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| Christmas Eve Worship led by our Sunday School Children | | Every year on Dec. 24. | | Special music will be provided by our Adult Choir and others beginning at about 6:40 pm on Christmas Eve. Sunday School children are asked to arrive in the church basement between 6:15 and 6:30 pm.
Our church will be full of family and guests, and an overflow area will be set up in the church basement with a television broadcasting the service as it happens.
We hope you will be able to join us!
Call Pastor Birtell at 285-0498 if you have any questions. |
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| Lutheran High School Parker Choir joins us for worship | | Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 10:00a until 11:00a. | | The choir from Lutheran High School Parker in Parker, Colorado will be joining us for worship at 10:00 am. They will sing several songs during worship. We thank God for their ministry and for allowing them to be with us for worship.
To view their website visit http://www.lhsparker.org/
They are located in the Denver area and have many area churches that support their Lutheran High School. |
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| Lutheran High School Parker Choir joins us for worship | | Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 10:00a until 11:00a. | | The choir from Lutheran High School Parker in Parker, Colorado will be joining us for worship at 10:00 am. They will sing several songs during worship. We thank God for their ministry and for allowing them to be with us for worship.
To view their website visit http://www.lhsparker.org/
They are located in the Denver area and have many area churches that support their Lutheran High School. |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 1:00p until 3:00p. | | We meet at 1:00 pm this month. Our school children will entertain. All are welcome! |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 1:00p until 3:00p. | | We meet at 1:00 pm this month. Our school children will entertain. All are welcome! |
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| Lenten Worship and supper | | From the week of Feb. 20, 2013 through the week of March 20, 2013, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 7:45p. | |
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| Pancake and Sausage Dinner after worship | | Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 from 11:00a until 12:00p. | | Our PTO School families will host a pancake and bratwurst dinner following worship. A free will offering will be taken, with proceeds to a school project. For more information, please call the school at 402.285.0335. |
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| Annual Voter's Meeting | | Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 from 11:00a until 12:00p. | | Our Annual Voter's Meeting will be held immediately following worship on Sunday, January 13th. We will elect new officers for our church council and approve the 2013 budget, as well as hear from our facilities planning committee members about our possible church renvoation and expansion project. For more information, please call Pastor Birtell at 402.285.0498. |
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| Worship (Note Time Change) | | Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 from 9:00a until 10:00a. | | Worship will begin at 9:00 am rather than our normal 10:00 am.
Pastor and our high school youth will be leaving for Minnesota immediately following worship to deliver coats, hats, gloves and mittens to the children on the Indian Reservations. Please pray for their safety and that the children will see Jesus through our gifts of warm clothing and our words of love. |
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| Sunday School children's rehearsal for Christmas Eve | | From the week of Nov. 25, 2012 through the week of Dec. 23, 2012, Sunday of every week from 8:30a until 9:45a. | | Five Sundays from November 25 through December 23 our Sunday School children will practice music and parts for our Christmas Eve Worship service. All children ages 3 through 8th grade from our congregation are invited and encouraged to participate. Please speak with Pastor Birtell (402.285.0498) or our Director, Paula Kapels (402.285.0141) if you would like more information. |
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| St. John's Night at Alice's Cedar Inn | | Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 from 5:00p until 10:00p. | | Alice will donate 15% of her proceeds from 5:00-10:00pm tonight to our school. We hope you can join us for your evening meal and enjoy some time visiting with family and friends. We appreciate your support of our school, Alice!
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| Oktoberfest German Dinner | | Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 from 11:00a until 1:30p. | | We will be serving our delicious meal from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm.
Call 402.910.1653 if you would like more information. |
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| Celebration for Pastor Birtell's 20th Anniversary in the Ministry | | Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 11:15a until 12:30p. | | Members of St. John's will celebrate with Pastor Birtell and his family a special occasion, the 20th anniversary of his ordination in the ministry. Worship will be held at 10:00 am, with Pastor Birtell preaching. Special music will be shared. A meal will be enjoyed by the Birtells and the members of St. John's, with a very brief program.
Please continue to keep Pastor Birtell in your prayers as he serves God's people at St. John's, as well as many, many people in the surrounding communities. |
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| Women's Missionay Aid | | Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 10:00a until 3:00p. | | We will meet at 10:00 am to pack education kits. We will enjoy pizza for lunch, furnished by Twyla Hellbusch, who is also our hostess. Our meeting will begin at 1:30 pm. |
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| Vacation Bible School | | From Monday, May 21, 2012 through Friday, May 25, 2012 each day from 9:00a until 11:45a. | |
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| Photographs taken of St. John's member for our new picture directory | | From the week of May 13, 2012 through the week of June 17, 2012, Sunday of every week from 11:00a until 11:30a. | | Members are asked to have their photos taken following worship any of the following Sundays: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 or 17. Tannon Osten and Hailey Behlen will take photos and a new directory will be put together so our members can get to know each other a bit better. Questions? Please call Pastor Birtell 402.285.0498 or Janet Janssen 402.910.1653. |
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| Lenten Worship Service | | From the week of Feb. 22, 2012 through the week of March 28, 2012, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 7:45p. | | You are invited to join us for Lenten Worship during the six weeks of Lent. Our church groups host an evening meal each Wednesday from 5-56-6:30 pm. Worship follows at 7:00 pm. |
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| Evening Lenten supper | | From the week of Feb. 22, 2012 through the week of March 28, 2012, Wednesday of every week from 5:45p until 6:30p. | |
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| Christmas Eve Worship with Sunday School Children participating | | Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 from 7:00p until 8:00p. | | Christmas Eve worship begins at 7:00 pm on December 24th. Special music will be provided prior to the service. All congregation/Sunday School children ages 3 through 8th grade are invited to participate in the service. Rehearsals will be held during Sunday School time beginning November 27th through Christmas (8:30 am to 9:45 am in the church). An additional rehearsal may be held on December 23rd. Watch for details on that. For more information or if you have questions, please speak with Rev. Birtell (402-285-0498). |
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| Rehearsal for Christmas Eve Worship by Sunday School children | | From the week of Nov. 27, 2011 through the week of Dec. 18, 2011, Sunday of every week from 8:30a until 9:45a. | | Sunday school children ages 3 through 8th grade will be rehearsing for the Christmas Eve Worship Service (December 24th) during Sunday School time for 4 Sundays prior to Christmas Eve. We will meet from 8:30 am to 9:45 am in the church on Sundays, November 27, December 4th, 11th, and 18th.
An additional practice may be held on December 22 or 23. Watch for more details on that. Please call Pastor Birtell if you have questions (402-285-0498). |
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| District Teacher's Conference in Lincoln | | From Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 through Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 each day. | | There will be no school at St. John's on October 20 and 21 so our teachers may attend the District Teacher's conference. |
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| Missionary Megan Kincaid speaking at Bible Study and in Worship | | Sunday, July 3, 2011 from 9:00a until 11:00a. | | Megan Kincaid has been serving as a GEO missionary with LCMS World Mission in Hong Kong and throughout Asia since September 2009. As the communication specialist for the Asia region, Megan finds ways to effectively communicate about what God is doing through missionaries and mission projects. Her rold includes tasks such as meeting with missionaries, partner church bodies, and believers to gather information and record their stories, so it can be shared with churches and individuals in the United States and throughout Asia using written and digital media.
Megan is from Kearney, Nebraska, where her home congregation is Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She graduated in May 2009 from Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, Nebraska, with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism/public relations and interpersonal communication. Megan will start working on her Masters of Social Sciences in development studies at City University, Hong Kong in August 2011. |
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| Bookmobile | | From Tuesday, June 7, 2011 through Tuesday, June 21, 2011 every 14 days from 11:30a until 1:00p. | |
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| Vacation Bible School at St. John's | | From Monday, May 23, 2011 through Friday, May 27, 2011 each day from 9:00a until 11:45a. | | We are excited to plan for our VBS program and hope to have many children attending and learning about their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To offer your help or to enroll your children, please call Lois Kapels at 402.285.0454. |
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| Easter Sunrise Worship | | Sunday, April 24, 2011 from 7:00a until 7:45a. | | This is led by our high school youth.
