Posts tagged with ‘2016’

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Sunday, November 6, 2016 – All Saints Sunday

by Melissa VanTassell

    We worship on the first day of the week because our Savior was raised on that day. Every Sunday is a little Easter. This Sunday feels more like Easter than many as the appointed texts celebrate the reality of the resurrection. Live it up this Lord’s day. Our God is the God of the living. […]

    Sunday, October 30, 2016 – Reformation Sunday

    by Melissa VanTassell

      “God loves us all, both big and small,” a child’s verse declares. The sins of the world are covered. We are able to stand tall before God our righteous judge because in the person of Jesus “salvation has come to this house”—to our house today. In Christ Jesus God seeks us out to save us. […]

      THIS WEEK, BEGINNING October 30, 2016

      by Melissa VanTassell

        THIS SUNDAY: Stewardship Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 10:15 am Stewardship Brunch (Friendship Hall) 10:15 am Sunday School (Friendship Hall) 10:15 am Adult Forum Bible Study (Conference Room) 11:30 am Acolyte Training (Sanctuary) MONDAY: 9:00 am Staff Meeting (Pastor’s Office) 12:00 pm Bible Study (Conference Room) TUESDAY: 6:30 pm Al-Anon Meeting (Library) WEDNESDAY: 4:30 […]

        Sunday, October 23, 2016 – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

        by Melissa VanTassell

          Genuine repentance and pretentious piety stand in stark contrast in the gospel and all around us. All creation stands in need of God’s forgiveness. Keep the faith. God’s people—“all who have longed for his appearing”—shall be accounted righteous for Jesus’ sake. Our God is merciful to sinners. For all this the assembly glorifies God forever. […]

          This Week at St. John

          by Melissa VanTassell

            THIS WEEK, BEGINNING October 23, 2016 THIS SUNDAY: 9:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 10:15 am Sunday School (Friendship Hall) 10:15 am Adult Forum Bible Study (Conference Room) 10:30 am Real Life Faith Class for 5th graders (Pastor’s Office) MONDAY: 9:00 am Staff Meeting (Pastor’s Office) 12:00 pm Bible Study (Conference Room) TUESDAY: 6:30 pm Executive […]

            Sunday, October 16, 2016 – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

            by Melissa VanTassell

              Pray always. Do not lose heart. This is the encouragement of the Christ of the gospel today. Persistence in our every encounter with the divine will be blessed. Wrestle with the word. Remember your baptism again and again. Come regularly to Christ’s table. Persistence in our every encounter with the divine will be blessed. Readings: […]

              This Week at St. John

              by Melissa VanTassell

                THIS WEEK, BEGINNING October 16, 2016 THIS SUNDAY: 9:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 10:15 am Sunday School (Friendship Hall) No Adult Forum Bible Study today 10:30 am Real Life Faith Class for 5 th graders (Pastor’s Office) Bishop’s Convocation MONDAY: Bishop’s Convocation No Staff Meeting today No Bible Study today 12:30 pm Quilters’ Meeting (Friendship […]

                Council Meeting – September 13th, 2016

                by Melissa VanTassell

                  St. John Lutheran Church Council Meeting September 13, 2016 Gather for Devotions presented by Tim B Approval of Agenda Kathy made a motion to approve the agenda with foundation item added, Tim seconded Leadership Development handout titled “Healthy Congregations Respond to Anxiety and Change” Reports Secretary- Scott motioned to approve the minutes, Judi seconded Treasurer-Lorrie […]

                  This Week at St. John

                  by Melissa VanTassell

                    THIS WEEK, BEGINNING October 9, 2016 THIS SUNDAY: 9:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 10:15 am Sunday School (Friendship Hall) No Adult Forum Bible Study today 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Birthday party for Al Keesey (Friendship Hall MONDAY: 9:00 am Staff Meeting (Pastor’s Office) No pm Bible Study today TUESDAY: 6:30 pm Council Meeting (Conference Room) 6:30 […]