Third Sunday in Advent / Music Sunday

Click link above to be transferred to the Sunday Service December 15th at 9 a.m. or it can be watched later.

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Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service

No Sunday School

December 15 Music Sunday "We are waiting for the one"

December 16 Newsletter deadline/ Annual Reports due

December 18 Do Day Quilters

December 19 Blue Christmas Service 5:30 p.m.

December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services with Communion

****************4:00 and 6:30 p.m.

December 25 CC Cares Christmas Dinner- Drive up and Delivery only

December 25 and 26th Church offices closed / no Wednesday activities

January 1 Church offices closed / No Wednesday activities

January 5 Sunday School starts in new year

Poinsettias for Christmas

Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex…if you would like to sponsor the poinsettias.

You may also call the office to have your name and message added to the sign-up sheet at (641)228-3397

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Please keep the following in prayer.

Prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Luke Kehret on his

passing.

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Please pray for all serving in the Armed Forces & their families: Kaleb Bilharz, Mackenzy Bilharz, Kaylie Fox, Hannah Fox, Kim Hall, Daniel Jacobs, Drew Roethler, Robson Shankland, Ben Hauser, Tyler Brockney and Peter Smith.

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CC Cares is providing a free will meal on Christmas day:

It will be drive up and delivery only. Reservations must be called

by Dec 23 by calling 220-6241. Limit 4.

Thank you to all the members who helped serve at the

Thanksgiving meal. 496 people were served.

Thank you,

Kim Watkins and CC Cares

We're Hiring!

St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City, Iowa is seeking a Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator. 

This person is responsible for facilitating K-12 faith formation in collaboration with the Board of Parish Education, the Youth & Family Ministry Board, and other volunteers. This position is full time with a competitive benefits package. To view the full job description and qualifications, visit our website at stjohncharlescity.org. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Russ Leeper at rleeper@stjohncharlescity.com.

Wednesday Night Supper

December 18 Soup Buffet:

(Potato, Chicken-Noodle & Vegetable)

Garlic Toast and Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Serving from 5-6 pm

$5 for adults

Children through 12th grade eat free thanks to

Kans for Kids

The organizers of the suppers would gladly accept volunteer help for these suppers in preparation or serving. Please let them know if you are interested. Give the church a call to volunteer.

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After Worship Social Time



Coffee & a treat are served in the Parish Hall or outside each Sunday! If you would like to volunteer to bring the treats let Toni know in the office.

What you choose to bring for a treat is entirely up to you! Quantity: Three dozen treats

Coffee & napkins are provided by St. John.

**Special note: We do need people to sign up for bringing treats. There is a sign up sheet by the narthex door.

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Altar Flower & Radio Sign-up 2024: If you would like to sign up to sponsor the Altar flowers &/or the radio broadcast contact Toni in the office at 641-228-3397. We will continue to have flowers as they are on the online service & the radio broadcast reaches many of our at home congregation!

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As precautionary steps for safety and security, we would like to ask all attendees and visitors of St John, to make sure you are locking your vehicles anytime you are inside.

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Compassion Fund

This fund is to help people in immediate need of food or gas. It is staffed by volunteers one day a week for an hour.

This is temporary assistance. For long-term assistance we refer them to the appropriate Floyd County agency.

We currently could use additional volunteers. If you have compassion for

individuals or families going through hard times, we could use your help. Leave your

name with the office and someone will contact you with more information.

Join us to find help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. At Grief Share, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to

navigate the challenges of grief. Each meeting consists of an educational video about a grief topic, as well as time to share with others in a confidential setting.

Grief Share will meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. We will begin on Tuesday, January 14 and finish the 13-week session on Tuesday, April 8. Any adult from the community who has experienced the death of a loved one is invited to

join us for this healing and hopeful experience. Go to GriefShare.org to register or call the church office at 228-3397

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Winter Clothing Drive

With Coats for Kids 2024 in the books, we are looking for any gently used: coats, boots, hats, gloves or scarves. While you are preparing your own families for the colder months, there may be something in your closet we may be able to use!

For coats: Preferably sizes 4T (toddler) to 12/L (youth) sizes, but we will take anything and use what we see fit, while donating the rest.

For boots: Preferably sizes 10-13 (toddler), 1-5 (youth) and a few 8-10 adults.

Lastly, the Christmas Season is a season of giving. While you and your family prepare your Christmas wish lists consider adding an extra pair of gloves or a hat to give to another child.

 Please Contact Jessica Hoeft, Coats for Kids Chair, if you have any questions.

Dart Ball Schedule

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St. John Finance Board has put into place a new spending policy.  There is a new form in the mailbox outside of the Parish Hall that will need to be filled out and pre-approved before any purchase over $100 is made or reimbursed on behalf of the church. Please see Business Manager if you have any questions about the form.

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St. John Christian Preschool would like to remind everyone that we sell Kwik Star gift cards. Please stop in the church preschool if you are interested in purchasing a gift card. The preschool receives 5% of the gift card’s face value. Please contact Whitney or Toni if you are interested.

Please call 228-7274 or email us at wfranke@stjohncharlescity.com for more information.

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Wednesday night schedule

2:15 pm After School

5:00-6:00 pm Supper

6:00 pm Confirmation

7:00 pm Dartball

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click below for the

December Good Newsletter

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To get to the church website, click at the top of this page on the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church logo.

You can pick up the Sunday bulletin as well as the Taking Faith Home reading sheets on the website.

https://www.facebook.com/stjohncc will get you to the Facebook page

Our intern, Beth Hurt's email beth@stjohncharlescity.com

Email address you can use to get a message to the church office  office@stjohncharlescity.com

Other emails are available on the website.

To call the church (641)228-3397

Editor: Janet Petefish