THE

Lutheran

Light “You are the light of the world… Let your light

shine before others so they may see your good

works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

(The Sermon on the Mount- Mathew 5:14a 16)

WHAT PASTORS AND PRIESTS

WEAR… AND WHY

Why do pastors and priests wear vestments during

the service of worship and do they have any special

meaning? This is a question frequently asked by

worshippers in Lutheran, Episcopalian, and Roman

Catholic congregations. We find that in the Old

Testament God prescribed the vestments to be worn

by the high priest, the priests, and the Levites in the

performance of their duties (found in Exodus 28:1;

39:4).

The clothing, or vestments, worn by pastors and

priests for worship has changed drastically during

the past few decades and has appeared to become a

churchly art. Hearing parishioners compliment their

pastor for the beauty of the vestments is not

uncommon, while some may debate the importance

of such “holy haute couture.” Lutherans, Roman

Catholics, and Episcopalians apparently are

delighted with the many colors and designs

adorning churches and chapels today.

Drawings and statues of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther,

from 500 years ago, depict Martin Luther dressed in

his flowing black robe, which was the mark of

Saint John’s Lutheran Church, ELCA

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 656 Tyhee Avenue Post Office Box 55

American Falls, Idaho 83211-0055 USA

Reverend Jon M. Beake, Pastor Phone: Church 208-226-2398

Pastor 208-226-5440 Fax 208-226-7251

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every professor and person of academic rank and

office in his day in the 16th

century. Judges wore

them, and they have not changed over the centuries

(think of photographs of the United States Supreme

Court), and most European mayors wear them also.

The wide use of the black robe was considered a

status symbol throughout the European middle

class, and professors at Cambridge University in

England today still lecture in them today. The old

black robe was practical. It was comfortable when

teaching in the classroom and convenient when

preaching in the parish church. It was roomy

enough to accommodate warm clothing underneath,

a necessity in Europe’s cold church buildings. And

it was simple enough to allow laundering.

White was reserved for celebrating Holy

Communion, with the following three basic

vestments worn together to set this service apart

from all others:

- The Alb (from the Latin word, “alba,” meaning

white), a long white undergarment, robe, normally

gathered at the waist by a cincture (a rope, cord, or

sash of cloth of the same kind).

- The Stole, a bright band of cloth usually colored

with the church’s Season of the Church Year, and

worn over the shoulders to distinguish the pastoral

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office. The stole represents the yoke of Christ.

(Ordained pastors and priests, Ministers of Word

and Sacrament, wear the stole like a yoke around

the neck and over the shoulders. Ordained deacons

and deaconesses, Ministers of Word and Service

wear the stole on one shoulder and gathered across

the body to the opposite side of the body.)

- The Chasuble, a seamless vestment, worn over

the above two garments, can be a solid color

reflecting the Season of the Church Year and can be

decorated with symbols for Christ (IHC, Chi Rho,

Alpha and Omega, the cross, a lamb, etc.) It is

basically an oval shape with a hole in the center for

the head. The name chasuble comes from the Latin

“casula,” which means a “hut” or “little house,” for

the garment covered the whole body and even

served as a kind of portable house, or shelter, for

those traveling.

When Jesus removed His garments to wash His

disciples’ feet at The Last Supper (John 13), He

took off a garment which is the ancestor of the alb.

The chasuble was modeled after Jesus’ seamless

tunic for which the Roman soldiers cast lots (John

19:23-24). The Church tried to keep Jesus’ Image

present at each Holy Communion service even in

the clothing worn by the officiants (the pastors and

the priests).

During the Reformation years most Protestant

churches threw the traditional vestments away.

Some also rejected stained-glass windows, altars,

candles, crucifixes, statuary, and organs. Lutherans,

however, were careful to keep whatever did not

detract from The Gospel. The worship services

continued to revolve around Holy Communion,

with the order of service very much like the Roman

Catholic mass.

Lutheran pastors continued to wear the same

clothing after 1530, which was the year Lutherans

were first recognized by the emperor. The view

from the pew in Wittenberg looked pretty much the

same. But the black robe eventually won out for

the next 450 years. Holy Communion came to be

celebrated less often, and the use of Communion

vestments also declined. Lutherans felt a kinship to

other Protestants, especially during the wars with

the Roman Catholics. So black was the color to

wear. This is still the case for German clergy.

Most Lutheran immigrant pastors brought the black

robe with them from Europe. It fit the role of the

American circuit rider and packed easily into his

saddlebags. Generations of Lutherans in the New

World have never seen pastors dressed in anything

but black.

