St. John's Lutheran (LCMS), Howard, SD
Monday, March 31, 2008
What We Believe
St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard, SD
The Confessional document of the Evangelical Lutheran church is the Book of Concord.
What is the book of Concord?
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The book of Concord is available in print for at Concordia Publishing House.
See Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions-A Readers Edition of the Book of Concord - 2nd edition
Luther's Catechisms are handbooks for the Christian faith and express the faith in simple terms.
Statement of Beliefs
St. John's is a member of the
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
updated March 31, 2008
The Confessional document of the Evangelical Lutheran church is the Book of Concord.
What is the book of Concord?
Find more videos like this on The Wittenberg Trail
The book of Concord is available in print for at Concordia Publishing House.
See Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions-A Readers Edition of the Book of Concord - 2nd edition
Luther's Catechisms are handbooks for the Christian faith and express the faith in simple terms.
Statement of Beliefs
St. John's is a member of the
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
- We believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, and the only source and norm for Christian doctrine and practice.
- We believe that there is only one true God, who has revealed Himself in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We believe that, by His innocent suffering and death on the cross in our place, Jesus Christ made full atonement for our sins.
- We believe that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning, later ascended into heaven where He now lives and reigns to all eternity.
- We believe that Jesus will return on the last day to judge the living and the dead and take all believers in Him to eternal life and glory.
- We believe that God comes to us in His Church through chosen means of grace which are the Word of God (The Holy Scriptures) and the Sacraments of Baptism and The Lord's Supper (Holy Communion), and that through these means of grace He conveys to us His forgiveness.
- We believe that we are saved only by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, which is a free gift of The Holy Spirit to us. We believe that Holy Baptism brings us into God's Kingdom and makes us members of the Body of Christ as we receive the Holy Spirit, who works faith in our hearts.
- We believe that the Sacrament of Holy Communion is the true body and blood of Christ which is received with the bread and the wine (Real Presence). It is not a Symbolic eating and drinking. We believe that those who receive this Sacrament actually eat and drink the body and blood of our Lord and Savior shed for us on the cross. We celebrate "close" communion and ask only those who are members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, or, are members of a church with which we are in Altar and Pulpit fellowship with would participate in the Sacrament.
updated March 31, 2008
Labels: Belief and Practice
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Pastor's Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter, March 30 is online.
Listen to the Sermon Here
Read the Sermon Here.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Announcements for March 30, 2008
Stewardship: 1 Peter 1:3-9: Peter lived with confidence because he was an eyewitness to the risen Lord and the rest of his life was spent in praising God in words and actions. We are not eyewitnesses to the risen Savior but by God’s grace we believe the message of God’s eyewitnesses and also spend our lives praising God with our words and actions. Spending our lives and resources like that is great Christian stewardship.
Life Quote: "The cross proclaims to us that suffering is not a sign of God’s absence or disfavor toward us. Jesus Christ did not turn His back on suffering nor did He walk away from those suffering. He suffered for us on the cross and He suffers with us in all that life brings. He does not abandon us to suffer alone." Rev. Dr. Eugene Boe, Academic Dean, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Lutheran Brethren Seminary. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Main Street Living is seeking volunteer to help with the production of the new Kid's Crossing program. They are looking for people to run: Teleprompter - some computer experience helpful but not required; Camera - some photography experience helpful but not required; Sound - some experience helpful but not required; Video Switcher; Equipment setup/take down; If you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested and are willing to commute to Sioux Falls, please contact Dutch Teslaa at dteslaa@yahoo.com or call him at 605/351-2227.
New Bible Study sponsored by afternoon LWML. Every Wednesday at 9:00am in the Church Basement. Everyone is welcome.
New views on the Church Web Page: go to http://StJohnsHoward.org and click on “Calendar” at the top menu to see the most current events calendar (including schedules for Greeters, Elders and Ushers) for the church. Also click on “Prayers” to see the current list of prayer requests. To add events or prayers please call pastor (605)579-0005 or eMail him at Pastor@StJohnsHoward.org.
