Click the video link above to be transferred to the

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany service,

February 1, 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

Education Hour 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Sunday School (PreK-6th Grade)

Youth Hour (7th-12th Grade)

"Unshakable Hope" Adult Study

February 1 Worship w/ Communion

**************Education Hour

**************5th Graders work on Banners

**************Parish Ed Board Meeting

February 3 GriefShare

February 4 Do-Day Quilters

**************Wednesday Night Supper

**************Wednesday Activities

February 6 Youth Game Night

February 8 Worship

**************Education Hour

**************First Communion Class

**************Deacon Board Meeting

February 9 High School Girls Basketball Meal

February 10 Salvation Army Meeting

**************GriefShare

**************Finance Board Meeting

**************Church Council Meeting

February 11 Wednesday Night Supper

**************Wednesday Activities

February 14 Valentine's Day

February 15 Transfiguration Sunday

**************Worship w/ Communion

**************Education Hour

**************5th Graders bake bread

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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, and Peter Smith

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Soup Sundays are here!

If you would like to warm yourself up with some homemade soup, you can pick it up in the Parish Hall right after the worship service.

Also, anyone is welcome to help make the soups. We will make the soups from scratch on Fridays at 3:00 pm in the kitchen. All are welcome to help prepare. All money goes to the kitchen renovation fund. If you would like to donate items, please contact Kim Watkins or Bev Selvig.

February 15th: Taco Soup

March 8th: Potato Soup

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.

After Worship Social Time

Volunteers needed for treats

Coffee & a treat are served in the Narthex or outside each Sunday! If you would like to volunteer to bring the treats, you can sign up on the sheet at the Welcome Center.

Approximately FIVE dozen treats are needed each

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

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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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St. John is hosting the High School Girls Basketball Team for a team meal on Monday, February 9th at 6:00 pm. We need donations and a couple of volunteers to help out. Sign-up sheets are on the Welcome Center.

Spaghetti

French Bread

Parmesan Cheese

Salads

Cakes/Bars

A couple of workers to help serve

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 in the Chapel at 10:15 am on the following Sundays:

Final Session:

February 1

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The Charles City Middle School is hosting their annual Trivia Night on February 28^th. If you are interested in being on a team of 6 from St. John, please contact Whitney Howe before NOON Monday, February 2nd!

Join us to find help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. At GriefShare, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Each meeting consists of an educational video about a grief topic, as well as time to share with others in a confidential setting. 

GriefShare meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through April 14th. Any adult from the community who has experienced the death of a loved one is invited to join us for this healing and hopeful experience.

Youth Events for Friday, February 6th



Fast Food Friday Night

7th-12th Graders Invited

5:00-6:00 PM

Grab some fast food whether it be from McDonalds, DQ, Subway, or your very own kitchen and join us in the Parish Hall for a time of fellowship and a short devotion!

Youth Game Night

1st-6th Graders Invited

6:30-8:00 PM

Parish Hall

Join us for crafts, games, socializing, and some devotion!

After Prom Lock-In

8th-12th Grade

Following the Adult Prom on March 21, 2026

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



You can look 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

Pastor Intern Beth Hurt's email beth@stjohncharlescity.com

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

Other staff emails are available on the website.

Church Office (641)228-3397

office@stjohncharlescity.com

Editor: Tara Dean