November 2012 ST. JOHN’S

MISSION

STATEMENT

As a family united in

faith through the Holy

Scriptures, we exist to

give praise, honor and

glory to the Triune

God, to nurture and

train the family of be-

lievers through God’s

Word and to reach out

to the changing world

with a changeless Christ.

Inside this issue:

Voters’ Meeting 2

Worship Survey 2

Advent by Candlelight 3

Holiday Schedule 3

Volunteers Needed 4

New Member Dinner 4

November Food Shelf 4

School News 5-7

− Visitors & Guests

− Fire Safety

− Thank You’s

− Soccer Day

− November Highlights

− Power Hour

− Paperless

Planned Giving 8

Pastors’ Reports 9

Gifts & Memorials 10

Cleaning Groups 11

November Calendar-Insert

− Kemp’s Retires Nickels

− The Civil War

Volume 52, Issue 11

The Reporter

Martin Luther College & The Board of Adult Discipleship Present….

James Hahn Seminars 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays...

Nov. 1—Budgeting 101 Nov. 8—Debt Management Nov. 15—Retirement Planning “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”

Total Cost: $10.00 (for 1, 2 or all 3 seminars)

Sometime in life a person will reflect, “I could have used my financial resources more wisely.” St. John’s Church invited James Hahn, a Resource Development Counselor at Martin Luther College, to help members establish personal financial plans. These seminars will be helpful for adults, married and single, young and old. They would also form a good foundation for high school and college age people. All members in a family are included in the $10 fee.

To Register: Sign up on the back table in church or call the church office at

388.2149, by October 31st. You may also register at any of the sessions.

Questions: Call the church office at 388.2149 or email at churchsecretary@stjohnredwing.org.

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News from the October 24th Voters’ MeetingNews from the October 24th Voters’ MeetingNews from the October 24th Voters’ MeetingNews from the October 24th Voters’ Meeting

2013 Budget The majority of this change was due to

substantial increases in health care costs.

service survey, the Christmas Eve Ser-vice will be con-ducted at 4:00 p.m. A majority of the congregation wanted to keep the evening Advent ser-vices.

• The voters ap-proved membership changes as recom-mended in the Pas-tor's report.

• The voters granted Mrs. Danell a peaceful release from her call to en-ter into retirement effective June 30, 2013.

• Shannon Bohme was asked to head the nominating committee. The following positions will either be up for

• Paul Benidt report-ed that the bank has reissued the line of credit for the Church. The new line of credit is $38,000.

• For the year to date, the revenue for the Church is $412,506 compared to ex-penses of $410,392. However, envelope contribu-tions are at the low-est level they have been over the past five years.

• The Planned Giving Committee will be turning over $42,714 to the con-gregation in January of 2013.

• Based on the results of the recent Ad-vent and Christmas

re-election or will be open at the end of the year: Chair-men of the Board of Outreach, Youth and Child Disciple-ship Board, and Board of Church Properties in addi-tion to the Church President.

• The voters ap-proved a budget of $608,670 for 2013, which represents in increase of 6.8% from the previous year. The majority of this change was due to substantial increases in health care costs.

Worship Survey ResultsWorship Survey ResultsWorship Survey ResultsWorship Survey Results

Christmas Eve Service Time: Survey says… 4:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Service: Survey says… By a slight majority to cancel, but for now the council is going to keep it for another year, although the time of the service is still under

discussion.

Mid-Week Advent Services: Survey says… Keep

Wednesdays at 7 pm on 11/28, 12/5 & 12/12

For Two weeks in September, those who were in attendance at the worship services filled out a survey from the Worship Committee. Here’s what the majority said!

Survey Says..

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Monday November 12 Last Monday evening service until January 7 Wednesday November 21 Thanksgiving Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday November 28 Mid-Week Advent Services 7:00 p.m. December 5 December 12 Sunday December 2 Little Blessings Christmas Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday December 16 Children’s Christmas Service 4:00 p.m. Sunday December 23 One Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Monday December 24 Christmas Eve Service 4:00 p.m. Tuesday December 25 Christmas Day Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday December 30 One Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Monday December 31 New Year’s Eve Service Time-TBA

Holiday Service Schedule 2012Holiday Service Schedule 2012Holiday Service Schedule 2012Holiday Service Schedule 2012

Advent by CandlelightAdvent by CandlelightAdvent by CandlelightAdvent by Candlelight

ty of music. The pro-gram focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus, Mary of Magdala, and Mary of Bethany. Please invite family, friends and neighbors, regardless of whether they belong to a church. Advent by Can-dlelight provides a great occasion to reach out to others in our com-munity. This will be an elegant, relaxing even-ing of friendship and

preparation for the true meaning of Christmas. Reservations are need-ed, but the event is free. Signups will begin October 28th and will close on Sunday, No-vember 11th. We still need more ta-ble hostesses, so if you’d like to help, con-tact Janet Gehlhar at 715-792-5397 or jgehlhar@redwing.net.

