THE ST. JOHN NEWS June 2014

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1 St. John Lutheran Church THE ST. JOHN NEWS June 2014 VBS 2014! Gangway to Galilee! Get the kids of your families ready! Vacation Bible School is coming soon! This year's theme is Gangway to Galilee. Here's what Concordia Publishing House has to say about it's own pinnacle summer achievement: "Gangway! Clear the way! In Gangway to Galilee VBS, your children learn that Jesus gives amazing grace to us all! Clear your schedules to hear five amazing Bible accounts that take place on the Sea of Galilee or its shore. Crowds of thousands followed Jesus as He called His disciples, taught the people about their heavenly Father, and showed that He will keep us safe, save us, and provide for all we need now and eternally. This VBS is an adventure of "Amazing Grace!" Each year, St. John Lutheran Church is pleased to host Vacation Bible School as a great opportunity for the children of our congregation to meet again in the summer months to hear God's Word, learn about the Gospel truths of our Lord Jesus Christ, build relationships with various adult volunteers from our church, and strengthen bonds they have with friends they already know, along with making new friends throughout the week. VBS is a tremendous outreach into our community as well. It is by God's grace that there are many families who scour the community calendars for Vacation Bible Schools to which they can send their children. We are pleased to be among those churches that provide a VBS. What makes our VBS unique? The answer to the above question is the same answer to the question about what makes our Lutheran Church unique. It is the relentless focus on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Christ-centeredness of all we do, say, and teach. When children attend our VBS, they will be presented with Bible stories and lessons that remain faithful to the Scriptures themselves and they will be taught the purest meaning of those stories. What that means is that they will hear about Jesus, first and foremost. They will hear of his great love for us and for all people shown by his own suffering and death upon the cross. And each child will learn that the Lord Jesus Christ continues to reach out to us with his love through the preaching and teaching of his Word and through the gifts of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Nuts and Bolts Our VBS this year will be June 23-27, from 9am through 11:30am each day. Registration is open and forms can be found in the church office and school office. We will maintain the same schedule as in recent years. Our closing program will be on Friday again this year, at the conclusion of our last day. A system of site rotation will be used to maximize the skills of our volunteers and the attention and interest of our students. Your Involvement As always, Vacation Bible School is made possible by the willingness of many volunteers. You are invited to check the volunteer sign up sheet on the bulletin board across from the Fellowship Hall to determine volunteer opportunities that may interest you. Here are some other ways you can help: Pray! Please pray for our leaders, for all of our volunteers, for all of the students and for their families, in the days prior to VBS and especially in the days and weeks following VBS as all ponder the Word heard, the faith that has been kindled, and the truth of Jesus Christ and him crucified. Donate. We are always in need of donations. The most pertinent items will be made known through supply tabs posted on the VBS bulletin board across from the Fellowship Hall. Please consider helping through the provision of these products. Support. Please do not hesitate to talk to those you know who are helping with our VBS. All who assist with VBS love to hear that others are thinking of them and are truly interested in the work done through this education program. Words of encouragement are always appreciated! If you have any questions about Vacation Bible School or would like to know more, you can me any time at I would love to hear from you, as would any of our volunteers! Thank you for your ongoing faithfulness to St. John and for your support of Vacation Bible School. Peace with God is yours through our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Caithamer

Let Us Pray With Thanks and Praise for Successful Treatment: Cindy Following Surgery: Jed, Earl, Shirley Healing and Recovery: Jeff, Ellie, Walt, Doris, Ellie Hospitalized: Anna, Avis For Successful

Randrianasolo Dembiniana Havanjanakary and the Madagascar Lutheran Seminary, Pastor Magnus Bengston and Lielsalaca Lutheran Church in Latvia, Pastor Obot Ite and the Lutheran Mission in Kingston,

Caithamer. Please join us this month on Thursday, June 12th, at 7:00am. We want to thank all our friends at St. John for their prayers, cards, calls and food during Bud s illness and passing.

We would like to show her how much she means to us and to thank her for her years of service to the children of the school.

