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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street....
Romeo, Michigan 48065
23rd Sunday after Pentecost....
November 8, 2009
Church Office…………….....586-752-4588
Hotline...............................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans………. 752-2498
Email:
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Website www.stjohnromeo.org
8:30 AM
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude..............................................................................................................Jan Evans
Congregational Greeting and Theme of the Day:
“Risk and Restoration”
ENTRANCE HYMN (stand, if you are able):
“What Wondrous Love is This” LBW No. 385
GREETING:
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
KYRIE: WOV Page 28
P: Kyrie eleison;
C: Lord, have mercy.
P: Christe eleison:
C: Christ, have mercy.
P: Kyrie eleison:
C: Lord, have mercy.
HYMN OF PRAISE: WOV Page 29
Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest;
Glory to God, glory to god, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father, we worship you,
We give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest;
Glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth.
PRAYER OF THE DAY: WOV Page 30
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Let us pray…
C: God of hope, lead all who are vulnerable to places of sanctuary where life may be sustained and hope may be found. Bind us together in love as a community of your people, and make us bold to offer such restoration. Amen.
PRAISE HYMN: Open the Eyes of My Heart
2x Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You. I want to see You.
Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You. I want to see You.
To see You high and lifted up,
Shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour out your power and love, as we sing holy, holy, holy.
2nd ending High and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour out your power and love as we sing, holy, holy, holy.
Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy. I want to see You.
Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy. I want to see You.
I want to see You. I want to see You. I want to see You.
FIRST READING: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
1One day Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, should I not try to find a home for you, where you will be well provided for? 2Is not Boaz, with whose servant girls you have been, a kinsman of ours? Tonight he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor. 3Wash and perfume yourself, and put on your best clothes. Then go down to the threshing floor, but don't let him know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking. 4When he lies down, note the place where he is lying. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down. He will tell you what to do." 5"I will do whatever you say," Ruth answered. 13So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. Then he went to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. 14The women said to Naomi: "Praise be to the LORD, who this day has not left you without a kinsman-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel! 15He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth." 16Then Naomi took the child, laid him in her lap and cared for him. 17The women living there said, "Naomi has a son." And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Psalm 127
1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches
over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep
to those he loves.
3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when
they contend with their enemies in the gate.
Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-4
1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (stand, if you are able): WOV No. 613
C: Al – le – lu – ia, al – le – lu – ia!
Al – le – lu – ia, al – le – lu – ia!
P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 12th Chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 12:35-40
35While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: "'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet."' 37David himself calls him 'Lord.' How then can he be his son?" The large crowd listened to him with delight. 38As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, 39and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 40They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: “Risk and Restoration” Pastor Mark Evans
OFFERING/OFFERTORY (stand and sing): WOV Page 35
C: Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing.
Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown, that we may be fed with the bread of life.
Gather the hopes and dreams of all; unite them with the prayers we offer now.
Grace our table with your presence, Lord, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come.
A: Let us pray. Merciful God
C: we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us--
ourselves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love.
Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
After the updates of the People Concerns, the Congregation will stand and sing together:
PRAYER SONG: Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne – make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare, by thy return, sweet hour of prayer.
THE PRAYERS (stand): WOV Page 34
A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
Each portion of the prayers concludes with these words:
A: Lord, in your mercy,
C: hear our prayer.
The prayers conclude with these words:
P: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
CONFESSION:
P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from
our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to
your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the
fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Gracious God,
C: Have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and
unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we
may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy
name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PARDON:
P: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus
Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you
in eternal life.
C: Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING: WOV Page 36
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
P: It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places
offer thanks . . . (Here the minister continues with the proper preface, concluding:) we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Congregation sings:
C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna. Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
P: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave
thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my
body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all
people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
THE LORD’S PRAYER: WOV Page 39
COMMUNION (sit)
HYMNS DURING DISTRIBUTION LBW No. 451, 212, 377
(All baptized Christians are welcomed to the Lord’s Table today. Children who have not yet been instructed for Holy Communion will be given a blessing. Please fill out one communion card per family and follow the direction of the ushers. White grape juice is available for anyone who would prefer to not drink wine. There are also gluten free wafers for those people allergic to wheat.)
P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in
His grace.
C: Amen
POST-COMMUNION HYMN (congregation sings): LBW Page 72
C: Thank the Lord and sing his praise; tell ev’ry-one what he has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name. He recalls his promises and leads his people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia. Alleluia.
A: Let us pray. (The Assisting Minister says a short prayer.)
C: Amen
THE BENEDICTION:
P: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
C: Amen.
CLOSING HYMN: “Give to Our God Immortal Praise!” LBW No. 520
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude Jan Evans
To our visitors and guests,
Thank you for joining us for worship service today. Please fill out a visitor card and give to the usher, or sign our guest register book in the front entrance when you leave. Please come and join us again!
