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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Second Weekend of Christmas |
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Saturday, January 1, 2022
“The 505” Contemporary Worship Service is NOT occurring today at 5:05 PM. Please join us next Saturday, January 8, 2022!
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Sunday, January 2, 2022
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM
with Holy Communion
(In-Person and livestreamed)
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"And Ponder This All In Your Heart" |
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Preaching: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 3:4-15
Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 2:1-19
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COMMUNION ASSISTANCE NEEDED
The Board of Elders would like to extend the opportunity to the men of our congregation to assist the elders and pastors with the distribution of Holy Communion.
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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
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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 "The Ten Lepers".
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SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:25 to 10:25 AM
2nd floor Music Room
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WHERE WILL THE STAR LEAD US?
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That's what the wise men wondered as they studied their scrolls. A star they had never seen before had appeared, shining brightly in the sky, and they determined that it was the sign of the birth of a great king. They set out to follow the star, not knowing where it would lead them. Come to Sunday School and be a part of our skit - we'll be wise men on a journey, searching for the promised King!
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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INFORMATION REGARDING DAVID LINCOLN'S FAREWELL
AND THE FUTURE OF ST JOHN’S MUSIC PROGRAM
Members of St. John’s are thankful for Mr. Lincoln’s musical expertise and services to our church for the past 6 years. We wish him the Lord’s blessings in his new position at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles, IL. There will be a farewell reception for David and his wife, Nancy, between services on January 9, his last Sunday with us. Starting next Sunday, December 19, there will be a box at the Connection Center in the narthex for cards and gifts that members may wish to contribute to the Lincolns. They can also be delivered to the church office during the week. These will be presented to David on January 9.
SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Your Board of Worship will meet early in the new year to begin a search for a permanent replacement for a Director of Music position. In the meantime, we are actively working to fill the position for the next several months so that our worship services are covered, as well as the adult choir program. We will also work to assess and fill the needs of our school music program.
Anyone with references of qualified musicians for the above position(s) is asked to send them to the church office (churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org), or to Chris Kirchenberg, (ckirchenberg73@gmail.com), or any member of the Board of Worship.
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A men's London Fog trench coat, size regular, was taken, hopefully accidently, from the coat racks recently by someone other than its owner and a similar coat left in its place. The similar coat has been hung back in the coat racks. The owner of the missing London Fog coat requests that his coat be returned to the coat rack so he may recover it. |
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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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New small groups will be starting in the new year. 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 contact the church office at churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org.
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TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP: Starting Tuesday, January 11, a new Women’s Small Group will begin meeting in the Heritage Room on every Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Our first study will be for six weeks and will be about forming a small group. We will then start a 10-week series on Friendship. If interested, email Mari Smith at mssmith468@gmail.com.
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League
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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Melted Snowman Hot Cocoas
Help Support the NYG Team by purchasing these fun cocoa mixes!
$5 each or 3 for $12
Thank you for your support of our trip to the National Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas, this summer. Please contact Vicki Wykert, v.wykert@stjohnslagrange.org, for more information.
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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 at Church"!
All of our great programs and services need YOU to help them continue during the coming year.
or 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, such as:
YEAR OF THANKS
CARING FOR COLE
BEDS MITTEN TREE
ST JOHN'S WINTER VBS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
click the button below.
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CONNECT...with ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL! |
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Lutheran Schools Week is coming!
Show off your St. John's School Pride and order a t-shirt! Please fill out the form linked below no later than Wednesday, December 29th. T-Shirts are $16.00 each. Please fill out a separate order form for each T-shirt.
Please send payment to the school office. Cash or Check made payable to St. John's Lutheran School PTO. PAYMENT DUE BY JANUARY 6, 2022
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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.
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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CHRISTMAS TREE TAKE-DOWN:
ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNEMENT:
ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL 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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