ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
(The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod)
Alma, Kansas
A family united by faith in Christ gathering around God's Word and Sacraments.
To reach out in Christ-like concern and Christ-borne love to each other and to those without Christ!
October 2025 Friendship Circle News
Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall
Hymn: "Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word" LSB 655
Devotion: led by Sandy Altevogt
Roll Call: Favorite food your mom made
Bible Study: Sandy Altevogt
Business: Slate of Officers; Set Date for Christmas Meeting
At our September LWML meeting, we enjoyed a devotion entitled "A Jigsaw Puzzle," which stressed that each of us has been designed to fit into a particular place, depending on our gifts. We learned from our Bible study, "Sharing Our Gifts as We Work for the Lord," that work is a gift from God. Even when it's difficult or burdensome, we can trust in the Lord and let the Holy Spirit guide us, finding joy and satisfaction in the task.
We learned a little bit about the Seminary student, Rachel Ada, we are helping to support; she enjoys running, reading, and puzzles! She is a senior and is studying to be a teacher.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 15th at 1:30. Please join us, if you're able!
MISSION QUILT TOPS: The Friendship Circle meets twice a month to tie quilts for various missions. We currently have a generous supply of fabric scraps that can be sewn into more quilt tops. We are looking for folks who are willing to make quilt tops for these mission quilts. Your help is needed. At this time the size is not a specific size requirement although we have made baby quilts, lap quilts, and quilts sized to 60”x80” that fit our frame. We typically donate these quilts to local helping organizations as well as to the Kansas Orphan Grain Train. Please consider how you might be able to support this mission.
LUNCH BUNCH is a gathering of St. John friends who visit various restaurants after church once per month. You may join them October 12th at El Corral in Alma!
BOOK STUDY is meeting on the second and fourth Thursday evenings. We are reading Day 7 for Work Rest, or Play by Joel Biermann. On October 9th, we will meet at Bruce and Kathy Schultz’s home to cover chapter 2, “Sabbath in the Bible,” and on October 23rd, we will meet at Elaine Becker’s home to discuss chapter 3, “Work.” Order a book and join us!
JUBELLATION will be practicing on Wednesday nights at 6:50 p.m. We are preparing music to play during church services and for Christmas at Volland on December 7th.
VOICES FOR GOD: The choir will continue to practice on Monday evenings starting at 7:00 p.m. We are still asking for help making a joyful noise to the Lord.
3 SEASONS CONCERT: Local churches are planning to share music with the Alma community December 7.
THEOLOGY ON TAP: The next event will be Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. You may join them at Rockin’ K’s in Manhattan.
KARSTEN BREINER RECOVERY FUND: Karsten sustained foot & leg injuries in a wreck on June
20th. He has had numerous surgeries and will need a prosthetic for his leg. Donations for medical expenses and a prosthetic may be made at Bank of the Flint Hills. Questions may be directed to Jared Schultz, 785-617-0181 or jschultz@usd329.org.
PIECEMAKERS of Mt. Calvary, Wamego are sponsoring a trunk show of Storybook Quilts with Laura Piland of Slice of Pi on November 15th at 1:00 p.m. in the Luther Hall of Mt. Calvary, 17535 Say Rd. Wamego. 14 quilt designs are inspired by children’s book illustrations. The event is free, but pre-registration by November 7th.would be helpful. Please register by email at sass@bluevalley.net.
CARING NEIGHBORS CANCER FUND: This fund was established in 2015 by a group of local community members whose goal is to financially assist people living in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties who are currently receiving treatment for cancer. The committee's purpose is to help defray some expenses for patients not covered by health insurance, such as insurance deductibles, airfare, lodging, and food.
Money is generated through donations, memorials, and fundraising events. The fund is a 501(c)3 with no administrative costs since the committee is an all-volunteer team. The criteria for assistance are to be currently receiving cancer treatments and living in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties. There is a simple application form that needs to be filled out with two committee members present. The names of those who receive assistance are kept in the strictest confidence. For more information, or to request assistance, you may contact either Chris Day at 785-456-5325 or Donna Goehring at 785-458-9205.
YOUR TIME IN GOD’S WORD: You can guide your time with the latest Apps from Concordia Publishing House. The “In Prayer” app is simple with a user- friendly layout. You can access devotions, organize the content, and purchase a variety of in-app resources such as “Portals of Prayer.” Annual subscriptions start at $9.00 per year. The Lutheran Study Bible app has just added an audio feature with clear, human narration of the full ESV Bible. Other features include complete Bible text with Lutheran study notes, over 200 articles, maps, and book introductions, cross-references and linked articles, and more. The annual subscription rate is $9.99 or $2.99 per month.
FLINT HILLS LUTHERANS FOR LIFE: October 20th is the Life Choice Banquet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the K-State Alumni Center. Rebekah Hagan is the speaker and is one of today’s leading voices on unplanned pregnancies, chemical abortion, and abortion pill reversal. This is a fundraising event; however, it is free to attend. Call 785-776-9406 by October 7th to reserve a seat.
Also join Flint Hills Lutherans for Life on Saturday, October 25th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for a morning with Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske, the new executive director of Lutherans for Life. The topic is “What Is a Gospel-Motivated Voice?” The event will take place at Christ Lutheran Church, 4592 Green Valley Rd., Manhattan. Donuts at 9:00.CHRIST ACADEMY COLLEGE: Students who are attending college or about to start are invited to attend Christ Academy College October 24-28. At this event, students are able to spend a few days with other college-aged Lutherans from around the country who value their faith like they do – something that might be in short supply on their own college campuses. It’s a little like college, with classes and scheduled activities, but Christ is at the center of it all. Learn more by contacting Concordia Theological Seminary at Christ Academy@ctsfw.edu.
KANSANS FOR LIFE is excited to announce the launch of our second Community Impact Scholarship Contest! This $2,000 scholarship has been expanded to include not only full-time undergraduate students at Kansas four-year universities, but also those attending community colleges. Students who call Kansas home are also eligible if they attend college full-time out of state. Find details and apply at kfl.org/students.
CONCORDIA HOMECOMING: Alumni, parents, and friends of Concordia University, Nebraska, are invited to join the students and faculty October 9-12 for homecoming festivities. Activities include the homecoming banquet, athletic hall of fame induction, homecoming tailgating and much more. For more information contact Jen Furr at jennifer.furr@cune.edu.
From the Parish Nurse…
EALTH CHECK: The Parish Nurse will be available after the service on October 12th to check blood pressures and address any health-related concerns. This is a free service and available for anyone.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas, SHICK) begins October 15th and extends through December 7th, 2025, for the prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan for 2026. Any Medicare beneficiary may enroll or change enrollment during this time. Currently enrolled beneficiaries should soon be receiving notice of premium payment changes for 2026 coverage. This assistance to compare prescription drug plans or to enroll in an advantage plan is available throughout the county at different sites on various dates. To make an appointment, you may call the Wabaunsee County Extension Office at 785-765-3821.
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