For All the Saints
This Sunday, November 6, we celebrate All Saints Sunday. During the worship service, we will take time to remember St. John’s members and our own loved ones who have died in Christ and are now at rest. You are invited to bring a photo or memento of your loved one to church. You will have the opportunity to come forward and place your memento on the table by the altar, pray, and light a candle in their memory.
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Happy Birthday to those born 11/4-11/10:
Happy Anniversary to those celebrating this week:
- Jim Dossa & Michelle Siu, 11/4
Additions to the Prayer List:
- Cathie Knobel, recovering from knee replacement surgery
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 Next Weekend
As part of our Stewardship Season, we have been focusing for the past few weeks on how we connect with God, with one another, and with the world through the ministries of St. John’s. In order to continue this vital work of cultivating sacred connections, we need to increase donations by $700 per week in 2023. Our Church Council has already submitted their commitment cards, and we have a combined increase of $84 per week from this group. Thank you, Council! You will receive a letter in the mail this week inviting you join the Council in growing in generosity next year. We hope that you will pray about this request, reflect on what St. John’s means to you, and ponder how God might be calling you to more fully align your financial practices with your values. Please complete your commitment card and bring it to worship for Generosity Sunday on November 13. Thank you!
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.
Lakeshore Brass in Concert
This December, St. John’s will be hosting the Lakeshore Brass Ensemble for a special Christmas concert on Sunday, December 18th at 3 pm. 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 up 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 6
9:30 am Hybrid Worship with Children’s Church
10:30 am Coffee Hour
No Youth Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 8
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bible Study
Wednesday, November 9
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Church Council Meeting
Thursday, November 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom-only Men’s Lunch
Sunday, November 13: Generosity Sunday
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 Sermon Video
If you missed last week's service or want to watch it again, you can view it here.
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Worship With Rite of Confirmation
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Preaching & Presiding Minister: The Rev. Allison Bengfort
Assisting Minister: Jason Shutters
Minister of Music: Luke Duroc-Danner
Cantor: Audrey Neace
Minister of the Word: Emma Radde
Ushers: Tom Morrison, Brandon Leinberger
Altar Guild: Susan Crist
Camera Operator & Zoom Host: Aidan Maglocci
Children's Church: Youth Ministry Team
Coffee Hour Hosts: Peter Knobel, Jan Wendel
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