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Singing the Songs of
In our mid-week services, we will focus on the theme "Singing the Songs of Zion," with sermon ideas by Old Testament professor, Dr. Reed Lessing, from Concordia Seminary,
This Week! Holding a Grudge or Extending Grace -- that's the theme of our Mid-Week Lenten Service, Wednesday, February 13, 7 p.m. In Genesis 50, we read of the incredible story of Joseph, whose brothers "intended to harm [him], but God intended it for good; to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives" (Genesis 50:20). How did God work in the life of Jesus in an even greater way? Join us as our "Singing the Songs of Zion" series continues!
Lent / Easter Worship Schedule
Ash Wednesday, February 6, 7pm
Wednesday, February 13, 7pm
Wednesday, February 20, 7pm
Wednesday, February 27, 7pm
Wednesday, March 5, 7pm.
Wednesday, March 12, 7pm
Holy Thursday, March 20, 7pm
Good Friday, March 21, 7pm
Easter
Easter Service with Holy Communion, March 23, 9:30am
- LeRoy Hemmer
- Greg Callies
- Adam Bechen
- Edwin Meyer
- Joe Bechen
- Clint Hoyer
- Ryan Schwader
- Jeremy Crittenden
- Jerry Sprecher
- Rob Eggert
- Jeff Callies
- Steve Jacobsen
- Wally Jacobsen
- Craig Hoyer
- Maynard Hahn
- David Callies
- Tom Hueners
- Gary Bell
- Riley Schwader
- Greg Beyer
- Curt Hueners
- Barry Callies
- John Albert
- Howard Fish
- Max Schwader
- Gary Hueners
- John Rentschler
- Ronnie Jacobson
- Delmar Callies
- Doug Larsen
- Ryan Miller
- Cody Hoyer
- Jim Litterick
- Jim Rentschler
- Robbie Beyer
- Skyler Hoyer
- Richard Schmit
- John Haak
- Don Callies
- Brandon Hoyer
- Earl Voeltz
- Steve Litterick
- Walter Rentschler
- Brad Chase
- Barney Mette
- Buck Eggert
- Henry Rentschler
2007 Holiday Worship Service Schedule
December 19, 10am
Good Samaritan with Holy Communion
December 19, 7:30pm
Advent Service
(Dinner by Alter Guild 6-7pm)
December 20, 2:30pm
Sunrise Terrace with Holy Communion
December 23, 9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship
December 24, 7:30pm
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
December 25, 9:30am
Christmas Day with Holy Communion
December 31, 9:30am
Service of Readings and Hymns
No Services New Years Eve or Day
Labels: Announcements, Calendar, Schedule
Worship Schedule
- Divine Service Sunday 9:30am
- Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sunday of Every Month and Festival Sundays
- Holiday Services 9:30am (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter)
- Weekday Services 7:30pm (Advent, Lent, Ash Wednesday, Maunday Thursday, Good Friday, etc.)
Education Schedule
- Sunday School - Sunday 10:30am
- Adult Bible Class - Sunday 10:30am
Get ready for Sausage and Kraut!
for the Mission Work of St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard, SD
Limited Tickets at the Door: $8
Ages 4-8: $4
Children 3 and Under: Free
For Advance Tickets, contact any
St. John’s Member or
- Bonnie Litterick 772-4325
- Charleene Schmit 772-4824
- Julie Schwader 772-5481
Labels: Calendar, Events, Missions, Sausage Supper
Also view this on the Elder, Usher and Acolyte Calendar
October 2007
7 Gary and Theowne Bell
14 Mae Brummett and Thelma Haak
21 Mavis Christiansen and Brad Chase
28 Joyce Everhart and Theresa Van Sickle
November
4 John and Darcy Albert
11 Joe and Donna Bechen
18 Harlan and Joyce Haak
25 Chris and Rose Chase
December
2 Rob and Staci Eggert
9 John and Joyce Haak
16 Jared and Sarah Feldhaus
23 Ron and Pam German
30 Rodney and Jodie Gluhm
January 2008
6 Doug and Nila Larson
13 Wade and Jessica Haak
20 Arvella, Leona, Velma Hahn
27 Jim and Bonnie Litterick
February
3 Leroy and Bonnie Hemmer
10 Dave and Mary Hillman
17 Clint and Jane Hoyer
24 Tom and Karen Hueners
March
2 Gary and Lesa Hueners
9 Curt aand Thelma Hueners
16 Wally Jacobson and Steve and Shawna Jacobson
23 Janice Kuhle and Lois Kuhle
30 Lorraine Laufmann and Gerry Genzlinger
April
6 Steve and Holly Litterick
13 Barney and Bobbi Mette
20 Ed and Donna Meyer and Joanne Beyer
27 John and Deana Nelson
May
4 Gaylord and Molly Rasmussen
11 Jim, Marilyn, Mary Rentschler
18 Henry and Lou Rentschler
25 John and Lela Rentschler
June
1 Walter and Judy Rentschler
8 Rich and Charlene Schmit
15 Max and Julie Schwader
22 Jerry and Helen Sprecher and Judy Lucht
29 Earl and Beverly Voeltz
July
6 Ron and Nancy Jacobson
13 Marvel and Ann Wombacker
20 Pastor and Waunita Watt
27 Greg and Kathy Callies
August
3 Ryan and Sara Miller
10 LaVoy Neises and DeAnna Hoyer
17 Kim and Vicki Miller
24 Mark and Gloria Karstens
31 Kelly and Sally Barnhart
September
7 Gary and Lesa Hueners
14 Jim and Bonnie Litterick
21 Gary and Theowne Bell
28 Curt and Thelma Huener
Classes for those interested in learning more about the Christian faith, and the Lutheran faith in particular will begin on September 23rd at 7:30pm.
