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Pastor Donald L. Luhring
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Week of January 31, 2010
HOLY COMMUNION...
is celebrated this weekend in the church with individual cups.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Harold Schomburg from his granddaughters Megan and Emily Alvarez. The Altar Flower and Communion Calendar for 2010 are available in the Church Office. Call 419-782-5766 to reserve your special dates. Many times are available.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
“Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat.” On Sunday, February 7, we will be having a soup bowl collection after each of the services. Money given will benefit our St. John Food Pantry. Share God’s love with those in need. Please give generously.
HELPING HAITI
The Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren will be holding a collection drive for the people of Haiti on Wednesday, February 3, from 5:00P.M. – 9:00 P.M. and on Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Items needed: Soap, toothbrushes, combs, wash clothes, hand towels, hand sanitizer, band aids, gauze, wet wipes, shop towels, scrub brushes, all purpose cleaner, scouring pads, work gloves and latex gloves. All items will be delivered to Haiti through Church World Service. For more information call 419-497-3311.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
On February 21 their will be a Congregational meeting. We will meet in the Fellowship Room at 2:00 P.M. We will have a Loan Summary Report, Mid-Year Budget and Debt Update, an introductional draft of the 2010/2011 Budget, Youth Intern update, Tigers’ Den and School Financing updates, and an Associate Pastor Update. Please attend this informational meeting.
STEPHEN MINISTRY IS YOUR MINISTRY
“Christ Caring for People through People” Stephen Ministers Are There to Care Are you going through a difficult time--emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? Are you lonely, experiencing a crisis, or simply stressed by everyday life? You don't have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing. To find out more, talk with Pastor Luhring, Faith Smith, Penny Mueller, Rita Bergman, Sandy Joost or Sheryl Frederick. Stephen Ministry Training Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010-6:30-9:00p.m. Topic: Supervision: A Key To Quality Christian Care-Part 1 Please join the group if interested in Stephen Ministry.
SEW HAPPY SOWERS LEARN THE ART OF MACHINE QUILTING
We will make small and large projects. All you will need to bring is your sewing machine and creative minds. Our next group will meet on Saturday, February 6, at 9:30 A.M. We will meet in the Art Room. For more information contact Jeanette Tingle, 419-438-3134, tingle5616@roadrunner.com or Barb Saxton, 419-393-2513, basaxton@defnet.com.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL?
The Chief Supermarket Good Neighbor program allows for the redemption of Chief register receipts for a cash allowance that is then used to benefit the school. Be aware, however, that the entire register receipt must be submitted in order to qualify. Please deposit your receipts in the collection box located in the cafeteria. Thank you for your support!
CAROL A. FONT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
To encourage young people to train in the area of education and teaching, St. John Lutheran Church has established the Carol A. Font Scholarship Fund. The student must be a communicant member of St. John Lutheran Church, Defiance, and enrolled and accepted in a college of their choice for an undergraduate program. Applications for the Carol A. Font Scholarship Fund are available in the Church Office. The deadline is April 1. The Endowment Committee
ASH WEDNESDAY
Our youth is sponsoring a pulled pork sandwich Lenten Meal on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Serving will be from at 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. The menu includes: pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert, and beverages. Profits will benefit the Youth.
REVELATIONS
Faye Luhring is finishing up a study on “Angels” on Sunday mornings at 9:30 A.M. in the Lunch Room. After this study she will continue her study on Revelations. Everyone is invited to attend.
MEN’S PROJECT TEAM
All men are invited to come to the Lunch Room on Friday, February 5 at 9:00 A.M. We will have a light breakfast and discuss the jobs to be completed. Call Nancy Schatz for more information at 419-782-5766.
Financial and Attendance Statistics for Jan. 23 & 24, 2010
| Service | Offering | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
6:30p.m. |
$1,327.99 | 82 |
8:00a.m. |
$2,530.00 | 77 |
9:30a.m. |
$2,686.00 | 115 |
11:00a.m. |
$1,919.00 | 87 |
11:00a.m. The Bridge |
$1,375.00 | 148 |
| TOTALS | $8,722.00 | 509 |
Debt Reduction |
$1,727.00 |
|
Direct Deposit |
$170.00 |
|
School Tuition |
$738.00 |
|
Tiger's Den Fees |
$1,458.00 |
Average needed each week to keep in budget: $22,000
OFFICE MAX revamps their recycling program!
MaxPerks members can earn $3 in rewards for each qualifying† visibly undamaged HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Samsung, Kodak, Sharp or Canon ink or toner cartridges dropped off in an OfficeMax store location. Simply present your MaxPerks ID when submitting cartridges to ensure you receive credit and your rewards will be issued in the next statement cycle along with any other MaxPerks rewards you may have earned during the same period.
You can earn up to $60 in rewards per calendar month per member (from 20 ink or toner cartridges). While there is no limit to the number or brand of ink/toner cartridges you may recycle, you will only receive rewards for the brands and limited quantity noted. Thank you for contribution!!
In 2009 we received over $1500.00 of FREE merchandise from the Office Max recycling program. Plus, using the many coupons that Office Max mails to you, I have received additional merchandise because of the coupons. Please continue to bring in your cartridges.
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Search the web with www.goodsearch.com and money from Yahoo advertisers will go to St. John Lutheran Church and School without you spending a dime! Make www.goodsearch.com your home page. We have received a $144.00 from Good Search since we have started using Good Search in 2008. Please use Good Search to search the web and start your shopping with Good Search. A higher percentage is earned when you use Good Search as your browser to find places to shop on-line. Monies received from Good Search are applied to the general expenses of St. John.
