St. John Lutheran Church eNews
This 5K on Saturday, October 8 is one of two SCLA Activities Department fundraisers. It is hosted by SCLA and is a professionally timed event. Learn more and sign up at StCroixLutheran.org/5k.
September, 2022
Another lengthy but joy-filled meeting was held on Tuesday,
September 13 as we considered the work or gracious Lord has given us to do.
1.
Our participation in Fiesta Latina was an
enjoyable experience as we were able to share information about Jesus and our
church with a very large number of people. Well over 100 Spanish Bibles were
given away. Pastor has a sizeable number of prospect names for us to connect
with.
2.
An update of our by-laws is in progress. They
have become quite outdated over the years as our ministry and community has
changed and with the closing of our school.
3.
Brandon Wales has accepted the appointment to
the position of vice-president vacated by Jeff Abrahamson. We appreciate his
willingness to serve and pray he will be blessed and a blessing to St. John and
its ministry.
4.
We now have a technology team that is working to
update and improve our use of technology to enhance our ministry. This is
enhancing our use of our web site, Facebook, and possible other social media.
Watch for developments!
5.
Removal of some of the pews in church is being
planned and scheduled. This will accommodate such things as the Hmong worship
band and handicap access. Persons interested in helping – especially those with
stronger backs than some of the council member and trustees – should contact
Mike Tholl.
6.
Though we have called Pastor Otto for Hispanic
outreach, he is our pastor and he desires to get to know all our members and
serve their needs. (Our homebound folks have already expressed their
appreciation for that.) We recognize the Lord’s delay in providing a parttime
pastor as, perhaps, a way of facilitating this work, getting Pastor to be an
integral part of the St. John family. (You have maybe noticed that happening
quite rapidly.)
7.
A monthly elders meeting has now resumed in
which pastor and elder can address the spiritual needs of God’s children here
at St. John.
8.
The council is considering was of preserving the
historical records that were gathered and displayed for our 150th
anniversary by Kathy Otto.
9.
See more detail on Pastor’s report and the
Trustees report from Mike Tholl.
Church
council:
·
Jeff Abrahamson, Chmn.
·
Brandon Wales, vice chmn.
·
Alan Salchow, secretary
·
Mike Tholl, Trustees
·
Jim Connolly, treasurer
·
Jim Julian, Christian life
·
Tom Koepsell, elder
The inaugural Run the Ravine 5K is Sat, Oct 8 from 10:00a-12:30p.
Grades school kids (K-8) and their families get free admission to all Mon, Sep 19 home sporting events. Free rally towels for kids!
4:00: JV Football - Stadium
4:15: C-Team Volleyball - Gym
5:15: JV Volleyball - Gym
6:30: Varsity Volleyball - Gym
7:00: Varsity Girls Soccer - Stadium
ICE CREAM SOCIAL & GAME NIGHT — Join us for an evening of games, hot dogs,
ice cream, and snacks in the lower fellowship hall at St. John on Saturday,
September 17, 5:30 pm. Bring your favorite indoor or outdoor games and your
sweet tooth! See you there! If you are interested in helping prior to the event, contact
Jim Julian (jjulian01@msn.com)
Hey Alumni!
Come back to SCLA for homecoming on Friday, October 7!
Enjoy the parade featuring the band, royalty, international students, and class banners. Then join us at 5:30 at the alumni tent for a social hour with free pizza and Killebrew Root Beer! Make sure to pick up your free alumni t-shirt (or wear yours from last year) and get free admission to the football game vs. Spectrum.
RSVP for the alumni tent here to help us with numbers for food.
At the end of the 1st quarter, we will recognize all eight State football teams in SCLA history ('06, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16, '17). Catch up with former classmates and coaches in the alumni tent before the game!
Parade 5:00 p.m.
Alumni Tent 5:30 p.m.
Football Game vs. Spectrum 7:00 p.m.
