June 2015 - St. John Lutheran Church Joliet

Sharing the Love of Christ
The Messenger June 2015, Vol. 7, Issue 6
Let the summer begin: Vacations, picnics, ball games, gardening, swimming,
boating, camping, visiting, hanging out on the porch, thunderstorms, late sunsets,
lightning bugs, the sound of crickets, and worship. Worship? Summer is for
worship? Could we get so busy enjoying the abundant gifts of God that flourish in
the summer that we take time off from connecting directly with God in worship? I
hope not. Would we take time off from eating because we are too busy enjoying
all that summer offers? Would we neglect our friends and family because the
weather is too nice? Would we want to enjoy summer’s plentiful gifts and forget to
thank the giver of it all?
We worship to be fed. We worship to be together with the people of God. We
worship to offer thanks and praise. We worship to welcome strangers and new
friends. We worship to be strengthened to serve. We worship because it is how we
are made to be. We worship to remember we are a WE in a world that suggests
that it is all about me.
Summer is a time for re-creation, and relaxation. If summer worship offers neither,
then perhaps it’s a good idea to miss it. For that matter, if we are not renewed and
recreated by worship then we ought not want to worship at all in any season.
But I am prejudiced, that is I have a pre-judged attitude that the reason God calls
us to worship is to deliver something vital that we will find nowhere else. I am
especially excited about this summer’s worship to see how we experience together
the faith stories which will be shared each week as we hear a new story about the
“Circle of Life” from one of our own members. It will not be dull. It will be verdant
and abundant just like summer ought to be. It is summer again. Hail to the cookout and hail to the Lord’s Supper too.
Peace,
June
important
to remember:
January
Dates todates
Remember
Now - August 9 Summer Worship Schedule:
Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.,
Sun. 10:15 a.m.
June 3
Mandatory HS Mission Trip
Meeting
June 7 - 11
June17
June 18
June 21
June 21 - 26
Kidz Camp
Movie “The Stones Cry Out”
Newsletter Deadline
Father’s Day
Campfirmation
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Egiving is
available!
Find out
more and
sign up
online.
stjohngiving.org
As part of our year long God’s Work Our
Hands celebration, St. John invites you to
enjoy a summer of storytelling and
fellowship. St. John members recall
moments that celebrate all of life’s stages.
Date:
May 30-31
June 6-7
June 13-14
June 20-21
June 27-28
July 4-5
July 11-12
July 18-19
July 25-26
August 1-2
August 8-9
Story Theme:
Kick off weekend
Birth
Childhood
Fatherhood
Teen Years
Bye Week
Motherhood
Family Life
Grandparents
Golden Years
Celebration Weekend
If you are out of town and miss a week, you
can always view the weekly speaker. Our
video collection is online at
stjohngiving.org.
Summer Faith Series,
Birth
Eileen Mikos, June 6-7
The first story of our series
celebrates the beginning of
life, birth. Eileen Mikos
shares the story of her
daughter, Grace. Hear
Eileen's moving story about baby Grace's
miraculous journey revealing a premie who
refused to give up, and the parents who
wouldn't let go. See just how fragile life is
from that first breath we take.
Summer Faith Series,
Childhood
Kidz Camp Sings,
June 13-14
After we learn to crawl
and toddle, there's a
lot of fun to be had
playing in mud, wrestling with the dog, and
enjoying all of the magic childhood has to
offer. For many of us, childhood summers
include family togetherness, no school, and
of course, Vacation Bible School, better
known as Kidz Camp at St. John. Listen
with your ears, and your heart, as our
children put their faith into song.
Summer Faith Series,
Fatherhood
Andy Brawthen,
June 20-21
On Father's Day weekend,
Andy Brawthen shares his
unique fatherhood story of
faith. We go inside the Brawthen home
and join the family during lunchtime as
Andy tells us how his faith guides him as he
parents two young girls.
Summer Faith Series,
Teen Years
Ben Covault, June 26-27
Ahhh, the days when weknew everything! Our
biggest worry was who to
hang out with, what to
wear, and how to do our
hair. Today, tweens and teens have tablets
and gadgets to keep them "plugged in" to a
world that is infinitely smaller than any
other time in history. Thirteen year-old Ben
Covault tells us how he unplugs and uses
baseball as a metaphor for his faith.
