St. John Lutheran Church
Seek the lost, Nurture the Faithful, Show Compassion
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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7
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Devotion:
The Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace
“Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matthew 11:19), and the true Wisdom of God, Christ Jesus, the incarnate Son, has justified us by His deeds. He prepares His way by the preaching of repentance, but He has suffered the violence of the Law and voluntarily handed Himself over to violent men, that we might eat and drink with Him in His Kingdom and “remain in the house forever” (John 8:35). He is “a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Matthew 11:18–19), and He has rescued us by His grace from the slavery of sin and death. By the proclamation of His eternal Gospel “to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people” (Revelation 14:6), “the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law” (Romans 3:21), “that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Romans 3:26). And by the hearing of that Gospel of Christ Jesus, “whom God put forward as a propitiation by His blood, to be received by faith” (Romans 3:25), “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31–32).
Prayer List Requests: If you would like to submit a prayer request, please contact the Church Secretary at 580-353-0556 or email at churchsecretary@stjohnlawton.com. What a friend we have in Jesus...take it to the Lord in Prayer. Church members may find prayer request names after signing in {"log in"} and navigating to this link under the Membership Directory Web Page. If you are unable to sign in, please contact the Church office for directions.
Life Quotes: “On this Reformation weekend, let’s rekindle our commitment to be faithful to the God who both preserves and redeems this world in His ways. And let’s remind ourselves of the blessings that come from following Him in all things, now and forever.”
Life Thoughts In The Church Year: Our Reformation heritage includes boldly and gladly confessing God’s Word. The Scriptures speak frequently and forcefully of taking care of children (1 Thessalonians 2:7) and standing up for a neighbor’s life (Leviticus 19:16). Christians cannot promote or even permit putting people to death by abortion, assisted suicide, and embryo experimentation. Love for our Father means love for each other!
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by the Recklein family to celebrate the life of Mary (Mitzi) Recklein. We pray God’s richest blessings on the Recklein family.
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God By Dale Perry. We pray God’s richest blessings on Dale.
Altar Flowers: If you would like to place flowers on the altar for an Anniversary, Birthday, Memorial or other special occasion, please remember to sign up on the “Flower Chart.” Please sign your name and the special occasion. The cost is $75.00 for both arrangements. It is permissible to have more than one person sign up for a Sunday and split the cost. You can also call the office at 580 353-0556 and Sandra will sign you up. Please make note that if you sign up for flowers they will be seasonal flowers unless you have a special request you have to let Betty Aliff or Sandra know a WEEK IN ADVANCE. You can either use the envelope or the QR code in the box by the flower chart to cover the cost.
Remembering Our Saints
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New Members. We welcome Derek and Donna Feld from Fort Riley, Kansas and the West family, Brian, Kristen, Abagail and Cameron, from San Antonio, Texas. May the blessings of the Lord be showered upon you as we serve the Lord together.
Fun Fact…did you know that Martin Luther was the most published author in his era? The advent of the movable type for printing presses such as the renowned Gutenberg Press made it possible to quickly disseminate his works. So to in our time, we can quickly disseminate information. While the internet has been known for a while, we can quickly spread the great news of our Lord and Savior, including our ministries here at St John. If you want to be involved including keeping up to date remotely from your home, please call or email our church secretary (email preferred so we get the spelling right). She will take your email address and put it into our system. From there, we can create a personal member account where you will have access to activities, scheduling, and member only access, including our membership directory. Contact Jonathan Mackay at 808-343-0291 once your email address is submitted and he can work with you to make sure you have access. The member access allows us to quickly disseminate information such as church activities, newsletters, and possibly during the upcoming winter months, maybe last minute church service closures thru text messaging. Committees, need help spreading your message, the church office can help!
As You know. Pastor Schneider has announced his retirement at the end of June 2027. We are in the midst of planning the retirement service and dinner. For now, we want you to SAVE THE DATE: June 27, 2027.
Please note for security reasons if you come into the church from the north door or the kitchen and there are people in the office please make them feel safe and announce yourself.
Announcements! In order to ensure that announcements are included in the weekly bulletin please have them into the office by Thursday at 1 p.m. Click below to submit an announcement. We want to help you get the word out. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. with an hour lunch from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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As part of our care for one another, the church is seeking donations of gently used medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, canes, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.). These items help us support those recovering from illness or injury. If you are able to donate or have questions, please contact Sandra or Pastor. Your kindness is a blessing to many.
You can access the pictorial directory on-line by Logging into your account in top right corner. Navigate to >ABOUT US >MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. Call or see Jonathan Mackay, 808-343-0291, if you are not able to login with your account.
Need a 2027 calendar? We have some in the new rack in the Narthex, Help yourself!
Concordia Resource Program. Did you know Concordia has a wonderful resource program that you can sign up for and get great benefits. You can get free shipping with qualifying orders, discounts and member-exclusive offers. There is a order form on the credenza in front of the office with lots of offers. Sign-up at cph.org/resource-program.
Please don’t forget, we are always collecting pull tabs and aluminum cans. The funds from our efforts aid various outreach programs.
St. John LWML will serve its Annual Turkey Dinner on Friday, November 6th. We need all hands-on deck to make the dinner a success, so save the date and make plans to attend. Watch for more details in the coming months. Thank you in advance for all your support. Tell your friends and neighbors!