Advent by Candlelight is an opportunity for women of all ages (grade school girls through great-grandmas) to set aside the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations and focus their minds and hearts on the birth of Christ. Our evening will begin with dessert, followed by a program entitled, “Have Yourself a Mary Christmas” and a varie-

Advent by

Candlelight

November

25th

Sunday, November 25th in the Fellowship Hall 3:00 – 4:30pm ~or~ 6:00 - 7:30pm

November is Food Shelf MonthNovember is Food Shelf MonthNovember is Food Shelf MonthNovember is Food Shelf Month New Member Welcome DinnerNew Member Welcome DinnerNew Member Welcome DinnerNew Member Welcome Dinner

Please bring non-perishable food items to the church entry all through the month. Donations will be given to the Red Wing Food Shelf.

On November 18th at 11:30 a.m. St. John’s Church will welcome new members with a special dinner. Meet and greet the newest members who have been confirmed, moved into town or joined through our Bible Information Class. Fun and fellowship, good food and laughs. Everyone in invited!

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• Wise Penny Thrift Store needs a volun-teer to shovel snow at the store. If inter-ested, please call Carol at 388.2531 or Judy at 388.9176 for more details.

• A volunteer is need-ed to enter attend-

ance into the mem-bership database. Please contact the church office at 388.2149.

• Coordinator posi-tions need to be filled for the Cradle Roll and the Visita-tion Team. Please

contact the church office for more in-formation at 388.2149.

• The ushers would appreciate more help. Contact Sonny Fandrey at 388.5748.

Volunteers NeededVolunteers NeededVolunteers NeededVolunteers Needed

New: Ladies Serving GroupsNew: Ladies Serving GroupsNew: Ladies Serving GroupsNew: Ladies Serving Groups

those within the group. Please help in every way that you can, because "many hands make light work." This is also a good way to get to know some of your fellow-Christians. If you are not able to participate, please consider giving a monetary donation toward serving needs.

The ladies of the congregation (excluding shut-ins & ladies in care facilities) will be getting more information in December, to let them know what group they are in. Following is a list of the chairwomen that have been chosen for each group.

If you cannot serve, please contact Carole Krass at 715-448-2510 or cjkrass@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

ANNA - Alice Danell & Erica Pritchard;

ESTHER - Carol Gran & Lora Henn;

EVE - Lois Plituweit & Renee Roper;

MARTHA - Janet Gehlhar & Margaret Hernlem;

MARY - Pat Dicke & Darcy Gunhus;

NAOMI - Annette Jonas & Bonnie Voth;

RACHAEL - Carole Krass & Trisha Smith;

REBECCA - Julie Birk-Betcher & Edna Rudquist;

RUTH - Tricia Bain & Amy Bohme;

SARA - Cheryl Perkinson & Heidi Taylor

Thank you for your service, and remember to serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord - Eph. 6:7

There 's an old saying that "Lutherans like to eat," and most of us would agree. Food and Christian fellowship have a way of going together.

To organize the serving needs when we gather to eat for potlucks, events, etc, the ladies of the congregation have been divided into serving groups.

The groups will be used on a rotating basis. These groups will probably only serve one time a year. Families are welcome to share in the work of the group, too. The group organizes the whole event; setup, serving and cleanup.

Each group has 2 assigned chairpersons who do the planning and then ask for help from

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St. John’s School NewsSt. John’s School NewsSt. John’s School News

October is Fire Safety Month Li�le Blessings preschoolers were on top of it! The

three-year-olds talked about fire safety and learned about

dialing 911 in an emergency. Four-year-olds took a tour

of the Fire Department. Thank you to Fire Marshal, Andy

Spel', for giving us such an informative tour! Thanks al-

so to the parents that were able to go with us! Fire Mar-

shal Spel' happens to have a

“Li�le Blessing” in our pre-

school.

Two members of the Red Wing Fire Department came and talked

about fire safety to the grades through five. One happened to be

Mr. Kevin Ballman, who has three children enrolled in our school.

