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:
Forgiving as the Lord Forgives Us
In settling His accounts with us, our Lord acts not with anger, but with compassion. He does not imprison us as we deserve, but He forgives all our debts and releases us (Matt. 18:23–27). Therefore, our Lord bids each of us to have “mercy on your fellow servant” and “forgive your brother from your heart” (Matt. 18:33, 35). By the Lord’s forgiveness of our sins, we are free to forgive those who sin against us, because He has been handed over to the jailers in our stead and He has paid our entire debt with His lifeblood. Whether we live or die, we “are the Lord’s” (Rom. 14:8). Since we all will “stand before the judgment seat of God,” we are not to despise our brother (Rom. 14:10), but gladly forgive him. By the grace of God, our brother also “will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand” (Rom. 14:4). Though we daily sin against each other, the Lord intends “to bring it about that many people should be kept alive” (Gen. 50:20). Jesus speaks kindly by His Gospel and promises: “I will provide for you and your little ones” (Gen. 50:21).
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. If you are unable to sign in, please contact the Church office for directions.
Life Quotes: “Again, our worth is never determined by what we do. God has given us value by creating, redeeming, and calling us as His own. Still, we can be comforted knowing that even as we age and reach the point where we can no longer be active, God not only watches over us and cares for us, He accomplishes great and wonderful things through us. May the Lord of life grant us the faith and the strength to bear the crosses of aging in such a way that others are led to see the love of Christ manifest in us!”
Life Thoughts In The Church Year: Joseph was a man wronged, repeatedly. However, as we find him in Genesis 50, those wrongs against him did not lead him to live with bitterness or a desire for revenge. Instead, we find that God provided him with patience and compassion even against those who had so terribly sinned against him. We are often quick to anger and slow to forgive. May He work patience and wisdom in our hearts when we hear about the numerous ways God’s gifts are twisted. Thanks be to God that He is “slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Psalm 103:8).
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Richard and Loveta Matthys in honor of their 76th wedding anniversary. We wish God’s richest blessings on Richard and Loveta.
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.
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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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.
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.
Need a 2027 calendar? We have some in the new rack in the Narthex, Help yourself!
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.
Ladies! The Wednesday morning Bible Study will be starting up again on September 16th at 11AM in the LWML room. We will be looking at “Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust.” If you still need a book, please see Barb Schneider. The start date for the evening group will be forthcoming.
SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER: We will be having a fun silent auction and white elephant sale for the upcoming fundraiser on Sept. 20th for Sandra Harr. What is a white elephant, you ask? It's any nice quality item -- such as a vase, a framed picture, memorabilia, etc. -- that you are willing to purchase or part with for a good cause! Don't have a white elephant? Think about donating a gift card to a restaurant or your favorite oil change shop. If you have an item or items to donate, please place them near the LWML room (west end of the fellowship hall) on the table provided there. Please put your name on your donations so we can acknowledge your kind deed. If you have questions, contact Sharon Greene @ 580-695 0655. And thank you in advance!
Book Club - Greetings from Book Club! We will be on summer break for July, so we have two books to read during break: The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bojalian and The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. We chose these books to help celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence since each is set in different time periods of American history. BONUS: read 1776 by David McCullough to be eligible for a special prize!
Have You Taken Control of Your Health Today? Lifeline Screening will be here at Saint John Lutheran Church of Lawton on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health for yourself, your family and your community, please register for these health screenings today. Please refer to the insert to get more information about how you can sign up. There is no time like the present to take action!
Three ways to register:
• Call toll-free: 1-800-324-9458 promo code HABC001
• Online: LLSA.SOCIAL/HABC
• Text: the word circle to 216-279-1607
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:
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!
Sunday School Registration & Ice Cream Social! Join us as we kick off a brand-new year of Sunday School with a sweet celebration for the whole family. Come enjoy fellowship, fun, and your favorite ice cream treats while registering your children for the upcoming Sunday School year. On Sunday, September 13th immediately after Sunday service. In the Fellowship Hall. Bring your kids, invite a friend, and get ready for a great year of learning and growing together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Known, Redeemed, Loved! Join the women of the Lawton Zone for a day of Bible study and mission opportunity and information on Saturday, September 12 at First Lutheran Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and lunch is provided. Registration is encouraged in advance – forms are located in the foyer on the credenza as well as a signup sheet for anyone interested in carpooling. Need more information? Please contact Sharon Greene at 580-695-0655 or talk to Barb Schneider. “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1b)
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.
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. The way that the world accomplishes charitable giving has changed dramatically along with the way we pay our bills. Checks are not as common as they once were, and St. John Lutheran is endeavoring to stay current with the financial trends of today. St. John offers several ways to give your offerings. Certainly, of course, you can still put your check or cash in your offering envelope and put it in the offering plate as they are most assuredly accepted. We also have several electronic avenues for giving. The "Give" next to this announcement, "Give" icon on bottom of each page, or the "Give" in the top menu will take you to our electronic page where you can select the area to which you desire to give (like Altar Flowers, LWML, Missions, etc.). There are many opportunities on that page. If you want to go directly to the General Offering QR code, use the code on the card in the pocket in the pew. We also can have the church initiate a monthly EFT that directly draws your offering from your bank account and transfers it to the church bank account. Please contact Deb Simmons for more information. If you don’t have an envelope, please ask an usher or Deb Simmons.
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