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The Eagle
March 2018
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 3220 Columbus St., Grove City, Ohio
614/875-2314 www.stjohnsgc.org
Save the date! Mark your calendars! Invite your neighbors and friends!
Saturday March 24 at 6pm
Sunday March 25 at 8:15 and 11am
We are doing something very special for Palm Sunday (and Saturday) services this year. You
will experience the Passion Drama of Holy Week as you have never experienced it before!
On March 24 and 25 we will be experiencing Walt Wangerin’s “The Cry of the Whole Congre-
gation”. This is a blend of traditional hymns and narrative reading of the Gospel story. There
will be congregational responses that will draw you into the drama unfolding through the read-
ings and actions of the Biblical characters. We will celebrate Holy Communion at the point in
the story where Jesus is in the upper room with His disciples. You will be the crowd at the tri-
al of Jesus and witnesses at His crucifixion.
You may have watched Passion Dramas in the past, but this service will bring you into the sto-
ry as we worship God and hear again the Good News of Christ’s sacrifice for our sins. This
service will touch your heart!
What an odd year! We had Ash Wednesday on Valentine’s Day. Easter is on April Fool’s
Day. Both the Winter Olympics and March Madness are during Lent.
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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF
Donald R. Allman, Senior Pastor 614-871-0060
Patricia A. Morlock, Interim Assoc. Pastor 740-405-1548
Elaine Bennett, Dir. of Lay Ministries 614-446-0148
Michael Esposito, Business Manager 614- 875-2256
Diana Imbrock, Youth Director grades 7-12 614-271-5775
Doug Jones, Custodian 614-539-9839
Susan Abbott Locey, Bell Choir Director 614-208-8215
Janice Miller, Recorder 614-875-2314
Parish Nurses: JoAnne Keller 614-875-8255
Kim Easterday
Gary Pecuch, Youth Coordinator/Confirmation 614-875-4867
Laurie Pecuch, Youth Director grades K-12 614-620-2669
John Schuder, Minister of Music 614-254-3310
Justin Ward, Sat. Night Organist
Karen Whyte, Librarian 614-878-9392
Janet Wittenberg, Children’s Choir Director 614-277-0228
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL
Officers: Neva Warren, President; Teresa
Orahood, Vice President; Beth Katterhenrich, Secre-
tary; Dan Yeater, Treasurer.
Members-At-Large: Brad Wahl, Aaron Clark,
Cindy Henricksen, Jim Jones, Jody Shockley, Kevin
Stenerson.
The deadline for the APRIL Eagle
is MARCH 10th. Email announcements & articles to [email protected] or leave a hand-
written copy in the church office.
OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is
extended to the family and friends
of:
Martha Elaine Moeckel Sherer
who died on January 19th in Glen
Falls, Pennsylvania. Elaine grew
up in Grove City and was a mem-
ber of St. John’s. She and her husband, Paul,
were married at St. John’s in May, 1952.
James P. White, Sr. who died on January 30th.
Jim is the father of Jim (Amy) White.
Susan Swan, on February 7th. Susan is the sister
of Kathryn Edwards.
ALL WHO MOURN ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Church Office Hours
Monday—Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday: 8am-12noon
Contact us by phone at 614-875-2314
or e-mail at [email protected].
MEMORIAL GIFTS GIVEN AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Organ and Refurbishing Fund Given in memory of Mariann Schmitt by Marge Ken-nell. Given in memory of Martha Elaine Moeckel Sherer by Barbara Burkhart. Given in honor of the 65
th wedding anniversary of
Gail and Rosemary Turnbull by Wilma Phillips.
Memorial Fund Given in memory of Martha Elaine Moeckel Sherer by Beryl J. Spangler; and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kable.
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PRAYING WITH JESUS ON THE WAY TO THE CROSS
March 7- The Prayer of Struggle: Mark 14:32-42, John 12:27-28
“Abba, nothing is impossible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you
will.” (Mark 14:36). “Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Abba, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. Abba, glorify your name!” (John 12:27-28).
March 14 - The Prayer of Forgiveness: Luke 23:32-43
“Abba, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (v. 34) “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (v. 43)
March 21 - The Prayer of Abandonment & Surrender: Mark 15:33-37, Luke 23:44-46
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34). “Abba, into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46).