As early as World War I a few Lutheran pastors and

churches began to revive wearing the Holy

Communion vestments and to celebrate the

Sacrament of Holy Communion beyond the three

major festivals of Easter, Pentecost, and Christmas.

They rediscovered other vestments and tried them

on. At first these pastors were thought a bit

eccentric and perhaps a little bit “too Roman

Catholic.” But from the vantage point of 2020, they

were visionaries. With the introduction of new

hymnals in the 1960’s and 1970’s American

Lutherans committed themselves to Holy

Communion as part of regular worship. With The

Meal of The Lamb has come beautiful vestments

which are as bright and varied as the colors of the

rainbow.

The alb and stole are now almost universally worn.

Parishioners, members of the pastor’s family, or

even pastors themselves (as is the case with your

Pastor) often lovingly sew some of the vestments,

thereby make each one even more meaningful. (All

of these vestments can range in the hundreds or

thousands of dollars. Thus, creating one’s own

vestments is a much more affordable way of

dressing the pastor or priest, on a pastor’s salary.

Oh, to live in the Vatican! And to be vested in the

finery found there! Other items of clothing worn by

pastors and priests, which you may have heard of,

are: miter, pectoral cross, cope, amice, maniple,

biretta, skullcap, cleric shirt, cleric vest, cleric

dickie.)

Hopefully this has helped you to better understand

why pastors and priests wear what they wear.

May the Peace of The Lord, that passes all

understanding, keep your heart, and your mind, and

your very being in Jesus The Christ, our Lord!

The Peace of The LORD be with you always.

Sincerely, Pastor Jon Beake

(Who happens to own a black preaching robe, a

cassock, a surplice, two albs, and multiple stoles.

But no chasubles.)

(Pastor Jon Beake’s father, the ‘original Pastor

Beake’ was ordained in 1958, and wore a black

preaching robe the first few years of his ministry.

This is the same robe that Pastor Jon Beake wore at

the 2009 100th

Anniversary of Saint John’s

Lutheran Church, ELCA, American Falls, Idaho. In

2009 Pastor Beake (the younger…) added a white

‘tab collar’ which was also common one hundred

years ago.

In the early 1960’s I remember my father

purchasing and wearing a cassock and surplice.

The cassock is the black garment that Roman

Catholic priests used to wear daily. And the

surplice is the white robe worn over the cassock. It

has been said that the cassock, as a black robe,

symbolizes Jesus’ death and sacrifice for the world.

And the surplice, the white garment, symbolizes life

and resurrection which even overcomes death. The

cassock and surplice would be worn by clergy at all

other worship services other than at the Mass where

Holy Communion would be celebrated. The cassock

and surplice are also worn by acolytes, choir

masters, and choir members in worship. In the

Roman Catholic tradition cardinals wear red

cassocks and the Pope wears a white cassock.

Think of Saint Nicholas and his white fur trimmed,

long, red robe.

All you have to do is look at the wall of photographs

of the confirmation classes of Saint John’s

Lutheran Church over the past 110 years of history

of this congregation, to see the changes in the

vestments of Lutheran clergy. Rev. Norman

Landvik, Pastor of Saint John’s Lutheran Church,

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saw the most change in the vestments worn during

his ministry here in 1966-1976.

Another note of interest, historically, is that Mrs.

Vivian Landvik was the first pastor’s wife to be

called by her first name. Do you remember the first

time women wore pants to worship? Or do you

remember the first time men did not wear a suit

coat, shirt, and tie to worship – ah… those polyester

leisure suits (pink, blue, green, and yellow) and

open collars of the 1970’s! AH! The fashions of the

1970’s for both clergy and parishioners!)

From the Pastor

I am learning the history and geography of Idaho,

now that I am a resident of this great State and it is

my home. I thought that I would share with you

each month some of the fun facts and stories that I

have learned (which you may or may not know

yourselves) and that you can in turn share with one

another over coffee.

A TEST: Idaho’s Patriotic People

1. Who was the publisher of the Idaho News in

Blackfoot who led Idaho troops in the

Spanish-American War?

2. Who was the Idaho Territory governor who

used his influence to convince U.S.

President Grover Cleveland not to divide

Idaho into more than one state?

3. Who was the political leader who served

Idaho as governor for twelve years?

4. Who was the longest serving official in

Idaho’s history?

5. Who established Idaho’s first free

kindergarten and is known as the ‘Susan B.

Anthony’ of Idaho?

