03/03/2024

March 2-3 News and Notes

The Pre-K and Kindergarten students will be singing this coming Wednesday. The Church Council and Trustees will be providing a brat and hot dog meal beginning at 5:00. Please take this extra time to grow in the wonder of what God has done in Christ Jesus and in living as His disciples!

Click HERE for the full Lent Schedule 
 

  • Voters' Meeting - There will be a Voters' Meeting on Sunday, March 10, at noon, for the purpose of extending a Call to Mrs. Laura Collins. Mrs. Collins has been teaching 4th grade and recently received her colloquy, making her eligible to receive a Call to St. John. 
     
  • Call Committee Update - The Call Committee has received additional names and profiles from potential Senior Pastor Candidates. Over the next few weeks, they will be reviewing the profiles and scheduling conversations with the candidates. Please continue to lift up in prayer the Call Committee, the process, our congregation and  our next Senior Pastor.
  • Faith and Family Night-Indy Fuel! Click above to order tickets! Order by March 10!
     
  • Lunch and Learn - On March 7, Lunch and Learn will host a speaker from Franciscan Alliance on healthy eating. Wear your green and join us for lunch of corned beef and cabbage beginning at 11:30.
     
  • Be sure to join us for these upcoming events: 
    • March 13, 6:30: Valley Lutheran High School, Saginaw, MI, to present "Thy Will be Done" Lenten concert in the Dwelling Place 
    • March 15: Faith and Family Night with Indy Fuel Hockey, tickets now available
    • March 30, 10am: Easter Egg Hunt 
    • March 31, Easter Sunday 
      • 7am Sunrise Service in the Sanctuary 
      • 8-10:45am Easter Breakfast (RSVP HERE)
      • 9am Traditional Service in the Dwelling Place 
      • No Education Hour 
      • 10:45am New Song Service in the Dwelling Place 
  • Registration for Summer Camp is currently open. Click HERE for the full flier and click HERE for the registration form. 
  • Wednesday Bible Study - has started a new series next week on The Ten Commandments. Bring your Small Catechism, if you have one. Join us beginning at 9:45. The coffee is always on at St. John! 
     
  • Click HERE to view a video update from the Flores family, the missionaries that we support in Central America! 
     
  • Junior High Youth - will meet on Sunday, March 3, from 3-5pm at St. John. Join us for some glow-in-the-dark fun! Bring a snack to share! Please meet in the Commons. 
  • Click HERE to sign up to donate to or volunteer at the Easter Breakfast! 
  • Senior High Youth - Will meet Sunday, March 10, from 6-7:30 in the youth room. A detailed update was emailed to parents earlier today. Read it HERE. To request to be added to the Senior HIgh email list, email Matthew Frick
  • Coming soon is the 2024 Spring Flower and Plant Sale! Details will be sent out next week. This year, the proceeds will go toward updating the school kitchen serving line. Please consider purchasing your spring plants to benefit our school! 
     
  • Landscaping Beautification - The Trustees are looking for groups, families, or individuals that would like to "adopt" areas of our grounds to help beautify the curb appeal of St. John. If you are interested, please contact Michael Collins or Ron Wampner. 
     
  • LWML Mite Offering - Every first Sunday of the month, LWML collects mite offerings to support various mission efforts around the world. Mites can be given in any amount, whether loose change, cash, or check. Please deposit into the large mite box on the LWML table in the Commons. 
     
  • Ordination Anniversary - On March 24, Rev. Dr. J. Dirk Reek, a son of our congregation, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination into the Holy Ministry. If you are interested in participating in a card shower to mark the occasion, cards may be mailed to: 5552 Blackpool Road, Lincoln, NE 68516-4924. Pastor Reek’s family says, “We are eternally grateful for the prayers, guidance, and faithfulness of the teachers, pastors, and member of St. John over our years there. Our most fervent prayers as you continue on with ministry and search for a new shepherd for your midst.”

Stewardship at St. John
             Attendance - Last Week                                                        307

Tithes and Offerings – Last Week                                           $14,595

Tithes and Offerings – Year to Date Actual 2024                  $109,309

Tithes and Offerings – Year to Date Budget 2024                $129,768

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