Here are some of the questions we will be discussing from God’s Word:
- Who is God?
- How are we made right with God?
- What is Holy Baptism?
- What is Holy Communion?
- What about evil in the world?
- What does it mean to be a Lutheran?
- Why do Lutherans worship the way that they do?
- And many more... bring your own life questions.
The class meets for 10 weeks. Please contact pastor Watt if you would like to attend.
Cell: (605)579-0005
eMail: pastor (at) StJohnsHoward.org
Labels: Calendar, Confirmation, Education, News
Special Voters Meeting
Sunday, June 3, 2007 10:45 a.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
President Joe Bechen called the special meeting to order. Today’s meeting is to determine an option for roofing the main body of the church.
Trustees John Rentschler and Curt Hueners shared their findings with the congregation. They have identified three options: steel with exposed fasteners, steel with raised seams and asphalt shingles (30 year or 50 year products).
Pros and cons of all three options was discussed. The condition of the roof under the current shingles is not certain. There are issues of leaking, air flow and longevity as well as cost and availability of contractors.
Labor is approximately the same under all three options. There is approximately $750-800 difference between 30 year and 50 year asphalt shingles. Contractors have been identified for the steel options but not yet for the asphalt options.
There will need to be a contractual agreement between the contractor and the church once the option is decided.
Motion was made by Helen Sprecher/seconded by Jim Litterick to pursue the option of the 50 year shingles. Motion passed by ballot vote of 44 yes and 21 no. (Gary Hueners and Karen Hueners supervised the count).
Following discussion, motion was made by Jim Rentschler/seconded by Max Schwader to authorize the trustees to determine the appropriate contractor and to choose color as best match in their opinion. Motion carried.
Max also commented that the trustees should do what they see fit with regard to the airflow issue, additional insulation, etc.
President Bechen introduced the topic of funds needed for this project. The current church budget is already in deficit and cannot accommodate this project (recognizing that this is essential and needs to be done). Motion was made by Tom Hueners/seconced by John Haak that a congregational breakfast be held on Sunday, July 1 at 8:00 a.m. as an event as a basis to request Thrivent funds. Motion passed.
The June newsletter should include a reference to the event and to the need regarding the roofing project. Thrivent could also send out postcards regarding the event.
Motion was made to adjourn by John Haak/seconded by Earl Voeltz. Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Kathy Callies, Secretary
Labels: Calendar, VotersMeeting
Coming Soon! Sunday March 25th, 10:30amFamily Bible Class Returns!
The Gospel of Matthew
A Chapter by Chapter study of the Gospel written by St. Matthew
March 25th - Introduction
April 1st - Palm Sunday - Chapter 1
April 8th - Easter - No bible class
April 15th - Chapter 2 ...
Labels: Bible Class, Calendar, Education, News
Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things!
(Psalm 98:1, ESV)
Indeed He has! This verse is the theme verse as St. John’s
Our first event will be March 18th. Rev. Tom Baker will be our guest for an Old Fashioned Mission Fest. Pastor Baker is the Director of Development for Concordia Mission Society, St.
For more information please contact Pastor Watt.
Labels: 125th Anniversary, Calendar, Missions, Worship
Please join us for worship.
Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things!
(Psalm 98:1, ESV)
Indeed He has! This verse is the theme verse as St. John’s
Our first event will be March 18th. Rev. Tom Baker will be our guest for an Old Fashioned Mission Fest. Pastor Baker is the Director of Development for Concordia Mission Society, St.
For more information please contact Pastor Watt.
Labels: 125th Anniversary, Calendar, Missions, News
- January - Wendy and Judy
- February - Marilyn and Thelma
- March - Bobbie and Staci
- April - Teresa and Kathy
- May - Joyce H. and Nyla
- June - Joyce E. and Wendy
- July - Joyce . Nyla
- August - Judy and Thelma
- September - Marilyn and Joyce E.
- October - Bobbie and Nyla
- November - Staci and Kathy
- December - Kathy and Theresa
Labels: Altar Guild, Calendar
Lighting the Candles
- Arrive 15 min. early
- Make sure there are hymnals and bulletins on the pew where you will be sitting
- at 9:25 am enter the Sacristy. (The little room near the front of the church).
- Put on one of the robes available and wait for Pastor to arrive
- Pray with the Pastor for Holy Spirit to be with us as we serve the congregation
- At the start of the processional hymn, enter the chancel and bow before the altar.
