JOIN US FOR WORSHIP  –  You may worship with us in our sanctuary or watch on Facebook Live. Recordings of our services are also available on our website above.

REFORMATION SUNDAY – The scripture readings are  Revelation 14:6-7, Psalm 46, and Romans 3:19-28. The Gospel reading is John 8:31-36.

PRAYER LIST – Connor Doeden, Rusty Welch, Angela Holthus, Marcille Bohling, Phyllis Rippe, Monique Grotrian, Eldon & Kay Ebeler, Jim Grotrian, Kerri Moerer and Vicki Antholz.

WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP – Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the lower level of our church building to pray for the world, the church, and persons in need of healing, comfort and encouragement. Please join us if your schedule allows. 

CONFIRMATION CLASS – Will meet on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 at the parsonage.

SUNDAY NOV. 3RD – Next Sunday is All Saints Sunday. We will remember in our worship any of our members who have passed away within the past 12 months. …  Don’t forget to set your clocks BACK one hour Saturday night. … Pastor Ken will leave on vacation Thursday morning and return Tuesday. His sermon will be recorded and shown during worship next Sunday. …  Communion will not be served next Sunday. It will be served November 10.

GRATEFUL GIVING SUNDAY – Next Sunday, Nov. 3rd, all loose offering will be designated to the hurricane relief project as part of Grateful Giving Sunday.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – Will meet Monday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. All church women are welcome to attend.

MISSION COMMITTEE – Will meet Wednesday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m. to set up for the Operation Christmas Child packing day.

SHOEBOX MISSION PROJECT – Our current mission focus is packing Operation Christmas Child boxes. Every box is an opportunity to reach a child with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Preprinted shoeboxes are available in the narthex. Fill it and when finished, PLEASE rubber band your box to keep it shut. Shipping is $10.00 per box. Last day to bring boxes to church is Sunday, November 17.

On Sunday, November 10, we will be packing 260 boxes for Operation Christmas Child during the Sunday School hour. We invite and NEED adults to help the children pack the boxes.

SHOEBOX MISSION PROJECT CASH DONATIONS – There are many ways to serve in the Shoebox Project. If you don’t care to pack a shoebox, consider helping by donating at the shipping box at the entry table.

CONGRATULATIONS – Kurt & Leslie Ottemann are the parents of a baby boy. Aiden Dean Ottemann was born October 23 at 8 lbs. 5 oz. and 21½ in. long. Aiden is welcomed home by sisters and brothers, Ava, Leo, Ellie, Quinten, and Emma. Grandparents are Jim & Ginny Baack.

ALTAR GUILD – We are still looking for volunteers for Altar Guild. The open position can be shared; it is in charge of altar flowers and sanctuary decorations. Part of this job will be assigned to work groups, so please talk to Pam Hector or Becky if you would be willing to volunteer.

FUNDRAISER OPPORTUNITIES – Youth members of MLC are involved in the following fund-raising projects: Brooklyn Behrends is selling poinsettias for SkillsUSA (a workforce development organization for students). You may contact her at (402) 414-0055 if you are interested. … If you’d like to buy fruit to support the Johnson Brock FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), contact Brooklyn or Lauren Behrends, Reese or Addi Grotrian, or Delani Sharples.

ELECTION INITIATIVES – The North American Lutheran Church has, from its beginning, take a Pro-Life stand. There are two initiatives on the ballot to be considered on November 5. If you also want to protect the right of the yet-to-be born, you will want to vote FOR Initiative 434 and AGAINST Initiative 439. Copies of the initiatives are available on the table at the back of the church.

PACKING BACKPACKS – Volunteers meet on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 to pack backpacks at the Johnson Grocery. Additional help is always welcome!

NOISY OFFERING – During the offering time each week, all the kids are invited to walk up to the front of the church and drop their coins into the “NOISY OFFERING” bowl. Cans are available at the back of the church to use to collect their offerings. The offering will be sent to different projects throughout the year.

OFFERINGS – Your tithing may be mailed to MLC, PO. Box 176, Johnson, NE 68378.

MLC FACEBOOK – You can also follow MLC on Facebook. Just “Like” our page and invite your friends to follow us.