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St. John Lutheran Church News

GET ON BOARD WITH Member Connect:  If you are a member of St. John and have not yet logged on to Member Connect you are missing out.  Member Connect is an easy way for the St. John family to communicate among ministry groups, access the calendar of events etc. If you have any questions, please phone the church office.  We will be happy to assist you.

Podcasts and online sermon audio are now available. Listen now!

Electronic copy of the Eagle: To help St. John with reducing the amount of paper costs each month, please let us know if you would like to receive an electronic version of the Eagle instead of the hard copy version you receive in the U.S. mail.  Simply with your request. 

New Campus Access and Parking during the construction process - see map.

Interested in becoming a member at St. John Lutheran Church? Get Started – Attend Abundant Life 101 (AL-101). AL-101 is a three week Bible study of the basics of the Christian faith.  Our relationship with God (up) is the foundation for our connection with one another (in) and the motivation for sharing this abundant life with others (out). AL-101 is designed for those who come to St. John who are not members of a sister Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LC-MS) congregation. Those from other LC-MS congregations are always welcome and encouraged to attend AL-101 as a review of the basics of the Christian faith as confessed by Lutheran Christians.

Learn More – Come to Doorways to Abundant Life-201 (AL-201) - AL-201 “Doorways”  is a one-night Bible study offering an introduction to the “up, in, out” triangle and St. John’s mission, “Living and Sharing the Abundant Life of Jesus.” Our Pastors and staff lead this event for all people who wish to become members of St. John – whether by transfer from another LC-MS congregation, by adult confirmation or by affirmation of faith.

Get Connected – Attend Worship and Bible Studies at St. John - Throughout the membership process, we encourage you to regularly attend  worship on Sunday (8, 9:30, 11 a.m.) and also become involved in one of the Bible Studies offered throughout the week.  These opportunities will help you both grow spiritually and personally as you to meet and get to know some of the other individuals and families who are here at St. John – Living and Sharing the Abundant Life of Jesus.

• AL—101 September 12, 19, & 26 @  5 p.m.
• AL—201 October 3 @5 p.m.
• New Member Sunday October 24 @ 8 & 11 a.m.

Confirmation Orientation Meeting, August 24 or 26 (7 p.m.) - Take your pick. Please be at one of these meetings to find out more about Confirmation, important dates, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and more. The meeting will take place in the Administration Center. 

Jr. High Lock-in, August 27 - 28 (9 p.m. - 7 a.m.) - What better way to kick off the school year than to stay up all Friday night and hang out with your friends until the early morning? Join us for a fun night, bring a few friends and try to stay awake all night. With a ridiculous supply of sugar and snacks, it shouldn’t be too difficult. Contact Jon Zoch to sign up or if you would like to help chaperone.

Los Arcos Outreach 2010 - LifeBridge and members of St. John provide Back to School Uniforms and Supplies for Refugee Children - READ MORE.

Confirmation Retreat, September 24-25, Camp Lone Star - 6th/7th Grade: $35, 8th Grade: $45 - Youth are invited to join us for a fun-packed weekend retreat to Camp Lone Star. This retreat is a great opportunity to make new friends, enjoy the weekend outdoors and to grow in our faith. Registration is due by Sunday, August 29. **Eighth grade students will be staying an extra day to go through instruction on Baptism. Families should have received information in their Confirmation packet delivered in the mail.**  For further questions, feel free to contact Jon Zoch or Rhonda Mohr at 281.373.0503.

Men’s Retreat, Friday, October 8 to Sunday October 10, 2010. Big Creek Marina Campground, Lake Sommerville. Reservations: Call toll free, 1.866.596.1616 for your camp spot (trailers or tents) as early as possible. Church has reserved 5 cabins for those wishing to stay in a cabin. Information: www.big-creek-marina.com. Fellowship through: Worship, Bible Study, Golf Tournament, Fishing Tournament, Washers, Dominoes and other fun activities.  Cost: (By September 1) $50 without cabin spot, $100 with cabin spot. (After September 1) $60 without cabin spot, $110 with cabin spot. Meals: Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday breakfast. Contact: Steve Brewer, 281.469.0778 or David Jones, 281.894.0344.

Ministry Partner Volunteers Needed for Worship (full training is offered) Sound Board & Video Projection operators (all Services); Contact Rusty Collins. Video Ministry Team (find and edit video clips for the Sermons): Contact NJ Malenke (281.687.6763). Drama Team Leaders & Dramatists: Contact NJ Malenke (281.687.6763). Pianists, Organists: Contact NJ Malenke (281.687.6763). Ushers: Contact Allen Swift. Altar Guild: Contact Doris Pena.

Military Families: Please let the church office know when your loved ones return from active duty so that we may remove them from our military prayers and add them to our prayers of thanksgiving.