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Multitudes who sleep in

the dust of the earth will

awake… Those who are

wise will shine like the

brightness of the heavens,

and those who lead many

to righteousness, like the

stars for ever and ever.

–Daniel 12:2a,3

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Saints Triumphant Sunday

November 15 & 18, 2018

WELCOME TO ST. JOHN’S

We’re thrilled that you are here today. Please sign the Friendship Register at the end

of your pew so that we have a record of your visit. And please come and worship with

us again. Please also introduce yourself to Pastor Kuske. He would love to meet you

and to serve you in whatever way he can.

OUR FACILITIES

Our restrooms are located to the right as you leave the sanctuary in the Mother’s Room

and downstairs next to the exit. The members of St. John’s believe that families should

be encouraged to worship together. (Church, like much of life, needs to be “taught” to

young children.) If your young one needs some “time out,” we have an A/V-equipped

Mother’s Room just outside the sanctuary to your right. If you need anything during

the service, please feel free to ask an usher.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

As we approach the end of all things and the great Day of Judgment, we want to make

sure we have it all straight; the readings for this Sunday help us prepare by their careful

description of what is to come, so that we will not fear as we look and long for the day

of his appearing. Rather, clinging to his grace in Word and sacraments we strive to live

as though who know what to expect at the end of it all.

PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP

Lord Jesus, our Judge and King, you will come again with great power and glory to

gather your people to your side. Until you return give us the strength to trust your

Word which will not pass away and lead us to live in service to Christ in his

purpose. In the name of our Savior and Lord we pray. Amen.

Please Note Sunday service is video-recorded and will be aired on our local cable channel at noon today. If

you would like a copy, please speak to pastor after the service.

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THE COMMON SERVICE

WITH HOLY COMMUNION

Page 15 of Christian Worship

THE RINGING OF THE BELLS and WELCOME TO GOD’S HOUSE

HYMN Jerusalem the Golden

Christian Worship, 728 1. Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest—

The sight of it refreshes The weary and oppressed:

I know not, oh, I know not What joys await us there,

What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare:

To sing the hymn unending With all the martyr throng,

Amidst the halls of Zion Resounding full with song.

2. Oh, sweet and blessed country, The home of God’s elect!

Oh, sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect,

Where they who with their leader Have conquered in the fight

Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white.

Jesus in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest

Where sings the host of heaven Your glorious name to bless.

3. The Christ is ever with them; The daylight is serene.

The pastures of the blessed Are ever rich and green.

There is the throne of David; And there from care released,

The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast.

To God enthroned in glory The Church’s voices blend,

The Lamb forever blessed, The Light that knows no end.

This twelfth century hymn, first conceived by Bernard of Cluny, depicts an idyllic, heavenly scene.

The hymn is gloriously set to the English folk tune THAXTED.

Text: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century

Tune, Setting Gustav Holst, 1874-1934, alt.

PLEASE STAND

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M: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

CONFESSION OF SINS

M: Beloved in the Lord: let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to

God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us

forgiveness.

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.

LORD, HAVE MERCY (Kyrie)

ABSOLUTION

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 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

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PRAYER AND PRAISE

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

GLORY BE TO GOD (Gloria in Excelsis)

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you!

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 your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen

COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

M: On this celebration of Saints Triumphant, we rejoice, give thanks and remember

the members of St. John’s that entered their true rest in this last year as well as

others who have escaped the sorrows of this world and now, because Jesus is their

Savior, are sharing the eternal banquet of heaven.

M: I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he

dies;

C: And whoever lives and believes in me will never die. (John 11:25-26)

Helen Gollmar (97) December 30, 2017

Ralph Jensen (72) January 22, 2018

Richard Klemm (72) February 13, 2018

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M: Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above,

where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

C: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:1-2)

Margaret Schaitel (97) May 10, 2018

Ruth Licht (92) April 1, 2018

M: I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.

C: And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. (Job

19:25-26)

Norma Caflisch (95) June 19, 2018

Delores Nieman (93) June 25, 2018

M: I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes in him who sent me has

eternal life and will not be condemned;

C: He has crossed over from death to life. (John 5:24)

Geraldine Verthein (80) July 15, 2018

Duane Kopf (78) July 20, 2018

M: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

C: Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness. (2 Timothy 4:7-8)

Clara Harmel (90) August 5, 2018

James Kimpfbeck Jr (58) September 4, 2018

M: For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we

live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord.

C: So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:7-8)

Lolita Lehman (97) September 10, 2018

Verlena Fortune (94) September 12, 2018

M: Be faithful, even to the point of death.

