From the Pastor’s DeskNEWSLETTER

Volume 2010, Issue 20October 27, 2010

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

The story is shared of a congregation that had its annual fall stewardship campaign. Letters were sent. Meals were shared. Temple talks were given. On Commitment Sunday, each member of the congregation carried his or her pledge card to the front of the church and placed it on the altar, a visible symbol of their response to Christ’s love for them. That afternoon, the stewardship committee met to add up the pledges. The committee was quite surprised when they opened Mabel’s pledge. Mabel was an elderly member of the congregation who everyone knew struggled just to make ends meet. And yet, Mabel had made a most generous pledge for the coming year, a pledge much larger than what the committee thought was appropriate for Mabel. They didn’t want to hurt Mabel’s feelings, but they also didn’t want her to give more than she was able to truly afford.

The committee shared their concerns with the pastor and it was decided that the pastor and the chair of the stewardship committee would go and visit Mabel. “Mabel,” her pastor began. “We have an unusual request. As the stewardship committee was reviewing your pledge for the coming year, they noticed just how generous your pledge was and, knowing that finances are tight, they are concerned that you have pledged more than you are able. And, so, we are here today to ask you to consider lowering your pledge.” Mabel’s face dropped as she listened to the pastor’s request. For a long time, they sat in silence around Mabel’s kitchen table, waiting for her reply. Finally, Mabel raised her face a little and then, with a quiver in her voice, she asked, “Pastor, do you and the rest of the congregation really want to take away my biggest joy?” Needless to say, Mabel’s pledge remained the same and the pastor and the chair of the congregation went back to the stewardship committee and shared with them the lesson Mabel had taught them that day around her kitchen table about what true Christian stewardship really means.

The truth is that there is extreme joy in giving! True

Christian stewardship is about helping Christ’s disciples know and experience the joy that comes from generously sharing our time, talents, treasure, and touch, all in response to what God has first done for us. True Christian stewardship is not just about fundraising. It is about faith raising! When we grow as stewards of all that God has given to us, our faith in God increases! And, when our faith in God increases, our joy increases! Who among us wouldn’t want to have our joy increased?

St. Paul puts it this way in his letter to the Christians living in Corinth – “The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:6-8).

Over the next couple of weeks you are going to be asked once again to prayerfully consider what you will give in 2011 in response to God’s goodness and grace. You will be asked to once again give a portion of your time, your talents, your treasure, and your touch. And, on Commitment Weekend, November 13/14, you will be asked to bring your pledges forward during worship, a visible symbol of your response to Christ’s love for you. Yes, our congregation needs you to give generously if we are to continue to increase the mission and ministry we do in and through this place. But, even more so, each of us as disciples of Jesus need ourselves to give generously if we are to continue to increase both our faith and our joy! As we make our pledges for the coming year, may each of us, like Mabel, know and experience the true joy of giving!

In Christ

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Council Corner… Meeting on October 18, 2010 Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by President Mike Bloechle. Opening Devotions and Prayer shared by Sharon Cassens. • Visioning – The Council began a six-month video and

discussion Stewardship Study in response to one of the stated goals of Stewardship Growth over this next year. Presentation and discussion followed.

• Consent Agenda ◦ Minutes of the September 20, 2010 Council

Meeting;◦ Financial Reports

September General Growing in Grace Operating Fund Capital CampaignIncome $58,155.43 $15,776.80Expenses $80,258.72 $10,005.70 ($22,103.29) $5,771.10

Year to Date $601,349.77 $142,834.70 $623,816.45 $85,717.49 ($22,466.68) $57,117.21 Total Principal Payments to Date: $62,482.90

• Staff Reports◦ Reports were given by Pastors Busboom, Olson

& Uden; Director of Christian Education & Faith Nurture and Director of Youth & Family Ministry

