Game night is back! Join us at the church on Friday, March 3 at 6:30pm for an evening of fun for all ages. Bring your favorite game, a snack to share, or just your fabulous self! Hope you can join us.
Contact Amanda Rossell with questions.
Location:
St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Mar 3, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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
Weekly Journal
Order of Service
Weekly Devotional
Top of the morning to you! March comes in like a lion. The Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's UCC, in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church returns on March 1st. Volunteers will gather at 5:00pm. distribution starts at 6:00pm. Last month, 21 volunteers distributed 4,608 pounds of food to 83 households,311 individuals, 59 seniors, 137 children and 7 veterans. Warm hats made by Rebecca Tiedt and Carol Stechow were given to happy clients. Richard Johnson delivered a small donation of surplus food to UCOM. Location of the Mobile Food Pantry is at 1550 0swego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. For more information, contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.. Finacial donations to alleviate hunger are welcome by using the church give app or by sending a personal check to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge St. NW, 49504. Together we serve.
Location:
The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Mar 1, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Due to the severe winter weather expected through most of the day, the Ash Wednesday service has been cancelled.
Please stay safe and warm.
Good afternoon ladies.
Hope you are enjoying the beautiful sun shine after the miserable weather yesterday. Believe me it was no fun to drive in. Was so glad to get home and stay put. But today is beautiful, but cold.
We are in the final chapters of “Wholehearted Faith“ by Racheal Held Evans. I have enjoyed this book very much I really like the easy writing style of this book. Almost as if she is sitting with you just having a conversation. Will be sorry to get to the end. We will be starting this week on page 136 chapter 12 to page 166 chapter 14.
We will be discussing a few things this week also:
What book we want to read next?
How long a break we would like to take between books?
Gun Reform, writing letters as a group?
Fun hat day at church. When?
We as a group offer prayers:
The students, faculty, staff, workers, families of MSU.
The families and victims of this terrible shooting
Healing prayer for the students hurt in this terrible event.
For friends, co workers, and families that are still dealing with the stress from the shooting or worry about others that were/ might have been there
That politician’s soon see the need for more and stronger gun control both here in Michigan and nationwide
That NO MORE have to die from these terrible unjust acts
Prayers for Christine Johnston’s daughter and her family, going through a rough time.
Bren Tooley’s sister fighting cancer—- You go girl!
For my sister Sharon, recovering from knee surgery and a stomach ailment
For my brother Wayne — suffering from low blood levels
For my nephew Scott— chest pain issues, waiting to be put on the heart transplant list
For Sally who is having a good recovery so far— but take it easy and don’t over due
For Pat Partridge also having a good recovery and anxious to get back to church
Prayers for our church and that we continue to be the hands and feet that Jesus wants us to be
Hope to see all of you Sunday and Tuesday night
Be safe out there all of you
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Feb 21, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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
Weekly Journal
Order of Service
Weekly Devotional
Hi ladies,
Sure hope you are enjoying these warm temperatures and the glorious sun. Sure makes me start thinking of spring.
We are still reading “Wholehearted faith“ by Rachel Held Evans. We will be starting this Tuesday Feb. 14th on chapter 10 page 126 and reading to chapter 12 on page 136.
Prayer for:
Pete Anda - in hospital
Sharon VanBennekom - in hospital
Christine Johnston’s sister - at Mary Free Bed Hospital
Sally - recovering at home from surgery
Bren Tooley’s sister - fighting cancer
People’s of countries effected by the bad weather
Jen Berg’s father - recovering at home
Kent County Sheriffs who competed in the Polar plunge for Special Olympics West Michigan
Pat Partridge - recovering at home from surgery
Hope to you tomorrow night.
Have a great day.
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Feb 14, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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
Weekly Journal
Order of Service
Weekly Devotional
Plans for the observance of Lent and the celebration of Easter are underway!
February 22 is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. We will hold a brief service at 7:00 p.m. which will include the imposition of ashes.
Sunday, April 2nd, will be observed as Passion Sunday when we will remember the events of Holy Week from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion of Christ. On Thursday of that week, April 6, we will observe Maundy Thursday with a service ending with the stripping of the altar.
Last year we asked members to bring spring flowers or plants to our Easter service to decorate the chancel. The response was so enthusiastic that we are again asking all of you who can, to bring flowers--bouquets or potted--with you to the Easter service to share with the congregation. Flowers can then be taken after the service to enjoy at home.
After the Easter service we will once more hold an Easter Egg Hunt for all children and youth--members and guests alike. The plastic eggs will contain the word, Alleluia, which we have not been able to say for the weeks of Lent, and can be redeemed with adults for candy. We will begin accepting donations of candy for the hunt in mid-March. Children are encouraged to bring an Easter Basket from home to hold their goodies. Adults should plan to be tapped as Egg Redeemers (trade a piece of candy for an egg and Alleluia) at the event.
Good morning Ladies,
Are you enjoying that beautiful sun shine outside. I’m sitting indoors, letting it shine on me as I send you this greeting. Hope you all are healthy and enjoying life. And looking forward to Spring.
We are still reading “Wholehearted Faith” by Rachel Held Evans.I really enjoy her books. On Feb.7th we will be discussing chapter 8 page 88 to chapter 10 page 126. Meeting at normal time of 6:30pm.
Ladies if I mess up and put a date other than a Tuesday night, please let me know.
We always meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm to 8pm. But sometimes my brain disengages and I put a wrong date. So sorry Ladies.
Prayer requests:
Bren Tooley: Sister Rhonda at home, but still battling cancer.
Pam Maniscalco: son Tony fell and hurt shoulder. Said FYI: best time to go to ER is 6am— no one there!
Pam Maniscalco: Grand daughter Gaby in treatment for alcohol.
Christine Johnston: sister who had stoke, facing changing living situations and life style changes.
Pat Partridge continues to recover from foot surgery.
Sally ( church admin asst.) recovery from knee surgery.
Berg Family: Dad in hospital out of town.
Sharon VanBennekom continues to recover from knee replacement surgery. Is now home.
Prayers to all of us that we have a good week. Filled with many blessings including
Love, Grace, Hope, Peace
See you Sunday I hope
Be safe out there
girlfriends
The girlfriends group is open to anyone who enjoys reading and learning. You do not have to be a member of St.John’s United Church of Christ. We welcome others with different beliefs as it helps us to understand our beliefs and Lord. Come join the conversation.
We can be reached at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org for any questions.
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Feb 7, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
St. John’s United Church of Christ is committed to being an inclusive faith community inviting people in the wholeness of who they are to experience the love of God, find acceptance, grow in discipleship, and discover ways to serve our Lord, Jesus Christ in today's world.
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