Breakfast will follow in the gym. |
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| Kindergarten Round up | | Friday, March 25, 2011 from 8:30a until 11:30a. | | All incoming kindergarten students who are considering attending St. John's Lutheran School are invited for a morning of activities and fun with the Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Paula Kapels. Preregistration is requested. Please call the school at 402.285.0335 to preregister your child for Kindergarten Round Up. |
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| Lenten Worship and Hymn Sing | | From the week of March 16, 2011 through the week of April 13, 2011, Wednesday of every week from 6:45p until 7:45p. | | The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is March 9th. We will have worship services every Wednesday in Lent, beginning on March 9th, and going through April 13th. The evening's activities begin with a Lenten supper served in the school social hall from 5:45-6:30 pm. Various groups will serve the meals. We will also have a hymn sing prior to worship in the church, beginning at 6:45 pm. Worship begins at 7:00 pm. Following worship, you are invited to stay for a time of fellowship and coffee and bars in the church basement. Church families in the last half of the alphabet, beginning with Lois Kapels, will be asked to bring bars for the coffee hour. A list will be sent to those being asked to bring bars and also work at the fellowship time. If you have any questions about our Lenten season, please call Pastor Birtell at 402-285-0498.
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter services will also be held. Information regarding those services will be found on the calendar page for those dates. |
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| Adult Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of March 9, 2011 through the week of April 20, 2011, Wednesday of every week from 7:45p until 8:30p. | |
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| Lenten Supper | | From the week of March 9, 2011 through the week of April 13, 2011, Wednesday of every week from 5:45p until 6:30p. | | Served in the school fellowship hall.
Meals are provided by various church and school groups. |
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| Family activities and continental breakfast | | Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | | We meet in the school fellowship hall from 9:00-9:45 for a time of group activities and a continental breakfast as we begin celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. |
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| No Sunday School or Bible Study | | Sunday, March 6, 2011. | | We meet in the school fellowship hall from 9:00-9:45 for a time of group activities and a continental breakfast as we begin celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week. |
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| Bell Choir rehearsal | | From the week of March 2, 2011 through the week of April 20, 2011, Wednesday of every week from 5:30p until 6:30p. | |
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| Bookmobile | | From Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011 through Thursday, March 31, 2011 every 14 days from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| High School Bible Study with Pastor | | From the week of Jan. 23, 2011 through the week of May 10, 2011, Sunday of every week from 6:30p until 7:30p. | | Our high school youth meet with Pastor for Bible Study most Sunday evenings in the church youth room. Some weeks due to other scheduling conflicts, they do not meet. If you are interested in attending, please check with someone to be sure they are meeting. Pastor's phone is 402.285.0498. |
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| Mid-Week Confirmation | | From the week of Jan. 19, 2011 through the week of Jan. 20, 2011, Wednesday of every week from 4:30p until 5:30p. | |
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| Mid-Week Confirmation | | From the week of Jan. 19, 2011 through the week of May 13, 2011, Wednesday of every week from 4:30p until 5:30p. | |
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| Bell Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Jan. 7, 2011 through the week of Feb. 24, 2011, Thursday of every week from 5:30p until 6:30p. | |
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| WMA Women's Missionary Aid | | From Jan. 6, 2011, the 1st Thursday of every month from 1:30p until 3:00p. | | Our women's group meets once a month and all women of the congregation are invited to attend the meetings and/or also join our group. We are a mission based group and we do various projects throughout the year. We are also a part of the LCMS internation LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League). For more information, please contact Lois Kapels at 402.285.0454. |
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| Exercise class | | From the week of Jan. 3, 2011 through the week of Feb. 23, 2011, Monday, Wednesday of every week from 5:45p until 6:45p. | |
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| No Sunday School | | From Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 every 7 days. | |
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| Adult Choir rehearsal | | From the week of Dec. 1, 2010 through the week of Dec. 15, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 7:45p until 8:30p. | |
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| Advent Worship Service and Craft time | | From the week of Dec. 1, 2010 through the week of Dec. 15, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 8:00p. | | We invite you to join us for three weekly Advent evenings.
We begin on Wednesday, December 1st, and meet again December 8th and December 15th. A meal will be held from 5:45-6:30 pm, hosted by our PTO and Daycare/Preschool families taking turns. From 6:45 to 7:00 pm we will sing hymns and carols. At 7:00 pm we begin worship in the social hall, followed by a family craft at 7:40 pm. Choir will meet following worship. We hope you will join us as we prepare to greet our new born king on Christmas! |
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| Singing of hymns and carols | | From the week of Dec. 1, 2010 through the week of Dec. 15, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 6:45p until 7:00p. | |
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| Adoptive Parent Thanksgiving Feast | | Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 from 11:15a until 12:30p. | | We have the privilege of having parents/families from our church family serve as "adoptive" parents for each one of our school students. At Thanksgiving time, the students and staff at school host a Thanksgiving Feast for the adoptive parents/families. We will all enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings in the school fellowship hall following worship on Sunday, November 14th. This is a special time for us all to visit and greet each other and spend time together. Please speak with Mrs. Sonntag if you have any questions. |
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| Lutheran Laymen's League | | From Nov. 2, 2010, the 1st Tuesday of every month from 8:00p until 9:00p. | | This is our men's group at St. John's. They meet every month. They are mission minded and have various activities throughout the year and they also donate to local organizations. For more information, please contact Elden Kapels 402.285.0454.
During the summer months, we meet at 8:00 pm.
During the winter months, we meet at 7:00 pm. |
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| No School | | From Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 through Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 each day. | | Teachers will be at the Nebraska Lutheran Teacher's Convention in Norfolk. |
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| Parent-Teacher Conferences | | Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 from 2:00p until 7:00p. | | There is no school Monday, and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 2:00-7:00 pm. |
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| No School | | Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. | | There is no school Monday, and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 2:00-7:00 pm. |
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| Oktoberfest Sunday...Worship at 9:00 am | | Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 from 9:00a until 1:30p. | | We would love to have you join us for Oktoberfest Sunday. Church begins at 9:00 am. There is no Sunday School or Bible Study. Our children's choir will provide special music during worship. A delicious meal will be served from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm. Adults $9.00 Children 5-10 $ 4.00 Children 4 and under eat free. Also crafts and baked items. Our meal has many German dishes, and a fabulous dessert table. For advance tickets, call 402.562.7531 or 402.910.1653. Tickets are also available at the door. Proceeds go to various projects at our church and school. Supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans have been applied for. For more information, please call Pastor Birtell at 402.285.0498. |
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| Worship service | | Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 from 9:00a until 10:00a. | | Worship begins at 9:00 am, not 9:30 am as was mistakenly printed in one of the papers.
We would love to have you join us at 9:00 am for worship! |
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| Noon Dismissal | | Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 starting at 12:00p. | | School will dismiss at noon. Today is the end of the 1st Quarter of our school year. There is no school Monday, and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 2:00-7:00 pm. |
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| Bookmobile | | From Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 through Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 every 14 days from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| High School Bible Study | | From the week of Oct. 10, 2010 through the week of Dec. 19, 2010, Sunday of every week from 6:30p until 7:30p. | | We meet with Pastor Birtell in the church basement in the youth room on Sunday evenings. We are starting a new Bible Study which looks to be interesting. Our schedule does occasionally change, so watch the weekly church bulletin for our meeting times. |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | From Oct. 7, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2010, the 1st Thursday of every month from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Exercise Class with Dawn Hatcher | | From the week of Oct. 6, 2010 through the week of Nov. 17, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 5:45p until 6:45p. | | New members are always welcome!
Call Dawn at 285-0811 if you would like more information. |
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| Bell Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Oct. 4, 2010 through the week of Dec. 16, 2010, Thursday of every week from 5:30p until 6:30p. | |
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| Exercise Class with Dawn Hatcher | | From the week of Oct. 4, 2010 through the week of Dec. 20, 2010, Monday of every week from 5:30p until 6:30p. | | New members are always welcome!
Call Dawn at 285-0811 for more information. |
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| Adult Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Oct. 3, 2010 through the week of Nov. 17, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 8:00p. | |
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| Mid-Week Confirmation | | From the week of Sept. 27, 2010 through the week of Dec. 20, 2010, Monday of every week from 5:00p until 6:00p. | |
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| RALLY DAY... | | Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | | A joint Sunday School and Bible Study will be held in the school fellowship hall, beginning at 9:00 am. We will enjoy a couple activities, hear from Courtney Rosendahl with news from her mission trip to Panama, and enjoy juice, coffee, and donuts. Worship will begin at 10:00 am. Our children will provide special music during worship. We will also celebrate Holy Communion during worship. Please plan to join us! |
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| Burger Bash following worship for all to enjoy! | | Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 from 11:00a until 12:00p. | | Our PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) from school will be hosting a burger bash dinner following worship. School families will provide food for the meal. A donation of $4 or more per person is suggested. Funds will go towards various school projects. |
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| Mission Festival Worship Service | | Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 from 10:30a until 11:30a. | | St. John’s Mission Festival will be held on Sunday, August 1st. Worship begins at 10:30 am and a potluck dinner will follow in the school fellowship hall. A Bible Study led by Rev. Thomas begins at 9:30 am in the church basement. We are excited to announce that the Rev. Glen Thomas of St. Louis, Missouri will be our guest Preacher. Rev. Thomas is the Director of Pastoral Education for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod for both of our Seminaries. More information will follow soon. |
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| Bible Study on Mission Festival Sunday | | Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 from 9:30a until 10:15a. | | Our Guest Pastor, Rev. Glen D. Thomas, will lead us in a special Bible Study. He will be sharing information with us about our beloved Synod and also sharing God's Word. We invite you to join us for this exciting study! |
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| Choir Rehearsal for worship | | Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 from 9:00a until 9:30a. | | Our adult and children's choir members are asked to meet at 9:00 am sharp as we rehearse our song for Mission Festival Worship! |
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| Worship Service | | Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 8:30a until 9:30a. | | We meet at 8:30 am instead of 10:00 am today.
