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ST. JOHN'S REPORTER
Each month, you'll receive the latest updates from St. John's, right in your inbox. Be sure to hit "Read More" to read the full article and share our news with others via social media.
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Ministry With God’s People
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A Long and Complicated History (Life)
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Pastor Albers has been reviewing the history of St. John’s recently and shares his reflections on how our church, and our lives, ebb and flow as they’re led by God through the activities and events of the world.
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Worship for the coming weeks
April 2-Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion
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at 10 am: Worship with Reconciliation of the Penitents
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at 6:30 pm: Worship with Stripping of the Altar
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at 12 pm: Worship-Liturgy of the Cross
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at 6:30 pm: Worship-Way of the Cross
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April 4-NO Worship Service Saturday Evening
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April 5-The Resurrection of Our Lord
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at 6:30 am-Sunrise Worship with Holy Communion
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at 10 am-Festival Worship with Holy Communion
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April 12-The Second Sunday of Easter
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at 6 pm/8 am-Worship (Evening/Morning Prayer)
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at 9:30 am-Connect (Word and Communion)
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April 19-The Third Sunday of Easter
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at 6 pm/8 am-Worship with Holy Communion (Divine Service)
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at 9:30 am-Connect (Word and Song)
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April 26-The Fourth Sunday of Easter
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at 6 pm/8 am-Worship (Prayer and Preaching)
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at 9:30 am-Connect (Word and Communion)
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Special Events in our worship schedule:
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May 14-The Ascension of Our Lord
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May 24-The Day of Pentecost
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May 30-Eighth Grade Graduation Service
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Special Events in our Calendar
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Winter Women's Retreat - Save the date!
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Save the date for the women's retreat: 2/28! All ladies are invited, check out more information here.
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Trunk or Treat is October 23rd
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Trunk-or-Treat is coming up on October 23rd! Save the date and plan to join in all the fun. Here are the ways you can help.
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Reformation Sunday - Special Service at 9am
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Mark your calendars for the special Reformation Day Service: October 25th at 9am in the Sanctuary. This will be in place of the regular Sunday morning worship times.
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Richard Rutz Memorial Scholarship Awarded
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The Richard Rutz Memorial Scholarship is awarded through St. John’s and is intentionally open to a wide variety of students! The goal is to help as many students as possible with this scholarship. To see if a student in your life is eligible for this scholarship next spring, or see how you can support this scholarship, read more information here.
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The Story of the Stained Glass
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Check out this series of articles describing the teachings behind the stained glass windows at St. John’s! This month, Pastor shares the meaning behind the last group of four disciples, that can be seen up high on the right side of the church.
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Social Media 'Team' is Forming
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A team of volunteers is helping to brainstorm best practices for using Facebook to highlight the great things already going on at St. John’s. If you’re interested in assisting with ideas or content creation, contact Deaconess Michele.
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Students Prepare for Confirmation This Fall
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Students are preparing for fall confirmation. As part of their preparations, they’ll have conversations with Pastor and Deaconess to review the responsibilities and roles that come with being an adult member of a church. Save the date for the confirmation service on October 26, to celebrate the next step in these young people’s faith walk.
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Leaders of St. John’s attended the Circuit Forum Update to learn about the current status and leadership of the various churches in our circuit. Read more here to see Pastor’s summary of the meeting highlights.
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The Story of the Stained Glass
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Check out this series of articles describing the teachings behind the stained glass windows at St. John’s! This month, Pastor shares the meaning behind another small group of the disciples, that can be seen up high on the right side of the church.
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Church Volunteers Complete More Critical Repairs
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The ‘Tuesday Crew’ has been making great strides in various repairs and updates around the building. For details on their recent accomplishments, or to learn how you can get involved, check out the information shared here.
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Fire Alarm Upgrades Getting Attention
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Mr. A arranged for a necessary inspection of the school’s fire alarm system. Repairs are needed, which many volunteers can help to reduce the cost of. Learn more about the work that is being planned, and the associated costs, in this update.
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Here are the fall Bible studies that are meeting this month. More details on each are shared here.
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Growing in Christ:
Devotions to Strengthen Your Life with God
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Have you ever felt ill-equipped when God has called you to action? This devotion shares a reminder from the life of Moses that our ability doesn’t come from our own strength - but from God’s.
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Fun Events Filled September for Students
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September was a busy and fun month for the students! Here are some details and photos from the fun that was shared at these various activities.
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NEST Update of September's Successes
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NEST had a busy but successful September - full of special events! Thank you to all who helped! Check out more information here about what we accomplished and what’s upcoming next.
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NEST Update for the Start of The Year
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NEST is starting the year strong with many great events planned for September! More info on the upcoming meeting and current spirit wear sale are shared here.
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Help Send our Teachers to Conference
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The School Board voted to send our teachers to a conference this fall, seeing it as beneficial for the team and individual growth of our teaching staff. But there is no budget, so we need your help! Read more information here about the need and how you can help.
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April events
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4/14 - Eagle Treat with Tee shirt and/or jeans
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4/15 - Donuts with Grown-ups
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4/17 - Easter Classroom Parties
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Save the Dates:
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5/1 - Project Night, 5:30-7:30
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5/08 - 8th grade (Middleschool) Dance
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5/12 - Eagle Treat with PJs
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5/15 - Nelson’s Port-a-Pit
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5/21 - Spring Concert, 5:30
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5/22 - PreK & K Graduation
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5/30 - 8th Grade Graduation
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6/8-12 - Summer Reading Camp for select 2nd and 3rd grade students
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Student Council Has Begun for 26-27 School Year
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The Student Council has been elected and is already hard at work finding ways to serve our community and support the students. Read more about their great start here.
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The fall sports season are in full swing! The volleyball athletes have been improving their skills, and Coach Stelter is on the lookout for basketball coaches for the winter season. Check out more information shared here.
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Student Council is wrapping up the year by leading chapel for the last day of school!
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