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St. John Church • 15800 Manchester Road • Ellisville, MO 63011 • 636.394.4100 • 636.394.9853(fax) • stjstl.net

This Week: NEXT is Now; 1 Chronicles 29:1-9Tweet using #NEXT @stjstl

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New Series: Scandal of GraceNext Week: Zechariah & Elizabeth: The Passed Over; Luke 1:5-25

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Please submit prayer requests at stjstl.net/prayer-requests. Our staff will pray for you during the week.

Ill: June Brown; Melba Goebel; Bob and Bonnie Hoeken; Pat Hoffman; Jane Hofmann; Lou Kern; Lori Reed; Jovie Disterhoft; Bill Ellison

Sympathy: To the family of Danielle Naes, including the Schloeman and James families, who passed away on Friday, November 11; To Dean and Paulette Klatt upon the passing of Dean’s twin brother, Dale, on Saturday, November 12

Baptism: Lance George Grove, infant son of Michael and Lindsey, baptized after the 10:45am service on Sunday Additional Prayers: For Phil who is battling cancer for the third time, healing again; For Abby, a good prognosis; For Doyle to find the correct diagnosis so he can remain healthy; For successful treatment of prostate cancer for Matt; For God's hand in helping a dear friend struggling with alcohol addiction; Comfort for Sandy in the loss of her mother; For a son's career - doors to be opened in the area of medicine to help God's people with compassion and love; Comfort for a dear friend as she is with her father in his final days suffering from kidney failure; Anna in the hospital; Continued comfort for the Dorenkamp family; A good job for Robert in St. Louis; That Florence will be able to resume her normal life soon; Rosie; Protect all Law Enforcement Officers as they risk their lives to protect us from those who would do us harm; That God would speak to hearts so St. John can be used to bring more people to know Christ

Military: Protection for our military; including those serving specifically: Kenny Aston; Daniel Boren; Scott Dye; Eric Englert; Phil Harris; Clint Henderson; Sam Jerome; Christian Knowel; Steven Kwentus; Jose Lara; Richard Lencz; Frank Lencz; Alan Marsh; Adam Meadows; Daniel McClusky; Nicholas Mennillo; Dani Myers; Keith Phelps; Jeremy Poley; Felicia Roberts; Kyle Roe; Christopher Ryan; Kevin Sabourin; Christopher Shelton; Tyler Southern; Mark Tegtmeyer; Bryson Werner; Luke Werner

WEEKENDS AT ST. JOHNWorship TimesSaturday, 5:00pm, SanctuarySunday, 9:00am* & 10:45am*, Sanctuary

November 19 & 20 | Dion GarrettNovember 26& 27 | Stephen Hower

Children’s Ministry options are available at the times marked*. Children may worship with their families, too. A parents’ room is available in the Sanctuary lobby if you need to step out for a moment.

YouVersion app can be found at LifeChurch.tv or by searching for “YouVersion” in your app store.

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ADULTS

High School Ministry “First and Third”• High School Ministry meets the FIRST and THIRD Sundays of

each month• Cornerstone, 2nd floor, 6:30pm–8:00pm• Students and mentors gather for worship, teaching, games, food,

and shark racing. (Ok, one of the previous things is NOT true.)• If you’re in high school, you’re obviously awesome, and we’d love to

hang out with you!

When life gets you down, and you don't know what to do, be like Dory. Just keep swimming! Just keep swimming!

• Disney/Pixar’s feature film “Finding Dory” - THIS WEEKEND! Sunday, November 20 at St. John Church, Sanctuary

• Meet the live costume characters Dory and Nemo starting at 3:30pm.

• Disney/Pixar’s feature film “Finding Dory" starts at 4:00pm. • FREE—but as part of your admission please bring in one set

of kitchen or bath towels or bed linens per person to help the community of Baton Rouge, Louisiana after the recent floods

• Get all the details at stjstl.net/familyforward

Next Generation – Thanksgiving Break • Children’s Ministry and Student Ministry (PS3–12th grade) will be

on Thanksgiving Break on Sunday, November 27. • However, Nursery will be available at both 9:00am and 10:45am

that morning for infants through three years. • Our regular schedule will resume on December 4!

KIDS & STUDENTS PRAYERS

The Lord’s SupperAt St. John we believe God gives us Holy Communion for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:26–28) and the deepening of our relationship with Him and also each other. All who share in our profession of the Christian faith are encouraged to partake in Holy Communion provided they:

• have received Christian Baptism (Acts 2:36–38),• recognize and confess their sinfulness (Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:8–9),• forgive others (Matthew 5:21–24; Matthew 6:12) and• believe the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ are truly

present, offered under forms of bread and wine (1 Corinthians 10:16; 1 Corinthians 11:27–29).

For questions about Communion or for parents of children wishing to receive Holy Communion (who have not yet received Lord’s Supper instruction), please speak with a pastor after the service. You may also go to stjstl.net/communion for further study.

Note: Non-alcoholic wine is offered in the blue section of the communion trays and gluten-free wafers are also available at all communion stations for those with special needs.

