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The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Watch Therefore" Based on Matthew 25:1–13 Rev. Scott Johnson First Reading: Amos 5:18–24 Epistle Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:1-13 Prelude: "A Tribute to the Armed Services" Bruce Ingle / Barbara Hollo Opening Hymn: LSB # 663 "Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray" Sermon Hymn: LSB # 515 "Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers" Choir Offertory: "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory" Response Hymn: LSB # 802 "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" Closing Hymn: LSB # 814 "O Bless the Lord, My Soul" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Rev. Anton Lagoutine

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Watch Therefore" Based on Matthew 25:1–13 Rev. Anton Lagoutine First Reading: Amos 5:18–24 Epistle Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:1-13 Opening Hymn: LSB # 663 "Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray" Sermon Hymn: LSB # 515 "Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers" Choir Offertory: "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory" Bruce Ingle / Barbara Hollo Response Hymn: LSB # 802 "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" Distribution Hymns: LSB # 623 "Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray" LSB # 680 "Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise" LSB # 672 "Jerusalem the Golden" Closing Hymn: LSB # 814 "O Bless the Lord, My Soul" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

William “Bill” Lamar Rockett, 84, of Conover passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1938 in Catawba County to the late William Logan Rockett and Madge Eloise Gilbert Rockett. Bill was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Conover and a United States Navy veteran. He was a graduate of Newton-Conover High School and owner of Bill Rockett Plumbing. Bill was a cowboy at heart and loved old Westerns. He enjoyed collecting coins, traveling, volunteering and supporting Camp Linn Haven in Linville, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marilyn Esch and Imogene Frye; and brother-in-law, Clarence Esch. Those left to cherish his memory are; Wife of 60 years: Shirley Moose Rockett of the home Daughters: Taska Rockett King and husband Kevin of Pensacola, FL Teirsa Rockett Lane and husband Kyle of Conover Tonya Rockett Whisnant and husband Calvin of Newton Brother-In-Law: Bill Frye of Conover Grandchildren: John Logan Self, Brittany Lyalls, Paul William Lane and wife Beth, Courtney Marie Lane, Marcus Coley Self, Rev. Luke William Self and wife Dani, Hannah Collazo and husband Christian, Nikki Keller and husband Joe, Zac Whisnant and Carly, and Austin King Great-Grandchildren: Ansley Logan Self, Levi William Self, Salem DeNelta Self, Colt Allyn Collazo, Lilah Skye Whisnant and Grant Nelson Keller A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 12:00 noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Conover. Rev. Scott Johnson and Rev. Anton Lagoutine will officiate. Burial with military honors by AmVets of Hickory Post 76 will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.. Those serving as pallbearers are Logan Self, Paul Lane, Coley Self, Rev. Luke Self, Kirk Cater and Dawson Cater, Kevin Frye, Christopher Moose, and Jacob Moose. Memorials may be made to Camp Linn Haven, 1308 Linville Falls Hwy, Newland, NC 28657 or St. John’s Lutheran Church Building Bridges Fund, 2126 Saint Johns Church Rd., NE, Conover, NC 28613 Condolences may be sent to the Rockett family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com The Rockett family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111

Based on Psalm 23:6 Rev. Scott Johnson

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "By What Authority?" Based on Matthew 21:23–27 Rev. Anton Lagoutine First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32 Epistle Reading: Philippians 2:1–4, 14–18 Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:23–27 Opening Hymn: "Serve the Lord with Gladness" (Tune: LSB # 662) Sermon Hymn: 655 "Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word" Choral Offertory: "Here I Am, Lord" Sr. Choir Response Hymn: LSB # 549 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" v 1-4 Distribution Hymns: LSB # 620 "Jesus Comes Today with Healing" LSB # 617 "O Lord, We Praise Thee" LSB # 633 "At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing" Closing Hymn: LSB # 549 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" v 5-7 All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118 18th Sunday after Pentecost & 225th Anniversary Celebration / By What Authority? 18th Sunday after Pentecost & 225th Anniversary Celebration / By What Authority? Based on Matthew 21:23–27 Rev. Anton Lagoutine

