- St. John`s!

Coming Events
Sun Feb 22
 9:00am Worship
 10:15am Adult-Teen Bible Class/Sunday
School
 1:00pm Church Volleyball - Sleepy Eye Middle School Gym Door #1
Mon Feb 23
 Pastry Puffin Sale Begins
 11:30am Circuit Meeting - Gibbon
 7:00pm Worship
 8:00pm Adult-Teen Bible Class
Tue Feb 24
 9:00am Newsletter Assembly
 5:00pm Parent Basketball Scrimmage - St.
Mary's, HS Gym
 6:00pm Sunday School Staff Mtg.
 6:00pm St John's on TV - Channel 8
 7:00pm Choir Practice
Wed Feb 25
 1:30pm St John's on TV- Channel 8
 4:30pm Lenten Worship
 5:30pm Lenten Meal (BBQ's served by
Youth Group)
 7:00pm Lenten Worship
Thu Feb 26
 4:00pm SECC Worship
 6:30pm Dave Ramseys' Financial Peace University
Class
Portraits of Christ to Remember
Fri Feb 27
 No Afternoon Bus
 4:30pm MLC BB Tournament
Sat Feb 28
 MLC BB Tournament
Sun Mar 1
 9:00am Worship w/communion
 10:15am Adult-Teen Bible Class/Sunday School
 1:00pm Church Volleyball - Sleepy Eye Middle
School Gym Door #1
 MLC BB Tournament (TBA)
 BB Fun Night - Happy Joe's (BB Players/
Cheerleaders) - after the tournament
Mon Mar 2
 2:00pm Ladies Aid Mtg
 7:00pm Worship w/communion
 8:00pm Adult-Teen Bible Class
STEWARDSHIP STATISTICS 2-8-15
Year-to-Date
Receipts
Needed
Year-to-Date
Weekly Avg. 32 wk
Fund
Weekly
Receipts
Needed/Week
Home
$3,139.10
$7,560.00
$222,486.63
$241,920.00
Synod
$221.00
$ 481.00
$14,443.92
$15,392.00
MVL
$163.00
$ 288.00
$ 8,302.08
$9,216.00
Attendance
St. John’s Lutheran Church and School
Church
10am: 124
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
221 Walnut Street SE • 216 3rd Ave SE
Sleepy Eye, Minnesota 56085
Bible Class
SECC
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Rev. Chris Cordes, Pastor ~ Mr. Dan Rick, Principal
507-794-4500
pastor@stjohnsse.com
920-312-3829
dan.rick@stjohnsse.com
Church and School Office: (507) 794-6200 • Fax: (507) 794-6202
www.stjohnsse.com
1st Sunday in Lent
February 22, 2015
• Welcome, guests! If our form of worship seems unfamiliar, that’s okay.
If it feels like you’re joining a conversation already in progress, you are!
In a way the family of God has been visiting with him for centuries and
the style of conversation has developed over time. But after a short
time of listening and observing, you’ll find yourself caught up and participating in this long-felt joy of conversation between God and his
dearly loved people.
What’s next?
If you’re just getting back to church or looking for a new church, let this be your road
map on the journey.
→ Come back next week. The connection between yourself and Christ gets closer
and stronger with more listening to his word, the Bible. And the connection with
his people grows also as we experience his truth and love together, extending his
peace in our relationships.
→ Sign up for The Four Key Concepts. This short course gives you the very basics for
a good relationship with God. If you know anything from the Bible, know these
four keys! Then the rest of the Bible starts to open up for you.
→ Sign up for Bible Inquirer’s Class. This comparative religions course digs into the
Bible’s basic teachings while letting you see how other religions and denominations, including ours, handle those teachings. You get to see the Bible’s own word
on these topics and let God’s Spirit show you what the Bible says. This is a prerequisite for membership here because we base membership not on feelings and
style but on unity in God’s precious truths.
• Personal Hearing Devices are available in the pass-through window near the elevator.
• Please silence or turn off your cell, for an undisturbed worship hour!
• Restrooms are downstairs, through doors on the west wall.
Basketball Update: Congratulations to the St.
John's basketball team for competing in eight
games in three days and winning six of them! On
Thursday, February 12th the Warriors traveled to
St. Paul's, Arlington for a doubleheader. St. John's
faced Arlington in the first game and lost 25-36.
Matthew Beussman lead the Warriors with 13
points. St. John's then played Immanuel,
Hutchinson in their second game and won 25 to 21.
Matthew Beussman had 12 points and Yuri Soloviyov had 10 points. The St. John's basketball team
then traveled to Hutchinson for a tournament on
Saturday, February 14. The team played three pool
games and won their first against St. Paul's, St.
James 10 to 5. Matthew Beussman lead the team
with 4 points. The Warriors then played in their
second pool game and beat St. Paul's, Arlington 24
to 13. Matthew Beussman again lead the team with
8 points, Molly Landkammer with 6 points, and Yuri
Soloviyov with 6 points. The Warriors then defeated St. Johns, Redwood Falls 20 to 14. Matthew
Beussman lead the team with 10 points. The Warriors finished 3-0 in their pool play and took the 1st
seed in the bracket. In their first bracket round the
Warriors beat Immanuel, Gaylord 27 to 20.
Matthew Beussman led the team with 13 points
and Yuri Soloviyov with 12 points. St. John's again
played St. Paul's, Arlington and won in overtime 27
to 25 in an exciting game that moved them into the
championship game of the tournament. Matthew
led the team with 10 points and Molly Landkammer had 6 points. In their sixth game of the day the
Warriors lost in the championship game 12 to 21 to
Immanuel, Hutchinson. Matthew Beussman led the
team with 12 points. The Warriors ended their
tournament with a 5-1 record and a 2nd place fin-
ish. The current record for the Warriors is 16-8.
The Warriors have a week break and then will
play in another tournament at Martin Luther
College with their first game at 4:30 on Friday,
February 27th.
Thank You! Jack and I would like thank all
those who were there to give us a warm farewell, I like to think it’s not goodbye, but we will
see you soon. Jack and Judy
The MVL Booster Club Annual Auction is
scheduled for Sunday, March 22. We ask that
you consider a labor of love donation in the
form of a pie(s) to the MVL Booster Club Auction. Sign up in back up church by March 15.
You may bring the pies to MVL between the
hours of 9:00 AM –1:00 PM on Saturday,
March 21 or Sunday, March 22. Thank you!
Special Prayers For:
Melva Christensen, Carol Eckstein,
Ron Ellevold, June Grundmeyer,
Dan Hacker, Lorna Havemeier,
Cheri Heidemann, Arla Lehnert,
Leona Lendt, Melvin Lendt,
Robert Lendt, Jerry Lux,
Konner Mathiowetz, Peyton Moldan,
Esther Pabst, George Piotter,
Agnes Piotter, Doc Romberg,
Neoma Schmid,
Bev Wischstadt
The Passion History lessons we are using this year are from a new translation of the Bible, being prepared by a
group of Lutheran pastors and professors. It is a sample project, in draft form, to illustrate the style and aims of
this new Wartburg Project translation. For more information, visit //warburgproject.org ]
Our New Mission Statement
Learn, love, live for Christ!
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Acknowledgements: All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV. Copyright 1973. 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All
rights reserved worldwide. Www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. Hymns and worship sourced from
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During season of Lent, we want to make use of older children from our school to help out with ushering. It is a fun way to get them involved in service to
our Lord. Watch for them and encourage them in
serving him.
Directory Pictures: Pictures will be taken
this Sunday and next. If you would like to
be in our new directory, please have your
picture taken one of these Sundays.
Thank you!
Lenten Donations Needed: Please sign up in back of
church if you can donate any items for our Lenten
suppers. Thank you!
Flowers for Easter: If you wish to order lillies or colorful blooming plants for Easter through the Hosanna
Circle, there is a sign-up list in the narthex.
