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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN
MARCH 21/22, 2009
GUESTS & VISITORS:
The members of St. John Lutheran Church and their Pastor extend to you a most cordial welcome and wish you a blessed worship hour with us. A staffed nursery is available for children 4 and under in the back of the church on Sundays.
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Volunteer Ministers for
March 29, 2009:
Assisting Minister:
Dave Hudson
Acolyte:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Kristin & Jennifer Stofflet
Greeters:
1) Judith Park
2) Brigitte Maday
Reader:
1) Leslie Hauptli
2) Karen Joyce
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please
2) Lisa Price
Ushers:
1) Pat Hahn, Rick Eggleston, Volunteers Please
2) Jan Gallaher, Erin Rodger, Mark Gallagher, Volunteer Please
Counters:
1) Pat Hahn, Deb Thompson
2) Steve Springstubbe, Marie Germundson
Coffee Hour
Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 3/14.................58
Sunday, 3/15 Annual Meeting after this service
10:00.............................180
Total = 238
Sunday School................37
Lenten Service 3/18......101
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May God richly bless
Ava Josephine Angelo as she is baptized on March 22nd. Ava is the daughter of Jerome and Antoinette (Bray) Angelo of Washington, MI. Ava’s sponsors are John Angelo of Rochester, MI and Christine Beaufait of imlay City, MI.
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Congratulations to the following young people who successfully completed the training sessions and will be receiving their first communion on March 22, 2009:
Nicole A. Beaufait
Dylan J. Carleton
Jeremy W. Curtis
Hannah L. Hunt
Zachary Milostan
Justin D. Seablom
God bless each of you!
Please join us for cake and punch after 2nd service.
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Our congratulations and God’s blessings to Stephen and Lindsay (Jacobs) Patrick who were married March 21st at St. John Lutheran Church.
What fun we’ve had and how well we’ve eaten!
If you haven’t made if over yet it’s time to come and share a meal of homemade soups, breads and dessert. Wednesdays, from 5-7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Area if you’d like to bring something, but you don’t have to bring anything to attend! Just show up and enjoy yourself.
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You have been so generous with the CANNED FOOD DRIVE FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE!
There is one more week to bring food in, as the drive ends March 29th!
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UPCOMING SERMON SERIES
This spring Pastor will give a series of sermons entitled “Faith and Finances”. This series is the result of a suggestion from one of our members. So do you have any suggestions for Pastor Mark? Are there any subjects you would like to see turned into a Sermon Series? Do you have any questions or concerns that you would like to see PM develop into a Sermon Series for this fall? If you do then tell Pastor or call the church office.
BLUM SCHOLARSHIPS
This year the application period will begin March 1, 2009 and the final date for application is April 30, 2009. As in past years, the following individuals are eligible for consideration: recent high school graduates, students currently attending college, and people who may be enrolled in career-enhancing studies or vocational enrichment programs.
Applications and instructions for scholarships and grants are available through the church office or in the Gathering Area. Again, all completed paperwork must be submitted to the church office no later than April 30, 2009.
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When You’ve Reached the End of Your Rope
If you’re at the end of your rope, StephenMinisters can help you tie a knot and hang on. For someone who will listen and help you find the resources you need to get through this tough time a Stephen Minister is waiting:
Jan Gallagher 586-752-5329
Jan Gallardo 586-781-5803
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Jerry Foor 586-752-9227
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More things you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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Meijer Community Rewards for January
$18.08
YTD for 2009: $41.85
Thank you, Shoppers
MARCH PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Crackers * Jelly * Sugar * Pancake Mix * Tea * Rice * Cereal * Oatmeal * Tomato Soup * Coffee * Pasta * Cooking Oil * Tuna Fish * Bath Soap * Diabetic Items * Deodorant
Easter Basket Items
Brown Sugar (1 lb. size)
Boxed Potatoes (Scalloped or AuGratin)
Cake Mix
Applesauce
Bags of Easter Candy
Jell-O
Sugar
Canned Frosting
Canned Fruit
Easter Egg Dye Kits
$15 grocery gift certificate or cash donation for Easter hams
We appreciate any non-perishable food items and toiletries that you can donate. Drop off your food donations during our normal business hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-6 and Friday 10 – 4. We are located at: 58944 Van Dyke & 27 Mile Rd. in Washington. 586-677-7590
Effective March 17, 2009 we will be at 62324 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48094, (586) 336-9956
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church. This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines. About 92 lbs. have been collected since February 2007!
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Help the youth and the environment at the same time!
Please put empty returnable bottles and cans in the trash cans by the coat racks. All the proceeds go to the high school youth group - and you’re saving the environment too!
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The youth room is being transformed! Check it out and see what our high school students are doing. Look for it to be done by the end of March. We’re still looking for a few things to make the room a fun place to hang out! If you’re cleaning out your attic or the basement and have any gently used items, such as beanbags, oversized pillows, games, a pool table, etc., please call or email Ashlee Aude.
