A Newsletter concerning the
Mission and Ministry
of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, La
Porte, IN
Vol. 51
April 2002
No. 3
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“As one family, we lovingly
proclaim Jesus Christ.”
From the Pastor & Staff—
Worship Practices and Decisions
We have received some questions regarding how decisions are made regarding
worship at St. John’s. Here is a brief summary: (For more information, contact
your Elder, the Worship Committee or Pastor Koch.)
How is worship designed at St. John?
The worship services of St. John are designed at meetings of the Worship
Committee. This includes an elder, the pastor, all Music Directors,Usher and
Altar Guild representatives, the organist, and any others that may be invited or
may request to participate.
How are decisions made?
The committee examines the customary way of doing worship and, in general,
follows the practices and customs of the past for St. John’s and of the Lutheran
Church-Missouri Synod, as laid out in our worship books. For example, the
reading or singing of the Introit has been associated with different forms of
the Sunday liturgy (i.e. Lutheran Worship, Hymnal Supplement, etc.). We
generally follow the past practice on this, in so far as we are aware of it.
When new things are added, such
as the Passover Meal, Elders & Worship Committee are consulted.
Are changes necessary?
This depends on the situation and the nature of the change. For example,
having a children’s sermon at each service has encouraged younger families to
come with their children. There has been a marked increase in their attendance
at worship. Natural Church Development, a program that aids
congregations in becoming more healthy and thus in growing, states that the
worship must be inspiring and encouraging. Any change in that direction would
benefit all congregations.
Will everything change?
No, only those things which you & your leader representatives
decide will benefit the church and its witness to the gospel in this community.
During an Interim Pastorate we provide samples of things you could do. Long term
changes are up to you as you examine what you have done, what you might do, and
what works.
From the School Principal…
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
SPRING BREAK 4/1-4/7
ACHIEVEMENT TESTS 4/9-4/16
4/17 PM-4/20...LEA IN MPLS...
4/27...SATURDAY TRIP TO NOTRE DAME FOR GRADES 6-8…
EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS
4/28...CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
5/4....ACADEMIC BOWL GR.4-5 8:00 AND FOLLOWING
5/23...KK AND CC SPRING CONCERT
CURRENT ENROLLMENT AS OF 3/15/02
PS 11 3rd 16
Pre-K AM 16 4th 18
PK PM 10 5th 11
Kindergarten 10 6th 11
1st 15 7th 10
2nd 19 8th 10
Total Students 157
OTHER NOTES:
Mrs. Rio Light, our Daycare Director underwent extensive surgery on 3/18.
Please remember her and her family in your prayers. Mrs. Cheryl Hoard, our sixth
grade teacher, also underwent successful surgery on 3/11.
Our best math students in grades 5-8 will be competing in a contest with
other Lutheran Schools from the region. This event was scheduled to be held at
Immanuel Lutheran in Valpo, but it was snowed out. We will now administer the
tests in-house and ship to Valpo for competition scoring.
It was announced by the school board that Mrs. Marlene Will has had second
thoughts about retiring and will be teaching in grade 1 for the 2002-03 school
year. So, all retirement recognitions are being put on hold till further notice.
MONTHLY DEVOTION:
Read Numbers 9:1-10:36
Why did God require unleavened bread for celebrating the Passover?
The Passover was a memorial of god’s intervention in bringing His people out
of bondage in Egypt (9:4-5,11). At the first Passover, bread was taken fresh
from kneading, before it had time to rise, because they had to leave quickly
when Pharaoh finally relented and told them to leave. Yeast is also symbolic of
sin as it grows and spreads throughout a person or community. Thus, unleavened
bread not only reminded the people of God’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt,
but it also symbolized God’s will that His people remain distinct and
unpolluted, set apart by Him from the world around them.
