St. John Lutheran Church

St. John Lutheran Church Bible Study is on Sunday's at 8:00am
Service is on Sunday's at 9:00am

09/06/2026

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
1020 Private Rd. 8012 Giddings, Texas 78942

The FIFTEENTH SUNDAY of PENTECOST
September 6, 2026

Pastor: Rev. Dale Bohm
Cell: 979-492-3859
E-Mail: [email protected]
WEB: sites.google.com/site/stjohnlutheranchurchlincoln
Organist: Mr. Calvin Patschke

WELCOME TO ST. JOHN: We are glad that you are worshiping with us today. We pray that your worship will be blessed and that our fellowship together will be beneficial. If you are a guest we ask you to sign the guest book in the narthex.

************************************************************

ORDER of WORSHIP: Page 15

HYMNS: 32, 405, 307 and following, 507

SCRIPTURES: First Reading Ezekiel 33: 7-9
Epistle Reading Romans 13:1-10
Holy Gospel Matthew 18:15-21

SERMON: “” Ezekiel 33:7-9

************************************************************

T'HIS' WEEK
Today 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE – Holy Communion
Today 10:17 A.M. Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday 5:30 P.M. NO Confirmation Class
Next Sunday 8:00 A.M. Adult Bible Class
Next Sunday 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE = Page 5
Next Sunday 10:17 A.M. Ladies Aid Meeting

************************************************************

This morning we are celebrating the Lord’s Supper. In the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod we believe, teach and confess that our Lord’s holy body and blood are truly present in with and under the bread and the wine and are given and shed for the forgiveness of sins. (Real Presence) Members of sister LC–MS congregations that would like to commune today, please inform the elder at the stand in the narthex. If you are a member of another church please speak with the Pastor 30 minutes prior to the service. Gluten Free Communion Wafers are available. Contact pastor if you need one.

PRAYER LIST: Andrew Barnum, Diana Lunsford, Craig Patschke, Lorine Patschke, Tammie Shugart, Herbert Handrick, Dorothy Exner, Allene Elliott, Karen Albrecht, Steve Zschech, Eugene Schimank, Michele Albrecht, Barbara Foerster, Milton Wachsmann, Michael Patschke, Deneen Herzog, Sandra Umlang, Dennis Patschke, Helen Mize

FLOWERS: Given in celebration of Lisa Schumann’s birthday.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: It is time for the annual Lutheran Witness subscription renewal. If you currently do not receive this magazine and wish to get it please inform pastor. If you want to cancel or you need an address change let pastor know by October 18th.

BIRTHDAYS: Dayton Kieschnick, Cade Patschke, Evan Patschke, Bryce Krause, Lisa Schumann, Colby Handrick, Gladys Schneider, Cayden Winkler, Benjamin Milburn, Calvin Patschke

ANNIVERSARIES: Brandon and Priscilla Plumlee
Shannon and Michelle Herklotz
Craig and Jenna Schmidt

08/30/2026

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
1020 Private Rd. 8012 Giddings, Texas 78942

The FOURTEENTH SUNDAY of PENTECOST
August 30, 2026

Pastor: Rev. Dale Bohm
Cell: 979-492-3859
E-Mail: [email protected]
WEB: sites.google.com/site/stjohnlutheranchurchlincoln
Organist: Mr. Calvin Patschke

WELCOME TO ST. JOHN: We are glad that you are worshiping with us today. We pray that your worship will be blessed and that our fellowship together will be beneficial. If you are a guest we ask you to sign the guest book in the narthex.