C: And I will give you the crown of life. (Revelation 2:10)

Nelda Phelps (95) September 18, 2018

Opal Kohlmeyer (92) September 29, 2018

Melvin Brandt (92) November 11, 2018

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THE WORD

PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 118

Christian Worship, page 108

The LORD is my strength and my song;*

he has become my salvation.

The LORD’S right hand is lifted high;*

the LORD’S right hand has done mighty things!

I will not die but live,*

and will proclaim what the LORD has done.

Refrain

I will give you thanks, for you answered me;*

you have become my salvation.

The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;*

the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

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This is the day the LORD has made;*

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Refrain

Refrain Tune: Marty Haugen. © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, IL, www.giamusic.com. All rights reserved.

Used by permission.

SECOND LESSON 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to

grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose

again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in

him. 15 According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who

are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen

asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command,

with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ

will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together

with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so, we will be with the Lord

forever. 18 Therefore encourage each other with these words.

VERSE OF THE DAY (Revelation 7:15a)

M: Alleluia. They are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his

temple. Alleluia.

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PLEASE STAND

GOSPEL Mark 13:24-27

After the announcement of the gospel, the congregation sings:

C: Glory be to you, O Lord!

24 “But in those days, following that distress,

“‘the sun will be darkened,

and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will fall from the sky,

and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ 26 “At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and

glory. 27 And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the

ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.

After the Gospel, the congregation sings:

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

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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.

PLEASE BE SEATED

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HYMN OF THE DAY Like the Golden Sun Ascending

Christian Worship, 147

1. Like the golden sun ascending, Breaking through the gloom of night,

On the earth its glory spending So that darkness takes to flight,

Thus my Jesus from the grave And death’s dismal, dreadful cave

Rose triumphant Easter morning At the early purple dawning.

2. Thanks to you, O Christ victorious! Thanks to you, O Lord of life!

Death has now no power o’er us, You have conquered in the strife.

Thanks because you did arise And have opened paradise!

None can fully sing the glory Of the resurrection story.

3. You have died for my transgression; All my sins on you were laid.

You have won for me salvation; On the cross my debt was paid.

From the grave I shall arise And shall meet you in the skies.

Death itself is transitory; I shall lift my head in glory.

4. Grant me grace, O blessed Savior, And your Holy Spirit send

That my life and my behavior May be pleasing to the end,

That I may not fall again Into death’s grim pit and pain,

Whence by grace you have retrieved me And from which you have relieved

me.

5. For the joy your advent gave me, For your gospel’s great reward,

For your baptism which has saved me, For your supper and your Word,

For your death, the bitter scorn, For your resurrection morn:

Lord, I thank you and extol you, And in heav’n I shall behold you.

Text: Thomas H. Kingo, 1634–1703, abr.; tr. George A. T. Rygh, 1860–1942, alt.

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PLEASE STAND

SERMON Daniel 12:1-3

Shine Like the Heavens! You can shine because God has sent Michael.

You do shine because he has written your name in the book. You will shine because of the Resurrection.

“At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There

will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations

until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in

the book—will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will

awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those

who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many

to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.

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PLEASE BE SEATED

OFFERING

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be

done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as

we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us

from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever.

Amen.

THE SACRAMENT

PREFACE

M: The Lord be With You.

C: And also with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them up unto the Lord.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.

C: It is good and right so to do.

M: It is truly good right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give

you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus

Christ, our Lord, who preserves his church to the end of time when he will come

again as king to judge all people and take his own to glory. Therefore, with all the

saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their

glorious song:

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (Sanctus)

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread. 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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PAX DOMINI

M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: Amen

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD (Agnus Dei)

PLEASE BE SEATED

DISTRIBUTION

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HYMN Blessed Are the Saints of God

Christian Worship, 394

1. Blessed are the saints of God; They are bought with Christ’s own blood.

They are ransomed from the grave; Life eternal they shall have.

With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity.

2. They are justified by grace; They enjoy the Savior’s peace.

All their sins are washed away; They shall stand in God’s great day.

With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity.

3. They are lights upon the earth, Children of a heav’nly birth.

One with God, with Jesus one, Glory is in them begun.

With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity.

Text: Joseph Humphreys, b. 1720, alt.

HYMN I Know of a Sleep in Jesus’ Name

Christian Worship, 211

1. I know of a sleep in Jesus’ name, A rest from all toil and sorrow;

Earth folds in her arms my weary frame And shelters it till the morrow.

My soul is at home with God in heav’n; My sorrows are past and over.

