Open HouseMonday, October 12

6:00pm, Sanctuary

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

This Week: It’s a Small World; Luke 10:25-37Tweet using #WhoIsThisMan @stjstl

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Next Week: Inspired: Celebrating Stories of Life Change; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18Read Edify at stjstl.net/edify.

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NOTES

Worship Times

Saturday, 5:00pm, SanctuarySunday, 9:00am* & 10:45am*, Sanctuary

October 10 & 11 | Stephen Hower October 17 & 18 | Dion Garrett

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.

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WEEKENDS AT ST. JOHN

IronMen Speaker Series - A healthy brain and its rewards are made so by faith - discover the link between science and faith from Len Matheson, PhD.

• Dr. Matheson is a pioneer in neurorehabilitation, retired from the Washington University School of Medicine and an adjunct professor at Covenant Theological Seminary.

• Saturday October 24, St. John Commons• 7:00am for breakfast, presentation will begin shortly after

Ladies, Save the Date for Advent by Candlelight 2015: Sunday, December 6 at 6:30pm

• Come be inspired as Pua Coffman speaks on the gift of Waiting…• Who are you inviting to this evening of refreshing music, a thought-

provoking speaker and ending with a delicious dessert in beautifully decorated surroundings?

• Serve as a table hostess or purchase individual tickets, and we’ll place you at a table.

• Full tables or individuals tickets available for purchase beginning the weekend of November 7–8 in The Commons after all services or at stjstl.net/abc.

• Tables of 8 cost $64 and individual tickets are $8.

ADULTS

KIDS & STUDENTS

SERVE

For prayer needs, please email prayer@stjstl.net 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; Ray Kollmeyer; Lori Reed; Earl Stroud; Jovie Disterhoft; Bill Ellison; Wanda Glaser

Sympathy: To Mary Most on the passing of her brother on October 1

Baptism: Katherine Ann Hellwig, daughter of Stephen and Jennifer, Sunday, October 11

Additional Prayers: For those who have had cancer reoccur including Carla, to be comforted knowing they are not alone and God loves and cares for them; For Tony to be healed; Job opportunities to be presented for those who need them; For Al and family in the loss of their daughter Robyn; For Sarah in Kansas City as she recovers from a bad car accident; Godly direction for a son; For God’s clear guidance and intervention in successful treatment plans for Dustin; For Nancy to stay cancer free; For Florence; Brenda to recover well and quickly from foot surgery; Successful surgery for Heather; For God to rid marriages and families of divisiveness; For God to guide the exact right person to be our Associate pastor; and for other people to hear God calling and come forward to serve God in open positions on our staff; For God to continue His Blessing on Stronghold Cambodia, give strength and wisdom to Diane and Tim Esala; For the LASE Ministry as it finds new Leadership; For the flooding victims in South Carolina; God’s Peace in our Community, Nation, and World.

Military: Protection for our military; 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

DID YOU KNOW?

PRAYERS

EMPLOYMENTSt. John is currently seeking candidates for the following part-timepositions:

Lighting Designer: This position is responsible for creating animmersive environment with multiple lighting techniques withinthe sanctuary for worship. Hours are 3:45pm–6:30pm on Saturdays,7:45am–12:30pm on Sundays and additional 4–6 hours each messageseries for light programming.

Children’s Ministry Nursery Coordinator: This position isresponsible for scheduling of volunteers and/or staff to fulfill thenursery ministry needs for St. John Sunday worship services.Hours are Sunday 8:30am–12:30pm, Mondays 8:00am–12noon,Fridays 10:00am–12noon.

To apply for any of these positions, send your resume totdunn@stjstl.net or visit stjstl.net/employment to complete anapplication.A complete listing of all full and part-time employmentopportunities can be found at stjstl.net/employment, also.

I Want to take a Next Step at STJ!• Whether you are new to STJ or have been here for years, you can

step out and explore new opportunities—to take that next step and try something new and different.

• We have all different types of NEXT STEP opportunities no matter your age, your gifts or your time! Be sure to check out our updated webpage, Serve at St. John, at stjstl.net/servestj. Take a look at the many ways you can try out serving. Just send an email to the contact person listed and let them know “I Want to Serve @ St. John!”