◦ Youth to be confirmed October 31 were approved as part of the Consent Agenda: Samuel Barkley, Liz Benner, Curtis Draughan, Garrett Duncan, Halie Hayes, Morgan Justison, Marcus Liberman, Edward Mueller, Matthew Nika, Sarah Nika, Jarrett Sepich, T.J. Steinwart, Jessica Tatman, Meredith Wells, Caroline White, Brianna Zoschke

• Consent Agenda Approved • Council Information Items

◦ Responses from the STARS Retreat Luncheon were shared and discussed;

◦ Visioning Rollout Sessions on October 23 & 24, October 26 and November 4 & 7 were discussed and Council members encouraged to be present at least at one of the times to hear and share from the members of the congregation;

◦ President Bloechle appointed the Nominating Committee: Sally Borcherding, Darren Johnson,

Amy Hamann, Julie Korte, Ted LaBelle and Brian Metz. Nominating Committee is charged with presenting a slate or ballot to the Annual Meeting of the Congregation for members to fill vacancies on the Congregation Council and Endowment Fund Committee;

◦ Report of the Call Committee was shared by Mike Bohl, Chair;

◦ Information shared about the Endowment Fund Committee Application forms distributed;

◦ Information shared regarding 2011 Budget Worksheets due November 1.

• Council Action Items ◦ Property Committee presented a recommendation

to replace the lights in the gym for greater energy efficiency and better quality lighting – work to be done by volunteers at a cost not to exceed $3,000 for supplies and equipment to be paid for out of the Maintenance Reserve Fund. Motion carried.

• Old Business ◦ There were no items of Old Business

• New Business ◦ Council decided on recommendation of the

Executive Committee to hold the December 20th Congregation Council meeting at Concordia Village to begin at 5:30 p.m.

• There being no other items of business the October 18 Congregation Council meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Next scheduled meeting is November 15, 7 p.m.

It Is TRUE – Stewardship Is Not “Fund” Raising; It Is FAITH Raising BUT Mission Takes Money and Money Encourages Mission How extravagantly generous are you willing to be? How extravagantly generous do you believe St. John’s ought to be? I can imagine some different responses to that idea of being “extravagantly generous.”

Extravagantly generous? The economy stinks. My net worth has shrunk. I don’t have discretionary income. I can’t pay all my bills. I am looking for work. You are asking me to be extravagantly generous? You’ve got to be kidding!

Virtually everyone has less financially than a couple of years ago; some are frightened, scared and worried. I understand that – however one thing that Biblically

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and faithfully I have learned over the years is this: Generosity has much more to do with a person’s heart and values than what is in his or her bank account.

St. Paul wrote the first nine chapters of II Corinthians from Macedonia. The Macedonians were dirt poor. They lived in a barren land with few opportunities for jobs, trade or industry in what is now northern Greece. Part of his writing: The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. [II Corinthians 9:6]

What might extravagant generosity mean? Consider a few things: • God is extravagantly generous. God did not create

a purely functional universe. We have colors and vibrancy that show a much greater generosity by our Creator than simply a black and white universe. And the greatest example of God’s generosity is in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus our Savior. God is hoping we will be extravagantly generous in giving of our time, talents, treasures and touch as Jesus has been with us.

• When I keep what I am at liberty to give, part of me dies. When I give what culture says I am entitled to keep, then that is freeing. Being extravagantly generous is more about what I am keeping than what I am giving away. Our brother in faith – Martin Luther – once said: There are three conversions necessary in the Christian life: the conversion of the heart, the mind and the purse. The third is the most difficult.

• Every decision involving money for a disciple of Jesus is spiritual before it is financial. We use money; we do not serve money. We own without treasuring; we possess without being possessed. Money is like a god – it offers security, it can induce guilt, give freedom and power and it entices us. When we let go of money we let go of part of ourselves and part of our security. This is scary but it is precisely why we need to do it. Giving to God and to others frees us from the tyranny of money – and that is one reason why I encourage percentage giving. Most Americans give less than 2.4% of what they earn to the Lord’s work. Think of all the transformation that could take place if we moved toward tithing by 1% at a time.