2 Let Us Pray With Thanks and Praise for Successful Treatment: Cindy Following Surgery: Jed, Earl, Shirley Healing and Recovery: Jeff, Ellie, Walt, Doris, Ellie Hospitalized: Anna, Avis For Successful Treatment: Nancy, Jeff -father of Norman & Kathe s daughter-in-law Military: Ashley, Andy, Luke, Jim, Zachary, Brandon, Christopher, Taylor, Suzzanna, Robert, Ben, Allyson Missionaries: Pastor Randrianasolo Dembiniana Havanjanakary and the Madagascar Lutheran Seminary, Pastor Magnus Bengston and Lielsalaca Lutheran Church in Latvia, Pastor Obot Ite and the Lutheran Mission in Kingston, Jamaica Men's Prayer Breakfast The men of the congregation are invited the second Thursday of each month to Original Pancake House for food and fellowship, and devotion and prayers led by Pastor Caithamer. Please join us this month on Thursday, June 12th, at 7:00am. We want to thank all our friends at St. John for their prayers, cards, calls and food during Bud s illness and passing. A special thanks to Pastor Elliott and Pastor Caithamer for their hospital and home visits. Barb & Family Open House for Mrs. Haase! Mrs Haase will be retiring at the end of the school year. We would like to show her how much she means to us and to thank her for her years of service to the children of the school. Date: Sunday, June 1 Time: from 2 to 4pm Where: Fellowship Hall We hope to see you there! June 23 rd - 27 th 9:00-11:30 Gangway to Galilee VBS will take us on and around the Sea of Galilee with five accounts of Jesus ministry there. By grace through faith, Jesus, God s own Son our Savior, calls us, teaches us, keeps us safe, saves us, and provides all we need now and forever. That s amazing grace! Registration forms for children age 3 through completed 5 th grade are available on the VBS display by the Fellowship Hall. Volunteers are needed to make VBS a success. By serving as Site Leader, Guide or Preschool teacher, you can help the children hear the Good News that Jesus their Savior calls us, teaches us, keeps us safe, saves us, and provides all we need by His amazing grace through faith. Youth helpers who have completed 6 th 12 th grade are needed and can sign up for their preferred area. Please see the bulletin board by the Fellowship Hall for more information on registering and volunteering. Deadline for registering is Sunday June 15th.

Sunday, June 8 10:45 am Thursday, June 12 Saturday, June 14 Friday, June 13 Saturday, June 21 June Youth Events Servant Event Commissioning Wear your Servant Event T-shirt Jr.

3 Sunday, June 8 10:45 am Thursday, June 12 Saturday, June 14 Friday, June 13 Saturday, June 21 June Youth Events Servant Event Commissioning Wear your Servant Event T-shirt Jr. High Servant Event High School Servant Event Thank You Thanks to all the adults who have been involved in any way with youth events this year, by helping at events, driving for events, or bringing food or drinks, etc. You are greatly appreciated, and we could not do the events without you! Garage Sale Update We raised about $3700 at the garage sale. We had two donations to bring the total to $4500. Then Thriven Financial gave us matching funds to bring the total to $6000. Thank you for your support! Check out the youth bulletin board later this summer for pictures from our servant events. Running of the Rams Our Champaign County Chapter of Thrivent Financial has approved matching $1,500 for this first annual fundraiser for our school. Ronda Craig, Congregational Advocate Thrivent Choice Dollars Program During 2013 St. John Thrivent members designated $1.908 to St. John Lutheran Church and $2,643 to St. John Lutheran School. Thank you for making good use of your funds! This year Thrivent Financial has significantly raised the amount that each member has for this program. When you make your minimum of an annual call or online contact to Thrivent Financial regarding Thrivent Choice, remember that you can split your designation to many worthy organizations. St. Jude and the Wounded Warrior charities are the two most frequently chosen. Instruction cards for the Thrivent Choice program are on the narthex table. Mission Statement United in faith, we serve the Kingdom of God by building lives that are rooted in the Word, centered on Christ, and motivated by Grace; to reflect Christ s love and share His Gospel with all.

