Annual Meeting of
St. John's Congregation

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The annual meeting was held following worship on Sunday, January 26th.  Council President Steve Florschuetz opened the meeting with remarks about all of the good that God has provided us this past year including our interim clergy and youth director, call committee, church council, staff, musicians, and the many, many volunteers who make our ministry possible.  Pastor Steve Mindrup led the opening devotion, and thanked the congregation for the warm welcome to he and Kelley.  They are so happy to be able to be here with us.  Karen Goy reported on the many activities that our youth have been involved in during this past year.  She thanked the congregation for their continuous, generous support of our youth with prayer and financial support.  Richard Althaus reported on the activities of the Call Committee.  They are looking forward to working with our new Synod liaison, Rev. Gary Erickson, and hope to receive new pastoral candidates in the near future. 
 
Carol Wheeler presented the Treasurer’s Report, noting that our income exceeded our expenses this year, and that we were well ahead of our deficit budget.  The congregation approved the 2020 Annual Budget which also included possible stained glass window repairs that could exceed $10,000.  Our Building Fund will cover these costs.
 
All of the Team reports and the Ministry Enhancement distribution were approved.  St. John’s revised Constitution and Bylaws were approved. 
 
Copies of the Annual Report are available in the church office. 
 
The next Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Help Yourself...

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Our quilting ladies have been working on “Walker Bags” for residents of area nursing homes.  They are also making them available to members of our congregation.  You will find a basket full of these colorful and handy fabric bags in the Narthex.  Please feel free to take one for yourself or someone you know.

2020 St. John's Church Council, Delegates & Committee Members

The newly-elected Church Council gathered in the Library following the Annual Meeting on January 26th for a brief organizational meeting.

Executive Team includes:  President — Steve Florschuetz; Vice President — Ken Ladenburger; Secretary — Melissa Nosalik; Treasurer — Carol Wheeler.  The Church Council also includes: Ed Bock, Dorothy Brandner, Gary Duttlinger, Melvette Jones, Dawn Kendall, Roberta Wendel, & Todd Zimmerlein.

We thank the following members for volunteering to serve St. John’s as delegates and committee members: Mendota Lutheran Home Aux. Representative — Ellen Olson; Nominating Committee — Judy Kerns; Mendota Lutheran Home Delegates — Becky Atherton, Dennis Bieser, Cyndy Kreiser, Beth Miller, Myrna Simon, Jean Carnahan (alternate); Northern Illinois Synod Assembly Delegates — Shirley Pierson, Ed Bock, Karyn Bock, Myrna Simon (alternate); Memorial Team — Rita Randecker. 

The Council also approved midweek Lenten services and Ash Wednesday worship to be held at 6:30pm.  The Wednesday services will be preceded by a light supper served from 5:30pm to 6:15pm in the Fellowship Hall.

2020 Midweek Lenten Services

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Midweek Lenten services will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30pm beginning on March 4th.  A light supper will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30pm to 6:15pm.  Please contact the office if your small group would like to provide the meal.  March 11th and April 1st are still available.

Pastoral Care

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If you find yourself in need of pastoral care while we are without a full-time pastor, we ask you to confidentially speak with our Interim Pastor, Youth Director or office staff.  We will connect you with a pastor or appropriate ministry person to assist you.