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Worship Together - Witness by Serving

~ New Worship Time at 11am ~

Break-fast and Bible Study at 9:30am before worship

We offer worship in the sanctuary as well as online via Facebook live.

If you don't have a church home, come visit!

Pastor

Rev. Michele Fischer

Pastor Michele Fischer

Announcements for March 30 2025

Parish Lenten Services
St. John’s Lenten services are on Wednesdays at 4:00 P.M. through April 9. If you are unable to attend services at 4:00 P.M., Pastor Michele will also be conducting services at Pomaria Lutheran Church at 7:00 P.M.

Dutch Fork Cluster Lenten Services
You are invited to attend the Dutch Fork Cluster Lenten services on Wednesday evenings with dinner at 6 P.M. and worship at 7 P.M. The host church will provide the meal.
“Perfect Love Casts Out Fear”
Date Host Church
04/02/25 St. Thomas, Chapin
04/09/25 Bethel, White Rock

Mini-VBS
On April 3, when Lexington-Richland 5 has early release for elementary and intermediate schools, St. John’s will offer a “Mini-VBS” from noon until 4 P.M. The children will be given lunch, and we will offer activities planned around a central theme for the day. We will need a few volunteers to help on these days from 11:30 A.M. until 4 P.M.

Congregational Meeting – 4/13/25
A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, April 13, immediately following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on a contract to replace the roofs on all three buildings. Please make every effort to attend and have your voice heard regarding this essential improvement to our facilities.

Readings for Next Sunday

Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm 126

Philippians 3:4b-14

Luke  12:1-8

Serving on March 30

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Flowers

No flowers during Lent

Altar Guild (purple)

Julianne Kleckley

Lector

Steve Kesler

Communion Assistant

Steve Kesler

Ushers/Greeters

George Eleazer and Steve Kesler

Church Cleaning

Volunteer needed

Serving on April 6

Sixth Sunday in Lent

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Flowers

No flowers during Lent

Altar Guild (purple)

Jan Samson

Lector

Jan Samson

Communion Assistant

Jan Samson

Ushers/Greeters

Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax

Church Cleaning

Jan Samson

What's Happening at St. John's

Sunday, March 30

 Fourth Sunday in Lent

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service

Wednesday, April 2

10:30 pm

Bible Study

4:00 pm

Lenten Service

Thursday, April 3


12:00 pm

Mini-VBS

Sunday, April 6

Fifth Sunday in Lent

 9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service with Noisy Offering

 4:00 pm

Confirmation Class

 4:00 pm

Elementary School Bible Class

Prayer List

In Our Prayers

Members
Gloria Caulder
Glenn Lindler
Kathy Lindler
Martha Richardson
Judy Saddler
LaRue Snyder

Family and Friends
Linda Brake (Judy Saddler’s Sister)
Marie Fitts-Jones (Nancy Bradshaw’s Sister)
LeighAnn Forsberg (Friend of Donna Cook)
Danny Fulmer (Martha Richardson’s Cousin)
Ann Derrick Heilig (Steve Derrick’s Sister)
Candace McRae (Neighbor of the Samsons)
Kay Miller (Friend of the Bradshaws)

The Grieving Family and Friends of:
Lynda Burnside [Ann Carlson’s Sister-in-Law (Arvid’s Sister)]

Clergy and Staff
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop Ginny Aebischer & Staff
Pastor Michele Fischer

In Our Armed Forces
John Morrison (US Army)
Connor Truax (US Army)