Call Committee Update The call committee met on August 15th with Pastor Chris Stienstra of the Northern Illinois Synod.  Pastor Chris explained the interview process which included sample questions and ideas for pre-interview hospitality.  Most important,  Pastor Chris spoke on the topic of confidentiality regarding the candidate’s name.  A candidate’s name must be kept confidential […]

Tri-Church Corner Pastor Gary Erickson of the Northern IL Synod opened the August 18th meeting with prayer and devotion from Micah 6:6-8.  In these verses, Pastor Gary contrasted a moment with God – for example, Sunday church attendance and giving an offering – to a daily movement with God where we are called to do […]

On Thursday, August 18th, WELCA women hosted their annual luncheon and Bible study for 13 area churches. Were 40 ladies in attendance.  Interim Pastor Sauter led the Bible Study “The Ministry of Reconciliation” 2 Corinthians 5:17-19.  A free will offering of $190.00 was taken and sent to the Katie’s Fund.  Through Katie’s Fund, women of […]

Council Corner: Rally Day is September 18th from 10:30 – 12:30.  Come and enjoy our continental breakfast and carnival-themed games as we kick off the start of Sunday School.  This year we are excited to feature the “Waxed Hands,” where kids can make a 3D replica of their own hand in wax.  Kids will be […]

 50th Anniversary Open House for Jerry & Betty Adams will be held on Sunday, September 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.  Please omit gifts.  Please come and join them in celebrating their 50 years of marriage.  

We will re-start the ‘noisy offering’ during worship in September. The offerings collected will be used to provide Christmas gift for LSSI and Nachusa youth who otherwise would not have a Christmas.    

Looking Ahead September 4 – Acolyte training September 11 – God’s Work Our Hands, Worship at St. John’s, at 9:00 a.m. September 18 – Rally Day September 21 – Confirmation starts at St. John’s at 7:00 p.m. September 25 – Forum for Visioning / Planning  October 30 – Reformation Sunday, Affirmation of Baptism  

Council Highlights – August 8, 2016 1. Church sign is being considered for replacement.  The present sign at the corner is too small to read clearly when passing by, and the letters no longer hold securely.  Glass is also cracked. 2. Name badges are being considered for ease of identification of members and guests, especially to assist […]