• Ultimately how we handle our money and our life hinges on where we place our trust. We do not make commitments to a budget – we make commitments to our Lord and by doing that to the mission and ministry of St. John’s. Your gifts of money make mission happen – it means that if you look at the bulletin when you come to worship this weekend you will see a whole host of ways in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ is being shared. Like a pebble thrown into a pond, the ripples extend outward. That is exactly what your gifts do – they extend outward and in so doing others are given an embrace of God’s grace.

NOV.14TH THANKSGIVING MEALAll are invited to share in our congregation’s Thanksgiving Meal following our 10:30 combined worship on November 14. As we give thanks to God for all God’s blessings and share our commitments for the mission and ministry of St. John’s in 2011 we celebrate the gift of connecting with Christ and with each other in this special meal for the congregation. The meal catered by Nelson’s Catering, is a gift from members who wish to say thank-you to God and to St. John’s.

MENUBaked Honey Ham

Roasted Turkey Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Seasoned Green Beans Sage Stuffing

Fresh Garden Salad with Assorted Dressing Roll and Butter

Ice Tea and Coffee [and milk for children]

PLUSHomemade Pie for everyone made by our

Facility Manager – Audrey Horrighs [In a previous employment Audrey was

the pie maker at the Apple Barn.]

YES, I/WE PLAN TO ATTEND!Name ____________________________________

Number Planning to Attend ____________

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New Disciples’ ClassAnyone interested in becoming a member of St. John’s is invited to our next New Disciples’ class on Sunday, November 7 from 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. The afternoon begins with lunch with St. John’s congregation council members and staff, followed by conversation with the pastors about what it means to be a Lutheran Christian in the world and how we live out our lives as Jesus’ disciples here at St. John’s. Childcare will be provided. New Disciples will be received into the congregation during worship the weekend of November 13/14. If interested in attending, please let one of the pastors know.

Vision for Ministry Rollout Sessions These “rollout” sessions are times when the proposed Vision for Ministry for St. John’s for these next few years will be shared – or literally – “rolled out.” The Vision for Ministry is the game plan for the congregation and in these times you will be offered the opportunity to share, discuss and respond to this game plan. The Visioning Task Force made up of 14 members of St. John’s and the Congregation Council have worked hard to develop this plan to help and enable the mission and ministry of St. John’s to continue in a strong and effective way.

There are two more times that are available if you have not participated yet: Thursday, November 4 – 7 p.m. in the Adult Meeting RoomSunday, November 7 – 9:15 a.m. in the Adult Meeting RoomThe Visioning Task Force was charged to focus on three priorities: Pastoral Transition, Debt Management and Stewardship Growth. The brochure sent to your home gives you an Executive Summary – but your presence is important at one of the rollout sessions. Being

Connected with Christ, Connected with each other and Connected with the world is our focus and theme. Come and be connected!

Commitment Weekend – November 13 & 14 At all of our worship services on November 13 & 14 we will have a time during each worship to present and dedicate to God our commitments for mission and ministry for 2011 here at St. John’s. There are two commitments you are being asked to present to God that weekend. All of these items will be mailed on November 1 to arrive at your address.

Financial Commitment Card All members of St. John’s are asked to fill out and bring to worship their financial commitment card for 2011. On the Financial Commitment Card please note that all members are asked to make a commitment to the General Operating Fund and a commitment to the Building Fund. Our Growing in Grace Capital Campaign will be completed in May 2011 and in order to fulfill our mortgage responsibilities it will be essential to continue strong and faithful giving. If you made a commitment to Growing in Grace please consider continuing an annual commitment from June 2011 on. If you did not make a commitment to Growing in Grace your commitment from January 2011 will help to reduce our debt obligation.

