October 11, 2015

Today we celebrate the baptisms of Nina Bella Delgadillo, Hannah

Celeste Hui Graessley and Sarah Helen Ying Graessley.

Nina, daughter of Rene Delgadillo and Alissa Ohlander will be baptized

during the 10:00 a.m. service. Hannah and Sarah, daughters of William

Graessley and Maureen Hamilton, will be baptized in a private service

following the 10:00 service.

Jaymeson Trempe was baptized in a private ceremony on October 5. Welcome to all!

St. John’s Lutheran Church 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California 93311 www.sjlchurch.org

661-665-7815 Fax: 661-665-7821 Email: office@sjlchurch.org

St. John’s Lutheran School

661-664-8090 Fax: 661-664-1327 Email: school@sjlchurch.org

St. John’s Children’s Center

661-664-9127 Fax: 661-664-9195 Email: preschool@sjlchurch.org

Welcome to St. John’s!

We’re glad you chose to worship with us today.

If this is your first time at St. John’s, we invite you to come to the Infor-

mation Center in the Lobby. We’d like to meet you, and we have a sweet treat for you!

Nursery (Age 0 through 35 months) is available during both services. Our nursery is

located in the Lobby to the left of the Worship Center.

Sunday School (Age 3 years through 6th grade) Parents! Check your child into Sunday

School at the Express Check-in (located in front of the Nursery) between 9:30-9:55 a.m.

During the 10:00 a.m. service children ages 3 years through 6th grade will be dismissed to

Sunday School and their teachers will walk them to class. You may pick them up in their

classrooms after the service. Kids! Be sure to wear your name tags.

Restrooms with diaper changing stations are located in the lobby, across from the

nursery. Exiting from the Sanctuary, turn left; exiting from the Worship Center, turn right.

Need information? Questions about current activities? Try the Information Center in

the Lobby between worship services.

In the back of the chairs you will find Prayer cards for your prayer requests and

Communication cards (one per family) to register your worship attendance and note

any contact information changes. Prayer cards will be collected by the ushers during the

first song. Communication cards may be placed in the offering plate as it is passed.

A friendly reminder to all, please silence all devices.

Having a blast at

Kidz 56 Lock-In

News & Notes

Prayer Requests In September a total of 308

prayer requests were re-

ceived. Prayer Intercessors

received 147 and 161 were

sent to the Prayer Team. Thank you for

allowing us to pray for you.

The Portals of Prayer Devotional for the

months of October, No-

vember and December is

now available. Please

stop by the Information Center and pick

up a free copy.

Have you ever wondered what your spiritual gifts are?

Come find out at the Network

Class this fall in the Bride’s

Room on Thursdays October

22-November 5, 6:30-8:30

p.m. Please call Nancy

Dinger, 742-2508, for information.

A Huge Thank You to the SSM Youth

Groups for assembling

all the blessing bags! Your enthusiasm to

serve is refreshing and much appreciated!

From all at HIS!

Our ongoing projects include gather-

ing clothing for the Arvin Valley of Faith

clothing closet and supplies for Blessing

Bags. We also have upcoming projects

printed on a card suitable for hanging on

your refrigerator! Come by and get yours!

Beanie Makers! Keep those beanies coming!

We are looking to fill a truck-

load of “Beanies for Bakers-

field” by the end of November.

Call Georgia, 665-7815, for information.

Do you like helping young children with

Bible lessons, school

work and more? We

need your heart one day a week at the new

“Save America’s Youth, YES” program

starting in Arvin. Please stop by

the Missions Kiosk or contact

Pat Mossman, 397-4536.

Ushers Needed! If you are available

on a weekly basis for the 10:00 service,

please contact Georgia Perman or Christy

Burke at 665-7815.

www.sjlchurch.org/aba

TICKETS ON SALE

HERE TODAY

An evening of meaning benefiting St. John’s Lutheran Schools

11.07.15 DINNER-auction

Get your tickets soon!

We’ve sold out the last 2 years!

Walk for Life Bakersfield Pregnancy

Center presents their

annual Walk for Life

on Saturday, October

17 at Bakersfield Christian High School.

Check in is 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 9:00

a.m. Continental breakfast provided.

Register by October 15 at the website and

receive a free gift! BakersfieldWalkFor-

Life.org. You may also register at the

walk or by completing the registration

forms available at the Information Cen-

ters.

Hear Danny Gokey in concert

November 5,

6:00 p.m. at Canyon Hills Assembly of

God, 7001 Auburn St. Danny was a

finalist in American Idol and has current

hits on contemporary Christian radio. All

proceeds benefit The Mission at Kern

County. Tickets are available at

themissionkc.org or by calling 325-0863.

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Wednesday Night Bible Study Join us beginning October 14,

6:00-8:00 p.m., in the Bride’s

Room for this awesome six-

week study on the Holy Spirit

by Beth Moore. Sign up at the Women’s

Kiosk. Call Cathy Daley for information,

549-4342.

