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St. Johns Ladies Aid
The December 5th meeting for St. Johns Ladies Aid was called to order by Thelma Hueners. Pastor Watt presented a devotional from Isiah 40. The secretary’s report was read and approved. With the treasurer’s report, Bev also reported on the sausage dinner.Correspondence was read from Lutheran Hour Ministries, The Family Connection, and The Banquet. A thank you was received from the Miner County Community Health office and a donation to the Ladies’ Aid from Irma Hardick.
Committee reports: Bonnie Litterick thanked everyone for their help and donations for the sausage dinner. The committee met and decided to plan an earlier date for next year. Bonnie reported that 250 people were served. The tree at the courthouse is up and Janice thanked Mae Brummett for making the ornaments. Janice and Theowne served 13 people at the EMT class Tuesday night. Bev and Karen well serve Thursday. Sunshine chairman, Lorraine Laufmann, reported that she has sent 21 cards this year and has donated the cards and postage. Thelma thanked Lorraine for the donation.
Old Business: Since we have not yet recieved our band calendar, Thelma will check at the school. The LWML Sunday will be held Jan. 20th. Thelma explained the procedure for saving and trimming stamps for missions. They are to be given to Bonnie or put in a box in the entry of the church. There is also a box for used printer cartridges. Molly explained that there is a church page in the Pioneer that can be used for church events and schedules.
New Business: Rosie and Joyce made the motion to give Pastor’s gift as other years. Money and food was collected at the meeting. It was decided to give the money , amounting to $50, to the Miner County Project. A motion was made by Bonnie and Joyce to give $20 gift certificates to Rafferty’s to the Sunday School teachers.
Roll call showed 15 members present and one visitor, Kristi Bartscher, who joined our group.
Sick to remember is Delores Callies. Birthdays for December are Lila Hurry, Bonnie Litterick, Waunita Watt, and Bev Voeltz.
The meeting was adjourned with the LWML pledge.
A Christmas program was presented by Mavis and Janice.
The Lord’s Prayer and table prayer were said and Christmas goodies, brought by all members, were enjoyed. Our January meeting will be a Potluck at 12:00 noon.
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Elder:Gary Hueners
Greeters: Ron and Pam German
Acolyte: Evan Schwader
Installation of Officers: New and currently serving officers for St. Johns will be installed on January 6. All members for all elected boards and appointed committees should be present to be installed.
Stewardship: Romans 1:1-7: “Ready-Set-Come!” Who are God’s watchful and wise stewards? They are the people of God who by God’s grace live in obedience to God’s will to demonstrate their faith and love through Christian acts of loving and giving.
Lutherans for Life Quote: “The womb was a necessary place for God to be. Our beginning there was sinful (Psalm 51:5). God came to seek and to save us by taking our place from the very beginning. When God came to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, He was showing how He valued them in spite of their sin. God entering a womb shows how He values all human life from that moment. His beginning there hallows our beginning there. Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, Executive Director, Lutherans For Life A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Forms to fill out for you to continue receiving the Lutheran Witness can be found on the Ushers table or you can contact pastor Watt.
Vial of Life forms available at the usher's desk. Please take as many copies as you would like. More will be available at the history case in the Narthex. Pastor Watt can also fill out an typed copy for easier reading. He would be glad to help anyone fill out the forms. Stickers for the frige and the front door are on the way.
Lutheranism on the Radio: Listen to Issues Etc. This Week. 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM. Today’s topic is “Judgment Day” Dr. Louis Brighton, Professor Emeritus of New Testament Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
10:30am—No Adult Bible Class
Monday: Christmas Eve
7:30pm—Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Tuesday: Christmas Day
9:30am—Festival of the Nativity of Our Lord w/ Holy Communion
Wednesday: No Junior Confirmation
Sunday: 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—No Adult Bible Class
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Pastor Goldhammer—Cancer
Flo Bader—Hospice
Delores Callies—Special
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St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
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2007 Holiday Worship Service Schedule
December 19, 10am
Good Samaritan with Holy Communion
December 19, 7:30pm
Advent Service
(Dinner by Alter Guild 6-7pm)
December 20, 2:30pm
Sunrise Terrace with Holy Communion
December 23, 9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship
December 24, 7:30pm
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
December 25, 9:30am
Christmas Day with Holy Communion
December 31, 9:30am
Service of Readings and Hymns
No Services New Years Eve or Day
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Worship Schedule
- Divine Service Sunday 9:30am
- Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sunday of Every Month and Festival Sundays
- Holiday Services 9:30am (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter)
- Weekday Services 7:30pm (Advent, Lent, Ash Wednesday, Maunday Thursday, Good Friday, etc.)