Sharing our Time, Talent & Touch This is a new response form we ask all members to fill out so that we have updated information about areas of talent and skill sets that will assist in the mission and ministry of St. John’s. This is a substantial form that identifies all the varieties and many opportunities for ministry at St. John’s. Our gifts of time and talent and touch – being connected with others – are vital and essential for the strength of our mission and ministry. Please be prepared to share those gifts and bring your form to worship on Commitment Weekend. Your prayer-filled response and your joyful participation is anticipated as well as needed. Thank you for your partnership in the mission and ministry of St. John’s!

Combined 10:30 Worship Service November 14th We join together in a combined 10:30 worship service on November 14. To be held in the Parish Life Center

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this service will feature very special music provided by the St. John’s Orchestra, Chancel Choir, Praise Band and Children’s Choir. The worship service is built on a Thanksgiving theme and will feature such strong and dynamic hymns such as “Now Thank We All Our God” and “Come, You Thankful People, Come.” A sung Call to Worship will begin our time and the service will also have a Children’s Message along with Holy Communion.

The space of the Parish Life Center provides us with adequate room. At our Rally Day Combined Service we had over 450+ attending. We look forward to this special Thanksgiving Combined Service on Commitment Weekend to have at least that many and more!

This service will be followed by the special Thanksgiving Meal for all members and friends – but please! Respond by filling out the form in this newsletter or the reservation form in the weekend worship bulletins. The meal is being catered by Nelson’s Catering and we must have numbers by November 7. Thank you!

Trunk or Treat Participants Needed! On Sunday, November 7th, we will be having a “Trunk-or-Treat” and Fall Festival event for our Spark and Flame youth groups. If you would like to participate in Trunk-or-Treat, bring candy, park your car in the church parking lot after the 10:30 services, and allow for the church youth to “trick-or-treat” out of your trunk. This is a great opportunity for church members to spend time with youth of the church that they might not ordinarily see. If you plan to participate, contact Christie at CLazarides@stjohns-springfield.org, or by calling the church at 793-3933. Bring your candy on November 7th, and let’s have a Trunk-or-Treat party!

Deborah CircleDeborah Circle will meet at the MCL Cafeteria on Tuesday, November 2nd at 11:30 a.m. Program: Gay Stinnete will be the guest speaker with a presentation on REIKI. For information please call LaJaunti Hoffmeister at 546-6587.

Coffee Price Increase Thank you so much for your strong support of Fair Trade coffee, tea and chocolate! As you may know, the Global Missions committee of St. John’s sells these items not as a fund raiser, but as a mission project to help farmers in developing countries to receive a fair price for their products, thus enabling them to properly care for their families. Therefore, all products are sold at cost; there is no mark-up by St. John’s. You may have heard that coffee prices have increased sharply in recent months, and Equal Exchange, our supplier, has also had to increase their prices. Any coffee ordered after October 11, 2010 will cost $ 0.75 more per bag for 12oz. bags and $ 1.00 more per 1 LB. bag. We ask for your understanding, and we hope that you will continue to support Fair Trade! The Global Missions Committee

Foods Resource Bank (FRB) NewsA great big “Thank You” to all the kids who participated

in the Bike-a-Thon on October 3 which raised the tremendous amount of $708.00 for Foods

Resource Bank! What a wonderful job! All our fund raisers plus some outreach and budgeted funds have totaled $5,103.00 for FRB in 2010. Our growing project, named “Share the Harvest,”

has grown by leaps and bounds. Members of 13 churches in Hancock County, including Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage, have set

aside a total of 43 acres for FRB this year, quite an increase from only 10 acres just 2 years ago! This was evidenced by the many people who took part in the harvest festival on October 17. St. John’s participated with four mini vans full of our disciples! All had a good time riding in the huge combine and

helping to harvest corn, taking hay rack rides, playing games, and talking with two farmers

from the Gambia in Africa, who are taking part in

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a FRB program. Of course, everyone enjoyed eating a delicious meal, topped off by home-made ice cream! Again, thank you for your support. The Global Missions Committee

It’s a Reformation Party and You’re Invited!St. John’s is hosting a Reformation Party on Friday, October 29 in the Parish Life Center featuring a showing of the 2003 movie Luther (PG-13, 123 minutes in length) on the Big Screen! Luther powerfully portrays the life and work of 16th-century reformer Martin Luther whose struggle against the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church led to the birth of the Lutheran Church. Movie snacks including hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, and soda will be served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The movie will begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. Bring a friend and come celebrate Reformation here at St. John’s! Confirmation students and their families are especially encouraged to attend!

