Sunday, September 30, 2018

MINUTES; Special Voters Meeting, Sun. Sept. 30, 2018

Voters Meeting Minutes

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting Called to Order by Congregation President Dwight Goslar after worship, Sunday, September 30, 2018.

NOMINATION OF SYNOD CONVENTIONAL DELEGATE

Pastor reported that the District provided the costs for transportation for Circuit Lay-Delegate to the LCMS National Synodical Convention in Tampa Florida July 20-25, 2019. Brent Friedrichs volunteered.

It was moved by Byron Weiss and seconded by Steve Kuhlman to nominate Brent. Motion carried.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Steve Kuhlman moved to adjourn, seconded by Byron Weiss.

Respectfully submitted by acting secretary Ted Mallory in the absence of Church Council Secretary Linda Nepper

This Week @ St.John


MON-SAT Sept. 30- Oct. 7, 6:25AM Pastor Merrill hosts 'Thy Strong Word' on KDSN 107.1FM/1530AM, FYI-We need funding to help pay KDSN for this program. If you would like to make a donation toward 'Thy Strong Word,' please let either the office or KDSN know. Thank You. Start your day off with this devotion on God's Word. http://www.kdsnradio.com
  • TUES Oct 1- 6:30AM Men's Bible Study
    • 4:00PM LWML Meeting
  • WED Oct 3- 3:30PM Confirmation
    • 7:30PM Budget Committee Meeting
  • THRS Oct 4- 9:30AM Ricketts Community Bible Study
  • SAT Oct 6- 6:45PM Worship St. Paul, Hanover TWP
  • SUN Oct 7- 8:45AM Sunday School & Bible Study
    • 10:00AM Worship with Communion, LWML Sunday, Mite Box Sunday "Noisy Offering"
  • WED. Oct.10, 6:30PM LYF BONFIRE- at Loryn's BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin- for carving) 

Sunday, September 23, 2018

LYF Annual Planning Meeting


Wednesday, September 26  at 7 PM – 8 PM

Annual Planning Meeting
Items to discuss:
July 11-15, 2019, National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Planning, Registration, & Fundraising)

SUN. OCT. ?
November 9-11 IDW HS Youth Gathering
SAT. NOV. Set up for Thanksgiving Dinner & Brief Meeting
SUN. NOV After Church, Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
SUN. NOV ??? Games with residents at Nursing Home (time TBD)
SAT. DEC. 7:00pm, LYF Christmas Party?
SUN. JAN. 7:00pm, Meeting at Pastor’s
SUN. FEB. Super Bowl Pizza Fundraiser
SUN. MAR. ?
SAT. APR. ? Set up & rehersal for Easter Sunrise Service
SUN. APR. ? Easter “Son-Rise” Worship & Breakfast
SUN. MAY. ? Baccalaureate Worship (Graduation Day)
SUN. JUN. ?
EVERY SUN, SEP-MAY 8:45AM- HS Bible Study in the Library with Leon


SENIORS- Skyler Kelm, Alya McCartney, Madison Young, Krista Gierstorf, Aric Christiansen & Lizzy Jepsen
JUNIORS- Ellen Mallory, Evelyn Henschen, MaKenzie Smith, Tanner Hoffman, Erin Hansen
SOPHOMORES- Adam Castillo, Justice McCartney, Jayden Askew, Trey Kunze, Carter Schultz, Loryn Schultz
FRESHMEN- Hailey Meseck, Keely Kuhlmann, Taryn Funkhauser, MaKia Smith, Gage Elwell, Tayen Cornelious, Travis Webster, Tara Baker
EIGHTH GRADE- Annamarie Mallory

MINUTES; Special Voters Meeting, Sun. Sept. 23, 2018

Voters Meeting Minutes


CALL TO ORDER
Meeting Called to Order by Congregation President Dwight Goslar after worship, Sunday, September 23, 2018.

NOMINATION OF CIRCUIT FORUM DELEGATE
Steve Kuhlman volunteered to serve as St. John's Lay-Delegate to the Circuit Forum, Sunday, October 14.

Melvin Goslar moved to accept Kuhlman as lay delegate, seconded by Ted Mallory. Motion carried.

NOMINATION OF SYNOD CONVENTIONAL DELEGATE
There was discussion about who to nominate for Circuit Lay-Delegate to the LCMS National Synodical Convention in Tampa Florida July 20-25, 2019.  Brent Friedrichs showed interest but felt like he needed more information before committing.

It was moved by Steve Kuhlman and seconded by Joel Kuhlman to table nominations until closer to the Circuit Forum so that research could be done regarding flights, accommodations, responsibilities and the possibility of financial support from the circuit and/or congregation. Motion to table discussion carried.

MOTION TO ADJOURN
Byron Weiss moved to adjourn, seconded by Steve Kuhlman.

