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
OCTOBER WITNESS
Spiritual Growth
WE WORSHIP; we serve; we pray; we gather; we meditate. God leads us by His truth, and learn from His Word to live with joy. His salvation is worth celebrating as we set aside time to honor God together. Our focus this month is how we can be faithful. Give God thanks. Praise Jesus, our Savior.
RE:VITALITY begins with diligence in reaching out. A task force is being formed so that we may grow in faith, love, service, and faithfulness. Our mission and ministry at St. John Lutheran Church and School is vital to the soul of our congregation and to our community. Pray for God to bless our efforts!
AFRAID TO GET INTO A CONVERSATION about Life issues??? You have an opportunity to learn how to do that in a Gospel motivated way with: Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske, NEW Executive Director of Lutherans For Life! Learn how to speak up on October 25th, from 9:00a.m.—11:00a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church: 4592 Green Valley Rd, Manhattan, KS.
CIRCUIT REFORMATION COMMUNION SERVICE Come to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Clarks Creek on Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m. St. Paul's is the oldest LCMS congregation in Kansas. It was organized during the Civil War in 1861. The preacher and presenter for this occasion is Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske, the new Executive Director of Lutherans For Life. Light refreshments will be provided after the service in the fellowship hall. Dr. Fenske will also offer a presentation about the manner of how churches may rightfully and legally speak about moral/political issues.
THE ANNUAL LLL DISTRICT CONVENTION will be Saturday, November 1, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Olathe (13145 S. Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS 66062). The keynote speaker is Rev. Michael Zeigler, speaker of “The Lutheran Hour.” Register at: www.lhm-ks.org/lll_ks_district_convention.htm
! COMMUNION SCHEDULE CHANGE! Pastor Grimm will be on vacation October 5. The elders have not been able to secure a vacation preacher and will lead worship with a prayer service/hymn sing. Communion in October will be on October 11 (Saturday night) and October 12 instead of October 4-5.
JOIN THE TRIP TO THE ARK ENCOUNTER and the Creation Museum in Kentucky. Plans are to charter a bus (56 passengers) and take SJLS students from grades 6-8 to see the evidence of God’s work in history at creation and during the flood of Noah. The trip will be March 16 to March 19, 2026 (during spring break). If we fill the bus, costs per person would be:
$ 770 for single room occupancy$ 550 for double-room occupancy$ 470 for three-to-a-room occupancy$ 430 for four-to-a-room occupancyThe three-night stay is planned at the Drury Plaza motel in Florence, Kentucky. One day we will tour the creation museum, and another day will be at the Ark Encounter. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided at the motel. Other meals will be on your own. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due October 15 (substitutions allowed). A complete itinerary is available at the church or school office. To register for this inspiring journey, please contact St. John Lutheran School: 785-765-3914.
HONORING GOD'S FLAWLESS design for marriage with Family Life's "Art of Marriage". This one-day event is from 8 to 4 November 1 for couples who are dating, engaged, or married. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Wamego invites you to grow together. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Secure your spot by Sunday October 19. For more info: jhahndvm@gmail.com or 785-456-2444.
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
10/5 Luke 11:1 Teach Us to Pray 915-956-895-560 (tlh 403)-770-649-LW434 RP2, p. 285
10/12 Ruth 1:1-19 Follow Faith 685 - 855 - 628 - 754 - 729 - 621 - 722 DS4, page 203
10/19 2 Timothy 3:14ff God's Holy Word 588 - 545 - 523 - 618 - 570 - 589 - 805 DS 3, page 184
10/26 Psalm 48:12-14 Tell Another Generation 657 (with bells) - 750 - 644 - 662 P & P, page 260