Sixteen to be Confirmed on Sunday, October 31Sixteen 9th graders will affirm their faith through the Rite of Confirmation on Reformation Sunday, October 31, at the 10:30 Sanctuary service. They include: Samuel Barkley Liz Benner Curtis Draughan Garrett Duncan Halie Hayes Morgan Justison Marcus Liberman Edward Mueller Matthew Nika Sarah Nika Jarrett Sepich T.J. Steinwart Jessica Tatman Meredith Wells Caroline White Brianna Zoschke

A Confirmation Brunch will be held at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Life Center to honor these confirmands. The congregation is invited to attend. Please hold each of these young people in prayer as they continue to grow in their baptismal promises!

Thanksgiving Food Gathering for Grace Food PantryOnce again, the Social Ministry Committee is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Gathering for the Grace Food Pantry in downtown Springfield. On the weekend of October 30/31, each individual/family who worships here at St. John’s will receive a grocery bag with a list of needed food items. Each individual/family is invited to fill their bags with the needed items and then return their filled bags to worship the following weekend, November 6/7. Let’s see how many bags we can fill for those in need right here in our own community!

Shoe Box MinistryWe will be collecting items for the Shoe Box Ministry-boxes for our soldiers in foreign lands. There will be a display with a box to collect needed items starting in November. Recommendations for Operation Shoebox:• Face wipes & zip-lock bags• Gold Bond powder• Individual toilet rolls• Breath freshener• Mints, gum, hard candy• Coffee/ coffee filters• Popcorn• Snack bars (granola-type)

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• Small boxes of cookies • Pringles• Powdered drink mixes like Crystal Light• Small games, puzzles, books• Batteries• New or used DVDs/CDs

If you have a name for this ministry, please contact the Church Office or Patti Kelley at 585-0986. We will be collecting until Thanksgiving and then ship boxes for holidays. Thanks, Patti Kelley.

Lutheran World Relief IngatheringA big “Thank You” to everyone who contributed to the LWR ingathering by giving items needed for Health Kits. We will be sending more than 80 Health Kits to LWR this year. Thank you for your strong support! The Global Missions Committee

Anniversary DVD’s Available At our 140th Anniversary Banquet held on September 26th each family attending received a copy of our 140th Anniversary DVD. This marvelous portrayal of the historical and contemporary ministries of St. John’s was written, produced and developed by Elaine Birtch and Ted Schurter of our congregation. We are grateful for their creativity and their gift of sharing the legacy as well as present day ministries of the congregation.

Copies of the DVD are available for members who were not able to attend the Banquet at a cost of $10 per DVD. They are available through the Church Office.

Growing Deep Daily DevotionsIs your faith life needing a boost? Pick up a copy of the daily devotions Growing Deep written by our very own St. John’s staff. Each daily devotion includes a thoughtful reflection on a Bible verse for the day and a brief prayer. Print copies are available each weekend in the wall racks located in the narthex and the PLC Lobby. Or, subscribe on-line and receive the devotions each day via e-mail. Simply send an e-mail with “devotion request” in the subject line to nvansice@stjohns-springfield.org These daily devotions are also a great way to share your faith with a friend! Get yours today!

Drivers Needed for St. John’s Transportation Ministry!As the demand for our transportation ministry here at St. John’s has recently increased, so has the need for drivers! If you would be willing to serve in this important outreach ministry by driving the church van once every one or two months to pick up those on Sunday mornings who are otherwise unable to attend, please stop by or call the church office to pick up an application. Rides to church are available on the 1st Sunday of each month for the 8:00 a.m. service and on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for the 10:30 a.m. services. To schedule a ride for the coming weekend, simply call the church office (793.3933) no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. Thank you!

