Gabriel’s Horn July 2025 | Mid-Month
Upcoming Events
15: Ladies Small Group 10:30 AM
16: Bible Study 10 AM Hebrews
16: Small Group 6 PM Matthew
16: Youth Group 6 PM-7:30 PM
18: Men's Group 8 AM Cracker Barrel
20: Sunday School 10AM
20: Board of Education Meeting 12:15 PM
20: Small Group 5 PM Exodus Part 1
22: Ladies Small Group 10:30 AM
23: Bible Study 10 AM Hebrews
23: Small Group 6 PM Matthew
25: Men's Group 8 AM Cracker Barrel
25: Family Game Night 5:30PM-FLC
27: Bible Study 10 AM Hebrews
27: Small Group 6 PM Community
27: Deaconess Sunday
29: Ladies Small Group 10:30 AM
30: Bible Study 10 AM Hebrews
30: Small Group 6 PM Matthew
YOUTH GROUP
Wednesday
July 16
6-7:30 PM
Meetings
July 20: Board of Education 12:15
Trivia Question
Martin Luther wrote
the Small
Catechism in which
year?
A. 1517
B. 1522
C. 1527
D. 1529
The Answer is Posted in
this Gabriel's Horn
Family Game Night
SAINTS JOHN
Church Family Fun
BBQ & Game Night
No skills needed!
Connect, Compete, & Eat
Friday July 25 5:30 PM
Serving Our Lord: July 2025
Greeters
8:30 The Hay Family
11:00 The Gray Family
Usher:
8:30 Phyllis Burt-Heitz
11:00 Allan Langsdorf
Lectors:
20: 8:30 Miles Christian
11:00 Sheri Langsdorf
27: 8:30 Al Dunahoo
11:00 Brian Hill
Altar Guild:
Allison Hay/Denise Waczkowski
Counters:
Barbara Bower/Karen Stevenson
Nursery:
20: Linda Scherrer
27: Johanna Seeger
Slideshow: ТВА
Elders:
18: Dan Falkenstein
25: Robert Hay
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Attendance
July 6: 96
July 13: 102
Christianity 101
Christianity 101
A Class to Learn Lutheran,
Christian Teachings.
Please See Pastor Nathan
for More Information.
Thank you
Wednesdays July 9 @ 6 PM
Slideshow Volunteers
Slideshow Volunteers
Needed for the
2nd Service
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
"Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."
Romans 12:2
July 2025 – Happy Anniversary!
Jack & Janice Brown
John & Linda Bertalot
Allan & Sheri Langsdorf
Robert & Sue Wenck
Jack & Sue Ficken
Michael & Jackie Grover
Jonathan & Theresa Wehman
Church Info & Service Times
Saint John Lutheran Church
2300 HWY 96
Burns, TN 37029
615-446-2332
Blessedbythelord.org
Service Times:
Traditional 8:30 AM
Sunday School: 10 AM
Contemporary 11:00 AM
Ladies' Small Group
SHANNON BREAM
THE WOMEN
OF THE BIBLE
Speak
WORKBOOK
The Wisdom of Women and
Their Lessons for Today
Ladies' Small Group
Sisterhood, support, and stories that inspire!
It's not too late to join our vibrant Ladies Small Group
as we delve into the lives and wisdom of
the Women of the Bible through Shannon Bream's
insightful book, "Women of the Bible Speak."
Connect with fellow sisters in Christ every
Tuesday at 10:30 am in the
Family Life Center.
Come when you can - we'd love to welcome you!
Contact Denise Gamary, 615.812.3235,
for more information.
Truly a Miracle – Walker Lewis Reeves Baptism
TRULY A MIRACLE,
THE ELDERS AMONG US
PLEASE JOIN US FOR
THE BAPTISM OF
WALKER LEWIS
REEVES
PARENTS
AARON & SARA REEVES
SPONSORS
ETHAN REEVES, ADAM
REEVES, & CLARA
BURDETTE
Feel Free
To reach out to
your elder if
you have any
questions.
Robert Hay
Chip Gray
Dan Falkenstein
Bible Study
Wednesday Mornings
10 AM
The Book of Hebrews
June 29, 2025
Grandson of Ron & Martha Reeves
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another"
John 13:34
Saint John Men's Group
Saint John
Men's Group
Breakfast every
Friday:
8 AM
Join Us
Cracker Barrel
Feel free to invite a friend.
