Bulletin

Pastor Gary Ruckman
507-964-2400
stjohnsrlingtonmn.org

First Sunday after Christmas
December 28, 2025

Welcome to St. John’s! The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Order of Service: Divine Service 4, p. 203

Lectionary Readings: biblegateway.com

Sermon: “Jesus, Our Redeemer” Galatians 4:4-5

Gradual:
To us a child is born, to us a son is given; And the government shall be upon his shoulder, And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Sing to the Lord a new song, For he has done marvelous things!

Serving the Lord with Gladness Today:
Organist: Joann Rosenfeld
Altar Guild: Dawn Hardel, Barb Hardel
Elder: Glen Hardel
Ushers/Greeters: Mike Willmsen (head usher), Warren Hardel, Wayne Schneider, Howard Weckworth

Upcoming Events at St. John’s:
Today: 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Deadline for Bulletin Information. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class; 10:00 a.m. Worship with Installation of Officers.

Last Week at St. John’s:
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Missions: $350.00. Sunday, Dec. 21: At Worship: 31; Offering: $2,032.00; Missions: $50.00.

E-Giving: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZWZF/home

Announcements:

January 4, 2o26 – The Installation of Officers for 2026 will be held during the worship service.

The snow shoveling list is on the bulletin board. Are you able to take a turn at making sure the sidewalks are shoveled so that everyone stays safe?

The Lutheran Hour:

Christ will return–maybe this year, maybe even today! Pastor German Novelli helps us to prepare for the blessings and challenges of a new year. Listen to “Get Ready for the Best” at lutheranhour.org, on the Connected by LHM app, and each Sunday at 9:00 am on KDUZ 1260 AM radio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Main Street Living:

Each Sunday, Main Street Living | Twin Cities is a televised, 30-minute, worship service (with choir) and is endorsed our Synod.