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Greetings to all of our St. John’s family. This is the “summer issue”
of our St. John’s Lutheran Church newsletter. It contains information
for both June and July. Usually, churches become less busy with
everyone taking time for vacations and summertime projects. According
to a 2017 Associated Press NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
poll, 57% of you will be taking a vacation of some kind or another. Of
that, 75% drive; 21% fly; and 4% use other methods. Traveling is a
big part of summertime activities.
I remember as a kid hearing the saying, “God doesn’t take a vacation from you.....don’t you take a vacation from God.” So often, vacation
itineraries involve places to see; people to visit; events to participate
in.....but what about going to church? Many times, families aren’t
aware of where the local Missouri Synod church is and so, don’t attend
on vacations.
Well, our Lutheran Church Missouri Synod has a neat “locator” tab on
their home page where you can find LCMS churches near where you are
traveling to. It’s easy to use and can locate by city or zip code.
Simply go to https://www.lcms.org ....hit the locator tab, and this is
what you will
see....
May you all have
a safe and
blessed summer
and take Jesus
with you
wherever you go.
SUMMER ISSUE 2018 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Newsletter
Rev. Dr. John Richy, Pastor
St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and School Sunday Bible Study 8:15 a.m. 18100 Wentworth Ave. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. Lansing, Illinois 60438 Website: stjohnlutheranlansing.org Church Phone: 708-895-9240 Church e-mail: [email protected] Home Phone: 708 251-8887 School e-mail: [email protected] School Phone: 708-895-9280 Fax: 708-895-9303
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St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Governing Body Officers/Committees (2018)
Executives
Just elected are highlighted in grey or yellow
Officers Term Length Member Term Time
Chairman 2 years Ray Nommenson (1st term) 2019
Treasurer 2 years Eileen Gronewold (2nd appt) 2019
Financial Sec. 2 years Marge Von Behren (2nd term) 2020
Recording Sec. 2 years Sue Planer (1st appt) 2020
Boards
Board of Education: Member (3 year term length) 6 minimum
Amy Crachy (1st term) 2016-2019
Lynn Erke (2nd term) 2018-2021
Toya Jackson (3rd term) 2018-2021
Michelle Dust (1st term) 2018-2021
Carol Granados (1st term) 2018-2021
Eric Kleidon (1st term) 2018-2021
Elders: Member (3 year term length) 6 minimum
Art Cain (3rd term) 2016-2019
Alan Erke (appt) 2017-2020
Rich Gleim (1st term) 2018-2021
Ray Nommensen (2nd term) 2018-2021
Mike Winters (1st term) 2018-2021
Rick Zimmerman (3rd Term) 2016-2019
Hal Gronewold (Elder Assistant)
Paul Kolarczyk (Elder Assistant)
Mike Kuzmar (Elder Assistant)
Trustees: Member (3 year term length) 9 minimum
Bill Albrecht (emeritus)
Paul Banas (3rd appt) 2017-2020
Jim Buckner (1st term) 2016-2019
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Wayne Douma (3rd appt) 2017-2020
Dave Labahn (3rd term) 2018-2021
Fred Nimon (1st term) 2016-2019
Joe Scanlon (3rd appt) 2017-2020
Finance: Member (2 year term length) 8 minimum
Carol Chambers (advisor) 2018-2020
Lynn Erke (1st term) 2017-2019
Sandy Schultz (9th appt) 2018-2020
Maryann Vierk (2nd term) 2017-2019
Kathy Maanum (1st term) 2018-2020
Anita Anderson (2nd term) 2017-2019
Committees
Sunday School: Member (2 year term length)
Heather Young (2nd term) 2018-2020
Paul Kolarczyk (appt) 2018-2020
Youth: Member (2 year term length)
Mike Winters (3rd term) 2017-2019
Auditing: Member (3 year term length)
Darlene Machtemes (2nd term) 2017-2020
Duane Schultz (2nd term) 2017-2020
Norma Vierk (3rd term) 2017-2020
Cemetery: Member (3 year term length)
Ron Eicke (1st term) 2016-2019
Mike Kuzmar (1st term) 2015-2018
Duane Schultz (9th appt) 2015-2018
Nominating: Member (2 year term length)
Toya Jackson (1st term) 2018-2020
Eileen Gronewold (3rd term) 2017-2019
Cheryl Zimmerman (3rd term) 2017-2019
Approved by the Voters’ Assembly Meeting of 4/29/2018
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Worship for Shut-Ins Sermon Summaries
June 3, 2018 – Second Sunday after Pentecost Psalm: 81:1-10; Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Gospel: Mark 2:23-3:6 “Treasure in Jars of Clay” - Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - Rev. William Mueller We all easily recognize our human weaknesses and limitations. Our health is fragile and frail – the clay pots, which are so easily broken, remind us of this frailty. But living and dwelling within us is a treasure beyond measure – a treasure that will impact every aspect of our life today and every moment of our future!
