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
JANUARY WITNESS
Spiritual Growth
AN ETERNITY WITH GOD:
HOW CAN WE BE READY FOR HEAVEN IF WE DO NOT
WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH GOD AND HIS PEOPLE NOW?
ADVEPIPHANY MEANS REVEALING! Jesus Christ has been made known to people as God’s holy Son through His works, His teaching, His authority, and His divine attributes. The grace of God allows us to live with joy. The power of God allows us to share His truth without fear. The love of God allows us to show mercy where it is not deserved. Jesus Christ is our strength, hope, and joy!
CONFIRMATION LOCK-IN: Students and friends will spend an evening in fun and games from 6:00pm till midnight on Friday, January 3.
ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM is a coalition of churches and attorneys who seek to pursue and fight for religious freedoms according to the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the United States of America. St. John has joined this coalition and is receiving information about many matters of church and state. If you would like to receive these bits of information, (usually monthly emails) please email Pastor Grimm and ask to be included on their mailing list. They say: “Churches must be proactive in matters of religious freedom, for the good of all churches, and for the effective stewardship of the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.” You may visit ADFlegal.org to learn more about what the Alliance Defending Freedom does in America.
LEADERS RETREAT: As we grow in the church, it is godly to plan for our mission as God’s people, to serve Him as best we can. We will meet January 11, from 8:30 till 1:00 to review our assigned tasks, create plans that demonstrate faith and faithfulness, and to join in fervent prayer for the church. All elected leaders of boards and auxiliaries are invited to join us as we talk about our future together.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING: 10 Singers visited 18 homes and the Heritage Home with songs of joy. Thanks to all who sang!
THE HAMMER OF GOD is a tale written by Bo Giertz, a pastor in Sweden, which looks at the justice of God in the world. Get the book and read it. Or just come, and discuss how it shows God’s Word to be active in our everyday lives. Check the calendar for the schedule.
SONG OF SOLOMON: We will study this Book of King David’s son in our Thursday morning Bible class. Join us as you are able.
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
1/5/25 Ephesians 1:3-14 Riches of His Grace 373 – 399 – 395-390-606-397 – 379 DS 4, p. 203
1/12 Isaiah 43:1-7 Called by Name 507 – 722 – 728 – 722 Prayer and Preaching, p. 260
1/19 Isaiah 62:1-5 Do Not Be Silent 801 – 578 – 817-822-395-624 – 805 DS3, p. 184
1/26 Nehemiah 8:1-10 Understand God’s Word 904 – 523 – 583 – 941 – 662 Matins, p. 219
