Welcome to God’s House! This weekend we observe our ‘Every Member Sunday,’ a weekend of renewal of our membership in St. John’s Lutheran Church. Yet the Church had its beginnings long ago when Jesus called His first disciples. Scriptures report, “They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” Jesus promised He would teach them and make them to be ‘fishers of men.’ What kind of net would a fisher of men use? Today, YOU are included in being a fisher of men! Jesus, having marked you by His cross at your baptism, equips you to take the Gospel to all people. Jesus gives you that net which will bring others to faith in Him.

"A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT"

1 Corinthians 1:10-18: Who are God’s modern-day wise stewards? They are the people of God who do all they can to live in peace and unity with fellow Christians so that the wonderful work of the Lord is fully supported. (LCMS)

Parish Fellowship-Upcoming Events: The “Every Member Sunday” potluck is today following the 10:45 AM service. Just bring a hot or cold dish to share and table service for your family. After the potluck there will be a Hymn Fest in the Chapel.

February 10, 2008, is our Chocolate Fest during Fellowship Coffee hour. Enjoy the special treats prepared by the Board members and in some cases, spouses. If you have not attended one of these fests, please come – all children are welcome before going to Sunday School and all adults before attending Bible study. A $2.00 donation per family is requested to help defray the costs of supplies used throughout the year as well as the hog roast.

The Lenten Soup Suppers start Wednesday, February 13 and each Wednesday thereafter through March 12, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.; we’ll serve until 6:15 p.m. We will not chase you out at 6:15, but we need time to clean up after supper so we can go to the worship services too. This leaves you time for fellowship. As usual there will be three choices of soup to choose from, along with breads, crackers, fruit, dessert and beverages. This first week, we’ll have Potato, Vegetable, and Chicken and Dumpling soups. A freewill offering will be accepted.. See you all soon.

Loving Jesus - The Many Languages of Praise! Come and join us on February 17 at 6:30 P.M. in the gym for a wonderful family evening sharing the love and praise of our Lord in many languages and in many ways. Returning guests who were with us last year will be Anthony Brewer and the Morning Star Choir, and Pastor Jim Keller and his Burmese youth singers. This year we will also be blessed by offerings from Kat Peters with Hispanic singers from Gloria Dei, some worship dancers, and an exciting group of young people, the Michigan City Soul Steppers, who combine music, Scripture and movement. Our own Walther League Chorus and some of our students will sing as well, and we will all have opportunity to sing and pray together. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. Bring some friends, meet some friends!

From the Altar Guild: The next Altar Guild meeting will be a working meeting on February 14 at 9:00 AM  The next regular meeting will be March 5, immediately following the Lenten Service. We are desperately in need of additional members. If anyone is interested, please stay for our meeting.  I wish to thank the Altar Guild members that repaired hymnal markers on January 10 & 19. Marilyn Boardman

From the Activities Committee: The Activities Committee (Fall Festival), with help from the Newspaper Stuffers, and money realized from the sale of old tables and chairs, have purchased 12 banquet tables and one cart. Thanks to everyone that helped to make this possible.

Discipleship Class: Prospects for our next Discipleship class are being gathered for a class to begin sometime in March. If you or someone you know who would be interested in studying the basics of Christian doctrine and would like to become a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, then please call the church office and be included on the list. We will contact those who sign up to inform when and where class will begin and meet. This class is always open to all members as well, serving as a way to refresh their understanding of the catechism as well as to meet those new to St. John’s. Please consider this as a way of in-reach for yourself and your out-reach to family or friends who would like to know more about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

From the Finance Committee: Year-end statements for 2007 are now available in the Narthex, before and after services, and in the church office Please pick them up as soon as possible to check for any possible

Pastor: Rev. David M. Young

Pastor: Rev. Ronald A. Brauer

Organist Susan Rosselli

Altar Guild: Marilyn Boardman, Dorothy Levandoski, Ruby McMahon

Elders on Duty: 6:00 PM: Mark Jerndt, Roger Schuster

8:00 AM: Mark Jerndt

10:45 AM: Paul Tibbs, Jim Peters

The Altar flowers this week were sponsored by Ron, Marilyn and Margaret Boardman, in loving memory of Robert Boardman, father and husband, whose birth date was January 31 and death date was January 21.

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Wed. 10:00 AM: 8;  6:00 PM: 60

Sun. 8:00 AM: 152; 10:45 AM: 83

Total: 303

ST. JOHN’S COMMUNION STATEMENT: As a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, we believe Scripture teaches that the Lord's Supper is a precious gift of God in which Christ gives us His true body and blood (in a miraculous way), together with the bread and wine, for the forgiveness of our sins and the strengthening of our faith. Because the Bible teaches that this sacrament may also be spiritually harmful if misused, St. John’s communes only those instructed in the teachings of the LCMS and our church who have confessed their faith in these teachings. Prompted by the love for God’s Word, love for God’s people, and love for the Bible’s deep concern for doctrinal truth (Romans 16:17), guests who desire to commune are asked to speak with the pastor before service.

Opening Hymn: LSB 914 “Light of Light, O Sole-Begotten”

(Pr. Brauer sings first stanza, congregations joins in stanzas 2-4)

Introit (See insert, spoken)

WLC: "It is Good to Praise the Lord" by John Carter (10:45 AM)

Gospel Reading (Please rise for the Gospel reading)

Hymn Of The Day: LSB 856 “O Christ, Who Called the Twelve”

Sermon: “The Fisherman’s True Net”

Text: Matthew 4:18-22 and I Corinthians 1:10

Affirmation of Membership (See insert)