Vine and Branches Conference: What is the Christian Faith? Who is to pass this faith on? How do we do it? These questions will be answered at this year's conference at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom, MN on Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by LCMS theologians Dr. David Adams, Rev. John Fehrmann and Rev. Daniel Preus. For more information or to pre-register, visit www.vineandbranchesconference.org or call 507-839-3086. The cost is free and a meal is included if you register by March 30.
10:30am—Sunday School / Adult Bible Clas
Wednesday: 9:00am—Bible Study
1:30pm—Afternoon LWML
3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
Next Sunday: 9:30am—Worship Service
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
Condolences: Family of Reva Behm
Destroyed by Fire: Immanuel Lutheran of rural Wecota, SD
Hospice: Flo Bader (Pastor Watt's Aunt)
Hospitalized: Irma Hardick (Released), Ron VanPelt (Released) Marvel Wombacher, Skyler Hoyer
Announcements
Last week: 3-23; Attendance: Sunrise: 120 Second Service 21; Offering: $NA;Stewardship: 1 Peter 1:3-9: Peter lived with confidence because he was an eyewitness to the risen Lord and the rest of his life was spent in praising God in words and actions. We are not eyewitnesses to the risen Savior but by God’s grace we believe the message of God’s eyewitnesses and also spend our lives praising God with our words and actions. Spending our lives and resources like that is great Christian stewardship.
Life Quote: "The cross proclaims to us that suffering is not a sign of God’s absence or disfavor toward us. Jesus Christ did not turn His back on suffering nor did He walk away from those suffering. He suffered for us on the cross and He suffers with us in all that life brings. He does not abandon us to suffer alone." Rev. Dr. Eugene Boe, Academic Dean, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Lutheran Brethren Seminary. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Main Street Living is seeking volunteer to help with the production of the new Kid's Crossing program. They are looking for people to run: Teleprompter - some computer experience helpful but not required; Camera - some photography experience helpful but not required; Sound - some experience helpful but not required; Video Switcher; Equipment setup/take down; If you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested and are willing to commute to Sioux Falls, please contact Dutch Teslaa at dteslaa@yahoo.com or call him at 605/351-2227.
New Bible Study sponsored by afternoon LWML. Every Wednesday at 9:00am in the Church Basement. Everyone is welcome.
New views on the Church Web Page: go to http://StJohnsHoward.org and click on “Calendar” at the top menu to see the most current events calendar (including schedules for Greeters, Elders and Ushers) for the church. Also click on “Prayers” to see the current list of prayer requests. To add events or prayers please call pastor (605)579-0005 or eMail him at Pastor@StJohnsHoward.org.
Vine and Branches Conference: What is the Christian Faith? Who is to pass this faith on? How do we do it? These questions will be answered at this year's conference at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom, MN on Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by LCMS theologians Dr. David Adams, Rev. John Fehrmann and Rev. Daniel Preus. For more information or to pre-register, visit www.vineandbranchesconference.org or call 507-839-3086. The cost is free and a meal is included if you register by March 30.
This Week at St. John’s
Today: 9:30am—Worship, Matins10:30am—Sunday School / Adult Bible Clas
Wednesday: 9:00am—Bible Study
1:30pm—Afternoon LWML
3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
Next Sunday: 9:30am—Worship Service
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
God’s People at Prayer
Cancer Treatments: Judy Lucht, Maynard Hahn, Anita Peterson (Max's Aunt), Cylie PatsianCondolences: Family of Reva Behm
Destroyed by Fire: Immanuel Lutheran of rural Wecota, SD
Hospice: Flo Bader (Pastor Watt's Aunt)
Hospitalized: Irma Hardick (Released), Ron VanPelt (Released) Marvel Wombacher, Skyler Hoyer
Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for 03-30-2008(pdf), The Third Sunday of Easter is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
St. John's Events Calendar
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View St. John's Events at Google
View St. John's Elder, Usher, Acolyte Schedule at Google
View St. John's Basement Reservation Calendar at Google
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Pastor's Sermon for the The Resurrection of Our Lord, March 23 is online.
