Sunday School (PreK-6th Grade) and Youth Hour (7th-12th Grade) begins September 28th. Adult Sunday School starts on October 5th.

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Click the video link above to be transferred to the Sunday Service,

September 28, at 9 a.m. or it can be watched later.

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Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service

Communion Served 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month

Sunday School 10:15-11:15 a.m. beginning September 28th

September 28 Sunday School begins

*****************After School Program Leader Orientation

October 1 First day of After School Program / Confirmation / Choir

***************Do-Day Quilters

****************High School Youth Group

October 3 Game Night

October 5 Adult Sunday School begins

*************Parish Education Board Meeting

October 6 Wine and Word

October 7 Church Council Meeting

October 11 Coats for Kids Time to find those winter items to donate

October 12 Confirmation Sunday

*************Board of Deacons Meeting

*************HS Youth Fishing/Camping Outing

October 14 Finance Board Meeting

October 15 Do-Day Quilters

October 16 Caring Ministries Board Meeting

**************SJCP Literacy Family Night

Please keep the following in your prayers:

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Please pray for all serving in the Armed Forces & their families: Kaleb Bilharz, Jaden Foster, Kaylie Fox, Hannah Fox, Kim Hall, Ben Hauser, Daniel Jacobs, Nicholas Jacobs, Drew Roethler, Robson Shankland and Peter Smith.

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Wednesday Night Supper:

5:00-6:00 PM

$5 Per Person

Children through 12th Grade eat for Free!

Maid Rites

French Fries

Baked Beans

Dessert

GAME NIGHT!

Friday, October 3rd

6:30-8:00 PM

1st-6th Graders

After Worship Social Time

Volunteers needed for treats

Coffee & a treat are served in the Parish Hall or outside each Sunday! If you would like to volunteer to bring the treats let the secretary know in the office. There is a sign up sheet at the Welcome Center.

Approximately three dozen treats are needed each

Sunday. Coffee & napkins are provided by St. John.

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Altar Flower & Radio Sign-up 2025: If you would like to sign up to sponsor the Altar flowers &/or the radio broadcast contact the office at 641-228-3397

The radio broadcast is enjoyed by many of our St. John members who cannot watch it on YouTube or attend in person, as well as others in our community.

Final available date for Radio broadcast sponsorship is December 28

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As precautionary steps for safety and security, we would like to ask all attendees and visitors of St John, to make sure you are locking your vehicles anytime you are inside.

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Thinking ahead, Coats for Kids are looking for any gently used or new coats, boots, hats, gloves and scarves.

Coats 5T to adult small ,but will take larger sizes and use what seems fit and donate the rest.

Boots 10-13 toddler, 1-5 Youth and a few 8-10 adult.

Contact Jessica Hoeft, Coats for Kids chair at anderson42592@gmail.com

Attention Middle School Campers

Fall Dirty Feet Retreat: October 17-18-19

Calling all junior high students: Enjoy two nights of lodging in cabins, meaningful faith conversations, quality meals & snacks, energetic camp counselors, active praise music, the High Ropes Course, campfires and much more! This special weekend at Ewalu will help you grow in faith and meet new friends!

• WHO: Grades 6-9 youth

• WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday through 11 a.m. Sunday

• COST: $90/youth, $65/chaperone

• INCLUDES: Activities, meals, and bunk bed style lodging. Bring your own bedding, towel,and pillow.

QUESTIONS? Please call the Ewalu office at 563-933-4700 or email at office@ewalu.org

8th -12th Grade Campers Opportunity

Expedition Retreat at Lutherdale Bible Camp

October 31-November 2

Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Cost $50. Register through the church by October 1.

Scholarships available for Bible Camps

$25 for one day camps

$50 for 2-3 day camps

$100 for 4-7 day camps

Bring a copy of your registration to the Business Office.

As the Clothing Closet era comes to an end at St. John, we ask you to please NOT bring clothing items for donations to the church. Slinger Chiropractic has a clothing closet that will accept donations.

Life can be difficult, but you don't have to go through it

alone. Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who

provide one-on-one, confidential, Christ-centered

support during life's challenges. Whether you're

experiencing grief, illness, or another hardship, a

Stephen Minister can walk alongside you with care

and prayer. If you or someone you know could use a

listening ear and spiritual encouragement, contact

Pastor Russ Leeper, Pastor Intern Beth Hurt, or Linda

Johnson.

Wine and Word

Women's Bible Study

October 6th, 5:30 PM

Brenda Bailey's House

Join us as we continue to explore the book of Romans

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Guys' Night

November 16th, 5-7 PM

Chili Cookoff and Games

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Youth and Family Event Football Game

UNI vs. Youngstown St.

November 22nd, 1:00 PM

$10 per person

This event is for EVERYONE, young and old.

You do NOT need to have kids in order to join us for the fun!

Please let us know if you can provide transportation for others.

Life can be shaky and unpredictable…full of disappointments and worries. Starting

in October, Pastor Russ will lead an adult class called, “Unshakable Hope.” This study will unpack the Bible’s most significant promises that help us navigate difficult circumstances and remain focused on the hope we have in the Scriptures.

Adult Class will meet Sundays in the Chapel from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., starting October 5th.

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A shopping cart has been placed in the Narthex for Blessing Box items. The Blessing Box is used regularly by our community members, which means we have to restock it frequently. Leave any non-perishable items in the shopping cart, and the rest will be taken care of. Thank you!

St. John Christian Preschool would like to remind everyone that we sell Kwik Star gift cards. Please stop in the church preschool if you are interested in purchasing a gift card. The preschool receives 5% of the gift card’s face value. Please contact Shaune Fields or Tara if you are interested.

Please call 228-7274 or email us at sjcp@stjohncharlescity.com for more information on the preschool or cards.

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click below for the

September Good Newsletter

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To get to the church website, click at the top of this page on the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church logo.

You can pick up the Sunday bulletin as well as the Taking Faith Home reading sheets on the website.

https://www.facebook.com/stjohncc will get you to the Facebook page

Our intern, Beth Hurt's email beth@stjohncharlescity.com

Email address you can use to get a message to the church office  office@stjohncharlescity.com

Email for e-Skinny messages e-Skinny@stjohncharlescity.com

Other staff emails are available on the website.

To call the church (641)228-3397

Editor: Tara Dean