ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
(The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod)
Alma, Kansas
A family united by faith in Christ gathering around God's Word and Sacraments.
To reach out in Christ-like concern and Christ-borne love to each other and to those without Christ!
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
The heart represents the love and giving nature of the members; the drop symbolizes the blood of Christ and a tear of compassion. The cross proudly shows the purpose behind efforts of the LWML.
OCTOBER 2026 FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE NEWS
Meeting Date: Wednesday,November 18th at 1:30 p.m.
Hymn: “We Give Thee But Thine Own” LSB 781
Devotion: “Walking with Jesus” – Gayle jGrimm
Roll Call: Name something you are thankful for over the past year.
Bible Study: “His Plans” – Gayle Grimm
Our devotion at the October meeting was called "Free In Christ." Through faith, Christ has set us free, and God has declared us justified and righteous in His sight. Hallelujah! Let us show God's love by serving one another and loving our neighbors as ourselves.
The Bible study, "Called To Serve," highlighted people who were visited by God in special ways. We are encouraged to go to others and be lights for God in our dark world. Each of us has been chosen by God. Let us go forth and bear fruit!
Our Christmas get-together is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Ladies, we would love to see you there!
YOU’RE INVITED: The LWML Friendship Circle members invite all ladies of the church to attend the annual Christmas brunch, program, and meeting to be held December 5th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Memorial Hall. For our program, Kansas District Parish Nurse, Mary Hume, has been invited to give a brief slide presentation about her recent medical mission trip to Ethiopia, Africa. There will be a gift collection box available for donations of consumable medical supplies that will be shipped to Ethiopia through Project Cure, Kansas City, MO. A list of accepted supplies is available within this newsletter.
The order of business for the meeting will include the installation of the 2027 officers, the Christmas Stocking project, and the 2026 Secret Sister reveal. We hope you save the date to join us for this joyous affair!
LUNCH BUNCH will meet at El Corral in Alma on November 15th after the voters’ meeting.
FROM THE PARISH NURSE…
JANET WETRTZBERGER, RN
MEDICAL MISSION
November is a month in which we often reflect on God’s good grace and mercy in prayer, song, worship and family celebrations. We thank God for our good health and pray for those whose health is poor. Jesus too prayed for the sick, healed the blind, and raised the dead. Through his suffering and death, we are all healed of our sins and through faith will live with him in eternity. With that Gospel message we can spread his Word through a mission known as Project Cure. This medical mission seeks to send consumable medical supplies to areas of the world where healthcare workers would otherwise have little access to supplies.
Mary Hume, Kansas District Parish Nurse recently participated in Project Cure by joining a group that filled suitcases with medical supplies to take to Ethiopia, Africa. While in Africa, they witnessed the need for medical supplies and the project at work. Her story will be told with a slide presentation during the Christmas program meeting of the Friendship Circle on December 5, 2026. She will accept donations of consumable medical supplies from now through December 5th and will deliver them to Project Cure in Kansas City, MO where they will be packed and shipped to medial mission sites. You can support this mission in monetary donations also. A medical supply list is available within this newsletter. A collection tote will be available outside of the church office to receive all donations for this project.
“And he (Jesus) went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.” Matthew 4:23C.U.R.E. Kit Packing List
Disposable washcloth pack
Gloves, sterile (assorted sizes)
Gloves, non-sterile (exam) medium
Gloves, non-sterile (exam) large
Ortho supplies
Towels, cloth
Chux
Tape, assorted sizes and types
IV Solution, 1000cc bags
Saline irrigation, 1000cc bottles
IV Supplies kit
Surface sanitizer
Hand sanitizer
Skin prep kit
Dressing, ABD (large)
Dressing change trays
Alcohol / Betadine wipes
Alcohol / Betadine swabs
Applicators
Tongue depressors
Skin dressing bag
Eye pads
Adhesive bandages, assorted sizes
Dressing, sponges 2x2
Dressing, sponges 4x4
Miscellaneous Items
Totes
Glucose meter kit w/supplies
Thermometer
Stethoscope
Comb
Razors
Oral care supplies
Skin care supplies
Plastic basin
Medications
Analgesics
Skin ointment
Xylocaine amps
Bandage rolls, Ace
Bandage rolls, Kerlix, King
Bandage rolls, Coban
Laceration kit
Hypodermic needles, mixed gauge
Syringes, 1cc
Syringes, 3cc
Syringes, 5cc
Syringes, 10cc
Syringes, 20cc
Syringes, irrigation sterile
Suture bag, assorted sizes, types, needles
Masks
Masks with Shield
Eye Protection, goggles
Drape, sterile or non-sterile
Asepto & bulb syringes
Cups, specimen
KY lubrication jelly, package or tube
Vaginal speculums
Skin scrub brushes
Cotton balls
Urinary catheters / kit
Bags, plastic
Oral medication kit
CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE: Jonathan D. Schultz, President and CEO, included you in their prayers. We pray that God uses you, protects you, and strengthens you so that you will have the confidence and ability to do His will. “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ.” Colossians 4:2-3 (ESV)
VOICES FOR GOD: We are still looking for people to join us. You don’t have to have a solo voice. We practice on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. This year we have a selection of new songs and will sing “The Church Shall Rest” on November 1st for All Saints Day and “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
JUBELLATION is currently on a weekly schedule, practicing on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
BOOD STUDY GROUP is discussing book 3 of “Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis on Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. in Memorial Hall with the MacGregors hosting. The group will not meet in December but will start a new book, “The Happy Outlaw.”
