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ST. JOHN EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA April 2019 P R A Y E R S H A W L M I N I S T R Y Firmly Rooted in God’s St John Evangelical Lutheran Church 401 3rd Ave NE Waseca MN ELCA Mission Statement St. John is a Christian family of disciples alive in a Scripture- based, Spirit-led mission of ministry, worship and play. Disciples at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church are expected to pray often, worship regularly, learn from the Scriptures, participate in the serving groups if physically able, offer their time and talent as the spirit calls them, and regularly contribute monetarily to support the mission and ministry of the church. The Prayer Shawl Min- istry met last month to teach young and old how to crochet or knit to make the pray- er shawls. Anyone that would like to partici- pate, in this ministry, contact Marie Tesch 835-3843 for more information.
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S T. J O HN E V. L U T H E R A N C H U RCH E LCA
April 2019
PRAYER SHAWL
MINISTRY
Firmly Rooted in God’s
St John Evangelical Lutheran Church 401 3rd Ave NE Waseca MN ELCA
Mission Statement St. John is a Christian family of disciples alive in a Scripture-
based, Spirit-led mission of ministry, worship and play. Disciples at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church are expected to pray
often, worship regularly, learn from the Scriptures, participate in the serving groups if physically able, offer their time and talent as
the spirit calls them, and regularly contribute monetarily to support the mission and ministry of the church.
The Prayer Shawl Min-istry met last month to teach young and old how to crochet or knit to make the pray-er shawls. Anyone that would like to partici-pate, in this ministry, contact Marie Tesch 835-3843 for more information.
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To My Church Family, I want to thank you for all your prayers, kind words and the many cards that I received dur-ing my journey of cancer. I ‘m done with chemo, had surgery and just finished my radiation. You are all so kind. God Bless, Barb Beyer
Waseca County Sheriff’s Office
We have been working
closely with our Public Health and Emergency Management partners in
staying on top of this. We are directing Waseca county resi-dents to the Waseca County website for the most up to date local information: https://www.co.waseca.mn.us/ If you hear of any unmet needs, is-sues, or concerns that you think we can address from the Emergency Management side, please let me know and we’ll see if we can help out. Our Emergency Operations Center is currently listed as Partially Opened and we are ready to fully open if the need arises. Lets all reach out and help out neigh-bors and help our friends and family in need! Trevor Kanewischer Chief Deputy
MILITARY SERVICE
Dylan Wesseling Dana Elias,
Savanna Grunzke, Jacob Kuhns,
Jacob Lemmen, Nathan Lonneman
Madyson Murphy Darren Peterson
Collecting March 1– May 3 Drop off Bin in Trinity Hall
PERSONAL CARE KITS
SOME IMPORTANT GUIDELINES TO REMEMBER Be sure to shop for light- or medium-weight tow-
els, which are easier for kit recipients to hand wash and air dry, take up less storage space and are considerably less expensive than the fluffier towels we may prefer to use.
Please give new items only. Please do not donate items with any religious
symbols, messages or your group’s name. Please do not donate any items decorated with a
U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols, or refer-ences to the armed forces, including camou-flage.
Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed.
All items should be new and in good condition. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in
plastic bags.
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN EACH PERSONAL CARE KIT ONE light-weight bath-size towel (between 20” x 40” and 52” x 27”), dark color recommended TWO or three bath-size bars of soap equaling 8 to 9 oz., any brand, in original wrapping ONE adult-size toothbrush in it’s original packag-ing* ONE sturdy comb, remove packaging ONE metal nail clippers (attached file optional), remove packaging
* Toothbrush multi-packs may be used by sealing
an individual toothbrush in a business-size en-
velope; no plastic bags or wrap
Southeastern Minnesota Synod Lutheran Men in Mission Eighteenth Annual
Breakfast with the Bishop
“Old Leadership for a New Church”
Bishop Hassanally will be our key note speaker for our annual Breakfast with the Bishop. Together, we'll explore Old Testament leaders and the ways their leadership in-forms ours as we lead the church into a new future. There will also be time for a question and answer session.
