St. John's Lutheran Church and School
The Mission
The Journal of St. John's Reaching Farther
October 26-November 1, 2019
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Reformation Sunday
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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"This Is The Wonder of Grace!"
Preacher: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Worship Leader: Pastor Ben Robert
First Reading: Revelation 14:6-7
Epistle: Romans 3:19-28
Holy Gospel: John 8:31-36
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In speaking of the message of the Reformation, Martin Luther stated: “All I have written and taught has been according to my conscience and sworn duty as a humble teacher of the Holy Scripture, for the praise of God, for the benefit and salvation of all Christendom, and for the good of the entire German nation” (
WLS § 3775). He knew the message was much more than the man. He wanted his hearers to be assured of their salvation, which is alone in Christ, the Messiah. Through his sermons and hymn texts and writings, he presented the Gospel simply and directly. Today we honor and celebrate his faithful rediscovery of that Good News!
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Join us for the next "The 505" Service, Saturday, November 2 at 5:05 p.m.!
(Every 1
st and 3
rd Saturday of the month at 5:05 p.m.)
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New Class Next Week!
Sunday, November 3rd
Heritage Room
A new adult class will begin in the Heritage Room next Sunday entitled,
“’A [Radio] Tower of Strength’: Broadcasting and Gospel Proclamation.” This multi-week course will explore the history of Christian broadcasting, with particular focus on the medium of radio, as an avenue through which forward-thinking Church leaders brought together historical, scriptural preaching with the technological advances of broadcasting, to evangelize and provide pastoral care to millions. As part of our study, we will review the leading role that the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod played in these global efforts. Kirk Farney will be teaching this class.
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Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
Sunday, October 27th (following Pastor Appreciation Reception)
Kirk Farney will show a video to preview the new
Adult Bible Study class with a discussion to follow. Please join him!
Heritage Room
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No Sunday Morning Youth Bible Study
Please join Pastor Mark Stapleton at the Pastor Appreciation Reception!
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Sunday School at St. John's
Sunday, October 27th, 2019
9:30 a.m., Second Floor Music Room
10:45 a.m., Kindergarten Classroom
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Hey Kids, Be part of our
Lego Workshop!
We're building the
LUTHER ROSE
with legos to celebrate Reformation Sunday. See you there!
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Sunday Morning Parenting Bible Study
Raising kids is tough…but God has a plan!
Sunday, October 27th, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.,The Nursery
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Women's Bible Study
Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Heritage Room
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Wednesday Bible School
Wednesday, October 30, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Choir Room, Second Floor
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For additional information, please contact Dalyne Shinneman at dalyne.shinneman@gmail.com
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Early Risers Bible Study
Thursday, October 31st at 6:15 a.m.
Heritage Room
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Men's Weekly Bible Study
Thursday, October 31st at 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Room
We are beginning a study of the book of Genesis, following Warren Wiersbe’s “Be Basic: Believing the Simple Truth of God’s Word,” the first of three books he wrote on the topic. If you have any questions, please contact Jon Fredrickson at
jon_fredrickson@yahoo.com
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St. John’s Concert Series
Mark your calendar for the following two upcoming concert events:
- Acoustic Concert on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 4:00 PM. Concert will feature Adam Roth on guitar, and Gerik Fon-Revutzky on bassoon. Music by Pujol, Albaugh, Bach, Ponce, and some modern popular tunes.
- Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. More information to come.
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Join the Senior Choir this Christmas Season!
I hope many of you will consider this open invitation to all adults and high school youth, to join the Senior Choir on Sunday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. at our St. John’s Annual Christmas Concert. You are also invited to sing on Tuesday, December 24 at our 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service.
You would need to attend at least
three of the rehearsals that are listed below. It is also very helpful if you can attend our final dress rehearsals that occur on Sunday, December 1 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., and on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Special arrangements will be made to accommodate your schedule as we would like as many singers as possible for our Christmas Concert and Christmas Eve Worship Service.
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Wed., Oct. 30, from 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
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Wed., Nov. 6, from 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
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Wed., Nov. 13, from 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
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Wed., Nov. 20, from 7:00- 7:45 p.m.