June 10, 2018 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Psalm: 130; Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Gospel: Mark 3:22-35 “Out of the Depths” - Sermon Text: Psalm 130 - Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III There are times when we feel burdened by a sin or sins that we have committed, overwhelmed with guilt. At such times we are to cry out to the Lord, pray to Him, for mercy. Psalm 130 tells us how God will respond, and why.
June 17, 2018 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm: 1; Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Gospel: Mark 4:26-34 “Living in a Tent” - Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 - Rev. Paul Shoemaker By their very nature tents are designed to be temporary housing. St. Paul reminds us that our body is an earthly tent, designed to be a temporary dwelling. There is a permanent dwelling for us. That is when we are at home with the Lord.
June 24, 2018 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm: 124; Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 “Who Is This?” - Sermon Text: Mark 4:35-41 - Rev. Daniel Brege Who is this, asleep in the boat? It is Jesus, a man who gets tired and is even able to die...just like you and me. Who is this who calms the violent wind and sea? It is Jesus, the eternal Son of God who, by His death and resurrection, has come to still the tumultuous, all-destroying wind and sea of sin and death.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018
You are invited to join St. John Lutheran Church,
Lansing as we venture to an uncharted island where
kids discover the truth that Jesus carries
them through life’s storms. Our Vacation
Bible School will be held for all children
ages 4 years through 6 th grade. We also
encourage children to bring along a friend who may not attend
one of our churches but are looking for a chance to discover the
love of Jesus.
The SHIPWRECKED adventure will be in operation from
Tuesday, June 12th through Thursday, June 14th at St.
John’s Lutheran School, 18100 Wentworth Avenue in
Lansing. The excitement will start each day at 9:00 and
end at 11:45. Students will make crafts, sing songs, have a
snack, and play games while learning the lessons of Jesus,
our Forever Friend.
Please fill in the Student Registration and/or Volunteer
form at the end of this newsletter and give it to the office,
or VBS directors, Sue Olson and Mary Wells.
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HYMN OF THE MONTH
The following hymn, “Children of the Heavenly Father” LSB 725
and “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” LSB 575, was chosen by
Mary Wells as our “hymn of the month.” She “won” this honor as
she bid for it at our November auction. These songs will show up
in one form or another during worship services in the months of
June and July. The first hymn goes well in June with “Father’s
Day” and the second hymn is a great hymn of faith. \
Children of the heavenly Father
safely in his Bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in heaven
such a refuge e'er was given.
God His own shall tend and nourish;
In His holy courts they flourish.
From all evil powers He spares them;
in His mighty arms He bears them.
Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.
Though He giveth or He taketh,
God His children ne’er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely
to preserve them pure and holy.
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My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
No merit of my own I claim
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
Refrain
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In ev’ry high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.
His oath, His covenant and blood
Support me in the raging flood;
When ev’ry earthly prop gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.
When He shall come with trumpet
sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Clothed in His righteousness alone,
Redeemed to stand before His
throne!
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CHURCH ATTENDANCE STATISTICS
Early Easter Morning Children’ Message
WORSHIPPING COMMUNION April 1 Easter 76 + 84 = 160 68 + 55 = 123 April 8 74 ----- April 15 68 63 April 22 101 ----- April 29 106 ----- May 6 58 54 May 13 94 70 May 20 Pentecost/Jr. Confirmation 101 74
Monthly Averages:
2014 Sundays
2015 Sundays
2016 Sundays
2017 Sundays
2018 Sundays
January 73 93 92 94 95 February 100 88 94 87 65
March 113 88 132 93 95 April 144 90 95 105 102 May 90 92 99 105 June 77 73 70 83 July 83 75 73 68
August 70 60 95 89 September 109 82 88 85
October 92 102 92 92 November 98 84 88 95 December 92 95 91 109
Yearly Average
95 85 92 92
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YANKEE CANDLE – ON LINE FUNDRAISER
CANDLE SALES are going on now as an on-line fundraiser for St.
