CONNECT NEIGHBOR SERVE 
JANUARY 28, 2018
1/28 - Gillian's Homeless Clothing Drive, Community Room
1/28 - 2017 Giving Statements available in the church Lobby
1/28 - First Communion Classes begin
1/28 W.H.A.T. (9th-12th grades), 6:00-8:00pm
1/30 Men's Huddle, in the Worship Center, 8:15-9:15am
1/31 Women's Bible Study, Community Room, 8:45-10:00am
1/31 7th-8th Grade Confirmation/Youth Group, 6:00pm
1/31 5th-8th Grade Youth Grade, 6:00pm
2/1 Women's Huddle, Worship Center, 8:15-9:15am
2/1 School registration fee increases
2/3 Women's Saturday Morning Bible Study, 9:00-10:30am

Go to the St. John's  website calendar
for a complete listing of events!
Sermon Notes

Courage to Change the Things We Can
Isaiah 58:1-12
2 Timothy 1:6-14
Matthew 25:14-30

Signs of Lent
The season of Lent is a time of reflection and soul searching. It has been a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter since the earliest days of the church. This tradition with ancient roots is designed as a personal call to repentance, an invitation to reorder our lives and a time to be intentional about our Christian walk.

Our Lenten theme this year is of “Road Signs” and how their messages apply to our life as Jesus Followers. Each Wed., beginning Feb.14 , until Resurrection Sunday pm April 1 will focus on the following signs: U-Turn, Stop, Merge, Yield, One Way, Dead End, Road Narrows, Food, Cross Road, Road Work Ahead.
Music @ SJ

Songs for the classic service on Jan. 28, 8:00am -
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
“I Then Shall Live”
“Let Thy Mantle Fall on Me”
“Drawn to the Cross, Which Thou Hast Blessed”

Songs for the modern service on Jan. 21, 9:45am - 
"How Can I Keep From Singing"
"Good Good Father"
"Anchor"
"Redeemer"
"Great Are You, Lord"
This Week's Question ...

"God give me the courage to change __________________."

Please share your response (anonymously) at the Interactive Space in the SJ lobby! 
August - November Financial Update

Income - $447,623
Expense - $462,210

Total - ($14,587)
2017 Giving Statements
Your 2017 giving statements will be available in the Church Lobby starting Sunday, Jan. 28 . If you have any questions please contact  Carolyn.Ctte@SJDenver.org.
Buy a Coffee ... Support Missions!
Espresso Bar is open! Stop on by and enjoy your favorite latte, mocha or americano and help support our Missions!
Lenten Suppers
Lenten Suppers will begin on Feb. 21 with dinner at 5:30pm and service at 6:30pm. Supper will be provided by our Youth Ministry to benefit their summer mission trip. There will be NO supper provided on Ash Wednesday.
First Sunday Food Donation Sunday - NEXT SUNDAY!
Please consider donating non-perishables next Sunday in the Community Room! We are especially in nee d of canned beans and dry pinto beans . Your donations will help to stock the SJ Food Pantry and assist other food ministries in the Denver area. Thank you!
Pie Sales Raise $13,000, New Center Opens!
Thanks to Nicole Green, a squad of volunteer workers, generous folks who underwrote part of the cost, or donated supplies and many contented pie-buyers, net profits from this year’s Pie-a- Thon were over $13,000! This donation from St. John’s was used to fund a brand-new Talitha Cumi center in northern India.

