Join Us This Weekend!

Saturday - 4:30 PM

Sunday - 8:00 & 10:30 AM

Monday - 6:30 PM

We are praying for you.

We cannot wait to see you.

We give thanks for you!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

St. John would like to give a special thank you to Gary Wightman for his 20+ years of service here at church as the Head of the Counters and for his many other involvements within our congregation. We are very thankful for all of his generous time donated.  

ADULT BIBLE STUDY – NEW TOPIC STARTED ON APRIL 16

TOPIC - ALLELUIA PSALMS | SUNDAYS IN APRIL & MAY 2023

In this Easter season, we’ll study one psalm, each week, which leads us to say “Alleluia” and “Praise to God”. Our understanding of the Lord Jesus and His resurrection will be enriched as we see how God brings joy – in all circumstances – to His people. Pastor Schultz: pastorschultz@sjlplymouth.com

PHOTOS WANTED

Please gather your photos with Mrs. Truttschel to help us celebrate her 18 years of teaching at SJL! Whether it was a class trip or fun times in the classroom, we would like to showcase her time as our first grade teacher and thank her for the many memories she has given our children and families. Please share your photos by sending them to sbm.begalke@sjlplymouth.com by the end of May. Thank you!

WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL - BOX TOPS

The program has gone electronic. Please download the ‘Box tops for Education’ app to your phone. Once the app is downloaded you will create an account and select the school’s name. From there, scan your receipt within 14 days of the purchase, and it will automatically add the items to the school. You can ALSO submit electronic receipts from grocery store pickup, for example. Forward your receipt within 14 days to receipts@boxtops4education.com. (You will need to have an account set up that is tied to your email.) For additional information on how to use the app and upload/scan receipts, please reference the website: https://www.boxtops4education.com.

WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL - COKE REWARDS

SJL earns 10 cents for every cap/code you enter in! This is on ANY and ALL Coke products. Codes are located on the outside of the box for cans and under the cap for any size bottle. You can use the below website to find the school and enter the codes online. It does require you to create a sign in, but that allows you to sign in and not have to search for the school every time (it should just recall your “recent” schools). All caps/codes may still be placed in the bins located in the entryway by church and by the office in school. https://us.coca-cola.com/give/

LOAD OUR SHELVES

Thank you SJL for supporting the Load Our Shelves project! In January, you collected 132 jars of peanut butter, in February, 150 boxes of cereal, in March 63 pancake mixes/syrup, and 121 jars of spaghetti sauce in April! The item being collected in May is baked beans. Keep up the great work!

NOMINATIONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are gathering names of individuals who would be willing to serve in leadership at St. John Lutheran. Open positions, position descriptions, and nomination forms are available on the Welcome Desk. Elections for leadership positions occur on Monday May 8, 2023 (at our upcoming Voters’ Meeting). Pick up a Nomination Form on the Welcome Desk.

FESTIVAL ASCENSION SERVICE



The celebration of Christ’s Ascension into heaven occurs every year on the fortieth day after Easter. This year, that day is Thursday, May 18^th and the service at St. John is at 6:30pm. As we’ve often done in the past years, we will celebrate with a festival service of song led both by the Adult Choir and the Gospel Light Chorus. Come celebrate this often forgotten but important event in the life of Jesus.

ALL USHER TEAM MEETING

SUNDAY, MAY 7 AT 12:00PM | FELLOWSHIP HALL

All ushers - from all the teams – should attend this upcoming Usher Team Meeting. There will be a light lunch of sandwiches and sides provided to you. With Pastor Thompson, we will update the rosters, look for new team members, review our duties, and go over some calendar events for the summer months. We give thanks for those of you who welcome, greet, and serve the people of God here at SJL.

MAY YOUTH GROUP EVENTS

-Middle School Youth Group on Saturday, May 6 will be playing Board Game Roulette in the Youth Room. There is a chance you'll play 6 games at once!

-High School Youth Group on Sunday, May 7 1:00-3:30pm – We will be doing yard clean-up as a part of our servant event and a trip to G-Scoops. Meet in the parking lot by the youth room entrance.

VOTERS' MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 8 | 7:30 PM | CHURCH SANCTUARY

Join us for our annual Spring Voters' Meeting where we hear updates on our life together and share in the work for the Lord in this community.

