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St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California 93311 www.sjlchurch.org
661-665-7815 Fax: 661-665-7821 Email: [email protected]
St. John’s Lutheran School
661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email: [email protected]
St. John’s Children’s Center
661-664-9127 Fax: 661-664-9195 Email: [email protected]
Welcome to St. John’s!
We’re glad you chose to worship with us today.
If this is your first time at St. John’s, we invite you to come to the Information Center in the Lobby between services. We’d like to meet you and we have a special gift for you.
Nursery (Age 0 to 35 months) is available during the services. Our nursery is located in the Lobby to the left of the Worship Center.
Sunday School will resume December 30 (Age 3 years through 6th grade) Parents! Check your child into Sunday School at the Express Check-in (located in front of the Nursery) between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-9:55 a.m. During both services, children will be dismissed to Sunday School and their teachers will walk them to class. You may pick them up in their classrooms after the service.
Restrooms with diaper changing stations are located in the lobby, across from the nursery. Exiting from the Sanctuary, turn left; exiting the Worship Center, turn right.
Need information? Try the Information Center in the Lobby between worship services. It’s a great place to get information or find out about current activities.
In the back of the chairs you will find Prayer cards for your prayer requests and Communication cards (one per family) to register your worship attendance and note any contact information changes, including new e-mail addresses. Prayer cards will be collected by the ushers during the first song. Communication cards may be placed in the offering plate as it is passed.
A friendly reminder to all, please silence all devices.
Prayer support, if you would like someone to pray with you, please come to the front, following the worship service.
December 23, 2018
In today’s service we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Please review the card in the seat backs in preparation for this holy event.
Gluten-free wafers and alcohol-free wine are available at each station.
If you need communion served at your seat, assistance getting to and from your seat or any other assistance during worship, please speak with an usher or the Elder of the Day prior to the service.
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News & Notes
Board of Directors Election Results New Elected Board of Directors
Members At Large: (1) Janet Bianco (2) Leslie Klinchuch (3) Shem Oesch Thank you to all those who have served and a huge thank you to those who were willing to be nominated.
Thrivent Financial For Christians Action Teams make it easy for us to bring
people together to make a positive change in our community. Remember to apply for Thrivent Action Team money ($250). For more information on how to become a Thrivent member, contact John Heideman, [email protected] or 472-1438.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Stories of Christmas Traditional service at
4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and Modern service in the Worship Center simultaneously. We are also offering an 11:00 p.m. service in the Sanctuary with Communion.
The following is an official IRS ruling: “Receipt of 2018 Contributions: Donors must deliver or
mail checks on or by December 31, 2018, in order to claim a charitable contribution deduction for 2018. Checks that are placed in the church offering on the first Sunday of 2019 will not qualify for a charitable contribution deduction in 2018, even if the check is pre-dated to 2018 or was actually written in 2018. However, checks that are written, mailed and post-marked in 2018 will be deductible in 2018 though they are not received by a church until 2019.”
St. John’s Lutheran Church Job Opportunity
Communications Specialist— St. John’s has an opening for a ministry support position as a Communications Specialist. This person is an ambassador for our ministry to communicate the beliefs, general information and activities of St. John’s through graphic design using various print and electronic media; must also possess strong grammar skills. For more information, please see the full job posting and application at: sjlchurch.org/employment. Return completed application to the Admin Office.
The Worship Team Set List is posted the Tuesday after Sunday morning worship. No sign up necessary. www.twitter.com/sjlcworship
The flowers for the Christmas Eve Services are provided to the glory of God and with thanksgiving by the women
of the Altar Guild.
HIS Ministry Angel Tree We want to thank every-one who helped provide gifts to over 250 children this Christmas through both the Angel Tree project and the Arvin
Angels. Thank you!!
Find St. John’s on Facebook, Yelp & Instagram.
Find out what’s happening and what’s happened. Go to: www.facebook.com/SJLCBakersfield. Get in on and share all the fun! LIKE us! We are now on Instagram. Go to: @sjlcbakersfield.
Thank you for worshiping with us! Come again, soon.
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During the 4 weeks of Advent,
December 2-23, children will stay in
church with their families for the
whole service. Sunday school
will resume December 30.
Nursery is available at both services.
For more information, contact
Lorraine, 665-7815 [email protected]
Kidz 56 Winter Camp! February 1-3.
For more information, go to: www.sjlchurch.org/kidz56
Never too late to join! www.sjlchurch.org/awana
AWANA is on Christmas Break.
We will resume January 9!
Kidz Activity Booklets can be picked up each week at the door. They will have coloring pages, mazes and message notes. Work on them during the service then after church, bring them to the front and show your work to get a prize from the gift box.
Kidz Ministry Christmas Party!
The Holy Land! February 17-28 If you want the Bible to come alive as you learn more about Jesus’ ministry throughout
Galilee and in Jerusalem, join St. John’s member, Larry Schallock, and other Christians on a customized study tour. Interested? Questions? Contact Larry, 396-1015.
Daddy Daughter Dance Save-The-Date Saturday, February 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m., in the Event Center. Our theme this year is “Into the Forest”. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and plan on attending this wonderful
event. Questions, contact the church office, 665-7815.
The Portals of Prayer Devotional for the months of January February and March are
available today. Please stop by the Information Center and pick up a free copy.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study Join us Wednesday evenings beginning January 9 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Bride’s Room for a 7-week study, Jonah: Navigating a Life
Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer. Priscilla reminds us that we can’t escape life’s interruptions. They shock us, shake us and compel us to change and we can change our perspective on them. Dive into the study and discover that what we see as an interruption may truly be God’s Divine invitation to a life so much bigger than we can imagine. For more information, please contact Jillian Fritch-Stump, 378-3505.
