What's Happening This Sunday
► Altar Flowers are donated by Dr. Jim Pullen in memory of Leanna Bell and Jo Pullen
► We celebrate the baptism of James Cristan Sandahl son of James Sandahl & Tracy Spada at the 11:00 am svc.
► Quilts and health kits for Lutheran World Relief will be blessed at the 8:45 a.m. service.
► Chamber Orchestra at 9:55 am - MPR 3rd Floor
► Breakfast Club (7th-9th Grade) at 9:55 am - Room 307
► Sunday School: Grades 1 - 6 meet at 9:55 am - Chapel
► Brass Quartet at 9:55 am - Le Chambre du Vent
► Adult Forum at 10:00 am - Dr. Mark Mattes- View different images of Jesus through multicultural lenses.
► Photography at 10:00 am - Neumann; Theme: Our World in Motion
► Choir Make-up at 10:00 am - Fuller Music Room
► AMOS Issues Assembly 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 1001 Pleasant St., DSM
► J.I.F. - Journey's in Faith (9th - 12th grade) - DDI, MPR on 3rd Floor |
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► Monday, October 25
9:00 am Hardanger Group - Neumann
9:30 am WELCA Board Meeting - Room 8, Kitchen
► Tuesday, October 26
9:30 am Quilting - Room 308
10:00 am Tuesday AM Bible Study & Eagle CallTabbers - Room 8
5:00 pm Council Meal Preparation - Kitchen
5:30 pm Centering Prayer - Chapel
► Wednesday, October 27
12:05 pm MidWeek Music-Hurley & Dancers - Chapel/Fireside
12:30 pm Midweek Music Lunch - Weertz
4:30 pm Recreational Reading - Rose Holm
5:30 pm Beloved Community Meal/Halloween Theme - Weertz
6:10 pm Beloved Community Worship - Weertz
6:30 pm Confirmation 7th & 8th Gr. - MPR, Rm 307, DDI
6:30 pm Adult Education - Neumann
6:30 pm Kisasa Choristers - Fuller Music Room
6:30 pm KIDZ @ SJLC - Room 5
6:40 pm Cantorei - Choir Loft
7:30 pm Cathedral Choir - Choir Loft
► Thursday, October 28
9:30 am Music Together - Valbracht
3:30 pm ASAP - Weertz, Rms 7, 207, 208, 209, Elevator Lobby 2nd floor
5:30 pm Companion Parish Ministry Team - Neumann
► Friday, October 29
No Events Scheduled
► Saturday, October 30
8:30 am Saturday AM Bible Study -
Contact Ellen Fisher for location: 250-9916/
ellenfisher123@yahoo.com
11:00 am Sandra Kilgore Memorial Service - Sanctuary
5:00 pm Worship - Chapel
► Sunday October 31
Reformation Day
8:45 am Worship - Sanctuary
9:55 am Sunday School - Chapel
9:55 am Breakfast Club - Room 307
10:00 am All Congregational Meeting - Weertz
11:00 am Worship - Sanctuary
6:00 pm High Schoolers and Junior High invited to
St. James LC for play on Martin Luther |
West Parking Lot Unavailable This Weekend
The Principal parking lot to the west of St. John's will be resurfaced this weekend. Please use the lot to the north of St. John's on Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th. |
Small Groups &
Christian Involvement
► Photography will meet on Oct. 24 at 10:00 a.m. in Neumann. The theme is "Our World in Motion." Bring a couple pictures that depict movement. Anyone interested in taking pictures is welcome to join.
► Recreational Reading: Wed., Oct. 27, at 4:30 p.m. in Rose Holm. The book for discussion is Driftless by David Rhodes.
