Member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Worship Schedule
Sunday Morning Service - 9:00 am
Sunday School - 10:30 am Starting Sunday September 2, 2018
Adult Bible Study - 10:30 am
Please see bulletin for latest updates.
Sunday Morning Service - 9:00 am
Sunday School - 10:30 am Starting Sunday September 2, 2018
Adult Bible Study - 10:30 am
Please see bulletin for latest updates.
Announcements
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John will welcome Illinois District President Allan Buss as guest preacher on Sunday, November 25th. He will be preaching about "Christ the King," at the 9: 00 am service. At 10: 30 am, he will lead a bible class and talk about the calling of a pastor. This is very timely as St. John is beginning a call for our vacancy due to the retirement of Pastor Weinhold. Pastor Buss will also be guest minister at our Christmas Day service at 10:00 am
Voter's Meeting Sunday December 9
Three items of business:
1. The Board of Elders will ask the congregation to rescind their earlier decision to call an Interim Pastor.
2. Instead, the Elders will recommend that we begin the Senior Pastor Search, and,
3. The Elders will recommend to the congregation that a Vacancy Pastor be called.
It is the recommendation of the Board of Elders that during the search for a Senior Pastor, instead of having multiple pastors filling in, it would be better to call one man, a Vacancy Pastor, to fill-in regularly.
The Vacancy Pastor's duties would typically be to preach 3 weekends a month and teach the Sunday morning Bible class. Five Sunday months and special occasions such as Lent and Holy Week may necessitate additional obligations. If needed, other duties may also include hospital and shut-in visits.
Payment would be approximately $200 p/week and would be determined in consultation with the Vacancy Pastor.
Interested in Ringing A Handbell in the Handbell Choir? Come and try handbell ringing today. The handbells will be out for you to ring in the choir room after the worship service.
STAINED GLASS FUND Dear Friends...We hope you have not forgotten support to complete the three remaining windows on the left side of our sanctuary. We have a long way to go support wise in their purchase, and your donation is much needed. The display case will show what the windows look like and what they represent. We hope you will consider a gift and help us reach our goal. Thank You, Glass Committee
THE LADIES AID BAKELESS BAKE SALE:
A bit of good news we have today
A bakeless bake sale is on the way
In these busy days, who would bake
A pie or cookies, or even a cake:
You'd be surprised if you counted the cost
Of materials, heat and time you lost.
Cooking for sales is extra work,
Yet no one really wants to shirk!
So we thought of a plan that's really grand
And feel that you will understand
So in a little envelope, please put the price
Of a pie or cake of something nice.
Without fuss or bother you've done your part
And surely you'll give with a willing heart.
So this is the end of our little tale
Hoping you'll help our bakeless bake sale!
The Ladies Aide, through the "Adopt A Student" program at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis has adopted seminarian Ian Matthew Heinze from Quincy, Illinois. Ian graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and Philosophy
from Quincy University. In August following his graduation he entered the Seminary. Ian grew up attending St. James Lutheran Church and every summer he attended LCMS Camp Cilca in Cantrall, Illinois. He became a counselor at the camp. Ian's faith grew and he knew God was guiding him to become a Pastor. He is a caring and compassionate young man of both the young and elderly. He is also the nephew of Keith and Shirley Grunden! The Ladies Aide is supporting Ian with financial gifts, encouragement, and prayers. You can help us by making a "purchase" at our Bakeless Bake Sale. Your donation can be put in the offering plate on Sunday, marked for Bakeless Bake Sale, thru December 2nd. Thank you and remember Ian and all our seminarians in your prayers.
Find us on Facebook St. John Lutheran Church! (click the link below)
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John will welcome Illinois District President Allan Buss as guest preacher on Sunday, November 25th. He will be preaching about "Christ the King," at the 9: 00 am service. At 10: 30 am, he will lead a bible class and talk about the calling of a pastor. This is very timely as St. John is beginning a call for our vacancy due to the retirement of Pastor Weinhold. Pastor Buss will also be guest minister at our Christmas Day service at 10:00 am
Voter's Meeting Sunday December 9
Three items of business:
1. The Board of Elders will ask the congregation to rescind their earlier decision to call an Interim Pastor.
2. Instead, the Elders will recommend that we begin the Senior Pastor Search, and,
3. The Elders will recommend to the congregation that a Vacancy Pastor be called.
It is the recommendation of the Board of Elders that during the search for a Senior Pastor, instead of having multiple pastors filling in, it would be better to call one man, a Vacancy Pastor, to fill-in regularly.
The Vacancy Pastor's duties would typically be to preach 3 weekends a month and teach the Sunday morning Bible class. Five Sunday months and special occasions such as Lent and Holy Week may necessitate additional obligations. If needed, other duties may also include hospital and shut-in visits.
Payment would be approximately $200 p/week and would be determined in consultation with the Vacancy Pastor.
Interested in Ringing A Handbell in the Handbell Choir? Come and try handbell ringing today. The handbells will be out for you to ring in the choir room after the worship service.
STAINED GLASS FUND Dear Friends...We hope you have not forgotten support to complete the three remaining windows on the left side of our sanctuary. We have a long way to go support wise in their purchase, and your donation is much needed. The display case will show what the windows look like and what they represent. We hope you will consider a gift and help us reach our goal. Thank You, Glass Committee
THE LADIES AID BAKELESS BAKE SALE:
A bit of good news we have today
A bakeless bake sale is on the way
In these busy days, who would bake
A pie or cookies, or even a cake:
You'd be surprised if you counted the cost
Of materials, heat and time you lost.
Cooking for sales is extra work,
Yet no one really wants to shirk!
So we thought of a plan that's really grand
And feel that you will understand
So in a little envelope, please put the price
Of a pie or cake of something nice.
Without fuss or bother you've done your part
And surely you'll give with a willing heart.
So this is the end of our little tale
Hoping you'll help our bakeless bake sale!
The Ladies Aide, through the "Adopt A Student" program at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis has adopted seminarian Ian Matthew Heinze from Quincy, Illinois. Ian graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and Philosophy
from Quincy University. In August following his graduation he entered the Seminary. Ian grew up attending St. James Lutheran Church and every summer he attended LCMS Camp Cilca in Cantrall, Illinois. He became a counselor at the camp. Ian's faith grew and he knew God was guiding him to become a Pastor. He is a caring and compassionate young man of both the young and elderly. He is also the nephew of Keith and Shirley Grunden! The Ladies Aide is supporting Ian with financial gifts, encouragement, and prayers. You can help us by making a "purchase" at our Bakeless Bake Sale. Your donation can be put in the offering plate on Sunday, marked for Bakeless Bake Sale, thru December 2nd. Thank you and remember Ian and all our seminarians in your prayers.
Find us on Facebook St. John Lutheran Church! (click the link below)
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