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Church Services for March 22nd and March 29th have been cancelled. Midweek Services for March 18th and March 25th have been cancelled.
Confirmation Classes have been cancelled for the next two weeks.
St. Peter's Youth Group Cookout on Sunday, March 29 has been postponed.
When a new date is decided we will let you know.
Preschool Hot Beef Luncheon has been postponed.
When a new date is decided we will let you know.
The following is from the Bulletin Prayer list:
Needing Urgent prayers: Jean Sugden, Rose Kemkes , Brian Thies , Josh Wilkins , Dave Mandery , Deb Lance , Amy Borrenpohl , Vera Plager , Jim Wenzl , Shari Boudle , Robin Schermbeck , Kris Kelle, and Shari Schmidt in your prayers this week. May God grant each of them His protection and peace and bless them with good health.
Those needing our sustaining prayers: Evelyn Buethe , Gary Wilhelm , Ronald Bradley , Debi Hestermann ,Diana Birdsley , Harry Bartels , LeRoy Buethe , Jenna Schultz , Isaac Beethe , Eldon Buethe , Ron Rathe , Dwayne Bartels; Eldon Bartels; Bob Gerten, Ray Bartels, Suzanne Hughes , Loren Bartels , Leroy Caspers, Scot Gerten, Dan Bartels , Arlene Bohling , Bonnie Smith , Kathleen Barone and all others who look to God in their time of need.
We pray for God’s loving and gracious care for those homebound and in the nursing home including: Aladene Buente, Eldon Bartels, Eldon Buethe, Gary Wilhelm, LeRoy & Evelyn Buethe, Sharon Laue, Vicky Mandery, (Verna Brinkman, Darla Gottula and Don Cooper).
Easter Breakfast Youth Fundraiser - St. John's youth will be having an Easter Breakfast as a fundraiser from 7:45 - 8:45 Easter Morning. There will be egg bakes, fruit, rolls and drinks. This is a free will offering. (Hopefully we'll be back to worship as a church family by then.)
Please let Pastor: know when you or a family member are in hospital and would like him to visit because HIPPA laws we don't get informed.
Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?
Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up is the title of our Lent Sermon series based off the book by Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard. We will explore 9 false christs who are embraced, endorsed, and esteemed – by many people in our culture today and then reveal who Jesus is according to the Scriptures.
Lent Worship Schedule
Midweek of Lent 5
April 1
The National Patriot
Matthew 22:15-22
John 18:33-40
St. John
Lent Services (Wednesday Evenings) at 7:00 p.m.
Holy Week Schedule
Maundy Thursday April 9 “The Absent Host” Luke 22:7-20
(C) St. John - 7:00 pm
Good Friday April 10 “The Sanitized Jesus” Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Immanuel - 7:00 pm
Easter April 12 “The Spiritually Resurrected Christ” 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
(C) Immanuel - 6:30 am (C) St. John - 9:00 am
From the LCMS
Resources for Families and Congregations Affected by COVID-19
We hope the information at our new COVID-19 Resources page will be helpful to you. Please note that we will do our best to keep information updated as frequently as possible, but we encourage you to look to your local/state health departments and governments first as they will have the most recent information available. (This new web page is in progress and will be updated as information is available.)
Given the new restrictions on gatherings of more than ten people, viewing church services online can be a great resource to continue to stay connected to God's Word while your family is at home.
Main Street Living is a Lutheran Television program that is endorsed by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The broadcast has two parts. Remastered episodes of the Emmy award-winning Lutheran Hour Ministries “This is the Life” program were originally aired from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. This program has been re-mastered to the modern format. The Worship Service is produced locally and features a different presenter each week selected from the Pastors in each broadcast area. To view the program produced for our area, go to https://www.mainstreetliving.com/lincoln .
