Author: Jean

St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church ELCA
401 3rd Ave NE
Waseca, MN 56093
November 27, 2016
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, 2013

Welcome to worship as we start preparing our hearts for the coming of Jesus, our Savior and Lord.
John Omans, Pastor, faith.worker@hotmail.com
Pastor John’s blog at: http://stjohnwaseca.wordpress.com
[home phone] (507) 833-1525 [cell phone] (507) 201-1103
Marty Aberle, Youth Director, (507) 461-3552
email:3rdgearwaseca@gmail.com
Carrie Lonneman, Office Manager, stjohn@hickorytech.net
Church Phone: (507) 833-1703
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. M—F
** Announcement Deadline is 10:00 a.m. Thursday **
St. John is on Facebook: St John Lutheran Church ELCA
Sunday SMART Bus – 1-855-762-7821 (call before Sat. 3pm for reservation)
WEB SITE: www.stjohnwaseca.org
St. John is a Christian family of disciples alive in a Scripture-based, Spirit-led mission of ministry, worship and play. Disciples at St. John Lutheran Church are expected to pray often, worship regularly, learn from the Scriptures, participate in the serving groups if physically able, offer their time and talent as the spirit calls them, and regularly contribute monetarily to support the mission and ministry of the church.

Wait, Prepare, Joy and Love
12/04/16 Joel 2:12-13, 28-29
12/11/16 Isaiah 61:1-11
12/18/16 Luke 1:26-38, 46-54

Attendance
Sunday
Nov. 20
154
86day AAtt

Etta Baker, Marlin Knutson (Brian Knutson’s father), Ken Hamilton, David Henkensiefken, Marv Dumdei, Stacy Corby (granddaughter of Don and Margaret Wynnemer), Fred Glade (Jody Schroeder’s brother in law), Martin Eberling, JoAnn Root (Cindy Coy’s mother), David Cullip, Marcia Hagen, Janet Weber, Luetta Eberline, Robin Cullip, Barbara Stoltz (Bob Stoltz’mother), Betty Battenfeld, Nina Carlson, Sally Takala, Lester Root, Dona Hinkie, Brad Tetzloff, Doug & Marlis Scholljegerdes, Roger Zabel, Charlie Mitchell, Irene Lau, Glen Neuman, Charlene Bauman, Dorothy Loken, Virginia Elias, Daryl Meyer (son-in-law of Rick & Lois Nelson), Cooper Tenney, Theron Bonneur, and for all inactive members of St. John. Please keep the office informed so we can keep the prayer list current.

Chad Chum,
Dana Elias,
Jacob Kuhns,
Trevor Morris, Darren Peterson, Jacob Lemmen, Matt Wantoch

The Men in Mission would like to say thank you for your generosity. The total amount of money raised for the Neighborhood Service Center, drum roll, $7,285 !
In addition 77 lbs. of food & supplies were also donated.

Mission trip to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the Red Shirt School (grades K-8) in South Dakota, December 8-December 12th. St. John has a Christmas tree in the narthex with specific requested items for students at Red Shirt School, as well as families on the reservation. We will again be bringing personal care kits, food baskets and cleaning baskets. Prayerfully consider making a donation to Pine Ridge this Christmas season. For many this may be the only Christmas gift they receive. Questions? contact Sue Erdman at 461-5108

Men in Mission are hosting a Caroling Party on Sunday, December 11, 3:30 pm-5:00pm with a lunch to follow. Everyone is invited. Bring the whole family!

Women of the ELCA Christmas Potluck Party is Thursday, Dec 8 at 6pm.
Order your Christmas Poinsettias by calling the church office. $8.50

3rd GEAR
November 30th – Cup ‘O Soup, Coloring, and Convo at Grace’s Advent Meal; 5:30pm – 6:30pm
December 7th - Cup ‘O Soup, Coloring, and Convo at Grace’s Advent Meal; 5:30pm – 6:30pm
December 14th - Cup ‘O Soup, Coloring, and Convo at Grace’s Advent Meal; 5:30pm – 6:30pm
December 21st - Cup ‘O Soup, Coloring, and Convo at Grace’s Advent Meal; 5:30pm – 6:30pm

October 2016
Monthly
Income $ 19,669
Expense — 20,212
Diff (543)
Year to Date
Income $ 190,826
Expense — 204,312
Diff (13,486)
Copies of the Revised Constitution and By-laws are available in the Narthex and Trinity Hall. Please review. Congregational Election on Sunday, December 4 after worship. We need your vote.

Lutheran Social Service is looking to fill two new positions in the Waseca area. There is a one year position for a Case Manager to help with the disaster affected families. There is a one year Volunteer Specialist position which would be coordinating and educating volunteers. For a complete description please contact the church office .

Military Box Collection
This campaign brings boxes full of festive cheer to the servicemen and women who are working away from their families this Christmas. Military boxes will be going out soon. Posters of needed items are in Trinity Hall and the Narthex during the month of November. We need updated military addresses as soon as possible. PLEASE drop a note in the offering plate, send it in the mail, email it at stjohn@hickorytech.net, stop in the office or call the church at 833-1703. Thank you for your prompt attention to this.

Thursday, December 1 Men in Mission meeting at Don Priebe’s at 6pm for Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys. Please bring a snack to share. Spouses Welcome too!

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News

&Events

Sunday (November 27) First Sunday in Advent
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship “Hanging of the Greens”
10:15a.m. Fellowship
5:00 p.m. Video Voice
Monday (November 28)
10:00 a.m. Quilters meet in Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m. Video Voice
Tuesday (November 29)
6:00 p.m. Nominating Committee meeting
Wednesday (November 30)
5:00 p.m. Pizza / Confirmation Class
5:30 p.m. 3rd Gear meet at Grace
Thursday (December 1)
6:00 p.m. Men in Mission Football game at Don Priebe’s
Sunday (December 4) Second Sunday in Advent
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
10:15 a.m. Children’s Ministries (program practice)/
Pancake Breakfast by Men in Mission
5:00 p.m. Video Voice
Monday (December 5)
10:00 a.m. Quilters meet in Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m. Video Voice
Tuesday (December 6)
7:00 p.m. Commissions
Wednesday (December 7) “The Gifts of Advent” Service
7:00 p.m.
Thursday (December 8) Women of the ELCA Christmas Potluck
6:00 p.m.

Diane Beckmann, Thrivent Representative is sponsoring a bus trip on Tuesday Dec. 20 to The Minneapolis Institute of Art. “Martin Luther Art and the Reformation”
Bus leaves HyVee at 9:45 a.m. Cost is $10 for members and $20 non-members. Call
835-4844 to reserve your spot.