Announcements

September 2, 2018

 

Adult Bible Class – For the next few weeks we will be studying our Synod’s Explanation of the Small Catechism published in 2017.  These are the 374 questions in the back of Luther’s Small Catechism which help us apply the six chief parts of the Catechism to issues of our current church and culture.

 

A Religion School/Confirmation Students and Parents Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5^th at 6:30 p.m.  If you and your child are not able to attend, please let Pastor know ahead of time.

 

Rally Day Partnership Picnic - Trinity and St. John's are co-hosting a prayer service and picnic to kick off the new year of Sunday School and midweek Christian education.  The event will be held Sunday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith Lake near the East shelter (that's the one near the entrance).  We will begin with a brief service at 10:30 which will include the installation of Sunday School teachers and presentation of Bibles and Catechisms, followed by a picnic lunch and games.  Food and drink will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring a dessert to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.  The offering collected during the service will go toward the missions that the Trinity and St. John's Sunday Schools will be sending their offerings for the year.  We will introduce these missions during the service.  Keep in mind that this would be a great event to invite friends or family that aren't already connected with a church!  (Flyers available on the back table)

* St. John’s will have our regularly scheduled service at 9:00 a.m. at the church on Sep. 9^th.

 

Ladies Aid will meet on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. September 6, 2018.  Barb Harms, Hostess, Bev Skadburg, devotions and Pastor Cowell the Bible Study.

 

Dear Friends at St. John's--   Wow!  We cannot fully express our sincere gratitude for your beautifully written cards and extremely generous gifts.  We are completely humbled and thankful for the kindness that you have shown to our family.  The gifts you have given to us will be put to good use, as we continue along this new path in life.  Cal's new diagnosis has truly changed our lives this past month, but having the support of this community and our church's partnership has truly helped ease our pain.  We so greatly appreciate your prayers for him as we continue to navigate through the possible twists and turns that this diagnosis brings.  Your generous financial support and prayers is something that we will never forget.  We are thankful that God has placed our family in your path at St. John's.  Thank you for loving us and thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity!        Sincerely,   Eric, Jill, Julia, Cal, and Hazel Hauan 

 

Birthday – Helen Smith is celebrating her 91^st Birthday today.  Cards, and Birthday wishes can reach her at Windsor Manor #413, 521 Finn Drive, Algona, Iowa 50511.

 

Lessons on the Liturgy – Kneeling at Communion

In the old days people would kneel when a king entered his throne room.  We do the same when Christ our King comes to us at the Lord’s Supper.  Pastor kneels to one knee as the Body and Blood of Jesus enter the room in the Words of Institution (the congregation can also bow at this time).  Then as we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus we show our greatest reverence to our king and kneel with both knees.

 

Breakfast – The Burt City Council will be hosting a Breakfast on Saturday,  September 8^th  from 8 a.m. to noon at the Burt Activity Complex. Menu: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausages and Drink.  A Free Will donation will be taken with the proceeds going to upkeep of the Burt Activity Complex. 

 

Financial Peace University – Coming Soon!

This fall we will be hosting Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey.  Through Financial Peace University we learn Biblical ways of taking care of the money that God has entrusted to us. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents Biblical, practical steps to take control of your finances.  We’ll learn how to get rid of debt, manage money, spend and save wisely, and live generously. Class starts on Monday, September 10^th and will include a light meal and baby-sitting. Cost for materials is $109.  You can find more information and register at www.trinityalgona.org/fpu or by calling the Trinity Church Office – 295-3518.

 

What is Operation Barnabas?  In Scripture, Barnabas is known as the “the encourager.” This is what Operation Barnabas strives to do by encouraging our military and their families.  Come to the sixth annual Iowa District West Operation Barnabas Conference on Saturday, October 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Carroll Iowa to learn more on how you can be involved and “Called to Serve.”   This conference is to inform you on how you can care for the veterans in our congregation or community.  Join us as we work together to serve our military families. Registration information is in the church office.

