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This Week at St. John’s
2nd Sunday of Easter-March 30, 2008
(Edited to remove personal phone
numbers, email addresses and other personal information not for online use)
From Pastor Brauer:
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! This Easter
greeting of the ancient Church continues even today because Jesus is alive. But
how do YOU know this? Thomas needed to see and touch. His faith was changed when
Jesus told him, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” You
are blessed, too! Your faith trusts in God who raised Jesus from the dead. Now
you also love Him and rejoice with joy, for you, by believing, also have that
inheritance in heaven where it will be kept for you.
"A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT"
1 Peter 1:3-9: Peter lived with confidence because he was an
eyewitness to the risen Lord and the rest of his life was spent in praising God
in words and actions. We are not eyewitnesses to the risen Savior but by God’s
grace we believe the message of God’s eyewitnesses and also spend our lives
praising God with our words and actions. Spending our lives and resources like
that is great Christian stewardship.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
His Word, Our Joy:
His Word, Our Joy will meet in the music room on Sunday evening, April 10, at
6:30. Come join us as we sing contemporary songs, pray for our friends, and have
a craft for the children.
From Shadetree Mechanics:
Beginning on April 3 at 7:00 PM, Shadetree will start meeting again to work
on spring projects. We meet the first and third Thursday of the month. If
you have a project for us to work on, please call Jim Peters or Luke Vandercar.
Anyone who would like to join us is welcome too! For more details, please call
Jim or Luke.
From the Board of Parish Fellowship:
Sunday, April 13, Fellowship Coffee Hour will feature a "Pineapple Fest."
Those of you who dearly love pineapple and even those of you who may not should
come to enjoy a pineapple treat with coffee, juice and water. Children always
find a treat they like too. Enjoy this fellowship time with your bothers and
sisters in Christ before Bible study and Sunday School. A donation of $2 .00 per
family is welcome to defray the cost of beverages, supplies and the family
picnic/hog roast.
Our Spring 2008 Progressive Dinner will be Friday, April 18, beginning at
6:00 p.m. This event coincides with the PTL Spring Dance – same date, time, and
place. We’ll accommodate all who are interested in participating; however, we’ll
need to plan very carefully. See the one-page flyer in this bulletin for full
details and participation form. It must be completed and turned in to the church
office no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008. If you have any questions,
please call Marilyn Sawyer or Barbara Swanson. Come and enjoy an evening
of food, fellowship and fun. See you there!
Fish Fry:
Our first fish fry of the year is being sponsored by the congregation,
directed by Dawn Crum. She along with numerous volunteers are planning the fish
fry, Friday, April 25 between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. We are looking for sponsors to
offset the cost, and our goal is as follows:
15 sponsors who donate $100.00 each for a box of fish, will receive 4 free
dinner tickets.
15 sponsors who donate $50.00 each to help provide potatoes, baked beans,
and miscellaneous items, will receive 2 free dinner tickets.
If you can help with a donation or services, contact Linda in the Church
Office at 362-3726 or Cindy in the School Office at 362-6692. We will also need
pies for dessert. Anyone wishing to donate pies should have them at the school
gymnasium by 4 p.m. the day of the fish fry. Please call Annette Williams at
326-8017 with any questions. Thank you in advance for your support!
Tickets are available in both offices and from Board members.
If you have any questions, please call Imogene Dahl. Tickets are $8.00 for
adults and $5.00 for children under 12. Proceeds will be divided between the
Church Door Fund and Roof Repair Fund.
LILY Event news:
We are looking for auction items for this year’s LILY
Event. Anyone wishing to donate auction items or give a monetary donation,
please contact Jesica Watson at 369-8198.
This year the LILY Event will be May 9, from 6:00 PM-12:00 AM at the Silver
Palace. The theme is “Spring Fling,” and tickets are available now at the
church, school and bookkeepers offices and are $25 each. In addition to auction
items, this year, door awards will be awarded throughout the evening. Please
help us support our school and have a fun evening out!
Computer Lab Update:
Volunteers have been working diligently in the computer lab, getting ready
for students and teachers. A special thanks to Nate Alexander, Ben Alexander,
Dave Surma, Josh Alexander, Zack Alexander, Sharon Starr, Sue Chlebek, and
Heather Alexander for their efforts in construction, wiring, woodworking,
painting, decorating and sharing many other talents! The Computer Lab Open House
will coincide with the Fish Fry on Friday, April 25. Be sure to stop in between
4 PM and 7 PM to see what a wonderful new lab the students will be using, thanks
to the generous contributions from the members of the church and school.
Recycling:
The next can collection date coincides with the May Market Day. Save your pop
cans, steel cans and scrap metal to turn in between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
From the Thrift Shop:
Our Thrift Shop is in need of workers, as well as men to open and close the
building and take on a few extra duties. Our Thrift Shop has been an asset to
the community and our church for nearly 38 years, and has had many dedicated
workers making it successful. If you can volunteer three hours a week, or open
and close for a week or two, please contact Mary Jo Uebele at 362-2538 or Ron or
Marilyn Boardman. We will be happy to explain our needs and train you. Thank you
for your consideration. Mary Jo
Donations:
Circle 8 made a donation to the Easter Breakfast.
Spring 2008—Progressive Dinner/PTL Spring Dance
The Board of Parish Fellowship is having its Spring Progressive Dinner
Friday, April 18, 2008; and, it coincides with the PTL Spring Dance.
