St. John’s Lutheran Church

Meet Claire Papai, one of St. John’s 2000+ disciples of Jesus empowered by God’s Spirit through Holy Baptism for ministry in the world. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Claire joined St. John’s in 2004. At 83 years young, Claire has been a Registered Nurse for 60+ years and still works 2-3 days a week at Springfield Clinic’s Main Campus as a Greeter.

However, Claire’s work at the Springfield Clinic is much more than just a job. It is her Christian ministry in the world. Having loved taking care of people since she was a young girl, Claire says of her work, “When I see someone who looks scared, I just go up to them and put my arms around them, give them a big hug, and tell them that the Lord is with them and will take care of them. And, then, I pray for them!” Claire’s ministry extends beyond the patients. She also looks out for the caregivers who bring their loved ones to the Clinic, going out of her way to thank them and share a word

of encouragement with them. “I just love sharing the Lord with them,” Claire says. “Every day I wake up I am blessed to serve the Lord.”

Claire has worked as a Greeter at the Springfield Clinic for 10 years now and doesn’t look to stop anytime soon. And, the patients love being greeted by Claire’s bright eyes and joy-filled smile. One patient recently shared with Claire, “I look forward to seeing you every time I come here. It’s nice to know that some things just don’t change!”

Thank you, Claire, for living out your baptism through your daily ministry of hospitality, care, and encouragement! Claire’s story is one of the many, many stories daily lived out through the disciples of Jesus here at St. John’s. What’s your unique ministry? How has God gifted you? How is God’s Holy Spirit empowering you to serve?

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Empowered by God’s Spirit for Ministry

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Empowered by God’s Spirit! “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them

in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).

Let me tell you about Grover. Grover was a member of the first congregation I served. Grover was retired, had lost his wife several years before, and now spent most days sitting at the bar of the local VFW visiting with whoever happened to sit next to him. He went there day after day not so much to drink, but rather for the companionship that it brought.

When our congregation needed someone to deliver the cassette tapes of our Sunday church services to our shut-ins each Monday morning, I immediately thought of Grover. He was kind and gentle-spirited and would love having something to help him pass his time. Grover quickly agreed and each Monday morning would stop by my office to pick up that week’s tapes before delivering them to our dozen or so shut-ins. The shut-ins looked forward to Grover’s weekly visits and Grover looked forward to his new Monday ministry.

About a month or so after Grover began his Monday ministry, he came into my office and said, “Pastor, I am really enjoying delivering the tapes each Monday. But, I really think what these folks need more than the tapes is someone to sit and visit with them. Would it be okay if, when I take them their tapes, I stay and visit with them for a while?” Smiling from ear to ear, I answered, “Absolutely! I think that would be wonderful.” Soon, Monday’s weren’t long enough for Grover to deliver all of his tapes. Instead of complaining, Grover simply added Tuesday!

Another month or so passed and Grover stopped by office again. “Pastor,” he began, “I’m really enjoying visiting with our shut-ins. Now, I don’t want to step on your toes, but, if it’s alright with you, I’d like to start sharing a prayer with them before I leave. With your permission, would that be okay?” Again, smiling from ear to ear and laughing with delight on the inside, I again answered, “Absolutely, Grover! I think that would be wonderful.” Grover had discovered his God-given ministry! God had unleashed the power of the Spirit in Grover’s life! And, Grover and our shut-ins were filled with great joy!

Empowered by God’s Spirit! That is our congregation’s theme for 2013. As St. Paul writes in his first letter to the early Christians living in Corinth, each and every one of us has been empowered and equipped by the Spirit with unique gifts and talents for ministry. For some, it’s the gift of teaching. For some, it’s the gift of music. For some, it’s the gift of prayer. For some, it’s the gift of plumbing, or electrical work, or construction. For Claire, featured on the front page of this month’s Eagle, it’s the gift of joy-filled hospitality. Each of us has been gifted by God’s Holy Spirit with something unique. The key is discovering how to use that unique gift in ministry that is rewarding both to others and to ourselves. The key is sharing our unique gift with others in the name of Jesus.