Summer Worship Hours
Summer gives many of us a chance to slow
down our pace and enjoy a little more down
time. We are now on our summer worship
schedule:
Saturdays
5:30 p.m.
Sundays
8:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Join us for fellowship between services!
The last day of summer worship hours is on
August 9th. The regular Sunday 8:30 a.m.
and 11 a.m. worship schedule resumes on
August 16th.
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The Stones Cry Out
“In June, as
many as a
dozen species
Voices of Palestinian Christians
A film by Yasmine Perni
may burst their
Wednesday, June 17th, 6:30 pm
Join us to hear a new perspective from Christians living in the Holy Land. The documentary
The Stones Cry Out: Voices of Palestinian Christians (less than 1 hour long) will be viewed,
and a guest speaker will be available to lead discussion from Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a
local organization helping Christians thrive under occupation in the Holy Land. Questions?
Contact Pastor Robin pastorrobincaldwell@gmail.com or Vicki Forkel
V.Forkel@yahoo.com. RSVP if you can: (815) 439-2320, stjohn2650@gmail.com
buds on a
single day.
Ruth Nelson, Bright Stars of Bethlehem, discussion leader
Refreshments served. Guests welcome.
No man can
Our Father’s World
heed all of
“This is my Father’s world;
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees,
of skies and seas;
his hand the wonders wrought.”
Maltbie Davenport Babcock, (1858-1901)
these
anniversaries;
This was one of my Grandfather’s favorite hymns. He was a geology professor who spent
his summers in the Black Hills of South Dakota with his students, sharing his love of God’s
creation with them, and with me, when I would come visit as a little girl. I remember the
smell of the pine needles, the thumping of the paths created by decayed wood, and the
wiggling fish he pulled from the river for our dinner.
no man can
This is when I learned to love nature and to respond to the call to lovingly have dominion
over it; tilling it and keeping it (Genesis 1:28; 2:15). We know that Jesus also taught us to
care for the poor among us, but have you ever realized the two are related?
ignore all of
Movie night: Our Father’s World
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.
them.”
A brief film that will start conversation about our relationship with the environment and
God’s will and commandment for us to care for the poor. Join us!
http://www.ourfathersworldfilm.com/
- Pastor Robin
~Aldo Leopold
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diakonia™ Is Coming!
“Being a
child at
home
alone in
the
summer
is a
high-risk
occupation.
If you
call your
mother
at work
thirteen
times an
hour, she
can hurt
you.”
~Erma Bombeck
Are you ready to take the next step in your growth as a Christian and in your service to
your congregation and community? If so, you are looking for diakonia™!
The next series of courses will meet on Tuesdays, beginning September
1, 2015, at St. John Lutheran Church.
Information Meeting Scheduled
Find out more about diakonia™ and bring your questions:
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015, at 6:30 p.m.
Trinity Room
RSVP (or send queries) to Trenton Ferro, Location Manager, trferro@yahoo.com or (724)
762-0305.
What is the diakonia™ program?
diakonia™ is a two-year process of spiritual formation and theological education for
baptized members of the Lutheran Church. This process occurs in three basic ways:
By thorough grounding in the classic seminary disciplines of practical, systematic,
historical, and Biblical theology;
By identifying particular skills and aptitudes in ministry and encouraging their use in
the local parish and community; and
By providing spiritual growth through worship, retreats, and a supportive community of
fellow students, pastor-mentors, and instructors.
These are the tools diakonia™ uses to help equip God’s people for service in parish and
neighborhood ministries. The primary theme and focus of the diakonia™ experience is
the word of Jesus in scripture: “Let the one who would be great among you be your
servant [Greek: diakonos]” (Mark 10:4).
- Trenton Ferro
Summer is here…
Time to Read!
In celebration of The Summer Faith Series: The Circle of Life, this summer at St. John’s
Library we will be featuring some books that highlight some of life’s stages. Both
children’s books and books for adults will be displayed featuring babies, teens, moms,
dads and family.
