Community Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch, Saturday, April 20

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Gather with us on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 11am for the annual St. John’s UCC Community Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch! Invite your kid’s friends, your grandkids, neighbors, ALL are welcome! The Easter Egg Hunt will be done in two age groups (5 and under, and ages 6+) so little ones have a chance to find a bunch. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside on the lawn, or inside if it’s a rainy day. Please sign up your family for our egg hunt on the Fellowship bulletin board, or call our office at (616) 453-2497.

VOLUNTEER Opportunities include donating individually wrapped candy, as well as stickers, rings, and other novelty items that fit inside plastic eggs. We’re accepting donations of new small stuffed animal bunnies that will be part of the fun that day. We would also love for you to volunteer to help fill plastic eggs, help hide eggs on the lawn, help prepare or serve lunch on April 20, and assist with clean-up. Please see project leaders Diana DeKorte and Dan Busman to see where they can best use your time and talent.

Breakfast Burritio Sunday, April 7

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On Sunday, April 7, after our 10am service, you are invited to stay for our delicious make your own Breakfast Burrito Buffet! Special thanks in advance to our cooks, Tony Garza and Dave Bradford. Gather with us for 10am worship and 11am brunch on April 7, and visit our website StJohnsUCCgr.org to learn more about upcoming opportunities. Food, fun, and time with our family of friends at St. John’s is always a great experience. ALL are welcome!

Grand Rapids Home for Veterans

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Reminder: This Wednesday, March 27 at 1:30pm, we are providing a birthday style party for residents at the Grand Rapids Home for veterans. If you are interested in attending or serving at this event, you are welcome to gather with our members at 3000 Monroe Ave, NE Grand Rapids. If you are interested in volunteering or collecting donation items to be used at future veteran party event dates this year, please see the project leader, Diana DeKorte.

St. John's Food Pantry, Wednesday, April 3, 5-7pm!

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The first Wednesday of every month, from 5pm-7pm, is our mobile food pantry. We need your help to unload the truck, bag produce into family-sized portions, and set up all of the free groceries on tables from 5pm-6pm. If you are able to stay and serve guests from 6pm-7pm, you are welcome. Weather permitting, we’re hoping this is our first mobile pantry of Spring held outside on our beautiful lawn. We serve year-round, rain, snow, or shine, so we move inside on wet/cold months.

Bring your friends at 5pm. We have tasks for every ability. All are welcome, you do not have to be a member of the church to serve with St. John's. Please see Theresa Bileth or email Mission@StJohnsUCCgr.org if you have questions.


The Fix on I-196 Highway Closure

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April 1 - August 30, westbound I-196 will be closed downtown over the Grand River with ramp closures in that interchange. Closed ramps are US-131 southbound to eastbound I-196, and US-131 northbound to westbound I-196. Many people will need to take alternate routes to church all Summer. Our city is adding a lane over the Grand River.

All westbound traffic on I-196 will have to exit on Fuller, College, or Ottawa Ave. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) recommended detour is to take I-96 West to US-131 South to I-196 beyond the construction. You will then be able to reach our exit at Lake Michigan Drive.

Wednesday Night Supper Series, Discover Your Spiritual Gifts!

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What is God calling you to do with your life? Discover your spiritual gifts and the path to a more fulfilling life! Each Wednesday evening during Lent (March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10) at 6:30pm, we will begin with a meaningful prayer and a light supper of soup, salad, and bread, followed by your Spiritual Gifts Class led by Pastor Wes. Childcare is provided. For more information, please contact Pastor Wes Jamison at (540) 392-5632, or email pastor@stjohnsuccgr.org.

Please note that ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend the Ash Wednesday Service (Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30pm), Sunday Worship & Fellowship (weekly at 10am), and the new five-week Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts soup supper series, March 13 - April 10 at 6:30pm. Journey through Lent with St. John’s United Church of Christ! 1934 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. StJohnsUCCgr.org.

New Membership Class March 10. Join St. John's!

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Are you interested in joining St. John’s United Church of Christ? You are invited to attend our next Membership Class after 10am worship services on Sundays, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7. This 45 minute class will meet in the church library at 11am on the listed dates. Childcare is available. Please contact Pastor Wes Jamison at (540) 392-5632 for information.

Griffins Hockey Game

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On Friday, March 15 at 7pm you are invited to the Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey Game with St. John's UCC! The Griffins take on the Rockford Ice Hogs at VanAndel Arena (130 Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI 49503). It's 90s Theme Night and $2 beer, $2 hot dog night at this Friday, March 15 game.

We have 20 tickets available for $22 each in section 106, lower bowl seats. Sign up to reserve your ticket(s) on the bulletin board in St. John’s fellowship hall, or contact our Fellowship Leader, Jen Berg, at jenbergjewelry@hotmail.com. Invite your friends, all are welcome! StJohnsUCCgr.org.