► Saturday AM Bible Study: Saturday, Oct. 30, 8:30 am. If you have questions, contact Ellen Fisher, 250-9916 / ellenfisher123@yahoo.com
► WIRED RETREAT (Women Interested in Renewal, Education and Discovery): Would you like to spend a relaxing day other women? If you are interested in exploring what matters to you and brings you joy and peace, you will want to attend the "Connect and Rewire-Living with Joy and Peace" day retreat on Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please contact Sue Tew, 515-210-2073. The retreat is open to women of all ages and will be held at Park Fleur Conference Room at 3131 Fleur Drive. We need a minimum of 15 (currently need 6 or more). Cost: $30 including lunch and snacks. Bring a friend!
Also, if you are interested in WIRED but have not filled out an interest survey, please call or e-mail Darla at 243-7691 or Darlastiles@stjohnsdsm.org to let us know of your interest.
► St. John's 145th Anniversary will be celebrated Sunday, Nov. 7, with a brunch in Weertz Fellowship Hall from 9:45 to 11:00. There will be a special Memory Room to check out St. John's history. Mark your calendars so you don't miss it. |
Stephen Ministry
► Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who has suffered a loss or is going through a difficult time? Here's a great way you can help them - tell them about our Stephen Ministry! Stephen Ministers are members of congregation who have received special training to provide high quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to hurting people. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. (Males are matched with males, and females with females.) The caring relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. It's free, and it's a powerful way you can help a hurting friend. To learn how to connect someone you know with a Stephen Minister, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders Pastor Speirs, Linda Rieck or Karen Zaabel. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care. |
Children's Ministries
► Sunday School for 1st-6th Grade meet in chapel at 9:55. Parents pick up their child in their Sunday School classroom on second floor at 10:55.
► Sunday School for Three year old, Preschool, Kindergarten: Parents may take their three year olds (room 5), preschool (room 6), and kindergarteners (room 7) to their classrooms at 9:55. At 10:45 these children go into room 7 for Sunday School music. Parents may pick up their child in room 7 at 10:55. |
New York Youth Trip
 ► WANT TO GO TO THE BIG APPLE WITH PASTOR BOB AS YOUR PERSONAL TOUR GUIDE? Pastor Bob and Megan are planning a trip to NYC from March 13-18. Come to an informational meeting to find out all of the particulars! This trip is for ALL ages (if you are under age 16 you must have an adult with you). Two meetings will be held. Come to the one that works best for you! The dates are Oct. 31st at 12:30 p.m. in Room 8 and Nov 3rd at 5:45 p.m. in Room 8! Contact Pastor Bob or Megan Clausen with any questions!
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WELCA Update
► Just two more Sundays (10/24,10/31) to bring food items for DMARC (Des Moines Area Religious Council) to reach the goal of having enough (items) to make 100 casseroles. The count so far is up to 60! The items needed are listed on the grocery bags that can be picked up near the fireplace. A big thank you to all who have already contributed!
► Sarah Group will meet Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. at Mary Liechty's home in Ankeny.
► Cookies! Treasures! Coming soon!! Mark your Calendars NOW and start baking...looking for a treasure {or two}! Yes, it's that time again, the traditional St. Johns Cookie Walk and Treasure Table. Let's make it better than ever! Saturday and Sunday, December 11, 12. Questions? Contact Janie Clemenson, 274-0924 or Lou Johnston, 287-2424 |
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St. John's Lutheran Church
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A center for mission
in the heart of the city.
Saturday Worship
5:00 pm
Sunday Worship
7:45 am, 8:45 am & 11:00 am
Nursery Care Provided
Sunday from 8:30 to Noon
Radio Broadcast Sunday
at 8:30 am on KRNT-1350 AM
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Upcoming Events
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October 27 - Midweek Music - Hurley and Dancers with Asphalt & Stained Glass
October 31 - Special All Congregational Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in Weertz |
Artist of the Month
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Our very own Louise Koch
Long-time member of St. John's, Louise Koch, is displaying a selection of her beautiful paintings of rural scenes and landscapes in Weertz Fellowship Hall during the month of October. For many years, she was a weekend painter, packing up her oils and canvases and heading for the countryside. Today, she continues to paint landscapes with her new favorite medium, watercolors, which she finds exciting and challenging. Louise started and for many years was in charge of our Artist of the Month exhibitions.
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