THE BROADCASTER JANUARY, 2019

Following the TRUE Light in this New Year 2019

“Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?’” (Matthew 2:1-2)

That question is at the center of the wise men’s journey. They had been following the light of the star. It has been with them for a long time. It caused them to pack up and leave home. It kept them searching and watching. It gave meaning and purpose to their lives. It offered direction and led them to the child. “Where is the child who has been born King of the Jews?” This is a question that is still asked today. We may not use the wise men’s exact words but at some point, in one form or another, we’ve all asked that question. Sometimes we speak it with calm assurance. Other times it’s a frantic cry. Sometimes it’s the prayer with which we fall asleep. Other times it’s the prayer on our lips when we awake. It’s always with us. It’s the question that drives our lives even when we don’t know it. It lives deep within each one of us. “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?” The question doesn’t seek information. It creates space for God’s self-revelation. It’s less about what’s going on in our heads and more about what’s happening in our hearts. It isn’t so much a question to be answered as it is a question to be followed. As we enter into this New Year, what light are you following? There are so many lights out there! This child, who later would say, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12) is our guiding star. Jesus illuminates the night skies of our lives. He came to push back the darkness and points the way. “The true light, that gives light to every man was coming into the world” (John 1:9). So, where is the child who has been born king of the Jews in our Lutheran tradition? To assist in answering that question, we will be starting a new sermon series on January 13th, entitled, “Following the Light.” This series will celebrate the hallmarks of the Lutheran tradition and will be coupled with a small group Bible study. Keep an eye out for sign-up opportunities. In the studies, we will be unpacking Jesus’ teachings as we seek to follow the Light of the world as Lutheran Christians. Here is a sampling of some of the teachings we will be addressing:  Jesus at the Center  Hearing Jesus’ Living Voice  Suffering with Jesus in Hope  Jesus’ Hands and Feet

I am praying for the Lutheran Church of St. John family as we look to the New Year. God will guide us with His Light. Through Him, we will do things that we had never thought possible. With Him, He will work through us in powerful ways! We will continue to be the place of Grace Overflowing! All done for His glory!

God’s blessings in the New Year!

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SERVING THE LORD IN ELDER LIST JANUARY 2019 Our church has eight Elders, and each Elder is AT LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ST. JOHN assigned a portion of the congregation. The elders

USHERS: assist the Pastors in the spiritual life of the 8:00: congregation. If you have a spiritual need or issue 10:30: anytime or when Pastor Steve and Pastor Kendall are out of town, you can contact your Elder listed GREETERS: below. 8:00: Doug and Carol Allen

10:30: Elder Phone Member Name Paul Johnson 217-577-3669 (A-B) ELDERS: Steve Barteau 660-349-8095 (C-E) 8:00: Aaron Clark 10:30: Matt Dietrich Rustin Otney 785-766-9776 (F-Hi) Matt Dietrich 217-653-0944 (Ho-K) ALTAR GUILD: John Schonarth 217-224-3375 (L-M) Julie Dietrich, Janet Totsch, Marilyn Humphrey Jason Watkins 217-257-2345 (N-R) Mike Happel 217-222-2858 (S-T) VAN DRIVERS: Aaron Clark 217-209-1830 (U-Z) 6 – Jim Waack Two new Elders will be coming on later in 13 – Kim Rosevold January, Doug Allen and Peter Hummel. Mike 20 – Hugh Roderick Happel and John Schonarth will be completing 27 – John Schonarth their terms.

If you need to call to request a ride or cancel a ride for Sunday mornings, call 222-8579 and leave a The Lutheran Church of St. John message at extension #408 for the Van Driver. Phone number: 222-8579 Fax number 222-1182 Emails: Pastor Steve Hayden – [email protected] Pastor Kendall Meyer – [email protected] January Prayer Focus – Marilyn – [email protected] Jan – [email protected] Grace Overflowing Website: www.lcosj.org At the Lutheran Church of St. John we believe it is Church office hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8:00am-4:00pm. God’s desire to make us a place of Grace Overflowing. We see this in our worship, in our relationships with each other and in the way we reach out to our community. Pray for this continuing mission of the church. Pray for the leaders who begin their service that they would The Oasis have the wisdom and energy to faithfully following The Wednesday evening worship service begins God’s plan. Pray that God would continue to at 6:00 pm in the Oasis. This is a casual worship provide the resources that we may share His grace about 40 minutes in length. Child care is available in many ways. for younger kids and the coffee is always ready. This service is a great opportunity to introduce someone to our congregation or invite someone who doesn’t normally come to church.

