Here are Up-Coming Events
at St. John's
PHOTO TAKEN BY WALLY WINTERS
Here are Up-Coming Events
May 18, 2025
About the Cover: When Jesus told His disciples that in a little while they would not see Him, He was preparing them for His death on the cross. There would be a time of trial for the followers of Jesus, but this would not be the end. For Christ has been raised from the dead. He has won for us the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life. In our times of trial, Jesus’ words remind us of His promises that He indeed is still with us in His Word and Sacraments. He has not abandoned His church; all who believe in Him shall be raised on the Last Day © CPH photo cover image © Shutterstock.com
St. John’s Lutheran Church
13115 Telegraph, Taylor
734-287-2080 [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile, Pastor
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Sunday, May 18
2-4p – Youth Event @ Mt Hope
Tuesday, May 20
6p – Women’s Bible Study
7p – Chess Club
Newsletter Articles DUE
Board Reports DUE
Wednesday, May 21
7p – Men’s Study Group
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 26
Office Closed
9a – Outdoor Memorial Service
Tuesday, May 27
Board Reports Due
Wednesday, May 28
7p – Men’s Study Group
Thursday, May 29
7p – Ascension Day Worship
(Followed by Ice Cream Social)
Welcome VISITORS and FRIENDS - We are honored to have you worship with us today! Please wear a mask if 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.
Bible study meets in the basement, and Pastor Zeile leads us in the Book of Esther. A continental style breakfast will be served with coffee and tea.
Sunday School meets in the school building from 11a-12p.
Zoom Bible Study meets today, May 18th. In May, we study James. Email Rev. Zeile @ [email protected] and ask for link.
A Baby Shower for Wee Care is being held by the Ladies Aid. Wee Care gives diapers, wipes, baby clothes, etc. to mothers in underserved areas. Please support this organization by donating NEW baby items like layettes, towels, washcloths, bathing supplies, diapers, wipes, etc. A box will be in the narthex from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day to collect these items.
Choir Practice NO practice today. We will meet next week, May 25th after worship to rehearse.
Graduate Information Needed Please share your graduate information with the office so that we may include them in prayers in the June Newsletter and worship service.
Ascension Day marks 40 days from Jesus’s resurrection. We celebrate with worship on May 29th at 7pm. Join us afterwards for an ice cream social.
Men’s Study Group/ Fellowship meets Wednesdays, May 21st & 28th in the school building. Contact Pastor Zeile 313-802-1146 or Noah Holsclaw. We are discussing the Augsburg Confession.
This week on Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer, Pastor Zeile preaches on Mark 1:9-15 “Ups and Downs.” Sundays at 6pm on AM 560 and/or Mondays at 8pm on AM 1440. The message is broadcast on 18 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 . Occasionally people hear the program at times or stations outside Monday and Sunday evenings. Let us know!
Ushers WANTED If you are interested in becoming an usher (men and women) please see one of the Elders/Ushers. Thank you!
Shipshewana Bus Trip is planned for Tuesday, June 17th. At this time, the bus is full. Thank you to everyone who is joining us and to Grace Hartz for coordinating the event this year.
Autos at Angelica This second annual event is free for the community. Cars will be on display from 12-3p at Angelica Lutheran Church, Allen Park. Refreshments available for purchase.
Elder’s meeting is next scheduled for Monday, June 2nd at 6p via zoom.
Youth Group meets on Sunday, May 18th at Mt. Hope, Allen Park, 2-4p. We are making items to bring with us to the Gathering in July. A Lock-In originally scheduled for May 23-24 is CANCELLED.
Stewardship Thought James 1:17 – “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” The thought James captures here is repeated over and over again in the Bible. Everything good we have is from God. He loves to give. He loves to bless. He loves to show us generosity time and again. And He desires that we grow into His image and reflect His love. That is why God wants us to give to the ministry of His church. God can do anything He wants to without our help. But He commands us to give so that we will grow in our imitation of His own generosity.
LADIES AID DINNER is planned for Thursday, June 5th, at 6-8pm at the Big Bear Lodge, 25253 Telegraph Road in Brownstown. Limited spaces are available. RSVP to Sharon Heise at 734-612-6913 no later than Tuesday, June 2nd. We may order directly from the dinner menu, will receive a separate check, with an 18% tip, and a cash discount included. Join us for good food and fellowship. NON-LADIES AID MEMBERS ARE CERTAINLY WELCOME.
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Mission of St. John’s Lutheran Church is to conserve and promote the true Faith of our Lord Jesus Christ in our members, our community, and our world.
We offer prayers today for those listed and those we hold dear in our hearts.
For those suffering in Areas of War & Natural Disaster
For Military and those who Protect Our Country –
Upcoming Surgeries, Hospitals Stays, & Recovery
In need of Healing –
Homebound –
For those expecting Laura Sullivan, niece of Jim and Sandy Schiller, due in June
Ashley Schiller, niece of Jim and Sandy Schille, due in July
Christina, the niece of Bonnie Eichold, and her husband Bryan Lynn, due August 27, 2025
Those who mourn The family and friends of RuthAnn Whicker, mother of Stephanie Krueger, who passed on April 27th. A service will be held at St. John’s on May 23 at 10am.
