St. John Lutheran Church
1710 5th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
‘THE HERALD’
December 2018
Published 12 times/year
Vol. #118, Issue #12
St. John Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage Paid
Permit #1040
Fargo, ND 58102
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
If you would like to receive The Herald
only by e-mail, please send a quick note
Thank You!
Contact Us St. John Lutheran Church
1710 5th Street South, Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-232-8521
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.stjohnfargo.com
The Ministry Team of St. John:
All the People of God, along with
Rev. Dr. Erick J. Thompson, Senior Pastor
Rev. Brian Hansen, Associate Pastor
Dawn Papenfuss, Director of Music/Organist
Erin Bjerke, Youth Education Director & Office Secretary
Jeremy Maahs, Youth Programming Director
Jackie Jabens, Finance/Office Manager
Randy Shone, Custodian
Jana Bruhschwein, St. John Christian Preschool Director
Kellie Knodel, Cheryl Dietz, Katie Mare, Katie Maple,
Michele Wangen, Preschool Teachers
Suzanne Schultz & Marcia Bettenhausen, Accompanists
Jessica Westgard Larson, Handbells
Articles accepted before
5:00pm on December 20th for the January 2019 Herald.
St. John Church Council
2018-2020 Dean Froslie President
2018-2020 Shawn Vasichek Vice President
2017-2019 Damon Janssen Vice President
2018-2020 Larry Papenfuss Secretary
2017-2019 Eric Christeson Property
2017-2019 Amanda Holt Youth Education
2018-2020 Jill Olson Youth Programming
2017-2019 Sally Sterk Good Samaritan
2018-2019 Gail Reierson Missions/Social
Concerns
1
Volume 118, Issue 12 Community in Christ : Christ in Community December 2018
THE HERALD
St. John Lutheran Church
A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Christmas Eve Worship
December 24, 2018
3:30pm Christmas with Worship Band
5:30pm Candlelight & the St. John Choir
10:30pm Reflective Worship with
Candlelight & Communion
Sundays in December:
(Sunday worship is at 8:30am and 10:45am unless otherwise noted)
December 2: Worship Band & guest preacher Rev. Emmy Swedlund
December 9: Cross+Walk Sunday School Christmas program at 10:45am
December 16: Advent/Christmas Music Extravaganza!
December 23: 10:00am: ONE worship service
December 30: 10:00am: ONE worship service
The Children of St. John present...
Cross+Walk Sunday School Christmas Program
Sunday, December 9 at 10:45am
In place of our regular 10:45am worship service, come see and hear the Cross+Walk Sunday School kids tell the Christmas story!
2
A Note from the Pastor...
It’s December and it’s time to prepare for Christmas! For many of us, preparing for Christmas means hanging decorations, sending/posting Christmas cards, buying presents, and trying to find some time to spend with friends and family over the holidays. While all of these activities are important, spending time with friends and family is a really important part of understanding what Christmas is. Physically connecting with friends and family is so important because it is a reflection of what God is doing in Christmas. Christmas is about incarnation. When we celebrate Christmas, we are celebrating that God chose to come to earth to be human and live with us. And, God doesn’t just show up a for a day or two, Jesus lived for roughly 30 years on earth before he was killed. Jesus living as a human on earth with humans was not a token expression, but an entire life spent with us. Christmas is about presence, about God choosing to be present with us. Christmas is about God spending time, years and decades, with us here on earth. What can we learn from this for our lives during this Christmas season? Christmas is about spending time with each other. Christmas is about making it a priority to spend time with family. There are so many things that come into our lives seeking our attention. While there are some things we absolutely need to pay attention to, the trick is to prioritize giving attention to those things that are life-giving. God sent Christ to earth, “so that we may have life, and have it abundantly.” Abundant life doesn’t mean a life full of things or money or Facebook friends. Abundant life is a life filled with the love of God in Christ Jesus. Abundant life can be found in relationships with friends and family and neighbors and even strangers. Abundant life at Christmas time can come from time spent together celebrating God’s gift of love, celebrating God’s choice to live among us as Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas!! Pastor Erick
WINTER SCHEDULE Sundays:
8:30am Worship/Communion
9:30am CROSS+WALK Sunday School
9:45am Middle School Youth Group
9:45am Adult Forum
9:30am Prayer Gathering
10:45am Worship/Communion
Wednesdays*:
5:00pm Youth Handbells
5:30pm Adult Handbells
5:30pm Children’s Choir
5:30-6:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Confirmation (Grades 6-8)
7:00pm St. John Choir
7:30pm High School Youth Group
*Please note that there will be NO Wednesday activities on December 26. They will resume on January 2. Merry Christmas!
11
Upcoming Youth Events
December
Sat 8: 6:00pm-7:00pm – MS Chat and Chew
7:00pm-10:00pm – MS Fun Night!
Sun 16: 5:00pm-7:00pm - HS Tri-Church Youth Event
Wed 26: NO HS Youth Group
January
Sat 5: 6:00pm-7:00pm – MS Chat and Chew
7:00pm-10:00pm – MS Fun Night!
Sun 20: Family Sledding
5:30pm-8:00pm - HS Event
Sat 26: Family Skiing
MS: Middle School (grades 6-8)
HS: High School (grades 9-12)
Middle School Youth Group 6th - 8th graders are invited to join us for fellowship,
games, and snacks!
Sundays at 9:45am in the Youth Room.
We will NOT meet December 23 & 30.
A Note from Jeremy…
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for this church community who I know cares very much for people. I'm thankful for the youth group that has been growing together this year and I'm thankful for your generosity: from your donations, we packed 30 shoeboxes for children through Operation Christmas Child on Wednesday the 14th. I'm also thankful just to be a part of it all. Thanks and praise to God who keeps working through ordinary people like you and me.
Peace,
Jeremy
Middle School Monthly
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! These events for
Middle Schoolers (6th-8th graders) have two parts:
Chat & Chew: (6:00pm-7:00pm) Eat food and talk
about important stuff. All middle school students
welcome. Come ready to listen, share, and have real
discussion.
Fun Night: (7:00pm-10:00pm) Hang out, play games,
have fun together. Typically involves eating snacks.
Feel free to come to one or both parts!
Next date: Saturday, December 8
High School Youth Group 9th-12th graders are invited to join us Wednesdays at
7:30pm in the youth room to eat snacks, enjoy
fellowship, and talk about stuff relevant to high
schoolers. We will NOT meet December 26.
Operation Christmas Child:
Trip to Processing Center
A group of St. John’s high schoolers, along with those
from Messiah and First Lutheran, are taking a trip to the
Operation Christmas Child processing plant in
Minneapolis November 30 - December 2.
Please join us in praying for these youth as they
participate in this mini service trip!
Our youth packed 30 shoeboxes with the items that
our congregation donated. THANK YOU to everyone
who brought shoe boxes and gift items!
High School Tri-Church Youth
Christmas Party
Sunday, December 16 from 6:00pm-7:00pm
St. John Church Youth Room
Bring a "White elephant gift." This can be something funny, something fun to get, or something delicious. Don't spend more than $5 if you spend anything at all.
We'll have Christmas snacks and hot chocolate.
St. John Exclusive pre-party: Meet at the church an hour early to eat supper and decorate cookies! 5:00pm
10
Children, Youth and Family 6th-8th Grade
CONFIRMATION Schedule
Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm Dec 5: Learning Session Dec 12: Learning Session
Dec 19: Fellowship Event
Dec 26: No Class (Christmas)
Jan 2: Learning Session
Jan 9: Learning Session
Jan 16: Fellowship Event
Jan 23: Learning Session
Jan 30: Learning Session
CROSS+WALK Sunday School (Age 3 - Grade 5)
YOU are invited to join us each Sunday at 9:30am downstairs in the
fellowship hall. December will be a short, action-packed month at
Cross+Walk! We’re busy gearing up for our Christmas program, which
will be on December 9 during the 10:45am worship service. We’ll have
a dress rehearsal beforehand, so kids please meet at 9:30am in the
fellowship hall. December 16 will be our Christmas party! We will NOT
meet on December 23 and 30.
Our November - December theme is “Undercover Christmas:
Compassion is Our Mission.” By studying the Christmas story in Luke
2, we’re learning that God showed compassion to us by sending Jesus
to die for us. We can show others compassion, just as God did for us!
We’re still looking for volunteers to serve snacks and be greeters! If
you’re interested, please contact Erin Bjerke at
[email protected] or 701-232-8521.