Celebrate The Circle of Life by reading:
God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren
What Is God Like? by Kathleen Long Bostrom
More Lasting Unions by Stephen G. Post
Taste Berries for Teens
Momology by Shelly Radic
Becoming a Father by John L. Hart, PHD
You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado
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St. John’s Library presents...
“One
Quick LOOKS at our BOOKS
Sometimes it Causes Me to Tremble, by Charles Turner, Lion Publ.
1998, 235 pgs.
What happens when it's the pastor who has a crisis of faith? It's Sat.
night and Pr. George McKenna of Memorial Presbyterian Church could
not find a new angle for the Good Samaritan story for his sermon. He
finally decided to be "lead by the Spirit" on Sunday morning.
As soon as his sermon was over, Laura Templeton, a wealthy widow,
rushed out of the church. Had he offended her? No. Laura had been so
moved she decided to immediately find and offer a home to the
homeless man she'd ignored on her way to church.
Everyone was horrified when they found out. "Pastor, DO something!" He tried, but within
a week Laura was found shot to death in her own home and the stranger had
disappeared. Pr. McKenna felt responsible and his life spun out of control. He went
through a pretty tough time before he finally understood what Laura had told him, "You
have to take chances if you want to follow Christ."
Eventually, he recovers and comes back all the stronger for it. He was very excited about
sharing this new understanding with his congregation!
Thought I "knew" how this book would end - very predictable... WRONG, again. Good
read, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Reviewed by Margaret Holzrichter, SJLC Library Committee
benefit of
summer
was that
each day
we had
more light
to read
by.”
~Jeannette Walls
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“Then
followed
that
beautiful
season...
Summer...
Filled was
the air
with a
dreamy
and
magical
light; and
the
landscape
lay as if
new
created in
all the
freshness
of
childhood.”
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Beginning Now
Mission Trip Donations
June 4th
Daybreak
We make and serve dinner at the shelter
on the first Thursday of every month. Sign
up in the Narthex to volunteer or donate
food. If you would like more information,
please contact Jenn Radtke at 815-2604873.
June 5th - 7th
Green Team
June 5th - 7th
Book exchange and book recycle event at
Pilcher Park Nature Center,
2501 Highland Park Dr., Joliet, IL 60432,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 24th
MOPS Summer Fun Fair 2015
4 - 8 p.m.
If you are looking for a place to volunteer,
MOPS is seeking hands to supervise and
run activities at it's second annual FREE
Family Fun Fair Outreach event. There
will be touch-a-truck, face painting,
bounce houses, Wags 2 Wishes Pet
rescue, and much, much more!! Contact
Pastor Jen or Lisa Marshall in the church
office 815-439-2320.
August 16th
Confirmation
The Rite of Confirmation will be on
Sunday, August 16th at 8:30 a.m. and
11:00 a.m. Note that this is the first week
that the regular schedule returns after the
Summer Worship Series ends.
Recap
Mystery Dinner
On Wednesday, May 6th our confirmation
students came together and participated
in a mystery dinner celebrating the
completion of their three year confirmation
program. It was an evening of delicious
food, fun games, and nice fellowship.
Congratulations to our 9th graders as they
move forward to confirming their faith on
August 16, 2015. See photos on p. 7.
Pastor Jen is excited to announce that 32
people have signed up for the HS mission
trip to Sunbury PA.
See Pastor Jen or visit the Narthex display
during June to see how you can be part of
supporting our youth.
Mondays
Al-Anon Meeting at St. John
Find strength and hope at the Monday
evening Al-Anon group. This group meets
Mondays from 7-8 p.m. in the youth room.
Sunday School
Our Sunday School year ended with
Teacher Recognition on May 17th.
Students gave a brief presentation of what
they learned during the year.
St. John Sunday School collection for the
Burmeister Fund totaled $807.18
for the year. Every dollar we collect helps
to translate the Bible into different
languages so all can read the Word of
God. A great big thank you to all who
gave their loose change to help this
ministry.
The birthday offerings collection is used to
purchase chickens for impoverished
families around the world. A great big
thank you to all who participated in our
Buck-A-Chick campaign. We collected
$309 to purchase chickens.
