12/6 News and Notes
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)
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
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.
Ladies Day Out!
The Ladies Aid and Mission Society will meet for lunch on Thursday, December 12th. at 11:30 at the Blueberry Hill Pancake House, 10289 E. Washington Street. All ladies are invited to join us. Bring a White Elephant gift and join in the fun. If you have questions or need a ride, please contact Linda Bauknecht.
Jingle Jubilee
Volunteers are also needed, especially with set up and tear down.
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.
Click Here to view the Little Wings Childcare Christmas Wishlist
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 on 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 to Read the latest update from Anna Voelker, missionary in Montreal
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.
Your help is needed!
The Ladies Aid/LWML are again providing Christmas cards to St. John members on our prayer list or residents of care centers. Card packets are available for pick up on the LWML table in the Commons to complete and return. Directions are included. For questions, please contact Jayne Queck (317-445-4581) or Nancy Steele (317-459-7270).
We will once again be participating in Toys for Tots with collection bins at the church and school. Please bring new, unwrapped toys by December 20.
Click here for the December Prayer Calendar
Readings This Week:
- Malachi 3:1-7b
- Philippians 1:2-11
- Luke 3:1-20
Stewardship at St. John
- Attendance - Last Week: 269
- Tithes and Offerings - Last Week: $35,545
- Tithes and Offerings - YTD Budget: $892,575
- Tithes and Offerings - YTD Actual: $885,088
- Stained Glass Windows - 70% Funded
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