This Sunday, July 14, 2024

Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/668ebb55318ffd4311659a16/1720630101410/Children%27s+bulletin+07142024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/669142ba685d27351fbbe7db/1720795835338/Order+of+Service+07142024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/668ebbf995b99d1e4a5555db/1720630265791/Weekly+Devotional+07142024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/669143256cfc4e5fbf941325/1720795942737/Journal+07142024.pdf

This Sunday, July 7, 2024

Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66842fcb2df3ea0661ed480e/1719939019716/Children%27s+Bulletiin+07072024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66842f4a6da6e86ce15c2ff1/1719938891207/Order+of+Service+07072024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6684301cf5198e5d4b12b679/1719939100200/Weekly+Devotional+07072024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66854c588f4edb383d301d56/1720011865591/Journal+07072024.pdf

Vacation Bible School Sign Ups

VBS is coming up soon and we're super excited. Spread the word and sign up at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/vbs so we can get an accurate head count.

Tuesday Girlfriends Discussion Group

Hello Everyone:  Tuesday Discussion group will not be meeting in July.  But we will be serving VBS Supper on Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 PM. So far the menu is Sloppy Joes, watermelon, chips and whatever else you would like to contribute. 

Girlfriends will meet via zoom on August 6, at 6:30 PM. (zoom information to come)  We will be reading and discussing "The Bible Tells Me So....Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it" by Peter Enns.  This book comes to us recommended by Susan and Bill Newsom and by some of my favorite authors: Rachel Held Evans, Brian McLaren, Rob Bell and Phyllis Tickle.  I find this book quite intriguing and once again makes me reconsider.  On Page 163, the author says, " The Bible "partners" with us (so to speak), modeling for us our walk with God in discovering greater depth and maturity on our journey of faith, not by telling us what to do at each step, but by showing us a journey of hills and valleys, straight lanes and difficult curves, of new discoveries and insights, of movement and change--with God by our side every step of the way."  I love that and hope that you will join us on Tuesday nights, checking in, reading and thinking about the Bible.  If you need a book call or text me --616.438-1336.  Barb Huitema.

Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

Let's work together on July 3. 2024.  St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church will host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  We are an equal opportunity provider.  Last month, a total of 27 dedicated volunteers moved 4, 503 pounds of food.  Food was distributed to 134 households, 434 individuals, 153 children, 59 seniors and 13 veterans.  Volunteers will gather at 5:00pm, distribution will begin at 6:00pm.  Richard Johnston was able to deliver a small amount of surplus food to UCOM.  For more information feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Financial support is always welcome by contributing on the church app or by sending a check to St. John's United Church of Christ, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. It takes a village to feed our neighbors, together we serve.   

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jul 3, 2024 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Add to my calendar

This Sunday, June 30, 2024

Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/667eaad744341f17ee3f367f/1719577303254/Children%27s+Bulletin+06302024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/667eaaa9a69474404a65381d/1719577257741/Order+of+Service+06302024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/667eab4d44341f17ee3f577d/1719577421118/Weekly+Devotional+06302024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/667eabc71d9471222c1efe96/1719577543950/Journal+06302024.pdf

July UCOM Project

Hello Everyone--I just got a call from UCOM--with a list!!!  After speaking with the VBS Group, we have agreed that we can join together to to help  UCOM with some urgent needs.  Hope you can bring your contributions to church during the month of July.  Here's the list:       

1. Shampoo (what ever kind you like)

2.  Bars of Soap

3. Tooth brushes

4. Tooth Paste.

I will have a collection spot in the fellowship hall for your contributions!!!!  Thank you in advance--Once again St. John's family is the best.  Barb Huitema

Wednesday, July 03, 2024: Mobile Food Pantry

Let's work together on July 3. 2024.  St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church will host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  We are an equal opportunity provider.  Last month, a total of 27 dedicated volunteers moved 4, 503 pounds of food.  Food was distributed to 134 households, 434 individuals, 153 children, 59 seniors and 13 veterans.  Volunteers will gather at 5:00pm, distribution will begin at 6:00pm.  Richard Johnston was able to deliver a small amount of surplus food to UCOM.  For more information feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Financial support is always welcome by contributing on the church app or by sending a check to St. John's United Church of Christ, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. It takes a village to feed our neighbors, together we serve.   

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jul 3, 2024 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Add to my calendar

Today at 7:30 PM: Evening Prayer

Join us for Evening Prayer.

This is an opportunity to share joys and concerns, seek spiritual refreshment, pray together, and catch up with each other in the middle of the week. Outstanding sacred music is included.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81928275605?pwd=Hyp0MwMvGaae8ucPDQv0Yj4bUZB603.1

Meeting ID: 81928275605
Passcode: 939586

Dial by your location:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

Location:

Zoom
Jun 26, 2024 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Add to my calendar

This Sunday, June 23, 2024

Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/667424d1398e5368cc829e59/1718887634323/children%27s+bulletin+06232024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/667424b42b8af07a312361cb/1718887604655/Order+of+Service+06232024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/667424faccc100165ddc2e5f/1718887674380/Weekly+Devotional+06232024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66757507636dcb71c008a143/1718973704747/Journal+06232024.pdf