SJM Weekly Bulletin

Connecting People in the Heart of Jesus

November 16/17, 2024

Serving Christ in this Office:

Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Lee Weander

Associate Pastor: Rev. Joseph Leech

Director of Music & Worship: Mr. Steven Whitney

Interim Church Administrator: Katie Schnitzler

Administrative Assistant: Diane Stoural

Worship With Us!

Worship Times: Saturday 5:00 pm ~ Sunday 9:00 am

Education Hour: Sunday 10:30 am

Connect With Us!

Web: stjohnbc.net

Facebook: St John Lutheran Church Battle Creek

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Pentecost- Gather & Grow

What We Believe

God accomplishes this mission in us and through us in weekly worship, Bible Study and other fellowship opportunities. God comes to us in the Word and the Sacraments to show us the love and new life he has for us in Jesus Christ. He gives us the opportunity to serve others and reach out with his love.

Lists of Bible Classes Available

Weekly Readings

First Reading: Psalm 35: 5-9

Epistle Reading: Philippians 1: 3-10

Gospel Reading: John 9: 4-5

Prayers for Strength and Healing

Please pray for:

Mark Baumgartel, Robin Whitney, Kent Hawthorne, Sharon Bierman, Dacia Vavra, Gayle Leech, Emma Kay, Dennis & LaDonna Roewert, Karen Ritterbush, Jane Warneke.

+ Pray for the family of Jean Werner who was called to her eternal home on Saturday, November 9. Her funeral was here at St. John on Saturday, November 16.

Our Gifts to the Lord

Local Ministries $ 37,379.41

Other Income $ 24,662.60

Missions $ 22.50

Total $ 62,064.51

Special $ 15,599.70

General Operating Debt– $408,352.17

October Financials

Total Income $ 212,757.93

Total Expenses $187,345.42

Net Income $ 25,412.51

Giving Options

Looking for other ways to give? St. John Ministries has brokerage accounts with Heritage Financial Services and Calmwater Financial. You can gift mutual funds or stock shares directly to our account. You can also gift grain directly through the co-op or request a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) be made directly from your IRA. These are all great opportunities for St. John Ministries to receive the benefit of your donation while you benefit from the tax liability savings. Contact Katie in the church office for more details on any of these gifting options.

Vanco On-line Giving

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Get Connected-At A Glance

Saturday

Worship 5:00 pm

Constitution Discussion Meeting 6:00 pm

Sunday

Worship 9:00 am

Fellowship 10:15 am

Constitution Discussion Meeting 10:30 am

Wednesday

Chapel 8:30 am

Choir Practice 6:00 pm

Confirmation Class 6:30 pm

Thursday

WINGS Meeting 1:30 pm

Friday

Trivia Night 6:30 pm

Saturday

Worship 5:00 pm

Sunday

Worship 9:00 am

Fellowship 10:15 am

Education Hour 10:00 am

Attended & Communed

5:00 58 49

9:00 176 125

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Total 224 164

Trivia 3.0

TRIVIA 3.0: The PTL of St. John Lutheran School and St. John Early Learning Center invites all parents, family, and friends to attend Trivia Night on Friday, November 22 at St. Patrick's Parish Hall in Battle Creek. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. All registration, payment, and more information for Trivia Night can be at www.stjohnbc.net/trivia. Proceeds from Trivia Night will go to St. John PTL who help support our school and ELC.