Participating adults will meet in the Ladies Lounge at 6:00 p.m. for
hors d’oeuvres.
At 6:45 p.m., we and/or parents of children attending the dance will
"journey through the hallway" to the school cafeteria or go to the homes of host
families for the entree for groups of eight people. The host may
choose whatever he/she wishes to prepare and bring it to the school cafeteria or
serve it at home. The host arranges with other members of the group to
provide the appetizer, salad, rolls, butter and dessert. Each host
entertaining in the school cafeteria will have a table for his/her guests; and,
table service will be provided.
Depending on the number of guests, we will either stay in the cafeteria or go
to the Clarence Spear home for dessert and more fellowship.
This is always an enjoyable evening, and not a "couples only" gathering. The
Board will group together a mixture of old friends with a chance to meet and
make new friends. Families with pre-school aged children are encouraged to
attend even though the children cannot attend the dance. Evening care will be
provided by competent young ladies.
Please complete the following to indicate your willingness to attend and/or
host a party of eight in the school cafeteria or in your home for the entree.
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PLEASE LIST BELOW NAMES OF ADULTS WITHOUT CHILDREN AND/OR NAMES OF SCHOOL
PARENTS PLANNNG TO DINE. PLEASE LIST NAMES AND AGES OF YOUR PRE-SCHOOL
CHILDREN IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRESSIVE DINNER.
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TELEPHONE: ___________WILLING TO HOST YES:______
(Hosting opportunities are open to all.)
Please return this form to the church office or place it in the offering
plate no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008. If you have any questions,
please call Marilyn Sawyer at 362-6069 or Barbara Swanson at 362-4762.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Fish Fry
Friday, April 25, 2008
4:00 pm — 7:00 pm
St. John’s Lutheran School Cafeteria
111 Kingsbury Ave., La Porte, Indiana
Menu:
Alaskan Pollock
Baked Potato or Potato Salad
Baked Beans, Cole Slaw
Bread and Beverages
Adults $8.00, Children under 12 $5.00
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH AND SCHOOL OFFICES
2008 LILY Event
“Spring Fling”
In an effort to include as many congregants as possible, we
desperately need your input! Maybe you are a LILY regular; maybe this will be
your first year. The LILY Event Committee works hard to coordinate an evening of
fun and fellowship, while fundraising for one of our greatest causes…our youth!
The proceeds of the LILY Event go to assist in day-to-day operation of both the
church and school. The event has gone full circle from a formal to semi-formal
to casual…it’s time we hear from you what you want. Please take a moment
to let us know your thoughts. Let’s share an evening of fellowship and fun
together, while supporting a great cause. Feel free to place completed forms
in a box located in the Narthex of the church marked LILY forms. Questions or
comments? Please feel free to give me a call! In order to consider your
thoughts, we need the forms completed no later than April 6th.
Lori Foglesong (219) 324-8061
I look forward to seeing you all there!
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What did you like about past LILY Events? ______________
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What would you like to see changed?__________________
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Suggestions for improvement? _______________________
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How many LILY Events have you attended? _____________
Do you plan to attend this year’s event? ________________
If no, please explain. _______________________________
THANK YOU!
Weekly Schedule
3/31/2008 (Mon.) Pastor Brauer’s Day Off 7:30a-Wom. Ex. Class-GYM
4/1/2008 (Tues.) 2:45p-Daisy GS#278-YR
4/2/2008 (Wed.) 7:30a-Wom. Ex. Class-GYM 8:00a-Chapel 10:00a-Matins
10:30a-Wed. Warriors-LL 6:00p-7th/8th Catechism Class-LL
4/3/2008 (Thurs.) 12:30p-Circle 6-LL 2:30p-Brownies #204-YR
4/4/2008 (Fri.) 7:30a-Wom. Ex. Class-GYM 10:30a-Bible Study-LL
4/5/2008 (Sat.) 1:00p-Brentwood 6:00p-Worship
4/6/2008 (Sun.) 8:00a-Worship/Communion 9:15a-Coffee-CAF 9:30a-Sunday School-CHLL
9:30a-Bible Study-CAF 10:45a-Worship
SERVING US IN WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND
Pastor: Rev. Ronald A. Brauer
Organist:: Susan Rosselli
Altar Guild
Linda Livinghouse
Dorothy Moellman
Judy Schreiber
Elders on Duty
6:00 PM Terry Scherer
8:00 AM Jim Woodruff
10:45 AM Luke Vandercar
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
The Altar Flowers this week were sponsored by the congregation.
OFFICIAL ACTS
Baptism: We welcome Christopher Clayton Menear, son of
Christopher and Felicia Menear, to the Family of God, through Holy Baptism.
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
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OUR FAITH’S RESPONSE LAST WEEK
Worship Attendance
Wed., 10:00 AM: 5
Thurs., 7:00 PM: 123
Fri.., 12:00 PM: 60
Fri., 6:00 PM: 159
Sun., 6:30 AM: 246
Sun., 10:00 AM: 253
TOTAL 846
Offerings Received For Home and Missions $15,367.74
Memorials $ 80.00
Other $ 1,039.00
TOTAL $16,486.74
Needed weekly $19,015.05
Difference ($ 2,528.31)
YTD Collected $199,060.94
YTD Budget 228,180.60
Difference ($ 29,119.66)
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