2 TREASURER’S REPORT Week Two: Slow to Anger – Proverbs 16:32 Bottom Line: Think before you lose your temper. For the month as of November 30, 2018: Giving: $ 42,714.35 Total All Expenses: $ 38,307.01 Week Three: Choose Your Words Carefully Giving over expenses: $ 4,407.34 – Proverbs 12:18 Bottom Line: Choose your words carefully. Year-to-date as of November 30, 2018 Income: $ 410,368.12 Week Four: Too Much of a Good Thing – Proverbs 25:16 Total All Expenses: $ 418,742.34 Bottom Line: Know when to stop. Income short of exp.: ($ 8,374.22)

God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a Godly life. Congregational Boards 2 Peter 1:3a

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION FOCUS FOR JANUARY

Guatemala Mission Team

The Mission offerings will assist in purchasing

Come join us on Sunday morning at items to be taken with the 9:30am in the Discovery Den. We would love to Guatemala Mission Team. have you be a part our Sunday mornings.

CRADLE ROLL There are twenty-four children enrolled in the Cradle Roll. Children receive materials until age 3, that parents can share with them about God’s love. If you have a child in this age range that has been baptized at St. John’s, watch your church mailbox for materials that are brought for them. If you find a note, the corresponding materials will be placed The connection between self-control and God’s on the shelf in the coat rack area, with your name character, as shown through God’s Big Story. on it.

As we follow Jesus, His love transforms us. His January Birthdays: Spirit gives us the power to show self-control. We Abriana Rose Cirrincione 3 yrs. old on Jan. 5 can follow His example and choose to do what we Lucy Jo Mauck 1 yr. old on Jan. 15 should do—instead of what we want to do. Kolin Robert O’Hearn 3 yrs. old on Jan. 18

Week One: City with Broken Walls Two Removed: – Proverbs 25:28 Magnolia Lynn Dietrich 3 yrs. old on Dec. 8 Bottom Line: Doing what you should can keep Felicity Grace Otten 3yrs. old on Dec. 30 you safe. --Wilma Tieman, Nursery Roll Coordinator 3

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING Our projects (TOYS, The Christmas Party, and Tree of Life) were all very successful. Because of FOOD PANTRY In November, the food pantry served 307 our generous members, many children will have a families with a total of 1208 individuals, 519 being more joyous Christmas this year. The parents were children. very appreciative and excited to pick out toys, We have been extremely fortunate to keep our receive requested gifts from the Tree of Life, and shelves stocked during the holidays and continue to attend the Christmas party. Thank you so much for request that you keep our clients in mind throughout your generosity to those among us who are not as the winter months. fortunate. We are in the beginning stages of a new Blessings, The Board of Christian Care Giving project to assist Lutheran Family Services during emergency placements for DCFS children. Often MANNA MEALS - If you or a loved one could children are placed into foster care without notice benefit from having a couple of home cooked meals and having only the clothes on their backs. Our a week during a time of illness or after being goal is to develop age appropriate necessity baskets hospitalized, please let Jim & Janet Totsch, Pastor that the Case Workers can send with these children Steve or Marilyn know and these can be arranged upon the new placement to help assure a less for 2 or 3 weeks. If you would consider taking traumatizing transition until further supplies can be meals to a church member in need, please let Jim & furnished. We will update the congregation as this Janet know via email [email protected] or call project progresses. For new, if you would like to 779-8603 or 779-3303. Each person usually makes donate items to begin our collection we are seeking 2-3 meals a year. personal care items, socks, underwear, small fleece blankets, gloves, hats, or small duffels or baskets to BOARD OF EVANGELISM hold them. They can be dropped off at the office to Melannie. HORIZON’S – Serve meals. Volunteers are needed to help serve meals on Several of our dedicated volunteers have nd th notified us that they are turning into Snowbirds every 2 and 4 Mondays of the month. The sign- during the upcoming months. We wish them safe up sheet is on the bulletin board by the office. Sign and relaxing trips while away. In the meantime, January and February. Hot meals are served please consider filling their vacancies by signing up 11:30am – 12:30pm. A couple of the regular to serve during Pantry hours on Mondays and volunteers are out of town so if we could use additional volunteers for a couple of months. Thursdays, 10am-2pm, or for part of those hours.