- Move inside the upper rail and light the candelabra candles, beginning with the candles closest to the statue of Jesus (inside to outside)
- If it is a communion Sunday light the communion candles, on the altar, at the same time
- Move outside the altar rail and bow to the altar together
- Walk down the isle and sit together on the Pulpit side of the church
- Participate in the worship service
Extinguishing the Candles
- When the last verse of the recessional (closing) hymn begins, stand and move toward the altar rail
- Bow together at the rail and move inside
- Extinguish the candles on the candelarbra first. Begin farthest from the statue of Jesus (outside to inside)
- If it is a communion Sunday, extinguish the communion candles, on the altar, at the same time
- Move outside the altar rail and bow to the rail together
- Walk to the sacristy and de-vest (remove the robe)
- After you leave the sacristy please be sure to bow to the altar on our way
Greeter List for September 2006 thru August 2007
If you are unable to serve please find your own substitute.
September
3 Gary and Theowne Bell
10 Mae Brummett and Thelma Haak
17 Mavis Christiansen and Brad Chase
24 Joyce Everhart and Theresa Van Sickle
October
1 John and Darcy Albert
8 Joe and Donna Bechen
15 Harlan and Joyce Haak
22 Chris and Rose Chase
29 Rob and Staci Eggert
November
5 John and Joyce Haak
12 Jared and Sarah Feldhaus
19 Ron and Pam German
26 Rodney and Jodie Gluhm
December
3 Doug and Nila Larson
10 Wade and Jessica Haak
17 Arvella, Leona, Velma Hahn
24 Jim and Bonnie Litterick
31 Leroy and Bonnie Hemmer
January 2007
7 Dave and Mary Hillman
14 Clint and Jane Hoyer
21 Tom and Karen Hueners
28 Gary and Lesa Hueners
February
4 Curt aand Thelma Hueners
11 Wally Jacobson and Steve and Shawna Jacobson
18 Janice Kuhle and Lois Kuhle
25 Lorraine Laufmann and Gerry Genzlinger
March
4 Steve and Holly Litterick
11 Barney and Bobbi Mette
18 Ed and Donna Meyer and Joanne Beyer
25 John and Deana Nelson
April
1 Gaylord and Molly Rasmussen
8 Jim, Marilyn, Mary Rentschler
15 Henry and Lou Rentschler
22 John and Lela Rentschler
29 Walter and Judy Rentschler
May
6 Rich and Charlene Schmit
13 Max and Julie Schwader
20 Jerry and Helen Sprecher and Judy Lucht
27 Earl and Beverly Voeltz
June
3 Ron and Nancy Jacobson
10 Marvel and Ann Wombacker
17 Pastor and Waunita Watt
24 Greg and Kathy Callies
July
1 Ryan and Sara Miller
8 LaVoy Neises and DeAnna Hoyer
15 Kim and Vicki Miller
22 Mark and Gloria Karstens
29 Kelly and Sally Barnhart
August
5 Gary and Lesa Hueners
12 Jim and Bonnie Litterick
19 Gary and Theowne Bell
26 Curt and Thelma Hueners
Labels: Calendar
St. John’s Church Calendar is online.
You can see all coming events by clicking on any of the events items under the web pages calendar menu.
Events Calendar For this month’s church events
Elder's, Usher's and Acolyte Schedule For the Elder, Usher and Acolyte schedule
Church Basement Usage Calendar To check and see if the church basement is available
If you want to add an event to any of these calendars please send an email with the event name date and start time in the subject line to events@stjohnshoward.org.
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Jan Richard Schmit, Leroy Hemmer, Walter Rentschler, Steve Jacobson
Feb Joe Bechen, Greg Callies, Ron Van Pelt, Ryan Miller
Mar Doug Larsen, Jerry Sprecher, Dan Callies, Adam Bechen
Apr Barney Mette, Howard Fish, Edwin Meyer, Corky Stevens
May Rob Eggert, Wally Jacobson, Chad Hansen, Skyer Hoyer
Jun Earl Voeltz, Steve Litterick, Max Schwader, Cody Hoyer
Jul Jim Litterick, Jeff Callies, John Rentschler, Greg Beyer
Aug Delmar Callies, Gary Hueners, Craig Hoyer, Brandon Hoyer
Sep Tom Hueners, Jim Rentschler, Robbie Beyer, David Callies
Oct John Haak. Henry Rentschler. Clint Hoyer. John Albert
Nov Gary Bell, Barry Callies, Maynard Hahn, Dale Hoyer
Dec Vernon Eggert, Curt Hueners, Riley Schwader, ____________
Labels: Calendar
Jan, Feb, Mar Gary Bell
Apr, May, Jun Max Schwader
Jul, Aug, Sep Gary Hueners
Oct, Nov, Dec Jim Litterick
Labels: Calendar
Dec Miciah
Jan Carly
Feb Thomas
Mar Riley
Apr Miciah
May Carly
Jun Thomas
Jul Riley
Aug Miciah
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