SERMON: by Pastor Mews “It’s Not About You”

based on the text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12,13-16 

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Dear Church Family,

This is a final reminder that this Tuesday, February 10th, at 6:00 p.m., we will gather for the Discover Your Windows Campaign Kickoff.

This evening marks the beginning of a church-wide journey focused on worldview renewal, vision alignment, and mission-focused ministry. We believe God uses seasons like this to bring clarity, unity, and renewed purpose to His people.

If you are able, we strongly encourage you to attend. Your presence matters as we take this step together as a church family.

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday night.

In Christ,

Pastor Mews

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ALTAR FLOWERS

The altar flowers are given by Charlie and Carol Edwards in memory of their son, Henry Lewis III, and in memory of Carol’s parents, Earl and Naomi Fry.
 

ADULT CONFIRMATION & REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH

This weekend at the 9:00 a.m. service, we celebrate new members to our church family. Elijah Logan Wagner will be welcomed by the Rite of Adult Confirmation. David Martin Coonrod, Frances Ruth Coonrod and Marissa Leigh (Rohlf) Wagner will be welcomed by reaffirmation of their faith.
 

MARCH UKELELE SERVICE

Chase the winter blues away and have a chance to wear your Aloha shirt

in March. We will have a Ukelele Service featuring Ukeleles and the Cross Training students.  

Anyone interested in learning how to play a ukelele and participate, we will provide lessons and all you need is to buy a ukelele (on Amazon or at Sweetwater in Ft. Wayne). All ages from 6 to 100 are invited.  You do not need to know how to read music.  We will just learn chords. 

We will meet on Saturdays at 9:30 A.M. in the gym starting February 14. (Maybe bring your sweetheart!)

Our service is planned for March 15 at the 11:00 a.m. service, with a snow date of March 22.
 

DEBORAH S. MAXEY SCHOLARSHIP 

The Maxey family has created a memorial scholarship to support a high school senior preferably entering the field of education. It is NOT a requirement that the applicant is entering the field of education. The applicant must be accepted into college this fall. To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must have attended St. John Lutheran School at least 3 years from kindergarten through eighth grade. Please stop by the church or school office to pick up an application for the scholarship. The application is also available for download on the church website or your high school website.  The application deadline for the scholarship is        April 6th.

 

JANUARY 2026 FOOD PANTRY REPORT

The food pantry volunteers served 73 families or 226 people during the month of January. Because of the weather we were closed for three out of eight serving days. We had seven new families visit the pantry for the first time. We distributed 357 bags of food and spent $1242.45 in Meijer Gift Cards and $259.22 for the Toledo Food Run.

We welcome our newest volunteers, Bill and Marsha Wagner.

The food pantry is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00am. We serve the Defiance County community.

JANUARY FOOD ITEMS NEEDED: Rice A Roni, vegetable oil, canned tuna.

Thank you for your continued support of the food pantry, 

 

CHURCH SECURITY

As we are assessing the safety and security of the building, we are asking that when you come into the building, please stop by the church office and announce yourself. If there were to be an emergency, we need to know where you are.
 

2026 LENTEN MEALS 

February 18th – Ladies Aid: Lasagna Supper –                                            (Freewill $ to Seminarian Gerken)

February 25th – Boy Scouts: Soup / Sandwich Supper –                        (Freewill $ to Scout trips)

March 4th – Elders:  Sloppy Joe Supper – (Freewill $ to Elevator Project)

March 11th – Youth Board / Dart ball: Spaghetti Supper – (Freewill $ to VBS)

March 18th – Cross Training: Taco Bar Supper –

(Freewill $ to Confirmation Retreat)

March 25th – Tuesdays @ 10 Bible Study:  Chili Supper –                                   

(Freewill $ to Elijah Wagner family as Elijah faces a kidney transplant)

 

ECDC & VISION TEAM UPDATE

The Early Childhood Development Center Committee continues to meet on a regular basis to discuss the plans for pivoting to the St. John Lutheran Church Early Childhood Center. It is with “intentional missional outreach” that we continue to work towards our plans to offer young families a Together With Jesus Parents and Toddlers class, a “Divorce Care” Bible study, and Storytime With Our Friends. The Vision Team has also met and has written a Philosophy of Ministry statement that will need congregational approval. Please continue to pray for our teams as we work to fulfill God’s mission to bring the unchurched into our St. John Lutheran church family.

 

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

The church office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The south outside door (entrance 1) will open at 9:00 a.m. and will be locked at 3:00 p.m. Our staff is in the office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. The hours before and after are used for team meetings and for staff members to work on special projects like power points, needs in the church, etc. If you call before or after office hours, please leave a message. If it is an emergency, please call Pastor Mews at 419-670-5014.
 

 

ATTENDANCE                 CHURCH SERVICES                  

January 31           74               5:30 PM                                                             

February 1           118              9:00 AM                                          

                               40            11:00 AM                                                          

TOTAL:                232                         

                                                   

 
– Worship Services –
Traditional Services
Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service
 
THE 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 11:00 A.M. ARE
LIVESTREAMED 
 
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