St. John’s Connections - March 21, 2024 | |
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Register for the 2024 Men's Retreat
May 17-19, 2024
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And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. ~ Romans 8:28
We have a God of purpose. No, not porpoise, as in the marine animal… (but He created that with purpose too.) Purpose as in function, direction, meaning, intention. God has worked and is still working with purpose, and you have a role in His grand plan.
If someone on the street calls you a “tool”, you’re probably not too excited about it. However, if you consider that idea from your perspective of faith, with God as the Master Craftsman, it may be the right description. Consider the tools you’re familiar with; each designed and made with a specific purpose in mind. Furthermore, not only have they been forged or assembled with purpose, they have also been deployed to accomplish a job. To do work; “called according to His purpose.”
We’re talking about work at a retreat?! Well, kinda. The reason we retreat is so that we can also return. Return with purpose. Return with a renewed understanding of how God is at work in and around you. Don’t worry, we will certainly have time to laugh, relax, and recreate. But we will also dig into God’s Word so that, by His Grace, we can grow in our understanding of Him who works “On Purpose, For Purpose”.
View the Men's Retreat Brochure
Register for the 2024 Men's Retreat
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Kammerchor Choir to Perform at St. John’s on April 6
Concert is Saturday, April 6 at 3 pm in the Sanctuary
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Kammerchor (German for “chamber choir”) is an auditioned mixed voice ensemble of approximately 40 singers, which sings a wide variety of choral literature from the Renaissance to the present, including concert pieces, anthems, spirituals, and hymns. As a touring ensemble, Kammerchor has sung in worship and concert virtually all over the continental USA, several times to Canada, and overseas to locations as varied as Brazil, China, and several locations in Europe. Appearances range from local churches to tour sites to major on-campus performances such as Christmas at Concordia. Kammerchor has provided recorded music for broadcasts of The Lutheran Hour, the radio ministry of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League, and for Worship for Shut-Ins.
Kammerchor is under the direction of Dr. Alexa Doebele. Dr. Doebele is a professor of music and director of choral activities at CUW. She conducts Kammerchor, Selah, and the Chapel Choir, in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, conducting, and choral literature. She is a frequent clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor, and is active as an editor of choral music. Dr. Doebele is also active as both a solo and choral singer, having appeared with the Milwaukee Chamber Choir, Vox Antiqua, the Milwaukee Choral Artists, the Colorado Conductors’ Chorus, the Ars Nova Singers, St. Martin’s Chamber Choir, the Boulder Chorale, the Littleton Chorale, and the Colorado Symphony Chorus.
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Welcome New St. John's Members! | |
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Confirmation of Faith:
Logan Forler
Gabe Lambrecht
Elias Raddeman
Talan Schepp
Eva Schloemer
Michaela Sitzberger
Transfers & Profession of Faith:
Matt & Lauralie Benidt (Myles, Alaina, Emilia)
Wayne & Jayne Bernhardt
Julie Ebenhoe (Ethan, Rebecca)
Rick & Denise Flanagan (Brett, Alyssa, Colton)
Joshua Hauser
Ann Holleback
Ray & Penni Johnson
Austin & Monica Luedtke (Wade, Lila)
Jeremy & Allison Neerhof
Robin Noyes
Richard Patterson
Zach and Kendra Rechcygl (Kane)
Jim & Ellen Roerdink
Scott & Jenny Schepp
Dennis Scherwinski
Drew & Adrienne Setzer (Felix, Vincent)
Charlene Voelker
Dean Voelker
Zachary Voigt
Tyler & Gabby Walker (Owen)
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PLEASE NOTE: DH will not meet on March 24 and March 31 for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, but will resume on April 7. | |
Connect at Upcoming St. John's Events | |
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Help Beautify the Church for Easter
Purchase a lily, daffodil, or tulip for $12 to help beautify the church for Easter Sunday. You can pay by credit/debit card online (link available AFTER submitting order), by cash, or by check (please make checks payable to St. John's Altar Guild).
The availability of different flowers are limited. The option to order plants will be removed from the form when they are sold out.
If you would like to place your order through the Google Form using the link below or the St. John's App and do NOT have an email address, please use rmorton@stjohnswestbend.org.
Orders are due by Monday, March 25th.
Plants can be picked up at church after the 11 am Easter Service (March 31) or donated to one of our shut-ins.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Morton at (262) 334-4901 ext 327 or rmorton@stjohnswestbend.org
Order An Easter Flower Here
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Mom Café
• Thursday, March 21
• 8:00 - 9:30 am
• Church Gathering Space
Our Winter 2024 Mom Café offers an opportunity for two book studies. On February 1 and 15, we dug into The Case for Easter. Lee Strobel looks at the story of Jesus’ resurrection and reveals how we can know that it actually took place. Lee discusses how all the facts point to the conclusion that led him from atheism to Christianity: Jesus was the Son of God who conquered the grave!
Starting March 7 is a 6-week study, M is for Mama. Mama of ten, Abbie Halberstadt helps women humbly and gracefully rise to the high calling of motherhood without settling for mediocrity or losing their minds in the process. M is for Mama offers advice, encouragement, and scripturally sound strategies seasoned with a little bit of humor to help you embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise your children with love and wisdom.
