St John Lutheran Church
Fourth Sunday in Advent
December 22 - 28, 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.
Children’s Christmas Program – thanks to all who attended. Let the Sunday School Staff and Students know you appreciate their efforts.
No Host Lunch – Eight people enjoyed lunch and fellowship this past Tuesday at Brad’s Burgers.
Next Sunday – Last Potluck for the year. We will also “welcome” Morgan Hedahl. It didn’t get done this summer.
Christmas Hymns – Make a list of favorites, then each week until Christmas pick one to meditate on.
Greeting Cards – are available in the church basement – no charge. Lots of Christmas and Birthday. No Sympathy right now.
Visiting Shut-ins–not happening before Christmas. You are encouraged to give them a phone call to wish them a Blessed Christmas. Better yet, go visit at least one of them.
Aaron Thomas is selling Close-Up tickets to raise money to go to Washington, D.C. They are $10.00 each or a book for $100.00. Cash prizes are: $2,000 for 1st place, $1,250 for 2nd place, and $750 for 3rd place.
Church Library – December’s focus is on Christmas books and VHS movies. Come in and take a look around. You just might find something of interest. There is now a Children’s Branch in the basement. It’s located on the card table by the kitchen.
Life Thoughts from Lutherans for Life – Advent IV– Whether the hamlet of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) or gestating babies (Luke 1:41-44), the God of Christmas loves to elevate what seems insignificant. Indeed, the heart of the Gospel consists in exalting those of humble estate (Luke 1:52). Rejoicing in the Lord who creates, redeems, and calls regardless of size, skills, or circumstances, the sanctity of life delights to declare nothing less!
Egg cartons that were in the back of the church are now in the kitchen, in case you want some.