5 p.m. Sanctuary ServiceGreeters Phillip and Becky Stotz

Ushers Jeanne Dietrich, David Richter

Reader Becky WietiesAltar Guild Debbie AlexanderCommunion Assistants Becky Wieties, Betty StuemkeMusician Royce HubertTrumpet Aaron DuncanPreaching Minister Mark Stutrud, CEO, LSSIPresiding Minister Pastor Greg BusboomAssisting Minister Pastor Ladd Sonnenberg8 a.m. Sanctuary ServiceGreeters Ed and Louise Krell

Ushers Bob Borcherding, Michael Bowden, Casey Draughan, Del Smith,

Dick WietiesReader Rose MoserAltar Guild Jan CazelAcolytes Joey Lee, Drake LewisCommunion Assistants Amy Hamann, Erika Metz, Rose Moser,

Diana SkubePreaching Minister Mark Stutrud, CEO, LSSIPresiding Minister Pastor Greg BusboomAssisting Minister Pastor Ladd Sonnenberg9:45 a.m. Sanctuary ServiceGreeter Elaine BirtchUshers Dennis Bomke, Bonnie Busby, Keith HamannReader Jean SergentAltar Guild Bob and Bev SchenebrickerAcolytes Emma Busboom, Jillian Korte

Communion Assistants Carol Lange, Jim Sanders, Jean Sergent, Ed Smith, Roger Williams

Flower Delivery Dee BelterPreaching Minister Mark Stutrud, CEO, LSSIPresiding Minister Pastor Ladd SonnenbergAssisting Minister Pastor Greg Busboom10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service - Parish Life CenterHospitality Vatren, Susie, and Anthony JurinReader Lucas O’NeillCommunion Assistants Jay Barnard, John Lee, Christy Louveau, Dustin

Louveau, Mike PurdyPraise Team Cayleigh Overlin, Sharon Cassens,

Lucas O’Neill, Becky Eiter, Cynthia Thompson, Christy Lazarides-Purdy

Keyboardist Valarie HunterInstrumentalists Andy Lazarides, Dave Lazarides, Gabe Cowan,

Valerie hunter, Taylor JustisonTechnical Team Thi Bowden, Aaron Duncan,

Ron EngstromPreaching Minister Mark Stutrud, CEO, LSSI

Presiding Minister Pastor Greg Busboom

Weekly Bread Baker Tina Mueller

Holy Trinity Weekend

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8).

It is our delight and pleasure to welcome to all four of our worship services here at St. John’s this weekend Mark Stutrud and Molly Arnoldt. Mark serves as the new CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) and Molly serves as LSSI’s Director of Development.Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is the largest statewide social service agency in Illinois, offering services in foster care and adoption, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disability, and programs that help formerly incar-cerated individuals integrate back into society. LSSI offers 170 programs at 85 different sites across the state. In 2014, LSSI served over 73,000 people (1 out of every 176 Illinois residents), with 80% of these clients having an annual household income of less than $15,000.Our congregation has a long and rich history of supporting and partnering with LSSI as they work for healing, justice, and wholeness for all God’s people in Illinois. In addition to our strong financial support, our congregation is actively involved in hands-on ministry with LSSI through the Storybook Project. A num-ber of our disciples participate in Storybook by going into area prisons once a month to assist incarcerated men and women read, record, and then mail story books and their accompanying CD to their children back home. As each of them are eager to share, it is a very powerful and rewarding ministry. They are always looking for additional volunteers to serve. If you are interested in getting involved, please let either Pastor Ladd or me know and we will be happy to help get you connected.In a very real sense, LSSI is our ministry, an extension of our congregation’s mission to be and make disciples of Christ in response to God’s grace. Through our continued support of LSSI, we bear witness to God’s cross-shaped love for the world and especially to those who are most vulnerable and in need across our state. Again, a warm welcome to Mark and Molly! Thank you for your leader-ship in assisting LSSI to serve as the hands and feet of Christ on our behalf. Shaped by the cross

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The MessengerSt. John’s Lutheran Church

2477 West Washington • Springfield, IL 62702(217) 793.3933 • www.stjohns-springfield.org

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Serving in Worship

Pastor’s Message

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COMMUNITY COOKOUTSON THE LAWN

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June 36:00 p.m.