Have a safe and warm January, VOLUNTEERS – Volunteers can serve in many Melannie Covey different ways at LCOSJ. Your help with the Worship services as Ushers, Acolytes, Greeters, CLOSET OF GRACE –Cleaning your closets? Nursery/Toddler Rooms, and the Altar care gives We always especially need clothes for babies, kids you an opportunity to not only serve the church but and teens. Spread the word to your family and also to serve God. Volunteers to remove snow & friends too. We have also received donations from ice from the sidewalks, ensure a safer entry for our Jeanne’s Shop and CATO; and we thank them all members and guests. Serving meals at Horizon’s or for the donations. If anyone has a car seat for a 3 in our Food Pantry enables us to serve others in our month old, community. Please consider putting your name down for service on one or several of the signup sheets by the office.

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VAN DRIVERS BOARD OF YOUTH & FAMILY If you would like to help with transportation to and MINISTRIES from worship for some of our non-driving members, you can talk to John Schonarth or the office on what Senior High - join us on Sunday morning for licensing is required to drive the church van. Sunday school at 9:30am in the Youth Room with Aaron Clark as their leader Aaron has been known to stop by and pick up donuts every once in a while! BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP

Thank you so much for your continued support of the Hearts Overflowing Debt Reduction National Youth Gathering Campaign. Donations of $489,200 received The next meeting for the 2019 Youth Gathering in through Christmas Day 2018 have enabled us to Minneapolis is Sunday, January 6 at 6 p m. This reduce our mortgage principal from over meeting is for both parents and students. We will $666,000 at the end of May 2017 to $167,500 cover upcoming meetings and talk about after our December fundraising opportunities. payment. We have reduced our debt by $498,000 since the Campaign started in May 2017! SCRIP - Members of the Teen LYF group sell scrip The Board of Stewardship believes that as a fundraiser for their activities. Hy-Vee Cards: based on giving during the same period last year, Use these cards at the Hy-Vee grocery store and at we should be within $20,000 of paying off our their gas stations. It’s just like cash—Hy-Vee donates 5% of each card to our Teen LYF group. mortgage by the second anniversary of the Other Gift Cards are now available for Applebee’s, Campaign (May 2019). So, during the October Home Depot, Kohl’s, Panera Bread and Starbucks. Recommitment & Re-envisioning Event, the Board All of them make great gifts. You can also buy challenged the Congregation to make this the next Scrip during regular church office hours from goal of the Campaign: PAY OFF THE Marilyn. MORTGAGE BY MAY 2019…a full year early for the Campaign! Please consider making an early donation to the Campaign in 2019 to enable us Confirmation to meet this goal! Confirmation students continue with their studies If you need more green Hearts Overflowing each Sunday morning at 9:30 am our 7th -8th graders envelopes to assist you in regular giving to the gather to study the small catechism and grow in the campaign, additional envelopes may be found on faith of the baptism. The class meets in the the information desk in the Church Narthex. Using Conference Room. these envelopes will help the Board of Stewardship Confirmation Retreat – The confirmation students keep accurate giving records. will travel to Camp CILCA for their annual retreat. Thank you for your sacrificial giving to the Students meet at church on Sunday, January 20 at Campaign! Please continue to pray that God would 1:00 pm and return Monday about 5:00 pm. bountifully bless the Lutheran Church of St. John TLO Youth Activity at 6:00 PM on Sunday, through this Campaign. January 20th.

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BIBLE STUDIES

Fathers-Mark your calendars FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE February 9th, 2019, beginning at 5:30pm SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS begins at Watch the weekly announcements for more 9:30am. Grab some coffee and/or donut/treat at the information. This event is for Daddy's and Connection Point Café and join us. There are two daughters only. different studies to choose from.

KELLER MONDAY NIGHT STUDY GROUP On January 7th, the Monday night Bible study group will begin again and meet at Bill & Lynda Keller’s DID YOU KNOW??? home, beginning at 7:00pm.

The Lutheran Church of St. John is a Stephen WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Ministry congregation. It’s an important way we The Tuesday morning women’s group will be back care for one another. If you are going through a on January 8th and will be studying “Women of the difficult time, consider having a Stephen Minister. Word: How to Study the Bible with Both our Hearts If you know someone else who is facing difficulties, and Minds” by Jen Wilkin. Join us one morning; suggest that he or she request Stephen Ministry. we’d love to have you. They meet at 9:30am in the Make use of it. Stephen Ministry belongs to you! Oasis. The group will not meet on New Year’s

Day.

CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS This group will take a break for winter and start back in March. Connection Point Café Located in the OASIS MENS BIBLE BREAKFAST This group of men meets on Thursday mornings at Stay after worship, come early before Sunday 6:30am in the Family Life Center, for Bible study School and Bible Class, or before worship and and breakfast, and some of the best coffee in enjoy some coffee, tea, or hot chocolate along with Quincy. This group is usually finished around some breakfast treats and a chance to meet and visit 7:30am to give you time to head to work or your to- with fellow members. This is a great opportunity to do list. If you would like to join this group, either welcome visitors. every morning or just a few, enter through the A sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office if you kitchen on the south side of the building. The group would be willing to provide some breakfast treats rd th will not meet on January 3 . one week. Sunday, January 6 will be Donut Sunday. Watch for more information about the upcoming Small Group Study series “Following the Light”.

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VOLUNTEERS for ALTAR SERVICE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Volunteers assist with preparation for communion and washing & putting away communion ware, MARY & MARTHA GUILD clean and maintain Altar linens, paraments and The Mary/Martha members will meet on January 8 flowers. If you would like to serve your church by at 6:30pm in the Oasis. All ladies of the being a part of this group, or helping out for one or congregation are welcome to join us. If you would two Sundays, join us at the meeting or sign up by like to come see what this group does, or have any the office. If you have any questions about this questions about the LWML organizations, this service, please see Marilyn in the office. would be a good time to check it out.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

LADIES’ AID SOCIETY 2019 Groundwork Guatemala Mission Team The Ladies Aid members will on Wednesday, nd We are still in the process of gathering a team for January 2 at 12:30pm for fellowship & our 2019 Guatemala Mission. The trip will be June refreshments and their meeting will begin at 1pm, 1 – 9, 2019. If you are interested, please speak with weather permitting. The January LWML Mission Pastor Steve. The next meeting will be on January devotion will be shared and Mites will be collected. 9 following worship (approximately 6:45 pm).

MEN’S CLUB The Men’s Club will meet on January 21st at 7:00pm at St. John’s. Elder Hadler will be the Devotional Leader. “A Man Named Martin Part 3 #5” will be led by Pastor Mike Fieberkorn. Pastor Kendall Meyer and John Schonarth will serve on the Social Committee. All MUSIC MINISTRY men of the congregation are welcome to join them and learn how this men’s organization serves St. John’s and St. James’ and our community. NEED VOICES - St. John’s Choir and One OASIS Wednesday Evening Nursery – Allison Voice are always looking for additional Singers Hollenstine is coordinating the volunteers to and Musicians for their next musical offerings. If supervise the nursery during the 6pm-7pm worship you are interested, see Pastor Steve or Denise in the Oasis. The nursery is right next door and has Pearcy with any questions, or stop in the church lots of toys and things to entertain the young office. children while their parents are in worship. If you would be willing to help one or more evenings, please contact Allison at [email protected] or 217-430-7844

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St. James Lutheran School News ST. JAMES EAGLES VISION: CHRISTMAS BREAK ENDS E VERYONE deserves our respect We return to school Wednesday, January 3rd. A CT with kindness G OD’S LOVE is our greatest strength BOXTOPS AND UPC LABELS – Please continue L OVE one another to save General Mills Box Tops, Hy-Vee UPCs and E VERYDAY live for Jesus Tyson A+ labels throughout the school year. They help support our school library! Thank you! S HOW OTHERS we are Christians.

CHALLENGE – Getting ready for the next school year is approaching very quickly. Enrollment will CAR MAGNETS - St. James begin in mid-January. Word of mouth has proven to Lutheran School Magnets are available in our be a highly successful marketing tool. Therefore, church office. These 5-1/2” diameter magnets can while seeing many people over the holidays, please be displayed on your car/truck/SUV or any metal participate in a challenge to tell five different surface to show support or advertise for the school. families about St. James Lutheran School and the The magnets are available in the office if you would awesome opportunity that lies before them for a like to purchase one for $5.00. The proceeds go to strong Christian education along with rigorous St. James Lutheran School. academics. Let me know how this goes. If you need further information or just want to talk about it, please contact the school office. 1st Annual Alumni & Friends Fund Drive Principal Landskroener $100 for St. James

