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2-5:00
   5:30
   7:00


9-Noon
   5:30

 11:00
2-5:00
   6:00
   7:00

9-Noon
 10:00
   4:30
   5:30
   6:30
   7:00

   6:00
  
   8:30

   8:00 
   9:30

 11:00


No GED Classes
Dancercise
No Bowling
Office Closed

GED Classes
Dancercise

Walk at River Walkway
GED Classes
Youth Bible Study and Open Gym
Adult Instruction Class

GED Classes
Morning Bible Study
Harvesting Capabilities Meeting
Dancercise
Girl Scout Leaders' Meeting
Choir Practice

Thrivent Pitch-in and Game Night

Dancercise

Regular Worship Service  with Communion
Adult Bible Study and Sunday School and
Volunteer Recognition
Regular Worship Service  with Communion



WEEKLY NEWS
September 5, 2010
 The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
St. John's Youth Group
UPCOMING EVENTS
What's up with the youth?


CHECK OUT THE YOUTH PAGE BY CLICKING ON LINK AT TOP OF  PAGE
August Birthdays
Chris Bishop, Jill Eliason, Kristin Newman, Breeanna Sutton, and Kristin Saylor
Check out the Youth Info center across from the mailboxes in the hallway for youth updates.
Note: Make sure that you get signed up at the youth info center for coming events. 
A 10 youth minimum is required and you must be signed up by the deadline or the event will not happen.  Parents please encourage your youth to get involved; questions or comments please contact  Daniel.
Don't forget to come to Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 each week.  And bring a friend!!


Youth Bible Study
Bible study starts at 6:00 PM,  on Wednesdays, followed by open gym/youthroom.  All youth ages 12 to 21 are invited and are also encouraged to bring a friend.  The building will close at 8:30 PM  Questions... give Daniel a call.  Please remember to bring a friend.


We are looking for adults that would like to help in various areas of our Youth Ministry, please contact Daniel Hawkins for more information, stay tuned right here to our web page for more info soon...


WHAT'S NEXT?
*See a complete list of events and
dates in the Youth Room*
September 18: There is a lock-in on September 18th to prepare for our Youth Church service on the 19th. This event is only open to youth that are participating in the service.  * Note-There will be a Bed Time (Just so ya know) LOL!!!

September 19:  Youth Church Service…  Watch for more details to come.
 
September 25: Italian Night Dinner
5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
$7.00 in advance or $7.50 at the door
Get your tickets today  - see a youth
member or Daniel.  Plan for your reservations. To make reservations, see a youth  member, a board member or call the church office.


****Did you know that the plans are already under way for 2013 LCMS Youth Gathering…  It is going to be held in San Antonio, TX from July 1-5, 2013.  Start praying now for all involved, and watch soon for a parent meeting for any youth ages 14 to 21 to start planning for this event.  Questions please contact Daniel.
 Youth Gathering 
NOLA 2010 update…
Thank You!!  The gathering has closed and the group has returned…  But the work of telling has only just begun, we together shall go forth and tell that "We Believe"   AMEN
Watch the blue news, Eagles Wings, and the youth page on our website for pics and more about the 2010 National LMCS Youth Gathering.
We need your help… 
We need adult leaders for the Open Youth night on Wednesday.

**Don't forget to sign up for each youth event by the deadline at the youth
info center located in the hallway
by the Gym.
  Family fellowship nights 
These events take place once a month. 
Things you need to know about the family game night…  This is a family event.  There is a pitch-in dinner starting at 6:30 and let the games begin at 7:00.  What games you ask… well bring your favorite board games, card games and join in the fun and fellowship.  St. John's is in need of coming together across the generations for fellowship.  Come and have fun as we wash cars raising funds for future youth activities.
 

Hey!   If you would like to receive updates via email once month, let us know by sending the youth group an email at sjpyouthgroup@yahoo.com and don't forget to check out the webpage by going to stjohnsperu.org and click on youth.  Welcome to 2010 let's work together to make it great!!

Check out this month's Eagles' Wings  24/7 A Newsletter for a Christian Home.  Mom and Dad this is for you!!
You can view it on-line in .pdf format by clicking on the following link:
  NEWSLETTER FOR NURTURING THE CHRISTIAN HOME,
 from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Have an idea for the youth group? 
 Send us an e-mail at  sjpyouthgroup@yahoo.com      
Daniel  
DAILY DEVOTIONS
You can read a daily devotional by clicking on the banner on the Home page of this website.  The devotional is from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.  You may access the site by clicking here.

