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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Equipping · Engaging · Encouraging
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Sunday, December 24th, 2023
10AM (In-person & Livestreamed)
Preaching: Pastor Ron Weidler
Liturgist: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16
Epistle: Romans 16:25-27
Holy Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
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Christmas Weekend
Worship Services
CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING SERVICE Sunday, Dec. 24, 10AM
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday, Dec. 24, 4:30 (no communion)
& 10:30PM (w/ communion)
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE Monday, Dec. 25, 10AM
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Adult Bible Study
No adult bible study on Sunday, 12/24.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
There will be no Wednesday morning Bible Study the next 2 weeks. We will resume Jan.10, continuing our study of Nehemiah.
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PLEASE NOTE: Our Nursery Room is available to serve families with young children each Sunday from 7:45 AM – noon. | |
Sunday School is for children in kindergarten to age 9 and meets from 9:30 to 10:30AM in the second floor Music Room. | |
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Truth Travelers
Truth Travelers is for ages 10-14 and meets on Sundays at 9:30 am
in the youth room downstairs.
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There will be no Sunday school or Youth classes on Sunday 12/24. | | |
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IMPORTANT COMFORT DOG UPDATE
At the Voters meeting on December 3, our church made the decision to continue our Comfort Dog Ministry program. Angel will be 10 years old in a couple days, and the church has made the decision to obtain another comfort dog. You can make a donation by marking “Comfort Dog Ministry” on your church envelope.
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CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 12/25/23-1/7/24
Monday (Christmas Day) 12/25- CLOSED
Tues 12/26-Fri 12/29- 9AM-1PM
Monday (New Year's Day) 1/1/24- CLOSED
Tues 1/2-Fri 1/5- 9AM-1PM
The church office is closed Saturdays and Sundays
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Lenten Devotional
Sign Up Now!
Our 2024 Lenten Devotional is coming soon! For the last 35+ years, the members of St. John’s have written wonderful, thoughtful devotions that enrich our daily lives throughout Lent. This year, we will need your help to continue this wonderful tradition. Please consider writing one or two short devotions to be included in our booklet. Our theme this year is, All in His Time. People on earth have to confront the passage of time during their lives. What does God tell us about time? What does He assure us about the timeliness of events in our lives and throughout history? Each devotional verse has been selected from God’s Word based on a reference He has made to time and will help us to explore the answers to these questions.
Here’s all you have to do to sign-up TODAY to write a devotion:
Click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4BABAE2FA57-46211164-stjohns#/
Follow the directions to select your date and verse. It’s that simple! You will receive an email from nancy.mayor@gmail.com with all of the details you will need to complete your devotion. All devotions must be submitted by Sunday, January 21.
Thank you so much for helping us to make this Lenten Devotional possible again this year!
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Volunteers needed for Sunday mornings! Please sign up to bring treats and serve coffee. | |  |
If you have thoughts or suggestions regarding our worship services that you would like to share with us, the Board of Worship would like to hear from you. All comments & personal information will be kept confidential. Please use the link above to write your communication. | |
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Do you enjoy fresh flowers? Each week the altar is beautified with fresh flowers given by individuals of St. John’s congregation. Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone or some occasion, in thanksgiving of something or to the Glory of God. The flowers may be taken home after the Sunday
services for you to enjoy at home or perhaps share with a loved one or someone you wish to share an invitation to worship at St. John’s. The Flower Chart for 2024 is posted in the narthex on the left brick pillar as you walk into the sanctuary. Flowers are $55 for two arrangements. If you wish to sign up for a particular Sunday and someone else has already signed up, we invite you to sign up in addition to another person giving flowers – you can split the $55 cost with the person signed up or purchase an additional two arrangements for $55. Multiple floral arrangements to beautify the altar are always welcome! A member of the Altar Guild will contact you in advance for your dedication.
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Evangelism Board ~Rides to and from Church
The Board of Evangelism would like to start a ride service to and from the church either for services, events, or meetings. If anyone is interested in offering their driving services, or if someone needs a ride to or from the church or events, please contact Mary Grether at: marygrether@sbcglobal.net.
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR
DECEMBER IS PUMP SOAP
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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Sign up for online giving through Vanco to make sure your weekly contribution does not get interrupted. You can use your credit card or bank account to donate one time or set up a recurring donation to St. John's. | |
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BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
WOMENS' SMALL GROUP:
- Tuesdays, 8:45AM, Heritage Rm
GRIEFSHARE:
- Tuesdays, 1-2:30PM, Heritage Rm
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
CONFIRMATION CLASS:
- Wednesday, 6:00PM, Heritage Rm
CHOIR PRACTICE:
- Wednesdays, 7PM, 2nd Floor, Music/Choir Rm
PICKLEBALL:
MAYOR SMALL GROUP:
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St. John's Mission email is distributed on Fridays each week. Deadlines for article submissions are 10AM on the business day before publication.
To view the current Mission e-mails and obtain additional information about our wonderful in-reach and outreach events, click the button below. If you would like to submit content for our communication emails please email:
churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org.
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Office is closed
If help is needed outside of these hours, you may leave a message by email or phone voicemail using the following information:
Phone: 708-354-1690, ext. 210,
or Email - churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org
St. John's Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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