The St. James School Board of Christian Education COLLECTING LIDS – We are again in the set a goal of $25.000 for our 1st Annual Fund business of collecting lids to purchase a hallway Drive to help offset our deficit budget for this 2018- bench. (The current bench will find its permanent 19 school year. We are so thankful to have reached home on the playground.) We will collect lids until our goal which has helped to lower our budget we have enough to get the bench (200 pounds). You shortfall considerably! This year’s Fund Drive was can bring them into the church or school office. The “officially” over on August 31st when the total lids must be clean!! Unacceptable caps include raised was $23,821. Since then additional metal lids or trash, soap/lotion pumps, grocery bags, donations of $2,184 have come in; including the K-Cups, straws, fast food drink lids, plastic pieces school Grandparent’s Day collection, Advent meal that are not a lid. Acceptable caps include caps from donations, end-of-the-year gift, and additional medicine bottles, milk jugs, detergent, hair spray, donations from alumni and parents. toothpaste, deodorant, apple sauce pouch, drink bottle (soda, water, juice, sport drinks), flip-top 85 Alumni donated $12,231 (ketchup), spout (mustard), spray paint, ointment 58 Friends donated $13,774 tube, baby food, shampoo/conditioner, cottage Total as of 12/13/18 - $26,005 cheese container, mayonnaise jar, yogurt, peanut butter jar, ice cream bucket (under 8 inches), Cool Thank you for supporting our supporting our Whip container, coffee can, cream cheese container, school, our children, and our mission with your butter container and Pringles lids. Remember, the donations and prayers. lids must be clean! Thank you for helping us purchase another bench!

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NEWS & NOTES

WRAPPED IN HIS LOVE

JANUARY is SOUP MONTH We’ve started a new group at St. John’s What is better that a bowl of hot soup on a cold called “Wrapped In His Love!” We are looking for winter day? A Thrivent Action Team has been beginner to experienced sewists to meet twice a formed to collect SOUP (can be cans of soup or dry month with the goal of making comfort or prayer soup mixes – non-perishable) or monetary quilts. We received a Thrivent grant and have some donations to purchase soups for our Food Pantry. If fabric and thread donated but it would be helpful if you would like to help, bring in your SOUP members have a small “stash” of fabric, thread, and donations on January 13th or before. Celebrate patterns to get started. We would also welcome Soup Month this January by donating cans of your knitters and crocheters to join us for the evening favorite flavor to someone in need of a hot meal. and donate blankets for our cause. If you are interested please come to our next meeting THURSDAY, January 10, 6:00pm in the Oasis. Contact Cheryl Kestner if you have any questions. 217-223-7659 The LCOSJ Food Pantry will be participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring 2018. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement of young people working to fight hunger and The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod - poverty in their own communities around the time Reporter of the Super Bowl football game. In the weeks New ‘Every One His Witness’ context module leading up to or on Super Bowl Sunday (February offers response to scientism 3rd, 2019), young people take up a collection (many use a soup pot), asking for one dollar or one Every One His Witness® (E1HW), the evangelism item of food for people in need. They give 100% of program first released in 2017 by Concordia their donation directly to the local hunger-relief Publishing House and The Lutheran Church— charity of their choice. Watch for more information Missouri Synod, has published its fifth video in the coming month. context module. The new resource, “Responding to Scientism,” will help Lutherans share the Gospel in SAVE THE DATE: a world where science is seen — at least, by many — as a god. Empty Bowls 2019 - February 24th, 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM - QHS Cafeteria and Commons In the preview video for the module, Elizabeth Mark your calendars for this fundraiser for Hayter, a graduate student and biochemistry Horizons Social Services. Tickets will go on sale in instructor at Saint Louis University, defines February for the event that includes a simple soup scientism as “a world view that says the truth can meal and a hand painted bowl. only be discovered through science.”