John’s. Shopping the online site is open until July 11th. Packets
of information and directions are located at each church entrance FOR
INFORMATION ONLY....you have to order on-line from now on. Go
to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and enter group
number 999978592 in the "start shopping" box. Then shop for
catalog items and online exclusives to help us reach our goal.
ST. JOHN’S CHURCH COOKBOOKS
The Loving Hands Circle is
selling the St. John’s
Church cookbooks for $15
each; 2 for $25. Call
Cheryl Zimmmerman at
219-838-3027 and she will
be able to help you.
Remember graduations, birthdays, showers, holidays are always
coming through the year and these would make great gifts as well
as being helpful for our church.
CONGRATULATIONS We congratulate the 2018 St. John’s Class Valedictorian: Michael B.
Crachy, and Class of 2018 St. John’s Salutorian: Peyton Mason.
Congratulations!!!! Graduation was May 25th.
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ONE SENTENCE SERMONS
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
Having Truth decay? Brush up on your Bible!
The person who angers you, controls you!
Those who are good at making excuses are seldom good for much
else.
The one who kneels before God, can stand before anyone.
Kindness is difficult to give away, because it keeps coming back.
Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.
Never give the devil a ride – he will always want to drive!
Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.
Plan ahead, it wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.
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ST. JOHN’S AT THE “LANSING GOOD
NEIGHBOR PARADE” ON MAY 5TH
THANK YOU to all the kids, parents, candy donations and passer
outers, float driver and preparers, banner, and people passing out
literature of our church and school. The weather was perfect and it
was a great time for all. Thank you.
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OUR ST. JOHN’S SHUT-IN FRIENDS
Here is our current shut-in addresses
if you would like to brighten up their
day......they would love to be
remembered all year.
Anita Anderson
715 E. 39th Lane
Griffith, IN 46319
Bernice Benne
St. Anthony
3025 Spring Lake Dr.
Lansing, IL 60438
Shirley Campbell
617 Mulberry Street
Hammond, IN 46324
Edith Kiedaisch
1343 Melbrook Dr.
Munster, IN 46321
Ruth Kirk
TriState Nursing Home
2500 175th St.
Lansing, IL 60438
Marilyn Kooy
17858 Chicago Ave.
Lansing, IL 60438
Shirley Odegaard
17041 Grant St.
Lansing, IL 60438
Linda Poppe
Hearth Stone Assisted Living
1175 E. Luther Dr. Room 14
Crown Point, IN 46307
Art Young
9841 Wildwood Court Unit 1C
Highland, IN 46322
Pastor Richy and the following elders are available and can be contacted via e-
mail if you have questions or wish to talk to someone:
Pastor Richy [email protected]
708 251-8887 (home)
Al Erke [email protected]
Hal Gronewold [email protected]
Mike Winters [email protected]
Rick Zimmerman [email protected]
OR simply call the office @ 708 895-9240 (Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
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GIFTS GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD
General Donations: Maryann Vierk (non-cash)
Memorials: To the glory of God.... in memory of:
Kenneth Cornwell & Grace Cornwell Schroeder, Harold & Florence
Magnuson; and William & Bertha Werner: Lois & Tom Cornwell
Shirley Benninghoff: Ronald Lorenz
Donna Young: Mike & Kathy Maanum; Maryann Vierk; Al & Lynn Erke; unknown;
Children’s Sunday Bulletins: Hal & Eileen Gronewold, Maryann Vierk
Vacation Bible School Materials: Pastor and Helene Richy
Donation of Paper for the Office: Al & Lynn Erke, Maryann Vierk, Duane Schultz
Thrivent Financial Choice Dollars to St. Johns: Harold W Gronewold
New Altar Linens: Two sets of Altar Linens were dedicated to the memory of Bonnie Lau's parents, Erwin and Sophie Lau and to memory of Sue Kreger's parents Bill and Catherine Walter. Sewn lovingly by Bonnie.
OFFICIAL ACTS IN 2018
BAPTISM: Joey Wright and Melaney Drechney (April 25, 2018) FUNERALS: Doris Tolson (Feb. 3, 2018); Shirley Benninghoff (April 23, 2018) TRANSFERS IN: Dave and Shirley Niven, Sarah Niven (April 29, 2018) Kathleen Soderstrom (April 29, 2018) JUNIOR CONFIRMATION: (May 20, 2018) Michael Benard Crachy; Jonathan Anthony Dotson; Austin Hunter Johnson; Christopher John Marino; Divine Martinez; Joseph J. Wright.