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From the Sunday School Superintendent…
WHAT’S NEW AT SUNDAY SCHOOL…
What's brings a smile to your face this spring? Is it that winter is over,
and nicer weather approaches? Is it vacation plans? Maybe it's a chance to get
outside and do some gardening! Well, one thing that should bring a HUGE smile is
the fact that Jesus Christ is no longer in that grave! Throughout
history, various religions have worshipped their "gods"...Buddha, Mohammed, etc.
and their followers make pilgrimages to visit their places of entombment.
Followers of Jesus may visit the garden tomb as well. What's the difference? Our
Savior is NOT in the tomb, praise God! His stay in the grave was a short one! We
don't serve a dead mortal, we serve a living Lord! Alleluia!
In March we took a field trip to the La Porte County Home to deliver
all the items we collected during "Have a Heart" month. We also sang "Oh How I
Love Jesus" and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands". Thanks to all the
parents and staff who drove and chaperoned on this trip. Many personal care
items like toothpaste, socks, deodorant, shampoo, etc. were donated by the
children and their families. Also given to the residents were the following
items: The entire New Testament on audiotape, 3 large print Bibles, various
Christian video tapes (i.e. The Robe, The Greatest Story Ever Told etc.) a
cassette tape of "The Cathedrals", and a book on prayer. These items were
purchased from our February door offerings. Thanks to everyone who gave from the
heart!
We would like to say a special thanks to AAL and Imogene Dahl for the
invitation to join the school and pre-school for the Krispy Kreme Doughnut
sale. What fun we had selling (and eating) all those yummy doughnuts! Thanks
also to Annette Williams who did so much work promoting the sale and organizing
the ticket packets and fliers. Finally, thanks to all of you who bought those
doughnuts! Our prayer now is that the Lord would give us discernment in the use
of these funds, so that we will be good stewards of what has been given to us!
During March we set about being fishermen for the Lord. We were so
happy to have caught a number of visitors! The visitor and the one who "caught"
them got to fish for candy from our fish bowl. We hope our visitors get "hooked"
on Sunday School and will come back often!
Those with perfect attendance during the month of February were as follows:
Brandon Gropp, Amelia Kessler, Austin Gropp, Aleczander Smith, Brooke Baima,
Allison Coffeen, Samuel Feldt, Storm Shortt, Susan Feldt, Alexander Kelsey,
Morgan Livinghouse, Taylor Baima, Emily Barnhart, T.J. Coffeen, Chelsea
Levandoski, Brittney Ryan, Sam Bublitz, Victoria Kelsey, Paul Lloyd, Shane
Rogers, Andrew Schuelke, Sky Shortt, Jacob Barnhart, Kayla Calkins, Tom Feldt,
and Kathryn Scherer. Congratulations for setting a good example for all of us!
These children received a WWJD bracelet.
We are looking forward to singing in church on April 14 in the 8:00
a.m. service. PARENTS: Please make every effort to bring your child to
join in song with us. It's so wonderful to worship the Lord in song! Mr. Martin
Vollrath is heading this activity and we thank him.
It's not too soon to be thinking about our Summer Program. This year
we're going on a faith building expedition called FAITH MOUNTAIN. We'll be
learning all about the faith of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, David, Moses and many
others! Jesus admonished his disciples to have faith like a little child. We
want to help children discover all the many people of faith in God's Word. God's
Word says that without faith it's impossible to please God!
(Hebrews 11:6) Let's climb "Faith Mountain" together this summer!
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From Our Boards & Committees…
All St. John’s Boards, Committees and Organizations must be under the
oversight of Church Council directly, or one of the Boards under Church
Council. This is not to restrict their activity, but to give them a place to go
for support and assistance when needed. This also provides a proper check
& balance of the church to see that all groups are abiding by the Constitution
and By-Laws, and gives them a proper channel in which to take motions to the
Voter’s Assembly when needed.
Boards should check in regularly with the organizations they have
under their oversight to see how they may offer assistance and support of their
ministry work. They should also look for ways they can encourage the start of
new ministries. All Boards, Committees and Organizations should report to the
members of St. John’s on a regular basis regarding their activities through the
Monthly Newsletters and the Weekly Time-Talents-Treasures News Update.
