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
