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A Newsletter concerning the
Mission and Ministry
of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, La Porte, IN
Vol. 52 October 2003
No. 8
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“As one family, we lovingly proclaim Jesus Christ.”
From Your Pastor, David M. Young
As faithful Christians, we have all come to understand that life as a
disciple of Jesus Christ is not always “a bed of roses.” By this, I don’t mean
that we are not blessed beyond our wildest imagination. After all, as we
continue our lives as both sinner and saint, what greater blessing can we have
than forgiveness of our sins and the promise of salvation as a saint of God?
Still, we don’t have too far to look to see the ravages of sin and despair in
the world around us. Even as I write this, you may be going through some
temporal crisis, be it health or financial crisis, emotional or spiritual.
You may be left asking: WHAT CAN I DO? What can I do to help
out, what can I do because I’m scared, what can I do with my anger, what can I
do with my grief?
I have asked that question myself. I have tried to make sense of things by
studying the Bible for God’s words of comfort and peace for these times so that
I might in some way be a comfort to you. The one thing that I know that I can do
for myself and for you, dear friends, is to pray. To study diligently is good,
but to pray diligently is even better, and I believe that as your pastor,
I can’t forget or neglect to pray. I know that I can’t accomplish
anything against the power of sin in my life. And what could I accomplish
against Satan’s power and deception by my own strength? I realize that I’m
helpless over my own flesh which betrays me more frequently than not. So, I
thank God for the strength and power that He enables me in prayer.
But what can any of us do without God’s grace and help? “Without me you
can do nothing” (John 15:5), said our Lord Jesus Christ, and the apostle
Paul said “We are not sufficient of ourselves to think (much less
accomplish) anything (that is, anything godly and good); but our sufficiency is
of God” (2nd Corinthians 3:5).
The uncertainty of our future, the search and desire to make sense of the
suffering in our worlds always leads us to a new sense of spirituality in our
lives, and a renewed sense for the necessity of daily prayer. We must seek our
capability to cope with our concerns humbly in sincere prayer to God for his
help. The holy apostles in Acts 6:4 said “We will give ourselves
continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.” You see, these
disciples in the Scriptures put prayer first because they new that they couldn’t
do anything in their lives, especially the ministry of preaching the Word,
without first praying fervently for God’s grace and help.
The same is true today. There is nothing that you can do to save yourself,
not just from eternal damnation, but to lift your feet out of the miry clay of
trouble that cements us in this world. Nothing that you can accomplish that is
good in your lives, nothing that you can do as servants of Jesus Christ (that
includes being good spouses, good parents and grand parents and good friends and
neighbors) can ever be accomplished without first praying and seeking God’s will
for your day. God has given us prayer as a key; a key to heaven, a
key to understanding the Scriptures, and the key to our hearts. Often the
answers that we try to find with great effort and much brain racking and emotion
but still are unsuccessful and unproductive are given to us unexpectedly after a
few breaths of sincere prayer.
Here’s how you can turn this “key.” Speak to God in simple words, as you
would talk to an intimate friend and tell Him about your sins, your worries, and
your weakness. Acknowledge your unworthiness and God’s grace. Ask for
forgiveness. If there are special sins that trouble you, ask special forgiveness
for them.
But also tell Him about your joys. Thank God for all the good things in your
life. Remember that if Jesus had not died for you, you wouldn’t even have the
right to pray to Him.
Pray for others, for your children, parents, brothers, sisters, relatives,
friends, teachers, for your pastor (who especially covets your prayers for him
and his ministry to you) for this troubled world, for protection for our nation,
for unbelievers who reject Jesus as their Savior, even for your enemies, and for
all who need God’ help and guidance in any way.
But most of all, believe in your heart that God will hear your prayer. He
will do it every time as you pray in faith in Jesus’ name, for that is God’s
promise to you.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, I promise that I will never cease praying for
you! I hope you will never cease praying for yourselves, your families, and the
ministries of St. John’s! SOLA DEI GLORIA!
Your brother in Christ’s service,
Pastor Young.
