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!
In This Month's
St. John Witness
APRIL WITNESS
Spiritual Growth
CHRISTIANS GATHER around Christ Jesus, their Lord, for special worship and extra prayer during Holy Week, commemorating the death and resurrection of God’s Son. St. John Lutheran Church is a people who gather around the Savior and his Word, celebrating His gifts of life as He distributes them for us. Be an expectant worshiper this month. Come, see Jesus in the fulness of His grace, and give Him thanks and praise.
NINE CONFIRMANDS will profess faith in Christ Jesus, and be welcomed as communicant members on Sunday, April 13. Questioning of the confirmands (see 1 Peter 3:15) will be during the worship service this year.
Katherine Marie Lister Ecclesiastes 3:14Kota James McKinven Psalm 37:3Kameron Michael Moege Romans 5:4-5Nora Christine Mumaw John 8:12Cyler Aspen Stuewe Orton Isaiah 40:31Cole Kurtis Simon 1 Cor. 15:57Eli Jason Wertzberger Psalm 121:1-2Sadie Jo Wright Deut. 28:2Ty Jaxon Zeller Psalm 71:3The parents invite you to rejoice with them for their children’s accomplishments at a meal after church, and will provide meat for the meal. Please bring a salad or side dish. The LWML will provide dessert as part of a reception for these youth.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ON EASTER (APRIL 20) WILL BEGIN AT 8:15.
A special day of learning will include games, crafts, and an Easter egg hunt. Refreshments and snacks. will be provided before the festival worship service at 9:30.
THE GREATEST STORY EVER SUNG, Handel's Messiah, will be presented by the Flint Hills Messiah Chorus and Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, April 6 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Wamego. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the door.
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F L O C K N O T E S
are text messages or emails from the church to inform members of changes in worship or sending other announcements to our members. If you or a friend would like to be included on this list, please call the church office. If you would like to create Flocknotes for the congregation for a month, please tell Pastor Grimm.
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN is the basis of Bible Class on Thursday mornings. “If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.” – Billy Graham
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
3/30 Isaiah 12 I Will Trust 729- -568 - 437 - 727 P & P, page 260
4/2 Matthew 27:18 Envy/Kindness 433 - 545 - 560 Responsive Prayer
4/6 Isaiah 43:16-21 Declare My Praise! 699 - 575 - 901 - 722 - 918 DS1, page 151
4/9 Matthew 5:28 Lust/Chastity 438 - 421 - 427 Responsive Prayer
4/13 Luke 19:28-40 The Lord Has Need 444 - 442 - 547 - 341 - 618 - 443 DS1, page 151
4/17 1 Cor. 11: 23-32 A Testament of Grace 445 - 446 - 434 - 430 - 431 - 433 DS4, page 203
4/18 Luke 23:34 Anger/Forgiveness 843 - 610 - 421 - 420 Litany, p. 288 4/19 John 19:38-42 How to Bury a King 440 - 430 - 438 - 450 - 451 - 878 Vigil, Altar Book
4/20 John 20:11-18 espair and Hope 419 (TLH 166) - 456 - 463 - 490 - 161 Responsive Prayer 4/20 1 Cor. 15:19-26 Rejoice in Creation 474 - 480 - 633 - 461 - (463) - 465* - 457 DS 1, page 151
4/27 John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You 744 - 938 - 821 - 763 P & P, page 260