Graduating SeniorsMitch GoldbergSpringfield High, class of 2015. Plans to attend Western Illinois University in Macomb. Majoring in Music Therapy with a minor in Jazz Studies. Achievements in High School- All-State Concert Band 2014, All-State Jazz Band 2015, National Honor Society, Superintendent’s Award in Instrumental Music, Senator Scholar in Music, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, Patrick Haven Memorial Scholarship, WIU Music Talent Award, WIU Academic Commitment Scholarship. Mitch was active in Band, Jazz Band, Brass Ensembles, Capital City Community Band, and was a teaching assistant in a Special Education music class. Mitch’s favorite youth group experience was playing in the Encounter band for the first time.

Rosalee KortePleasant Plains High School, class of 2015- winter graduate.

Rosalee is attending Lincoln Land, and has already completed one full semester. She will attend Lincoln Land this fall to

complete her Associate’s Degree. She plans on majoring in Psychology and minoring in law enforcement . Rosalee works

at Alexander’s Steakhouse and loves spending time with family and friends. Her favorite Bible story comes from Mark 4:35-41.

Jesus calms the Storm.

Ashley SmithGlenwood High, class of 2015. For Ashley graduating is

bittersweet, she is excited to move forward with her life but at the same time it’s going to be hard not seeing the friends she

has made over the four years of high school. Plans to attend Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Majoring in Pre-Med,

biology. During High School Ashley swam all four years, worked part time afterschool at Eisenhower Pool, the Elks Club, and

Edgar’s Coffee House in Chatham. Ashley’s favorite part of Senior High Youth Ministries was the National Youth Gathering

in New Orleans. “The energy inside was amazing!!!!!!! Listening to the speakers talk about their lives

was very inspiring. Listening to music and singing along with thousands of other youth was the perfect way to end every night. I can not wait to go to Detroit this summer and

see what that city is like! I am excited to be able to help those in need in Detroit and hopefully our service project doesn’t get rained out this year, lol,! :)”

Joseph NeubauerRochester High School, class of 2015. Plans to attend LLCC. Joseph will continue to work part time at County Market on S. 6th Street. Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Also Graduating:Zoe ProvinceGlenwood High School, class of 2015. This Fall, Zoe will be going to UIC - University of Illinois at Chicago.

Taylor MuellerGlenwood High School, class of 2015. This Fall, Taylor will be

going to DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.

Saturday, May 305:00pm Worship/Communion- PLCSunday, May 31The Holy Trinity8:00am Worship/Communion-Sanctuary9:15am Fellowship9:15am Safeguarding God’s Children Training9:45am Worship/Communion- Sanctuary10:30am Contemporary Worship/ Communion- PLC2:00pm ELCA NYG Bible Study and FellowshipMonday, June 15:15pm Property Ministry Team7:00pm Leadership Board7:00pm Home Repair GroupTuesday, June 29:00am Staff Meeting12:30pm Deborah Circle

Wednesday, June 312:00pm Youth to MacArthur Literacy Center1:30pm Friends in Christ at Concordia Village5:00pm Endowment Committee5:30pm Encounter Band Practice5:30pm Contemporary Worship Meeting6:00pm Community Cookout6:00pm Exchange Students Going Away Party6:45pm Worship Band Practice7:00pm Vision Team

Thursday, June 4Synod Assembly10:00am St. John’s Golf GroupFriday, June 5Synod AssemblySaturday, June 6Synod Assembly11:00am Memorial Service for John Books5:00pm Worship/Communion- SanctuarySunday, June 78:00am Worship/Communion- Sanctuary9:15am Fellowship9:15am Safeguarding God’s Children Training9:45am Worship- Sanctuary10:30am Contemporary Worship/ Communion- PLC12:00pm VBS Volunteer Meeting & Safeguarding Training12:00pm Mission Trip Meeting6:00pm Parents in Christ Small Group

Heidi Atkins, Kathy Beall, Dorothy Embree, Gloria Fafoglia, Jan Kaitschuk, Harold Kluckman, Karen Krenz, Evelyn Lageman, Keith Larson, Mark Lohnes, Shirley Maier, Barb McCarty, Walt Melcher Jr., Ray Myers, Judy Nika, Sheldon Nordstrom, Terry Pencek, Gene Poehlman, Debbie Renner, Margaret Rosenberg, Liz Saner, Mary Lou Senalik, Pat Sriner, Sandra Stoye, Betty Stuemke, Bill Stuemke, Carol Tungett, Edwin Weiskopf, Norm Weiskopf, Larry Wieties

Stephen Ministry... people caring about people, if you are interested in talking with a Stephen Minister, please contact one of the Pastors at (217) 793.3933.

