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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Equipping · Engaging · Encouraging
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Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
8AM (In-person & Livestream)
& 10:45AM (In-person)
With Communion
Preaching: Pastor Hesham Shehab
Liturgist: Pastor Mark Stapleton
First Reading: Isaiah 45:1–7
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Gospel: Matthew 22:15–22
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Join us live online @ 8:00am or view the service later at your convenience.
Bulletins are also available for viewing or printing by following the link below.
| | Join us between services, in the Heritage Room at 9:25 for Sunday morning Bible class. | | PLEASE NOTE: Our Nursery Room is open available to serve families with young children each Sunday from 7:45 AM – noon. | |
Sunday School will meet in the kindergarten room with Mrs. Demski! All children ages 5-10 are welcome and encouraged to come and learn more about Jesus and His love! | |
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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 located downstairs in the basement.
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Church Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM
churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org, 708-354-1690 ext 210
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Join us this Sunday, October 18th, as we welcome guest preacher Pastor Hesham Shehab.
Pastor Shehab will also lead Bible
Study this week, between services.
See more information in our "Stewardship Thought" section below.
| | St. John's is taking part in the annual DIAPER DERBY for families served by Caring Network. As a church, we will be collecting diapers, especially sizes 4, 5, & 6. Please bring in supplies by October 25th and leave them in Narthex near the Food Pantry collection baskets. Supplies benefit Caring Network’s baby bank programs, providing material goods, parenting classes, and spiritual support to new parents in need. | | |
IT'S HERE!
Our Butter Braid Fundraiser begins Monday, October 19th!
Please help St. John's Lutheran Church & School reach our goal by purchasing delicious Butter Braid pastries! Your support helps provide special opportunities and extras for our preschool and kindergarten children!
Follow the link below to shop online. When ordering, you can choose a specific student to support or select the St. John's 1 option to support our program as a whole.
The sale ends October 30, 2026, so don't wait to place your order!
Payment is due at the time of order.
On Sunday, October 25th, Miss Curtis will be in the Narthex, between services, to take orders. If you are not able to attend that Sunday, you may place orders in the church office or online by clicking the image below.
Please see Mary Newren or Amy Strombom this Sunday for more details.
THANK YOU for supporting our school, our wonderful teachers, and our amazing children!
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SAME MISSION—NEW NAME
On Sunday, October 18, St. John’s will be welcoming another representative of one of our five charities/ministries funded by the contributions of our members, which they designate to "Missions."
Reverend Hesham Shehab is the pastor of Messiah for Muslims, a congregation located at Peace Lutheran Church in Lombard. St. John’s was a founding congregational supporter of this ministry in 2004 and has supported its ministry every year for 22 years.
This ministry, formerly known as Salam Christian Fellowship, reaches out to Muslim asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions living in Northern Illinois. Messiah for Muslims is a beacon of hope, providing Bible studies and nurturing spiritual growth, resettlement assistance, helping Muslim families secure safe and affordable housing, and guiding them through the process of obtaining driver licenses and accessing healthcare services. It holds ESL classes, enabling them to find employment and integrate more fully into American society.
Messiah for Muslims is a gospel-centered ministry caring for our MENA neighbors, continuing the work of Christ’s apostles.
St. John’s is a good steward of the Mission contributions from members of our congregation.
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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 2026 is posted in the narthex on the left brick pillar as you walk into the sanctuary. Flowers are $65 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 $65 cost with the person signed up or purchase an additional two arrangements for $65. Multiple floral arrangements to beautify the altar are always welcome! A member of the Altar Guild will contact you in advance for your dedication.
| | If you are a Thrivent client, you can direct your Choice Dollars by Dec. 31 to St. John’s Church or School. Your support helps strengthen our mission. To learn more or direct your 'Choice Dollars' go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice.” Thank you! | | | | |
Be sure to read our WINGS School Newsletter! The WINGS Newsletter will be sent out on Wednesday afternoons on the first Wednesday of each month. It will be a great way to stay connected and see all the wonderful things happening at St. John's School!
Next Issue: 11/4/26
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Kindergarten had a busy week! Lots of indoor play time due to rain, but they still had fun nonetheless! They practiced learning how to be a speaker and a listener when sharing their writing piece—what we like to do. They also made some fall art to decorate the classroom! In chapel, they talked about how God gave us things that grow—our bodies & plants. They got to taste basil!
Our preschoolers had a wonderfully green week as they explored frogs and lily pads! The children used potatoes to stamp and paint their lily pads, and they turned out especially lovely. They wrapped up their pond unit by learning about the life cycle of a frog and taking a closer look at what lives in pond water using magnifying glasses. The letter of the week was O, making this another fun-filled week of hands-on learning and exploration.
| | | | Sign up for a great fellowship opportunity by serving coffee and providing tasty treats in between church services | | |
Upcoming TRIP Dates
- October 19
- October 26
- November 16
- November 30
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR
OCTOBER IS DEODORANT
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex.
THANK YOU!
| | 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. | | | To give online via Zelle use the email directpay@stjohnslagrange.org & under message to recipient, please put Sunday Offering. You can also scan the QR code to enroll in Zelle Pay. | | | |
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
- Sundays, 9:25AM, Heritage Rm
TRIP ORDERS DUE:
- Monday, October 19th, 7:45AM, Parking lot
LADIES OFFSITE BIBLE STUDY:
- Mondays, 7PM, Zoom-Will return 10/5
WOMEN'S SMALL GROUP:
- Tuesdays, 9AM, Heritage Rm
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
- Wednesdays, 9AM, Heritage Room
CONFIRMATION CLASS
- Wednesdays, 5:15 & 6:15 PM, Heritage Room
CANTATA CHOIR REHEARSAL
- Wednesdays, 7PM, Music Room
THURSDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUP
- Thursdays, 7PM, Offsite-Will return 10/1
PICKLEBALL:
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St. John's Mission email is distributed on Fridays each week. Deadlines for article submissions are 12PM 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: 8AM – 4PM
Saturday & Sunday: Office is closed
(Holiday hours will vary)
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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