Volunteer Opportunities! If you’re interested in volunteering to work with the
children or youth of St. John this school year, please
contact Erin or Jeremy at the church office:
701-232-8521 or email [email protected];
Preschool News Little Hands, Big Hearts
St. John Christian Preschool sponsors two children in Nicaragua through ChildHope. The children take such pride when dropping coins into the collection box. Jamy and Rodrigo, our current sponsor children, receive school uniforms, Christian education, medical checkups, and dental care. Preschoolers learned about the food, music, climate, games, language and traditions of Nicaragua during our birthday celebration day in September. Each month we learn about a new country. Our daily prayer is “We wish love, happiness, peace and food for all the children of the world” .
-Jana Bruhschwein, Preschool Director
Upcoming Milestones Watch for these Milestones coming up in January:
3rd Grade “Ten Commandments” Milestone
Kindergarten “Kids & Money” Milestone For more information, contact Erin at
[email protected] or 701-232-8521.
Sanctuary Keepers Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders get the opportunity to serve
our congregation by keeping the pews in the sanctuary
neat and tidy. THANK YOU to these kids!
5th Grade Milestone On November 11, the 5th graders completed their “Lord’s
Supper” learning session, where they learned what
Communion is and why we celebrate it. On Sunday,
December 2 during worship, we will have a special
blessing for them and they will get to serve communion
with bread that they’ve made!
3
Attention Snowbirds:
If you’d like church correspondence delivered to you without interruption, please call or email the church office at 701-232-8521; [email protected]. Please confirm to us your winter address and tell us which date to begin using it and which date to switch back to your local address. Thank you!
Thrivent Food Challenge Met! THANK YOU to all who contributed to the food shelf challenge. We collected 550 food items, exceeding the
requirement for the Thrivent challenge! As a result, Thrivent will send a check for $500 to the FM Emergency
Food Pantry.
Special thanks to Holly, Caleb, and Kolby Nissen and Barb Westhoff for counting the items and to Judy
Peterson and Jana Bruhschwein for stacking the items for the picture and repacking for delivery to the Food
Pantry.
Dec 2 - Dr. Tim Hiller:
“The Church as Welcoming Community? 4 Models”
Dec 9 - Dr. Tim Hiller
Dec 16 - NO Adult Forum
Dec 23 - NO Adult Forum
Dec 30 - NO Adult Forum
Jan 6 - Missions/Social Concerns Committee (tentative)
Jan 13 - Stephen Ministry
Office Closed Christmas Week The church office will be closed the week of December 24-28, in observance of Christmas.
At our Thanksgiving service, St. John collected $1,809
to go towards hurricane, wildfire, and earthquake relief
and other disasters around the world. We’re thankful
that this money can provide basic needs to those
affected!
Fall Stewardship Campaign:
Thank You!
A heartfelt “Thank You” to everyone for all of the
support for our Fall Stewardship Pledge Drive. As
of today, we have received almost as many
pledges as last year, with 21 pledges from families
who haven’t pledged before! Your continued
support of the ministry of St. John is making a
difference in the lives of people in our
neighborhood and across the world. There is still
time to turn in a pledge to the office if you so
desire. Above all, we ask everyone to keep St.
John and its ministry in your prayers. Thank you!!
4
Announcements
"Happy Feet"
St. John Foot Care Clinic
We have volunteers to pamper your feet and trained
personnel to trim your nails. All while you enjoy coffee and
visit with friends.
Upcoming dates are Tuesday, December 18 and
Tuesday, January 15 in the parlor.
Schedule an appointment by calling
Cathy Chatelain at 701-261-2707 or 701-293-6772.
Cost is $18 paid to Sanford Home Health.
Prayer Gatherings
Sundays from 9:30am to 9:45am in the library.
We will gather after worship for a brief time of prayer for our community, leaders, country, and world.
Volunteer Opportunity:
Churches United & Salvation Army
On Sunday December 2, 8 to 10 volunteers are
requested to prepare and serve dinner from 3:30pm to
7:00pm at Churches United for the Homeless in
Moorhead and from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Salvation
Army in downtown Fargo. If you are interested in helping
with this vital ministry, contact Allan Peterson at
701-282-4644 or 701-715-5482.
Volunteer Opportunity:
Wednesday Suppers If you’re interested in preparing and serving supper for the
Children’s Choir and Confirmation youth one Wednesday
this winter, please contact the church office at
701-232-8521 or [email protected]
The following dates are still available:
January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, April 24
Greeters If you’re interested in being a greeter on Sunday
mornings, Please contact the office at 701-232-8521.
