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Pastor Donald L. Luhring and
Pastor Joshua W. Schmidt
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Week of August 29, 2010
HELP DOUBLE THE DONATION TO ST. JOHN FOOD PANTRY!
The “Simply Give” program from Meijer’s will match the monies from the purchase of Meijer’s gift cards for St. John Food Pantry.
Take the donation card to Meijer’s and purchase a gift card for $5.00 or $10.00
and at the end of the program Meijer’s will give the Meijer’s gift cards to St. John to purchase food for the St. John food pantry.
Meijer’s will match up to $100,000. Donation cards are available in the church office and at the display at Meijer’s. The program started on August 1 through September 25, 2010. Please help us DOUBLE THE MONEY.
ST. JOHN FOOD PANTRY
St. John Food Pantry is struggling keeping food on the shelves. The Food Pantry is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m.. We serve on an average 30 families each week. Please prayerfully consider donating food or cash to this ministry. Thank you!
401 BASE-Class 401 BIBLE STUDY IS COMING SEPT 12, 2010
Pastor Luhring is preparing the materials for the final base, 401 Base Bible Study, starting on Sept 12, 2010. We are looking for establishing 25 small group Bible Studies. The hosts will open their homes to family, neighbors and friends to this six week Bible Study. Please consider being a host. Invite six to eight people. Bible Study guides and DVDs are available. More information will be in the weekly bulletin in the next couple weeks. If you have any questions please call the church office at 419-782-5766.
HOLY COMMUNION...
is celebrated this weekend in all services in the church with individual cups. ALTAR FLOWERS The altar flowers this weekend are given in loving memory of Joan Wachtman by Jim and Steve Wachtman and Zittia Coleman
MEN’S PROJECT TEAM
Volunteers will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, September 10 (NOTE CHANGE OF DAY) in the Lunch Room. A light breakfast will be served. During this time current projects will be discussed..
CHARITY CHRISTIAN CRAFTERS FALL SCHEDULE
We will meet at the church at 9:30a .m. on the first Saturday of the month and the third Wednesday at 2:00p.m. each month starting Wednesday, September 15, 2010.Open to beginner knitters and other crafters.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
“Christ Caring for People through People” Stephen Leaders Are: Trained leaders in our congregation who oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry. If you – or someone you know-could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister… If you are interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister… If you have any other questions about Stephen Ministry. …talk with one of our Stephen Leaders. Pastor Luhring, Penny Mueller, Faith Smith, Rita Bergman, Sandy Joost, Sheryl Frederick. If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. A Fall Stephen Minister training will be starting on Tues. Oct 5 at 6:30-9:00pm. Please call the church office to register at 419-782-5766. Training materials will be ordered for the class. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: the identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private. Pray for Recruitment of New Stephen Ministers: That God would reveal to them any unresolved resentment or anger they may be harboring toward God or people (Hebrews 12:15). WHAT’S
HAPPENING AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Students returned to St. John on Monday August 23, for the first day of the new school year. After a Chapel Service led by Pastor Schmidt and an opening assembly, students returned to their classrooms with a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement to begin their year of Christian education and growth.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
In the Old Testament, God’s people were asked to tithe or give ten percent of their harvest or livestock. In the New Testament too, our admonition is clear, “On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income…” The percentage amount to give is not stated, but we are to give in proportion to how God blesses us. Many of the examples of giving in the New Testament surpassed ten percent. Zacchaeus gave 50 percent of his income to the poor; the Macedonians gave beyond their ability; and the poor widow gave all that she had. We are to seek God’s guidance as to what He wants us to give.
CROSS TRAINING
Cross Training begins on Wednesday, September 8, at 6:30p.m., with an opening worship and breaks down to separate classes for religion and Bible instruction. The program concludes at 8:00p.m. each Wednesday. Register online at www.stjohndefiance.com or print off the registration form located on our web page under Cross Training link and return completed with the $25.00 registration fee. We are in need of help with junior guides and leaders. Please call the church office at 419-782-5766 or email Zech at teasdale-sjl@defnet.com
BOARD OF EVANGELISM MEMBERS
Our next meeting will be the last Thurs. of Sept. (Sept 30 at 7:00 P.M.) This will be a planning meeting for our Evangelism Program for the next year. WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE CLASS Phil Rohlf’s Wed night bible class will begin on Sept 8. They will continue The New Testament study with the book of 1 Peter. Please join us every Wednesday evening at 6:30-8:00p.m.
GRIEF SUPPORT STARTING…
Have you lost a loved one in the recent past? HUG-Helping Us Grieve–will be starting a group session Tuesday, September 7, 2010. The group will meet for 4 weeks: September 7, September 21, September 28, and October 5. Sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. and last about 1½ hours. The focus of the group is to provide support and understanding for the grieving process. For questions or to register, please call the church office at 419-782-5766 or Penny Mueller at 419-784-3299. Please register by Friday, September 3, 2010.
SENIOR CHOIR IS GOING BACK IN SESSION
Senior choir starts Wed Sept. 8 for current and new members. See you in the library at 6:30pm on Sept. 8th.
WELCOME BACK ST. JOHN LUTHERAN GIRL SCOUTS!!!
This is going to be a GREAT year for Girl Scouts! We have troops for Daisy (kindergarten-1st grade).Brownie (2nd-3rd grade) and Junior (4th-5th grade). Our meetings will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting Sept 7th. We will meet in the Fellowship Room from 3:30-5:00pm. Girls who are interested in registering for any of the troops are encouraged to contact a leader prior to the first meeting. The leaders are; Shelby Yocom 419-783-8493 (Daisy), Tiffanie Raike 419-576-2224 (Junior), and Sarah Cavin 419-438-6003 (Recruitment). Our Brownie troop is still in need of a leader. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sarah.
GIRL SCOUTS NEED DONATIONS
The Girl Scout troops of St. John are looking for donations for our Fall Registration Kick Off-Girl Scout Gala. Anyone who would like to donate gently used formal gowns, or non-working CDs, please look for our collection sites in church/school entryway. Thank you!
PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS...
needed for the “Food Pantry”. You may drop the bags at the reception desk. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Financial and Attendance Statistics for August 21 & August 22, 2010
Service |
Offering | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
6:30p.m. |
$1,445.00 | 92 |
8:00a.m. |
$2,265.00 | 77 |
9:30a.m. |
$2,774.00 | 126 |
11:00a.m. |
$2,248.00 | 85 |
11:00a.m. The Bridge |
$794.00 | 75 |
Direct Deposit |
$170.00 |
|
School Tuition |
$18,300.75 | |
Debt Reduction |
$41.00 | |
Tigers' Den Fees |
||
| TOTALS | $28,037.75 | 455 |
Average needed each week to keep in budget: $21,335.63
OFFICE MAX-STAPLES AND OFFICE DEPOT RECYCLING PROGRAMS
We are signed up for three different toner and inkjet recycling programs, The cartridges that Office Max does not accept are recycled at Office Depot and Staples. A very helpful volunteer drives to Ft Wayne or Toledo and drops off the cartridges for Office Depot and Staples. Each program is a little different, however if I order online with a $50.00 order or more then the shipping is free. The recycling program helps defray the cost of the church and school office supplies.Thank you for turning in your cartridges and KEEP THEM COMING. A recycle box is located at the south entrance reception area.
http://www.grcrecycling.com/index.cfm
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