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
NOVEMBER WITNESS
Spiritual Growth
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP; we serve; we pray; we meditate. God leads us by His truth, and learn from His Word to live with joy. His salvation is worth celebrating as we set aside time to honor God together. Our focus this month is how to prepare for the end of the world: trust Jesus Christ!
RE:VITALITY begins with diligence in reaching out. A task force is being formed so that we may grow in faith, love, service, and faithfulness. People may volunteer to help lead this process. Pray for God to bless our efforts!
OUR SAINTED MEMBERS will be remembered on Sunday November 2. Thirteen St. John members were called from this life during the past year.
Adolph William Moege Revelation 2:10
Robert Dale Diepenbrock Hebrews 12:14
Keith Elwood Schultz 2 Corinthians 5:15
Julie Jean Schultz Psalm 50:10-11
Glenn D. Tracy Titus 3:5
Joseph L. Holenbeck John 8:12
Darwin D. “Louie” Diehl Psalm 37:39
Sandra Rosann Maike Psalm 92:2-3
Sally Ann Lesline 1 Timothy 4:8
Larry Douglas Garrison 2 Timothy 4:7
Barbara Ann Theel John 10:14
Donald TenEyck John 14:2-3
Marabelle Moege Joshua 1:9
DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS: We will meet after church Sunday, November 30 for a meal with school children, who will sing in church. We also shall decorate for our Advent and Christmas services. While a clear timetable is not established, both activities will take place after worship, and we seek participants for each.
JOIN THE TRIP TO THE ARK ENCOUNTER and the Creation Museum in Kentucky. Plans are to charter a bus (56 passengers) and take SJLS students from grades 6-8 to see the evidence of God's work in history at creation and during the flood of Noah. The trip will be March 16 to March 19, 2026 (during spring break). If we fill the bus, costs per person would be:
$770 for single room occupancy
$550 for double-room occupancy
$470 for three-to-a-room occupancy
$430 for four-to-a-room occupancy
The three-night stay is planned at the Drury Plaza motel in Florence, Kentucky. One day we will tour the creation museum, and another day will be at the Ark Encounter. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided at the motel. Other meals will be on your own. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due November 15 (substitutions allowed). A complete itinerary is available at the church or school office. To register for this inspiring journey, please contact St. John Lutheran School: 785-765-3914.
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN is our Bible Class on Thursday mornings. “If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.” – Billy Graham
HEIT’S POINT MINISTRIES is a Lutheran Camp and Retreat Center in Missouri. Rev. Rocco Mallardi, and his wife Janine will be here Sunday, November 23, to lead Bible Class and share opportunities for godly growth in a beautiful setting.
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
11/2 Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed 940 - 678 - 677 - 680 - 461 - 676 - 420 DS1, page 151
11/9 2 Thess. 3:6-13 In the Resurrection 741 - 717 - 474 - 941 - 748 Matins, page 219
11/16 2 Thess 3:6-13 Work Quietly 783 - 664 - 435 - 735 - 790 - 628 - 789 DS 3, page 184
11/23 Col. 1:13-20 Christ the Church's Head 892 - 549 - 538 - 802 - 801 P & P, page 260
11/26 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Pray with Thanks 895 - 772 - 894 - 869 - 893 - 785 RP, page 285
11/30 Isaiah 2:1-5 Teach Us to Walk 442 - 341 - SJLS Children - 680 - 537 DS4, page 203
