The SJLC Minute 1.18.2023

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In January and February, we will explore the book of Isaiah, full of beautiful poetry, prophesies, warnings, and visions of hope. Through study and conversation, we will think about how we respond to homelessness, community building, identity, and care of children and elders through the lens of scripture. Isaiah was written during a time of exile for Israel, and it walks us back and forth from accountability to hope as we think about who and whose we are in the world. Isaiah calls people to see the error of past ways while hoping and working for a better, more just future. Please join

January 22 3rd Sunday after Epiphany January 29 4th Sunday after Epiphany Congregational Meeting February 1 SAM’s Meeting February 18 Leadership Retreat Weekly Updates | St. John’s Lutheran Church January 2023
Faith Formation
January 22: From judgement to hope to comfort: moving from First Isaiah to Second Isaiah (chapter 5 and beyond) Misty Anderson January 29: CONGREGATIONAL MEETING February 5: Every valley: comforting homeless Israel (focus on chapter 40)-Misty Anderson February 12: Quoting Jesus, quoting Isaiah: new life in Jerusalem (focus on chapter 61)-Misty Anderson and Pr. John Tirro February 19: Recapping Isaiah in song: the music of Isaiah-Pr. John Tirro January 15 January 22 Rob Bell’s “Trees” January 29 Congregational Meeting No Faith Formation February 5 Confirmation Preparation (no youth faith formation) February 12 Rob Bell’s “Sunday” February 19 Rob Bell’s “Noise” February 26 Rob Bell’s “Kickball”
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us for all five classes as we study this beautiful, powerful book of the Bible.

FYTD actual income $311,479.41 FYTD budgeted income $308,518.98 Variance $2,960.43 (income was more than budgeted)

NOTE: These amounts include Other operating income such as Facility Use Fee, Wedding Deposits, etc.

FYTD actual expenses $295,917.81 FYTD budgeted expenses $308,518.98 Variance -$12,601.17 (expenses were less than budgeted) Variance income to expenses - income over expenses

Ways you can help support St. John's plan of ministry:

1. Prayerfully consider and submit a pledge for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It's never too late to pledge!

2. If you would like to set up automatic giving through Breeze and need assistance, please give Toni a call in the church office at 865-523-3330.

3. Consider contacting your bank to find out how they can send your contributions.

4. Explore the opportunities to share your time and talents through one of our teams: Community Outreach, Finance, Property, Hospitality, Worship, Personnel, Evangelism Faith Formation, Stewardship, Communication or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. If you aren't sure where you'd be a good fit, or you would like more informtion about the different teams, please reach out to anyone on church council or by calling the church office.

Please contact Laura Trout at Ltrout13@gmail.com, 865-654-1274 or Debbie Sweany at doubledcs@yahoo.com, 423-921-4812 for any questions.

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Please consider participation as we explore ways we can love inclusively, grow spiritually, and serve faithfully!

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