Listen to the Sermon Here
Read the Sermon Here.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Announcements for March 23, 2008
Main Street Living is seeking volunteers to help with the production of the new Kid's Crossing program. They are looking for people to run: Teleprompter - some computer experience helpful but not required; Camera - some photography experience helpful but not required; Sound - some experience helpful but not required; Video Switcher; Equipment setup/take down; If you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested and are willing to commute to Sioux Falls, please contact Dutch Teslaa at dteslaa@yahoo.com or call him at 605/351-2227.
New Bible Study beginning, Weds at 9:am Church Basement.
CAMP MINNEBOJI – June 22-28, 2008! “Don’t Forget His Lyrics” is the theme of Camp Minneboji this summer (June 22-28). God’s people have been remembering the great deeds of God through Psalms, hymns, and songs for centuries. Our Bible studies and other aspects of camp will be built on this theme, as the campers will especially be led by way of the Psalms to remember what God has done for them through Jesus. Camp Minneboji is for those who are currently in grades 4 through 9. The camp, located at Camp Okoboji in northwest Iowa, features Bible study, mission presentations, crafts, music time, sports and recreation. Cost is $225 for 4th-8th graders and $255 for 9th graders. Camp registration booklets will be mailed directly to last year’s campers and in bulk to the congregations by April 1. For more information, check out the camp’s Website: www.minneboji.com, or contact the Camp Dean, Rev. Scott Sailer (scottsailer@aol.com, 605/332-3401).
Large Print Bulletins are available – Let pastor know if you wanted one and they ran out.
Life Quote for Easter: "We can face the end of life with confidence because Jesus Christ has defeated the enemy of death. For the believer in Christ, the Savior of the world, it is death with a difference. The cross promises what no science or medicine can: immortality . . . (2 Timothy 1:10) . . . Through the cross and Christ’s resurrection comes new life, eternal life, life with Christ without end." Rev. Dr. Eugene Boe, Academic Dean, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Lutheran Brethren Seminary. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Stewardship for Easter: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: St. Paul witnessed to the truth that the risen Jesus was the power in his life and therefore he was renewed to be a good steward of the Gospel. We believers in Christ and His resurrection are also moved to be good stewards, not just of our money, time and talents, but also with our sharing of the Gospel of salvation.
7:30am Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion
8:30am Easter Breakfast
9:30am Divine Service with Holy Communion
No Sunday School or Bible Classes
Wed: 9:00am LWML Quilting – Everyone welcome
3:45pm Junior Confirmation
Sunday: 9:30am Worship Service / Matins
10:30am Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
Festival of the Resurrection
of Our Lord Jesus Christ
March 23, 2008 ~ 7:30am and 9:30am
of Our Lord Jesus Christ
March 23, 2008 ~ 7:30am and 9:30am
Announcements
A bouquet of flowers will be on the alter in memory of Carl Jacobson from his family.Main Street Living is seeking volunteers to help with the production of the new Kid's Crossing program. They are looking for people to run: Teleprompter - some computer experience helpful but not required; Camera - some photography experience helpful but not required; Sound - some experience helpful but not required; Video Switcher; Equipment setup/take down; If you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested and are willing to commute to Sioux Falls, please contact Dutch Teslaa at dteslaa@yahoo.com or call him at 605/351-2227.
New Bible Study beginning, Weds at 9:am Church Basement.
CAMP MINNEBOJI – June 22-28, 2008! “Don’t Forget His Lyrics” is the theme of Camp Minneboji this summer (June 22-28). God’s people have been remembering the great deeds of God through Psalms, hymns, and songs for centuries. Our Bible studies and other aspects of camp will be built on this theme, as the campers will especially be led by way of the Psalms to remember what God has done for them through Jesus. Camp Minneboji is for those who are currently in grades 4 through 9. The camp, located at Camp Okoboji in northwest Iowa, features Bible study, mission presentations, crafts, music time, sports and recreation. Cost is $225 for 4th-8th graders and $255 for 9th graders. Camp registration booklets will be mailed directly to last year’s campers and in bulk to the congregations by April 1. For more information, check out the camp’s Website: www.minneboji.com, or contact the Camp Dean, Rev. Scott Sailer (scottsailer@aol.com, 605/332-3401).