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (September 2, 2018-September 9, 2018)

Today            8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service  (Holy Communion)                                                    

Monday                               Labor Day

Wednesday  6:30     pm       Religion/Confirmation Students and Parents Meeting

Thursday       1:30     pm       Ladies Aid         

Sunday         8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service 

                    10:30     am       Rally Day Prayer Service at Smith Lake with Trinity, picnic and games to follow

                            

Greeters Next Week:     Ken McFarland and Mary Gifford

Acolytes:                        Ushers/Acolytes

Ushers for September:  *Mike Marlow, Lyle Karels and Terry Tieman

Elder for September:     Boyd Shipler

 

Trinity Bible Studies – St. John’s members are welcome to attend any of the following Bible Studies at Trinity:

·         Wednesday AM Adult Bible Class – Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

·         BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) – Tuesday Evenings Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at parsonage.

 

 

Announcements

August 26, 2018

 

Summer Midweek Divine Services are finished for the year.  We look forward to doing this again in 2019.

 

Adult Bible Class - Next week we are going to have an "ask the pastor" version of adult Bible study.  I will be answering a couple questions from members that have been sitting on my desk for a while, and I encourage you to bring new questions to discuss as well.  Questions can range from the interpretation of a Bible verse, a Christian interpretation of current events, matters of the Christian life, the liturgy, what Lutherans believe about [fill in the blank]. Anything goes!

 

A Religion School/Confirmation Students and Parents Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5^th at 6:30 p.m.  If you and your child are not able to attend, please let Pastor know ahead of time.

 

Rally Day Partnership Picnic - Trinity and St. John's are co-hosting a prayer service and picnic to kick off the new year of Sunday School and midweek Christian education.  The event will be held Sunday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith Lake near the East shelter (that's the one near the entrance).  We will begin with a brief service at 10:30 which will include the installation of Sunday School teachers and presentation of Bibles and Catechisms, followed by a picnic lunch and games.  Food and drink will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring a dessert to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.  The offering collected during the service will go toward the missions that the Trinity and St. John's Sunday Schools will be sending their offerings for the year.  We will introduce these missions during the service.  Keep in mind that this would be a great event to invite friends or family that aren't already connected with a church!  (Flyers available on the back table)

* St. John’s will have our regularly scheduled service at 9:00 a.m. at the church on Sep. 9^th.

 

Lessons on the Liturgy – The Stole

Like many of the vestments of the church, the origins and original purpose of the stole is complicated.  However there is much that we can learn from its use among pastors today. The stole distinguishes its wearer as one called to the office of the holy ministry.  When a pastor wears a stole he gives you confidence that he is the man who has been called by God to deliver God’s gifts to you. Also, the stole happens to look like a yoke.  Your pastor has been yoked by Christ for service to his people. Therefore the words and actions of the pastor are never his own, but Christ’s words and deeds which the pastor delivers to you.

 

Birthday – On Sunday, September 2^nd Helen Smith will be celebrating her 91^st Birthday.  Cards and Birthday wishes can reach her at Windsor Manor #413, 521 Finn Drive, Algona, Iowa 50511.

 

Breakfast – Saturday,  September 8^th  from 8 a.m. to noon at the Burt Activity Complex. Menu: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausages and Drink.  A Free Will donation will be taken with the proceeds to the Burt Activity Complex.  Sponsored by Burt City Council.

 

Financial Peace University – Coming Soon!

This fall we will be hosting Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey.  Through Financial Peace University we learn Biblical ways of taking care of the money that God has entrusted to us. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents Biblical, practical steps to take control of your finances.  We’ll learn how to get rid of debt, manage money, spend and save wisely, and live generously. Class starts on Monday, September 10^th and will include a light meal and baby-sitting. Cost for materials is $109.  You can find more information and register at www.trinityalgona.org/fpu or by calling the Trinity Church Office – 295-3518.

 

What is Operation Barnabas?  In Scripture, Barnabas is known as the “the encourager.” This is what Operation Barnabas strives to do by encouraging our military and their families.  Come to the sixth annual Iowa District West Operation Barnabas Conference on Saturday, October 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Carroll Iowa to learn more on how you can be involved and “Called to Serve.”   This conference is to inform you on how you can care for the veterans in our congregation or community.  Join us as we work together to serve our military families. Registration information is in the church office.

