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St. John Church • 15800 Manchester Road Ellisville, MO 63011 • 636.394.4100 • 636.394.9853(fax) • stjstl.net
This Week: A Strong Mind: Romans 12:1–2Tweet using #ItIsWell @stjstl
Download messages at stjstl.net/messages.
Next Week: A Whole Spirit; Romans 8:5–11Follow our blog at stjstl.net/life-at-stj
Listen to The 6 Podcast at thesixpodcast.com.
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Worship TimesSaturday, 5:00pm, SanctuarySunday, 9:00am* & 10:45am*, Sanctuary
January 9 & 10 | Doug Mauss, SeminarianJanuary 16 & 17 | 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.
Planning to be married soon? Give your marriage the best possible start.
• St. John premarital counseling program helps engaged couples prepare for the next step in their relationship.
• Each couple is paired with a sponsor couple who will support, pray and mentor them through four sessions preparing them for a final session with the pastor who performs the ceremony
• An alternative assessment-based premarital counseling is available upon request.
• Go to stjstl.net/premarital-counseling or contact Janice at [email protected] or 636.779.2348.
LIFEtalks: Social Media Equipping Families for Conversation
• Are you lost when it comes to keeping up with your child on social media? And why are they so drawn to it anyway? Are you concerned for their safety? Do you want to know how to help guide their interactions? Are you wondering how to talk with your child about it all?
• Parents, join us on Monday, January 25, 7:00pm, Cornerstone• For more information about LIFEtalks, visit stjstl.net/lifetalks
4th and 5th Grade Students: Get Frozen over at Friday Frenzie!
• High energy games, food and fun! Bring a friend who has never come before and win a prize!
• Friday, January 8, 7:00pm–8:30pm,Next Generation Center, Lower Level, $5.00/per person
• Questions? Contact Lisa at [email protected] or 636.779.2376
Save the date for Cave Quest VBS 2016! • Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure where kids
learn about God’s love through life’s darkest times. • June 20–24, 9:00am–12noon, Registration opens April 1 • Questions? Contact Lisa at [email protected] or 636.779.2376
Beyond Expectations: St. John School Open HouseEarly Childhood | Elementary School | Middle School
• St. John School will exceed your expectations for a quality Christian education. Not only will your child grow academically, they will develop their character, leadership abilities and spiritual foundation, preparing them for a lifetime of success.
• Join us on Thursday, January 21 at 7:00pm for an evening that can forever change your family.
• Contact us at 636.779.2325 or stjls.org to explore more about St. John School to set up a private tour or for more information.
For prayer needs, please email [email protected] or submit them through the YouVersion app. Our staff will pray for you during the week.
Ill: Bud & June Brown; Melba Goebel; Bob and Bonnie Hoeken; Pat Hoffman; Tom Johnson; Lou Kern; Lori Reed; Earl Stroud; Jovie Disterhoft; Bill Ellison; Dolores Kiefer
Baptisms: Mason Kaiser, son of Eric and Stephanie baptized after the 10:45am service on Sunday
Additional Prayers: For Lorie as she waits for prognosis on her blood clot condition, for God to heal her and give peace to her and her family; For Zach and his family as they return from his heart surgery in Boston, continued health for him; Healing for Dave with cancer; Safety, healing, and comfort to all those affected by the recent local flooding; For Linda and Ruth, both healing after surgery; for the Whitcomb family; For baby Lars who is now at home with a feeding tube and will have hearing aids attached soon, prayers that he may grow as normally as possible; Tina to have a quick recovery from knee surgery; A good job for John; For Charlie and Teresa, both in a plane crash in Alaska that they would completely recover from their injuries; Mellanie and Carla with cancer; Progress for Dustin Dorenkamp; Thanksgiving for God’s unchanging love and presence in good times and in bad
Military: Protection for our military and Peace and understanding for their families; including those serving specifically: Daniel Boren; Scott Dye; Eric Englert; Jeffrey Ensor; Phil Harris; Clint Henderson; Bryan Hennings; Sam Jerome; Christian Knowel; Steven Kwentus; Jose Lara; Richard Lencz; Frank Lencz; Alan Marsh; Daniel McClusky; Adam Meadows; Nicholas Mennillo; Dani Myers; Keith Phelps; Jeremy Poley; Felicia Roberts; Kyle Roe; Christopher Ryan; Kevin Sabourin; Christopher Shelton; Tyler Southern; James Taylor; Bryson Werner; Luke Werner
I Love My Church
Here at St. John we ended 2015 in an incredible way. December was filled with services that allowed us to look forward to and celebrate our Savior’s birth in unique and creative ways. We also celebrated all God has been doing in this church throughout the year with the I Love My Church campaign. You shared so many stories of how God is using St. John to change your lives and the lives of those you love.
