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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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
With Holy Communion
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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Sunday, August 1, 2021
Traditional Worship
Service at 9:00 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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"Humble Glory: Loss is Gain"
As we continue our Olympics-themed series, “Humble Glory”, we next look at the belief that in life, “you need to be strong”. So often, when it comes to the Christian life, we think it’s all about “progress”, getting “stronger”, getting “better” at not sinning and obeying God’s commands. Any thought of “weakness” is frowned upon, even denied. We’re Christians! How can we be “weak”? Paul, however, “boasted” in his weakness. When he was weak, then he was strong! How? Because it is only in our weakness, our dying, our failure to “progress” and “get better” that the grace of Jesus Christ is sufficient. The power of Jesus is “made perfect” in our weakness, where we draw strength from His work for us, not our struggles to “progress” for Him.
Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Judges 16:23-31
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Holy Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26
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GROW...in SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION
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BIBLE CLASS IN THE HERITAGE ROOM
Please join us for Pastor Mark's Bible study on “The End Times”. This class will be held in the Heritage Room immediately following the 9:00 church service. Topics will include: What happens on Judgement Day? Do we believe in the rapture? Is there really going to be an Antichrist? What happens to me when I die? This will not be a “zoom” Bible class, everyone is welcome to get a cup of coffee and learn about the end times and Judgement Day.
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Sunday School ~ 10:15 - 11:15 AM
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A TRIP THROUGH WATER WITHOUT A BOAT! |
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What a wonderful day! It was time for Moses to lead God’s people out of Egypt. Pharaoh the king had finally agreed to free the Israelites from slavery, and everyone was very happy and excited. Now they were wondering what would happen next. Where were they going? Where was the land God had promised to give them? Our Bible story will tell us all about God's plans for His people. |
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Sunday School in-person meets in the second floor Music Room from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Lesson materials will also be sent by email 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: 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.
We have a lot going on this week.
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CONNECT...through CHURCH NEWS!
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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
Interested candidates please send your resume to Teri Lyn Mannes at
t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org
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Summer Mission Cafe
Mission Cafe is back! Are you willing to help serve this summer? We will offer this fellowship time as often as we have volunteers this summer. Please click on the button below to review the available slots and to sign up. If you have questions please email churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org. Thank you!
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Summer Church Office Hours |
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PLEASE NOTE: The Church Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM. The Church Office Manager will be in on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9 AM to 3 PM. If assistance is needed outside of these hours please leave a voicemail message at 708-354-1690 or email churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org.
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GROW...in BIBLE STUDY AND SMALL GROUPS!
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High School Youth Group Dunes Trip
Sunday, August 8th noon to 9 pm
(leaving and returning to St. John’s)
What to bring:
$5 (for park entry and tolls) and food to eat at the beach (We’ll have a cooler)
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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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Summer greetings to all from your Board of Stewardship!
Question: When you hear the word 'Stewardship' does your mind jump to "Money?" Do you immediately think the church is going to ask you for more money?
Modern Theologian and Poet Rowan Williams offers this definition of "church" which can be interpreted as a sound basis for Stewardship:
"One of the simplest possible definitions of the church is to say that it is meant to be the place where Jesus is noticeably active in the world."
Being 'active' doesn't only mean giving of ourselves financially. It means viewing ourselves as leaders of SJLG Church & School and being active in the world around us...both inside our church and outside.
Check out what Rev. Tom Eggebrecht has to offer us on Stewardship in this 4 minute video, then ask yourself, "How am I applying my God-given gifts, talents, time, passions, relationships and connections to help lead our church toward great stewardship moments?"
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Blessings to all for a safe and fun second half of your summer.
--Board of Stewardship
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St John Lutheran Church
Blood Drive
Narthex
505 S Park Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Click on the blood bag for more information.
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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Summer Dinner Series
Join us for dinner here at St. John's
or pick up a boxed dinner to go
between 5-6 PM.
Menu for August 4:
Sloppy Joe, Pasta Salad, Chips, Fruit and Homemade Baked Goods.
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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:
MISSION CAFE SIGN UPS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
AUGUST BLOOD DRIVE
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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Try the RaiseRight App!
Click on the TRIP logo for more information!
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Use the RaiseRight App or your TRIP cards with many choices for your shopping needs. When buying clothing, home decor, yard and garden updates, or anything – start with TRIP cards. See the new attached article by clicking on the TRIP logo to see participating retailers and regular order dates.
· August 9th, 2021 orders due by 7:45 am
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SUMMER DINNER SERIES:
- Wed., August 4
- 5:00 - 6:00 PM
YOUTH GROUP TRIP TO DUNES:
- Aug 8, noon to 9 PM
- $5 and your food
BLOOD DRIVE
- August 11, 10AM-3PM
- Narthex
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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 Service
at 9:00 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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