2. I know of a morning, bright and fair When tidings of joy shall wake us,

When songs from on high shall fill the air And God to his glory take us,

When Jesus shall bid us rise from sleep—How joyous that hour of waking!

3. God’s Son to our graves then makes his way; His voice hear all tribes and

nations;

The trumpet of God will sound the day And shake all the earth’s foundations.

He calls out aloud, “O dead, come forth!” In glory we rise to meet him.

4. O Jesus, draw near my dying bed And take me into your keeping

And say when my spirit hence is fled, “This child is not dead, but sleeping.”

And leave me not, Savior, till I rise To praise you in life eternal.

Text: Magnus B. Landstad, 1802–80, abr.; tr. The Lutheran Hymnary, Decorah, 1913, alt.

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THANKSGIVING PLEASE STAND

SONG OF SIMEON (Nunc Dimittis)

M: O give thanks to the Lord for he is good.

C: And his mercy endures forever.

M: O God the Father, source of all goodness, in your loving kindness you sent

your Son to share our humanity. We thank you that through him you have

given us pardon and peace in this sacrament. We also pray that you will not

forsake us, but will rule our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit so that we

willingly serve you day after day, though Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen

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BLESSING

M: 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

HYMN Lord, When Your Glory I Shall See

Christian Worship, 219

Lord, when your glory I shall see

And taste your kingdom’s pleasure,

Your blood my royal robe shall be,

My joy beyond all measure!

When I appear before your throne,

Your righteousness shall be my crown;

With these I need not hide me.

And there, in garments richly wrought,

As your own bride I shall be brought

To stand in joy beside you.

Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607–76, abr.; tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941, alt.

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Service Participants

Organist Lorene Belter

Radio Announcer Brent Bailey

Television Producer Fred Kruse

Greeter Jan Bance

Ushers Jeff McNabb and David Parchem

Communion Aaron Dix, Scott Manis, Eric Drukee, Bruce

Wilkinson, Deacon Tramp

Monday Meadows Lorraine Casson and Lori Halvorson

Altar Guild Judy Schubring and Tamie Pinion

Our Fruits of Faith

Week of November 11, 2018

Church attendance: Thursday – 38+ Sunday – 210 + Meadows - 7 = 255

October Budgeted ................... Actual ----------------- Last October

Expenses $79,058.83 ................... $87,580.57 ------------ $67,730.42

All Revenue $65,161.83 ................... $65,912.77 ------------ $76,930.60

Offerings received last week ......................... $8,975.77

Special Gifts:

In loving memory of Suzanne Schaefer Fischer who passed away (11/7)

by her father Don – School Sign - $500

In loving memory of her parents, Albert and Elsa Giese,

by Savera Marquardt - Church Projects - $120

LMSG (Lutheran Military Support Group) Ammo Can collection - $901

Radio Rebroadcast of 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

MAXFM, 740 AM and 99.7 FM

WRPQ.com for radio streaming

Television Rebroadcast Sundays at 12 noon

Cable Channel 10 and TV 43

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Announcements

Sponsor: This week’s bulletin is sponsored by Cindy Allen and family to the glory of

our Divine Savior in celebration of PV2 George Bartel’s 19th birthday (11/15) and his

upcoming graduation from AIT at Fort Gordon, GA (12/18). Thank you!

Sunday Morning Bible Class: We explore chapters 11 and 12 in Hebrews, how Jesus

defines the heart of our faith.

Thursday Morning Adult Bible Study: We will investigate the book of Judges. There

is a pattern to spirituality which God makes clear in Judges. We encounter this pattern

in our time and culture as well. How can we stop the negatives of that pattern today?

This week, we will be looking at Jephthah and Samson.

Principal Called: Please remember Mr. Benjamin Schramm and his family in your

prayers. Mr. Schramm was called at the congregational meeting last Sunday to be our

principal for the next school year.

Ladies Aid Shut-in Baskets: Ladies Aid is collecting for and delivering Shut-in Baskets

Monday, November 19th. They are looking for donations. These baskets will go to men

and women in nursing homes and individual residences, so items must be individually

wrapped candies and snacks, tea and hot chocolate, gum or personal items such as

purse-size hand lotions, and socks. No homemade items, please.

St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Day Banquet: St. Vincent de Paul members

cordially invite you to attend their annual Thanksgiving Day Banquet. They will be

serving dinner noon- 12:30 at St. Joseph’s cafeteria. It is an opportunity to have a great

meal, and to socialize with others in our community.

There is no need to be alone for Thanksgiving. If you would like to come, you will

need a reservation, so please call the store at 608-356-4649, by Monday, November

19th. If you live in the city of Baraboo and have no ride, we can provide transportation

for you. Please join us.

