St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling, IL

Diakonia… Begin the Journey in September

System Administrator — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:32:38 +0000

diakonia® It’s a journey. It’s growth. It’s enlightenment. It’s challenge. It’s discovery. It’s service. It’s renewal. It’s awaken-ing. It’s relationship. And, it has piqued your curiosity if you have read this far. diakonia is a venture to a deeper level of understanding God and how we might better serve Him. diakonia is a two year process of spiritual formation and theological education for ELCA members. It consists of 12 courses, six per academic year. Each course is 5 sessions in length, meeting weekly for 3 hours. All of the courses are introductory in nature. Weekly readings and class presentations with discussion will give participants a solid background in a broad spectrum of disciplines e.g., Old and New Testament; Church History; Creeds and Confes-sions; Christian Living; Doctrine; Ethics; Worship; Practical Applications of our Faith in Daily Living and in the Church, etc. diakonia might be for you, if:

- you are at a place where you would like to go deeper in your faith; or

- you would like to develop understanding and skills that will enable you to better serve God through your church; or

- you find satisfaction in grappling with new insights and tough issues among a fellowship of faithful believers. or

- you have ever wondered if God might be calling you to serve in ordained or rostered ministry.

Classes begin September 9th with our initial class beginning at 5:30 p.m. to handle the administrative requirements of the course.

For more detailed information please contact Shawn Wolfe before or after services, at home at 815-625-5393 or via email at sewolfeidc@yahoo.com

Parish Nurse: Warm Weather Exercise Guidelines

System Administrator — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:31:50 +0000

You should take extra care when exercising in warm weather.

The following tips will keep you safe in the heat:

1. Exercise in the early morning or after the sun sets. Avoid mid-day.

2. Take frequent rest and water breaks

3. Drink water before you fell thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty you are already

dehydrated. This is especially true as you get older.

4. Avoid beverages with alcohol and caffeine because these can cause dehydration.

5. Drink fluids, before, during and after exercise.

6. Choose water or a low calorie sports drink.

7. Wear light loose fitting clothing, made of breathable fabric in light colors.

8. Reduce your speed or distance as needed.

9. Exercise indoors during ozone alerts, extreme heat and very high humidity.

10. Listen to your body, stop if you feel chest pain, short of breath, dizzy, lightheaded,

weak, very fatigued, nauseated or that your heart is pounding.

11. Use sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.

Have a comfortable summer.

Vera McCormick RN

A Parish Nurse

From Intern Rita – September 2010

System Administrator — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:30:31 +0000

Grace & Peace to all of you.

“I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” Anne Lamott

My family and I are here, settled in, and daily enjoying the myriad of stories coming our way as we walk with you on this next leg of our journey toward the Office of Pastor in the ELCA.

We thank you for offering us this opportunity to learn with you and to grow with you. What we give to and receive from each other will have ripple effects wherever we go.

Holding us all in prayer as we follow the track Jesus left for us in his Life, Death and Res-urrection. The Holy Spirit will lead and guide us in this “mystery of grace”. Thanks be to God!

Intern Rita Augsburger

Let’s All Rally ‘Round Rally Day!

System Administrator — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:29:36 +0000

Sunday September 12th

10:30 – 12:00 (or „til the fun runs out)

There will be Games for kids of all ages

A jumping castle for the younger kids

Norm Eakle will once again be at the wheel of the “Big

Red” tractor and hay rack

Refreshment and fellowship will be available for all!

The Messenger: September 2010

Newsletter — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:26:47 +0000

The E-Messenger September 2010 edition is now available for download!

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8/29/2010 – Intern Rita Augsburger – Hospitality

worshiptech — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:22:30 +0000

8/22/2010 Pastor Steinke

worshiptech — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:26:09 +0000

8/15/2010 – Intern Rita Augsburger

worshiptech — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:15:37 +0000

8-8-2010 Ruth Fairchild

worshiptech — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:32:45 +0000

8/1/2010 – Barb Otten

worshiptech — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:44:22 +0000