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CHURCH COUNCIL
CALL COMMITTEE
The Call Committee has been formed and will hold its first meeting on April
11 at 7 p.m. Pastor Fitchett, our Circuit Counselor, will be present.
Congregational President, Chuck Link, Jr., will preside and will lead the
committee to organize itself and its work.
For the sake of our members, we provide the following information about your
submissions of candidates for the call as Head Pastor. First, when you submit a
name it helps the committee if you provide the information requested on the
form. Secondly, please understand that the committee must follow Synodical
procedures in handling applications for these nominees.
(con’t)
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All nominees must be submitted to the District President to assure that
they are available for a call by our church.
The District President will return the nominees that are available and will
solicit from them, or their District President, a synod approved form that
provides additional information on the nominee.
These two steps may take a little time to complete because of the contacts
that need to be made and the mailing and assembly of materials by the District
office.
When the Call Committee receives back all of the approved candidates names
and information files it must then decide which of them is to be given final
consideration. These may then be interviewed by phone, and some may be
interviewed here in La Porte.
The Call Committee will then move through the channels provided by our
constitution to bring a final “short list” before the Voters Assembly for its
consideration. They may either select one of these for call or send the list
back and ask for another, or an additional list.
This article is intended to give “general” information about the calling
process to inform members about the steps in the process.
FINANCE SECRETARY’S FEBRUARY 2002 REPORT
2001 Total Attendance—1773
2002 Total Attendance - 1926
2001 General Fund - $65,025.66
2002 General Fund -$35,766.42
2001 Building Fund—N/A
2002 Building Fund—$1,289
2001 Mission Fund— $415.00
2002 Mission Fund—$583.00
2001 Scholarship Fund - $138.00 2002
Scholarship Fund - $162.00
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next meeting of the Church Council is Tuesday, April 23 in the Music
Room. Each Board is required to have two representatives and the Elders
seven representatives. Each Board should give a brief report on their activities
of the last quarter. All boards should have copies of the minutes of each
meeting they have had the last quarter turned in to the Church office no later
than Noon on Thursday, April 18 so we can distribute copies to all
the Boards in their boxes (in the School building next to the Ladies Lounge)
for review before the Council meeting.
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ELDERS
DEAF MINISTRY
St. John’s offers worship and Bible study for Deaf members of our
congregation and the surrounding communities. On the 2nd Saturday of each
month we have a CITI (Church Interpreter Training Institute at Ft. Wayne
Seminary) certified Interpreter for the Deaf signing at the 7 p.m. worship
service. On the 4th Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. we have a Bible Study for
the Deaf in the School Ladies Lounge. Both hearing and Deaf members are invited
to attend this study by Indiana Missionary for the Deaf, Rev. Jerry Munz. We are
currently studying the book of Genesis. Persons interested in working with the
Deaf Ministry are also invited. For more information, contact Congregation
Coordinator, Debra Trowbridge, at (219) 362-3726 or e-mail stjohnsarc@csinet.net
ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild is looking for new members. We hope you will consider joining
us. Before you say no, let me tell you what is involved in being a member. We
meet 4 times a year and our dues are $3.00 per year. We do have one extra
cleaning day each year and also a potluck.
Our duties include sweeping and dusting each weekend for one month out of the
year, the Altar area in the Church and Chapel and the Pastor’s office. We also
do the following:
1 - Change the paraments (colored cloths that adorn the pulpit, lecturn,
etc.) when necessary.
2 - Change the altar cloth when necessary
3 - Help with communion (we do the clean up)
4 - Help the acolytes with their robes and light the wands
5 - After 2nd service , we take the flowers to shut-ins or whomever the
Pastor has designated for that weekend (when the sponsor of the flowers does not
want to keep them)
6 - We also take home the dust cloths, towels, purifiers, etc., wash, dry and
iron and return as soon as possible each week during our designated month.
