St. John Lutheran Church Daykin

St. John Lutheran Church Daykin St. John Lutheran Church - ELCA
Daykin, Nebraska

05/03/2026

Welcome to worship! We’re glad you’re here. All are
invited to come forward to receive Holy Communion if
you wish—this is Christ’s table, and all are welcome.
Come as you are, for this meal is given for you.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Chris Haake, Anna
Henry, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, and Rich &
Elinor Krause

CALENDAR
May 10th—Worship at 8:30AM, Sunday School at 9:30AM
Honor our two Meridian graduates during the service
Last Sunday for Sunday School - children and youth will play the bells during the service.

May 13 th —Church Council at 6:30PM

May 17 th —Worship at 8:30AM

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader PMA Matt Schur
Greeter Jerry and Teresa Maschman
Lector Megan Haake
Acolyte Grace Schoenbeck
Communion Assistant Galen Drees
Altar Linda Johnson & Rachel Johnson

04/26/2026

St. John Lutheran Church
The Church of the Lighted Cross
Affirmation of Baptism
April 26th 2026

Welcome to worship as we honor our confirmands on this special day. We’re glad you’re here. All are invited to come forward to receive Holy Communion if you wish. This is Christ’s table, and all are welcome. Come as you are, for this meal is given for you.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Chris Haake, Anna
Henry, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, and Rich &
Elinor Krause

Thank you to the parents of the confirmands for providing
the altar flowers today!

CALENDAR
May 3 rd —Worship at 8:30AM, Sunday School at 9:30AM
May 10th—Worship at 8:30AM, Sunday School at 9:30AM
May 13th —Church Council at 6:30PM

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader PMA Matt Schur
Greeter Clint Jones
Lector Clint Jones
Acolyte Jarrett Jones
Communion Assistant Barry Schweer
Altar Teresa Maschman & Vicki Spilker

Confirmation Date - April 26, 2026
Presiding Pastor - SAM/PMA Matt Schur
Confirmation Teacher - Kathy Houser

Bryant Scott Haake
Parents - Derrick and Megan Haake
DOB - October 31, 2011
Baptism Date - November 27, 2011
Sponsors - Matt Schwisow and Mindee Jones
Confirmation Verse - Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Confirmation Hymn - #669 “Rise Up, O Saints of God”

Miles Cecil Allen Maschman
Parents - Timothy and Virginia Maschman
DOB - September 4, 2011
Baptism Date - October 23, 2011
Sponsors - Lacey Schoenbeck, Christina Maschman Krueger, Heather Maschman
Confirmation Verse - Joshua 1:9. “Be strong and courageous for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Confirmation Hymn - #787 “On Eagle Wings”

Riley Christine Simms
Parents - James Simms and Anne Simms
DOB - July 19, 2012
Baptism Date - February 3, 2013
Confirmation Verse - Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Confirmation Hymn - #856 “How Great Thou Art”

Berkeley Tayte Wolfe
Parents - Aaron and Jen Wolfe
DOB - February 2, 2012
Baptism Date - May 13, 2012
Sponsors - Heidi Parker, Derrick Haake, Jared Niederklein
Confirmation Verse - Joshua 1:9. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Confirmation Hymn - #756 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”

04/20/2026

Welcome! No matter who you are, where you come from, what you carry today, or what you believe (or aren’t sure you believe), you are welcome here. Whether you’re here for the first time or the hundredth, whether your faith feels strong, fragile, or even non-existent—you belong in this place. We gather as we are: imperfect, loved, and held by God’s grace.

Note: the service today on video ends after the sermon. Kathy was zooming out after the sermon and hit the wrong button.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Chris Haake, Anna Henry, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, Ernest Marschman, and Rich & Elinor Krause

CALENDAR
April 26th—Affirmation of Baptism during 8:30 worship for Bryant Haake, Miles Maschman, Riley Simms, Berkeley Wolfe
There will be no Sunday School.

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader PMA Matt Schur
Greeter Clint Jones
Lector Clint Jones
Acolyte & Organ Jarrett Jones
Altar Teresa Maschman & Vicki Spilker

Until the end of the school year, PMA Matt’s usual office hours at St. John will be 11AM-5PM on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays he will be at Peace Lutheran in Plymouth, and Mondays will be his day off. If he is not in the office during those times, he is likely on a visit or had an unexpected conflict. You can give him a call or send a text at 402-432-3351 and if he can’t answer right away he will do so as soon as possible.

St. John Lutheran Church
“The Church of the Lighted Cross”
Daykin, NE

-From March 1st through August 31st, church is at 8:30 a.m.
-From September 1st through February 28th/29th, church is at 10:00 a.m..