 

Concert - Everyone is invited to this great family night concert on Sunday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Burt Presbyterian Church, Burt, Iowa.  Glenn Henriksen is an accomplished pianist with a wonderful mix of music.  A free-will love offering will be taken.  We hope you will join us in Burt!   

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (August 26, 2018-September 2, 2018)

Today            8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service                                                                           

                      2:30     pm       Service at Accura Nursing Home -Pastor

Tuesday        2:30     pm       Bible Study at Good Samaritan Home                                   

Sunday         8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service  (Holy Communion)

                            

Greeters Next Week:     Larry Behnkendorf  

Acolytes:                       Ushers/Acolytes

Ushers for August:      *Clark Christensen, Harold Lavrenz & Jesse Fitzgerald

Elder for August:          Jerry Koestler

 

Trinity Bible Studies – St. John’s members are welcome to attend any of the following Bible Studies at Trinity:

·         Wednesday AM Adult Bible Class – Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

·         BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) – Tuesday Evenings Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at parsonage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

August 19, 2018

 

Special Offering – We praise God that Cal Hauan has received a favorable report concerning tests done for his adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in that the disease has currently had no adverse effects on his brain.  This gives them great hope for being able to successfully manage the disease.  The next steps for Cal include another MRI in 3 months, a potential stem cell transplant, and an MRI every 6 months thereafter.  In order to ease the financial burden of these several unexpected trips to Mayo Clinic, St. John’s will take a door offering for the Hauan family for the next two weeks. Please make checks out to St. John’s Lutheran Church. 

 

Midweek Divine Service will be held on August 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

 

Rally Day Partnership Picnic - Trinity and St. John's are co-hosting a prayer service and picnic to kick off the new year of Sunday School and midweek Christian education.  The event will be held Sunday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith Lake near the East shelter (that's the one near the entrance).  We will begin with a brief service at 10:30 which will include the installation of Sunday School teachers and presentation of Bibles and Catechisms, followed by a picnic lunch and games.  Food and drink will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring a dessert to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.  The offering collected during the service will go toward the missions that the Trinity and St. John's Sunday Schools will be sending their offerings for the year.  We will introduce these missions during the service.  Keep in mind that this would be a great event to invite friends or family that aren't already connected with a church!  (Flyers available on the back table)

* St. John’s will have our regularly scheduled service at 9:00 a.m. at the church on Sep. 9^th.

 

Ladies Day at St. John's: You still have time to sign up for the Chipped Inscriptions event with the ladies of St. John’s on Saturday, August 25th at 1:30 p.m. at St. John's. Please sign up on the back table by August 20th.  If you have any questions feel free to ask Hannah Cowell.   

 

Lessons on the Liturgy – The Cassock and Surplice

The black gown that Pastor wears is called a cassock.  The white garment on top of it is a surplice. There is a long and complicated history as to how pastors came to wear the cassock and surplice, but these vestments also teach two simple lessons.  Notice how the white vestment covers the black, just as the righteousness of Christ covers our sin in Baptism. Notice also that when Pastor is wearing his vestments you can only see his head and his hands.  In this way you are drawn to focus on his head (particularly his mouth) which proclaims God’s Word to you and his hands which deliver God’s Sacraments and blessing to you.

 

Preschool Registration - Kids of the Kingdom Preschool is now accepting registration for the 2018-2019 school year for 3 and 4 year olds.  Please contact the church office at 924-3344 or Jessie Parsons at 320-0501.

Financial Peace University – Coming Soon!

This fall we will be hosting Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey.  Through Financial Peace University we learn Biblical ways of taking care of the money that God has entrusted to us. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents Biblical, practical steps to take control of your finances.  We’ll learn how to get rid of debt, manage money, spend and save wisely, and live generously. Class starts on Monday, September 10^th and will include a light meal and baby-sitting. Cost for materials is $109.  You can find more information and register at www.trinityalgona.org/fpu or by calling the Trinity Church Office – 295-3518

 

Breakfast – Saturday,  September 8^th from 8 a.m. to noon at the Burt Activity Complex. Menu: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausages and Drink.  A Free Will donation will be taken with the proceeds to the Burt Activity Complex.  Sponsored by Burt City Council.

 

Concert - Everyone is invited to this great family night concert on Sunday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Burt Presbyterian Church, Burt, Iowa.  Glenn Henriksen is an accomplished pianist with a wonderful mix of music.  A free-will love offering will be taken.  We hope you will join us in Burt!   

 

Lone Rock Fun Days – Saturday, August 25 & 26,2018 : The festivities begin and at 1:00 p.m. Saturday with Kids Games and Bingo in the Park, and a Pork Loin Dinner will be served from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Fire Station. On Sunday there will be a Brunch at 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church and an Ecumenical Church Service at Blakjer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m.

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (August 19, 2018-August 26, 2018)

Today            8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service  (Holy Communion)                                        

Tuesday        2:30     pm       Bible Study at Good Samaritan Home                                   

Wednesday  6:30     pm       Midweek Divine Service

Sunday         8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service 

                      2:30     pm       Service at Accura Nursing Home -Pastor

                            

Greeters Next Week:     Wendell Jr.  and Teresa Christensen  

Acolytes:                       Ushers

Ushers for August:      *Clark Christensen, Harold Lavrenz & Jesse Fitzgerald

Elder for August:          Jerry Koestler

 

Trinity Bible Studies – St. John’s members are welcome to attend any of the following Bible Studies at Trinity:

·         Wednesday AM Adult Bible Class – Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

·         BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) – Tuesday Evenings Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at parsonage.

 

Announcements

August 12, 2018

 

Special Offering – We praise God that Cal Hauan has received a favorable report concerning tests done for his adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in that the disease has currently had no adverse effects on his brain.  This gives them great hope for being able to successfully manage the disease.  The next steps for Cal include another MRI in 3 months, a potential stem cell transplant, and an MRI every 6 months thereafter.  In order to ease the financial burden of these several unexpected trips to Mayo Clinic, St. John’s will take a door offering for the Hauan family for the next two weeks. Please make checks out to St. John’s Lutheran Church. 

 

Thank You – What an awesome VBS!  This would not be possible without so many hands working together to make this a success!  Many thanks to everyone who helped bring cookies, volunteers to help in the kitchen, during story and music time, setting up and taking down, photographer, and especially to the parents and grandparents for bringing the children each night.  Special thanks to the VBS Committee for all their hard work.

*VBS Offering will go to Lutherans in Africa - $216.25.

 

Adult Bible Study – We will continue our study of the joys and benefits of receiving the Lord's Supper on a regular basis.  The goal of this study is to inspire in us a desire to receive Christ's body and blood every Sunday here at St. John's.  Everyone welcome!!

 

Coffee/Conversation - I have been gifted a single cup/12 cup coffee maker for my St. John's office, so stop by my office some time for a cup of coffee with me!  I am typically in my office on Tuesdays and Thursdays by 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays by 9:00 a.m. or at any time by appointment.  Feel free to stop in at any time. I'm never too busy to enjoy a coffee and conversation with you.   

 

Midweek Divine Service will be held on August 15, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

 

Rally Day Partnership Picnic - Trinity and St. John's are co-hosting a prayer service and picnic to kick off the new year of Sunday School and midweek Christian education.  The event will be held Sunday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith Lake near the East shelter (that's the one near the entrance).  We will begin with a brief service at 10:30 which will include the installation of Sunday School teachers and presentation of Bibles and Catechisms, followed by a picnic lunch and games.  Food and drink will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring a dessert to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.  The offering collected during the service will go toward the missions that the Trinity and St. John's Sunday Schools will be sending their offerings for the year.  We will introduce these missions during the service.  Keep in mind that this would be a great event to invite friends or family that aren't already connected with a church!  (Flyers available on the back table)

* St. John’s will have our regularly scheduled service at 9:00 a.m. at the church on Sep. 9^th.

