This Week @ St.John

On October 31, 1517 (495 years ago, this week) Dr. Martin Luther, a Theology professor at the University of Wittenburg, Germany posted 95 Theses on the Castle Church door- challenging Christians to discuss and debate what he believed to be errors and corruption in the church of the time. His hope was to reform the Church, not to start a new one. His main teachings were based on Romans 3:22 "...righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe." And Ephesians 2:8-9, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast."

Thy Strong Word
St.Johns' Thy Strong Word fund is running low and it will soon be our turn to pay our share. We need your help, please give to the fund, be sure to mark 'Thy Strong Word' on the memo line when you bring your check to the church office. Thank You.

Pastor Merrill will be hosting the 'Thy Strong Word' program on KDSN radio this week Mon- Sat, Oct. 29- Nov.3, at 6:25AM. Start your day off with this devotion on God's Word. http://www.kdsnradio.com 

• Mon 10/29- 7:00pm Building Committee Meeting
• Wed 10/31 9:00am Ladies' Bible Study
• 3:30pm Confirmation
• Thurs 11/1 1:30pm LWML
• 6:00pm Cub Scouts
• Sun 11/4- 8:45am Sunday School & Bible Study
• 10:00am Worship with Communion
• 3:00pm Cub Souts
• 7:00pm 'Truth Project' Study at parsonage

Food Donation Collection for the Temporary Aid Program (TAP) begins in November- This year the Sunday School Children are challenging the grown-ups of the congregation to match their donations.Watch the collection table in the sanctuary all month to see who'll win!

Temporary Aid Program (T.A.P.)
210 S. 25th Street
Denison, IA 51442
Contact Person: Donna Weiss
Phone:712-263-4733
Hours of operation: Mon. & Th. 9-12

VETERANS' DAY, Sunday, November 11-
This year, St. Johns will be recognizing the service of our veterans who served during the Korean Conflict. Those who serves and surviving spouses of those who served will be presented with a special certificate of appreciation. Currently, this will include; Don Friedrichs, Don McCall, Harvey Meeves, Edwin Nemitz, Dan Throckmorton, JoAnn Creese (LaVerne), Lois Goslar (Edward), Dorothy Gries (Don), Jackie Kohnekamp (Walter Boland), Barb Magill (Virgil), and Marilyn Pirwitz (Darlo). If we have missed anyone, please let the church office know.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- to help with projects for the new church addition in order to be ready for the dedication on December 9. Please call Bob Kroll (678-3407) or Don Friedrichs (678-3720) if you are able to help. Working times will vary and volunteers will be called and scheduled when needed. Examples: moving archive wall, pianos and cooler, installing ceiling tiles, assembling pantry shelving, and dusting kitchen cupboards. All help is appreciated.

LYF Rake-and-Run Sunday, December 4
Call the church office if you need your leaves raked. They'll rake as many lawns as they can, so first come-first-served.

LYF THANKSGIVING DINNER- Sunday, November 11, 11:00am-12:30pm
Turkey, Potatoes & Gravy, Dressing, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Desserts, Tolls, & Drinks
Free Will Offering. Proceeds raise funds for LYF projects including 2013 National Lutheran Youth Gathering in San Antonio
LWML Cookie & Candy Bazaar Sunday, December 2
11:00am-1:00pm Come fill your box with lots of goodies!

This Week at St.John

• WED Feb.1- 3:30pm Confirmation Class
• THR Feb.2- 1:30pm LWML Meeting
• SUN Feb.5- 8:45am Sunday School & Bible Class
• 10:00am Worship with Communion (Mite Box Sunday)
• 5:00pm Super Bowl Party at Pastor's

BIBLE STUDY SURVEY- Please fill out the Bible Study Survey your received in your church bulletin on Sunday and drop it off in the Church office- or pick one up in the church office to fill out. Help us tailor studies that will best fit the schedules and interests of the congregation and make 2012 "The Year of the Word!"


PASTOR MERRILL'S SUPERBOWL PARTY- You're invited, Sunday, February 5 at 5:00pm. Please sign the RSVP Sheet in the church lobby, so that Pastor will know how much pizza & pop to have. Please bring a snack to share.

THANK YOU- to Barb Magill for serving as Recording Secretary for several years, and thank you to Alaina Gierstorf for volunteering to become our new Recording Secretary.

LWML PANCAKE BRUNCH- February 26th, mark your calendars!

OFFERING ENVELOPES/TAX STATEMENTS- Boxes of 2012 offering envelopes are in the back of the sanctuary for members to pick up. Statements of your 2011 giving, for your taxes are in the church lobby, under the 'Road to Emmaus' painting next to Room 101.

APOSTLES MOSAIC REMOVED- A portion of the large mosaic hanging in the church lobby was crumbling and fell off last week. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Bob & Annie Kroll, Don & Nadine Friedrichs, and Byron & Karen Weiss tried to take down the mosaic in one piece in hopes of repairing the artwork. Unfortunately it fall apart further. The shields representing the Apostles were saved. Ideally someone can re-purpose them somehow in the church or in the new addition. Please let members of the building committee know if you have any ideas.  This beautiful artwork has been a part of our church since 1971.

If anyone has any photos of the mosaic, please let Webmaster Ted Mallory know, so that he can scan it and post it here on the church website- Thank You!

PLANS FOR THE NEW ADDITION- Plans are hanging in the lobby. Please take a look. If you have any questions or concerns, please share them with the Building Committee: Bill Magill, Bob & Annie Kroll, Don & Nadine Friedrichs, Byron & Karen Weiss, Kevin & Shelli Pester, and Kevin Clausen.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT- Sun. February 12 at 6:00pm. The makers of 'Fireproof,' Sherwood Pictures present the 2011 film 'Courageous,' PG-13. Admission is free and there will also be free popcorn & pop. Watch as four police officers face a more daunting challenge when they take of their badges---fatherhood. Join us for a night of family, film, and fellowship- sponsored by the St. John Board of Education.