THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Kay Meyers, Justin Pitz, Brad Jentsch, Gordon Wieck, and Leah Colon.
JOB OPENINGS AT SJL
We have an immediate opening for a food service employee to work in our school’s hot lunch program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please reach out to Mr. Jay Lindsey at principal@sjlplymouth.com or call 920-893-5114. There is also an immediate opening on our childcare staff. Please contact Mrs. Tracy Ramminger 920-893-9626 if you’re interested or know of anyone interested in this position.
COMMITMENT CARDS – STILL HAVE TIME TO RETURN
The Commitment Card is a tool to help us consider and respond to the Lord’s generous work in Jesus. We encourage every family and individual to participate. For together, we make an impact for Christ and His mission among us. There is still time to make a commitment. Today, place your Commitment Card in the basket as you approach the Altar for Holy Communion. God bless your prayers, plans, and faithfulness to the Lord’s work among us.
GIVE THANKS – NEW BLEACHERS IN THE GYM
We give thanks and look forward to new bleachers to be installed in the gym. This purchase was made possible through your generous gifts at last year’s Church and School Auction. The current plan is that the demolition and removal of the old bleachers and the installation of the new bleachers – will take place in mid-March. Thank you for your continued support to St. John Lutheran.
WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML)
FELLOWSHIP HOUR | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, BETWEEN SERVICES
Please join the Women in Mission for food and fellowship between the services on Sunday as we host fellowship hour! Spend time visiting with old friends and/or make some new ones! The big mite box will be available for coins/bills that will help support mission grants which are a major effort of LWML. See the display board for all the grants being supported. There will also be small mite boxes for you to take home and fill on the tables in the Fellowship Hall.
LOAD OUR SHELVES
February’s “Load Our Shelves” item to benefit the Plymouth Food Pantry is cereal. There will be a bin in the entrance to the Fellowship Hall to place the items you bring. Thank you for helping with this local mission!
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who supported the community load our shelves campaign for January. A total of 127 jars of peanut butter were donated from SJL! We appreciate your support. -The Plymouth Food Pantry.
FEBRUARY YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
-Middle School Youth Group is having a Super Bowl Tailgate party on Sunday, February 12 from 3:00-5:00pm in the SJL Youth Room. We will play games, eat snacks, and make our predictions for the big game.
RITE OF FIRST COMMUNION – CLASSES START FEBRUARY 5, 2023
We are excited to receive the gifts of God for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation.
- Both parents and students should attend together.
- These classes will be held for 4 weeks in the Science Room (upstairs of school) on the following Sundays – February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:30 – 10:15 AM.
- The Rite of First Communion will be Sunday, April 16 at the 8:00 and 10:30 services.
For more information: Pick up a handout on the Welcome Desk.
ALTAR GUILD
Please attend our meeting scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023, at 6:30PM in the Music Meeting Room to discuss our upcoming duties. If you have questions, please call Cheryl at 920-893-0941. Thank you!
LADIES (YOUNG AND OLD AND IN-BETWEEN)
You are cordially invited to attend a Women's Conference hosted by Faith Reformed Church, Cedar Grove. This annual conference will be held on Saturday, February 11th from 8:00-12:00. Paula Huebschman will be serving as the keynote speaker, teaching on John 15 where we learn about abiding in Christ and being pruned by Him so that we bear fruit. Come enjoy a morning of fellowship, teaching, refreshments, crafts, and more, free of charge! To register, visit www.faithreformedchurch.org. Questions? Contact Paula at 892-6780.
ADULT VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 & 23 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM SJL GYMNASIUM
St. John will be hosting more open gym volleyball nights for any adults who enjoy playing the sport for fun. We had a great turnout in January, and would like to continue this opportunity for fellowship and sport playing. It's also a fun way to get some exercise during these cold winter months. Join us again on February 9th and 23rd, and stay tuned for future dates. When coming, please enter in through the outside gym doors and bring a pair of “non-outside” gym shoes to play in. Please contact Pastor Andrew Thompson with any questions.
WELL-SEASONED GROUP
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | SJL FELLOWSHIP HALL
The next gathering for the Well-Seasoned Group will be held on Monday, February 13. The speaker will be Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, the Executive Assistant to the President of the South Wisconsin District – LCMS for Mission and Mercy at South Wisconsin District. Pastor Meador will be telling us about the mission work that is being done in Wisconsin. The menu for the day is baked potato and toppings with a cost of $6.00 per person. Please arrive around 11:15 and lunch is at 11:30. Please call Cheryl Steinhardt at 920-893-5235 for more information and reservations.
2022-2023 SJL PIZZA SALE
Please join us for SJL’s annual pizza making; you can find the sign-up form on Sycamore. There is no school on February 17th, and unfortunately childcare will not be available. Anyone 12 years of age (if accompanied by an adult) or older is welcome to help also. Pizza pick-up is Saturday, February 18 from 9:00-11:00am in the cafeteria.
