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St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California 93311 www.sjlchurch.org 661-665-7815 Fax: 661-665-7821 Email: [email protected] St. John’s Lutheran School 661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email: [email protected] St. John’s Children’s Center 661-664-9127 Fax: 661-664-9195 Email: [email protected] Welcome to St. John’s! We’re glad you chose to worship with us today. If this is your first time at St. John’s, we invite you to come to the Information Center in the Lobby between services. We’d like to meet you and we have a special gift for you. Nursery (Age 0 to 35 months) is available during the services. Our nursery is located in the Lobby to the left of the Worship Center. Sunday School (Age 3 years through 6th grade) Parents! Check your child into Sunday School at the Express Check-in (located in front of the Nursery) between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-9:55 a.m. During both services, children will be dismissed to Sunday School and their teachers will walk them to class. You may pick them up in their classrooms after the service. Restrooms with diaper changing stations are located in the lobby, across from the nursery. Exiting from the Sanctuary, turn left; exiting the Worship Center, turn right. Need information? Try the Information Center in the Lobby between worship services. It’s a great place to get information or find out about current activities. In the back of the chairs you will find Prayer cards for your prayer requests and Communication cards (one per family) to register your worship attendance and note any contact information changes, including new e-mail addresses. Prayer cards will be collected by the ushers during the first song. Communication cards may be placed in the offering plate as it is passed. A friendly reminder to all, please silence all devices. Prayer support is available at the front after each service. This week we celebrate the baptism of Jacob Kai Price, son of Bill & Darlene Price. He was baptized on Friday, November 23. We give thanks as we welcome him into God’s Kingdom. November 25, 2018 Rooted Retreat 2018
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St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California 93311 www.sjlchurch.org
661-665-7815 Fax: 661-665-7821 Email: [email protected]
St. John’s Lutheran School
661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email: [email protected]
St. John’s Children’s Center
661-664-9127 Fax: 661-664-9195 Email: [email protected]
Welcome to St. John’s!
We’re glad you chose to worship with us today.
If this is your first time at St. John’s, we invite you to come to the Information Center in the Lobby between services. We’d like to meet you and we have a special gift for you.
Nursery (Age 0 to 35 months) is available during the services. Our nursery is located in the Lobby to the left of the Worship Center.
Sunday School (Age 3 years through 6th grade) Parents! Check your child into Sunday School at the Express Check-in (located in front of the Nursery) between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-9:55 a.m. During both services, children will be dismissed to Sunday School and their teachers will walk them to class. You may pick them up in their classrooms after the service.
Restrooms with diaper changing stations are located in the lobby, across from the nursery. Exiting from the Sanctuary, turn left; exiting the Worship Center, turn right.
Need information? Try the Information Center in the Lobby between worship services. It’s a great place to get information or find out about current activities.
In the back of the chairs you will find Prayer cards for your prayer requests and Communication cards (one per family) to register your worship attendance and note any contact information changes, including new e-mail addresses. Prayer cards will be collected by the ushers during the first song. Communication cards may be placed in the offering plate as it is passed.
A friendly reminder to all, please silence all devices.
Prayer support is available at the front after each service.
This week we celebrate the baptism of Jacob Kai Price, son of Bill & Darlene Price. He was baptized on Friday, November 23. We give thanks as we welcome him into God’s Kingdom.
November 25, 2018
Rooted Retreat 2018
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News & Notes Advent: Christ is Coming! In this busy holiday season, we sometimes
get caught up in our to-do lists and forget the reason we celebrate. Join the Music Ministry of St. John’s Lutheran Church in preparing for Christmas by attending ADVENT: CHRIST IS COMING—A Celebration of Music and Light, Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. The performances will begin at 6:00 p.m. The celebration will feature music by the St. John’s Celebration Choir and orchestra as we journey to the manger again through song. A freewill offering will be collected to support missions in Bakersfield and throughout the world.
Job Opportunity St. John’s has an opening for a ministry support position in Communica-
tions. This person is an ambassador for our ministry to communicate the beliefs, general information and activities of St. John’s through graphic design using various print and electronic media; must also possess strong grammar skills. For more information, please see the full job posting and application at: sjlchurch.org/employment. Return completed applications to the Admin Office.
HIS Ministry Operation Christmas Child Thank you to everyone who participated in the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box project. We collected 215 boxes. Angel Tree Names are available today after each service. Be sure to sign out the angel you select. All gifts are due back to the
HIS Kiosk by December 16. Questions, contact Deb Wood, 472-2443.
Tanzania Student Sponsorship News! Many school families have responded to the call for sponsors for the students at
our school in Tanzania. We are now sponsoring 267 children for the 2019 school year. Their school year starts in January and are adding a Class Six. We thank God for the sponsors, the volunteers, the prayers and all who help keep this ministry alive. Questions, contact Patrice at [email protected].
