St. John's Lutheran (LCMS), Howard, SD
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Family Bible Class - Walk Through the Liturgy - Hymn of Praise and Salutation
Family Bible Classes Resume
A Walk Thru the Lutheran Liturgy
This summer’s topic: A Walk Thru the Lutheran Liturgy
This Sunday we’ll look at The Hymn of Praise and the Salutation. Join us for an interesting and important study.
Sunday at 10:30am.
Family Bible Classes ResumeA Walk Thru the Lutheran Liturgy
This summer’s topic: A Walk Thru the Lutheran Liturgy
This Sunday we’ll look at The Hymn of Praise and the Salutation. Join us for an interesting and important study.
Sunday at 10:30am.
Labels: Education
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Minutes – St. John’s Church Council Meeting 7/1/2006
Minutes – St. John’s Church Council Meeting 7/1/2006
Present: Pastor Watt, Jim Rentschler, Jim Litterick, Kathy Callies, Lois Kuhle, Earl Voeltz, Julie Schwader, Walter Rentschler, Henry Rentschler, Jr. and Helen Sprecher.
Pastor began with devotions.
Lois Kuhle provided treasurer’s report for quarterly voters meeting. Gifts are consistently falling behind expenses. Mission obligations have not been paid.
Jim Litterick reported for the elders. A request for release for Ladonna Mette Beck has been received. Pastor will be on vacation on Sunday, August 20; elders will likely have to cover the service. The instructional service has been moved to July 30. A greeters listing has been prepared and will be included in the next newsletter.
Henry Rentschler reported for the trustees:
Printer/copier options were reviewed. Their suggestion is a laser printer for approximately $449 (including rebate). Another low-volume copier is required to support education programs, etc.
Shingling for the west side of the parsonage is estimated at $1200 for materials.
Tuck pointing needs sealing as well as some work on the bell tower, etc. Estimates are $7582 to $6265 if we do some of the work.
Sidewalk project has been set aside due to current lack of funds.
Education committee – Julie had no report.
Cemetery committee – Earl had no report.
Financial secretary – Helen reported that her numbers matched Lois’. She asked about a concern about a request to recognize every memorial gift made at a recent funeral. It was general consensus that family recognition of such gifts is adequate.
Jim Rentschler reported that he will be appointing Rich Schmit, Curt Hueners and Cody Hoyer to the nominating committee.
Discussion regarding Evangelism and Stewardship Committees resulted in recommendation of Tom Hueners and Joyce Everhart to be contacted for Evangelism Committee with the idea of a mission fair to be developed; Marilyn Eggert, Charlene Schmit and Thelma Hueners will be contacted for Stewardship Committee with the initial focus of celebration of St. John’s 125th anniversary in 2007. Additional contacts identified included Staci Eggert, Thelma Haak, Darcy Albert, Mae Brummett.
Jim reported that the Miner County Service Committee has met and will meet again on August 10. They are very open to suggestions.
Next meeting was set for October 11 at 7:30 with the quarterly voters meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Submitted, Kathy Callies, Secretary.
Present: Pastor Watt, Jim Rentschler, Jim Litterick, Kathy Callies, Lois Kuhle, Earl Voeltz, Julie Schwader, Walter Rentschler, Henry Rentschler, Jr. and Helen Sprecher.
Pastor began with devotions.
Lois Kuhle provided treasurer’s report for quarterly voters meeting. Gifts are consistently falling behind expenses. Mission obligations have not been paid.
Jim Litterick reported for the elders. A request for release for Ladonna Mette Beck has been received. Pastor will be on vacation on Sunday, August 20; elders will likely have to cover the service. The instructional service has been moved to July 30. A greeters listing has been prepared and will be included in the next newsletter.
Henry Rentschler reported for the trustees:
Printer/copier options were reviewed. Their suggestion is a laser printer for approximately $449 (including rebate). Another low-volume copier is required to support education programs, etc.
Shingling for the west side of the parsonage is estimated at $1200 for materials.
Tuck pointing needs sealing as well as some work on the bell tower, etc. Estimates are $7582 to $6265 if we do some of the work.
Sidewalk project has been set aside due to current lack of funds.
Education committee – Julie had no report.
Cemetery committee – Earl had no report.
Financial secretary – Helen reported that her numbers matched Lois’. She asked about a concern about a request to recognize every memorial gift made at a recent funeral. It was general consensus that family recognition of such gifts is adequate.
Jim Rentschler reported that he will be appointing Rich Schmit, Curt Hueners and Cody Hoyer to the nominating committee.
