11/23/2024

11/22 News and Notes

 

Christmas Concert

December 8 at 4 pm in the Dwelling Place, join our adult choir and handbell choirs as we ring and sing in the Advent and Christmas season, and as we prepare for the coming of the Savior of the Nations.

Senior Pastor Call Committee Update

The Call Committee met last week to review the list of candidates and will be scheduling Zoom conversations with a number of them to take place throughout December.

 

Part-Time Help Wanted

Come grow with us! St. John Lutheran Childcare is looking to expand our staff as our enrollment increases. Click HERE for more information, or please contact Director, Lori Forgey, at 317-352-9196 ext. 34 or   

Voters' Meeting

At the annual Voters' Meeting last Sunday, all motions were approved unanimously by the voters. This includes: the Specific Ministry Pastor program for Associate Pastor of the Church and School, board members for 2025, and the 2025 budget as presented.

Great News!

We have upgraded our streaming provider platform. Sunday services are still streamed through Facebook, but also available at stjohnindy.org/live. The most recent service can be viewed later on the website, or archives of services will also be available. 

Pampered Chef Fundraiser

The Youth Group is raising funds to attend the Youth Gathering in New Orleans next summer. Click HERE to order online! You can also pick up a catalog in the Commons. Orders placed by December 8 will ensure delivery in time for Christmas.

 

Click here for a video update and thank you from Lutheran High School.

Upcoming Christmas Events

  • LHS Christmas Concert - December 13, 7pm in the Ruth Lilly Auditorium
  • Jingle Jubilee - December 14, 9-11:30 am, St. John Lutheran School
  • Abendmusik Concert - December 19, 7pm, Advent Lutheran Church and School, Zionsville.

Thanksgiving Book Gifts

This weekend after all services the Mission Board will be handing out “The Thankful Leper” from the Arch Book series. Each family with school-age children may take one and is welcome to take another to give to a neighbor or friend!

Christmas Decorating

Join the St. John community as we prepare the Sanctuary, Dwelling Place, and Commons for the upcoming Advent and Christmas seasons.

Painters Wanted

The Board of Trustees is seeking people who would be willing to volunteer some of their time to paint in the Commons and the Church and School Office. This could be done on your own time and is more fun with a friend! Please contact Michael Collins if you are interested.

 

Trash Bag Sale

Lutheran Jr Saints along with the LHS wrestling team are selling trash bags to help raise the money for a new wrestling mat.  You can use the link below to order trash bags.  The fundraiser will end on November 26. Please contact Prudence Morrow at 317-797-1677 with any questions.  

Order here

Click here for the November Prayer Calendar

Readings This Week:

  • Isaiah 51:4-6
  • Jude 20-25
  • Mark 13:24-37

Stewardship at St. John

  • Attendance - Last Week: 311
  • Tithes and Offerings - Last Week: $19,203
  • Tithes and Offerings - YTD Budget: $854,899
  • Tithes and Offerings - YTD Actual: $849,543
  • Stained Glass Windows - Total: $187,388

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