************************************************************

ORDER of WORSHIP: Page 32

HYMNS: 549, 366, 402, 326

SCRIPTURES: First Reading Jeremiah 15:15-21
Epistle Reading Romans 12:1-8
Holy Gospel Matthew 16:21-26

SERMON: “” Jeremiah 15:15-21

************************************************************

T'HIS' WEEK
Today 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE – Page 32 – Matins
Sunday School Promotion Sunday
Tuesday 6:30 P.M. Trustee Meeting in the Office
Wednesday 5:30 P.M. Confirmation Class in the Conference Room
Next Sunday 8:00 A.M. Adult Bible Class
Next Sunday 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE = Holy Communion
Next Sunday 10:17 A.M. Board of Education Meeting

************************************************************

Attendance: Worship - 158 Communion – Bible Class – 20

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY

Teachers
Nancy Knippa, Brook Schneider, Courtney Umlang

Students
Rayne Hernandez, Melodi Patschke,
Maverick Schneider, Ruby Umlang

PRAYER LIST: Andrew Barnum, Diana Lunsford, Craig Patschke, Lorine Patschke, Tammie Shugart, Herbert Handrick, Dorothy Exner, Allene Elliott, Karen Albrecht, Steve Zschech, Eugene Schimank, Michele Albrecht, Barbara Foerster, Milton Wachsmann, Michael Patschke, Deneen Herzog, Glenn Iselt, Sandra Umlang, Dennis Patschke, Helen Mize

WENDISH FEST: The 38th Annual Wendish Fest will be hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Texas Wendish Heritage Society on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Serbin, Texas. The day will feature Wendish history, heritage, culture and family activities at the St. Paul Picnic Grounds. Traditional Wendish meal tickets go on sale at 10:30 a.m.; adults are $15 and children are $6. To-go and drive-thru meals will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. for $15. Enjoy polka music by the Shiner Hobo Band and performances by Tanzenfest Volkstanzkreis, a German dance group from Houston. The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum Complex will feature Wendish folkways, demonstrations and exhibits, a German Christmas Market, traditional decorated Wendish Easter egg demonstrations and sales, and genealogy assistance. Wendish Fest is made possible by many wonderful volunteers. To volunteer or for more information, contact the museum or Katy Kasper at 979-366-2441, [email protected], or www.texaswends.org.

BIRTHDAYS: Brylee Handrick, Shannon Herklotz, Matt Neal, Amanda Angst, Dale Belmont, Kathleen Boetcher, Madison Portales, Kooper Dowell, Lisa Belmont, Shelby Behrens, Meagan Dean, Kristy Kauffman, Robin Martin

ANNIVERSARIES: Herb and Yvonne Mitschke
Derrick and Meagan Dean

08/23/2026

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
1020 Private Rd. 8012 Giddings, Texas 78942

The THIRTEENTH SUNDAY of PENTECOST
August 23, 2026

Pastor: Rev. Dale Bohm
Cell: 979-492-3859
E-Mail: [email protected]
WEB: sites.google.com/site/stjohnlutheranchurchlincoln
Organist: Mr. Calvin Patschke

WELCOME TO ST. JOHN: We are glad that you are worshiping with us today. We pray that your worship will be blessed and that our fellowship together will be beneficial. If you are a guest we ask you to sign the guest book in the narthex.

************************************************************

ORDER of WORSHIP: Page 5

HYMNS: 540, 384. 502, 476

SCRIPTURES: First Reading Exodus 6:2-8
Epistle Reading Romans 11:33-36
Holy Gospel Matthew 16:13-20

SERMON: “Covenant” Exodus 6:2-8

************************************************************

T'HIS' WEEK
Today 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE – Page 5
Today 10:17 A.M. Elders Meeting in the Conference Room
Wednesday 8:30 A.M. Ladies Aid Quilting Party
Wednesday 5:30 P.M. Confirmation Class in the Conference Room
Next Sunday 8:00 A.M. Adult Bible Class
Next Sunday 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE = Matins - Page 32
Sunday School Promotion Sunday

************************************************************
Attendance: Worship - 149 Communion – 119 Bible Class – 12

************************************************************

PRAYER LIST: Andrew Barnum, Diana Lunsford, Craig Patschke, Lorine Patschke, Tammie Shugart, Herbert Handrick, Dorothy Exner, Allene Elliott, Karen Albrecht, Steve Zschech, Eugene Schimank, Michele Albrecht, Barbara Foerster, Milton Wachsmann, Michael Patschke, Lisa Belmont, Deneen Herzog, Glenn Iselt, Sandra Umlang, Dennis Patschke, Helen Mize

FLOWERS: Given in celebration of Dawson Schimank’s birthdays by Jon and Emily

FLOWERS: Given in celebration of Pastor and Lisa’s anniversary. They have been married 15,000 days yesterday.

