF THE PEACE - RESUMING THE HISTORIC PRACTICE
BEGINNING THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 5-7
Soon we will resume the historic Christian practice of sharing the peace. During this exchange of peace, worshippers will turn to those nearby and offer a handshake with the words "Peace be with you" and "And also with you". As Christ gives His peace, we are reconciled to one another and share in the peace that He alone gives.
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
The SJL Youth Group would like to send a care package to your college student! Please send his/her name and address to Katrina Johns, kjohns@sjlplymouth.com or 920-892-0090 along with what they are studying.
RIDES TO CHURCH
Please let our church office know if you’re willing to help a fellow member get to and from a church service if there is a need. We thank you in advance for your service and compassion.
SJL HOLIDAY BAZAAR & ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | SJL GYMNASIUM | 8:30AM-2:00PM
St. John is hosting the 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair. Proceeds will go to the teachers fund so they can purchase needed items for the classroom. There will be over 40 vendors. Other highlights include:
*A brat fry hosted by American Heritage Girls
*$1 admission, for which you will receive a raffle ticket
*Earn another raffle ticket by donating a food item that will be donated to the Plymouth Food Pantry.
*Raffle tickets will be available for purchase as well, for items donated by our very talented vendors.
Don’t forget to bring your Christmas lists! Volunteers are needed to help that day. Shifts would be 8-12 or 12-3. We are in need of 3 volunteers per shift. Please contact Kendra with any questions: 920-207-6802.
ALTAR GUILD MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | MUSIC MEETING ROOM | 6:30PM
Please plan to attend this important meeting to discuss our annual duties and welcome back our Altar Guild President, Eunice Grebe! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl at 920-893-0941.
WELL-SEASONED GROUP MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | SJL FELLOWSHIP HALL | 11:30AM
At this Well-Seasoned group meeting we will be serving broasted chicken dinner at a cost of $5.00 per person. Our speaker will be Navy Veteran, Steve Conto from Sheboygan, who will share with us how he honors veterans of the Vietnam war. If you have not already signed up for this meeting, please call Cheryl Steinhardt, 920-893-5235, or Marge Meyer, 920-893-5586 by November 13th. We encourage new members to join us in this social opportunity here at St. John.
ADVENT-IN-A-BOX 2022
During this Advent season, St. John Lutheran households will have the opportunity to take part in Advent in a Box. Each week, you will receive a box to take home with directions, a treat, a part of an Advent wreath, and an activity to do together. In addition to the box, there will be a video for you to watch featuring a church leadership member sharing their Advent traditions. The link for these videos will be on the direction sheet but also on the SJL website. The boxes will be distributed at weekend church services prior to the Wednesday Advent service. One box per household. The person who signs up will have their name on the box. If you are not able to pick up your box on the weekend, they will be available in the office. To participate, please register by October 31st.
ADVENT-IN-A-BOX DONATIONS
There is a donations board in the fellowship hall for donating items for our Advent-in-a-box event. Items may be dropped off in the office or given to Katrina Johns. Please have donations in by November 11th.
PACKING AND WRAPPING PARTY
Katrina Johns is looking for helpers to put together the boxes for the Advent event. Gift wrappers are also needed. We will be in the fellowship hall November 12th beginning at 9am. Please let Katrina know if you’re willing to help out.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL
THANKSGIVING DAY | SJL CAFETERIA | 12:00PM-1:30PM
The time is approaching again for our annual Community Thanksgiving Meal. If you plan to take part, there is a sign-up sheet at the welcome desk in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to see you join us on this day.
ANNUAL AHG COOKIE DOUGH SALES
American Heritage Girls are having their annual cookie dough sale. There will be a sign-up sheet on the welcome table. Orders are due November 21, and payment is due at pick-up. Prices are as follows:
-1-dozen balled gluten free chocolate chip cookies - $5.00
-1-dozen balled chocolate chip cookies - $5.00
-32 oz. container (makes approximately 3 dozen) - $11.00
Cookie dough pick up is Saturday, December 3, from 3-5pm. Thank you!
2022 PLYMOUTH HOLIDAY PARADE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 at 7PM
SJL will again spread the Good News at the parade. We will be decorating the float on Monday, November 21st. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Linda Mueller at 920-400-0135 for details. If you would like to walk in the parade, please contact Katrina Johns. Thank you!
SCRIP UPDATE
We offer Kwik Trip Scrip at a 10% rebate, and Fleet Farm at 8% while supplies last.