Part-time Office Position: St. John’s is currently accepting applications through February 27th for a part
-time office position for approx. 12 hrs. weekly. The
position will mainly consist of bookkeeping with
knowledge of Quickbooks and Microsoft office being
helpful. This person’s duties will require them to be
in the office two days a week. Those wishing to apply
should fill out an application. Applications can be
found in the office. Questions can be directed to Jim
Mielke or Lisa Hillmann.
Sewing Project Day February 28th! Everyone is welcome to participate in sewing baby items for New
Beginnings Home. We will start at 9 am in the church
basement. Bring: sewing machines, notions and
threads, ribbon pieces, and a sharp scissors if you
have them. We will have jobs for everyone - even if
you don’t sew! Also, if you are willing to launder
some of the purchased fabric ahead of time, please
contact Rachel Cordes. Sign up in the narthex if you
are able to bring a salad for the day. This project is
made possible financially through a Thrivent Action
Team grant!
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Camp Shetek will be held June 13-19th this year.
Camp is for all children Grade 3 - 8 to enjoy wholesome activities in an outdoor setting. There is time
for Bible Study, Worship, games, swimming, fishing,
biking and singing. You may pay IN FULL or the pay
the DEPOSIT amount when you register. The Regular Registration cost of $ 225 per person will apply
for all registrations received after April 1st. No reservations will be accepted after May 15th. Names
that are received after May 15th will be contacted if
we have space. PLEASE NOTE: A second or third
child from the same family WILL RECEIVE A $ 20 discount. Financial Assistance is available through generous supporters of Camp Shetek. Please explain
your needs on the back of the form or in an email to
the Director. Please register online at
www.welsmn.org OR mail this form, with payment, to: Minnesota Valley Lutheran Bible Camp c/
o Rev. James A. Renz, 715 7th Ave. North St. James,
MN 56081-1608
Church Volleyball will be starting soon! Please
come and enjoy Christian fellowship! There is no
skill level required for good Christian fun with one
another! Volleyball gym dates are Sundays, February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15 from 1-3pm in
the Sleepy Eye public middle school gym. Please
enter school door #1. Reserve these Sunday afternoons for your enjoyment!
Dear St. John’s Church Family,
I have received an email notification the funds from
St. John’s will go towards my MLC tuition. Thank you
for contributing to my education. I appreciate the
help to pay for school!
I am double majoring in early childhood and elementary education, and am always studying hard. I
am looking forward to my first early field experience, in March, where I will be teaching reading to
third through fifth graders.
• For Parents: If your child is restless during the service, please use the lobby or lower level
to quiet him/her down, so you can rejoin the assembly in worship. A TV monitor is on in
the lower level so you don’t have to miss much while your child gets calm. Children’s
worship bags are available for small children during the service. Find them next to the
upper elevator door.
• Offerings: Our offerings make it possible to run the programs and ministries of our church,
participating with the Lord our God in his kingdom plans and expansion. Each member is
taught to make his own decision what to give, based on the simple principles of giving
first to God, generously and with a heart of trust. If you are a guest, you are not expected to participate in the Offering. We’re just glad you can be here and listen to God’s
Word with us!
• There are resources for you and your family to discover on the display tables in the Narthex
(lobby). Take home some helpful tools and news – free!
• Sunday School is a HUGE blessing for all ages at St. John’s, because it’s like power-learning
and sibling fun all in one! Children can stay right in the sanctuary where we worship,
moving to the front where the piano is for some fun songs to start Adults and teens can
head downstairs where the fun begins in a topic focused on growing your lifestyle and
character.
USHER ON DUTY
9:00 AM – Gary Schroeder
7:00 PM – Leo Derkowski
GREETERS
9:00 AM – Volunteers Needed
7:00 PM – Marcia Derkowski
ORGANIST
Brent Nolte
COUNTERS
Dittbenner/Dallmann
Thanks again for all your support!
Molly Maasz
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Portraits of Christ to Remember
This Wednesday we began the season of “Lent”. During the next six weeks we turn our
hearts to the story of Jesus’ humility. We watch him go deeper and deeper into willing
humiliation, because that was the only way he could save us from our sins. So, while we
marvel at his sufferings, we also take the time necessary to repent of all sins, turning
from them and to him for the package of forgiveness and life he came to win for us. As
the days “lengthen” (the word “Lent” comes from this word) toward springtime, so our
hope increases as Christ’s crucifixion nears.
