St. John Lutheran Church June 2019________________________________________________________________________

Church Office: 563-242-5588Pastor Daniel Pool: 321-6757, homee-mail: dpool@stjohn-clinton-ia.orgWeb Site: www.stjohn-clinton-ia.org

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Pastor Pool’s Sunday Bible StudyThe Gospel of Mark In June, we continue our new study on the Gospel of Mark. The focus of this study will be knowing Jesus in light of the Word of God. This class meets Sundays at 9:00

a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. No previous Bible study experience is necessary and it is always fine to sit and listen.

June 2: Mark 2:13-22: The Calling of LeviJune 9: Rev. Dr. Thomas EggerJune 16: Mark 2:23-3:6: The SabbathJune 23: Mark 3:7-21: The TwelveJune 30: Mark 3:22-35: Blasphemy

Genesis Bible Study with PastorOur Tuesday Bible study is exploring Genesis verse by verse. We normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Our study is at 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in classroom 1. New people are always welcome, so join us! Bring your Bible.

June 4: Genesis 33-34: The Dinah IncidentJune18: Genesis 35-36: God Blesses Jacob

The Formula of Concord: Good WorksThere was a debate following the Reformation about the necessity of good works. And here we want to be very careful with our language. The Reformers confessed that good works were absolutely necessary in the life of Christians. Regeneration produced a new relationship with God’s will as revealed in the moral law. Christians see that law as good and beneficial. They desire to live according to God’s design in relationship with other humans.

It is also important to confess that good works don’t save us. We are saved by grace alone through faith alone, because of Christ, and these are all gifts of God. God declares us righteous because of Jesus. We receive this righteousness by faith. This is our justification before God and it is the only way to eternal life with God. And this salvation creates in us a desire to live according to the Word. The Reformers make all of this so clear.

For the thorough statement and decision of this controversy, our doctrine, faith, and confession is as follows: Good works certainly and without doubt follow true faith, if it is not a dead, but a living faith, just as fruit grows on a good tree.

We believe, teach, and confess that good works should be entirely excluded from the question about salvation, just as they are excluded from the article of justification before God. The apostle testifies with clear words when he writes as follows, “Just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works: ‘Blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin’” (Romans 4:6-8) And again, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

We also believe, teach, and confess that all people, but those especially who are born again and renewed by the Holy Spirit, are obligated to do good works [Ephesians 2:10].

Follow the whole counsel of God. He has rescued you in Christ. He has a will for your life and it is found in His holy law. And this moral law is good, right, and true.

Pastor

June 9, 2019 at St. John

On June 7, 2009, Pastor Pool was ordained into the office of the Holy Ministry in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, at St. John Lutheran Church. It has now been 10 years since that day, and he has been the faithful Shepherd of the Lord’s flock here in Clinton. To help him celebrate this, on Pentecost Sunday, the members of the various Boards of the congregation have put together a special day for Pastor. At both services that morning, Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger, from the St. Louis Seminary, and one of Pastor’s instructors while there, will preach the sermon. He was the preacher at Pastor’s ordination in 2009 also. Pastor Pool will be the liturgist and we will celebrate Holy Communion at both services that morning. Between services, Rev. Egger will lead the Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall, starting at 9. Following the 10:15 service, at approximately 11:30, we will have a potluck meal in honor of Pastor’s 10th anniversary. Main dishes and salads and vegetable dishes are encouraged, and decorated cake will be furnished for dessert. All are welcome to attend.

Pentecost is a great day for this celebration. Pastor will wear the red stole that Sallie made for him at his ordination. The red is used for the Holy Spirit coming down in tongues of fire and being the heads of the disciples. Pastor Pool brings us the Word and administers the Sacraments in the right manner. He has been our faithful Pastor and Shepherd of the flock here for 10 years. Come out and celebrate with him and all the members of the church.

The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the Word of the Lord stands forever. And this is the Word that is preached to you!

Summer Wednesday ServicesMark your calendar for services in June, July, and August on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. We will be exploring our freedom in Christ through the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians, verse by verse with the help of Martin Luther and his Great Galatians Commentary. We will commune on the first Wednesday of each month. Please join us!

Summer Sunday School

Beginning in June, we will have Children’s Summer Sunday School only on the first Sunday of each month (June 2, July 7, and August 4). We will be watching a special video series with popcorn and prayers. On the other Sundays, we will not have children’s classes. Both adult classes will continue to meet. Teens and kids are welcome to attend with their parents.

Lutheran Family Day at Adventureland

June 19 - Gates Open @ 10:00 A.M.