Holiday Ushers: We need ushers for the holiday services (Thanksgiving, Christmas

Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve)! If you are interested in ushering for a service

or two, please sign up on the sheets on the Narthex table.

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Christmas Flowers: The time to order your Christmas flowers or make a Media Fund

donation is here. If you wish to purchase a Christmas poinsettia or donate to the Media

Fund, fill out a slip and turn it in at the church office. Extra slips are located on the

Narthex desk.

Morning Doves’ Annual Cookie Walk: It’s almost time for the Morning Doves

annual Cookie Walk. The sale will be held on Sunday, December 9th, before and after

the 9 am service. The yummy baked goods will sell for $7 per pound with funds going

towards non-budgeted school items. Any donations of homemade cookies or candy

are appreciated. Please label what kind it is and if it has nuts. You can drop them off at

the fellowship hall on Friday, December 7th at 8 am.

Do you want to help others? Are you a Thrivent member? Have you used your two

Action Team Grants for the year? That is $500 a year to help your school, church, or

community! You have until December 31 to apply. Not sure how to apply or use

them? Please contact Cindy Allen at 920-344-0455 or another TAC member (Eugene

Phelps, Marilyn Forbush, Steph Wilkinson, Shirley Steinhorst, Kathy Voss, John and

Barb Earl) for help.

Upcoming possible projects include: Christmas goody bags for children, Valentines

for Veterans, Valentines for active duty servicemen, Care packages for active duty

servicemen, Valentines for shut-ins and St. Clare Meadows, Books for school library,

Books and quiet toys for the church activity bags.

Military Christmas Care Packages: The ladies of the St. John’s Mary Martha Circle,

have stepped forward to offer their assistance for our active military personnel that are

members of our area WELS churches. We are in the process of putting together a list of

active duty military personnel from St. John’s-Baraboo, St. Paul’s-North Freedom, and

St. John’s-Rock Springs congregations.

If you know of WELS active military personnel let us know—we will need their

military mailing address. The Mary Martha Circle has agreed to use a portion of their

Fruit Cake sales for this project. Their plan is to put together Care Packages with items

recommended by the U.S. Military Commands. They also plan to work with our school

to have the children create cards and letters to be included in the packages. Nela Stacy

is the Mary Martha Circle contact on this project. Our goal is to get the packages to our

military personnel by Christmas 2018.

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Monday Meadows Evangelists Needed: We need occasional Monday evening

volunteers to help show the video of Sunday’s service and to gather patients from their

rooms and return them after the worship service is over. It all takes about 90 minutes.

If you are interested in helping with this outreach program, please contact the church

office at 355-3870. The Meadows residents greatly appreciate your time and effort to

bring God’s Word to them.

Ushers Needed: Evening ushers are needed for the 3rd and 4th Thursdays of each

month. Please contact Tom Tiedt at 414-526-8733 or the church office at 355-3870 if you

have any questions or would like to sign up.

School Announcements

Eagles Gear Sale: Now is the time to order your updated St. John's Eagles gear! Hats,

hoodies, t-shirts, golf shirts and more! Order online at the below link now through

Sunday, November 18th. https://stjohnseagles.itemorder.com/sale

ButterBraid Fundraiser: The school is holding their annual ButterBraid Fundraiser. If

you want to purchase a ButterBraid, please contact a current St. John’s student.

ButterBraid completed order forms with one check for total payment are due by

November 28th. The orders will be ready for pickup on December 12th after school at 1

pm. The top seller will win $50 for his/her teacher to use in the classroom.

Week of November 18, 2018

Sun 11/18 7:45 am

9:00 am

Bible Class and Sunday School

Worship Service with Holy Communion

Mon 8:00 am

6:30 pm

Ladies Aid pack shut-in baskets

Monday Meadows

Tues

Wed

6:00 pm

NO School

NO Public School Catechism

Oak Park Adult Christ Light Bible Study

Thurs 9:00 am Thanksgiving Worship Service

Fri NO School

Church office closed

Sat 8:00 am Men’s Bible Class

Sun 11/25 7:45 am

9:00 am

10:30 am

Bible Class and Sunday School

Worship Service

Senior Choir Practice

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School (WELS)

Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913

624 East Street (Church) ✞ 515 5th Street (School)

608-355-3870 608-355-3860

Rev. Tim Kuske Deacon Andrew Tramp

[email protected] [email protected]

608-963-1118 920-366-5352

Rev. Erv Vomhof (Visitation)

608-356-9181

stjohnsbaraboo www.stjohnsbaraboo.org