2018 Lenten Mid-Week Sermon Series
Thank you for hosting our holiday recital once again this year. The students and their families always look forward to sharing music and fellowship in your welcoming space – we truly appreciate it! – Andrea Keil, Music Makers Studio. Jeannette Ostman expresses her thanks for the gift card she received at Christmas. Joseph Brubaker thanks everyone for their prayers, kind words, concern, and well wishes following his injury. A special thanks to Pastor Allman for visiting with him in
the hospital. Thanks to all who donated goods for the LSS Food Pantry. Glenn and Alma Bobb send their thanks to the carolers who serenaded them at Christmas. They en-
joyed the visit very much.
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EASTER CANDY DONATIONS AND “STUFFERS” NEEDED!
We are asking for donations of individually wrapped candies to fill plastic Easter eggs. There is a marked bin in the link area and for candy donations. If you would like to help fill the Easter eggs or prepare crafts, please mark your calendars for Sunday, March 18th from noon – 2:00 p.m. We will meet in The Old Fellowship Hall. A light lunch and all supplies will be provided. Please mark the salmon insert if you plan to attend. Thank you so much for your support!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR EASTER FAMILY FUN NIGHT/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please join us for a fun-filled evening including a light dinner, craft making, and Easter egg hunts for children of all ages. Our Church family and the community are invited! The event takes place on Thursday, March 22nd from 5:45 P. M. – 7:15 P. M. beginning in the Family Life Center. The cost is $3.00 per person or a donation at the door if you are able. This event is open to the community so be sure to invite your friends! Hope to see you there. Please mark the salmon insert if you are able to help out! If you are asking “How can I help?” you could:
Serve as a craft leader Assist with the Easter egg hunts Help fill plastic eggs with candy Help with set up Help clean up Invite family, friends and fellow members to attend!
MAUNDY THURSDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST SERVICES - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED As our Lenten season culminates during Holy Week with the death of our Lord and Savior, we hope that you will join us on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday for our annual Holy Week breakfasts. If you are interested in helping serve breakfast on Maundy Thursday and/or Good Friday, we would welcome your help! Breakfast will be served beginning at 6:30 A. M. Kitchen volunteers will need to arrive by 6:00 A. M. We are also looking for people who are interested in reading scriptures, provid-ing special music, or a brief devotion for both the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday morning ser-vices. If you are interested, please contact Elaine Bennett at [email protected] or mark the salmon insert. We hope that you will plan to make these two special days part of your Holy Week plans
EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST Please join us on Easter Sunday for a time of fellow-ship and good food. We will be serving breakfast on Easter Sunday from 7:00 A. M. – 10:00 A. M. in the Family Life Center. A free will offering will be taken. Volunteers are needed to take shifts serving break-fast. If you are interested, please contact Elaine Ben-nett at 446-0148 or mark the salmon insert.
mailto:[email protected]
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From the Parish Nurse
WHAT IS ADDICTION?
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is char-acterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. Drugs change the brain. These changes can be long lasting, and can lead to the harmful behaviors seen in people. Opiate addiction is one of the most common problems we see today.
Opiates are drugs that slow down the activity of the nervous system, which decreases pain and effects breathing. Com-mon opiates include heroin, oxycodon (Percocet, Percodan,
OcyContin), hydrocodone (cicodin, Lortab, Norco), fentanyl, hydromorphine (Dilaudid), buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone). codeine, methadone, morphine, and tramadol (Ultram).
Prescription Drug abuse is the use of medication without a prescription, in a way other than as pre-scribed. or for the feelings of getting high. It is important to keep all prescription medication in a secure location out of reach of children. Parents, teachers, friends and coaches should not provide prescription drugs to those without the written prescription of their doctor!
Signs of abuse include: slowed breathing rate; red or glazed eyes; irritability; lack of interest in hob-bies/activities; withdrawing from family; change in school work; missing medicines; constipation; drowsi-ness; poor coordination; stealing; forging or selling prescriptions; excessive mood swings or hostility; poor decision-making; appearing to be high; unusually energetic or revved up; or sedated; continually "losing" prescriptions; so more prescriptions must be written; seeking prescriptions from more than one doctor.