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JUNE and JULY ANNIVERSARIES
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Ronald & Ruth Eicke Sr. 6/4/1960
Dave & Sue Planer 6/4/1994
Paul & Carrie Steinweg Jr. 6/8/1991
Douglas & Robbyn Rebeck 6/11/1978
Paul & Suzanne Ruebe 6/15/1990
Charles & Kathy Labahn 6/16/1973
Roy & Diane Witting 6/16/1995
John & Lorraine Linn 6/17/1972
Jay & Heather Embrey 6/19/2004
Edward & Christina Island 6/23/2007
Ron & Beth Ostrowski
6/23/1990
David & Sandra Swanson 6/30/1973
Darryl & Margaret Von
Behren 7/10/1971
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MEETINGS THIS SUMMER...... PIONEERS FOR CHRIST:
Wednesday, June 13th trip to Homewood Bat Company with lunch following
at Jimboos. Meet at church 10:15 am. Tour is free and lunch on our own.
There are sign-up sheets at both entrances.
Wednesday, July 11th is our annual picnic at Centennial Park in Munster, IN
from 11 am to 3 pm. Please bring a pot luck side dish or dessert to share,
chicken will be provided. Also, bring a wrapped prize if you plan to play Bingo.
More information will be coming about our August trip to the Gary Railcat
game.
SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY: The 125th School
Anniversary Picnic Kick-off Church Service will
be held on August 19th, at 9:30 a.m. The
service will be outside on the church grounds.
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The guest speaker will be St. John’s Lutheran School, Class of 1995
graduate, Rev. Edward Maanum (Pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church, Pueblo, Colorado; and Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Pueblo West, Colorado).
We are asking each church organization to have a fun, family game, booth, or
activity. Some examples are: Snow Cones – Elders; Bean Bag Toss –
Trustees. Please contact Eileen Gronewold with your activity.
The next meeting dates for the summer are:
June 11: 7:00 p.m.
July 9: 7:00 p.m.
We can use more people to serve on the Anniversary Committee Please see Dave Swanson or Eileen Gronewold for more information
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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS FOR JUNE & JULY
ELDERS:
June 3 Gleim & Nommensen
June 10 Cain & Winters
June 17 Zimmerman & Erke
June 24 Kolarczyk & Kuzmar
July 1 Gronewold & Schultz
July 8 Gleim & Nommensen
July 15 Cain & Winters
July 22 Zimmerman & Erke
July 29 Kolarczyk & Kuzmar
GREETERS:
June 3 Duane & Sandy Schultz
June 10 Heather Young
June 17 Rick & Cheryl Zimmerman
June 24 Bill & Debbie Albrecht
July 1 Jim & Tina Arteaga
July 8 Ray & Cindy Biederstadt
July 15 Joan Douma & Marge
Zoellick
July 22 Rich Gleim
July 29 Hal & Eileen Gronewold
USHERS: June 3 Group 1
June 10 Group 2
June 17 Group 3
June 24 Group 4
July 1 Group 5
July 8 Group 6
July 15 Group 1
July 22 Group 2
July 29 Group 3
LECTORS:
June 3 Joan Douma
June 10 Al Erke
June 17 Rich Gleim
June 24 Hal Gronewold
July 1 Helene Richy
July 8 Paul Kolarczyk
July 15 Susan Kreger
July 22 Dawn Mayerak
July 29 Sue Olson
Group 1: Paul Banas David Banas Len Lute Dennis Doyle
Group 2: Jay Hollowell Mike Kuzmar Brian Winters Mike Winters
Group 3: Bill Albrecht Wayne Douma Rich Gleim Paul Kolarczyk Joe Scanlon
Group 4: Art Cain Jack Costenaro Rick Zimmerman
Group 5: Ray Biederstadt Hal Gronewold Chuck Labahn Ray Nommensen
Group 6: Roy Jennings John Mascio Ron Ostrowski Duane Schultz
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS JULY BIRTHDAYS ‘
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Roy Witting 6/2
Jack Costenaro 6/3
Norma Vierk 6/4
Dave Planer 6/5
Devan Jackson 6/6
Taya Fowler 6/7
Timothy Furtek 6/8
Paul Banas 6/9
Sheila Kilbury 6/11
Harvey Jensen 6/13
Jim Hammond 6/15
Richie Nimon 6/16
Laura Hubbard 6/17
Casandra Winters 6/17
Nicholas Melia 6/20
Gene Furtek 6/21
Danielle Mayerak 6/21
Elysia Fernandez 6/22
Lois Cornwell 6/23
Mike Maanum 6/23
Ariel Nichoson 6/23
Nadine Guthrie 6/24
Ken Schwingendorf 6/24
Joan Douma 6/27
Michelle Dust 6/27
Dana Melia 6/27
Susan Olson 7/2
Carmen Gibson 7/3
Jim Mayerak 7/3
Janet Paunovich 7/3
Christina Island 7/4
John Dovich IV 7/5
Joshua Mayerak 7/6
Darlene Fernandez 7/7
Sharyn Hammond 7/8
Sue Planer 7/10
Linda Poppe 7/10
Marilyn Kooy 7/11
Bob Chambers 7/14
Katie Zaragoza 7/14
Shaun Kearney 7/15
Patti Smierciak 7/18
James Buckner 7/20
Sharon James 7/20
Corinne Brentlingler 7/21
Amy Valco 7/21
Xavier Pugh 7/22
Jon Ruebe 7/22
Mark Gardner 7/23
Jen Brower 7/24
Jennifer Brower 7/24
Kerri Kuzmar 7/24
Dakoda Vaughn 7/24
Katherine Witting 7/24
Leslie Enokian 7/25
Kaleb Fowler 7/27
Charles Furtek 7/27
Randall Perrin 7/27
Vera Schmidt 7/27
Lexi Cleveland 7/28
Nicole Davis 7/30
