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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Equipping · Engaging · Encouraging
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday, August 9th, 2026
8AM (In-person & Livestream)
& 10:45AM (In-person)
Presiding: Pastor Mark Stapleton
First Reading: Job 38:4–18
Epistle: Romans 10:5–17
Gospel: Matthew 14:22–33
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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.
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Join us as we welcome
Wells Daniel Stauffer
child of Dan & Alison Stauffer, into the Lord's family through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
We give thanks to God for His gift of grace and pray that Wells will grow in faith and remain steadfast in Christ throughout his life.
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In this week's message, we look at the famous account from the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus walks on the water. While the disciples find themselves stranded and terrified by a sudden storm at sea, Jesus appears to them walking across the waves. This miracle displays His complete divine authority over creation, demonstrating that even the most chaotic forces of the world are under His feet. When Peter steps out in faith but begins to sink due to fear, Jesus immediately reaches out to save him. Ultimately, this powerful event calls us to trust in Christ's presence rather than looking at the overwhelming storms around us.
| | 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
Church office hours will vary for the next few weeks. Please call or email to make sure there is someone in the office before you come.
Emails & phone call will be monitored.
Thank you for your understanding.
churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org, 708-354-1690 ext 210
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Are you the parent of a student entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who is interested in joining our confirmation class? If so, please contact Mark Stapleton for more information.
Classes start in the fall.
mstapleton1@comcast.net
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Volunteers Needed in the Church Office
We are still looking for volunteers to help on Tuesdays and Thursdays (and occasional M/W/F as needed) to cover the desk over the summer.
Please consider this opportunity to volunteer in mind as you plan your summer schedule.
Thank you!
| | If you are able to volunteer for any hours, please sign up using the Sign Up Genius link below. | | |
Join us Sunday, August 16th, for our teacher installation & backpack blessing!
Bring your backpack, or teacher tote bags, & join us as we pray over our teachers and students for the 2026-2027 school year.
The installation and blessing will take place at the end of the early service and beginning of the late service.
We hope to see you all there!
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SAVE THE DATE
"St. John’s Lutheran Church and School Prayer Vigil”
Please join us on Wednesday, August 19th for our Prayer Vigil in the church sanctuary from 8:00 am –6:00 pm. Come for an hour or for however long you like, to lift your prayer petitions to our Lord in this special place. We all know the power of prayer and we know that prayer is needed for our world, church, school, families and more. Prayer Request cards will be available at the Connection Center for you to complete and make available for others to pray your petitions.
Please mark your calendar and join us for this special day!
Everyone is invited and we hope to see many of you on Wednesday, August 19th!
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There is a critical need for help!!
Sign up to donate for the American Red Cross Blood Drive! You will receive a $20 Amazon gift card via email, AND a physical $15 Caseys Gift Card!
| | 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! | | |
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.
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STEWARDS OF TIME
How should we use our time? (It is not really ours, you know). We take time for granted as though it will always be there for us. Wrong!
As Christians we recognize that time is a gift from God because He created us and started our earthly clock with His incredible gift of life.
The major question becomes, “How do we treat it?”
According to author Steve Poole, “We cannot spend time or save it. We can only try to figure out how to live better inside it.”
Now, there's a good stewardship thought!
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Only 2 more weeks until we welcome all of our wonderful students, both new and returning, back to school!
We are also excited to welcome our new kindergarten teacher, Ms. Virginia Curtis, to our St. John's family. We can't wait to see everyone and our looking forward to another year of learning, growing, and sharing God's love together!
| | | | Sign up for a great fellowship opportunity by serving coffee and providing tasty treats in between church services | | |
Upcoming TRIP Dates
- August 10
- August 31
- September 14
- September 21
- September 28
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR
AUGUST IS FACIAL TISSUE
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:
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Monday, August 10th, 7:45AM, Parking lot
LADIES OFFSITE BIBLE STUDY:
WOMEN'S SMALL GROUP:
- Tuesdays, 9AM, Heritage Rm
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
- Classes will resume in the Fall
CONFIRMATION CLASS
- Classes will resume in the Fall
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 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, Wednesday, Friday: 8AM – 4PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 8AM- 3PM
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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