Worship Preview
Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 20 & 21, 2024
Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday at 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.
- Stream Sunday services live at stjohnsmilw.online.church
- Sunday morning preservice music provided by Handbells
- Reception of new members at the 10:45 a.m. service
Lessons
Acts 4:32-37
1 John 3:18-24
John 15:1-8
Sermon
"The Risen Savior Gives Fruit in His Branches"
Acts 4:32-37
Liturgy
The Service - Setting One
Songs
731 Oh, How Good It Is
Psalm 63 In the Morning I Will Sing
469 Welcome, Happy Morning
709 Christ the Vine
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8th Grade Confirmation Service is
Sunday, May 5 at 10:45 a.m.
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Bible Study Opportunities
- Wed. April 24, 6:30 pm - Vocation Bible Study
- Sun. April 28 at 9:30 am - The Story Bible Study
- Wed. May 1, 6:30 pm - Vocation Bible Study
- Thurs. May 2, 10:00 am - Morning Bible Study
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Vocation: The Mask of God
Rev. Dr. Michael Berg, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. through May 15
The doctrine of vocation uniquely answers the ancient question “What is the good life?” Dr. Berg explores the notions of the good life, shalom, flourishing, and happiness to show that in vocation the Christian finds his highest calling, the truly good, flourishing, and happy life. Join us in the Community Room!
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Brat Stand Fundraiser for Youth Rally
THIS Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 @ Festival Foods on 27th Street (4777 S 27th St.)
We have about 10 teens who have signed up to go to the WELS International Youth Rally this Summer in Fort Collins, Colorado! The St. John's One Fund (funded by your offerings!) has given monetary support to help cover the registration fees for these teens, but there are additional costs involved with the trip. If you'd like to help them raise some extra funds, and also enjoy some tasty food, stop by their Brat Stand at the 27th street (4777 S 27th St., Greenfield, WI) Festival Foods on Saturday! April 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Piano and Voice Recital
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the church
The piano and voice students of St John's will be performing in the annual spring recital under the theme Athleticism! There will be songs about traditional sports, water sports, sports with animals, even juggling! All are invited to watch, listen, and cheer on the students! We hope to see you there!
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 Are You a Thrivent Member?
St. John's is looking for families who are Thrivent Financial members and are willing and able to apply for Thrivent Action Card for our upcoming VBS in June! The money would be used towards things like supplies, snacks, and more! If you are willing to apply for a Action Team card, please contact Pastor Walther at peter.walther@stjohnsmilw.org
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Call News
- Mrs. Leigh Redfield has accepted her call to serve as one of our Extended Learning/Special Education teachers at St. John's starting next school year. We are excited to have Leigh join our faculty!
- The Cornerstone Lutheran Network (CLN) has called Mr. John Giddings to serve as one of our 7th grade teachers next school year. Please pray for Mr. Giddings and his family as he considers this call to St. John's.
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2024 Altar Flowers
Thank you to all who help beautify the altar with flowers each week! We have a few weeks left for 2024 that we do not have anyone signed up. Please consider donating altar flowers for one of these weeks! Click HERE for more details. The sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the church library.
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GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse
Grieving the death of a spouse? Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Find help at a Loss of Spouse seminar. St. John's will be hosting a one-night session on June 5, 6:30 - 8:15 p.m., to help you through your time of mourning the loss of your spouse. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member along for support. There is no charge to attendees. Please register online at griefshare.org or on the sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center. Visit griefshare.org for more about the seminar or you can also contact Gene Huth, 414-453-1350.
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School Enrollment
As of 4/23/24 St. John's school has 339 students enrolled for next year! That's more than our current enrollment this year!
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Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - 10, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up next month! This is a great opportunity to show your gratitude for the hard work our teachers and teacher aides do to help our children succeed! A card or note, a small snack, a cup of coffee, or praying for our educators as well, are little ways to say 'thank you' and encourage our educators as we get close to the end of the school year!
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Do You Have an Eye for Great Art?
St. John's School is looking for a few church members to help judge the students' artwork before the Art Show on May 9! Judges would need to come look at the artwork a few days before the show and take a few notes on different categories. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Christie Timm at christie.timm@stjohnsmilw.org - or use the sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center kiosk!
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Looking for TJO Day Volunteers
May 22 from 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
We're starting to ramp up for TJO (Trojan Jr. Olympics) Day! Since this is a school-wide event, we will need MANY volunteers to help everything go smoothly! There's a variety of things to help with - Click HERE to sign up to volunteer for the full day or half day!
For questions, please reach out to breanna.sonnentag@stjohnsmilw.org
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The Lutheran Chorale of Milwaukee Presents: Sola Scriptura
Saturday, April 27 at 4 p.m. - Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, Brookfield
Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, East Troy
The Lutheran Chorale of Milwaukee, under the direction of Levi Nagel, will present their annual spring concert entitled Sola Scriptura. It will highlight sacred texts that are direct quotes from God's Word and will feature piano, organ, brass, strings, and the 48-voice Lutheran Chorale. Other St. John's members and friends involved in this concert are: Claire Fons, Shelly Fink, Katie Kulik, Megan Buschkopf, and Zack Scharlemann. We hope you will join us for this monumental concert as we sing the Word of God.
A freewill offering will be collected. For more information and to make an online donation, visit LutheranChorale.org
Click below to watch a preview of this concert!
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WELS Night at the Brewers
Join thousands of WELS members from around the Midwest for an evening of fellowship, fun, and baseball at the annual WELS Night at the Brewers on Friday, July 12, 2024! The Brewers take on the Washington Nationals in a 7:10 p.m. game time. WELS members will receive discounted tickets and be seated together within each seating category offered. Tickets range from $10 to $23, depending on the seating area. Visit brewers.com/wels to get your tickets! And you can order your WELS Night t-shirt online here.
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Church & School Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (when school is in session)
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Church & School Calendar
Wednesday, April 24
7:45 a.m. - Home & School - Morning Coffee (commons)
8:10 a.m. - School Chapel (church)
6:30 p.m. - Lutheran Vocation Bible Study (community room)
Thursday, April 25
6:00 p.m. - Handbells (sanctuary)
6:30 p.m. - ELL (community room)
6:30 p.m. - Adult Choir (sanctuary)
Saturday April 27
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Grade School Track Meet @ Milwaukee Lutheran
5:00 p.m. - Worship Service
Sunday, April 28
8:15 a.m. - Worship Service
9:30 a.m. - The Story Bible Study
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service, Reception of new members
2:00 p.m. - Spring Piano Recital (sanctuary)
Wednesday, May 1
8:10 a.m. - School Chapel (church)
6:30 p.m. - Lutheran Vocation Bible Study (community room)
Thursday, May 2
10:00 a.m. - Midweek Morning Bible Study (community room)
6:30 p.m. - ELL (community room)
6:00 p.m. - Adult Choir (music room)
Friday, May 3
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Grade School Track Meet @ WLHS
Saturday, May 4
5:00 p.m. - Worship Service
Sunday, May 5
8:15 a.m. - Worship Service
9:30 a.m. - Voter's Meeting, Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service, 8th Grade Confirmation
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