AUDIO BIBLE
There is a website that offers free downloads of audio Bibles in any language.  You can download a Bible in mp3 format and play on your mp3 player or your computer.  It is made available at Faith Comes By Hearing at the following: faithcomesbyhearing.com .  Mp3 players are small and relatively inexpensive, and if you don't understand the procedure for downloading, ask any teenager!
KROGER GIFT CARDS
It's that time of year to get your Kroger Gift Cards.  The cards are $10 each and you can then add to them at Kroger's for any amount.  Remember, St. John's benefits from your gifts also.  Kroger's gives us back 2.5%  on all monies loaded on the cards, every time you reload them.  See Fran for a card.
CAMPBELL'S SOUP LABELS FOR EDUCATION
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR THOSE LABELS. THEN TURN THEM IN TO THE "YOUTH CENTER."
Please note, that in order for them to be usable, I need the whole UPC Label.  So keep checking all your soup, broth, Spaghetti O cans and , etc.  If you need a list of items you can pick one up by the youth center. 
Please keep turning them in ! ! !  Holli Walker


Attention Members of St. John's
MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:  If you are admitted to the hospital or nursing home. Please ask a family member to contact the church.
 
Most hospital and nursing homes no longer have a chaplaincy program.  In the past they were the one relied on to notify your minister of your being admitted.   Since this program no longer exists we will not have knowledge of this unless you or a person designated by you call the church.

We have not been getting notices of our members that are hospitalized or placed in nursing homes until they have been there for quite some time. This causes hurt feelings on both sides of the circumstances.  We want to avoid this if at all possible.  PLEASE NOTIFY US.   Thank You


Saint John's Ministry Staff:
Ministers: - all the members of St. John's
Pastor - Rev. Kenneth A. Greenwald
Executive Director - Richard Lancaster
Secretary: - Elizabeth Parker
Choir Director: - Mary Ash
Organist: - Peggy Coppler
  Kerrie Schoettmer, Day Care Director

Lay Ministers of the Month
September: Glenn Boettjer
Ken Clausing

USHERS AND GREETERS
September
8:00 Service
Ushers: Bill Smalley, John Hoeppner,
        Dave Eisenmenger, Myron Johnson

 Greeters: Janice Eisenmenger

11:00 Service
Ushers:  Jon Faust, Darren Parker,
        Rob Graber

Greeters: Sandi Faust, Elizabeth Parker, Darlene Graber 


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THIS WEEK  September 6-12
New Orleans At Last at
National Youth Conference
COMMENTS ON WEBSITE?
E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR CHURCH OFFICE
stjohnsperu@yahoo.com


St. John's is now on Facebook
(St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church)
        
Jr. Confirmation Classes
For all of the 7th and 8th grade students
Jr. Confirmation Class To begin
Sunday, September 12th at 2:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please be sure to contact the church office or speak with Pastor Greenwald.

Adult Instruction Class  to Begin
Wednesday evenings
At 7:00 p.m. beginning September 15
If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith or just want a refresher course, come on in.  Bring a friend or two with you.    Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Greenwald or the church office.

From the Board of Christian Education
 Everyone is invited to Rally Day on September 19th.  We are doing something special this year in conjunction with the youth.  We are bringing back the balloon launch too.  Please plan to attend Sunday School that day.  Everyone will meet in the fellowship room for singing, games and just praising our Lord together as a family.  Guaranteed fun and laughter:
What everyone needs.
We look forward to seeing you there.
 Don't forget Sunday school is from 9:30 until 10:30 every  Sunday. There is plenty of room for everyone.  Sunday School is for all ages, the young and young at heart . . .
 

It's Choir Time
 Choir practices have resumed.  Come and give
singing a try! 


It's Coming
Kitchen Shower for our Kitchen
 Sunday, September 12th
The Parish Fellowship Board is having a Kitchen Shower.  The kitchen is in need of dish soap, towels, coffee, servers, and/or cash to purchase items that may come up in the future.
 Please plan to help with this project to help replenish our wonderful kitchen.


Thrivent Harvest Table
It's that time again to bring in your garden produce to
share with others of the congregation who are not
fortunate enough to have a garden.
Anything you grow; tomatoes, beans, peas, green and
red peppers, potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers or pickles, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, carrots,
cabbage, corn, etc.
There is a jar on the table in the hall marked "HARVEST TABLE". A suggested donation is what you would pay in the grocery store but all donations are welcome. Plastic bags are on the table for your convenience.
Thank you for your giving and thank you for
your buying, TFL


WATCH:  Redeemer Lutheran Church, Kokomo
 WATCH (We Are The CHurch) is a spiritual renewal weekend designed to further your relationship with God and other Christians.  It is a rare opportunity to escape from the temptations and traps of this world.  WATCH is a tool God uses to call you to discipleship.  Members of St. John's are cordially invited to attend WATCH #7 that will take place on September 24-26 at Sangalea Valley, Onward, IN.  Register by filling out a lift off lemon form on the bulletin board in the hallway.  Common Questions about WATCH are posted on LCOR's  web site under Ministries (Link-Common questions about WATCH) at lcorkokomo.org



A Dear Friend Has Moved
Shirley Oates has moved to Brookdale Place at Fall Creek in Indianapolis. The family appreciates all the
love and support she has received from her St. John's Christian family. She deeply misses the opportunity
to worship with you.  You may call the church
office for her address.
On September 21st Shirley will be celebrating her 90th birthday.



Volunteers Needed
Daycare is looking for a few volunteers to come and
 read a story to the preschool once a week.
If you would be willing to help,
please contact Kerrie at 473-3373
to sign up for a day.



ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL
Call 473-3373 for inquiries
Daycare Director, Kerrie Schoettmer

You can view pictures of Preschool Graduation
and the trip to the Zoo by clicking on the following:
Click Here

TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR CHILDREN
We are officially a Registered Daycare Ministry
  Please feel free to visit our  Daycare area.
Go to Daycare page at stjohnsperu.org/daycare.html
or click on Daycare button at top of this page.


Daycare welcomes donations of our
most-used consumables:
Paper towels
Large 39-gallon trash bags
Hand sanitizer
Paper
Bleach
Thank you for your continued support of this
ever-growing ministry.


LWML NEWS

Continue to turn in your mites. 
St. John's has set a goal of $500.

The Fall Rally will be held on September 25th at
St. John's, Rochester. 
Tom Troutman O.D. will speak about the medical
missionary trips he has gone on to Haiti.



Happy Birthday Wishes
Frances Freidline
as she will celebrate a birthday
September 11th
 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Thrivent Pitch in Dinner and Game Night
DATE CHANGE
 Our next Thrivent pitch-in and game night is scheduled for Friday, September 10th.  We will have our pitch-in at 6:00 p.m. followed by a short business meeting and games.  If you do not wish to participate in the pitch-in,  come at 6:45 p.m. for the business
meeting and games.  Join us for this time of  fellowship


Thrivent Annual Dinner
Friday, October, 29th
At 4:30 p.m.
Watch your mail for your invite


DON'T FORGET
ITALIAN NIGHT DINNER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
$7.00 in advance or $7.50 at the door
Get your tickets today  - see a youth
member or Daniel.  Plan for your reservations. To make reservations, see a youth  member, a board member or call the church office.


Annual Trick or Treat  Party
 The youth will again be seeking donations of candy to hand out to the children as they come to visit us here at St. John's on Halloween.  
If you have any questions, please
speak with Daniel Hawkins


Your Help is Needed...
The Board of Lay Ministry is looking for volunteers to help with transporting a couple of our members to our church services.  We also need volunteers to park the vehicles of those members with a special impairment. 
Please contact Ron


DO YOU NEED EXERCISE?
Our walking group is using the
River Walk Way every Wednesday at 11:00
All are invited.  Park by the "lions"


REMEMBER OUR CHURCH NEEDS
 Containers for the Roof and Heat/Cooling
are always in the hallway.
 Any donation toward these would
be greatly appreciated.
Eternal Light:   Is placed by Gary and Linda Sheneman
to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Linda's dad,
Carl E. Smalley, Sr.



Altar Flowers: are placed by  Ken and Sherry Clausing
Also placed by Lori McManus in celebration of Lillian's 4th Birthday.


St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
181 W. Main Street
Peru, Indiana
(765) 473-6659
stjohnsperu.org
stjohnsperu@yahoo.com
We're from Indiana
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Pastor's Message from the "Eagle's Wings"
I truly believe that most parents want the best for their children. But in a world that gives so many conflicting messages about what is important, sometimes it may be difficult to decide not only what is the best things we can do for our kids; but even what some of the good things might be. Here as in all things God and his Word
comes to the rescue by telling us what our Lord and creator wants us to do for those precious gifts he gives to us that we call "our kids".
Psalm 78 tells us some of those good things that parents can do with the help of God's word and Spirit for their children. Psalm 78 talks about fathers. It tells how previous generations of Israelites passed along the story of all God's goodness and how we should pass along the story of God's deed to our families.
"O my people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old-- what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praise worthy deeds of the Lord, His
power, and the wonders He has done.
He decreed statutes for Jacob and  established the law in Israel, which He
commanded our forefathers to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands." (Psalm 78:1-7)
I rather think that Eli didn't do that. Maybe you remember Eli. His story is told in 1 Samuel 3. He was high priest in Israel. A religious man to be sure. But something was wrong in Eli's home. His sons Hophni and Phineas were ungodly and they were a disgrace to the church. They brought shame to the church and to the nation.
They were a great grief to father Eli. I suspect that part of the problem was that Eli was so busy being a good high priest, that he didn't take time to be a good pastor and father to his own boys. St. Paul says in Ephesians chapter six, "Fathers, do not exasperate your children, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." Psalm 78 says "what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from our children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done." One of the great things parents can do is pass along to their children the story of God's love in Jesus. That can happen in many ways.
One of the most important is by setting a good example of attendance at church and Sunday school. Norman Rockwell has a painting called Easter morning. This Rockwell painting tells so much about the example a dad makes for his children when it comes to going to church. The scene is Easter Sunday morning. Mom and all the children are dressed for church. Dad, however, is sitting in his pajamas and robe in an easy chair. Mom is leading
all the children to church, and its obvious that they're upset that dad isn't going with them. All are upset, except the youngest son. He's looking at dad with a wishful look. "Wish I could stay home and didn't have to go to church." That dad was not setting a good example. One great way for all parents to "tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord" is by being faithful in their attendance at church and Sunday school.
Do you want what is  good for your children? Then make it your first priority to bring them to church and Sunday School. If you want what is best for your children - Go with them!