REV. KEVIN K. ADER 715-544-0325

office@stjohnkellner.org pastor@stjohnkellner.org

www.stjohnkellner.org

Mission Statement: We are called by God to be the light of the world. We are to go forth and show Jesus’ love and forgiveness through loving care for all God’s creation.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Adult Bible Studies

We continue our study of the Gospels using The Gospel Project Chronological, book 8, session 6 – The Wicked Tenants. Extra books are available so please join us.

The Monday afternoon class will continue to work through Hallmarks of Lutheran Identity, picking up with chapter 12 on page 155. Join us as we look at those hallmarks of the Christian faith that make up our Lutheran Identity. Always lively and informative discussion.

Check It Out

Want to be involved in Bible Study? Finding it hard to fit into your schedule? Check out Concordia Publishing’s new FaithCourses. A variety of video based Bible studies you can use on your own or as a group when it fits your schedule. Many are free except the cost of the study book. Check it out at https://cphfaithcourses.com/ .

Tuesday Evening Bible Class

Tuesday evening Bible Study begins on October 2. We will be studying 1 Corinthians.

We meet every Tuesday evening (except the fourth Tuesday) at the home of Doug and Karen Ross. Please sign up on the sign up sheet in the narthex.

Book Sale Our annual book sale will take place upstairs in the narthex on Saturday, October 27. If you have donations (books, CD’s, and DVD’s) please bring them to church and place them in the blue bin located in the Library/Media Room. If you would like to help volunteers are welcome for set up on Thursday, October 25 at 10 AM and/or on the day of the sale. Any questions please call Sandra Mueller, Sharon Dix, or Laurel Zager.

Thank You

I want to thank everyone at St. John for all the prayers, cards, flowers, gifts, and caring thoughts for me when I had surgery. Thank you Pastor Ader for your visit and prayers. God’s Blessings to you all. In Jesus Love, Marianne Timm

Thank You

Thank you to Pastor Ader for the prayers and visit following my recent surgery. Also thank you to all who sent cards, called and included me in prayers, expressed cares and concerns. I am truly blessed. Sharon Goldberg

October 2018

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Worship Anew

Worship Anew is a thirty-minute Christian worship experience featuring classic hymns, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and a 10-minute message by Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod pastors. Beginning on June 28, 2015, RCCA will begin airing WSFI on Solarus Cable Channel 3 and Charter Cable Channel 985 on Sunday mornings at 6:30 am and Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am.

WSFI can also be seen on Stevens Point Community TV (Charter Cable Channel 984) at the following times: Mondays 12:30 pm, Tuesdays 2:00 pm, Thursdays 2:30 pm, Fridays 10:30 am and Saturdays at 11:00 am.

October 7, 2018 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Psalm 128; Epistle: Old Testament: Genesis 2:18-25; Gospel: Mark 10:2-16

“At Last!” - Sermon Text: Genesis 2:18-25 - Rev. William Mueller

Marriage. What does that word communicate for you? For the happily married it expresses warmth, love, acceptance, and togetherness. For the divorced, single, widowed or lonely it may bring other meanings. What does God have to say about this…and what about those not married?

October 14, 2018 – Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Psalm 90; Old Testament: Amos 5:14-15; Gospel: Mark 10:17-22

“Born to Die?” - Sermon Text: Psalm 90 - Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III

We are going to die – because we are sinners. Much more can be said, however – because of Jesus Christ.

October 21, 2018 – Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Psalm 119:9-16; Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20; Gospel: Mark 10:23-31

“Looking Back” - Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20- Rev. Paul Shoemaker

When you reflect on your life and think of the choices you have made, what gave you the most joy? For those at life’s end, a relationship with Jesus is treasured above all things. It is He who chose you and in whom you will find the greatest joy.

October 28, 2018 – Reformation Day Observed

Psalm 46; Epistle: Romans 3:19-28; Gospel: John 8:31-36

“Set Free!” - Sermon Text: John 8:31-36 – Rev. Dr. Daniel Brege

Only Christ Jesus can set us free from sin and death. He did this by His substitutionary death and resurrection. The Reformation brought back the Biblical truths that only the Son sets us free, only through the Word are we set free, and we are set free by faith alone, not by works.

NWD Adult Gathering

Make plans now to attend the next NWD Adult Gathering on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Weston, WI from 10:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Dean W. Nadasdy, former President, Minnesota South District will share “A Blessed Life: A Fresh Look at the Beatitudes.” Cost is $20 which includes program, breaks, and lunch. To register and for more information visit the NWD homepage at www.nwdlcms.org under “Events and Information” or use the registration form available in the narthex. Participants are encouraged to bring their bibles.