REGISTRATION FORMS for the fall are
available now and can be found on the
opportunity wall or church office. There is
now only one form per family.
VOLUNTEER TEACHERS are needed for
the fall. Please consider being a 1st
grade helper, 6th grade teacher, or 7th
grade teacher. If you are interested,
please contact Pastor Robin Chris
Markwell or the church office.
June 14th - Sunday School hosts coffee
hour
August 23th - Sunday School resumes
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Get to know us...
Quilters of St. John
The quilters of St. John’s have been working
very hard this year even though a few
sessions had to be cancelled because of the
wonderful winter weather we had. As of
now, there are around 140 quilts finished
and hopefully we will have 200 as we did
last year. These quilts will be ready to be
shipped in October in order for them to
reach the people in need.
The quilters want to thank the people who
have recently given them a great deal of
materials that will be used for the tops and
bottoms of quilts and for the batting that will
be used as inserts. Without the generosity
of so many people, these quilts would not
be made and refugees would not be able to
snuggle up in these fine quilts when their
nights become cold. Thanks to all who
donated!!
Get to know us...
The Memorial Committee
The Memorial Committee of St. John
Church is a little known committee which
meets six times a year to oversee the
monies given in memory of loved ones.
Occasionally we receive a gift to honor a
person(s) on their birthday or special
occasion.
We recently have used the gifts to provide
the stainless flatware for our kitchens, and
helped with the cost of the sound board in
the sanctuary. We often honor requests
from our Education Committee for supplies
for their program.
Currently we are in need of more members.
This is a low key committee, but active. The
meetings are on the first Tuesday on the
odd numbered months.
“Ocean:
A body of
water
occupying
two-thirds
of a world
made for
man —
who has
no gills.“
~Ambrose Bierce
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“The
first
wildflower
of the
year is
like
land
after
sea.”
~Thomas Wentworth
Higginson
Kidz Camp June 7th - 11th
5:45 - 8:15 p.m.
Ages: 4 - 12 years old
Register at:
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/
stjohnjoliet
Adults and High School kids – Small group helpers are needed!
Anybody – Loan us rugs, blankets, canvas tarps, medium/large sized baskets, large
throw pillows, artificial trees and other greenery. Deposit in orange
collection box at church. Put your name on items you want
returned. Donations of food and supplies needed. See bulletin
inserts or contact Pastor Robin: pastorrobincaldwell@gmail.com.
Anybody - Collecting ballpoint pens, #2 pencils, manual pencil
sharpeners, deflated soccer balls, pumps and pins for students,
teachers, women, and congregational leaders through
MWANGAZA Partnership for Education, Health, Family, and
Faith, Arusha, Tanzania www.mwangazapartnership.org.
Holy Land Adventure and Nazareth Market Place makes the
Bible come alive! We will be meeting Mary, Jesus’ mom, who
tells stories about her special child. We will also hear from other
people who may have lived and worked in Nazareth during
Jesus’ time, too. People sang songs, made things with their
hands, grew their own food to sell in the marketplace, and of
course, they played games, too!
Below are snapshots of Kidz Camp from previous years.
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FEMA visits St. John with an “ARE YOU READY PLAN”
On Tuesday, April 28th Greg Sebben, the Emergency Management Director for the City of
Joliet, came to St. John to make a presentation about weather emergencies. His
presentation centered on “What to be aware of and how to be prepared for possible
disasters. He discussed what to look for, where to go, and how to prepare for Nature’s
Most Violent Storms. We would like to share some of this information with you in a series
of articles over the next few months.
Topic 1– “Are You Ready” (June Newsletter)
Topic 2 – Thunderstorms – Why worry about them? (July Newsletter)
Topic 3 – Tornadoes – Be Ready Year Round/ Facts and Fiction (August Newsletter)
St. John safety area-Karen Johnson Hall (area away from windows and door), and
other rooms without windows such as the bathrooms and the sacristy for a smaller
number of people.
