WEEKLY NEWS
November 13, 2011
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

WEEKLY NEWS

WEEKLY NEWS
February 5, 2012

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
THIS WEEK  February 6- February 12
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GED Classes
Dancercise
Bowling

Women's Bible Study
GED Classes
GED Classes
Dancercise
Peru Community Orchestra Practice

GED Classes
GED Classes
Adult Instruction Class

GED Class
Morning Bible Study
GED Class
Dancercise
Handbell practice
YMCA Basketball Practice
Girl Scout Leader's Meeting
Choir Practice


Dancercise

Regular Worship
Sunday School and Adult Bible Study
Regular  Service with Communion
Jr. Confirmation Class
Jr. High Youth Group
Peggy Coppler Cantata
Sr. High Youth Group
LWML Bunco Party



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St. John's Youth Group
UPCOMING EVENTS
What's up with the youth?

***Have a PRAYER REQUEST?
text Daniel***

* TODAY!!!  February 5th
Super bowl party to take place in the fellowship room starting at 4:30 PM for the pregame party!!  Bring your favorite snack and make it a fun time for family and fellowship see ya there!!

CHECK OUT THE YOUTH PAGE BY CLICKING ON LINK AT TOP OF  PAGE


In order to take part in any Youth programming for 2012 you need to have a Registration Form on file.  Please pick one up today from te youth info center.

What can you do to get involved in 2012…  Volunteers are always needed for various activities such as: Lock-Ins, drivers for activities, donors for (drinks& food, etc.), Bible study small group leaders for Jr. and Sr. High, and also looking for people that are just willing to pray for our youth and their families.  More info..  please contact Daniel Hawkins.


Youth Bible Study
**Don't forget about Sunday school
(all ages welcome)
9:45-10:45

**Now hear this…  Jr. High youth (7th & 8th Grade)meets from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM each Sunday.   Come and join us and bring a friend. This group is for anyone in grades 7 and 8.

The Sr. High (9th - 12th grade)  meets from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  Remember that youth group is for anyone ages 12-19, and you do not need to be a member of St. John's to take part in the Word and the Fun!
We come together in the word, and share how Jesus is the most important Cause to get involved with.  Remember to bring your Bible and maybe a friend.  See ya there!!  Jesus loves you!!

 Calling all parents please come anytime and check out the youth room and meet each other and all the other youth.  Any questions please feel free to give Daniel a call


WHAT'S NEXT?
*See a complete list of events and dates in the Youth Room*
February 5th, Super bowl party to take place in the fellowship room, time TBA
February 24th & 25th
30 Hour Famine (This is our annual mission project).  Make sure you get signed up and pick up a collection form and start raising money for kids all over the world that are not as blessed as we are in the USA.  Remember $30.00 can help a child for an entire month (that could mean life or death).  Let's work together to make a difference.  You don't need to be a youth to get involved…  See Daniel to see how you can help today!  Watch for more info in the weeks to come.  God Bless

National Youth Gathering 2013… (NYG) is being held July 1-5, 2013 in San Antonio, TX.  There are over 50 youth within our congregation that will be of age to attend this event.  So please start praying for them as well as any leaders, and also all involved in planning this LCMS  youth event today.   The estimated cost is $1,110 per person.  A $295 registration fee is expected to be paid by all participants to the 2013 NYG.  The $295 must come out of your pocket.  The remainder of funds can be raised through group fundraising or on your own. Watch for more info to come as well as the 50  youth to be contacted soon.  Any questions please give Daniel a call.  You have to be 14 and not over 21 by the start of the gathering (July 1st, 2013).   If you would like to attend as a leader please give your name and phone number to any youth board member.

Make sure you get your copy of Higher Things (Dare to be a Lutheran).  These are devotion books that take a gospel journey day by day.  Pick yours up at the youth info center in the hallway.


Have you ever wanted to be a part of a cause?  Well now you can it is the cause for Christ, ask a youth group member how you can get involved today…  And watch for more info to come.  **Will you take 5 for The Cause?**


We need your help…
**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 2011 and let's work together to make it great!!


Have an idea for the youth group? 
 Send us an e-mail at  sjpyouthgroup@yahoo.com      
Daniel 
Advent 2011
COMMENTS ON WEBSITE?
E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR CHURCH OFFICE
stjohnsperu@yahoo.com


SUPER SUBS
Subs can be picked up BETWEEN CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday, the 5th.


ATTENTION ALL
BOARD DIRECTORS AND BOARD MEMBERS
 The February All-Boards' Meeting
has been CANCELLED
Please plan to attend March's meeting.


