Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ, the One who has overcome the world! And to all our mothers, a special greeting to those whom we honor this Mother’s Day. You are ‘Queen for the Day.’ Your “Queendom” is the household granted to you by God the Father. The Apostle Paul would meet Lydia and her household and the Lord opened her heart to receive the gracious Gospel. Oh, to have been a member of that household! That household would walk in the light of God’s glory. May all our homes shine by the Light of the world, Jesus Christ!

"A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT"

Acts 16:9-15: Lydia was among the first coverts to Christianity in Philippi, a city in Northern Greece. Her new life and faith showed themselves in acts of love, like extending hospitality to Paul and his companions. Today God’s stewards continue to give evidence of their faith through living and giving.

From St. John’s Seniors: St. John’s Seniors will celebrate their 14th anniversary on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 when they gather for their monthly potluck meeting in the school cafeteria at 11:30 AM. All senior members of St. John’s are cordially invited to attend. Please bring your own table service and a covered dish to share other than a dessert, as ice cream and cake will be furnished by the committee.

From the Sunday School: Sunday, May 20, well be the last Sunday School class for the school year; we will resume in September. Thanks to all parents for the dedication in bringing your children to Sunday School each week. All members of the congregation are invited to the Sunday School Potluck and Fun Fair on Sunday, May 20, after the 10:45 service! Thanks to everyone who offered donations for the Fun Fair. We still need donations of baked goods for the Cake Walk—please bring the items on the day of the Fun Fair. Toys for the Toy Raffle can be brought to the church office by Wednesday, May 16. Also needed are volunteers for the games and activities—high school students and college students home for break—we could use your help! Please contact Maria Surma or any Sunday School teacher if you have any questions.

From the Altar Guild: The Altar Guild has planned a cleaning day for May 17 at 8:00 AM. We would like to invite any church member to join us. Hope to see a lot of helping hands!

Ascension Day Worship: This comes as a reminder to mark your calendars and prayerfully consider this Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 7 P.M. for our Ascension Day worship. While many churches fail to gather for worship on this important Christ event, St. John’s will meet to affirm our believe in the ascension of Jesus Christ, who will go to prepare a place for us in the Father’s heavenly mansion. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.

From the Board of Parish Fellowship: Upcoming events: May 20 is the “Pineapple Fest” during Fellowship Coffee hour. Anyone wishing to contribute an unusual pineapple treat may call Marilyn Boardman or Marilyn Sawyer.

Then, strawberry lovers, June 10 is “Strawberry Shortcake Fest” during coffee hour. Come enjoy this wonderful summer treat and stay for Pastor Young’s Bible Study.

August 26 is the outdoor service with family picnic and hog roast.

“His Word, Our Joy”: We will meet next Sunday evening, May 20, in the music room. Come join us!

From the Worship Committee and Trustees: Rolling Sound, from Rolling Prairie, has done a thorough check and evaluation of the sound system in the church. Much of our equipment is worn out and useless. The Trustees have authorized an update to be done. We will be getting new lapel mikes for the Pastors, pulpit mike, handheld mike for the balcony, CD burner (for radio broadcasts), and basic updates to the system. The total cost will be $3300. We already have a few donations toward this project, but would gladly accept donations from anyone wishing to help.

St. John’s Senior Tours: Join us on June 7, 2007 when we visit Amish Country/Shipshewana area. Two reservations are available at $59.00 each.— The Branson, MO. Christmas Shows trip will be November 7-11, 2007. Four reservations are available. Call Eunice Wright for complete details and reservations.

From the Voter’s Meeting: It was decided to change the time of Saturday evening services to a 6:00 PM starting time. This will be a trial period from June 1 through November 30.

St. John’s Daycare is Now Open Year-Round: If you are interested in summer childcare, we are now offering it here at St. John’s! Please come to the school office or daycare room to fill out an information sheet as soon as possible, so we can reserve a spot for your child. If you have any questions, call Julie Vergin, at the school office (362-6692). We also need daycare workers at least 18 years of age. Applicants must well with children, be trustworthy, dependable and responsible. Apply in person at the school office (8:00 AM-4:00 PM).

