St. John Lutheran Church
2700 Babcock Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
St. John Lutheran Church, ELCA
1873—2014
Website: www.stjohnash.com
Telephone Numbers
E-mail
Church Office:
499-1142 Ext 5
[email protected]
Pastor’s Office
499-1142 Ext 6
[email protected]
Chad’s Office:
499-1142 Ext 7
[email protected]
St. John Lutheran Church
2700 Babcock Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
920-499-1142
Worship Schedule
Sunday
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Sunday School
9:15 AM
Office Hours
M—Th 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM—Noon
Monday, November 3
6:00 PM
Service of Installation
For Pastor Josh
Wednesday, November 5 6:00 PM
4th Graders Confirmation:
Prayer
Thursday, November 6
6:30 PM
ALF Event: Australia and
New Zealand travelogue by
Byron & Cheryl Kruschke
Tuesday, November 11
VETERANS DAY
Sunday, November 16
9:15 AM
L-Force Inter-Generational
Event—Led by Pastor Josh
Sunday, November 23
9:15 AM
L-Force Inter-Generational
Event—Led by Pastor Josh
Wednesday, November 26 6:30 Pm
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
& Communion followed by
Pie and Fellowship
Thursday, November 27
1st Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 7
Pastor:
Rev. Joshua Fite
Office: 499-1142 Ext 6
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
9:15 AM
L-Force Inter-Generational
Event—Led by Pastor Josh
Table of Contents
Message from Pastor
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Youth & Family Director
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Grant’s Notes/Blood Drive
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Ministers:
The Congregation
November Birthdays/Anniversaries/Change of Address
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Director Of Music:
Grant Colburn
All Saints Sunday/Thanksgiving Eve/Pie Fellowship
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Council Corner
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Church Secretary:
Shelley Berndt
Women of St. John
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Congregation President:
Barb Clarke
A.L.F. (Adult Lutheran Fun)/The Stocked Shelves Food Pantry
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National Youth Gathering
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November Sunday School/Confirmation Class Information/First
Communion Classes
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Make Everyday Count/Veterans Day
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Missionary’s Blog
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November Calendar
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Youth & Family Director:
Chad Welch
Office: 499-1142 Ext 7
Nursery Attendants:
Emily Allen
Carley Vissers
November Saints In Service
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(Not) The Sports Page
Dateline: October 22, 2014
It’s good to be a Dodgers fan…even though I had hoped I would be writing
about their still playing this late in October. But as any blue-bleeding
Dodgers fan would tell you, we’re better known for the phrase “Wait ‘til next
year” than “World Champions.” So it goes.
While there is no joy in Mudville (L.A.), we in Brown County have reason to rejoice…and
not just because the Green and Gold are atop the NFC North (which is pretty nice, by the
way). No, we the sisters and brothers of St. John Lutheran Church have the Good News
of Jesus Christ to share with each other, our community, and the whole world. And during
November, we have ample opportunity to do so. Let me give you a few dates to mark in
your calendar:
All Saints Sunday, Sunday, November 2nd—In our gathering in worship we will take time
to give thanks for the witnesses of the saints who have gone before us and been called
home as well as the saints among us who were baptized this past year.
Monday, November 3rd—At 6p.m. we will gather for my installation as pastor of the
congregation. Bishop Gerald Mansholt will preach and preside over my installation.
I will preside at the Lord’s Supper. A reception will follow.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship, Wednesday, November 26th—The congregation’s confirmation students are planning and leading worship at 6:30 p.m. Stay for pie afterward.
Please bring a bottle of wine for the congregation to use for communion in the upcoming
year.
L FORCE, November 16th, 23rd, and
December 7th—L Force is an intergenerational Christian Education Event during the
Sunday School hour. We will be looking
at Stewardship, specifically how our faith
informs how we spend, save, and share our
money. Don’t let that scare you off. It will
be fun.