As each of us prepares once again to make our resolutions for the coming year, I encourage you to make one of your resolutions for the new year finding a way to use your unique God-given gifts in ministry to others so that, through our varied ministries, others might come to see and know the light of Christ shining in the darkness of the world around us. Each weekend during 2013, we will be closing each worship service with the following prayer. I invite you to learn this prayer, memorize it, make it your own, and invite God’s Holy Spirit to open you up for Christ’s ministry. Just imagine what God might do through you ...

Creative God, empower us by your Holy Spirit to discover our God-given gifts and open our eyes, ears, and hearts to the possibilities you give us to use our unique gifts in ministry to you and to one another, for the sake of Jesus, your Son and our Savior. Amen Making disciples,

Pastor Greg Busboom

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WoRSHIP & MUSIC

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:12).

What: Annual Meeting of the CongregationWhen: 12:00 noon on Sunday, January 27Where: St. John’s Parish Life CenterWho: All disciples of Jesus at St. John’sWhy: To come together to discern and support God’s mission for our congregation for the coming year, including the approval of our 2013 Budget and the election of leaders for our congregation’s ministries.

A chili cook-off lunch will be served by the St. John’s Fellowship Committee. See page 7 for more details and to learn how you can enter the cook-off!

ANNUAL MEETINg

Epiphany - “a manifestation or revealing” - Epiphany is the season of the church year in which it is revealed, or made clear, who the Christ-child is, the Messiah, the Son of God, the Light of the World.

Chancel ChoirGood Friday Cantata rehearsals will begin on Sunday, January 27 at 9:15 a.m. in the Music Room. Please come and join the Chancel Choir as they prepare for the cantata which will be presented on Friday, March 29. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Gum, Chancel Choir Director, jgum@stjohns-springfield.org.

Worship Moment“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” (Luke 2:14). We join our voices with the voices of the angels every time we sing the hymn of praise, “Glory to God,” in worship. This canticle of praise is the traditional canticle of praise for all Sundays and festivals and is especially suitable during Christmas and the time after Epiphany. Traditionally, the canticle of praise is not sung during Advent and Lent. “Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth!” Glory to the newborn king!

The Eagle NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2012 CHILDREN & FAMILY

Puzzling over what makes a family strong? If you think it only involves children’s programming, you’re missing an important piece to the puzzle. Read on to find out what some of our St. John’s families have discovered. From Greg and Alicia Huntley:

“We spend a lot of time focusing on our kids’ spirituality and ensuring that their cups are filled, but we know that we can’t lose sight of our own walk with faith. Being part of our Parents in Christ small group has really helped us keep God at our side as we take this parental journey. It is very comforting to know that we are not alone as we raise our children, and it is great to have support and even advice from the other parents in our group as we all go through it together! We feel that it is important to show our kids that Bible study is very important to us. They see this when we meet, but also as we study on our own and practice the parenting methods that we learn along the way. As a bonus, the kids love their small group friends (and Miss Lori, who takes such good care of them!), and they look forward to our Sunday nights together too!”

POPS (Parents of Preschoolers): We will restart in January! Mark your calendars for Monday, January 7 at 9 a.m. in the choir room. We are discussing a book written by Jen Hatmaker: Out of the Spin Cycle: Devotions to Lighten Your Mother Load.

Part Time Nursery Assistant Position Nursery Assistant Opening. St. John’s has an opening for a nursery assistant. This paid, part time position involves assisting the Lead Nursery Staff 6-9 hrs. per week, including Saturday and Sunday worship times, Wed. night programming and special events. If you love children and are interested in ministering to our littlest St. John’s lambs, please contact Pastor Ladd or Kathy Lasley.

Picture on Right: St. John’s children sharing “The Christmas Cupcake” and reminding all of us that Jesus is the sweetest gift ever!

Picture on Far Right: One of our St. John’s kids summed up the night of Christmas caroling in our church neighborhood like this: “It’s like trick or treating except we go to the house and give!”