4 Music Notes Our adult choirs full schedule is both listed below and available on our website at We have almost reached the end of our regular choir schedule for the Spring. Final Men s (6:00) & Mixed (6:45) Choir rehearsals will be Thursday, June 5 May-June performance schedule is as follows: Sunday, June 1 8:00 Alleluia Ringers (& 10:45 Prelude & Gradual) Sunday, June 8 8:00 Mixed Choir +Sal Percopo, trumpet (Pentecost) 10:45 Men s Choir Sunday, June 15 (Trinity) 8:00 Lois, Violin I hope that everyone in the congregation is as appreciative as I am of the consistent and devoted service that our singers, ringers, and instrumentalists provide week after week throughout the year. Their time and talent is a great blessing to us all! There is certainly the opportunity throughout the summer months for instrumentalists and soloists to take part on Sunday mornings, and Wednesday evenings as well. Please be in touch with Keith to add yourself to the schedule! If you would like repertoire suggestions Keith is always happy to oblige. ENJOY SIX FLAGS WITH THRIVENT Don't miss out on the fun and the savings. For only $29.99 ticket price. To purchase tickets visit with the promo code Thrive from June 9 - July 13. Tickets may be used from June 14 - July 13. For more information, there is a poster on the bulletin board near the Church office. ***SCHOOL*** *** LIBRARY*** ***NEWS*** How would you celebrate a decade changing birthday? Perhaps go out to dinner with your family or treat yourself to an afternoon of relaxation at a spa? Not if you are Maura. Maura hosted a school library fundraising evening at her home for her family and friends. There were gift baskets to bid on, a drawing and great snack food. Maura and her husband Gary did this in loving memory of Gary's father, Thomas Wayne. He is second grade student, Maddy s "Papa - Great". $ was raised. Thank you to this generous group of St. John Lutheran School Library supporters! And yes, I got to share in the fun also. Several books donations were made recently to our library. Thank you Seten Family, Mrs. Milas, Mr. Remmert and Taylor. Taylor is a St. John graduate. Mrs. Mihm's second grade class was treated again this year to what we call Special Guest Readers. These special people volunteered to visit the library during the class' library time and read to them. Thank you Mrs. Walker, Principal Burgener, Mrs. Haase and Mrs. Schmidt. We loved the books that you shared with us! Have a safe, wonderful summer and keep reading! Ronda, librarian

PTF News... Ram Rebate Looking for a way to help St. John Lutheran Church and School financially without dipping into your wallet? Buy Ram Rebate gift cards!

The rebate amount is a percentage of the gift card and the amount varies by vendor, from 1%- over 20%.

5 PTF News... Ram Rebate Looking for a way to help St. John Lutheran Church and School financially without dipping into your wallet? Buy Ram Rebate gift cards! The Ram Rebate program offers a rebate on gift cards purchased. Thousands of vendors participate in the program, including local vendors like County Market and Monical s. The rebate amount is a percentage of the gift card and the amount varies by vendor, from 1%- over 20%. There is no additional cost to you you buy gift cards at face value for places you already shop or eat at. The Rebate amount can go towards any church or school account, including tuition for a specific family or Scholarships. Cards can be ordered through the school or on -line. Orders are typically due on Monday and are available by Friday. Summer order dates will be published in the weekly bulletin. Gift cards for the most popular vendors are kept in stock and are available during school office hours. More information is available in the school Office, on the Narthex table or at Thank You! PTF would like to thank everyone who participated in and volunteered to help at the Running of the Rams 5K and the Running of the Lambs Kid Run on May 31, We also want to thank Matt and Christy and Joel and Sara for their leadership with this event. Parent Teacher Fellowship Summer Sales June: Orders Due Friday, June 13 by 11 pm Pick up on Wednesday, June 18 at 3-4 pm July: TBA August: Orders Due Tuesday, August 12 by 11 pm Pick up on Saturday, August 16 at 11:30 am - 12:30pm Order forms are on the Narthex table. Place your order with Kollin or go online at Danville Gardens $10 Gift Cards Still Available for Purchase Cards can be redeemed at 3 locations: 1. Danville Gardens (Danville) 2. Danville Gardens 2 (N Prospect) 3. Urbana s Farmers Market (Lincoln Square Mall) PTF earns $3 from each card sold. To purchase cards please contact: Karen Save the Date: 2nd Annual PTF Golf Outing and Auction September 27, 2014