Service of Installation
For
Pastor Joshua Fite
Monday, November 3
6:00 PM
Bishop Manshodt will be here,
along with local clergy, to install
Pastor Josh as the next full-time
pastor at St. John.
…There’s a lot going on in the ministry of
St. John…and this list is just a few select
days in November. In it all, there’s a place
for you. I look forward to seeing you in the
days ahead.
A reception following the service
will be held in Fellowship Hall.
Pax,
Pastor Josh
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Greetings Sports and Activities Fans!
Your family is likely back in sports, music and other great
activities. As parents, you are busy coaching and supporting.
I want you to know that our St. John cheers you on. At the same
time we know conflicting schedules become overwhelming. You
may be losing opportunities to regularly participate in your own
spiritual community here at St. John.
First, as you participate in these great activities, I want you to know that you are where the
front lines of ministry happens! You are with people. At church you have learned to love
because Christ first loved us. (I John 4:19) Ministry is about caring, welcoming and affirming
people every day, everywhere and in every relationship. You represent Christ and our
congregation, our St. John family, by reflecting God’s grace, love, hope and peace. St. John
needs you there.
Secondly, even with the extra crowded calendar we welcome every effort to continue a
rhythm of worship and participation connecting your faith and life. Pause, come out of the
traffic, be with us as we gather. If needed come late, leave early, wear your sports uniform,
bring those you are giving rides to, whatever it takes to remain connected to your faith
community at St. John. We understand the scheduling conflicts, don’t be embarrassed,
just come as you are.
Remember all our options. Please feel free to join any of these groups.
¤ Worship services are at…8AM and 10:30AM Sundays
¤ Adult Bible Study at.......9:10AM Sundays
¤ High School Gathering Time......9:15AM Sundays
¤ Sunday School (PK-8)........9:15AM Sundays
¤ Confirmation Class........6-7:30PM Wednesdays
Youth ministry times and retreats are at…
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Coming Soon with regular opportunities beginning in November!
National Youth Gathering-Detroit, July 15-19, 2015
Finally, I included a family candle time
discussion. Find an evening to light a candle,
dim the lights, create the cozy campfire
atmosphere. Join together for some family
discussion being aware of God in your midst
and your important ministry of caring,
welcoming and affirming people in our
community.
“Busy” also equals “Empty” Come out of the
traffic!
Can’t wait to see you at church!
Blessings,
Chad
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Hello to the congregation of St. John,
All is quiet here on the musical front in
anticipation for the coming special festival
days coming on the church calendar when
we will again burst into musical activity.
The Celebration Choir has been actively
preparing the music but there’s still only one
thing missing.... YOU! We do amazing work
with the numbers we have but a few more
voices would make all things richer and easier for all involved. So it is
never too late to join the choir. There is always new music coming up and
lots of time to prepare for the next Sunday we sing for. I know I’ve said it
before, but it needs to be said yet again!
St. John has a fine musical tradition but such traditions need to be cultivated to continue to bear fruit. I hope we may produce fine musical treats
for many years to come and we can with your help…
Grant Colburn
Music Director
To worship is to sing
The worshiper who sings ... drinks more deeply of
the message of the hymns. The gospel as found in
our hymns is the same as that in the Scriptures.
The worshiper who sings ... becomes more deeply
involved in the service; less of a spectator and
more of a participant.
The worshiper who sings ... draws more closely to
those who worship with him.
The worshiper who sings ... expresses faith by lifting his or her voice in praise to God.
The worshiper who sings ... upholds the service,
making it finer and richer for fellow worshipers, the
pastor, the church and God.
