1. We will kick off a new Bible study. Pastor Joel Leyrer will be teaching a six-week study on "Knowing Jesus Better" - a topical look at the life of Christ up until Holy Week. By looking at Jesus' land, the claims he made about himself, his miracles and parables - and more - we'll seek to renew and deepen our appreciation for the One who loves us with an everlasting love.

2. We will hold our annual Mission & Ministry Sunday. This Sunday is always a special time to thank God for the blessings showered upon St. John's in the previous year and look ahead to our goals and plans for the coming year. Please join us on Sunday, January 29, for a special "State of the Parish" presentation at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

3. We will again extend two upper-grade teacher calls. Please keep St. John's in your prayers as we await the unfolding of the Lord's will for our school - and please plan to attend our call meeting on Tuesday, January 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

1. Our Early Learning Center and grade school students shared the Christmas story through word and song. We welcomed a number of visitors at our Christmas services, and we are thankful for the many opportunities to share the message of our Savior's birth! All of our Christmas services can be viewed at www.sjtosa.org/video.

2. Our teens took a break from their school break for a gym and board game night. It's wonderful to have Pastor Joel Schwartz on board for our teen ministry, and we're looking forward to a number of events this spring! For more information on our upcoming teen events, check out www.sjtosa.org/youth.

1. Each month, the St. John's Church Council designates a special project intended to support a specific segment of our congregation or of the church at large. This month, our Council Project is Wisconsin Lutheran High School - one of our closest ministry partners. To donate to the Council Project, visit www.sjtosa.org/giving.

2023 marks the 7th year for By Scripture Alone, our St. John’s daily Bible reading program. It’s been a joy to hear so many positive comments about the focused and intentional time spent in God’s Word, and we hope you’ll join us for 2023! We’ll be working our way through To Live with Christ, a daily devotional centered around the church year. To Live with Christ can be purchased for $20 from Pastor Schroeder or online here. Check out www.sjtosa.org/BSA for more details and a reading schedule, or pick up a schedule in the church narthex. 

Please join us for a number of special Christmas and New Year's worship opportunities. For a complete worship schedule, visit www.sjtosa.org/HolidayWorship. If you're unable to attend in person, worship services can be viewed online (live or archived) at www.sjtosa.org/video. 

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Please mark your calendar for a call meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will again be issuing two upper-grade teacher calls: one for math and one for language arts. Please also keep St. John's in your prayers as we await the unfolding of the Lord's will for our school faculty members.

2023 marks the 7th year for By Scripture Alone, our St. John’s daily Bible reading program. It’s been a joy to hear so many positive comments about the focused and intentional time spent in God’s Word, and we hope you’ll join us for 2023! We’ll be working our way through To Live with Christ, a daily devotional centered around the church year. To Live with Christ can be purchased for $20 from Pastor Schroeder or online here. Check out www.sjtosa.org/BSA for more details and a reading schedule, or pick up a schedule in the church narthex. 

Please join us for a number of special Christmas and New Year's worship opportunities. For a complete worship schedule, including our Christmas and New Year’s services, visit www.sjtosa.org/HolidayWorship. If you're unable to attend in person, worship services can be viewed online (live or archived) at www.sjtosa.org/video. 

Thursdays, January 19 & February 2 & 16
Do you have young children? Are you dreading the long winter days ahead? Please join us for a winter mini-session of Mornings with Mommy from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.! For more information and to register for the winter mini-session, visit www.sjtosa.org/MorningsWithMommy. 

Saturday, December 10
Help us share the good news of Jesus' birth with neighbors as we hang flyers and knock on doors to invite them to our Christmas services. We'll meet at church at 9:45 a.m. to prep briefly, then head out for an hour of planting gospel seeds. Afterward there will be free lunch for the group. Click here to e-mail Adam Goede if you plan to participate.