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
MAY WITNESS
Spiritual Growth
RESURRECTION, ASCENSION, AND PENTECOST: There are many special works of God for us to hear in the month of May. God speaks so that we may honor our parents, love our neighbors, and bring His good to the world.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS MAY 26 AND 27. See enrollment information elsewhere in the newsletter.
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.
MISSIONARY Michael Hageman and his wife Shanna need our prayers as they go to a place hostile to Christianity in Tanzania, Africa. He will train pastors at the seminary there to reach out with the Gospel. You may provide financial support for Missionary Hageman through Together in Mission.
FAITH AT WORK is an initiative by the Kansas District to show the world our faith by doing things that bless others. This year we will seek help making improvements to our playground, greenhouse, and property for all to use. Watch the bulletin for dates and activities.
SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS will finish reading the Book of Romans in May. Join us, as we seek out the Biblical roots of our Lutheran beliefs concerning faith and good works, and learn to live by the faith God provides.
GIFTS OF LOVE: LEAVING A LEGACY Do you have a plan to distribute God's gifts when you live? Or when you die? We shall conduct a Gifts of Love workshop on October 4. Carol Von Soostern from the LWML (with the LWML Foundation) will explain opportunities and provide guidance on how to share the gifts God has given to you.
BOOK STUDY: “Hopeful, Faithful, and Bold” is the book for study this spring. It is written by Rev. Lee Hagan, president of the Missouri District.
HEIT’S POINT MINISTRIES is a Lutheran Camp and Retreat Center in Missouri. Youth and family camps are available throughout the summer. See https://sites.google.com/view/heitspointlutheran.
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
5/3 John 16:5-15 Leave/Stay 686 - 821 - 424 - 879 - 525 - 722 - 917 DS 1, page 151
5/10 John 16:23-30 Alone/Together 660 - 762 - 540 - 912 - 922 P&P, page 260
5/17 Mark 16:14-20 Risen and Ascended 525 - 492 - 490 - 494 - 701 - 493 - 537 DS 1, page 151
5/24 John 14:23-31 The Helper 905 - 402 - 497 - 496 - 965 Matins, page 216
5/31 John 3:1-17 A United Front 605 - 829 - 571 - 953 - 506 DS 4, page 203