Topic 4 - Lightening – Facts and Fiction (September)
If a big storm is coming “Are You Ready”. Some disasters strike without any warning. Have
you thought about those supplies you’ll need the most? They will usually be the hardest to
come by. Enlist your children to help gather supplies for your family’s emergency kit. It’ll
bring you a sense of relief, and your kids a feeling of empowerment. Consider having a kit
at home, and a smaller portable kit in the car or your workplace.
Be Prepared, It’s up to you! Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms despite advanced warning. If you hear a warning or
observe threatening skies only YOU can make the decision to seek safety. This could be
the most important decision you will ever make.
“He
that
will
learn
to
pray,
let
him
go to
sea.”
~George Herbert
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2,368 - Clients served in April
Will Walk for Food!
Support Team St. John!
100% of your donation goes into our NIFB account to
purchase food for the St. John Food Pantry.
Thank you
to
SUPPORT a Foodie 5K Participant or Team St. John
now!
REGISTER now for the Foodie 5K at Joliet’s
Chicagoland Speedway on October 3!
SPONSOR Team St. John through your corporation!
CELEBRATE at the finish line with participants, sponsors, and families at the post-run
festival, including entertainment, food trucks and a kid’s zone.
QUESTIONS? See Pastor Robin or Dawn MacGregor.
Stretch your muscles and build up your appetite! The Northern Illinois Food Bank is
hosting the first Foodie 5K event to be held at the Chicagoland Speedway, Oct. 3, 2015!
for
sponsoring
the
June 13th
MFP
Whether you are a runner, a walker, or a sponsor, YOU can help raise money for the St.
John Food Pantry. 100% of what “Team St. John” raises for the NIFB will be used for
food served at the St. John Food Pantry.
June 13th MFP
Volunteers are invited to sign up to work the Mobile Food Pantry event sponsored by
First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 13th. Please sign up at stjohnfood.org or in
your bulletin. We are expecting 23,000 lbs. of food again and welcome you, your family,
friends, co-workers, or business to volunteer.
September 20th
Food Pantry Volunteer Recognition Party
Tailgating party, watch Bears vs. Arizona, awards, dedication of floors, doors, and more!
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 9 - 11 a.m.
remaining
2015
Events:
June 13th
August 22nd
November 7th
December 5th
We are in need of a few more hands and strong muscles to help with our weekly
deliveries. If you are available, please see Dawn MacGregor or Pastor Robin.
Volunteers Welcome
If you have some free time this summer that you’re looking to fill and in return, be fulfilled,
come join us at the pantry. We have something going on every day of the week and
welcome you to join us. Parents with children, high schoolers, Confirmation students,
retirees, and everyone in between, volunteer once this summer and check out the
amazing work our team is doing. See Pastor Robin or Dawn MacGregor, or email us at
stjohnfood@gmail.com.
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Council Minutes
April 21, 2015
The meeting was called to order by
David Jepsen at 7:04 p.m.
cold patch the parking lot and charge
meetings will meet Monday evenings
an amount not to exceed $1,000 to the from 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Parking Lot Fund asset account.
Present: Pastor Holmer, Pastor
APPROVED (Holmer/Vorrier).
Pastor Holmer’s Report
Beamsley, Pastor Caldwell, Mandy
Great Easter week, lots of help from
Dwyer, Dwight Diercks, David Jepsen, Old Business
lots of great people; looking ahead to
Debbie Kogelman, Penny Collins, Jeff St. John West Property Update –
summer, and fall is coming; Jen's
Engel, Kristen Vorrier, Nicole Covault
Our attorney had a recent personal
sabbatical; St. John never rests;
and Brent Rimmke.
tragedy, will meet with him at a later
recharging after Easter; pleasure
Excused: Jim Harmon and Chris
date about possible residential options working with Jen and Robin who are
Markwell. Guests: Terry Kaiser.
for our west property.
forward thinkers; great people at St.
John; pastoral care.
Nicole Covault led the devotion.
Nominating Committee – David
The agenda and minutes were
Jepsen, Jim Harmon, Nicole Covault
Pastor Caldwell’s Report Changes to
approved. (Rimmke/Collins).
and Pastor Holmer will meet on May
Kidz Camp, smaller groups with time to
The Financial Secretary Report was
2nd to discuss potential candidates.
decompress from busy day before
received/the Treasurer/Finance Report
starting, will have daily Bible verses
was approved. (Beamsley/Diercks).
