This Sunday, January 29, 2023

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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 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/63d2c5c5a112821e390c9701/1674757574186/Children%27s+Bulletin+01292023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63d3d9f3a7f75e0788a7dc94/1674828275828/Journal+01292023.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Sunday, January 29, 2023: Soup Cook Off

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In the middle of winter we need something to warm us. Much like our chili cook-off,  this will be a soup cook-off .  So break out your cook books and bring your soups to church on the 29th.  Bread and crackers will be provided.  As always, a fabulous prize will be awarded to the winner!

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jan 29, 2023 10:50 AM to 11:50 AM

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Wednesday, February 01, 2023: Mobile Food Pantry

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It is only cold if you are standing still.   The January Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry provided a box of food for 73 households, 236 individuals, 47 seniors, 83 children and 9 veterans. One load of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnson.  Volunteers will gather again on Wednesday, February 1 at 5pm at Sudanese Episcopal Church, 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  Distribution starts at 6 pm. A monthly pledge of $545.00 is given to Feeding America to purchase food for 70-110 families, Finacial donations are welcome by using the church app or by writing a personal check and mailing it to St, John's United Church of Christ, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI., 49504.  Thank you for your continued support. For questions about volunteering, feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4384 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Together we serve. 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Feb 1, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Hello Ladies

Tonights discussion was very interesting and insightful. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Next week Jan 23rd as we continuing reading “Wholehearted Faith” by Rachel Held Evans. We will start at the beginning  of Chapter 3 on page 41 and end our weekly read at the end of part 1 on page 76. Barb says to Google Jonathan Edwards before reading chapter 6?? 

This group is open to anyone who enjoys reading and learning a little more about God, Jesus Christ or the Bible. We try to keep reading to about 50 pages a week and discuss that was read at the meetings.

We welcome new members,thoughts and ideas. Come join us and get to know us.

We are sending out prayers to:

  • Christine Johnston’s sister

  • Bren Tooley’s sister

  • Sharon Van Bennekom

  • Pat Partridge

  • The family of Lynn Bowers 

Hope to see all of you this next Sunday—-if not before.

Sending you many blessing for a health and great week.

With you in Christ’s Peace. Hope. Joy. Grace. Love and faith

The Girlfriends Group

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Jan 23, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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Sunday, January 29, 2023: Soup Cook Off

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In the middle of winter we need something to warm us. Much like our chili cook-off,  this will be a soup cook-off .  So break out your cook books and bring your soups to church on the 29th.  Bread and crackers will be provided.  As always, a fabulous prize will be awarded to the winner!

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jan 29, 2023 10:50 AM to 11:50 AM

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This Sunday, January 22, 2023

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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 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/63caa62ec75edc7c853d2fad/1674225198518/Children%27s+Bulletin+01222023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63caa0646f256c3a028b1baa/1674223717728/Journal+01222023.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Welcome back Ladies

We will be meeting on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm on zoom.

We have started our new read/ book “Wholehearted Faith” by Rachel Held Evans

I’m sure we will enjoy this book as much as some of her others we have read.

They are always enlightening and enjoyable reading.

We are always open to new members joining us. We welcome new thoughts and ideas.

To join, just get a copy of the book and zoom in with us on Tuesday nights.

For Jan 17th we will be reading chapter 1 and 2 (pages 17 to 40) for discussion..

Hope your having a good week and see you next Tuesday eveing

If any questions, please contact the group at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org.

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Jan 17, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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This Sunday, January 15, 2023

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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 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/63bd79948c8d0e55150aaced/1673361813387/Children%27s+bulletin+01152023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63c167c7cc098d43fe22058f/1673619400653/Journal+01152023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63c167a314d3997c2f3fa5a5/1673619363802/Order+of+Service+01152023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63bd79ac6fb0284fcacd055e/1673361836213/Weekly+Devotional+01152023.pdf

This Sunday, January 8, 2023

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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 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/63b8352631028758db192026/1673016615259/Children%27s+Bulletin+01082023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63b835562dc2f85a3c827e17/1673016664368/Journal+01082023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63b835101fc49a065444179f/1673016593103/Order+of+Service+01082023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63b8353d75f1d17e65fd68af/1673016637597/Weekly+Devotional+01082023.pdf

Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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Happy New Year!  If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity near you during 2023, working on the St. John's Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry could be your calling.  Three days before Christmas Eve, 21 volunteers found time to distribute food to 91 households, 284 individuals, 41 seniors, 96 children and 11 veterans.  Clients enjoyed knitted hats and scarfs made and donated by Carol Stechow. The next event is scheduled on January 4, 2023, at Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church, located at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Volunteers gather at 5 pm, distribution starts at 6 pm.  Finacial donations are welcome by using the church app or by writing a check to St. John's, designating Mobile Food Pantry on the memo.  The mailing address for St. John's UCC is 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, Mi, 49504.  Thank you for your continued support.  Together we serve. 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jan 4, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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