St. John’s Lutheran Church 13115 Telegraph Rd Taylor, MI 48180 734-287-2080 stjohnstaylor@gmail.com stjohnstaylormi.org Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile, Pastor Sunday, April 21, 2024 – Third Sunday after Easter THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Sunday, April 21 Gym Rental Tuesday, April 23 7p – Chess Club Wednesday, April 17 4:30p – Worship at Regency Friday April 26-Saturday, April 27 30 Hour Famine youth event
Upcoming Events Sunday, April 28 Substitute Preacher, Rev. Kenneth Spence Monday, April 29 6p -Elder’s meeting Thursday, May 2 6p – Ladies Aid meeting Sunday, May 26 Worship start time changes to 9:30a
Welcome VISITORS and FRIENDS - We are honored to have you worship with us today on this day of the Lord’s Resurrection! Please wear a maskif you wish. RESTROOMS are off the lounge to the right (south side) of the main entrance. When leaving the pews, they will be on your left. The tower stairs (to your right while leaving the pews) lead down to the basement where there are another pair of restrooms. Feel free to use the LOUNGE if you or your children need a break. Since the Sacrament of Communion is administered to those instructed and examined in the Faith as Confessional Lutherans understand it, you will receive a verbal blessing unless you speak with Pastor beforehand.
Families with young children are always welcome to worship with us. Feel free to take a quiet bag with coloring pages and crayons to your seat, found hanging in the coat closet.
In April the Sunday morning bible study will review the Small Catechism of Luther. This series will prepare one to affirm the faith of the Church and receive the sacraments at St. John’s. Do you know someone who might wish to know more about the Christian faith, and/or desire membership at our church? Invite them to attend Sunday morning Bible class at 10:30am!
Bible Study meets at 10:30am– please join us following worship! This week, Pastor Zeile teaches about the 2nd Commandment, God’s Name. Bible study will be held in the basement.
Sunday school continues this week in the school building with Mrs. Bauer while Mrs. Zeile is out of town visiting her daughter. This class is open to school-aged children and youth. In the coming weeks, we will continue to examine the first few chapters of Genesis, read and discuss God’s creation of us and the universe.
Our Church Directory is receiving updates! Any member that needs to update their information (name, address, home/cell numbers, email addresses), should complete a form located by the mailboxes. Once complete, place it in Diane Selvidge’s mailbox. Thank you. 2024 Board Elections will take place at the June Voter’s Assembly. If you desire to serve St. John’s ministry through one of it boards, please see Wally Winters, Hank Hartz, or Katie Bauer.
Women’s Bible Study will be starting the third week in May. All women are invited to attend on Tuesdays at 6p or Fridays at 9am. This Bible Study will meet in the church lounge, next to the narthex. Please bring your own Bible if you can. See Laura Lenihan or Barb Zeile with questions.
Shipshewana Bus Trip is scheduled for June 18th. Only 55 spots are available for this all-day trip, including transportation in a deluxe coach with restroom and an all-you-can-eat dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant of fried chicken, roast beef, all the sides and your choice of pie. Cost of the trip is $80. Bus leaves the parking lot at 6:45am and returns by 10p. Non-refundable reservations begin on April 2nd and can be turned into the main office. Call 734-287-2080 with questions.
Handbell Choir will start meeting again. Players of any skill level are wanted and welcome! Speak with Katie Bauer for more information.
Zoom Bible Study class continues Sundays. Email frzeile@juno.com and ask for link. This week we read Titus, Paul’s letter to a pastor in Crete. This week on Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer, Pastor Zeile preaches about Mark 9:14-28 “Demons cast out only by prayer.” Tune in Sundays at 6pm on AM 560 and/or Mondays at 8pm on AM 1440. The message is broadcast on 7 additional stations coast to coast. BUZZSPROUT – Other messages from Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer are also available anytime as a podcast found at: www.buzzsprout.com/34718 . We are continuing international broadcasting via WRMI Miami 77.30 mghz.
30-hour Famine service event for this year has been cancelled. Thank you to those who expressed and interest in supporting the youth.
2024 Flower Chart is posted in the narthex. Please consider honoring a family or loved one by dedicating the weekly flowers. Include their name, the occasion if wanted, and your name to be included in the parish post. The cost of flowers is $35.
Beginning May 26th worship will begin at 9:30a.
Stewardship ThoughtJohn 10:14 – “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.” What does it mean to know the Lord? It starts with being known by the Lord: He claims us as His own and calls us by name. Then, once we are His, we learn to know Him, and in knowing Him, we learn to imitate Him. That is how the Christian life of good works and generosity grows from the Lord’s grace. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + We offer prayers today for those listed and those we hold dear in our hearts.
For those suffering in Areas of War
For Military and those who Protect Our Country– Upcoming Surgeries, Hospitals Stays, & Recovery
In need of Healing – Homebound–
In Celebration of the birth of Isla Bridgid McManus on 4/17 (20 in long, 7bs 11oz) to Sarah & Brian McManus, daughter of the Zeile’s For those in College Elizabeth Bauer, Jacob Bias, Peyton Culpepper, Jacob Datema, Terry Emeigh, Anna Grimenstein, Michael Grimenstein, Sarah Grimenstein, Matthew Turner, Rachel Turner, Rachel Zorn
Flower Dedication – Given to the Glory of God + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +