St. John Lutheran Church
Seek the lost, Nurture the Faithful, Show Compassion
Shine in the Light of Christ
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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7
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Devotion: The Victory of Christ Crucified Is Given to Us in the Preaching of His Resurrection
Every Sunday is the Lord’s day, the day of His resurrection, “after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week” (Matthew 28:1). In the Divine Service, the Church enters upon the eternal “eighth day.” The Lord Jesus, “who was crucified,” who “has risen, as He said” (Matthew 28:5–6), is the firstborn from the dead and the first fruits of the new creation. Because “We have died” with Him in Holy Baptism, “We have been raised with Christ” and “Our life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:1, 3). The Lord Jesus has become our God, as surely as He is “the God of all the clans of Israel,” and we now belong to His people (Jeremiah 31:1). In this, He “shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34), but “everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name” (Acts 10:43). As “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power” and “raised Him on the third day.”
Prayer List Requests: If you would like to submit a prayer request, please contact the Church Secretary at 580-353-0556 or email at churchsecretary@stjohnlawton.com. What a friend we have in Jesus...take it to the Lord in Prayer. Church members may find prayer request names after signing in {"log in"} and navigating to this link under the Membership Directory Web Page.
Life Quotes: “As Christians, we rejoice in the Savior who shines light on our lives when we only expected inky blackness. May God’s strong Word remind us that the fullness of life is meant to be lived in the light. In our weakness, may the Lord bring alongside us faithful brothers and sisters to proclaim that God is light and life to us, and let us walk in the light as He is in the light (1 John 1:7). In Jesus we have light, and to have light is to have life. May we rejoice in proclaiming the message of Jesus as the Apostle John did. Thanks be to God that He is light, and He shines in the darkness.”
Life Thoughts In The Church Year: The babe once wrapped in swaddling cloths, the crucified Man wrapped in burial linens on Good Friday is now the Lord of Life risen from the dead! He has died for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3) and He has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20). He has sanctified every stage of our life from conception to death, even promising resurrection to our mortal bodies (1 Corinthians 15:53). We are not to hasten death, but we also need not fear death because our Redeemer lives (Job 19:25), and in Him shall all be made alive (1Corinthians 15:22)!
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by the Sabine Sharp. We wish God’s richest blessings on the Sabine.
Altar Flowers: If you would like to place flowers on the altar for an Anniversary, Birthday, Memorial or other special occasion, please remember to sign up on the “Flower Chart.” Please sign your name and the special occasion. The cost is $75.00 for both arrangements. It is permissible to have more than one person sign up for a Sunday and split the cost. You can also call the office at 580 353-0556 and Sandra will sign you up. We have a new florist and the results are very noticeable thanks to Scotts House of Flowers. Please make note that if you sign up for flowers they will be seasonal flowers unless you have a special request you have to let Betty Aliff or Sandra know a WEEK IN ADVANCE. The cost will remain $75.00. If you have any questions, you can always call the church and talk to Sandra. Stop by Scotts and let them know how beautiful the arrangements are. ** Please note the flower chart has changed locations. It is on the cork board across from the door it was on. Also we have put a box next to the flower chart with envelopes marked “FLOWERS” when you sign up for flowers please take an envelope, put your payment in the envelope and you can drop it in the offering plate.
We rejoice as we welcome Kennedy Brooke Maciel into God’s family through the washing of Holy Baptism. Kennedy Brooke is the daughter of Luis and Danielle Maciel and the granddaughter of Darrel and Kim Beckmann, and Vicente and Rosanna Maciel. Kennedy was born on October 18, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her Godparents are Jon & Brande Beckmann. May the blessings of the Lord always be in Kennedy’s heart.
We rejoice as we welcome Ace Cade Gilpen into God’s family through the washing of Holy Baptism. Ace Cade is the son of Colby and Kodee Gilpen and the grand son of Curtis and Amanda Hrbacek and Billy and Amy Gilpen. Ace was born on December 21, 2025 in Lawton, Oklahoma. His Godparents are Rylee Hrbacek and Jagger Hrbacek & Colton Gilpen and Courtney Gilpen. May the blessings of the Lord always be in Ace’s heart.
