Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, Mar. 18: Midweek Lenten worship service will be at St. John's Lutheran Church, Ruma, at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 22: Sunday School students will meet in their classroom after the worship service.
Thursday, Mar. 26: LWML Spring Renewal at Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Point. Registration begins at 8:30. Devotions begin at 9 a.m. “Compassion, Forgiveness, and Mercy” is the theme.
Tuesday, Mar. 31: The last day to direct your Thrivent Choice dollars to the charity or charities of your choice. You can direct dollars online or by calling your Thrivent representative. If you direct dollars to our church, let Jill know which account you want your dollars to benefit.
Wednesday, April 1: The last day to register for this spring’s Lutheran Older Adult Retreat at Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL. This year’s theme is “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord!” Guest speakers will explore how we can live out our calling as Christians in our daily lives. The retreat is Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16. Registration fee for workshops, meals, and entertainment is $135 per person. See the bulletin board for more information
Lent and Holy Week
Worship Schedule
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​Wed., Mar. 18: Midweek Lent worship at St. John's beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Wed., Mar. 25: Midweek Lent worship at St. John's beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Sun., Mar. 29: Palm Sunday worship with Confirmation at St. John's beginning at 10 a.m. and at St. Peter's at 8:30 a.m.
Thu., Apr. 2: Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion at St. John's beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 3: Good Friday worship at St. Peter's beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Sun., Apr. 5: Easter Sunrise worship with Holy Communion at St. John's beginning at 6:30 a.m.
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Sun. Apr. 5: Easter Morning worship with Holy Communion at St. Peter's beginning at 10 a.m.
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Susan Sochowski Family
At our request, Mark has put together a list of concrete and financial ways to help the family as they adjust to a new normal after Susan's stroke. As she continues to recover at home, Susan and the family can use everything from help cleaning the garage to supportive notes and cards to gift cards to help cover expenses.
​For more information, email stjohnlutheranruma@gmail.com.
Planning for the Future:
We can face competing priorities when we think about planning our estates someday. To work on your
Christian Estate Plan today, you must decide if you are more controlled by past goals or future desires. What does your family look like today? How does that compare to what it looked like twenty years ago? You might have more children, or the presence of grandchildren. God may have called some family members home. Marriage may have changed circumstances of family. Some family might be facing a health crisis, a financial crisis or mental health challenge that wasn’t present before. Your estate plans may need to change as a result. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help you begin taking account of these changes, helping you to begin thinking of modifications needed for your estate plan. Contact Scott Radden @ 618-977-4049 or scott.radden@lfnd.org
