Welcome to St. John’s!€¦ · St. John’s Lutheran School 661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email:...
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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 Worship Center 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, if you would like someone to pray with you, please come to the front, following the worship service. March 17, 2019 This week we celebrate the baptism of Christopher Alan Willsey, son of Alan & Robin Willsey. He will be baptized at the 8:30 a.m. service. We give thanks as we welcome him into God’s Kingdom. Thank you Patsy! We appreciate you and your many years of volunteer service.
Transcript of Welcome to St. John’s!€¦ · St. John’s Lutheran School 661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email:...
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 Worship Center 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, if you would like someone to pray with you, please come to the front, following the worship service.
March 17, 2019
This week we celebrate the baptism of Christopher Alan Willsey, son of Alan & Robin Willsey. He will be baptized at the 8:30 a.m. service. We give thanks as we welcome him into God’s Kingdom.
Thank you Patsy! We appreciate you and your many
years of volunteer service.
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News & Notes
Lenten Soup and Salad Suppers Every Wednesday
during Lent, our Lenten Soup and Salad Suppers will be served before the mid-week Lenten services from 5:30-6:00 p.m. We need volunteers to share in the soup making—we are asking for a 6 qt. crock of soup on any Wednesday, through April 7. Simple desserts are also welcome. We are seeking to fill 8 soups and 5 desserts each Wednesday evening. Please sign up at the Information Centers or by contacting Stacey at 665-7815, or [email protected].
St. John’s Valley of Faith is re-opening their Clothing Pantry. Donate your gently
used clothing and drop off your donations at the Information Centers or at the Admin. office during the week to provide clothes for this much needed ministry. Questions, contact Don Marquez, 331-1091.
Discussion Forum will be held for those with questions about the Pastor Transition
Proposal on Sunday, March 31 at 11:30 a.m. in the Event Center Conference Room in preparation for the May 5 Congregational vote.
HIS Ministry is now collecting food for the Spring food drive on Saturday, March 30 for St. John’s Valley of Faith in Arvin. The following items can be brought to the
HIS Kiosk on Sundays: 2 lb. bags of beans, 2 lb. bags of rice, 5 lb. bags of flour, 5 lb. bags of sugar, 1 lb. bags of carrots, 5 lb. bags of masa, Knorr tomato bouillon (chicken flavor), peanut butter, fideo pasta, canned chicken broth, canned fruit. Questions, contact Deb Wood, 472-2443 or [email protected].
St. John’s SCRIP You can purchase SCRIP at the school office during the week or at the Information
Center between services only on Sunday. SCRIP is face value gift cards. You can purchase SCRIP as gift cards from local and national retailers and restaurants. Why use SCRIP? It is easy and a percentage of every purchase of SCRIP comes back to support our School and Children’s Center.
This Easter, Help Create a Lovely Setting and honor a loved one. Purchase a lily for $10 to be used to decorate the Worship Center or Sanctuary then take your lily home as you leave
the church Easter morning. Envelopes are available at both Information Centers in the Worship Center and Sanctuary. Please return orders by April 14.
The Portals of Prayer Devotional for the months of April, May and June are available. Please stop by
the Information Center and pick up a free copy.
Ceilidh Night Join us as we celebrate the Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee)
Dance on Friday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Event Center. There will be live music, a dance caller, hot appetizers and a cash beer and wine bar. All proceeds benefit the Perry Scotland Missions fund. Tickets available in the church office; $15 per person, $5 for kids 12 and under. Come and have fun and support this great cause.
Concordia University’s 2019 Chamber Winds Tour
Under the direction of Dr. William Kuhn, the Concordia Chamber Winds will be performing at St. John’s on Sunday, March 24 at 3:30 p.m.in the Sanctuary. Admission is free, seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. A free-will offering will be received. This concert will be enjoyable for the entire family.
Senior Exercise Class Join us in the gym lobby Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00-8:45 a.m. Cardio/respiratory workout is done in a chair and even
though you are sitting, you are getting a great workout. In 45 minutes, we will work every major muscle, including your heart. All you need are weights, comfort-able shoes & loose-fitting clothing. For information, contact Coleen Paulden, 664-8090.
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Men’s Bible Study Join us Wednesday mornings at 6:00 a.m. in the Event Center Conference Room as we study the Theology of Concord, by Robert Preus. Have you ever wondered or
have been asked: What is a Lutheran? Come and learn how our Lutheran Confessions in the Book of Concord are a true and unadulterated statement and exposition of the Word of God. Questions, contact Joe Dravis, 978-7526.
Men’s Bible Study Come join our study of First Corinthians led by Buck Klein, Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Event
Center Conference Room. Questions, contact Buck, 201-0249.
Sunday Night Basketball Tonight at 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Gym. Guys, lace ‘em up and get ready to play some hoops. It’s okay if you’re a little rusty; we’ll have a good time. Invite your
friends. Call or text Jon Mueller for information, 302-7497.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study We are currently doing a six-week study of A New Song: Planted by Streams of Water, looking at six different Psalms that sing songs of
God’s wisdom and our Savior’s love. It will encourage and uplift you … our God does marvelous things! Join us Wednesday mornings, 9:00-11:00 a.m., in the Event Center. Free childcare available. Questions, Jeanette Albright, 304-3049.
Mission Opportunity TODAY is the last day to sign-up for the Children to Love Ukraine mission trip. The St. John’s team will be leaving July 19 or 26 for a
10-day mission trip with Olya and Irina in Lviv, Ukraine. Questions, contact Dena Mojo, 549-3273.
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.
