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!
In This Month's
St. John Witness
SEPTEMBER WITNESS
Spiritual Growth
CHRISTIANS SEEK GOD’S BLESSING. We worship, we serve, we pray, we gather, we meditate upon God’s truth, and live with joy in His salvation from sin and death as they set aside time and distance to honor God together, to hear His Word, and to pray for one another. Be a faithful worshiper. Come, see Jesus in the fulness of His grace, and give Him thanks and praise.
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE September 24-26, 2025 Great Wolf Lodge • Colorado Springs, Colorado
Get equipped to deal with life issues with Gospel-motivated speakers at this three-day national event! The sweeping views of Pike's Peak in the conference center will inspire us as we hear testimonials from courageous For Life speakers.
Registration includes access to all conference sessions and breakfast and dinners at the conference hotel. Note: Lunches and afternoons will be on your own to explore the area!
Registration Fees
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Adult: $150; Students: $25; Children: FREE
Adult: $150; Students: $25; Children: FREEKeynote Speakers include:
•Jim Daly | Focus on the Family
Jim Daly | Focus on the Family•Jack Phillips | Masterpiece Cakeshop
Jack Phillips | Masterpiece Cakeshop•Judge Ruth Neely | Retired Wyoming Judge
Judge Ruth Neely | Retired Wyoming Judge•Joy Pullman | The Federalist
Joy Pullman | The Federalist•Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske | Lutherans For Life
Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske | Lutherans For LifeLWML FALL EVENT: On September 20, Trinity McFarland will host ladies from Zone 8. For $5.00, you will receive refreshments, lunch, and current information on the working of the LWML in Kansas. Our guest speaker comes from Community Care Ministries. You may bring non-perishable items to support their work in Wabaunsee County. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
BASKET DINNER SEPTEMBER 21 We will conclude our Re:Vitality emphasis with a meal after worship. We also will share the straightforward results of our survey. We are seeking ways to improve our mission and ministry at St. John Lutheran Church and School, so that we use resource available to us in godly wisdom. We are doing marvelous things here, as we gather around God’s Word and Sacraments, to live in Christ-like love and Christ borne-care for our neighbors in the community. Yet our rising costs (we added about $60,000 to our budgeted expenses this year) have allowed us to fall behind in our budgeted receipts, and so we are setting this Sunday as a Debt Reduction Sunday. It is the goal of our task force to raise $150,000 by this special offering, either on September 21, or before the end of the year. Pray for God to bless our efforts!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: From 7:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, folks here will serve a pancake breakfast in Memorial Hall. Free-will offerings will help St. John Lutheran School students go on field trips, and experience the world around them by seeing wonders outside of Wabaunsee County. (This, in part, would help students go to see the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in Kentucky over spring break.)
ALMA MATCH DAY: 48 individual donors gave $14,790 in donations, so we receive a full match of $5,000. Included in our donations was $3,000 from Mt Calvary for the bus and its operations. Thanks to all who are supporting the education provided at St. John Lutheran School!
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
9/7 Luke 14:25-35 Hate is a Strong Word 411 - 688 - 611 - 856 - 662 - 829 - 710 DS 1, page 151
9/14 1 Timothy 21:12-17 Immortal, Invisible 506 - 802 - 804 - 941 - 761 Matins, page 219
9/21 Amos 8:4-7 Wall Street America 833 - 851 - 806 - 856 - 570 - 851 - 537 DS 3, page 184
9/28 Luke 16:19-31 Be Convinced (LWML) 685 - (662) - (362) - 849 - 837 P & P, page 260