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Hayter says she often encounters people who hold they didn’t know the acronym at the time. … There this view who, as a result, “don’t have Christ. They were other people within the church that did quite are missing something. God has put them in my life the opposite. … Before I was even able to ask any so that He can work through me and make a questions, they were already providing answers, but difference.” to questions that I wasn’t asking.” The effect, says The Rev. A. Trevor Sutton, associate pastor St.-Onge, was to shut down the conversation. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett, Mich., The goal of E1HW is to keep the describes today’s culture as “enamored” of science conversation going so that Lutherans can share the but notes, “In many ways, science gives us just a Gospel with the people they encounter in their daily little glimpse of [what] God is doing.” lives. “Responding to Scientism” does that by As a pastor who lives and works near emphasizing that science is not opposed to God but Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., is one of His good gifts. Sutton has frequent opportunities to converse with For more information about E1HW, go to students who “don’t think there’s any way that faith everyonehiswitness.org. and science can interact with one another. … I get to help people see that these two things are not LWML Mission Grant #17 – Nursing Students irreconcilable, but … that you can be a scientist and Serving with Mercy Medical Team - LCMS … a follower of Jesus.” Office of International Mission - $25,000. “Responding to Scientism” follows the same Seeking to expand their educational exposure, LASSIE approach as the first four E1HW context nursing students in the Concordia University modules. LASSIE — which stands for Listen, Ask, System would be afforded the opportunity to Seek, Share, Invite and Encourage — is the heart of participate in a short-term mission trip to the E1HW program. Individuals must first complete Madagascar with a Mercy Medical Team. This the core module, which presents the basics of the service opportunity for students to work with LASSIE approach, before gaining access to the medical professionals in providing medical and/or website with videos that apply LASSIE to specific spiritual care to the under-served would be witnessing situations. invaluable. Currently available are modules on Based on the Biblical account of the witnessing to Jewish people, Muslims, Mormons widow's mite (Luke 21:1–4), the Mite Box is and adult children who were reared in the church intended for regular contributions of "mites" — but have drifted from it. Approximately 40 context offerings above and beyond the support given to modules are planned in all. congregations and the LCMS. Mite Box The Rev. Charles St.-Onge, LCMS contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund missionary and senior pastor at Ascension Lutheran district and national mission grants and implement Church, Montreal, says that although he was the LWML program. Mite Boxes, available from brought up in the Christian faith, “I did not always the district, zone, or LWML office, are distributed accept that the account in Genesis was the actual to every woman in a society, and often to each historical account of how the universe was created.” member of the congregation. Local groups submit St.-Onge has a bachelor’s degree in civil Mite Box offerings to fund selected mission grants, engineering and a master’s degree in science. He for example; 2017–2019 Mission Grant: Prison and credits people in his life who listened to him and Jail Ministry Synod-wide Conference in asked good questions for helping him come to a 2018; $36,500 fully paid and 2017–2019 Mission biblical understanding of creation. Grant: Christian Eldercare Home in Haiti — “There were certain people that came into Ministry in Mission; $100,000 fully paid. my life who really applied LASSIE well even if 10

To read the remainder of Rev Dr. Zeigler’s sermon, or to listen to it in its entirety also at the LHM website, https://www.lutheranhour.org/sermon.asp "The King's Strength " Luke 1:26-56. #86-17, Presented on The Lutheran Hour on Local Lutheran Hour Broadcast schedule: December 23, 2018, By Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler, KMDY Quincy, IL 89.7 FM Sun 7:30 AM Lutheran Hour Speaker KRNQ Quincy, IL 94.9 FM Sun 8:00 AM

A young girl and her teenage sister wait along a cobblestone street. There is a crowd and so she's having trouble seeing past the grownups. Everyone's chattering excitedly. Someone shouts, "Here he comes!" The crowd breaks, just enough Camp CILCA Outdoor Ministries for the little girl to slip through to the edge of the - 2019: What's Next? street. A man on a magnificent brown and white The Annual Banquet is an evening of celebrating horse passes. She looks up and waves. He waves God's work of Creation and Redemption, especially back and continues down the street surrounded by as those works are proclaimed and taught at Camp his loyal subjects. Her sister whispers in her ear. CILCA. Join us for an evening of music, food, Now you are special forever because you have been great speakers, and friends. greeted by a king. That's a scene from Lois Lowry's book Number the Stars. A story based on life in Camp CILCA Annual Banquet Denmark under the rule of King Christian the X. Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Our Savior's Lutheran What would it be like to have a king? That's a Church in Springfield. SPEAKER: Jeffrey difficult question for us to answer; kings, Hemmer is the husband of (in his opinion) the best monarchies, for the most part, have gone out of woman in the world, the father to six delightful style. children (when they're delightful), the pastor of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairview We don't know what it's like to yearn for a king, and Heights, Illinois, a wannabe farmer, maker of some so in a similar way, we may have trouble things, fixer of some other things, grower of beards, understanding the accounts that narrate the birth of and general curmudgeon. His big truck is probably Jesus. In the New Testament, if you slow down and a sign of his insecurity. The evening includes a listen to the first chapter of the biography of Jesus three course meal from Nelson's Catering and called the Gospel of Luke, you will hear people musical entertainment provided by the Lutheran aching with hope for a king, not just any king, the High School Choir. Tickets: $40 - Purchase tickets Messiah, the King chosen by God who would defeat by January 20 by mailing [email protected] the enemy. You listened to the first chapter of Luke, or calling the camp office at 217-487-7497 and you will hear Elizabeth rejoice simply for the fact that she had been greeted by the mother of her King. You will hear Mary sing for joy that the Lord was going to cast down the mighty from their thrones and raise up the offspring, the seed of Abraham. You will hear Zachariah rejoice that the Lord has raised up a King from the house of David who will save His people, forgive their sins and enable them to serve God without fear.