SJLC Women’s Spring Brunch Save-the-Date and join us for the Spring Brunch on Saturday, May 4 in the Event Center. Bring your mothers, daughters and
your friends. It will be a great time of food, fun and fellowship. More details to follow. Pre-registration is required, tickets are $20 per person. WE NEED your help with raffle baskets, hostesses the morning of the event, set-up and clean-up. To join in serving the women of St. John’s and others for the Spring Brunch, and to make the event the best ever, contact Debbie Wood, 472-2443 or [email protected].
The Shroud of Turin Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m., in the Event Center Conference Room. Nora Creech will guide us through the scientific, historical and archeological
studies of the Shroud of Turin. Then Nora will move beyond history and science to reflect on the intense love and sacrifice of Jesus for us as depicted through the image on the Shroud. An additional moment of reflection as we prepare your hearts to celebrate the miracle of His Resurrection. Nora earned a Master’s degree in Faith and Culture and is currently working toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Shroud Studies in Rome, Italy. Hope you can join us for this informational event. Questions, contact Dena Mojo, 549-3273.
Do you have leftover contribution envelopes? Bring them to the Admin Office or drop them in the
offering plate on Sunday. We will repurpose them! Getting envelopes you don’t need? Call the office and we will take care of it, 665-7815.
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Kidz 56 Club Meeting March 29—6:00-8:00 p.m.
Kidz Connection
Bring a car load of friends!
Never too late to join!
www.sjlchurch.org/awana
March 20—Penny Night 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Bring a pocket full of change to donate to the Honor Flight!
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
Jr. High Youth Group Meets this Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. in The Garage. Bring your Bibles and invite your friends!
St. John’s Student Ministry
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!
Remix NEXT WEEK!! Sunday Morning Remix Bible Class will meet again on March 24 during the 10:00 a.m. service in The Garage.
For information, contact
Lorraine, 665-7815 [email protected]
1 Timothy 4:12 Timothy
Bottom Line: God made me to
make a difference.
High School Youth Group Meets tonight from 6-8:00 p.m. in The Garage! Bring your Bibles and invite your friends!
Via de Cristo Weekend Ready to move to the next level of Christian Leader-ship? Join us for a weekend of leadership principals, April 25-28 at Sierra Christian Service Camp, led by Brent Nelson. Interested? Questions? Contact
www.californiavdc.org to learn more. Make a friend, be a friend and bring a friend to Christ.
Thank you for worshiping with us! Come again, soon.
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
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Sunday, March 17 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship—Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Family Worship—WC Adult Bible Study—ECCR Bob Schneider, 619-0334 6:00 p.m. SSM High School Youth Group—The Garage 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball—Gym
Monday, March 18 3:00 p.m. SSM Open Garage Hours— The Garage 4:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC Sue Hall, 205-7761 6:30 p.m. Chapel Bells—Music Room Men’s Bible Study—OC Rick Hall, 978-5256
Tuesday, March 19 8:00 a.m. Senior Exercise Class— Gym Lobby 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC Judie Fanucchi, 663-4177 6:45 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—ECCR Buck Klein, 201-0249
Wednesday, March 20 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—ECCR Joe Dravis, 978-7526 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study— EC—South 11:00 a.m. Lenten Service—Sanctuary 11:30 a.m. Level 1 Yoga—The Garage 12:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—SCR Lon Kellenberger, 589-3685 5:30 p.m. Soup & Salad Supper—EC 6:00 p.m. AWANA—KC & Gym Confirmation—LCR SSM Jr. High Youth Group— The Garage & Gym 6:15 p.m. Lenten Service—Sanctuary Celebration Choir—Music Room
Thursday, March 21 8:00 a.m. Senior Exercise Class—Gym 9:00 a.m. Peace by Piece Quilting—Gym MOPS Meeting—EC-South 6:00 p.m. Poland Mission Meeting—BR
Friday, March 22
Saturday, March 23
7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study— Panera Bread, Stockdale Hwy
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, Joanna, Kim, Heidi Armentrout, Jennifer Campbell-Reta, Christy & Connie, Kymberli DeWitt, Cary Elliott, Tim Hall, Aiden Hock, Carol Hunsaker, Debbie Hunsaker, Gene Hunsaker, Cindy Kuntz, Matt Malerich, Melissa, Vance Ocheltree, Dennis Palla, Patti Palla, Ryan Pearsey, Ruth Paulden-Raney, Gail Reawls, Nonda Roth, James Stewart, Ed Tjaarda, Pat Turner, Marilynn Unruh, Patsy Van Leeuwen, Mia Waxman, Willow Willis
Guidance & Strength in Transitions, Travel & Faith Al & Amanda, Vanessa, Norma & family, Erin O’Brien, Craig, Helen, Debbie Klingenburg, Sarah Williams, Katie Rasmussen, Say YES, Alex, Brett, Cameron, Felicia & children, Jason, SJVOF Pastor, those with financial and employment needs, our community, America, our nation’s leaders, military and their 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
Continued Concerns Kim, Leah Appold, Jourdin Bacot, Eric Bartels, Teresa Besinez, Martin Chernek, Otto Cook, Craig, Steve Denning, Doug Drasher, Jill, Larry & Tyler Epp, Kim, Tammy Fitzpatrick, Mary Flanagan, James Fowler, Clete Harper, Sheree Johnson, Nancy Keppen, Linda, Sheri McBride, Ken Myer, Renee, Jesse Salinas, Tony Shackelford, Dorothy Sundberg, Kim G., Brad T., Chad S., John M., Margie, Fred, Lisa Vorhees, Michael Wagner, Connie Wilson
Prayers
Weekly Amount Needed to Meet Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget—$37,309 Last Week’s Giving—$63,803.60 Budget to Date—$1,353,594 Year to Date—$1,341,948 Year to Date Variance—($11,646)
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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