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Third Sunday of End Time
Saints Triumphant
November 14 & 15, 2010
Today’s Focus: A Preview of Paradise Saints Triumphant is an occasion for us to really think about what heaven will
be like. All God’s “saints” (believers in Jesus) look forward with eager anticipation to that day when God will welcome
us into our eternal home. Listen carefully to today’s Scripture lessons and think about the words of the hymns, because
today God describes the beauty of heaven and shares with us a preview of Paradise.
WELCOME & GREETING
OPENING HYMN �“Behold a Host, Arrayed in White” CW 550
LITURGY
8:00 & Monday Service of the Word and Sacrament Page 26 of Christian Worship
10:30 Service of Holy Baptism Page 12 of Christian Worship
Megan Grace, infant daughter of Steven & Stephanie Frohmader, will be welcomed into the
Lord’s Kingdom through the washing of Holy Baptism.
Stand
M: The grace of our Lord � Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.
C: And also with you.
CONFESSION OF SINS
M: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge
our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.
C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts,
words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment
both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray:
Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.
M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Therefore, as a called and ordained servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of
the Father and of the Son � and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
PRAYER AND PRAISE
WELCOME TO ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH!
In Jesus’ name we welcome you to worship today. May God bless you through his Word of
grace and give you the peace and joy that come only from Jesus! Hearing assistance units
and large print materials are available from the ushers.
Guests, we ask that you do us the honor of completing a “Welcome to Worship” card (found
in pew racks) to leave us a record of your visit with us. Should you desire any further information
about St. John’s, our pastors will be happy to speak with you after the service.
M: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord.
C: � Lord, have mercy.

M: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the
assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ.
C: � Christ, have mercy.
M: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear
our prayer, O Lord.
C: � Lord, have mercy.
M: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care:
C: � Amen.
M: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise.
10:30 Service continues here
SONG OF PRAISE Page 28
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�O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. Almighty God, merciful Father,
you crown our life with your love. You take away our sin; you comfort our spirit;
you make us pure and holy in your sight. You did not spare your only Son, but gave him up for us all.
O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth.
O Son of God, eternal Word of the Father, you came to live with us; you made your Father known;
you washed us from our sins in your own blood.
You are the King of glory; you are the Lord! O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
M: Let us pray. Almighty God and Savior, you have set the final day and hour when we shall be delivered from this
world of sin and death. Keep us ever watchful for the coming of your Son that we may sit with him and all your holy
ones at the marriage feast in heaven; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: �Amen.
Be Seated
ANTHEM (10:30) “There Is a Higher Throne” Youth Choir
There is a higher throne than all this world has known, Where faithful ones from ev’ry tongue will one day come.
Before the Son we’ll stand, made faultless through the Lamb; Believing hearts find promised grace; salvation comes.
Refrain: Hear heaven’s voices sing; their thund’rous anthem rings,
Through em’rald courts and sapphire skies their praises rise.
All glory, wisdom, pow’r, strength, thanks, and honor are to
God our King who reigns on high forevermore.
And there we’ll find our home, our life before the throne. We’ll honor him in perfect song where we belong.
He’ll wipe each tear-stained eye as thirst and hunger die. The Lamb becomes our Shepherd-King; we’ll reign with him.
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 65:17-25 (pg. 1164)
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“Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come
to mind.
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But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy.
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I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no
more.
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“Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years;
he who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere youth; he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed.
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They will build houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
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No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat. For as the days of a tree, so will be
the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands.
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They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they
and their descendants with them.
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Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.
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The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent’s food.
They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the LORD.
PSALM 84 CW page 96
Congregation sings Psalm in unison
SECOND LESSON Revelation 21:1-6 (pg. 1937)
1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was
no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride
beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is
with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of
things has passed away.”
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He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these
words are trustworthy and true.”
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He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will
give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.”
VERSE OF THE DAY (8:00 & Monday)
� Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
ANTHEM (10:30) “Built on the Rock” Senior & Youth Choirs with congregation
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Choirs: Built on the Rock the Church shall stand Even when steeples are falling. Jubilate Deo!*
Crumbled have spires in every land; Bells still are chiming and calling. Jubilate Deo!
Calling the young and old to rest, But above all the souls distressed,
Longing for rest everlasting. Jubilate Deo!
Surely in temples made with hands, God, the Most High, is not dwelling;
High above earth His temple stands, All earthly temples excelling.
Yet He who dwells in heav’n above Chooses to live with us in love, making our bodies His temple.
���� Congregation: We are God’s house of living stones, Built for His own habitation.
He through baptismal grace us owns Heirs of His wondrous salvation.
Were we but two His name to tell, Yet He would deign with us to dwell With all His grace and His favor.
*Jubilate Deo—”Shout with joy to God”
GOSPEL LESSON John 14:1-6 (pg. 1675)
1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it
were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for
you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place
where I am going.”

5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
M: This is the Gospel of our Lord.
C: � Praise be to you, O Christ!
HYMN OF THE DAY � “Jerusalem the Golden” CWS 728 (music on page 8)
SERMON — John 14:1-6 Rev. Kirk Lahmann
“Jesus Prepares Paradise for Saints”
1. A Perfect Place
2. A Promised Place
Stand
NICENE CREED
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Be seated
OFFERING (8:00) “God’s Own Child” Handbell Choir
Stand
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
M: Lord of eternity and King of saints, all the heavens adore you. Saints and angels sing before you.
C: We too join them to praise your majesty.
M: You clothe us with garments of splendor. You bless us with grace and mercy in this life and eternal glory forever.
What undeserved love you show us!
C: We thank you, Lord, that you have made us your saints.
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M: Encourage us by your gracious promises. Forgive our failures to live as you desire. Strengthen the faith of all who
are weak and wandering.
C: Give us power to live as your faithful people.
M: Your saints will triumph forever in new heavens and a new earth. The sound of weeping and crying will be heard no
more. We anticipate with joy an eternity of perfect fellowship with you.
C: Be with us as we work and witness for Christ, so that many more people can join us before your throne.
Special prayers and intercessions may follow.
M: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.
Silent prayer.
M: Lord of life, the day is coming when you will come down from heaven with the voice of the archangel and the trumpet
call of God. On that glorious day, the saints triumphant will rise in bright array, clothed in your perfect righteousness.
C: Give us strength until that day when we will share fully in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen.
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M: The Lord be with you.
C: � And also with you.
M: Lift up your hearts.
C: � We lift them up to the Lord.
M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: � It is right to give him thanks and praise.
M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He
protects and preserves his Church in every age and gives us confidence to lift up our heads and watch for Jesus with
joy. Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him
who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory for ever and ever.
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� Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory.
You are my God, and I will exalt you. I will give you thanks, for you have become my salvation.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave
it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the
new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins, Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance
of me.”
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M: The peace of he Lord be with you always.
C: � Amen.
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� O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.
Be Seated
Guests and visitors, please see the statement “Our Communion Practice” on page 9.
�DISTRIBUTION HYMNS
“The Gift of Love” Handbell Choir (8:00)
“For All the Saints” CW 551
“Blessed Are the Saints of God” CW 394
“Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” CW 329
Stand
C: � Thank the Lord and sing his praise. Tell ev’ryone what he has done. Page 36
Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name.
He renews his promises and leads his people forth in joy with
Shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia! Alleluia!
M: Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which have praised you here may glorify you in the world,
that the eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for his coming again, and that all who have received
in his true body and blood the pledge of your forgiveness may be restored to live a new and holy life, through Jesus
Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: � Amen
M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on
you with favor and � give you peace.
C: � Amen. Amen. Amen.
CLOSING SONG (8:00) “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” Handbell Choir
Preacher Rev. Kirk Lahmann
Presiding Minister Rev. Terry L. Laabs
Organist Marion Getka
Choir Director Sara Daubner
Accompanist Barb Canales
Handbell Choir Director Bill Baker
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of
Zondervan. All rights reserved.
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OUR COMMUNION PRACTICE
The Bible tells us that the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion) is one of the greatest blessings the Risen
Christ has given to his Church. It is his very body and blood, given to assure an individual that his sacrifice
on the cross really counts for me. But what is a tremendous spiritual blessing for one who knows and believes
Jesus’ teaching can also be a spiritual detriment for a person who hasn’t learned or doesn’t believe Jesus’
teaching on the Supper. “Anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and
drinks judgment on himself.” I Corinthians 11:29.
The Bible also tells us that Holy Communion is an expression of oneness in faith and teaching among
those who participate in it. “Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of
the one loaf.” I Corinthians 10:17. For these reasons we at St. John’s follow the ancient Christian practice of
“Close Communion,” (as in “close friends”), admitting to our communion table members of our congregation
and members of other WELS or ELS congregations in doctrinal fellowship with our congregation.
We invite you to study the basic teachings of our faith with us in our New Life in Christ Bible information
class. If, at the end of that course, you agree with our understanding of the Bible’s teachings,
we will be happy to recognize your oneness in faith with us through church membership and participation
in Holy Communion here at St. John’s. Thank you for understanding our close communion
practice. Please let us know if you are interested in further study in the New Life in Christ
Bible information classes.
Christmas Joy Jumpstart
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 18th
Join us for our 3rd Annual Jumpstart to Christmas Joy.
We will share recipes & Christmas craft/gift ideas, sample treats and spend a
magical night basking in the glory of the Christmas season!
NEW THIS YEAR!
Bring along your favorite Christmas craft/gift idea to share with instructions on how to create it.
If you are willing share your recipe for the cookbook, email before Nov. 16th
Sonya Brousil sonyab205@yahoo.com
Or
Angie Zilisch jzilisch@wi.rr.com
Sharing a recipe? Make one batch and bring it along! Copies of the cookbook will be available.
Please RSVP by emailing Sonya or
Angie or use the sign-up sheet in the
church entryway.
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Just in time for the holidays!
Christmas Christmas in in the the Country Country
Country
Shoreland Lutheran High School
Somers, WI, Hwy. E
Saturday, November 27th
9:00 AM—3:00 PM
Unique handcrafted items,
delicious bakery and
wonderful Christmas gifts
for all of the people on your
holiday shopping list.
Lunch is also available
Birthday Birthday Brunch Brunch Brunch for for for Jesus Jesus
Jesus
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Join us for a morning of fun celebrating the Birth of our Savior Jesus.
Kids PK4-3rd grade are welcome.
—Helpers Needed—
Group leaders, Music, Kitchen, advanced prep work, set-up/clean-up, etc.
Contact Chris Voss (262-492-2817 or pchvoss@wi.rr.com) if you can help.

THIS THIS FRIDAY!
FRIDAY!
Special Special kid’s kid’s kid’s concert concert at at at 1 1 1 PM
PM
Coffee Coffee bar bar & & treats treats at at at the the evening evening performance*
performance*
for for for a a small small fee
fee
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THE GUIDE weekly news from St. John’s
FLOWERS IN CHURCH
The flowers that beautify our chancel area today are
placed there in memory of Janet Jenkin, aunt of Pam
Kerr.
VOTER’S MEETING
The Voter’s meeting will be held on Monday, November
15th at 7:30 pm. Please see the agenda or refer to
the informational packet for items to be discussed.
CHRISTMAS GIFT COLLETCTION
The Mission Society will be sponsoring a Christmas
Gift Collection (formerly named Institutional Ministries
collection) for the month of November until November
28th. The gifts are distributed by volunteers to
match the needs of the children, teens and adults. Gifts
should be new, in original containers and unwrapped.
Wrapping paper can be included with your donation.
Gift certificates may also be given so that volunteers
may purchase additional gifts. You can find a gift list
in your church mailbox. Visit the donation table in the
church entryway.
THANKSGIVING CARDS AVAILABLE
The OWLS bookstore now has Thanksgiving cards
available for sale for only 50¢ each. The bookstore
also offers a variety of special occasion cards. Visit the
OWLS bookstore located in the corner of the church
meeting room.
NEWS FROM SHORELAND
Shoreland Lutheran High School will be holding a
Blood Drive, on Monday, November 15th from 8:00
am—1:00 pm. Please call Shoreland (262-859-2595)
for available time slots to donate.
WORLD’S GREATEST COOKIE SALE
The Calvary Academy Ministries will be hosting a
cookie sale on Friday and Saturday, November 26th &
27th. If you would like to donate cookies for this sale,
we would ask that they be no larger than two inches in
diameter, be packaged in disposable bags or containers
and labeled with what kind of cookie they are. Due to
food allergies, we would also like to know if they contain
nuts, coconut, raisins and peanut butter. The most
popular cookies are spritz, ethnic cookies, small sugar
cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter
cookies, snicker doodles, and assorted candies and
fudge without nuts. For more information, contact
Nancy Vohs at 262-210-1189.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Muskego has two 1/4 time
stipend positions available; Worship Music Coordinator
and Ministerial Team Coordinator. More information
concerning these positions can be found on our
church bulletin board in the church entryway or you
may email Ministry Assistant Lynn Scheff at
lscheff@stpaulmuskego.org for a position description.
FOOD PANTRY RESTOCKING
In anticipation of the upcoming holidays, the food
pantry is in need of restocking. Food items for a
Thanksgiving meal would be especially appreciated.
All food items should be new & unopened and not past
their expiration date. We also need donations of gift
certificates to grocery stores for perishable items and
gas cards. Gift certificates can be placed in Cathy
Morgan’s mailbox or dropped off at the church office.
If you or anyone you know is in need of a Thanksgiving
gift basket or should be considered
for the Christmas gift “Giving
Tree” please contact Cathy at 262-
210-1806.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Fall Voter’s Assembly Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 15, 2010
I. Opening Devotion
II. Acknowledgement of new voters
III. Acceptance of the minutes from previous mtg.
IV. Acknowledgement of membership changes
V. Called Staff Reports
a. Pastors’ report
b. Principal Rehberger
VI. Board & Ministry team reports
a. Elders board
b. School board
c. Family ministry team
d. Property care ministry team
e. Finance ministry team
f. Church Council
VII. New business
a. Elections
b. Resolution on Parsonage Allowance
VIII. Announcements
IX. Adjournment with Prayer

BIRTHDAYS
11/14—Madison Fisher
11/16—Jeff Borchardt
11/17—Mike Fields
11/18—Casandra Baumeister
11/20—Mindy LaBadie, Bob Musgrave
ANNIVERARIES
11/14—Bill & Eva Baker (40)
Thank you to all for your thoughts & prayers for
Joyce Tigges. If you wish to send Joyce a card, please
send it to the following:
Joyce Tigges
c/o John & Gloria Jensen
1059 Spring Prairie Rd.
Burlington, WI 53105
Ladies’ Ladies’ Advent Advent By By Candlelight
Candlelight
Sunday, Sunday, December December 5th
5th
6:00 6:00 PM PM-- PM PM--
--Table -- Table Viewing Viewing Begins
Begins
This year’s Advent by Candlelight theme will be
“Is There a Star in Your Eyes?”. Please plan on
joining us for an evening of fellowship, beautiful
music and delicious dessert as the women of St.
John’s and their friends prepare their hearts for
Advent. Mark your calendar now.
Want to ensure you have a seat at this year’s Advent
by Candlelight? Volunteer to be a table
hostess and we will reserve a chair for you! Hostesses
provide table settings, holiday decoration,
candles and a dessert for your table. Many partner
with one or two others to host a table. It’s lots of
fun, and requires only a few hours of your time for
planning, baking (or buying) and decorating.
Visit the display table in the church entryway to
RSVP as a table hostess or to reserve your spot at a
table.
We need help with set-up
and clean-up!
Please contact Beth Malliet
(539-3913) or Sara Daubner
(767-1125) if you can help.
HOLIDAY
CONCERTS
& SERVICES
THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICES
We will be offering two opportunities for worship this
Thanksgiving—November 24th at 6:30 pm and
Thanksgiving Day at 9:30 am. Please join us in giving
thanks for all that our Lord has blessed us.
LUTHERAN CHORALE
The Lutheran Chorale of Milwaukee will present its
annual Advent/Christmas concert on Sunday, November
28th, at Gloria Dei-Bethesda Lutheran Church
(9420 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee) at 2:00 & 4:30 pm.
Prelude music begins 20 minutes prior to the concert.
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES AT
ST. JOHN’S
Sunday, November 28th marks the beginning of our
Advent season. You are invited to join us in worship
at our midweek Advent Services on Wednesdays, December
1st, 8th & 15th at 6:30 pm.
SHORELAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
SLHS will hold their annual concert on Friday evening,
December 10th at 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy the
talents of our young people attending Shoreland.
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN SEMINARY
The Seminary Chorus will present its annual Christmas
concert on Sunday, December 12th. Two identical
performances begin at 3:00 & 7:00pm and will be held
in the campus auditorium. The 56 voice choir will present
the program “Gloria In Excelsis Deo.”
LUTHER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Enjoy the Christmas season with the many talents of
the Luther Prep Choirs and instrumentalists at their
Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 12th at 3:00
pm and again on December 17th at 10:00 am.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE
The children of St. John’s Sunday School and Grade
School will be presenting their Christmas Service—
The Signs of Christmas—on Sunday, December 19th
at 10:30 am & 3:00 pm.
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BIBLE STUDIES AT ST. JOHN’S
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18)
Sundays
Sunday School (Preschool - 6th grade) — 9:15 AM School Classrooms
Dedicated teachers will use sound, Lutheran teaching materials and age-appropriate activities to engage children in
Spirit-blessed interaction with God’s Word. Every lesson, every week, offers the clear message of forgiveness, life,
and salvation that comes only through Jesus.
Teen Bible Class (grades 7 - 12) — 9:15 AM School Resource Room
Delving into the doctrines of Scripture will be the focus of this exciting topical study of the Bible. Teens can expect
to take their elementary knowledge God’s Word to a new level while growing in faith at the same time. Pastor Paul
Prange and Julie Speidel will lead the Teen Bible Class.
Adult Bible Class — 9:15 AM — New Life in Christ School Workroom
This basic Christian doctrine and discipleship course provides new members the opportunity to explore the
Bible’s basic teachings and to learn what membership at St. John’s is all about! Current members are also welcome
to attend this class as a review.
Adult Bible Class — 9:15 AM — Catholicism Today—No Class on 11/14 Meeting Room
The Burlington area is very Roman Catholic. Some of us have Catholic neighbors; some have Catholic friends;
some even come from a Catholic background. It’s difficult to fully understand Lutheranism and the truths of
Scripture without understanding the principles of Catholicism. This class will take an in-depth look at the official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, offer a scriptural appraisal, and confirm God’s truth in our hearts.
The better we understand Catholicism, the more we will appreciate Lutheranism.
Nursery care will be provided on Sunday mornings in the classroom located behind the stage in the gym.
Tuesdays
Breakfast Bible Study — 6:00 AM — Revelation Lucky Star Restaurant, Burlington
Of all the books in the New Testament the Book of Revelation is the one that puzzles most readers today. The mysterious
figures and cryptic symbols are far removed from the experience of most readers today. But the basic message
of Revelation is still relevant today: no power on earth can ever threaten the rule of God and his Messiah.
God’s lordship over the world is secure, and he reigns now and forever. Come explore this fascinating book with
us. Led by Pastor Laabs
Wednesdays
Morning Bible Study — 8:45 AM — 1 Samuel Meeting Room or School Workroom
God called Samuel, even as a child, to be a prophet and judge for the Israelites, who wanted a king. The books of
Samuel outline the history of Israel’s first kings, Saul and David. Through many acts of deliverance and forgiveness,
God kept safe the line of the King of kings, our Savior Jesus Christ. Led by Pastor Lahmann
Preschool Power Hour — 9:30 AM Meeting Room
This class is geared for children ages 18 months to 4 years of age and their parents. It offers Bible stories, music, &
playtime. Preschool Power Hour meets the first & third Wednesdays of the month.
Men’s Bible Study & Fellowship — 8:00 PM — 1 Samuel School Workroom
Next class on November 17th. Led by Bob Edgington
Thursdays
Jesus Cares — 6:00 PM Meeting Room
St. John’s outreach ministry for members of our church & community with developmental disabilities. Jesus Cares
meets 14 on the second & fourth Thursdays of the month.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
“St. John’s Lutheran Church exists to BUILD UP THE BODY OF CHRIST so that we might know
Christ and make Him known.”
We Love Him Because He First Loved Us
ATTENDANCE (week of November 7)
8:00 235
10:30 176
Monday 44
Total Attendance at Worship Services 455
Breakfast Bible study 9
Wednesday Bible study 11
New Life in Christ 6
Those Who Serve
How to Contact Your Staff
Pastor Terry Laabs
E-mail: ptl@stjohnsburlington.org
Cell phone: 262-210-5789
Pastor Kirk Lahmann
E-mail: pastorlahmann@stjohnsburlington.org
Cell phone: 262-210-2018
Principal, Phillip Rehberger
E-mail: principal@stjohnsburlington.org
Cell phone: 262-757-3695
Church office
Phone: 262-763-8229
E-mail: office@stjohnsburlington.org
School office
Phone: 262-763-2377
E-mail: school@stjohnsburlington.org
www.stjohnsburlington.org
GREETERS FOR TODAY
8:00—Roberta Edmundson 10:30—Brian Pesick family Monday—Roger & Myrna Borchardt
GREETERS FOR NEXT WEEK
8:00—Paula Nolte 10:30—Open
See the greeter sheet in the church entryway to sign up to greet for a service or call the church office.
COUNTING TEAM for November 15
Team #2: Brenda Maxwell, Dorothy Krueger, Sharon Lorfeld, Heather Wollmer
USHER SCHEDULE for week of November 21
8:00 AM - Team D: Larry Rouce, David Fleming, Dean Fleming, Dan Jensen, John Jensen, Dave Rouce, Tom
Solofra
10:30 AM - Team G: Tom Sorensen, Dale Lorfeld, Brian Pesick, Mark Stein, Harvey Beaster
Thanksgiving Eve - Team E: Ralph Voss, Tim Bird, Joe Bauman, Ray DiCastri, Bob Held, Paul Scriver, Jeff
Zilisch
Thanksgiving Day- Team A: Bob Edgington, Charles Wollmer, James Wollmer, David Schwartz, Bob Musgrave,
Jeff Sibley
NOVEMBER ALTAR GUILD
Sheryl Lundgren (767-0534), Eunice Robers (539-2563) & Karen Nuchell (767-1580)
Please call one of the women listed if you would like to have flowers placed in the church in memory of a loved
one or to honor an event. Please contact the church office if you would like the flowers listed in the bulletin.
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