This Sunday, June 5, 2022 (Community Risk: Medium)

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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 highest CDC Community Risk rating for Kent and Ottawa counties is MEDIUM:

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

  • We promote the wearing of KN95/N95/KF94 masks within the building for group events

  • We will run air purifiers/circulators within the sanctuary and other group meeting areas when people are present

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

  • We will serve prepackaged communion elements only

  • 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/62963960d1b38666e905c770/1654012257166/Sunday+Bible+Study+06052022.pdf

Youth Bible Study

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

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6296398ade9ee6318a5b1496/1654012298810/Children%27+Bulletin+06052022.pdf

Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/629a1102e0d2e9663ccce682/1654264067096/Journal+06052022.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/62979b4f671ea639cf43a773/1654102864116/Order+of+Service+06052022.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/629639cb21db16750306a7f7/1654012363560/Weekly+Devltional+06052022.pdf

Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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Hunger is on the rise in Michigan due to food price inflation.  The Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's UCC and in partnership with the Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church has also experienced increased need and attendance of clients.  During the May event, we served 86 families, 300 individuals, 70 seniors, 94 children and 8 veterans. To  be a part of the solution to alleviate hunger, participate by volunteering on June 1, 2022, for two hours starting at 5:00 pm.  Our location of distribution is at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, Financial donations are welcome on the St. John's church app under giving, or by mailing a contribution to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW. Grand Rapids. Michigan, 49504.  Prayer warriors are always welcome.  For further questions, feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566, or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo,com. Together we serve.  

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Jun 1, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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This Sunday, May 29, 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 highest 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/628e37097e41d5592d626ea3/1653487369247/Sunday+Bible+Study+05292022.pdf

Youth Bible Study

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

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/628e67903656620d54fe20f6/1653499792455/Children%27s+Bulletin+05292022.pdf

Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6290cd3c64d2f11b79feea21/1653656893133/Journal+05292022.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/628e3725ef42fd7a95c261ad/1653487398428/Order+of+Service+05292022.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/628e374c37f9083752061fc6/1653487436672/Weekly+Devotional+05292022.pdf

Wednesday, June 01, 2022: Mobile Food Pantry

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Hunger is on the rise in Michigan due to food price inflation.  The Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's UCC and in partnership with the Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church has also experienced increased need and attendance of clients.  During the May event, we served 86 families, 300 individuals, 70 seniors, 94 children and 8 veterans. To  be a part of the solution to alleviate hunger, participate by volunteering on June 1, 2022, for two hours starting at 5:00 pm.  Our location of distribution is at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, Financial donations are welcome on the St. John's church app under giving, or by mailing a contribution to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW. Grand Rapids. Michigan, 49504.  Prayer warriors are always welcome.  For further questions, feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566, or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo,com. Together we serve.  

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Jun 1, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Monday, July 25, 2022: Vacation Bible School

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St. John's Vacation Bible School July 25-29 6:00-8:00pm. Outside at church (under tents). "This Little Light of Mine" theme with crafts, songs, stories, and much more. Suitable for children ages 3-13. All are welcome.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jul 25, 2022 6:00 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 passage for that day. Everyone is encouraged to join us! For more information, contact Bill at bill.newsom@comcast.net or 616-260-4321.

A study guide for our discussion can be downloaded here:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6283c3d9e4795f6d089981b7/1652802522035/Sunday+Bible+Study+05222022.pdf

This Sunday, May 22, 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 highest CDC Community Risk rating for Kent and Ottawa counties is MEDIUM:

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

  • We promote the wearing of KN95/N95/KF94 masks within the building for group events.

  • We will run air purifiers/circulators within the sanctuary and other group meeting areas when people are present.

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

  • We will serve prepackaged communion elements only.

  • 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/6283c3d9e4795f6d089981b7/1652802522035/Sunday+Bible+Study+05222022.pdf

Youth Bible Study

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

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6283b04d12d3d821934f6fcb/1652797517906/Children%27s+bulletin+05222022.pdf

Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6285095a8dbd0c7981accc38/1652885851430/Journal+05222022.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6283b02ef663141effedba64/1652797487073/Order++of+Service+05222022.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6283b38187379a26e8068789/1652798337679/Weekly+Devotional+05222022.pdf

Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Girlfriends is a group of women who enjoy reading and discussing books on Christian themes. We meet on zoom for about 90 minutes each week (zoom links are included below). We meet starting at  6:30 until 8pm on Tuesday nights

We are still studying and in discussions on the Diana Butler Bass book “Freeing Jesus.” We will be starting the discussion on  page  222 in the section named Presence 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, gender equality, racial tensions, global concerns and theological shifts.”

Girlfriends group is open  to any one who enjoys reading and discussions on books. We welcome new members to our group and your thoughts on our subjects. If you have any questions about the group, please contactBarb 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 pm for 8 pm. 90 minutes of discussion. Hope to see you there

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82601577425?pwd=TFpqd3NiZU51Zy9FOERVdlZ4NzZpQT09

Meeting ID: 82601577425
Passcode: 392862

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
May 17, 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 passage for that day. Everyone is encouraged to join us! For more information, contact Bill at bill.newsom@comcast.net or 616-260-4321.

A study guide for our discussion can be downloaded here:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/627a74bf5cff45481466c84c/1652192447561/Sunday+Bible+Study+05152022.pdf

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

This Sunday, May 15, 2022 (COVID Risk Level MEDIUM)

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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 MEDIUM:

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

  • We promote the wearing of KN95/N95/KF94 masks within the building for group events

  • We will run air purifiers/circulators within the sanctuary and other group meeting areas when people are present

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

  • We will serve prepackaged communion elements only

  • 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/627a74bf5cff45481466c84c/1652192447561/Sunday+Bible+Study+05152022.pdf

Youth Bible Study

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

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/627a74da14556237838c8b0b/1652192481737/Children%27s+bulletin+05152022.pdf

Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/627a81ca89a86d31609bbd22/1652195787740/Journal+05152022.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/627a7508fe840f7e672b7174/1652192543742/Order+of+Service+05152022.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/627a753a78179264997fdb80/1652192571613/Weekly+Devotional+05152022.pdf