Located in Dehradun, near a Community Transformation Center, 20 women have
been enrolled in the inaugural 6-month tailoring class that started on January 4.
The money raised has also allowed for the purchase of 10 commercial sewing machines and all of the other items necessary to equip the new center. These women have much to look forward to as they hear life-changing news about Jesus and learn a skill that will empower them to support themselves and their families. Future Pie-a- Thons will enable more women to attend the new center. Thanks, St. John’s, and thanks be to God!
School News
Registration for the 2018-2019 school year has begun. Please check with the school office with any questions. There is a $275 registration fee, which goes up on  Feb. 1 . Many of our classes are close to being full, so please make sure to register early. Contact Sara Ness in the school office at 303-733-3777, Ext. 119 or Sara.Ness@SJDenver.org.
Sweets & Treats Bake Sale Feb. 11
Calling all bakers! It’s that time of year! Make your favorite items for others to purchase for their Valentines. Please bring your items packaged, priced and ready for sale when you come to church on the Feb. 11. Purchase items for your spouse, children, grandparents, teachers, parents—and don’t forget your favorite Pastor! Contact Marge Burt at  mburt41@gmail.com for more information. The proceeds will be used to support St. John’s youth programs and to add an item to our guest bag. Thank you for your support!
Fat Tuesday = Pancake Party with the CREW - Feb. 13
Who doesn't love pancakes!?! All the pancakes (buttermilk, gluten-free, and Swedish) will be provided along with the classic toppings of butter and syrup. Please bring your favorite pancake topping (no matter how crazy!) to share with the group! Orange juice will also be provided. Hope everyone can make it! If you have questions, feel free to send Amy a text at  815-543-6538 .

Tuesday, Feb. 13 6:30-8:30pm 
Youth Group News
5th-8th Grade Youth Group
Wed., Jan. 30 ... Youth Group will kick back off Wednesday night! Big group game from 6:00-7:00pm and a Bible study with Mr. Tim and Ms. Becky from 7:00-8:00pm in the Youth Room. See you then!

7th-8th Grade Confirmation/Youth Group
Wed., Jan. 30 ... Confirmation continues this week with a big group game from 6:00-7:00pm. Confirmation lecture and discussion on the 7th Commandment from 7:00-8:00pm. Parents should come at 7:30pm. See you all then!

W.H.A.T. (9th-12th gra des)
Sunday,  Jan. 28th ... We will continue our movie based Bible study on The Dark Knight. Bring some snacks and a drink!

Help our Confirmands!

A Note from Gillian ... Can You Help?
Hello St. John's! I'm Gillian Volz and I'm doing a Homeless Clothing Drive for my Affirmation of Faith Project! My goal is to give out newer cold weather clothing to the homeless in our area. Any donation of hats, gloves, scarves or coats would be greatly appreciated. Please bring your donations to the Community Room on Jan. 28 ! New items from Goodwill or RTD passes are also greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help! 

Check out the  Youth Page  on the website for more youth stuff
or contact Matt at  Youth@SJDenver.org  or call
Saturday Morning Women's Bible Study - You Are Invited!
The Women's Saturday Morning Bible Study meets in the Chapel, 9:00-10:30am.  Join us as we study the Gospel of Matthew. One lesson does not hinge on the other, so you can join anytime. The teacher is Bev Morrow. For more information contact Bev at 303-941-7901. 
Children's Church

January Theme in Children's Church - Commitment


Milestones!
Parents help your kids with their Milestones in Children's Church by...
Preschoolers: 
Read with me Bible stories - Find out what the story is that week in Children's Church for preschool and read it with your kids before bed.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 
The Lord's Prayer - Start saying the Lord's Prayer together as a family before bedtime. Talk about its meaning and why we say it.
2nd-4th Grades: 
Praying from the heart - Let your kids take turns praying out loud at dinner or ask them "What should we pray about tonight?

The next Milestone celebration will be  Feb.18  for K and 1st. Parents come and hear your kids lead us in the Lord's Prayer and celebrate that with them!
SOAR One-Day Seminar for Active Adults - Feb. 10
This event is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain District's Active Adult Ministry Committee. The theme is "Enhancing One's Quality of Life." There will be three topics and musical entertainment.  The keynote speaker is Pastor Drew Ross who will talk about Delivering Dignity to the Homeless Community, a ministry at Bethlehem in Lakewood. This outreach ministry provides a meal and worship service at Bethlehem and also showers with its mobile shower trailer. Jolene Webb-Hammond will share information on back and neck pain. Next Virginia Ortiz from Mile High Ministries will describe some of the issues surrounding their ministry to the homeless. A brass quintet will be provided by Golden Brass from the University of Northern Colorado. For details and fee information, call Harriet Oehlkers 303-619-7839 or Stan 303-665-4289.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
Saturday  Feb.10 , 9:00am - 3:00pm
LuHi Musical, March 16-18 - SAVE THE DATE!
The LuHi Theater Department's production of " Fiddler on the Roof"  will take place on March 16-18 at the PACE Center in Parker. Tickets will be available for purchase soon.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP!

