St. John's Lutheran Church and School
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The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
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Second Weekend in Advent
with Holy Communion
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Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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“Promises of a King: I Will Prepare You For My Coming”
As we continue our series, “Promises of a King”, we must consider that, as much as we want the “Day of the Lord” to come, in our sinfulness, we are completely unprepared! The Lord will surely bring swift judgment against all sinners. But out of His great mercy and love for us, our King promises that He will prepare us for His coming. He will send a messenger ahead of Him. He will purify us of our sin. He will call us to repentance as we trust in His salvation. And He will accomplish all of this when He comes down among on the day He takes on our humanity, takes on our sin at the cross and takes us up into His loving arms forever…all because HE prepared us for this very thing!
Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Malachi 3:1-7b
Epistle: Philippians 1:2-11
Holy Gospel: Luke 3:1-20
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Advent Scripture Readers Wanted
for this week, and this month!
Lay Readers are wanted for our Weekend Worship Services during Advent. If you and/or your family would like to sign up to read the scripture readings during one of the three services please click the link below or sign up on the board in the narthex.
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COMMUNION ASSISTANCE NEEDED
The Board of Elders would like to extend the opportunity to the men of our congregation to assist the elders and pastors with the distribution of Holy Communion.
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It is a long tradition at St. John’s for the congregation to place poinsettias on the Altar at Christmas. Although poinsettias thrive in tropical regions, their brilliant red flowers and green leaves make them popular for Christmas. The poinsettias may be planted outdoors in the warm season of Chicago where they may grow into a bush several feet tall.
A member of the Altar Guild will be in the narthex after each Sunday service on December 5 and 12, and at the 505 service on December 4 and 11, to take orders for poinsettias to be placed on the Altar for the Christmas services. Plants are $15.00 each and may be taken home after the Christmas Day service.
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Our Nursery Room is available to serve families with young children each Sunday from 7:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. We are happy to care for your child during worship or the education hour. The Nursery is the first room on the school hallway adjoining the sanctuary. Ask one of the ushers to guide you. |
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If you have questions about our Nursery, please call the Church Office at 708.354.1690 or contact Dalyne Shinneman at 630.772.1688 or dalyne.shinneman@gmail.com . |
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GROW...through SUNDAY EDUCATION
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ADULT EDUCATION CLASS 9:25 - 10:25 AM
Heritage Room
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Miracles
Pastor Mark has begun a brand-new Bible Class between church services covering the Miracles of Jesus. The topic this week will be “Jesus Walks on Water”. Please join us at 9:25 AM for this exciting new Bible study.
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Sunday School 9:25 -10:25 AM
2nd floor Music Room
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM AN ANGEL! |
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Imagine being visited by an angel – it would be so amazing, and you might think you were having a dream. When God sent an angel to visit Mary, she may have imagined that she was dreaming. But as soon as the angel began to speak, Mary knew that she was wide awake. She was hearing a message especially for her, sent to her by God himself. Our Bible lesson will tell us more about this exciting part of the Christmas story.
Our lesson includes a Christmas craft you can hang on your tree. E-Lesson materials will be sent to all Sunday School and Wednesday Bible School families. If you do not receive your package, contact Dalyne Shinneman at dalyne.shinneman@gmail.com or call 630.772.1688.
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Note: There is a lot going on at St. John's.
If your Mission gets clipped in your email, please click your "view entire message" link to go on reading about opportunities at St. John's.
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CONNECT...through CHURCH NEWS!
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Christmas Tree Set-Up and Decorating
Christmas Concert Volunteers Needed!
Our Christmas Concert is five weeks away on December 12, and we are in need of many volunteers to help make that evening special. We need people for setting-up and decorating Christmas trees, setting-up risers and chairs, ushering, greeting, and directing traffic. Please consider helping out in any way you can.