• Each month we will feature specific ways for you to get involved on or around the St. John campus with one-time or short-term serve opportunities. We’re excited to serve with you!

Make a difference in the life of an elderly shut-in and make a new friend!

• Come hear how easy it is to be someONE to one other person by joining our visitation team, LaVisTe.

• Informational meeting and training on October 13, 7:00pm, Ministry Center, 3rd Floor, Conference Room B

• Questions? Contact Ron Schuette at ronschuette@gmail.com or 314.223.4477.

Technology: An Integral Part of Worship • Did you know it takes a team of 10 technicians to run every

service? Behind the scenes, volunteers are helping with lighting, sound, video, backstage support, and broadcast live stream.

• If you are interested in becoming part of our Tech team or you simply want to see more of what goes on behind the scenes, come to our Tech Open House on Monday, October 12 at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary.

• Adults and teens are welcome, and no experience is necessary!• We will provide some training and answer your questions. • Come, eat dinner, hang out and join us to learn more.

Save a Life Give the Gift of Blood• October Blood Drive: The need is ongoing but the supply is not. • Monday, October 26, 3:00pm–7:00pm, Cornerstone, First Floor• To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org, enter code

STJC or contact Marta at martajallred@gmail.com

Owning Your Faith—Confirmation at St. John• We encourage any 7th–12th grade student to consider participating

in this faith development program• The first teaching will be Sunday, October 18, 9:00am,

Cornerstone, 2nd floor.• Visit stjstl.net/students for more information and to register.

Get Spooked with your friends!• High School students: grab your friends and prepare to be scared! • October 17; Meet at Cornerstone at 7:30pm.• We’ll carpool to Red’s Farm in Eureka and trek through a haunted

corn maze.• For more information, go to stjstl.net/students.• RSVP to Pua at pcoffman@stjstl.net.

4th and 5th grade Students:Get ready for our SPOOKTACULAR Friday Frenzie!

• High energy games, food and fun! Bring a friend who has never come before and win a prize!

• Friday, October, 16, 7:00pm–8:30pm, Next Generation Center, Lower Level; $5 per person

• Questions? Contact Lisa at 636.779.2376 or lschmidt@stjstl.net.

An Exceptional Value. An Exceptional School. • St. John is a school for children of all faiths that goes beyond the

classroom walls, preparing our students spiritually and academically for life in the 21st century.

• From Early Childhood to Elementary School to Middle School• Open House: November 20 at 7:00pm• Whether for a move now or next year, visit our website at

stjls.org/admissions. • Come and explore the difference a Christian education can make for

your child and your family.

Inspired: Celebrating Stories of Life Change

There’s no doubt God is at work at St. John. We‘ve prayed for it, and He has been faithful. The evidence of life change is all around us. So we’re taking a pause to stop, reflect and celebrate the work He’s been doing. Join us on the weekend of October 17 & 18; you’ll hear stories of life change that reaffirm God is alive and active. Come and be inspired as we give God praise for all He is doing in our midst.

Are you or someone you know dealing with the hurt of divorce or separation? Don’t go through it alone.

• DivorceCare is a video-led study, developed by people who understand what you are going through, will help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to the future.

• Wednesdays, beginning October 21–January 13, 2016, 6:30pm–8:30pm, Ministry Center, 3rd Floor, Conference Room B

• Cost is $25. Register at stjstl.net/divorcecare or contact Janice at jschultz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2348.

• Assistance with childcare is available upon request.

Pre-Marital Counseling • Give your marriage the best possible start with our pre-marital

counseling program that 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 jschultz@stjstl.net or 636.779.2348.

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.

What is LIFEjourney?Life is a journey.God is with us and loves us through the journey.The LIFEjourney is moving through LIFE together, discovering God and His plans for us.

What does LIFEjourney mean at St. John?Give ONE DAY a week to God in worship & restBe someONE to another person in an intentional relationship.Spend FIFTEEN MINUTES each day in a faith-building disciplineLive the SIX other DAYS serving God by serving others.

We call this 1.1.15.6. It’s a simple way to remember how to move forward on your LIFEjourney on a daily basis. 1.1.15.6 is for EVERYONE, it’s a lifestyle that anyone, anywhere on their journey can participate in. From kids to adults, and from young Christians to mature believers, there is an opportunity to grow using 1.1.15.6.