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May God bless your day!
Pastor Donald L. Luhring and
Pastor Joshua W. Schmidt
Renovated St. John Church Sanctuary-July-Nov-2011
Calendars
Weekly, Monthly and Worship Leader Calendars
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January Worship Leader Schedules (PDF)
Lay Reader Schedule Jan-July 2012(PDF)
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
January 15, 2012
CHURCH SECRETARY JOB OPENING
Nancy Schatz is retiring as of March 9th, 2012. We thank her for 25 years of service to St. John and her passion and love for all the people of St. John.
The church office is accepting applications and resumes until January 20th, 2012. Please submit applications and resumes to sjl@defnet.com. Please put in subject line: Job Application. Complete job description is available in the church office. Call the church office if you have any questions at 419-782-5766.
HOLY COMMUNION...
is celebrated this weekend in the Bridge service with individual cups. Here at St. John Lutheran Church, we believe, teach and confess that the bread and wine we eat and drink at Holy Communion is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus. Jesus is truly present in this meal giving us the benefits He won for us on the cross: forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. Holy Communion is also a meal that expresses unity in faith and belief among those who partake in it. Because of this, and because those who eat and drink unworthily do so to their great harm, we ask those of you with us who are guests and visitors to this church to please speak to one of the pastors or elders before communing. Thank you and may God bless you in worship today!
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Marti, Eddie and Eltha Sunderman by Jim Sunderman
2012 ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR
Call the Church Office (419-782-5766) if you would like to reserve dates to donate Altar flowers for a special occasion. There are many openings. The cost is $18.00 for both vases. Make a check to Kircher's and give to the Church Office.
CARING MOMENTS...
is a special service just for you today! Are you hurting in some way and want to speak to someone who would like to help and listen to your concerns and special prayer requests? Tell an usher that you want to speak to someone or look for a Stephen Minister who is wearing their nametag and is there to listen to you. We pray this ministry will be of help. From Your Stephen Ministry Team
OFFERING AND 2011 STATEMENTS OF GIVING
Your 2012 offering envelopes have been placed in your church mailboxes. Your 2011 year end statements are in your church mailbox.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL?
The 5th and 6th graders are writing letters to our military personnel for creative writing classes. They will send them via the non-profit organization "Packages From Home", which will include them in boxes that are sent to troops. The class is also sending birthday cards to Nidia Blanco from Costa Rica, a friend fob the family of Erin Hess, who visited Spanish class recently. The cards will include some Spanish words and phrases.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
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. Call St. John at 419-782-5766 and ask to speak to a Stephen Leader.
CHURCH PEWS FOR SALE
The Trustees have pews for sale. The previous pews are 15 feet long and we are asking $100.00 each. There is a limited amount of pews, so call the church office as soon as possible at 419-782-5766.
DRUM SET NEEDED
A good used drum set is needed for the kids praise team for the Bridge worship service. If you have one to donate, call Zech Teasdale at 419-782-5766.
TONER AND INKJET CARTRIDGES
Once a month we recycle toners and inkjet cartridges at Office Max, Office Depot, Staples and Quill for a total of $120 a month or 50 cartridges recycled each month. The recycling of cartridges helps defray the cost of church and school office supplies. The recycle bin is located at the reception desk by the south entrance doors. Also, with every $500.00 spent at Office Max, we receive $25.00 in Max Perks monies to be used on supplies. So, if you want to add your purchase to the church account, just give them our phone number, 419-782-5766, or mention St. John Lutheran Church.
SHOPPING ONLINE?
St. John Lutheran Church and School can get a percentage back from purchases you do online. It is easy and NOTHING OUT OF YOUR POCKET! Start at www.goodsearch.com and make sure that St. John Lutheran Church and School is selected as the recipient. Just start shopping and the percentage will be added to our account. At the end of the year they send us a check.
CELL PHONE RECYCLING
Please drop your unwanted cell phones in the box located in the receptionist area.
CLOTHES CLOSET
Household items and good used clothing are needed for the Clothes Closet. Please drop off items on the front porch. Thank you.
January 14 -January 15, 2012
Service |
Attendance |
|---|---|
6.30p.m. |
118 |
8:00a.m.
|
84 |
9:30a.m. |
138 |
11:00a.m. |
147 |
11:00a.m.-The Bridge |
54 |
TOTAL |
541 |
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