Large Print Bulletins are available – Let pastor know if you wanted one and they ran out.
Life Quote for Easter: "We can face the end of life with confidence because Jesus Christ has defeated the enemy of death. For the believer in Christ, the Savior of the world, it is death with a difference. The cross promises what no science or medicine can: immortality . . . (2 Timothy 1:10) . . . Through the cross and Christ’s resurrection comes new life, eternal life, life with Christ without end." Rev. Dr. Eugene Boe, Academic Dean, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Lutheran Brethren Seminary. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Stewardship for Easter: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: St. Paul witnessed to the truth that the risen Jesus was the power in his life and therefore he was renewed to be a good steward of the Gospel. We believers in Christ and His resurrection are also moved to be good stewards, not just of our money, time and talents, but also with our sharing of the Gospel of salvation.
This Week at St. John’s
Today: Festival of the Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ7:30am Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion
8:30am Easter Breakfast
9:30am Divine Service with Holy Communion
No Sunday School or Bible Classes
Wed: 9:00am LWML Quilting – Everyone welcome
3:45pm Junior Confirmation
Sunday: 9:30am Worship Service / Matins
10:30am Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
Gods People at Prayer
Judy Lucht, Maynard Hahn, Anita Peterson, Cylie Patsian, Flo Bader, Irma Hardick, Ron Vanpelt;Labels: Announcements
Friday, March 21, 2008
Good Friday Devotion, Vom Gotslestern. Andreas Musculus.
A Devotion for Good Friday.
A Devotion for Good Friday.
“And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, so that, when they look on me, on him whom they have pierced, they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for an only child, and weep bitterly over him, as one weeps over a firstborn. (Zechariah 12:10, ESV)
Read the Devotion here. http://sermons.wattswhat.net/2008/03/good-friday-devotion-vom-gotslestern.html
Labels: Good Friday, Hymns, Meditation
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Issues, Etc. Gone?!
I am greatly saddened.
On Tuesday of Holy Week, the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod canceled the radio program Issues, Etc. on its Radio Station KFUO AM. This program was a lifeline of Lutheran Theology to many people all over the globe. Host Pastor Todd Wilken and Producer Jeff Schwarz were dismissed and the program ended without notice. I have struggled with the reasons that may have prompted this decision and will not speculate here. This is a great loss to the whole Communion of Saints. (see http://www.bookofconcord.org/largecatechism/4_creed.html Article III, paragraph 47ff)
Pastor Watt.
If you care to sign a petition in protest of this decision and ask for the return of Issues, Etc. to the air please visit http://www.petitiononline.com/Issues/petition.html.
For now the program can be heard in archive: http://www.kfuoam.org/IE_Archive.htm
I am greatly saddened.
On Tuesday of Holy Week, the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod canceled the radio program Issues, Etc. on its Radio Station KFUO AM. This program was a lifeline of Lutheran Theology to many people all over the globe. Host Pastor Todd Wilken and Producer Jeff Schwarz were dismissed and the program ended without notice. I have struggled with the reasons that may have prompted this decision and will not speculate here. This is a great loss to the whole Communion of Saints. (see http://www.bookofconcord.org/largecatechism/4_creed.html Article III, paragraph 47ff)
Pastor Watt.
If you care to sign a petition in protest of this decision and ask for the return of Issues, Etc. to the air please visit http://www.petitiononline.com/Issues/petition.html.
For now the program can be heard in archive: http://www.kfuoam.org/IE_Archive.htm
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
God's People at Prayer
To request prayer please call pastor Watt (605)579-0005 or fill out this Prayer Request form
Current Prayer Requests
Prayer list courtesy of Remember the Milk.