From the School Principal — David Wippich
St. John’s Lutheran School
Calendar items:
October 3 Fairgrounds; grade 4
Oct 6 PTL Craft meeting: 1:30 p.m. cafeteria
Oct 8 La Porte Symphony: 9:30 a.m. k-3, leave at 9:05 12:45 p.m. 4-8 leave at
12:20
Oct 9 Vision screening at Boston 10:45 a.m. gr 1, 3, 8, new students,
referrals
Oct 14 Chellberg gr 3; no bus today as public school is off
Oct 15 Muffins for moms 7-7:45 a.m. in cafeteria...make a showing
Oct 29 Doughnuts for dads 7-7:45 a.m. in cafeteria… make a showing
Current Enrollment as of 9-15-03:
We began the last school year with 157 students in s-8 and ended the last
school year at 162. Your positive remarks in the community concerning the
quality Christian Education offered at St. John’s largely contributes to
increased enrollment. Thank you!
Grade Enrollment Grade Enrollment
PK AM 10 Third 14
PK PM 11 Fourth 17
PS AM 9 Fifth 14
PS PM 6 Sixth 18
K 21 Seventh 7
First 17 Eighth 10
Second 15 Total 9/5/03
Other notes:
The National Lutheran Schools Association recently reviewed the Phase II
Self-Study that we completed last April. St. John’s Lutheran School was
presented with an award by Dr. David Ebeling, the District Executive Counselor
to Education, on Sunday, September 7, 2003, at the Outdoor Service. This award
granted continued accreditation by the National Lutheran Schools Association
to St. John’s through 2010. Again thanks to everyone who helped in this
arduous task. Special thanks to Orv Ulmer, Jan Martinsen, Annette Williams and
David Wippich who collectively served on the steering committee that provided
the catalyst for completion. Also, special thanks to Mark Bublitz for
countless hours spent technologically binding information.
NLSA recognized the following three major concerns that need to be
addressed for us to maintain accreditation:
a. Playground safety: We recently renovated the play area but failed to give
enough distance for fall zones. Thanks to Annette Williams and her husband Jack
and various others, that problem has been rectified.
b. Building air quality: We were able to purchase a large barn fan to help
exhaust the building and the trustees were able to inexpensively repair the main
exhaust vents in the gym. Combined, these two exhaust measures have helped us
expel some of the hot air in the building. Without windows that open in the
classrooms, it is difficult to draw air into the rooms. This matter has been
discussed for the 22 years I have been here. We hope and pray that the Lord will
continue to bless our efforts here by providing the means to better remediate
this situation. But, we are grateful to have been able to take a definite
positive step that can be reported on our yearly self-improvement plan.
c. Teacher planning time: A problem in this environment because we do not
have other teachers coming in to teach art, PE, music, etc. The only real
solution is to hire additional part time certified faculty in specialty areas.
Currently, we have been able to combine a few classes and with Pastor Young
teaching 7/8 confirmation combined and Dave Wippich teaching various classes, we
are able to offer some additional time for teachers at the expense of our work.
We also are grateful to Renee Scherer who has volunteered to teach art to a few
classrooms; to Jamie Holt and Dana Alexander for volunteering as lunch room
monitors and to Jean King and many other volunteers who help us out from time to
time. We pray that the finances would be available to solve this concern. Again,
it is a vital remedy for the sake of our NLSA and Department of Education —
Indiana certifications.
The National Lutheran School Association Committee recommends that the
faculty and ministry of the school and specific areas of the school be shared
with congregational members. To this end, the faculty will be presented monthly,
each explaining the following:
A. Their position here D. School responsibilities
B. Education, degree and license E. Personal, outside interests
C. Family and personal information F. Class activities
G. Personal Faith statement
All About Jan Martinsen
I’m Jan Martinsen, and I have taught fourth grade here since 1998. I
received my Bachelor degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University at
South Bend in December 1997, along with an endorsement in Social Studies. I hold
a standard Indiana license to teach grades 1-6, grades 7-8 non
-departmentalized, and Social Studies grades 1-9. This fall, I will be writing
the research paper required to complete my Masters in Elementary Education from
IUSB. I taught 8th grade Math at Boston Middle School for one semester before
coming to St. John’s.
Besides teaching all 4th grade subjects, I am in charge of the building
Spelling Bee and have been a building representative at the District Bee, acting
as judge or pronouncer for several years. Two years ago, I developed the
Academic Challenge for 4th and 5th graders, with the assistance of several
teachers and parents. This year we hope to expand it to include students in
grades 6-8. As all teachers, I serve on committees to plan the celebration of
National Lutheran Schools Week and other events, as the year progresses.
Fourth graders study Indiana History, which begins with a trip to the Pioneer
Village at La Porte County Fairgrounds and culminates with an annual field trip
to Conner Prairie, a living history museum northeast of Indianapolis. Fourth
grade is also the first year students
have to write out math problems instead of suing a worksheet, and the year
that “reading to learn” replaces “learning to read,” with a strong emphasis on
comprehension and application of information. Another annual field trip takes us
to the Art Institute in Chicago to see the original works of some of the artists
we study throughout the year.