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Date Change St. John Blood Drive
The Red Cross has informed us
that our December blood Drive will
be changed to:
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 13
8—Noon
**This will not affect your donations
in February**
For an appointment call
1-800-RED-CROSS
1-800-733-2767 or
Visit: redcrossblood.org
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November
John Filcher
Rodney Berndt
Ryan Berndt
Greta Hansen
Luke Opperman
Paul Hering
Brian Olsen
Sarah Ambroisus
Traveler Berkebile
Dan Koller
Bridgett Staack
Terry Tetzlaff
Benny Hendricks
Tina Keckhaver
Pat Nelson
Collin Bartelme
Jeanette Delany
Lew Rock
Dan Schneider
Marty Vissers
Haily Atkinson
Karl Kralapp
Dennis Younk
Lindsay Zabel
Nancy Armbrust
Eric Durbin
Madison Eliason
Len Koch
Nita Lundell
Sandy Lindstrom
Alaina Tews
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Jared & Heather Grusznski
2 years
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Kelly & Stacey Swaer-Keisler
18 years
13 Joe & Diane Lawler
15 years
23 John & Toni Miller
18 years
My thankful heart
Making the stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner
helps restore my heart to gratefulness. First I
cut bread into cubes to dry out. Has it really
been a year since I thanked God for the simple
things of life? Dear God, thank you for my
daily bread. Next I boil giblets for the tasty
broth. When did I last express thanks for my
body — even the oft-forgotten parts? Thank
you, God, for creating and sustaining me.
Change of Address
Shawn & Sandy Blakley
3263 Grey Hawk Trail
Suamico, WI 54313
Dennis & Patti Johnson
3257 Waubenoor Drive
Green Bay, WI 54301
Jana Peterson
2230 Center Street
Green Bay. WI 54304
Justin & Ashley Nacius
1486 Servias Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
Then I dice onions and celery, adding them to
the mixture. That reminds me to thank God for
abundant harvests. Finally I measure raisins,
nuts, sage and salt into the stuffing, as scents
fill the air. Lord, help me not grow weary of
the interesting “spices” that fill my life.
As the stuffing goes into the oven, warm air
wafting into the kitchen, I remember to thank
God for providing my home. Here relatives
and friends gather, often an odd combination.
Yet when we bow our heads in thankfulness,
we’re an unbeatable mix.
—MaryAnn Sundby
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Sunday
November 2
All Saints Sunday
Sunday
November 9
Sunday
November 16
Chad Welch
Jessica Zeitler
Roger Barber
8:00
Ron & Barb Clarke
Ian Jordyn
Brian & Deb Olsen
John Mark
Doris Thompson
Lloyd Witte
10:30
Holly Olson
Ben
Joe & Diane Lawler
Will Madi
Paul & Jill Johnson
Ryan Tyler Charles
8:00
John & Carol Olsen
Ace & Carol Enderby
Jennifer, Will &
Elyse Ark
10:30
Roger & Jackie
Corcoran
Ila Lardinois
Howard & Pat
Anderson
8:00
John Olson
Dane Federman
Elyse Ark
10:30
Joel Opperman
Dale Pearson
Marshall Conradt
8:00
Luke Linna
Olivia Federman
Rylie Severson
10:30
Will Lawler
Madi Lawler
Tyler Johnson
8:00
Sam Calaway
Samantha Holford
Annika Hansen
10:30
Mitch Opperman
Madyson Rothe
Jade Staack
8:00
Helen Marcks
Trent Zeitler
Ann Kralapp
10:30
Teresa Wetzel
Carol Pearson
Paul Hering
Chad & Shana
Welch
Chad & Andrea
Federman
Mary Hanmann
Travis & Jamie
Bernath
Gloria Boerst
Dale & Carol
Buettner
Deacon
8:00
10:30
Ushers
Greeters
Reader
Projection
Acolyte
Worship Assistant
Communion Set-up/
Clean-up
8:00
10:30
Coffee Set Up
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Sunday
November 23
Christ the King
Sunday
November 30
1st Sunday in Advent
Worship Assistants
Wednesday
November 26
Thanksgiving Eve
Jade Staack MacKenzie Truttmann
Evan Atkinson Emily Allen
Ushers
Same as above
Greeters
Elyse Ark Will Ark Annika Hansen
Reader
Assisting Minister
Communion
Distribution
Monday
November 3
Service of Installation
Ingrid Hansen
Will Lawler Madi Lawler
Ingrid Hansen Haily Atkinson
Greta Hansen Dane Federman
All Saints Sunday
November 2
Thanksgiving Eve
This year will be acknowledging
the Saints we have lost and the
newly baptized.