This is to allow folks to also attend worship at the Platte County Fair if they wish to. Worship there begins at 10:30 am, with a hymn sing beginning at 10:15 am. Rev. Aaron Witt of Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, will preach. The service is sponsored by the Lutheran Laymen's League group from Christ Lutheran, Columbus. |
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| VBS Vacation Bible School | | From Monday, May 24, 2010 through Friday, May 28, 2010 each day from 9:00a until 11:45a. | | VBS is for children 3 years of age through 6th grade.
We meet from 9:00 am to 11:45 am Monday through Friday, May 24th through May 28th. We do need to know how many children will attend, so please call Lois Kapels 402.285.0454 to register your children. Helpers are needed. Please call Lois to volunteer your help also. May God bless our VBS! Our VBS children will be sharing their faith through their VBS music during worship on Sunday, May 30th. WOrship begins at 10:00 am. You are welcome to come and view crafts and enjoy coffee and cookies in the school gym on Sunday, May 30th, from 9:00-9:45 am. The children will then line up and process into worship. |
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| Bookmobile | | From Tuesday, March 23, 2010 through Tuesday, May 18, 2010 every 14 days from 2:00p until 3:00p. | |
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| Adult Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Feb. 24, 2010 through the week of March 24, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 8:00p until 9:00p. | |
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| Lenten Worship | | From the week of Feb. 24, 2010 through the week of March 24, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 7:45p. | | Lenten Worship will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 17th, 2010. Wednesday Lenten Services will be held on February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. A time of fellowship will follow in the church basement. Prior to worship you are invited to a Lenten supper each week in the school fellowship hall. Serving times are 5:45 - 6:30 pm. Various groups from the church will serve the meals.
We hope that this time of food, worship, and fellowship, helps you and your family prepare your hearts and lives to serve our Risen Savior. |
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| Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion | | Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 from 7:00p until 8:00p. | | Please join us as we begin the Lenten season with worship on Ash Wednesday. We will have distribution of ashes as well as Holy Communion. |
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| Bell Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Feb. 17, 2010 through the week of March 24, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 5:30p until 6:30p. | |
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| Mid-Week Confirmation | | From the week of Feb. 17, 2010 through the week of March 24, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 5:00p until 6:15p. | |
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| Valentine Dinner served immediately following worship | | Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 from 11:00a until 12:00p. | | Our high school kids and Women's Missionary Aid ladies will provide a delicious meal of scalloped potatoes and ham, salads and desserts and drink. Adults $6.00, children 4-10 $3.00. Funds will go to various church and WMA projects. |
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| Valentine Dinner served immediately following worship | | Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 starting at 10:00a. | | Our high school kids and Women's Missionary Aid ladies will provide a delicious meal of scalloped potatoes and ham, salads and desserts and drink. Adults $6.00, children 4-10 $3.00. Funds will go to various church and WMA projects. |
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| Valentine Dinner served immediately following worship | | Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 starting at 10:00a. | | Our high school kids and Women's Missionary Aid ladies will provide a delicious meal of scalloped potatoes and ham, salads and desserts and drink. Adults $6.00, children 4-10 $3.00. Funds will go to various church and WMA projects. |
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| Worship with School Operetta | | Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 starting at 10:00a. | | Join us for worship and the operetta, "Fish Tales", where our school children will share their faith in word and song. |
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| Mid-Week Confirmation | | From the week of Feb. 3, 2010 through the week of Feb. 10, 2010, Wednesday of every week from 5:00p until 6:15p. | |
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| Christmas Day Worship with Holy Communion | | Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 from 10:00a until 11:00a. | | Please bring your family and join us for worship on Christmas Day, beginning at 10:00 am. We will also celebrate Holy Communion. Come join us as we sing praises and worship our newborn King, Jesus Christ, who came to the earth to save us all from sin and death and take us home with Him to heaven. |
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| Christmas Eve Worship Service | | Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 from 7:00p until 8:00p. | | The children of our congregation invite you to our Christmas Eve Worship Service, on Thursday evening, December 24th, beginning at 7:00 pm. Special music will be played from 6:45 pm till the service begins. Please join us as we welcome Jesus to earth born as a baby, as our Savior from sin. |
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| Advent worship and family craft time | | From the week of Dec. 2, 2009 through the week of Dec. 16, 2009, Wednesday of every week from 6:45p until 7:45p. | | Please join us for a time of Christmas carols, an informal worship service, and then a family craft time, all in the school fellowship hall. |
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| Advent supper served in the fellowship hall | | From the week of Dec. 2, 2009 through the week of Dec. 16, 2009, Wednesday of every week from 5:45p until 6:30p. | | Please join us for supper prior to our Advent service, beginning on Wednesday, December 2nd; Wednesday, December 9th; and Wednesday, December 16th. Meals will be served by various groups at church and school. |
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| Sunday School kids practice for Christmas Eve Service | | From the week of Nov. 29, 2009 through the week of Dec. 20, 2009, Sunday of every week from 8:30a until 9:45a. | | All Sunday School kids ages 3 through 8th grade are invited to be a part of our Christmas Eve Worship Service. We will practice every Sunday morning during Sunday School time, beginning on Sunday, November 29th through Sunday, December 20th. We will likely have another rehearsal sometime between December 20 and 24, to be decided. Paula Kapels is our director. You may call her with questions at 285-0141 or speak with Pastor Birtell. May God bless our efforts to praise Him! |
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| Happy Thanksgiving Day! | | Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. | | Thanksgiving Worship will be held the evening prior to Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 25th, beginning at 7:00 pm. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Please join us. |
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| Bookmobile | | From Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 through Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 every 14 days from 2:00p until 3:00p. | |
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| Worship on Oktoberfest Sunday | | Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 from 9:30a until 10:30a. | | Worship begins at 9:30 am (changed from 9:00 am)as previously stated.
Our children's choir will provide special music.
No Sunday School or Bible Study.
Our delicious German meal will be served from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Adults $9 Children 5-10 $4 Ages 4 and under eat free
Craft and bake sale items also available
Supplemental funds applied for through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Proceeds to various church and school projects and also to our seminarian Seth Korte
To God be all the Glory!