When responding to an overdose, try to wake the person up by yelling their name and rubbing the middle of their chest with your knuckles. Call 911 and explain that the person has stopped or is struggling to breath. Make sure nothing is in the person's mouth that can block their breathing. If breathing has stopped or is very slow begin rescue breathing. If possible, administer Narcan.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse related emergency call the Netcare Access Crisis Hotline: 614-276-2273 or Opiate Crisis Line: 614-724-4673.
Acts 20:35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, re-membering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: It is more blessed to give than to receive.
May you feel God by your side in all you encounter. Your Parish Nurse Kim Easterday RN BSN CHPN
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CELL PHONE RECYLCING BOX is located on the second floor, across from the Sun-day School office. Simply place your old cell phone in the collection box. INK JET CARTRIDGE RECYCLING BOX is located on the second floor, across from the youth office. Simply place your old cartridge in a plastic sandwich bag and deposit it in the collection box. Thanks for helping take care of God’s creation!
AMAZONSMILE: You can now link your amazon orders to St. John’s. The church will receive .05% of what you order on selected
Amazon items. You can do this directly through your Amazon account
or set up an AmazonSmile account using your Amazon password and log-in at https://smile.amazon.com/.
Contact Gary if you need help setting it up. He will even sit down with you and walk you through the process.
SCRIP is a fund-raiser where you purchase gift cards to
use or give away. There are over one hundred stores and res-
taurants to choose from! Every card you purchase earns a re-
bate that goes towards the general summer camp youth ac-
count or if you have a youth going on a summer church trip then rebate monies can go towards your very
own youth camper. Order forms can be obtained from the pocket on the youth office door or in the link
area. Please make checks out to “St. John’s Lutheran.” Orders are placed the first Tuesday of each
month. Within a week you get your cards!
WOMEN’S CIRCLES
Here’s a spiritual growth goal: join a Circle of friends. Elizabeth Circle meets the 1st Monday each month. Sarah Circle meets the 4th Monday each month. Joining our Circles is an easy
way to make new friends and grow spiritually. Contact Vi Davis at 614-875-2605, or Debbie Abbitt at 614-326-9253, for more information.
Elizabeth Circle March 5 at 6:30pm
In room 101-2
Sarah Circle March 26 at 7pm
In room 103-4
https://smile.amazon.com/
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This year, God told me I should go on the Mexico Mission Trip with
St. John’s. During the tr ip, we were paired with niños; I had two.
Gabriel and Alberto were now my best friends to show God’s love to.
During the week, we played games, went on field trips, and had VBS. We
three had a lot of fun and learned a lot more about God. This experience
was a significant spiritual awakening with my relationship with Jesus. God
used me to show the love of Jesus to my niños from Tijuana. Spending individual time with them allowed them to
open up with me and I could see that they were very passionate about loving and serving God.
I had a lot of fear going on this trip because I wasn’t used to going on a mission trip whose sole purpose was to serve
children. Those I had attended in the past had involved construction only. Nevertheless, God showed me a verse to
help me on this mission trip: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and a sound mind.” II
Timothy 1:7. This verse reminded me that God does not want us to have fear , but He wants us to do the oppo-
site and obey even when it is uncomfortable. The most meaningful event I experienced with my niños was a concert.
They were praising God and enjoying His presence. I knew then and there that that was why God wanted me on this
trip; to love and guide my niños closer to God and each other. In conclusion, God will continue to lead me to serve
others before myself and will equip me with patience for dealing with the changes that take place in life.
¡Gloria a Dios!
Brandon Rogers
Heading into the Mexico Mission this year, I felt unsure and ill-prepared. While I had had an amazing exper i-
ence the previous year, I had become tired and overwhelmed by the many obstacles and anxieties life had thrown at
me over the course of the year. I was in desperate need of some spiritual renewal.
From the moment the children stepped out of their van, however, everything changed. I was blessed to be
paired up with a 12 year old girl named Anna, who was smart, tenacious, and, above all else, unafraid to confront her
fears and try new things, all in the name of the Lord. And what struck me most from the beginning was just how sim-
ilar we are. One moment that stands out happened the first day: after finishing up a game, we were walking back to
the dining tent to meet up with our group. Anna saw a nearby soccer ball and ran to it, passing it back and forth to
me. We got a little over exuberant, however, and sent the ball flying, straight at the head of one of the Rancho Gene-
sis Staff. Immediately, both our reactions were to turn around and walk away, pretending like nothing happened.
