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March 27, 2024

Thursday, March 28, 2024

3:45 & 6:30 p.m.

"Three Communions"

Holy Communion 
Stripping of the Altar
 
Serving in Worship

Friday, March 29, 2024

1:00 & 6:30 p.m.
 
" Isaiah Delivers the Details of Good Friday"

Service of the Seven Words of Christ
Music: organ, piano, violin, guitar, vocal quartet, choir at 6:30 p.m.
 
Serving in Worship

Sunday, March 31, 2024

6:30 a.m.
"From Darkness into Light"

Procession into church at dawn
Lighting of the Paschal Candle
Service of God's Word and Song

Easter Breakfast served between services, 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
 
Serving in Worship

Sunday, March 31, 2024

8:15 & 10:45 a.m.
 
"The Risen Savior Gives Life from the Dead"

Festival of the Resurrection of Our Lord
Divine Service with Holy Communion
Music: organ, handbells, choir, clarinet, trumpet

Easter Breakfast served between services, 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
 
Serving in Worship
In Our Prayers

OVERFLOWING Commitment Cards

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you” (1 Thessalonians 3:12).

We are encouraging everyone who calls St. John's their home church to be involved with this. Whether you are a first-time giver or seasoned giver, or somewhere between, God invites all of us to consider how we use his gifts to us.

If you were unable to join us for Commitment Weekend or your family needs additional time to discuss, you can still drop off your commitment card (or fill it out online here) now through mid-April! Please use the various printed materials and the website (stjohnsmilw.org/overflowing) to assist in your decision-making process.

If you have any questions, please contact one of our pastors or our staff minister. May God bless us as we grow in his Word and in our lives of living it!

Bible Study Opportunities

  • Sunday, March 31 - No Bible Study. Join us for Easter Breakfast 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. - Lamplighters, Women's Bible Study (Ch. 3)
  • Sunday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. - The Story Bible Study (Ch. 16)
  • Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. - Vocation Bible Study
  • Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. - Bible Information Class
 

Lamplighters, Women's Bible Study

April 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Community Room

Join us for our Women's Bible Study next Tuesday, April 2! We will continuing our series on the book "Full Accessories of God - The Spirit’s Makeover for Women," and are studying Chapter 3: The Pumps of Peace. ALL woman of the congregation are encouraged to join and are welcome to bring a friend! Come study with us and get to know some of your fellow members at St. John's! 
 

New Bible Study

Vocation: The Mask of God - Rev. Dr. Michael Berg, WLC

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. April 10 - May 15

The doctrine of vocation uniquely answers the ancient question “What is the good life?” God frees the Christian from the burden of self-justification through Christ’s redeeming work. He then puts on Christians as if they were masks in order to love the world. The ordinariness of life is made extraordinary, even divine. God frees the Christian and then uses the Christian. 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.
 

Easter Morning Sweets

The Fellowship Committee will be serving Easter breakfast, starting after the Easter Sunrise Service and going until 10:30 a.m. The Committee would greatly appreciate donations of coffee cakes, muffins, donuts, or brownies sweets / bakery items to be served along with the other foods on Easter morning! Treats can be brought to the Welcome Center on Saturday, March 30, between 8:30 -11:00 a.m. or Sunday, March 31, before Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.
 
Questions? Please contact Dawn Martin at: 
dmartin928@sbcglobal.net

Easter for Homebound Members

Thank you to everyone who brought cookies for our homebound members! They were delivered with Easter lilies and cards from our students this past Saturday.

St. John's Food Bank

The St. John's Compassion Ministry needs help restocking the food bank! The following items are needed: 
  • boxes of cereal
  • boxed spaghetti
  • spaghetti sauce
  • large cans of soup (a variety please)
  • canned fruit
  • cookies
  • jelly
  • instant flavored oatmeal
  • snack crackers
  • canned meat (no tuna please)
  • paper towels
  • Kleenex
  • 4 or 6 packs of toilet paper 
Donations can be placed in the orange storage totes set out in the Welcome Center and in the school entryway at Door #1. (Please remember to check expiration dates on food items!) Monetary donations also accepted. Make checks payable to “St. John’s” and write “Compassion Ministries” on the memo line. 
 

Church Photo Directory Project


Here's the latest update on this project from Madi:
"Hi Everyone! Thank you for working with me on this. We have received 81 pictures from the congregation so far! So exciting! Just a reminder that this is very informal. Selfies and fun family photos are encouraged! If you’d like your picture taken, I can take a quick snapshot between services with my phone on Sunday May 5, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m."