Join with the family of God and be encouraged as you begin the New Year!• Sunday School begins Sunday, January 6 at 9:15 a.m. • POPS, Monday, January 7 at 9:00 a.m. • Sprout!, Wednesday, January 9 with Supper at 5:30 p.m. and Bible Classes at 6:30 p.m. • All Church Swimming Party, Sunday, January 13 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Taylorville YMCA.

Please contact Kathy Lasley if you have any questions, are interested in joining a small group or want to sign up and pay for swimming. klasley@stjohns-springfield.org or 217-793-3933.

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Thank You, Christie!It is with great sadness that we inform you that, as of January 1, Christie Lazarides will no longer be serving as the Director of Children and Young Adult Ministries at St. John’s. It has been with much prayer and discernment that Christie has felt God calling her into a new direction. Christie has touched many lives in the past 4 1/2 years. We are excited to share that even though Christie will no longer be the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries she will continue to serve as the Director of Contemporary Worship at St. John’s. We are inviting everyone to stay after worship on Sunday, January 20th for a celebration of all that Christie has done for the Youth and Young Adult Ministries.

Since Christie has been with us she has taken multiple trips to Marion, Virginia for our Annual Mission Trip, led two amazing trip to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering, started a youth worship service called Encounter, planned countless Wacky Wednesday Events as well as many Ski Trips, Skating Nights, and much, much more.

Join us in sharing our thanks for all that Christie has done on January 20th by sharing how Christie has touched your life. Thank you, Christie, for being the hands and feet of Christ to so many of us.

Pastor Greg Busboom Pastor Ladd Sonnenberg

“Spotlight on our Youth” – Alex UlbrichWhat is your favorite food? Chinese – Sweet n Sour PorkWhat extracurricular activities do you participate in? Football, Track and HockeyWhat do you do for fun? Hang out with friends and work on my ’86 Pontiac FieroWhat is your biggest dream for the future? Securing an internship in the automotive industry while in collegeTell us about your favorite God moment: Confirmation Camp

EncounterCalling all Junior and Senior High Youth! Encounter kicks off again on January 13th! We will ring in the New Year with the theme of New Beginnings! Bring your friends, and come out and enjoy an exciting evening! Encounter is an awesome youth experience, featuring a coffee bar, games, small group, and worship with our very own in-house worship band! We hope you will come out and have a blast with us! Encounter will also meet this month on Sunday, January 27th.

Young AdultsJoin us for two exciting events in January! On Monday, January 14th, we will meet at the West-Side Brickhouse for food and hang-out starting at 7:30 p.m. Food will be provided!

The following Sunday, January 20th, meet at the church for a game night from 6:30-9:00 pm! Bring your favorite board game, and a snack to share! Drinks and some finger foods will be provided. We hope you will join us for these times of fellowship and fun!

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Learning Luke: The Apostolic gospelBeginning Sunday, January 6, Pastor Greg will lead an in-depth 12-week study of the Gospel of Luke during the Adult Forum each Sunday morning from 9:20-10:15 in the Adult Meeting Room. Learning Luke features weekly video presentations by Dr. David Tiede, Professor of Religion and Vocation at Augsburg College and former President and Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, followed by engaging and informative discussion led by Pastor Greg.

Exploring how God calls the church into a new era of apostolic mission, the sessions are designed to appreciate Luke’s unique telling of the story of Jesus, to mark how deeply Luke’s account is grounded in the scriptures of Israel, and to learn from the evangelist’s conviction that God’s Messiah is alive. Jesus turned his disciples into apostles to carry the word and work of his reign into the world God so loves. Learning Luke could have a similar effect for you.

Upcoming sessions include:• Sunday, January 6 - Luke 2:1-20• Sunday, January 13 - Luke 2:21-40• Sunday, January 20 - Annual Meeting Info Forum• Sunday, January 27 - Luke 4:14-30Come and learn how you are part of God’s mission in the world!

Thank You!The Adult Ministries Committee wants to thank everyone who helped make our first Christmas Gift Wrapping for Preschool Families a success. Whether you donated time or supplies we had a great response. We wrapped over 60 gifts saving our preschool parents time and headache.