When we turned to each other and realized what we had just done, we both burst out laughing.
Flash forward through a week of songs, games, and relationship-building, to our last campfire Friday night; the night
where we have a chance, via an interpreter, to speak one on one with our niños, sharing with them our goodbyes, as
well as the ways we had seen God working with them over the week. Even before the campfire began, both Anna and
I were crying. When it was our turn to talk, I shared with her all the thigs I had noticed about her over the course of
the week – how smart and driven she was, especially when it came to learning English. How willing she was to face
her fears and to challenge herself. And, above all, how wonderful her heart for serving others was. When it was
Anna’s turn, she just said how much it meant that I got her, understanding and appreciating her for the amazing
person that she is. In all this, I was blown away by the way God overcomes. No matter the age or cultural differ-
ences, no matter our backgrounds or nationalities, God’s love transcends it all, building a new family in Christ.
That, without a doubt, is one of the greatest lessons one can learn.
Galatians 3:28 “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male or female, for you are all
one in Christ Jesus.”
¡Gloria a Dios!
Gini Lipp Rogers
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The Summer Trips 2018 brochure is now available and can be picked up at the north door and link areas. There are also brochures on the youth office door. The registra-tion form is on the back of the brochure. Registration is currently open and closes when all available spaces are full. Questions about camp? Contact Laurie at [email protected] or 614-620-2669.
SUMMER DATES ACADEMY AT HEARTLAND IS JUNE 4—7. ADVENTURE CAMP AND UPPER CAMP IS JUNE 22—24 AT LMC.
THEME: SHIPWRECKED, RESCUED BY JESUS! TRANFORMATION ZONE IS JULY 8—13 IN MARYSVILLE. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS JULY 9—13.
Thank you from the Souperbowl! We collected $1455.78 in total this year, a new record by far. $945.78 is going to our shopping trip for the local Grove City Food Pantry, and the other $510 in checks will be go-ing to Lutheran Social Services. A special thanks to David Haack, Will Brace, Aiden Wahl, Elijah Butsko, Annaleise Butsko, Reagan Straub, Aid-en McClure, Bailey Bennett, Emma Anderson, Jocelyn Canter, and Addie Anderson who all held pots this year. Thank you for all your donations this year! Mahala Wanner
WEEKLY YOUTH GROUPS are a great way to build up your faith and put a spark in your week! Talk to Laurie Pecuch about how you can be a part of these meaningful programs. Grades K – 4: Adventure Club on Thursdays 5:45 – 7:15pm. $2 for dinner.
Special class for ages 4 and 5 with older siblings at Club. Grades 5 – 6: Faith Trek on Thursdays 5:45 – 7:15pm. $2 for pizza. Grades 7 – 8: Explorers on Wednesdays 7 – 8:30pm. Grades 9 – 12: Energizers on Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm.
OTHER IMPORTANT YOUTH DATES: MARCH 10—11 IS THE SECOND YEAR CONFIRMATION ADVANCE AT LMC. MARCH 15 THE OWLS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AT ADVENTURE CLUB AS WE WORK ON THE
SOLE HOPE PROJECT TOGETHER. MARCH 22 IS EASTER FAMILY FUN NIGHT, MEETING AT THE REGULAR ADVENTURE CLUB
AND FAITH TREK TIMES. MARCH 28 AND 29 YOUTH GROUPS DO NOT MEET. IT’S HOLY WEEK AND SPRING BREAK.
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MISSIONS TRIPS FUNDRAISER MARCH 13, 2018 City Barbeque on Stringtown Road
CHICK FLICKS is a new chance for women to get together and enjoy a meal (which everyone provides), fellowship with new and old friends, and a good movie. Then we have a chance to discuss the movie’s spiritual implica-tions with each other. There are questions to start the conversation, and even Bible passages to look up and use during the discussion. If you are interested, please contact Denise for the sign-up and what to bring. When: March 4, 2018 Where: Room 204 Movie: “All About Eve” starring Bette Davis Who: Denise Reynard at 614-800-1725 or [email protected]
Song of Easter
Sing a song of Easter,
Of life worth living,
Sing praises to our Lord
For all he is giving;
For the Easter of hope
And renewal of the earth,
For the miracle of seedtime
And the promise of our rebirth.
