Tuesday, May 10, 2022: Girlfriends

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We are still studying and in discussions on the Diana Butler Bass book “Freeing Jesus.”  We will be starting the discussion on  page  208 Liberation.

At the conclusion of “Freeing Jesus”  girlfriends will be taking a few weeks break. This will help everyone get ready for the next book.

The Next book we will be reading is “A Bigger Table” by John Pavlovitz. ”A Bigger Table” invites readers to envision a church that’s big enough for everyone. Holding a mirror to the modern church and speaking clearly on issues at heart of the Christian community: LGBTQ inclusion,gener equality,racial tensions,global concerns and theological shifts.”

Girlfriends group id open to any one who enjoys reading and discussions on books. We welcome new people to our group and your thoughts on our subjects. If you have any questions about the group, please contact Barb Huitema at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org. You do not have to be a member of St.John’s church to join our group.

Girlfriends group meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30 pmfor 90 minutes of discussion. Hope to see you there

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May 10, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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The West Michigan Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's, in partnership with The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church will take place on May 4th.  Volunteers arrive at 5:00pm. Distribution begins at 6:00pm. Last month we distributed groceries to 76 households, 262 individuals, 48 seniors, 110 children, and 7 veterans. Attendance was increased by 13 families and 29 individuals.  Please feel free to contact Teresa Markoski, cell phone  616-690-4566 or email tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com for further information about volunteer opportunities. As need to alleviate hunger in our community continues to grow, donations for funding are gratefully accepted.  Donate by selecting Mobile Food Pantry on the church give app or by writing a check to St. John's UCC designating Mobile Food Pantry on the check.  The church mailing address is St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  Thank you for your continued support.  Together we serve. 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 4, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Tuesday, May 03, 2022: Girlfriends

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The girlfriends. Small group book study meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm on zoom for 90 minutes of fellowship and discussion.

Right now we are reading the book “Freeing Jesus” by Diana Butler Bass..

All are welcome to the group. We look forward to new voices, other options, learning about you and your thought Thur conversation and laughter.

any question please contact Barb Huitema at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org.

To join with and digital device simply click here

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89975904746?pwd=OXpDKy9MZElqOXRMUHltZmZybHk1Zz09

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May 3, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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The girlfriends. Small group book study meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm on zoom for 90 minutes of fellowship and discussion.

Right now we are reading the book “Freeing Jesus” by Diana Butler Bass..

All are welcome to the group. We look forward to new voices, other options, learning about you and your thought Thur conversation and laughter.

any question please contact Barb Huitema at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org.

To join with and digital device simply click here

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89975904746?pwd=OXpDKy9MZElqOXRMUHltZmZybHk1Zz09

Meeting ID: 89975904746
Passcode: 705307

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Location:

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May 3, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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Sunday Bible Study

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Sunday Bible Study will meet at the church, in the conference room, each Sunday morning from 8:45 to 9:30. Bill Newsom will lead our discussion of the gospel lectionary passage for that day. Everyone is encouraged to join us!

A study guide for our discussion can be downloaded here [Link].

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/62695e288b2e2c4392ca2623/1651072552109/Sunday+Bible+Study+05012022.pdf

This Sunday, May 1, 2022

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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. The current CDC Community Risk rating for Kent and Ottawa counties is LOW:

  • If you are ill or think you are ill, please stay home and join us online

  • We will run air purifiers/circulators within the sanctuary when people are present

  • We will keep windows open when possible when people are present

  • We recommend increased distancing

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsuccgr/ , our YouTube channel at http://alturl.com/etrte , or our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/ 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.

Sunday Bible Study

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/62695e288b2e2c4392ca2623/1651072552109/Sunday+Bible+Study+05012022.pdf

Youth Bible Study

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

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/626ab9ffdf6cb02eb06a8720/1651161599732/Children%27s+Bulletin+05012022.pdf

Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/626be32144e5d43d3ca5ca7e/1651237666086/Journal+05012022.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/626aa65aa916612676c544f5/1651156570896/Order+of+Service+05012022.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/626be86e8ec65809d450a47e/1651239022429/Weekly+Devotional+05012022.pdf

Wednesday, May 04, 2022: Mobile Food Pantry

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The West Michigan Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's, in partnership with The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church will take place on May 4th.  Volunteers arrive at 5:00pm. Distribution begins at 6:00pm. Last month we distributed groceries to 76 households, 262 individuals, 48 seniors, 110 children, and 7 veterans. Attendance was increased by 13 families and 29 individuals.  Please feel free to contact Teresa Markoski, cell phone  616-690-4566 or email tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com for further information about volunteer opportunities. As need to alleviate hunger in our community continues to grow, donations for funding are gratefully accepted.  Donate by selecting Mobile Food Pantry on the church give app or by writing a check to St. John's UCC designating Mobile Food Pantry on the check.  The church mailing address is St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  Thank you for your continued support.  Together we serve. 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 4, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Wednesday Evening Prayer

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Join us on Wednesday, April 27 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://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6267f0cb53fd904d9b82523d/1650979019711/Evening+Prayer+04-27-22.pdf

Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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We are still reading Freeing Jesus by Diana Butler Bass. This weeks conversation will start on page 148– The Kin-Dom of God. We will be discussing the rest of this chapter and into the first half of the next chapter Presence.

All are welcome to join our group. We look forward to your thoughts and conversation with you

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82255347154?pwd=WklnUmtIczVFb0VPUkFCZVNvMzJQQT09

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Location:

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Apr 26, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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Sunday Bible Study

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Sunday Bible Study will meet at the church, in the conference room, each Sunday morning from 8:45 to 9:30. Bill Newsom will lead our discussion of the gospel lectionary passage for that day. Everyone is encouraged to join us!

A study guide for our discussion can be downloaded here [Link].

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/62600cad78dfc62e4ae36a88/1650461869390/Sunday+Bible+Study+04242022.pdf