St. John's Lutheran Church and School
May 22 - 28, 2021
CONNECT...in WORSHIP
Pentecost Weekend
Saturday, May 22, 2021
"The 505" Contemporary Worship
with Holy Communion
Service at 5:05 PM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Traditional Worship
with Holy Communion
Service at 9:00 AM
(In-Person and Livestreamed)
"The Power of Wind, a Pentecost Story "

Preaching: Associate Pastor Mark Stapleton
Worship Leader: Senior Pastor Ben Roberts

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Epistle: Acts 2:1-21
Holy Gospel: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Click on the button above to register for worship opportunities and to obtain additional information about our In-Person and Livestreamed Worship Services.
Volunteers needed
for the
“AUDIO / VISUAL MEDIA TEAM”
VOLUNTEERS are still needed for our Audio / Visual Media Team at St. John’s. This team provides our Worship Services displayed on the screens, as well as broadcasting our Worship Services live to those people that are not able to attend. Without YOUR help the livestream ministry could be in jeopardy and we will no longer be able to provide our Livestreamed Worship Services. You can volunteer once a month, or when it is convenient for you on Saturday evenings at the “505”, or at the “Traditional Worship” service on Sunday morning. Once again, thank you for your prayerful consideration!
 
MORE INFORMATION: Please click this “LINK” to learn more about the Audio / Visual Media Team. You are also more than welcome to reach out to David Lincoln at 708-354-1690 (ext. 222) or d.lincoln@stjohnslagrange.org
GROW...in SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION
Sunday morning classes are not meeting this week due to the
Congregational Assembly.
Look for new classes in June!
Sunday School ~ 10:15 - 11:15 AM

Sunday morning classes are not meeting in person this week due to the Congregational Assembly. Here are the links for the DIGITAL LESSON.
Registration for Wednesday Bible Study and Vacation Bible School is now open!
Click on each picture to read the details.
CONNECT...through CHURCH NEWS!
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.
Join Us For Some Fun!!

~~THIS SATURDAY~~

Saturday, May 22 6-8 PM

50’s Drive-In Diner

St. John’s Parking Lot
Burgers, Hot Dogs, Root Beer Floats
and more served to you in your car
by members of the
High School Youth Mission Team.

Please join us in support of
our Mission trip to Erie, PA.
Board of Properties Work Day

The Board of Properties will hold a work day on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

The indoor activities will include:
1) Light electrical work: fluorescent light bulb replacement; and minor re-wiring of these fixtures.
2) Clean-up of storage spaces in the basement. Some cooperation will be required from the school staff and various functions at St John's.

The outdoor activities will include:
1) Fence repairs
2) Sidewalk repairs near the Narthex
3) Minor repairs to the plant boxes by the Narthex.
Congregational Assembly May 23, 2021 10:30 AM

There will be a Congregational Assembly on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM following the 9:00 AM worship service. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budgets, and to hold an election to elect St. John’s Congregation President Andrew Kunz), Vice President (Richard Lange), Chair for the Board of Worship (Christine Kirchenberg), and Chair for the Board of Education (Michael Wilson) (the last two positions were appointed positions that took place after the election last November). The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary; the sign-up link is here: https://bit.ly/InPerson052321

The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom. Online voting for those that don’t attend in person will be available via the Zoom meeting. The Zoom link is here:


WEBINAR ID #: 875 2012 1667

PASSCODE: 505

The 2021-2022 Budget Summary that will be presented at the assembly will be available for you to view at: http://bit.ly/SJFY2021-2022Budget.

If you have any questions regarding the budget presentation, please email Marty Haugen mph9773@gmail.com or Adam Fuller adamfuller70@gmail.com. Questions regarding the election should be directed to St. John’s Congregational Secretary, Harlan Hirt at hdh_39@sbcglobal.net.
Coffee will be served on the patio between the 9 AM Worship Service and the Congregational Assembly.
9 Activities, 90 Days
(Re)Connecting with Jesus, His Church and the World
It’s been a long haul since the pandemic started back in 2020. For many of us, we can’t help but feel a little “disconnected” from our Lord, His Church and the world around us. And with summer 2021 right around the corner, that disconnection has the potential to feel even bigger.

That’s why this summer you are encouraged to participate in St. John’s church-wide campaign, “Summer in the SON”. Starting June 1st and going all the way through the end of August, you are encouraged to “(Re)Connect” through these suggested activities:
WORSHIP - READ - PRAY - GROW - FAMILY - GIVE - SERVE - SHARE - CONNECT
Throughout the summer, take a photo of your activity and send it to St. John’s (digital or print), tagging your name and which activity you’re doing/completing. These photos will be posted to St. John’s Facebook page, the weekly Mission and also put up on a “Summer in the SON” Celebration Wall in the church narthex.

Check out St. John's Facebook page for more information about these activities. Sign-up sheets are available below or in the church narthex. Let’s enjoy doing these activities this summer, because we are “in the SON” through His gracious work for us!
CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL!
GROW...in BIBLE STUDY AND SMALL GROUPS!
NEW GROUP ADDED!

Rebecca Hemminger and Katie Maxwell will be leading a small group Bible study for moms. We will plan to meet at 8:00am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, with June 12th and June 26th as the first two dates. The study will be held outdoors in person at either Katie or Rebecca’s house. The book we will be using for our study is titled “Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood” and can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/160142650X?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Please contact Katie Maxwell at katie.coxey@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us or have any questions. We look forward to fellowship, studying the Bible and sharing our faith together as a group of Christian mothers!
If you have any questions about our youth group, please email: v.wykert@stjohnslagrange.org.
SERVE...through ST. JOHN'S MINISTRIES!
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:

Enzo's Beef Roll Pick Up
Meals to Go in May & June
Graduates Information Request
Eagles in Action Backpack Drive
Save the Date Summer Kick-Off Party
Blood Drive Registration
Summer Bible School

click the button below.
Greetings fellow Stewards in Christ!

If you miss Christian fellowship (with SJLG members or otherwise… guests welcome of course) and would like to see new and familiar faces, look for upcoming dates and details on a local venue where we will gather, linger and laugh in June.

View current Stewardship information by clicking "HERE".

If you are interested in becoming more active at St. John’s and would like to volunteer even an hour or two a month with the Stewardship Board, please email Dave Thomas at: Southbranch0604@gmail.com as we endeavor to make community connection a greater focus for 2021 – 2022.

Blessings to All from your Board of Stewardship!

Try the RaiseRight App!

Click on the TRIP logo for more information!
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.

Our last order date is: May 24 - 7:45 AM near Door A.
Please email Amy Buonassisi at TRIP@stjohnslagrange.org
when you are placing an order.

There is only 1 hard card order date left for 2020-2021 program year!
St John's
Vacation Bible School
July 26 - July 30
MAY FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:
  • Featured item is LAUNDRY SOAP.
  • Deposit featured item in the box in the narthex!
PROPERTY WORK DAY
  • May 22. 8 AM - 4:30 PM

50'S DRIVE IN DINER:
  • May 22, 6-8 PM

CONGREGATIONAL ASSEMBLY:
  • May 23, 10:30 AM

TRIP ORDER DATES:
  • May 24, 7:45 AM

SUMMER KICK-OFF:
  • Ice Cream Social on June 6
  • Bike Parade

BLOOD DRIVE:
  • June 16, 2021
  • At the La Grange Library
  • To make an appointment, phone 1-800-7TO-GIVE or click here

GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER:
  • Monday, July 26
  • Early Registration starts Now! Click Here
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.
Church Office
Office: (708) 354-1690 x210
St. John's Lutheran Church and School
505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525