Respectfully submitted by acting secretary Ted Mallory in the absence of Church Council Secretary Linda Nepper

This Week @ St.John

SEP 23 Worship/Sermon on YouTube
  • MON&TUES 9/24-25 Pastor at District Pastor's Conference
  • WED 9/26- 3:30PM Confirmation
  • THURS 9/27- 9:30AM Ricketts Community Bible Study
  • SAT 9/29- 6:00PM Worship at Immanuel, Soldier TWP
  • SUN 9/30- 8:45AM Sunday School & Bible Study
    • 9:30AM Coffee & Donuts
    • 10:00AM (5th Sunday) Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall
  • Junior High District Youth Gathering October 27-28, If you're interested in going, please  let Pastor & Peggy Sue Henshen know as soon as possible. 2018 IDW JrHi Youth Gathering Registration Forms |
    Theme: "Delivered"Topic: BaptismBible Verse: Titus 3:5Dates:  October 27-28, 2018Presenter: Pastor Ben Johnson, Gloria Dei-UrbandaleWhere:  All Gathering programming/lodging will be at the Sheraton in West Des Moines (1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266).

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Letter to the members of St. Luke, Ricketts



Brothers and Sisters in Christ of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Ricketts,


St. John, Charter Oak would like to recognize your sixty-nine years of ministry in the area and the many ways in which God has used you and worked through you. God has blessed many people, both individuals and families through your congregation’s dedication to sharing His love in Word and sacrament.  

Our arms are open to you and our prayers will be with you as you now seek new fellowship. May our God guide and direct each of you to your new church homes.

Thank you for your decades of partnership in the Gospel. Remember that our true home is in Heaven and that you yourselves have been built into living stones; each one a temple of the Holy Spirit. Together, we are the church, wherever two or more are gathered together in Jesus’ name.

Be these things as they may, we realize the genuine and deep sorrow of this time, and hope that you know that you have our respect, our sympathy and our prayers.

Well done, good and faithful servants.

In Christ,
The Elders and congregation of

St.John Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, Iowa



This Week @ St.John

  • WED 9/19- 3:30pm Confirmation
    • 8:00pm Elders Meeting
  • THRS 9/20- 9:30am Ricketts Community Bible Study
  • SAT 9/22- 6:00pm Worship with Communion, Immanuel, Soldier TWP
  • SUN 9/23- 8:45am Sunday School & Bible Classes
    • 10:00am Worship
    • SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING AFTER WORSHIP; We will be electing a lay delegate to the Circuit Forum held October 14 in Ida Grove. We also have ab opportunity to nominate a lay delegate from our circuit for next Summer's Synod Convention in Tampa, Florida.
  • Main Street Living is a Lutheran Television Program that is endorsed by Iowa District West of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. The program is financially supported through the support of the viewers and congregations of the viewing area.

    Main Street Living is coming to KCAU-ABC Channel 9 in Sioux City at 10:00am every Sunday morning beginning October 7 of this year. The first half an hour of the program will include digitally remastered episodes of 'This is the Life,' a critically acclaimed series produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries in the 1950s-80s. The final 30 minutes is a modified LCMS worship service featuring pastors from the Sioux City area, a different pastor each week.

    Main Street Living began broadcasting each Sunday in 2001 on KDLT-NBC, Sioux Falls, at 10 AM Central time, and KEVN-FOX, Rapid City, at 9 AM Mountain Time.


Sunday, September 09, 2018

This Week @ St. John


  • TUES-THRS 9/11-9/13- Pastor in St.Louis training as IDW District Secretary
  • WED 9/12 3:30pm 5th&6th Grade Confirmation ( No 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation this week)
  • SAT 9/15-  6:00pm Worship with Communion at Immanuel, Soldier TWP
  • SUN 9/16- 8:45am Sunday School & Bible Classes
    • 10:00am Worship with Communion
    • 2:00pm Celebration of 69 Years of Ministry Worship at St. Luke, Ricketts; Pastor Ernst preaching, music by Pastor Frank.

Sunday, September 02, 2018

This Week @ St. John

  • MON 9/3- LABOR DAY; Office Closed
  • TUES 9/4- 6:30AM Men's Bible Study
    • 4:00PM LWML meeting
  • WED 9/5- 3:30PM Confirmation Classes
  • SAT 9/8- 6:00PM Worship with Communion at Immanuel, Soldier TWP
  • SUN 9/9- RALLY SUNDAY | Sunday School Resumes; First Graders receive Bibles, Fifth Graders receive Catechisms, Installation of Teachers/Helpers. Mission Dinner after worship; Grilled burgers, hot dogs, beans, chips, coleslaw & deserts. Proceeds go to mission projects.
    • 8:45AM Sunday School & Bible Studies
    • 10:00AM 'Rally Day' Worship
    • 11:00AM Mission Dinner
    • 1:30PM LWML Fall Rally, St. Paul Ute
  • SUN 9/16- 2:00PM Celebration of Ministry Service at St. Luke, Ricketts; Music by Rev. Tim Frank, Message by Rev, Eugene Ernst.