(ANSWERS: 1. Colonel John W. Jones; 2. Edward

A. Stevenson; 3. Robert E. Smylie; 4. Pete

Cenarrusa; 5. Margaret Roberts.)

(Quoted and taken from:“Idaho Jeopardy! Answers

and Questions About Our State” by Carole Marsh,

copyright 2001, Gallopade International, page 8.)

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“Bloopers found in church worship bulletin announcements…”

(Words do matter…)

“Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet

Thursday at 7:00 P.M. Please use the back door.”

“The eighth-graders will be presenting

Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the church basement,

Friday at 7:00 P.M. The congregation is invited to

attend this tragedy.”

“Weight Watchers will meet at 7:00 P.M. at the

First Presbyterian Church. Please use the large

double doors at the side entrance.”

“The Associate Minister unveiled the

congregation’s new campaign slogan last Sunday: ‘I

Upped My Pledge – Up Yours.’”

this month’s “maKes You thinK”

A shark is the only fish that can blink with both

eyes.

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.

Babies are born without

kneecaps. They do not

appear until the child

reaches 2 to 6 years of age.

JUNE YOUTH GROUP!!!

We are planning to go

ahead with our popcorn

fundraiser!! YAY!

If you would like to participate with this fundraiser

please contact Lacy Zavison for the paperwork. We

will be starting this as of June 1st and delivering

popcorn at the end of the month. I will give a return

date for all your order forms when paper work is

given out. We will also get together at the end of the

month when popcorn is ready for a little socializing

and ice cream! Date and time will be announced as

it gets closer.

VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL

July 13th

– July 17th

9:00 AM – 1`1:30 AM St. John’s Lutheran

Church, 656 Tyhee Ave.,

American Falls, Idaho

At Rocky Railway VBS,

kids discover that Jesus’ power can pull them

through life’s ups and downs. Rocky Railway is

filled with

incredible Bible-learning experiences. Kids see,

hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos,

team building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty

treats are just a few of the standout activities that

help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids

discover how to see evidence of God and His Power

in our everyday life.

So……………

CLIMB ABOARD FOR THE BEST WEEK OF

THE SUMMER!!

Vacation Bible School will comply with CDC

(center of disease control) restrictions at the time of

the event.

WHO KNEW?!

Stjohnsaf.com

Our new internet website is: stjohnsaf.com

In the past thirty days our new website has been

visited by people in the following places:

-Alaska -Arizona

-California -China

-Canada -Idaho

-Germany -Michigan

-Montana -Ohio

-Israel -Pakistan

-Oregon -South Carolina

-Texas -Virginia

-Washington -Wyoming

There have been 828 visits total during these past

weeks – March 16, 2020 through May 3, 2020.

The below is the ‘breakdown’ of:

the visits on Sunday,

the total visits during the week, and

the offerings received during these past weeks.

PAST SUNDAYS’ ATTENDANCE, AND

GIVING, AND WEBSITE VISITS

Sunday 03/15/2020

Attendance, 49; Offering…$1,858.00

(This is the last Sunday we met together as a

congregation in the Saint John’s church building.)

The week of March 15th

-21st

Total Website Visits for the week………...57

Sunday 03/22/2020

Website Visits, 34; Offering… $6,400.00

The week of March 22nd

– 28th

Total Website Visits for the week………..163

Sunday 03/29/2020

Website Visits, 48; Offering…$1,441.42

The week of March 29th

– April 4th

Total Website Visits for the week ………..94

Sunday 04/05/2020

Website Visits, 33; Offering…$7,128.51

The week of April 12th

– April 18th

Total Website Visits for the week ……….97

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Sunday 04/12/2020 EASTER

Website Visits, 21; Offering…$1,812.55

The week of April 12th

– April 18th

Total Website Visits for this week………105

Sunday 04/19/20

Website Visits, 36; offering …$7,083.44

The week of April 19th

-April 25th

Total Website Visits for this week ……..74

Sunday 04/26/20

Website Visits, 52; offering …$2,878.05

The week of April 26th

– May 2nd

Total Website Visits for this week ……..96

Sunday 05/03/20

Website Visits, 37; offering …$10,977.97

The week of May 3rd

– May 9th

Total Website Visits for this week ……..00

Now this is ONLY the number of VISITS recorded

and shared here in the above listing, NOT the

number of people who listened to or worshipped

with the internet offerings. The ‘household’ where

the iPhone, iPad, computer screen, or other devices

were being used could have: one person listening,

or a couple listening, or a family of 4, 5, or 6

listening. We do not know how many people were

involved in the 828 visits these past weeks.