Labels: Prayers
Monday, March 17, 2008
Holy Week Worship Schedule
March 2008
March 2008
March 20, 7pm Maunday Thursday w/ Holy Communion
March 21, 7pm Good Friday
March 23, Festival of the Resurrection
7:30am - Sunrise Service w/ Holy Communion
8:30am - Easter Breakfast
9:30am - Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
March 21, 7pm Good Friday
March 23, Festival of the Resurrection
7:30am - Sunrise Service w/ Holy Communion
8:30am - Easter Breakfast
9:30am - Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
Labels: Holy Week
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Announcements for March 16, 2008
Elder: Rod Ulrich
Greeters: Wally, Steve and Shawana Jacobsen
Acolyte: Lindsy Genslinger
Life Quote: "We welcome children because we know that children are not just haphazard ‘products of conception.’ No, they are people known by God before the world began, people for whom Christ died, people whom God wants as part of His family . . . they are precious to God." Diane E. Schroeder, president of Lutherans For Life. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Issues Etc. This Week. 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM. “Women in the Church” Rev. Matt Harrison, Executive Director, LCMS World Relief
Stewardship this Week: Philippians 2:5-11: Jesus, the almighty and eternal Son of God, emptied Himself and took on the form of a servant to do for us what we could never do for ourselves. What an encouragement for us to live as God’s servants who do the right things for the right reasons and make this world a better place because we are here.
CAMP MINNEBOJI – June 22-28, 2008! “Don’t Forget His Lyrics” is the theme of Camp Minneboji this summer (June 22-28). God’s people have been remembering the great deeds of God through Psalms, hymns, and songs for centuries. Our Bible studies and other aspects of camp will be built on this theme, as the campers will especially be led by way of the Psalms to remember what God has done for them through Jesus. Camp Minneboji is for those who are currently in grades 4 through 9. The camp, located at Camp Okoboji in northwest Iowa, features Bible study, mission presentations, crafts, music time, sports and recreation. Cost is $225 for 4th-8th graders and $255 for 9th graders. Camp registration booklets will be mailed directly to last year’s campers and in bulk to the congregations by April 1. For more information, check out the camp’s Website: www.minneboji.com, or contact the Camp Dean, Rev. Scott Sailer (scottsailer@aol.com, 605/332-3401).
Madison MasterSingers Spring Concert: The Madison MasterSingers will present Spring Concert on Sunday March 16 at 4:30pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison. The concerts feature sacred choral music for the Easter season. Admission is $5 for adults, and $1 for students, children age six and under are free.
LWML is Sponsoring a Bible Study: Everyone is welcome to bible study in the church basement Wednesdays 9:00am.
Thank you to the Callies Family for again supplying the Palms for today's service.
Evening Guild is sponsoring congregation-wide “self-shower” for paper towels, bathroom tissue and other church cleaning supplies for church use. We will have a basket in the entry way during Lent for any donations – which are very much appreciated!
Large Print Bulletins are available see the usher. Please let me know if we run out so I can print more next week.