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DESIGNATE YOUR CHOICE DOLLARS FOR Dates to Remember: YOUR FAVORITE CHARITABLE FUND January 1 – New Year’s Day Eligible Thrivent members earn Choice Dollars and January 6 – Epiphany can choose how they are distributed. The Thrivent January 7 – The Baptism of our Lord Choice® charitable grant program engages Thrivent

Financial members in providing grants that support charitable activities, furthering Thrivent’s mission and its purposes under state law. Members become eligible based on insurance premiums and contract values. Eligible members are designated Choice Dollars that they can direct to enrolled charities. If January Anniversaries your Choice Dollars haven't been directed to a Wedding Date Years particular fund, such as Lutheran Church of St. Chris & Amy Enroth 1/3/2009 10 John, St. James Lutheran School, Lutheran Hour Pastor Kendall & Lynn Meyer 1/7/1995 24 Ministries, etc. Choice Dollars are distributed Scot & Kim Duesdieker 1/16/1982 37 monthly to the member’s selection. St. John’s have Roy & Ruth Baker 1/21/1952 67 been blessed to receive $7.547.00 in Thrivent Choice so far in 2017. If you have any questions you can call Thrivent Financial Associates Josh Schenck at 217-257-0232 or Mick Goslin at 314- JANUARY 452-0477, or ask Marilyn in the office. Lori Meuth 1.4 Need Seed money for Projects?? Carl Muehring 1/4 Thrivent Action Teams may be able to help Abriana Cirrincione 1/5 your group or organization. If you are a Thrivent Savanah O’Hearn 1/5 Financial member or have a Thrivent Member in Ava Mauck 1/7 your group, you can apply for Thrivent funds to Christie Campbell 1/8 help with a fundraiser or to finance an event. It’s Robert Harrison 1/9 easy and fun! Go to www.thrivent.com/actionteam Jenny Ruth 1/9 and simply APPLY. Thrivent will provide Bentley Willing 1/11 resources to help you plan the event, promotional Bill Keller 1/12 items, and a Community Impact Debit Card loaded Barb Hammers 1/13 with $250 of seed money. To learn more you can Deborah Broadwater 1/14 speak to a member of the LCOSJ Thrivent Action Lucy Mauck 1/15 Team Committee; Steve Barteau, Jan Fritz, Marilyn Bill Schlegl 1/16 Humphrey, Denise Pearcy, Michelle Soltwedel, or Leanne Sherrill 1/16 Jim & Janet Totsch. It’s a great way to help Tiffani Hanlin 1/17 financially many of the activities that we have here John Nowack 1/18 at the Lutheran Church of St. John, St. James Glenn O’Briant 1/18 Lutheran School, or other groups that you may be Kolin O’Hearn 1/18 involved in. Gather your “Team” and hit APPLY. Adilyn Hollenstine 1/20 Erica Scott 1/21 12

Sandra McDowell 1/22 tea party! This program is free and open to the Noah Ohnemus 1/22 public but space is limited so reservations are Jim Totsch 1/22 required. Sign up now by calling 217.223.1309 ext. Veta Austin 1/23 501 or online at quincylibrary.org! Justin Grott 1/24 Maggie Blew 1/25 Rusty Rawson 1/25 April Yates 1/25 Crystal Cummings 1/27 The Great River Genealogical Society will gather Roger Brown 1/28 on Thursday, January 10, 2019. The program will Allison Huber 1/28 begin at 7:00 pm at Quincy University Brenner Carol Altgilbers 1/30 Library, 18th & College Streets in Quincy. Suzann Manker 1/30 Byron Holdiman will give attendees a tour of the Sara Rothfuss 1/30 Library and information on the resources available Alexis Willing 1/30 there. Go to www.gr-gs.org for more Society Kathy Nelson 1/31 information and resources. Jennifer Weiss 1/31

