Connecting with the World
As the body of Christ in the world, we are committed to cultivating sacred connections with God, one another, and the wider world. This past Sunday, we reflected on the many ways our congregation connects with the community around us. Greg Oreskovich offered a temple talk on his family's experiences doing ministry with St. John's (see Sunday Service Video below to watch). Then, everyone had the opportunity to write memories of connecting with the community on colorful slips of paper, which were collected by the children and linked together into a paper chain. Below you can find a selection of those memories.
Meaningful ways we have connected with the community over the years:
- Family Promise has been a constant opportunity for me and my family and an occasional friend to meaningfully connect with those in our community.
- Soup Kitchen – providing life-giving sustenance for those who are in need.
- GoodFest provided an exciting and lovely way to connect with other St. John’s members and our community at large, partnering with businesses that share our values. Loved it!
- Traveling to Springfield to advocate for Clean Air Jobs Act.
- Seeing off families traveling to see incarcerated mothers.
- CROP Walk.
- Habitat for Humanity.
- Learning about justice vs. charity.
- Rummage Sales and serving others with goods and financial help
- Sandwich Ministry – Giving is always satisfying.
- As a part of the Extended Ministries Fund Committee, I am able to champion St. John’s giving to local and world-wide ministries.
- Holy Family School is an important group we support in its work with children in underserved communities.
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Happy Birthday to those born 11/11-11/17
- Jason Shutters, 11/11
- Margye Smith, 11/12
- Alan Swanson, 11/12
- Ken Kastman, 11/13
- Michael Kric, 11/14
- Anna Loesel, 11/15
Additions to the Prayer List:
- Marge Bennett, loved one of Kristen Danielsen, cancer diagnosis.
We apologize for any omissions. If your birthday, anniversary, or new intention on the prayer list is not included, please contact churchoffice@stjohnswilmette.com to be added. Please also let us know of any personal or family milestones, including happy occasions or serious lifecycle events that you would like to share with the St. John's community.
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Generosity Sunday
This Sunday is Generosity Sunday, the day we bring our commitment cards to the altar and dedicate them to God for the sake of Christ’s ministry in the world. Please refer to the letter you received in the mail this week, which includes a commitment card for you to complete and bring to worship this weekend. If you are unable to join us in person this Sunday, please complete your card online or return it via postal mail. We give thanks for the opportunity to share our gifts, and we celebrate the impact these gifts have on our lives and on our community through God’s grace and the ministry of St. John’s.
Thanksgiving Multifaith Service: Call for Singers
On Tuesday, November 22, the New Trier Multifaith Alliance will be holding a Thanksgiving service at 7:30 pm at Winnetka Congregational Church (725 Pine Street, Winnetka). All are invited to attend! They are also inviting any singers or choir members from local churches to participate in the choir for the service. There will be a rehearsal that night at 6:30 pm, followed by the service. Music can be sent out ahead of time. If you are interested, please contact Luke Duroc-Danner (luke@stjohnswilmette.com) to receive more information or to register to participate.
Save the Date!
On Sunday, December 18th at 3pm St. John’s will be hosting the Lakeshore Brass Quintet for a special Christmas concert. Come join us ring in the season with a selective of festive tunes! This concert is supported by the Aylesworth Music Fund at St. John’s. More information about the program and reserving seating will be coming soon.
Seeking Children’s Church Volunteers
We are fortunate to have a very vibrant Sunday School program going this year, and we are looking for volunteers who would be interested in teaching or assisting with Children’s Church. If you’re interested, please sign here. If you would like to learn more information about the curriculum and what a typical lesson looks like, please reach out to the Youth Ministry Team (Luke & Erin Rasmussen and Jason Shutters).
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Sunday, November 13
9:30 am Hybrid Worship with Children’s Church
10:30 am Coffee Hour
11:00 am - 11:30 am Youth Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 15
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bible Study
Thursday, November 17
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom-only Men’s Lunch
Sunday, November 20
9:30 am Hybrid Worship with Children’s Church
10:30 am Coffee Hour
11:00 am - 11:30 am Youth Choir Rehearsal
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Sunday Service Video
If you missed last week's service or want to experience it again, you can view it here.
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All Saints Sunday
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Preaching & Presiding Minister: The Rev. Allison Bengfort
Assisting Minister: Alan Swanson
Minister of Music: Luke Duroc-Danner
Cantor: Audrey Neace
Minister of the Word: Jan Wendel
Altar Guild: Susan Crist
Camera Operator & Zoom Host: Aidan Maglocci
Children's Church: Youth Ministry Team
Coffee Hour Host: Alissa Gemeny
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