This Week at St. John’s

monday, october 6, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025

Monday
6:00 PM Trustees

Tuesday
Kindergarten in Session
6:00 PM Elders

Wednesday
10:00 AM & 7:00 PM Midweek Bible Class

Thursday
6:00 PM Board of Ed

Friday
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Parents Night Out

Saturday
6:00 PM Worship Service
7:15 PM Bible Class

Sunday
9:00 AM Bible Class, Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship Service
11:00 AM Sanctuary Choir Welcome Mtg/1st rehearsal

Church Newsletter

Church and School Weekly Announcements

1. Pastor Mark Tiefel, of Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London, WI, was called to be our next Pastor. Pastor Tiefel welcomes correspondence from anyone who wishes to reach out to him. We suggest, for the sake of order, that you email or text Pastor. That would allow him to set up a time to speak with you. Please keep Pastor Tiefel, his family and the saints at Emmanuel in your prayers as pastor deliberates the two calls he now holds.

2. Parents’ night out! We are offering an evening of free babysitting for all our parents, Friday, October 10th, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. (Children must be potty-trained; no diapers, please.) This will be held in the school gymnasium. We’ll have lots of fun activities! Dinner and snacks will be provided. There are registration forms on the table outside the church office and in the school office. Deadline to register is Sunday, October 5th

3. Join The Sanctuary Choir! There is still time to join our new, flexible Sanctuary Choir! We invite all singers from high school age and up to be a part of our music ministry this year. There is no long-term commitment required. Our welcome meeting and first rehearsal are approaching on Sunday, October 12th, at 11:00 am downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. To ensure we have music ready for you, please fill out an interest form at the sign-up table in the narthex. Forms can be turned into the church office or placed in Amanda Perkins' box located in the back of church. A schedule of planned musical events for the upcoming year is also available to pick up in the narthex. We look forward to singing with you!

4. The MLS Booster Club has asked for our help at the Varsity football game on Thursday, October 16th. We need 3 more people to sell and serve concessions that evening; please arrive by 5:15 pm. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the church hallway, or call Gail McFarland.

5. ‘New Beginnings’ Presentation: Located in Milwaukee, WI, ‘New Beginnings’ (a home for single mothers) provides a loving and supportive place for single mothers to start a new life. This Christian-based home provides opportunities for mothers to advance their education, learn fundamental parenting and financial skills, participate in counseling sessions, and acquire an objective baseline for responsible living through a structured faith-based program. Ultimately, their goal is to equip each mother with the skills and education needed to earn self-sustaining wages, without an indeterminate need for government assistance.

   Ruth Westphal, Case Manager at New Beginnings, will be giving a presentation in our church on Saturday, October 18th, at 4:30 pm. She would like to share with us their ministry and future plans for a new 12-unit apartment complex.

   Ruth is the wife of Erich Westphal, Pastor at Centennial Ev. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. They are parents to two beautiful daughters, Ella (19) and Maggie (13). Ruth is a graduate of Michigan Lutheran Seminary and has many family members at St. John’s. Please come and meet Ruth, learn about their project, and see how we can help!

   MLS News

   Registration is now open for the 2025 Jr. Cardinal Volleyball Club! This program is open to students in grades 4–8 from a WELS/ELS church or school and runs for five Sunday sessions from October 19th to November 16th (3:30–5:00 pm). Participants will be divided into two age groups (grades 4–6 and 7–8) and will receive coaching from MLS volleyball coaches and players. Each participant will also receive an MLS volleyball T-shirt and an invitation, along with their family, to attend an MLS volleyball game on October 21st free of charge to be recognized. The cost is $30. The registration deadline is Octoberth 5 at midnight. For full details and to register, visit www.mlsem.org.

   Join us on Friday, October 10th, as the Cardinals host Hemlock for our Salute to Service football game. All active and retired service members will receive complimentary admission as we honor their sacrifice and dedication. MLS alumni veterans will also receive a special Salute to Service shirt and a meal ticket as a token of our gratitude. Alumni veterans are asked to RSVP by visiting www.mlsem.org.

   Coming Up in October (Watch for more information)

   10/10/25 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parent(s) Night Out
   10/17/25 5:30 pm Girls’ Basketball begins!
   10/24/25 Special Person’s Day /half day of school
   10/26/25 10:00 am Reformation (observed); grades 5-8 sing
   10/31/25 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Trunk-or-Treat