Peace-by-Piece Quilting Ministry has changed their

hours to the first 4 Thursdays

of the month, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

in the Gym Lobby. Call Jacqie, 832-0668,

for information.

Thank you for worshiping with us!

Come again, soon.

St. John’s

PUMPKIN-

FEST

Saturday, October 24, 4-8 p.m.

Celebrate! Enjoy

games, food and fun. Non-scary costumes

are welcome. Invite your friends, families

and neighbors.

Serve! There are so many dif-

ferent ways to get involved. Join us in

serving our community. Volunteer by

signing up at sjlchurch.org/pumpkinfest.

Donate! Please consider

donating a couple bags of individually

wrapped candy for this great community

event. Drop off candy at

the bins found in

the Worship

Center, school

and church

offices.

Men’s Bible Study Join us as we study The World

Jesus Knew, Beliefs & Customs

from the Time of Jesus. We

meet Thursday mornings at

6:00 a.m., at Lorene’s on Ming

and Ashe. Call Clete Harper for infor-

mation, 831-0195.

Oikonomics Men’s Studies – Don’t Miss It! Can you really have it all?

What does it mean to live

the “good life”? Get

together, study God’s Word, and talk

about the “5 Capitals” of a person of God:

Spiritual, Relational, Physical, Intellectual

and Financial. Check for times, days and

locations online at sjlchurch.org/men or

contact Pastor D, Pastor Bell, Pastor Eric

or Spencer Peregoy for more details.

A support group for parents

and children with atypical

behaviors is forming. Come to

the kickoff meeting on Tues-

day, October 27, at 6:30 p.m.,

in the Gym to brainstorm events and gain

support from others. Sign up at the Infor-

mation Centers or call Christy, 665-7815,

for information.

TODAY: Solar Project-Special Congregational Meeting St. John’s

leadership has studied extensively the option of installing solar* on our

property and is ready to proceed with the project on the SE corner of our

property, pending congregational approval. Please make time to attend a

short congregational meeting around 11:15 a.m., today Sunday in the

Worship Center. This is a project with the potential to save our congrega-

tion millions in energy costs in the coming years. In addition to the solar

presentation, the agenda will include sharing information about additional building ap-

proved and proposed, and extending a formal Call to Jason Weiss, a current teacher.

* see information at sjlchurch.org/solar.

Sunday Night Basketball is tonight at

7:30 p.m.! Guys, lace 'em up

and get ready to play some

hoops. It's okay if you're a

little rusty; we'll have a good

time. Invite your friends,

and call/text Pastor Eric if you have any

questions: 665-6617.

Check your child into Sunday School

at the Sunday School

Express Check-in

(located in front of the Nursery)

from 9:30-9:55 a.m.

BLESSINGS ABOUND! Between the church,

school, children

center and Awana,

over 400 boxes and monetary donations

have been given out to bless little ones all

over the world. Please return them by

October 24 to the information booths or

the office. We want to display them at

Pumpkinfest to get the word out to others.

Thank you for your generosity and

willingness to serve in this manner.

For more information, go to

www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.

No time to go shopping? Drop off

your financial donation to the Operation

Christmas Child kiosk and we will do the

shopping for you!

St.John’s

Student

Ministry

AWANA is Wednesday!AWANA is our

mid-week minis-

try committed to

reaching children with the Gospel and

teaching them to know, love, and serve

Jesus. AWANA blends Bible teaching,

Scripture memorization, and tons of fun.

AWANA is held every Wednesday 6:00-

7:30 p.m. September-May. For more in-

formation and to register go to

www.sjlchurch.org/awana.

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High School Small Groups Groups meet weekly

on Thursday eve-

nings with leaders

Cary (guys’ group) and Dereem (girls’

group).

No Guys group this Sunday.

Girls meet off campus (contact Dereem

for the address) from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The Garage Hours are Mondays,

3:00-5:00 p.m. All

Jr. & Sr. High Students are welcome to

come hang out, play games and grab a

snack during these hours!

Youth Group Meet in The Garage

this Wednesday.

Jr. High & Sr. High

meet separately.

Jr. High 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Sr. High 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Deepen your relationship with Jesus, play

fun games, and meet new people! Bring

your Bible and a friend to earn points to-

ward a free milkshake!

Rooted Retreat 2015 registration is OPEN!

These top secret,

girls-only retreats fill

up fast! Cost is $125;

scholarships available.

Register online at

sjlchurch.org/registration

or scan the QR code.

Sr. High: Oct 23-25

Jr. High: Nov 13-15

Registration is Open for Sr. High

Guys Forge Retreat!

Cost is $125; No-

vember 13-15; beach camping, adven-

turous activities, and formational Bible

studies! Registration deadline is October

14. Contact Cary Hoff to register and for

any questions.

Cary Hoff, choff@sjlchurch.org, or

Dereem McKinney,

dmckinney@sjlchurch.org.

Next Sunday! National Youth Gathering Informational meet-

ing October 18 in

Worship Center

after 10:00 a.m.,

service. Find out

what you need to know about this amaz-

ing trip!