Outside of school, I enjoy reading, sewing, arts and crafts, and traveling.
This summer I had the privilege of traveling to Italy to study mosaic art,
thanks to a grant from the Lily Endowment’s Teacher Creativity Fellowship
Program. The trip was truly inspiring on several levels. The art, history, and
culture come alive when you are walking on the very stones as those people whose
lives we have studies in books.
I have four children, whose locations also give me an opportunity for travel.
Ben, 20 years old, attends Purdue University and plans to become an elementary
teacher; Valerie, 21, finished 3 years at Valparaiso University and is in her
first of four years at Indiana University Dental School in Indianapolis; Meghan,
26, lives in Highland, Indiana and attends Indiana University Northwest and
teaches gymnastics in the Chicago area; and Joe, 29, lives in Muncie, Indiana
and married in September. He graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington in
1997. (As you can see, Ben is the rebel who defected to Purdue!)
I have been a member of St. John’s nearly all my life, with the exception of
a couple years during college when my membership was transferred to Faith
Lutheran in Bloomington. I attended St. John’s
School from Kindergarten through 6th grade, when my family moved to
Westville. It is so good to be teaching at St. John’s where the Word of God can
be freely spoken and prayer is a part of our daily lives. The Christian
fellowship with staff and parents is crucial in keeping me focused and
revitalized. I know that God has placed me at St. John’s as part of His life
plan for all of us, that we might be a blessing to each other. I am reminded of
this everyday as this verse hangs near the door of my classroom: “For I know the
plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11.
Fund Raisers for the School
Thrivent Members:
Thrivent members (formerly AAL & LB) who wish to donate money to St.
John’s Lutheran School, in support of the education program may have their
financial gift enhanced by Thrivent Financial. Thrivent will contribute 50 cents
for every dollar that a member donates to St. John’s School. Members may give
$50 to $400, the maximum If you are not a Thrivent member, you may still
participate by becoming an associate member for $10 per year. The associate
member gift range is $25 to $200, the maximum. Your checks may be made payable
to St. John’s Lutheran School. You may designate a specific area—technology,
library, athletic, or music. It is our goal to wire all classrooms for internet
and place up-to-date computers in each classroom. To date, we have received
$400. The gift was enhanced by $200 for a total of $600. Please contact
Principal, David Wippich or Imogene Dahl, if you are able to help us acquire
matching funds.
The Giving Plus Program is funded on a year-to-year basis. Since funds are
limited, it may not be possible to fully support all eligible gifts in any given
year. This district has $20 million allotted for this calendar year — $12
million has already been used.
We would appreciate your support for this program.
Boxtops for Education
Boxtops for Education coupons are found on hundreds of General Mills
products. Each boxtop coupon turned in earns 10 cents for our school. Last year
we raised over $700. Our Fall Classroom contest will start September 29. Give
boxtops to your favorite student or turn them in to the school office.
Ink and Laser Cartridges:
Recycle your empty ink and laser cartridges and turn them into cash for
St. John’s Lutheran School. A receptacle is at the entrance of the school for
your contribution.
Campbell Labels:
The school is still collecting Campbell’s canned food labels.
Pizza Hut Night:
The third Wednesday of every month is Pizza Hut night — October 15,
2003 to be exact — between the hours of 4:00 and 11:00 p.m. only.
Identify yourself as a member of St. John’s when ordering (362-3000)
your pizza. We get 20% of the profits and all money goes toward the 7th and
8th grade class trip. You may also use vendor coupons.
Upcoming Events at St. John’s
From the Fish Fry Committee:
October 10 is the next Fish Fry – 4-7:00 p.m. Ticket prices will remain
the same: $6.00 advance and carry-out dinners; $6.50 at the door and children
under 12, $3.50. Tickets may be purchased at the Church Office or from Dawn Crum
at 324-2985. The help of many is needed to make this event a success. This is a
congregational effort. Please call the church office if you can help the
afternoon before in preparing or the night of the fish fry. The tasks are
wrapping utensils in napkins; putting cole slaw and tartar sauce into serving
cups; greeting guests, selling and taking tickets and directing diners to
appropriate serving areas. We will also accept donations. Some of the fish fry
proceeds will go to the 7th and 8th grade field trips
Pie bakers are needed for the fish fry. Please bring pies to the
cafeteria any time before 2 p.m. on that day or call Annette Williams at
326-8017.
