Friday, January 27, 2017

Gratitude For Grace and Annual Congregation Meeting

This Sunday, January 29th, we will continue with our annual celebration "Gratitude for Grace!" We would like our members to consider prayerfully a special gift as we continue to address our budget shortfall.  It is one way to respond to our God for all that he has done for us - from rescuing us from sin to remaining with us in Life.  You have included with your offering envelopes a special envelope marked "Gratitude for Grace."  This is also the date of our annual meeting, which will follow our special worship service.  A light lunch will be served. If you are able, please bring a dessert to pass.




Anticipating Worship (January 29, 2017)

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany


This Sunday is our annual "Gratitude for Grace" worship.  We are grateful that our God is so good to us.  There will be a special order of service to guide our thoughts of thankfulness.


Worship Focus:  We are grateful for our gracious God.

Reading:  Exodus 34:5-7

Sermon Meditation:  Psalm 103:1,7-13

Praise the Lord God for His Gift of Grace


Happy Epiphany!

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

St. John Dorcas Society Invites You!

St. John Dorcas Society Invites You!
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.” Acts 9:36
We’re excited to welcome all St. John women to check out the Dorcas Society! Our service to the church includes:
• communion prep and cleanup
• changing of altar cloths and banners
• projects to help and beautify St. John

Dorcas members invite you to learn more about the group and observe a meeting with no commitment to join:
Wednesday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

If you have questions, please contact Deb Christopherson.

Friday, January 20, 2017

Anticipating Worship (January 22)

Third Sunday after the Epiphany


Worship Focus:  Jesus appears as the Light that shines brightly for all to see.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 8:1-4
Psalm 27
1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Matthew 4:12-23

Sermon Meditation:  Matthew 4:12-23

Come, Follow Jesus
1.  He is the One who was sent
2.  He is the One who does send

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority.  Anoint us with the power of your Spirit that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Epiphany!

Friday, January 13, 2017

Anticipating Worship (January 15)

Second Sunday after the Epiphany


Worship Focus:  Jesus appears as the Lamb of God, the Savior of the world.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 49:1-6
Psalm 89
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-41

Sermon Meditation:  John 1:29-41

Look!  The Lamb of God!
1.  That is a messaged pointed out by people
2.  That is a message pointed out through people

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, you gave your one and only Son to be the light of the world.  Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and believed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Epiphany!

Monday, January 9, 2017

Choir News

We will NOT have a choir rehearsal tomorrow (January 10). We will resume regular rehearsals next week on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00. New members are welcome.

In the next two months we will sing on:
- Sunday, January 29
- Sunday, February 26
- Wednesday, March 1 (Ash Wednesday)

Please mark these dates on your calendar, and contact Cindy Lendt if you are unable to sing for one or more of these services.

Friday, January 6, 2017

Anticipating Worship (January 8)

First Sunday after the Epiphany—The Baptism of our Lord


Worship Focus:  Jesus Christ appears as God’s chosen One to save all people.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 42:1-7
Psalm 45
Acts 10:34-38
Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon Meditation:  Acts 10:34-38

God's Grace Is Good for All
1.  With the love of all
2.  Through the Lord of all

Prayer of the Day:  Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit.  Keep us who are baptized into Christ faithful in our calling as your children and make us heirs with him of everlasting life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Epiphany!

Christmas Decorations

The Christmas decorations will be coming down on Sunday, January 8th, at 4:30 pm.
Please help if you can.  The more that can help the faster the job goes.  Thank you.