We are also wanting to update our little fenced in playground that is used by the Pre-school/Pre-K classes and younger daycare children. We are looking for new or used outdoor play equipment and toys that are in good condition. If you have any items you would like to donate, please call Julie Vergin at the school, 362-6692.

From the Family Circle: In honor of our 150th anniversary, the Family Circle is working to create a cookbook. They are hoping to collect cherished recipes from the great cooks in our congregation. Recipes handed down through generations are especially welcome as are traditional German ones. We also encourage submission of photographs and/or a brief remembrance of the author.

If you are computer savvy, you may go to www.typensave.com to submit your recipe. The Group Login is (omitted online), and the password is (omitted online). If you'd rather, you can leave a photocopy of the recipe and your name in the church office. Please do not leave original handwritten recipes or photographs - copies only. The deadline to submit recipes is May, 24th. Any questions or comments, please contact Kami Alexander.

Annual Parking Lot Sale: Now is the time to clean those closets and sort through the children’s toys. For only $7.00 you can be a part of the sale at St. John’s. Customers have flocked to our past sales due to the highly visible location with multiple sales. We do the advertising and bring in the customers, you sell from your van, truck or bring your own tables and chairs. Refreshments will be available. The time and date is Saturday, June 16, 2007, from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. For more information, call Ellen Heidel.

Donations: Carl & Sally Golightly and Sharon & Jeff Wick made a donation to the Altar Guild in loving memory of Sally and Sharon’s mother, Mae Ebeling, for Mother's Day.

Mrs Mildred Roempagel made a donation to the 150th Anniversary Fund and to the new Hymnal Fund.

Marilee Mantick made a donation to the Hymnal Fund in loving memory of her husband, Herb.

Mr.& Mrs. Dennis Mantick made a donation to the General Fund in loving memory of his dad, Herb Mantick.

5/14/2007 (Mon.) Pastor Brauer’s Day Off 7:30a-Wom. Ex. Class-GYM

5/15/2007 (Tues.) 3:00p-Fountainview-PB 5:00p-Public Rel.-LL 6:00p-Family Circle

5/16/2007 (Wed.) 7:30a-Wom. Ex. Class-GYM 10:00a-Matins 10:30a-Wednesday Warriors-LL 11:30a-Senior Potluck

5/17/2007 (Thurs.) 1:00p-Circle 6-LL 2:30p-Brownies #204 7:00p-Ascension Day Worship with Communion

5/18/2007 (Fri.) Pastor Young’s Day Off 7:30a-Wom. Ex. Class-GYM

5/19/2007 (Sat.) 8:00a-Banner Com.-4th Gr. 7:00p-Worship

5/20/2007 (Sun.) 8:00a-Worship/Communion 9:15a-Coffee-CAF 9:30a-Bible Study-CAF 10:45a-Worship 12:00p-Sunday School Picnic

6:30p-”His Word, Our Joy” MR

Pastor: Rev. David M. Young

Pastor: Rev. Ronald A Brauer

Organist Susan Rosselli

Altar Guild: Jo Borg, Jerry Rose, Helen Smith, Linda Tarnow

Elders on Duty: 7:00 PM: Dave Surma, Ron Scherer

8:00 AM Jim Sherwood

10:45 AM: Greg McConnell, Jim Sherwood

The Altar flowers this week were sponsored by Herb and Jenny Dorn in celebration of the Baptism of their grandson, Isaac Theodore Fronk, today during the 8:00 AM service.

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OFFICIAL ACTS

We rejoice with Chris and Tracy Fronk on the new life and salvation given to their son, Isaac Theodore Fronk, through Holy Baptism today.

We rejoice with Mother, Brittany James, Grandparents, Susan and Dan Leone, and Great-grandparents, Ron and Marilyn Boardman, on the new life and salvation given to Kaelyn Elizabeth James through Holy Baptism today.

WEEKLY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

Wed. 10:00 AM: 8          Sat. 7:00 PM: 105

Sun. 6:30 AM: 99     Sun. 10:45 AM: 168

Total: 380