Easter Lilies For Easter Sunday. The Easter Lily is the traditional, time-honored symbol of
beauty, hope, and life during the Easter season. If you would like to purchase a lily for the beautification of our sanctuary on Easter Sunday, please complete the form on the credenza in the entryway of the church or you can use the form on the last page of the bulletin and place the form and money in an envelope. You can send it to the church or place in the offering plate. The cost is $10.00. You can also submit electronic payment thru the GIVE icon at the bottom each web page or GIVE menu item up top.
We're EGGSTATIC to announce the annual St. John Easter Egg Hunt for all of our children ages 1 - 11. Grab your basket and join us immediately following the Easter Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Easter morning for a hoppin' good time!
Special Announcement: Sunday School instruction on Easter Sunday will be for the children to enjoy Easter Breakfast and the Egg Hunt with their families. There will be no "formal class" on that wonderful day.
CHOIR: Calling all joyful noise makers! We are able to have a choir again. Rehearsals will be on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the choir loft. Hope to hear you there!
Remembering Our Saints
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Please note for security reasons if you come into the church from the north door or the kitchen and there are people in the office please make them feel safe and announce yourself.
Announcements! In order to ensure that announcements are included in the weekly bulletin please have them into the office by Thursday at 1 p.m. Click below to submit an announcement. We want to help you get the word out. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. with an hour lunch from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS: Please join us for Sunday School from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Whether your child is new to St. John or has been attending for years, we offer a nurturing environment where they can explore God's Word in age-appropriate ways. Our dedicated teachers are passionate about helping children understand Biblical truths and apply them to everyday life. We can't wait to grow together in faith! If you have any questions talk with Jonathan Beckman or Brande Beckman after church.
Security. Due to ongoing security issues, we are forced to make security changes for entrance into the church and within the church. The main entrance to the church will be through the entrance doors from the parking lot. The kitchen door will only be opened by the inside push bar. Please ensure if you open any doors to the outside, the door is locked back when shutting. Also, if you open a door and prop it open, someone needs to visibly see the door. Any questions or concerns, please contact me. Phil Fritsch 580-483-3224
You can access the pictorial directory on-line by Logging into your account in top right corner. Navigate to >ABOUT US >MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. Call or see Jonathan Mackay, 808-343-0291, if you are not able to login with your account.
Concordia Resource Program. Did you know Concordia has a wonderful resource program that you can sign up for and get great benefits. You can get free shipping with qualifying orders, discounts and member-exclusive offers. There is a order form on the credenza in front of the office with lots of offers. Sign-up at cph.org/resource-program.
Please don’t forget, we are always collecting pull tabs and aluminum cans. The funds from our efforts aid various outreach programs.
The quarterly Board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 23rd in the Bible Study room.
The elders meeting will be on Thursday, April 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Save the Date! Please join us for the St. John Lutheran Preschool Spring Fling to be held on May 15, 2026 in our Fellowship Hall. This promises to be an excellent way to share the love of Christ with our little ones and their families. More details to follow soon...
LWML Outreach collections for the months of March and April will be food items for the Lawton Food Bank. All nonperishable foods are welcome. They can be placed in the brown basket in the Narthex. Thank you for reaching out to "the least of these" in the name and love of Jesus. NOTE: food items may not be previously opened or be past the expiration date on the box. Any opened and expired foods will be disposed of. If you prefer to make a cash donation, please place it in the decorated box at the back of the Sanctuary. Make checks payable to LWML. Thank you in advance for your support of the Lawton Food Bank.
Lights! Camera! LWML Style, Go! Come join us for some stylish modeling by none other than your very own LWML friends. The runway will open on April 14 at 6 p.m. Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest season styles!