Please RSVP to
Jon Collins (615-707-9160)
so a table may be reserved
Join us for Food,
Faith, & Fellowship
July 2025 – Happy Birthday Everyone
Megan Jones
Michaela Bower
Beverly Schinschke
Bennett Weismueller
Abigail Zier
Daria Zier
Harrison Reifer
Hutch Hockenberger
Jim Weaver
Janet Balce
Karen Stevenson
Jeremy Ogg
July 2025
Happy Birthday Everyone
Sunday July 27 – Deaconess Sunday
Sunday July 27
Deaconess
Sunday
Our adopted LWML
deaconess is Nicole
DeCoux-Manners. Please
keep her in your prayers as
she continues her studies at
Concordia Theological
Seminary. Please place your
donations in the deaconess
basket. Thank You.
Christmas in July – Toy Drive
CHRISTMAS
IN -
JULY
TOY DRIVE
July 19
SHOP AND SHARE TOY DRIVE
Sponsored by the
Dickson County Help Center
Any donation will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Saint John is a Drop Off Center so Look for the
Drop Box to Arrive Soon.
Church Cleanup Day
CHURCH
CLEANUP
DAY
"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much" — Helen Keller
Time to brighten up our space! First impressions are important. Along with greeting new people, let's see what they might see on a first visit.
Do light fixtures or corners need dusting? Do things have a home?
Please help us beautify our space on Saturday August 2 from 9AM-NOON.
Look for the Sign-Up sheet in the Narthex.
Greeting Cards
Thinking of you
Brighten Someone's Day
Greeting Cards
All proceeds go to the
LWML Mite Boxes
Just drop 35 cents in the coin
box and pick your card.
"And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him."
Colossians 1:21-22
Gratitude Message – Elys Lee
TO MY ST. JOHN FAMILY,
THANK YOU for all the prayers and cards of love and concern sent to me during THE LOSS OF MY daughter janet.
I am TRULY BLESSED to be part of THIS CHURCH FAMILY.
Love,
ELYS LEE
Member Spotlight
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Nancy Gray will be hosting a monthly Saint John Member Spotlight.
Please let us know if you would like to participate. It's a fun way to learn about our church family.
Trivia Answer: D: 1529
GroupMe App
GroupMe
APP
Want to stay informed on updates from Saint John?
Pastor Nathan has started an important
announcements GroupMe app page.
Go to your favorite phone, iPad, or computer and
download it today.
The goal is to offer pertinent information without responses on that text chain. If you have questions, you may reach out to the church office, or us individually. You may also use this free service to communicate with someone who is listed in the group.
Look for Group:
St. John Lutheran-Burns, TN
LifeLight Bible Study – Exodus Part 1
LifeLight Enrichment Magazine Study Guide
EXODUS
Part 1
Sunday Small Group – Exodus Part 1 LifeLight Bible Study
Begins June 22nd at 5 pm in the Family Life Center
As the temperatures rise, join the Israelites in the desert while finding a cool oasis for your soul. Join us for a refreshing journey through the book of Exodus, where we'll witness God's mighty power to deliver, provide, and guide His people. During this 9-session study, participants will better understand the covenant God made with His people in Exodus and the significance it has for us - God's people of the new covenant.
What we'll explore:
Moses' call and confrontation with Pharaoh
The miraculous plagues and the Passover
The dramatic Red Sea crossing
God's provision in the wilderness
Please sign up and pick up your study guide in the narthex for Exodus Part 1.
See Paul & Denise Gamary or Jack & Deidre Tyer if you have any questions.
Prayers & Praises
TRUST
Feel free to fill out a prayer request and know it will be prayed over. You may also use the Connections Room for personal prayer time.
Prayers & Praises
PRAY
WAIT
TRUST
New Connections Room
Welcome to your NEW Connections Room
Open for personal prayer & local groups to use for counseling or meeting times.
They will reserve the space through the church office. Please be respectful when occupied and a parent must be present for children to be allowed in the space.
Let us know if you would like to use it for your groups! Thank you.
Member Spotlight – Robert and Lou Anne Wenck
Robert and Lou Anne Wenck have been members of St. John since 1996. Having been active in St. John, with Robert served as Treasurer and Usher.