Priscilla's and LWML: The Priscilla's are part of the LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League). Since the beginnings of the LWML, women have gathered "mites" for the work of God's mission of taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the world. The mites are used with mission projects and to support missionaries throughout the country and world. The Priscilla's is our local LWML group. In addition to the gathering of mites, they also support a seminary student, purchase the Portals of Prayer devotions and we give the 5th graders a Bible for use in Confirmation classes. They purchase flowers that are used to decorate the sanctuary at Christmas and Easter. They serve for funerals, blood mobile and for farm & estate sales for members of the congregation. They have a Bible Study at each meeting and invite all the ladies of the congregation to learn more about the work of the Priscilla's and the LWML.
* Do you shop on Amazon.com? Would you like to give FREE money to St. John's Lutheran Preschool? Amazon has a program that gives 5% of your purchase to the charity of your choice. Due to the marketing restrictions under the program, we are only able to advertise the specific program via electronic means. It is VERY easy (and simple) to do! Information about it can also be found on St. John's Facebook page. Thank you!
* The Lativian Orphanage that we have adopted is being supported by individual contributions from members of St. John's (although we won't stop others from contributing, too!). Therefore, those who want to help support our adopted children should mark- somewhere on their offering- that their money is specifically designated for the Latvian orphanage.
* Voters' Meetings are held the first month of each quarter (January, April, July, October). Boards and Committees are to meet independently- at minimum- the second month of each quarter. Church Council Meetings will be held the third month of each quarter (March, June, September, December).
* St. John's is always looking to add members to its prayer chain! If you would like to be part of
this godly ministry, please contact the church office.
Church Services for March 22nd and March 29th have been cancelled. Midweek Services for March 18th and March 25th have been cancelled.
Confirmation Classes have been cancelled for the next two weeks.
St. Peter's Youth Group Cookout on Sunday, March 29 has been postponed.
When a new date is decided we will let you know.
Preschool Hot Beef Luncheon has been postponed.
When a new date is decided we will let you know.
The following is from the Bulletin Prayer list:
Needing Urgent prayers: Jean Sugden, Rose Kemkes , Brian Thies , Josh Wilkins , Dave Mandery , Deb Lance , Amy Borrenpohl , Vera Plager , Jim Wenzl , Shari Boudle , Robin Schermbeck , Kris Kelle, and Shari Schmidt in your prayers this week. May God grant each of them His protection and peace and bless them with good health.
Those needing our sustaining prayers: Evelyn Buethe , Gary Wilhelm , Ronald Bradley , Debi Hestermann ,Diana Birdsley , Harry Bartels , LeRoy Buethe , Jenna Schultz , Isaac Beethe , Eldon Buethe , Ron Rathe , Dwayne Bartels; Eldon Bartels; Bob Gerten, Ray Bartels, Suzanne Hughes , Loren Bartels , Leroy Caspers, Scot Gerten, Dan Bartels , Arlene Bohling , Bonnie Smith , Kathleen Barone and all others who look to God in their time of need.
We pray for God’s loving and gracious care for those homebound and in the nursing home including: Aladene Buente, Eldon Bartels, Eldon Buethe, Gary Wilhelm, LeRoy & Evelyn Buethe, Sharon Laue, Vicky Mandery, (Verna Brinkman, Darla Gottula and Don Cooper).
Easter Breakfast Youth Fundraiser - St. John's youth will be having an Easter Breakfast as a fundraiser from 7:45 - 8:45 Easter Morning. There will be egg bakes, fruit, rolls and drinks. This is a free will offering. (Hopefully we'll be back to worship as a church family by then.)
Please let Pastor: know when you or a family member are in hospital and would like him to visit because HIPPA laws we don't get informed.
Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?
Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up is the title of our Lent Sermon series based off the book by Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard. We will explore 9 false christs who are embraced, endorsed, and esteemed – by many people in our culture today and then reveal who Jesus is according to the Scriptures.
Lent Worship Schedule
Midweek of Lent 5
April 1
The National Patriot
Matthew 22:15-22
John 18:33-40
St. John
Lent Services (Wednesday Evenings) at 7:00 p.m.