Rev. Regina Hassanally was elected the fourth bishop of the Southeastern Minne-
sota Synod of the ELCA on June 1, 2019. Her term began September 1. In the first eighteen months of her term it is Bishop Hassanally's intention to meet for a one on one conversa-tion with every active pastor and deacon in her synod. These conversations allow her to gain a deeper understanding of the pastors and deacons she is called to serve, the con-gregations she has been entrusted to lead, and the work of the Spirit among the People of God in the synod. In addition to her initiative to meet with all Rostered Ministers she and her staff are striving to visit every single one of the 167 congregations, 6 worshiping com-munities and 2 campus ministries of the synod at least once in the first 24 months.
When she is not in the office or in communities and congregations within the South-eastern Minnesota Synod Bishop Hassanally is with her family. She and her husband Ter-rence have four sons and their days are filled with games, outdoor play, and day time ad-ventures.
Before being called as bishop Regina served St. Luke Lutheran Church in Goodhue, MN.
Saturday April 25, 2020
9:00 – 11:00 AM at Cabela’s (I-35 N) in Owatonna
$15/person (under 20 yrs. Old $10) Send reservations and check by Friday April 17
th to:
Russell Tesch 906 4
th Ave SE
Waseca, MN 56093 Questions: Call 507- 835-3843 or e-mail: [email protected]
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April Lifeline
“Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’” (John 20:16) Because of the Easter resurrection we know that our worst can-not destroy the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Good Friday represents the worst that humanity can do. It rep-resents our efforts to destroy God's offering of love, his mercy and forgiveness, his wisdom, his ever-present help for a broken world, in the giving of his Son. But humans rejected the gift, they killed the gift, they crucified
and buried the gift. Sometimes the rejection of God comes out of pain in our lives. Sometimes it comes out of a sense of unworthiness, or it may come from our anger that God has not "bailed us out" of the dilemmas in our lives or prevented tragedy in our lives. But Easter represents the faithfulness of God's enduring and steadfast love de-spite the worst we can inflict. It waits until we come to the place in our lives when we realize we need the full-ness of God's love. It waits until that moment when we realize that "the weight of our days" is too heavy without God. It is then, like Mary Magdalene at that first Easter, we hear the faithful voice of our loving God speaking our name and saying to us, “Sarah, Mike, Brenda, Pete, Mary, Dave – to you, beloved child of God – my love for you is alive!” Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Remember this: Easter is not just an event that happened 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. It is Easter on whatever day we discover our need for the love of God. When we discover that all the Good Fridays of our lives cannot destroy the love God has for us. And so, today can be our Easter.
When we sense a need for God's love to hold us and guide our days.
When we sense a need for the faith, hope, and love that only God can give.
The tomb is now empty, and God has raised his Son to life, and he will raise us to life. The love of God is alive! The love of God endures forever! For as Apostle Paul has said, "Nothing in death or life, in the present or the future, in this world or the world to come can ever separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." To that we can say Amen! Alleluia! Christ is
Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!
Peace, -Pastor John Omans
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My prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Remember, we continue to be the Body of Christ even when we are not “at church.” In these changing times, it is important that we continue to connect to one another. Please make phone calls, send emails, and even postal mail. Help our church stay connected. The ministry of St. John will continue, so we appreciate any offerings to support the work we'll do together.
You can give online at www.stjohnwaseca.org (click on the “giving” button)
you can mail your offering to St. John Lutheran, 401 3rd Ave NE Or, you can bring your offering to the church
And if you know of someone who could use some care/visit please let us know. Pastor John and other parishioners are ready to help. Take care of yourself and each other. "By this everyone will know that you are my dis-ciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35 Remember to check for updates on our Facebook Page.
