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Pentecost 17

Jesus says that the bread he gives for the life of the world is his flesh, and whoever eats this bread has eternal life now and will be raised on the last day. In Ephesians Paul tells us what this life Jesus gives us looks like, this life we live as those marked with the seal of the Holy Spirit in baptism. We live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. The whole purpose of life is giving yourself for the other.

SATURDAY:

5 p.m Worship/Communion (Sanctuary)

SUNDAY:

8 a.m Worship/Communion (Sanctuary)
10:30 a.m Worship (Sanctuary)
10:30 a.m Contemporary Worship (PLC)

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Worship Schedule

This fall, join a 6-8 person huddle and let your captains lead you through 6 weekly 75-90 minute sessions, including videos and discussions; each developed and produced by our very own St. John’s pastors.

Connect huddles will meet at various times and locations throughout the week, September 23 - November 3. No further commitment. Choose a time and location that works best for you!

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Events this Week

Sunday

Sunday School
9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Children in PreK-4th grade meet in the PLC at 9:15 a.m. for Music & Opening, and then we go downstairs to our classrooms with our teachers. 5th and 6th graders can head downstairs to their classroom at 9:15. Meet us at the Welcome Table in the PLC Lobby for directions!

t.b.d.
9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Beginning this Sunday, Pastor Greg will be leading a new Sunday morning experience for 9th-12th graders in the Youth Room titled “t.b.d.” Each week from 9:15-10:15 a.m., we will load up on unlimited supplies of chocolate milk, donuts, and apple slices dipped in caramel, followed by an engaging discussion of important faith topics! This fall’s topic will be prayer as we wrestle with questions like: Is prayer important? Is there a right way to pray? Does prayer really change things? Does prayer really change God? C. u. @ t.b.d. this fall. Friends and foes are welcome!

Welcome, Toromare Mananato!
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

We welcome to St. John’s this weekend Toromare Mananato from our companion synod of the Malagasy Lutheran Church in Madagascar! Toromare serves as one of five elected leaders of the Foibe, the highest governing body of the Malagasy Lutheran Church. She will be sharing the children’s message at all four of our worship services this weekend as well as sharing conversation from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the Adult Meeting Room (AMR)! Come and see what God is doing through our Lutheran sisters and brothers in Madagascar!

Flu Vaccines
9 - 10:30 a.m.

St. John’s Faith Community Nurse Ministry Team will offer a clinic to administer flu vaccines Sunday, September 16 in the PLC Lobby. Please bring your insurance card, Medicare or Medicaid card, and wear short sleeves.

Monday

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
1 p.m.

Do you care for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? St. John’s hosts a group that meets monthly on the third Monday in the AMR. These groups provide emotional, educational, and social support for family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter at 800.272.3900 or go to alz.org/Illinois

All events and detailed descriptions can be found in this week's messenger.

Messenger

Tuesday

Women’s Bible Study
9 a.m

On September 18, the Women’s Bible Study group continues their Bible study from the Jesus Calling series by Sarah Young: Experiencing God’s Presence. We welcome everyone!

Men’s Bible Study

9 a.m.

The Men’s Bible Study meets on Tuesday mornings in the parlor to study “Great Figures of the New Testament” using presentations by Professor Amy Levine of Vanderbilt University. All men are invited and welcome.

Dinner Night Out

6 p.m.

On the third Tuesday of every month, we gather at local restaurants to share in a meal. These meals are often accompanied by great conversations, laughs, and a time to connect as disciples. In order to make sure there is adequate space for all, please contact Becky Smith at 217.494.5523 prior to September 18 if you are planning to attend. This week we join together at Fire and Ale in Sherman.

Wednesday

Confirmation
6:30 - 7:45 p.m

Confirmation classes for all 7th and 8th grade youth have resumed! We meet in Classroom A/B in the Lower Level. Come and join us for this high-energy experience of growing in our Christian faith! This week’s topic: God the Provider (Exploring the 1st Article of the Apostles’ Creed). A light supper for confirmation students and their families will be served each week at 5:45 p.m. in the PLC Lobby. If you haven’t yet had a chance to sign-up, please be in touch with Pastor Greg prior to Wednesday’s class (pbusboom@stjohns-springfield.org). See you there!

3rd Grade Bible Class

6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

Our 3rd Grade Bible Class for third graders and their caregivers meets in Classrooms C & D downstairs. Each student must be accompanied by at least one adult at each class. If you missed our first class, it’s not too late to sign up! Just contact Sam Neahring at sneahring@stjohns-springfield.org.

Thursday

Grief Support Group
5:30 p.m.

Our St. John’s Grief Support meets each Thursday at 5:30 p.m. We welcome people who have participated before, as well as those who would be new to the group. To register, please call the church office, 217.793.3933. If you have questions, please get in touch with Pastor Pam at pmitcham@stjohns-springfield.org.

Pastor's Message

Pastor Adam Connolly
Pastor of Outreach and Discipleship
pconnolly@stjohns-springfield.org

“So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another.“ (Romans 12:5).

As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we are blessed to have relationships with other Lutheran churches throughout the world. As a member of the Lutheran World Federation, the ELCA partners with other LWF church bodies as we continue to spread the message of God’s unconditional love and grace to all ends of the earth.

Each of the 65 synods of the ELCA are partnered with other Lutheran Churches around the world. Our Central/Southern Illinois Synod is partnered with parts of the Malagasy Lutheran Church in Madagascar.

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