Holy Week Schedule
Maundy Thursday April 9 “The Absent Host” Luke 22:7-20
(C) St. John - 7:00 pm
Good Friday April 10 “The Sanitized Jesus” Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Immanuel - 7:00 pm
Easter April 12 “The Spiritually Resurrected Christ” 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
(C) Immanuel - 6:30 am (C) St. John - 9:00 am
From the LCMS
Resources for Families and Congregations Affected by COVID-19
We hope the information at our new COVID-19 Resources page will be helpful to you. Please note that we will do our best to keep information updated as frequently as possible, but we encourage you to look to your local/state health departments and governments first as they will have the most recent information available. (This new web page is in progress and will be updated as information is available.)
Given the new restrictions on gatherings of more than ten people, viewing church services online can be a great resource to continue to stay connected to God's Word while your family is at home.
- Concordia Publishing House: Free resources to lean on Christ during uncertain times
- KFUO Coffee Hour—Hear Our Prayer: Family Devotions: Listen to Rev. Sean Daenzer, worship director for the LCMS and International Center chaplain, talk about why we should do devotions at home, simple formats to use, and how this is beneficial to family life.
- Worship Anew: Worship Anew is a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
- The Lutheran Hour radio program is broadcast on KFAB (1110 AM) on Sunday mornings at 6:30 a.m. and on News Channel Nebraska River Country (1600 AM or 105.5 FM) at 9:00 am and you can find other resources on their website at https://www.lhm.org/.
- Other churches streaming services can be found at this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a0A3VOFHW1GHk06I-qizjoWhhzzJipJxHLIBCdiU51c/edit#gid=675222908
- St. Peter’s also has a YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsw14dLZwERKXUusKaCh5Xw
- Trinity Auburn will be recording a message and abbreviated service and posting on their website at http://www.trinityaubne.org/.
Main Street Living is a Lutheran Television program that is endorsed by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The broadcast has two parts. Remastered episodes of the Emmy award-winning Lutheran Hour Ministries “This is the Life” program were originally aired from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. This program has been re-mastered to the modern format. The Worship Service is produced locally and features a different presenter each week selected from the Pastors in each broadcast area. To view the program produced for our area, go to https://www.mainstreetliving.com/lincoln .
Priscilla's and LWML: The Priscilla's are part of the LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League). Since the beginnings of the LWML, women have gathered "mites" for the work of God's mission of taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the world. The mites are used with mission projects and to support missionaries throughout the country and world. The Priscilla's is our local LWML group. In addition to the gathering of mites, they also support a seminary student, purchase the Portals of Prayer devotions and we give the 5th graders a Bible for use in Confirmation classes. They purchase flowers that are used to decorate the sanctuary at Christmas and Easter. They serve for funerals, blood mobile and for farm & estate sales for members of the congregation. They have a Bible Study at each meeting and invite all the ladies of the congregation to learn more about the work of the Priscilla's and the LWML.
* Do you shop on Amazon.com? Would you like to give FREE money to St. John's Lutheran Preschool? Amazon has a program that gives 5% of your purchase to the charity of your choice. Due to the marketing restrictions under the program, we are only able to advertise the specific program via electronic means. It is VERY easy (and simple) to do! Information about it can also be found on St. John's Facebook page. Thank you!
* The Lativian Orphanage that we have adopted is being supported by individual contributions from members of St. John's (although we won't stop others from contributing, too!). Therefore, those who want to help support our adopted children should mark- somewhere on their offering- that their money is specifically designated for the Latvian orphanage.
* Voters' Meetings are held the first month of each quarter (January, April, July, October). Boards and Committees are to meet independently- at minimum- the second month of each quarter. Church Council Meetings will be held the third month of each quarter (March, June, September, December).
* St. John's is always looking to add members to its prayer chain! If you would like to be part of
this godly ministry, please contact the church office.