Altar Flowers Celebrating? Remembering? Enjoying the beauty of His earth? Share with your family and friends here at
St. John’s. Reserve your Sunday now to provide flowers for our worship. Contact Leslie, 665-7815, to sign up.
Thank you for worshiping with us! Come again, soon.
The Worship Team Set List is posted the Tuesday after Sunday morning worship. No sign up necessary. www.twitter.com/sjlcworship
Congregational Meeting Sunday, December 9, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service. The meeting agenda will
include the election of President and two members-at-large to the Board of Directors. Pictures and biographies of the candidates nominated will be posted today in both lobbies.
Christmas Poinsettias! Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase a red poinsettia and help us beautify our worship during this season. Pick-
up an order form envelope at the Information Centers. If you would like a dedication listed (e.g., in memory of or in honor of someone), please indicate your dedication on the envelope provided and drop it in the basket. The last day to order poinsettias is Sunday, December 16.
Golden Eagles will meet in the Large Conference Room in the Admin Building
through December.
Arvin Thanksgiving Blessings Thank you to everyone who donated food for our Arvin food baskets. We
were able to provide food for 50 families.
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Luke 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
One Body Many Parts
SAY THIS: Work together to help
someone in need.
For more information, contact Lorraine, 665-7815
Never too late to join!
www.sjlchurch.org/awana
November 28—Rainbow Night! Wear as many colors as you can.
Kidz 56 Winter Camp! February 1-3.
For more information, go to: www.sjlchurch.org/kidz56
Christmas Wreaths! From Cub Scout Pack 38. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser! Orders will be available for pickup
December 2 in the SJLC courtyard. If you still need a wreath, order online through December 5 at: www.alpinefarms.com/shop and enter promo code BA17805 at checkout. Questions, contact Mark Welch, [email protected].
A Master Chorale Christmas! The Bakersfield Master Chorale will perform Christmas
favorites, including selections from Handel’s Messiah, featuring the Chorale, soloists and orchestra. The concert will conclude with a Christmas carol sing-a-long, Saturday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas Our Christmas theme table luncheon on December 8 is rapidly approaching and seats are
limited. To reserve your spot, register at the Women’s Ministry Kiosk or go online at: sjlchurch.org/registration. We still are in need of a few more table hostesses and also opportunity baskets. Questions, contact Laurie Green, 203-7152 or [email protected].
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The Holy Land! February 17-28 If you want the Bible to come alive as you learn more about Jesus’ ministry throughout
Galilee and in Jerusalem, join St. John’s member, Larry Schallock, and other Christians on a customized study tour. Interested? Questions? Contact Larry, 396-1015.
Thrivent Financial For Christians Action Teams make it easy for us to bring
people together to make a positive change in our community. Remember to apply for Thrivent Action Team money ($250). For more information on how to become a Thrivent member, contact John Heideman, [email protected] or 472-1438.
Help Support St. John’s
The holidays are approaching and soon everyone will be busy shopping for gifts, decorations and more. Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6085185 and Amazon will donate to St. John’s. When you shop, Amazon donates.
St. John’s Student Ministry
High School Youth Group Does not meet this week due to the
Thanksgiving break.
Jr. High Youth Group Meets this Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in
The Garage. Bring your Bibles and invite your friends!
The Garage Hours We meet this Monday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. All Jr. High & High School students are welcome to
come hang out, play games and grab a snack during these hours!
High School Girl’s Small Group! Join in fellowship, supporting one another and studying God’s
Word together! We are changing to meet every other Monday off campus from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Contact Dereem for address and additional information. Our next meetings are November 26 and December 10.
Want to stay connected to SSM? Join our text updates
on Remind to receive the most current info on SSM programming Jr. High text @ssmjrhigh to 81010 Sr. High text @ssmsrhigh to 81010
Cary Hoff, [email protected], or Dereem Hoff, [email protected]
Hume Lake Winter Camp Registration Open!
Jr. High: High School: February 1-3 February 15-18 Cost: $275 Cost: $325 Information and registration at: sjlchurch.org/hume.
Remix December Remix is cancelled so students can enjoy the special Christmas movie messages in December.
Breakfast with Santa!The Village at Seven Oaks “Our neighbors across the street”. Fun for kids, breakfast and a visit with Santa! Cost is $10.00, proceeds support the Jamison Center, December 8, 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. More information is available at the Information Center in the Worship Center Lobby.
Find out what’s happening and what’s happened. Go to: www.facebook.com/SJLCBakersfield. Get in on and share all the fun! LIKE us! We are now on Instagram. Go to: @sjlcbakersfield.
Find St. John’s on Facebook, Yelp & Instagram.