Synod Assembly Representatives
and highs and lows that will be posted
Church attendance for March was
2015 – Need one more representative. on back of church windows (Prayer
reviewed.
Current participants are Trenton Ferro, Pasture), volunteers still needed;
Karen Becker and Kristen Vorrier.
Weather Safety Training on Tuesday,
Committee Reports/Highlights
April 28th from 6:00-8:30 p.m. for all
Stewardship – We now have 73
Kids Hope USA – We are hoping to
especially key holders; group going
participants in Simply Giving and Eform a relationship with Farragut
down to Fairdale to help with disaster
Giving with annual pledges of
School on Glenwood Avenue. There
relief; pastoral care.
$116,000.
is some training going on now and we
Food Pantry – The Sunday School
should know more soon. Many
Pastor Beamsley’s Report
entry doors in the west wing will be
volunteers will be needed to help these Great year for confirmation, approx. 80
replaced with automatic sliding doors. kids.
kids and 20-25 adults coming weekly;
The cost is $11,600 plus a potential
should make approx. 250 LWR kits;
$1,000 needed for any finishing to the Sabbatical for Pastor Beamsley –
mission trip; Summer Faith Series will
framework. $9,000 has been secured Sent in grant request with help from
be people telling of their faith and have
in grants, but additional grants for the
the Lilly Sabbatical Program. This
great music; people interested in
$3,600 are being pursued. Motion: To sabbatical will be used to reflect on
'tween ministry; pastoral care.
install the automatic sliding doors in
past 10 years in the ministry at St.
the west wing entryway and approve
John and to look forward to the coming President Jepsen’s Report - Noted
the spending of the additional $3,600
years. The church will be doing much attendance. Grateful for everyone for
for the doors and not to exceed $1,000 of the same thing with the help of a
all they do.
for the finishing. APPROVED.
Sabbatical Committee who will also
Property – 1) Our church bell is not
dispense information about the
The council went into Executive
ringing because its controller has
sabbatical process. If the Lilly grant is Session, no minutes were taken. The
stopped working. The cost to repair
approved, the sabbatical could include meeting adjourned with the Lord’s
the controller will be approximately
a trip to the Holy Land, spend time with Prayer at 9:09 p.m.
$495 and the cost to replace the
family at home and at the Boundary
controller would be between $5,300
Waters listening to God in nature. The The next meeting will be May 19,
and $6,100. Motion: To repair the
current plan, if funded, would be from
2015, at 6:30 p.m. with devotions/
church bell controller now and
late April to late July, 2016.
refreshments provided by our pastors.
suggested a designated memorial fund
to raise funds to replace the entire unit. New Business
Respectfully Submitted,
APPROVED.
Council Note: Meetings for May, June Glenn Smith
2) The parking lot is being patched at
and July will start at 6:30 to hear
an approximate cost of $1,000, but
Confirmation papers.
Property would like for the expense not Facility Requests – none.
to hit the general fund. Motion: To
Facility Information: Al-Anon
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“A
vacation
is what
you take
when
you can
no
longer
take
what
you've
been
taking.”
