Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 1, 2015.

Don't forget to "fall back" one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night!

Anticipating Worship (November 1)

First Sunday of End Time—Reformation Sunday


Worship Focus:  God changes our lives with his grace in the gospel.

Scripture Readings:
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm 46
Revelation 14:6,7
Mark 13:5-11

Sermon Text:  Jeremiah 18:1-11

Reformation Is Personal
1.  As we listen to God's Word
2.  As we live in God's Word

Prayer of the Day:  Gracious God, our refuge and strength, pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people.  Keep them steadfast in your Word, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all their enemies, and bestow on the Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Reformation Day!

Reformation Service

2015 Reformation Service will be held Sunday, November 1st, 4:00 pm, in the St. Croix Lutheran Chapel.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! — This year, in honor of their 10th Anniversary

coming up in November, Pastor is taking Charmain to Hawaii where there is a pastor's retreat

offering free lodging for them. There is a card box located in the Church Office if you'd like to

give a gift to help defray the costs of their car rental and food.  The box will be kept there until

Sunday, November 1st, as their plane will be leaving eight days later. Thank you for your support!

After worship on Sunday, November 15th, the Church Council will be providing a spaghetti luncheon including a silent auction of pies and desserts. The free-will offering and all proceeds from the auction will go to benefit the Merrick Food Shelf. If you cannot attend the luncheon but would still like to give a gift toward Merrick Food shelf, please use a Special Offering envelope or a plain white envelope and indicate FOR FOOD SHELF on the outside or on the memo line of the check. Your check should still be made out to St. John Lutheran Church. If you would like to contribute a pie or dessert for the silent auction, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

Service Opportunity — Dear St. John Members, We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to provide rides to and from church for upcoming evening services this holiday season (Thanksgiving Eve, Advent and Christmas Eve). This will provide a much needed service for those in our congregation who want to attend worship but no longer feel comfortable driving after dark. If you are willing to be a driver, please contact the church office or write your name and contact information on the sheet in the narthex. Thank you for your consideration. 

Meditations for 2016: This is the last Sunday to order.  There are extra forms on the table in the narthex if you misplaced your order form.  We need 12 subscriptions to get thebundle price. Please make your check payable to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church.  Place your payment and order form in the offering plate.  Thank you. 

Forward in Christ for 2016:  This is the last Sunday to order. There are extra forms in the narthex if you misplaced your order form.  We need 12 subscriptions to get the bundle price. This publication gives us timely information regarding our WELS Synod and you will find articles of spiritual encouragement.  Please make your check payable to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church.  Place your payment and order form in the offering plate.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

Anticipating Worship (October 25)

The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  Our Savior once served us selflessly so we can now serve one another unselfishly.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 53:10-12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 4:9-16
Mark 10:35-45

Sermon Text:  Isaiah 53:10-12

The Suffering Servant Is Successful

Prayer of the Day:  Lord, keep your household, the Church, in continual godliness and set us free from all adversities that, under your protection, we may serve you with true devotion and holy deeds; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

St. Croix News

Festival of Seasons Volunteers

Donate a few hours of your time at the Festival of Seasons craft and bake sale on Saturday, November 14, and get some Christmas shopping done at the same time! Contact Mrs. Cheryl Wondrasch at festivalofseasons@gmail.com or (612) 850-9817.

Share Your Passion at SCL's Career Day!

Join us for Career Day on Wednesday, November 18 to share insight about your industry with current students of SCL. Speak to students for five 25-minute sessions. We are looking for a wide variety of careers. Contact Ashley at AGilleland@StCroixLutheran.org to sign up.

Make a new friend and impact a life for Christ. Host an SCL international dormitory student October 23-25. Plan a family drive, take a drive to enjoy the fall colors and ice cream, enjoy conversation, and attend church together. Contact Sue Galler at SGaller@StCroixLutheran.org or 651-455-1521 ext. 118.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! — This year, in honor of their 10th Anniversary coming up next month, Pastor is taking Charmain to Hawaii, where there is a pastor's retreat offering free lodging for them. So, please join us downstairs after the service, where Dorcas will be hosting a Hawaiian Fellowship Sunday, and there will be a card box if you'd like to help defray the costs of their car rental and food.  After Sunday the box will be kept in the church office until Sunday, November 1st, as their plane will be leaving eight days later. Thank you for your support!

 

Anticipating Worship (October 11)

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  God lovingly blesses us by making us part of his family and part of our family.


Scripture Readings:
Genesis 2:18-24
Psalm 139:13-18
Hebrews 2:9-11
Mark 10:2-16

Sermon Text:  Psalm 139:13-18

Praise Your Creator
1.  For his loving power
2.  For his loving presence

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, in your bountiful goodness keep us safe from every evil of body and soul.  Make us ready, with cheerful hearts, to do whatever pleases you; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Wednesday Bible study will begin Oct. 7th, and be held twice monthly on the first and third Wednesdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm, in the All Purpose Room.  We would like to encourage parents and grandparents who pick up their children from school to attend if possible. Our first study will be: "How to Study the Bible."