THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Avery Moioffer, Brad Jentsch, Gordon Wieck, Richard Miller, James Leonard, Allen Benicke, Odin Pfrang, and Joel Hacker.
BULLETIN SPONSOR
This weekend’s bulletin sponsor is in honor of Dennis and Laurel Holdridge’s 65th wedding anniversary.
LOAD OUR SHELVES
Beginning in January, St. John will be participating in a monthly community wide initiative called, "Load Our Shelves" to benefit the Plymouth Food Pantry. Each month churches will collect one selected item to replenish the shelves at the Pantry. January's food item is peanut butter. There will be a Food Pantry bin in the entrance to the fellowship hall to place the items you bring. Thank you for helping with this local mission!
WELL-SEASONED GROUP
MONDAY, JANUARY 9 | SJL FELLOWSHIP HALL
Amy Hovey, a member of our church, will speak on her work with Braille students at this Well-Seasoned Group meeting. A brunch will be served (pancakes, sausages, etc.) at a cost of $6.00 per person. If you did not sign up at the last meeting, please call Cheryl Steinhardt, 920-893-5235 by January 8th. Hope to see you then!
ADVENT THANK YOU
Thank you to all who participated in the Advent-in-a-box project. From those who donated items, helped pack and wrap the boxes, and set them up each week – you are appreciated!
SJL KIDS’ MINISTRY
Thank you to SJL’s Kids’ Ministry grade leaders for a wonderful 2022! May God bless you for caring for SJL’s children.
BIBLE STUDY UPDATE
Middle and High School Bible studies and Kids’ Ministry will resume January 8, 2023. Please make plans to join us! Sunday morning education is for all!
ADULT BIBLE STUDY – NEW TOPIC STARTING JANUARY 8
TOPIC = WATER AND BLESSING | SUNDAYS IN JAN & FEB 2023
We’ll study the scriptures, the early church fathers, Martin Luther, and others that address how various Old Testament narratives foreshadowed the gifts that our Father gives us in baptism. Our understanding will be enriched as we see how the Lord has always used water and His word to bless His people.
SJL EMPHASIS AND CALL TO ACTION: REJOICE IN THE LORD
WEEKENDS OF JANUARY | LEARNING, SERVICE, ART, COMMITMENT CARD
Our entire church and school community is gathering under the theme, Rejoice in the Lord. This January, we will take a closer look at the joy our Lord brings to His people. Each week we will study the Lord’s Word, receive His gifts, and be transformed as He brings us His joy. Pick up a commitment card on the Welcome Desk – prayerfully considering the Lord’s blessings and how the Lord might use you in the new year. We will return our commitment cards on the weekend of January 28-30. Please join us in praying for God to work in our hearts and lives as we rise to the challenge to live lives of generosity.
YOUTH GROUP
High school and Middle school families: Please check your emails for upcoming events with the youth groups! SJL Youth Groups are for all SJL families with students in 6th through 12th grade (public and day school).
JANUARY YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
-SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 - 1:00-2:30PM | SJL YOUTH ROOM AND CARDBOARD HILL
The Middle school youth group will be meeting on this day at Cardboard Hill for sledding and tubing. Afterwards we will head to the Youth Room at church for hot cocoa and laughter.
-SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 - 12-1:00PM
High school parent information meeting regarding July Servant Event in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided.
-SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 – 1:00-2:30PM
The High school youth group will be meeting to go ice skating at the mill pond or at Blue Line depending on the weather.
-SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 – 9:30AM
Middle school and High school parent meeting regarding the June 2023 Seminary trip. This meeting will be held at 9:30am in the SJL Youth Room.
LWML 2022 CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE
Thank you Thank You Thank You!! To everyone who baked cookies- to the wonderful group of Women in Mission who packaged 178 containers of beautiful cookies – and to everyone who bought a container or more! The sales of the cookies along with some special donations is allowing us to gift Mission Central with $2,022 to help a missionary or missionary family most in need of assistance with their support goal. What a special Christmas time blessing we are again able to share! God is good – ALL the time!
ELDERS AVAILABLE FOR PRAYER AFTER WORSHIP
At the end of each worship service, our Elder on duty is available (in the front or back of the sanctuary) to pray with you. As you may need prayer, take a moment to find an elder. Then, as you feel comfortable, please take advantage of the wonderful opportunity to have someone pray out loud for you. The Elder will ask your name, take a prayer request, and place their hand on your shoulder to pray with you. We rejoice in the opportunity to serve one another and to take every request to the Lord who hears and answers our prayers.
2022-2023 PIZZA SALE
The annual Pizza Sale is right around the corner. This year's pizza making dates are Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18, 2023. The pizzas can be picked up on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00am to 11:00am. The order forms will be due back by Friday, January 20, 2023, or for your convenience, you'll be able to submit your totals to the electronic form that will be sent out in January. A sign-up form for helping will also be sent out in January. We greatly appreciate all your help in both the selling and making of these pizzas!
8TH ANNUAL SJL CRAFT FAIR
We are excited to announce the SJL 8th Annual Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 8:30am - 2:00pm. Co-chairs are Kendra Ford and Nancy Schmidtman. The fair will be featuring approximately 40 handmade vendors and applications will be accepted according to postmark (we have almost reached the limit for vendors). A confirmation e-mail will be received within 6 weeks. Come join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, raffles, and much more. Vendor information: 100% handmade only, please. Send email to: Nancy Schmidtman - nannygoat47@yahoo.com. Please list what you make (some of the different handmade categories are full).