Scrip Makes Great Gifts! We can take special orders for your
personal or business needs for the Christmas season. Deadline for special orders is December 12.
Plan now to shop with gift cards or to give them as Christmas gifts!
St. John’s SCRIP We have grocery scrip and scrip for all of your shopping needs at the school office (also
available on Sunday mornings in-between services in the lobby). Purchasing scrip gift cards at face value for your regular shopping, travel (including gas), and gift giving needs supports our school, as a percentage of each purchase goes directly to the school. Order forms are available in the school office or on the website at www.sjlschool.org/forms. Thank you for thinking of our school as you shop this holiday season.
The people of St. John’s LOVE God and others,
LEARN to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ, and
LEAD others to discover and live out their calling as God’s people.
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This Week
Campus Maps available at the Information Center WC: Worship Center BR: Bride’s Room KC: Kidz Connection OC: Off Campus LCR: Large Conference Rm in Admin. Office SCR: Small Conference Rm in Admin. Office WCL: Worship Center Lobby ECCR: Event Center Conference Room EC: Event Center-North or South
We invite you to submit your prayer petitions using a Prayer Request card in the seat backs or by contacting Debbie Holbrook, 665-7815
PRAYER GUIDE Health Concerns & Illnesses *Hospitalized or Skilled Nursing/Rehab
Arlo, *Mary Lou Brehmer, Jennifer Campbell-Reta, Kay Cook, Kymberli DeWitt, Mary Jane Dillingham, *Cary Elliott, Debbie Hunsaker, Gene Hunsaker, Cindy Kuntz, Josie Malloy, Inez Meidlinger, Richard Meidlinger, Kendi Miller, Erin O’Brien, Walt Owen, Patti Palla, Mary Lou Parker, Nonda Roth, Sandi Swearingen, Deidre Tidmore, Ed Tjaarda, Abby Valverde, Sue Weiss, Jake Whittington, Kimberlee Willey
Guidance & Strength in Transitions, Travel & Faith Craig, Dustin & Christine Cooper & family, Brandon, Cassie Walker & kids, Shirley Jelley, Erin Kloepper, Jennifer & Steve, Katie Rasmussen, Say YES, Robin & Christopher, Alex, Brett, Cameron, Felicia & children, Jason, SJVOF Pastor, those with financial and employment needs, our community, America, our nation’s leaders, military and families, our world, Christians in the Middle East/Iraq, St. John’s church body, Children’s Center, School, all staff, Tanzania school, students, families, teachers & leaders, first responders, people of Paradise, CA
Continued Concerns Leah Appold, Jourdin Bacot, Eric Bartels, Teresa Besinez, Martin Chernek, Otto Cook, Dustin & Christine Cooper & family, Craig, Steve Denning, Doug Drasher, Jill, Larry & Tyler Epp, Kim, Tammy Fitzpatrick, Mary Flanagan, Jim Francis, Clete Harper, Laura Harris, Mary Harris, Sheree Johnson, Nancy Keppen, Linda, Sheri McBride, Josie Malloy, Wendy Moore, Ken Myer, Renee, Jesse Salinas, Ray Seal, Tony Shackelford, Dorothy Sundberg, Steve’s mom, Kim G., Brad T., Chad S., John M., Margie, Fred, Lisa Vorhees, Michael Wagner, Brandon & Cassie Walker & family, Connie Wilson
Prayers
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Sunday, November 25 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship—Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Family Worship—WC Adult Bible Study— *We will not be meeting this morning due to Thanksgiving holiday 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball—Gym
Monday, November 26 3:00 p.m. SSM Open Hours—The Garage 6:30 p.m. Chapel Bells—Music Room Men’s Bible Study—OC Rick Hall, 978-5256
Tuesday, November 27
8:00 a.m. Senior Exercise Class—Gym 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC Judie Fanucchi, 663-4177 6:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting— LCR
Wednesday, November 28 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—ECCR Joe Dravis, 978-7526 9:00a.m. Women’s Bible Study— EC—South 11:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—SCR Lon Kellenberger, 589-3685 11:30 a.m. Level 1 Yoga—The Garage 6:00 p.m. SSM Jr. High Youth Group— The Garage & Gym Women’s Ministry Preparing Our Hearts Meeting—ECCR AWANA—KC & Gym Confirmation—LCR 6:15 p.m. Celebration Choir—Music Room
Thursday, November 29 8:00 a.m. Senior Exercise Class— Gym Lobby 6:00 p.m. Advent Music Program Rehearsal—Sanctuary
Friday, November 30 Saturday, December 1
7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study— Panera Bread, Stockdale Hwy. 6:00 p.m. Advent Music Program— Sanctuary
Weekly Amount Needed to Meet Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget—$37,309 Last Week’s Giving—25,209.25
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