At St. John's
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What is a Lutheran Sacraments Mission Statement Church Council Committees
Continue the Journey Capital Campaign Women's Ministry Altar Guild
Lutheran Men in Mission Over 60 Sojourners Couples Club Church Floor Plans
The Christian church is made up of those who have been baptized and thus have received Christ as the Son of God and Savior of the world. Lutherans believe that they are a part of a community of faith that began with the gift of the Holy Spirit, God's presence with his people, on the day of Pentecost. The church, regardless of the external form it takes, is the fellowship of those who have been restored to God by Christ. Indeed, to be called into fellowship with Christ is also to be called into community with other believers.The church is essential to Christian life and growth. Its members are all sinners in need of God's grace. It has no claim on human perfection. The church exists solely for the hearing and doing of God's Word. It can justify its existence only when it proclaims the living Word of Christ, administers the Sacraments and gives itself to the world in deeds of service and love. Most Lutherans recognize a wider fellowship of churches and are eager to work alongside them in ecumenical ministries and projects.
Lutherans accept two Sacraments as God-given means for penetrating the lives of people with his grace. Although they are not the only means of God's self-revelation, Baptism and Holy Communion are visible acts of God's love.
In Baptism, and it can be seen more clearly in infant Baptism, God freely offers his grace and lovingly establishes a new community. In Holy Communion -- often called the Lord's Supper or the Eucharist -- those who come to the table receive in bread and wine the body and blood of their Lord. This gift is itself the real presence of God's forgiveness and mercy, nourishing believers in union with their Lord and with each other.
Our Mission: Live God's love in the world.
Our Vision: A vibrant urban church centered in enthusiastic and inspirational worship, grace-filled
service, and rich opportunities for spiritual growth.
Our Core Values: We do God's work by . . .
Growing in faith through worship, study, prayer and fellowship
Risking innovation and Spirit-led change
Anchoring ourselves in Christ's steadfast love, hope and joy
Caring for all with compassion, respect and integrity
Excelling in every endeavor
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Congregational Constitution
Congregational Bylaws
Congregation Council 2008
Gregory Favre (term expires Jan '09), President
Merritt Davis (term expires Jan '10), Vice President
Heather Mercer (term expires Jan '10), Secretary
Lance Lewis (term expires Jan '10), Treasurer
Richard Bell (term expires Jan '09)
Joe Brosious (term expires Jan '10)
Amy Chance (term expires Jan '09)
Leslie Dunsworth (term expires Jan '09)
Elizabeth Huber (term expires Jan '09)
Sharon Huckfeldt (term expires Jan '10)
Liese Martinez (term expires Jan '10)
George Nisel (term expires Jan '09)
Council Minutes
June 2007 Council Minutes
September 2007 Council Minutes
October 2007 Council Minutes
November 2007 Council Minutes
December 2007 Council Minutes
Committees
Commissioning Mandate Template
Altar Guild - Sharon Kipp
Art Festival - Marcy Mattson/Elfie Nadell
Building - Kathy Gillogley
Communion Assistants - Cheryl Young
Concert Series - Steven Johnson
Evangelism - Amy Chance, Pastor Espegren
Family Promise - Dan Maloney, Peter Brostrom
Finance - Michael Brassil
Global Encounters - Libby Bullock
Health Ministry - Cindy Carroll/Suzi Carson
Lectors - Greg VanAcker
Library - Phyllis Ehlert
Men's Ministry - William Sailer
Mision Hispana - Pastor LaTorre, Irma Acevedo
Nursery - Angela Nickerson
Order of St. John - Paul Hauptman
Personnel - Ann Boynton
Property - Craig Kirchoff
Radio Broadcast - Tom Sebo
Social Ministry - Linda Fawx/Marsha Obenauer
Sojourners - Gordon & Lyla Hanson
Sprouts - Laurel Erichs/Kathy Graalfs
Stewardship - Spence Gedestad
Sunday School - Debra Cribbins
Trust Fund - Margge Taylor
Ushers - Erik Bjerke
Women of the ELCA - Pat Oehler
Worship & Music - Pastor Sorensen, Steven Johnson
Youth - Darren Zinzer, Pastor Espegren
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Continue the Journey (Building Fund Committee)
The crews are here and work has begun! During the first few weeks the focus was on “light” demolition and abatement. The light demolition included the removal of non-load bearing walls and the removal of heating ducts, flooring, electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and generally stripping the interior bare. There was much anticipation about the condition of the wood paneling and whether any of it would be salvageable. Unfortunately, the paneling was applied with both nails and glue and was not in salvageable condition. The contractor has received the first set of comments from the city regarding the building plans, and there does not appear to be any item of major concern. In the past few weeks the “heavy” demolition (the removal of the chimneys) and the beginning of rough plumbing have taken place. On the exterior a waterproof barrier is being installed below grade on the west side of the fellowship hall. Once that is in place, slurry will be placed against the building and new drains to pull water away from the building will be installed. Since for 95 years there has been nothing but dirt against those stone walls below grade, this should make a marked improvement on our water damage issues in the fellowship hall. I also want to let you know that I cannot be more pleased with the work Otto is doing, and the quality of workers who are on site. Every person I have encountered, from project manager and site supervisor, to laborers of every specialty, they all have been professional and clearly are taking great pride in their work on our sanctuary and buildings. – Pastor Scot
Continuation Corner
- Here are the figures for the current Continue the Journey: Next Steps campaign as of December 31, 2007:
*December 2007 income: $163,085
*Total Income: $362,950
As always, your continued support of this building campaign is appreciated.
