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Welcome to St. John’s! The King of Israel comes into His royal glory by way of humble obedience “to the point of death, even death on a cross” (Phil. 2:8). He “goes as it has been determined” (Luke 22:22), according to the Scriptures, voluntarily submitting to His Father’s will for the salvation of sinners. “Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name” (Phil. 2:9). His suffering and death open the way of repentance for the forgiveness of sins because He goes to the cross bearing the sins of the world; and in His resurrection, God the Father vindicates His people and has compassion on His servants (Deut. 32:36). He kills and makes alive; He wounds in order to heal. In remembrance of Him, we praise God, confessing “that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Phil. 2:11).

“A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT”

Philippians 2:5-11: Just as Jesus humbled Himself to be God’s Chief Steward to win our salvation so we are also called to humbly put God and others before ourselves. In due time God will reward every act of stewardship done in the name of Jesus.

“LIFE QUOTE”

"Next time you worship, don’t be afraid to look around you. You may see Jesus in the face of a child, or the smile of a teen, or the tears of a friend. You might understand the value of life through the rhythm of a breathing tube, or the unfolding of a walker, or the chatter of a toddler. Above all, your life will be given value through the means of grace—gifts from the God who created us, redeemed us, and continues to sanctify us. Come to the Source of Light—then go out and let it shine!" Karen Frohwein, Lutherans For Life of Iowa This "Life Quote" is from Lutherans For Life – www.lutheransforlife.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 1—Maundy Thursday, The Remembering Word

Worship Services at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

April 2—Good Friday, The Dying Word

Worship Services at 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM

April 4—Easter, The Vindicated Word

Worship Services at 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM

Sunday School News: The Sunday School will be hosting a special Holy Week message and Easter egg today during Sunday School hour on March 28, Palm Sunday. Please join us in the church basement at 9:30 AM Everyone is welcome! ( There will be NO Sunday School on Easter Sunday due to the special worship schedule.)

Easter Lilies: Easter Lily donations are still being accepted The cost per lily is $12.00. You can make your donation to the church office, Judy Schreiber, Joan Scherer, Mary Jo Uebele or Sherrill Lee. Please let us know at that time if you will be picking up your lily. The lilies will be taken down after the second service on the Sunday following Easter, April 11. If you are going to take your lily, please be there to pick it up at that time. If not for yourself, maybe you know someone who would really appreciate a flower and a visit from you. Thank you again for your donations to the flower fund.

St. John’s Youth Group: We will NOT be meeting on April 4 due to our celebration of Easter. Instead, we will be getting together on Saturday, April 3 from 12-2 P.M. to help out for Easter morning. This will be a service project for the youth. We will be arranging baked good donations in preparation to deliver them to different community organizations on Easter morning. Your help will be greatly needed! Please let Miss Ponder know if you can attend from 12-2 P.M.

From the Board of Parish Fellowship: Our soup suppers were excellent again this year. Special thanks to Louise Mellenthin, Lois Moellman and Dorothy Wolfe for their delicious desserts, and to Clarence Spear, Sherry Waters, Monyean Hahn and Dorothy V. Levandoski for their delicious soups. Thanks to all our board members and especially to our auxiliary members, Jim Garske and Roger Searing for the “heavy” work. Our board couldn’t do our work without them.

Also, although this is still a work in progress, we thank George Renz and his crew for the remodeled Pastor’s half bath in the Sacristy. The Board of Parish Fellowship purchased a new stool, sink, handicap accessories, and paint for the restroom. Thanks to Mary Jo Uebele who was the official painter.

From Shadetree Mechanics: Are you ready for spring? Let us service your lawn mower or other yard equipment. St. John’s Shadetree Mechanics will begin meeting again on April 9^th at 6:00 pm in Jim Peter’s garage. We will also perform simple auto maintenance on your vehicle if need be. If you like to get your hands dirty, come join us in serving your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. All are welcome to attend, including your kids! Please contact Luke Vandercar or Jim Peters for more information.

From the Board of Elders: The Board of Elders has begun the call process for an Assistant Pastor. We will initiate a Congregational Profile using many of your responses to our recent Elder survey. The profile will be submitted to the District in order to receive a list of call candidates.

As always, please keep St. John’s in your prayers and ask that the Holy Spirit guide the correct pastor to accept our call. Further information will be forthcoming.

Children’s Messages: The Elders of St. John’s are seeking individuals to assist in preparing and delivering the Children’s Message during our weekend worship services. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Luke Vandercar for additional information.

From the Thrift Shop: Spring and summer clothing and shoes are now displayed at the Thrift Shop. Thanks to all who helped in the changeover. Extra help is needed each Monday and Thursday morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM to help keep our store running. Anyone who can give some extra time is helpful. All workers are appreciated.

From Circle 7: Circle 7 has dishcloths for sale at $1.25 each. If you would like to purchase some, please call Gloria Arndt.

Thanks from the Trustees: The fish fry on March 26 was a success. The funds earned will be used toward making repairs on the church and school. We thank all who attended, the donations of food and money, and all the effort to accomplish the event.

Donations: Russell and Gail Cavinder made a donation to the Door Fund in loving memory of her mother, Myrtle Hartwick, whose birth date was March 18.

Sherwin-Williams sent us a rebate check of $67.25 for the General Fund.

3/29/2010 (Mon.) Pastor’s Day Off 7:30a-Wom. Ex. Class-GYM 7:00p-WLC-MR

3/30/2010 (Tues.)

3/31/2010 (Wed.) 7:30a-Wom. Ex. Class-GYM 8:05a-Chapel 10:00a-Matins 10:30a-Wed. Warriors-LL 6:00p-Confirmation Class-LL

4/1/2010 (Thurs.) 1:00p-Maundy Thursday/Communion 3:00p-Girl Scouts #30234-YR 7:00p-Maundy Thursday/Communion

4/2/2010 (Fri.) Good Friday—Church Office Closed 12:00p-Good Friday Service 7:00p-Good Friday Service

4/3/2010 (Sat.) 1:00p-Brentwood Service

NO WORSHIP SERVICE

4/4/2010 (Sun.) Easter 6:30a-Worship/Communion

Easter 10:00a-Worship/Communion

Worship Attendance last Week:

Wed. AM, 7 Wed. PM, 62 Sat., 74 Sun., 114 Sun., 110

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