Wednesday, November 26
Following worship
We will be having
worship and communion on
Wednesday,
November 26, at 6:30 PM.
The confirmation class is working on a special
project for this service.
Pie fellowship will follow the worship service in
Fellowship Hall
For all the saints
Let there be this difference between the servants of Christ
and the worshipers of idols, that the latter weep for their
friends, whom they suppose to have perished forever ….
But from us, for whom death is the end not of our nature but
of this life only, since our nature itself is restored to a better
state, let the advent of death wipe away all tears.
—St. Ambrose (A.D. 340-397)
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Helping Hands will be serving
all the assorted pies on this
special evening of Fellowship
before all the hustle and bustle of
the holidays.
If you are willing to donate a pie,
please sign up on the “pie”
chart on the bulletin board in
the hallway!
Mission Statement
Vision: To be a community of believers where each can say, I am here
for you, in Jesus’ name.
Mission: We invite all to know Jesus
Our mission is grounded in our Core Values:
As a gathering of believers who are called by Christ and led by the Holy
Spirit, we welcome and invite all to…
Worship God in Spirit and in truth
Witness to the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed
Learn about Jesus, God’s word, and the Christian life
Serve all others in the name of Jesus
Support the work of the church at home and throughout the world
Cooperate with all who do ministry in the name of Jesus
Converse with God through prayer
St. John Lutheran Church
2014 Congregation Council
COUNCIL CORNER
Barb Clarke
President
609-1423
Dick Lindstrom
Vice-President
434-3979
Jackie Burkat
Secretary
592-1217
Larry Frazier
Treasurer
499-2946
Dan Schneider
Bookkeeper
499-0929
Members:
Janna Allen
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Deb Olsen, Christian Education Coordinator, shared the mission and
vision of the Christian Education Ministry. So very thankful that the
congregation has stepped up to help teach and/or lead our Sunday
School program.
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Our spending for September exceeded our income by $900 and that
doesn’t include Pastor’s full time salary and insurance premium.
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Pastor has posted a weekly schedule of office hours and availability.
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NYG is open for registration. Always looking for more kids who would be
interested is participating in this faith-lifting experience. Pastor Josh, Sue
Tews and Chad Welch are chaperones.
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Six students will be confirmed on October 26.
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St. John is the Evacuation Site for Pioneer Elementary School. If students
and staff are required to leave Pioneer School for any reason, they will
gather here at St. John where parents can pick them up. A “practice” drill
will be held soon.
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Tech Ministry is developing a spreadsheet that documents all electronics
at St. John with serial numbers, replacement dates, budget, location,
owner/contact, warrantees and maintenance log.
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The Stocked Shelves Food Pantry developed a new way to pack
groceries for clients to save on groceries and time. Looking to contacting
other Ashwaubenon churches and introducing our pantry and our current
needs. Item of the week has been very well received. Will be receiving
a donation from PCM Credit Union. Looking to see if we can qualify
for Thrivent Choice Dollars to be used for The Stocked Shelves Food
Pantry.
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Have interview two applicants for the Nursery Attendant job. They both
will work to keep the nursery covered.
496-0303
Shana Atkinson-Welch 228-9787
Byron Krushcke
499-9307
Breanna Linna
470-2390
John Miller
265-3033
John Olsen
609-1806
Middle School Camping trip to Crossways was cancelled by Crossways.
Looking at a lock-in for November.
Helping Hands will be sending care packages to our college students.
Birthday cards were sent to kids with October birthdays and the college
students were sent cards wishing them well in school.