Make June 19 a family day at Adventureland Amusement Park near Des Moines, Iowa. There’s no pre-registeration necessary. Just make sure you buy your tickets at the Group Gate at the entrance to the park. Entry passes are $33 per person and children 3 and under are free. You are now able to use a credit card at the Group Gate. The gates open at 10:00 a.m

Thank You Sunday School Teachers

Thank you to the Sunday School teachers and staff who shared their time and abilities with the students during the past school year. We appreciate all that you have done:

Ross Eberhart, Sarah Flathers, Sheryl Jindrich, Jackie Kammerer, Jake Kingery, Lucas Krueger, Margie Mueller, Sallie Pool, and Janice Wheelock.

Pastor at Alverno Pastor will be hosting a church service at the Alverno on the 2nd Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30 p.m. This month he will be there on the 3rd Sunday, June 16. If you have friends or loved ones at the Alverno, please let them know about this.

Higher ThingsWe have 10 youth and 4 adults going to the Higher Things Youth Conference this summer at Concordia Wisconsin. We are excited to have so many go! But we could use your help. The cost per person is $375 plus travel and adult expenses. Would you consider giving a gift to help our young people? Thrivent Choice dollars directed to St. John Lutheran Church are also helping us. Our youth are invited to a meeting and

preconference Bible Study on Sunday, June 30 at 5:00pm. We will be serving pizza!

Check It Out In Our Church LibraryThe Gospel of Mark – DVD

For decades, scholars have increasingly placed Mark’s Gospel in an oral context, believing it to be a written document intended to be read aloud to a gathered audience. Concordia Seminary’s dramatic presentation of the Gospel of Mark is not simply a recitation of text, nor is it a play based upon it. Instead, you will hear the text of Mark come alive as never before in an interpretation of the way in which it might have impacted those who first heard it.

O Sing To The Lord – CD

“Ladamus” the touring choir of Concordia

(This set of recording includes pieces on their tour programs)

1. O Sing to the Lord, 2. Cantique de Jean Racine, 3. To Pauperum, 4. Inveni David, 5. Adoramus Te, Christe, 6. Were you There, 7. Ride on, King Jesus, 8. Sure on This Shining Night, 9. E’en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, 10. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, 11. Abide with Me

Sermons in the Library

If you have missed a Sunday or two of church, you will now be able to find past copies of Pastor’s sermons in the library on the checkout table. Please help yourself.

Operation Christmas Child Books – In the Library

There are 2 copies of a book in the library about the mission project that we did last Christmas called Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child. The book explains how the mission is carried out all over the world, and also gives us a glance at some of the children who have received a shoebox and how it has impacted their life.

Fellowship Club Potluck

St. John Fellowship Club will meet on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. for a potluck supper at the church. Please bring food to share. The beverages and table service will be furnished. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid luncheon at Noon on Friday, June 7 will be a potluck.  All ladies are asked to bring 3 t-shirts the same size. The shirts can be old or new and any color. Also please bring a pair of scissors if you can. Janice Wheelock will be teaching us how to make jump ropes for the Samaritan Purse mission project “Operation Christmas Child”. All ladies are invited to attend.

Mary Martha

The Mary Martha meeting will be on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. There will be a devotion by Pastor and a business meeting. The ladies will make jump ropes from old or unused t-shirts for the Operation Christmas Child boxes. Members are asked to bring 3 t-shirts that are the same size and a good pair of scissors to this meeting. Hostesses are Millie Wilke and Marilyn Stuedemann. All ladies are invited to join us.

Quilting Bee

The Quilting Bee will be held on Thursday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

Anyone is welcome to come and help make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. No sewing skills are required!

Vacation Bible School

Save the date: June 24-28, 2019Vacation Bible School will be June 24-28, 2019. Our theme this year is “Miraculous Mission.” VBS is for children 4 years old or enrolled in St. John Sunday School or Preschool through those entering grade 7. Older children and adults are welcome to volunteer as helpers. Please pick up registration forms in the

fellowship hall. Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for another exciting adventure!

VBS HELP WANTED

Help is requested for preparing materials needed for VBS craft projects. Please check out the VBS table in the fellowship hall for what is needed. Completed materials can be returned to the church by June 16. See Debby Gosnell if you have any questions or contact her at debbygosnell@hotmail.ocm

Painting Project

The Board of Trustees is looking for a few volunteers to help paint exterior window frames on the Church on Saturday, June 22, 9-11 a.m. Brushes and paint will be provided.

Sign up to help with this project in the Fellowship Hall.