Just as we do not know if they listened to the

whole worship service, or just listened to the

sermon, or to the hymns, or to the liturgy. People

can fast forward through or stop the recording

anytime they wish to do so. Or… they could have

listened to the recording three or four times. Yet, if

you think about it, we may have reached way more

than 828 people if a whole household were listening

and worshiping together.

It makes one think…

A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Carl Rudeen

and Neil Poulson for creating and continuing to up-

date our old and our new web sites. Thank you,

gentlemen, for your expertise, time, and talents with

our congregation’s technological offerings –

especially during this time of the pandemic. If you

have not yet visited our new web site do so at:

stjohnsaf.com

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June Wedding Anniversaries

If you are missing from this list, please tell Shonda

13- Mike & Becky Salisbury 21- Gary & Diane Simms 22- Sid & Marilyn Allen 29- Juan & Kelsea Ledesma 30- Chuck & Sharon Strom

June Birthdays

If you are missing from this list, please tell Shonda

1 – Chase Woodworth 17 – Roy Ruff 1 Michael Beitz 19 – RobiJo Colton 2 – Jerry Bauer 19 – Kristin Winder 3 – Elaine Havlicak 20 – Patty Porath 3 – Claire-Marie Horton 21 – Tracy Bauer 3 – Bruce Winder 23 – Clay Erickson 3- Debbie Simms 24 – Theo Harmison 4 – Kim Kendall 26 – Jessica Kawamura 4 – Stacey Raben 27 – Dalton Duba 4 – Todd Kendall 29 – Kelly Brannock 4 – Pat Lute 29 – Eldon Henrichs 5 – Alexis Moldenhauer 29 – Mackenzie Olson 7 – Eric Poulson 30 – Vernon Wetzel 14 – Chuck Strom 30- Victoria Rudeen 15 – Pat Chase

A.F. Daily Bread Mission Statement:

“Providing a meal to

those who want it.”

DID YOU KNOW! The first dinner for AF Daily

Bread was served November 24, 2008.Over

7,500 meals have been served as of November 2017.

Free meals are served the last Monday of each

month, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. To become a part of this

ministry you can mail donations to “A.F. Daily

Bread” c/o Jill Bowers, 2946 Schroeder Road,

American Falls, ID 83211. For more information or

to volunteer please contact Kelly Brannock at 208-

226-5008

OUR PRAYER CONCERNS We remember in prayer: Honi Allen,

Sid Allen, Marilyn Allen,

Del Alvy, Debbie Boomer,

Linda Cavaness, Ron Funk,

Brenda Gisslen, Christopher

Gohl, Virginia Gohl, Elaine

Havlicak, Paige McMichael,

Erika Meadows, Betty Miller, HallieJo Porath,

Brooklyn Woodworth, Ivan Charles and Arnold

Burgemeister.

The June ‘Mission Partner’ prayer

emphasis from our congregation’s list of the twelve

Mission Partners whom we support with time,

treasure, and prayer is: Hope House, Marsing

Idaho.

WOMEN’S NOON BIBLE STUDY

As we look to the summer

months and the restrictions that have been put into place over the past 12 weeks, it has become

necessary to cancel Women’s Bible Study until September. We will meet back on Wednesday ,

September 2, at noon. I hope to see you all there!

A red rose in my lady's hair, A white rose in her fingers, A wild bird singing low, somewhere, A song that pulses, lingers. The sound of dancing and of mirth, The fiddle's merry chiming, A smell of earth, of fresh, warm earth, And honeysuckle climbing; My lady near, yet far away- Ah, lonely June of yesterday! A big white night of velvet sky, And Milky Way a-gleaming, The fragrant blue smoke drifting by From camp-fire brightly beaming; The stillness of the Northland far- God's solitudes of splendor- My road a trail, my chart a star. Wind, 'mong the balsams slender, Sing low: O glad June of to-day, My lady's near, though far away!

2020

GRADUATES

American Falls High School graduation is set for

May 30, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Graduation will be at

the football field with each graduate being able to

invite 4 guests only, then a parade through town

with all the graduates will take place ending at the

high school and receiving their diplomas there. So

far there is no set event.