BIBLE READINGS FOR UPCOMING SUNDAYS Sunday Series (begins April 12) – Signs of the Resurrection 04/05/20 – Mark 11:1-11 04/10/20 – Holy Thursday 04/11/20 – Good Friday 04/12/20 – Mark 16:1-8 04/19/20 – John 20:19-31 04/26/20 – Luke 24:13-35
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Prayer teams will be available in the narthex for prayer during all Sunday Communion services. While communion is being served you are invited to go to the narthex and a member will be there to hear your request and to pray with you. Please make use of this opportunity to pray!
Prayer Ministers
Jackie Wood Mental Health Professional
LSS Behavioral Health Cell: 507-317-8049
Scheduling: 612-8795320
Ashley Hall
Southeast MN CORE Case Manager LSS Behavioral Health
Cell 507-327-5283 [email protected]
Hospitalized or ILL?
Pastor John would like to
visit you if you have any
mental or physical health
issues. Therefore if you or a
loved one is sick, or if you
are in the hospital for a
planned surgery or any other
reason do contact us! Call
833-1703
Call-507-833-1703
www.stjohnwaseca.org
Facebook-stjohnlutheranchurchelca
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Sunday Bus (Smart Bus)
Complimentary bus tokens are available for St. John members riding the bus to church. Call the church office at 833-1703. You must call DISPATCH 1-855-762-7821 before 3pm Satur-day to schedule your
pickup and drop-off.
Anyone that wants to be included on our current Homebound Communion list please call the church office at
833-1703. You may also request a copy of the weekly bulletin and announcements sent to your residence.
Church Office Hours
Monday — Friday 7:30 am —11:30 am 12:30 pm— 4:30 pm
Happy 90th Birthday to Lois Byrne
She turns this wonderful young age on April 1st. If would like to send her a card for her Birthday Card
Shower, her address is: 524 10th Ave. SE,
Waseca, MN 56093. Let’s make this a day to remember
and fill her mailbox!
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February 2020
Monthly
Income $ 14,338.87 Expense— 22,872.21 Diff - (8,533.34)
Year to Date
Income $ 27,684.10 Expense - 43,879.49
Diff -(16,195.39)
April 1st we will have a Lenten meal and
fellowship at 5:45 p.m. in Fellowship
Hall hosted by the following groups:
4/01 Men in Mission
Mary’s Bible Study
Monday, April 13 at 1:30 pm in Trinity Hall Leader– Jean Miller
Ruth’s Bible Study Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 pm
at Latham Place Leader– Marie T Host– Nadine O.
. Subject to Change!
NOISY OFFERINGS
$110.36 in coins were collected on
March 1 for hunger. The next offering will be April 5.
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Sundays at 9:00 am and Wed. April 1st at 7:00 pm
(Subject to change!)
Traditional Worship on the first and third Sundays
Contemporary Worship on the second and fourth Sundays
Holy Communion Sundays April 12 and
April 19 at 8:00am Thursday April 9 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Men in Mission will serve a Pancake Breakfast with
maple rope sausages, fruit, toppings, and beverages on
Sun. April 5, 10:15am honoring 6th Graders
Lutheran World Relief
“Fair Trade Coffee” or “Fair
Trade Tea” may be purchased
the first Sunday of each month
before or after services.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fri Saturday
1 5:45 pm Lenten Supper 7p.m. Worship
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4 Janet Possehl TH-Rental 12:00-3:30
5 Palm Sunday
9 am Traditional Wor-ship Service
SCRIP/Noisy Offer-ings, Sunbeam Sunday 10:15am Men in Mis-sion Pancake Breakfast honor 6th gr /FAITH5
5:00 pm Video Voice
6 10 am
Quilters 10:30 a.m. Video Voice
7 7:00 pm Commission Mtg
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11:30 St. John Lutherans Luncheon
9 Holy Thurs. 2pm Holy worship 7pm Holy worship All in chapel
10 Good Fri. 7 pm Wor-ship in Chapel
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12 Easter Sunday
8am Worship Contemporary w/Communion 10 am Worship w/communion 1pm Was. Sr. Cntr Easter Dinner 5pm Video Voice
13 10 am Quilters 10:30 a.m. Video Voice 1:30 p.m. Mary Bible Study T.H.
