ATTENDANCE FOR JULY 2, 2017 Worship ........................................................ 359 Adult Bible Class ........................................... 11 Tuesday Bible Class ........................................ 4 Life With God ................................................... 2

FROM THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP: Thank you for supporting God’s work through St. John’s. Our offering received the weekend of July 2, 2017:

General Fund: $7388.00 Building Fund: $ 75.00

FRIENDSHIP WEEKEND

JULY 29/30

Use the bookmark included in the worship

folder today as a reminder to pray for

someone who would benefit from an

invitation to worship and Bible class.

Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m.

Voter Assembly

Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m.

PASTOR BROWN IS ON VACATION.

HIS FINAL WEDNESDAY BIBLE

CLASS WILL BE JULY 19

CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING REGISTER ALL 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADES

Wednesday August 16 at 6:30 First class is August 23rd

Church Office Hours Monday–Friday 8:00–11:30 & 12:30–4:00

Saturday, July 22

ADULT FELLOWSHIP TRIP We’re headed to Yoder’s Kitchen! Leaving church at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Buffet $11.50 plus tip Please sign up before July 16

Attention all Altar Guild members! We will have our meeting on Tuesday, July 25 at 5 p.m.

If you cannot attend, please call Lisa Norton at 347-7008 or Lois Budde at 342-4665.

We always welcome new members.

Golden Eagles Our next meal will be served Thursday, July 27 at noon in the fellowship hall! If you haven’t been, please consider attending! Simply sign up on the main hall bulletin board.

The Board of Social Ministry hosts and serves a catered meal and a volunteer provides dessert!

CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

SUNDAY – 9:15 A.M.

“Big Questions – Biblical Answers ”

Pastor Gall, Trinity A/B

TUESDAY – 10:00 A.M. “Big Questions – Biblical Answers”

Pastor Gall, Trinity A/B

WEDNESDAY – 10:00 A.M. “Life With God” Pastor Gall, Trinity A/B

Sandy Wieneke and Al Siebert would

like to thank Jake Wendling and the

Direct Lines family for picking up our

Christmas Nativity set. It arrived on

July 7th! A big thank you to everyone

who donated to purchase the set!

IN LOVING MEMORY Marlene E Moeller entered eternal rest on Monday, July 10, 2017, at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 19 days.

Marlene’s coronation service was held at St. John’s on Thursday, July 13 with burial in St. John’s Lutheran

Cemetery.

May God comfort her family and friends with

the assurance of a reunion in Heaven.

LARRY BRANDT MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16!

This year we are offering hole and cart sponsorships.

Sponsor a hole for $50.00 or a golf cart for $25.00

You can sponsor in memory of a family member or from your business. Find our display in the Atrium.

Contact one of the board members for more information, members include Holly Bray, Donetta Ohnesorge, Jessica Budde , Tabitha Bailey, or Christina Niebrugge.

DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES APPRECIATED!

EAGLE’S NEST PRESCHOOL

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Pick up a form from the main

hall bulletin board or visit

eaglesnestpreschool.com

SAVE THE DATE! ST. JOHN’S CHURCH

FAMILY PICNIC! Sunday, September 17 Ballard Nature Center

JULY FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

Cake Mix Jiffy Mix

Boxed Rice

Bath Tissue

LWML MITE BOX Your spare change helps with mission work in the Central Illinois District and Nationally!

THANK YOU!

TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE We are willing to provide transportation to those in temporary need (surgery or health condition) who live outside of town and who will be able to resume coming to church themselves at a later time. Contact the church office if you need a ride.

The St. John’s Church Family

is invited to the

Retirement Recognition

in honor of

REV. EARL BROWN

on

Sunday, July 23, 2017

A potluck luncheon will be held

after this last service Pastor

Brown conducts at St. John’s.

A love offering will be received

for our appreciation of his

service here at St. John’s.

Place checks made to St. John’s

or cash in an envelope marked

for Pastor Brown’s retirement.

The church will write one check

to him and present it after his

last day at work.

St. John’s Board of Elders

And Board of Social Ministry

Acolyte Schedule for July

5:30 p.m. Coralin Ohnesorge

8:00 a.m. Kaiden Kohnert

10:30 a.m. Jon Perry

CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 16-23, 2017

SUNDAY 16 8:00 & 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES

9:15 A.M. PASTOR GALL’S BIBLE CLASS

MONDAY 17 6:00 P.M. YOUTH BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY 18 10:00 A.M. PASTOR GALL’S BIBLE CLASS

5:30 P.M. BOARD OF SOCIAL MINISTRY

7:00 P.M. CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY 19 10:00 A.M. LIFE WITH GOD

10:00 A.M. PASTOR BROWN’S BIBLE CLASS

1:00 P.M. BOARD OF EVANGELISM

THURSDAY 20 1:00 P.M. STAFF MEETING

SATURDAY 22 5:30 P.M. WORSHIP

WITH HOLY COMMUNION

SUNDAY 23 8:00 & 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP

WITH HOLY COMMUNION

9:15 A.M. PASTOR GALL’S BIBLE CLASS

PASTOR BROWN’S RETIREMENT RECOGNITION

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 7/16 Warren Schlechte 7/17 Patsy Bahrns, Beau Manuel,

Richard Ohnesorge, Samantha Willis

7/18 Pat Milleville 7/20 Vi Kirchhoff, Rudy Koester,

Paulena Romero 7/21 Kaitlin Budde, Ray Habbe,

Jennifer Lechman 7/22 Dana Cox, Fran Eden, Sarah

Mellendorf, Alicia Wittenberg, Julie Zeigler

The Board of Social Ministry

offers $5 vouchers for groceries at Save A Lot.

You may purchase them at the Scrip table after all

services. When you encounter someone in need,

feel free to share the voucher and Scripture verse

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK 7/16/04 Phillip & Tammy Wendling 7/17/76 Rick & Vicki Manford 7/18/81 Bob & Karla Flach 7/19/03 Jamie & Emily Lotz 7/20/52 Warren & Lois Schlechte 7/21/99 Clint & Jennifer Weber 7/22/11 Wade & Brittany Bloemer

JONAH FISH FRY–ALL U CAN EAT! FRIDAY, JULY 21, 4:30 – 7:30

St. Paul’s Ladies Aid, Wheeler will serve baked beans, slaw, applesauce, potato chips, cake, bread, butter and drink.

Adults: $8 Children 3-12: $3

FREE Children’s Orthopedic Clinic Thursday, August 17, 8:00 a.m.

By appointment ONLY Call 1-800-272-0074 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to register.