Baptism of Philip Draft
Flower Dedication Given in honor of Philip Draft’s baptism today.
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About the Cover: When Jesus told His disciples that in a little while they would not see Him, He was preparing them for His death on the cross. There would be a time of trial for the followers of Jesus, but this would not be the end. For Christ has been raised from the dead. He has won for us the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life. In our times of trial, Jesus’ words remind us of His promises that He indeed is still with us in His Word and Sacraments. He has not abandoned His church; all who believe in Him shall be raised on the Last Day © CPH photo cover image © Shutterstock.com
St. John’s Lutheran Church
13115 Telegraph, Taylor
734-287-2080 [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile, Pastor
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Sunday, May 18
2-4p – Youth Event @ Mt Hope
Tuesday, May 20
6p – Women’s Bible Study
7p – Chess Club
Newsletter Articles DUE
Board Reports DUE
Wednesday, May 21
7p – Men’s Study Group
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 26
Office Closed
9a – Outdoor Memorial Service
Tuesday, May 27
Board Reports Due
Wednesday, May 28
7p – Men’s Study Group
Thursday, May 29
7p – Ascension Day Worship
(Followed by Ice Cream Social)
Welcome VISITORS and FRIENDS - We are honored to have you worship with us today! Please wear a mask if 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.
Bible study meets in the basement, and Pastor Zeile leads us in the Book of Esther. A continental style breakfast will be served with coffee and tea.
Sunday School meets in the school building from 11a-12p.
Zoom Bible Study meets today, May 18th. In May, we study James. Email Rev. Zeile @ [email protected] and ask for link.
A Baby Shower for Wee Care is being held by the Ladies Aid. Wee Care gives diapers, wipes, baby clothes, etc. to mothers in underserved areas. Please support this organization by donating NEW baby items like layettes, towels, washcloths, bathing supplies, diapers, wipes, etc. A box will be in the narthex from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day to collect these items.
Choir Practice NO practice today. We will meet next week, May 25th after worship to rehearse.
Graduate Information Needed Please share your graduate information with the office so that we may include them in prayers in the June Newsletter and worship service.
Ascension Day marks 40 days from Jesus’s resurrection. We celebrate with worship on May 29th at 7pm. Join us afterwards for an ice cream social.
Men’s Study Group/ Fellowship meets Wednesdays, May 21st & 28th in the school building. Contact Pastor Zeile 313-802-1146 or Noah Holsclaw. We are discussing the Augsburg Confession.
This week on Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer, Pastor Zeile preaches on Mark 1:9-15 “Ups and Downs.” Sundays at 6pm on AM 560 and/or Mondays at 8pm on AM 1440. The message is broadcast on 18 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 . Occasionally people hear the program at times or stations outside Monday and Sunday evenings. Let us know!
Ushers WANTED If you are interested in becoming an usher (men and women) please see one of the Elders/Ushers. Thank you!
Shipshewana Bus Trip is planned for Tuesday, June 17th. At this time, the bus is full. Thank you to everyone who is joining us and to Grace Hartz for coordinating the event this year.
Autos at Angelica This second annual event is free for the community. Cars will be on display from 12-3p at Angelica Lutheran Church, Allen Park. Refreshments available for purchase.
Elder’s meeting is next scheduled for Monday, June 2nd at 6p via zoom.
Youth Group meets on Sunday, May 18th at Mt. Hope, Allen Park, 2-4p. We are making items to bring with us to the Gathering in July. A Lock-In originally scheduled for May 23-24 is CANCELLED.
Stewardship Thought James 1:17 – “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” The thought James captures here is repeated over and over again in the Bible. Everything good we have is from God. He loves to give. He loves to bless. He loves to show us generosity time and again. And He desires that we grow into His image and reflect His love. That is why God wants us to give to the ministry of His church. God can do anything He wants to without our help. But He commands us to give so that we will grow in our imitation of His own generosity.
LADIES AID DINNER is planned for Thursday, June 5th, at 6-8pm at the Big Bear Lodge, 25253 Telegraph Road in Brownstown. Limited spaces are available. RSVP to Sharon Heise at 734-612-6913 no later than Tuesday, June 2nd. We may order directly from the dinner menu, will receive a separate check, with an 18% tip, and a cash discount included. Join us for good food and fellowship. NON-LADIES AID MEMBERS ARE CERTAINLY WELCOME.
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Mission of St. John’s Lutheran Church is to conserve and promote the true Faith of our Lord Jesus Christ in our members, our community, and our world.
We offer prayers today for those listed and those we hold dear in our hearts.
For those suffering in Areas of War & Natural Disaster
For Military and those who Protect Our Country –
Upcoming Surgeries, Hospitals Stays, & Recovery
In need of Healing –
Homebound –
For those expecting Laura Sullivan, niece of Jim and Sandy Schiller, due in June
Ashley Schiller, niece of Jim and Sandy Schille, due in July
Christina, the niece of Bonnie Eichold, and her husband Bryan Lynn, due August 27, 2025
Those who mourn The family and friends of RuthAnn Whicker, mother of Stephanie Krueger, who passed on April 27th. A service will be held at St. John’s on May 23 at 10am.
Baptism of Philip Draft
Flower Dedication Given in honor of Philip Draft’s baptism today.
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