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
4:30pm—Madison Mastersingers Concert, St. Thomas, Madison
Wednesday: 9:00am—Bible Study Church Basement
10:00am—Worship at Good Samaritan
No Confirmation
Thursday 2:30pm—Worship at Sunrise Terrace
7:30pm—Maunday Thursday Worship / w Holy Communion
Friday 7:30pm—Good Friday Service
Next Sunday: 7:30am—Sunrise Service w/ Holy Communion
8:30am—Easter Breakfast
9:30am—Festival of the Resurrection /w Holy Communion
No Sunday School or Adult Bible Class
Cancer: Judy Lucht, Maynard Hahn, Anita Peterson, Cylie Patsian
Hospitalized and Recovering: Miriam Benson
Hospice: Flo Bader
Condolences: Family of Mabel King (Kristi Bartcher’s family)
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Ushers Today: Jerry Sprecher, Rob Eggert, Jeff Callies, Steve JacobsenElder: Rod Ulrich
Greeters: Wally, Steve and Shawana Jacobsen
Acolyte: Lindsy Genslinger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attendance and Offering: 3/25—98, $1025.75; 3/28—34, $191.00Life Quote: "We welcome children because we know that children are not just haphazard ‘products of conception.’ No, they are people known by God before the world began, people for whom Christ died, people whom God wants as part of His family . . . they are precious to God." Diane E. Schroeder, president of Lutherans For Life. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Issues Etc. This Week. 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM. “Women in the Church” Rev. Matt Harrison, Executive Director, LCMS World Relief
Stewardship this Week: Philippians 2:5-11: Jesus, the almighty and eternal Son of God, emptied Himself and took on the form of a servant to do for us what we could never do for ourselves. What an encouragement for us to live as God’s servants who do the right things for the right reasons and make this world a better place because we are here.
CAMP MINNEBOJI – June 22-28, 2008! “Don’t Forget His Lyrics” is the theme of Camp Minneboji this summer (June 22-28). God’s people have been remembering the great deeds of God through Psalms, hymns, and songs for centuries. Our Bible studies and other aspects of camp will be built on this theme, as the campers will especially be led by way of the Psalms to remember what God has done for them through Jesus. Camp Minneboji is for those who are currently in grades 4 through 9. The camp, located at Camp Okoboji in northwest Iowa, features Bible study, mission presentations, crafts, music time, sports and recreation. Cost is $225 for 4th-8th graders and $255 for 9th graders. Camp registration booklets will be mailed directly to last year’s campers and in bulk to the congregations by April 1. For more information, check out the camp’s Website: www.minneboji.com, or contact the Camp Dean, Rev. Scott Sailer (scottsailer@aol.com, 605/332-3401).
Madison MasterSingers Spring Concert: The Madison MasterSingers will present Spring Concert on Sunday March 16 at 4:30pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison. The concerts feature sacred choral music for the Easter season. Admission is $5 for adults, and $1 for students, children age six and under are free.
LWML is Sponsoring a Bible Study: Everyone is welcome to bible study in the church basement Wednesdays 9:00am.
Thank you to the Callies Family for again supplying the Palms for today's service.
Evening Guild is sponsoring congregation-wide “self-shower” for paper towels, bathroom tissue and other church cleaning supplies for church use. We will have a basket in the entry way during Lent for any donations – which are very much appreciated!
Large Print Bulletins are available see the usher. Please let me know if we run out so I can print more next week.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today: 9:30am—Worship10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
4:30pm—Madison Mastersingers Concert, St. Thomas, Madison
Wednesday: 9:00am—Bible Study Church Basement
10:00am—Worship at Good Samaritan
No Confirmation
Thursday 2:30pm—Worship at Sunrise Terrace
7:30pm—Maunday Thursday Worship / w Holy Communion
Friday 7:30pm—Good Friday Service
Next Sunday: 7:30am—Sunrise Service w/ Holy Communion
8:30am—Easter Breakfast
9:30am—Festival of the Resurrection /w Holy Communion
No Sunday School or Adult Bible Class
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Those serving in the armed forces: Brock West (Iraq), Chad Genzlinger (Iraq), Jennings Kuhle (Iraq), Luke Watt (Iraq), Trevor Gluhm (Iraq), Tyler May (overseas)Cancer: Judy Lucht, Maynard Hahn, Anita Peterson, Cylie Patsian
Hospitalized and Recovering: Miriam Benson
Hospice: Flo Bader
Condolences: Family of Mabel King (Kristi Bartcher’s family)
Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for 03-16-2008(pdf), The Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Pastor's Sermon for the The Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 2 is online.