Pre-Service Prayers: hymnal p. 10-11 and 134-139
Service of the Word
Page 38 in front of the hymnal
What happens after the seminar?
Following this introductory Phase 1 seminar – if we decide to proceed with the proposed ministry planning process – we'll continue with Phase 2 (Analysis), Phase 3 (Mission/Vision
Setting), and Phase 4 (Strategic Implementation).
Crossroads Consulting strongly recommends a proactive, consensus-building approach to ministry planning, not the unhealthy and unadventurous head-in-the-sand approach. Let’s see
what else they propose. The Saturday, March 14 seminar starts promptly at 9:00 am and ends
at 12:30 pm. Arrive early and enjoy the refreshments.
www.timeforcrossroads.com
Hymns and Songs:
351 – Hail, O Once Despised Jesus
419 vs. 1,2,3,5 & 7 – If God Himself Be for Me
LAPPY Song book pg. 96 vs. 3 – God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Offering Hymn)
359 – Jesus, My Great High Priest
332 – Go, My Children, with My Blessing (Closing Hymn)
“What an amazing amount of helpful information you shared with us! I only wish more of
our members would have been exposed to it.”
Scripture Lessons:
Romans 8:31-39 – Absolute security
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What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be
against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how
will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring
any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who
is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died--more than that, who was raised to
life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face
death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." 37 No, in all
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Come to the Seminar
“Responding to
Today’s Realities”
these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I
am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither
the present nor the future, nor any powers,39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
What’s the purpose of this seminar?
This introductory Phase 1 seminar, presented by Crossroads Consulting Ministry (Rev. Dr. Elton
C. Stroh, Director), will help our congregation lay a biblical and conceptual foundation for planning future ministry. We’re told lots of useful information will be shared, and we’ll have opportunities to provide input.
What will we be hearing and talking about?
Session 1: The Cultural Context for Ministry
Factors that Shape Ministry Context
Some Trends that Impact Ministry
Trends in WELS and Our Congregation
Connecting Church and Culture
Questions to Consider
Session 2: The Church Confronts Change
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Collecting and Comparing Our Thoughts on Change
Three Key Questions on Change in the Church
Church Sizes (Growth Obstacles and Strategies)
Vital Components of Ministry Planning
Learning from Turnaround and Growing WELS Churches
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Mark 1:12-15 – Jesus enters his ministry.
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At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13 and he was in the desert
forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels
attended him.
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After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good
news of God. 15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!"
Taking the message home
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Message:
Part 1: The Vesting of a Priest
Zachariah 3:1-10
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Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the
LORD, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. 2 The LORD said to Satan, "The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke
you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the fire?" 3 Now Joshua was
dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. 4 The angel said to those
who were standing before him, "Take off his filthy clothes." Then he said to
Joshua, "See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put rich garments on you." 5
Then I said, "Put a clean turban on his head." So they put a clean turban on his
head and clothed him, while the angel of the LORD stood by. 6 The angel of the
LORD gave this charge to Joshua: 7 "This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'If you
will walk in my ways and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house
and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing
here. 8 " 'Listen, O high priest Joshua and your associates seated before you,
who are men symbolic of things to come: I am going to bring my servant, the
Branch. 9 See, the stone I have set in front of Joshua! There are seven eyes on
that one stone, and I will engrave an inscription on it,' says the LORD Almighty,
'and I will remove the sin of this land in a single day. 10 " 'In that day each of you
will invite his neighbor to sit under his vine and fig tree,' declares the L ORD Almighty."
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Today after worship:
Adult-teen Bible Class: The 5 Love Languages
Sunday School: Samson
Announcements
After the announcements, take a few moments to greet those sitting near you.
Dismiss yourself when you are ready.
Next week’s worship theme: Portraits of Christ to Remember—Part 2: A
Sword Against a Shepherd
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