St John Lutheran Church
Palm Sunday / Sunday of the Passion
March 29 - April 4, 2026
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.
Today – LWML Mites, Matins, Potluck and Caring Christian (after potluck).
Thanks to Sunday School Choir for singing today, “Hosanna, Hallelujah,” and to Ms. Samantha, pianist. To God Be The Glory!
Lutherans for Life Auction – Seven items went to Kalispell this past Friday. Thanks to all who donated. s/Evangelism Board
Wednesday, April 1st – Care Center Worship at 10:00
Thursday, April 2nd - Visit Shut-Ins at 1:00. They would love to see you. If you can’t visit, call them.
Next Sunday – Easter Breakfast 9:00 to 9:45; No Bible Class; Sunday School at 10:00; Egg Hunt after church. Adults in Connecting Generations Program – Need an idea for an Easter gift for your child? You can give me $$ for their LCEF savings account. s/Ms. Freda
Don’t forget to direct 2025 Choice Dollars by March 31st at thrivent.com/thrivent choice.
Holy Week Faith Step –After Jesus’ death, his body was laid in a tomb. The Sabbath restricted his loved ones to go to the tomb. Filled with loss and sorrow they had to wait, putting their faith and hope in God. When the women went on Easter morning, they discovered that God performed the greatest miracle: He raised Jesus from the dead. While you wait for Easter to arrive, strengthen your faith by looking up miracles done by Jesus. Ask God for mercy and grace during any sad time you have to face.
Books of the Month – on card table in the back. If you don’t see anything that interests you, go to our library. You just might find something there. Happy Reading!
Prayer Shawls – If you know of someone in the community that would appreciate one, they are hanging in the back by the elevator. Directions are there. Also, if you’d like to make some, it would be greatly appreciated. Any questions, contact Freda.
Help Wanted by God & Ms. Freda – for VBS, June 29th to July 3rd. Time has changed – not 10:00 – 1:00. Now 1:00 to 4:00. Lots of ways you can help. Contact Freda for information. First meeting: April 12th.
Life Thoughts from Lutherans for Life – Palm Sunday – When Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, he gave up, washed his hands, called himself innocent, and let the Innocent One, our Lord Jesus Christ, be taken away and crucified (Matthew 27:24-26). As the world around us continues to call for the death of the innocent, it may seem that we are gaining nothing, and we will be tempted to wash our hands and give up like Pilate did. But the Lord, in His mercy, has given you a tongue to speak, that you may sustain with His Word those who are weary (Isaiah 50:4). God grant us the strength to speak up on behalf of the innocent ones and let “every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:11).