Winter bluesWe all know that come January the days seem so dark and the weather is... well, January weather. So to help you get out of the winter blues we want to invite all adults to join us at Cheddars on Monday, January 7th at 6pm for our monthly Dinner Night out. This has been a great hit as well as a great time to catch up with old friends and make new. If you can’t make this one then don’t worry, celebrate Fat Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday) at the Golden Coral at 6pm. If you have never taken part in a dinner night out then you won’t want to miss this one.

If that is not enough then come and join the Adult Ministry Committee for a wonderful evening of fun and fellowship at the Hill Prairie Winery in Oakford, IL. We will be going to the winery for a dinner and show on January 25th. We will leave the church by bus at 5 p.m. and return around 10 p.m. The cost for the trip is $59.00 which includes your bus, dinner, and show. Seating is limited so don’t wait to contact Carol Lange at 553-4381 the deadline to RSVP is January 15th.

Starting on January 9th we have a new line up of classes for our Wednesday Night Adult Sprout classes. We are offering three great classes that have something for everyone. I Love You More, by Les and Leslie Parrott is a marriage class that focuses on how everyday problems can strengthen your marriage. This class will involve watching a short video clip as well as having some great discussions where you will be able to both share and learn from each other of what it means to say “I Love you more.” Nooma Video series by Rob Bell. This class is open to all young adults and adults. Rob Bell does a great job of sharing his spiritual reflection on life experiences. Great conversation always follows. Bible Class which will focus on discussion of what the Bible has to say to us today and how we can apply it to our daily lives.

Stay tune for more information on all these classes or If any of these classes interest you and you want to learn more, please talk to Pastor Ladd.

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Second Annual Chili Cook-off and Annual MeetingDue to popular demand, on Sunday, January 27th you are invited to try your hand at making St. John’s best 2013 Chili of the year or just try a variety of different homemade Chili’s. Following the 10:30 a.m. services we will invite everyone to join us in the Parish Life Center to enjoy Chili, hotdogs, chips and desserts. If you are up to taking the challenge of making a homemade Crockpot of chili you can enter it into the Chili Cook-off. There will be prizes awarded to the top Chili Chefs. If you would like to provide chili for the annual meeting, but do not want to participate in the actual cook-off, we would appreciate that too. Either way we invite you to pick up a form in the office or go online and print one off to let us know that you will be bringing Chili. Taylorville YMCA Day!When the weather outside is frightful, it’s time for an all church swimming party! Mark your calendars for Sunday, Jan. 13. Eat a quick lunch with your family after church and then head to Taylorville YMCA. We will swim from 1pm to approx. 4 p.m. Cost is $5 per person with a max of $15 for families. Please sign up by Sunday, January 7 at the Welcome Centers or with Kathy Lasley. Contact Kathy for info, to sign up and pay.

Annual Ski TripOur ALL CHURCH annual day ski trip is coming up to Andalusia, IL on February 16th. As always, we will be taking a Charter Bus to the slopes where you can ski,

snowboard, and tube if you like. We will be leaving the church at 6:00 a.m. and returning back to the church around 10 p.m. Cost varies based on what you want to do. Stay tuned for more information and for reserving your spot!

Souper bowl of giving Cheer your team on to victory and tackle hunger in Springfield by handing off your donation of soup or cash to your team’s container in the End Zones in the narthex or PLC lobby on Sunday, February 3rd. No ticket needed for admission, but donations will be greatly appreciated. Stay tuned to this station, where St. John’s officials will report the Final Score!

Adult Ministries Hill Prairie Winery Murder Mystery Theatre EventFight the Winter Blahs... January can definitely be a very blah month. Come join the Adult Ministry Committee for a wonderful evening of fun and fellowship at the Hill Prairie Winery in Oakford, IL (23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, IL 62673, (217)635-9900). We will be going to the winery for a dinner and show (Lifeless in Seattle) on January 25th. We will leave the church by bus at 5 p.m. and return sometime around 10 p.m. If anyone needs a ride to and from the church, one can be arranged. The cost for the trip is $59.00 (includes the bus, dinner, and show). The earlier we make reservations the better seats we will get. If you would like to join us, or have any questions, please contact Carol Lange (553-4381) before January 15th. Thank you.

