ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given by Deb Manon in memory and honor of family and friends.
SCOUT SUNDAY
This weekend we celebrate Boy Scout Sunday, we welcome them and thank God for our Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
THIS Sunday, February 9th, from 10:00 – 11:00 am (in between worship services), we are starting our first Middle School Bible Study! Youth in 4th-8th grade are welcome to meet in the youth room downstairs two Sundays a month for a Bible Study led alternately between Mr. Britt Gerken and Mr. Austin Fritz (both local teachers). I know it’s last minute, but better late than never! The church bulletin will have the rest of the Sundays listed for you to add to your calendar for the school year. Let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to invite a friend. We hope to see you there!
BLAST EVENT: LETTERS OF JOY
Join us as we write letters of encouragement and share God’s love with the shut-ins in our congregation. Pizza will be provided this Wednesday, February 12, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
WOMEN’S NIGHT
The women of St. John Lutheran are invited to attend Women’s Night on
Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the Leisure Time Winery in Napoleon, Ohio. Please join us for an evening of fellowship and planning for Vacation Bible School. All are welcome even if you haven’t met with us before.
NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Lisa Mews will begin a new women’s bible study on Monday, March 3rd. The title of the study is, All The Places To Go…How Will You Know? based on the book by John Ortberg. Very rarely in the Bible does God command someone to “stay.” He opens a door, and then he invites us to walk through it―into the unknown. And how we choose to respond will ultimately determine the lives we will lead and the people we will become. In fact, to fail to embrace the open door is to miss the work God has made for us to do. In All the Places to Go . . . How Will You Know?, bestselling author John Ortberg opens our eyes to the countless open doors God places before us every day, teaches us how to recognize them, and gives us the encouragement to step out in faith and embrace all of the extraordinary opportunities that await. Whether used in conjunction with the DVD curriculum or the book, this participant’s guide contains video notes, discussion questions, suggestions for further study, and ideas for practical application that will help you get the most out of All the Places You’ll Go. So go ahead―walk through that door. You just might do something that lasts for eternity.
COUPLE’S BIBLE STUDY
We are looking at starting a couples Bible study using the book Cherish by Gary Thomas. “Most married couples survive by gritting their teeth and holding on. But marriages can and will not only survive but THRIVE when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another.” Those are the powerful words of bestselling author Gary Thomas in his newest book—Cherish. And in a world desperate for marriage redemption, it is needed now more than ever.
https://watch.studygateway.com/cherish We are looking for input on what day and time would work the best:
Sunday, 3:30 pm or Wednesday, 6:30 pm or Friday, 6:00pm (weekly date night)
If you are interested in joining, please contact the church office.
Youth Group Upcoming Events:
Sun. Feb 16 5:30 – 6:30 Gathering Meeting for Attendees & Adult Leaders
Sun. Feb 16 6:30 – 9:00 Movie: When the Game Stands Tall (PG)
Wed. Mar 19 3:30-8:00 Youth Group Sponsored Lenten Meal
Mid-March thru Mid-April Easter Flower Sales to Benefit Children’s Lantern
Sun. May 11 8:00-12:00 Mother’s Day Flower Sales
Jun 16 – Jun 21 Garage Sale
LENTEN MEALS ANNOUNCED (ALL MEALS SERVED FROM 5:00 -7:00 PM)
MARCH 5TH, ASH WEDNESDAY LADIES AID: LASAGNA DINNER
MARCH 12TH, 419 MINISTRY: SPAGHETTI DINNER
MARCH 19TH, YOUTH GROUP: CHICKEN SANDWICHES & CHIPS
MARCH 26TH, SCHOOL BOARD: TACO BAR
APRIL 2ND, ELDERS: SLOPPY JOE SANDWICHES & CHIPS
APRIL 9th, BOY SCOUTS: SOUP & SANDWICH SUPPER
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 FOOD PANTRY REPORT
We served 79 households or 246 people the month of January. We distributed 378 bags of food worth $5,670. For the month of February, if you would like to donate items, we could use the following: egg noodles, ramen noodles, tomato sauce, chicken or beef broth. Thank you to everyone who continues to give of their time, talents and treasures in maintaining the food pantry.
PLASTIC CAP COLLECTION
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church continues to collect plastic caps for a bench that is to be purchased for their outdoor property. Please drop them off at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church or in the church office or in Lorna Smith’s church mailbox, number 528. Caps must be 8 inches or fewer in diameter.
DEADLINES FOR THE CHURCH BULLETIN AND EPISTLE
All news articles for the church bulletin are due on Tuesdays by noon for the coming weekend. All Epistle articles are due into the church office by the end of the day, on the 15th day of the month, for the next month’s Epistle.
ATTENDANCE CHURCH SERVICES
February 2 102 9:00 AM
TOTAL: 219