Gabriel’s Horn October 2026
Upcoming Events October 2026
01: LWML Care Committee Meeting 11 AM
02: Disco HS 10 AM-2 PM
02: LWML Sunday
04: Sunday School Classes & Christianity 101- 10:10 AM
04: Small Group 5 PM: The Gospel of John
05: Quilting: 9 AM-Noon
07: Mid-Week Bible Study Book of Philippians
07: Jr Confirmation 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
07: Small Group: 6 PM *Worshiped & Glorified
09: Disco HS 10 AM-2 PM
10: Fall Festival 11 AM-3 PM
11: Love Keeps Building Donation Day
11: Sunday School Classes & Christianity 101-10:10 AM
11: LWML Meeting 12:15 PM
11: Small Group 5 PM: The Gospel of John
12: Quilting: 9AM-NOON
13: Ladies Small Group 10:30 AM LifeLight Study Ecclesiastes
14: Mid-Week Bible Study Book of Philippians
14: Jr Confirmation 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
14: Small Group: 6 PM *Worshiped & Glorified
18: Sunday School Classes & Christianity 101- 10:10 AM
18: Small Group 5 PM: The Gospel of John
19: Quilting: 9AM-NOON
20: Ladies Small Group 10:30 AM LifeLight Study Ecclesiastes
21: Mid-Week Bible Study Book of Philippians
21: Jr Confirmation 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
21: Youth Group 6 PM-7:30 PM
21: Small Group: 6 PM *Worshipped & Glorified
23: Disco HS 10 AM-2 PM
24: Ladies Do Lunch Bunch: The Yorkshire Deli - 11:30 AM
25: Sunday School Classes & Christianity 101- 10:10 AM
25: Council Meeting 12:30 PM
25: Small Group 5 PM: The Gospel of John
26: Quilting: 9AM-NOON
27: Ladies Small Group 10:30 AM LifeLight Study Ecclesiastes
28: Mid-Week Bible Study Book of Philippians
28: Jr Confirmation 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
28: Small Group: 6 PM *Worshipped & Glorified
30: Disco HS 10 AM-2 PM
Collection for Kinsman Redeemer instead of LKB
Sundays October 4 & 11
Church Council
October 25: Church Council Meeting: 12:15 PM
Serving Our Lord
Greeters
8:30 AM Marshall Stark
11:00 AM The Langsdorf Family
Usher:
8:30 AM John Bertalot
11:00 AM Mike Grover/Langsdorfs
Lectors:
04: 8:30 AM Debbie Jones
04: 11:00 AM Sheri Langsdorf
11: 8:30 AM Linda Hartmann
11: 11:00 AM Nancy Gray
18: 8:30 AM Miles Christian
18: 11:00 AM Jack Ficken
25: 8:30 AM Paul Gamary
25: 11:00 AM Brian Hill
Altar Guild:
Celeste Black & Martha Reeves
Counters:
David Heitz & Barbara Bower
Slideshow:
04: Theresa Wehman
11: Karen Stevenson
18: Denise Waczkowski
25: Morgan Waczkowski
Elders:
04: Chip Gray
11: Hutch Hockenberger
18: John Scherrer
25: Dan Falkenstein
Attendance-September
September 6: 80
September 13: 90
September 20:100
September 27: 86
October Birthdays
Theodore Reifer, Gavin Zier, Belinda Curtis, Emory Black, Betty Kelly, Marshall Stark, Hadley Raines, Lois Deskewies, Jack Tyer, Judith Clement, Leah Morrisett, Bryan Pitney, Kay Burnett, Sue Ficken, Scarlet Foriest, & Kaleb Sims
October Anniversaries
Miles & Susan Christian, Jon & Sarah Collins, & Aaron & Sara Reeves
Junior Confirmation
Junior Confirmation – Wednesday Evenings 5:30-6:30 PM
Saint John Lutheran Church Information
Saint John Lutheran Church
2300 HWY 96
Burns, TN 37029
615‑446‑2332
stjohnburns@gmail.com
www.stjohnLutheranburnstn.org
Service Times
Traditional – 8:30 AM
Sunday School – 10:10 AM
Contemporary – 11:00 AM
“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” – John 1:9
Youth Group
Youth Group – Wednesday October 21 - 6 PM-7:30 PM
Making friends & helping others in the community.