For the Love of Bach . . .
Please join us in celebrating our German heritage
With music by Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata No. 84
Peggy Coppler, soprano
St. John's Lutheran Church Choir,
Mary Ash, director
Peru Community Orchestra, Zak Tschiniak, conductor
Sunday, February 12, 2012  4:00 p.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 181 W. Main St., Peru, IN
Free Admission
(German cookies/pastries served following concert)


Did You Know . . .
Lenora Wise is nominated for Sweetheart
at Miller's Merry Manor
 A can is in the hallway under the display case
if you would like to donate to help her win.
 All money collected will then be sent to
Helping Hands of Miami County.


We now have a few seat cushions for the pews. 
If you would like to use one during the church service
to help pad the pew, please ask the usher for one.


Be Sure to Pick Up Your
2011 Record of Giving in the hallway.


Valentine Bunco
 
Sunday February 12, at 6:30 p.m.
 Bring the family: its fun for everyone young
and old.  Everyone is invited... families,
couples, and singles. Half of the fun is
choosing your white elephant prize.
We ask that those attending whose last names begin with the letter A through L, please bring snack type food to share.  Those whose last name begins with the letter M through Z, please bring a beverage of some kind to be shared.
COME TO PEGGY'S CANTATA AT 4:00
EAT AND STAY FOR BUNCO


Children's Church
The Evangelism board is proud to announce
Children's Church.  Children (ages toddler thru early elementary)  are invited to join  Glenna Gierke and  Kendra Graber in the Sunday school room for Bible stories, songs, and activities during our regular church services, 8:15 a.m. and 11:00a.m. We will then continue meeting on the first Sunday of each month.  The children will be gathered together by Glenna and Kendra right after the ringing
of the bell at the beginning of each service. 
Participation is optional.


Mites
At the present time we have collected $337.61 toward our $600.00 goal by March 15, 2012. We would like to reach our goal and would appreciate everyone's participation to do this.  You may give your Mites to our LWML treasurer, MK Frushour, or drop them in the large Mite box at the rear of the church.  Remember our Mites help spread the Gospel
throughout our state, our Nation and the World.


Quarterlies
January began our new subscription year for our Quarterly Magazine.  If you wish to participate in helping provide Quarterlies, you may donate $5.50 which is the annual price of one subscription.  You can give this amount to MK Frushour. Your assistance will be appreciated.
 

Have You Seen the Display case?
 Check out of the jewelry choices. These items would
make a wonderful Valentines day Gift and watch for
new additions to the case


Drivers are needed
For the Christ Care Program
 From time to time the office receives phone
calls of  people in need of a ride to the grocery,
to their job, to a doctor's appointment or even
to do some banking.  Sometimes this is due to a
broken down car or no vehicle at all.
 If you would be willing to help from time
to time, please turn your name into the office.


The Day Care is In Need of a
2 Drawer Tan Filing cabinet
With a working lock and key.
If you have one that you would like to get rid of,
 please speak with Kerrie or Richard Lancaster.
 

Something New for 2012
 At the December 4th Voter's meeting it was
 approved to begin a new fund drive.
 There will be an account set aside to begin
 saving money for the repair of the church steeple
and the stained glass windows.  Both are in need of
 some repairs that just might run a  little high. 
Both the steeple and the windows are looking bad.
Several years back we had an estimate for the
steeple to be repaired at around $18,000.00.
If you would like to donate at anytime to this fund,
 please be sure to mark it on an envelope that this
is for the "Steeple/Windows fund"


HANDBELLS
St. John's started a handbell choir this fall with
 Marilynn Marsh of Redeemer Lutheran directing. 
They meet on Thursday evenings from 5:45 p.m.
until 6:45 p.m.  We could use about 2 to 3
more players.  For more information,
please contact Rena Walker.



WOODEN CROSSES ARE FREE
Wooden crosses being given out to each St. John's family along with a sheet explaining the reason for the crosses. There is no charge for them.  Please be patient as we will get them as he makes them. They will be distributed before church as they become available.


Guild/LWML
Come cut stamps for Missions.  Join the fellowship on
Wednesday, February 15th at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. Bring a sack lunch and the last LWML Quarterly. 
Dessert and coffee will be provided.


Wednesday Morning Work Days
The Church Properties Board has a
"Work Day" every Wednesday morning     
beginning at 9:00 a.m.
 We invite all men that would be interested
and willing to help with getting some of the
items in the building cleaned up/fixed up.
Any questions, please contact Gary Sheneman


Thank You
A huge thank you to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to Pastor Greenwald and to the entire congregation of St. John's.  An anonymous donation of 100.00 along with the door offering of nearly $900.00, took us over the top so that a situation could be resolved insuring that the huge problem doesn't occur again.   When we called our daughter to let her know that the situation had been resolved, we could hear the relief in her voice.  After we told her she stated "What a wonderful church family".  Even if you were
only able to give a small amount or maybe not at all, just a word of prayer, which as you know is a great thing.   Everything added up, and thanks be to God for this wonderful blessing.
 May God bless each and every one of you for your
kindness and generosity.
 The family in need.


