St. John Lutheran Church
Seek the lost, Nurture the Faithful, Show Compassion
Shine in the Light of Christ
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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7
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Devotion: The Ascended Lord Jesus Is with Us Always in His Church on Earth After He rose from the dead, the Lord Jesus presented Himself alive to the apostles, “appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). When He ascended to the right hand of the Father, He did not orphan His Church, but He fills all things in heaven and on earth and gives gifts to His disciples. Even now, through His Church, He continues “to do and teach” (Acts 1:1), preaching “repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 24:47) even “to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Though the cloud hid Jesus from the sight of His disciples then, and He remains hidden from sight even now, He remains with His people through His Gospel and Sacraments. He comes to us by the Word of His apostles, by the promise of His Father and by the power of the Holy Spirit, whom He pours out upon “the church, which is His body” (Ephesians 1:22 23). In this holy Christian Church, we bless God and worship Christ with joy, for in His Church He blesses us with forgiveness, lifts us up in His hands and seats us with Himself “in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 1:20).
Prayer List Requests: If you would like to submit a prayer request, please contact the Church Secretary at 580-353-0556 or email at churchsecretary@stjohnlawton.com. What a friend we have in Jesus...take it to the Lord in Prayer. Church members may find prayer request names after signing in {"log in"} and navigating to this link under the Membership Directory Web Page.
Life Quotes: “We are no longer terrified sinners but God’s own children because of what Jesus has done for us. And so, the Day of Judgment becomes good news for us—because it is the day when the One we love most returns to bring us home in peace.”
Life Thoughts In The Church Year: “Sing to God, sing praises to His name; lift up a song to Him who rides through the deserts!” (Psalm 68:4). What a wonderful picture of Christ, God-in-the-flesh, who entered the desert wilderness of this world to bring light into the darkness and life to the dead! In a world that fosters a culture of death, Jesus came to give us eternal life. In Him, grace and peace rain down in abundance (Psalm 68:9). What hope this brings to those who are suffering, facing an unexpected pregnancy, or have lost their mooring in life! Christ brings forgiveness and restoration. Although we endure fiery trials (1 Peter 4:12), and the devil prowls like a roaring lion, seeking to devour (1 Peter 5:8-9), yet by the power of God’s Word, we resist him, firm in the faith. We are blessed as we follow Jesus, who suffered once for all on the cross, accomplishing the work that the Father gave Him to do (John 17:4). Risen, ascended, and glorified, Jesus restores, confirms, strengthens, and establishes us in the true faith (1 Peter 5:10).
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Darrel & Kim Beckmann in honor of Lincoln Maciel’s birthday. We wish God’s richest blessings on Darrel, Kim and Lincoln.
Altar Flowers: If you would like to place flowers on the altar for an Anniversary, Birthday, Memorial or other special occasion, please remember to sign up on the “Flower Chart.” Please sign your name and the special occasion. The cost is $75.00 for both arrangements. It is permissible to have more than one person sign up for a Sunday and split the cost. You can also call the office at 580 353-0556 and Sandra will sign you up. Please make note that if you sign up for flowers they will be seasonal flowers unless you have a special request you have to let Betty Aliff or Sandra know a WEEK IN ADVANCE. You can either use the envelope or the QR code in the box by the flower chart to cover the cost. There is only a few weekends left August2 and 30 and September 6.
As part of our care for one another, the church is seeking donations of gently used medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, canes, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.). These items help us support those recovering from illness or injury. If you are able to donate or have questions, please contact Sandra or Pastor. Your kindness is a blessing to many.
Mites Offering: Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st will be Mites Sunday! Remember how those mites add up and make a huge difference in mission work throughout the world. “Mighty Mites” are blessed in God’s hands!
WALK FOR LIFE: Don't forget to see Marki or Susie in the narthex after service to sign up to walk and/or make a donation to the Annual Walk for Life in support of the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) of Southwest Oklahoma. If you would like to donate see Marki Payne on May 24th or Susie Kinne on May 31st at the table outside of the office. The Walk for Life will kick off at 9:00 a.m. on June 7th at the Patriot Pavilion of Elmer Thomas Park. We'll have live music, food trucks, face painting, family activities, and a K9 corner. Additionally, you can claim a free t-shirt by registering online by May 20th. Come be a part of this life-affirming mission!
ENTER THE WALK FOR LIFE BANNER CONTEST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $500! The theme for this year's walk is, "Fearfully and wonderfully made."
Guidelines are as follows:
1. Banner should reflect this year's theme and the mission of the Pregnancy Resource Center.
2. Be large enough for two people to hold.
3. Check-in at the registration table on the morning of the event.
4. Banners will be judged based on creativity and visual impact.
Be creative. Represent St. John's. Stand out! ♥️
Click below for more information!!!