Look for the sheets on the sign-up board along the west wall of the Church Narthex or if you prefer you can click this link, http://bit.ly/StJohnsDec2021 and use Sign-Up Genius to volunteer. You can also send an email to Mr. Lincoln at d.lincoln@stjohnslagrange.org , or call him at (708) 354-1690 x222. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Times of Volunteer Help Needed:
- Christmas Tree Decorating - Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 pm
- Riser Set Up - Sunday, Dec. 5 from 12 to 1 pm (lunch served at 1:00 pm)
- Concert Set Up - Sunday, Dec. 12 at 12:00 pm
- Assist Directing Traffic - Sunday, Dec. 12 (start at 5:30 pm)
- Serve as Greeter / Usher for the Concert - Sunday, Dec. 12 (start at 5:45 pm)
- Riser Take Down - Monday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 pm
- Christmas Tree Take Down - Sunday, Jan. 9 at 12:00 pm
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Christmas Concert: "Silent Night"
Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm
St. John’s will again host our Annual Christmas Concert: “Silent Night” on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm. This evening of music will feature St. John’s adult and youth choir, and many instruments. The program will include a variety of sacred music and familiar carols. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken. Because of COVID-19 precautions, there will be no reception following the concert this year.
You can also make a personal contribution to our Music Fund to support the music program at St. John’s. Donations to our Music Fund help support musicians for Festive Worship Services like the Memorial Service for Pastor Haberkost; Reformation Sunday; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve; and our upcoming Christmas Concert. All contributors between July 1 of this year and December 1, will be listed in our Concert Program on December 12. We thank you in advance for your generous support.
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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 2022 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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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:
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New small groups will be starting in the new year. If you are looking for a small group to join, have an idea for a small group or would like to host a small group using church resources, please contact the church office at churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org.
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
If you have any questions regarding LWML, please phone Mrs. Pamella Christensen (708) 354-6977 or email her at BPChristensen@comcast.net .
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Youth Group Events
If you have any questions about our youth group, please email:
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SERVE...through ST. JOHN'S MINISTRIES!
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We have a number of tasks we need help with, both during services and during the week. Please click the button to review the list. Please sign up to help! |
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6th Grade
Eagles in Action
The 6th grade class at St. John’s Lutheran School is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository for their Eagles in Action Project.
On December 17 they will be going to one of the GCFD distribution centers where they will help pre-pack food that will be sent off to places around the Chicagoland area to be given to people in need.
What can you do to help? Here at St. John’s, we will be collecting canned goods of all sorts which the 6th grade class will bring with them when they go on December 17. We will hold a canned good tower building contest between the three departments at St. John’s School: Early Childhood, Intermediate, and Middle School. The boxes will be labeled and in the narthex and you can place your canned goods in the department box of your choice when you come to church on Saturdays and Sundays December 4, 5, 11, & 12.
-Thank you for your support - Mr. Wykert and the 6th Grade Class
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In addition to supporting St. John's National Youth Gathering attendees this week, Mission Cafe will be partnering with our school's 6th Graders to support their Eagles in Action project with the Greater Chicago Food Depository by contributing your Mission Cafe offerings during the rest of this month. Please read the article above to learn more about this great organization and how the 6th graders are helping. |
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Our "St. John's Ministries" e-mail is sent out every Monday.
To view the current e-mail and obtain additional information about our wonderful in-reach and outreach events, such as:
CHRISTMAS CAROL LUNCHEON
EAGLES IN ACTION - GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
CHRISTMAS DINNER MEAL
MISSION CAFE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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We are very excited to share information with you regarding St. John’s 5th Annual FUNdraiser.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran School in LaGrange. EVENT TIME: 5:45pm-9:30pm.
Please click on the links below for more information.
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Job Opening at St. John's Lutheran School
St. John’s Lutheran School is seeking candidates immediately
for the position of 4th grade teacher (part-time).
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Try the RaiseRight App!
Click on the TRIP logo for more information!
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Get motivated and in the habit to start earning on your everyday purchases with TRIP cards. Reduce your family's tuition for the next school year. Online sales are convenient for your busy family. Earn right from home on the website or on-the-go with the RaiseRight app. See the new attached article by clicking on the TRIP logo to see participating retailers and regular order dates.
- December 6
- December 13
- January 10
- January 24
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR DECEMBER IS PUMP SOAP.
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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CHRISTMAS CAROL LUNCHEON -
MEALS TO GO:
CHRISTMAS CONCERT:
MISSION CAFE:
- Sign up when you can help!
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Saturday Worship
505 Contemporary
Worship Service at 5:05 p.m.
(Click "here" for the song playlist)
Sunday Worship
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: All Worship Services will be available on our Livestream YouTube Page shortly after they are Livestreamed.
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Church Office
Office: (708) 354-1690 x210
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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