Volunteer Opportunity: Red Kettle Bell Ringing
The St. John Missions/Social Concerns Committee is
seeking volunteers from St. John’s membership and
friends to ring bells for the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign for
the Red River Salvation Army Chapter. We will ring on
Saturday morning, December 1 at 6 locations during 10
time slots – all 6 locations are fairly close to St. John.
Many have found this experience to be a great way to
engage others in our community with the giving spirit of
Christmas. If interested, please sign up at the table in the
Narthex. Questions? Call Allan Peterson 701-715-5482.
Church Women United
Christmas Coffee
Friday, December 7 at 9:30am at
Edgewood Vista - 4440 37th Ave S, Fargo
Come and enjoy Christmas goodies and visit with the residents. Bring unwrapped gifts for the YWCA (personal items) and Churches United for the Homeless (winter items for all ages).
All are welcome!
ELCA Good Gifts Are you looking for Christmas gift ideas? Check out the
ELCA Good Gifts catalog. There are copies available on a
table in the Narthex.
Christmas Decorating On Saturday, December 1, the Altar Guild could use some
help decorating the church for Christmas! Please come at
9:00am if you would like to help—especially if you’re
willing to climb a ladder.
9
ELCA World Hunger Appeal: In Memory of Violet Unterseher: Elwood & LaVon Rieke General Memorial Fund: In Memory of Violet Unterseher: Robert & Susan Grundysen Good Samaritan Committee Fund: In Memory of Violet Unterseher, for the Foot Care Clinic: Jane Nissen In Memory of Donna Nelson: Jeri Ekstrom In Memory of Violet Unterseher: Jeri Ekstrom Good Samaritan Emergency Assistance Fund: In Memory of Violet Unterseher: Darwin & Betty Konrad In Memory of Donna Nelson: Dick & Diane Stenberg
Special Music Fund: In Memory of Larry Grosfield: Mike & Sue Williams In Memory of Raymond Severson, brother of Dianne Stenso: Larry & Arlene Barber, Gloria Pechtel Special Projects Appeal: Shattered Glass and Standing Water: In Memory of Karen Malm Schrade: Donard & Carolyn Thue In Memory of Ray Severson: Ruth Kautzman
Memorials, Honorariums & Special Gifts
Do you know of someone who is facing a difficult time? Maybe a health issue, divorce, loss of job? St. John
has a skilled group of Stephen Ministers trained to walk along side of those in crisis, providing confidential,
one-to-one Christian care.
Do you feel God is calling you for something more? Do others note your gift to listen, encourage, care, support or pray for others? Consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Our next training course will start in February 2019. See Pastor Brian for more details or questions.
As we enter into the holiday season at my home we have been greeted with a seasonal guest who comes every year after Thanksgiving and stays until Christmas. That guest is Winkie the House Elf. Winkie is our ELF ON THE SHELF. Winkie moves around the house each and every night to different locations keeping an eye on our children during the day and then reporting back to Santa each night. A few years back our Stephen Ministry team found a Care Bear that we have affectionately named Stephen who will also be showing up for the next month or so to remind everyone of our wonderful caring Stephen Ministry. Stephen the Care Bear will be moving around the Church to different locations on a fairly regular basis. I would like to invite everyone to keep an eye out for where Stephen is at whenever you come to Church for the next month or so. Blessings and Peace to you all during this Christmas Season! Pastor Brian
8
Get Involved!
Coffee & Fellowship Hour If you would consider bringing treats or serving coffee and
treats between worship services one Sunday this fall or
winter, please sign up in the parlor or contact the church
office at 701-232-8521 or [email protected].
This is a great way to meet and welcome all who come to
worship at St. John!
Ruth Circle Please join us for Bible study on the 3rd Monday of the
month at 7:30pm. Location to be announced.
MUGG (Men Under God’s Guidance)
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30pm at the
Fargo Ale House.
4445 17th Ave S, Fargo
For all men. We will gather after work for food and
fellowship. Questions? Call Joel Kangas at 701-235-5924.
Women & Wine Thursday, December 20 at 6:30pm.
at Julie Staigle’s - 2967 Southgate Dr, Fargo
All women are invited for an evening of food, drinks, and
fun! Please bring a beverage of your choice.
Please contact Julie Staigle at 701-361-1824 with any
ideas or questions!
Book Club Monday, December 3 at 7:00pm here at St. John.
We will discuss the book Gentleman in Moscow
by Amor Towles.
January 7: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
February 4: Still Alice by Lisa Genova
Questions? Contact Jane Nissen at 701-235-0436.