Halle Marie Romero

Halle Marie Romero,

2714 Lakeview Road, American

Falls, Idaho, is the daughter of

Shane & Shannon Porath, and

Riley Romero. Halle is the

granddaughter of Lynden & Patty Porath and Scott

& Dulce Horton. Halle will be attending Walla

Walla Community College in Walla Walla

Washington on an athletic scholarship. Halle’s goal

is to get a degree in Applied Science then Sports

Management. Halle stated that she is thankful for

the blessings that she has been given and the

unconditional love and support shown to her by the

congregation at Saint John’s. Congratulations Halle!

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Brooklyn Woodworth

Brooklyn Woodworth,

505 West Park, American

Falls, Idaho, is the daughter

of Charles and Traci

Woodworth. Brooklyn’s

grandparents are Doug & Carol Whitnah and Judy

Malene. Brooklyn will be starting her collage

experience on line. She will be studying Early

Childcare and Education. She stated that she would

like to become an Elementary teacher. She would

like to teach kindergarten because she loves young

children. Her fondest memories of St. John’s is

Pastor Jon himself. She said he could always put a

smile on her face and make her laugh because “let’s

face it; he’s a funny guy.” Congratulations

Brooklyn!

Eddie Strom

Eddie Strom is

the son of Chuck Strom Jr. and the grandson of

Chuck and Sharon Strom. Eddie finished his degree

in December from Portland State University with a

dual major in Human Resources and Business

Leadership Management. He is employed with

Mammoth HR, a company that handles the HR for

60,000 small businesses. He graduated Summa Cum

Laude and will have a virtual graduation ceremony

on June 14, 2020. Congratulations Eddie!

THE LUTHERAN LIGHT Page 8 St. John’s Lutheran Church

Church Council Meeting

April 21, 2020

Members Present: Pat Tiede, Shonda Bauer, Pat Chase, Shannon Porath, and Pastor Jon Beake.

President Pat Tiede called the meeting to order.

Motion to approve February 18, 2020 and March 17, 2020 minutes was made by Acclamation. MSC.

Pastor’s Report: In February, Pastor made 70 visits to 171 individuals for a total of 68.5 hours. The average attendance in February was 65. In March, Pastor made 126 Visits to 236 individuals for a total of 115.5 hours.

Motion was made by Pat Chase to pay Aprils bills and seconded by Shannon Porath. MSC.

Motion to approve the financial statement for February and March was made by Acclamation. MSC

The New web page www.stjohnsaf.com has had over 500 views and you can know donate online. Thank you Carl Rudeen for all of your time!

New Business: The Church Mutual (insurance) has increased to $8,594.00 because of COVID-19, Shonda needs to know if we should pay in full, half, or quarterly. Executive committee voted in favor of quarterly payments with all of the unknowns right now. Also we discussed holding the payment to Luther Heights until everything gets back to normal and making 2 payments in August. We are still unsure if Luther Heights will be holding camps this year or not.

Next meeting will be May 19, 2020 at 7:00Pm

Meeting was adjourned at 7:27pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Shannon Porath, Secretary

LUTHER HEIGHTS

BIBLE CAMP

April 22, 2020

Dear Luther Heights Bible Camp community,

We write this letter with heavy hearts. This past

evening, the Luther Heights Board of Directors

reached the difficult decision that we will not be

able to safely host guests on-site in June. This was

not an easy decision, but made after much research,

conversation and prayerful discernment. Please

know this decision does not eliminate the possibility

of ministry later on in the summer. For just as we

heard on Easter, God brings life from death. If God

can surprise us with an empty tomb, then certainly

we can have hope for what may come. We may not

know exactly what shape ministry will take in our

life together, but we remain hopeful for what God

has in store for the months ahead.

As we look to this summer, we are preparing to

pivot some of the ways we have done things to

make space for God to work. We plan to bring on a

small crew of staff in the middle of June. The staff

will attend to different work projects around camp,

in addition to preparing for a variety of ways

ministry might happen beginning in July.

The Board of Directors will continue to meet

regularly and make decisions regarding July

opportunities by early June. As faith-filled people,

we continue to live with radical hope that

possibilities will be available for ministry to take

shape in a way that connects us all to God, creation

and one another. We invite you to share in this hope

with us.

As more decisions are made, we will update the

website and follow-up with e-mails. Of course, if

you have questions or concerns before then, please

do not hesitate to contact us.