We thank our first responders for pu�ing themselves in harms way

to keep us safe.

Mr. Peter Gross came to

Principal Bain’s upper

grade classroom. He

brought recorded air

traffic control data.

Mr. Gross explained

some of the symbols and

information displayed and how it is used. The

students asked some great questions. We thank

Mr. Gross for sharing with us. Mr. Gross has

two children in our school.

Home Room Guest Senator John Howe came and talked to our school children

about being a Minnesota Senator. Students were able to ask

Senator Howe many questions, not only about being a senator,

but about his life as well. Students found it interesting that

Senator Howe is still going to school to upgrade his degree in

criminal justice.

We Have Had Visitors!

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January 2012 November Highlights Nov 5 LES Committee 7 PM Nov 7 Basketball Meeting 7 PM Nov 8 End 1st Quarter Nov 9 NO SCHOOL Nov 12 Begin 2nd Quarter Nov 12 PTO Meeting 6:30 PM Nov 13 School in Session 7:45 AM-2:15 PM Parent Transport Home Nov 14 Report Cards Out Nov 15 School in Session 7:45 AM-2:15 PM Parent Transport Home Nov 15 POWER HOUR 4-5:30 PM Nov 16 K-5 Bus Trip to SCLHS Stone Soup Nov 18 Children’s Christmas Ser-

vice Practice-9:15-10:15a Nov 18 K-2 Sing 10:30 Worship Nov 20 NO Little Blessings Preschool Nov 20 Little Blessings Conferences

Thank You for the Generosity! Thank you to the families that designate our school as the recipi-

ent of their Kwik Trip gas card rebates: Jeffrey Gehlhar, Benjamin

Bain, Donald Bruemmer, Judy Betcher, and Kevin Smith. We re-

ceived $134 from Kwik Trip on their behalf.

We have received $14 from Thrivent Choice Dollars, thanks to

Mr. Bruce Frazier.

From Nash Finch, we received $125. Thanks to those that bring

in Our Family labels!

Another family graciously gifted our school with $500.

Let’s not forget the continuing support of the Wise Penny. We

have again received $500 for our God’s Children Fund. This year

we were able to gift several thousand dollars to help families

afford our school, thanks in part to gifts like these. Ready to begin

Christmas shopping? Looking for something unique? Check out

“The Penny” at their new address on Third Street downtown.

It is through your efforts that we are truly blessed. This summer

we purchased and installed a projector in Mrs. Danell’s room.

These fundraisers made it possible. Giving your time, collecting

box tops and various other items, sharing the gifts the Lord has

given you, and your time, why, that’s what makes our school and

church extra-stupendous! We couldn’t manage without your help!

Thank you!

Our students participated in Soccer Day hosted by St. Paul’s of Cannon Falls. Students played

against other area WELS schools. We won some, and lost some, but the weather was GREAT!

Thank you to all the parents that made this day possible!

Watch Out for the Shins!

November 2012 Page 7

Parents with children 0-Kindergarten,

join us for

Looking for some new ideas how you can help your

young child learn and grow? Want to spend some time

discussing parenting ideas with other Christian parents?

Bring your family for some fun and educational activities.

Each of the sessions will include time for families to do things together, as well as time for parents

and children to separate and learn.

Time: 4-5:30 PM

Dates: Nov 15, Dec 13, Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 21

Cost: $20 per family (to defray materials costs)

If you would like to come please email either:

Ben Bain (principalbain@stjohnsredwing.org) or

Denise Steffenhagen (mrssteffenhagen@stjohnsredwing.org)

We Are Going

Paperless Thank you to parents for bear-

ing with us as we try to deliver

most of our paper forms elec-

tronically. We have done our

weekly newsle�er that way for

two years and this year are de-

livering occasional forms and

the scrip order forms over the

wires. Hopefully we will be

able to deliver lunch menus and

school calendars electronically

as well.

If you do not have access to a

computer or printer, you may

stop by the school office to pick

up a copy of anything issued

electronically.

Doing this saves us time, pa-

per and money. No more losing

forms—you will have them at

your fingertips!

Kemp’s Milk Tops Kemp’s is retiring their Nickels

for Schools milk top program. If

you have any Kemp’s milk tops,

please bring them in now. We

will mail them in soon. We con-

tinue collecting Land O’Lakes

and Kwik Trip milk tops.

Thank you!