Discussion regarding Evangelism and Stewardship Committees resulted in recommendation of Tom Hueners and Joyce Everhart to be contacted for Evangelism Committee with the idea of a mission fair to be developed; Marilyn Eggert, Charlene Schmit and Thelma Hueners will be contacted for Stewardship Committee with the initial focus of celebration of St. John’s 125th anniversary in 2007. Additional contacts identified included Staci Eggert, Thelma Haak, Darcy Albert, Mae Brummett.
Jim reported that the Miner County Service Committee has met and will meet again on August 10. They are very open to suggestions.
Next meeting was set for October 11 at 7:30 with the quarterly voters meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Submitted, Kathy Callies, Secretary.
Labels: Administration, Meetings
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting July 23, 2006, 10:30 a.m.
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting July 23, 2006 10:30 a.m.
President Jim Rentschler called the meeting to order with 32 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of April 30, 2006 were read and approved.
Lois Kuhle provided the treasurer’s report. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report Gary Hueners/Jerry Sprecher. Motion carried.
The Financial Secretary’s report was read by Helen Sprecher. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Curt Hueners/Jim Litterick. Motion carried.
Elders: Jim Litterick reported that a request for release has been received for LaDonna Mette and her two daughters, Allyssa Mette and Lindsey Genzlinger. The elders are recommending approval of this request. Motion was made and seconded to approve the request. John Haak/Tom Hueners. Motion carried. Jim also reported that a schedule for greeters has been developed. If there is anyone not on the list but would like to participate they should contact one of the elders. If unable to greet on your assigned Sunday please find your own replacement. Jim also reported that a class for new adult members may be beginning next month.
Trustees: Curt Hueners reported for the trustees concerning several pending projects. The copier/printer options have been reviewed with a recommendation of the purchase of a printer for approximately $449.00 (after rebate) once funds become available. They have an estimate for the parsonage shingling project (the west side) of R1162 for materials. The sealing project to protect the tuckpointing and related maintenance is estimated at about $6500. There were some questions about the bid for that project and Curt will check again with the company for clarification. The sidewalk project is on hold until funds are available.
Motion was made and seconded to immediately pursue the tuckpoint sealant project and the reshingling of the entire parsonage utilizing church extension funds. John Haak/Jerry Sprecher. A ballot vote resulted in 33 yes votes, 3 no votes. Motion carried.
Board of Education: No report
Cemetery Board: No report
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Watt had provided a written report that is attached. Pastor also explained printer/copier options. It was suggested by Marilyn Eggert that these should be purchased from memorial funds. Lois Kuhle will check on the balance in that fund. Motion was made and seconded to make the purchase out of memorial funds Jerry Sprecher/Vernon Eggert. Motion passed.
Pastor also said that a handscrolled Lord’s Prayer has been received from Jim Hanson. The trustees and memorial committee will determine best placement of the plaque.
Jim Rentschler indicated that he has appointed the following individuals to a nominating committee: Rich Schmit, Curt Hueners and Cody Hoyer.
Jim also said that he will be appointing members to the Evangelism and Stewardship Committees. The Miner County Service committee has added Jerry Sprecher and Donna Bechen to that committee. The congregation is invited and urged to share ideas with the committee.
No old business
New business: St. John’s will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2007. A committee is being appointed.
The next Voters Meeting has been set for October 15, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. . The church council is set for October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
We concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted: Kathy Callies, Secretary
Pastor’s Report
Rev. Jonathan C. Watt – St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard, South Dakota
General
What it’s about. Service in the community identified with St. John’s
Example! Relay for Life
President Jim Rentschler called the meeting to order with 32 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of April 30, 2006 were read and approved.
Lois Kuhle provided the treasurer’s report. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report Gary Hueners/Jerry Sprecher. Motion carried.
The Financial Secretary’s report was read by Helen Sprecher. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Curt Hueners/Jim Litterick. Motion carried.
Elders: Jim Litterick reported that a request for release has been received for LaDonna Mette and her two daughters, Allyssa Mette and Lindsey Genzlinger. The elders are recommending approval of this request. Motion was made and seconded to approve the request. John Haak/Tom Hueners. Motion carried. Jim also reported that a schedule for greeters has been developed. If there is anyone not on the list but would like to participate they should contact one of the elders. If unable to greet on your assigned Sunday please find your own replacement. Jim also reported that a class for new adult members may be beginning next month.