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MOTHER / DAUGHTER BANQUET
The Men's Club is sponsoring a Mother Daughter Banquet on Sunday, April 26 at 3 PM. All girls, teenagers, and women are invited to attend. There will be a delicious meal served by the men folk and an entertaining program to follow. Tickets are $7 each and only $1 for children 12 and under. Leon Petzold, Don Schwartz, or other Men's Club members will be selling tickets between and after church services each Sunday through April 19. We hope you will be able to attend this fun spring get-together!
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You’re invited to a church
BRIDAL SHOWER
To honor our “bride”
When: Sunday, March 22nd after second service
Where: Fellowship Hall
Why: To celebrate and enjoy a laugh with our “bride” and to help fulfill our kitchen needs
RSVP: Sign-up to have a count for lunch
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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE
RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In January we recycled 3.76 tons and received $32.93. Landfill space saved – 18.13 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,326.70
Thank you!
You can recycle:
+Magazines
+Mail
+Shopping Catalogs
+Newspaper
+Office & School Papers
You can recycle anything listed here from your business as well. The Bin is located in the back lot next to the garage.
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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MARCH – APRIL WELCA PROJECT –
SEWING KITS 3 Yards Cotton Material * Needles * Any Color Thread * Card of Buttons
For All Members, and those Interested in Membership
Join Pastor Mark on May 16th for a new take on our New Member Class. This will be an opportunity to connect with your faith and with fellow church members both new and old. Members of Church Council will be present to describe their work and to listen to your concerns. We will start at 8:30 in the morning and go till two in the afternoon. Call the church office to sign up.
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WELCA
BLUE WATER CLUSTER
SPRING FESTIVAL
Theme: “Called To Serve” LSSM
On Saturday April 25th, 2009 from 9am to 2pm. At St. Paul Lutheran Church in Imlay City – M53 and 4th St.
Cost is $10 and is due by 4/15/09
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SNAIL MAIL OR EMAIL?
AS ANOTHER WAY TO SAVE DOLLARS WE ARE NOW OFFERING TO SEND THE MONTHLY EAGLE BY EMAIL RATHER THAN REGULAR MAIL. SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO OPT FOR THE EMAIL SERVICE PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE GATHERING AREA OVER THE NEXT THREE WEEKS OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 586-752-4588. EACH EAGLE NOT MAILED WILL SAVE THE CONGREATION ABOUT .50 CENTS MONTHLY.
JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE
There are about 200 giving units in our church and if each unit gave an extra $10 each month at the end of the year we would have an additional $24,000. Please consider a slight increase in your commitment to the ministry here at St. John and help solve our financial problem.
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E-Mail for the Office:
Please specify to whom your message is for by circling the appropriate heading:
Administrative Custodial Finance Pastoral
Write message below:
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, MARCH 21 – MARCH 29, 2009
Saturday
-Sound Disciples, 10am-12pm
-Worship with communion, 5pm
Sunday
-Worship with communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Contemporary, 10:30am
-1st Communion, 10:30am
-Church Kitchen Bridal Shower, 12pm
-Youth Group, 7 pm
Monday
-Coffee Café, 8-11am FREE
-Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Stephen Ministry, 7pm
Tuesday
-Weight Watchers, 6pm
-Youth Choir, 6:30pm
-Men’s Club, 6:30pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 7pm
Wednesday
-Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Soup Supper, 5:30pm
-Confirmation, 6:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6pm
-Worship, 7pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
Thursday
-Open Basketball, 6:30pm
-Bible Study, 7pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Friday
-Coffee Café, 8-11am
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Youth Group, 7 pm
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Men of the Church:
Please join us for an evening of fellowship. Future meeting dates are March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, at 6:30pm. Continue planning for Mother - Daughter Banquet.
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Come on by and join us for free hot coffee, treats and free Wi-Fi, on Mondays and Fridays, from 8 to 11am in the Gathering Area.
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E-Care Needs from Samaritan House
If you are able to meet any of these needs, please feel free to drop them off any time during our hours of operation, which are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am until 6 pm and Fridays from 10 am until 4 pm. We are located in the Washington Plaza at 27 Mile & Van Dyke in Washington Township. If you have any questions we can be reached either by email (
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) or by phone at 586-677-7590.
E-Care # 28
We have a 10 year old male in need of shoes and boots size 5 1/2 and pants size 10 boys; also an 8 year old male in need of shoes and boots size 12 Childs, and pants size 8.
E-Care # 29
We have a 9 year old female in need of pants size 14, shirts size kids’ medium, socks and underwear size medium; also a 26 year old female in need of jeans size 8 and sweats size medium.
E-Care # 30
We have a 39 year old male in need of winter boots size 10.
E-Care # 31
We have a 7 year old male in need of socks and boxers size 7; also a 4 year old female in need of socks and tops size 4.
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