11/28 News and Notes

Worship | 11/28/2024

Advent and Christmas Series

Join us for our Advent and Christmas Series, "Savior of the Nations Come!" Saturdays at 4:30, Sundays at 8:00 and 10:45, and Wednesdays at 6:30.

Theme Verse: John Ch. 1: "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Theme Hymn: Savior of the Nations Come (LSB 332)

Nov30/Dec 1 The Invitation
Dec. 4 "The Light Through God's Old Testament People" presented by Fifth through
Eighth Grade students
Dec 7/8 The Announcement
Dec. 11 "His Name is Jesus" presented by Pre-K and Kindergarten students
Dec 14/15 His Throne
Dec. 18 "CHRISMONS~~They Point to Jesus" presented by the First through
Fourth Grade students
Dec 21/22 Are You Ready?

December 24 Christmas Eve, 6:30 and 10:00pm
December 25 Christmas Day, 10:00am

Lunch and Learn

We will be traveling to the Holcomb Observatory at Butler University on December 5. Some will meet at church to carpool, please be to the Observatory by 11am for our tour. Cost is $3 and there is a small fee to park in the garage on campus. We will then meet at Chatham Tap, next to the garage for lunch. We hope to see you there!

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

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.

Christmas Caroling

St. John Middle and High School Youth (and adults are welcome too!) will be going Christmas Caroling December 15 in the afternoon. If you or someone you know would like a visit from our carolers, please let Matthew Frick know. Afterward, we will return to St. John for the youth Christmas party.

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.

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.