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 Risen Lord Jesus Is with Us in Holy Baptism and in ‘the Breaking of the Bread’
From “before the foundation of the world” until heaven and earth pass away, “the word of the Lord remains forever” (1 Peter 1:20, 25). This “living and abiding Word of God” is the preaching of Christ Jesus, namely that God “raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory” (1 Peter 1:21, 23). By this living Word, we “have been born again” to eternal life (1 Peter 1:23) and ransomed from our sinful and mortal life “with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18–19). This living Word also calls us to repentance, to dying and rising in Holy Baptism “in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins” (Acts 2:38). In this, we receive the Holy Spirit “for you and for your children and for all who are far off” (Acts 2:39). Through the preaching of His cross and resurrection, Jesus draws near to bring us “into His glory” (Luke 24:26). As He opens the Scriptures, He opens our minds to comprehend “the things concerning Himself” (Luke 24:27), and He brings us to know Him “in the breaking of the bread” (Luke 24:35).
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: “Sin has made an impact on human conception: Babies are conceived that the parents do not want, and parents who desperately want children do not conceive. Yet, I do not believe for one moment that there is ever an unplanned pregnancy. God personally knows every child even before conception. He has a plan to create, redeem, and call that child into a relationship with Him.”
Life Thoughts In The Church Year: The practice of abortion rests on the argument that the unborn should not be considered real persons, worthy of dignity and protection under the law. How different that is from the way God views these little ones! St. Peter reminds us that the death and resurrection of Jesus are “for you and your children and for all who are far off” (Acts 2:39). If all children have been purchased by the “precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:19), surely they are worthy of our love and care, both inside and outside of the womb.
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Chris and Jacque Dickerson in honor Carter’s birthday. We wish God’s richest blessings up on the Dickerson family.
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. There is only a few weekends left August2 and 30 and September 6.
Remembering Our Saints
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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.
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! If you have any questions talk with Jonathan Beckman or Brande Beckman after church.
Security. Due to ongoing security issues, we are forced to make security changes for entrance into the church and within the church. The main entrance to the church will be through the entrance doors from the parking lot. The kitchen door will only be opened by the inside push bar. Please ensure if you open any doors to the outside, the door is locked back when shutting. Also, if you open a door and prop it open, someone needs to visibly see the door. Any questions or concerns, please contact me. Phil Fritsch 580-483-3224
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.
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.
The quarterly Board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 23rd in the Bible Study room.
Save the Date! Please join us for the St. John Lutheran Preschool Spring Fling to be held on May 15, 2026 in our Fellowship Hall. This promises to be an excellent way to share the love of Christ with our little ones and their families. More details to follow soon...
LWML Outreach collections for the months of March and April will be food items for the Lawton Food Bank. All nonperishable foods are welcome. They can be placed in the brown basket in the Narthex. Thank you for reaching out to "the least of these" in the name and love of Jesus. NOTE: food items may not be previously opened or be past the expiration date on the box. Any opened and expired foods will be disposed of. If you prefer to make a cash donation, please place it in the decorated box at the back of the Sanctuary. Make checks payable to LWML. Thank you in advance for your support of the Lawton Food Bank.
Women’s Bible Study -
Daytime Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m. in the LWML room. This week’s study will be over Psalm 13. All women of the congregation are welcome, and please feel free to bring a friend!
Evening Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, April 15, at 5:45 p.m. in the Bible Study Room. This week’s study will be over Psalm 13. All women of the congregation are welcome, and please feel free to bring a friend!
Save the Date! The 2026 Oklahoma LWML Convention will take place Friday & Saturday, April 17 18, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond, Oklahoma. Information and registration are now available online at: https://www.oklwml.org/district_convention. You can also mail in the registration form using The Voice of Service publications located on the mailbox tables. Registration is $100 which includes all your meals. Be sure to secure your room at the Hilton Garden Inn and ask for the special LWML rate. If you need monetary assistance, funds are available through the Dorcas Guild treasury. Please let Sharon Greene know if you would like help getting to the convention (580-695-0655). A sign up sheet is located in the front foyer. Please indicate if you need a ride or are willing to drive to Edmond. We encourage all women to attend the convention! You'll hear dynamic Bible study leaders, learn about missions near and far, new election of officers for the District, service projects, and so much more! Need more information? Please talk to Sharon Greene or any of the seasoned convention attendees!
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.
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 ministry 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.
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. 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 use your envelopes.
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