Questions? Call Pastor at 402.285.0498 |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Oct. 14, 2009 through the week of Dec. 23, 2009, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 8:00p. | |
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| Bookmobile | | Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 from 2:00p until 3:00p. | |
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| Bell Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Oct. 7, 2009 through the week of Dec. 23, 2009, Wednesday of every week from 5:45p until 6:45p. | |
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| High School Bible Study | | From the week of Oct. 4, 2009 through the week of Dec. 20, 2009, Sunday of every week . | | High School youth meet with Pastor each Sunday evening for Bible Study in the church basement in the youth room. For changes in the schedule or more information please call Pastor at 402.285.0498. |
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| Mission Festival Worship and Noon Meal | | Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009 starting at 10:30a. | | Worship will begin at 10:30 am in the church. There will be no Sunday School or Bible Study. We will have a guest Pastor who will speak during the message. Ladies in Group A will host the meal and also clean church the week prior to Mission Festival. All members and guests are cordially invited to join us! |
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| Minnesota Summer Mission Trip | | From Monday, June 29, 2009 through Friday, July 3, 2009 each day. | | Pastor will accompany our high school kids to Minnesota where they will host Vacation Bible School for the kids on the Indian Reservation. |
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| 8th grade field trip to Fort Robinson | | From Monday, June 15, 2009 through Wednesday, June 17, 2009 each day. | | Our 8th graders will enjoy a field trip to Ft. Robinson with Pastor. They will exlpore the great outdoor and also spend some time in Bible Study. |
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| 8th grade field trip to Fort Robinson | | From Monday, June 15, 2009 through Wednesday, June 17, 2009 each day. | | Pastor will be taking our 8th grade students on their summer trip to Fort Robinson. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 11:00a until 12:30p. | |
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| Preschool and School Registration | | Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5:00p until 6:30p. | | Registration of children for the coming school year for Preschool and School will take place today, from 7:30-9:00 am and again from 5:00-6:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call the school 402.285.0335 or speak with Mrs. Sonntag. |
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| Preschool and School Registration | | Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 7:30a until 9:00a. | | Registration of children for the coming school year for Preschool and School will take place today, from 7:30-9:00 am and again from 5:00-6:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call the school 402.285.0335 or speak with Mrs. Sonntag. |
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| Memorial Day Service in Creston | | Monday, May 25, 2009 starting at 2:00p. | | Creston will host a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25th, beginning at 2:00 pm in the Gymnasium. All are welcome. |
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| Burger Bash and School closing program | | Tuesday, May 19, 2009 starting at 7:00p. | | All school families, members of the congregation, and guests are invited and encouraged to join us for this fun evening when we close out our school year. God has blessed us abundantly in many, many ways this past year, and we look forward to rest and refreshment over the summer months. Students will be awarded their closing packets of awards, ribbons, and report cards. Families are asked to bring a salad or dessert to share for the meal. Questions...call the school 402.285.0335. |
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| Kindergarten, 8th grade and high school seniors recognized this morning | | Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 10:00a until 11:00a. | | Our students include: Kindergarten...Lily Beck, Mitchell Fittje, Gracie Hatcher, Jaeden Jenkinson, Nicolas Leffers and Jerica Mohlman; 8th grade....Carol Crabtree, Karlie Kurdna, Sarah Lutjens, and Art Wacha; High School Seniors...Gage Bender, Tyler Engstrom, Aaron Hellbusch, Chase Janssen, Michael Janssen, Lance Kapels, Allysen Korn, Josh Maurer and Logan Morris. May God bless you all as you go on to new adventures! |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, May 7, 2009 starting at 1:30p. | | Our women's group meets monthly in the church basement. They enjoy a time of devotion, their business meeting, and of course lunch and coffee. All women of the congregation are cordially invited to attend! Our group helps in mission by making many quilts, and filling education kits for our high school kids to take to their Minnesota VBS event each summer. Questions? Please call Lois Kapels 402.285-0454. |
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| Lutheran Laymen's League | | Tuesday, May 5, 2009 starting at 8:00p. | | Our Men's group meets monthly in the church basement. They share a time of devotion, a business meeting, and of course desserts and coffee to close out the evening! Please join us. If you have questions, please call Pastor Birtell 402.285.0498. |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 5:00p until 6:00p. | | Our women's group meets monthly in the church basement. They enjoy a time of devotion, their business meeting, and of course lunch and coffee. All women of the congregation are cordially invited to attend! Our group helps in mission by making many quilts, and filling education kits for our high school kids to take to their Minnesota VBS event each summer. Questions? Please call Lois Kapels 402.285-0454. |
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| Bookmobile | | From Thursday, March 12, 2009 through Thursday, March 26, 2009 every 14 days from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Lenten Worship Service | | From Wednesday, March 4, 2009 through Wednesday, April 1, 2009 every 7 days from 7:00p until 8:00p. | |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 through Wednesday, April 1, 2009 every 7 days from 8:00p until 9:00p. | |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 through Wednesday, April 1, 2009 every 7 days from 8:00p until 9:00p. | |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 through Wednesday, April 1, 2009 every 7 days from 8:00p until 9:00p. | |
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| Meal before worship | | From Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 through Wednesday, April 1, 2009 every 7 days from 5:45p until 6:30p. | |
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| Valentine Dinner served immediately following worship | | Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 from 11:00a until 12:00p. | | Come join us for a delicious meal and take your sweetie out to eatie!!
Our Women's Missionary Aid and high school youth provide food for the meal. The high school kids help clean up as well.
The menu includes ham and scalloped potatoes, salads and desserts. Adults $6.00, children 4-10 $3.00 and children 3 and under eat free. This is the WMA main fundraiser for the year. Proceeds go to various church projects. For more information, please call Lois Kapels at 402.285.0454. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Bookmobile | | From Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 through Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 every 14 days from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Bell Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Jan. 7, 2009 through the week of Jan. 28, 2009, Wednesday of every week from 6:00p until 7:00p. | |
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| Minnesota Winter Mission Trip | | From Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 through Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 each day. | | Our high school kids and Pastor will travel to White Earth Indian Reservation in Minnesota to deliver hats, coats, and mittens to the children on the Indian Reservation. They will stay overnight on Saturday, and return the long drive home on Sunday. Please pray for their safety while traveling, and that the love of Jesus will be received by the children along with the warm items of clothing we share with them. |
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| Christmas Eve Worship Service | | Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 starting at 7:00p. | | Our bell choir and adult choir will provide special music beginning shortly after 6:30 pm until the service begins at 7:00 pm. |
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| Christmas Eve Worship Service | | Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 from 7:00p until 8:00p. | | Our bell choir and adult choir will provide special music beginning shortly after 6:30 pm until the service begins at 7:00 pm. |
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| Noon Dismissal - End of 2nd Quarter | | Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 starting at 12:00p. | | School will dismiss at noon. Christmas parties will be held in each class room beginning at 10:30 am. The school kids will practice in church at 8:30 am for the Christmas Eve Worship Service. Christmas Break is from Monday, December 22nd through Sunday, January 4th. Classes resume on Monday, January 5th. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | | The Bookmobile will be at St. John's only one time in December, on Thursday, December 11th. |
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| Exercise Class with Dawn | | From the week of Dec. 4, 2008 through the week of Dec. 18, 2008, Thursday of every week from 7:30p until 8:30p. | |
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| Women's Missionary Aid Christmas Party & Meal | | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 starting at 12:00p. | | We will meet at Klub 81 at noon for our meal, followed by our Christmas Party. All ladies of the congregation and other guests are cordially invited to attend. You are invited to bring a $3 gift for our gift exchange if you wish. Please call Lois Kapels 285-0454 if you have any questions. |
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| Combined Choir | | From the week of Dec. 3, 2008 through the week of Dec. 17, 2008, Wednesday of every week from 8:00p until 9:00p. | |
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| Advent worship and family craft time | | From the week of Dec. 3, 2008 through the week of Dec. 17, 2008, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 8:00p. | | This will be held in the school fellowship hall on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th. |
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| Advent supper served in the fellowship hall | | From the week of Dec. 3, 2008 through the week of Dec. 17, 2008, Wednesday of every week from 5:30p until 6:30p. | | PLEASE NOTE...WE WILL QUIT SERVING AT 6:30 PM SO THE PARENTS WORKING THE MEAL CAN JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AT 7:00 PM.
Our Prechool and Daycare families and PTO school families will provide supper for all the three Wednesdays prior to our Advent Worship. |
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| Exercise Class with Dawn | | From the week of Dec. 1, 2008 through the week of Dec. 15, 2008, Monday of every week from 5:30p until 6:30p. | |
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| Program rehearsal for Christmas Eve | | From the week of Nov. 30, 2008 through the week of Dec. 21, 2008, Sunday of every week from 8:30a until 9:45a. | | Beginning Sunday, November 30th, our Sunday School children ages 3 through 8th grade, will be rehearsing for the Christmas Eve Worship Service (Wednesday, December 24th, beginning at 7:00 pm). This rehearsal will be held during Sunday School time, but runs from 8:30-9:45 each Sunday morning (4 weeks). They will likely also hold at least one more practice sometime between Dec. 22 and Dec. 24. If you have questions, please speak with Pastor or Paula Kapels (285-0141). |
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| Sunday School | | From the week of Nov. 2, 2008 through the week of Nov. 23, 2008, Sunday of every week from 9:00a until 9:45a. | |
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| No School | | From Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 through Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 each day. | |
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| German Dinner, Craft and Bake Sale | | Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 from 11:00a until 1:30p. | | We hope you will be able to join us for a delicious meal of German and American foods! Our menu includes bratwurst, eisbein and sauerkraut, kummel klops (German meatballs), many salads, side dishes, and a bountiful dessert table! Tickets may be purchased in advance (call 562-7531 or 910-1653) or at the door. Prices are $9.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 5-10 and children 3 and under eat free. We will be serving from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm. Matching funds will be applied for through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Proceeds go to church and school projects. Worship on Octoberfest Sunday begins at 9:00 am. There is no Sunday School or Bible Study on Oktoberfest Sunday. To God be all the Glory! |
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| Bookmobile | | From Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 through Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 every 14 days from 1:30a until 3:00p. | |
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| School Pictures | | Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 starting at 8:30a. | | Preschool children of the congregation are invited to come for pictures. Please be here by 8:20 am. You will need to fill out an envelope, mark your preference for picture packages, and enclose payment. Please speak with Mrs. Sonntag if you have questions. 402.285.0335 |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 from 7:00p until 8:00p. | | This week we will meet on Thursday at 7:00 pm instead of our usual Wednesday rehearsal. |
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| Bell Choir Rehearsal | | Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 from 5:30p until 6:30p. | | This week we will meet at 5:30 instead of 6:00 pm. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| High School Bible Study | | From the week of Sept. 14, 2008 through the week of May 1, 2009, Sunday of every week from 7:00p until 8:00p. | |
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| Theme Sunday | | Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 starting at 9:00a. | | An intergenerational Bible Study time will be held from 9:00-9:45 in the social hall. This will take the place of Sunday School and Combined Bible Study. Grandparents through little ones will work together on a craft project and hear from God's Word.
