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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The Fourth Weekend after Epiphany
with Holy Communion
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Saturday, January 29, 2022
“The 505” Contemporary Worship Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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Sunday, January 30, 2022
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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As The Beatles once put it: “All you need is love.” But as we share the spiritual gifts given to us with others in need, is real, genuine love behind it all? As we conclude our series, “Body Language”, we see that anything we say or do gets us “nothing” without love. The good news is that we love because Jesus first loved us! It is His love that we need when we fail to share our gifts with those in need, or if we do so out of selfish and sinful motivations. It is His love that truly makes anything we think, say or do “lovely”. |
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Preaching: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts
Worship Leader: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 1:4–10
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:31b—13:13
Holy Gospel: Luke 4:31–44
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Congregational Polling
On Sunday, February 6 and 13, worshippers will have an opportunity to express their opinions concerning St. John's current COVID-19 worship policies and the number of worship services St. John's offers on Sundays. Congregational leaders will be available after each service to listen, clarify and ask follow-up questions. This is a chance for your voice to be heard as St. John's leadership seeks to make the best decisions for the benefit of all who are worshiping, or will worship, at St. John's.
If you have any questions/concerns about this process p lease contact Pastor Ben, Pastor Mark, Congregational President Andy Kunz, or Head Elder Cary Preston by clicking on the links below:
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Our Nursery Room is available to serve families with young children during our worship services each weekend. 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 email 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 is continuing his Bible Class covering the Miracles of Jesus between church services. The topic will be "Jesus Raises Jairus' Daughter Back to Life".
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The excitement is building as we count down the days to our launch of the Bible study, Incarnate Community. This study was produced by our own Northern Illinois District and congregations throughout the district are participating in this study at the same time as we are! In week one of the study, we’re going look at how God designed us from creation to be in community. We’ll also see how sin tears community apart and what our Lord promises to do to restore community through Jesus. Mark your calendars, invite a friend, and be sure to join us for the launch of Incarnate Community! |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:25 to 10:25 AM
2nd floor Music Room
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Have you ever thought about how many promises God has given us? There are more than 3,000 of them in the Bible - WOW! The Bible also tells us that God always keeps his promises, and that's the best news of all. Come to Sunday School and join our Bible treasure hunt - we'll see how many promises we can find.
Lesson materials will also 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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Memorials & Gifts
The Memorials and Gift Committee forwarded a Financial Report to the Church Council detailing the financial transactions from 7/1/2021 to 12/31/2021. Please click on the link below for a copy of the report. $1,950 received for the Rev. James Haberkost Endowment has been forwarded to Concordia Seminary , St. Louis. A full report on this Endowment will be made after the Seminary closes its fiscal year at the end of June, 2022.
We thank all of you who have memorialized loved ones and dear friends by your gifts!
Please contact me if you have questions or would like more information.
Robert Roth
Chair, Memorials and Gift Committee
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Lenten Devotional
Sign Ups
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ONLY 2 DAILY DEVOTIONAL SPOTS LEFT!!
Our 2022 Lenten Devotional is coming soon! For the last 35+ years, the members of St. John’s have written wonderful, thoughtful devotions that enrich our daily lives throughout Lent. This year, we will need your help to continue this wonderful tradition. Please consider writing one or two short devotions to be included in our booklet. Our theme this year is, “Tell Everyone What He Has Done”. In these devotions, we will focus on the “wonderful deeds” God does throughout the pages of Scripture, and how they point to all the “wonderful deeds” that God does for us and all people in Jesus. These devotions are a great opportunity to “thank the Lord and sing His praise”...indeed, to “tell everyone what He has done”!
Here’s all you have to do to sign up TODAY to write a devotion:
Click on the link below:
Follow the directions to select your date and verse. It’s that simple!
You will receive an email from nancy.mayor@gmail.com with all of the details you will need to complete your devotion. All devotions will be due by Sunday, February 6. Thank you so much for helping us to make this Lenten Devotional possible again this year!
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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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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 click on the button below or contact the church office at churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org.
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Next Meeting February 22
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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Please print and fill in the order form and turn it with payment into the labeled box that will be in the church narthex. If you have questions, contact Vicki Wykert at v.wykert@stjohnslagrange.org.
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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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Making your New Year resolutions list?
Add "Volunteer more "!
All of our great programs and services need YOU to help them continue during the coming year.
Click the "Volunteer Opportunities" button to see how YOU can help!
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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, click the button below.
BEDS PLUS HELP REQUEST
MEALS TO GO
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
MISSION CAFE
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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St. John's FUNdraiser is February 5!
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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.
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR JANUARY IS DISH SOAP & FEBRUARY IS PAPER TOWELS.
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL SCHOOL FUNDRAISER:
- Saturday, February 5, 2022
- 5:45pm-9:30pm
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Regular Service Schedule
Saturday Worship
505 Contemporary
Worship Service at 5:05 p.m.
In-Person and
Sunday Worship
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
In-Person and
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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