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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
October 3/4-The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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6 pm/8 am-Worship with Holy Communion (Divine Service 2)
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9:30 am-Connect (Word and Song)
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October 10/11-The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
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6 pm/8 am-Worship (Prayer & Preaching)
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9:30 am-Connect (Word and Communion)
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October 17/18-The Feast of St. Luke, Apostle and Evangelist
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6 pm/8 am-Worship with Holy Communion (Divine Service 2)
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9:30 am-Connect (Word and Song)
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October 24/25-Reformation
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9 am-Worship in the Sanctuary, with Rite of Confirmation
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Special Events in our worship schedule:
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October 18-The Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist and Apostle
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Special Events in our Calendar
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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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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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New Ceiling Fans for the Gymnasium
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New ceiling fans are needed in the gymnasium. Can you help to cover the cost? More details on why we are updating the fans next week are 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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October Events:
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10/11 - Pastor Appreciation Day
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10/14 - Symphony Field Trip
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10/15 - Parent Teacher Conferences
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10/21 - Unity Day (anti-bullying assembly) Wear Orange
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10/26-30 - Red Ribbon Week
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1027 - ILEARN practice testing
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Save the Dates:
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11/6, 11/16-20 - Operation Christmas Child
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12/4 - Christmas Craft Day
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12/4 - Family Movie Night, 5:30-7:30pm (12/11 make-up)
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12/10 - Christmas Concert (12/17 make-up)
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1/8 - Family Game Night 5:30-7pm
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1/24 - National Lutheran Schools Week Service
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2/19 - Family Sock Hop, 5:30-7:30pm
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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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