February at St. John's Lovell

February
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Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 10:23-25

From Pastor's Desk

Well, it's begun. We've celebrated the Transfiguration of our Lord, and so we now descend the mountain back into the real world. Not only does this real world bring with us pain, suffering, frustrations, debt, taxes, and strife, but the Church also descends the mountain to the desert of temptation and sin.
We're now counting down the days to Easter, which means that we're just about to Lent.
The next three Sundays, we will hear our Lord teach about salvation, the role of grace, the importance of Scripture, and the gift of faith.
There's no need to start acting like it's Lent just yet, but it's time to lift up our eyes and fix them on the cross in Jerusalem, as we ponder how our lives of prayer (Matthew 6:5), fasting (Matthew 6:16), and almsgiving (Matthew 6:2) will change as we are cast into the wilderness with Jesus.
 
As always, please call or text with any questions or concerns, or if you just want to meet up for a cup of coffee. My weekly schedule is usually taped to the front door, so if you stop by and miss me, you'll know where to find me.
Your servant in Christ,
Pastor Benson
307-254-9541
 
PS - we'll watch the Super Bowl at Church on the 12th. Bring your favorite drinks and snacks and enjoy our comfy new chairs. Mrs. Benson will probably be playing video games on the other side of the parish hall if you're not a big football fan but want to hang out anyway.
 
 

Sermons Are Archived Here Weekly

Last Month at a GlanceAverage Bible Study Attendance: 17
Average Attendance on Sundays: 39
Average Attendance at New Horizons Bible Study: 9
Average Communicants at New Horizons Divine Service: 6
Total Offerings Gathered: $11,376.56
Total Expenses: ~$5,200
0Year-To-Date-Net: n/a

From the EldersThe Elders are working with the LWML to help plan the Mission Festival for February 26th at 4:00 pm, featuring The Rev. Jais Tinglund speaking about his move from liberal Lutheranism to confessional Lutheranism, and the current state of the Church in Denmark.
There was one baptism in January (Carol Nickelson)
There was one Christian welcomed into Communion Fellowship with us (Carol Nickelson)
There are currently seven youth preparing for Confirmation

From the TrusteesPlease be sure to turn the lights off, turn the heat down, and lock up when you leave the building.
All snow removal is done by volunteers, if a storm has come through, please donate a few minutes of your time to clearing off the walk, BYOS (Bring Your Own Shovel)

From the Financial TeamThe roughly $5,200 spent this month mostly went to wages and utilities. 
Be sure to attend the upcoming Voters' Assembly Meetings so we can get our 2023 budget set.
Envelopes have been delayed, much to our frustration. The Financial Secretary is trying to find out what happened.

February at Saint John's
 
February 1 (Wed) - New Horizons events are suspended until further notice
3:15 pm After School Academy (every Wed in February)
6:00 pm The Sacramental Life (every Wed until the 22nd)
February 2 (Thurs) - 6:00 Pre-Lent Altar Guild at 6:00 pm
February 1 (Fri) - 1:00 Committal of Lee Fry at the Lovell Cemetery
February 5 (Sun) - 9:15 Bible Study
10:30 Divine Service
February 8 (Wed) - New Horizons events are suspended until further notice
3:15 pm After School Academy
6:00 pm The Sacramental Life
February 9 (Thurs) - 4:30 LWML
February 12 (Sun) - 9:15 Bible Study
10:30 Divine Service
Voters' Assembly & Budget Meeting Immediately Following 
4:00 pm Super Bowl Party in the Parish Hall
February 15 (Wed) - New Horizons events are suspended until further notice
3:15 pm After School Academy
6:00 pm The Sacramental Life
February 16 (Thurs) - 4:00-6:00 USDA Commodities Distribution
February 19 (Sun) -    9:15 Bible Study
10:30 Divine Service bring your palms to be burned
February 21 (Tue) - All Day Circuit Meeting at St. Luke's Worland
February 22 (Wed) - 7:30 am Short Prayer Service and Imposition of Ashes
9:30 am Imposition of Ashes at New Horizons (God-Willing)
6:30 pm Divine Service for Ash Wednesday
February 26 (Sun) - 9:15 Bible Study
10:30 Divine Service
4:00 pm Mission Festival and Fundraiser for our sister churches in Denmark
 

February Birthdays
 
Kannon Piper - February 9
Robert Wagner - February 9
Elisabeth Bischoff - February 13
Tana Fink - February 17
Mark Sorenson - February 17
Megan Weinand - February 17
Beverly Becker - February 18
Kassidy Brimhall - February 23
Grace Lowry - February 23
Nan Nicholls - February 24
Kenedy Brimhall - February 26
 

February Anniversaries
 
Bill & Linda Miller - February 17

February Baptismal Birthdays
 
Marlene Schmidt - February 7
Paige Bischoff - February 9
Nichole Blain - February 9
Gwen Walker - February 9
John Wantulok - February 14
Brenda Pearce - February 15
Phyllis Fringer - February 16
Phyrn Opp - February 16
Loretta Tippets - February 21
Shauna Hillman - February 21
Shaylee Bowers - February 27
Timothy Boyajian - February 26
Hawk Hecker - February 28

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