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Planning Calendar for January-June

February Courier
(St. John Lutheran's monthly newsletter)

Lutheran Life
(the Florida-Georgia District's newsletter)

St. John Constitution

Congregational Report to the District (October 2010)

Evangelism Explosion

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod's (LCMS) Website
(St. John is a member of the LCMS)

Florida-Georgia District's Website
(St. John is a member of the Florida-Georgia District of the LCMS)

Adobe Reader download site

 

 


Schedule of Worship Services...

SATURDAYS
6:00pm - Blended Worship Service

SUNDAYS
9:00am -
Blended Worship Service
9:00am - KIDS WORSHIP (ages 3-10) in the Church Annex

Children begin in the church with their families at the 9:00am service and are brought to KIDS WORSHIP approximately 10 minutes into the service.
10:00am - Fellowship Time in the FLC-Fellowship Room
10:30am - Adult Bible Class & Kids Bible Fellowship hour
10:30am - 
Youth Unplugged

A staffed nursery is available during our two Worship Services & during our Sunday morning Adult Bible Class hour.

SUNDAY RADIO PROGRAMS (sponsored by St. John)
on WMFQ - 92.9 FM
7:00am - "This Is The Day"
7:30am - "Lift High The Cross"


Schedule of Bible Study Classes...

SUNDAYS @ 10:30-11:30am (immediately after Sunday worship)
Bill Reese leads a class (FLC-Conference Room)
Randy Priem leads a class (HS Bldg-Room 6)
Sally Mennicke leads a class (MS Bldg-Room 2-35)
Jim Webb begins a new Adult Information Class on January 30, 2011 (COC-Room 24)
Bob VanHoose leads a class (HS Bldg-Room 4)
Pastor Besalski leads Youth Confirmation Classes (Church Office)

SUNDAYS @ 6:30pm
Dianne Wakeland begins a new Beth Moore series in January of 2011 (COC-Room 24)

MONDAYS @ 11:00am-12:00pm

Pastor Besalski leads a study of the Acts of the Apostles (COC-Room 24)

TUESDAYS @ 6:30am-7:30am
Bill Reese leads a men's Promise Keepers Bible study (FLC-Conference Room)

WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30am-7:30am
Bill Reese leads an off-campus Bible study (contact Bill at 732-4129 for details)

WEDNESDAYS @ 4:30pm-5:30pm
Liz Weiss leads a W-4 Bible study & exercise group (COC-Room 24)

WEDNESDAYS @ 6:00pm-8:00pm is "WEDNESDAY NITE OUT"
There will be no "Wednesday Nite Out" events from December 22nd through January 12th.  The first "Wednesday Nite Out" of 2011 will be on January 19th.  We look forward to seeing you there!
6:00-6:30pm - Everyone gathers for a light dinner (FLC-Fellowship Room)
6:45-8:00pm - All youth go to their age group meetings for Bible lessons & games
7:00-8:00pm - Various Adult Bible Classes are offered (check with the Church Office)

THURSDAYS @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
Jim Webb continues EE outreach training & visits. This course will equip you to effectively share your personal faith with anyone.

3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH @ 7:00am-8:00am
Rev. Joe Regnier leads a NEW MEN'S ministry series called "MOMENTUM"; please call 629-1794, ext. 2 to reserve a seat every 3rd Friday for breakfast & Bible study: "Who Am I?  What Am I Doing Here?"

SATURDAYS @ 5:00pm-5:55pm (before Saturday worship)
Fran Spaeth lead an adult Bible class (COC-Room 24)

Please select a course of study and join us as we explore God's plan for our lives!

Summer Vacation Bible School 2011 - June 20-24

Go to www.stjohnrocks.org for more information about VBS 2011!

Church Office...

Interim Pastor - Robert Besalski church.office@stjohnocala.org
School Principal - Jeff Knutson jeff.knutson@stjohnocala.org
Church Growth Director - Jim Webb jim.webb@stjohnocala.org
Music Director - Christy Asleson christy.asleson@stjohnocala.org
Development Director - Richard Rath richard.rath@stjohnocala.org
Business Manager - Dianne Wakeland dianne.wakeland@stjohnocala.org

Church E-mail Address: church.office@stjohnocala.org
Church Phone Number: (352) 629-1794
We have an automated 24-hour/day answering system that allows you to leave a message or speak to the staff member you wish.  Please listen to the recorded message to make sure you can dial the staff member's extension.
Church Fax Number: (352) 622-5564

St. John Lutheran Church & School is a member Florida-Georgia District
of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).

 

Church Office Hours...

Monday-Friday ~ 8:00am-4:00pm
Before or after hours you may leave a message on the answering machine and we will return your call as soon as possible.

 

Who To Contact...

Joining St. John
We invite anyone interested in membership to contact the Church Office (629-1794 or 
church.office@stjohnocala.org) for specifics. Pastor Besalski would be happy to meet with anyone interested in membership.

Pastoral Meeting or Visit
P
lease contact the Church Office (629-1794 or church.office@stjohnocala.org) to make an appointment with Pastor Besalski or to schedule a visit at your home.

 

LWML...

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) is a wonderful outreach organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. To see what the LWML is doing in the Florida-Georgia District, check out their website at www.flgalwml.com.

LLL...

The Lutheran Layman's League (LLL) is a wonderful outreach organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.  They hold their monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm in the Family Life Center - Fellowship Room.  All men are invited to attend.