Trustees: Curt Hueners reported for the trustees concerning several pending projects. The copier/printer options have been reviewed with a recommendation of the purchase of a printer for approximately $449.00 (after rebate) once funds become available. They have an estimate for the parsonage shingling project (the west side) of R1162 for materials. The sealing project to protect the tuckpointing and related maintenance is estimated at about $6500. There were some questions about the bid for that project and Curt will check again with the company for clarification. The sidewalk project is on hold until funds are available.
Motion was made and seconded to immediately pursue the tuckpoint sealant project and the reshingling of the entire parsonage utilizing church extension funds. John Haak/Jerry Sprecher. A ballot vote resulted in 33 yes votes, 3 no votes. Motion carried.
Board of Education: No report
Cemetery Board: No report
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Watt had provided a written report that is attached. Pastor also explained printer/copier options. It was suggested by Marilyn Eggert that these should be purchased from memorial funds. Lois Kuhle will check on the balance in that fund. Motion was made and seconded to make the purchase out of memorial funds Jerry Sprecher/Vernon Eggert. Motion passed.
Pastor also said that a handscrolled Lord’s Prayer has been received from Jim Hanson. The trustees and memorial committee will determine best placement of the plaque.
Jim Rentschler indicated that he has appointed the following individuals to a nominating committee: Rich Schmit, Curt Hueners and Cody Hoyer.
Jim also said that he will be appointing members to the Evangelism and Stewardship Committees. The Miner County Service committee has added Jerry Sprecher and Donna Bechen to that committee. The congregation is invited and urged to share ideas with the committee.
No old business
New business: St. John’s will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2007. A committee is being appointed.
The next Voters Meeting has been set for October 15, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. . The church council is set for October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
We concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted: Kathy Callies, Secretary
Pastor’s Report
Rev. Jonathan C. Watt – St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard, South Dakota
General
- Newsletter is again on track. Still a few having problems receiving the letter.
- “Getting to Know You” – The program has been well received. Pastor is still looking for people to sign up. The calendar is available in the narthex.
- Web Page updates: Calendars: Events; Elders, Ushers and Acolytes; Readings and Hymns for Upcoming Sundays; Church Basement Usage; Sermons (audio soon); Newsletter (Printable copy); Pictures of Church Events; Pastor’s Wish List; St. John’s Store; Up-to-date Church News; Howard Weather; etc. Any Suggestions for useful information to be added to the page are greatly accepted. The web page address is http://StJohnsHoward.org
- Joint Meeting with Elders and Board of Education. These boards are having a joint educational meeting regarding the topic of Church Fellowship. All are invited to attend. Date and Time TBA.
- Pastor will be on vacation August 15-22, Still looking for pulpit supply on August 20
- The new bulletin format has been well received. Suggestions and comments welcome.
- LWML Sunday is coming soon, stay tuned for more information.
- The new LC-MS hymnal is available in November. A sample copy will be available for viewing in August.
- A Walk Through Lutheran Liturgy. Family Bible classes continue on Sunday mornings at 10:30am.
- Confirmation Renewal Classes. These classes are for current members to renew their knowledge of Lutheran Doctrine (Catechism) and for individuals considering membership at St. Johns. Six individuals have been identified as potential new members. They will be specifically invited to attend these classes. The ten week class will begin early August on Sunday or Wednesday nights. These classes are a good way for current members to build a relationship with those who are considering membership.
- July 23 – Holy Baptism of Lucas Gregory Feldhaus
- July 30 - Instructional Liturgy. A Service that describes why we do what we do
- Aug 1 or 2 TBA - Board of Education (Review Ciric and calendar. (Public School starts 23rd)
- Aug 9, 13 or 23 TBA - Confirmation Parents Meeting
- Aug 10 - Miner County Service Committee
- Aug 15-22 - Pastor on Vacation
- Sept 17-19 – Pastor’s Continuing Ed, Ainsworth NE
What it’s about. Service in the community identified with St. John’s
Example! Relay for Life
Labels: Administration, Meetings, VotersMeeting
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Worship This Week July 30, 2006
Instructional Liturgy on the Divine Service
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
July 30, 2006
Introduction to the Service
God speaks and we listen. God announces His mercy and we call upon Him for help and forgiveness and in thanksgiving and praise. Here is the ebb and flow of the Divine Service. God calls and by His aid we answer. This week’s service contains seven parts during which we will hear the purpose of each of those elements of our worship. As we gather together today, we continue in a pattern of worship that dates back to Adam and Eve. Yes, the words and languages have changed; but at the heart of it, it is still the same. Abraham was circumcised into the covenant, we are baptized; Moses and Aaron sacrificed animals, we receive the Lord's Supper. This is the pattern that was long ago established by God He speaks His mercy—we receive His forgiveness and respond in prayer, praise and thanksgiving.
