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Board of Christian Education
"Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia" What an awesome proclamation!
Youth Group: Thank you to everyone for coming to our Lenten supper and Easter Breakfast. We appreciate all of your support and donations which will be going towards the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in 2025.
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A special "Thank You" to Lynne Piepkorn and Deb Besett for preparing an awesome breakfast. All of your work is very much appreciated!
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Sunday School: The Sunday School students would like to "Thank" everyone who came to our Lenten supper. The donations will go towards the St. John Lutheran Giving Tree (Social Services).
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The Sunday School year has gone by very quickly. We are working on the Ten Commandments. Our goal is to finish them by the end of the Spring Quarter in May.
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The Youth, Sunday School, and the Elders would like to say a special "Thank You" to the Boondock's Cafe (Dale and Shelly Salge) for making chili, the soups and pulled pork sandwiches for out Lenten suppers, and also for delivering them to the church. Special "Thank You" to parents, youth, and Sunday School children for serving and cleaning up at the Lenten suppers and Easter breakfast. Awesome job done!
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Faith, Family, and Fellowship: We will be meeting on Wednesday, April 17, to pack "Birthday Party Packs" which will include a cake mix, a can of pop (for the cake mix), frosting, candles, balloons, and a birthday banner. These will be delivered to the Wadena Food Shelf. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. This is a "cool" idea!
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Happy Spring!
Blessings,
Dianne S. on behalf of the Board of Christian Education
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"Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia" Never get tired of saying and hearing it!
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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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LWML
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**The LWML Zone Rally Planning Meeting was held on Friday, January 26, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bertha, MN. The Wadena Zone Spring Rally will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran on Saturday, April 13. Watch for more information.
It's time to start gathering up your treasures to donate to the St. John Spring Rummage Sale. Rummage Sale will take place Thursday, April 11 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Friday, April 12, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. You may bring your items for the sale beginning Monday, April 8.
Board of Elders:
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"Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia"
The resurrection of Jesus is the proof of our Christian faith. From I Corinthians: "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures." (I Cor 15:3-4) The Father assures us of the forgiveness of sins that is ours in Christ Jesus. "Jesus said, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?' " (John 11:25-26) This means that we can rely on all of God's promises--promising that just as Jesus is risen, we, too, shall arise.
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"Always remember that the future begins one day at a time."
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You may have heard that my wife and I are looking at an exciting new venture in our lives. We are seriously planning on moving to Red Wing to be closer to family. We continue to pray, asking the Lord's guidance on making the right decision. We are leaving the decision to God to lead us. If it is meant to be, it will happen. If not, we trust that the Lord has other plans for us.
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"We learn from yesterday, we live for today, and work for tomorrow."
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Blessings to all.
Dick W. on behalf of the Board of Elder's.
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"Let love shine in every smile and live in every heart."
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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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Gregg Spencer Fund Raising Event---April 13
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Please help Gregg with his fight against Hereditary Spherocytosis, surgery complications, and extended hospital stay.
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On February 22, 2024, Gregg underwent surgery to remove his spleen due to a blood condition called Hereditary Spherocytosis. During his fifth day in the hospital, Gregg experienced a major setback requiring emergency surgery and an extended hospital stay. Due to complications prior to, during, and following surgery, Gregg's income has been limited and, combined with medical bills, he is in need of assistance. Proceeds of the event will be used to offset medical expenses as well as provide financial assistance for fuel, utilities, and housing. A portion of the proceeds wil be donated to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
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Dinner with a Free-Will Offering will be held Saturday, April 13, from 4--9:00 p.m. at VFW Post 3922. A Silent Auction will run from 4--7:30 p.m.