Announcements for March 2 2025

Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in Honor of Bonnie Stevens for her willingness to serve as our shut-in meal coordinator by Don Alcorn.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
The Pancake supper will be held on March 4 at 6:30 P.M. A freewill offering to benefit youth programs will be accepted.

Ash Wednesday Services
If you are unable to attend the Ash Wednesday service at St. John’s on March 5 at 5:30 P.M., Pastor Michele will also be conducting services at Pomaria Lutheran Church at noon and at 7:30 P.M.

LMM Meeting
LMM will have their quarterly meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. The menu is catfish stew. Sheriff Leon Lott and deputy Chris Lindler will be the guest speakers. All are welcome, and donations of desserts are also welcome.

Lenten Services
Lenten services will be on Wednesdays at 4:00 P.M. beginning on March 12, and we need readers to assist with the service.
If you are unable to attend services at 4:00 P.M., Pastor Michele will also be conducting services at Pomaria LC at 7:00 P.M.

Church Cleaning for March
We need a volunteer or two to clean the buildings in March. The signup sheet is in the narthex.

Workday on March 29, 2025
Council has designated Saturday, March 29 as a workday with opportunities for volunteers to clean and perform minor repairs to our buildings and grounds. A list of suggested tasks has been developed. Volunteers may select one or more tasks in advance, so that required supplies can be purchased prior to March 29.

Readings for Next Sunday

Acts 10:34-43 
            Isaiah 65:17-25 {alternate}

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 

1 Corinthians 15:1926
            Acts 10:34 {alternate}

Luke 24:1-12

             John 20:1-18 {alternate}

Serving on March 2

Eighth Sunday after Epiphany

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Altar Guild (white)

Julianne Kleckley

Lector

Steve Kesler

Communion Assistant

Steve Kesler

Ushers/Greeters

George Eleazer and Steve Kesler

Church Cleaning

Volunteer needed

Serving on March 6

Ash Wednesday

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

George Eleazer and Steve Kesler

Church Cleaning

Volunteer needed

Serving on March 9

First Sunday in Lent

Worship Leader

Pastor Michele Fischer

Organist

Don Alcorn

Flowers

No flowers during Lent

Altar Guild (purple)

Nancy Bradshaw

Lector

Donna Cook

Communion Assistant

Tim Bradshaw

Ushers/Greeters

George Eleazer and Steve Kesler

Church Cleaning

Volunteer needed

What's Happening at St. John's

Sunday, April 13

Palm Sunday

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service

12:15 pm

Congregation meeting

12:45 pm

Council meeting

4:00 pm

Youth Group

Wednesday, April 16

10:30 pm

Bible Study



Thursday, April 17

Maundy Thursday

5:30 pm

Worship service

Friday, April 18

Good Friday

5:30 pm

Worship service

Sunday, April 20

Easter Sunday

 7:00 am

Sunrise Service with Noisy Offering

 8:30 am

Easter brunch