This Sunday, February 14, 2021

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Dear St. John's Family:

I pray that you are well and finding some glimmers of hope in these difficult days.

Please join us for Bible Study this morning at 9:00 am.  We'll be meeting by Zoom Conference.  To join with any digital device, simply click here: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/931107725?pwd=RkpYOTJmMHVSMUd1SGJ4U2EyMEdpZz09.

  If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (253) 215-8782 and enter 931 107 725 when prompted for a meeting ID. 701133.

The materials for Bible Study are attached below this message.

Also, please plan to join us for worship via livestream on Facebook at 10:00 am.  You'll be able to share prayer requests with the community and we will still celebrate Holy Communion.  To celebrate Holy Communion, please have some bread or a cracker and some juice (whatever you have will work and God will be OK with it). To participate, you can view the St. John's UCC page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsuccgr/ or, if you don't have a Facebook account, watch on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/  

We'll gather after worship for a time of fellowship by Zoom conference.  To join with any digital device, simply click here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/192123229?pwd=Z203SlNXWmRmdnFFWDg4RlltZlVqdz09

 If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (253) 215-8782 and enter 192 123 229 when prompted for a meeting ID.730577

The weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, and a devotional guide for the week are also attached below this message.  Please share them with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across the distances and difficulties that separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  This is a difficult time for many, but if you are able to give to support our ministries, please so 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 at 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.

With love and hope,
Pastor Wes

Youth Bible Study
Order of Service
Weekly Journal
Children's Bulletin
Weekly Devotion
Sunday Bible Study

Lent Devotional

Ash Wednesday Order of Service

TONIGHT: Calling All Seniors and Caregivers!

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Calling All Seniors and Caregivers!

Join us tonight, Wednesday, February 10, at 7 pm via Zoom as we welcome Carly Whetstone, LLMSW, from the West Michigan Area Agency on Aging to discuss what supports and programs are available to seniors in our area.  She’ll cover topics such as housing assistance, Medicare, Social Security, home health, and others that interest you.  WMAAA is a non-profit, government agency designed to support the elderly.  Invite friends and neighbors to join us!

To join with any digital device, simply click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09.

If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (312) 626-6799 and enter 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID and then 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

This presentation will utilize the same Zoom link and meeting information as Evening Prayer tonight, so there will be no need to switch from one meeting to another.

Join us for Evening Prayer and Fellowship tonight at 6:30!

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Join us tonight via Zoom at 6:30 pm for a brief Service of Evening Prayer.
It's an opportunity to see each other’s faces, hear each other’s voices, and catch up with each other
and it's a great time to pause and reconnect during the middle of the week.

You can join from any digital device by clicking this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09

If you'd prefer to call in, you may do so by dialing (312) 626 6799, entering 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID, and 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

The liturgy for evening prayer can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTTiTz1XvadDJIuq0kqws_4MJpAYMrwf/view?usp=sharing

The presentation about resources for aging will follow Evening Prayer and utilize the same Zoom link and meeting information.

Help with our Mobile Food Pantry Today

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St. John's UCC will join with the Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church TODAY to distribute food through our mobile food pantry. Volunteers are needed at 5:00PM to unload groceries, pack boxes, direct traffic, register clients, distribute groceries, set up and teardown work stations, and to deliver surplus groceries to charities.   Drive thru distribution begins at 6:00 PM .  Feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 , email tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com for more details.  Donations to our mobile food pantry are welcome by selecting Food Truck on the Church App Give tab or by mailing a check to St. John's UCC, 1904 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI , 49504.  Thank you for your efforts in supporting our community. 

Location:
The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Feb 3, 2021 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join us for Evening Prayer and Fellowship tonight at 7:30!

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Join us tonight via Zoom at 7:30 pm for a brief Service of Evening Prayer.
It's an opportunity to see each other’s faces, hear each other’s voices, and catch up with each other
and it's a great time to pause and reconnect during the middle of the week.
You can join from any digital device by clicking this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09

If you'd prefer to call in, you may do so by dialing (312) 626 6799, entering 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID, and 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

The liturgy for evening prayer can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-gAnQmJrYxF2_vXPc4O-90pwEgpd3-5e/view?usp=sharing

Wednesday, February 03, 2021: Food Truck

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St. John's UCC will join with the Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church to distribute food through our mobile food pantry. Volunteers are needed at 5:00PM to unload groceries, pack boxes, direct traffic, register clients, distribute groceries, set up and teardown work stations, and to deliver surplus groceries to charities.   Drive thru distribution begins at 6:00 PM .  Feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 , email tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Donations to our mobile food pantry are welcome by selecting Food Truck on the Church App Give tab or by mailing a check to St. John's UCC, 1904 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI , 49504.  Thank you for your efforts in supporting our community. 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Feb 3, 2021 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Join us for Evening Prayer this evening at 6:30 pm

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Join us tonight via Zoom at 6:30 pm for a brief Service of Evening Prayer.
It's an opportunity to see each other’s faces, hear each other’s voices, and catch up with each other
and it's a great time to pause and reconnect during the middle of the week.

You can join from any digital device by clicking this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09

If you'd prefer to call in, you may do so by dialing (312) 626 6799, entering 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID, and 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

The liturgy for evening prayer can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C7EN-4srFp27ZpUQLS7FJkilpRuqVQTL/view?usp=sharing

Questions about the Covid-19 Vaccines?

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Questions about the Covid-19 Vaccines?

Join us tonight at 7:00 pm via Zoom for a conversation about the Covid-19 vaccines with Donna Proulx, a pharmacist, and part of the St. John’s community.  Donna will provide an overview of the vaccines that have been approved and the vaccination program being administered by the state.  She’ll also answer questions about the vaccines.  Invite friends and neighbors to join us!  To join with any digital device, simply click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09.

If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (312) 626-6799 and enter 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID and then 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

Join us for Evening Prayer and Fellowship tonight at 6:30!

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Join us tonight via Zoom at 6:30 pm for a brief Service of Evening Prayer.
It's an opportunity to see each other’s faces, hear each other’s voices, and catch up with each other
and it's a great time to pause and reconnect during the middle of the week.
You can join from any digital device by clicking this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09

If you'd prefer to call in, you may do so by dialing (312) 626 6799, entering 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID, and 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

The liturgy for evening prayer can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LVUDl6V_umml2-LmOVdlcIM81LyrkNF/view?usp=sharing