Education Exploratory Committee

The Board of Education has formed a committee to look at expanding Christian Education at St. John. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, June 5, at 6:00 p.m. in classroom #1. Those who have volunteered for this committee are encouraged to attend.

Preschool Registration

The preschool is now accepting students for the 2019/2020 school year. We will continue to have a multi-age classroom setting with 3 year olds attending 3 days per week and older children attending 5 days per week. Our hours of operation are 8:50 a.m. – 12:45

p.m. to be more accommodating to parents and to provide more for our students. Tuition will be $135.00 per month for 1st year 3-day students, $165.00 per month for 1st year 5-day students, and will be free for 2nd year returning students. Contact the church office, 242-5588, for more information or enrollment forms.

HospitalizationPlease be sure to mention St. John Lutheran Church if you are admitted at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton. Your pastor wants to visit you when you’re hospitalized, but the only sure way for him to know is for you or a family member to call the church office, 242-5588. If you would like pastor to visit, but not have your name announced on Sunday, your request will be honored.

Installation of Board MembersOn Sunday, June 23, at either service, we will be installing our new and returning Board members and directors. New terms begin in July. Thank you to all who serve the Church and the Lord in this way.

Christian Aid

The Church tries to help our members in times of financial need. Please consider a gift to this fund. Donations can be made by writing Christian Aid on your offering envelope. All care is given confidentially.

FacebookDid you know the Church has a Facebook page? You can like us on Facebook at St. John Lutheran Church, Clinton.

Amazon Smile

AmazonSmile will make a donation to St. John each time you make a purchase. Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/42-6005460 to register your account. After registering your Amazon account, start each purchase at smile.amazon.com.

Shop with ScripDo you shop at these stores?

Do you eat at places like this?

Would you like to support St. John Preschool?

Please consider purchasing a gift card through the ShopWithScrip program.

Scrip sells gift cards from hundreds of retailers that, when used, give a percentage of the sales to a specific cause – in our case: St. John Preschool.

The process is easy as 1…2…3…

1. Pick up a Scrip order form in the fellowship hall on the first Sunday of every month. Fill out the order form

and return it to Ross or the church office. Our next order will go in on June 2 and your cards should be in your mail slots on June 9.

2. Receive your gift cards, in your bulletin slot, the following Sunday.

3. Use your gift card, for things that you normally purchase anyway, and help the Preschool at the same time.

For more information, please contact Camil or Pastor in the church office, or Ross Eberhart (563-357-1945

June Birthdays & Anniversaries

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!

Happy Birthday to:

Millie Wilke, who will be 83 on June 2.Doris Jacobsen, who will be 90 on June 3. Lois Specht, who will be 88 on June 4.Russ Henningsen, who will be 84 on June 16.Donna Licht, who will be 85 on June 25.Alice Stuedemann, who will be 87 on June 26.

Happy Anniversary to:

Joel & Thalia Clement, 25th Wedding Anniversary on June 11.Robert & Susan Bach, 5th Wedding Anniversary on June 14.Kurt & Colleen Flathers, 30th Wedding Anniversary on June 17.

We list birthdays 80 and above and anniversaries for year one and every five years thereafter unless we receive a request not to do so.

Private Communion Calls

Pastor Pool makes his visits to those in nursing homes throughout the month. Those at home who would like to receive a communion visit are asked to call Pastor at the church office, 242-5588, to schedule a convenient time.

THOSE WHO SERVE IN JUNE

Early

Elders: Kurt FlathersDave Reynolds

Ushers: Jay Mueller Brian Wall Calvin Lange Wesley Melchin

Nursery Attendants (Late)

2 – Anna Krueger

9 – Camil & Erica Dell

16 – Jennifer Kammerer

23 – Margie Mueller

30 – Kristi LaShelle

Recording

2 - Darlene Paysen 9 - Darlene Paysen16 - Darlene Paysen23 - Darlene Paysen30 - Darlene Paysen

Late

Elders: Tom Hardersen James McHugh

Ushers: Bryce Petersen Randy Housenga Ryan Dell Kevin Dell

Acolyte Schedule2-Early – Elder2-Late – Elijah Mueller

9-Early – Elder9-Late – Hunter Holesinger

16-Early – Elder16-Late – Drew Steiner

23-Early – Nolan Lange23-Late – Elder

30-Early – Carver Lange30-Late – Elder

Crucifer Schedule9-Early – Sam Reynolds9-Late – Nick Frett16-Early – William Schemers

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: JUNE 20If you would like to put any information in the newsletter, contact Camil Dell, and get her the information by June 20.

16-Late – Shania Mussmann