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There are many opportunities for adults to be involved at St. John. A variety of classes are offered to encourage everyone to grow in their faith - individually or as a couple.
If you are a person who wishes to serve in a group or individually, Visit the Serving Opportunities to be a part of worship or a small group that puts their hand and feet to work to assist others in the community and beyond.
Wherever your interests may be, St. John encourages everyone to take part in something to become an active part of the church family
W-ELCA
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What is WELCA? It’s an easy way to say
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Quite a mouthful, we know. This organization includes Lutheran women who gather in more than 7,000 locations in the U.S. and the Caribbean, for service, study, advocacy, fellowship and more! WELCA embraces all kinds of ministries that support our mission of mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Purpose of WELCA: As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.Learn more about W-ELCA by clicking the links below.
Women of the ELCA connects with participants in many ways - magazines, e-zines, e-newsletters, both monthly and quarterly - to tell others how the organization (and that means all of us) is acting boldly on our faith in Jesus Christ. Learn about these publications and "subscribe" to those of interest!
Couples
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Reclaiming Joy
Let's be honest ~
no matter how long you've been married,
not every moment is joyful.
These marriage enrichment evenings aim to
- build community among people in all seasons of marriage who want to enrich their marriage in the name of Jesus,
- provide a few simple tools to practice at home to keep the marriage healthy, and
- create small groups for ongoing marriage enrichment.
YES! I am interested!
You are encouraged to complete the Couple Checkup for $35.00 (not required) Click on the “Couple Checkup" button, and create your couple account.
Complete your Registration for Reclaiming Joy.
Cost for meals each night will be $20.00 per couple
Childcare will be available at St. John (mission trip fundraiser) - $10 / child with a $20 maximum.
(Children can be dropped off at the church at 5:30 pm, and picked up at the end of each evening)
We will begin at 6:00 pm each evening, end times are approximate.
Couple Checkup Reclaiming Joy Registration
THE NEXT DINNER & CONVERSATION will be on :
TUES., NOVEMBER 12 6:00—7:30 pm @Pastor Lisa's home
SIGN UP BY NOVEMBER 8TH!
- Financial planning toolkit (Let’s get practical) and a panel of couples (What can we learn from people who have already been similar hard spots?)
- Closing blessing of renewal for God’s gift of partnership.
FRI., FEBRUARY 14 – SAT., FEBRUARY 15 —Tentative dates for a retreat!
Married4Life
Married4Life is an opportunity for you to intentionally care for something we often hope will take care of itself:
OUR MARRIAGE
In this small group ministry, couples gather monthly with other couples
to care for your relationship in a time frame designed specifically
for the two of you with no distractions.
Marriage Care is…
* An informal, conversational meeting with other couples.
* The chance to enrich your relationship and grow in your marriage.
* A time to express what you value about each other and what sometimes makes you stumble.
Marriage Care is not…
* A substitute for therapy
* In-depth Training
* Just another social group
Interested in being a part of this group? Contact the church office at 701-225-6747.
Marriage Care is a ministry developed by Bill and Anita Smith at Luther Seminary, and is used by several congregations as well as seminary students and spouses.
Adult Education
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Learning in Service to Christ ~
Throughout the school year, an Adult Education class is held between Sunday worship services, from 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. A variety of education is offered. Occasionally there is a speaker from the community or from a ministry outside of Dickinson. This is also a time for Adult Bible Study or a deeper look at the gospel reading for that day.
This group is attended by men and women of varying ages. You can come for one session, or several – it is a “walk-in” class. Everyone is welcome in the Fellowship Room on the main floor of the church building for this interesting and informal group! The coffee and tea are always hot ~ and we occasionally enjoy homemade treats!
Bible Studies ~
The St. John Men’s Breakfast Bible Study meets each week at Perkins on Friday mornings at 6:30 am. Men of all ages are encouraged to drop in. Check the church calendar for any changes to this schedule. This informal group has a great time sharing a meal, discussing topics and growing deeper in their faith as they study the bible.
Several small groups of ladies gather on a monthly basis to grow deeper in their faith as they dig into different topics in the Bible and enjoy fellowship together. If you are interested in joining a group, please contact the church office to get more information about these groups and when they meet.
Theology on Tap ~
It's no secret that Martin Luther enjoyed a pint or two with his friends. As he ate and drank with his friends in Wittenberg, Luthr had many conversations about God, life, the Bible and faith. Theology on Tap is inspired by the founders of our faith. This informal group meets monthly (last Tuesday of the month @ 7:00 pm) to have conversations on various topics such as "God in Sports", "Decoding Denominations", and "Angels". Various venues are utilized in Dickinson, and it is not exclusive to Lutherans. Everyone is welcome for this fun and enlightening discussion.
Financial Peace University ~
Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine-lesson class on money management taught by America’s most trusted financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and much more.
This class is offered at various times throughout the year to assist people of all ages on how to manage money responsibly. Whether you are learning how to budget, how to build your savings or how to plan for retirement - this class is for you!
The FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY class will be held again in 2020.
Watch for details on dates & times!
The cost for the class and materials is $129.99 (per person/couple). You can register directly through the Financial Peace site by clicking on the button below (scroll toward the bottom of the Financial Peace page)
Unsure if this class is for you? You are welcome to attend the first session at no cost! If you want to continue with the class, you can register and pay for your materials at that time.
Email Amy Graves, Hospitality & Stewardship Director to let us know that you are interested and intend to come to class on September 10th.
Trips
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We learn about the stories in the bible in many different ways. We read the stories, we watch videos, documentaries and movies, and we can visit the places where these stories took place. For those that enjoy the latter of these methods, we have news for you!
LET'S VISIT ISRAEL!
A small group from St. John will be heading to Israel for an eight-day tour in
November 2019, where we will experience the places where Jesus and his
disciples began their mission. Some tour highlights include: Mount Carmel,
Cruise on the Sea of Galilee, site of the feeding of the 5,000, the Jordan River,
and much more!
If there are questions beforehand, please contact Kaitlyn Blend at 701-225-6747.
This trip is currently FULL - watch for more opportunities in the future!
Retreats
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WONDERFULL WORLD WOMEN'S RETREAT
NOVEMBER 23RD ∙ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wishing you could get away for a mini-vacation? We’ve got your ticket!
WonderFull World is an unforgettable travel-themed retreat the women.It includes worship, Bible study, and time for laughter as well as time for quiet reflection. At WonderFull World we’ll “travel” to each of the seven continents. While there, we’ll explore wonders of a woman’s heart, such as “I wonder if I matter to God” or “I wonder where God is when life is hard.” We’ll find the answer to each of these questions in the Bible and discover more of God’s amazing love for us.
The $20 fee for this excusion covers retreat materials, beverages, snacks & lunch. You can register below, or complete a paper registration located on the church bulletin board. Space is limited - so reserve your seat now! Take time to relax, to make new friends, to worship, and to explore God’s wondrous love. We hope you’ll join us at WonderFull World!
