St. John's Lutheran School of Orange

St. John's happenings for the week of January 11-17, 2021... Please check out http://www.stjohnsorange.org and http://www.sjls.org for more information! May God bless your week and let's get this year going St. John's STRONG!

Sunday School is going LIVE every Sunday at 10:00am! Check out our website to request the Zoom link. http://www.stjohnsorange.org/sundayschool St John’s Kids’ Sunday School curriculum works alongside our discipleship pathway, Connect to God, Grow Together, and Share Christ, as we deliver the Restorative Hope of Jesus in a way that is made relevant to each child's age and stage of life. See you there!

TURN THE PAGE SERMON SERIES // SUNDAYS thru FEB. 14 As we start a new year, let’s focus on how God is continually providing opportunities for us to move on to new involvements and activities-- opportunities to make a fresh start, to Turn the Page. It’s not about a one-time commitment or making a resolution. God is giving us an invitation to the abundant life a journey in which, even in the struggle, we trust God to provide new pathways, helping us to confidently move ...forward in our life with Him. Don’t look back, Turn the Page to the future God has in store for you! January 10, 2021 CHURCH ONLINE @ 8:00am from the Sanctuary w/ Pastor Tim Klinkenberg CHURCH IN-PERSON*** @ 9:00am under the Tent w/ Pastor Tim Klinkenberg CHURCH ONLINE @ 10:30am from Walker Hall w/ Pastor Michael Hayes Isaiah 43:19 Baptism of our Lord // Genesis 1:1-5, Romans 6:1-11, Mark 1:4-11 *** In-Person service requires an RSVP here: http://www.stjohnsorange.org/rsvp And more>>> GIVING: https://www.stjohnsorange.org/give CONNECTION CARD: https://www.stjohnsorange.org/connectioncard BULLETIN : https://www.stjohnsorange.org/bulletin SUNDAY SCHOOL at Home: https://www.stjohnsorange.org/SundaySchool SERMONS ONLINE: https://www.stjohnsorange.org/media Isaiah 43:19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. https://www.youtube.com/c/stjohnsorange

Now Accepting Applications for the 21/22 School Year! Contact Admissions @ 714-288-4406. Space is limited! http://www.sjls.org | http://www.sjlslearning.com

KIDS MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY ONLINE via Zoom Kindergarten through 5th Grade Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm: Jan. 13th - Feb. 10th Big Heroes Serve a Big God... Courage, commitment, loyalty, and honor. These are some of the virtues that the heroes of old possessed. By following their example, and putting our trust in God, we can live heroic lives ourselves. Church on Wednesday aka COW is now on ZOOM! We want your kids to join us for this COW event every week during our Mid-week Study of Bible Heroes. How do you get in on the fun? Simply log into our 5 week zoom every Wednesday for a chance to win prizes! Want even more ways to win? Bring a friend (share the zoom link), have your bible handy each week, Eat at Chick- fil-A and tag us in your post @stjohnskidsorange and every yummy meal will get you closer to weekly prizes!

Sailing away... Covid guidelines getting you down? Do you just need to get away? This package might just be what you need - includes two $50 gift cards to Blue Water Grill, Catalina Express gift card for $150, Hotel/Activity Gift Card for $50 good at any Catalina Island Company resort location. Visit http://www.stjohnsorange.org/golf to start bidding NOW!

Christmas Concert Filming St. John’s beloved traditional Christmas concert will be digitally delivered this year (no in-person performances due to Covid regulations). However, the lucky winner of this auction item will get special behind the scenes privileges to the exclusive filming of this year’s celebration! Visit http://www.stjohnsorange.org/golf to start bidding NOW!

Ring the Bell - SANCTUARY! This is your chance to be one of a select few that over the past century have had the chance to ring the Sanctuary bell. With your escort, Pastor Tim Klinkenberg, you will climb the stairs and get a VIP look at our most special St. John’s landmark - maybe even channel your inner Quasimodo. Visit http://www.stjohnsorange.org/golf to start bidding NOW!

Join us beyond the golf course! Covid guidelines may have changed the way we do things, but there are still great opportunities for fun and fellowship. We have 75 golfers joining us at Yorba Linda Country Club tomorrow, and the entire St. John's community can join us from home! Our silent auction opens online on Sunday, November 1 at 5:00pm, and will continue until 10:00pm on Tuesday night, November 3. All proceeds directly benefit the students of St. John's Lutheran School. Visit www.stjohnsorange.org/golf to browse and bid on our Silent Auction items!

"All Saints Day" annually reminds us of our connectedness as Christians, and celebrates those who have gone before us into the arms of Jesus in heaven. Who is a saint? You are! God calls a "saint" anyone who trusts in Christ alone for salvation. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God. Ephesians 2:19 (ESV)

This week in third grade we have been discussing how our God is a mighty fortress. Students enjoyed creating a 3-D fortress and background. This activity allowed students to be creative and artistic in designing and setting up their fortresses! By: Natalie Ramsay, 3rd Grade http://sjlslearning.com///31/a-mighty-fortress-is-our-god/

Let's Worship TOGETHER // All Saints' Sunday - NOV. 1 // Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12 // Don't Forget the TIME CHANGE! RSVP now // CHURCH ONLINE with In-Venue Worship-- 8am & 10:30am // OUTDOOR Worship-- 9AM & 6PM // Peace Tustin Outdoor: 9:30am RSVP to Attend: https://www.stjohnsorange.org/rsvp/ CHURCH ONLINE:... https://www.youtube.com/c/stjohnsorange See more

For Christmas this year, St. John’s is supporting vulnerable children in our local area. We’ve partnered with Olive Crest and committed to blessing 100 children. We will be fulfilling Christmas wishes by purchasing the gifts that the children have asked for! This is your opportunity to wrap around these children and their families by purchasing a specific gift from the registry or by donating a $25 gift card to the child’s family. Help us make a tangible, PERSONAL difference in the lives of these children this Christmas! For details, please visit http://www.stjohnsorange.org/bethemiracle

Each Friday, St. John’s students come together in the Word of God to focus on strengthening their faith. This week’s Faith Focus Friday shows us the Salvation of God and the power He demonstrates in our lives. How awesome to have a powerful and miraculous God who loves us! Reformation Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faithand this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast.... http://www.sjls.org | http://www.sjlslearning.com | 714.288.4406

Remember that TOMORROW - October 30 - there will be NO SCHOOL because of Parent Teacher Conferences. Family and School partnerships are essential at St. John’s. Be sure to attend your parent/teacher conference this week with your child’s teacher. We love seeing you whether it be on Zoom or in person!

CR is BACK... Our in-person meetings have resumed! Find freedom from life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups. A Christ-Centered 12-Step Recovery Program. For more information, please visit http://www.stjohnsorange.org/cr

Thank you to the dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, and members of law enforcement - including those from our own St. John's family fighting the fires in Orange County right now! We thank God for your dedication and service to our communities. #nationalfirstrespondersday Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

Remember that TOMORROW - October 29 - will be a HALF DAY because of Parent Teacher Conferences. Family and School partnerships are essential at St. John’s. Be sure to attend your parent/teacher conference this week with your child’s teacher. We love seeing you whether it be on Zoom or in person!

On Thursday October 29, all St. John’s students will be allowed to celebrate their fall party by dressing in festive fall colors (orange, black, yellow, red, etc). A student’s outfit must incorporate at least 50% of these colors. Halloween costumes may not be worn. However, students my wear pumpkin t-shirts, or other Halloween attire that celebrates the holiday (The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown t-shirts, special Halloween socks, etc). Get in the spirit!