Give to God, Generation to Generation – Join us this weekend as we kick off a new stewardship theme through worship, sermon topic, and a special Bible study between Sunday services. This kickoff will lay the foundation for stewardship conversations throughout the coming months, so come be part of the journey as we grow together in faithful, cheerful giving! Click Here to Read More.
A Voters’ Meeting - is scheduled for Sunday, October 18 after the New Song Service. Click HERE to view the agenda.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month - Boxes for Pastor Duling and Vicar Schroeder are available on the welcome center for notes, cards, or other tokens of appreciation. These will be presented to Pastor and Vicar at the services on October 17-18, along with a reception following the service Saturday and the 8:00 service on Sunday. Thank you!
Trunk or Treat - St. John will host our annual community Trunk or Treat on October 30. We encourage our members to decorate a trunk, invite friends and neighbors, and contribute candy to the cause. Candy donations may be left in the marked grocery cart in the Commons. RSVP HERE especially if you plan to host a trunk.
Save the Date - November 12 at 11:30am for the annual Veterans’ Day Luncheon sponsored by the Ladies’ Aid. Please invite Veterans you know to attend so we can thank and salute them. More information will be forthcoming.
ReformationFEST is October 25 -
We’ve got 95 reasons why you should attend ReformationFest! This year we will have a free bounce house and obstacle course, cake walk, raffle with lots of exciting prizes, and an auction for a Stained Glass Luther’s Rose as well as a handmade quilt created by St. John Members. You can still CLICK HERE to order the official t-shirt, which will be delivered after the event.
RSVP by October 19 and you’ll get a complimentary ticket to the raffle, as well as priority serving line access! This event is made possible by free-will offering and donations. Suggested meal prices are $10/adult, and $5/child which you can contribute online in advance or the day of the event. Be sure to RSVP HERE.
Katie Luther: The Opera - a one-woman opera bringing to life the remarkable story of Katharina von Bora, the wife of Martin Luther, will be presented at St. John on Saturday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is offered through a free-will donation, and all are invited to attend this evening of music, storytelling, and history. READ MORE
Ready to Become a Saint? - Enrollment for the 2027-2028 school year is now open at Lutheran High School . Applications are open for students entering 9-12 grades. Also preview night for 7th and 8th graders is October 21 at 6:30pm. Visit LHSI.org to learn more or email Admissions Director Lindsay Ruth.
Toys Needed - Little Wings is in the process of refreshing their toy inventory. If you have new or gently used toys you’d like to donate, please email Lori Forgey. They especially are seeking a unique variety of toys for the 1s, 2s, and 3s age group. You can also check out their AMAZON WISH LIST for suggestions or to consider purchasing a couple of those items. Thank you!
Little Wings Leaf Removal - As Autumn begins and the leaves begin to fall, we will need help with the leaves on the Little Wings playground and property. Anyone can assist: this is also great for high schoolers needing service hours, but is not limited to high schoolers. If you are willing to assist, please send an email to Lori Forgey and let her know that you can help. We will schedule some dates in the future, but also note if you have an hour to do a few leaves it can be done as your schedule permits.
Readings for the Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost:
Isaiah 45:1-7
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
Pastor Duling’s Sermon Theme:
Give to God, Generation to Generation
Stewardship at St. John
Matthew 22:21 – “Then he said to them, ‘Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” So what is Jesus saying? Doesn’t everything belong to God? Yes — and God has a place for everything. Some of what He gives us goes to Caesar. Some must come back to the work of His church. And some goes to support the families He has given us. All belongs to God, and He has work for us to do with what He has given us in the home, in the church and in society.
Attendance Last Week:
Worship Services - 321
Education Hour - 42 Adults, 23 Children and Youth
Giving:
Giving naturally varies from month to month. Following a lower month in September, October is off to a strong start, helped by a generous quarterly gift. This is encouraging as we work within the approved budget, which projects a $43,000 deficit for the year. That projection reflects reduced funding for repairs and maintenance and does not account for unforeseen expenses. We continue taking steps toward a responsible, balanced budget and are grateful for the generosity of our congregation and its continued support of St. John’s ministry.
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