Upcoming Events

January 22, 2012 1:00pm
Lunch will be served after the 11:00 service.
Annual Reports will be available at the meeting

Saturday, February 18 before and after the service or Sunday February 19, between the services.
We all have wonderful memories of our time at Saint John. For our 120th Anniversary Celebration, we'd like you to share them. If you have photographs or documents that have some meaning to you and the history of Saint John, please bring them with you to church the third weekend of the month and we will scan them into a computer for you. They will never leave your sight. This will be a great way to preserve our history for us and our future.

Now accepting applications for grants.
Deadline January 31, 2012
If you know of an organization that could benefit from our efforts to "Hear the Word...Live the Word.....Share the Word", please have them contact Terri at the Church office and an application can be forwarded to them.

The deadline to buy a brick has been extended to January 31.
Remember love ones, honor family. Purchase a brick for our New church entrance. Please stop by the table in the entry hallway to fill out an order form.

Friday, February 3 at 7:30 PM
St. Andrew's Methodist Church in Omaha
Nordic Choir, founded in 1946, enjoys national and international acclaim as a premier collegiate choral ensemble in the United States.
Nordic Choir has toured extensively throughout the United States, performing in countless churches, schools, and concert halls, including Lincoln Center, New York; Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.; Orchestra Hall, Chicago; Orchestra Hall and the Historic State Theatre, Minneapolis; the Ordway Music Theatre, St. Paul, Minn.; Walt Disney concert Hall and the Crystal Cathedral, Los Angeles; and the Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City.
The Nordic Choir is alma mater of St. John's own Pastor Shannyn, Praise Team and Choir on Fire Director AnnmHartman, and Choir Director Brett Epperson.
If you are a fan of the St. John Chancel Choir or quality music in general, this is a musical and worshipful experience not to be missed.

Faith is formed through personal, trusted relationships. A great way to engage in faith and learning is with one another! Once a month during the 9:45am Sunday education hour we will be holding a Cross Generational learning time. On these Sundays all ages are invited and welcomed to take part in Sunday School together. You do not have to have children or grandchildren in Sunday School. This is an opportunity for us to engage together in faith as one body in Christ across the generations. February 19th 9:45am
The focus this month will be on Lent and Lenten spiritual practices. This is a time for all ages, adults and children a like, to learn and grow together. Lent is a time to engage in spiritual disciples of prayer, service, devotions, generosity/stewardship, worship, and scripture reading. There are many ways to practice these together and individually. We will explore ways you can incorporate these spiritual disciplines into your daily life throughout Lent.

Feb. 22, 5:30pm
The youth will be holding their 2nd Annual Chili Feed on Ash Wednesday, Feb 22nd. All proceeds go toward supporting the summer mission trip to Appalachia and summer camp. Come hungry and enjoy good food and fellowship prior to the Ash Wednesday worship service at 7:00pm.

Friday, January 13
5:00pm to Midnight
This is a requirement for all Confirmation students. Please bring $5.00 and a snack to share. The Captive Free band will be here to join us. Great learning, games, & music will make the evening memorable.

Wednesday Feb. 1st from 6:30-7:30pm
We will be talking about faith journey's this time so please bring any pictures or items that help you tell your story.

Feb. 16, 2012 Meet 6:00pm at churchWinter Jam is being held at the Mid-America Center on Thursday Feb. 16th. Artists including NewSong, Skillet, and Sanctus Real and more will be performing! It is a time to see LIVE the Christian music artists you hear on the radio. All ages, families, and individuals are invited to attend the concert. A donation has been made for tickets, so the concert is free. Please let Pastor Shannyn know if you and/or your family is planning to attend. We will meet at church at 6:00pm to carpool to the MAC as the concert begins at 7:00.

July 27-August 5, 2012
Mingo County, West VirginiaWe will be working with children from the small town as well as helping with house repairs in town. We will experience the culture of a small town in Appalachia and interact with the community.

Registration forms are due by February 1, 2012.
The trip is for all youth finishing 8-12th grade in May. Questions, please talk to Pastor Shannyn.

February 5th at Pizza King in Council Bluffs at 2:00pm
Hosting a meeting for all congregational advocates and any other interested Thrivent members.

February 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dining Room at Bethany, 7 Elliott St.
All Sponsoring Congregation Delegates are encouraged to attend. Visitors are also welcome. The meeting will include various department reports, financial report and election of Board Members for 2012. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Teresa Koch at Bethany Lutheran Home 712-328-9500.

Saturdays beginning February 18, 2012, from 10:00 am to noon.
Study groups will meet at: Emanuel Lutheran Church 2444 North Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA Book of Faith Lenten Journey, Water Marks, written by Diane Jacobsen, will be used for course resource material. The cost for the Journey is the cost of Water Marks; $10.
To register go to www.wisynod.org, "Upcoming Events", or email wis@wisynod.org; or call 712-732-4968.

Monday, April 2nd
The meeting will include the annual Bake Sale as well as the second and final reading of the revised Constitution and By-laws.
The Bake Sale is a fundraiser of the Auxiliary. Proceeds benefit Resident Projects at Bethany. Any donation of baked goods would be appreciated. Items will be sold individually or as a package.