How do we know when these things need to be changed? They are all listed on a
calendar in the Working Sacristy for us to follow. Also, there is a blue folder
listing the duties for us and the Pastor puts a list in the drawer of the people
who are to receive the flowers weekly.
Ideally we like to have four ladies each month so the duties won’t be
burdensome and also to allow for flexibility in our personal schedules. We do
need to have each service covered. You will be assigned with some ladies that
have been involved for a long time. So don’t be concerned about not knowing what
to do.
It is really an honor to be involved with the upkeep and beautifying of the
Chancel area of our Church. We hope to hear from you soon. People to contact
about joining or if you have any questions: President - Judy Schreiber -
362-6390; Secretary - Kathy Page - 362-5903; Treasurer - Mary Jo Uebele -
362-2538; Flower Fund - Sherrill Lee - 654-7313. Thank you for your
consideration!
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MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
NEW MEMBER DINNER
Won’t you ALL join us in celebrating with our New Members at a potluck dinner
to be held in their honor on April 7th, in the school gym, following
second service. This will be a fun and informative time for all. Good food, good
conversation and we can all welcome our new members together. If your last name
begins with A-M please bring a salad and a main dish; N-Z please bring a main
dish and a dessert. And everyone please try to bring your own table service.
Thanks. Let’s all help our new members feel welcome!
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSION LEAGUE
The Lutheran Women’s Mission League Spring Rally is Sunday, April 14 at Our
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Knox, IN. Registration is 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., with
program and meeting starting at 2 p.m. Guest speaker is Rev. Tim Miller, whose
topic is his experience being a Lutheran Hour Ministry “Pedal Pusher” for the
2000 Rose Parade. For more information see Karen Piper.
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PARISH EDUCATION
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
A VBS Committee and plans for Vacation Bible School 2002 are underway. We
have new VBS leaders this year who are being encouraged by former
director, Christel Bublitz. If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding
VBS, or want to help, please contact co-leaders Susan Rosselli (324-8364)
or Michael Lemke (jeriandmichael@netnitco.net). Further details on VBS
will be forth coming!
BIBLE STUDY UPDATES
A Bible Study on Christian Parenting takes place Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
in the Ladies Lounge. Christel Bublitz leads the discussion on the video series
“Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly”. This interactive series explores the principles
of effective Christian parenting that have proven to be workable, realistic and
effective models for families like yours. Come to as many sessions as you can,
even if you have to miss some! See Christel for more information.
A Bible Study for the Deaf take place on the 4th Saturday
of each month at 6 p.m. in the Ladies Lounge. Currently we are studying the book
of Genesis. The class is being taught by Rev. Jerry Munz, Missionary-at-Large
for the Deaf for the Indiana District. Hearing persons are also invited
to learn and help with this ministry. For more information, see Debra Trowbridge
or call her at (219)362-3726.
Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. join us in the Music Room for a study on
"Working Together as Christians - the Family of God”. This is a discussion on
what the Bible says about our different roles as Christians. Group leaders will
be Bill Trowbridge, and for the last few sessions, Pastor Karl Koch. You may
join in at any time! For more information, call Bill at (574-654-7815).
On Wednesday nights at 7 p.m., join us for a “Creation versus Evolution”
video Bible study on “Science, Evolution, and the Bible”. This class is centered
on the new “Answers in Genesis” video series, and is being taught by Science
Teacher Bill Trowbridge. You may attend at any time, and Child Care may be
provided if you request it in advance. For more information, call Bill at
(574)654-7815.
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PARISH FELLOWSHIP
ST. JOHN’S SENIORS
The scheduled dates for the Senior’s Potlucks this quarter are as follows:
April 17, May 15 & June 19 - Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. in the School Cafeteria.
All are invited to attend.
Pastor Jim asks—Is it difficult for you to read regular sized Portals of
Prayer? If you would like LARGE PRINT Portals of Prayer and are not now
receiving them, please contact St. John’s Church Office (219-362-3726) to
request them. St. John’s members are willing to help provide materials for your
devotional life.