Listen to the Sermon Here
Read the Sermon Here.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Announcements for March 9, 2008
Elder: Rod Ulrich
Greeters: Curt and Thelma Hueners
Acolyte: Lindsy Genzlinger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last Sunday: March 2: Attendance: 94, Stewardship: $1786
Today on Lutheran Radio program Issues Etc. 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM. Join Pastor Wilken and Guest Rev. Steven Parks, Pastor, University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO as they discuss the topic “Faith Alone.”
Congregation-wide “self-shower” for paper towels and bathroom tissue for church use is still going on. Please place your items in narthex anytime during Lent. Thanks!
Madison MasterSingers Spring Concerts: The Madison MasterSingers will present Spring Concerts on Sunday March 9 at 4:30pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard and on Sunday March 16 at 4:30pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison. The concerts feature sacred choral music for the Easter season. Admission is $5 for adults, and $1 for students, children age six and under are free.
Stewardship Today Romans 8:1-11: Most people who have been released from prison or any other kind of bondage come out with the desire to live the rest of their lives to the full. Jesus has rescued us from the horrible bondage of sin, death and the devil so that we may no longer live for ourselves but rather for Him who died for us and rose again. That’s at the heart of Christian stewardship.
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
4:30pm—Madison MasterSingers Concert at St. Johns, Howard
Monday 6:30pm—Madison MasterSingers Rehearsal
Tuesday 11:30am—Circuit Pastor’s Conference, Brookings
11:30am—Community Blood Drive, Legion Hall
Wednesday 3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
6:00pm—Lenten Fellowship Dinner (Sponsored by Evening Guild)
7:00pm—Lenten Service
Friday 2:30pm—Worship service at Whispering Winds
Next Sunday: Palm Sunday / Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
9:30am—Worship
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
4:30pm—Madison MasterSingers Concert at St. Thomas, Madison
Family of Chuck Scott at his death
Flo Bader: Hospice
Miriam Benson, Logan Zobel, Emilio Martinez: Hospitalized Recovering
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Ushers: Jerry Sprecher, Rob Eggert, Jeff Callies, Steve JacobsenElder: Rod Ulrich
Greeters: Curt and Thelma Hueners
Acolyte: Lindsy Genzlinger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today on Lutheran Radio program Issues Etc. 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM. Join Pastor Wilken and Guest Rev. Steven Parks, Pastor, University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO as they discuss the topic “Faith Alone.”
Congregation-wide “self-shower” for paper towels and bathroom tissue for church use is still going on. Please place your items in narthex anytime during Lent. Thanks!
Madison MasterSingers Spring Concerts: The Madison MasterSingers will present Spring Concerts on Sunday March 9 at 4:30pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard and on Sunday March 16 at 4:30pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison. The concerts feature sacred choral music for the Easter season. Admission is $5 for adults, and $1 for students, children age six and under are free.
Stewardship Today Romans 8:1-11: Most people who have been released from prison or any other kind of bondage come out with the desire to live the rest of their lives to the full. Jesus has rescued us from the horrible bondage of sin, death and the devil so that we may no longer live for ourselves but rather for Him who died for us and rose again. That’s at the heart of Christian stewardship.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
4:30pm—Madison MasterSingers Concert at St. Johns, Howard
Monday 6:30pm—Madison MasterSingers Rehearsal
Tuesday 11:30am—Circuit Pastor’s Conference, Brookings
11:30am—Community Blood Drive, Legion Hall
Wednesday 3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
6:00pm—Lenten Fellowship Dinner (Sponsored by Evening Guild)
7:00pm—Lenten Service
Friday 2:30pm—Worship service at Whispering Winds
Next Sunday: Palm Sunday / Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
9:30am—Worship
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
4:30pm—Madison MasterSingers Concert at St. Thomas, Madison
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Maynard Hahn, Anita Peterson, Cylie Patsian, Judy Lucht: CancerFamily of Chuck Scott at his death
Flo Bader: Hospice
Miriam Benson, Logan Zobel, Emilio Martinez: Hospitalized Recovering
Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for 03-09-2008(pdf), The Fifth Sunday during Lent is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Pastor's Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
Pastor's Sermon for the The Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 2 is online.
