SERMON For September 7 & 8, 2024: By Pastor Kurt F. Mews
“When Jesus Speaks, People Listen” based on the text: Isaiah 50:4-10
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given by Marilyn Reeb in memory of Colette Reeb.
POBLO MINISTRIES WORKSHOP
If you are planning on attending the POBLO Ministries workshop on “Islam”, please call the church office to sign up. Lunch is provided and we need to know how many people will be attending. The workshop is on Saturday, September 21st, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pastor Farrukh Khan of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be the presenter.
LITTLE LUTHERAN LIBRARY
Our Sunday school committee wants to create a kids’ Christian lending library for any of the congregation kiddos to be able to borrow books from. We have already started our collection for the “Little Lutheran Library” and want to reach out to the congregation. We are planning to have a Christmas tree decorated with a back-to-school theme, and have tags for people to purchase books in honor of, or in memory of, someone (similar to how the angel tree works). We’ll have needed books printed on tags, and have an Amazon wish list. We would like this to start on Sept 7 (Sunday school kickoff), and have it up until the end of the month!
“IT’S GOOD TO BE QUEEN” BIBLE STUDY
character by embarking on a long and difficult journey in search of wisdom. Come join us! Everyone is welcome
TUESDAYS AT TEN BIBLE STUDY
The Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study continues their 2024-25 session on Tuesday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. We will be meeting weekly. Our study is on the book by David Jeremiah entitled Slaying the Giants in Your Life. Janet Koch will have handouts, so books are not necessary. If interested, please join us on Tuesdays at ten o’clock!
KNIT & STUDY
The women’s Knit & Study group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
BOOK CLUB
Tuesdays at 2 Book Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Room.
HAND BELLS POSTPONED
Hand bells will begin weekly practices on Wednesday, October 16, from 5:45 to 6:25 PM.
SENIOR CHOIR
The Senior Choir meets each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. Their first practice was held on September 4th, 2024.
If you like to make a difference and help people, then you should volunteer for the food pantry. We need some help starting in January. You will be trained and assisted until you are comfortable to proceed on your own. Please call Rita Bergman at 419.788.0951. Thank you for your help.
GUEST BAGS
Outreach Ministry has assembled bags to hand out to guests at our services. The red reusable bags contain a Bible, a St. John logo mug, a hand-written welcome note from Pastor or a member of Outreach, a fridge magnet listing service times, a coupon for free Thrivent t-shirts for the family (redeemable in the church office), and a coupon for a tour of the church and school. If you meet or bring a guest, please give them a bag or ask an elder or Pastor where you can get one. Thank you.
ACTS BIBLE STUDY
Do you respect the Bible? That’s kind of an insulting question, isn’t it? Not too many people would say no, especially people in the church. Join us for the topic RESPECT FOR THE SCRIPTURE. We meet Wednesday evening in Adult Ed Room A with Judy Detter and Penny Mueller.
2025 LCMS “ENDURE” YOUTH GATHERING IN NEW ORLEANS
We have 13 youth interested in going to the LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans. The 2nd informational packet for you is ready to go out. Next up: There will be a Parent-Pizza-Participants commitment meeting, Sunday, September 29, 5:00-6:30. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Pastor Mews.
BEST PRACTICES CONFERENCE
Calling all ministry team members: If you are interested in participating in the Best Practices conference in October, please let the church office know as soon as possible. The conference is in Carmel, Indiana from October 9th – 11th. Zach Zehnder, founder of Red Letter Living and author of The Red Letter Challenge will be the keynote speaker. All conference expenses will be covered.
BOY SCOUTS POPCORN
It is Boy Scout Popcorn time! Christopher Sindel of Pack 75 will be selling Boy Scout popcorn in the lower hallway next weekend, September 21st and 22nd.
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