EVENING CIRCLE MOTHER-DAUGHTER DESSERT
St. John’s Annual Mother-Daughter Banquet takes place on Wednesday, May 1,
2002. The theme this year is “Hats Galore”. It will be held in the School Gym at
6:30 p.m. and is sponsored by St. John’s Evening Circle. Tickets are $3 for
adults and $1.50 for children 12 and under. They are available at the Church
Office or from any Evening Circle member.
NEW STEP-AEROBICS CLASS
The new Aerobics class has a new focus! They will now be doing Step-Aerobics
at St. John’s on Monday and Wednesday evenings! Julie Sinclair is the aerobics
instructor. These classes are for men and women. They include a warm-up, a
cardio portion, strength training, abs, and cool down. All fitness levels will
be able to participate, but plan to sweat! (Showers will be available.) Bring
clean gym shoes and comfortable clothes. The class will take place Mondays and
Wednesdays, starting promptly at 5:30 p.m. and ending by 6:30 p.m. For more
information, contact Julie at (219)326-0585 or sinergy@csinet.net.
ADULT “HOOPS NIGHT”
All adults 25 years and over are invited to a new “Hoops Night” in the School
Gym, Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. This will be an informal basketball game for
men and women. Church members as well as school parents are invited to attend.
Showers and changing rooms are available for your use. For more information,
contact David Wisniewski at 324-8024.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES
Do you crave more balance in your life? A feeling of lasting satisfaction.
The ability to adjust to new situations. A willingness to take risks for growth.
Not perfection, but doing your best to meet your own and other’s needs. Author
Melanie Wilson wanted the same thing for her own life, but it didn’t come
easily. Find out how she learned to balance the challenges of her life and
discover principles that will help you in your own search for balance. You can
find this booklet and many more at the Project Connect booklet racks found in
the Church Narthex and in the School hallway near the Congregation Coordinator’s
Office.
Donations toward this project may be placed in the collection plate labeled
“St. John’s Lutheran Hour Ministries Fund”.
LIVING FOR TOMORROW
The Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) program “Living for Tomorrow” takes place
April 8 to 12 and 15 to 19 in the South Bend media market area (which includes
us!) We are asking for your prayers, that people would be receptive to these
radio and television commercials and want to receive more information that could
bring them to the Lord.
Also pray for St. John’s volunteers (Ellie Heidel, Debra Trowbridge, Sherrill
Lee, Tracy Fronk, Bill Trowbridge, Pastor Koch, & Pastor Beversdorf) from St.
John’s, that they might have the Lord’s help as they answer phones and deliver
information to those who are requesting it. If you would like to help with these
deliveries to areas near our church, please see St. John’s LHM reps Debra
Trowbridge or Ellie Heidel, or call the Church Office at (219)362-3726.
NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION
Would you be interested in picking up your Newsletter in the Narthex on
Sunday or from the Church Office instead of having it mailed? With enough
participation, this could save the church on mailing costs. If you are
interested in doing this, please sign up on a clip board in the Church Welcome
Center or at the Church Office. Please also give us your e-mail address if you
are interested in receiving the Newsletter, or other periodic information by
e-mail. Both of these programs will be tried this year on an experimental basis.
Please let us know how they work for you!
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SCHOOL
PARENT-TEACHER LEAGUE
St. John’s Lutheran School’s Parent-Teacher League is sponsoring a cookie
dough sale through the Market Day Program. The goal is to sell 500 tubs of
cookie dough. Lutheran Brotherhood La Porte County Branch #8213 will match the
profits up to $500. The $500 match will be used for our technology lab. Cookie
dough flavors are Snickers, Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate, Macadamia Nut,
Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, Heath English Toffee, M & M, and Sugar. The tubs
cost $8.99 per tub. Each 3 pound tub comes frozen and makes ninety-six 1/2 oz.
cookies. Persons who buy 3 or more tubs receive a $5 coupon toward Market Day.
