Jesus said, "What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?" Luke 9:25
BETHANY ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday, June 1, is Bethany's annual ice cream social from 2-4:00 PM. A free-will offering will be taken. Proceeds will go towards refurbishing a room at Bethany Home. Our congregation is being asked to furnish two pies and two people to help serve from 1:30-3:00 PM. If you can help, please let Esther Corrin know. Thank you.
BETHANY ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
Bethany will be holding their annual garage sale on Saturday, June 7 from 8:00 AM -1:00 PM at the Bethany Maintenance Garage. The Maintenance Garage is located just west of the garages at Bethany Heights. The address is 211 Elliott Street. Individuals may drop off items at the Garage beginning the week of May 19. Please make arrangements for drop-off by calling Bethany Heights at 328-8228. (The garage does not always have staff on site). Thank you for your support!
ST. JOHN'S FINANCES
Fund balances as of March 31, 2008: Home: $7,513.16; Missions: $11,319.89; Building: $12,597.81. Total Ending Cash Balances (all funds): $31,430.86
PRAYER TIME
Immediately following our Sunday worship service. This is a special time of prayer for our congregational needs and for any other needs. If you have a prayer request, submit it to Pastor, Cindy Troyer, Phyllis Reimer, Tammy Meyer or Terry Royer. Thank you.
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
During the 10 AM Sunday Worship Service. May schedule: 11 - Vicki Roane; 18 - Deb Driver; 25 - Barb Robertson.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS
"I Have Good News For You" Bible Study on Sundays from 9:00-9:45 AM.
LIFE THOUGHTS FROM LUTHERANS FOR LIFE
"In the beginning..." God, the Father, created [Genesis 1:1]. "And the Spirit of God was hovering...[1:2b]. "And God said..." [1:3]. The Word of God, the Son who would become flesh, was the agent of God's creative work [John 1:1-3, 14]. This Triune God brought forth in six days of creation the backdrop for the crown of His creation, "Let us make man in our image" [1:26a]. Contemplate the value this gives to human life. The early Christians suffered many "fiery" trials [1 Peter 4:12]. Christians today in many parts of the world continue to suffer insults, bodily harm, and even death for the Name of Christ. We not only honor God when we take a biblical stand on life issues, but we also express our unity with these Christians by not buckling under threats of discord or ridicule. We can, as they did, "entrust (our) souls to a faithful Creator while doing good" [4:19].NEED TO BORROW SOMETHING FROM CHURCH?
If you need to borrow chairs, tables, etc. for special events outside of church, please let the church office know so we can keep track of where the items go and when they will be back. Thank you!BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES
It has been said that your life is defined 10% by what happens to you and 90% by how you react...what you do with what happens to you. Reflecting on your life so far, is that true for you? What challenges have you experienced in life so far? While some challenges are/were painful, many can become life-giving and renewing, if and when we can come to understand God's loving and sustaining will for us. (Read Ephesians 5:13-17.) Some failures, mistakes, hurts, etc. may still be causing you great pain. How are you doing with your 90%? How can God help? Seek Christian counsel for needed wisdom, guidance, forgiveness, and strength. Providing Christian counsel and guidance, Christ's compassion and care to families and individuals, Lutheran Family Service of Iowa has an office near you. For a counselor serving near you, call the Lutheran Family Services of Iowa office at their toll free number 1-800-622-7285.BECOMING A MEMBER OF ST. JOHN'S
If you are currently a member in good standing of a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod elsewhere, simply contact that church and ask that your membership be transferred. If you come from a church
other than Lutheran or have no church background, speak with Pastor Kuhnle about taking a membership class or you may e-mail him at 
.VIDEOTAPED SERVICES
Videotapes of each Sunday service are available in the office, when signing out a video, please list your name and dates of service listed on
videotapes.E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Pastor's e-mail address is . Please send him your email address if you have not done so. Also notify Nancy R. or Pastor Kuhnle
if you have any changes to your e-mail address or if you are a new e-mail subscriber. Thank you!HAPPENINGS DEADLINE
Deadline for submitting announcements or information is every Wednesday at noon.CALENDAR INFO
For any meetings or special happenings you would like to have included in the monthly calendar, please have that information in to Nancy R. by the fourth Thursday of the month.WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
If you are unable to attend on the Sunday you're scheduled, please find a replacement or call the office and leave a message.