Instructional Liturgy on the Divine Service
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
July 30, 2006
Introduction to the Service
God speaks and we listen. God announces His mercy and we call upon Him for help and forgiveness and in thanksgiving and praise. Here is the ebb and flow of the Divine Service. God calls and by His aid we answer. This week’s service contains seven parts during which we will hear the purpose of each of those elements of our worship. As we gather together today, we continue in a pattern of worship that dates back to Adam and Eve. Yes, the words and languages have changed; but at the heart of it, it is still the same. Abraham was circumcised into the covenant, we are baptized; Moses and Aaron sacrificed animals, we receive the Lord's Supper. This is the pattern that was long ago established by God He speaks His mercy—we receive His forgiveness and respond in prayer, praise and thanksgiving.
Part I: Advent – Remember our Baptism
Invocation; Confession; Absolution
Part II: Christmas – The Word Made Flesh
Introit; Kyrie; Gloria; Collect
Part III: Jesus’ Ministry – Hearing the Will of God
Old Testament Lesson; Epistle Lesson; Alleluia; The Holy Gospel; The Creeds; The Sermon
Part IV: Jesus’ Spirit The Life of the Church
Offering; Prayers
Part V: Holy Week – Jesus Death is Proclaimed
Preface; Proper Preface; Sanctus; Lord’s Prayer; Words of Institution
Part VI: Easter – The Feast of Heavenly Victory
Proclamation of Peace; Agnus Dei
Part VII: Pentecost-Departing in Peace
Nunc Dimittis; Prayer of Thanksgiving; Salutation and Benediction
The following Readings will be read:
Amos 7:10-15
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:7-13
All or part of the following hymns will be sung:
Processional Hymn On Jordan’s Banks LW 14 v1,2
Gloria In Excelsis All Glory Be to God Alone LW 210, v1
Alleluia Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today LW 143, v1
Hymn of the Day Thy Strong Word LW 328
Offertory Lord Jesus, Think On Me LW 231, v1
Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy LW 168, v1
Agnus Dei When All the World Was Cursed LW 187, v3
Distribution Hymns My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less LW 368
Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior LW 236
Dismissal Hymn Lord, Now Let Your Servant, Depart LW 11
Recessional Hymn Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling LW 318
Labels: Worship
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Pastor's Sermon Posted
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Bertha’s Funeral, July 25th has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is
From the sermon...
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Bertha’s Funeral, July 25th has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Psalm 111:10, ESV)
From the sermon...
One temptation at funerals is to only say good things about the person who had died. But believe me; they don’t care if we remember the bad stuff too. In fact, Christians who die want you to remember that it is sin that brought them here. In our church we confess our sins in our Sunday Worship. We say that we are by nature sinful and unclean. When death comes to us we know that we deserve it. As much as we are loved by people, by family and friends, that doesn’t take away the fact that we’ll all end up here. The most important reason we are here today is because we need to be told again that God has done something about this (death). When Christians die they want you to remember sin, so that you remember that God himself became a human being in Jesus Christ to save sinful people from this. They want you to remember that your sin will lead you here, but that Jesus Christ hung on a cross and died for you.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Pastor's Sermon Posted
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Sunday, July 16th has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is
From the sermon...
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Sunday, July 16th has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is
So to keep me from being too elated by the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10, ESV)
From the sermon...
Well, as often happens, God has different ideas about strength and weakness than you and I do. He has different ways for us to live our lives than we naturally want to live them. We think of strength, God speaks of weakness. We think of honor, God speaks about being humble. We think of getting the job done, God says he’s already taken care of it. That’s our old sinful nature speaking. Deep in our hearts we want to take care of the things that are God’s things to take care of. God is not above slapping us down and putting us in our place when we need it. He has our eternal future in mind. Temporary sickness and difficulties in this life are small compared to eternity. Even death is sometimes used by God to get us to focus on what’s important, to get us to see just how weak and short our lives really are. God will use whatever is necessary to keep us focused on Him and what He has done for us in Jesus. That’s what we see Paul talking about here. He needed God to be strong. Paul needed to be reminded that he lived only by God’s strength not his own.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Greeter List for September 2006 thru August 2007
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard, SD
Greeter List for September 2006 thru August 2007
If you are unable to serve please find your own substitute.