NEW MEMBER WELCOME EVENT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 | FELLOWSHIP HALL 8:00AM – 2:00PM
The new member welcome event is on Saturday, February 25 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. This is a one-day event (lunch and snacks are provided). All are welcome to attend. Invite your friends and family. Members are encouraged to attend as a refresher on what it means to be a Lutheran Christian. Together, we will meet the pastors, learn about St. John Lutheran, and discover our generous God who provides for us each day. For more information or to register, please contact Crystal at the Church Office 920-893-3071, office@sjlplymouth.com, or visit sjlplymouth.com.
SAVE THE DATES!
March 12 – Brat Fry Fundraiser @ SJL for the youth group (details to come)
April 14 – Trivia Night @ Amore – fundraiser for the youth group (details to come)
The High School youth group will be going to Michigan for a mission trip July 9-14. They will be working with the community and Camp Restore: Detroit to improve the neighborhoods and gardens. This is an opportunity to experience a different environment, learn new skills and how to serve our neighbors, and grow with other SJL members. If your (incoming) 9th-12th grader would like to participate, contact Katrina Johns, kjohns@sjlplymouth.com.
A group of High School and Middle School students will be going to St. Louis in June with Pastor Thompson and Miss Johns to learn more about church work and the people Called to the ministry. They will visit the seminary, LCMS Headquarters, Concordia Publishing House as well as meeting with other Ministry professionals. Students will learn about what classes they need to take to become a Pastor, Teacher, Director of Christian Education, Director of Parish Music, or Deaconess. To learn more about the trip, kjohns@sjlplymouth.com.
WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY AT SJL?
Get to know your St. John Lutheran Stephen Ministries before and after worship services in the Fellowship Hall. Stephen Ministries help our pastors by supporting, listening to, caring for, and praying for our members. They provide intentional times/ways for people to share their feelings and concerns with both complete confidentiality and also spiritual support as their top priority. Here at St. John, our Stephen Ministers are congregation members who have been trained for one-on-one care, and also have a passion to bring Christ’s love to people during a time of need.
If you would like one of our Stephen Ministers to come meet with you, please contact the church office, our pastors, or one of our Stephen Ministers to set up a time. Lastly, if you are looking for a way to give back to our congregation and enjoy listening and helping others, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.
SCRIP UPDATE
Kwik Trip is adjusting their Fundraising Program. They have 3 distinct gift cards: Regular, Grocery Only, and Fuel Only.
The GROCERY Only cards are at a special percentage of 20% through February.
The FUEL Only cards are offered at a special percentage of 10% through February.
There is no special percentage on the regular stock that we always carry (change to the original announcement). I apologize for the misinformation.
Starting the 2nd week of February, the office will carry stock in all 3 types of cards for purchase. Please review the Kwik Trip website for any additional questions on the Grocery or Fuel Only cards as restrictions DO apply.
To assist me in best serving our families, Special Orders can be taken for the special rebate cards now. For any orders greater than $500, there may be a delay in filling until more stock can be ordered. The last guaranteed order for Kwik Trip will be taken on February 24th.
Any questions, please contact Liza (920-229-4456), or email us at scripoffice@sjlplymouth.com
ELDERS AVAILABLE FOR PRAYER AFTER WORSHIP
At the end of each worship service, our Elder on duty is available (in the front or back of the sanctuary) to pray with you. As you may need prayer, take a moment to find an elder. Then, as you feel comfortable, please take advantage of the wonderful opportunity to have someone pray out loud for you. The Elder will ask your name, take a prayer request, and place their hand on your shoulder to pray with you. We rejoice in the opportunity to serve one another and to take every request to the Lord who hears and answers our prayers.
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Ash Wednesday Feb. 22 4:00 & 6:30PM Holy Communion
Lenten Service Mar. 1 4:00 & 6:30PM Lenten Service
Lenten Service Mar. 8 4:00 & 6:30PM Lenten Service
Lenten Service Mar. 15 4:00 & 6:30PM Lenten Service
Lenten Service Mar. 22 4:00 & 6:30PM Lenten Service
Lenten Service Mar. 29 4:00 & 6:30PM Lenten Service
Palm Sunday Apr. 2 8:00 & 10:30AM Regular Worship Services
Maundy Thursday Apr. 6 4:00 & 6:30PM Holy Communion
Good Friday Apr. 7 12:30 & 6:30PM No Holy Communion
Easter Apr. 8 4:30PM No Worship Service
Easter Apr. 9 6:00, 7:45, 9:30, 11:15AM Easter – Holy Communion
Easter Apr. 10 6:30PM No Worship Service