 

Ladies Day at St. John's: You still have time to sign up for the Chipped Inscriptions event with the ladies of St. John’s on Saturday, August 25th at 1:30 p.m. at St. John's. Please sign up on the back table by August 20th.  If you have any questions feel free to ask Hannah Cowell.   

 

Preschool Registration - Kids of the Kingdom Preschool is now accepting registration for the 2018-2019 school year for 3 and 4 year olds.  Please contact the church office at 924-3344 or Jessie Parsons at 320-0501.

 

Lessons on the Liturgy - INRI

Often times the letters INRI are hung above Christ on crucifixes and artwork.  These four letters are an abbreviation of the title in Latin that Pontius Pilate had posted on Jesus’ cross as he was crucified: Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum.  In English that’s: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.  That title of which the Jews protested, is a title in which we rejoice.  Jesus is not only king of the Jews, but the king of all creation who reigns forgiveness and peace from the throne of the cross and the kingdom of his resurrection.   

 

Philippians Workshop: Pastor and People - Partners in the Gospel!  You all, and especially our church council members, are invited to a workshop on stewardship on Tuesday, August 14^th at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity in Algona.  Please let Pastor Cowell know as soon as possible if you plan on attending so we can get a count for supper.

 

Financial Peace University- Trinity, Algona will be hosting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University beginning Monday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m.  Financial Peace University is a money-management class taught with Christian principles.  The class is taught via video clips, a workbook, and discussion led by Pastor Schlund. The class length is nine classes, every Monday at 6:00 p.m. beginning on Sept. 10.  The cost is $100 for the class, workbook, and access to online materials.  The class is open to the public.  Please talk with Pastor Cowell if you are interested in attending. 

 

Concert - Everyone is invited to this great family night concert on Sunday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Burt Presbyterian Church, Burt, Iowa.  Glenn Henriksen is an accomplished pianist with a wonderful mix of music.  A free-will love offering will be taken.  We hope you will join us in Burt!   

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (August 12, 2018-August 19, 2018)

Today            8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service     

                      2:30     pm       Service at Accura Nursing Home -Pastor

Tuesday        2:30     pm       Bible Study at Good Samaritan Home

                      6:00     pm       Preschool Board Meeting

Wednesday  6:30     pm       Midweek Divine Service

Sunday         8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service  (Holy Communion)

                                

Greeters Next Week:     Craig and Deb Steven  

Acolytes:                       Ushers

Ushers for August:      *Clark Christensen, Harold Lavrenz & Jesse Fitzgerald

Elder for August:          Jerry Koestler

 

Trinity Bible Studies – St. John’s members are welcome to attend any of the following Bible Studies at Trinity:

·         Wednesday AM Adult Bible Class – Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

·         BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) – Tuesday Evenings Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at parsonage.

 

 

 

Announcements

August 5, 2018

 

A Short Council Meeting will be held after church today to discuss the Health Insurance Plan for Pastor.

 

Truth Terrain – Vacation Bible School is the theme of this year’s VBS.  Join us as we embark on an adventure across multiple terrains learning the truth found in the Bible! Come and learn about the Parables Jesus taught. Truth Terrain will begin tonight and go through Wednesday, August 8^th from 6-8 p.m. The picnic/program will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.  A short class schedule will be from 6-6:30p.m. that evening.

 

Coffee/Conversation - I have been gifted a single cup/12 cup coffee maker for my St. John's office, so stop by my office some time for a cup of coffee with me!  I am typically in my office on Tuesdays and Thursdays by 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays by 9:00 a.m. or at any time by appointment.  Feel free to stop in at any time. I'm never too busy to enjoy a coffee and conversation with you.   

 

Adult Bible Study – We will continue our study of the joys and benefits of receiving the Lord's Supper on a regular basis.  The goal of this study is to inspire in us a desire to receive Christ's body and blood every Sunday here at St. John's.  Everyone welcome!!

