St John Lutheran Church
All Saints’ Day (Observed)
November 3 - 9, 2024
Weekly Announcements
Welcome Visitors – We are blessed to have you join us for Divine Service today. We kindly request you sign our Guest Book at the back of the church and/or fill out a Welcome Card and place it in the offering plate. Thank You.
Save the Date – Next Sunday is the Thankfeast, hosted by the Church Council. They will supply turkey, ham, etc. Please bring salads, veggies or dessert. All are welcome!
Freewill Offerings – Nov. 10th and 17th to benefit the Dakota Girls and Boys Ranch in Minot, ND and the Backpack Program at the Christian School. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Library Open House – today following church until 1:00. Refreshments served. There are books, tapes, movies, Lutheran Hour CDs and more. Something for all ages. When 12 people have checked an item out, their names will be put in a drawing for a gift certificate from the Christian Book Store.
Connecting Generations – If interested in taking a name, but didn’t get to church early enough to see Freda, come to the library during Open House. Get a name and see what’s available to check out then or later. There are currently nine children who would love to get “connected” to an adult.
Love and Joy – Are your tanks of love and joy running on empty? Fill them up with Jesus.
Altar Guild – If you are interested in becoming an Altar Guild member, talk to Ruth Miller or Pastor Thomas. Help is needed.
Libby Elementary School’s Nurse - is in need of small pants, shoes, and boots for younger children. Donation box is in the kitchen. Any help you can give will be appreciated. s/Evangelism Board.
T-shirts Needed – by sewing club. Sizes Y-M to A-L. No white or black. Donation box is in the kitchen.
The homeless teens of Columbia Falls say “Thanks” to anyone who donate items. Freda and Mary took them yesterday to the LWML Rally.
Donate to disaster response through Thrivent even if you’re not a member. For every $2 donated through their online giving platform, they will add $1 up to $500,000. Go to Thrivent.com. Click on “Giving back is a priority for us and your clients” then “Exploring generosity programs”. You have a choice of giving to: Convoy of Hope, Lutheran Disaster Response, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Disaster Response and Orphan Grain Train.