Monday Morning Yoga Mondays, December 10 & 17 at 10:00am in the parlor.
Join us for yoga, a Bible verse and prayer. You may
choose to stay for tea afterward.
Questions? Contact Gini Duval 701-306-3454 or
Wednesday Morning Bible Study 11:00am Wednesdays in the Parlor
Tuesday Quilting Tuesdays 9:30am-2:00pm downstairs in room B11.
Everyone is invited to join us! Quilting skills optional,
fellowship guaranteed!
We meet September through May to assemble mission
quilts for Lutheran World Relief and for local needs.
Bring a bag lunch.
Questions? Contact Char Grant at 701-298-2928.
RECONCILING IN CHRIST
This is a group focusing on ways in which St. John may
actively serve the LGBTQ community.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, December 12
at 6:00pm in the Window Lobby.
Contact: Luke Papenfuss 701-446-6678
Men’s Bible Study Thursdays from 6:15am-7:30am in the parlor.
Come and join us each Thursday morning in the parlor
from 6:45am-7:30am. Coffee, orange juice, and sweet
rolls are served from 6:15am-6:45am. For more
information, please call Elwood Rieke at 701-293-0717 or
email [email protected].
Epiphany Plants If you like to garden and would consider raising some
plants for a ministry this January, please contact the office at 701-232-8521 or [email protected]
Rachel Circle Please join us for Bible study on the 3rd Wednesday of
the month at 9:30am in the conference room.
5
Music Notes by Dawn Papenfuss Do you want to sing? Are you looking for a short-term choir commitment? Join the St. John Choir for Christmas! We’re looking for a few more teen and adult singers for Christmas Eve. If you’re interested, please contact Dawn at [email protected] or 701-232-8521.
December Special Music
Dec 2: Worship Band
Dec 9: 8:30am St. John Choir
10:45am Cross+walk Sunday School Christmas Program
Dec 16: Advent/Christmas Music Festival with Adult Handbells and St. John choir at BOTH SERVICES!!!
Youth handbells at 10:45am
Dec 23: [ONE SERVICE ONLY AT 10:00am]
Dec 24: Christmas Eve
3:30pm Worship Band 5:30pm St. John Choir 10:30pm
Dec 30: [ONE SERVICE ONLY AT 10:00am]
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS & WREATHS Christmas poinsettias, wreaths and other Christmas decorations will be purchased to enhance the
beauty of St. John during the Advent and Christmas seasons. If you would like to donate to the poinsettia
fund, please make your check payable to: St. John Lutheran Church. Place it, along with this slip, in an
envelope, mark it “Poinsettia Fund” and drop it in the offering plate or mail to the church office.
Donations are due by Monday, December 17.
Name ________________________________ Amount $_______ Phone ___________________
Given in memory of ______________________________________________________________ or
Given in honor of ________________________________________________________________
Regarding Giving at
Year-end
Please note that all contributions
delivered to the church office by
12:00 p.m. on Monday, December
31 or postmarked no later than
December 31 will be credited to
2018 (unless specifically designated
as a prepaid contribution for 2019).
Contributions delivered to the
church office after closing on
December 31 or received by mail
postmarked after December 31 will
be credited to 2019.
The 2018 contribution reports will be
mailed during the month of January.
Please direct any questions to Jackie in the finance office. Thank you!
ST. JOHN FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING
The St. John Foundation Board will meet Tuesday, December 18 at 5:30pm in the Conference Room.
If you have a project or a special need (or know someone in the community with a project that fulfills the St.
John Foundation’s mission), please consider making a funding request. Funding request forms are available
at the church office or by email ([email protected]). Funding requests received no later than 5:00pm
on Monday, December 17 will be reviewed at the December 18 meeting.
