10/4 News and Notes
The Board of Elders have approved a job description for an Assistant/Associate Pastor of Church and School which is available below. This position focuses on providing pastoral care to school families and staff in coordination with the Senior Pastor and other staff and leadership.
The congregation will vote on approval of this matter at the November 17 Voters’ Meeting.
Click Here for the Job Description
During the month of October, a blessing basket will be available in the Commons to share tokens of appreciation with Pastor Good to show appreciation for his on-going service as our vacancy pastor. Cards or gifts may also be dropped off at the office.
Consider the following ways to bless Pastor Good and his family: Give an encouraging word; a gift to or in honor of Pastor; hospitality; acts of service; time away; a written note or drawing.
Serve at St. John
Board members are needed for the following boards for 2025: Elders, Missions, Trustees, Stewardship, Human Care and Parish Fellowship. If you are willing to steward some of your time in service to your congregation, please reach out to Doug Pingel or Matthew Frick.
Dribble with Purpose
Dribble with Purpose will be offering a free program in partnership with Jr. Saints Athletics for boys and girls in grades 7-9 in the evenings October 15, 16, & 17. Click HERE for more information.
Fall Break
The Church and School office will be closed for fall break, October 14-18. Staff will be available by appointment, phone, or email.
There will also not be children’s Sunday school held October 13 and 20. Adult midweek Bible study will NOT meet October 16.
Trunk or Treat
Get ready for a night of fun and fellowship at our Annual Trunk or Treat event! Join us on October 27th from 5-7pm in the Hunter Road parking lot at St. John for an evening filled with festive activities, fellowship, and, of course, plenty of candy! RSVP HERE!
What to Expect:
- Trunk Decorating Contest: Local families and church members will showcase their creative and family-friendly trunk designs. Come vote for your favorites! Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall, Best Religious Theme, and Most Creative! RSVP and Host a Trunk HERE
- Pumpkin Decorating Contest: The classes of St. John have decorated pumpkins that will be on display!
- Games and Activities: Enjoy a variety of games and crafts for kids of all ages, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
- Costume Parade: Dress up in your best costumes! We’ll have a fun parade where kids can show off their outfits.
- Delicious Treats: Beyond candy, enjoy refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. Each child participant will receive a goodie bag to collect candy along with other fun items!
Why Trunk or Treat?
This event isn’t just about the sweets—it's a wonderful opportunity for our church community to come together, welcome new families, and share the love of Christ in a fun and engaging way.
Bring Your Friends!
Invite your neighbors and friends for a night of community, connection, and celebration. All ages are welcome! This event is open to the community!
Volunteer Opportunities:
We’d love your help! If you’re interested in decorating a trunk or assisting with games, please sign up at the church office or contact Matthew Frick.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of joy and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study meets the first Saturday of the month at 7:30am. All men of our congregation and/or guests are welcome. Please RSVP HERE to allow enough food for breakfast. We are studying Colossians.
Saints on Stage present All in the Timing
Six absurdly comedic one acts about life, love, loss, and truly bent history, David Ives' All in the Timing is a witty, romantic, absurd, and existentially-minded evening of theatre. First dates, "infinite monkey theorem", the development of a universal language, and living in a world of opposites are just some of the adventures our characters will set out upon. Join Saints on Stage for this evening of theatrical entertainment October 3 and 5 at 7pm and October 6 at 3pm. Tickets are $8 in advance HERE or $10 at the door. The plays are directed by Matthew T. Frick and LHS 2019 alumna Mollie (Graham) Burrin. All in the Timing is produced through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, dramatists.com.
LWML Celebration Sunday!
This weekend we celebrate Lutheran Women in Mission, the LWML. We invite you to join us in celebrating the joy of serving the Lord with gladness in our congregation. Please stop by the LWML table in the Commons for a special treat, drop off your mite offering, see photos from our recent Convention, and learn more about the mission and ministry of Lutheran Women in Mission.
Our featured mission grants this month are both through Lutheran Hour Ministries:
- Sharing Christ with Women & Children in Kazakhstan
- Expanding Gospel Outreach to Hispanics in the United States
| Click here to read the latest update from Anna (Benter) Voelker’s Mission to Montreal! |
Work Day
The trustees will have a work day Saturday, October 5 from 9am-12pm. Come roll up your sleeves and lend a hand!
Trunk or Treat
St. John Youth are hosting the Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27. We are asking for donations of candy (or stickers, toys, trinkets, etc) to include in a goodie bag for our guests. Please leave donations in the grocery cart in the Commons marked Trunk or Treat, or bring to the church and school office. You may also give monetarily by going to stjohnindy.org/give and designating “Youth Group.”
Hurricane Helene
Our church body is responding with relief efforts to those affected by the recent hurricane and flooding in the southeast. CLICK HERE to learn more and give online.
Food Pantry
We regularly collect and send non-perishable food donations to the Emmaus Lutheran Food Pantry, located near Fountain Square. They have recently expressed the need for the following specific items to help serve their constituents better: peanut butter, squeeze jelly, canned fruit, fruit cups, canned pasta with meat, and toilet paper. Please leave items in the shopping cart located inside door C8. Thank you for your generosity!
Readings This Week:
- 1 Samuel 3:1-10
- Hebrews 2:1-13
- Luke 1:26-38
Stewardship at St. John
- Attendance - Last Week
- Tithes and Offerings - Last Week $31,630
- Tithes and Offerings - YTD Actual $736,024
- Tithes and Offerings - YTD Budget $741,871
- Stained Glass Windows - Total $182,502
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