September
3 Gary and Theowne Bell
10 Mae Brummett and Thelma Haak
17 Mavis Christiansen and Brad Chase
24 Joyce Everhart and Theresa Van Sickle
October
1 John and Darcy Albert
8 Joe and Donna Bechen
15 Harlan and Joyce Haak
22 Chris and Rose Chase
29 Rob and Staci Eggert
November
5 John and Joyce Haak
12 Jared and Sarah Feldhaus
19 Ron and Pam German
26 Rodney and Jodie Gluhm
December
3 Doug and Nila Larson
10 Wade and Jessica Haak
17 Arvella, Leona, Velma Hahn
24 Jim and Bonnie Litterick
31 Leroy and Bonnie Hemmer
January 2007
7 Dave and Mary Hillman
14 Clint and Jane Hoyer
21 Tom and Karen Hueners
28 Gary and Lesa Hueners
February
4 Curt aand Thelma Hueners
11 Wally Jacobson and Steve and Shawna Jacobson
18 Janice Kuhle and Lois Kuhle
25 Lorraine Laufmann and Gerry Genzlinger
March
4 Steve and Holly Litterick
11 Barney and Bobbi Mette
18 Ed and Donna Meyer and Joanne Beyer
25 John and Deana Nelson
April
1 Gaylord and Molly Rasmussen
8 Jim, Marilyn, Mary Rentschler
15 Henry and Lou Rentschler
22 John and Lela Rentschler
29 Walter and Judy Rentschler
May
6 Rich and Charlene Schmit
13 Max and Julie Schwader
20 Jerry and Helen Sprecher and Judy Lucht
27 Earl and Beverly Voeltz
June
3 Ron and Nancy Jacobson
10 Marvel and Ann Wombacker
17 Pastor and Waunita Watt
24 Greg and Kathy Callies
July
1 Ryan and Sara Miller
8 LaVoy Neises and DeAnna Hoyer
15 Kim and Vicki Miller
22 Mark and Gloria Karstens
29 Kelly and Sally Barnhart
August
5 Gary and Lesa Hueners
12 Jim and Bonnie Litterick
19 Gary and Theowne Bell
26 Curt and Thelma Hueners
Greeter List for September 2006 thru August 2007
If you are unable to serve please find your own substitute.
September
3 Gary and Theowne Bell
10 Mae Brummett and Thelma Haak
17 Mavis Christiansen and Brad Chase
24 Joyce Everhart and Theresa Van Sickle
October
1 John and Darcy Albert
8 Joe and Donna Bechen
15 Harlan and Joyce Haak
22 Chris and Rose Chase
29 Rob and Staci Eggert
November
5 John and Joyce Haak
12 Jared and Sarah Feldhaus
19 Ron and Pam German
26 Rodney and Jodie Gluhm
December
3 Doug and Nila Larson
10 Wade and Jessica Haak
17 Arvella, Leona, Velma Hahn
24 Jim and Bonnie Litterick
31 Leroy and Bonnie Hemmer
January 2007
7 Dave and Mary Hillman
14 Clint and Jane Hoyer
21 Tom and Karen Hueners
28 Gary and Lesa Hueners
February
4 Curt aand Thelma Hueners
11 Wally Jacobson and Steve and Shawna Jacobson
18 Janice Kuhle and Lois Kuhle
25 Lorraine Laufmann and Gerry Genzlinger
March
4 Steve and Holly Litterick
11 Barney and Bobbi Mette
18 Ed and Donna Meyer and Joanne Beyer
25 John and Deana Nelson
April
1 Gaylord and Molly Rasmussen
8 Jim, Marilyn, Mary Rentschler
15 Henry and Lou Rentschler
22 John and Lela Rentschler
29 Walter and Judy Rentschler
May
6 Rich and Charlene Schmit
13 Max and Julie Schwader
20 Jerry and Helen Sprecher and Judy Lucht
27 Earl and Beverly Voeltz
June
3 Ron and Nancy Jacobson
10 Marvel and Ann Wombacker
17 Pastor and Waunita Watt
24 Greg and Kathy Callies
July
1 Ryan and Sara Miller
8 LaVoy Neises and DeAnna Hoyer
15 Kim and Vicki Miller
22 Mark and Gloria Karstens
29 Kelly and Sally Barnhart
August
5 Gary and Lesa Hueners
12 Jim and Bonnie Litterick
19 Gary and Theowne Bell
26 Curt and Thelma Hueners
Labels: Calendar
Monday, July 17, 2006
Incredibles Relay For Life Team, Sponsored by St. John's Youth Group
The Incredibles walked all night at Howard’s 3rd annual Relay for Life July 14th and 15th. Our team members were Tom and Karen Hueners, Jonathan, Waunita, and Miciah Watt, Deana and John Nelson, Darcy Albert, Joe, Donna and team Captain Megan Bechen, all of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Other members were Jacki Moor, Allison Clarke, Barbra Page and Ken and Millie Horter. Six other teams participated in this year’s Relay for Life. Music and many activities scheduled all through the night kept everyone awake. Many members of the team participated in games such as a scavenger hunt, banana relay races, and a rope race. Everyone had a lot of fun with the themed laps, which included “Pretty in Pink”, Light up for a Cure”, “Cap Lap”, “Hawaiian”, and “Noisemakers”. Our team raised a total of $1,703.75. We raised this money in many ways such as selling baked goods, donations, and a Howard Tiger quilt raffle. We came in 2nd place with the most money. We would like to thank the evening guild, Ladies Aid, and Teens for Christ for their donations, along with all other who made a donation or helped us to raise so much for the American Cancer Society. Megan Bechen, Team Captain.