If your name is not on the Anniversary or Birthday list, or if you wish your name removed, please contact Marilyn at the church office. If a date is incorrect, please let me know. The deadline for submitting an article in the February The Bald Eagles are back in Broadcaster is Friday, January 25. the area. You can quietly observe them at the

Quincy Riverfront or in the Bay near All American Park. You can also see several out in COMMUNITY EVENTS the county in tall trees near fields or on the

ground in the middle of a field. Be observant Quincy Public Library when driving on rural roads as some have been seen eating their catch in the roadway.

BALD EAGLE - 35th Annual Appreciation Days

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN-Marionette Shows – January 19 & 20, 2019 January 8th at 6pm; January 8, 10, 11, 12 at 10:15am There’s many things to see & do at the 35th Annual A little magic and a bit of imagination make fun for Bald Eagle Appreciation Days in Keokuk, Iowa! a snowman. Indoor Activities will be at the River City Mall, 300 Main Street, Keokuk, Iowa. Free Admission. *

The ADAMS FAMILY TEA PARTY World Bird Sanctuary Live Bird Shows! * Wildlife, Saturday, January 20 at 2 pm. Conservation and Environmental Exhibits!* Join us for this creepy, kooky, mysterious, and Woodcarvers' Exhibits and Demonstrations!* spooky Addams Family and Halloween themed tea Seminars, Children's Activities, Unique Items For party with special guests including characters from Sale!* Scheduled seminars about native pollinators, Quincy Community Theater’s Addams Family Iowa’s county parks & the black-footed ferret Musical. Party goers are invited to dress in their Native American Cultural Area will be at favorite costume as they snack on food, create a the Baymont Inn Hotel, 325 Main Street, Keokuk, craft, and play a game at this year’s ‘spook’tacular Iowa. Featuring the Black Fox Singers, Dancers & Drum! 13

Outdoor Viewing of Bald Eagles in their Great River Eagle Days, Oakley Lindsey Center Natural Habitat, Mississippi Riverfront Mississippi January 26 & 27, 9am – 2pm Riverfront · Victory Park & Southside Boat Club Visit Lock and Dam 21 for Quincy's Eagle Days. Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Keokuk, Rangers will be on hand with spotting scopes to Iowa. Personnel from the Lee County Iowa showcase the magnificent birds that winter in the Conservation Board, Iowa DNR & the US Army Quincy area. Visitors are encourage to stop by the Corps of Engineers will staff viewing points. Standing Bear Winter Gathering from 9 am - 5 pm Spotting scopes are available free of charge. each day at the Oakley Lindsay Center for a Native For more information go to American perspective of bald eagles. http://www.keokukiowatourism.org/event_calendar/ bald_eagle_appreciation_days/index.php THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS can be found on www.lcosj.org under the NEWS tab.

Annual Nature Activity Standing Bear Winter Gathering Quincy, Illinois

January 26 - January 27, 2019

To celebrate the return of our national bird, the great Bald Eagle, the Standing Bear Council hosts its annual Winter Gathering with a variety of Adams County & Quincy City Hall activities throughout the weekend. The event honors January Holiday Hours – Closed Native American traditions with a variety of sacred January 1-New Year’s Day ceremonies and entertainment features. Bald Eagles January 21 – Martin Luther King Jr. will be present all weekend for close up viewing with the blessing of the eagle ceremony to be held Quincy Public Library - Closed on Sunday at 10:30 am. January 1-New Year’s Day

Native American vendors and food booths will be on site both days, offering authentic “Fry Bread” New Year’s DAY and fare. Native American dancers and drummers the Church office will be closed will perform throughout the event. Dancers dressed in Native regalia are invited to dance with prizes to be awarded. Native American vendors and food booths will be on site both days. There will be a children’s educational and activity area. There will also be information on the Native American Mounds in the Quincy area and history of the leader HAVE A SAFE AND Chief Keokuk. BLESSED NEW YEAR! 14