Mom Café meets every other Thursday (March 21, April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16) from 8:00 to 9:30 am in the church gathering space. The connections made at Mom Café have been a blessing to many moms. Enjoy mother-to-mother support, faith-filled conversations, fellowship, food, and FREE childcare. Space is limited for childcare.
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Winter Futsal
Futsal is simply indoor soccer. So if you love soccer, join us in the school gym on Sundays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Adults and high school students are welcome to join us. All skill levels are encouraged to join us.
To get on the Futsal Text Alert List, please text Molly Herbolsheimer at (414) 350-9451.
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Sister to Sister Bible Study
• Monday Nights (2nd, 4th & 5th Monday of the Month):
• March 25
• 6:30 - 8:00 pm
• Meet at Penny Van Dellen's House - 940 Schloemer Dr, West Bend
Wednesday Mornings:
• March 27
• 9:00 - 10:30 am
• Church Nursery
Angie Smith's video series and book, Matchless: The Life and Love of Jesus, will be discussed. Books are available for $16. Enjoy Bible study and fellowship with your sisters in Christ.
If you have questions, please email Penny Van Dellen at pvandellen@sjswb.org or email Denise Siebel at blessedonwheels@gmail.com
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Ladies Aid Meeting
• Thursday, April 4
• Starts at Noon
• Church Lower Level
Lunch will be served at noon followed by devotions by Pastor David. A short meeting will follow. Anyone interested in joining us is welcome!
The Ladies Aid actively serves by providing meals for families following funeral services. They monthly meet in the lower level fellowship hall for a time of food, fellowship, devotional time, and a variety of activities.
If you have questions, please call Joanne Johnson at (262) 707-0899.
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Youth Events
BASH - Hunger Games - Group Hide and Seek
• Friday, April 5
• 3:00 - 5:30 pm
• At St. John's Church
All Youth Bible Study - Parables of Jesus
• Sunday, April 7
• 6:30 - 8:00 pm
• At Alan's (1821 Jefferson St, West Bend)
All Youth Bible Study - Parables of Jesus
• Sunday, April 14
• 6:30 - 8:00 pm
• At Alan's (1821 Jefferson St, West Bend)
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BASH - CARCADE
• Friday, April 19
• 3:00 - 5:30 pm
• At St. John's Church
• Drivers Needed
• Cost $20
JUST LAUGH IMPROV
• Sunday, April 21
• 3:00 - 5:00 pm
• Grade 6 and up
• At St. John's Church
Register for the Just Laugh Improv Youth Event
Attention ROCK (Grades 8-12):
You're invited to help with BASH (Grades 4-7)!
Contact Alan if you are interested.
Please call or text Alan Lull at (262) 707-9198 with questions about any youth events.
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Baptism Class
• Monday, April 15
• 6:30 pm
• Church Nursery
The class is led by Doug and Mel Raddemann. This course is for anyone looking to be baptized themselves or for any parent who would like his or her child baptized at St. John's. The class introduces what we believe and confess about the amazing gift that baptism is for individuals and families.
Please RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend by emailing: stjohns@stjohnswestbend.org or calling: (262) 334-4901.
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April Book Club
Our Women's Book Club typically meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm. Come to all of our book club meetings or just the ones that fit into your schedule. We do not have a regular meeting location, but enjoy the hospitality of hosting each other. Please watch for the locations of each get together as they become available.
Book Club List for April - May 2024
NEW BOOK AND NEW MEETING LOCATION FOR 3/19!
April 16: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin (Self-Help). We are meeting at Amanda Thumann's house (4300 Finbars Road, Saukville).
May 21: Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer (Science Fiction). We are meeting at Christa Markworth's house (1341 Evergreen Street, West Bend).
Please contact Cheryl Wipperfurth at cwipperfurth71@gmail.com or Leah Mussel at lmussell@sjswb.org with any questions.
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Youth Mission Trip to Nashville
• June 15 - 21, 2024
• Youth in Grades 7 and Up
• At least 3 Adults Needed
• Cost $290
• Friends are Welcome!
Join Alan for a 7 day mission trip to Nashville, TN. Click on the link below for more information.
Nashville Mission Trip Information
Please call or text Alan Lull at (262) 707-9198 with any questions.
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Secure Your Child's Spot at Camp Invention | |
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Grades: 1st - 6th
Location: St. John's Lutheran School
Date: June 17-21, 2024
Time & Cost: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm ($270 Before Discount)
Camp Director: Marcia Milam, Email: mmilam@sjswb.org
Save $25 with Code: FUN25 at INVENT.ORG/CAMP (Offer expires March 27, 2024)
If you are willing to help children attend Camp Invention, click here to donate.
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The Twelve Forty-Eight is a young adult ministry for those in their 20s and 30s in the Milwaukee area who want to connect with other young adults through a variety of different events and Bible study. We have Bible study every second Friday of the month as well as planned events once a month.
If you have any questions or want to be added to our email/message chain you can contact one of the leaders, Leah Mussell at lmussell@sjswb.org or email the 1248 Ministry at 1248ministry@gmail.com. We would love to have you join us!
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For more information, visit their website at lwlhs.com. | |
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Concordia University has flexible learning opportunities for all stages of life.
Explore continuing education at Concordia University by visiting: continuinged.cuw.edu
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Saturday
6:00 PM Traditional
Sunday
8:00 AM Traditional
9:30 AM Blended (In-Person and Livestream)
11:00 AM Contemporary
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809 South 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
Church Office: 262-334-4901
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