St. John Lutheran Church • Rev. Carl Brewer

Live Life. Give Life. Donate Blood during the Luxemburg-Casco
Community Blood Drive which will take place in the Fellowship Hall on
Monday, September 12, from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Volunteers are needed – a
sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. For an appointment call 1-800-733-2767.
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Save the Date: Advent by Candelight – Thursday, December 1 and
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Advent Afternoon Tea - Sunday, December 4 . Keep watching the bulletin
for more details!
Join us for a nationwide prayer event! On Wednesday, September
21st from 7:00-9:00 PM, right here at St. John's, we will host a
simulcast of The Gathering 2016: A National Solemn Assembly. It is an
opportunity for us to cry out to God in our own repentance, and for our
families, churches, and nation. Do you believe this election year is
important? Do you see our families, communities, and nation heading down
the wrong track? Please join us to place all of these concerns in the hands
of a loving, all-knowing God with thousands of other believers around the
country. The two-hour LIVE event will feature famous Christian speakers
such as Tony Evans, Max Lucado, Ann Graham-Lotts and more. Arrive at
church before 7:00 PM to prepare your heart and mind. See
Thegathering2016.com for more details.
Community Events
Lutheran For Life (LFL) Crafting to Care: Please join us for our next
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frame decorating on Saturday Sept 17 from 8:15-10:00am at St Paul
Lutheran School (Montpelier). Please bring a scissor and glue gun if
possible. The frames will be donated to two Life clinics in our area that
provide free ultrasounds to women trying to decide to keep their unborn
baby. The frames will be given out to each mom to take home of their
baby’s first picture.
Lutheran For Life Meeting: The next Lakeshore LFL meeting will be held
following the Frame making session on Sat Sept 17th @ 10am at St Paul
Lutheran School, please consider joining us as we continue to speak up for
Life.
40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil October 2016: The 40 Days for Life 24 hour
peaceful prayer vigil walk will again be held in Green Bay to pray for the
unborn. If you would like to make a difference for Life this is an opportunity
to help. Lakeshore LFL will coordinate with the Green Bay Event team for
time slot needs. Men and Women of all ages are invited to participate. If you
would like to participate please contact Nola Duescher (920) 845-2196 or
Dianne Zeitler at (920) 845-2840.
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Gentle Plus Exercise Class. September 19 – November 2 from
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Low impact exercise class for men and women. Can
be done sitting or standing. Located here at St. John Church in the
fellowship hall. No set fees, only ask for a donation. Any questions, please
contact Diane at 920-609-2765.
St. John Lutheran Church  Rev. Carl Brewer
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Reaching. Connecting. Encouraging.
To provide hope by reaching out and connecting people to Jesus through
the Holy Spirit and encouraging them to share the same Good News.
700 Heritage Road  Luxemburg, WI
www.stjohnlux.com
Phone: (920) 845-5250 / Email: [email protected]
To contact Pastor Brewer directly:
Home: 845-1717 / Cell: 536-1041 / Email: [email protected]
Learning Is For Everyone: Classes will begin on September 11th.
WELCOME! Thank you for worshiping with us! We ask
that all members and visitors please fill out an Information
Card, located in the seat rack in front of you, and place it
in the offering plate. Please know that you are ALWAYS
welcome here and we welcome you back at any time in
the future.
------- A QUICK Look Ahead ------------------------------------------Sunday, September 11 – Start of our Fall Worship Schedule
8:00 a.m. - Worship Service
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – L.I.F.E. Hour
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
Monday, September 12
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Idol Lies Women’s Bible Study
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Blood Drive
7:30 p.m. - Worship Service
Tuesday, September 13
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Woman of Wisdom Bible Study
Wednesday, September 14
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5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. L.I.F.E. Hour (for grades 5 – 12 )
6:00 p.m. – Financial Peace University Class (see bulletin)
Thursday, September 15
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Women of Wisdom Bible Study
Sunday, September 18
8:00 a.m. - Worship Service w/ Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – L.I.F.E. Hour
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service w/ Holy Communion
Monday, September 19
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Idol Lies Women’s Bible Study
7:30 p.m. - Worship Service w/ Holy Communion
Altar flowers this weekend are given in thanksgiving to
the Glory of God by Rodger & Sharon Dunks in honor of
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their 47 wedding anniversary. “Therefore a man shall
leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his
wife, and they shall become one flesh." Genesis 2:24
Christian sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Edna
Hanamann, who entered into eternal life at the age of 100 years old
on Monday, September 5th and was laid to rest on Thursday,
September 8th. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word
and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into
judgment, but has passed from death to life.” John 5:24
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Registration forms for are due back by September 4 and are located
on the table in the Narthex. Please fill out one form per family.