6 JUNE BIRTHDAYS 1 Mike, Andy, Earl 2 Dorothy, Pastor Jeff Caithamer, Peter 3 Brian, Lisa, Clara, John 4 Amy Jo, Marie, Justin, Lela, Beth 5 Taylor, Letty 6 Marilyn 7 Karla, Audrina, Norman, Jill, Bob 8 Gerald, Christina 9 Mark, Ed 10 Kailey, Ann 11 Kevin, Jennifer, Diane, Randy 12 Wayne 13 Faith, Callie 14 Shane, John, Mary, Nolan, Sherleen, Haley 15 Neil, Kim 16 Daniel, Ashleigh, Katie, Hannah, Hannah 17 JoAnne Hansens, James Kindt 18 Dale Sinder, Linda Smith 19 Erin Krumwiede, Natalie Lazuka, Rick Mueller, Jodie Thies, Abby Wetzel 20 Tony Blanck, Opal Cameron, Joe Rock, Austin Saathoff 21 Charles 22 Jane, Taylor, Louise 23 Rob, Jacklyn, Pam, Lucas 24 Bob, Carol, Jayne, Carol, Adel 25 John, Earl 26 Hannah, Evan, David, Elizabeth 27 Lois, Pam, Jill, Timmie, Dorothy 28 Lucille, Betty 29 Shelli 30 Tyler, Dick JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 1 Steve & Pam (40) 2 David & Carol (35); Blake & Nancy (36); Duane & Juleigh (24); Dan & Julie (30); Jay & Carol (24) 3 Walt & Dorothy (14) 4 Earl & Barb (59) 5 Jason & Nicci (21) 6 Dan & Faith (22); Kevin & Carmin (27); Wally & Lisa (27) 7 Chris & Lisa (34); Seth & Melissa (20); Dan & Beth (17); Jim & Robin (23); Ron & Carol (45) 9 David & Cindy (24) 10 Chris & Natalie (8), Dan & Allison (8) 13 Paul & Suzanne (49) 14 Rex & Cynthia (17); Ed & Joyce (56) 15 Richard & Shirley (57) 17 Roger & Charlotte (47) 18 Raymond and Debbie (26); Scott & Rebecca (3); Louis & JoAnne (48) 19 Aziz & Amy (4); Paul & Tish (15); David & Karen (32) 20 David & Monica Dani (21) 21 Mark & Sherry Pettegrew (23) 22 Brian & Pam Bunte (29); John & Beth Kindt (12); Marty & Doris Koeck (68); Neal & Deanna Kuester (1) 23 Ralph & Renae (46) 24 Fred & Geneice (53); Duane & Chris (42) 25 Brian & Penny (26) 27 Rick & Ronda (39); Rick & Ann (24) 28 Wayne & Leona (45); Walt & Jill (28) 29 Steve & Vanessa (18)

2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2:00 Open House for Pam Haase 6:30 School Board 6:30 Fellowship Board 7:00 Trustees 12:30 Widow s Group 6:00 Men s Choir 6:45 Mixed Choir 8 Pentecost 9

7 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00 Open House for Pam Haase 6:30 School Board 6:30 Fellowship Board 7:00 Trustees 12:30 Widow s Group 6:00 Men s Choir 6:45 Mixed Choir 8 Pentecost (Mixed Choir) (Men s Choir) 6:00 Finance Board 6:00 Elders 7:00 Men s Prayer Breakfast 1:30 Mary Martha Jr. High Servant Event thru the 14th Market Day orders due High School Servant Event thru the 21st 8:00 Handymen 4:30 Wagoner/Wolf Wedding 15 Holy Trinity :00 Council 3:00 Market Day Sale Newsletter Deadline 3:45 Evangelism 6:00 Parish Ed 6:15 Technology 6:30 PTF 7:30 Youth Board 29 12:30 Church Picnic 30 Devotions & Hymn-sing at Amber Glen on the 8th & 22nd at 2:30pm Pastor Elliott s day off: Mondays Pastor Caithamer s day off: Fridays Church Office School Office

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 22, 2014

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 22, 2014 8:00am & 10:45am St. John Lutheran Church and School The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Senior Pastor: Mark Elliott Associate Pastor: Jeff Caithamer School