6
SUN MON TUE WED
2 Pastor Emmy Swedlund preach Worship Band 8:30 AM Worship/Communion--5th Grade Blessing 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CROSS+WALK Sunday School (FH) 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Prayer Gathering (Library) 9:45 AM Adult Forum (S)--Dr. Tim Hiller 9:45 AM Middle School Youth Group (YR) 10:45 AM Worship/Communion--5th Grade Blessing 4:00 PM HS Operation Christmas Child Trip returns 7:00 PM AA (FH)
3 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 1:30 PM Staff Mtg (CR) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 6:00 PM Trax of Faith Rehearsal (S) 7:00 PM Book Club
4 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 9:30 AM Quilting 10:30 AM Recorder Rehearsal (S) 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 6:30 PM Committee Night 7:30 PM Stephen Ministry Mtg (CR)
5 8:00 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM12:30 PM3:00 PM[Wednesday evening activities listed on page 2]5:30 PM6:00 PM
9 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Worship/Communion 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CROSS+WALK Sunday School (FH) 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Prayer Gathering (Library) 9:45 AM Adult Forum (B11)--Dr. Tim Hiller 9:45 AM Middle School Youth Group (YR) 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Worship--CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7:00 PM AA (FH)
10 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 10:00 AM Yoga (P) 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 1:30 PM Staff Mtg (CR) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 5:30 PM MUGG Night 6:00 PM Trax of Faith Rehearsal (S)
11 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 9:30 AM Quilting 10:30 AM Recorder Rehearsal (S) 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR)
128:00 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM12:30 PM3:00 PM[Wednesday evening activities listed on page 2]6:00 PMComm Mtg (WL)
16 Advent/Christmas Music Extravaganza! 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Worship/Communion 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CROSS+WALK Sunday School (FH) 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Prayer Gathering (Library) 9:45 AM Middle School Youth Group (YR) 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Worship/Communion 12:00 PM Stephen Ministry Mtg (CR) 6:00 PM Tri-church HS Youth Event: Christmas Party (YR) 7:00 PM AA (FH)
17 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 10:00 AM Yoga (P) 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Kindermusik Piano recital (S & P) 7:30 PM Ruth Circle
18 8:00 AM Foot Care Clinic (P) 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 9:30 AM Quilting 10:30 AM Recorder Rehearsal (S) 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Staff Christmas Party 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 5:30 PM Foundation Board Mtg (CR) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Church Council
198:00 AM9:00 AM9:30 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM12:30 PM3:00 PM[Wednesday evening activities listed on page 2]
23 NO CROSS+WALK NO Middle School Youth Group 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Worship/Communion 7:00 PM AA (FH) 30 NO CROSS+WALK NO Middle School Youth Group 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Worship/Communion 7:00 PM AA (FH)
24 OFFICE CLOSED No Preschool (Christmas Vacation) 3:30 PM Christmas Eve Worship 5:30 PM Christmas Eve Worship 10:30 PM Christmas Eve Worship 31 No Preschool (Christmas Vacation) 1:30 PM Staff Mtg (CR)
25 CHRISTMAS DAY OFFICE CLOSED No Preschool (Christmas Vacation)
26OFFICE CLOSEDNo Preschool (Christmas Vacation)12:00 PMNO Wednesday Activities
St. John Lutheran Church
December 2018
7
WED THU FRI SAT
1 HS Operation Christmas Child Trip 9:00 AM Church Christmas decorating 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM NA (P)
5 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 11:00 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study (P) 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care [Wednesday evening activities listed on page 2] 5:30 PM Youth Education Comm Mtg (CR) 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Confirmation: Service Night!
6 6:15 AM - 7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (P) 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 10:45 AM Preschool Gingerbread Nativity 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 12:30 PM Preschool Gingerbread Nativity 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR)
7 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 10:45 AM Preschool Gingerbread Nativity 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 12:30 PM Preschool Gingerbread Nativity 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care
8 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM NA (P) 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Middle School Monthly
12 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 11:00 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study (P) 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care [Wednesday evening activities listed on page 2] 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Reconciling In Christ Ad Hoc Comm Mtg (WL)
13 6:15 AM - 7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (P) 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR)
14 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care
15 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM NA (P)
19 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 9:30 AM Rachel Circle (Conference Room) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 11:00 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study (P) 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care [Wednesday evening activities listed on page 2]
20 6:15 AM - 7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (P) 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindermusik (MR) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 10:30 AM Preschool Christmas Program 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 1:00 PM Preschool Christmas Program 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindermusik (MR) 5:00 PM Newsletter Deadline 6:00 PM Women & Wine
21 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Preschool Early Drop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool 10:30 AM Preschool Christmas Program 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Preschool 1:00 PM Preschool Christmas Program 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool After Care
22 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM NA (P)
26 OFFICE CLOSED No Preschool (Christmas Vacation) 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline NO Wednesday Activities
27 OFFICE CLOSED No Preschool (Christmas Vacation)
28 OFFICE CLOSED No Preschool (Christmas Vacation)
29 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM NA (P)