You Are Invited to Attend
Women's Bible Study
 Where:  St. John's Lutheran Church
When:  9:00 a.m.
Every Tuesday morning
 We invite you to come and share the Love of
Our Lord with your sisters in Christ.
 "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105


Looking for Volunteers
The Evangelism Board is looking for one or two volunteers to work with 2-5 year olds during the sermon at the 11:00 a.m. service.  We are initially wanting to start with one Sunday each month.  Possible activities could include songs, Bible stories, easy crafts and snack.  The children would be gathered during the sermon hymn and returned to their families during the offering.  This would provide parents with uninterrupted listening time during the sermon and meaningful worship for the children.  IF you are interested please contact Marti Sipe or leave your name at the office.


Daycare welcomes donations of our
most-used consumables:
Paper towels
Toilet Paper
Empty Water Bottles
Yarn
Large 39-gallon trash bags
Hand sanitizer
Paper
Bleach
 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
St. John's Day Care is currently asking for
volunteers to help on various afternoons to be
gym guardians from about 2:45 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
This would not be every afternoon,
just on the afternoons when extra staffing is needed.
If you have any questions or would like to
volunteer, please speak with Kerrie at 473-3373
or the contact the church office at 473-6659.

Daycare is also 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 to sign up for a day.


St. John's Visitation Nights Resume
On Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Lay Ministry and the
Evangelism board along with Pastor Greenwald
will be making home visits with our members.
They will be conducting these visits on
the fourth Tuesday of every month.



St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
181 W. Main Street, Peru, Indiana
(765) 473-6659
(765)473-3373 (Daycare)
www.stjohnsperu.org
stjohnsperu@yahoo.com

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!

REMEMBER OUR CHURCH NEEDS
Containers for the Roof and Heat/Cooling are always in the hallway.   Any donation toward these would be greatly appreciated.

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 3%  on all monies loaded on the cards after the church has reloaded to $5000. See Fran for a card.

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP
GFS - Gordon Food Service - now has "Fun Funds".  Any time you make a purchase of items that are labeled "Fun Funds", St. John's receives a percentage.
There is no fee or organization to join simply fill out  the application (form) and mail it in to register or you may register on line.In turn, St. John's will receive between 7% to  10% of  purchases each quarter.If you would like a form, please stop by the office.


CAMPBELL'S SOUP LABELS FOR EDUCATION
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR THOSE LABELS. THEN TURN THEM IN TO THE "YOUTH CENTER."
Campbell's label's for Education…  as of 7/13/2011 we have 1,228 points in our bank.  The points can be used for all kinds of free supplies for not only our Sunday School but our Day Care and Preschool as well.  So let's pitch in and help out.   All you have to do is peel of the labels from marked Campbell's participating products and turn them into the collection tub located in the hallway by the board mailboxes.  You already purchase the food items so just take the extra step to help out OUR great programs here at John's.  You can find a list of items on the bulletin board by the church office along with a total of points that we are building up.  THANK YOU!! 

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


Happy Birthday Wishes to
Margaret Zentz
As she will celebrate her birthday
On Tuesday, November 22nd
Also to
Donald Alber
As he will celebrate his birthday
 on Saturday, November 26th



HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES
to
Shirley Stec
as she will celebrate her birthday
on Thursday, February 9th
Eternal Light: Is placed by Jack Hayworth in loving memory of his loving wife, Maxine.

Altar Flowers:  are placed  by Richard and Cheryl Lancaster in honor of Tony's birthday, Lynn's birthday and Lora's birthday and for the blessing of family.
Also placed by Judy Titus  in loving memory of her husband Jeff and for God's many blessings

New Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board. Be sure to reserve your date now. Cost is $12.50 per side.
LAY MINISTERS OF THE MONTH
February
Skip Benge
Glen Boettjer

USHERS AND GREETERS
February
8:15 Service
Ushers: Nick Mazarenko, Larry Landis,
        Jerry Landis
Greeters:  Pat Blakely, Sharon Landis
11:00 Service
Ushers: John Faust, Chuck Hight, Ron Gustafson 
Greeters: Sandi Faust, Michelle Hight




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

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
181 W. Main Street, Peru, Indiana
(765) 473-6659
(765)473-3373 (Daycare)
www.stjohnsperu.org
stjohnsperu@yahoo.com