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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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
with Holy Communion
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Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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”The 5 Solas: Grace Alone”
As we continue our series looking at “The 5 Solas” of the Reformation, we focus on “Grace Alone”. By “Grace Alone”, Christians acknowledge that their salvation is given to saved sinners solely by God’s mercy shown on account of Christ alone. God’s Grace is not only an object but is a part of His character. Rather, grace is part of who God is. It is an attitude with which He views us sinners as His children, by His great love, on account of Christ.
Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6-8
Epistle: Ephesians 2:1-10
Holy Gospel: Luke 7:36-50
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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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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 d.shinneman@StJohnsLagrange.org . |
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GROW...through SUNDAY EDUCATION
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ADULT EDUCATION MEETS 9:30 - 10:30 SUNDAY MORNINGS
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC IS:
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For many of us, the Nicene Creed is just something we recite together during worship when Holy Communion is served. It's just one part of the service and then we move on.
But the Nicene Creed is not "just" a statement of belief we recite 2-3 times per month in worship. It is an ancient expression of faith that is as important and revolutionary today as it was back when it was first "formed".
In this Bible Study, we will unpack the seemingly simple lines of the Nicene Creed with supporting Bible texts and discussing why the faith the Nicene Creed proclaims is at one time universal in scope and yet strikingly particular in a world of pluralism, multiple worldviews and unbelief. We will discover and appreciate both the simplicity and depth of the creed that we declare: "We believe".
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Sunday School 9:30-10:30 AM
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A LAME MAN WALKS!
It was just another miserable day in this poor man's life as he sat helpless on the steps of the temple. He couldn't walk and had to be carried to the temple entrance where he begged for money from the crowd. Begging was the only way he could buy enough food to stay alive. When he saw Peter and John, he asked them for money, hoping for a few coins. Instead, Peter told him there was a gift much better than money he was about to receive. What did Peter mean? Our story is about the miracle that changed his life forever!
Come to Sunday School in the Music Room on the second floor at 9:30 a.m. Lesson materials will also be emailed 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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Elections at Congregational Assembly on November 7
This is to remind everyone of the Congregational Assembly on Sunday, November 7, between the Worship services. One item on the agenda will be the Election of officers for our church boards.
Would you like to help St. John's? Where do your gifts lie?
We are all called upon to give back to God the gifts he has given to us.
These gifts include our time, talents and treasures.
Finance Education-School Stewardship Evangelism Parish Education Worship Caring Ministries Elders Properties Information Systems
Each of these Boards is looking for members to further the Mission and Ministries of St. John's. Please contact a member of the Nominating Committee to offer your name or the name of someone the nominating committee should approach to serve on a church Board. The nominating committee members are:
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Hymn Festival:
My Journey of Faith
Through Hymns
Hosted and Performed by Ruth Sievers
Sunday October 24, 2021 - 2 PM
4660 West 94th Street (Behind the Oak Lawn Hilton)
St. Paul Lutheran Church Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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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 by using the following information:
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Next Meeting October 26
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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Gentlemen of SJLG! Let's get to know one another...
Our 5K "run" has begun, and we now have 'critical mass' for an informal gathering on Saturday, Oct. 16th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Along with members of the Council, please join us at Dave & Michelle Thomas’ home from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 518 S. 10th Ave., La Grange, 60525. Fire Pit, Bavarian Bier, Bags, Brats and laughs. Please RSVP via text (preferably) to 312-576-9421 or email to: southbranch0604@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you for a great Fall afternoon!
Dave Thomas
Board of Stewardship
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Youth Group Events
are being planned for:
October 16, 6 - 9 pm Pickleball Tournament
Topic: Dilemmas
Next Event: November 19, 6 - 9 pm
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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Please consider helping others by supporting the Crop Walk. St. John's is hosting the walk this year! The Crop Walk is scheduled for Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. outside the church.
What can you do?
- Volunteer to help set up before it starts
- Give a donation to our Crop Walk Team at St. John's Crop Walk Team 2021
- Pray for all who are involved and for those who receive the food and money
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Join our Crop Walk Team! St. John's Crop Walk Team 2021
- Be here to pass out waters and snacks as walkers return
- Donate non-perishable food items for the local food pantries
On October 17, after registration, a prayer will send walkers on their way to a water and rest stop before returning to the starting location for refreshments outside. The walk is a little over 2 miles.
Online donations are preferred, but checks can be made payable to CWS/CROP.
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Bringing it for Belize
Wellness Event!!!
Bringing It For Belize is a LCMS Northern Illinois district event in which all ages can participate!! During Oct. 17-23, you, your family, or your group can exercise any way you want and record minutes. Pledge forms are available at the Connection Center desk. All funds will go to the Belize Children’s Sports Camp, held alongside their VBS.
Some of our church's Small Groups have already agreed to participate! Families and classrooms, as well as individuals are urged to be a part of this great effort. Stewardship Board is sponsoring this for our congregation. Pick up a registration form and exercise tracker at the Connection Center desk!
-Marnie Smith 630-440-6542
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October's Mission Cafe collection
will benefit St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois.
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As you may have heard, a devastating fire burned their church building to the ground.
Please continue to pray for the congregation, their pastor and his family, and community of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Beecher, Illinois. Their church building is a total loss from a fire the afternoon of September 19, 2021. Please contribute to support this congregation.
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The Diaper Derby has begun!
Please support families served by Caring Network. As a church, we will be collecting diapers, especially sizes 4, 5 & 6, wipes, lotions, soaps and gift cards to Walmart. Please bring in supplies by October 31st and leave them in the basket labeled Caring Network Diaper Derby in the narthex. Supplies benefit Caring Network’s baby bank programs, providing material goods, parenting classes, and spiritual support to new parents in need.
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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:
CHICKEN BASKET THANK YOU
CROP WALK SIGN UP
BRINGING IT FOR BELIZE
OKTOBERFEST - MEALS TO GO
TRUNK OR TREAT
DIAPER DERBY
CHARLESTON WRAP FUNDRAISER
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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Job Openings at St. John's Lutheran School
St. John’s Lutheran School is seeking candidates immediately for the following positions:
~4th grade teacher (part-time)
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Choirs singing this weekend for worship:
Preschool and Kindergarten: 505 Worship Service on Saturday, October 16th.
Junior Choir: 10:45 Worship Service on Sunday, October 17th.
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3rd Grade Thank You!
We are grateful for your generous offerings in September! They will be blessings for the rest of the school year for the LaGrange Area Food Pantry. Each month through June, $70 will go towards our monthly non-food item that SNAP and LINK cards don’t cover, plus food items that are sale priced that will help those in need. Our coffee hour offerings from serving on September 19th went directly to the Lutheran Church Disaster Relief Fund to help those affected by the recent hurricanes Ida and Nicholas. We would also like to thank the 5th grade for donating the proceeds from their Social Studies class project “Mrs. Wykert’s Mall” to the chapel offerings in September. We can definitely see that Jesus is in all things!
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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.
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR OCTOBER IS DEODORANT
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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BLOOD DRIVE SAVE THE DATE
12/01/21 3PM - 7PM
at the LaGrange Public Library
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YOUTH GROUP EVENT:
MENS FELLOWSHIP:
CROP WALK:
BRINGING IT FOR BELIZE:
OKTOBERFEST:
TRUNK OR TREAT:
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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