Continue the Journey Continuation Committee
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Women's Ministry
Women are involved in ministry throughout our parish — serving on all committees, heading several of them, serving on the Council, and as ushers, lectors, communion assistants, and altar guild members, van drivers, parish nurses, teachers in Sunday School. Truly we have an inclusive parish. We also have programming specifically for women: Bible study circles, prayer groups and the sewing group. WELCA stands for Women of the ELCA and we hope you will join us for one of our monthly meetings.
WELCA Monthly Meetings
Deborah Circle: Lyla Hanson , Contact; meets 2nd Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in homes.
Lydia Circle: Margaret Koehler, Co-Leaders; meets 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in homes.
Martha Circle: Patty Gedestad, Contact; meets 1st Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. in homes.
Naomi Circle: Marsha Obenauer, Leader; meets 2nd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in homes.
Ruth Circle: Patricia Lytal, Contact; meets 2nd ursday at 7:30 p.m. in homes.
Sewing Group: Pat Oehler, Leader; meets 4th Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. in Room 321.
Quilting Group: Pat Oehler, Leader; meets 3rd Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in Room 321.
Prayer Group: Jeanette Simonson, Contact; meets 4th Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel.
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Altar Guild
Are you locking for a way to contribute to St. John's but don't think you have the time? Consider joining the Atar Guild. We are looking for new members, existing members, male or female, to join us in preparing God's Altar for the Holy Eucharist. Your commitment is minimal. We ask that you be willing to work at least one month a year with a co-worker, setting up for the 8:00 a.m. service. Throughout the year, you will rotate various service with other members of the Altar Guild to either set-up and/or clean-up from the assigned service. There are NO monthly meetings, schedules come out well in advance of your assigned service, and we try to accommodate all scheduling requests.
If you are interested, please call the church office, 444-0874. It's a great way to meet people and do your part to contribute to our weekly worship services at St. John's.
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Lutheran Men in Mission
Every third Saturday of the month the Lutheran Men in Mission of St. John's congregation have a breakfast and bible study beginning at 7:30 am. The meeting and study end at approximately 9:00 am so the grass can still be cut on Saturday just a little later than usual. All men of St. John's congregation are welcome. Ask a fellow congregation member to come with you and discover how friendly the Lutheran Men in Mission really are at St. John's. Small group discussion sessions have been planned to discuss such topics as: Masculinity, accountability, discipleship, attitude adjustment, men at work, for men only (issues men face) and many other topics from the book "Master Builder Bible for Men."
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Over 60 "Sojourners"
The Sojourners is an informal organization open to everyone, particularly to seniors but to others as well. They gather 3 or 4 times a year for special outings. Details on the next meeting are being planned. Watch for further details.
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Couples' Club
Meets quarterly. Contact Greg & Karen Sandlund through the church office for information.
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St. John's Trust Funds
St John's has two Trust Funds. The first, the St John's Trust Fund was established to fund ministry projects that seek to share the Gospel fo Jesus Christ. Trust application are to be submitted to the church office and are due September 1. Trust Fund Application
The Second Trust Fund is the St. John's Operating Trust. The Operating Trust was established to fund special capital needs that support the operational ministries of St. John's Lutheran Church. Trust applications for the Operational Trust are due October 15. Operating Trust Fund Application
St. John's Floor Plans
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Third floor click here:
St. John's Lutheran Church
1701 L Street
Sacramento, California 95811
(916) 444-0874 (Telephone)
(916) 444-1205 (Fax)
www.stjohnslc.org (Web)
staff@stjohnslc.org (Email)
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