The sale continues through April 12th. If you would like more information or
would like to place an order, contact Annette Williams at 219-326-8017 or
Imogene Dahl will be available at Church services.
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TRUSTEES
CUSTODIAN NEEDED
The Board of Trustees are looking for a part-time custodian to work Monday
through Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the School Building. Applications are
available at the Church Office. For more information, contact any Trustee.
PROJECT 2000 & BEYOND
The next congregation information meeting on “Project 2000 and Beyond” takes
place on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Church Building. The Board of
Trustees will have monthly meetings throughout this process to keep members
informed.
SPRING FISH FRY
The Board of Trustees have encouraged the St. John’s Church & School Music
Departments to take on the next Fish Fry, to be held on Friday, April 26 from 4
to 7 p.m. in the School Gym. Profits would then go toward paying off the costs
of the new School Music Room piano, repairs to the organ to be done after the
construction is complete, and other Music Department needs. Watch the bulletin
for more information!
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YOUTH
JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH YOUTH
St. John’s Junior & Senior High Youth Groups will have a joint schedule of
events for April: (For more information contact Sr. High Leaders Cheri Schuelke
and Al Vollmer, or Jr. High Leader Scott Childress.)
April 7—6-8 p.m.– Medic Ball, Bible Study & refreshments
April 14—6-8pm—Card Games & Bible Study & refreshments
April 19—21—Stand Up Event in Indianapolis Youth Trip
April 28—6-7pm—T-N-T (Teen Non-Traditional Service)-Church
Watch for more information forthcoming on the Dinner & Talent Show to be held
in the Gym on May 17!!
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH ADVISORS
St. John’s Youth Board is now taking applications for Junior High Youth
Advisors. Applicants must be communicant members of St. John’s, 21 years of age
or older. Assistant Youth Leaders may be 18 years of age or older. Application
forms are available at the Church Office. For more information, contact Youth
Board Chairman, Julie Childress, at (219) 785-4232.
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Items of Interest…
LA PORTE COUNTY JAIL MINISTRY
The La Porte Ministerial Association has a jail ministry program called the
La Porte County Jail Support Group. They are currently looking for more
volunteers for their library program. Volunteers can sign up for 2 hours a month
or up to 2 hours a week. A brief training session is required, but anyone may
visit on Wednesdays to see if this is God’s calling for them.
They are also looking for reading materials for the Jail Library, including
Large Print Bibles, dictionaries, Spanish books, novels, almanacs, puzzle books,
Bible Dictionaries, Spanish/English Dictionaries, Westerns, Adventure, Science
Fiction, and other “Best Seller List” novels. Books by Kenneth Copeland, Ray
Bradbury, Emily Dickinson, Sigmund Freud, Robert Frost, John Grisham and Joyce
Myers are also popular. For more information, contact Walter Leszczyszyn at
219-362-3960, David Gobbs at 219-362-6219, or St. John’s Congregation
Coordinator Debra Trowbridge.
SIMEON SQUARE OPEN HOUSE
If you or someone you care about is 62 or older and beginning to think about
future housing needs, you are invited to an Open House at Simeon Square on
Sunday, April 7th, from 2-4 p.m. Simeon Square is sponsored by and on the
grounds of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Michigan City, IN and is a 37-unit,
life-lease, independent living complex for Seniors. If you have questions or
would like more information immediately, please call Susan any morning until
Noon at 219-874-9675 or drop by Simeon Square at 1207 S. Woodland, Michigan
City.
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS
Aid association for Lutherans and Lutheran Brotherhood have decided on a new
name to propose to the membership - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. According
to a media release, the merger of Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) and
Lutheran Brotherhood (LB) has enabled them to use the strength of their common
missions to build a future dedicated to serving Lutherans and the institutions
they support. The name will be voted in the future.