Easter Breakfast. Join us for Easter Sunday Breakfast on April 5th, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. in the
fellowship hall. Hop on in and enjoy the fellowship and food. Bring your favorite breakfast item to share! Kitchen team #4 will be in charge of the kitchen. Team is Kim Dodds, Sharon Greene, Paulette Recklein and Tiffany Switzer.
Women’s Bible Study -
Daytime Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m. in the LWML room. This week’s study will be over Psalm 13. All women of the congregation are welcome, and please feel free to bring a friend!
Evening Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, April 15, at 5:45 p.m. in the Bible Study Room. This week’s study will be over Psalm 13. All women of the congregation are welcome, and please feel free to bring a friend!
Outreach Collection: LWML is collecting needed items for our preschool during the months of January and February. Any and all donations are welcomed. The wish list is on the table in the back of the church. You can also donate by check noting in the memo “Preschool” and we will shop for you. Thank you for your support as always. There is an insert that you can put in your purse or pocket and when shopping pick up a few items.
Select 7 Tear 2-Ply Paper Towels
2-Ply Toilet Paper
Paper Bath Cold cups (5 oz, 450 ct)
Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags
33-Gallon Drawstring Trash Bags
Moisturizing Hand Soap Refill
Ziploc Gallon Storage Bags
Lysol Disinfectant Spray
Liquid Dish Soap
Clorox Performance Bleach
Fabuloso Multipurpose Cleaner
Disinfecting Wipes
Whole Kernel Corn
Fancy Cut Green Beans
Old World Style Traditional Pasta Sauce
Thai Jasmine Rice
Bush's Original Baked Beans
Pineapple tidbits
Mandarin Oranges
Save the Date! The 2026 Oklahoma LWML Convention will take place Friday & Saturday, April 17 18, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond, Oklahoma. Information and registration are now available online at: https://www.oklwml.org/district_convention. You can also mail in the registration form using The Voice of Service publications located on the mailbox tables. Registration is $100 which includes all your meals. Be sure to secure your room at the Hilton Garden Inn and ask for the special LWML rate. If you need monetary assistance, funds are available through the Dorcas Guild treasury. Please let Sharon Greene know if you would like help getting to the convention (580-695-0655). A sign up sheet is located in the front foyer. Please indicate if you need a ride or are willing to drive to Edmond. We encourage all women to attend the convention! You'll hear dynamic Bible study leaders, learn about missions near and far, new election of officers for the District, service projects, and so much more! Need more information? Please talk to Sharon Greene or any of the seasoned convention attendees!
The Lutheran Hour can be heard every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. on K-LAW 101.3 FM. You can also download The Lutheran Hour app for free and listen anytime, anywhere. Find it on the Apple app store, the Amazon Kindle Fire and on Google Play. Or simply listen on your desktop, tablet or smartphone at www.lutheranhour.org.
Mission and Volunteer:
If you are looking for a way to serve the church? We need help with the altar duties. The sign-up sheet is on the table in front of the Bible Study Room.
There are many ways that we are able to serve the Lord. One way is to serve as either an usher or a greeter. It takes just a moment of your time, but means so much to our members. Thank you to all who signed up to be a greeter. All months have been filled. There is however, still a need for ushers. Sign up today and take an active part in this ministry here at St. John.
Please don’t forget, we are always collecting pull tabs and aluminum cans. The funds from our efforts aid various outreach programs.
Did you know you can email your Board of Directors? Their email addresses are listed on the Membership Directory page, dedicated to St John Members only. To do so, Login in the top right corner of stjohnlawton.com and navigate to "> About Us > Membership Directory". If you have issues with login or need to submit for one, please call Jonathan Mackay at 808-343-0291.
Giving opportunities. St. John Lutheran now has several ways to give your offerings. You can select GIVE on the top menu bar or down below at the bottom right of each page on this website. Of course, you can still use your envelopes.
Internet Church Calendar: If you are having issues seeing the whole month calendar on your phone, we suggest you rotate your phone to the "Landscape" position, i.e. sideways. Then you will be able to see the whole month. Click here to access the Church Calendar
