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 |
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)