The Incredibles walked all night at Howard’s 3rd annual Relay for Life July 14th and 15th. Our team members were Tom and Karen Hueners, Jonathan, Waunita, and Miciah Watt, Deana and John Nelson, Darcy Albert, Joe, Donna and team Captain Megan Bechen, all of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Other members were Jacki Moor, Allison Clarke, Barbra Page and Ken and Millie Horter. Six other teams participated in this year’s Relay for Life. Music and many activities scheduled all through the night kept everyone awake. Many members of the team participated in games such as a scavenger hunt, banana relay races, and a rope race. Everyone had a lot of fun with the themed laps, which included “Pretty in Pink”, Light up for a Cure”, “Cap Lap”, “Hawaiian”, and “Noisemakers”. Our team raised a total of $1,703.75. We raised this money in many ways such as selling baked goods, donations, and a Howard Tiger quilt raffle. We came in 2nd place with the most money. We would like to thank the evening guild, Ladies Aid, and Teens for Christ for their donations, along with all other who made a donation or helped us to raise so much for the American Cancer Society. Megan Bechen, Team Captain.
Labels: News, Photos, Youth Group
Sunday, July 16, 2006
St. John's Stuff
Did you know you can get St. John's "stuff" like this shirt, at the St. John's Web Store? Also avaible are Coffe mugs, canvas bags, buttons, postcards and greeting cards. Each purchase helps support St. John's Mission committments ($.50 from every sale). Check it out today at here.
Did you know you can get St. John's "stuff" like this shirt, at the St. John's Web Store? Also avaible are Coffe mugs, canvas bags, buttons, postcards and greeting cards. Each purchase helps support St. John's Mission committments ($.50 from every sale). Check it out today at here.
Labels: Store
Worship This Week July 23, 2006
Worship This Week – July 23, 2006
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (LW, Series B)
Seasonal Emphasis: God deserves our praise
Today's General Theme: The child of God is called to a life of righteousness
Mood of Service: Determined/bold
NOTES: God's children are on display as we live in this world. Through us, God demonstrates what live in this world was meant to be. This presupposes, of course, that we are living as God intends! Obviously, if we are living the way unbelievers do, no one will benefit from our witness! That, however, would be a contradiction, for God's children have been called to turn from the sinful ways of this world to a new life of righteousness founded on Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit works to renew us inwardly so that our lives conform more and more to God's holy will and less and less to the evil ways of this world. (www.pericope.org)
Baptism Hymn Baptized into Thy Name Most Holy - O dass ich tausend -- LW224 -- Lyrics
Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 2:1-5
Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Holy Gospel Mark 6:1-6
Hymn of the Day O Christ, our Light, O Radiance True - O Jesu Christe, Wahres Licht -- LW314 -- Lyrics
Recessional Hymn The Man is Ever Blest - St. Michael -- LW388 -- Lyrics
Worship This Week – July 23, 2006
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (LW, Series B)
Seasonal Emphasis: God deserves our praise
Today's General Theme: The child of God is called to a life of righteousness
Mood of Service: Determined/bold
NOTES: God's children are on display as we live in this world. Through us, God demonstrates what live in this world was meant to be. This presupposes, of course, that we are living as God intends! Obviously, if we are living the way unbelievers do, no one will benefit from our witness! That, however, would be a contradiction, for God's children have been called to turn from the sinful ways of this world to a new life of righteousness founded on Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit works to renew us inwardly so that our lives conform more and more to God's holy will and less and less to the evil ways of this world. (www.pericope.org)
Baptism Hymn Baptized into Thy Name Most Holy - O dass ich tausend -- LW224 -- Lyrics
Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 2:1-5
Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Holy Gospel Mark 6:1-6
Hymn of the Day O Christ, our Light, O Radiance True - O Jesu Christe, Wahres Licht -- LW314 -- Lyrics
Recessional Hymn The Man is Ever Blest - St. Michael -- LW388 -- Lyrics
Labels: Worship
St Johns Wish List
St. John’s Wish List
Pastor has made wish list for St. John’s. These are items that Pastor thinks would be very useful for ministry at St. John’s but are not part of the regular budget. If you would like to provide part or all of the funds for one of these items contact Pastor Watt. (prices are approximate)
You can see the list here.
