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News and Notes...
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​Rummage Sale:
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​Financial Secretary:
We are still looking for someone to fill one of the Financial Secretary positions. This is not a huge time commitment. See Carol S. or Pastor for details.
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Stitch & Chatter Quilters
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The Stitch & Chatter quilters have quilts for sale. These quilts are located in the fellowship hall and are tagged with prices and the approximate sizes. Checks can be made out to Stitch & Chatter and left in the church office or mailed to the church.
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Most of the quilts made by Stitch & Chatter are donated to missions, the Empty Stocking Fund, fire victims, and members who might be in need of them.
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Lutheran Island Camp Registration
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Our congregation pays the registration fee for any youth from St. John who wishes to attend Lutheran Island Camp.
For a positive change in your life, plan to attend
Lutheran Island Camp this summer!
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The next LWML meeting will be Monday, October 21, at 1:00 P.M.
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Board of Elders:
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Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
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As the fall season settles in and the beauty of God's creation surrounds us in vibrant colors, I am reminded of how each season brings its unique gifts and challenges, much like the seasons in our lives.
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Autumns, with its crisp air and falling leaves, is a time of reflections, harvest, and preparation. It reminds us that even as the world around us changes, our God remains steadfast, faithful, and unchanging. Just as we prepare our homes and gardens for winter, we are called to prepare our hearts and minds for the seasons ahead, trusting in His care and provision.
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This season of fall also brings with it a time of thanksgiving. We give thanks for the bountiful harvest, for the blessings seen and unseen, and for the fellowship we share within our congregation. Let us continue to support one another in prayer, service, and love as we live out our faith together.
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As we look toward the coming months, there are many exciting opportunities for worship, service, and growth in our church community. I encourage each of you to take part in these moments--whether it be through attending services, joining Bible studies, or participating in outreach efforts. In all that we do, let us keep our eyes on Christ.
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May the Lord bless and keep you during this beautiful season, and may His peace and grace fill your hearts in abundance.
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Presented on behalf of the Board of Elders*
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*Article prepared by ChatGPT​
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Board of Evangelism:
There are several instances during the ministry of Jesus that he charged his disciples to tell no one about what they had seen or heard. For example, Jesus asked his disciples in Mark 8: 27-30 how people identified him as well as how the disciples identified him, Peter replied (v. 29) "You are the Christ." Jesus told them to tell no one about Him. Jesus also told Peter, James, and John to tell no one what they had witnessed when he healed a twelve-year-old girl (Mark 5:41-43) or the spectacular scene on the Mount of Transfiguration (Mark 9:3-9). The time was not right for "telling" until Jesus' ministry was complete and He had risen from the dead.
Because we live in the post-resurrection era, the time IS right for telling. Jesus' last command to his disciples before He ascended into heaven was "Go tell." We read in Matthew 28:19-20 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
With His help, let us winsomely and boldly share with others the gospel of Christ. Our neighbors, as well as all people across the world, need to hear the good news more than ever before!
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Greeting Card Ministry
Be sure and check out the new selection of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and various Greeting Cards available for sale in the library. Napkins are available as well.
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