L.I.F.E. Hour teachers for the 2016-17 school year include:
Parents and 2 & 3 year olds: Kristen Vandenberg, Jennifer DeBauche
4K – 5K
Lindy Dorn, Pat Burdick, Stacy Baeb
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Terri Batten, Jodi Reinhard
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Jean Loberger
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Sandra Hanmann
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Tracy Froelich
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Pastor Brewer
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Quincy Giese, Heather Vande Vyver
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Sara Seering, John Hanmann
L.I.F.E. Hour Teacher Installation will take place on Sunday, September
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11 during the 8 am service.
Operation Christmas Child: St. John will be collecting
for Operation Christmas Child again this year. Item
collection will take place August 14 – November 13.
Details are in the Narthex. Families are welcome to pack a
box or donate select items such as school supplies, nonliquid hygiene and grooming items, toys, etc.
A Kitchen Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20 at
7 PM. Anyone is welcome to attend. If you have something you would like
discussed regarding the kitchen in our church, please contact Norene Giese
at (920) 609-2716 to add your item to the agenda.
Friday Men's Bible Study: Please consider joining us for fellowship. We
will begin our session on Friday, September 30th. We meet at the church
every other week starting at 7:00 am. If you have any questions call Charlie
Piesler (920) 328-8704.
Pull tab collection! Bring in your pull tabs and support Carli Margaret
DeBauche, daughter of Jason & Jennifer DeBauche, All pull tabs will be
sent to the Ronald McDonald House in Milwaukee. The pull tab container is
on the table in the Narthex.
On A Mission! St. John Youth Group leaders have begun planning for the
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2017 Mission Trip to Louisville, KY – July 23-29 and are looking for
feedback. There is a survey in the Narthex. Place completed surveys in
Renee Vandervests mail box. Thank you!
St. John’s Prayer Chain
Join us
What is the prayer chain? A group of parishioners who offer prayers daily
for those on the prayer chain list. Yes, we are busy and some days maybe
don’t get to it. It takes a minute or two to say the names, and offer up
prayers to our Lord. (There is a detailed explanation after each request,
privacy is respected by all members as the prayer chain is confidential,
many may say first name only, or mother in need, a friend in financial
needs, sick child etc. We respect privacy, and confidentiality.)
The first of every month an updated prayer request list is E-mailed to you
and fellow parishioners or a copy will be put in your church mail box if you
request. Any emergency request will be mailed to you during the month as
requested, by needed individuals or families, you may add any member or
non-member. You do not need to be a prayer chain member to request
prayers.
How much time does it take? As stated earlier, To say the names on the
list probably takes a minute-or-two a day.
1 Thessalonians 5 Verse 17 - Pray without Ceasing
1 Timothy 2 Verse 1 - I urge then, that first of all, supplications, prayers, and
intercessions, and giving thanks be made for all people
Want to join us – or do you have questions - or do you want someone
added to prayer list? E-mail or see Pastor, Jean, or Matt.
Pastor Brewer
[email protected]
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Jean Loberger (920) 536-1226 [email protected]
Matt Kinnard
[email protected]
Matt Kinnard sends out the monthly updated prayer list or emergency
requests-may send any requests directly to above e-mail, or let Jean or
Pastor know.
*Please update your requests monthly to Matt-any changes or if you want
the name removed.