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Cary Hoff, [email protected], or Dereem Hoff, [email protected]
Want to stay connected to SSM? Join our text updates
on Remind to receive the most current info on SSM programming Jr. High text @ssmjrhigh to 81010 Sr. High text @ssmsrhigh to 81010
Remix Sunday Morning Remix Bible Class will meet again on January 27 during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Jr. High Youth Group The Garage is closed for Christmas break.
We will meet again January 9. Enjoy time with your family!
Hume Lake Winter Camp Registration Open!
Jr. High: High School: February 1-3 February 15-18 Cost: $275 Cost: $325 Great Christmas gift for your student! Join us for a weekend in the mountains filled with awesome activities and food, all centered around learning more about Jesus. Information and registration at: sjlchurch.org/hume. Registration closes January 13.
St. John’s Student Ministry
The Garage Hours The Garage is closed for Christmas break. We will meet again on Monday, January 7.
Enjoy time with your family!
Do you have leftover contribution envelopes? Bring them to the Admin Office or drop them in the
offering plate on Sunday. We will repurpose them! Getting envelopes you don’t need? Call the office and we will take care of it, 665-7815.
SSM Jr. High Christmas Party!
SSM High School Christmas Party!
Hey, I know you! Name tags are available. If you need a name tag, please sign up for one at
the Worship Center Information Center.
Your Name
Wifi password: Welcome2SJLC
High School Youth Group The Garage is closed for Christmas break.
We will meet again January 13. Enjoy time with your family!
Storytime with Santa!
This Week
Campus Maps available at the Information Center WC: Worship Center BR: Bride’s Room KC: Kidz Connection OC: Off Campus LCR: Large Conference Rm in Admin. Office SCR: Small Conference Rm in Admin. Office WCL: Worship Center Lobby ECCR: Event Center Conference Room EC: Event Center-North or South
We invite you to submit your prayer petitions using a Prayer Request card in the seat backs or by contacting Debbie Holbrook, 665-7815
PRAYER GUIDE Health Concerns & Illnesses *Hospitalized or Skilled Nursing/Rehab
Kim, Eric Bartels, Pastor Ron Bennett, *Mary Lou Brehmer, Jennifer Campbell-Reta, Kay Cook, Kymberli DeWitt, Mary Jane Dillingham, Cary Elliott, James Fowler, Mary Harris, Carol Hunsaker, Debbie Hunsaker, Gene Hunsaker, Cindy Kuntz, Sandy Lee, Sigrid Loe, Janie M., Matt Malerich, Tom Mecomber, Pat Milburn, Wendy Moore, Erin O’Brien, Vance Ocheltree, Mike Owen, *Walt Owen, Dennis Palla, Patti Palla, Mary Lou Parker, Nonda Roth, Steve, Ed Tjaarda, Patsy Van Leeuwen, Gail Vorhees, Terry Walker, Mia Waxman, Sue Weiss
Praise & Thanksgiving Doug & Leslie Klinchuch are the proud grandparents of a new baby boy, Gavin James born 12/18 Monk & Wendy Moore are the proud grandparents of a new baby boy, Christopher Alan Willsey, born 12/18. Blessed parents are Alan & Robin and big sister Erica Marriage of David Dolinar & Katie Mensing, 12/22
Guidance & Strength in Transitions, Travel & Faith Sarah, Rich & Marianne, Craig, Helen, Dustin & Christine Cooper & family, Brandon & Cassie Walker & kids, Shirley Jelley, Katie Rasmussen, Say YES, Robin & Christopher, Alex, Brett, Cameron, Felicia & children, Jason, SJVOF Pastor, those with financial and employment needs, our community, America, our nation’s leaders, military and families, our world, Christians in the Middle East/Iraq, St. John’s church body, Children’s Center, School, all staff, Tanzania school, students, families, teachers & leaders, first responders, people of Paradise, CA
Continued Concerns Leah Appold, Jourdin Bacot, Teresa Besinez, Martin Chernek, Otto Cook, Craig, Steve Denning, Doug Drasher, Jill, Larry & Tyler Epp, Kim, Tammy Fitzpatrick, Mary Flanagan, Clete Harper, Laura Harris, Sheree Johnson, Nancy Keppen, Linda, Sheri McBride, Josie Malloy, Ken Myer, Renee, Jesse Salinas, Ray Seal, Tony Shackelford, James Stewart, Dorothy Sundberg, Steve’s mom, Kim G., Brad T., Chad S., John M., Margie, Fred, Lisa Vorhees, Michael Wagner, Connie Wilson
Prayers
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Sunday, December 23 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship—Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Family Worship—WC 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball—Gym
Monday, December 24 All schools and offices closed 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service— Sanctuary & WC 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service— Sanctuary & WC 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service—Sanctuary
Tuesday, December 25 All schools and offices closed
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 26 Thursday, December 27 Golden Eagles will not be meeting
Friday, December 28
Saturday, December 29 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study— Panera Bread, Stockdale Hwy.
Weekly Amount Needed to Meet Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget—$37,309 Last Week’s Giving—$38,465.00 Budget to Date—$866,230 Year to Date—$891,618 Year to Date Variance—+$25,389
The people of St. John’s LOVE God and others,
LEARN to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ, and
LEAD others to discover and live out their calling as God’s people.
Didn't get all the blanks filled? Find the missing words on St. John’s website: sjlchurch.org/sermons.
Sermon audio & notes online: sjlchurch.org/sermons