Ada Weygandt
It’s Spring! God’s sun warming the earth,
Winging birdsong in a sky serenade,
Blooming forsythia and bedding tree,
For such was this day made,
It’s Spring!
For each morning anew,
Each petal shimmering with dew,
For each sweet bouquet of love
Wafted from the heart of God above;
For such was this day made,
It’s Spring! Ada Weygandt
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DO YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE BLESSED
BY RECEIVING A PRAYER SHAWL?
Please call Nancy Kinman at 875-8155. WRAPPED IN PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will hold its next monthly meeting on Saturday, March 10 in Rooms 103 & 104 from 9:00am-11:00am. Everyone is welcome. Bring your knitting/crochet materials and any completed shawls to be blessed with prayer. We would be happy to teach anyone interested to knit or crochet. Please join us! For more information call Glenda Allman at 614-871-0060 or Diana Imbrock at 614-871-3854.
NEW ADULT MISSION OPPORTUNITY. Rachel Katterhenrich has contacted us about sending a team of 8-10 people to Tanzania to assist with their an-nual missionary conference. The team would lead a VBS for 50-60 missionary children and provide some child care during other times of the week. We would also need one or two people to lead singing during the worship times. The conference is June 28-July 4, 2018. There will be an option of a side trip before or after the conference. The estimated cost is $3,000 a person. If you have an interest or questions please contact Pastor Allman.
Blankets of Love Warming Hearts!
Thanks to all who prayed over, paid for, prepared and/or tied the 50, (YES 50!) blankets that will be included with every bed delivered in the month of February by the Bed Brigade. The first happy recipients are shown in the photo at right. Thank you so very much for helping us warm the beds, souls, and hearts of those in the Columbus area during this cold winter season. Warmly, Lauren Wahl
(Eighth-grader/coordinator of Blankets of Love)
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE DURING LENT!
During Lent we will be asking for donations of care
kit supplies as well as monetary donations for Sole
Hope.
Each kit requires a $2.00 donation to help defray
the costs of the additional supplies that Sole Hope
furnishes.
Checks can be made out to “St. John’s Lutheran”.
Please note in the memo “Sole Hope”.
For the care kits we are collecting: band-aids (assorted sizes), mid-size safety pins,
alcohol wipes, small tubes of antibiotic ointment, sealable sandwich baggies and
quart size baggies, and sticker sheets.
Throughout Lent, there will be a display board in the north entrance and link area
that you can visit to see what items are most needed. Thank you!
Sole Hope is an organization which helps children and adults in Uganda rid themselves of
“jiggers” (not “Chiggers” as we know them), which embed themselves in their feet and can cause
inflammation, ulceration, gangrene and even amputation. The jiggers are a small sand flea found
in Sub-Saharan climates. The female once inside the foot lays eggs which continue to multiply.
These wounds are very painful and cause difficulties for victims in daily activities, such as walk-
ing, playing and going to school.
Sole Hope has set up clinics throughout Uganda to treat and educate the people there. Once at
the clinic, feet are washed and jiggers removed with safety pins or in worst cases razor blades.
The wounds are then bandaged and each person is given a new pair of shoes and educated on
how to care for their feet, as well as receiving a care kit which includes safety pins, antibiotic
ointment band aids, and alcohol wipes. Currently they have enough shoe material but are in need
of these kits.
You may go on the internet on YouTube and search “Sole
Hope”. There are videos there showing how these people are
getting care. It is a must see, that will tug at your heart. We
pray you will help to make this a successful ministry.
For more information contact Linda Diehl at 614-906-1408 or
talk to Luci Evans at youth group.
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BEACONS AND QUILTERS NEWS
Now is the time to come and check out the Beacons and
Quilters. Hopefully, the March weather will be mild. You
can visit for just an hour and then go on your way. If you
can visit longer, bring your lunch and stay for a couple of
hours. A visit is not a commitment. We do stamps and
cards any Tuesday, not just the third Tuesday.
