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Proclaiming and Practicingthe Love of Christ
Weekly eNewsJuly 24/25, 2021
This Week's Worship
Livestreaming
Returning to WorshipUpdate - 5-20-21
Church Wide News
Mrs. Fiala Accepts Call to Faith LutheranChurch--Lincoln, NebraskaOn Sunday, July 11, Mrs. Amber Fiala, our Principal, receiveda call to serve at Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska,to serve as the Director of Touching Hearts Early ChildhoodCenter. She was notified by Faith Lutheran in early June thatshe was the only candidate on the Call List and when theircongregation would meet in Voting Assembly on July11. Since she was the only candidate that would beconsidered for the call, she had been prayerfully consideringthis potential call since June 1. Following Faith's VotingAssembly, Mrs. Fiala was led to accept the call. Her last dayin the office at St. John will be Friday, July 30. See below fordetails on a farewell for Amber.
We are grateful for Mrs. Fiala’s Christian leadership, caringheart, and love for the students and families of St. JohnLutheran School over the past seven years. God has usedher, along with the rest of our school staff, to share the loveand hope of Jesus Christ with the children entrusted to St.John School. The Lord will use her gifts to His glory throughher call to Faith Lutheran in Lincoln.
Sheila Psencik Accepts the Call as InterimPrincipalUpon notification from Mrs. Fiala that she had accepted a callto serve in a different school ministry, the CoordinatingCouncil approved an Interim-Principal Search Committee toseek candidates and issue a one-year interim principal
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call. On July 16, the Committee issued a call to Mrs. SheilaPsencik. Sheila has accepted the call to serve at St. JohnLutheran School for the 2021-2022 academic year at St. JohnLutheran School. Sheila previously served in our schoolministry from 2002-2006 as a junior high teacher. She and herhusband just moved to Lincoln from Houston, Texas. whereshe served as Head of Schools for Lutheran South Academysince 2011.
During the coming school year, the congregation will beginthe full call process to extend a call for a regularly-calledprincipal. The congregation will be informed later this fallwhen the Personnel Committee is prepared to start receivingnominations for Principal.
Volunteers NeededWorkers Needed for Seward County Fair BoothAugust 4-8, Seward Co. Ag PavilionSt. John has a booth at the fair, and at least twenty-fourpeople are needed to fill the various 2-3 hour shifts dailybetween 11am and 9pm. This is a fun way to meet people andintroduce them to the Ministry of St. John. There is a sign-uptable in the narthex or you can contact Sharon Mailand [email protected]; 402-646-2277.Drivers for Out-of-Town AppointmentsSt. John provides rides to medical appointments, church andspecial events. We currently need more volunteers who candrive to Lincoln. Call Sue Wickersham at 402-643-6287 if youwould like to serve in this way.Sunday SchoolInterested in serving as a teacher, aide or substitute for the2021-2022 school year, please click here. We are excited towelcome back students to in-person Sunday School inAugust! If you have any questions, please contact MichelleMeyer (402-219-2008 or [email protected]) or TimRippstein ([email protected]). Christ's CupboardInterested in serving at Christ's Cupboard for one 2-hour-shift a month, please contact Deaconess Jeri [email protected].
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St. John NYG Fundraiser Golf TourneyClick here for details and register today!
Announcements
Ministry-Wide DatesRe-dedication of All Ministry Staff; Installation of Sheila Psencik; and Commissioning and Installationof Emma Brand
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tentatively Sunday, August 7, both servicesRegular Scheduled Voting Assembly
Sunday, Aug. 15, 10am, fellowship hall
Christian Nurture DatesWe are very thankful to be heading into the fall with open classrooms and no masks. To help you prepareyour schedule to make room for faith nurturing opportunities, here is a list of start-up dates, registrationlinks and pertinent information.Sunday School (2 yrs. old – 6th grade)
Rally Day, Sun. Aug. 22, 12-2:30pm, outside; includes lunch and activitiesSunday School Registration
table in narthex first three Sundays in AugustMidweek School (3rd-6th grades - Non St. John School Students)
Orientation: Tue., Sep. 7, 6-7pm, school cafeteria; includes a mealFirst Class: Wed., Sep. 8, 3:45-5pm, various classroomsClick here to register
Confirmation (for all 7th and 8th graders)Orientation Wed. Aug. 18, 6:30-7:30pm, fellowship hallConfirmation for kids in the public schools begins Wed., Aug. 25, 5:30-6:30pmConfirmation for the St. John kids will begin in school the week of Aug. 16Click here to register
Bible Night (2nd grade)Thur., Sep. 16, 6-7:30pm, fellowship hall; includes a mealClick here to register
Youth Ministry DatesGodparents Kick-Off (freshmen)
Sun., Aug. 29, 6pm, fellowship hall; includes a mealFirst Godparent meetings (9th – 12th grades)
Wed., Sep. 1, in leaders' homesDare2B (7th and 8th grades)
first meeting to welcome new 7th graders - Fri., Aug. 6, 6:30-8pm, fellowship hallClick here to register
Job Opening - Facilities ManagerSt John is hiring for the position of Facilities Manager. This position supports the church, school and childdevelopment center by ensuring that all facilities and equipment, interior and exterior, are adequate, safeand clean. Job duties include repairs and maintenance, supervision of the custodial staff, and workingwith contractors and the Board of Trustees to coordinate projects and repairs. Please [email protected] for a complete job description, or to apply for this position.