~Earl Wilson
1 Birthday: Brian Bishop, Claudine Bormet, Don Clark, Nick Darwish, Erica Egger,
Haylie Forrest, Thearthur Scott, Jennifer Tarnowski;
Anniversary: Ed & Shirley Harbeck, Brian & Michelle Kehrer, Jason & Lisa Mandac
2 Birthday: Jean Fitzer, Julie George, Mary Ludemann, Nancy Mariotti, Connor Nash,
Kyle Nash, Mark Odenthal, Yvonne Welsh, Lori Wilbert; Anniversary: Gerald & Tari
Heintz, Don & Helen Meints, Mike & Nancy Rathbun, Kurt & Candy Ulbricht
3 Birthday: Jean Darche, Barb Perignon, Bernice Wessel; Anniversary: Randy & Diana
Donnelly, Jerry & Jackie Simpson
4 Birthday: Linda Evans, Alyssa Heriaud; Anniversary: Jim & Diane Barnes, Tom & April
Carlson, Marvin & Joan Hoff, Charles & Cynthia Lab
5 Birthday: Samantha Carter, Bob Fitzer, Tom Richter; Anniversary: Tim & Elise Matkowich
6 Birthday: Katy Arteese, David Chitkowski, Samuel Dachman, Matt Olvera;
Anniversary: Mike & Jeanine Fuller, Rod & Melissa Salazar
7 Birthday: Jay Forkel, Natalie Hopper, Makayla Murray, Jeffrey Osif; Anniversary: Justin
& Anne Paquette, Dustin & Deanna Leonhardt
8 Birthday: Brooke Furman, Michael Sowa, PJ Stealy; Anniversary: Kurt & Dawn
MacGregor, Jim & Marta Simmons, Steve & Mary Jo Volkening, Doug & Karen Watkins
9 Birthday: Jim Meridieth, Frank Summer; Anniversary: Robb & Becky McAdam
10 Birthday: Frank Arteese, Magen Wielgus, Gabriella Incaudo, Brian Knabel, Jordan
Blackman, Alex McDonald, Aubrie Russell, Brooke VaBales;
Anniversary: Rich & Kristin Beintum, Stephen & Tessie Heath
11 Birthday: Heather Basham, Tristen Garbis, Phil Spung; Anniversary: Alan & Georgene
Eckman
12 Birthday: Brian Bahr, Max Benedict, Ralph Buse, Debbie Carpenter, Ron Covert,
Preston Duke, Kevin Egly, Kelsey Graefen, Stephanie Lab, Zoe Linko, Payton
Mandac, Nick Mores, Mandy Smith; Anniversary: Chris & Jen Beamsley, Stan & Karen
Bobek, Mike & Debra Murphy, Steve & Phyllis Norder, Greg & Cheryl Pierce, Matt &
Jennifer Thomas
13 Birthday: Robin Caldwell, Guy Gell, Ed Harbeck, Andrew Jepsen, Jonathan Meehan,
Kenn Mikos, Karen Norem, Josh Randolph, Nancy Sanchez, Jarod Sparacio, Danielle
Thayer Anniversary: Peter & Kristen Gentile
14 Birthday: Mark Collins, Canyon Covert, Tyler Czoschke, Rodney Drury, Robb
McAdam; Anniversary: Ketut & Christine Kardadi, Matthew & Chari Lehan
15 Birthday: Susan Hines, Hope Kaczmarek, Katie McAdam, Amy Stevens;
16 Birthday: Haddie Binns, Lanham Hebert, Nathaniel Janulis, Max Mandac, Krysta Pahr,
Taylor Schwass; Anniversary: Don & Barb Koskiewicz, Ken & Erica Swanson
17 Birthday: Riley Burtnette, Mike Markwell; Anniversary: Tony & Anita Freehauf, John &
Nancy York, Karen & Ryan Murphy
18 Birthday: Christina Dorval, Kevin Dorval, Greg Linko
19 Birthday: Dana Allen, Jeremy Dutton, Lee Goodenough, Joan Hoff, Melanie Runkle;
Anniversary: Jim & Michelle Eklund, Joe & Rene´ Norris
20 Birthday: Logan Boburka, David Egly, Grace Egly, Brian Evans, Kurt MacGregor,
Eileen Mikos, Joe Russ, Zachary Warren; Anniversary: Keith & Chris Markwell, Dan &
Jennifer Radtke, Tim & Carrie Torkelson
21 Birthday: Bruce Hawkins, Taylor Joyner, Timothy Nelson, Jennifer Spencer, Candi
Ulbricht; Anniversary: Keith & Annette Eichorst, Aaron & Aurelia Leonhardt, Patrick &
Stacy Larisey
22 Birthday: Grace Aincham, Kirsten Anderson, Sue Talarico; Anniversary: Charles &