Resisting in hope,

Kelly Preboski Pastor Ken Carrothers

Executive Director Board Chair

Saint John’s Congregational Council

Patricia (Pat) Tiede, President (Deacon)

Stewardship Committee, Constitution

Committee, Memorial Fund Committee, Pre-

School

Pat Chase, Vice President (Deacon)

Worship Committee

Shannon Porath, Secretary (Deacon)

Youth Committee

Stephen Blaker (Deacon)

Social Concerns Committee

Gary Ferguson, (Trustee)

Property Committee

Ashley Woonsook, (Trustee)

Endowment Committee and Custodial

Angela Quinn (Trustee)

Finance Committee

Dustin Allen (Deacon)

Christian Education Committee

Teri Kendall (Trustee)

Hospital Helpers, WELCA, Organ

Maintenance Committees

Clay Erickson (Trustee)

Boy Scout Committee

Joseph Gallegos (Deacon)

Worship Committee

Dale Morrical (Trustee)

Scholarship Committee

CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS

Treasurer, Shonda Bauer

Financial Secretary, Shonda Bauer

Parish Secretary, Shonda Bauer

St. John’s Preschool Director, Honi Allen

Custodial Ministry, Patty Porath

Education Ministry, Lacy Zavison

Youth Ministry, Josh & Lacy Zavison

Alter Ministry, Marita Poulson and

Rebecca Gallegos (Coordinators)

Usher Ministry, Shonda Bauer Coordinator

Acolyte Ministry, Kelli Long (Coordinator)

Reader Ministry, Pat Chase (Lectionary in

Worship)

WELCA Ministry, Norma Neu, Pres.

Sharon Strom, V.P., Kim Ferguson, Treas.

Lacy Zavison, Sec.

Music Ministry, Marita Poulson (Worship

Committee, Chair, Keyboardist), Marilyn Allen

(Youth & Keyboardist), Ann Caspersen

(keyboardist), Patty Porath (Bell Choir & youth

keyboardist) Edith Kopp (St. John’s Choir)

Greeter Ministry, Edith Kopp, Sharon

Strom, Lacy Zavison & Kim Ferguson (Coordinators)

Soundboard Ministry, Arnold

Burgemeister, Rayma Cates & Jonathan

Kress

Prayer Chain Ministry, Kim Ferguson,

Sharon Strom & Norma Neu (Coordinators)

Internet Broadcast Ministry, Neil Poulson

Funeral Dinner Ministry, Norma Neu (Coordinator)

Cradle Role Ministry, Shonda Bauer

(Coordinator) Coffee Hour Ministry, Shonda Bauer

(Coordinator) Landscape Ministry, Brandon Long

Parish Pastor, Rev. Jon Beake

NATIONAL/ REGIONAL CHURCH

MINISTRIES

Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop of

the ELCA, Chicago, Illinois

Rev. Kristen E. M. Kuempel, Bishop of the

Eastern Washington- Idaho Synod, Spokane,

Washington

Rev. Phil Misner, Assistant to the Bishop

Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod, Spokane

Washington

Rev. Anne Palma, Upper Snake River Valley

Cluster Dean, Twin Falls, Idaho

St. John’s Office Hours An answering machine is available to receive messages

Monday- 8:30 – 12:30 Tuesday - CLOSED

Wednesday - 8:30 – 1:30 Thursday – 8:30 – 12:00

Friday – 9:00 –12:00

The Month’s Publication of

SAINT JOHN’S LUTHERAN

CHURCH, ELCA Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

656 Tyhee Avenue

Post Office Box 55

American Falls, Idaho 83211-0055 USA

Reverend Jon M. Beake, Pastor

Phones: Church 208-226-2398

Pastor 208-226-5440

Fax 208-226-7251

E-mails: jbeake@juno.com

Stjohns656@juno.com

ELCA Web Site: www.elca.org

Sunday Radio Transmission: 106.9 FM

Internet Broadcast: stjohnsaf.com

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE

9:00am Sunday School Opening and Classes K-12

(Sept- May)

9:00am Adult Sunday School/Bible Study (Year

Round)

10:00am Worship Service (sung liturgy)

(Eucharist Celebrated the 1st and 3

rd Sundays in the

month and on all Festivals and Feast Days)

Saint John’s Mission Statement:

REJOICE: Gather, Worship, and Praise…

RENEW: Grow, in Christ’s love…

REACH OUT: Go, Care for God’s People…

“If I am not allowed to laugh in heaven, I don’t

want to go there.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther

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THE LUTHERAN LIGHT is published

the last week of the month to keep members and

friends informed as to the ministries and activities

of Saint John’s congregation. Please submit your

articles and additions by the 15th

of each month to

the church office.

“It is pleasing to the Dear God whenever you

rejoice or laugh from the bottom of your heart.”

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther

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