14 5:30 pm Exec Council 6:00 pm Council
15 No Confirmation
16 5 pm ICE
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19 9am Tradt’l Worship 10:15 Fellow-ship/Faith5
5:00 pm Video Voice
20 10 am Quilters 10:30 a.m. Video Voice
21 Life Line Deadline 7:00 pm Ruth Bible Study at Latham Place
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5:00 pm Pizza 5:30 p.m. Confirmation
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25 Breakfast with the Bishop 9-11 Cabela’s
26 9 am Worship
Contemporary 10:15 am Fellowship Faith 5
5:00 pm Video Voice
27 10 am Quilters 10:30 a.m. Video Voice
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7:00 pm Men
in Mission College Care
30 5:00 pm Pizza 5:30 p.m. Confirmation
2020
ATTENTION!!
ALL INFORMATION ON THE CALENDAR IS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please check for updates Facebook: St John Lutheran Church ELCA and/or WEBSITE: www.stjohnwaseca.org
Communion Bread Baking Mary Meyman Amy LeCocq
Simply Giving® Electronic Giving is a convenient,
consistent way to help our church keep going during this trying time.
Consider scheduling a recurring electron-ic contribution. It’s easy! You will no longer need to write out checks and prepare envelopes every week. Even when circumstances prevent you from attending services, your electronic contributions will continue to be received on an uninterrupted basis. Your consistent support is vital to our church. Get started today!
There is information on our church Website: www.stjohnwaseca.org under “Giving”, fill out and complete the infor-mation or ask for an authorization form in the church office.
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You’re invited……
8th Annual Sunbeams’
Sunday Palm Sunday, April 5 at 9:00am Worship
A special service to celebrate all
children, especially our youngest
members, and to recognize those who
have been baptized since April 2019!
During the service, you will come to the
front (with your parents) to be
introduced to the congregation and
receive a special blessing from Pastor.
Dates are
subject to
change!
April 5 Palm Sunday
9am Worship April 9 Holy Thursday
2pm Worship with Communion
7pm Worship with Communion April 10 Good Friday
7pm Worship April 12 Easter Sunday
8am Worship with Communion
10am Worship with Communion
Men in Mission will be assembling College Care Pack-ages in April. Please notify the church office with any additions or ad-dress changes for your college Student.
St. John
Lutherans
Luncheon Wednesday, April 8
at 11:30 a.m. in Trinity Hall.
Please RSVP to the church office by
Monday, April 6 at 12 noon to reserve
your meal at 833-1703.
Video voice of St John
Each Sunday morning the worship
service at St. John is videotaped and
broadcast on Channel 8 and Channel 107
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
Mondays at 10:30am.
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Communion Bread Baking:
Mary Meyman & Amy LeCocq
Lenten Wednesday April 1, 7:00 p.m. Mid Week Worship in Trinity Hall
Ushers: Dominic Grunzke, Brody Overland, Lexi Kanewischer
Reader: Acolyte: McKayla Baumgarten Church Council: Merril Schultz
Palm Sunday/Sunbeam Sunday April 5, 9:00 am
Traditional Worship Ushers: Kevin & Cindy Dickie, Neil Dickie, Angela Barbknecht
Reader: Acolyte:
Church Council: Valerie Possehl Videographer: Merril Schultz
Fellowship: Men in Mission Pancake Breakfast
Holy Thursday Worship April 9, 2:00 p.m.
Ushers: Myra Battenfeld, Kathy Zabel, Prepare Communion: Amy LeCocq
Reader: Council:
Holy Thursday Worship April 9, 7:00 p.m.
Ushers: Russell Tesch, Brian Tesch Prepare Communion: Darwin & Julie Spies
Reader: Acolyte: Kendall Bowers
Church Council:
Good Friday April 10, 7:00 p.m.