BONNIE BEVERSDORF HONORED
Pastor Jim Beversdorf’s wife, bonnie, was honored in an article in the Porte
County Post-Tribune recently. She was chosen for a “Your Neighbor” feature
article regarding her work as a Deaconness at Immanuel Lutheran in Valparaiso.
She has been a Deaconess there for one year now.
Her responsibilities include heading the church’s food pantry, financial
assistance program, and small groups. She also started the Christian Caregiving
program, in which Immanuel Lutheran students make birthday cards each month for
those over 65. She has initiated the Caring for the Caregiver Resource Directory
for caregivers needing support and encouragement. As a Stephen Minister, she
also helps train lay people to counsel and listen to those in crisis.
Congratulations Bonnie!
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Worship Schedule for April…
Sat, April 6 7 p.m. - Regular Worship
Sun, April 7 8 a.m. -Communion Service with Walther League Chorus
10:45 a.m. - Regular Worship Service
Sat, April 13 7 p.m. - Communion Service with Interpreter for the Deaf
Sun, April 14 8 a.m. - Regular Worship with Sunday School Children
10:45 a.m. - Communion Worship Service
Sat, April 20 7 p.m. - Regular Worship Service
Sun, April 21 8 a.m. - Communion Service with Walther League Chorus
10:45 a.m. - Regular Worship Service
Sat, April 27 7 p.m. - Communion Worship Service
Sun, April 28 8 a.m. - Regular Worship Service
10:45 a.m. - Communion Worship Service
6 p.m. - T-N-T Worship (Teen Non-Traditional)
St. John’s Lutheran Church & School
111 Kingsbury Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350
Church—(219) 362-3726 (voice mail) School
(219)362-6692 (voice mail)
FAX—(219) 362-2237 TDD (for hearing impaired) (219)
362-4742
Web site: www.stjohns-lpin.org
General E-mail Box: stjohns@stjohns-lpin.org
Church Staff
Intentional Interim Pastor—Rev. Karl Koch - (574) 876-9848
(cell)
Visitation Pastor—Rev. James Beversdorf - (219) 465-3921
(home)
Congregation Coordinator—Mrs. Debra Trowbridge - (574)
654-7815 (h)
Interim Music Director—Mr. Matt Nelson - (219) 362-7317 (home)
Organist—Mrs. Susan Rosselli - (219) 324-8364 (home)
Head Custodian—Mr. Barry Siddall - (219) 325-2956 (pager)
School Staff
School Principal—Mr. David Wippich (219) 362-9288 (home)
Ms. Mary Rooney (Admin. Asst.), Mrs. Rio Light (Daycare/
Pre-school), Mrs. Karla Eigenmann (Kindergarten), Mrs. Marlene Will (1st Grade),
Mrs. Sally Foglesong (2nd Grade), Mrs. Lois Krider (3rd Grade), Mrs. Jan
Martinsen (4th Grade), Mrs. Jennifer Vant’hof (5th Grade), Mrs. Cheryl Hoard
(6th Grade), Mr. Steve Parry (7th Grade), Miss Julie Stelter (8th Grade).
Congregation Officers & Board Chairmen:
President—Mr. Chuck Link, Jr.—(219) 326-1069
Vice President—Mr. James Crum—(219) 324-2985
Treasurer—Mr. Jeff Scherer—(219) 362-5333
Secretary—Mrs. Penny Nelson—(219) 362-7317
Elders—Mr. Mark Jerndt—(219) 326-1177
Trustees—Mr. Paul Shelby—(219) 369-1363
School Board—Mr. Scott Childress—(219) 362-7170
Missions & Evangelism—Elyse Heidel—(219) 326-1866
Parish Education—Mrs. Christel Bublitz—(219) 325-0831
Parish Fellowship—Mrs. Jeanette Darby—(219)362-3891
Public Relations—Mrs. Peggy Droege—(219) 325-0011
Social Ministry—Mrs. Nancy Winn—(219) 324-9221
Stewardship—Mr. Dwayne Rogers— unlisted
Youth Board—Mrs. Julie Childress—(219) 785-4232