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Welcome to St. John’s Lutheran Church on this Holy Trinity Weekend as we gather around Word and Sacrament to celebrate Christ’s resurrection and be fed by our Triune God. We are glad you are here! If you do not yet have a church home in Springfield and are interested in becoming part of St. John’s, we invite you to visit with one of our pastors. Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in today’s gospel presents us with John’s language for the triune God: Father; the Son, who is the only begotten one; and the Spirit, of whom the believers are born. By God’s very nature, God is a God of relationships. As we worship, God’s Spirit draws us into relationship with the Triune God, with each other, and with the community around us.

National Youth Gathering Plant Sale- Sunday, May 31- Plants will be for sale THIS Sunday, May 31 to benefit the National Youth Gathering! Come check out the selection in the PLC Lobby!

National Youth Gathering Fellowship and Bible Study- All youth headed to Detroit this summer are strongly encouraged to attend fellowship and Bible Study on Sunday, May 31 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Bring your favorite ice cream/summer treat to share! We are “breaking in” Amanda and Wes Johnson’s new house, so come ready for some “clean and organized” fun! 2107 Shabbona Drive, Springfield.

Farewell to Max and Helen, our AWESOME Exchange Students-Wednesday night, June 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Monical’s Pizza, 2640 Prairie Crossing Drive, Springfield!

Fellowship (FUN) Night(1st and 3rd Sundays of the month) 6:00-8:00 p.m.Sunday, June 7 - Remolina’s House- 2520 Manchester Drive, SpringfieldSunday, June 21 - Location to be Announced

Encounter on the Road(2nd and 4th Sundays of the month) 6:00-8:00 p.m.What Lies Ahead- A Study of Philippians with insight from our returning college studentsSunday, June 14 - Lincoln Park Shelter #4Sunday, June 28 - Douglas Park Shelter #3

St. John’s Golf Group- We play 9 holes on Thursday or Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at Longbridge Golf course. We usually have lunch and fellowship after playing. Our goals are fellowship, being outside, and playing golf. If you are interested, call Mike Bohl at 698.8195.

Men and Women’s Bible Study will not be meeting until after Labor Day.

Dinner Night Out will be going to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers – 2881 Veterans Parkway on June 16 . For more information, please contact Becky Smith at 793-0099. All are welcome.

Deborah Circle will meet June 2 at 12:30 in the Adult Meeting Room. Pastor Ladd Sonnenberg will be the guest speaker. This will be the last meeting until September. If you have any questions, please call Charlene Kloppenberg at 546.1140.

GROUP LOYAL- The June get-together will be June 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center Lobby. It will be a potluck. Call Bob and Sally Borcherding at 546.8615 if you have any questions.

Knitting and Crocheting Ministries continue to meet on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Life Center Lobby. They have yarn if you don’t have any and are willing to help you if you are wanting to learn. Call Lynne Ewan at 546-9632 if you have any questions.

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Betty Lunik.

May Food Items: Canned Fruit

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EVEREST Vacation Bible School, June 22-26, 6:00-8:15 p.m.- Thank you to all volunteers who have signed up to help with VBS! We still need Crew and Station assistants - especially in the kitchen. Check the “Outposts” for needed items. Please sign up at the Outposts or complete all sign ups from the

church website! Look under Church Events for “Everest.” Thank you!

VBS Volunteers “All Volunteer” meeting Sunday, June 7, Noon-1:30 p.m., in downstairs Classroom A&B. Lunch and childcare provided. Please RSVP to Kathy Lasley for food and childcare planning. Thank you!

St. John’s VBS mission collection for Contact Ministry continues. We want to build a mountain of donations in the Parish Life Center! Paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, soap, and/or wipes. Thank you!

Safeguarding God’s Children Training- St. John’s requires all volunteers working with children birth through high school to complete this important training. Please sign up to attend one of these trainings: Sunday, May 31, 9:15-10:15 a.m. in Adult Meeting Room; Sunday, June 7, 9:15-10:15 a.m. OR 1:30-2:30 p.m. in downstairs Classroom C&D. Materials are provided. You will also be asked to sign two authorizations for background checks. There is no cost for this training. Please contact Kathy Lasley or Ashlynne Steen to sign up. Thank you!