Madi Fischer  |  262-758-8434  |  madifischer22@gmail.com  |  madi.fischer@wels.net 

School News

Easter Break

St. John's will have Easter Break beginning on Good Friday (this Friday, March 29) and going through Friday, April 5. Classes resume on Monday April 8.
 
Please note that the school office will be closed on March 29 & April 1
Office hours April 2-5 will be 8:00 a.m. - Noon.

Roller Skating Outing - Next Tuesday!

April 2, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Incredi-Roll

The Milwaukee District Girl Pioneers is hosting a Roller-Skating Party! The party will be on Tuesday, April 2, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The event is at Incredi-Roll, located at 10928 W. Oklahoma Ave. 

Everyone (girls, boys, families) is invited! An adult must stay to supervise their children for this activity. There is no sign-up. Pay at the door ($9).

School Choice and Enrollment Update 

Enrollment for the current year is 336 students, and as of March 22, there are 321 students enrolled for next school year! 

Call News

  • St. John's teacher, Ms. Pat Bodi, has received a call to teach preschool at St. John's Lutheran in Montello, WI. 
  • St. John's teacher, Mrs. Christie Timm, has received a call to teach kindergarten at St. Paul's in Rapid City, SD.
  • St. John's teacher, Mr. Lyle Timm, has received a call to teach 6-8 grade at St. Paul's in Rapid City, SD.
  • St. John's teacher, Katie Coudron, has received a call to teach kindergarten at Divine Savior Academy in Santa Rita Ranch, TX.
Please keep all these teachers and their families in your prayers as they consider where best to continue their ministries!
  • Matthew and Kristen Groth have declined their calls to teach at St. John's next school year. We pray that God continues to bless their ministries in Arizona and that God provides the staff needed for St. John's school. 
Click Here for the School Newsletter

Area WELS News

WLHS State Champs!

Congratulations to the Wisconsin Lutheran High School boys basketball team! They played their final game on March 16 and took home the title of STATE CHAMPIONS! We are proud of these young men and their coaches. 🏀

WLHS Basketball State Champions Apparel is available until March 31st! Click HERE

WELS Women's Ministry Conference

July 28-30, 2024 at The Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee

This conference is for any woman who is passionate about the spread of the Good News of Jesus in our world today, no matter her age and background. New to the faith or seasoned, married or single, this conference will encourage, equip, and empower you in your walk of faith. Find more information about the conference and registration online: welswmconference.net

LeRoy Reed Memorial Golf Outing 

The 8th annual charity Golf Outing supporting Christian Life Resources is Friday, May 17, at Ironwood Golf Course, W270N6166 Moraine Drive, Sussex, WI. 9:30 a.m. registration/range and 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. Event cost includes lunch and buffet-style dinner. To register, visit christianliferesources.com or call 414-376-0594.

Taste of Missions 2024

Saturday, June 15, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary - OR online

We are thrilled to announce that registration for Taste of Missions 2024 is now open! Whether you join us in person or virtually, we invite you to be part of this special day as we celebrate the spread of the gospel of Christ throughout the world. View the full list of activities for the day and register at tasteofmissions.com
 

Church & School Office Hours 

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (when school is in session)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Tues - Fri of Easter Break)

Church & School Calendar

Wednesday, March 27
7:45 a.m. -  Parent Morning Coffee
8:10 a.m. - School Chapel (church)
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group (community room)

Thursday, March 28
3:10 p.m. - Early School Release
3:45 p.m. - Holy Thursday Worship 
6:30 p.m. - Holy Thursday Worship 

Friday, March 29
No School
1:00 p.m. - Good Friday Worship
6:30 p.m. - Good Friday Worship

Saturday, March 30
No Saturday evening worship

Sunday, March 31
6:30 a.m. - Easter Dawn Worship
8:15 a.m. -  Easter Festival Worship 
7:30 - 10:30 a.m. -  Fellowship Sunday / Easter Breakfast
10:45 a.m. - Easter Festival Worship 

April 1 - 5,  Easter Break
School Resumes Monday, April 8

Tuesday, April 2
6:30 p.m. - Lamplighters, Woman's Bible Study (welcome center)

Wednesday, April 3
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group (community room)

Thursday, April 4
6:00 p.m. - Handbells (music room)
7:00 p.m. - Adult Choir (music room)

Saturday, April 6
9:00 a.m. - Handbells (music room)
5:00 p.m. -  Worship Service

Sunday, April 7
8:15 a.m. - Worship Service
9:30 a.m. - The Story Bible Study / Fellowship hour
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service

Monday, April 8
Classes Resume

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