Following 10 am worship, a potluck dinner will be held in the fellowship hall. All members are invited to join us as we kick off a new worship year and school year. Our theme is John 3:16. |
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| Seminarian Seth Korte participates in worship | | Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 starting at 10:00a. | | Seth Korte, son of Jerry and Nancy Korte, is beginning his 2nd year of studies in September at Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis. He will be participating in worship at St. John’s with Pastor Birtell next Sunday, September 7th, where Seth will preach his first sermon. Seth will also be leading Bible Study next Sunday in the church basement, beginning at 9:10 am, and sharing some of his seminary experiences.Following worship,
a door collection will be taken for Seth to help him with his studies at Seminary. A cake and coffee reception will be held in the church basement following worship, to allow members to visit and allow Seth to meet and greet folks from our congregation.
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Sept. 3, 2008 through the week of May 1, 2009, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 8:00p. | |
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| Bell Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Sept. 3, 2008 through the week of May 1, 2009, Wednesday of every week from 5:30p until 6:30p. | |
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| Mid-Week Confirmation | | From the week of Aug. 27, 2008 through the week of April 1, 2009, Wednesday of every week from 5:00p until 6:15p. | |
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| Osten wedding | | Saturday, July 5, 2008 starting at 4:30p. | | Not sure of time yet. (Janet) |
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| Pastor and Confirmands to Fort Robinson | | From Monday, June 23, 2008 through Wednesday, June 25, 2008 each day. | | Pastor and our confirmands will be taking a trip to Fort Robinson. This is done every year with the newly confirmed 8th graders, and is a time of fellowship and growth for the kids and Pastor. |
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| Fun Fair in the school fellowship hall | | Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 6:00p until 10:00p. | | Come and join us for a fun-filled evening! We have games and events for all ages, from little tots to games for adults! We have a cake walk, put put golf, someone making balloon animals, etc. Our lunch stand opens at 6:00 pm, with games beginning at 6:30 pm. We close everything at 10:00 pm. Supplemental funds will be applied for through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Proceeds go into a fund for our college kids entering full time church work. Tickets for games are just 25 cents each, or 5 for a dollar. This is an inexpensive evening of fun for families! Anyone willing to bring a pie or two for our lunch stand, please call Ardith at 402.285.0076. If you have questions, please call Lois Kapels at 402.285.0454. |
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| Minnesota Summer Mission Trip | | From Monday, June 16, 2008 through Friday, June 20, 2008 each day. | | Pastor and our high school youth will travel to Minnesota and lead Vacation Bible School to the children on the Indian Reservation. They also take along education kits and quilts for the children. Thanks to all who make this trip possible. To God be the Glory! |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 11:00a until 12:30p. | |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, June 5, 2008 starting at 10:00a. | | We will be packing education kits for the Minnesota Summer Mission Trip by our high school youth and Pastor Birtell.
We will do this at 10:00 am in the school hall. We will have pizza for dinner. We will hold our monthly meeting at 1:30 pm in the school. |
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| Burger Bash following worship for all to enjoy! | | Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 11:00a until 12:00p. | | A Burger Bash will be held immediately after worship, and all are invited to attend! This is sponsored by the ladies on our Day Care Committee, and proceeds will go to our New Day Care Ministry at St. John's. A free will offering will be taken, with a suggested donation of $3.00 or more per person. If you would be willing to bring a salad or bars for the meal, we would be very appreciative. Please call Vicky Leffers, Day Care Director, if you have questions or would like more information. (402.285.0812) |
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| View VBS Crafts and Coffee and Cookies in the Fellowship Hall | | Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | | Come and view the crafts and items made by the children at VBS this past week. Enjoy a cup of coffee or juice and cookies as well. The kids will go to church at 9:45 am to line up for worship and go through a song or two. The kids will sit together during worship and share a few songs with us during worship. |
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| Pastor and youth mission trip to New Orleans | | From Sunday, June 1, 2008 through Sunday, June 8, 2008 each day. | | Pastor and our older youth, as well as a few adult sponsors, will drive to New Orleans and help with the Hurricane Katrina clean up, which still continues. May God bless them as they share Jesus and give them safe travel. |
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| VBS | | From Tuesday, May 27, 2008 through Saturday, May 31, 2008 each day from 9:00a until 11:45a. | |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| LLL | | Tuesday, May 6, 2008 starting at 8:00p. | | Lutheran Laymen's League is our men's group. They meet monthly, usually the first Tuesday of the month, at 8:00 pm, in the church basement. They enjoy a Bible Study, monthly meeting, and of course cookies and ice cream! All men of the congregation and community are cordially invited to attend. |
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| WMA | | Thursday, May 1, 2008 starting at 1:30p. | | Our Women's Missionary Aid is our ladies group. We meet monthly, usually the 1st Thursday of the month, at 1:30 pm. We do many service projects for our church and community. All ladies of the congregation and community are cordially invited to join us. Please call Lois Kapels for more information. (402.285.0454) |
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| WMA | | Thursday, April 3, 2008 starting at 1:30p. | |
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| LLL | | Tuesday, April 1, 2008 starting at 8:00p. | |
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| No School | | Thursday, March 20, 2008 until 2:00p. | |
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| Palm Sunday Worship and Confirmation | | Sunday, March 16, 2008 starting at 10:00a. | | Five youth of St. John's will be confirmed on Palm Sunday. Our Confirmands are: Aysha Janssen, Austin Kapels, Lauren Kapels, Karlie Kudrna, and Spencer Morris. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they prepare for their Confirmation Day, as they promise to remain faithful to their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ all the days of their lives. |
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| Confirmation Questioning and reception | | Sunday, March 9, 2008 starting at 7:00p. | | Beginning at 7:00 pm, Pastor Birtell will conduct a Questioning Service with our five Confirmands. They will share Bible Verses, their knowledge of Luther's Small Catechism, as well as sharing their faith in their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our Confirmands are: Aysha Janssen, Austin Kapels, Lauren Kapels, Karlie Kudrna, and Spencer Morris. A cake and coffee reception will follow in the church basement. All are invited to attend. |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Feb. 6, 2008 through the week of March 12, 2008, Wednesday of every week starting at 8:00p. | |
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| Lenten Worship | | From the week of Feb. 6, 2008 through the week of March 12, 2008, Wednesday of every week starting at 7:00p. | |
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| Bell Choir | | From the week of Feb. 6, 2008 through the week of March 12, 2008, Wednesday of every week starting at 5:30p. | |
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| Worship Service | | From the week of Jan. 9, 2008, Sunday of every week starting at 10:00a. | |
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| Minnesota Winter Mission Trip | | From Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 through Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 each day. | | Our high school kids and Pastor Birtell will travel to Minnesota to deliver hats, coats, mittens, etc. to children on the Indian Reservation, sharing the love of Jesus and warming their hearts as well as their bodies. They will leave St. John's on Sunday, December 30th and return to St. John's on Monday, December 31st.
Please pray for the Lord to bless their travels and bring them home safely.