From the Activities Committee:
St. John’s will be having their annual Fall Bazaar and Luncheon on October
23, 2003. The Bazaar will start at 10:00 a.m. and the luncheon will be from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark your calendar and ask a friend to join you.
Tickets are available at the church office or from Activities Committee
members. The price is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12 years of
age. Carry-outs will be available. For more information, call Marilyn Boardman
at 362-7256.
News From Various Boards and Committees
From the Director of Music Ministries:
The Lord has bestowed such incredible blessings on St. John’s through the
gifts He has given you. The gift of our pipe organ given to us in 1953 has been
in need of some upgrading and repairs to make it through the 21 Century.
Beginning Octoberl, the repairs and upgrades will be done. It will take
approximately 3-4 weeks to be completed. It is our goal to begin utilizing the
organ in worship again on October 26, Reformation Sunday. Fabry Organ Company,
the business making the repairs, has agreed to do the work without the church
having the entire $67,355.00 before the completion of the project. Although we
have raised most of the funds needed for the project, we still need $11,000.00.
Your Church needs you,. We are planning a rededication service and recital
following the completion of the project. There will also be a video made showing
the transformation of the organ. If you have any questions, please call Matt
Nelson at 380-9030.
The Walther League Chorus will present its 70th Annual Christmas Concert
on Sunday, December 7, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. We will be sharing the gift of
music with many fellow musicians from the northwest Indiana area. For many of
these musicians, music is their way of life. So, we must pay them for their time
and talent! We are asking individuals, organizations, as well as local business
to help by sponsoring many of these musicians. If you would like to sponsor an
artist, please call Matt Nelson at 380-9030. Thank you for helping us share the
good news of Christmas.
From the School Board:
St. John’s School Board/Parent Teacher League are looking for organizations
and/or people to help prepare and serve food at the Salvation Army on the third
Friday of every month from 5:00-7:30 p.m. We feel this is a great outreach
opportunity for our church and school. If you or your group is interested,
please contact Annette Williams at 326-8017. Our firt time is September 19,
2003. Children are welcome to come with adult supervision.
St. John’s School Board is looking for somebody to research the possibility
of forming a St. John’s Lutheran School of La Porte, Indiana Alumni Association.
If you are interested in researching this, please call Dave Wippich at school
362-6692 or Annette Williams at 326-8017.
From the Board of Public Relations:
THANKS to all our Newspaper Stuffers for the new sign in front of our
church. Dollars earned from their donated time enabled purchase of the updated
replacement. This sign can be an evangelism tool for getting our congregation
known in the community. By connecting daily happenings and life in the Good
News, we have a wonderful message to share.
Our Board also appreciates the time and talents of Walt Kegebein, Jim Crum,
Barry Siddall, Matt Nelson, Charles Link, Andrew Vaughn and Bob Keller who
worked on preparation of the foundation. We are Blessed! - Peggy,
Lorraine, Pauletta, Marlene and Dolores
The Service and Business Directories will be available for
members soon.
From the Board of Missions and Evangelism
The newly formed La Porte County Right to Life Committee announces its
first annual fund raising banquet to be held October 14, 2003 at Marquette High
School in Michigan City at 3:00 p.m.
The keynote speaker is Lori Bergman, a family life columnist for the Sunday
Indianapolis Star, whose column is distributed nationally by Knight Ridder
Tribune News Service. Her humorous and inspiring presentation is one you won’t
want to miss.
If you would like further information or to make a reservation, please call
Monyean Hahn at 362-8390 or send your check for $20.00 to La Porte County Right
to Life, 2502 Greenwood Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360.
From the Board of Parish Education
Greetings to all!
We continue to be thankful to: The Vacation Bible School Staff , The
Sunday School Staff , Adult Library volunteers, and Bible study leaders for
giving of their time and energy to promote spiritual growth and maturity among
all of our members, little and tall, young and “older”.
We ask all parents to enroll their children in Sunday School and we ask all
children to enroll their parents in Bible classes! All of us – let us get to
know better our Lord and Savior!
Bible classes are scheduled for Sunday morning, Tuesday morning and evening,
and Wednesday morning following the Matins service. There is a Bible study for
our youth. Please read the bulletin or call the office if you have any
questions. Listed below are the many St. John’s Bible studies:
Study and Topic Day and Time Place Leader
Luther’s Small Catechism - Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Caf. - Pastor Young
Acts - Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - LL - Monyean Hahn
John - Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - LL - D. Moellman
“Men with a Mission” Wednesday 6:30 a.m. LL Pastor Young
This coming weekends’ Scripture Readings - Colossians - Wednesday 10:30 a.m.