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Dave Hudson
Acolyte:
1) Volunteers Please! 2) Ryan & Aaron Schmidt
Greeters:
1) Earl & Kathie Proctor 2) Volunteers Please!
Reader:
1) Dave Hudson 2) Dave Hudson
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Cassidy Gutenkunst
Comm. Care:
1) Hank & Rita Frech 2) Carol Vernier
Comm. Bread:
1) Elvira Kukuk 2) Carol Vernier
Ushers:
1) Pat Hahn; Earl Proctor, Jr.; Volunteers Please!
2) John, Laura & Emily Gutenkunst; Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Ron Weyersberg, Dave Dau
Coffee Hour: Myron & Elvira Kukuk
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN NOVEMBER 7/8, 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
November 15, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Karen Joyce
Acolyte:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Hannah & Harrison Hunt
Greeters:
1) Joanne Banghart
2) Brigitte Maday
Reader:
1) Joanne Banghart
2) Scott Palmer
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Cassidy Gutenkunst
Ushers:
1) Myron & Elvira Kukuk; Volunteers Please!
2) John, Laura & Emily Gutenkunst; Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Drop Bag
Coffee Hour
Karen Joyce
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 10/31.......................48
Sunday, 11/1
8:30am....................................73
10:30am................................110
Sunday School........................29
Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass - 752-4452
Mary Kay Consultant – Chelsea Colbert–248-765-6095
Please bring a can a week for our annual food drive to benefit Samaritan House.
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A Big Thank You to all of you who helped make the Pumpkin Patch Party a big success. We had a good turn-out of about 70 or so kids plus adults. A lot of work goes into setting up, running the games, and clean up. It is a great event for the community, especially on a cold night like we had on Halloween this year. Again, Thank You
so much!
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Calling All Scrapbookers!
We are so excited to announce that scrapbooking is about to begin at our church! Our first event will be on
Saturday, Nov. 21st
10am – 10pm
Yes! You’ll have time to get it ALL done! Come for all or any part of the day.
No Fee, but tables are available on a first come/first serve basis. Sign-up is required, so call the church office at 752-4588 before the 21st to register! There will be free door prizes! Please pack your own lunch and bring a goody to share. We’ll order out for dinner, so bring some cash for that. Complimentary coffee will be made fresh all day long.
ROMEO LIONS WHITE CANE CHRISTMAS CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW
Saturday, Nov. 21st
10am-4pm
Romeo Lions Clubhouse
269 E. Washington St.
Romeo, MI 48065
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Attention Grades 5 -12!
Interested in singing and having fun? Join Youth Choir on our new time and day. Practices held in the sanctuary on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:15pm after catechism. For more info, please contact Darcy Mackenzie at 586-784-4238.
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Future Sermon Series for January 2009
Pastor Mark could use your help with an idea for a future sermon series. Here’s a question he would like to expand into a three or four part sermon series. Can any good come out of these troubled times?
Where is hope to be found in these troubled times? PM has some ideas; how about you?
We invite Pre-school thru 5th Grade children to join us! Kids of the Kingdom (KOK Kids) meet after 8:30 service from 9:45-10:20am upstairs in the room next to the library and then the children go down to Sunday School. Any questions or concerns, please contact Marlene (248-651-7394) or Karen (586-752-7734). We practice 3 times a month and usually sing once a month at the 10:30 service.
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NOVEMBER WELCA PROJECT
You can make a Thankoffering
Remember Thank Offering this month, and also the veteran items which are:
Disposable razors, shaving cream, toothbrush, toothpaste, note paper, writing paper, playing cards, envelopes & stamps, small games, magazines, paperback books, and other toiletries.
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Meijer Community Rewards for
September 2009
$20.04
YTD for 2009: $196.11
NOTE: Purchases made at meijer.com, Meijer gas stations and convenience stores will now be included (must pay inside gas station.)
Thank you, Shoppers!
Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Tuesday, November 10th, and continues on the 2nd Tuesday each month (off during summer months.)
6:00 pm Registration
6:30 pm Start time
$10 Fee includes snacks
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
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NOVEMBER PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Chicken Broth * Canned Yams * Canned gravy * Boxed stuffing mix * Fruit juice * Canned fruit * Boxed instant potatoes * Small cans coffee * Boxed Dream Whip * Cranberry sauce * Canned pumpkin * Canned evaporated milk * White sugar * Brown sugar * Bag of flour * Boxed dry milk * Jiffy Pie Mix * Cooking oil * $15.00 Gift Certificates for turkey or cash donations
NOTE: We always need low-sodium, gluten-free and sugar-free foods.