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| Christmas Eve Worship Service | | Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 starting at 7:00p. | | Our Sunday School children lead our worship service in word and song as we welcome this Baby Jesus into our hearts and home once more. From 6:40 to 7:00 pm, our Bell Choir, Adult Choir and others will be providing special music for our guests to enjoy as we prepare for worship. Please join us for this special evening of praise and worship. |
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| SS Practice for Christmas Eve | | From Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 through Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 every 7 days from 8:30a until 9:45a. | | Our Sunday School children will practice during Sunday School time for the Christmas Eve Worship Service, which will be held on Monday, December 24th, at 7:00 pm. They will practice four Sunday mornings, December 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 8:30-9:45 am. If you have questions, please call Paula Kapels 285-0141. |
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| Oktoberfest Dinner | | Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 from 11:00a until 1:30p. | | We will be serving a delicious dinner of German dishes from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm. Adults $9.00, children 5-10 $4.00, children 4 and under eat free. We will also have some craft and bake sale items for sale, as well as fresh bratwurst. Funds raised will go to support various St. John's Church and School projects. We will also apply for funds through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Please join us and we hope you enjoy the day! |
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| NLSA Celebration | | Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 starting at 11:00a. | | Our school has completed the accreditation process for the National Lutherans Schools Association. We will receive our certificate on Sunday, September 23rd. Watch your bulletin for more information on details of the day. |
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| Burger Bash Dinner Fundraiser after worship | | Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 starting at 11:00a. | | PTO families are hosting this fundraiser for our teachers’ professional development. They will be going to the National Lutheran Education Association Convocation in April in Minneapolis. All are invited and encouraged to join us! |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Sept. 5, 2007 through the week of Sept. 1, 2008, Wednesday of every week from 7:00p until 8:00p. | |
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| Mid-Week Confirmation | | From the week of Sept. 5, 2007 through the week of Dec. 19, 2007, Wednesday of every week from 5:00p until 6:15p. | |
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| Reception welcoming Mallary Gunnare | | Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 starting at 11:00a. | | Installation of our teachers will be held during worship on August 19th. Following worship a reception will be held to welcome our new teacher, Mallary Gunnare, and also to welcome our teaching staff to a new school year. Please join us! |
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| Cake and Coffee Reception honoring Pastor Birtell | | Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007 starting at 11:00a. | | Pastor Birtell celebrated his 15th anniversary in the ministry on July 26th. We will hold a cake and coffee reception following worship on Sunday, August 12th, in the fellowship hall in thanksgiving to God for Pastor Birtell and his years of faithful service. If you would like to express your appreciation to Pastor for his dedicated service to the Lord, you are invited to bring a card of appreciation and a monetary gift, if you wish. There will be a basket for your card as you come into the fellowship hall. If you wish to mail a card to him at his home, the address is Pastor Brad Birtell, 82325 Highway 81, Madison, NE 68748. Please join us. |
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| Lutheran Laymen's League | | Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007 starting at 8:00p. | | Monthly meeting. All men of the congregation are invited to attend. |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007 starting at 1:30p. | | Monthly meeting. Please bring items for the silent auction. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend. |
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| Chase Kapels' group mows this week | | Monday, July 30, 2007. | | Those asked to mow this week are in Chase Kapels’ group: Chet Hellbusch, Karlynn Kapels, Tiffany Korn, Stacy Janssen, Seth Morris, Michael Janssen, Allysen Korn, and Logan Morris. Thank you. |
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| Jared Hoefelman's Group mows this week | | Monday, July 23, 2007. | | Those asked to mow this week are in Jared Hoefelman’s group. They include: Chelsey Engstrom, Boyd Hellbusch, Porter Birtell, Melissa Hellbusch, Gage Bender, Tyler Engstrom, Aaron Hellbusch, Chase Janssen, and Britney Birtell. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, July 19, 2007 from 11:00a until 12:30p. | |
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| Shane Korte's group mows this week | | Monday, July 16, 2007. | | Those asked to mow this week are in Shane Korte’s group. They include: Tessie Seiler, Nick Streblow, Kaleb Christensen, Josh Maurer, Lance Kapels, Kendra Brown, Bobbi Hoefelman, and Otis Seiler. Thank you.
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| Worship at the Platte County Fair | | Sunday, July 15, 2007 starting at 10:30a. | | The Columbus area Lutheran Laymen League groups take turns hosting worship at the Platte County Fair each year. It is held in the grandstand at Ag Park, with a hymn sing at 10:15 and worship at 10:30 am. Christ Lutheran Church, Lutheran Laymen's League will be hosting this year. St. John's worship that day will begin at 8:30 am, allowing our folks to attend worship here and still be done in time to travel to Columbus if they wish. THERE IS NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR BIBLE STUDY ON JULY 15. |
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| Women's Missionary Aid ladies help at Orphan Grain Train | | Thursday, July 12, 2007 starting at 8:15a. | | Our WMA ladies will meet at the church and travel to Norfolk and spend the day helping at the Orphan Grain Train. Any ladies of the congregation or others wishing to join them, please call Lois Kapels at 285-0454. |
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| Chase Kapels' group mows this week | | Monday, July 9, 2007. | | Those asked to mow this week are in Chase Kapels’ group: Chet Hellbusch, Karlynn Kapels, Tiffany Korn, Stacy Janssen, Seth Morris, Michael Janssen, Allysen Korn, and Logan Morris. Thank you.
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, July 5, 2007 from 11:00a until 12:30p. | |
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| Happy 4th of July! | | Wednesday, July 4, 2007 from 6:00p until 10:00p. | | Come celebrate the 4th in Creston! Hamburger and hot dog picnic supper will be held in the park from 6:00-8:00 pm. Games for the kids begin at 8:00 pm on the ball diamond. Fireworks begin at dusk! Proceeds go to park improvements. Please join us! |
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| Jared Hoefelman's Group mows this week | | Monday, July 2, 2007. | | Those asked to mow this week are in Jared Hoefelman’s group. They include: Chelsey Engstrom, Boyd Hellbusch, Porter Birtell, Melissa Hellbusch, Gage Bender, Tyler Engstrom, Aaron Hellbusch, Chase Janssen, and Britney Birtell.
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| FUN FAIR!! | | Sunday, July 1, 2007 from 6:00p until 10:00p. | | Our Fellowship Club hosts our Fun Fair complete with games for all ages and a delicious food stand. New this year will be freshly made cotton candy! Games are from 6:30-10:00 pm, with the food stand open from 6:00-10:00 pm. Matching funds have been applied for through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Proceeds go to our scholarship fund for our students attending college to pursue full time church work careers. Please join us and bring your friends! |
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| High School kids Minnesota Mission Trip and VBS | | From Monday, June 25, 2007 through Friday, June 29, 2007 each day. | | Our high school kids and Pastor will be leaving early Monday, June 25th, and returning late Friday, June 29th. They will be teaching Vacation Bible School to the kids on the Indian Reservation and sharing the love of Jesus with them. Please pray daily for our kids and Pastor and the kids on the Reservation that all stay safe and that God be glorified! |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, June 21, 2007 from 11:00a until 12:30p. | |
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| Shane Korte's group mows this week | | Monday, June 18, 2007. | | The following high school kids are asked to help mow this week:
Shane Korte, Tessie Seiler, Nick Streblow, Kaleb Chrisensen, Josh Maurer, Lance Kapels, Kendra Brown, Bobbi HOefelman, and Otis Seiler. Thanks for helping! |
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| Newsletter Deadline | | Sunday, June 17, 2007. | | Please give your newsletter items to Sheri Kapels prior to June 17th. You may email her at sjlschl@megavision.com or at skapels@megavision.com. |
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| Informational Lakeview meeting | | Thursday, June 7, 2007 from 6:00p until 7:00p. | | Administrators from Lakeview will be at the St. John's School Fellowship Hall to provide information and answer questions about the upcoming special bond election to be held on Tuesday, June 12th. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, June 7, 2007 from 11:00a until 12:30p. | |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, June 7, 2007 starting at 10:00a. | | Ladies are invited to come at 10:00 am and help sort and pack the education kits that will be taken to Minnesota for VBS the last week of June.
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| Mrs. Sonntag's birthday | | Wednesday, May 23, 2007. | | It's Mrs. Annette Sonntag's birthday! You may mail her a card at home at 39209 - 205th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601 or email her a greeting at asonntag@esu7.org.