ACOLYTES: All students in grades 4th through 8th, wanting to serve as acolytes for the upcoming year please contact pastor before the August newsletter due date.

BIRTHDAYS: Barbara Birnbaum. Mary Kieschnick, Raylee Weiss, Brandon Brade, Janet Kieschnick, Dawson Schimank, Iris Hoover, Carri Melcher, Geraldine Brahsear, Ben Schimank,

08/16/2026

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
1020 Private Rd. 8012 Giddings, Texas 78942

The TWELFTH SUNDAY of PENTECOST
August 16, 2026

Pastor: Rev. Dale Bohm
Cell: 979-492-3859
E-Mail: [email protected]
WEB: sites.google.com/site/stjohnlutheranchurchlincoln
Organist: Mr. Calvin Patschke

WELCOME TO ST. JOHN: We are glad that you are worshiping with us today. We pray that your worship will be blessed and that our fellowship together will be beneficial. If you are a guest we ask you to sign the guest book in the narthex.

************************************************************

ORDER of WORSHIP: Page 15

HYMNS: 17, 499, 304 and following, 47

SCRIPTURES: First Reading Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Epistle Reading Romans 11:13-15, 28-32
Holy Gospel Matthew 15:21-28

SERMON: “Sabbath” Isaiah 56:1, 6-8

************************************************************

T'HIS' WEEK
Today 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE – Holy Communion
Today 10:23 A.M.. Confirmation Parents Meeting in Church
Wednesday 5:30 P.M. Confirmation Class in the Conference Room
Next Sunday 8:00 A.M. Adult Bible Class
Next Sunday 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE = Page 5
Next Sunday 10:17 A.M. Elders Meeting in the Conference Room

************************************************************

Attendance: Worship - 155 Communion – Bible Class – 17

************************************************************

This morning we are celebrating the Lord’s Supper. In the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod we believe, teach and confess that our Lord’s holy body and blood are truly present in with and under the bread and the wine and are given and shed for the forgiveness of sins. (Real Presence) Members of sister LC–MS congregations that would like to commune today, please inform the elder at the stand in the narthex. If you are a member of another church please speak with the Pastor 30 minutes prior to the service. Gluten Free Communion Wafers are available. Contact pastor if you need one.

PRAYER LIST: Andrew Barnum, Diana Lunsford, Craig Patschke, Lorine Patschke, Tammie Shugart, Herbert Handrick, Dorothy Exner, Allene Elliott, Karen Albrecht, Steve Zschech, Eugene Schimank, Michele Albrecht, Barbara Foerster, Milton Wachsmann, Michael Patschke, Lisa Belmont, Deneen Herzog, Glenn Iselt, Sandra Umlang, Dennis Patschke, Family of Craig Lynch

FLOWERS: Given in celebration of Jarvis and Jared Boriack’s birthdays.

CONFIRMATION:There will be a Confirmation Parents meeting after church on August 16th. Junior Confirmation instruction for the 2026-2027 school year will begin on Wednesday August 19th at 5:30 pm in the Conference Room in the old school building.

ACOLYTES: All students in grades 4th through 8th, wanting to serve as acolytes for the upcoming year please contact pastor before the August newsletter due date.

BIRTHDAYS: Jeanette Knippa, Harper Horak, Kim Knippa, Audra Moreton, JUarvis Boriack, Russell Friedrich, Carol Marstellar,

ANNIVERSARIES: Jon and Stephanie Walther
Jonathan and Danielle Handrick

Address

1012 Private Road 8012
Giddings, TX
78942

Telephone

(512) 253-6933

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when St. John Lutheran Church posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category