Up-to-Date News from St. John

DATELINE: TOWNSEND, WISCONSIN: THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010
Sunrise 7:02; Sunset 7:03; Crescent Moon
First day that the sun is up over twelve hours
Based on global position 45.3 N, 88.6 W.

BIBLE CLASS is cancelled today due to Pastor Mueller traveling to minister to his brother-in-law and family.

PRAYERS for Jack Stricker, Pam Mueller's brother, diagnosed with cancer. He is seriously ill and may be approaching the end of his earthly life.

PRAYERS of thanks for Wally Yunk, returned from hospital with internal bleeding stopped (problem due to medication). Lorry Runge is also home and healing after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.

Lenten service attendance was 96, meal 65.

PANTRY shopping in Shawano will be done this morning. We'll need volunteer help to unload at the church at about 10 am.

OUR LUTHERAN high school in Green Bay, NEW Lutheran, made it to the state final four in boys basketball. The semi-final game will be played this morning at 10:30. The game will be televised on Channel 32.
Laona was a local team NEW Luth. beat to get to the regionals and then the final four.

YOUTH meet after church Sunday to make some crafts for sale at Easter.

YOUTH have an overnight retreat at Tundra Lodge in Green Bay, Wednesday - Thursday, March 31-April 1. Cost is $40 or credits. Sign up by calling Scott 850-0768.

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INTERNET is now available at the church. A password will be needed for those who wish to use their laptops in the building.

PRAYERS for Joyce Vreeke, recovery for knee replacement; Lorry Runge, recovering from surgery; Laverne Trewyn, recovering from a stroke.

PRAYERS for Myrt Korbas, hospitalized in Oconto Falls with a stroke.

RODGERS ORGAN rep Val Bartlein was at St. John Tuesday Mar. 9 to present some of the features of the Rodgers Organ and assess our future music and worship- leading needs.
The next step is to hear an actual demonstration. Mr. Bartlein suggested us visiting the Clintonville installation and also one in Abrams. The opportunity for this visit will probably be on a Saturday in early May.
Pastor Mueller has served at two congregations where a Rodgers organ was installed and he personally seems impressed by what Rodgers has to offer.
A Rodgers comes with a ten year warranty on parts and service. The size and complexity of the organ will depend on the needs of the congregation and what financing they choose.
Modern technology has digitally reproduced pipe organ sounds and the sound of the electronic organ is virtually the same as a pipe. Also a lot of instrumentation and percussion can be added, and the organ can also be programmed to play back pre-recorded music and provide background for live organists.

PHONE NUMBERS:
Church office and fax: 715-276-7214; toll-free from out of town only:
1-866-590-0543
Linda's Cell: 850-0274
Pastor Mueller Cell: 850-2789
Scott Wycherley Home 276-3920
Scott Cell: 850-0768

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REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE:

Mission Sewing: Second and Third Mondays 9 am
Altar Guild: As announced
Pantry Volunteer Committee: Second Monday Quarterly at 6:30 pm
NODAC, Northern Oconto Drug/Alcohol Coalition, 3rd Monday, 6 pm, at Riverview Town Hall
Vacation Bible School: August 16-20, 2010, 9-Noon, Monday - Friday.
Lakes Clergy Association Breakfast: First Tuesday 8 am
Ladies Aid: Second Tuesday 1 pm
Nu-Roc Music: Second Tuesday 2:30
Pantry Shelving: Tuesday after the Fourth Sunday, 9:15 am.
Thrift Store Board: Tue., May 18, 4:15pm, at Store: Hwy 32 at Cavour St., Wabeno.
Adult Choir: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Breakfast Bible Class and Prayer: Wednesdays 7:00 am
Pantry: Second and Fourth Wednesdays 9 and 6
Positive Leadership For Adults/Youth: First Wednesday 11:30 am at Wabeno Elementary. Next mtg. Feb. 3.
Woodland Music: First Wednesday 2pm at Woodland, Suring.
Confirmation Six: Sundays at 10:20; Wednesdays 3:15 (Wabeno Elem.School)
Christian Volunteers: Quarterly Thursdays as announced, 6:30 pm
Confirmation 7/8: Wednesdays 7 pm
Scrabble Club: Thursdays 11:30 am
Thrift Store: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11-4, Hwy. 32 at Cavour Street, Wabeno
Trustees: First Thursday 4:30 pm
Evangelism/Fellowship Committee: Quarterly, first Thur. of the month Feb.,May, Aug.,Nov.,6:30PM
Bellchoir: Thursdays 5:30
Thrivent Chapter: Saturday, Jan. 16, 8:30 am, at St. John, Hayes
Youth Group: Sundays 4 pm as scheduled plus service and fellowship activities.
Elders: As announced
Church Services with Holy Communion Saturdays 5:30, Sundays 9:00 am
Sunday School 10:20

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MANGOLD special account has been set up at Laona State Bank. Deposits to this account will help the Mangolds with incidental expenses related to travel and treatment for Pastor. You may deposit a gift for this account at any Laona State Bank branch. Ask for your donations to be deposited in the "Ken and Lisa Mangold Special Account."