The Civil War Thank you to these two

“soldiers” (Pastor Randall Kuz-

nicki and friend) for bringing

the Civil War to life for us! The

gave a very informative presen-

tation which included weapons,

food, medical treatment, music,

and much more.

November 2012 Page 8

Why Everyone Needs a WillWhy Everyone Needs a WillWhy Everyone Needs a WillWhy Everyone Needs a Will

Young people,

single people,

people without

children and people

with few assets

often think they don’t

need a will.

The fact is, everyone

needs a will.

Let’s look at some

common questions

about wills..

Q: Once I have a will, should I ever have to change it? A: Even the best wills can become outdated. Review your will peri-odically in light of changes in marital and family status, financial status or goals. Updat-ing your will may re-quire nothing more than a simple amend-ment (codicil). Q: Am I required to change my will when moving to another state? A: Most states recog-nize a will drafted in a state where you previ-ously resided. But it is always a good idea to have your will reviewed by an attorney in the state of your new resi-dence. Q: Once my will is completed, where should I keep it? A: Sign one copy and keep it in your office home or bank safe-

deplete your estate un-necessarily, and they do not know your desires concerning your execu-tor and guardian of your minor children. The state cannot make charitable gifts. Q: Doesn’t joint own-ership make a will necessary? A: No. Joint ownership may not eliminate es-tate taxes and may even create gift taxes. It may also deny you complete control over your prop-erty while you’re still living. Joint ownership is a poor will substitute, but can work well in conjunction with a will. Q: Do I need a will if my estate is small? A: Yes, the smaller the estate, the more im-portant that it be set-tled quickly – delays usually mean more ex-pense. A will may cut probate costs, waive bonding requirements, name heirs, guardians, and trustees. Q: Can I name my spouse as executor? A: Yes, Or name a close relative or friend, or the trust department of a bank.

deposit box, or ask your attorney to keep it for you. Retain an un-signed duplicate so you can easily check to see if it needs updating. Q: I’ve heard about Christian preambles. Why might I want to add one to my will? A: A Christian pream-ble is for the emotional and spiritual benefit of your loved ones. In it you may express your love for your Savior and encourage your family to stay strong in their faith. Q: I don’t have a will drawn up yet. Is there someone I could talk with before contact-ing an attorney? A: Your pastors have Will Planning Kits avail-able free. Your synod also has gift planning counselors who will be happy to serve you free of charge.

Q: Does everyone have an estate? A: Yes, if you own any-thing at all. The term applies not just to real estate, but also to cash, cars, furniture, books, insurance and retire-ment plans – all prop-erty. Q: What happens if I die without a will? A: Your state’s laws of descent and distribu-tion take over. Q: Why not let state laws take over? A: State laws are imper-sonal – they don’t make exceptions, they may

For more information contact you local planned giving committee.

Ed Church 651.388.3319 Brad Jonas 651.388.4654 Mary Korsten 651.388.2552 Keith Schlichting 651.385.9207 Marty Voth 651.388.3410

November 2012

Pastor’s ReportPastor’s ReportPastor’s ReportPastor’s Report————September 2012September 2012September 2012September 2012

SUNDAY CHURCH ATTENDANCE: 1,452 AVERAGE FOR THE MONTH: 290 (+34 Aug. ‘12, -42 Sept. ‘11) COMMUNION ATTENDANCE: 395 (-38 Aug. ‘12, -81 Sept. ‘11) BIBLE CLASS ATTENDANCE: 451 MEMBERSHIP: 8/31/12 BAPTIZED: 842 COMMUNICANT: 664 MEMBERSHIP: 9/30/12 BAPTIZED: 840 COMMUNICANT: 662 BAPTISMS NAME PARENT’S NAME BIRTH DATE BAPTISM DATE *Rients, Tegan Lynn Rients, Caleb & Johnson, Amy June 13, 2012 September 23, 2012 BURIALS NAME DATE DIED DATE BURIED Thomford, Janis September 6, 2012 September 10, 2012 Smith, Anna September 16, 2012 September 20, 2012

