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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Equipping · Engaging · Encouraging
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Second Sunday After Christmas | | |
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Sunday, January 5th, 2025
8AM (In-person & Livestreamed) & 10:45AM (In-person)
Presiding: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 3:4-15
Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel: Luke 2:40-52
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Sunday Morning Bible Study will meet between services in the Heritage Room, starting at 9:25. | |
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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Baby Jesus was in danger! Evil King Herod was searching everywhere for Jesus and wanted to harm him - he didn't want this little child challenging his power. God knew that Jesus needed help! He sent an angel to warn Joseph in a dream, telling him to leave immediately for Egypt, far away from the evil King.
Jesus would be safe and Herod's awful plot would never succeed.
Our Bible story will tell us all about it!
Sunday School meets in the Second Floor Music Room at 9:25 a.m.
We'll play a game in the gym after our story!
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Church office hours are Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm
(Holiday hours may vary)
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Lenten Devotional
Sign Up Now!
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Our 2025 Lenten Devotional is coming soon! For the last 38+ 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, Witness, Mercy, Life Together. These words, although seemingly simple, are the guidance for not only each one of our own lives, but for the life of our church as we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout our communities.
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/9040D4BABAE2FA57-54133480-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 19.
Thank you so much for helping us to make this Lenten Devotional
possible again this year!
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Interfaith Career Network
Revolutionizing Your Job Search - How AI Can Help You Stand Out
Join us Thursday, January 16 from 7-9 pm and discover how to unlock your job search potential by harnessing AI creatively. This dynamic presentation will guide job seekers on how to leverage AI for success. Covering AI skills, it will delve into crafting AI-enhanced resumes and maximizing AI tools to streamline the job hunt, empowering you to navigate the modern employment landscape with confidence and innovation. Presenter, Tiffany Sharkey, brings a wealth of expertise to the table as an HR Consultant at Acrisure, specializing in managing the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle. With a background spanning recruitment, onboarding, terminations and offboarding, she has provided invaluable support to companies of all sizes and stages across multiple states. A member of the local chapter of Society for Human Resources Management, Tiffany serves as Social Media Chair. Leveraging her enthusiasm for technology and marketing, she spearheads transformative initiatives that advance the organization's mission with enduring impact. We look forward to seeing you at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 Wolf Road in Western Springs. Everyone is welcome! There is no cost to attend.
Visit interfaithcareernetwork.com for additional resources.
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What is the St. John’s School Annual Fund?
Students at St. John’s are very blessed to have the support of this congregation.
The costs above and beyond tuition are borne by the members of this Church.
In an effort to support more families who wish to give their children a Christian education, the School has instituted the School Annual Fund.
Money given for this purpose is really an investment in young Christian lives, so we thank you for any contribution, regardless of the size.
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“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops”
~Proverbs 3:9
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One definition of Christian Stewardship is “the free and joyous activity of God’s family — the church — in managing life’s resources for His purposes.” The Board of Stewardship looks forward to providing St. John’s Congregation with education and ideas on managing best what God has entrusted to us to thank Him for His lavish gifts. As you listen to Sunday’s sermon and comments on Stewardship, we hope you move forward on your journey of personal Stewardship, whether that means taking the first steps or continuing a lifelong journey. | | |
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Partners in Prayer will meet on the following Saturdays at 8 a.m. in the St. John's Church parking lot: Dec. 7 .
Please come to pray for St. John's Church and School on any of the prayer dates above as we "devote ourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful" (Colossians 4:2)
Please contact Vicki Wykert (708-408-2759) or email at v.wykert@stjohnslagrange.org with questions.
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Lectors Needed!
Please consider participating in our liturgies by proclaiming God's Word!
I'm working on building a schedule for those who are interested in serving as Lector for our Sunday services. Please indicate which dates, and service times (8, or 10:45) you're available for. I am happy to work with new volunteers and answer any questions you might have!
Contact Kristin Stapleton @ k.stapleton@stjohnslagrange.org or leave a message with the church office: 708-354-1690 ext. 210 or email churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org
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Sign up for a great fellowship opportunity by serving coffee and providing tasty treats in between church services | |  |
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. | |
The 2025 Flower Chart is now available in the Narthex! | |
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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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Jan/Feb TRIP Dates
- January 13th
- January 27th
- February 10th
- February 24th
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR JANUARY IS DISH SOAP
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex.
THANK YOU!
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Looking for an easy way to contribute to the Mission of St. John's Lutheran Church and School? Use this QR Code to be able to give a one-time or recurring donation to the fund of your choice, by credit/debit card, or checking account. | |
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SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
- Sundays, 9:25AM, Heritage Rm
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
TRIP ORDERS DUE:
- Monday, Jan. 13th, 7:45AM, Parking Lot
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
WOMENS' SMALL GROUP:
- Tuesdays, 9AM, Heritage Room
GRIEF SHARE:
- Tuesdays, 1PM, Heritage Room
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
- Wednesdays, 9AM, Heritage Room
CHOIR REHEARSAL:
- Wednesdays, 7PM, Music Room
THURSDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUP:
PICKLEBALL:
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St. John's Mission email is distributed on Fridays each week. Deadlines for article submissions are 10AM on Thursday, 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 & 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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