Rev. Anton Lagoutine

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "By What Authority?" Based on Matthew 21:23–27 Rev. Anton Lagoutine First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32 Epistle Reading: Philippians 2:1–4, 14–18 Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:23–27 Opening Hymn: "Serve the Lord with Gladness" (Tune: LSB # 662) Sermon Hymn: LSB # 655 "Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word" Response Hymn: LSB # 549 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" v 1-4 Closing Hymn: LSB # 549 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" v 5-7 All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Performed by St. John's Senior Choir

18th Sunday after Pentecost & 225th Anniversary Celebration Based on Matthew 21:23–27 Rev. Anton Lagoutine

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "To Live Is Christ!" Based on Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 Rev. Phil Klopke First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 Epistle Reading: Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:1-16 Processional Hymn: LSB # 803 "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" Sermon Hymn: "Upon A Hill" (to the tune of "God of Our Father") Response Hymn: LSB # 742 "For Me to Live is Jesus" Closing Hymn: LSB # 813 "Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Rev. Phil Klopke

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "To Live Is Christ!" Based on Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 Rev. Phil Klopke First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 Epistle Reading: Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:1-16 Processional Hymn: LSB # 803 "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" Sermon Hymn: "Upon A Hill" (to the tune of "God of Our Father") Response Hymn: LSB # 742 "For Me to Live is Jesus" Distribution Hymns: LSB # 801 "How Great Thou Art" LSB # 549 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" LSB # 570 "Just As I Am" LSB # 537 "Beautiful Savior" Closing Hymn: LSB # 813 "Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

17th Sunday after Pentecost & 225th Anniversary Celebration Based on Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 Rev. Phil Klopke

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Forgiveness Without Limits" Based on Matthew 18:21-35 Rev. Will Weedon First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21 Epistle Reading: Romans 14:1-2 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 Prelude: "A Mighty Fortress" Handbells Opening Hymn: LSB # 657 "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" Sermon Hymn: "Upon A Hill" (to the tune of "God of Our Father") Special Music: "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" Accompaniment - Morgan Lane Unifour Brass Ensemble: Trumpet - Jason Hoyle, Tim Phillips Horn - Jill Sipe Trombone - Mark Stephens Tuba - Andy Escamilla Response Hymn: LSB # 733 "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" Distribution Hymns: LSB # 744 "Amazing Grace" LSB # 575 "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less" LSB # 525 "Crown Him With Many Crowns" LSB # 549 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" Closing Hymn: LSB # 837 "Lift High the Cross" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Rev. Will Weedon

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Forgiveness Without Limits" Based on Matthew 18:21-35 Rev. Will Weedon First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21 Epistle Reading: Romans 14:1-2 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 Opening Hymn: LSB # 657 "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" Sermon Hymn: "Upon A Hill" (to the tune of "God of Our Father") Response Hymn: LSB # 733 "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" Distribution Hymns: LSB # 744 "Amazing Grace" LSB # 575 "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less" LSB # 525 "Crown Him With Many Crowns" LSB # 549 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" Closing Hymn: LSB # 837 "Lift High the Cross" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Performed by St. John's Senior Choir Accompaniment - Morgan Lane Unifour Brass Ensemble: Trumpet - Jason Hoyle, Tim Phillips Horn - Jill Sipe Trombone - Mark Stephens Tuba - Andy Escamilla

Performed by St. John's Handbell Choir

16th Sunday after Pentecost & 225th Anniversary Celebration Based on Matthew 18:21-35 Rev. Will Weedon

St John’s Thursday evening Bible study class will be meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Tonight we continue our study of 1 Corinthians and we will be looking at something extremely important in the church today—You!! Please join us as we ponder God’s exciting plan for your life. You can join us either in person or on our YouTube channel!

Rev. Scott Johnson