June 20 News and Notes
Want to take the next step?
Everyone who receives Communion at St. John has gone through Catechesis, a deep dive into the Faith, which God teaches us through Holy Scripture. We have Catechesis available for YOU, if you would like to join us in the Lord's Supper, or if you just want to get in on some amazing discussions! We are meeting at 5:30 on Tuesday evenings in the Commons. Bring any questions to Pastor Duling. The class will not meet Tuesday, 6/17.
Summer Office Hours
The church and school office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00-11:30am throughout the summer. Staff are available by appointment, phone, and email outside of those times.
Summer Sunday School
Children PreK–4th grades meet in the Kindergarten room, exploring the Bible’s big baptism stories using The Action Bible! Our summer theme focus will discover what it means to be God’s own baptized children, building reading confidence through engaging storytelling, joyful singing, and memory work centered on Romans 6:4.
Students in grades 5-12 are invited to study the Sunday lessons and our life in Christ in the teacher workroom.
GriefShare
St. John’s GriefShare ministry will be offering a 13-week course Tuesdays from 6-8pm beginning June 17. GriefShare is designed to provide a place of support and practical help for those who have experienced loss from the death of a loved one. The class will meet in the music room, please enter through door C9. For more information visit griefshare.org or call the church office.
50 Years of Lutheran High School
Next fall will begin the 50th year of Lutheran High School. God has definitely blessed our school and families! In order to fully appreciate our past, while also looking forward to our future, if you have any memories or reflections you would like to share, please send them to Kathy Anderson.
Ministry Moment - SJLS Summer Camp
The summer camp program has had a successful start this year. The children have designed Father's Day crafts, picture flower pot crafts, and are presently engaged in creating bird feeders. The children have been learning about the life cycles of various insects and thoroughly enjoying the experience. They also enjoyed a tasty treat of worms ‘n’ dirt pudding for creepy crawly week! We are looking forward to 5 more weeks of Summer Camp.
Lutheran Summer Music Camp
July 14-18, Grades K-12
Hosted by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Stephen Ministry
St. John has a team of trained Stephen Ministers who are available to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties. If you or someone you know could benefit from this type of care, please contact Pastor Duling or Stephen Ministry leader Dianne Boekenkamp.
Hands and Feet List
Be the hands and feet of Jesus! We are compiling a list of members of our community who would potentially be able to assist members as needs arise. This could be helping with shopping, cleaning, repairs, making meals, or other tasks needed due to injury, illness or other time of need. If you would be willing to be made aware of needs such of these, and would be able to help out occasionally, please contact Matthew Frick.
Readings This Week:
- Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
- Acts 2:14a, 22-36
- John 8:48-59
Stewardship at St. John
- Attendance Last Week - 308
- Tithes and Offerings – Week of 6/1 $16,597
- Tithes and Offerings – year to date actual 2025 $441,334
- Tithes and Offerings – year to date budget 2025 $446,838
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