Christianity 101 – New Class
Sundays 10:10 AM-
A Class to Learn Lutheran, Christian Teachings.
Mid-Week Bible Study – Wednesday Mornings
10 AM – Philippians
Scripture: The Fuel You Need for the Week
Deaconess Sunday – October 25
Please keep our adopted Deaconess in your prayers as she continues her studies at Concordia Theological Seminary.
Please place your donations in the deaconess basket. Thank you!
Greeting Cards – LWML Mite Boxes
Greeting Cards – Brighten Someone’s Day
All proceeds go to the LWML Mite Boxes.
Just drop 35 cents in the coin box and pick your card.
The Elders Among Us
Feel free to reach out to your elder if you have any questions.
Chip Gray Head Elder
Dan Falkenstein
John Scherrer
Hutch Hockenberger
Men’s Group
Men’s Group – TBD Soon *See Jon Collins
CarePortal – Help the Community
Help someone in the Dickson County community!
Give to our CarePortal Fund
Sign up for our team – Sign up today; just scan the QR codes to see how you may help.
St. John Lutheran Church CarePortal.
Member Spotlight
With Nancy Gray
Timothy & Barbara Bower
Barbara was born in Fort Gordon Georgia. She lived in Hephzibah, Georgia from age 5 months until 1988.
Tim was born at Biggs Air Force base in El Paso, Texas. After a short time in Georgia his parents divorced and he moved to Wisconsin. When his dad remarried, the family moved back to Georgia. Tim spent some time in southwest Virginia in Appalachia while keeping their home in Georgia.
Barbara had 8 brothers and sisters. Tim had one brother, one sister and one step brother.
Barbara and Tim met in 1984 and in 1998 they were married in Hepzibah, Georgia. Their daughter Michaela was born in 1994.
Barbara graduated high school in 1986 and Tim graduated in 1973. Barbara worked in a sewing factory for 10 years and then a short time as a security guard before beginning her career with Publix, which lasted 20 years.
Barbara and Tim moved to Dickson, Tennessee after Barbara put in a transfer to move to a new Publix store that was opening in Bellevue, Tennessee.
Tim says he has worked since he was 8 years old. His first full time job as an adult was working at a full-service gas station. Tim then worked at Murray biscuit factory, Borden Dairy, Colonial Bakery and baking at Golden Corral restaurant. He also worked a short time as a security officer. Tim received disability shortly after moving to Tennessee due to several health issues.
Barbara’s hobby is sewing. She presently owns Barbara’s Bobbin. She enjoys crochet, cross stich, needlepoint, and quilting but sewing is still her favorite. She also enjoys caring for her cockatiel and three conures that are part of the parrot family.
Tim’s hobbies are gardening and baking.
While living in Tanbark Camp Grounds Barbara and Tim met Richard Reifer who invited them to attend St. John. Barbara was working Sundays and could not attend initially. At one time Barbara and Tim were having vehicle issues. Barbara says without their knowledge, Bill Wehman took up an anonymous collection from the church and presented it to them. They were then able to purchase a vehicle. Barbara said St John is such a giving church and that helped she and Tim decide that St John was the place for them.
Tim says his favorite bible verse is The Golden Rule from Matthew 7:12. “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” Barbara’s favorite biblical character is Moses.
Barbara and Tim do not have any specific advice to give but Barbara notes that Tim has always been willing to give friends and co-workers advice when he was asked or he felt it was needed. He is always trying to be helpful.
Looking back at Barbara and Tim’s life today, they are most proud and what makes them smile is their daughter Michaela.
Portals of Prayer Fund
Please Consider Donating if You are Able. Thank You!
Sunday Small Group
5 PM Gospel of John
Ladies Small Group
Tuesdays 10:30
LifeLight Study of Ecclesiastes
Wednesday Small Group
6 PM Starts Back September 16 *Worshiped & Glorified,
A Study of the Nicene Creed
Quilting Small Group
Mondays 9 AM- 12 PM * Benefits the Red Cross No Experience Necessary See Barbara Bower for More Details
Refreshment & Fellowship Time
Please Volunteer to Brings Refreshments
* You May Set Up By Yourself or With a Buddy!
Altar Flowers:
A Great Way to Remember & Honor Your Loved Ones!
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