You also financially supported the amazing work God is doing here. We are excited to share that not only did we meet our regular December giving target, which is a significant number on its own, through your generosity to the I Love My Church campaign, we shrunk our giving deficit from $105,000 to $25,000. This church is now better positioned financially to be used by God to make a bigger impact in 2016 than we ever have before. Thank you for your support of this ministry in 2015. We are looking forward to what 2016 holds for this church.
WEEKENDS AT ST. JOHN
KIDS & STUDENTS
DID YOU KNOW?
Do you need encouragement and accountability to make spending FIFTEEN a priority? Try spending FIFTEEN with other adults in a group Bible Study.
• Check out the Winter/Spring 2016 Groups and Studies Brochure for the latest offerings of Bible studies and other groups available for women, men or both.
• Download it at stjstl.net/groups or pick up a copy at the Information Station in the lobby.
• Contact Janice at [email protected] or 636.779.2348.
Update Your Streaming Bookmark to YouTube • We’ve made the move to YouTube for streaming of services. • Find us at youtube.com/stjstlnet and bookmark that page, or you
may continue to find the stream at stjstl.net/streaming.• While you can still find us on the other site for a few more weeks,
our archived services and messages will only be on YouTube.
Women’s Spring Retreat • Join other women of St. John in a beautiful relaxing setting for
a time of renewal and refreshment through Bible study and fellowship with other women.
• April 29–April 30, 2016, Friday at 4:00pm to Saturday afternoon • Todd Hall Retreat & Conference Center, Columbia, IL • Register at stjstl.net/women or contact Valeri at [email protected]
or 636.537.1140 with questions.
Looking for a new job? The Employment Workshop can help!
• The workshop is offered free of charge and is a great way to network, have your resume looked over by professionals and practice mock interviews.
• Register at stjstl.net/land-a-job for the workshop on January 14–15.• Questions? Contact Janice at [email protected] or 636.779.2348
IronMen Speaker Series • The Power of Curiosity by speaker Brian McRae• Saturday January 23, St. John Commons• 7:00am for breakfast, presentation will begin shortly after.
Looking for an opportunity to get connected to others at St. John?
• Small Groups are the perfect environment for you to grow deeper relationships with others through scripture study, serving in the community or even a backyard bbq!
• Getting Connected at St. John is a great way to find people who will quickly become your second family!
• Join us in MC250 Sunday, January 31 from 6:00pm–8:00pm • Registration and other information go to stjstl.net
Do you want to feel in control of your finances instead of your finances controlling you? Financial Peace University (FPU) by Dave Ramsey can help.
• FPU is a 9-week class that’ll teach you how to create a budget, save for emergencies and change your behavior to pay down debt and take control of your finances.
• Sundays beginning January 24, 10:45am • FPU kits are $99 per household. Give it a try—the first class is free!• Contact Janice at [email protected] to sign up for the first class or
register at stjstl.net/fpu for the whole course.
ADULTSMake 2016 a year of serving others
• There are many ways you can serve our community this year. Check out stjstl.net/servelocal to learn more!
Meet New People! Make New Friends! Serve at St. John• That’s right, by just volunteering an hour or two a week or
sometimes just once a month on the campus of St. John, you will form new friendships.
• This month our “Featured Serves” are:• Communion Prep• Greeters and Ushers• Children’s Ministry Volunteers
• Find out more on these opportunities and more at stjstl.net/servestj.
Do you Want to Make a Real Difference in Someone’s Life?• The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood• Monday, January 25, 3:00pm–7:00pm, Cornerstone, 1st Floor• To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org
(sponsor code: STJC) or contact Marta Allred at [email protected]
SERVE
PRAYERS
The Mission, Vision and Strategy of St. John Church
MissionTo save the lost and strengthen the saved to live bold and courageous lives of Christian witness before a non-believing world.
VisionA church partnering with the people of our community to offer faith, hope and love to the world through an emphasis on compassion, Christian service and the Next Generation.
Strategy1. We will be a community focused church.2. We will lead people to discover, accept and live out their calling.3. We will keep the Next Generation as today’s priority.