The Faith Five: Every Night in Every Home!What if every home in our congregation spent just 10 minutes every night sharing their hi’s and lo’s for the day with one another, reading a verse from Scripture, talking about what that verse means, praying together, and then blessing one another with the sign of the cross on their foreheads? What awesome spiritual power might be released in our homes, in our congregation, and in our community? It could happen if… you make it happen! Just five-ten minutes every night in every home…

1. Sharing your hi’s and lo’s2. Reading a verse of Scripture3. Talking about what that verse means for you4. Praying for one another5. Blessing one another with the sign of the cross

Come on, St. John’s! What are you waiting for? Make it happen tonight!

Soup & Song Lunches in AdventMark your calendar for Wednesdays at noon during Advent to have a light lunch and enjoy some music on the following dates, December 1, 8, 15, 22. Come and enjoy a soup and dessert luncheon while being entertained by some of our local talent including Calvary Temple’s Youth Choir “Voices Unlimited” (December 1); Marilyn and Evans Brittin (December 8); Riverboat Two (December 15); and Jane Hartman Trio (December 22). A suggested donation of $5 will help

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defray the cost. This is part of St. John’s Concert Series. Invite a friend, invite a neighbor to these luncheons. If you have any questions, please contact Jean Welch at jwelch@stjohns-springfield.org. or call 793.3933.

Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass ConcertMark your calendars early for an upcoming concert on Monday, December 6 at 7 p.m. Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass will be at St. John’s to usher in the holiday season with a Christmas concert in the sanctuary. The King’s Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations. The King’s Brass, formed over two decades ago, is comprised of professional musicians from across the country who desire to use the instruments they love to lead others in praise and worship.

If you are an experienced brass player and would like to play along with The King’s Brass at the concert, please contact Jean Welch for music by no later than November 5. This will allow adequate time to order the music and rehearsal time on your own prior to the concert.

Tickets are on sale now by calling the church office or online registration will also soon be available on our website. Prices are: $10/adult, $5/high school student, 12 and under – free.

New Adult Handbell Ensemble FormingA new adult handbell ensemble is forming for anyone who has previously played handbells. This ensemble will rehearse the first and third Wednesdays each month at 7:45 p.m. in the sanctuary. If you are interested in ringing in this ensemble or have any questions, please contact Jean Welch at jwelch@stjohns-springfield.org.

Save the Dates for Mission Trip 2011The dates have been set for next summer’s mission trip to Project Crossroads in Marion, Virginia. They are: June 26-July 2. This will be the fourth annual St. John’s Cross-Generational Mission Trip to Marion and is open to youth having completed 8th grade through adult. Mark the dates today. Registration information will be made available in January. For more information, contact Pastor Greg or Ted LaBelle.

Lorene Osborn 100th Birthday Party Christ Care GPA will be hosting a 100th Birthday Reception for Lorene Osborn on Sunday November 21, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran PLC Lobby from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cake and ice cream will be served. Please come and help Lorene celebrate this Special Birthday. A card shower is also being held in honor of Lorene’s 100th Birthday. Her address is: Lorene Osborn, 1704 Reed Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62704.

Youth and Family NewsHey Everybody! Check out our awesome youth and family events! St. John’s has four youth groups: Spark (K-2nd grade), Flame (3rd-5th grade), Fire (6th-8th grade), and Blaze (9th-12th grade), we have lots of great stuff going on this fall!

Senior High (Blaze) and Junior High (Fire) Youth Group:Sunday, November 7th-Fall Party and Wiener Roast at the Goods’. Join us from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for food, fun and outdoor games, as we enjoy time together! Food and drinks are provided. Just bring yourself and your friends! Email Christie at CLazarides@gmail.com for directions, or call 793-3933.

Sunday, November 14th-Raking Leaves Service Project Join us directly following the all-church Thanksgiving lunch, to help rake leaves! Details will be coming shortly.