Education Schedule
- Sunday School - Sunday 10:30am
- Adult Bible Class - Sunday 10:30am
Elder: Gary Hueners
Greeters: John and Joyce Haak
Acolyte: Evan Schwader
Pastor Watt on Main Street Living: Look for Pastor Watt to preach on KDLT TV (5) at 10am or KAUN-PAX-TV at 11am, Sunday December 16, 2007.
Life Quote: “I believe we must use all of our abilities to be a voice for those who have none. I believe that each life has hope, meaning, and purpose. Each life is designed by God. Scripture reminds us of God’s love, ‘For I have redeemed you’ (Isaiah 43:1); ‘I have called you by name’ (Isaiah 43:1 ESV); ‘You were bought with a price’ (1 Corinthians 6:20 ESV). These words are true not just for those who were formed ‘normal’ on the outside but are words for all of God’s creation.” Roberta Bandy, preschool teacher, mother, and author. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Stewardship Romans 15:4-13: “Ready-Set-Come!” Who are God’s watchful and wise stewards? They are people of hope who, while waiting for our Lord’s return, live in harmony with one another and practice hospitality and other Christian acts of kindness.
Issues Etc. This Week. 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM. “Worldviews” Ken Samples, Senior Research Scholar Reasons to Believe. Listen to Lutheran Theology on the radio.
10:30am—Sunday School Program Rehearsal
10:30am—and Adult Bible Class (Church Basement)
5:00pm—Family Night—Christmas Caroling
Wednesday 1:45pm—Junior Confirmation
7:30pm—Advent Service
Next Sunday: 10:30am—Children’s Christmas Program
11:30am—Congregational Christmas Potluck Fellowship
Family Night Tonight will be Christmas Caroling. December 9th, 5pm. Look for the signup on the bulletin board. Please Submit names for caroling stops to Pastor.
The Sunday School Children will lead us in worship next Sunday, December 16th at 10:30am.
There will be no Sunday School or Adult Bible class. Please join us for a potluck dinner immediately following the service.
December is Meals on Wheels for St. John's volunteers needed please contact Mavis Christensen!
Hospice: Flo Bader
Special: Miciah’s Unnamed Friend, Omaha Shooting, Delores Callies
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St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
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St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
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Ushers : Curt Hueners, Max Schwader, Robbie Beyer
Elder:Gary Hueners
Greeters: Rob and Stacy Eggert
Acolyte: Evan Schwader
We will NOT be singing the “Glory to God” during Advent.
Issues Etc. Miscarriage, Coming Out of Homosexuality, Pat Robertson's Endorsement of Rudolph Giuliani, the End Times, Hell, Christians in the Public Square, Outreach to the Blind, Closed Communion, the Lutheran Reformation. These are just some of the topics that you can hear on-demand at www.issuesetc.org. Click "listen on-line." Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by the LCMS and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Tune in on-line this week! Issues Etc. is also on local radio every Sunday 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM.Good Samaritan Bazaar is today from 11am to 1pm. Join in the fun and fellowship. Everyone is invited!
If you want to continue receiving the Lutheran Witness please contact pastor.Tom Rentschler benefit, kidney transplant fundraiser, German Sausage Supper, VFW club, Madison, SD Dec.8th, 6pm-7:30pm Tickets at door or Thrivent Financial Office. Supporting funds provided by the Lake County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is having a Holiday Open House at their local Madison Office at 1527 NW 2nd St. Hours will be from 10AM to 4PM on Dec. 7th. Refreshments served and gifts will be provided. All Are Welcome!Today: 9:30am—Worship
10:30am—Sunday School Program Rehearsal and Adult Bible Class
Monday: 6:15pm—Evening Guild
Tuesday: 6:30pm—EMT Class
Wednesday: 1:45pm—Afternoon LWML
3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
7:30pm—Advent Service
Thursday: 6:30pm—EMT Class
Saturday: 8:00am—EMT Practical Exam
Sunday: 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Sunday School Program Rehearsal and Adult Bible Class
5:00pm—Family Night, Caroling
Reminder: Advent services start this week December 5th at 7:30pm. Please join us as we prepare for Our Savior’s birth in Word and Song.
Family Night December 9th, Christmas Caroling. 5pm. Church parking lot, please check the signup sheet on the bulletin board.There’s still time to submit names for caroling stops to pastor Watt.
The Sunday School Christmas Program is Coming Soon! December 16th at 10:30am. A pot luck dinner will follow. Please come and enjoy fellowship with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.Miner County Ambulance Service, especially those taking the EMT-B test this coming Saturday
Maynard Hahn—Cancer
Pastor Goldhammer—Cancer
Pastor Botsford—Released
Flo Bader—Hospice
Delores Callies—Hospitalized Joshlyn Rea—Born to Chris and Rachel (Zobel) Freier
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