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The Eagle NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2012 gLobAL MISSIoNS

Summer Mission Trip 2013 Join us this coming summer for our 6th Annual Cross-Generational Mission Trip to Marion, Virginia sponsored by our St. John’s Global Missions Committee!

When: Sunday, June 23 - Saturday, June 29

Where: The beautiful forested mountainsides of Marion, Virginia, deep in the heart of Appalachia. Once again, we will stay at the Hungry Mother Lutheran Retreat Center, nestled in between the Hungry Mother State Park and the Jefferson National Forest.

What: A week of working with Project Crossroads to repair and rehabilitate homes for low-income individuals and families in the Appalachian region.

Who: The trip is open to all disciples of Jesus at St. John’s, youth and adult, who have completed 8th grade and above. Former participants have ranged in age from 13-78!

Why: To serve Christ by serving others, to grow in our relationships with God and with one another, and to have FUN!!!

Cost: $225 per person (includes all transportation, lodging, and meals)

Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 17, 2013

Look for registration packets available soon. For more information, contact Pastor Greg Busboom.8

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St. John’s Endowment Fund Awards $1,500 in Ministry grantsThe Family Service Center’s Compass Program here in Springfield and LSSI’s Autism Housing Initiative are the recipients of this year’s St. John’s Endowment Fund Ministry Grants. The Family Service Center will be receiving a $1000 ministry grant for their 2013 “Camp Compass” Summer Program for homeless and low-income elementary students in Springfield District 186. $500 has also been awarded to LSSI’s Autism Housing Initiative here in Springfield as LSSI works to begin a Group Home for adults living with autism. Presentations to both agencies will be made at our Annual Meeting on January 27. If you are interested in making a gift to the St. John’s Endowment Fund or designating the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in your estate planning, more information is available by contacting either Tom Gallagher, Endowment Fund Chairperson, or Pastor Greg Busboom.

January Collection In January, we will be collecting supplies for Contact Ministries, Sojourn House and M.E.R.C.Y.. All kinds of supplies are needed, including things like Windex, dish detergent, paper towels, Comet, Lysol or Mr. Clean, tiolet bowl cleaner, etc.. Starting January 2, there will be a grocery cart by each door to collect the items.Thank you for your help with this project. There have been so many cut backs at these agencies, that items like these are greatly appreciated. Yours in Christ, Social Ministry Committee

Wanted Home Repair VolunteersThe Home Repair ChristCare small group is looking for a few good men who have home repair skills in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. The group was formed in 2010 to assist St. John’s Lutheran Church members and those in the greater Springfield community with minor home repairs, yard work, and other home services that individuals find they can no longer accomplish themselves or can’t find or afford a contractor to perform. The group meets the first Monday evening of each month for 90 minutes of devotions/bible study, fellowship, and to plan home repair requests received. On the third Saturday of each month, the members divide up in teams to complete the 1-4 hour project requests.

In addition to the above, this group’s purpose is to know God better through Biblical Equipping, prayer, and living Christ’s love for one another. It seeks to equip group members to reach out with Christ’s love by using their God given skills to serve others outside the group. If you have been looking for a way to serve Christ and this group sounds like a good fit for you or you wish to find out more about the group, please contact Jim Sanders at (217) 726-5230.

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The Eagle NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2012 STEWARDSHIP

Where did they go?With our new Eagle format, the Daily Word, monthly Council Highlights, and monthly Serving in Worship schedule, are now available on-line at www. stjohns-springfield.org. Simply visit our church website, click on “Resources,” and then click on whichever item you are looking for. If you do not have Internet access, simply call the church office (793.3933) and request that a print copy of these items be mailed to you each month.

