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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St. John's Sunday Worship Services
are now offered at 8 AM and 10:45 AM.
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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
with Holy Communion
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Saturday, August 28, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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Sunday, August 29, 2021
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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“I AM THE BREAD: FEASTING ON THE WORD(S) OF LIFE”
As we conclude our series, “I Am The Bread”, the dialogue Jesus is having with His followers and the crowds has come to a head. Eat His flesh and drink His blood? Otherwise, you have no life in you? Hard saying, indeed! But Jesus offers this flesh and blood to all through His life-giving words. Through these words of eternal life, the Father draws all to His Son, Jesus, so that they may come to believe through the Spirit that Jesus is the “Holy One of God”.
Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 9:1-10
Epistle: Ephesians 5:6-21
Holy Gospel: John 6:51-69
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~~~~CHURCH NURSERY~~~~
The Church Nursery is open! Nursery services will be available from 7:45 a.m. until 12:00 Noon during our worship services and education hour each Sunday. Please feel free to use our Nursery when your child needs a break from worship or class. The air-conditioned room will be supervised by qualified caregivers, and pagers will be available to communicate with parents as needed. The Nursery is the first room at the entry of the school building from the A Door hallway. Ask an usher to guide you if you need assistance.
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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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SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENS IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN! |
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There was an evil voice in the Garden of Eden. It belonged to a crafty serpent who was determined to make trouble. When Eve listened to the serpent's voice instead of listening to God, she soon realized that she had made a terrible mistake. We'll read the story together in Sunday School and find out how the serpent played his evil trick. |
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Sunday School in-person meets in the second floor Music Room from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 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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Pastor Haberkost Memorial Service
Sunday, September 26
Our beloved Pastor James Haberkost was called to heaven in late April 2020. Due to the state of the pandemic at that time, a public funeral was not possible. We are pleased to announce that a memorial service in celebration of Pastor Haberkost’s life and ministry and in worship of his Redeemer will be held at St. John’s on Sunday, September 26, at 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in singing in the choir, please contact David Lincoln: d.lincoln@stjohnslagrange.org .
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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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Commitment Meeting
August 29
Noon in the Heritage Room
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SENIOR CHOIR REHEARSALS STARTING!
The Senior Choir is the primary choir for many Worship Services at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 and occur from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The Senior Choir sings at the 8:00 and 10:45 AM Worship Services on alternating Sundays with one one Sunday off each month.
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For more information on music opportunities click this button: |
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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:
Phone: 708-354-1690, ext. 210, or Email - churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org
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GROW...in BIBLE STUDY AND SMALL GROUPS!
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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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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 FUNDRAISER
PET PARADE
THRIVENT HELP
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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3rd grade is collecting chapel offerings for the month of September for LaGrange Area Food Pantry. Throughout the school year, our class will purchase items from chapel offerings collected in September to donate to the food pantry.
You can help, too!
The Pantry in need of regular sized canned goods that a family can use (not restaurant-sized containers) especially canned corn and canned beans, size 4 diapers, cereal, pasta, and non-food items which are not covered by Snap or Link cards. We will be collecting items at our next Meals to Go Supper on Sunday, September 12th.
Each month we have a featured item to shop for. September’s featured item will be shampoo. We look forward to serving God through our Food Pantry donations, and helping people in need in our community throughout the school year. Thank you!
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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 30th
- September 7th (Tues)
- September 13th
- September 20th
- September 27th
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NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING COMMITMENT MEETING:
- Sunday, August 29, NOON
- Heritage Room
CONFIRMATION BEGINS:
- September 1, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
PASTOR HABERKOST MEMORIAL SERVICE:
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FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR AUGUST IS
FACIAL TISSUE
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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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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