The Worship Team Set List is posted the

Tuesday after Sunday morning

worship.

www.twitter.com/sjlcworship

Install YouVersion from

your device’s app store.

Tap the menu button in the

app (in the upper left corner).

Tap “Live.” If prompted, allow the app

to use your current location.

Tap today’s item for SJLC

Bakersfield.

Wifi password: Welcome2SJLC

Campus Maps available at the Information Center WC: Worship Center BR: Bride’s Room KC: Kidz Connection OC: Off Campus LCR: Large Conference Rm in Admin. Office SCR: Small Conference Rm in Admin. Office

This Week

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Prayers

We invite you to submit your prayer

petitions using a Prayer Request card

in the seat backs or by contacting Patsy

Van Leeuwen, 589-7075.

PRAYER GUIDE

Health Concerns and Illness *Hospitalized or Skilled Nursing/Rehab

Rich*, Bert Brinkmann*, Leslie Devitt,

Linda Fabrizius, Kathy Fackler, Denys

Hulsey, James Hulsey, Chance Johnsen,

Arvid Johnson, Dennis McDonnell,

Norma Martin, Vivien Sanders, Brett

Schallock, Larry Shelly, Harold Walker,

Kay Ward

Guidance & Strength in Transitions, Travel & Faith Matthew Taylor, Jr. & family,

William Schallock, Mary Harris, Jeff

Duey, Nancy Duermier, Alex, Carol

Hunsaker, Felicia & children, FFA

Students, Marquez family, Robin &

Alan, Shirley, those with financial and

employment needs, our community,

America, our nation’s leaders, military

and families, our world, Christians in

the Middle East/Iraq, St. John’s church

body, Children’s Center, School,

missionaries, all staff, law enforcement

Continued Concerns David Harris, Linda Versmann, Steve’s

mom, Ashley, Julio, Leah Appold,

Wanda Badgley, Harvey Boschma, Al

Bouthillier, Lucy Bultmann, Carol

Burkert, Bertha Bruschi, Jo Ann

Clements, Brandy Felts, Tammy

Fitzpatrick, Mary Flanagan, Clete

Harper, Cindy Kuntz, Julie Liebel, Ann

Press, Norma Purdie, Dorothy

Sundberg,Michael Wagner, Elaine

White, Laney White, Connie Wilson,

Johna Ziegler

Sunday, October 11 Communion 8:00 a.m. Operation Christmas Child—

WC Lobby 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship—Sanctuary

10:00 a.m. Family Worship—WC

Adult Bible Study—Music Room

11:15 a.m. Congregational Meeting—WC

7:30 pm. Men’s Basketball—Gym

Monday, October 12 9:00 a.m. First Place 4 Health—LCR

3:00 p.m. SSM Garage Open Hours—

The Garage

5:30 p.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

6:15 p.m. Chapel Bells—Music Room

7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—

Bride’s Room, Susan Pacheco

Tuesday, October 13 6:00 a.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study—BR

Wendy Moore, 366-6848

11:30 a.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

2:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—OC

Judie Fanucchi, 663-4177

6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—KC

Wednesday, October 14

6:00 a.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study—WC

Lobby

11:30 a.m. Yoga—The Garage

Linda Cole, 703-5661

12:00 p.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—BR

Cathy Daley, 549-4342

AWANA—Kidz Connection

Confirmation Instruction—LCR

SSM Jr. High Youth Group—

The Garage

6:15 p.m. Celebration Choir—Music Rm

Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

6:30 p.m. First Communion Class—WC

Lobby

7:00 p.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

7:30 p.m. SSM Sr. High Youth Group—

The Garage

Thursday, October 15 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Lorene’s

Clete Harper, 832-0195

6:45 a.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

9:00 a.m. Quilting Ministry—Gym Lobby

6:30 p.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

7:00 p.m. SSM Girls’ Small Group—OC

Friday, October 16 Saturday, October 17 7:00 a.m. Men’s Oikonomics Bible Study

Contributions 10-16 Actual Budgeted

Fiscal Year to Date 523,046 483,488

Amount + or - 39,5580

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What’s Your Story About Grace? Exodus 33:17-34:14

“The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, ________ to

anger, and abounding in __________________ love and faithfulness,

keeping steadfast love for thousands, __________________

iniquity and transgression and sin…” (Exodus 34:6-7).

“I am the Lord your God, who ______________ ______ ______ of the land of Egypt, out of the house of ______________” (Exodus 20:2). “Consider too that this nation is ________ ____________…Is it not in Your going with us, so that we are ________________, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth?” (Exodus 33:13, 16). “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and ________________, slow to anger, and abounding in __________________ ________ and faithful-ness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin” (Exodus 34:6). Points about grace:

God __________ ________ to us. Every human is ________ corrupt and ________ ____ corrupt

things. Grace is impossible to understand until you experience the

weight of your ______ and __________ under God’s ______. Nothing ______________ __________ like God’s grace. Jesus is the ______________________________ of grace, and so are

we. “Now ____, and ______ ____ ________!” -Jesus

October 11, 2015 – Pastor Eric Van Scharrel