WELL-SEASONED GROUP

MONDAY, MAY 8 | FELLOWSHIP HALL | 11:30 – 2:00 PM

The next gathering for Well-Seasoned group will be Monday, May 8th. This will be our annual Brat Fry/potluck and last meeting until fall. Matt Klemme and Jon Bartol will be presenting slides and telling us about Bird Watching. Lunch will be served at 11:30 and presentation to follow. Please contact Marge Meyer at 920-893-5586 or Cheryl Steinhardt at 920-893-5235 for reservations.

GOSPEL LIGHT CHORUS FLOWER BASKETS

If you ordered a flower basket, you can pick your basket up on Thursday, May 11 between 2:45 and 4:15pm in the church parking lot. Special arrangements for pick-up can be made by calling Tim Huebschman at the Church Office. Thank you for supporting the Gospel Light Choir.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM

THURSDAY, MAY 11 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM SJL GYMNASIUM

St. John is hosting another open gym volleyball night for any adults! Join us again on May 11 at 7pm. When coming, please enter in through the outside gym doors and bring a pair of “non-outside” gym shoes to play in. Please contact Pastor Andrew Thompson with any questions.

ME AND MY GUY DANCE



SATURDAY, MAY 13 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | SJL GYMNASIUM

Young ladies are invited to the 8^th annual “Me and My Guy” Dance. Girls are welcome to attend with dads, grandpas, uncles, or cousins. This year, dress in your raddest ‘80s outfits! The dance is hosted by the American Heritage Girls and is held in the St. John Lutheran school gym. Music will be provided by Traveling T-Bird Productions from Oostburg. Photography will be provided by Irish Studios from Sheboygan. Light refreshments will be available in the school cafeteria. The cost is $10/family and is payable at the door. Any questions, please email Nancy Lefeber at nancylefeber@wi.rr.com.

FUNDRAISERS FOR BRAD JENTSCH

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 4:00-7:00PM | PIZZA RANCH IN SHEBOYGAN

On May 18, 10% of the profits for orders will be donated to offset Brad’s medical expenses. Volunteers to help are needed. Please contact billiejo.jentsch@yahoo.com or 920-980-8549 to sign up. Stay tuned in the future for more fundraiser dates and information. Thank you! VIEW FLYER

BABY SHOWER FOR PASTOR THOMPSON FAMILY

WEEKEND OF MAY 20-22 | CARDS & GIFTS | CELEBRATE

The Board of Elders and the Fellowship Team are hosting a baby shower for Pastor & Mil Thompson. On this upcoming weekend, we invite you to bring a card or gift to help celebrate the new Thompson baby. We will vote and make our prediction -- Will the baby be a girl or a boy? Refreshments will be served on Sunday May 21st. Baby Registry: babylist.com/ameliathompson

FAREWELL AND GODSPEED TO BECKY TRUTTSCHEL

FIRST GRADE TEACHER FAREWELL PARTY | SUNDAY, JUNE 4 AT 9:00 AM | FELLOWSHIP HALL

We give thanks for the 18 years of faithful service Mrs. Truttschel has given to St. John Lutheran Church & School. She is a wonderful first grade teacher who has taught the love of Jesus to many children. Please join us between services on Sunday, June 4 in the fellowship hall for cupcakes and a celebration of her years of serving at SJL.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

This summer at Vacation Bible School, we’re covered in Jesus’ grace! Our theme for this year, God’s Living Water: Covered in Jesus’ Grace, is inspired by 1 Timothy 1:14, which says, “The grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” Each of the lessons focuses on biblical accounts that emphasize the Living Water, Jesus Christ. We will do crafts, sing songs, eat snacks, and play fun games! Join us July 24^th-27^th (9:00am-11:30am).

-Students: 3K-5th Grade (must be potty-trained – grade going into in the Fall) are invited to attend. Donation of $5 per child or $10 per family.

-Staff: Completed 6th-8th grade, in High School, College, and Adults. Staff typically helps guide and shepherd students from one station to another.

-Registration is open for all participants of VBS! Volunteers and students – sign-up now to reserve your spot: https://vbsmate.com/events/sjlplymouth/27093.

UPCOMING NEAT REPEATS SALES

• 5/2-5/6: Lamps, Light Fixtures, and Light bulbs are 50% off
• 5/9: 30% off everything in the store
• 5/10-5/13: Shoes and socks 50% off
• 5/16-5/20: Books 50% off
• 5/23-5/27: CD's & videos 50% off
• 5/30-6/3: Hats, scarves, ties, belts 50% off