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 Synod Survey for 2020 Bishop Election
In 2020 the Southeastern Iowa Synod will elect a new bishop. The Synod Ministry Profile Committee, appointed by the Synod Council, is conducting a survey to better understand the ministry setting of this synod. The results of this survey will be used in the formation of the synod’s ministry site profile which will be made available to everyone in the synod. This profile will be used in the call process and the election of a new bishop at the 2020 Synod Assembly.
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Summer Potluck Brunch
Sunday July 28
Mark your calendar to bring a favorite dish to share with your neighbors on Sunday, July 28 as we hold our first potluck brunch of the summer. We’re inviting parents of VBS participants to join us that day, so whip up your best brunch creation to share! The brunch will begin immediately following the service.
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Katie on Vacation
Katie will be on vacation from July 29 through August 2. The office will have a volunteer Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Please send requests and projects to stjohnely@southslope.net and I will respond to them as soon as I get back. For anything urgent, contact Pastor at 319-848-4510.
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Lutheran World Relief School Bags
Summer is here, but before we know it, it will be time to start thinking about shopping for school supplies. This fall, the Sunday School Kids will be participating in collecting school supplies to assemble LWR School Kits. And since back to school sales are coming soon, please think about picking up extra supplies for the kits.
Why school supplies? Because, to the children who receive School Kits, these supplies mean the difference between getting an education or not. Public school is usually free, but in the places where LWR works, even a few required supplies, like notebooks, pencils and scissors, make a world of difference for families that struggle to afford their children’s education.
Items needed are:
4 70 page spiral notebooks (wide or college ruled)
1 12 inch ruler with centimeters on one side
1 METAL pencil sharpener (plastic do not last)
1 blunt school scissors
5 unsharpened #2 pencils
5 black or blue ink pens (no gel)
1 box 15 or 24 crayons
1 2 ½ inch eraser
All of these supplies will be placed in a drawstring back pack. The back pack must meet certain criteria and can be made following the pattern supplied by LWR or will be purchased.
Are you interested in making the school bags?
The pattern will be available at the welcome center very soon. Also, material for the bags is available AND pre-cut for the bags! All you have to do is sew it together. Please contact Joyce Graves (563-495-0269) for more information (including the pattern for the back packs).
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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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VBS Registration Now Open!
"In the Wild" will be the theme for this years Vacation Bible School at St. John. On-line registration is now open! VBS will be held July 22-26, 2019 from 5pm- 8:15pm for children from 3 years old to entering 6th grade. A light meal for the whole family will start at 5pm. Opening music will start at 5:30. (Parents, please plan to stay with your children until opening starts.) We will sing, do crafts, play games and learn about Jesus' love for us. We will gather at the end of the night at 8:05-8:15 for closing music and announcements and would invite adults to join us. Children will need to be checked in and out each evening by a parent or responsible adult for security purposes. On Friday night, Families are invited to a short program and treats at 7:45 pm.
It takes a whole crew of people to provide a great week at bible school and we could use your help. There is a need for a science rotation leader and adult crew leaders for the week. Teen helpers are always needed to follow the crews of kids around and to assist the rotation station leaders. Don't forget about the kitchen helpers too! They can always use a hand to set up or clean up after the meal. Even if you are available for only one night, let us know and we can put you to work. Any time that you can offer helps us to provide a spectacular experience for the kids! Volunteer sign up is available on-line through the St. John website or call Katie at the church office. Can't spare any time during the week? Sign up to help provide desserts for the meals or simply pray for all of those who are attending or assisting with the week.
VBS Dates to remember-
July 20- 9 am line up on Stinocher Street for Beef Days parad- come help by riding the float and throwing candy
July 21- 12pm- start decorating for VBS. We will work until we are done- all are welcome!
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VBS Collection
The St John’s VBS kids are collecting items for the Cedar Valley Humane Society and Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control. Please help them out by adopting an animal photo and purchasing the item listed on the photo.
Please return all items to the church by
Sunday, August 10th.
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Ladies' Night Out
Ladies’ Night Out for July will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at Bo Mac’s located at 219 – 16th Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids.
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Give Electronically This Summer
Would you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from your bank account as you probably do with other obligations? St. John appreciates the efforts of congregation members to make consistent donations throughout the year—especially during popular winter and summer travel periods. If you have plans to travel this summer, electronic giving gives you a convenient way to keep up with your intended offerings. Visit our church website to sign up.
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Worship 101: Study Guide
Worship is at the center of the Christian faith and though its practices might vary, there are four essential components of worship that are still found in Christian churches throughout the world today: gathering, word, meal, and sending. The June cover story of “Living Lutheran” explores what kinds of gathering, word, meal and sending “count” as Lutheran worship as it covers the whats, hows and whys of worship. Read the article and participate in discussion with a corresponding study guide.
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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:
Rob, Denise and Sam Smith
Tim, Joy and McCoy Smyth
Ken, Kathy, Michelle, Austin & Sarah Snyder
Larrie Solbrig
Chris, Angela, Garrett and Isabelle Spier
Ed, Lynn, Jennifer, Devin, Brady & Quinn St. John
Those living with cancer or other illnesses:
Mary Gentz (Cindy Mudd's mother)
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:
Chad Franks (nephew of Dan & Kim Novak)
Richard Low
Alex Galvin (son of a good friend of Anita Mickelson)
Donna Neibuhr (Kristi Rummel's mother)
Stephen Price (Peggy Campell's grandson)
Addie Gralund (daughter of a friend of Tina Elwood-Gehrke)
Susan Geels (friend of Brad & Anita Mickelson)
Don Stagg (Angie Tjelmeland's father)
Loren Jansa (Andrea McVay's father)
Kari Erwin (Gerdes family friend)
Drew Schultz (son of Guy & Michelle) - enlisted in the military, deployed to Sicily in January
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 - pastoral intern at First Lutheran & St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids
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 July - September, please click on the Ministry Scheduler Pro button above
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| Date | 7/21/2019 | 7/28/2019 |
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| Pastor | Pastor Brian Middleswarth | Pastor Brian Middleswarth |
| Organist | Debbie Swanson | Debbie Swanson |
| Coffee Fellowship (treats) | Jennifer Krough, Marlene Mertens | Potluck |
| Coffee Fellowship (serve) | *, * | Please bring a dish to share! |
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Happy Birthday To YOU!
| Jarrett | Bohlken | 7/18 |
| Scott | Carson | 7/18 |
| Gaby | Carter | 7/18 |
| Jayden | Flege | 7/18 |
| Brad | Mickelson | 7/18 |
| Elaina | Miller | 7/19 |
| Lucy | Miller | 7/19 |
| Allyson | Carson | 7/20 |
| Jake | Munson | 7/20 |
| Ellie | Hawkins | 7/23 |
| Gavin | Dooley | 7/24 |
| Tod | Hilgenkamp | 7/24 |
| Heather | Allen | 7/25 |
| Amy | Flege | 7/28 |
| Jennifer | Krough | 7/28 |
| Matt | Fall | 7/29 |
| Rachel | Garnant | 7/30 |
| Andy | Dunham | 7/31 |
| Maddie | Smith | 7/31 |
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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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