Hilton Benninghoff 7/31
Kathleen Soderstrom 7/31
Yvonne Somes 7/31
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JUNE 2018 Dates to Remember: VBS – June 12-14 Father’s Day – June 17 First Day of Summer – June 21
1 2 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
3 8:00 Adult Bible Class
9:30 Communion Service
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9 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
10 8:00 Adult Bible Class 9:30 Worship Service
11 7:00 pm School 125 Anniversary
Committee Meeting
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PIONEERS FOR CHRIST: Homewood, Bat Company; lunch @ Jimbo’s
6:00 pm Board of Ed.
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19 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
17 FATHER’S DAY
8:00 Adult Bible Class
9:30 Communion Service
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21 SUMMER BEGINS
6:30 pm Church Council
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23 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
24 8:00 Adult Bible Class
9:30 Worship Service
VOTERS ASSEMBLY
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29 30 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
= Season of Pentecost = worship at St. John’ OFFICE HOURS = Monday – Friday 9:00-12:00 pm
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9-11:45
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JULY 2018 1 8:00 Adult Bible Class 9:30 Communion Service
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Office Closed
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7 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
8:00 Adult Bible Class
9:30 Worship Service
9 7:00 pm School Anniversary
Committee Meeting
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11 11:00 am Pioneers Annual Picnic
6:00 pm Board of Ed. Mtg.
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14 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
15 8:00 Adult Bible Class
9:30 Communion Service
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6:30 pm Church Council
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21 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
22 8:00 Adult Bible Class
9:30 Worship Service
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24 Newsletter articles due
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28 7:00 am Men’s Bible Class
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8:00 Adult Bible Class
9:30 Worship Service
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= Season of Pentecost OFFICE HOURS = Monday – Friday 9:00-12:00 pm = worship at St. John’s
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VBS STUDENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION Student Name ________________________________________________ Date of Birth __________________________________________________ Grade Completed ______ School _________________________________ Parent/s Name ________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Home Telephone ( ) ____________________________________________ ***Emergency Telephone ( ) ______________________________________ ***Emergency Contact Name _____________________________________ Family Church ________________________________________________ Brothers / Sisters Attending VBS: Name Grade__________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
List any of your child’s medical conditions that we should be aware of :____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Is your child allergic to nuts or nut products? Y N any foods? Y N ________________________________ Latex? Y N insect stings? Y N
VBS VOLUNTEER SHEET We need your assistance to make this program a success for all of our children. Volunteers can fill out the checklist below indicating the area/s in which you are willing to assist. Please return this form to your church / school office. Age requirement for anyone wishing to teach a class or an activity is 18. Assistants must be entering 7 th grade or above. ____ I will teach a class, prefer grade: ___________ ____ I will assist in a classroom, prefer grade: ___________ ____ I will assist with music ____ I will assist with crafts ____ I will assist with daily snacks ____ I will assist with fun and games ____ I will help with registration ____ I will help with daily clean up ____ I am willing to furnish snacks and/or supplies Name: __________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________ The best time to reach me: __________________________________ Please fill out and return it to the office; Sue Olson or Mary Wells; or to an elder or offering basket.