04/12/2026

A special welcome as we worship together to celebrate our Easter Joy. Christ is risen....He is risen indeed!!

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Chris Haake, Anna
Henry, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, and Rich &
Elinor Krause

Welcome to worship! We’re glad you’re here.

CALENDAR
April 15 th —Confirmation Roundtable at 4:00—5:30
Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, church members are all invited to attend 4:00
April 19th —Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

April 26 th —Affirmation of Baptism during 8:30 worship for
Bryant Haake, Miles Maschman, Riley Simms, Berkeley Wolfe

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader.............................................PMA Matt Schur
Greeter......................................................... Rachel Johnson
Lector............................................................... ..Chris Haake
Acolyte & Organ .................................................... Harper H.
Altar.................................. Teresa Maschman & Vicki Spilker

Until the end of the school year, PMA Matt’s usual office
hours at St. John will be 11AM-5PM on Wednesdays and
Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays he will be at Peace
Lutheran in Plymouth, and Mondays will be his day off. If he
is not in the office during those times, he is likely on a visit or
had an unexpected conflict. You can give him a call or send
a text at 402-432-3351 and if he can’t answer right away he
will do so as soon as possible.

03/29/2026

Welcome to worship! We’re glad you’re here. All are invited to come forward to receive Holy Communion if you wish—this is Christ’s table, and all are welcome. Come as you are, for this meal is given for you.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Chris Haake, Anna Henry, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, and Rich & Elinor Krause

CALENDAR
April 2nd - Confirmation Class at 4:00 - 5:30
April 2nd – Maundy Thursday
Worship at 7 PM with Holy Communion at St. John Lutheran Church

April 3rd—Good Friday
Worship at 7PM at Peace Lutheran Church, Plymouth

April 5th – Easter Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader.............................................PMA Matt Schur
Greeters.............................................................Kathy Houser
Lector..............................................................Maddox Haake
Acolyte & Organ .............................................Berkeley Wolfe Altar......................................Judy Grummert & Sondra Drees

Until the end of the school year, PMA Matt’s usual office hours at St. John will be 11AM-5PM on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays he will be at Peace Lutheran in Plymouth, and Mondays will be his day off. If he is not in the office during those times, he is likely on a visit or had an unexpected conflict. You can give him a call or send a text at 402-432-3351 and if he can’t answer right away he will do so as soon as possible.

03/23/2026

St. John Lutheran Church
The Church of the Lighted Cross
MARCH 22, 2026

Welcome to All!! You are a God of melody and praise. Make us bold to add our voices, strong or weak, to your song of joy. All together now, we give thanks to the Lord with our whole hearts.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Mindee Jones, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, Anna Henry, and Rich & Elinor Krause
Those Celebrating a Birthday:
Those Celebrating an Anniversary: Neal & Tami Filipi (22)

CALENDAR
March 25th - Confirmation Class at 4:00 p.m.

March 29th - Palm Sunday
Worship at 8:30 a.m. with Holy Communion
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

March 29th - Daykin Fire Department Breakfast
Serving from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In the Daykin Legion Hall.
Free Will Offering

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader.............................................SMA Matt Schur
Greeters ...............................................................Allen Henry
Lector....................................................................Filipi Family
Acolyte & Organ.................................................Decker Wolfe
Altar......................................Judy Grummert & Sondra Drees

Ending Thought for the Day
Do Your Best....
And Let God Do the Rest!!!

03/16/2026

St. John Lutheran Church
The Church of the Lighted Cross
MARCH 15, 2026

WELCOME to all!! We are glad to be worshipping
together this morning. Teach us to love what is worth
loving and to treasure what is precious in your sight.

IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Mindee Jones, Anna
Henry, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, Chris Haake, and Rich & Elinor Krause
Those celebrating a Birthday: Robert Spilker (15), Elaine
Endorf (18), Mike Haake (20)
Those celebrating an Anniversary: Darol & Judy
Grummert (17)

CALENDAR
March 18th - Confirmation Class at 4:00 - 5:30

March 22nd - Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

March 29th - Palm Sunday
Worship at 8:30 a.m. with Holy Communion
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader.............................................SAM Matt Schur
Greeters..............................................................Liz Hamilton
Lector.................................................................Beau Bartels
Communion Assistant.......................................Megan Haake
Acolyte ...............................................................Riley Simms
Altar......................................Judy Grummert & Sondra Drees

Ending Thought for the Day
Leave it All in the Hands that were wounded for you!!