 

Sign-up Sheets are available in the back of the church for people to furnish bars/cookies each night of Vacation Bible School.   Also, a sign-up sheet is available for volunteers to help in all areas.   Questions contact Karla Schutter.

 

No Midweek Divine Service this week due to Vacation Bible School.

 

Rally Day Partnership Picnic - Trinity and St. John's are co-hosting a prayer service and picnic to kick off the new year of Sunday School and midweek Christian education.  The event will be held Sunday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith Lake near the East shelter (that's the one near the entrance).  We will begin with a brief service at 10:30 which will include the installation of Sunday School teachers and presentation of Bibles and Catechisms, followed by a picnic lunch and games.  Food and drink will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring a dessert to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.  The offering collected during the service will go toward the missions that the Trinity and St. John's Sunday Schools will be sending their offerings for the year.  We will introduce these missions during the service.  Keep in mind that this would be a great event to invite friends or family that aren't already connected with a church!  (Flyers available on the back table)

* St. John’s will have our regularly scheduled service at 9:00 a.m. at the church on Sep. 9^th.

 

Ladies Day at St. John's: Hannah Cowell is hosting a social gathering for the women of St. John's and their friends.  This will be an afternoon to enjoy time with friends at St. John's and to invite others to get to know our St. John's family.  On Saturday, August 25th at 1:30 p.m. at St. John's Chipped Inscriptions of Forest City will be leading you through the creation of a sign to hang inside or outside your home.  Choose one of the six designs on the sign-up sheet in the back of church.  The cost is $40 per adult, $20 per child.  Please sign up by August 20th.  

 

Preschool Registration - Kids of the Kingdom Preschool is now accepting registration for the 2018-2019 school year for 3 and 4 year olds.  Please contact the church office at 924-3344 or Jessie Parsons at 320-0501.

 

Lessons on the Liturgy - I-H-S

The letters “I-H-S” are often found on liturgical artwork in sanctuaries.  The symbol is present in the middle of our altar cross at St. John’s. These are the first two letters and the last letter of “Jesus” as it is rendered in the Greek language, which was a common way of abbreviating a name in the old days.  Therefore the letters “IHS” in a sanctuary is an indication that this a place where the name of Jesus is proclaimed and placed on us in Word and Sacrament.

 

Financial Peace University- Trinity, Algona will be hosting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University beginning Monday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m.  Financial Peace University is a money-management class taught with Christian principles.  The class is taught via video clips, a workbook, and discussion led by Pastor Schlund. The class length is nine classes, every Monday at 6:00 p.m. beginning on Sept. 10.  The cost is $100 for the class, workbook, and access to online materials.  The class is open to the public.  Please talk with Pastor Cowell if you are interested in attending. 

 

Philippians Workshop: Pastor and People - Partners in the Gospel!  Mark your calendars and make plans to join us on Tuesday, August 14^th at 5:30 p.m. as Trinity partners with Iowa District West to host Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, the Director of Stewardship for the LCMS who will lead a workshop on our Biblical understanding of stewardship. Contact Trinity if you wish to attend.

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (August 5, 2018-July 12, 2018)

Today            8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service  (Holy Communion)                                          

                  6-8:00     pm       Vacation Bible School

Monday    6-8:00     pm       Vacation Bible School                                                             

Tuesday     6-8:00     pm       Vacation Bible School

                  2-2:30     pm       Bible Study at Good Samaritan Home

Wednesday  6:00     pm       Vacation Bible School Class

              6:30-8:00     pm       Picnic and Program – Last session

                                             No Midweek Divine Service

Sunday         8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service 

                      2:30     pm       Service at Accura Nursing Home -Pastor

                            

Greeters Next Week:     Boyd and Rosann Shipler  

Acolytes:                       Ushers

Ushers for August:      *Clark Christensen, Harold Lavrenz & Jesse Fitzgerald

Elder for August:          Jerry Koestler

 

Trinity Bible Studies – St. John’s members are welcome to attend any of the following Bible Studies at Trinity:

·         Wednesday AM Adult Bible Class – Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

·         BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) – Tuesday Evenings Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at parsonage.