- LL -Pastor Young
“Mothers & Others - Friday 8:15 a.m. -YR - Kathy Young & D.
Michaels
Grades 5-8, Bible Impact - Friday 2:35 p.m. - YR - S.
Foglesong
“Men with a Mission” - This weekend's scripture readings - Saturday 8:00 a.m.
- LL - B. Trowbridge
If you have experience in library work, please, we need you. We need someone
who can catalogue books We also need readers for the books that are on the
shelves in the Activities Room. Come and browse. Autumn is a good time to catch
up on important reading.
News from The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League no longer has meetings at St. John's
Ev. Lutheran Church, but we still collect mites and provide the Women’s
Quarterly for you to use and read.
The mites are used in Indiana, with a portion given to the International LWML
to be used throughout the world.
The Resurrection Lutheran Academy in South Bend is receiving mites. This is
the only Lutheran School in the South Bend area. The Academy is supported and
sponsored by many of the South Bend churches working together with each other in
mission and education. The classes include four pre-school, two kindergarten,
first and second grades.
So far the Academy has received $3280 from the mites.
THE LUTHERAN WITNESS
It is time to newly subscribe or renew your subscriptions to The Lutheran
Witness for the year 2004. The subscription rate for 2004 will be $12.00 per
subscription. Please note that all subscriptions will automatically renew as is
unless changes are made at this time. Additions and cancellations can be made at
this time also. Please contact the church office at 362-3726 to renew, add, or
cancel; and, we’ll collect your payment as well.
From Our Congregational President:
Dear Brothers and sisters of St. John’s:
Many positive things and events have occurred here in the last couple months.
First of all, God has answered our prayers and sent us a new shepherd, Pastor
David Young, to guide and lead this congregation. Also, He has answered our
prayers and sent us Dave and Beth Hoeppner to help guide and educate our young
people who attend our day school. I am confident that we, as a congregation, are
very thankful that God has guided our new brothers and sister to our
congregation. Their experience and special talents can only help our ministry
here at St. John’s.
Also, I would like to welcome back our present staff. We, as a congregation,
are looking forward to a great and positively enriched year! This can only occur
with God’s blessings upon us. So in the evening and before retiring for the
night, let God know how much you appreciate the talented staff with which He has
so graciously blessed this congregation.
Many of our members have stepped forward and volunteered their time to help
us. I would like to acknowledge those who have worked very hard on the outside
of the church and school. Your thoughtfulness and unselfish time has shown
through your hard work. Those individuals, who drive by, have been witnessing
our congregation’s pride and spirit! I would have attempted to list those
individuals, but I might miss a name or two. So once, again…..THANKS
EVERYONE!!!!!
Always remember, as a congregation, we have come together for a reason. God
had, and will always have, a plan and reason for bringing us all together. Let
us work together in true harmony and enthusiastic spirit as faithful brothers
and sisters. May we at all times exhibit our best so God may look down at His
people at St. John’s and be proud at what we have accomplished while doing what
He expects of each and everyone of us.
God’s Blessings to all,
Chuck Link, Jr., Congregational President
LLL NEWS AND NOTES
Indiana District LLL Activities
Indiana District Web Page:
The Indiana District LLL Web Page has a new address. It is now
www.lhm-in.org. If this does not work use the old address which is
Www.angelfire.com/in/indill. Check it out.
Living for Tomorrow — Fort Wayne Area
The Northeast Indiana will have a “Living for Tomorrow” Campaign in the Fort
Wayne Area from November 3 through 14, 2003. Rick Hoffmann will be the regional
coordinator and the theme for the campaign will be “Stress.” Paul Doenges will
serve as the Public Relations Specialist and Norm Witte will be the Technical
Specialist. Other positions are being filled this summer.
The response center for the campaign will be located at Holy Cross Lutheran
Church. Training with representatives from LHM has been scheduled for October 22
through October 25.
Indiana District LLL Convention
The Indiana District LLL lonvention will be held this year on October 11, at
Lindenwood Retreat Center, near Plymouth. Cost of the room is $26 per person,
however there are a limited number of rooms available. There will be three
breakout sessions and Rev. Ken Klaus will be the banquet speaker.
