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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 January 5

Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given by Tim and Nancy Bradshaw to the Glory of God and dedicated to St. John’s Lutheran Church. May we have a great New Year!

Break Fast and Bible Study
Today Dr. Russell Kleckley will lead a review of the Epiphany in the Gospel of Matthew.

Prayer List
The prayer list was refreshed. Please send an email to the church email at office@stjohnsirmo.org or place a note in the offering plate to add someone to the list. Also include an address for the person you are asking us to pray for so we can send them a card letting them know we are praying for them.

Installation of Council Members
Donna Cook and Jan Samson, who were elected to fill vacant positions on Council at the annual meeting last month, will be installed as Council members during the service today.

Faith Formation for Youth
Confirmation classes are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 4 P.M. – 5 P.M. The Youth Group is for all in grades 6-12 and meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 4 P.M.

Flower and Cleaning Charts – 2025
The flower and cleaning charts for 2025 are posted in the narthex. Please select the dates when you would like to take advantage of these opportunities to serve.

Upcoming Dates
January 16 – Mini VBS Day – Epiphany
(Grades Pk-6)
January 18 – Council Retreat
January 20 – Painting the Youth Room

Readings for Next Sunday

Isaiah 43:1-7

Psalm 29

Acts 8:14-17

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Serving on January 5

Epiphany of Our Lord


Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Kathy Hendrix

Altar Guild (white)

Nancy Bradshaw

Lector

Donna Cook

Communion Assistant

Jan Samson

Ushers/Greeters

George Eleazer and Steve Kesler

Church Cleaning

Tim and Nancy Bradshaw

Serving on January 12

First Sunday After Epiphany

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Flowers

Available


Altar Guild (white)

Julianne Kleckly


Lector

Emma Gambrell


Communion Assistant

Charles Eleazer

Ushers/Greeters

George Eleazer and Steve Kesler

Church Cleaning

Tim and Nancy Bradshaw

What's Happening at St. John's

Sunday, January 5

Epiphany of Our Lord

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service

4:00 pm

Confirmation Class

4:00 pm

Elementary Bible Class

Wednesday, January 8

10:30 am

Bible Study

Sunday, January 12

First Sunday after Epiphany

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service 

12:15 pm

Congregation Council

4:00 pm

Youth Group

Prayer List

In Our Prayers

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

Family and Friends
Lynda Burnside [Ann Carlson’s Sister-in-Law (Arvid’s Sister)]
LeighAnn Forsberg (Friend of Donna Cook)
Joe Kenick (Ann Carlson’s Brother)
Candace McRae (Neighbor of the Samsons)
Kay Miller (Friend of the Bradshaws)

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

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