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THE DAILYWORDSunday, October 31Jeremiah 31:31-34Psalm 46John 8:31-36

Monday, November 1Nehemiah 13:1-3, 23-31Psalm 501 Corinthians 5:9-13

Tuesday, November 2Zechariah 7:1-14Psalm 50Jude 5-21

Wednesday, November 3Amos 5:12-24Psalm 50Luke 19:11-27

Thursday, November 4Deuteronomy 25:5-10Psalm 17:1-9Acts 22:22-23:11

Friday, November 5Genesis 38:1-26Psalm 17:1-9Acts 24:10-23

Saturday, November 6Exodus 3:13-20Psalm 17:1-9Luke 20:1-8

Sunday, November 7Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18Psalm 149Luke 6:20-31

Monday, November 8Job 20:1-11Psalm 1232 Peter 1:16-21

Tuesday, November 9Job 21:1, 17-34Psalm 1232 John 1-13

Wednesday, November 10Job 25:1-26:14Psalm 123John 5:19-29

Thursday, November 111 Samuel 28:3-19Psalm 98Romans 1:18-25

Friday, November 122 Samuel 21:1-14Psalm 982 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Saturday, November 13Ezekiel 10:1-19Psalm 98Luke 17:20-37

Sunday, November 21st –Youth Group Thanksgiving Party. Food, fun, and Thanksgiving themed games from 6:00-8:00 p.m.!

Sunday School Holiday Happenings• Sunday, Nov. 21 is our annual Sunday School

Thanksgiving Feast! Sunday School students will partake in a feast consisting of some traditional items (bread, popcorn, turkey, cheese) and some not-so-traditional items (fruit snacks and jello) during Sunday School time. Each child/youth is encouraged to bring a food item to share on this day. Our Sunday School Commission and High School Class will help set up the food for the students to enjoy as we give thanks to God for our many blessings!

• Sunday, Dec. 19 marks the debut of “Joy Story,” this year’s Sunday School Christmas Program that you won’t want to miss! Written by St. John’s own Schlosser family, “Joy Story” is a delightful tale that incorporates familiar characters from a children’s movie while sharing the traditional Christmas story of

Jesus in the manger. All of the Sunday School classes will be involved, so make plans now to support their efforts while celebrating this very special time of year!

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NEWSLETTERThe EagleSt. John’s Lutheran Church 2477 West Washington Springfield, IL 62702

Phone: 217-793-3933 Fax: 217-793-4564 www.stjohns-springfield.org

This newsletter was brought to the post office onOctober 27, 2010

Mission StatementTo be and make disciples for Christ in response to God’s grace.

Vision StatementBy God’s grace, we serve the Father, proclaim the Son, and are alive with the Spirit.

Address Service Requested

SCHEDULEWorshipSaturday - 5 p.m.

Sunday - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service in Parish Life Center

NEXT DEADLINE FOR THE EAGLE IS 11-05-2010

St. John’s Lutheran Church Staff

Director of Administration Tauna WatsonClerical Assistant/Receptionist Nell VanSiceGraphic Designer William MosherDirector of Christian Education and Faith Nurture Stacey DuncanDirector of Youth and Family Ministry Christie LazaridesDirector of Music/Organist/Handbell Choir Jean WelchChancel Choir Director Michael JonesChancel Choir Accompanist Linda FairchildChildren’s Choir Director Jean WelchChildren’s Choir Accompanist Mackenzie SteenDirector of Contemporary Worship Christie LazaridesKeyboardist-Contemporary Worship Valerie HunterFacility Manager Audrey HorrighsCustodian Ken BarnesPreschool Administrative Staff Terri Harms , Anne Van Berkom,

Courtney PetersNursery Attendants Lori Spear & Karen MannLead Pastor Pastor Paul J. OlsonPastor of Outreach & Discipleship Pastor Greg BusboomVisitation Pastor Pastor Lee Uden