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Mobile Library Coming to a Church Near You...that Would be St. John!Beginning August 1, the Mobile Library will be open after the 8:30am service and after Sunday School at10:45. NEW PROTOCOL: returned items will be wiped, AND, if you touch it, you will be checking it out!So select carefully. Look for new books and old DVD favorites. Any questions, call Carey Weber 402-643-9842.
Orphan Grain Train School Kit CollectionJuly 18 – August 1, west entranceThe Human Care Board invites St. John members to donate school supplies for the Orphan Grain Train.Donations can be placed in the yellow school bus located in the west entrance. Each kit contains: ●2-3single subject spiral notebooks; ●2 or more pencils; ●2 or more black or blue pens; ●small pencilsharpener; ●construction paper; ●24 count or smaller crayons; ●wooden ruler; ●2 glue sticks; ●bluntscissors; ●package of washable markers; ●new or gently used knapsack, backpack, or book bag. Singleor multiple donations of any of the above items would be appreciated. The Human Care Board will sort allof the donated items and assemble them into kits. These kits will be distributed by the OGT to children inneed both within the United States and abroad. Thank you!
Parents or Guardians of 7th and 8th GradersSt. John Youth Ministries uses Remind to communicate with parents and youth. If you have 7th or 8thgraders, be sure to sign up for the Remind messages. You can sign up by goingto https://www.remind.com/join/dare2b2017 and fill out the information orr email DCE Tim([email protected]) to be signed up.Parents or Guardians of High SchoolersSt. John Youth Ministries uses Remind to communicate with parents and youth. If you have 9th-12thgraders, be sure to sign up for the Remind messages. You can sign up by goingto https://www.remind.com/join/shp2017-18 and fill out the information or email DCE Tim([email protected]) to be signed up.
Celebrating Blessings:80th Birthday Open House for Janice White, Sunday, July 25, 2-4pm, St. John Fellowship Hall 90th Birthday Card Shower for Mel Bolte (7-30), Send to: Mel Bolte, 624 Pinewood AVE, RidgewoodRm 121, Seward, NE 68434
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LWML Invites You to Join ThemPlease join the LWML at a salad supper Aug. 3, at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. John Mehl will tell usabout the Mission of Christ Network. Members are asked to bring a salad.
Upcoming Celebrations in the Seward Circuit:Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Celebrates 150 YearsSunday, August 1, services at 10am & 2pm; dinner at 11:30am; organ recital at 12:30pm St. John is invited to celebrate with Immanuel their 150th anniversary of generational grace. Guestspeaker is Dr. Mark Rockenbach; recital organist is James Clausen.Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Celebrates 150 YearsSunday, August 15, worship at 10am; lunch at 11am at Staplehurst Comm. Hall; Ministry CenterRibbon Cutting at 1pm St. John is invited to celebrate with Our Redeemer.
Stephen MinistryStephen Ministry looked a little different the past year, but we are proud to say St. John's StephenMinisters were faithful to their ministry and have been making phone or email visits throughout thepandemic. Now, for everyone that feels more comfortable, Stephen Minister's are returning to in-personvisits. If you, or someone you care about, would like a Stephen Minister, please contact the church office,Pastor, or a Stephen Minister (see item below for phone numbers).
Produce Tableevery weekend through early fall, outside by west entrancePlease bring your surplus produce so that others may enjoy your bounty.
Church Office Summer HoursFrom May 24 through August 6, the church office will be opened to the public Monday through Thursday,8am-4pm, and on Fridays, 8am-1pm. Beginning the week of August 9, the open to the public hours willbe Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.
St. John Is a StephenMinistryCongregationIf you need someone tohelp you through adifficult time, call any of the following:●church office (402-643-2983)●Deanna Dowding (402-643-3148)●Mary Ann Steinbeck (402-643-2677)●Lana Urban (402-643-3964)
Bible Study Options
Worship Options
Recurring Events/MonthlyReminders
Please send Prayer Requests to [email protected]
If you know someone who is not getting emails from St. John, please contact [email protected].
Newsletters of InterestSt. John Lutheran Church
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St. John Lutheran School "Parent Bulletin"St. John Child Development CenterNebraska District Lutheran ReporterLFL Life News
Church WebsiteChristian Nurture - Faith Formation
St. John Lutheran SchoolSt. John Child Development Center
CUNE WebsiteSt. John's Christ's Cupboard
Food Bank of Lincoln Food Distribution ScheduleOrphan Grain Train Lincoln Collection Center
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