The spring meeting of the LSS Auxiliaries will be Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11:30AM-
1:30PM here at St. John’s. The 13 LSS auxiliaries will prepare 75 newborn diaper bags. These
bags will be given to mothers who use the food pantries and who request the bags. We need any
kind of newborn clothing; diapers; such as Aldi’s size N and size 1; bottles; formula; rattles;
bathing products; towels; washcloths; anything you feel will help a new mother the first few
weeks after giving birth. There are two LSS meetings in a year. The next LSS meeting will be
in September. Please join us.
The Beacons were blessed with 24 double-fleece, fringe-tied lap blankets from a Centerville
Lutheran church. The Beacons gave the lap blankets to the Furniture Bank for families moving
into apartments. The lap blankets did not meet the Bed Brigade size requirements.
This year, the Beacons will be donating men’s and women’s used clothing to Astoria Place
Nursing Home on Souder Avenue near Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Other used clothing will be
donated to the Methodist Free Store on Parsons and to Volunteers of America on Stringtown
Road. Household items will be given to the Furniture Bank on Yale Avenue in Columbus. Faith
Mission is limiting their acceptance of donations because of storage problems. If anyone
knows of a Grove City group who would like such donations on a continuing basis, please leave
a message with the church.
The Quilters meet every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm in rooms 103-104. The Beacons meet
with the Quilters on the third Tuesday to sort and bag clothes, cut and sort labels and stamps,
help with projects and attend the monthly meeting. Bring a sack lunch. All materials are pro-
vided. At the Beacons’ meeting, we take offerings for the food pantries and for the Beacons’
general fund.
“If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered .”
Proverbs 21:13
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OWLS UPCOMING EVENT – MARCH 16TH
Kids! Grandkids! One of life’s greatest experiences is watching our children grow up and
choose a vocation that makes them happy, fulfilled adults. The only thing better is watching
our grandchildren repeat the process. South-Western City Schools (SWCS) has been there for
our children and grandchildren since they entered the kindergarten room.
Today the school district covers 119 square miles including rural, suburban and urban settings.
It is one of the most unique public school districts in the state. Over 22,000 students call
SWCS home and the district has over 2,600 employees.
Like everything around us, our schools have changed tremendously. Here are a couple of inter-
esting facts: Today there are 78 language dialects in our district. 52.9% of the students qualify
for the free lunch program. 6.7% qualify for the reduced lunch program. We have brand new
buildings and more to come hopefully.
Please join us March 16th to hear more news about our schools from Dr. Bill Wise, super-
intendent of the district.
We will enjoy a potluck before our speaker. Bring your favorite covered dish to share.
Fried chicken will be provided. Our meeting starts at 11:30 am so please plan to arrive
by 11:15 am. Use the salmon insert in the church bulletin to sign up or call the office to
make your reservation. If you sign up and your plans change, please call the church of-
fice to cancel.
CALLING ALL OWLS! INVITATION TO JOIN THE OWLS
Have you retired recently? Are you looking for a club, group, etc. to get involved in to
share your love of God? The Older Wiser Lutheran Seniors at St. John’s would like to
invite all members to join the fun and share the Christian fellowship at our monthly meet-
ings. An OWL might be a little older in age but we are very young at heart. There isn’t an
age requirement but you must be old enough to enjoy the friendship and fellowship of oth-
ers from St. John’s. We are a very active group that meets the third Friday of every
month for either a potluck lunch at the church or an outing to visit different interests
around the area.
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ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH JOIN US FOR WEEKLY WORSHIP
Traditional Service: Saturdays at 6:00pm, Sundays at 8:15am & 11am Contemporary Service: Sundays at 10:45am
Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30am
LENT AND EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
Wednesday Lenten services at 12:00pm and 6:15pm
Palm Sunday—March 24 at 6:00pm; March 25 at 8:15 and 11:00am
Maundy Thursday—March 29—7:00pm
Good Friday—March 30—12:00pm and 7:00pm
Sit-down Holy Communion—March 31—1:00pm
Easter Sunday—April 1—Holy Communion
at regular service times.