Walk for Life 2026
Attention Bibliophiles! Book Club will be meeting at the Old Plantation at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19th. This month's selection Is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Don't worry if you haven't had a chance to read the novel. It's still an excellent opportunity to share in Christian sisterhood and a night out. Please join us!
Calling all volunteers!!! VBS will be here before you know it, and we can hardly wait to have you join us for the week of July 13th -17th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.! VBS needs as many volunteers as possible to make it a success! The sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex on the credenza. Snap up your preferred station before it’s gone! Thinking that you only have a couple of days that you can volunteer, or have questions? No worries! Just talk to Barb or Megan Schneider so they can answer your questions or work you into the volunteer line-up for as much time as you have available!
Remembering Our Saints
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Please note for security reasons if you come into the church from the north door or the kitchen and there are people in the office please make them feel safe and announce yourself.
Announcements! In order to ensure that announcements are included in the weekly bulletin please have them into the office by Thursday at 1 p.m. Click below to submit an announcement. We want to help you get the word out. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. with an hour lunch from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:
***Children's Sunday School will not meet on May 24 due to Memorial Day vacation.***
Please join us for Sunday School from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Whether your child is new to St. John or has been attending for years, we offer a nurturing environment where they can explore God's Word in age-appropriate ways. Our dedicated teachers are passionate about helping children understand Biblical truths and apply them to everyday life. We can't wait to grow together in faith! If you have any questions talk with Jonathan Beckman or Brande Beckman after church.
Security. Due to ongoing security issues, we are forced to make security changes for entrance into the church and within the church. The main entrance to the church will be through the entrance doors from the parking lot. The kitchen door will only be opened by the inside push bar. Please ensure if you open any doors to the outside, the door is locked back when shutting. Also, if you open a door and prop it open, someone needs to visibly see the door. Any questions or concerns, please contact me. Phil Fritsch 580-483-3224
You can access the pictorial directory on-line by Logging into your account in top right corner. Navigate to >ABOUT US >MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. Call or see Jonathan Mackay, 808-343-0291, if you are not able to login with your account.
Concordia Resource Program. Did you know Concordia has a wonderful resource program that you can sign up for and get great benefits. You can get free shipping with qualifying orders, discounts and member-exclusive offers. There is a order form on the credenza in front of the office with lots of offers. Sign-up at cph.org/resource-program.
Please don’t forget, we are always collecting pull tabs and aluminum cans. The funds from our efforts aid various outreach programs.
LWML Mission Project: for May is Embrace Hope Homeless Shelter. LWML is collecting items to support Embrace Hope Homeless Shelter, which serves families experiencing homelessness in our community. The shelter is currently in need of the following items: Diapers (all sizes) Hygiene supplies Cleaning supplies Baby Formula Please place donated items in the designated collection area at church. Your generosity helps provide essential care, dignity, and hope to families in need. If you would like to make a donation you can place a check in the offering plate with “Embrace Hope” in the memo line. Thank You for your faithful support of LWML mission work.
Women’s Bible Study -
Daytime Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m. in the LWML room. This week’s study will be over Psalm 13. All women of the congregation are welcome, and please feel free to bring a friend!
Evening Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, April 15, at 5:45 p.m. in the Bible Study Room. This week’s study will be over Psalm 13. All women of the congregation are welcome, and please feel free to bring a friend!
The Lutheran Hour can be heard every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. on K-LAW 101.3 FM. You can also download The Lutheran Hour app for free and listen anytime, anywhere. Find it on the Apple app store, the Amazon Kindle Fire and on Google Play. Or simply listen on your desktop, tablet or smartphone at www.lutheranhour.org.
Mission and Volunteer:
If you are looking for a way to serve the church? We need help with the altar duties. The sign-up sheet is on the table in front of the Bible Study Room.
There are many ways that we are able to serve the Lord. One way is to serve as either an usher or a greeter. It takes just a moment of your time, but means so much to our members. Thank you to all who signed up to be a greeter. All months have been filled. There is however, still a need for ushers. Sign up today and take an active part in this ministry here at St. John.
Please don’t forget, we are always collecting pull tabs and aluminum cans. The funds from our efforts aid various outreach programs.
Did you know you can email your Board of Directors? Their email addresses are listed on the Membership Directory page, dedicated to St John Members only. To do so, Login in the top right corner of stjohnlawton.com and navigate to "> About Us > Membership Directory". If you have issues with login or need to submit for one, please call Jonathan Mackay at 808-343-0291.
Giving opportunities. St. John Lutheran now has several ways to give your offerings. You can select GIVE on the top menu bar or down below at the bottom right of each page on this website. Of course, you can still use your envelopes.
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