ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SEWARD, NEBRASKA

Worship and Communion Opportunities

Returning to Worship Guidance Document – watch for communications this coming week about changes in Reopening Guidelines

In-person services – call the church office the Monday of each week to register for that week (call between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) or you can register on line – click here to register:
Sun., 8:30 & 11am
Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services until further notice.

Communion Service on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am – call the church office the Monday of each week to register for that week (call between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) or you can register on line – click here.

Below are some devotional questions that go with the message for this Sunday.  You are encouraged to read them before, during, or after the message.  They could be for personal reflection, but could also be used for discussion in groups.

QUESTIONS for Matthew 20:1-16

Readings for Sunday, September 20: Isaiah 55:6-9, Psalm 27:1-9, Philippians 1:12-24, 19-30, Matthew 20:1-16
Readings for Sunday, September 27: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, Psalm 25:1-10, Philippians 2:1-4 (5-13) 14-18, Matthew 21:23-27 (28-32)

• How long have you been a member of the “laborers in the vineyard”?  Do you have “enough time” on the crew to be guaranteed full pay?
• How does entitlement show up in the church today?
• How does God show His generosity with His grace?
• The long-serving workers in the vineyard grumbled over the Master’s generosity with the short-timers.  What kinds of responses from the “long-timers” would bless the “short-timers” in the Body of Christ?

Use of Masks when on Campus

When you come to the church office, enter through the west entrance, sign in in the lobby, and then put on a face covering as you enter into the building.  This is to be done by all who come into the church office and any other public areas of the facility for the safety of staff and students. 

Pastor Bruick is out-of-the office September 21-28 as he spends time with his family in Indiana. 

DCE Practicum Students – click here to meet Dane Wolfgram and Drew Boggs

Child Development Center in Need of Workers

We are in need of subs for classrooms, a maternity-leave sub for October-January, and 20 or 30 hour per week workers.  If you have interest or leads for us, please call the Child Development Center at 402-643-3122. 

When Is That Starting? (upcoming Christian Nurture activity dates)

• Midweek School Midweek School is Wednesdays, 3:45-5pm. If you have a child in 3rd – 6th grade who attends public or home school and they have not yet attended, please contact the church office so they may be registered for class.
• Public School Confirmation Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:30pm for 7th and 8th grade students.  If you have a child in that grade who attends public or home school and they have not yet attended, please contact the church office so that they may be registered for class and attend this coming Wednesday.
• Youth (Sr. and Jr. High) Bible Classes will begin in September. Watch here for more information.
• Adult Bible Classes at church is To Be Determined. Online offerings will continue.

Home Sunday School – click here for details

Update on Women’s Bible Study Groups – click here for class list details

Collection Box for Orphan Grain Train Items  (Sponsored by the LWML) – west entrance

Beginning the weekend of October 3/4, we will restart collecting for OGT. Please place used clothes, linens, shoes, socks, etc. to be donated to the Orphan Grain Train and taken to either the Lincoln distribution center. Thank you for your gifts for missions.  

Fresh Georgia Pecans

Holiday baking is just around the corner! Fresh Georgia pecans will be available in early November. More information on pricing and pick-up will be provided toward the end of this month. As in the past, the pecan sales will benefit the 2021 Alaska Mission Team to Akiachak, AK. We will sell pecan halves and medium pieces for baking, as well as dark or milk chocolate covered pecans, turtles, and cinnamon pecans for simply eating or gifting.  If you would like to pre-order to ensure you receive the needed amount, please email Jan Bruick at janbruick@gmail.com.

Seward County Pro-Life Council will host the annual Life Chain Sunday on Oct. 4, 2-3pm, Seward Co. Courthouse lawn (west side). All are invited to participate.

Lutheran Family Services Resources

Funds are available for individuals for assistance with rent, mortgages, utilities, etc. due to COVID-19.  Please let your friends and neighbors know if they are in need of assistance.  This is a great way to share the mercy and grace of Christ by caring for our neighbors.
https://www.lfsneb.org/2020/08/27/people-impacted-by-covid-19-now-have-further-resources-to-help/