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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
Also needed is: Clothes line rope to be used as the drawstrings for the back packs.
Items must be returned by Rally Sunday, September 8.
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 is now available at the welcome center. PRE-CUT material for the bags is available at the welcome center as well. All you have to do is sew it together!! Please contact Joyce Graves (563-495-0269) for more information.
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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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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 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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Outdoor Polka Service
Sunday August 18 at 9:00 am at Ely City Park!
Our annual Polka service is moving outside! Join us on Sun., August 18 at 9 am at the Ely City Park for a worship service featuring the music of Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen. Following the service, stay for fellowship and brunch.
To help keep things simple, we ask that you please bring the following:
- Lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. If you have extra, bring some to share.
- Table service (plates, cups, utensils) for each person in your family.
- A dish to share. (refrigeration and outlets will be available to us)
We need a few volunteers, including someone with a truck, to meet us early Sunday morning (7:30ish) to pick up tables and a few chairs.
It would also be wonderful if we could find another volunteer with a golf cart to help shuttle those who need it from the parking lot to the service area. Contact the office or Pastor if you can help with these items.
If we need to hold the service inside due to weather, we will post that on our website and facebook page by 7:30 am on Sunday, August 19. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this worship celebration.
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Confirmation
Our Confirmation is open to all students in grades 7 and 8 who are interested. If you would like to explore this option for your child please contact Pastor Brian or the Church Office.
Confirmation Small Group Leader Training
Wednesday, August 21 at 6:45 pm
All Confirmation Small Group Leaders are asked to attend this orientation and training event. We’ll be done no later than 8:00 pm.
Confirmation Registration and Orientation
Wednesday, August 28 at 6:45 pm
All students in grades 7 and 8 who plan to attend confirmation this fall are invited to attend this registration and orientation event with their parents on Wednesday, August 28 between 6:45 pm and 8:00 pm. Students will spend time in their small groups and Pastor Brian will walk parents through the registration process, talk about expectations, and generally answer any questions you might have. Please bring insurance information as we will be completing Medical Release forms as part of the process. If you are a notary public and would be willing to be available that night, please contact Pastor Brian.
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Acolyte Training
Sunday, August 25 at 10:30 am
Is your child entering 3rd grade? Does your acolyte need a refresher class? Join us on Sunday, August 25 at 10:30 in the nave for an acolyte training session. The training will take somewhere between 30 minutes to an hour.
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ST. JOHN JUBILATION RINGERS
St John Jubilation Ringers welcomes new members this fall. Bell Choir introductory session will take place after services on Sunday August 25 at approximately 10:30 am in the music room. Interested? Reach out to Tina Gehrke at 319-350-0298
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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:
Randy, Shana, Peyton, Colton, Keegan & Landon Staab
Diana Stanek
Walt & Michele Steggall
Tracy Stone
Patty Stubenrauch
Steven & Susan Swancutt
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:
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)
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
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 | 8/11/2019 | 8/18/2019 |
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| Pastor | Pastor Brian Middleswarth | Pastor Brian Middleswarth |
| Organist | Debbie Swanson | Debbie Swanson |
| Coffee Fellowship (treats) | Birthday Cake | *, * |
| Coffee Fellowship (serve) | Potluck Brunch | Bring a dish to share! |
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Happy Birthday To YOU!
| Billy | Brown | 8/7 |
| Orville | Thein | 8/7 |
| Kaylee | Klinsky | 8/9 |
| Luke | Smith | 8/9 |
| Henry | Horsfield | 8/10 |
| Cindy | Bohlken | 8/12 |
| Lindsay | Armour | 8/13 |
| Amy | Klinsky | 8/14 |
| Taryn | Kuntz | 8/20 |
| Tom | Tjelmeland | 8/21 |
| Brenna | Fall | 8/22 |
| Josh | Grove | 8/22 |
| Derek | Miller | 8/24 |
| Sarah | Rowland | 8/24 |
| Amy | Clefisch | 8/26 |
| Mitch | Schmuecker | 8/27 |
| Shana | Staab | 8/29 |
| Anna | Garnant | 8/30 |
| Drew | Crumbo | 8/31 |
| Calvin | Noska | 8/31 |
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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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