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CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
November 7-8, 2014
(Friday evening and Saturday)
Live Simulcast
WOMEN OF FAITH TOUR
“From Survival to Revival 2014”
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday, November 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Home of Jackie Burkat,
2866 Pioneer Drive
Cost: $15.00 includes lunch
Young women ages 13-20 attend free if accompanied by a woman age 21 or older.
TO REGISTER:
www.calvarygb.com
Click on Women of Faith
More information on the hall
bulletin board.
This year’s study series is titled
"Transforming Faith and Life.” November’s
session considers “Transformation Takes
Time.” “For people in the Bible and for
Christians today, growth in faith so often
takes time.”(GATHER, November 2014)
Consider making Bible study part of your
faith journey. You’re welcome to join us as
we work through the study material together. Call Jackie at 592-1217 if you have
any questions.
Our study is in GATHER Magazine. To order, call Augsburg Fortress at 1-800-3284648. The cost is $15.00 for one year.
Ask Jackie if you would like to see a copy.
There is also a copy at church.
2017 TRIENNIAL GATHERING:
NOT TO EARLY TO PLAN
The next Women of the ELCA
Triennial Gathering will be held
in Minneapolis, July 13-16, 2017–
and 500 women have already
registered! You can register for
a reduced price of $280 before
December 31, 2014. It’s almost
in our backyard and an experience not to be missed.
To register: www.welcatg.org
Have you heard ELCA Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth
Eaton? View and listen to the message she gave at
this summer’s Ninth Triennial Gathering in Charlotte, NC. Go to www.womenoftheelca.org The link
to her talk is on the home page. You can also find
her talk and other presentations on
www.YouTube.com Type her name in the search
box.
Twenty-three St. John women gathered at the
Village Grille on Monday, October 20, for
Women’s Night Out. Individuals brought more
than 20 items for the Stocked Shelves pantry.
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November ALF Event
Mark your calendar
Thursday, November 6, 2014
6:30 PM- 9PM
New Zealand and Australia Travelogue
At St John Lutheran Church, Ashwaubenon
Presented by Byron and Cheryl Kruschke
Enjoy an evening “down under” followed by food, fun
and fellowship.
If anyone is interested in bringing treats, please let Flo Parfitt know.
Please sign up on the bulletin board if you are planning to attend.
As usual if you don’t sign up come anyway.
All are welcome. Feel free to bring guests.
Stocked Shelves Pantry News
Thank you for helping us keep our pantry, The
Stocked Shelves Food Pantry, stocked with items we
always need by contributing one item a week.
Continue to watch the Friday email and bulletin for
the ITEM OF THE WEEK!
ITEMS OF THE WEEK
FOR NOVEMBER
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 25
Corn and/or green beans
Sweet Potato and/or cranberries
Stuffing Mix
Potatoes and bottled gravy
PCM Credit Union held a ShredFest to benefit The
Stocked Shelves Food Pantry. With matching funds
the total was $1,500 for Stocked Shelves. In addition,
they collected a cart full of non-perishable food
items.
The Boy Scout food drive only provided 3 carts of
groceries. The Stocked Shelves Food Pantry also had
large donations from Parkview Middle School and
Ashwaubenon High School (homecoming football
game collection).
The Stocked Shelves Food Pantry is still looking for
additional volunteers to add to our ever progressing
pantry, to help the pantry function now and in the
future.
Urgent Need:
Scheduling Clerk - a volunteer who would schedule
the monthly pick-up dates for the individual families.
This requires using the phone and computer using Excel
program (very easy!). It can range from 4-6 hours per
month with all the hours usually being filled the week
the pantry opens up the schedule for the month.
Other Areas:
Distribution—a volunteer to pack frozen meat and carry
groceries (via cart) to the vehicle on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings.
Morning shift would be from 9-11:30.
Purchase Milk & Eggs for the week. Usually done at
either Woodman’s or Aldi. This would be a back up
position only if needed.