Baptized into the Faith: This weekend we welcome
Joel Gerhardt Kinnard into the body of Christ through
the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Joel’s parents are Matt
& Jodi Kinnard; sponsors are Sarah Seering and Kevin
VandenBush. Be baptized and wash your sins away. Acts 22:16
Women's Bible study opportunity: Ladies please join us for a 10 week
Bible study series exploring Dee Brestin's book, Idol Lies. The group will
meet weekly on Mondays from 1:00-2:30 pm in the church library beginning
September 12th. Please contact Jodi Kinnard (920)639-5135 or Heidi
VandenBush (920)255-5840 with interest.
GOD’S POWER AMONG US
Service Attendance
Sunday, September 4 / 8:00 a.m.
Monday, September 5 / 7:30 p.m.
177 Attended / 128 Communed
42 Attended / 32 Communed
Service Assistants
Sunday, September 11
Elders
8:00 a.m. Paul Baeb, Dan DeGrave, Steve Hanmann
10:30 a.m. Al Jorgensen, Chris Hanmann, Jeff
Vandenberg
Organist
8:00 a.m. Jean Loberger
10:30 a.m. Jean Loberger
Readers
8:00 a.m. Julia Hanmann, Emilie Giese
10:30 a.m. Jane Savage
Monday, September 12
Elders
7:30 p.m. Frank Dorn
Organist
7:30 p.m. Jean Loberger
Sunday, September 18
Elders
8:00 a.m. Frank Dorn, Paul Baeb, Dan DeGrave
10:30 a.m. Steve Hanmann, Al Jorgensen, Chris
Hanmann,
Organist
8:00 a.m. Carolyn Jorgenson
10:30 a.m. Carolyn Jorgenson
Readers
8:00 a.m. Lindsey Livingston
10:30 a.m. Lisa Bader
Monday, September 19
Elders
7:30 p.m. Jeff Vandenberg
Organist
7:30 p.m. Carolyn Jorgenson
Secretary Hours for the week of September 11: Monday: 5:30pm – 7:30pm;
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Wednesday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Thursday 7:30 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.; The church voice mail system is monitored and calls will be returned as
soon as possible. Please call (920) 845-5250 to leave a message for the church
secretary or feel free to send an email: [email protected]. To contact Pastor
Brewer directly, he can be reached on his cell at (920) 536-1041 or via email:
[email protected].
Harvest event update:
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Have a sweet tooth? – We are in need
of 2 judges for the pie contest. If
interested, please contact Wendy
Stauber at 920.845.2035 (call or text).
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Bottled water and soda donations are
needed for the event. Please leave in
kitchen or storage room and mark it
Harvest Event.
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Raffle booklets are in the Narthex. Pick one up today and sell
tickets to your family and friends. All sold tickets and money can be
placed in the mail-slot located outside the office door. Please try to
have all sold tickets turned in prior to the event.
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Harvest Event Committee will be selling raffle tickets for a signed
and authenticated Aaron Rogers picture that is worth $500. Tickets
will be sold before and after services and at Harvest Event. Drawing
will take place at the end of the bucket raffle drawing. There will
also be a 50/50 raffle at Harvest Event, winner will be drawn prior to
bucket raffle drawing. Proceeds of these raffles will go to Steve
Hanmann, to help with medical bills. Anyone willing to help sell
tickets, will be gratefully appreciated.
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Posters (Event and Pie Contest) & Yard Signs are located on the
tables in the Narthex. If you are able to display either of these at
your home or place of business it would be appreciated. Please
return yard signs to church after the event.
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Are you creative? Looking for individuals willing to frost and
decorate a cake, or buy a decorated cake and donate it to the
Harvest Event Cake Walk. (The cute and creative cakes are usually
the first chosen). Please NO Cupcakes unless they form something.
Please NO Cookies. Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.
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Volunteers are needed: There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for
volunteers.
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Donations: Monetary and Gift Card Donations can be placed in
the mail-slot located outside the church office door. Please turn
these in as soon as possible.
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Silent Auction Items: Please have your item description in to Ed or
Gail Treml as soon as possible.
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Questions? Contact Ed or Gail Treml at (920) 366-4963 for more
information.