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Book Club
October 17 at 7 pm
A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar
by Suzanne Joinson
It is 1923. Evangeline (Eva) English and her sister Lizzie are missionaries heading for the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar. Though Lizzie is on fire with her religious calling, Eva's motives are not quite as noble, but with her green bicycle and a commission from a publisher to write A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar, she is ready for adventure.
Read More...
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The Bishop's Shirt: Part 4
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Bishop Election: Synod Ministry Profile
In order to assist the people of the Southeastern Iowa Synod to prepare for the election of a bishop in 2020, the Synod Ministry Profile Committee has created a description of the current status of ministry in and around this synod, noting in particular opportunities, challenges, and pressure points. This profile is intended to be a brief introduction to the synod's current ministry for all who are interested.
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We Did It!
Through the generosity of members and congregations across this church, ELCA ministries received $250 million — $195 million in cash and multiyear commitments, as well as $55 million in planned gifts — to continue, strengthen and expand their work here at home and with our global companions around the world. Thank you.
The final impact report will give you a glimpse of the campaign’s impact on these crucial ministries. |
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Stephen Ministers
St John has Stephen Ministers who are trained to provide one-to-one care to people experiencing a difficult time in life. If you would like to speak to a someone, please contact one of the Stephen Ministers below:
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Adult Education
Being Mortal- Medicine and What Matters in the End
Surgeon Atul Gawande’s book explores the challenges of our medical system when it comes to dealing with the end of life. As one review put it the book, “shows that the ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life – all the way to the very end”.
We invite all who are interested to read the book and join us on Sunday October 20 at 9:15 am in the Library as we discuss the issued raised by the book and work together to explore how we as people of faith approach issues related to death and dying.
Contact Pastor Brian if you have any questions.
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St. John Fall Workday
Saturday, November 2
Plan to join the property committee on Saturday, November 2 starting at 8:00 AM and ending no later than noon. We will work together to complete several tasks to maintain and improve our facilities. All are welcome. If you have any suggested projects please share those with a property committee member, Pastor Brian, or Katie.
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Bible Art Journaling
Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 pm
Bible art journaling is a fun way to engage with your Scripture artistically. Using pens, pencils, paints, stickers and more, you'll find a creative way to interact with the texts.
Join us on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 pm as host Jennifer Zach leads us through the basics of Bible art journaling. All supplies provided. Please sign up at the Welcome Center by October 27.
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Kenzie Soeken, daughter of Cindy Mudd was crowned homecoming queen this past weekend at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA.
If you have similar stories, please feel free to share these with us. We would love help share in your joy!
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Confirmation Schedule
Wednesday, October 9
Adiaphora
Wednesday, October 16
Luther's Small Catechism
Wednesday, October 9
Justification by Faith
Wednesday, October 30
OFF - NO Classes last Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, November 6
Saint and Sinner
Wednesday, November 13
The Church
Wednesday, November 20
Service Project - Food Insecurity
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Sermon Podcasts: Now Available!
Take our message with you wherever you go!
Our weekly sermons are now available as podcasts! They are available in several places for you listen and download: iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Search for 'St John Lutheran' or 'Brian Middleswarth' in the search box. Make sure to subscribe to be notified of all new episodes! |
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Prayer List Updates
We Pray for…
Our Church Family & Friends at St. John:
David, Heidi, William, Elizabeth & Benjamin Thalacker
Orville & Stephanie Thein
Randy & Lisa Timm
Al & Sheryl Tjelmeland
Tom & Karen Tjelmeland
Kurt, Marcy, Whitney & Kalli Weber
Those living with cancer or other illnesses:
Dick Rummel (Mike Rummel's father)
Heidi Thalacker
Pam Evans (friend of Kathy Dea)
Aimee McVay
Bryan Minney (Wendy's son-in-law)
Lindsay Dietrich (friend of Rose Dunham)
Jim Miller
Dee Thibault (sister of Karen Tjelmeland) - Lung and bone cancer
Those in need of wholeness:
Rose (Jesse Graves' cousin)
Heidi Burkle
Mark (Jennifer Zach's brother)
Kris Beck (friend of Karen Middleswarth)
Chad Franks (nephew of Dan & Kim Novak)
Alex Galvin (son of a good friend of Anita Mickelson)
Donna Neibuhr (Kristi Rummel's mother)
Addie Gralund (daughter of a friend of Tina Elwood-Gehrke)
Don Stagg (Angie Tjelmeland's father)
Loren Jansa (Andrea McVay's father)
Kari Erwin (Gerdes family friend)
Those enlisted in the military
Homebased Members and Friends:
Jean Brutsman
Rachel & Maurice Garnant
Lenore Jiroutek
Marv Goetz
Don Musil
Judd Krabbenhoeft
Those Training for Ministry:
Michelle Schultz - as she returns for her final year of seminary
All names will remain on our prayer list for up to two months
unless otherwise instructed.
For updates, changes, or additions to this list,
please notify the church office.
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To view your Volunteer Calendar and accept sub requests for October - December, please click on the Ministry Scheduler Pro button above
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| Date | 10/13/2019 | 10/20/2019 |
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| Pastor | Pastor Jan Rippentrop | Pastor Brian Middleswarth |
| Organist | Mary Nurre | Debbie Swanson |
| Coffee Fellowship (treats) | *, Marlene Mertens | *help needed |
| Coffee Fellowship (serve) | *, Marlene Mertens | *help needed |
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Happy Birthday To YOU!
| Angie | Santolin | 10/9 |
| Brian | Grove | 10/10 |
| Hank | Hougen | 10/11 |
| Sawyer | Hansel | 10/14 |
| Nolyn | Clefisch | 10/15 |
| Emily | Crumbo | 10/16 |
| Luke | Hougen | 10/17 |
| Andrea | Peters | 10/17 |
| Isabella | Miller | 10/18 |
| Kent | Noska | 10/18 |
| Isabelle | Spier | 10/18 |
| Connor | Weyer | 10/18 |
| Travis | Ehlinger | 10/19 |
| Bree | Allen | 10/20 |
| Everett | Caspers | 10/20 |
| Clara | Peters | 10/20 |
| Chris | Crumbo | 10/23 |
| Andrea | McVay | 10/23 |
| Aidan | Sellon | 10/24 |
| Audrey | Sellon | 10/24 |
| Finnley | Kramer | 10/25 |
| Makenzie | Soeken | 10/25 |
| Rylee | Flege | 10/26 |
| Theodore | Kuntz | 10/26 |
| Jim | Langhurst | 10/27 |
| JoAnna | Weyer | 10/28 |
| Maurice | Garnant | 10/30 |
| Brian | Middleswarth | 10/30 |
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Lord Jesus, help me to conform my life to yours today by:
- Being a presence in the community
- Nurturing children in the faith
- Providing a place to belong
- Showing compassion to those in need
Thank you for empowering me with these gifts to be an example of your love in the world.
Amen.
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