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Picture Collage Attention Veterans, Alan Ontl wants to honor our veterans both those still living as well as those deceased. He would like to make a picture board of all our veterans at St. John church. What it would require from you veterans would be a picture of yourself in uniform if possible and the same goes to family of those deceased. You would need to supply name (of course) branch of service and dates served if possible. The picture you send will be returned to you because Alan is going to make copies of the picture. He wants to have the picture board displayed at the Veterans Day church service the weekend of November 11. Please send your picture to the church office or bring it on a weekend service and drop off at the office. Please have the pictures to the church office no later than Sunday, October 28. Thank You Bill Coley.

Scrip Scrap Corner

Fall has officially arrived. Believe it or not the holidays will be just around the corner. Please consider purchasing scrip gift cards for your holiday shopping needs to help out our church. We can special order cards that we do not have available. Our profit total for September was $158.39

Harvest Luncheon

On Tuesday, October 9, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids will be having a Harvest Luncheon and Bake Sale. The Bake Sale is from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and the luncheon is served from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Adults - $8.00, children 12 & under are free. There will be a fast line for workers on their lunch hour. Carry outs are available at a cost of $8.00.

Pancake Breakfast

On Sunday, October 14th, Trinity Lutheran Church in Vesper is having a pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. They will be serving buttermilk and potato pancakes as well as sausage, cheese curds, applesauce and bars. Adults are $7.00, children under 12 are $4.00 and kids under 5 are free!

Spaghetti Supper & Bake Sale

ON, Sunday, October 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2011 10th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids. Join us to help support our Lutheran Day School students and St. Luke’s Christian Education Ministry. Cost: $6 Adults, $4 children 5 – 12 years , 4 years and under free.

LWR Semi Loading

Each year First English Lutheran Church arranges for a semi here in Wisconsin Rapids to receive blankets and other items which are sent to areas of need around the world. Again this year, they will have a semi parked in their church parking lot on Saturday, October 27 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon Lutheran churches from a radius of about 40 miles use this Wisconsin Rapids semi to receive their donations. Lutheran World Relief and donations from foundations pay the freight. Individual donors or churches are not charged freight costs. Certain items needed are Mission Quilts, Personal Care Kits, Baby Care Kits, Fabric Kits, School Kits, Fleece Tied Blankets and soap. Sorry, NO clothing of any kind! First English Lutheran Church is located at 440 Garfield Street, Wisconsin Rapids.

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Lutheran Hour Broadcast

The Lutheran Hour can be heard on the following radio stations on Sunday Morning: WAXX 104.5 FM at 6:30 a.m.; WDLB 1450 AM at 8 a.m.; WDUX 92.7 FM at 8 a.m.; WSAU 99.9 FM at 8:30 a.m.; and WRVM 91.3 FM, 94.3 FM or 101.3 FM at 10 a.m.

October 7 "God Created" Guest Speaker: Rev. Perry Hart Life is a precious gift. Guest speaker, Rev. Perry Hart warns against our culture's devaluation of life and calls us to see ourselves and others as precious people, created by God, redeemed by Christ. (Genesis 1:27) October 14 "We Will Not Fear" Guest Speaker: Dr. Oswald Hoffmann Dr. Oswald Hoffmann says, "Fear is a fact of life ... but faith in God harnesses fear and points it in the right direction." (Psalm 46) October 21 "We Preach Christ Crucified" Guest Speaker: Dr. Oswald Hoffmann In a classic message from 1955, Dr. Oswald Hoffmann talks about all the things that change-and the God Who doesn't. (1 Corinthians 1:23-24) October 28 "Stranger Than Fiction" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler God is the Author Who becomes part of the story--our story. The Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler presents his first message as Lutheran Hour Speaker (Romans 3:19-28)

Rural Christian Women's Conference:

The 2019 RCWC will be at the Parkside Middle School in Wautoma on January 19, 2019. This year's speaker will be Rachel Anne Ridge. See a short bio below. Ticket sales are open now. Go to www.itickets.com/events/400522 to order tickets. You may also call iTickets at 1-800-965-9324 to place your ticket order. Cost: $35.00 per ticket which includes the conference, muffins and coffee at 8:00 a.m. and a catered lunch by Christiano's. If you are interested in going to the Conference, please purchase your tickets as soon as possible as it fills up very quickly. There will be a sheet in the Narthex for signing up, after you purchase your tickets, if you are interested in car pooling to the Conference. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Darleene Swen

Rachel Anne Ridge is an artist and writer in Texas. Together with her husband, Tom, she bootstrapped her way through the Great Recession, raised three kids, and rediscovered God in the midst of the everyday juggle of life. Her blog, HomeSanctuary.com, helps women around the world find beauty and faith in the unexpected, and often unappreciated, moments life brings. Rachel’s Book, Flash, The Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Second Chances, reveals how God uses ordinary, sometimes humorous means to help us see Him —and to change our lives forever. She is now a Nana to 5 littles, and has two adopted donkeys.

Advent by Candlelight Please consider joining us on Sunday, December 2 from 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of fellowship with a sweet ending. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex. Select your table & host. All congregation members, family & friends are welcome. There will be a short program of entertainment with readings, followed by visiting & dessert.