Stewardship Matters

Financial Snapshot

General Operating Building Fund November 2012 November 2012Income: $72,700.93 $15,578.00Expenses: $74,109.17 $ 7,123.70 $ (1,408.24) $ 8,454.30

Year-to-Date 2012 Year-to-Date 2012Income: $789,320.73 $174,091.50Expenses: $779,335.06 $ 81,874.49 $ 9,985.67 $ 92,217.01

Monthly Principal Payments YTD: $55,305.56 Additional Principal Payments YTD: $33,329.00

The Joy of giving: A StoryYear after year, Erik and Tracy sat in the pew listening to their pastor preach about the spiritual practice of tithing, giving a first portion of one’s income, to God in grateful response for all that God has first done for us. Erik and Tracy always thought it sounded like a good idea, but as newlyweds looking to start a family, they kept putting it off, thinking that tithing was probably easier for older saints in the church than it would be for them. Then, one New’s Year Day, as Erik and Tracy talked about their resolutions for the coming year, they decided to give it a try. They weren’t able to start out at the Biblical level of 10%, but they decided they could start out at 3% of their income. Together, their annual income was $58,000, 3% of which was $1,740, making their weekly offering to the church $33, an amount significantly higher than the $5 per week they had been throwing in the offering plate previously As they talked, they decided it would be just as easy for them to live on $56,260 as it was for them to live on $58,000 a year and, more importantly, they would know that they were giving a first-fruits gift to God in thanksgiving for their many blessings. After a month had passed, Erik and Tracy shared with each other and with their pastor that for the first time in their lives, they were finding joy in their giving. In fact, they even looked forward to when they could place that $33 check in the offering plate each week. As the amount of Erik and Tracy’s faith-filled giving grew, so did the joy they found in it. This was one New Year’s Resolution they knew they would keep!

“You shall love the Lord your god with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment” (Matthew 22:37-38).

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The Eagle NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2012 JANUARY 2013 CALENDAR

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6pm You

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5:30

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9am Staff M

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m Steph

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Leaders 

6pm Steph

en M

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Training

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pm SEA

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5:30

pm Encou

nter Band 

Practice 

 5:30

pm Sprou

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eal 

6:30

pm Sprou

t! Classes 

8pm W

orship Band Practice 

5:30

pm Bells of G

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6pm GPA

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6:30

pm Chancel Cho

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5pm Adu

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Winery 

5pm W

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29 

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10:30p

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7pm Steph

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5:30

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6:30

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8pm W

orship Band Practice 

5:30

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lory 

6:30

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NEWSLETTER

Do you have a home repair or yard work need that you could use some assistance with? The Home Repair ChristCare small group is ready and available to help you at no cost. No job is too small. Please feel free to call Jim Sanders at 726-5230, to schedule a date.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 2477 West Washington Springfield, IL 62702

Phone: 217-793-3933 Fax: 217-793-4564 www.stjohns-springfield.org

Mission StatementTo be and make disciples for Christ in response to God’s grace.

Vision StatementBy God’s grace, we serve the Father, proclaim the Son, and are alive with the Spirit.

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NEXT DEADLINE FoR THE EAgLE IS 01-14-2013

St. John’s Lutheran Church Staff

Lead Pastor Pastor Greg BusboomPastor of Faith Connections Pastor Ladd SonnenbergVisitation Pastor Pastor Lee UdenSeminarian Linda StraderChurch Administrator Linda ToroOffice Assistant/Receptionist Nell VanSiceGraphic Designer William MosherDirector of Children and Family Ministry Kathy LasleyDirector of Music/Organist/Handbell Choir Jean WelchChancel Choir Director Jill GumChancel Choir Accompanist Jean WelchChildren’s Music Co-Directors Rachel Gamble & Melissa RoselleDirector of Contemporary Worship Christie Lazarides-PurdyKeyboardist-Contemporary Worship Valerie HunterLead Custodian Ken BarnesCustodian Brian Yokem Preschool Administrative Staff Terri Harms, Anne Van Berkom,

Courtney PetersNursery Attendant Lori Spear

SCHEDULEWorshipJANUARY Saturday - 5 p.m. Traditional Service in Sanctuary

Sunday - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service in Sanctuary

Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service in Parish Life Center