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: 62324 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48094, (586) 336-9956
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church
5535 Mound Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
586-781-3025
Every Thursday from
5:30-6:30pm
Nov. 5 – Dec. 23, 2009
This week’s topic: “How can I find my way after the death of my loved one?”
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Stephen Ministry
Sometimes it’s hard to ask for help.
We’re brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We tend to think that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness. So we try to keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. However, that’s not God’s plan. Galatians 6:2 says “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” God wants us to care for others – and allow others to care for us in our time of need.
If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. (It’s confidential, too!) Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders, Pastor Mark or call the church office for a confidential return call. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Bob or Jan Gallardo
586-781-5803
Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 137 lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
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MORE WAYS YOU CAN SAVE:
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In September we recycled 3.96 tons and received $19.76. Year to date – $374.50. Landfill space saved – 12.36 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,873.82. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
In our continuing efforts to “Go Green” and save money too, we would appreciate you using one communion card per family. Simply note the names on that card of the people who took communion. Thank you kindly.
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, NOVEMBER 7-15, 2009
Saturday -Symphonia Chorale, 10am
-Worship w/Communion, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Blood Pressure Screening, 9:30-10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Stephen Ministry Training, 7pm
-Stephen Ministry, 7pm
Tuesday -LOVE Day, 9am-3pm
-Symphonia Chorale, 6:30pm
-Men’s Club Euchre, 6:30pm PUBLIC WELCOME
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Confirmation, 6:30-7:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
-Youth Choir, 7:30pm
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Contemporary Practice, 10am-12pm
-Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Contemporary Worship, 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
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Shakin it up and changing it around.........Cut for this week
(Leave off Stephen Minister Leader list until further notice)
Jan Gallagher 586-752-5329
Jerry Foor 586 586-752-9227
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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 anytime during our hours of operation: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am until 6 pm and Fridays from 10 am until 4 pm. If you have any questions, we can be reached either by email (
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) or phone at 586-336-9956. We are located on the east side of Van Dyke between 28 Mile and 29 Mile Roads at 62324 Van Dyke in Washington, MI.
Extra stuff to keep!:
Debra Circle – Meets at 9:30am on the first Tuesday of the month at a member’s home.
Church Group – Meets at 12:30 on the first Wednesday of the month at the church.
Love Day – Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9am to 3pm at the church.
Love Day 2 – Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-12am at the church.
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(Put back in WB in Jan. 2010)
Interested in using your gift of music for worship? Saturday service is looking for just a wee bit of your time to sing or play one song at the beginning of our 5pm Saturday service. Contact Cathy Vestrand at 586-752-2262 even if you just want to do it one time!
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 124 & ¾ lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
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More ways you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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In our continuing efforts to “Go Green” and save money too, we would appreciate you using one communion card per family. Simply note the names on that card of the people who took communion. Thank you kindly.
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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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If you have an extra vehicle you have been considering donating, please call Charity Motors Car Donation Program and tell them you want to donate your vehicle and designate the proceeds to St. John Lutheran Church. You will receive a tax donation while helping our church!
Call 313-933-4000.
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The Macomb County Community Services Agency is looking for volunteers to deliver ‘Meals on Wheels’ to homebound seniors twice a month at lunchtime. Routes can be close to your home or work. Please call 586-469-5228 or visit www.macombcountymi.gov/mccsa to volunteer.
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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.
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Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Began September 15th and continues on the 2nd Tuesday each month after that (off during summer months.)
6:00 pm Registration
6:30 pm Start time
$10 Fee includes snacks
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
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The Can-Do Ringers Bell Choir is open to anyone 4th grade on up. You don't have to know how to play a bell or read music to join. We take it slow and show you how to ring properly and follow the music. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 6:30pm. We play one Sunday a month at both services. Choir members must commit to make as many rehearsals as possible. If you are interested, call Pat Koleda at (586) 992-0646 or just come to our first rehearsal on Monday, September 13, at 6:30.
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Future Cub Scouts
If you have a son who is in 1st thru 5th Grade and is interested in becoming a scout, come join us and see what we’re about! Cub Scout Pack 259 is holding meetings in the Fellowship Hall. Monday, Sept. 28th, 7pm – Pack Meeting. For more info:
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Tied Together Quilting Circle is back after a year hiatus! We meet on the third Monday of each month (November 16th this month), 7:00 p.m. in the conference room. We learn new techniques as we do quilting projects together. We also do projects like banners for the church. You can work on your own project while you enjoy the company of other quilters. You do not need to be a member of St. John to come. We’d love to see new people and old members come back! For more information, call Kathie Proctor 586-784-5054 or Leona Thorman 810-798-8537.
Please remember to visit our website!
www.stjohnromeo.org
We now have a Youth link under Groups that will be updated frequently with upcoming events!
St. John Lutheran Church now has a Facebook page!
Be a fan at “stjohnlutheranromeo”.
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