God bless you, Annette! You have been a great blessing to us! |
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| Vacation Bible School | | From Monday, May 21, 2007 through Friday, May 25, 2007 each day from 9:00a until 11:30a. | | VBS will be this week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am until 11:30 am each day. If you would like to donate crackers, cookies, presweetened Koolaid in canisters, or Crystal Light drink mix in canisters, please call Lois Kapels at 285-0454. You may also call Lois to let her know your child will be attending. It is important to know how many children to buy materials for. Thank you! |
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| Newsletter Deadline | | Sunday, May 20, 2007. | | Please give your newsletter items to Sheri Kapels. You may also email them to her at sjlschl@megavision.com or skapels@megavision.com. |
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| School closing potluck supper, awards, etc. | | Wednesday, May 16, 2007 starting at 7:00p. | | Potluck supper at 7:00 pm. All welcome. Awards will be handed out. Preschool graduation and PTO election of new officers will also take place. |
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| Roses Available for Lutherans for Life Fundraiser | | Sunday, May 13, 2007 starting at 11:00a. | | Our local Lutherans for Life branch holds a fundraiser, furnishing area congregations long-stemmed red roses to provide to members, with a suggested donation of $2 per rose. $1 of the rose goes to the flower shop and the remaining donation goes to Lutherans for Life. We will have 100 roses available! |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, May 10, 2007 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Outdoor Education at Camp Okoboji | | From Wednesday, May 9, 2007 through Friday, May 11, 2007 each day. | | Our 6, 7, and 8 graders will travel to Camp Okoboji and enjoy camping, etc. and learn lots about the outdoors! |
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| Door Collection for Day Care/Preschool Ministry | | Sunday, May 6, 2007. | | We are so excited that God has led us to begin a new day care and preschool ministry at St. John's! The purpose will be to minister to working families by offering quality Christian child care and preschool instruction for their children. A collection was held April 29th, and $ 2,342.00 was raised. You are invited to make a donation on May 6th, if you were unable to last week. The door collection will be taken to help offset renovations and start up expenses of about $3,000.00. Thank you to all who feel led to donate to this worthy cause. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, April 26, 2007 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Newsletter Deadline | | Sunday, April 22, 2007. | | Thanks to Sheri Kapels who is now typing the monthly church newsletter. Please give your items to her or email them to her at skapels@megavision.com. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, April 12, 2007 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, April 12, 2007 starting at 1:30p. | | Due to Maundy Thursday being April 5, and no school that day, we have moved WMA to April 12th. The school children will provide entertainment. Please join us! |
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| Lutheran Laymen's League | | Wednesday, April 4, 2007 starting at 8:00p. | | We have moved our meeting to Wednesday, April 4th for this month. We will have a guest speaker from the Lutheran Hour in St. Louis with us. Please join us and bring a friend! |
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| Easter Egg Hunt for preschool - 7th Grade | | Wednesday, April 4, 2007 starting at 2:00p. | | If you've never been to one of our Easter Egg hunts with your little ones, please join us this year. Our 8th graders get to act as "host" and donate the eggs, boil them, and color them for the hunt. They also purchase candy and make up bags for everyone attending. It's a day of pride when they get to put on the egg hunt for the younger kids. There is always a "goober" egg and the child finding that usually gets a bigger prize. Come join us for some fun. All preschool kids from the congregation and neighboring area are invited to join us. Please bring an Easter basket or small bag to hold your goodies for taking them home. |
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| Kindergarten Round-up | | Monday, April 2, 2007 from 8:45a until 11:30a. | | Families of children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall are invited to come to Kindergarten Roundup from 8:45-11:30 am. Our teacher, Paula Kapels, will meet with the parents for a few minutes, and the rest of the morning will be spent with the upcoming Kindergarten students doing some learning activities and having a fun morning! Please call Paula Kapels at school at 285-0335 or at home at 285-0141 if you know of a family with a child who is interested in attending. |
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| Worship Service with Confirmation | | Sunday, April 1, 2007 starting at 10:00a. | | During Worship on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007, five of our youth will reaffirm their Baptism through a confirmation pledge of faithfulness. They include: Sawyer Birtell, Jenna Janssen, Michala Maurer, Danielle Muhle, and Bryce Theilen. Please keep our Confirmands in your prayers as they prepare to pledge their faithfulness to Jesus for all the days of their lives. There will be no Combined Bible Study on Confirmation Sunday. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, March 29, 2007 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Questioning of our Confirmands | | Sunday, March 25, 2007 starting at 7:00p. | | Our Confirmands will share their faith and knowledge of the Scriptures and Luther's Small Catechism during a brief program in the church beginning at 7:00 pm. A luncheon will follow in the church basement. Our Confirmands include: Sawyer Birtell, Jenna Janssen, Michala Maurer, Danielle Muhle, and Bryce Theilen. |
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| Fish Dinner Benefit for the Orphan Grain Train | | Sunday, March 25, 2007 starting at 11:00a. | | Staff and volunteers from the Orphan Grain Train bring their supplies to the church, and cook the onions, potatoes, and fish. They will also provide cole slaw. Members from the congregation provide salads, desserts, etc. for the meal. A free will offering will be taken, with all proceeds going to the Orphan Grain Train.
During 9:10 am Bible Study, a member of the Orphan Grain Train staff will share information and stories about their organization. Worship with Holy Communion begins at 10:00 am, and the meal will immediately follow worship. The public is cordially invited to attend. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, March 15, 2007 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Breakfast of Champions! | | Monday, March 5, 2007 starting at 7:30a. | | Join our school kids and teachers for coffee, juice and donuts as we begin Lutheran Schools Week. You are also invited to join us for Chapel at 8:15 am. |
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| Movie Night "The DaVinci Code" | | Sunday, March 4, 2007 starting at 6:30p. | | Join us for movie night. We will be watching "The DaVinci Code" which our Bible Study has been studying for the past couple of months. 6:30 in the church basement. Bring your favorite snack to share. Our High school kids will be joining us in place of their Sunday Evening Bible Study. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Feb. 28, 2007 through the week of March 28, 2007, Wednesday of every week starting at 8:00p. | |
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| Lenten Worship | | From the week of Feb. 28, 2007 through the week of March 28, 2007, Wednesday of every week starting at 7:00p. | |
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| Hymn Sing | | From the week of Feb. 28, 2007 through the week of March 28, 2007, Wednesday of every week starting at 6:45p. | |
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| Lenten Supper | | From the week of Feb. 21, 2007 through the week of March 28, 2007, Wednesday of every week from 5:30p until 6:45p. | |
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| NLSA Visiting Team | | Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007. | | As part of our process to apply for accreditation, the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation team will be with us on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 20th and 21st. |
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| NLSA Visiting Team | | Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. | | As part of our process to apply for National Lutheran School Accreditation, a team will be visiting St. John's School on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 20th and 21st. |
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| Door Collection for New Copier | | Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. | | St. John's Church Council met and decided to purchase a rebuilt copier with a service contract. Buying this copier would save the church money over leasing a machine. We will have a door collection on February 18th to help cover some of the cost. |
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| Valentine Dinner following worship | | Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007 starting at 11:00a. | | Our high school kids and Women's Missionary Aid ladies will be preparing a delicious ham dinner, complete with scalloped potatoes, salads, and desserts for you to enjoy after worship. The money raised from the dinner supports many church-wide projects our WMA ladies undertake each year. Please join us! |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Jan. 31, 2007 through the week of April 4, 2007, Wednesday of every week starting at 7:00p. | |
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| Bell Choir Rehearsal | | From the week of Jan. 31, 2007 through the week of April 18, 2007, Wednesday of every week starting at 6:00p. | |
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| Mid-Week Confirmation | | From the week of Jan. 31, 2007 through the week of March 28, 2007, Wednesday of every week starting at 5:00p. | |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 from 1:30p until 3:00p. | |
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| Annual Voter's Meeting | | Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 starting at 11:00a. | | Four times a year, we hold Voter's Meetings of the members of St. John's. This is when we go over quarterly financial reports, hear Pastor Birtell's report of shut in visits, etc. for the quarter, hear reports from our various boards, etc. There is also old business and new business. All members of the congregation age 21 and over are invited to become Voting Members of St. John's Lutheran Church. For more information, please speak with Janet at 910-1653. |
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| Christmas Eve Worship Service | | Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006 starting at 7:00p. | | Sunday School Children will be participating in the worship service, which begins at 7:00 pm. Our Bell Choir and our Adult Choir will provide special music from 6:30-7:00 pm. |
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| Christmas Program Practice Possible | | Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 from 9:00a until 10:30a. | | Check your bulletin. We will have this practice only if we feel it is needed. You may also call Paula Kapels 285-0141 to see if this will be held or not. |
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| No School...Christmas Break | | From Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 through Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007 each day. | | Our Christmas break will take place from noon on Thursday, December 21st through Wednesday, January 3rd. Classes resume on Thursday, January 4th. |
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| Christmas Program Practice | | Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006 starting at 8:30a. | | Beginning on Sunday, November 26th, our Sunday School kids and teachers will be practicing for the Christmas Eve Worship Service, led by our Sunday School youth. We will practice each Sunday morning in place of Sunday School. We will begin practice at 8:30 am instead of 9:00 am. We will practice from 8:30 to 9:45 on Sunday, November 26th, Sunday, December 5th, 10th, and 17th, and 24th. If needed, we may also have a practice on Saturday morning, December 23rd, at 10:00 am. That will be announced at the time. Our Christmas Eve Worship Service will be held on Sunday, December 24th, beginning at 7:00 pm. Sunday School kids need to be in the church basement be 6:40 pm to run through a couple of their songs. If you have questions, please speak with Pastor Birtell or Paula Kapels 285-0141. |
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| Preschool Open House | | Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 starting at 11:00a. | | You are invited to visit our preschool and take a walk through the parsonage and see our special rooms following Sunday morning worship. |
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| Newsletter Deadline | | Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006. | | Please give your newsletter items to Janet Janssen. You may also email them to her at jjansse@megavision.com. |
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| LWML Fall Rally at St. John's | | Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 starting at 1:30p. | | The Columbus LWML Zone will hold their Fall Rally at St. John's today. Registration begins at 1:30 pm. Opening devotions and prayer begin at 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided at the close of the afternoon. All ladies in the congregation and guests are invited to attend. |
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| Y\ | | Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 from 10:00p until 11:00p. | |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006 starting at 1:30p. | | This month we will meet at the home of Marjorie Osten. Her address is 454 - 23rd Avenue, Columbus, Nebraska. Please join us! |
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| Grandparents Day at School | | Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. | | On Friday September 8th, we would like our students to bring their grandparents or senior special friends to join us for lunch. Senior members and any grandparent are also invited to attend. That day we will have Alice’s pizza. Visitors will have to order and pay for pizza if they want some, or they can bring a lunch from home. We will provide a salad and desert. Chapel will be at 11:00, and lunch at 11:30. After lunch we will play board games together until 1:00. If you would like
to come and help out, please contact your child’s teacher.