Ushers: Rodney & Lori Born, Leslie & Karen Tlougan
Reader: Acolyte: Siri Kuhns
Council: Merril Schultz
Easter Sunday April 12, 8:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service with Communion
Ushers: Lind Sandborg, Carol Tilney, Darwin & Julie Spies
Prepare Communion: Craig & Cathryn Johnson Reader:
Prayer Ministers: Sue Erdman, Shirley Raetz Acolyte: Brody Overland
Church Council: Gary Conrath Videographer: Gyles Randall
Fellowship:
Easter Sunday April 12, 10:00 a.m.
Ushers: Dennis Sommers, Mark Sommers, Pauline Dill
Prepare Communion: Kevin & Cindy Dickie Acolyte: Solomon Wilson
Reader: Council: ___________
Second Sunday in Easter April 19, 9:00 a.m.
Ushers: Merril & Mary Schultz Steven & Jody Schroeder
Prepare Communion: Vickie Hill, Pauline Dill Acolyte: Susie Kuhns
Reader: Council: Ann Ruedy
Videographer: Marcia & Dennis Bartz
Third Sunday in Easter April 26, 9:00 a.m.
Ushers: Diane Blowers, Danielle Timmerman Donald & Lind Wesseling Acolyte: Dominic Grunzke
Reader: Council: Val Possehl
Videographer: Dennis Sommers
April Lifeline
If our worship gatherings are canceled, worship will be shared on our Face-book page (St John
Lutheran ELCA) and our Web page (www.stjohnwaseca.org). They will continue to be on Video Voice on Media Channel 8 and Consolidated 107 on Sundays at 5pm, Mondays 10:30 am.
Easter Dinner Sunday, April 12
1:00 noon Hosted by Waseca Senior Center
If you are elderly, alone for the holiday, or unable to prepare a meal.
Please RSVP to the Senior Center by April 8th at 507-835-4552
To reserve seats, schedule a ride, or order carryout, or delivery (limit of 4 per family)
There is no charge for the meal, donations will be gratefully accepted.
Sponsored by the Greater Waseca Area Ministerial Association
ST. JOHN EASTER LILY ORDER FORM Deadline to order is April 3rd
Name:________________________________________ Phone Number:_________________________________ Cost Per Plant: $15 Check one: _________Check made out to WELCA
_________ Cash I wish to order _____________ Easter Lilies
Bulletin Announcement to read as follows: Given in memory of__________________________________ By________________________________________________________ Given in honor of ___________________________________ By_________________________________________________________ Mail order with payment to :
St John Ev. Lutheran Church 401 3rd Ave NE
Waseca MN 56093 507-833-1703
Thank you for your order
Council Members and Staff Council President Michael Schlueter 507-304-3530 833-153 Council Vice-President E-mail -- Michael Behsmann 507-461-7490
Council Secretary
Nancy Hansen, 507-837-9115 Congregational Life # 833-1084
Education Committee Valerie Possehl 507-461-9677
Worship and Music Merril Schultz 507-461-7240 ian22343405234350507Tesch Social Ministry and Outreach Council Members At Large Gary Conrath 507-521-2663 Valerie Possehl 507-461-9677 Merril Schultz 507-461-7240 Ann Ruedy 507-308-47779 Dan Kuhns 507-461-2681 Building and Grounds Kyle Gallagher 507-461-3347 Financial Secretary Al Tonn, 507-234-5737 4571
WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.stjohnwaseca.org
St John Evangelical Lutheran Church
401 3rd Avenue NE
Waseca MN 56093
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stjohnwaseca.org
Phone: 507-833-1703
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Pastor John Omans Church office 507-833-1703 cell 507-201-1103 home 507-833-1525# E-mail [email protected] Director: Cross+Gen Ministries Marty Aberle, Email: [email protected] Senior Choir Director Deb Wantoch-Yess 507-835-3498 Assistant Choir Director Jan Macklay, 507-835-8706 Organists Jan Macklay, 507-835-8706 Al Tonn, 507-234-5737 Custodian Bill Erdman 507-461-5108 Administrative Assistant Julie Keane 507-833-1703 E-mail : [email protected] Facebook: St John Lutheran Church ELCA
