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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Equipping · Engaging · Encouraging
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Last Sunday of the Church Year | | |
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Sunday, November 26th, 2023
8AM (In-person & Livestreamed) & 10:45AM (In-person)
Preaching: Pastor Ron Weidler
Liturgist: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:20–28
Holy Gospel: Matthew 25:31–46
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Upcoming Seasonal Services
ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICE Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7PM
CHRISTMAS CONCERT LESSONS AND CAROLS Sunday, Dec. 10, 6:30PM
ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICE Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7PM
ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICE Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7PM
SCHOOL CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:30PM
CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING SERVICE Sunday, Dec. 24, 10AM
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday, Dec. 24, 4:30 & 10:30PM
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE Monday, Dec. 25, 10AM
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Adult Bible Study meets between services in the Heritage Room, starting at 9:25.
This weeks class will be led by Pastor Ron Weidler covering the topic "Stewardship".
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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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THANK YOU FOR THE BIRDS THAT SING,
THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERYTHING!
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Our great God deserves our praise and thanks every day! Come to Sunday School
and help us make a "THANK YOU" list to remind us of God's many blessings.
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Congregational Assembly
Sunday, December 3, 2023 9:20am-10:30am
- Election of officers and board members
- Discussion of the future of the Comfort Dog ministry
- Board reports
"If you have any questions or would like to put your name on the ballot, please contact
Teri Lyn Mannes [email protected]
Kathy VerVynck [email protected]
Marie Fukar [email protected]
or speak to either pastor."
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Year-End IRA Charitable Contributions
As we approach the end of the year and contemplate end-of-year philanthropic contributions, families holding IRAs may want to consider a year-end gift through your IRA.
When you make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to St. John’s Lutheran Church and
School from your IRA, the benefits are two-fold; you benefit from not having to pay income
taxes on that withdrawal, and St. John’s continues to be able to fund our missions and outreach efforts by impacting our community with God’s love and saving grace.
If you are 70.5 or older, you can give any amount (up to $100,000 annually) directly from your IRA to St. John’s Lutheran Church. If you are 72 or older, this charitable gift from your IRA can also be used to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).
If you plan to have your gift count toward your RMD, we encourage you to start this process
early as there have been mail delays throughout the year. If you have check writing privileges for your IRA, the check must clear your account by December 31 st to be counted inside the tax year.
If you have any questions on how to set-up a donation from your IRA, please reach out to Julie Rauch in our Finance Office [email protected]
We thank you for your support and being part of the St. John’s mission.
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Thank you to St. John's School families, Sunday School students and congregation who generously packed 130 boxes for our annual collection and donation to Operation Christmas Child. The first graders were instrumental in making the boxes and setting up the beautiful display in the narthex and then collected them and dropped them off at Hope Church in Countryside as part of their Eagles in Action project this year. We had a great time at the packing party on November 12th where once again we were all together to pack boxes.
These shoeboxes go to the ends of the earth to children in some of the hardest-to-reach places—whether deep jungles, city slums, steep mountainsides, or one of 1,000 remote Pacific islands. Many of these areas are resistant to the Gospel, for cultural or religious reasons, and are home to numerous unreached people groups, some of whom have never heard the Name of Jesus Christ. We are helping to spread the Gospel all over the world. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations." Matthew 28:19
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Letters of Hope for the Dakota Boys and Girls
Let’s continue to support the children at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, a Christ-centered residential treatment and educational center for children and their families. For residents, hope can mean the difference between successful treatment and giving up on life. Many of the residents have almost no one who believes in them. They are placed at the Ranch because they have no place to call home and no one who encourages them toward a happy and successful life. We can be a source of inspiration and encouragement to these residents. Please join us at the LWML meeting to write cards of encouragement and hope. Tuesday Nov 28th at 7pm in the narthex. We will have all the supplies needed. Everyone is welcome.
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LWML Winter Coat Drive
The LWML is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive to provide needed winter gear for the 18,000 migrants now in Chicago. Nonprofit One Warm Coat is looking for all types of winter gear including coats, hats, mittens, sweatshirts/pants, socks for all people from infants to adults. Gently used or new items can be dropped off in the narthex. Monetary donations can be made directly to OneWarmCoat.org. Psalm 41:1 “Blessed is he who considers the poor…”
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St. John's Spirit Wear
The St. John's Holiday Sale is live! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home! You'll save 20% off the entire site, including all new designs and product lines! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29954
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Sale Dates: November 6th - December 8th
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Savings: 20% discount sitewide
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Shipping: Free shipping over $75
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Delivery: All orders are guaranteed delivery by December 23rd
Show your school spirit and help fundraise for our school!
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POINSETTIA ORDERS
It is a long tradition at St. John’s for the congregation to place poinsettias on the Altar at Christmas in celebration of Jesus’ birth. Although poinsettias thrive in tropical regions, their brilliant red flowers and green leaves make them popular for Christmas. The poinsettias may be planted outdoors in the warm season of Chicago where they may grow into a bush several feet tall. A member of the Altar Guild will be in the narthex after each Sunday service on December 3 and 10, to take orders for poinsettias to be placed on the Altar for the Christmas services. Plants are $16.00 each and may be taken home after the Christmas Day service.
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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 a beautiful altar and fresh flowers to take home?
The Flower Chart for 2023 is posted in the narthex on the left brick pillar as you walk into the sanctuary. Please sign up with your name and phone number. An Altar Guild member will contact you for your dedication and give you payment instructions. Flowers are $55 for two arrangements that you may take home after the Sunday services. Sharing the week is an option. Thank you for helping beautify our sanctuary!
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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: [email protected].
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Nov/Dec TRIP Dates
- November 27th
- December 4th
- December 11th
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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:
- Sundays, 9:25AM, Heritage Rm
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:
- Wednesdays, 6:30PM, Heritage Rm
CHOIR PRACTICE:
- Wednesdays, 7PM, 2nd Floor, Music/Choir Rm
PICKLEBALL:
MAYOR SMALL GROUP:
PARTNERS IN PRAYER:
- Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 8AM, Parking lot
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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:
[email protected].
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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 - [email protected]
St. John's Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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