Robert was born at Fort Ord in California where his father was in the U.S. Army (retired Master Sergeant). Robert has 6 siblings (4 brothers and 2 sisters). Robert's brother is a Lutheran pastor who recently retired in Murfreesboro. Robert's family traveled extensively during his father's military career. At 6.5 weeks old they moved to Germany. From there he lived in South Carolina, Kansas, San Antonio, Texas and Japan.
Following in his father's footsteps Robert joined the Army starting his career at Fort Ord, California for Basic then to Ft. Campbell as his 1st duty station.
Lou Ann was born in Dickson; her father was also in the Army (retired Master Sergeant). Her childhood also involved living several places including North Carolina and Fort Ord, California. She has 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Robert and Lou Anne met at Fort Ord, California and were married in 1976, "on a dare". Lou Ann stated she and Robert had dated off and on since she was 16. She notes that Robert "watched cartoons with my sister, ate mom's cooking and ran all my boyfriends away". One day Lou Anne told Robert, "Since you are always hanging around, let's get married or you need to go away". Robert said "yes, let's get married". They were married one week later!
Robert and Lou Anne have three children, James, Jessica and Joey and 8 grandchildren.
Robert spent 21 years in the Army, retiring in 1996 as a Master Sergeant. Their travels included Germany, Maryland, Korea, Fort Hood, Texas, the Middle East during Desert Storm, Egypt and finally Fort Campbell, Tennessee. Robert worked initially as a keypunch operator and in supply department with the Army. He then developed a recoverable/repairable equipment items management system. Robert ended his Army career as an Army Recruiter.
Lou Ann is a Nurse. She started her career "delivering babies". She then was a School Nurse and worked in Geriatrics for the last portion of her career.
Robert and Lou Anne moved to Dickson after Robert's retirement. Lou Anne says the reason they settled in Dickson because "Robert loved my mother's cooking". Robert and Lou Anne enjoyed dancing (at the VFW). Lou Anne says, "Robert is a really good dancer", he used to go with my mother who also loved to dance on Saturday nights when Lou Anne was working.
Robert is a member of the local American Legion (Post 115) where he is a past commander. He is also a long-term member of the Dickson Fair Board. In his younger years Robert states he played "at Golf" and enjoyed motorcycles.
Lou Anne enjoys many types of crafting.
When asking Robert and Lou Anne what is the best advice you have received, or you would like to offer?
They both said, "Never fight in your marriage—it accomplishes nothing". "If you get mad both take a shower".
When asking Robert and Lou Anne, "Looking back at your life today, what are you most proud of or makes you smile?
Robert's answer was "Lou Anne" and Lou Anne's answer was "Robert".
Their life is a true love story.
Robert and Lou Anne are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 20th at Burns Church of Christ from 2-5 pm. They say all members of Saint John are invited to join in the celebration.
Update from Our Adopted Deaconess – Nicole De Coux-Manners
Lois and the saints at St. John,
As unbelievable as it sounds, I am preparing to head to Fort Wayne in a few days to complete my final two-week intensive! My trip in May was to participate in my final Diakonal Formation Forum, have my theological interview (I passed, by God's grace!), and walk in the lovely graduation ceremony. It was a whirlwind, and I was so thankful that my husband was able to fly out and join me for it! I had fun showing him around Fort Wayne and the campus of CTSFW, but we couldn't stay long because I was still completing my Catechetics and Practicum classes for Spring semester.
Now, however, my final three classes are imminent: Theology of Mercy, Diakonal Counseling, and Into All the World with Confession and Care. While I feel intense relief and gratitude for all that I have learned and experienced over the past two years in the program, I must admit that approaching the end is bittersweet. Yet "for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven," (Eccl. 3:1) so I eagerly await what the Lord has in store for me and for His Church. It humbles and encourages me that the Lord has stirred up His people to support diaconal ministry in the wider church, and I eagerly look forward to possibly joining the ranks of those whom He has called to provide mercy and spiritual care to His flock.
While I do not yet know exactly what I will be doing after my program is completed, I am hopeful that it may include a part-time call as a deaconess at an LCMS congregation near to us. He knows our needs better than we do, so I trust Him to answer that prayer according to His good and gracious will.
Thank you again for your generosity toward me and your prayerful support.
In Christ,
Nicole De Coux-Manners
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