Listen to the Sermon Here
Read the Sermon Here.
Pastor's Sermon for the The Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 2 is online.
Listen to the Sermon Here
Read the Sermon Here.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Announcements for March 2, 2008
Elder: Gary Hueners
Greeters: Gary and Lesa Hueners
Acolyte: Lindsey
Congregation Self-Shower Continues: Please place supplies for the church in the narthex.
Stewardship: Ephesians 5:8-14: Our Epistle reading for today encourages us to live as children of light who discover and do those things that please our God. Our acts of faithful stewardship give a powerful witness to the truth that we really are the children of God.
Madison MasterSingers Spring Concerts: The Madison MasterSingers will present Spring Concerts on Sunday March 9 at 4:30pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard and on Sunday March 16 at 4:30pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison. The concerts feature sacred choral music for the Easter season. Admission is $5 for adults, and $1 for students, children age six and under are free.
Pastor Nour is leading another tour to the Holy Land. If you are interested please visit with Pastor Nour. The date of departure is May 15th. The price is $3200.00 p/p. An 11 day leaving out of MN. The price is inclusive of all expenses except your noon meal. Time is getting close to singing up. Contact Pastor Nour @ 605-724-2489 (O) 605-724-2722 (H) NabilSNour@hotmail.com
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
12:30pm—Worship at Good Sam
Monday: 6:15pm—Evening Guild
7:00pm—Madison MasterSingers Rehearsal
Tuesday 6:00pm—Elder’s Meeting
Wednesday: 1:30pm—Afternoon LWML
3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
6:00pm—Fellowship Supper (Sponsored by Evening Guild)
7:00pm—Lenten Service
Next Sunday: 9:30am—Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Sunday School / Adult Bible Class
4:30pm—Madison MasterSingers Concert @ St. John’s
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Ushers : Jerry Sprecher, Rob Eggert, Jeff Callies, Steve JacobsenElder: Gary Hueners
Greeters: Gary and Lesa Hueners
Acolyte: Lindsey
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Issues Etc. This Week. 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM. “The Lord’s Supper” Dr. Carl Fickenscher, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort WayneCongregation Self-Shower Continues: Please place supplies for the church in the narthex.
Stewardship: Ephesians 5:8-14: Our Epistle reading for today encourages us to live as children of light who discover and do those things that please our God. Our acts of faithful stewardship give a powerful witness to the truth that we really are the children of God.
Madison MasterSingers Spring Concerts: The Madison MasterSingers will present Spring Concerts on Sunday March 9 at 4:30pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard and on Sunday March 16 at 4:30pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison. The concerts feature sacred choral music for the Easter season. Admission is $5 for adults, and $1 for students, children age six and under are free.
Pastor Nour is leading another tour to the Holy Land. If you are interested please visit with Pastor Nour. The date of departure is May 15th. The price is $3200.00 p/p. An 11 day leaving out of MN. The price is inclusive of all expenses except your noon meal. Time is getting close to singing up. Contact Pastor Nour @ 605-724-2489 (O) 605-724-2722 (H) NabilSNour@hotmail.com
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today: 9:30am—Divine Service10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
12:30pm—Worship at Good Sam
Monday: 6:15pm—Evening Guild
7:00pm—Madison MasterSingers Rehearsal
Tuesday 6:00pm—Elder’s Meeting
Wednesday: 1:30pm—Afternoon LWML
3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
6:00pm—Fellowship Supper (Sponsored by Evening Guild)
7:00pm—Lenten Service
Next Sunday: 9:30am—Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Sunday School / Adult Bible Class
4:30pm—Madison MasterSingers Concert @ St. John’s
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Maynard Hahn—Cancer; Anita Peterson—Cancer; Flo Bader—Hospice; Miriam Benson—Recovering; Judy Lucht—Recovering; Mona VanPelt—Injury; Logan Zobel—Recovering;Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for 03-02-2008(pdf), The Fourth Sunday during Lent is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
