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9/3/21, 8:31 AM Constant Contact https://campaign-ui.constantcontact.com/campaign/campaigns/list 1/7 eNews September 4/5, 2021 THE MINISTRY OF St. John Lutheran PROCLAIMING AND PRACTICING THE LOVE OF CHRIST Seward, Nebraska Worship This Week's Worship Livestreaming Church-Wide News NO Sunday School or Youth Bible Classes Sep. 5 NO Visual Faith Class on Sep. 5 Christian Nurture Dates We are very thankful to be heading into the fall with open classrooms and no masks. To help you prepare your schedule to make room for faith nurturing opportunities, here is a list of start-up dates, registration links and pertinent information. Together with Jesus (Sunday School for toddlers) Calling all toddlers! “Together with Jesus,” the great Sunday School class just for you and your folks, has started up again. Join us on Sun., Sep. 12, at 9:45am (note time!) in the school cafeteria downstairs. There’ll be time to play, create, explore, snack, sing, pray, do finger plays, and learn about our best friend, Jesus! And the great thing is, Mom and/or Dad will be with you the whole time. Don’t miss the fun—Morris the Mouse is expecting you! Sunday School for 3-yr-olds - 6th Grade Began last Sunday - click here for class locations various classrooms - see sign in entrance to school hallway & at Information Center in narthex Midweek School (3rd-6th grades - Non St. John School Students) Orientation: Tue., Sep. 7, 6-7pm, school cafeteria; includes a meal
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eNews September 4/5, 2021
THE MINISTRY OF
St. John LutheranPROCLAIMING AND PRACTICING THE LOVE OF CHRIST
Seward, Nebraska
Worship
This Week's Worship Livestreaming
Church-Wide News
NO Sunday School orYouth Bible Classes
Sep. 5
NO Visual Faith Class on Sep. 5
Christian Nurture DatesWe are very thankful to be heading into the fall with openclassrooms and no masks. To help you prepare your scheduleto make room for faith nurturing opportunities, here is a list ofstart-up dates, registration links and pertinent information.Together with Jesus (Sunday School for toddlers)
Calling all toddlers! “Together with Jesus,” thegreat Sunday School class just for you and yourfolks, has started up again. Join us on Sun., Sep.12, at 9:45am (note time!) in the school cafeteriadownstairs. There’ll be time to play, create,explore, snack, sing, pray, do finger plays, andlearn about our best friend, Jesus! And the greatthing is, Mom and/or Dad will be with you thewhole time. Don’t miss the fun—Morris the Mouseis expecting you!
Sunday School for 3-yr-olds - 6th GradeBegan last Sunday - click here for class locationsvarious classrooms - see sign in entrance toschool hallway & at Information Center in narthex
Midweek School (3rd-6th grades - Non St. John SchoolStudents)
Orientation: Tue., Sep. 7, 6-7pm, school cafeteria;includes a meal
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First Class: Wed., Sep. 8, 3:45-5pm, variousclassroomsClick here to register
Confirmation (for all 7th and 8th graders)Confirmation for kids in the public schools beganWed., Aug. 25, 5:30-6:30pm - students are stillwelcome to start the classClick here to register
Bible Night (2nd grade)Thur., Sep. 16, 6-7:30pm, fellowship hall; includesa mealClick here to register
Youth Ministry DatesYouth Bible Classes
began last SundayHigh School in the north portable; Junior High inthe south portable.
Dare2B (7th and 8th grades)Click here to register
Volunteers NeededCoordinator or Co-Coordinators for Godparent ProgramSt. John is currently seeking a coordinator (or possibly 2 co-coordinators) for the Godparent Program. This is the premierhigh school ministry and has been a blessing to youth forgenerations. Has the Lord blessed you to be a blessing to St.John teens in this way? Contact DCE Tim Rippstein.Godparent Leaders for FreshmenSt. John is currently seeking Godparent Leaders for newfreshmen. There are new freshmen eager to continue to grow
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together in the Lord and with each other. If you know of somemature, faithful Christian mentors gifted to lead and loveteens, encourage them to contact DCE Tim Rippstein.Drivers for Out-of-Town AppointmentsSt. John provides rides to medical appointments, church andspecial events. We currently need more volunteers who candrive to Lincoln. Call Sue Wickersham at 402-643-6287 if youwould like to serve in this way.Sunday SchoolInterested in serving as a teacher, aide or substitute for the2021-2022 school year, please click here. We are excited towelcome back students to in-person Sunday School! If youhave any questions, please contact Michelle Meyer (402-219-2008 or [email protected]) or Tim Rippstein([email protected]).
Gary Thies from Mission Central to GiveMessage Sep. 11/12 & Lead Bible StudyWe welcome Gary Thies from Mission Central in Mapleton,IA, on Sep. 11/12. Our congregation has been connected withGary Thies many years as he has recommended the adoptionof Rev. Shauen Trump, Josh Lange, Rev. Dale Kaster, BenHelge and Rev. Hans Trinklein. May God bless our continuedassociation with Gary Thies, a sincere missionary.Marv Plamann, St. John Mission Committee Chair
Announcements
Women’s Bible Studies Fall 2021Mondays @ 1PMArmor of God by Pricilla Shirer (with video component)Virginia Hughes: 402-643-6775Location: Heritage Room Study meets 9/20-11/1Mondays @ 7PM Finding Christ in 1st SamuelBetsy Werner: 402-641-9015 (call or text)Location: her home 903 N 2nd St Starts 9/13Tuesdays @ 2PMWomen of the New TestamentPearl PlamannLocation: Various homesOngoingWednesdays @ 10AMStudy of the Lectionary Readings for the next SundayDeaconess JuanitaLocation: Quilting Room at the CDCStarts 9/8/21
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The Church, School and Child Development Center
will be closed on Mon., Sep. 6 for Labor Day.