It’s Turkey Dinner time! Preparations are underway for the LWML Turkey Dinner fundraiser to be held on Friday, November 6th, and we need your help. All are welcome to help, as there is a place for everyone to contribute. We can’t do this without your support! The sign-up sheets are located in the East foyer, and we’d love to see your name on it. Also, we need LARGE Braum’s bags to use at the dinner. If you have some to spare, please place them in the basket under the sign-up table. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Teresa Heater (580-595-0280) or Sharon Greene (580-695-0655). Thank you in advance for your continued support of our dinner. St. John LWML
Assistance needed. Immediately following Church on Sunday, November 1, we will be setting up tables & chairs for the Turkey Dinner. If you are able to stay and help, we’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
Potluck Sunday. On Sunday October 25th, we will have a potluck dinner after church. Come bring a dish to share and share some great food, laughter and fellowship. Team 1 will be on kitchen duty. Team 1 consists of LouAnn Woods-Streit, JoAnn Jameson, Deb Simmons and Vyvienne Huff and Sabine Sharp.
Book Club - Come join in the Christian fellowship and fun as we discuss next month's literary selection: The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin. We will meet on Oct. 27th at Helen McDonald's house at 5:30 p.m. Please bring a light appetizer to share with the group. For anyone unsure of how to get there, we will carpool from church promptly at 5:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Have You Taken Control of Your Health Today? Lifeline Screening will be here at Saint John Lutheran Church of Lawton on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health for yourself, your family and your community, please register for these health screenings today. Please refer to the insert to get more information about how you can sign up. There is no time like the present to take action!
Three ways to register:
• Call toll-free: 1-800-324-9458 promo code HABC001
• Online: LLSA.SOCIAL/HABC
• Text: the word circle to 216-279-1607
Lawton Food Bank: It is time for St. John’s annual peanut butter and jelly drive for the Food Bank. So, for the months of October and November our goal will be to collect as much PB&J as possible to help those in need. Let’s challenge ourselves to beat last year’s collection of 1,389 pounds. We can do it! This year, we have a chance to spread it on even a bit thicker! (UGH! Terrible pun!)
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:
Please join us for Sunday School from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Whether your child is new to St. John or has been attending for years, we offer a nurturing environment where they can explore God's Word in age-appropriate ways. Our dedicated teachers are passionate about helping children understand Biblical truths and apply them to everyday life. We can't wait to grow together in faith!
Known, Redeemed, Loved! Join the women of the Lawton Zone for a day of Bible study and mission opportunity and information on Saturday, September 12 at First Lutheran Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and lunch is provided. Registration is encouraged in advance – forms are located in the foyer on the credenza as well as a signup sheet for anyone interested in carpooling. Need more information? Please contact Sharon Greene at 580-695-0655 or talk to Barb Schneider. “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1b)
LWML: All ladies are invited to come to the October LWML gathering on Tuesday, October 13th. We will be joining in a Bible study entitled, “ Joy in the Journey.” We will be looking at how we can have joy no matter the circumstances of our lives. We meet at 6 p.m in the LWML room at the back of the Fellowship Hall. Bring your Bibles and enjoy some great fellowship and the sweet taste of the Word.
Ladies! The Wednesday morning Bible Study has started up at 11a.m. on Wednesdays in the LWML room. We are looking at “Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust.” If you still need a book, please see Barb Schneider.
The Lutheran Hour can be heard every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. on K-LAW 101.3 FM. You can also download The Lutheran Hour app for free and listen anytime, anywhere. Find it on the Apple app store, the Amazon Kindle Fire and on Google Play. Or simply listen on your desktop, tablet or smartphone at www.lutheranhour.org.
Did you know you can email your Board of Directors? Their email addresses are listed on the Membership Directory page, dedicated to St John Members only. To do so, Login in the top right corner of stjohnlawton.com and navigate to "> About Us > Membership Directory". If you have issues with login or need to submit for one, please call Jonathan Mackay at 808-343-0291.
Giving opportunities. The way that the world accomplishes charitable giving has changed dramatically along with the way we pay our bills. Checks are not as common as they once were, and St. John Lutheran is endeavoring to stay current with the financial trends of today. St. John offers several ways to give your offerings. Certainly, of course, you can still put your check or cash in your offering envelope and put it in the offering plate as they are most assuredly accepted. We also have several electronic avenues for giving. The "Give" next to this announcement, "Give" icon on bottom of each page, or the "Give" in the top menu will take you to our electronic page where you can select the area to which you desire to give (like Altar Flowers, LWML, Missions, etc.). There are many opportunities on that page. If you want to go directly to the General Offering QR code, use the code on the card in the pocket in the pew. We also can have the church initiate a monthly EFT that directly draws your offering from your bank account and transfers it to the church bank account. Please contact Deb Simmons for more information. If you don’t have an envelope, please ask an usher or Deb Simmons.
Internet Church Calendar: If you are having issues seeing the whole month calendar on your phone, we suggest you rotate your phone to the "Landscape" position, i.e. sideways. Then you will be able to see the whole month. Click here to access the Church Calendar
