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!
January 2025 Friendship Circle News
JUBELLATION: JuBellation will continue to practice on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
VOICES FOR GOD: This season, the choir practices on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. We have ordered new songs and selected some of our favorites which we plan to sing throughout the rest of the calendar year. We are always listening for new voices to join us.
LUNCH BUNCH will meet at Barleycorns in Wamego on January 12th at 11:00 a.m.
TEENS FOR CHRIST: A meeting is planned for January 5th at ???????? The group will start selling sub sandwiches on Sunday, January 19th.
BOOK STUDY: The book study group will start the study of “The Hammer of God” on January 9th at Bruce and Kathy Schultz’s home.
HEALTH CHECK: The Parish Nurse will be available after the service on January 12th to check blood pressures and address any health-related concerns. This is a free service and available for anyone.
God’s Blessings and Peace,
Janet Wertzberger, RN Parish Nurse
From the Parish Nurse…
COLD OF BODY AND MIND
It’s officially winter now, and the cold weather could be in the forecast. It seems that the snow and the extreme cold temperatures in our area have been averted so far, but take caution. Winter has just begun, and we live in Kansas! There can be danger for frostbite when a person is exposed to extremely cold conditions. Frostbite is a type of injury caused by freezing. It leads to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it effects, usually the extremities such as the nose, ears, checks, chin, fingers, and toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body.
In cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. To avoid extreme cold, try to stay indoors. If you must go outside, dress properly in layers of loose-fitting, dry clothing. Cover vulnerable areas with a hat, mittens or gloves, a scarf, that covers face and mouth, and water-resistant coat and boots. People at higher risk of frostbite include the elderly, babies sleeping in cold rooms, homeless people, hunters, and people who drink alcohol in excess or use illicit drugs. If a person’s temperature is below 95 degrees F seek medical attention immediately!
A person who has frostbite is often unaware because frozen tissue is numb. Signs of frostbite include redness or pain in any skin area, white or grayish-yellow skin area, skin that feels unusually firm or waxy, or numbness. If you or someone else notices these signs of frostbite, seek medical care immediately.
Just as extreme cold temperatures can cause frostbite and numbness, avoiding participation in going to church, reading God’s word and praying can cause numbness in our faith with ossible loss of vital connections to God. We can avoid this frostbite by staying warm in the Word, going to church with family and friends, and seeking attention for our faith through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. We must be as diligent in tending to God’s will and purpose as we are to protecting our bodies from physical harm. I pray that the new year will bring each of you closer to Jesus’ warmth and love for everlasting life together in heaven.
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