Click here for St. John's updated plans/informationabout attending the National Youth Gathering.
The NYG Leadership and High School Youth would liketo thank our St. John family and all who participated inthe Golf Scramble. There were sponsors, consultants,organizers, and golfers who came together for awonderful afternoon of golfing and eating.
Hands of Mercy Is Meeting Again2nd Sunday of the month, 10am, school officeWe are an LWML group that meets every second Sunday of the month at 10am in the school office. Wewould love any and all women to join us as we brainstorm and implement how to be the hands of Jesusby showing His love and mercy in our community. We hope to see you there!
Stephen Ministry Invites YouAre you interested in learning how alcohol can affect family members and other loved ones? If so, plan toattend this month’s Continuing Education on Thurs., Sep. 9. Pastor Bruick will present Alcohol in theFamily to Stephen Ministers at 7pm in the fellowship hall and you are welcome to attend. Pleasecontact Mary Ann Steinbeck at 402-643-2677 or 402-499-6618 if you have any questions.
Interested in QPR Training?Tues., Sep. 14, 6:30-8pm, fellowship hallQPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. It is an easy way to remember what everyone can do whenyou suspect someone you know may be considering suicide. QPR can equip people to help anotherhuman being in a moment of difficulty with a lifetime of results. St. John is happy to offer this free life-saving training.
Visual Faith Is Back - Sunday AM Bible Study OptionSundays, 10am, school librarySusan Biel will lead participants in utilizing Visual Faith.
Mobile Librarylocated in the narthex by the entrance to the schoolWe have new adult reading: Bernard Bull’s “Digitized, Spiritual Implications"; Bruce Hartung’s “Holding Upthe Prophets Hands”; Peter Speckhard’s “Connected to Christ”; Jeff Cloeter’s “Loved and Sent”; and MaxLucado’s, “You’ll Get through This.” There are books for junior high and early readers also. Books can bechecked out for 2 weeks and if you are not finished, longer. We have an assortment of DVDs for all ages.
Third Quarter Giving StatementsIf you would like to receive a third quarter giving statement after the end of September, please contactthe church office by Oct. 15 and leave your request with Brenda (402-643-2983;[email protected]). All requests for statements will be accumulated and honored throughbatch processing following the Oct. 15 cutoff date.
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St. John School Positions OpenOffice Assistant/Lunch Room AideA part-time employee is needed to help out in the lunch room and the school office. This positionwill work on school days from 11:10am to 3:35pm. Basic duties include managing the point ofsale system in the cafeteria and helping with secretarial work in the school office. Each day wouldconclude with crossing guard duty on the corner of North Columbia and Hillcrest. Applicantsshould be computer literate, proficient with the Microsoft office suite, have great customer serviceskills, love working with children, and love Jesus! If you are interested in applying, please pick upan application in the St. John School Office or email Sheila Psencikat [email protected] Room AssistantA part-time lunch room assistant is needed. This position is will average approx. 25 hours perweek and will help prepare and serve lunch for the students and staff at St. John Lutheran Schooland Child Development Center. Applicants should have general kitchen knowledge, greatcustomer service skills, love working with children, and love Jesus! If you are interested inapplying, please pick up an application at the school office. If you would like more details, pleasecontact Donna Hendrickson at [email protected].
All Life Is Priceless - Seward Co. Pro-Life Council EventSep. 18, 7pm, Seward Civic Center AuditoriumCome hear Rebecca Kiessling (www.savetheone.com) speak on “Conceived in Rape: From Worthless toPriceless.” Other speakers include State senator Mark Kolterman and Mike Davis from Lincoln Right toLife.
Upcoming Pro-Life Event: Life Chain, Sun., Oct. 3, 2-3pm, Seward Co. Court House - west side
Christ's Cupboard Needs: sugar, flour; and personal care items Your donations are alwaysappreciated!
Produce Tableevery weekend through early fall, outside by west entrancePlease bring your surplus produce so that others may enjoy your bounty.
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Church Office HoursThe church office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.
St. John Is aStephen MinistryCongregationIf you needsomeone to helpyou through adifficult time, callany of the following:●church office (402-643-2983)●Deanna Dowding (402-643-3148)●Mary Ann Steinbeck (402-643-2677)●Lana Urban (402-643-3964)
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Newsletters of InterestSt. John Lutheran ChurchSt. John Lutheran School "Parent Bulletin"St. John Child Development CenterNebraska District Lutheran ReporterLFL Life News
Church WebsiteChristian Nurture - Faith Formation
St. John Lutheran SchoolSt. John Child Development Center
CUNE WebsiteSt. John's Christ's Cupboard
Food Bank of Lincoln Food Distribution ScheduleOrphan Grain Train Lincoln Collection Center
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