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!
February 2026 Friendship Circle News
Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 18th at 1:30p.m. in Memorial Hall
Hymn: "Take My Life and Let It Be" LSB 783
Devotion: "The Chocolate Map" - Joyce Diehl
Roll Call: Woman who inspires my faith - from the Bible, personnal life, or history who impacted your faith
journey
Bible Study: "Share" Debbie MacGregor (Chapter 2)
Business: Discuss the Day of Prayer service and altar flowers for Easter
Service Activity: Mite Box
The LWML January meeting was held on the 21st. The devotion was "Savoring Grace," which encouraged us to value God's love and mercy more than short-lived things. The Bible study was the first from our new study book, "Living a Chocolate Life," by Deb Burma. We were reminded to savor God's mercy, grace, and forgiveness of sins. Our business meeting included discussions about the Day of Prayer Service and gifts for the Confirmands.
Our first evening meeting was held on the 22nd! There was a Bible study followed by a discussion of ideas and expectations for our quarterly evening meetings. The next evening meeting will be in April.
Please join us on February 18th at 1:30 p.m. Our devotion is "The Chocolate Map" and our Bible study, "Share."
VOICES FOR GOD: We have selected seven songs for the spring and summer seasons. “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” is our Good Friday selection. If you know someone who would sing our Lent and Easter songs, please invite them to join us.
2026 LWML KANSAS DISTRICT CONVENTION:
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
(John 15:16)
The 41st Biennial Convention of the Kansas District Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will be held April 17-19, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, Kansas. All Ladies are invited to attend! The Kansas Sonshine Convention Registration issue can be picked up outside the church office for details and Registration Form. If you have any questions please contact Gayle Grimm. We look forward to painting Manhattan LWML Purple!
LUNCH BUNCH wil meet at Barleycorn in Wamego on Sunday, February 15th at 11:00 am. Enjoy the Super Bowl and the youth group subs on February 8th.
THE BOOK STUDY GROUP will meet at Bruce and Kathy Schultz's home on Thursday, February 12th and at Elaine Becker's home on February 26th at 7 pm. We are starting a new book, “Faithful, Hopeful, and Bold: Encouragement for the Church” by Rev. Lee Hagan. Please get a book and join us for great discussions.
THRIVENT MEMBERS: Thrivent membership has a benefit, Thrivent Action Team Card, which helps with projects within the church, school, and community! Each member receives 2 -$250 debit cards that are applied for to assist in activities to benefit the church, school, and people of the community. It is seed money to assist with a fundraiser, educational event or service activity that will be taking place. St. John Thrivent members are asked to please let the church office or school office know if you have this benefit and are willing to allow groups to apply for assistance when needed to use your Action Team Card for an activity. If you have any questions concerning the Action Team Card, please contact your Thrivent Representative, Gayle Grimm or Elaine Becker. Thank you!
JUBELLATION practices are Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. through February 11th. Starting February 18th, practice will begin at 6:00 p.m.
KANSANS FOR LIFE will resume First Friday Prayer Gatherings in March 2026. As we look ahead, we invite you to continue lifting babies, their mothers, and families impacted by abortion in prayer -- both in your personal prayer time and alongside your church prayer teams. Thank you for standing with us in this essential work.
HEIT’S POINT is hosting a women’s retreat February 27th through March 1st. Contact Janine at: Phone: (660) 668-2363 or Address: 28345 Heits Point Avenue, Lincoln, MO 65338.
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.
MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE is hosting the 49th Woman’s World Conference Revival February 27 and 28, 2026, at the college on 1415 Anderson Ave., Manhattan, KS. The keynote speaker is Erica Wiggenhorn who is an award-sinning author and national speaker. Registration is February 27th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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 as it 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.WITHHELD ABORTION STATISTICS: The release of Kansas’ 2024 abortion statistics has sparked media coverage across the state. Multiple news outlets have highlighted the sharp rise in abortions -- including the disturbing increase involving minor girls.
These headlines confirm what we have long warned: when informed consent laws and basic safety standards are stripped away, women and girls are left vulnerable to a predatory abortion industry.
Kansas clinics drew more than 15,000 patients from out of state for abortions in 2024. What's happening is that women are being funneled here precisely because fewer safeguards for them are in place...no matter where someone stands on the issue of abortion, we believe that women deserve honesty and full information.”
THEOLOGY ON TAP: The next event will be Tuesday, February 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. You may join them at Rockin’ K’s in Manhattan.
“By purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love;” 2 Corinthians 6:6
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