03/08/2026

St. John Lutheran Church
The Church of the Lighted Cross
MARCH 8, 2026

WELCOME TO ALL. WE GATHER TOGETHER, HEAR
GOD'S WORD AND GOD IS PRAISED. We pray all who
gather here are blessed by the Spirit who welcomes us
into community and friendship.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Mindee Jones, Jerry
Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, Anna Henry, and Rich &
Elinor Krause
Those Celebrating a Birthday: Vicki Spilker (14)

Pastor Dorn and Pastor Fruehling (our former supply
pastors), sent their greetings and congratulations to our
congregation for getting our new pastor. They felt blessed to
have known our congregation.

CALENDAR
March 11th - Confirmation Class at 4:00 p.m.

--NOTE THE NEW TIMES--
March 15th - Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader....................................................SAM Matt Schur
Greeters .........................................................Chris & Mike Haake
Lector..........................................................................Kyan Sones
Acolyte................................................................Miles Maschman
Altar............................................Judy Grummert & Sondra Drees

Ending Thought for the Day
Today is a Gift From God--
That is Why it is Called the PRESENT!!

03/01/2026

St. John Lutheran Church
The Church of the Lighted Cross
MARCH 1, 2026

Welcome to everyone and especially to SAM Matt Schur. We are so thankful and happy to have you here as we start this new journey together. God loves us all so much and we are so blessed that the Spirit of God is with us.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Mindee Jones, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, Rich & Elinor Krause, Anna Henry

Those Celebrating a Birthday:
Those Celebrating an Anniversary:

Pastor Kristine would like to thank St. Johns' for the flowers that were sent to her and for the card we all signed for her retirement.

CALENDAR
March 4th - Confirmation Class at 4:00 p.m.

March 6th - Day of Prayer at Daykin Methodist Church, starting at 1: 30 p.m.

--NOTE THE NEW CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES--
March 8th - Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader.............................................SAM Matt Schur
Greeters ...........................................Derrick & Megan Haake
Lector............................................................Grady Schwisow
Acolyte & Organ.................................................Bryant Haake
Altar......................................Judy Grummert & Sondra Drees

Ending Thought for the Day
The very First Cordless Phone was Created by God;
it is Called PRAYER.
It Never Loses Signal,
Never Needs Charging and Works Anywhere.
JUST USE IT!!

03/01/2026

St. John Lutheran Church
The Church of the Lighted Cross
MARCH 1, 2026

Welcome to everyone and especially to SAM Matt Schur. We are so thankful and happy to have you here as we start this new journey together. God loves us all so much and we are so blessed that the Spirit of God is with us.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Mindee Jones, Jerry Brueggemann, Carson Beebe, Rich & Elinor Krause, and Anna Henry

Those Celebrating a Birthday:
Those Celebrating an Anniversary:

Pastor Kristine would like to thank St. Johns' for the flowers that were sent to her and for the card we all signed for her retirement.

CALENDAR
March 4th - Confirmation Class at 4:00 p.m.

March 6th - Day of Prayer at Daykin Methodist Church, starting at 1: 30 p.m.

--NOTE THE NEW TIMES--
March 8th - Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

SERVING TODAY
Worship Leader.............................................SAM Matt Schur
Greeters ...........................................Derrick & Megan Haake
Lector............................................................Grady Schwisow
Acolyte & Organ.................................................Bryant Haake
Altar......................................Judy Grummert & Sondra Drees

Ending Thought for the Day
The very First Cordless Phone was Created by God;
it is Called PRAYER.
It Never Loses Signal,
Never Needs Charging and Works Anywhere.
JUST USE IT!!

For the safety of our elderly and members, due to extreme low temperatures for tomorrow morning, there will be no Sunday...
01/24/2026

For the safety of our elderly and members, due to extreme low temperatures for tomorrow morning, there will be no Sunday School or Church at St. John in Daykin. Come on February 1st, Pastor Rock will be here offering Holy Communion. All are welcome to join us.

Faithful God, remind us that we have been blessed, so that we might be a blessing also.

REMEMBERING IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are ill or recovering: Mindee Jones, Anna Henry, Jerry Brueggemann, Rich & Elinor Krause, and Galen Drees
Those Celebrating a Birthday: Kymber Schwisow (25), Doris Zoubek (25), Becky Bartels (25), Megan Haake (26), Jack Sobotka (30)

CALENDAR
Jan 28th - Confirmation Class 4:00-5:30

Febr. 1st - Sunday School at 8:15 a.m.
Worship at 9:00 a.m. with Holy Communion.
Pastor Rock will be conducting the service.
Installation of Council Members and Treasurer during this service.

Ending Thought for the Day
Faith Doesn't Always Take Away Your Problem,
Faith Takes you Through the Problem!!

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Daykin, NE
68338

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