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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Brothers and Sisters in Christ, due to the increasing number of COVID-19 infections in our area and an Indoor Mask Mandate issued for the state of Illinois by our Governor and the Illinois Department of Public Health, St. John's is once again updating our COVID-19 policies. Please read them in their entirety below.
Thank you for your continued patience in this matter and your support of the mission and ministry of St. John's!
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
with Holy Communion
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Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Live-streamed)
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Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
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“Tensions: Faith and Works”
As we continue our series, “Tensions”, we explore another tension in the Christian life: faith and works. While we acknowledge that “faith without works is dead”, we also believe that “Abraham believed the Lord and it was credited to him as righteousness”, that “no one will be justified by works of the law” (Romans 3:20). Yet, are we really “justified by works” as James claims? If we have no works, is our faith “dead” and we are not saved? But “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith…” How can we “balance” this tension? We turn to the Gospel: Abraham’s faith was trust in God and what He does; our faith is trust in God and what He does in Jesus for our life and salvation. This trust takes away the burden of justifying ourselves, so that we can focus on doing good works for others.
Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
Epistle: James 2:14-26
Holy Gospel: Matthew 7:15-27
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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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A HUGE LUNCH FOR 5,000 PEOPLE!
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People everywhere were following Jesus in huge numbers because he was such an amazing teacher. Our Bible story tells us about a day when Jesus was surrounded by a hungry crowd. His disciples were wondering how they could possibly provide enough bread for everyone, but Jesus knew exactly what to do.
He multiplied a boy's lunch into enough food to feed 5,000 people. Five loaves of bread and two fish were all the boy had to give, but Jesus used them to perform a huge miracle. WOW - Jesus showed the crowd His great power that day! There's something else we can learn from this story. Jesus can use our gifts, no matter how small, to do great things. God has called each of us for a purpose, and he asks us to give what we have with a glad and generous heart.
Sunday School will meet outside in the playground without masks from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (mild and sunny weather is expected). 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: 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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St. John's will be walking in the
75th Annual La Grange Pet Parade
on Saturday, September 18.
Come out and watch the parade!!!
If you are able to walk with us, meet at Staging area 6 at 9:30 Am.
Wear your St. John's gear and join us.
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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. The Memorial Service will also be livestreamed on our YouTube Page: http://bit.ly/stjohnsYOUTUBE .
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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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SENIOR CHOIR REHEARSALS STARTING!
The Senior Choir is the primary choir for many Worship Services at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Rehearsals will held each on Wednesday, 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:
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GROW...in BIBLE STUDY AND SMALL GROUPS!
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Gentlemen of SJLG:
Our 5K run has begun! How long will it take us to log 5k collective minutes of fellowship together? This Saturday, 9/18, we continue on our way. Meet at Dave & Michelle Thomas’ home from 3:00pm - 4:30pm, 518 S. 10th Ave., La Grange, 60525. Fire Pit, Beverages, Bags, Brats and laughs. Please RSVP via text (preferably) to 312-576-9421 or email to: southbranch0604@gmail.com.
Looking forward to it!
Dave Thomas
Board of Stewardship
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Meeting September 28
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Our St. John's LWML will at last begin to meet again! Our meetings will be held in the Heritage Room, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM on the 4th Tuesdays of September, November, February, March, April and May. All women from 8th grade and older are welcome to participate.
Please come as often as you are able. The LWML has been contributing much to the ministries of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in many ways for over 70 years. We greatly look forward to having you with us at our meetings!
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Youth Group Events
are being planned for
October 15 6:15 - 9 pm and November 12 6:15 - 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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HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF - THREE WAYS TO HELP!!
“We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)
— Helping the hurting amid disaster
The staff and congregation of Atonement Lutheran Church and School, in Metairie, Louisiana, are helping lead efforts for disaster relief after Hurricane Ida has devastated the region. Our fall Mission Cafe donations, unless otherwise designated by a host, will be forwarded to this church to help meet the needs of those impacted by the hurricane. The following is from Atonement's website, www.alcs.org:
If you are able to help, there are lots of ways you can serve!
-Join us in prayer as we pray for the affected areas
-You can donate from THIS list and drop items off at Atonement
-Work groups are starting to form, join a team today!
-Making meals for communities will begin soon, help sponsor a meal
The Southern District of LCMS has also organized disaster relief. Their website is http://www.southernlcms.org/disaster-response/. In addition to monetary donations for gasoline and food distribution, this site also has information regarding work teams that are forming to assist in the recovery efforts.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Disaster Response ministry responds to immediate and long-term needs following natural and man-made disasters. Working through LCMS districts and congregations as well as with international Lutheran churches and other partners, LCMS Disaster Response builds capacity of the church’s partners to respond to needs with Christian care. The ministry reaches out to LCMS congregations and their communities with services that include on-site assessment, emergency relief and development grants, pastoral care for LCMS church workers and members, and other resources. Click here to give to LCMS Disaster Response.
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Need something for dinner?
St. John's Church and School Fundraiser with Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket is going on all through September. Must mention St. John's Fundraiser when ordering: 630-325-0780 or www.chickenbasket.com
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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:
SUNDAY SUPPER PICTURES
PET PARADE
CHICKEN BASKET FUNDRAISER
MOVIE NIGHT
LIFE LINE SCREENING
MISSION CAFE HOSTS NEEDED
CHURCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
- September 20th
- September 27th
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR SEPTEMBER IS SHAMPOO
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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CHICKEN FUNDRAISER:
MISSION CAFE:
- Sign up when you can help!
PET PARADE:
- Saturday, Sept. 18, 9:30 AM
- Staging Area 6
PASTOR HABERKOST MEMORIAL SERVICE:
LWML MEETING:
- September 28, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
MOVIE NIGHT:
- October 1, show @ 7PM
- "The Peanuts Movie"
LIFELINE SCREENING:
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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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