Pastor has made wish list for St. John’s. These are items that Pastor thinks would be very useful for ministry at St. John’s but are not part of the regular budget. If you would like to provide part or all of the funds for one of these items contact Pastor Watt. (prices are approximate)
You can see the list here.
Labels: Wish List
Friday, July 14, 2006
Pastor's Sermon Posted
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Sunday, July 16th has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is Mark.5:21-43
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Sunday, July 16th has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is Mark.5:21-43
And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” And he went with him. And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him. And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.” And immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?’ ” And he looked around to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. (Mark 5:21-43, ESV)From the sermon...
That’s when Jesus says, “Stop! You don’t have to be afraid. Just believe in me.” Well, just look what he did. A suffering dying woman touched his cloths and stopped bleeding. St. Mark says that when she did that power flowed out from Him. In Mark’s language the word he used was dynamite. It was an explosion of life giving power. She was restored to complete health. Life returned to a lifeless little girl when Jesus told her to get up. He only spoke two little words into her ear, and life came back to her and she began walking around, because, Mark says, that’s what living little girls do.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Monday, July 10, 2006
Pastor's Sermon Posted
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Sunday, July 9th has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is Mark 4:35-41
From the sermon...
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Sunday, July 9th has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is Mark 4:35-41
On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?” (Mark 4:35-41, ESV)
From the sermon...
If you’ve ever been out on a choppy lake during a storm you know the fear. As the waves grow and begin to splash over the sides of the boat you imagine the boat disappearing under the dark green foamy water. What will you do? Swim, how will you know which way to go, how will you keep afloat with the rain and wind. The fear is real. The disciples were afraid… for their lives. What a contrast to Jesus sleeping in the boat! Here he is sleeping soundly in a boat that’s filling with water and about to sink. And finally the disciples can’t bear the fear any more. And Jesus lying on the cushion sound asleep exasperated the whole experience. They were facing death and Jesus doesn’t seem to care! So they wake him up. “How could you sleep at a time like this? Don’t you care if we drown? There’s real danger here and you’re just sleeping your life away, and ours!” Jesus doesn’t answer their question but speaks directly to the water. “Quiet! Be still!” I imagine him looking also at the disciples as if to say “you too!”
Friday, July 07, 2006
Worship This Week July 16,2006
Worship This Week – July 16, 2006
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (LW, Series B)
Seasonal Emphasis: God deserves our praise
Today's General theme: The church honors God by humble obedience
Mood of Service: Determined/bold
SERVICE NOTES: Again, as last week, we are reminded that the proper worship of God involves more than just coming to church once a week, it involves every facet of our existence. Today's service teaches us that humble obedience to God is the hallmark of a child of God. We are constantly being confronted with choices to do what we think best, or what someone else advises us, but as children of God, our concern is to trust God and do things His way. If we have so little confidence in Him that we ignore His will in order to get our way, how can we claim to have faith? The child of God exalts God's will in his or her life, even when it seems counter to personal desires. (www.pericope.org)
Processional Hymn Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty - Unser Herrscher -- 198 -- Lyrics
Old Testament Reading Lam 3:22-33
Epistle Reading 2 Cor 8:1-9; 13-14
Holy Gospel Mark 5:21-24; 35-43
Hymn of the Day Jesus, Still Lead On - Seelenbrautigam -- 386 -- Lyrics
Recessional Hymn Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer - Cwm Rhondda – 220 Lyrics under Copyright
Worship This Week – July 16, 2006
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (LW, Series B)
Seasonal Emphasis: God deserves our praise
Today's General theme: The church honors God by humble obedience
Mood of Service: Determined/bold
SERVICE NOTES: Again, as last week, we are reminded that the proper worship of God involves more than just coming to church once a week, it involves every facet of our existence. Today's service teaches us that humble obedience to God is the hallmark of a child of God. We are constantly being confronted with choices to do what we think best, or what someone else advises us, but as children of God, our concern is to trust God and do things His way. If we have so little confidence in Him that we ignore His will in order to get our way, how can we claim to have faith? The child of God exalts God's will in his or her life, even when it seems counter to personal desires. (www.pericope.org)
