CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. LIBBY MACGILLIS
We received word that Mrs. MacGillis has been selected as Concordia University Wisconsin's Master Elementary Teacher for 2021! We are so proud to have such a talented, compassionate Lutheran educator at our school and we give thanks to God for her service among us. Please consider congratulating and thanking her at your first opportunity to do so.
Mrs. MacGillis will be honored at a banquet on December 18th prior to CUW's fall commencement. We are so proud of her.
Congratulations!
SPECIAL VOTERS' MEETING - MONDAY NOVEMBER 1
Join us for a special Voters’ Meeting on Monday November 1st at 7:30 PM in the Church Sanctuary. Agenda is printed and located on the Welcome Desk for pickup and review. There is only one agenda item - Approval of the proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws of St. John Lutheran Church & School.
NEW MEMBER CLASS
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Starting Point new member class is on Saturday, November 13 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. This is a one-day class (lunch and snacks are provided). All are welcome to attend. Invite your friends and family. Members are encouraged to attend as a refresher on what it means to be a Lutheran Christian. Together, we will meet the pastor, learn about St. John Lutheran and discover our generous God who provides for us each day. For more information or to register, please contact Sharon at the Church Office (920-893-3071 or smohs@sjlplymouth.com).
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY LIFE & YOUTH - INSTALLATION NEXT WEEK
Next Sunday (October 24, 2021 -- at both the 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM services), we install Katrina Johns as our Director of Family Life & Youth. Join us for cake and a party of celebration between services. We rejoice in the Lord's leading and we pray for God's blessings upon Katrina. We seek to intentionally reach families and the youngest in our midst with the love of Christ. May God bless Katrina's service in our midst.
Reach Out and Welcome Katrina: kjohns@sjlplymouth.com
ASSOCIATE PASTOR CALL COMMITTEE - UPDATE
We pray for the Lord to bless this call process and to lead a new pastor to serve alongside us in His family of faith. This week, we added a new page to the church website - in order to provide regular updates on our search for a new pastor. Our Call Committee will begin meeting in a few weeks to begin the search and to see where the Lord may lead us. For More Information: https://www.sjlplymouth.com/call-process/
SJL CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, November 6th, St. John will be hosting our 6th Annual Holiday Craft Fair, from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM. Proceeds will go to the teachers fund, so they can purchase needed items for the classrooms.
Over 50 vendors will be displaying. Other highlights included at the Fair:
* Brat fry, hosted by American Heritage Girls;
* $1 admission, for which you will receive a raffle ticket;
* Earn another raffle ticket by donating a food pantry item, which will be donated to Plymouth Food Pantry;
* Raffle tickets will be available for purchase as well, for items donated by our very talented vendors.
Don't forget to bring your Christmas lists!
Volunteers are needed to help that day. Shifts would be 8-12 or 12-4. We are in need of 3 volunteers per shift.
CDC guidelines will be followed.
Any questions, please contact Kendra at 920-207-6802.
OKTOBERFEST THANK YOU
A huge thank you to ALL of the volunteers (middle school students, SJL staff, PTO members, parents, etc) that made Oktoberfest a success. It was a great night to get together with our SJL family! Without the help of so many of YOU, the event would not be possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Blessings to all of you and we’ll see you again next year!
THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY MEALS - HELP NEEDED
We have a great tradition and passion of service towards our Plymouth community. Each Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, we host a Community Meal (free of charge). This is a great opportunity to celebrate the holiday with others and an easy way to provide service to those in need. We are in need of people to help make these events a great success - meal preppers/servers, dessert bakers, decoration crew, and welcoming. Next week, we plan to start advertising and taking reservations for the upcoming meals.
Sign-up to Serve at the Welcome Desk