Other speakers are retired Indiana District LCMS President Rev. Timothy Sims,
former Indiana Governor Otis Bowen, Carla Brunell, founder of the “Servant’s
Heart,” and Shirley Junge, Blind/Skilled Braille Worker.
Franklin and Dee Furr are serving as Coordinators for the Convention. For
registration forms contact Martin Henrichs, 219-462-3728.
By Kids For Kids Celebrate Tenth Anniversary:
It all began in Russia. This year marks the 10 anniversary of Lutheran Hour
Ministries’ (LHM) “By Kids For Kids” outreach program.
One of the facets of the program include “The Mothers Touch” — Russia
humanitarian aid effort, “Teacher to Teacher” and the new teen “Soul Fire”
communication program. Enroll now in any of the projects by logging on to
http://www.lhm.org/volunteropportunities.htm..
To learn more about LHM outreach training, log on to http://www.lhm.org. To
schedule an LFT campaign in your area, contact LHM Media Outreach Services at
1-800-944-3450. Or, contact Molly Taylor at molly.taylor@lhm.org. Since
1992, “Living for Tomorrow” multimedia campaigns have touched more than 170,000
lives with the Gospel message.
La Porte County Herald-Argus
Stuffer Schedule
October 4 11 a.m.—l p.m.
6 7 a.m.
13 7 a.m.
18 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
20 7 a.m.
27 7 a.m.
November 1 11 a.m.—l p.m.
3 7 a.m.
10 7 a.m.
15 11 a.m.—l p.m.
17 7 a.m.
24 7 a.m.
29 11 a.m.—l p.m.
December 1 7 a.m.
8 7 a.m.
13 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
15 7 a.m.
22 7 a.m.
27 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
29 7 a.m.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sponsored Worship Programs
Following is a list of religious programming for everyone interested:
7 30 a.m. “Woman-to-Woman” on WLOI radio 1540 AM La Porte
10:30 a.m. “The Lutheran Hour” on WLOI radio 1540 AM La Porte
11:00 a.m. St. John’s broadcast of 8:00 a.m. Worship Service WLOI radio 1540
AM La Porte
11:30 a.m. “Worship for Shut-ins” La Porte cable channel 60
12:00 noon “On Main Street” on La Porte cable channel 43
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Concordia Publishing House offers an amazing deal on Bibles just in time for
fall Bible studies, confirmation classes, Christmas gift-giving, and for
starting the new year in the Word.
An order form is on the bulletin board in the school lobby to place your
order or you may call Linda or Marilyn in the Church office at 362-3726.
Different versions are available and are described in the letter on the bulletin
board.
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:stjohns@stjohns-lpin.org
Church Staff
Administrative Pastor—Rev. David M.Young
Visitation Pastor—Rev. James Beversdorf
or email: jim42bon@aalweb.net
Office Manager/Secretary — Marilyn Sawyer and Linda Woodruff
e-mail: churchoffice@stjohns-lpin.org
Bookkeeper - Mrs. Stacy Tharp
Director of Music Ministries—Mr. Matt Nelson
Organist—Mrs. Susan Rosselli
Head Custodian—Mr. Barry Siddall
Assistant Custodian - Mrs. Joanne Lisak
School Staff
School Principal—Mr. David Wippich
Ms. Mary Fetters, Admin. Asst.; Mrs. Rio Light, Daycare/
Pre-school;
Mrs. Karla Eigenmann, Kindergarten: Mrs. Marlene Will, 1st
Grade;
Mrs. Beth Hoeppner, 2nd Grade; Mrs. Lois Krider, 3rd Grade:
Mrs. Jan Martinsen, 4th Grade; Mr. David Hoeppner, 5th Grade:
Mrs. Mindy Bremer, 6th Grade;
Miss Julie Stelter, 7th and 8th Grades.
Congregation Officers & Board Chairmen:
President—Mr. Chuck Link, Jr.
Vice President—Mr. James Crum
Treasurer—Mr. Jeff Scherer
Secretary—Mrs. Penny Nelson
Elders—Mr. Bill Trowbridge
Trustees—Mr. Mark Hill
School Board—Mrs. Annette Williams
Missions & Evangelism—Deb Trowbridge
Parish Education—Mrs. Trudy Roule
Parish Fellowship—Mrs. Jeanette Darby
Public Relations—Mrs. Delores Keller
Social Ministry—Mrs. Sherrill Lee
Stewardship—Mr. Dwayne Rogers
Youth Board—Mrs. Dana Alexander
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