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| WMA | | Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006 starting at 1:30p. | | Our Women's Missionary Aid group will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 1:30 pm. This month they will also be working on LWML Fall Rally preparations. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend our WMA group meetings! |
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| LLL | | Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006 starting at 8:00p. | | Lutheran Laymen's League will meet. All men of the congregation are invited to attend. They have a brief Bible Study, business meeting, and refreshments. |
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| Youth Sunday | | Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006. | | Our high school youth will share their experiences and also a video from their mission trip to help Hurrican Katrina victims this past summer. Please join us! |
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| Mission Festival | | Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006. | | Come and enjoy our day of Mission Festival, beginning with worship at 10:30 am in the church. Guest pastor will be Rev. Richard Boring from Seward. There is no Sunday School or Bible Study on Mission Festival Sunday. Dinner will follow in the social hall, hosted by our congregation members. Members are asked to bring dinner for their family and a guest family, including a meat dish and another dish. Ladies and kids in the 2nd half of our congregation alphabet are asked to serve the meal and clean up. Church and fellowship hall cleaning will also be held the week prior to August 6th, with the same families helping. If you have questions regarding the meal or cleaning, please call Carol Rosendahl at 402/285-0421. |
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| Women's Missionary Aid | | Friday, June 2, 2006 starting at 1:30p. | | We will be making up the bags/kits for the high school youth to take to Minnesota for the Indian Reservation kids in July. |
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| Vacation Bible School | | From Monday, May 22, 2006 through Friday, May 26, 2006 each day from 9:00a until 11:45a. | |
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| Bible Study | | Sunday, April 30, 2006 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | |
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| Bible Study | | Sunday, April 23, 2006 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | |
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| Sunday School | | From the week of April 23, 2006, Sunday of every week from 9:00a until 9:45a. | |
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| 9:10 am Bible Study | | From the week of April 23, 2006, Sunday of every week . | | Bible Study will begin at 9:10 am in the church basement. |
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| Easter Breakfast | | Sunday, April 16, 2006 starting at 8:00a. | | Served by our high school youth. |
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| Worship Service with Confirmation | | Sunday, April 9, 2006 starting at 10:00a. | | Four youth of St. John's will be confirmed. They are: Britney Birtell, Kendra Brown, Bobbi Hoefelman, and Otis Seiler. |
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| Kindergarten Round-up | | Friday, April 7, 2006 from 8:45a until 11:30a. | | Kindergarten Round-Up has been changed to Friday, April 7th. We will meet from 8:45 am until 11:30 am. If you have a child who would like to attend, please call our school at 285-0335 and speak with one of our teachers. Thank you. |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, April 6, 2006 from 10:45a until 12:00p. | |
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| Lenten Supper | | Wednesday, April 5, 2006 from 5:30p until 6:45p. | | This will be our final Lenten Supper for this season. Our high school juniors and seniors will be serving Sloppy Joes, Potato Chips, and Salads. A free will offering will be taken with proceeds to help pay for their mission trip to New Orleans in June and to Minnesota in July. |
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| Questioning of our Confirmands | | Sunday, April 2, 2006 starting at 7:00p. | | Our four confirmands will be asked questions by Pastor Birtell pertaining to Luther's Small Catechism. As they profess their faith and share what they have learned in Confirmation classes these past 3 years, this allows us an opportunity to refresh our knowledge of the Catechism and our faith as well. A coffee and cake reception will follow in the church basement. Our four confirmands are Britney Birtell, Kendra Brown, Bobbi Hoefelman, and Otis Seiler. May God bless our Confirmands. |
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| Bible Study | | Sunday, April 2, 2006 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | |
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| Fellowship Club meets in the church basement, hosted by Carol Rosendahl | | Tuesday, March 28, 2006 starting at 7:30p. | | Fellowship Club is a group of men and women, married or single, from St. John's, who have been meeting for many years, who enjoy Bible Study, fun activities, and lunch, at their meetings which are held every month, and sometimes every other month. The big event they sponsor is the Fun Fair, which is held in June. This is a carnival-type atmosphere, with many games for all ages, as well as bingo, and a lunch stand. All proceeds from the Fun Fair go to the Scholarship Fund for St. John's high school students who will attend college to enter full-time church work. Fellowship Club is looking for more folks to join them for their meetings and also to help with the Fun Fair. If you have questions, or would like more information, please speak with Pastor Birtell, or Carol Rosendahl (285-0421). Thanks. |
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| Youth Bible Study in the evening | | Sunday, March 26, 2006 starting at 4:30p. | | Please bring your completed medical form for the Katrina trip as well as your $65.00. Details of the trip will be handed out at Bible Study. Bring your Bible. |
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| Fish Dinner Benefit for the Orphan Grain Train | | Sunday, March 26, 2006 starting at 11:00a. | | Fish Boil Dinner sponsored annually by our Lutheran Laymen's League group. Free will offering taken, with all proceeds going to the Orphan Grain Train. Staff and volunteers from the Orphan Grain Train come here and cook the meal, our members provide salads and desserts. To volunteer to bring a salad or dessert, please call Wilmer Kapels at 285-0423. |
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| Bible Study | | Sunday, March 26, 2006 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 10:45a until 12:00p. | |
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| Newsletter Deadline | | Sunday, March 19, 2006. | | You may email newsletter items to Janet Janssen at jjansse@megavision.com. Thank you. |
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| Pastor Birtell's Birthday | | Saturday, March 18, 2006. | | If you would like to mail Pastor a birthday card, his address is: 82325 Highway 81, Madison, NE 68748. This is his 40th birthday. God bless you, Pastor! |
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| Bible Study | | Sunday, March 12, 2006 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | |
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| Bookmobile | | Thursday, March 9, 2006 from 10:45a until 12:00p. | |
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| Lenten Worship | | From the week of March 8, 2006 through the week of April 5, 2006, Wednesday of every week starting at 7:00p. | |
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| Hymn Sing | | From the week of March 8, 2006 through the week of April 5, 2006, Wednesday of every week from 6:45p until 7:00p. | |
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| Donuts, Coffee, and Juice | | Tuesday, March 7, 2006 starting at 7:30a. | | During Lutheran School's week, we invite our parents, grandparents, and church members, to join us for donuts, coffee, and juice as we start our day in the Lord. |
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| Bible Study | | Sunday, March 5, 2006 from 9:00a until 9:45p. | |
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| Choir Practice | | From the week of March 1, 2006 through the week of April 12, 2006, Wednesday of every week starting at 8:00p. | |
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| Fellowship time | | From the week of March 1, 2006 through the week of April 5, 2006, Wednesday of every week starting at 8:00p. | | During the 6 Wednesday evenings of Lent, the ladies in the 1st half of the alphabet (alphabetized by ladies' first names) will be asked to bring bars and help serve the fellowship time. If you are unsure of when you are to help, please call Lois Kapels at 285-0454. |
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| Supper | | Wednesday, March 1, 2006 from 5:30p until 6:45p. | |
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| Bible Study | | Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006 from 9:00a until 9:45a. | |
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