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Wed., Dec. 4, from 7:00- 7:45 p.m.
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Want to know more about the faith and practice of St. John’s?
Get connected! St. John’s offers a free, online 12 session course in Christianity called
“God Connects” from Lutheran Hour Ministries. This course has short videos, discussion guides and opportunities for online questions and comments for Pastor Ben to answer and respond. Because it is online, you can go at your own pace and finish whenever you want!
To access this course, sign-up on your Greeting Card located on your Worship bulletin. Take this opportunity to get connected with God and His Son, Jesus!
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Note:
Those who are new to the faith and practice of St. John’s and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, are required to complete this course before attending St. John’s CONNECT Class for joining the community of St. John’s.)
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Fall Griefshare Session
Tuesday, October 29, 1-2:30 p.m.
Heritage Room
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SHARE
...with Your Service
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Mission Cafe Sunday Morning Coffee Hour hosts are needed! This is a great way to volunteer for a short period of time to enjoy fellowship and meet new people. It is not difficult... making the coffee is easy and you can provide breakfast pastries if you would like, but not necessary.
Please see attached link and consider hosting!
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Operation Christmas Child Update:
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Thank you to all of you who have taken shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We still have a few left! If you see that there are no more "pre-printed" boxes, please feel free to use a regular shoe box. We will make sure there are envelopes available for you to include in your box or you can pay the $9 shipping fee on line and have the opportunity to track your package as it travels around the world. Please remember to not include the following items:
Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
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Nazareth Academy Open House
October 27 & 28, 2019
Prospective students and families are encouraged to Be YOU at an Open House. Visit us on Sunday, October 27 between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., with a presentation at 1 p.m. or Monday, October 28 between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., with a presentation starting at 7 p.m.
Attending an Open House provides you with an opportunity to learn all about the Scholarship, Service, Spirit and Unity of Nazareth Academy. Families will meet Nazareth students, faculty and staff. Guided tours of the building are provided. Representatives from Nazareth athletic teams and student activities will be available to answer questions.
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Hello Neighbors, Join us!
Exemptions for Cook County Real Estate Taxes
Thursday, November 7, 2019, 10:00-11:00 am
Are you taking advantage of all Homeowner Tax Exemptions? Learn from Lyons Township Assessor Barbara M. Weyrick how the process works.
RSVP Requeired: Contact Renata Vitali at
rvitali@agingcareconnections.org or 708-603-2277
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The Walther Theatre Department Production &
Breakfast with the Bugs
November 1-3, 2019
In November, the Walther Drama Department will be presenting their Fall play, James and the Giant Peach. Dates run November 1-3 at 7:00 pm.
Walther’s Theatre Department is dedicated to introducing quality theatre to participants of all ages, both onstage and in the audience. Families are invited to a pancake “breakfast with the bugs,” where they can meet James and his friends and then watch the show in a safe, slightly less formal environment. Breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. performance. Tickets are $5 per person, which includes both breakfast and the show. Additional performances are November 1 & 2 at 7:00 p.m. and November 3 at 3:00 p.m. $7 Adults, $4 Children Age 3 – Grade 12. Walther Christian Academy is located at 900 Chicago Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160.
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October is here! Time to start shopping for cooler weather clothing to get ready for fall! If you just plan on dining out or treating yourself, take time to evaluate your shopping needs and order your TRIP cards! If you are hosting or attending any fall gatherings start your shopping with TRIP cards. There are many choices to ...
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Click on the TRIP logo above for more information!
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St. John's Lutheran School 1st Annual Trivia Night!
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m./Trivia Begins at 7:00 p.m.
$15 per person/$100 Team of 8.
Have you reserved your table for Trivia Night? Don’t know who to invite?
~church members ~co-workers ~extended family & friends
Choose a theme! Plan your food and drinks! Wear costumes!
It’s going to be FUN! You won’t want to miss it!
Contact Renei Suarez to purchase tickets/table at r.suarez@sjlagrange.com.