A Note from Gillian ... Can You Help?
Hello St. John's! I'm Gillian Volz and I'm doing a Homeless Clothing Drive for my Affirmation of Faith Project! My goal is to give out newer cold weather clothing to the homeless in our area. Any donation of hats, gloves or coats would be greatly appreciated. Please bring your donations to the Community Room on Jan. 28 ! New items from Goodwill or RTD passes are also greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help! 

Help Needed at Christ's Body
Can you help prepare and serve a meal for Christ's Body Ministry? This is an important St. John's local missions project that feeds people in Denver impacted by homelessness. You will purchase the food (with your own funds), prepare & deliver it, then serve it up! St. John's is responsible for serving twice a month: the second Saturday and second Sunday of the month. Saturdays are the hot dog feed at Church in the City, 16th & Gaylord. Sunday is the dinner at Christ’s Body, 850 Lincoln.

Call or email Gerry Bodine with questions or to signup gerrybodine658@gmail.com or 720-255-7363. You may also sign up by clicking HERE.

ALSO: Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated so that anyone who wants to prepare and serve is able to do so!!

SAVE THE DATE!! Men Who Cook!
Come support St. John's K-8 School and ELC during an exciting, lively and fun-filled evening of fabulous food, exciting auction and community networking. Men Who Cook will be on Sat.  March 10 at Overland Crossings. If you would like to be part of this exciting team or would like to show off your cooking skills, please contact Lynn Lawson at  llawson@eventprep.com or call her directly at 720-545-6330.

Live Auction items are now also being accepted! Consider your end of year taxes by donating towards this exciting event. Items being accepted at this time for our LIVE AUCTION include travel vouchers, hotel stays, ski tickets or packages, prepared catered meals, country club memberships or golf packages, vehicles (!) and more. Use your imagination of what brings the most excitement to this event! SILENT AUCTION items will be collected after the first of the year. Items to consider include art from local artisans, jewelry and luxury entertainment, food and dining, sports, and more! 
Women's Saturday Morning Bible Study
The Women's Saturday Morning Bible Study meets in the Chapel, 9:00-10:30am.  Join us as we study the Gospel of Matthew. One lesson does not hinge on the other, so you can join anytime. The teacher is Bev Morrow. For more information contact Bev at 303-941-7901. 

Sunday Morning Bible Study
The Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study enjoys a variety of teachings by strong traditional Christian scholars from both the LCMS and other reformed Christian theologians with whom we share faith. This is complimented by lively and vigorous discussion within our group. Please j oin us at 9:45am in the Cafeteria. 

Women's Wednesday Morning
All women are invited to join this group from 8:45 -10:00am in the Community Room. We will be studying Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you have questions contact Mary Lou Kaelberer 303-750-7541.

Women's Huddle
This group is for all women of school age children. The group meets on Thursday's from 8:15-9:15am in the Worship Center. We will be studying QBQ by John Miller. No childcare is provided. For more information contact  Carolyn.Otte@SJDenver.org .

Men's Huddle
All men are welcome to attend this group on Tuesday's from 8:15-9:15am.

Please visit our  LIFEGroups  page for many more groups!
Feb. 10  - Active Adult Seminar

Feb. 11 - Valentine's Bake Sale

Feb. 13 - Fat Tuesday Pancake Party with the CREW

Feb. 14 - Ash Wednesday, Lent Begins

Feb. 18 - Next Children's Church Milestones event

Feb. 21 - Lenten Services and Suppers begin

March 10  - Men Who Cook

March 16-18 - LuHi Musical

March 29 - Maundy Thursday, Confirmation class receives Lord's supper

April 1 - Easter Sunday

June 2-9  - Youth Mission Trip to Texas
Click below for more information about both our campuses & our school!
St. Johns Church & School
700 S. Franklin St
Denver, CO, 80209
303-733-3777