Bread Pick Up: Sunday mornings before 8 AM at Panera
and Wednesday evenings at Breadsmith at 6 PM. This
would be a back up position only if needed.
We could still use some “ideas” for a logo for our pantry.
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Great news! Registration is open for NYG!
Online registration – the
only way to register for
the ELCA Youth Gathering
– opens on Oct. 15, 2014.
Congregational groups
can prepare for registration by downloading the
registration worksheets
and completing them prior to registration
opening. There are two worksheets: one for
the Primary Adult Leader/Adult Leaders,
and one for Youth Participants. These
worksheets will allow me to collect all of
your information and have it in one place
before I register.
The initial cost for each youth is $325, this
covers our registration. We will fundraise,
use congregational allocations, and other
gifts to make up the rest. If there are
financial hardships, please let me know so
that your church can help. We will find a
way so that every student that wants to go,
can go. Pastor Josh and I have resources
available to help.
Congregations are assigned to hotels and
should budget for housing costs of $150 per
night per room. Not every room can accommodate four people, so budget for a mix of
double and single rooms. The Gathering
will provide one round-trip bus shuttle from
hotels to the downtown venues each day.
Food is also on your own, so depending on
your group, this could be an additional $40
per person per day expense.
To date, we have 6 youth that have
expressed interest in attending. Three have
paid their registration fees. Anyone else
that wishes to attend, St. John needs at
least $150 to send in to reserve your place.
The earlier we register, the better for
housing, etc. Please make checks out to
St. John Lutheran Church.
Youth Corner
10 Tips for Reading your Bible
1. Pray for the Spirit to help you.
-"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide
you into all truth" John 16:13
2. Formation vs. Information
-this is not a test, God uses the Bible to shape us,
to form us. Not to test us on how well we can
recite what we read.
3. No Shame
-don't worry if you're not a Bible expert, most of
us aren't! As the late Al Davis, owner of the
Oakland Raiders said, "Just read baby!"
4. Get a readable Bible
-find a Bible that fits you and your style, there are
lots to choose from.
5. Don't Start at Start
-begin anywhere you want, maybe the Gospels are
a good place.
6. Read the Notes Before the Book
-the notes that introduce each book will help you
understand what you read.
7. Bible Reading is a "Team Sport"
-it's okay to be confused, just ask someone to read
with you, or help you.
8. Use Your Imagination
-the Bible tells some of the greatest (and strangest
stories) ever told.
-use your imagination when reading, what would it
be like to be there?
9. It's About God
-the Bible isn't a nice, neat, roadmap with good
tips on how to live.
-it's a collection of stories, poems, songs, and
letters that tell 1 big story about God and us
-there are great thoughts about living your life, but
it's not the goal.
-the goal is to reveal God and bring us into a
relationship with God.
10. Stick With It
-you will get confused, but do not quit!
-you're not alone, ask for help, the more you
practice the better you'll get.
Chad
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Sunday School
Directors:
Deb Olsen
920-338-8399
Briandebolsen
@aol.com
Rotation 2
Ten Men Healed
October 19 - November 9
St. John on
Sunday, December 14 at
both worship services
Sarah Calaway
920-491-9219
Calsamluke@
sbcglobal.net
Woodside Nursing Home on
Sunday, December 21
at 10:00 AM
Thank you to our Rotation 1 Teachers:
Science: Chuck Delany
Video: Randy Johnson
Bible Skills and Games: Janna Allen
Cooking: Mary Haen
Preschool: Karl and Ann Kralapp
No Sunday School PK-HS on
Sunday, November 30th.
