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 |
Isaiah 7:10-16 |
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 |
Romans 1:1-7 |
Matthew 1:18-25 |
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 September 14 | 14th Sunday after Pentecost |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | Bonnie Stevens |
Altar Guild (green) | Julianne Kleckley |
Lector | Steve Kesler |
Communion Assistant | Steve Kesler |
Ushers/Greeters | George Eleazer and Steve Kesler |
Church Cleaning | Crystal Clean Janitorial |
What's Happening at St. John's | |
Sunday, December 14 | Third Sunday of Advent |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Worship service |
11:00 am | Worship service |
12:15 pm | Council Meeting |
5:00 pm | Christmas Pageant and Covered Dish Dinner |
Wednesday, December 17 | |
10:30 am | Bible Study |
Sunday, December 21 | Fourth Sunday of Advent |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship service |
Upcoming Events | |
December 24 5:30 pm | Christmas Eve Worship Service |