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
CONTRASTS IN TRUTH: Contrasts in truth show up in our sermons on Sundays in the Lent and Easter seasons. God does not always do things the way we expect, but often does more than we know. Jesus Christ answers our needs and blesses His people.
HOLY WEEK: DEVOTED TO THE CROSS. We look at the Scriptures to see how godly devotion manifests itself in various settings of our lives, that we might be devoted to Him in gratitude for His enduring love for us.
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 April. 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.
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.
CONFIRMATION MARCH 29: Three youth are ready to profess their faith in the rite of confirmation. They have been taught the Christian faith and have been instructed to examine themselves before they receive the Lord’s Supper.
Creighton Lee Ferris John 14:6
McKinley Loraine Miller Psalm 27:1
Berkli Evandon Wealthall John 10:27
The congregation will celebrate this expression of faith after church on Palm Sunday, March 29, with a cookies and punch reception. Pray for them to grow in faith and see God’s blessing for their lives.
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. This month, you may wish to borrow a hymnal to look up the word of the day in various hymns.
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.
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
3/29 Matthew 7:2-29 Foolish/Wise 443 - 865 - 728 - 644 - 442 - 420 - 444 DS 3, page 184
4/2 James 4:10 Devoted to Humility 900 - 536 - 438 - 433 - 437 - (439) DS 3, page 184
4/3 Romans 7:6 Devoted to Sacrifice 419 - 451 - 425 Litany, p. 288
4/4 Colossians 2:4 Devoted to Prayer 878 - 440 - 430 - 438 - 450 - 451 - 878 DS 4, p. 203
4/5 Romans 6:4 Devoted to New Life 436 - 478 - 477 - 456 - 457 P & P, p. 260
4/5 Job 19:23-27 Temporary/Eternal 463 - 466 - 461 - 490 - 475 - 633 - 680 DS 1, p. 151
4/12 John 20:19-31 Doubt/Trust 465 - 482 - 468 - 941 - 474 Matins, p. 219
4/19 Guest Preacher (LWML Convention) 710 - 525 - 470 - 709 - 547 - 711 - 740 DS 1, p. 151
4/26 John 16:16-22 Soon/Not Yet 644 - 818 - 748 - 480 - 656 P & P, p. 260
