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 Infor-
mation Center in the Lobby. We’d like to meet you, and we have a sweet treat for you!
Nursery (Age 0 through 35 months) is available during both services. Our nursery is
located in the Lobby to the left of the Worship Center.
Sunday School (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 9:30-9:55 a.m.
During the 10:00 a.m. service children ages 3 years through 6th grade 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. Kids! Be sure to wear your name tags.
Restrooms with diaper changing stations are located in the lobby, across from the
nursery. Exiting from the Sanctuary, turn left; exiting from the Worship Center, turn right.
Need information? Questions about current activities? Try the Information Center in
the Lobby between worship services.
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. 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.
December 6, 2015
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.
Celebrate! volunteers taking a well deserved break from their duties!
News & Notes
Sign up for Petal Pushers! Petal Pushers are a group of
over 4500 volunteers who
come together to help deco-
rate the Lutheran Hour float and 9 others
in the same barn. St John’s has the 4:00
p.m.-TBT on December 30, the last shift
before the parade. Volunteers must be
over 13 and wear a shirt/sweatshirt identi-
fying them as a "Petal Pusher." The shirts
can be from years past or ordered online
at www.petalpushers.org. Come to HIS
Kiosk to sign up. Questions? Call Jenny,
444-3674.
Order your Christmas poinsettia now! Pick up your order
form and payment envelope
at the Information Centers.
Help beautify our worship
areas for the Christmas holidays and take
your poinsettia home to enjoy afterwards.
Read all about it in the latest Celebrate!
Hartland Winter Camp
Jr. & Sr. High Hume Lake
New Men’s Bible Study
Sanctuary Remodel
If you don't have your issue by Tuesday,
or to see all the photos in color, check it
out online sjlchurch.org/celebrate.
To get on the mailing list, call the office,
665-7815.
Project Blessing -Projecto Bendición For those of you who are
purchasing gifts for the
Arvin children, please remember to wrap
them and return to us with the tag by De-
cember 13. If you have any questions,
please call Christy at 665-7815.
Prayer Requests In November a total of 347
prayer requests were re-
ceived. Prayer Intercessors
received 168 and 179 were
sent to the Prayer Team. Thank you for
allowing us to pray for you.
We are excited to an-
nounce that 115 "Angels"
flew off our little tree the
last 2 Sundays. If you are
quick, you might score
one this Sunday...but that's the last of
them! Praise God for all of you being so
willing to participate. Please bring back
wrapped gifts by December 13 with the
stick-on Angels firmly attached. We will
deliver the gifts on December 19, from
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and need volunteers.
(All areas we send you are safe.) Sign up
your whole family! All will be blessed by
this experience.
Questions? Call or text Jenny, 444-3674.
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St. John’s MOPS (Mothers of PreSchool-
ers) meet the second
Thursday of every
month during the
school year. Our next meeting is Thurs-
day, December 10, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the
Worship Center Lobby. Child care is pro-
vided, freeing you up to spend time with
other moms. You will enjoy a delicious
brunch, activities, crafts and, best of all,
new friends. For information, contact
Lorraine Davis, [email protected] or
665-7815.
Use SCRIP for your Christmas shopping! Why use SCRIP? It is easy
and a percentage of every
purchase of SCRIP comes
back to support our School
and Children’s Center. Just purchase
SCRIP from the Information Center Sun-
days between services only* and during
the week in the school office. You pur-
chase SCRIP as gift cards from featured
vendors, including Amazon, Honey Baked
Ham, Eureka Burger and Wiki’s, as well
as Elephant Bar, and many others.
* available TODAY after the 10:00 a.m.
service.
Men’s Basketball is Back! Sunday night, December 13,
starting at 7:30 p.m. We’ll
get back in a more regular
routine after Christmas.
Lace ‘em up, come on out,
and have some fun.
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University starts
January 4, 6:30-8:00
p.m. in the Worship Center Lobby. The
class runs nine weeks on Monday nights.
This Biblically based understanding of
managing money God’s way is a life-
changing opportunity to set your financial
goals together for the New Year and be-
yond. The cost for the class is $100 for
class materials. Contact Dan Shanyfelt at
[email protected] or Spencer
Peregoy at [email protected] for
information.