SUNDAY CHURCH ATTENDANCE: 1,025 AVERAGE FOR THE MONTH: 256 (-4 July ‘12, -14 Aug. ‘11) COMMUNION ATTENDANCE: 433 (+5 July ‘12, 0 Aug ‘11) BIBLE CLASS ATTENDANCE: 146 MEMBERSHIP: 7/31/12 BAPTIZED: 857 COMMUNICANT: 677 MEMBERSHIP: 8/31/12 BAPTIZED: 842 COMMUNICANT: 664 BAPTISMS NAME PARENT’S NAME BIRTH DATE BAPTISM DATE Shaw, Blake Timothy Shaw, Paul & Jennifer July 24, 2012 August 26, 2012 BURIALS NAME DATE DIED DATE BURIED Siewert, Gladys August 5, 2012 August 8, 2012 PROFESSION OF FAITH NAME DATE Larson, Jerry August 16, 2012 REMOVALS NAME DATE Bluske, Geoff August 21, 2012 Cataract, Lin August 21, 2012 Cataract, Hallie August 21, 2012 Cordes, Cindy August 21, 2012 Cordes, Ryan (Baptized) August 21, 2012 Cordes, Matthew August 21, 2012 Cordes, Bridgett August 21, 2012 Nash, Don August 21, 2012 Pearson, Robert August 21, 2012 Rodewald, Paul August 21, 2012 Scheitel, Charlene August 21, 2012 Scheitel Jr., Charles (Baptized) August 21, 2012 Waslie, Luke August 21, 2012 TRANSFERS NAME DATE Possehl, Steve August 22, 2012 OUT to St. John’s, Goodhue Possehl, Katie August 22, 2012 OUT to St. John’s, Goodhue Possehl, Madison August 22, 2012 OUT to St. John’s, Goodhue Possehl, Holli (Baptized) August 22, 2012 OUT to St. John’s, Goodhue Possehl, John (Baptized) August 22, 2012 OUT to St. John’s, Goodhue Hansen, Rachel (Levi) August 27, 2012 IN from St. John’s, Lake City, MN

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Pastor’s ReportPastor’s ReportPastor’s ReportPastor’s Report————August 2012August 2012August 2012August 2012

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Gifts & MemorialsGifts & MemorialsGifts & MemorialsGifts & Memorials

BUILDING FUND In memory of Anna Smith given by Ronald Walther $ 40.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by John & Darlene Tomhave $ 10.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Ernest & Marlene Hernlem $ 10.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Roy Thumann and Judy Thumann $ 20.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Rodney & Mary Lou Wilson $ 20.00

CHAPEL OF THE AIR FUND In memory of Irene Strusz given by Judy Thumann & Roy Thumann $ 20.00

COMPUTER FUND In memory of Gladys Siewert, Janis Thomford & Anna Smith given by Byron & Dorene Pearson $ 50.00 Special gifts $ 675.00

ENDOWMENT FUND

In memory of John Schwartau given by Byron & Dorene Peterson $ 100.00 In memory of Leonard Fellman given by Marlene Dankers $ 20.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Phil & Joan Revoir $ 20.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Lowell & Carol Gran $ 10.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by John & Doris Kohrs $ 10.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Harold & Lora Henn $ 10.00 In memory of Jan Thomford given by Wayne & Bonnie Dicke $ 20.00

GENERAL FUND In memory of Joyce Fredrickson (Edna Rundquist’s Sister) given by Elwin & Wanda Amyx $ 20.00 In memory of John Schwartau given by Elwin & Wanda Amyx $ 20.00 In memory of Joyce Fredrickson given by Lois Kask $ 5.00 In memory of Joyce Fredrickson given by John & Darlene Tomhave $ 10.00 In memory of Joyce Fredrickson given by Edna Rundquist $ 100.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Clarence & Marilyn Glander $ 10.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Richard & Joanne McNamara $ 100.00 In memory of Leonard Fellman given by Family & Friends $ 240.00 In memory of Scott Kull given Ernest & Marlene Hernlem $ 10.00 Special Gift given by Wise Penny Thrift Store for the Sunday School $ 500.00 In memory of Anna Smith given by Elwin & Wanda Amyx $ 20.00 In memory of Gladys Siewert given by Roger & Jan Birk $ 5.00 In memory of Janis Thomford given by Elwin & Wanda Amyx $ 20.00 In memory of Jan Thomford given by Richard & Alice Callstrom $ 20.00 In memory of Gladys Siewert given by Arnie & Linda Breuer $ 5.00

GOD’S CHILDREN FUND Special Gifts given by Wise Penny Thrift Store $ 1500.00

IMPROVEMENT FUND In memory of Anna Smith given by Bonnie Voth $ 10.00

LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL In memory of Janis Thomford given by Dennis & Carol Dankers $ 10.00

