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

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 

Psalm 27 (5)

Philippians 3:17—4:1

Luke 13:31-35

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, March 9

First Sunday in Lent

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service

12:30 pm

Congregation Council

4:00 pm

Youth Group

Monday, March 10


6:30 pm


LMM Quarterly meeting

Wednesday, March 12


10:30 pm

Bible Study

4:00 pm

Lenten Service

Sunday, March 16

Second Sunday in Lent

9:30 am

Break Fast

10:00 am

Bible Study

11:00 am

Worship Service with Noisy Offering