News & Notes
Friendly Rider:
Anyone desiring to use Friendly Rider on Sunday morning to attend worship services, just call and tell them your destination. There will be no charge to you.
Audio Tech:
(This is a fancy name for the person who runs the Power Point on Sunday morning.) We are in DESPERATE NEED of people to help in this area if we're going to be able to continue to have Divine Service on screens. See Josh S. or Pastor for more details.
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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!
Greeting Card Ministry
Be sure and check out the new selection of various Greeting Cards available for sale in the library. Napkins are available as well.
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Our most recent meeting was Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
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The Wadena Zone LWML Fall Rally Planning Meeing was held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Grace Lutheran of Sebeka, MN. The Wadena Zone LWML Fall Rally will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. More information will follow.
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Our next meeting will be Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
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LWML Sunday
Fall Festival
In lieu of a Saturday Fall Festival, and in recognition of LWML Sunday on October 4, 2026, coffee and cinnamon/caramel rolls will be served (free-will offering) after the worship service. In addition, some craft items, some canned goods, and fresh produce will also be available for sale. An LWML mite box will be provided for donations for our "bakeless" bake sale.
Donations of crafts, produce, and canned goods are welcome. Please mark your items before you bring them. All proceeds will help support out local LWML projects.
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Board of Elders:
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing color, and fall has officially arrived. For many of us, this season brings a shift in rhythm. The slower days of summer quickly give way to packed school schedules, sports' practices, holiday planning, and long "to-do" lists before the snow flies. It's easy to get swept up in the chaos of a busy schedule and most days feel like we are constantly playing catch-up.
But as the trees show us, fall is actually a season designed for letting go and slowing down. In Luke 10, Jesus gently corrects Martha, who was overwhelmed with all her preparations, reminding her that only one thing was truly needed--to sit at His feet. When our calendars get crowded, our souls still require that same quiet connection. True peace doesn't come from clearing our "to-do" list, it comes from pausing to spend time with the One who holds it all.
This month, let's challenge ourselves to intentionally build moments of stillness into our busy days. Even a few minutes of quiet prayer or a morning devotional can anchor your heart. Remember that God does not measure your worth by your productivity, and He invites you to trade your heavy burdens for His rest. Let's embrace the beauty of fall not just by staying busy, but by resting in His grace.
In Christ,
Dana U. for the Board of Elders.
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Lutheran Island Camp Registration
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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Stitch & Chatter Quilters
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.
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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Fall Rummage Sale -- 2026
The fall rummage sale is scheduled for October 15-16. You may bring your items to church beginning on October 11.