Flowers

Remember in Prayer

Welcome

Calendar

Discipleship Adult

Discipleship Youth and Family

Discipleship Children and Family

All Church Camping Trip- June 19-21- It’s that time again to get your bags packed for our 2nd Annual All Church Camping Trip! You are invited to join us for a day or the whole weekend. We will be camping at Camp CILCA near Cantrall, IL (about 15 minutes north of Springfield.) We will be sharing in food, fun, fellowship, worship, and camping. If you have never gone camping or don’t have camping supplies, don’t worry. Let Joe Fortner or Pastor Ladd know and we will help get you all that you need to have an awesome weekend in nature. To learn more about this great event, pick up a brochure on one of the Welcome Centers or contact Joe Fortner at 698.5782 or Pastor Ladd.

Field and Stream Group- Have you been searching for a place where like-minded sportsmen and their families can experience the love of Jesus Christ through the shared passion of the great outdoors? Well, your hunt has just taken a new path. St. John’s is seeking men and women who are looking for fellowship with purpose through outdoors ministry. Please accept this invitation to seasoned and novice sportsmen, and anyone who admires the fish, fowl, and fauna of Central Illinois, takes pleasure in boating and fishing, loves to hunt, enjoys target shooting and strives for the safe use and storage of firearms. For more information and the opportunity to help create this outdoors ministry, please contact John Moulton at 971.9555 or jmoul537@hotmail.com.

Outreach and MissionMission Trip- There are still some spots available for the 2015 Marion, VA Cross-Generational Mission trip! On June 28 you can join a group of youth and adults as they take part in the 8th annual Marion, VA mission trip. We will be spending time working on homes, eating, playing, singing, learning and so much more together. We will be staying at Hungry Mother Lutheran Retreat Center that is nestled in the Jefferson National Forest. If you are wanting to go please pick up and return a brochure on one of the Welcome Centers at church or give Pastor Ladd a call at church.

Community Cook-Outs- Starting this coming Wednesday, June 3 we are inviting all disciples at St. John’s to join us in connecting with our neighbors at the Georgetown Apartments over food and fellowship. One way you can be a part of this great opportunity is through bringing a side dish to share each Wednesday night through August 12. Another way you, your family, your friends, and even your small group can be a part of this is by hosting a Wednesday night. This involves preparing the main dish and serving as host and hostesses to our disciples and guests. St. John’s will provide the funds for the main dish, drinks, and paper products so you don’t have to worry about the funding! If you or your group would like to host a Wednesday Night Summer Meal on the Lawn, please contact Carolyn Isham at 544.2286 or cisham@sbcglobal.net.

St. John’s Upcoming Adopt-A-Day Blood Drive- Mark your calendar for our next St John’s Adopt-a-Day blood drive scheduled for Thursday, June 25 at the Central Illinois Community Blood Bank, 1134 S 7th St, Springfield. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. An identification card or Donor ID is required to donate. Potential donors must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years old. Also feel free to go anytime to give blood and just tell them you are with St. John’s Lutheran Church. Help us make a difference in people’s lives!

Lemonade in the Lobby- Plan to join us for our summer concert series, Lemonade in the Lobby Thursday, June 11. Bring a friend to enjoy Big Band Era music and stay after for lemonade and dessert. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s and is free and open to the public.

Senior Music Recital- Mitch Goldberg, along with his parents, invite everyone to Mitch’s Senior Music Recital here at St. John’s on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Worship

Synod AssemblyThe annual Synod Assembly of our Central/Southern Illinois Synod-ELCA takes places this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 4-6, at the Crowne Plaza here in Springfield. Voting members from each of our synod’s 130 congregation will gather for three days of worship, speakers, fellowship, and conducting the business of our synod. Those attending as voting members from St. John’s include: Bob and Sally Borcherding, Taylor Justison, Kevin and Kathy Lasley, Rose Moser, John Moulton, Pastor Busboom, and Pastor Sonnenberg. Please remember these and all those participating in this year’s assembly in your prayers throughout the coming week.

Festival Worship with ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth EatonEveryone is invited to attend this year’s Synod Assembly Festival Worship this coming Thursday evening, June 4, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church here in Springfield. This year’s Festival Worship features ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton as preacher and presider. In addition, our very own St. John’s music ministries will be providing the musical leadership for this Festival Service, under the direction of Royce Hubert and Sue Hamilton. A special offering will be received at this year’s assembly to benefit our companion synods in Madagascar. All are welcome and invited to attend!