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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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Believe, Teach and Confess
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“We believe, teach and confess” is a uniquely Lutheran form for sharing what we, together, hold to be true and worthy of sharing with others. Read more here from Pastor Albers, on what Lutherans believe.
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Worship for the coming weeks
December 6/7-Second Sunday in Advent
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- 6 pm/8 am-Worship with Communion (Divine Service)
- 9:30 am-Connect (Word and Communion)
December 10-Midweek Advent Service
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December 13/14-Third Sunday in Advent
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- 6 pm/8 am-Worship (Prayer and Preaching)
- 9:30 am-Connect (Word and Communion)
December 17-Midweek Advent Service
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December 20/21-Fourth Sunday in Advent
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- 6 pm/8 am-Worship with Communion (Divine Service)
- 9:30 am-Connect (Word and Song)
December 24-Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord
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- 4:00 pm-A Service of Lessons and Carols
- 9:00 pm-A Service of Lessons and Carols
December 25-Nativity of Our Lord
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- 10:00 am-Christmas Setting in the Chapel
December 27/28-The Holy Innocents
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- 6 pm/8 am-Worship with Communion (Divine Service)
- 9:30 am-Connect (Word and Communion)
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Special Events in our worship schedule:
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January 10/11—Baptism of Our Lord
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January 17/18—Confession of St. Peter
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January 24/25—Conversion of St. Paul & National Lutheran Schools Week
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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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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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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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Save The Date
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Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 - Winter Break
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Jan. 5 - Professional Development Day (No school)
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School Calendar Reminders
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January 9 - NEST Family Game Night
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January 25 - Lutheran School Week Service
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March 13 - NEST Family Night
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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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