Christmas Concert! The Rhapsody Ringers present
a Christmas concert on Sun-
day, December 13, 4:00 p.m. at
First Congregational Church, 5
Real Road at Stockdale Highway. The
program will include a wide variety of
Christmas music, and feature a number
of other musicians as well. Call Jenell
Mahoney, 589-4156, for information.
Christmas Jubilee Concert Gospel groups Booth Brothers,
Legacy Five and Greater Vision
are in concert at St. John’s on
Sunday, December 13 in the
Worship Center. Doors open at
5:00 p.m.; concert begins at 6:00 p.m.
Purchase tickets at the Admin office.
General admission is $25; Artist Circle is
$30. Or call 800-965-9324 or go to
www.jubileechristmas.com to order
online.
Congregational Meeting Today immediately following the service. The agenda will include election of president and two members at large to the
Board of Directors. Pictures and biographies of the candidates nominated are
posted in the Lobby. The Slate of Candidates for the 2016-2018 term on the
Board of Directors includes:
President Candidate Brook Luter
Member-at-Large Candidates Darrel Conner Leslie Klinchuch Amy Mensing
Cyrus Mojibi Dan Shanyfelt
New Study Begins for Men’s Ministry We will tackle Gordon Mac-
Donald’s book “A Resilient
Life” based on Biblical truths
of perseverance and strength
in the face of life’s challeng-
es. Stay tuned for details!
Save the date, February 6, and watch
the News & Notes for information on the
inaugural Daddy Daughter Dance!
This Sunday! Join Grace Lutheran Church for the
installation of Pastor Kevin
DeHope at 3:30 p.m., Grace
Lutheran Church, 2530 Drake St. We will
celebrate the installation with a meal to
follow. For information, call 324-4315.
St.John’s
Student
Ministry
For more information about Student Ministry, contact
Cary Hoff, [email protected], or
Dereem McKinney,
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High School Small Groups Groups meet weekly
on Thursday eve-
nings with leaders
Cary (guys’ group) and Dereem (girls’
group).
Guys meeting The Garage, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Girls meet off campus (contact Dereem
for the address) from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Youth Group Meet in The Garage
this Wednesday.
Jr. High & Sr. High
meet separately.
Jr. High 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sr. High 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Deepen your relationship with Jesus, play
fun games, and meet new people! Bring
your Bible and a friend to earn points
toward a free milkshake!
Gift of Christmas is December 12.
Join us in the Kidz Connection for story
time with Santa, where kids will hear
about the true Gift of Christmas. Story
times are:
1:15 / 2:15 / 3:15
Get your pictures with Santa following
the story time. The event is free. We
will be accepting donations of books and
toys to be donated to families in need.
5th and 6th grade Winter Camp is
January 29-31. For all the details go to
www.sjlchurch.org/hartland
or contact Lorraine Davis, 665-7815, or
The Garage Hours are Mon-
days, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
All Jr. & Sr. High Students are welcome
to come hang out, play games and grab a
snack during these hours!
Hume Lake Registration
Registration is open! Strengthen your faith
and enjoy a fun-filled
weekend in the moun-
tains, featuring broom hockey, wor-
ship, ice skating, speakers, and more! Sr. High: February 12-15, $299.
Jr. High: March 4-6, $249.
$50 Non-Refundable
deposit required.
Register using the
QR Code or at
www.sjlchurch.org/hume.
SSM Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 13
The Garage
Jr. High: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Sr. High: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Pizza, drinks, & games
provided. Come in your favorite Christ-
mas-themed PJ’s or costume.
Bring a snack to share:
Last names A-M: bring a salty snack
Last names N-Z: bring a sweet treat
Is your high school graduate away from home?
Perhaps at college or on a
mission of some sort? We
would like to have their
contact information to keep in touch.
Please call Christy or George at the church
office with their information, 665-7815.