Sandy Breivogel, John & Kim Neville
23 Birthday: Thomas Bornhoeft, Terra Dietz, Vincent Russ, Nate Sauerwein; Anniversary:
Bob & Linda Krakora
24 Birthday: Judy Coope, Jillian Beintum, Megan Beintum; Anniversary: Greg & Kim
Duffy, John & Rhonda Gierich, Chris & Teri Jones,
25 Birthday: Brett Dutton, Julia Gray, Emily Martens
26 Birthday: Charles Breivogel, Jamison Gossen, Kara Gossen, Alex MacGregor, Steve
Strepek, Dee Szyszka; Anniversary: Jim & Dianne Harmon, Nick & Eva Mores
27 Birthday: Dawn MacGregor, Cheryl Pierce; Anniversary: Michael & Jill Doyle, Ken &
Diane Gierich, Jim & Sue Talarico
28 Birthday: Lee Day, Leonard Jones; Anniversary: Adam & Kristen Graf
29 Birthday: Linda Koerner, Karen Morris; Anniversary: Jeff & Angie Loch
30 Birthday: Dante Davila, Tim Hay, Mark Johnson, Courtney Kohler, Eva Liss;
Anniversary: Dan & Colleen Preboy, Dan & Audrey Jones
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Announcements
We Welcome through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism:
Madilyn Constance Cole, daughter of Theodore & Lauren Cole
Congratulations to:
Jason and Megan Apt on the birth of their son, Ian Michael Apt
Matt & Jen Thomas on the birth of their son, Truman Joseph Thomas
“The
cure for
Illness/Recovery:
Kelsey Aincham, Christa Arnold, Marie Anderson, Marge Babcock,
Pat Bambule, Harriet Batterman, Kelly Batterman, Kent Batterman,
David Bishop, Christine Brandl, Cody Carter, Blanche Conterez, Nicole Covault,
Arlene Hansen, Henderickson family, Fred Holzrichter, Margaret Holzrichter,
Dave Jepsen, Sylvi Jones, Nancy Kautz, Joe Klint, Barb Koskiewicz, Carol Maeder,
Mariella Mannoja, Lynn Martinek, Joe Miller, Cathi Niewinski, Jeff Niewinski,
Carol Paluzzi, Cheryl Pierce, Shirley Roeing, Margie Santiago, Karen Sharpe, Phyllis
Snure, Al Stadelmeier, Sharon Sullivan, Dee Szyszka, Lisa Worthley
anything
Hospitalization/Surgery/Accident/Testing:
Nicki Alander, Lee Goodenough, Georgene Lange, Bonnie Moss, Madison Mumm,
Jeanne Paluga, Wilma Vaksdal
is salt
Prayer Concern:
Frank Kuhn, Kristin Vorrier, Brenna Wilcox, Connie Young
Our Sympathies to:
Carolyn & Al Stadelmaier on the passing of their grandson, Dyante Randolph
Jody Hideg on the passing of her brother-in-law, Luis Magana
Memorials
In memory of Robert Holtz
by Doug & Jan Brooks, Karen McGinley, Alan & Phyllis Gardner, Wayne & Doris Riegler
In memory of Steve Young
by Connie Young
water —
sweat,
tears, or
the sea.”
~Isak Dinesen
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 235
Joliet, IL 60435
St. John Lutheran Church
2650 Plainfield Road
Joliet, IL 60435-1163
Ph: 815-439-2320
Fax: 815-439-0575
www.stjohnjoliet.org
stjohn2650@gmail.com
Staff:
Pastor Peter Holmer
Pastor Jennifer Beamsley
Pastor Robin Caldwell
Requested In-Home Date: 5/29/15
Return Service Requested
Kidz Camp, June 7th - 11th, register today
June, 2015
Lisa Marshall, Church Administrator
Pam Kornaus, Program Administrator
Dawn MacGregor, Food Pantry Director
Ellen Goodwin, Praise Team and Youth Choir Director
Tori Hicks, Senior Choir Director
Sarah Wernli, Handbell Choir Director
Worship with Us:
Saturday evening 5:30 p.m.
Sunday traditional service 8:30 a.m.
Sunday contemporary service 10:15 a.m. thru August 9th
Now - August 9th
View videos online at
stjohngiving.org