Processional Hymn Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty - Unser Herrscher -- 198 -- Lyrics
Old Testament Reading Lam 3:22-33
Epistle Reading 2 Cor 8:1-9; 13-14
Holy Gospel Mark 5:21-24; 35-43
Hymn of the Day Jesus, Still Lead On - Seelenbrautigam -- 386 -- Lyrics
Recessional Hymn Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer - Cwm Rhondda – 220 Lyrics under Copyright
Labels: Worship
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Worship This Week July 9, 2006
Worship This Week – July 9, 2006
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (LW, Series B)
Season Emphasis: God Deserves our Praise
Today's General Theme: Faith in God's promises allows us to serve Him boldly
Mood of Service: Joyful/encouraging
Joyful/trusting/encouraging
NOTES: Praise of our God involves much more than the time we spend in an actual worship service. It rather involves every facet of our existence. We are renewed in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, and this inner renewal becomes obvious in our daily lives. Thus all of life becomes a way of praising our wonderful God. Today our worship emphasizes that as we lead these renewed lives in service to God, we often meet trouble and opposition, but we are not to fear, for God delivers His children. (www.pericope.org)
Processional Hymn Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid - All' Ehr' und Lob -- LW 167 -- Lyrics
Old Testament Reading Job 38:1-11
Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Holy Gospel Mark 4:34-41
Hymn of the Day O Day of Rest and Gladness - Ellacombe -- LW 203 -- Lyrics
Distribution Hymns
Lord Jesus Christ, Thou hast prepared TLH 306 Lyrics
Soul, adorn thyself with gladness TLH 305 Lyrics
Recessional Hymn Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus - Webb -- LW 305 -- Lyrics
Worship This Week – July 9, 2006
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (LW, Series B)
Season Emphasis: God Deserves our Praise
Today's General Theme: Faith in God's promises allows us to serve Him boldly
Mood of Service: Joyful/encouraging
Joyful/trusting/encouraging
NOTES: Praise of our God involves much more than the time we spend in an actual worship service. It rather involves every facet of our existence. We are renewed in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, and this inner renewal becomes obvious in our daily lives. Thus all of life becomes a way of praising our wonderful God. Today our worship emphasizes that as we lead these renewed lives in service to God, we often meet trouble and opposition, but we are not to fear, for God delivers His children. (www.pericope.org)
Processional Hymn Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid - All' Ehr' und Lob -- LW 167 -- Lyrics
Old Testament Reading Job 38:1-11
Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Holy Gospel Mark 4:34-41
Hymn of the Day O Day of Rest and Gladness - Ellacombe -- LW 203 -- Lyrics
Distribution Hymns
Lord Jesus Christ, Thou hast prepared TLH 306 Lyrics
Soul, adorn thyself with gladness TLH 305 Lyrics
Recessional Hymn Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus - Webb -- LW 305 -- Lyrics
Labels: Worship
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Pastor's Sermon Posted
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Sunday, July 2nd has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is Psalm 42:1
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. (Psalm 42:1, ESV)
From the sermon...
Today, a few days before the 4th is a good time to take about the wonderful gift of religious freedom we’ve been given through our God, in this country.
For some Christians worshipping Jesus Christ is a matter of life and death. But for us, actually it means even more than that. You see, all eternity hangs in the balance. It’s not just a mater of life and death; it’s a matter of everlasting life and everlasting death. Through His presence here today, God gives us life and life to the full. Through God’s Word and the Sacrament God puts Jesus into our lives in a way that gives us much more than worldly freedom. He is the way the truth and the life. Through Word and water, bread and wine he enters our lives and we are changed, we are set free from sin and death.
Pastor Watt's Sermon for Sunday, July 2nd has been posted on his sermon website. You can read it by clicking here.
The text is Psalm 42:1
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. (Psalm 42:1, ESV)
From the sermon...
Today, a few days before the 4th is a good time to take about the wonderful gift of religious freedom we’ve been given through our God, in this country.
For some Christians worshipping Jesus Christ is a matter of life and death. But for us, actually it means even more than that. You see, all eternity hangs in the balance. It’s not just a mater of life and death; it’s a matter of everlasting life and everlasting death. Through His presence here today, God gives us life and life to the full. Through God’s Word and the Sacrament God puts Jesus into our lives in a way that gives us much more than worldly freedom. He is the way the truth and the life. Through Word and water, bread and wine he enters our lives and we are changed, we are set free from sin and death.