ORGAN FUND In memory of Anna Smith given by Joyce Burkel $ 25.00

SCHOOL FUND In memory of Leonard Fellman given by Richard & Alice Callstrom $ 40.00

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Group #13 Group #14 Group #15 Group #16 Group #17

Lohmann Adams, Leah Nelson, Mike *Renschen, Jean *Smith, Kevin *Taylor, Heidi

Lohmann, Lee Nelson, Rose Ann Pritchard, Erica *Smith, Trisha Polencheck, Nathan

Longendyke, Donna Nelson, Curtis Pritchard, Jon Hanson, Liz Steffenhagen, Darrell

Longendyke, Earl Nelson, Jed Reese, Bill Plitzuweit, Jerald Stern, Judy

Lounsbury, Delores Anderson, Melinda Reese, Cassandra Plitzuweit, Lois Strusz, Alberta

Lounsbury, Donna Olander, Doug Reese, Darla Salter, Mike Strusz, Harold

Lucht, Loren Olander, Jan Reese, Kayla Schlichting, Keith Taylor, Linsey

Lucht, Lynne Linnell, Kimberly Rehder, Carole Schlichting, Lori Thoms, Aaron

Matthees, John Olson, Kurt Rehder, Wendy Jo Schmidt, Dan Thoms, Andy

Matthees, Sandy Olson, Richard Renschen, Garrett Schmidt, Thomas Thoms, Lori

McClellan, Jean Olson, Thomas Renschen, Katie Schwartz, Deb Thoms, Matt

McClellan, Kenneth Pearson, Bruce Renschen, Natalie Schwartz, Kurt Thoms, Steven

McDonough, Donna Pearson, David Rients, June Seipel, Aaron Thumann, Judith

McDonough, Paul Mitchell, Heidi Rients, Merle Seipel, Judith Tri, Cassandra

Mitchener, Becky Pearson, Nancy Roper, Amanda Seipel, Kim Wagner, Patrick

Mitchener, Chelsey Pearson, Sara Roper, Cassandra Shelstad, Nikki Walther, Ronald

Mitchener, Lindsey Price, Jared Roper, Corey Shelstad, Wade Weckerling, Alex

Mitchener, William Price, Lora Roper, Dan Smerud, Lynette Weckerling, Lisa

Mueller, Amanda Roper, Jim Smith, Marissa Weckerling, Mitchell

Mueller, Michael Roper, John Smith, Travis Weckerling, Zach

Mueller, Pam Roper, Justin Smith, Trenton Wegner, Luke

Mundale, Marion Roper, Lynnette Smythurst, Sylvia Wegner, Stacy

Mundale, Ron Roper, Mary Steele, Beverly Wilson, Frederick

Roper, Renee Steele, Michael Wilson, MaryLou

Roper, Scott Wilson, Rodney

Roper, Shane

Roper, Travis

Rundquist, Edna

Sarnstrom, Amy

Sarnstrom, Johanna

Sarnstrom, Naomi

Sarnstrom, Todd

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10:30 am

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LES Committee

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Sneak

Peek into

December

November 2012

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St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church 421 East Avenue

Red Wing, MN 55066

Todd Engel, Pastor

pastorengel@stjohnsredwing.org

388.1561

Loren Lucht, Pastor

pastorlucht@stjohnsredwing.org

388.7305

Benjamin Bain, Principal, Gr. 6-8

principalbain@stjohnsredwing.org

385.6009

Justin Hansen, Gr. 3-5

mrhansen@stjohnsredwing.org

414.412.8444

Alice Danell, Gr. 1-2

mrsdanell@stjohnsredwing.org

388.2706

Denise Steffenhagen, Gr. PK –K

mrssteffenhagen@stjohnsredwing.org

651.345.3658

Kandi Kirchner, Kindergarten Aide

212.6121

Judy Thumann, Instructional Aide

388.9176

Pam Mueller, School Secretary

schoolsecretary@stjohnsredwing.org

388.2611

Annie Jonas, Church Secretary

churchsecretary@stjohnsredwing.org

388.2149

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE

(September through May)

WORSHIP: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

MORNING BIBLE CLASSES: 9:15 a.m.

MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP: 7:00 p.m.

(Excluding Advent & Lent)

SUMMER HOURS

(June through August)

WORSHIP: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

BIBLE CLASS: 9:15 a.m.

MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP: 7:00 p.m.

ALL EVENING SERVICES during the year are at 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNION is served on the

SECOND and LAST SUNDAYS of the month.

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