Palm Sunday
This Sunday begins with the cheers of the crowds welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem by waving palm branches and paving the road with their cloaks. In worship we begin with shouts of joy, but then move into the story of Jesus' passion- his betrayal and death. We will hear the story of Holy week from Mark's Gospel this year. As we enter Holy Week, we enter the story of what Jesus has done for us.
Welcome back Pr. Suzi!
Join Pr. Suzi for Sabbatical conversation and sharing this Sunday between services and again at 2 pm at Babb's Coffee Shop. Monday, she will be speaking at Caribou Coffee at 10 am
Christmas Worship At St. John's
Christmas Eve Worship:
1 pm- Children's Daytime Christmas
4:30 pm Traditional Family Christmas
10 pm Candlelight Service
Christmas Day Worship
10 am Christmas Morning.
Christmas Boutique on Saturday
Join the Women of the Church on Saturday Dec. 6th from 9 to Noon in the Fellowship Hall at St. John's for a morning of gifts and treats. Come assemble a gift basket for someone you know or to that you would like to donate. Coffee, cider and treats will be served.
Bon Voyage Pr. Suzi!
Pr. Suzi begins her sabbatical today. Since 2009, Pr. Suzi has walked with St. John's through revamping the youth education programming, pastoral transitions, and the arrival of a new colleague. The root of the word "sabbatical" is sabbath. As we hear in Genesis, "And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done." (2:2) And also in Deuteronomy, "Observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God: you shall not do any work." (5:12-14a) We give thanks for the abundance of care and ministry that Pr. Suzi has coordinated and facilitated among us and we hope that this sabbatical is a time of rest, refreshment, renewal, and re-creation for her.
Service of Remembrance
This Sunday is All Saints Sunday, a day on which we lift up those who have died in the faith and are remembered because of what God has done for them. Both Services on Sunday will offer the opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of loved ones who have died, and the names of those who have died in the past year will be read aloud. Come and give thanks for what God has done for those we love who have died.
Pre Baptism Class/Baptism Class this week!
St. John's expects all families seeking a baptism to meet with a pastor for some conversation about the promises made at baptism. This class accomplishes that conversation in a group setting. Join Pr. Erik on Oct. 15th or on Dec. 10th to learn more about baptism at St. John's. We will gather for a meal at 6 pm and move to the fellowship hall for conversation at 6:30 pm We will spend about an hour meeting and discussing the promises as well as the mechanics of baptism. Children are welcome to attend.
New Member Class offered Oct. 8th
Come and join Pr. Erik for a meal and conversation about what being a part of the St. John's faith community looks like. We gather at 6 pm for a meal together (following regular Wed. Worship) and will begin our conversation about 6:30 pm. We will gather in the hospitality center and move up to Centennial Hall for about 90 minutes of discussion and questions. Register through the Sign-Up Center on the Home Page.
Walk for Detroit- Youth Gathering 2015
In July 2015, Youth from Jamestown will join young people from all over this great nation in Detroit, MI. We are headed there to share the love and grace of Jesus with the people of a devastated city on the mend. As young people blessed to live in North Dakota, we will go to Detroit to partner with the citizens of Michigan in the revitalization efforts of this historic place. We will work, pray, play and worship together, as we feel called by our Heavenly Father to do. Will you please help us to help Detroit?
Our Youth are excited to be a part of the healing of such a dynamic city in so much need. But, they need your help. On Saturday, October 4 from 10 am to 4pm, the Youth are hosting a Walk-a-Thon in McElroy Park. Each youth is collecting sponsors for the miles they plan to walk. The goal for the walk-a-thon is 1025 miles, the approximate distance from Jamestown to Detroit. There will be a D.J., Food Booth, and Bake Sale. Please come out to the park on Oct 4 and join in the Walk for Detroit. Walk a few miles with us, because every mile counts. Bring your families and friends to enjoy good food, good friends and good atmosphere for a good cause. We can't do it without you!
For more information or to donate without coming to the park, call St. John’s Lutheran Church at 252-1198 or stop by the church office 424 1st Ave S. Sorry, no online way to sponsor set up.