Pay on our website! See link below
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SEVENTH GRADE EAGLES IN ACTION PROJECT
Last chance to donate! Seventh graders are collecting stocking stuffers for service members in harm’s way during Christmas. Seventh graders will bring your offerings and donations to
Operation Support Our Troops (OSOT) – America, Inc.
on October 31, where they will volunteer their time stuffing more stockings for United States Service Members.
(Church members can drop off at Church Office)
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*AA & AAA Batteries, *New CD’s and DVD’s, *Fruit Snacks / Fruit Rollups (Individual Packs), Chocolate Candy Bars / Gum, *Trail Mix (Individual Packs), *Puzzle/Sudoko Books, Granola Bars / Rice Krispie Bars / Individual Packs of Cookies, *Starlight Mints & Holiday Candy, *Slim Jims / Beef Jerky (Individually Wrapped), *Licorice / Twizzlers (Individually Wrapped), *Hand Warmers, *Unbreakable Christmas Ornaments, *I-Tunes Gift Cards, Letters and Cards for the Troops.
Thank you for your support!
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Weekly Report from Board of Finance
Weekly Statics on Congregational Giving to St. John's Lutheran Church & School
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Anyone wishing further information on Congregational giving or the Church’s overall financial situation is invited to contact either Marty Haugen, Chair, Board of Finance, or Jeff Baker, Congregational Treasurer, through the Church office,
churchoffice@sjlagrange.com
or (708) 354-1690 x210.
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Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26th, 11:30am - 1:30pm
St. John's Parking Lot
Join us for an afternoon of fun for all ages; a great chance to visit with friends, bring your neighbors and your family to enjoy a nice fall afternoon. There will be snacks, lunch, and many decorated cars that will provide a treat and some games.
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Pastor Appreciation Reception
Sunday, October 27th, between Worship Services
Church Narthex
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2019 CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Registration Time: 12:30 p.m.
Walk Time: 1:15 p.m.
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There's still time to join St. John's team for the 2019 CROP Hunger Walk. Five local food pantries will receive 25% of funds raised. There will also be a shorter family-friendly walk starting at Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, 5250 Wolf Rd., Western Springs IL. At the halfway point, First United Methodist Church of Western Springs, 4300 Howard Ave., there will be a blessing of pets. Questions?
Email Vicki Wykert for more information.
- Join or Donate: Crop Walk Sign Up!
- Donate to local food pantries Food Pantry List!
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Fall Clean-Up Day at St. John’s Cemetery
Saturday, November 2, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
St. John's Cemetery.
Volunteers are invited to help the Cemetery Committee at its fall clean-up day to prepare the cemetery for winter. Tasks include removing damaged and worn-out decorations from gravesites, setting flags to help locate gravesites when snow is on the ground, setting road markers to guide snowplows, trash removal, and few other miscellaneous tasks. St. John’s Cemetery is located at 6751 S. La Grange Rd. in Hodgkins IL, just south of the Continental Toyota dealership. Please text Jeff Baker at (708) 446-9567 if you are willing to help.
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St. John's Youth Night!
Saturday, November 2, 6:15-10 pm
This week we'll head to Walther Christian Academy for their production of James and the Giant Peach.
The play starts at 7:00pm. The cost is $4 for a high school student. We will leave St. john's at 6:15pm and be back at 10:00pm. There are snacks to purchase for $1
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To RSVP, please contact Mrs. Wykert at 708-408-2759
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LWML Kit Assembly Day
November 10 after 10:45 am Service
Heritage Room
Help the LWML assemble 40 care kits that will be sent to Lutheran World Relief who will distribute them to people overseas. The personal care kits will provide basic necessities to people fleeing conflict or natural disasters. We can track where they go.Snacks will be provided for volunteers. Kit assembly should only take about one hour. Supplies are purchased through Thrivent Action Team dollars.
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Weekly Worship Attendance
October 19 & 20 = 293
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Saturday Schedule
Worship Service 5:05 p.m.
(1st and 3rd Saturday)
Sunday Schedule
Worship Service 8:00 a.m.
Education/Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School 10:45 a.m.
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Church Office
Office: (708) 354-1690 x210
r.suarez@sjlagrange.com
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