4th Grade
Confirmation Class: Prayer
Wednesday, November 5 &
Wednesday, November 12
from 6-7 PM
7/8th Grade
Confirmation Classes
will meet from
6:00 - 7:45 PM
October 22,
October 29,
November 5,
November 12 and
November 19
L-Force Inter-Generational
Events
Sunday, November 16
Sunday, November 23
Sunday, December 7
2015 St. John 1st Communion Dates
-First Communion Classes will be held on the following
dates, taught by Pastor Josh. Parents, please plan on
attending with your children
Sunday, March 15th, 9:15-10:15am
Sunday, March 22nd, 9:15-10:15am
Sunday, March 29th, 9:15-10:15am
-First Communion workshop will be on Saturday, April 11th
from 10am-1pm
1) parents should attend with their child
2) 10-12pm will be banner making and bread baking
3) at noon, lunch will be served
4) from 12:30-1pm there will be communion practice with
Pastor Josh
-First Communion will be on Sunday, April 12th
Focus: Stewardship
Spend ~ Save ~ Share
These events will be led by
Pastor Josh
“I have never understood why
anyone would roast the turkey
and shuck the clams and crisp
the croutons and shell the peas
and candy the sweet potatoes
and compote the cranberries and
bake the pies and clear the table
and wash the dishes and fall into
bed exhausted when they could
just as easily sit back and enjoy
a hamburger or a
pork sandwich.”
—The Turkey
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Want to make every day count?
Veteran’s Day,
November 11
Veterans Day gives
Americans the
opportunity to
celebrate the bravery
and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most
Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial
Day. It's imperative that all Americans know the
history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our
former service members properly.
Veterans Day is a time to honor not just those who
have fought for us in battle, but all of the
outstanding men and women who served in our
nation’s armed forces since our founding more than
237 years ago.
It's easier than you might think. Five simple,
everyday activities can make all the difference
in your child's future—and your family's.
Not all veterans have seen war, but a common bond
that they share is an oath that they expressed their
willingness to die defending this nation.
Dinner—Studies show that a family who
eats dinner together four times a week has
improved communication, healthier eating
habits, higher grades and fewer problems
with drugs and alcohol.
Perhaps, most significant in preserving our way of
life, are the battles that America does not have to
fight.
Let us always treat all of our 23 million veterans as
the saviors of our country that they are. Even when
the guns are no longer shooting.
Laughter—Laughter strengthens relationships by creating a natural bond. It eases
tension, reflects closeness and even improves
our physical health.
Time—Spending time together creates an
environment where everyone feels loved,
safe and valued. When kids find value and
acceptance at home, they're less likely to look
for it elsewhere.
Veteran’s Day
By Cheryl Dyson
On Veteran’s Day we honor all,
Who answered to a service call.
Soldiers young, and soldiers old.
Fought for freedom, brave and bold.
Some have lived, while others died,
And all of them deserve our pride
We’re proud of all the soldiers who,
Kept thinking of red, white and blue
They fought for us and all our rights
They fought through many days and nights.
And though we may not know each name,
We thank ALL veterans just the same.
Conversation—Families who talk together
create an environment of love and acceptance. When kids feel free to share what's in
their hearts, they're less likely to experiment
with risky behaviors outside the home and
more likely to develop strong character.
Prayer—Praying together models the
importance of faith as part of your daily lives.
It provides an opportunity to develop closer
relationships with one another and with God.
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Tauna Roth, missionary in Japan, has a blog in which describes her family’s experiences. Here is her latest entry.
The Roths visited St. John on Sunday, August 3, 2014.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
What's in a Name?
This is an example of a conversation I have with strangers, almost every
day.
Obaasan: Ah! Kawaii! (Cute)
Me: Arigatou. (Thank you)
Obassan: How old?
Me: 11 months
Obassan:
Me: Her name is Nozomi.
Obassan (in shock and amazement): Japanese name!?! Is your husband Japanese?
Me: No, American.
Obassan: Does she have an American/English name?
Me: No, her name is Nozomi.
We get a lot of confused looks when we tell people our blue-eyed blonde haired baby is
named Nozomi. Our families both thought it was a little strange. This past summer many
people had a hard time remembering her name. Nearly everywhere we went, I explained
that her name means "hope" and it's a popular Christian name in our congregation. This
made people feel better, but a couple people asked us if we were going to call her Hope.