OUR OUTREACH TEAM: Seminary Sunday is November 8th! The Outreach Team invites you to join us after the service for turkey casseroles and chicken fried steak. Please bring a side, salad, or dessert, if you can. See you there!
We are working on a project to supply the church with mail boxes. If you would like to help with this project, contact an Outreach Team member or leave a message with the church office.
LUTHERAN EARLY RESPONSE TEAM (LERT) When disaster happens, how can we help? LERT provides a means of service for situations of great need due to storms or other community tragedies. Training will be held here at St. John on Saturday, November 14th 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with lunch provided. Registration fee is $35. Ages 14 and older are eligible for the training. Ages 14-17 will need an adult to register and attend the training with them. This is a great way to help our community and surrounding areas during disasters. St. John has been involved with LERT in previous years and we would like to reactivate this program. Register at http://www.lcmslert.org/need/detail/?need_id=1307379.
Contact Kim Diehl at (785) 302-1492 if you have questions. If you have had the training, it is not required to take again, but recommended due to changes in material and presentation. You can retake the training for a reduced cost of $15.
A FESTIVAL OF PSALMS: OVERFLOWING THANKS: The Lutheran Fine Arts Council of Topeka will be hosting a celebration of psalms, with music and readings as we enter this time of the year when we are focused on giving thanks for everything in our lives. This celebration will be on November 15th, 3:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street, Topeka. We invite everyone in our community to come and celebrate with us. For more information, contact JoLana Pinon, jolanapinon@gmail.com., or visit our website: lutheranfineartstopeka.org.
TEENS FOR CHRIST: It will be a busy November for our youth! Our youth group was invited to attend Faith and Family night at the Topeka Scarecrows hockey game on Saturday, November 7th.
Saturday, November 14 8:30-1:30 at St. John will be LERT training. Youth 14 and up may now be trained to help with emergency disasters in our community and surrounding area. Please see the announcement in the newsletter and bulletins for more information on the LERT event.
Wednesday, November 18 at 6 pm at St. John will be the Operation Christmas Child packing party for our HS kids, confirmands, and mentors. A taco meal will be served. We are inviting the Sunday School age children and the SJLS students this year. Thank you, to all who have continued to contribute items and monetary donations! Thank you, to the LWML for collecting donations at their Kansas district zone meeting and to SJLS for donating their first quarter offerings! Part of the monetary donations will go towards the $10 recommended donation per box to help pay for shipping, the Christian educational materials for each child in their own language, the missionaries that teach the 12-week Christian education programs, and for the New Testament Bibles each child will receive. If you have not donated and are interested, the $10 is generally what is most needed. The boxes will be prayed over and blessed during worship on Sunday, November 22 before they are sent to the distribution center. My plan is to ask that the TFC kids help with worship that morning. We have been overwhelmed by the giving for this global mission project! If you would like to help at the packing party, please let Kim know.
In December, we are planning to attend Bethlehem Revisited live nativity at Keats Park by Manhattan either Dec 5th or 6th. Our families will join us.
Thank you, for all of your prayers, support and encouragement as we strive to build the youth's relationship with Christ and their church!
Blessings,
Kim Diehl
CONCORDIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, FORT WAYNE: The 181st academic year is underway, and exciting things are happening on the campus of CTSFW. This year we have our largest incoming residential formation class since 2009; praise God for providing men to prepare to labor for His harvest! These future pastors and deaconesses have already seen the love and support the Church has provided through the full tuition guarantee, and soon they’ll find out how the Church supports them right here on campus through our Food & Clothing Co-op.
Through generous donations and God’s provision, the Food & Clothing Co-op provides students and their families with “daily bread” – food, drink, clothing, shoes, and more – as they prepare to serve God’s church, all at no cost to them.
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