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
MARCH WITNESS
Spiritual Growth
CONTRASTS IN TRUTH: Sundays are days in Lent, but not days of Lent. They are not counted in the 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Contrasts in truth shows up in our sermons on Sundays this month. God does not always do things the way we expect, but often does more than we know. Jesus Christ answers our true needs and blesses His true people.
DEVOTED TO CHRIST is the theme of our midweek Lenten services. Each week we will look at the Scriptures to see how that devotion manifests itself in various settings of our lives, that we might be devoted to Him in gratitude for His enduring love for us.
SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS will read the Book of Romans. Let’s seek out the Biblical roots of our Lutheran beliefs concerning faith and good works, and teach us to live by the faith God provides.
RE:VITALITY begins with Scripture and continues as God’s Spirit leads us to live Christian lives of faith and witness. We have taken steps one and two, and now we proceed with our understanding of church and mission at St. John. Pray for God to bless us and our community with true faith in Christ Jesus! The Re:Vitality effort will help us plan for the next decade of ministry to Christ here at St. John.
BOOK STUDY: “Hopeful, Faithful, and Bold” is the new book for study this spring. It is written by Rev. Lee Hagan, president of the Missouri District.
CONFIRMATION: God commands His church to make disciples, that is to baptize and teach all nations of His redeeming grace. (Matthew 28). Three youth are ready to profess their faith in the rite of confirmation. They have been taught the Christian faith and have been instructed to examine themselves before they receive the Lord’s Supper.
Creighton Lee Ferris
John 14:6
John 14:6 McKinley Loraine MillerPsalm 27:1
Psalm 27:1 Berkli Evandon WealthallJohn 10:27
John 10:27These three youth will give voice to the hope that is within them (1 Peter 1:15) as they give testimony to Jesus Christ by their own words and answers. We shall welcome them to the Lord’s Table for the first time. The congregation will celebrate this expression of faith after church on Palm Sunday March 29 with a cake and punch reception. Pray for them to grow in faith and see God’s blessing for their lives.
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
3/1/26 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 Impurity/Holiness 440 - 702 - 809 - 434 - 636 - 421 - 440 DS 3, page 184
3/4 1 Timothy 1:13-14 Devoted to Love 392 - 452 - 588 RP 1, page 282
3/8 Ephesians 5:1-9 Darkness/Light 447 - 411 - 436 - Te Deum - 610 Matins, page 219
3/11 Colossians 1:19-20 Devoted to Peace 763 - 937 - 427 RP 2, page 285
3/15 John 6:1-15 Hungry/Satisfied 447 - 468 - 618 - 894 - 641 - 524 - 805 DS 3, page 184
3/18 1 Timothy 1:15 Devoted to Trust 861 - 729 - 571 - 436 RP 1, page 282
3/22 Hebrews 9:11-15 Death/Redemption 447 - 538 - 431 - 801 Prayer/Preaching
3/25 Ephesians 6:18 Devoted to Persevere 635 - 835 - 878 RP 2, page 285
3/29 Matthew 7:2-29 Foolish/Wise 43 - 865 - 728 - 644 - 442 - 420 - 444 DS 3, page 184