Um, no her name is Nozomi.
You'd think as someone who grew up with a unique name (a name I constantly have to spell
or pronounce for people) I'd want to save my daughter the trouble.
Names are important. Names tell stories. We liked her name and the meaning, but
what we liked most of all is that it tells the story of a missionary family that had a baby in
Japan. It tells the story of a little girl who will grow up to hopefully see the world a little
differently and be a global citizen.
Names tell stories. The reason I love the Old Testament is because the names are all
packed with meaning. I have my Friday Bible Class trained to ask what the names of
people and places mean. The names add more meaning to the story. Eve means "living"
and Adam means "from the earth". Isaac means "to laugh." In the book of Ruth, Naomi's
sons Mahlon and Chilion's names mean "sickness and spent." They die within the first
chapter. On the banks of a river, Jacob wrestles with God and is called Israel, one who
struggles/wrestles with God, today a nation of people continue to be called Israelites.
And of course, there is Jesus, which means, God saves.
It doesn't matter if you have a strange name or a super common name. God knows our
names and has called each of us.
Gratitude's gifts
Gratitude gets us through the hard stuff. To reflect on your blessings is to
rehearse God’s accomplishments. To rehearse God’s accomplishments is
to discover his heart. To discover his heart is to discover not just good
gifts but the Good Giver.
Gratitude always leaves us looking at God and away from dread. It does
to anxiety what the morning sun does to valley mist. It burns it up.
—Max Lucado, You’ll Get Through This
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9:00 AM-Helping
Hands
6:00 PM-Service
of Installation for
Pastor Josh
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9:00 AM-Helping
Hands
8:00 AM-Worship& Communion
9:15 AM Sunday School (Pre-5)
MS/HS Sunday School
Adult Bible Study
10:30 AM-Worship & Communion
12:00 PM-Baby Shower
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8:00 AM-Worship & Communion
9:15 AM Sunday School (Pre-5)
MS/HS Sunday School
Adult Bible Study
10:30 AM-Worship & Communion
Monday
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Sunday
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9:00 AM-Helping
Hands
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8:00 AM-Worship & Communion
9:15 AM Sunday School (Pre-5)
MS/HS Sunday School
Adult Bible Study
10:30 AM-Worship & Communion
8:00 AM-Worship & Communion
9:15 AM Sunday School (Pre-5)
MS/HS Sunday School
Adult Bible Study
10:30 AM-Worship & Communion
1st Sunday in Advent
9:00 AM-Helping
Hands
8:00 AM-Worship & Communion
9:15 AM Sunday School (Pre-5)
MS/HS Sunday School
Adult Bible Study
10:30 AM-Worship & Communion
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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6:30 AM-Men on HIS
Mission
7:00 PM-Alleluia Bells
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Pie Social to
follow worship
6:30 PM Worship &
Communion
Thanksgiving Eve
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Church
Office
Closed
Friday
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Saturday
St. John Lutheran Church
2700 Babcock Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
920-499-1142
www.stjohnash.com
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Church
Office
Closed
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6:30 AM-Men on HIS 6:00 PM-Confirmation
6:30 PM-Finance
Mission
6:30 PM-Celebration Choir Team
7:00 PM-Alleluia Bells
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6:30 AM-Men on HIS 6:00 PM-Confirmation
6:00 PMMission
Congregation
6:00 PM-Prayer Class
6:30 PM-Women's
6:30 PM-Celebration Choir Council
Bible Study
7:00 PM-Alleluia Bells
6:30 AM-Men on HIS 6:00 PM-Confirmation
9:00 AM-Worship
Mission
Planning
6:00 PM-Prayer Class
7:00 PM-Alleluia Bells 6:30 PM-Celebration Choir 6:00 PM Personnel
Team
6:30 PM-A.L.F.
Travelogue to New
Zealand
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Veteran’s Day
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Tuesday
November 2014
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