Adult and Children's Sunday School

Sunday at 9:15 A.M. to 10:15 A.M.

• Preschool
• Kindergarten through High School
• Several Adult Classes

New Sunday School / Bible Study

OLD TESTAMENT COURSE -- in progress

Beginning Tuesday, January 8th at 7p.m. we will begin a 42 week study on the Old Testament. The book we will be using is Understanding the Old Testament, the Fifth Edition, written by Bernhard W. Anderson with Steven Bishop and Judith H. Newman. The cost will be $40.00 for the book. The aim of this text book is to interweave the elements of historical study, archaeological research, literary criticism, and biblical theology by viewing the history of ancient Israel as story-form its crucial beginnings at the time of the exodus (12th century B.C.E.) to the flowering of its literature in the late period of biblical Judaism, the so-called Maccabean period (second century B.C.E.) Please call the church office to sign up for this class, or if you have any questions.

Women’s Bible Study -- in progress

“Captivating: Heart to Heart” will begin Thursday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the parlor. By revealing the core desires every woman shares, this 10 session video-based course invites women to recover their feminine hearts, created in the image of an intimate and passionate God. Pastor Alicia will facilitate the course. All women are welcome.  The deadline for sign-up is Sunday, January 20.

Sunday Mornings:

Sign up for classes on the Adult Sunday School bulletin board located across from the restrooms.

During the Week:

• Women's Bible Study -- Come join the Pastor and the Women as they continue their study. See the calendar page for the schedule. Child care is provided. Join us for a wonderful hour of study and fellowship.
• Small Group -- Meets every other Sunday evening at 7 P.M. in the parlor. See the calendar page for the schedule.
• Pray Without Ceasing -- Anyone is welcome to come and join in prayer for all concerns. See the calendar page for the schedule.
• Men's Prayer Breakfast -- Join us in prayer and study every Friday at 6:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn.
• Women's Prayer Breakfast -- Join us in prayer and study every Wednesday at 6 a.m. Contact the Church Office for location.

THE SUNDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUP

This group meets every other Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. See the calendar page for the schedule.

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH RESOURCE LIBRARY

Come by the parlor and check out the new resource library. We have a nice selection of books, tapes, CD's videos and magazines for all ages. For those of you who are already enjoying what our library has to offer, thank you for trying it out. If you have read or used an item that you particularly enjoyed and think others might like to know about it, we would love to hear from you. Please drop comments in the box provided in the library. We are planning to expand our selections soon, so if you have a favorite item that you think others would enjoy, please let us know either by writing in the information on the sheet provided in the library area, or call the church office at 937-492-8047.

LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD

Offers free resources each month in the form of books, etc. which are placed in the rack outside the old library. Please feel free to use them yourself or pass them on to someone who can.

Other Adult Education Opportunities

• Small Group Bible Study -- Contact the Church Office for days and times.

Youth Education Opportunities

• Sunday School
• Confirmation Class

Sunday School Teachers Needed

The teachers we have now are doing a great job, but they need your help. They need extra eyes and hands to make sure all of the kids are getting the attention they need.

Sunday School Volunteers

We need volunteers willing to help out in the Sunday School Class rooms. If you can help in any way, please contact the office.

If you would be interested in any of these areas, please contact the church office.

Family Take Home Pages

Parents, we hope that it is easier for you to talk about what your child is learning in Sunday School now that they have take home pages for you to read. This is a tool the education department wanted to provide for you so that you could be a part of your child's Christian education. ENJOY

Scholarship Information

The Church has information from Lutheran Brotherhood on Scholarships available to those who are going to Lutheran Schools and those going to non-Lutheran Schools. Stop by and pick up an application!

Glenna Fogt Scholarship

The Glenna Fogt Memorial Scholarship has been established by the Memorial Committee of St. John's Lutheran Church and the family of Glenna Fogt in loving memory of her influence on the countless number of students she touched over the years. Glenna was a long-time member of St. John's, a renowned teacher in Sidney, had a love of history and students, and was a great friend of education.

The Glenna Fogt Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a member of St. John's Lutheran Church who is enrolled full-time in school. The applicant must be at least a Junior majoring in Education or a field related directly to education. Those working on advanced degrees may also apply. The recipient may reapply.

Information and applications are available in the church office. The deadline for turning in the application is Friday, April 11^th.

Laurence B. Anderson Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Laurence B. Anderson Jr. Memorial Scholarship has been established through the Memorial Committee of St. John's Lutheran Church in accordance with Mr. Anderson's desire to assist students pursuing a degree in the nursing profession.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to a member of St. John's Lutheran Church who is enrolled in an accredited program. The applicant must have completed one year of a nursing degree program or a field directly related to health care. Those working on advanced degrees may also apply. The recipient may reapply.

Information and applications are available in the church office. The deadline for turning in the application is Friday, April 11^th.