EMPLOYMENT

SERVE

Do you want more than just a job? St. John Church is seeking candidates who have a calling and a passion to do more!! Don’t let one of these part-time opportunities pass you by:

Lighting DesignerYour creativity will be displayed by designing the immersive lighting environment in worship with multiple lighting techniques. Hours are 3:45pm–6:30pm on Saturdays, 7:45am–12:30pm on Sundays and additional 4–6 hours each month for light programming.

Worship Administrative CoordinatorBe the organized person that holds together all the details for the amazing worship services happening every week on this campus. This part-time position works 26–28 hours a week typically working Monday–Wednesday from 8:00am–3:00pm & Friday 8:00am–4:00pm with ability to occasionally work longer hours.

To apply for any of these positions, send your resume to tdunn@stjstl.net or visit the employment section of the website at stjstl.net/employment to complete an employment application.

Be a difference maker by serving right here at St. John Church!• You can help pursue people by inviting them to the many events on

our campus and also being a friendly face at the events, too. • Featured Serves for November and December include serving in

hospitality and greeting, parking, and behind the scenes Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 23 Christmas Decorating: Saturday, November 26 Sounds of Christmas: December 7–11 Chritmas Services: December 23, 24 and 25

• Details and how to get involved can be found at stjstl.net/servestj

Empower parents, encourage children at Christmas • This Christmas, we will again empower Bryan Hill parents to choose

gifts for their children, AND we will encourage children to be generous by choosing a Christmas gift for their parents.

• Pick a tag from the Christmas trees in the lobby TODAY and purchase the item on the tag. Please return UNWRAPPED items with the tag attached under the trees in the Sanctuary lobby on weekends or to the Ministry Center lobby on weekdays between 8:30am–4:00pm by December 6.

Get involved in an opportunity that is high impact, high capacity and short-term

• This Christmas, we will again empower Bryan Hill parents to choose gifts for their children, AND we will encourage children to be generous by choosing a Christmas gift for their parents.

• Help Bryan Hill Elementary support their families by assisting parents to shop for their children.

• Bryan Hill Toy Shop: Saturday, December 10 from 10am until 2pm• Students at Bryan Hill will earn “eagle bucks” in November and

December for acts of kindness and good character. Help students use their eagle bucks to shop for Christmas gifts for their parents.

• Eagle Christmas Store: Monday, December 19 and Tuesday, December 20 for 2 hour shifts between 8:30am–2:30pm

• Sign up for both events at stjstl.net/servelocal

Are you ready to put your Christmas tree up, but someone told you it’s “too early”? Come put up one at St. John!

• Christmas decorating will take place Saturday, November 26 from 9:00am–12noon.

• Bring the family and enjoy time serving together as you transition from one holiday to the next.

• Even if you are not able to help the whole time, we’d love for you to help when you can.

• Questions? Contact Dorothy at dgeisz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2357.

Looking for a new job? The Employment Workshop can help! • The seminar is offered free of charge and is a great way to network,

have your resume looked over by professionals and practice mock interviews, plus much more!

• Register now at stjstl.net for the next seminar on December 8 & 9.• Questions? Contact Janice at jschultz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2348

Sounds of Christmas Returns This production shares the Christmas story through a fusion of lyrics, melodies, voices, dance and art. These elements lead us from our need for a Savior to the birth of Christ.

• Tickets are general admission with the suggested donation of $6. • Sounds of Christmas opens on December 7. For more information

and to get your tickets go to stjstl.net/sounds

Thanksgiving Eve Service • Come get filled up before you get full this Thanksgiving.• Join us on Thanksgiving eve as we return thanks to our loving God

and celebrate all that He has given.• Wednesday, November 23, 7:00pm, Sanctuary

NEXT: Lean In | Step Up | Break Out

Generosity is life changing, but it doesn’t happen by simply listening to a message about it. We have to take action, intentionally move away from where we currently are and toward where we want to be. NEXT is our opportunity to do just that as individuals and a church.

The great thing about NEXT is that is not just about campus improvements or our house church initiative or investing in the next generation, it’s about EVERYTHING WE WILL DO over the next 2 years. No matter what this church does, what you are most passionate about, it will be supported through NEXT. We are doing it all through ONE FUND, one focus, one unified vision.

This weekend is commitment weekend where you have the opportunity to respond to God and commit the mission of this church in a new and exciting way. We pray God will speak clearly to you, give you courage and ultimately bless you throughout the next 2 years.

If you have questions about NEXT, please contact Jeff Cook at jcook@stjstl.net. For more information, you can also visit the website, stjstl.net/next.

Advent by Candlelight 2016: A Women's Ministry Event • Invite your friends for an evening filled with refreshing music,

a thought-provoking speaker and delicious desserts.• Jayne Patton, a nationally-known Christian speaker, will share an

inspiring message with us. • Sunday, December 4, 6:30pm, Sanctuary • Tables of 8 cost $64 and individual tickets are $8.• Serve as a table hostess, invite friends, neighbors and family to join

you or sign up and we’ll place you at a table.• Purchase full tables or individuals tickets. Available at stjstl.net/abc• Don't delay as seating is limited.