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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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as of 13 May 2025

Prayer List Requests: If you would like a prayer request published, please contact the Church Secretary at 580-353-0556 or email at stjohnlcsec@gmail.com.  What a friend we have in Jesus...take it to the Lord in Prayer.

Life Quotes: “As Christians, we know that God’s commitment to upholding life started long ago—before photos—before the beginning of time even. From His ordered creation of the world to His ordered creation of you in your mother’s womb, God’s work has always been life-affirming. Grafted into His family through Baptism, we have become children of God and inheritors of eternal life.” Michelle Bauman, Y4Life – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org

Life Thoughts in the Church Year: With motherly tenacity and tenderness, Jesus insists none of His little ones perish (John 10:28). Each one comes from the Heavenly Father’s own almighty hand (John 10:29), no matter size or skills or circumstances (Revelation 7:9). He desires the whole human community to share His delight in caring for them all (Acts 10:28), even in surprise pregnancy or terminal diagnosis.

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Karen Reed & Tiffany Penton in memory of James Reed. God’s richest blessings to Karen & Tiffany.

Altar Flowers:  
The flower chart for 2025 is up and waiting on you to reserve your special day! 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.

Our outreach collections for April and May is our very own St. John Lutheran Preschool. Here is a list of items which would be helpful: Copier Paper, Disinfectant spray, Disinfectant Wipes, Paper Towels, Tissues, Baby Wipes, Bleach, Fabulous For Floors, Disposable Gloves Large and X-Large, and Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

Sunday School Schedule: 
May 11th - This week's lesson focuses on Mary and Martha and traits that they have in common with our own mothers; make Mother's Day cards. 
May 18th - End of regular school year party. 
May 25th - Closed for Memorial Day June - Aug. 31 - Summer vacation; depending on volunteer response, we will be showing Christian videos during the regular Sunday School hour. 
Sunday School Would like to have volunteers to sign up to monitor the children during adult Bible School on Sunday’s from 9:15 a.m.

Calling all volunteers!!! VBS will be here before you know it, and we can hardly wait to have you join us for the week of July 14-18 from 8:00-12:00! VBS needs as many volunteers as possible to make it a success! The sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex on the credenza. Snap up your preferred station before it’s gone! Thinking that you only have a couple of days that you can volunteer, or have questions? No worries! Just talk to Megan Schneider so she can answer your questions or work you into the volunteer line-up for as much time as you have available!

Mission and Volunteer:

If you are looking for a way to serve the church? We need help with the altar duties. The sign-up sheet is on the table in front of the Bible Study Room.
There are many ways that we are able to serve the Lord. One way is to serve as either an usher or a greeter. It takes just a moment of your time, but means so much to our members. Thank you to all who signed up to be a greeter. All months have been filled. There is however, still a need for ushers. Sign up today and take an active part in this minstry here at St. John.
Please don’t forget, we are always collecting pull tabs and aluminum cans. The funds from our efforts aid various outreach programs.

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.

THANK YOU!

Giving opportunities. St. John Lutheran now has several ways to give your offerings. You can select GIVE on the top menu bar or down below at the bottom right of each page on this website.  Of course you can still give by using your giving envelope for 2025 and we also still have electronic giving.

The church directory was a wonderful success. Although there are some families that did not get to take their picture do not worry we have you covered! We will be having a picture make up day. Our make-up day will be Tuesday, April 1st from 2 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and remember you get a free 8x10 picture. If you have any question call Sandra at the church office 580-353-0556. We have to have 10 sittings to be able to keep our date.

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