Monday, July 3, 2017

July 2 Weekly News

WE REJOICE WITH Brent & Charissa Reedy, as they bring their daughter, ADALYNN FAYE, to be baptized this morning.  God’s blessings to you, Adalynn!

WE INCLUDE prayers today for the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces in remembering the men and women of our armed forces and the chaplains who bring them the changeless Gospel message in a challenging and dangerous world.  Please note today’s insert.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held this morning after worship.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

THE ELDERS will meet this Wednesday, July 5, after worship.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Thursday, July 6, at 5:30 p.m.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be given to Becky by Monday, July 10.

JOIN US in giving thanks that God has provided us with a teacher for next year following Mr. Noelker’s announcement that he has accepted a call to Michigan.  Mrs. Jessica (Rieckers) Sons will be teaching departmentalized social studies and science for our upper graders and serving as sixth grade homeroom teacher.  Mrs. Sons has a degree in history, is a member at St. John’s, Sauers, and is active in 4-H.  We welcome her and include her and all of our staff as they prepare for the new school year.

KINDERGARTEN SURVEY:  As a follow-up to the suggestion left for the Board of Education to consider 5-day kindergarten, a survey was requested of the congregation over the past few weeks.  These are the results: 21 in favor of 5-day kindergarten, 9 against, and 1 undecided.  These results lead the Board to continue to look at the various aspects of this situation, and in the future more input may be requested of St. John’s members.

BRICKS for our sidewalk and Memorial Garden may be ordered anytime from now through Labor Day.  Cost is $100/brick.  Contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice Claycamp to order.

A CD RELEASE Praise and Worship Celebration will be held at Ogilville Christian Church on Sunday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. With a lot of help and participation from drummer, Greg Hercamp, the worship team at OCC has recorded a CD.  This celebration will include lots of worship in song and sharing about the making of the CD.  Cupcakes and ice cream will follow.  Everyone is invited to join them!

THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER of the CrossLife Ministries Auxiliary will be held on Monday, July 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown.  All are invited to enjoy the evening of fellowship and become more familiar with this ministry to individuals, marriages, and families throughout Jackson and Bartholomew counties.  Please bring a covered dish to share.  Drinks and anniversary cake will be provided.

HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS RELATIVE TO THE REFORMATION:
1506 – Luther takes final vows as Augustinian Monk, autumn
1507 – Luther ordained priest at Erfurt Cathedral, April 3
1509 – John Calvin born in Noyon, France, July 10
·         Luther obtains Bachelor of Theology degree, March 9; returns to Erfurt
·         Henry VIII becomes king of England


STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:   Matthew 10:42
“And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”  The tithes and offerings you give to the Lord’s work in His church go to supporting all manner of discipleship: they provide for a minister of the Gospel to preach, teach, and conduct the Sacraments; they provide for our missionaries and ministries of mercy here and abroad; and they make sure that the folks in your area have a place to go to worship the Lord.  The Lord is pleased with this work – and He wants to bless you through supporting it.

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T


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