Wifi password: Welcome2SJLC
This Week
Sunday, December 6 Communion 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship—Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Angel Tree—WC Lobby
Project Blessing—WCL
10:00 a.m. Family Worship—Worship Center
Adult Bible Study—Bride’s Room
11:15 a.m. Congregational Meeting—WC
Monday, December 7 9:00 a.m. First Place 4 Health—LCR
3:00 p.m. SSM Open Hours—The Garage
6:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry Mtg—LCR
6:15 p.m. Chapel Bells—Music Room
7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—Bride’s Rm
Susan Pacheco, 319-1812
Tuesday, December 8 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study—Bride’s Rm
Wendy Moore, 366-6848
2:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC
Judie Fanucchi, 663-4177
6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—KC
Children’s Center
Christmas Program—WC
Wednesday, December 9 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—WC Lobby
Joe Dravis, 588-2011
9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study—WC Lobby
11:30 a.m. Yoga—The Garage
Linda Cole, 703-5661
12:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—Bride’s Rm
Pastor D
6:00 p.m. AWANA—Kidz Connection
SSM Jr. High Youth Group—
The Garage
6:15 p.m. Celebration Choir—Music Room
7:30 p.m. SSM Sr. High Youth Group—
The Garage
Thursday, December 10 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Lorene’s
Clete Harper, 832-0195
6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Panera/Stockdale
Dan Shanyfelt, 706-6771 9:00 a.m. Quilting Ministry—Gym
MOPS Meeting—WC Lobby
11:00 a.m. Golden Eagles (Seniors) Study—LCR
Lunch Served
6:00 p.m. HIS Meeting—Small Conference Rm
Grades 3-8 Christmas Choral
Concert—Worship Center
6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study—OC
Rick Hall, 589-4255
7:00 p.m. SSM HS Girls Small Group—OC
SSM HS Guys Small Group—
The Garage
Friday, December 11 Saturday, December 12 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—
Panera on Stockdale
Spencer Peregoy, 664-8090
1:15 p.m. Gift of Christmas—Kidz Connection
2:15 p.m. Gift of Christmas—Kidz Connection
3:15 p.m. Gift of Christmas—Kidz Connection
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
Prayers
We invite you to submit your prayer
petitions using a Prayer Request
card in the seat backs or by contact-
ing Patsy Van Leeuwen, 589-7075.
PRAYER GUIDE
Health Concerns and Illness *Hospitalized or Skilled Nursing/Rehab
Christina, Lucy Bultmann, Jo Ann
Clements, Elaine Cox, Nancy
Deurmier, Kathy Fackler, Joanne
Garvin, Wes Hall, Saundra Joiner,
Dennis McDonnell, Jim Martin,
Norma Martin, Cheri Mosley, Susan
Moxley, Larry O’Rourke, Dorothy
Sundberg*, Kay Ward, Elaine White
Comfort & Strength
For the family of Brett Schallock at
his passing
The Nelson and Holzman families at
the passing of Don Nelson
Guidance & Strength in Transitions, Travel & Faith Steve McElyea, The Garcia family,
Wendy Carnahan, Jason, Alan, A
Vet, Scott Lopez family, Alex,
Felicia & children, those with finan-
cial 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, Chil-
dren’s Center, School, missionaries,
all staff, law enforcement Continued Concerns Linda Versmann, Steve’s mom,
Leah Appold, Wanda Badgley,
Harvey Boschma, Al Bouthillier,
Carol Burkert, Bertha Bruschi,
Brandy Felts, Tammy Fitzpatrick,
Mary Flanagan, Clete Harper, Denys
Hulsey, James Hulsey, Arvid
Johnson, Cindy Kuntz, Julie Liebel,
Ann Press, Norma Purdie, Michael
Wagner, Laney White, Connie
Wilson, Johna Ziegler
The Worship Team Set List is posted the
Tuesday after Sunday
morning worship.
No sign up necessary.
www.twitter.com/sjlcworship
Contributions 12-03 Actual Budgeted
Fiscal Year to Date 774,766 769,615
Amount + or - 5,151
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Hope PREPARES Luke 3:1-18
It’s time for some __________
The Word of God came to John
Setting the scene – Luke 3:1-2a
What God told John to say – Luke 3:3-9
The _____________ __________ the regions
__________ flesh
to the __________
How to not get BURNED
A crown does not a king make
The _____________ Model your life after __________ not
__________
Live generously – help others
Live ethically
Seek contentment
Jeremiah – Jesus – John – Luke 3:17 __________ __________ Luke 3:19
__________ __________ Luke 3:18
December 6, 2015 – Pastor D R Hilken