St. John Lutheran Church
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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 Glory of God Is the Passion and Cross of Christ Jesus
After Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, our Lord “began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised” (Matthew 16:21). Upon hearing this “theology of the cross,” Simon Peter stumbled into a satanic “theology of glory.” But the glory of God is revealed in the Passion and cross of His incarnate Son. The faithful prophets, such as Jeremiah, suffered persecution and rejection in anticipation of Jesus’ cross. Yet the Lord did not abandon them; He remembered them, and He was with them to deliver them (Jeremiah 15:15–20). By His cross, Jesus has redeemed the world, and in His resurrection, He has vindicated all who trust in Him. Thus, the Christian life is a discipleship of self-sacrificing love. Since Christ Jesus has reconciled us to God, we “live peaceably with all” (Romans 12:18). By the certainty of His cross and resurrection, we “rejoice in hope,” and we are “patient in tribulation” and “constant in prayer” (Romans 12:12).
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.
Life Quotes: “Use the biological reality of the word ‘abortion’ to begin discussion to share that message with your unbelieving neighbor. Do so with boldness, but gentleness, please! Use the eternal reality of the word ‘abortion’ to share that message with your fellow believers. Speak the truth in love, please!”
Life Thoughts In The Church Year: At the end of earthly life, we might cry out: “Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed?” (Jeremiah 15:18). Don’t take your life, or anyone else’s, into your own hands. Receive the Apostle Paul’s encouragement for all your for-life conversations: “Love one another with brotherly affection … associate with the lowly … live peaceably with all … do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:9-21). Even though many of us may “taste death” before the Son of Man returns, we set our minds on the things of God—life! —and not the things of man (Matthew 16:23, 28).
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by the Recklein family in honor of their father, Cliff Recklein, Sr. We wish God’s richest blessings on the Recklein family.
The flowers on the altar last weekend, August 22 & 23 were given to the glory of God by David and JoAnne Jameson in honor of their 55th wedding anniversary. We wish God’s richest blessings on David and JoAnne.
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.
SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER: We will be having a fun silent auction and white elephant sale for the upcoming fundraiser on Sept. 20th for Sandra Harr. What is a white elephant, you ask? It's any nice quality item -- such as a vase, a framed picture, memorabilia, etc. -- that you are willing to purchase or part with for a good cause! Don't have a white elephant? Think about donating a gift card to a restaurant or your favorite oil change shop. If you have an item or items to donate, please place them near the LWML room (west end of the fellowship hall) on the table provided there. Please put your name on your donations so we can acknowledge your kind deed. If you have questions, contact Sharon Greene @ 580-695 0655. And thank you in advance!
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.
Book Club - Greetings from Book Club! We will be on summer break for July, so we have two books to read during break: The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bojalian and The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. We chose these books to help celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence since each is set in different time periods of American history. BONUS: read 1776 by David McCullough to be eligible for a special prize!
Remembering Our Saints
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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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Sunday School Registration & Ice Cream Social! Join us as we kick off a brand-new year of Sunday School with a sweet celebration for the whole family. Come enjoy fellowship, fun, and your favorite ice cream treats while registering your children for the upcoming Sunday School year. On Sunday, September 13th immediately after Sunday service. In the Fellowship Hall. Bring your kids, invite a friend, and get ready for a great year of learning and growing together. We can’t wait to see you there!
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!
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
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.
LWML 5th Sunday Mites Collection is this month on August 30th. Don't forget to bring your mite boxes to empty. The money collected for mite goes directly to mission projects for Oklahoma District missions as well as National LWML mission initiatives. Thank you for giving!
Ladies, let’s try Glass Fusing together! Meet us at Pigment of Your Imagination (10 NW Sheridan Rd) on September 8th at 6 p.m. Costs start at $18 and depend on the size of your choice. Sign up by 6 September on the sheet in the Narthex. Talk to Jacque Dickerson if you have any questions!
Throughout the month of August, the LWML will be collecting school supplies for Lawton Public Schools. As students prepare to return to the classroom, we have an opportunity to share God's love by helping provide the supplies they need for a successful school year. Donations may include:
Backpacks clear Glue sticks
Spiral Notebooks Rulers
Folders Loose-leaf paper
Crayons Colored pencils
Markers Blunt Tip Scissors
Pencils and pens Supply Box
Please place your donated items in the collection box located in the church entryway. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting the children and families in our community. "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
LWML thanks you for helping make a difference in the lives of local students!
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)
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.
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