Second Best Sale is a event to sell gently used items to the public. All funds will be given to our garden club.
Location:
St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 18, 2023 12:00 PM - 5 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
Plan to attend the sale of used items brought in by members and sold at the church. Proceeds will be given to our newly formed garden club.
Location:
St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 12 PM - 5 PM (add to my calendar)
Friday, May 19, 2023 from 10 AM - 5 PM (add to my calendar)
Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10 AM - 3 PM (add to my calendar)
Good afternoon Ladies.
Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine today. It sure feels good. And the warmer weather.
We will be meeting on May 9th at 6:30p on zoom. Will be discussing pages 170 to 205. Zoom link will be at end of message— I hope!!
That will leave us with about 45 pages to the end of the book. I’m not sure what the next book is, but we can discuss it Tuesday night.
So what surprises did you find in this book? What did you really like about the book? Did you learn any thing new about the time period? What memories did it bring back? From when? Did you learn anything about the area where it happened? Think about some of these questions for next week (May 16th). And any others you might come up with.
Girlfriends sends out:
Prayers of healing and wellness to Jack Belke,Lois VanTil
Prayers for safe travels to Barb Huitema
Happy birthday wishes to Marilyn Gillette, Danny Montejo, Michelle Hoffner
Prayers of continued healing to Pastor Jeffrey Dick, Bren Tooley, Pat Partridge, Maryanne Foster, Lorraine Post,Sharon Van Bennekom
Prayers for strength for Marilyn Gillette, Jack Belke, Sharon VanBennekom, Christine Johnston, Lois Van Til
Prayers of gratitude for all our Mothers (both here and in heaven), Grandmothers, persons you feel are/ were like a Mother to you
Anniversary wishes to Christine and Richard Johnston, Teresa and Greg Markoski. May you all have great memories to treasure.
Prayer of well being to the members, friends,visitors,children,employees of our wonderful church. May you all find and feel the special love of St.John’s.
Come join the conversation!!!
Girlfriends group is open to anyone who enjoys reading and discussing books. You do not have to be a member of St. John’s church. We welcome new thoughts, ideas, book recommendations, opinions. To find out more about the group email us at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org. Or talk to a member at fellowship time if you attend St.John’s. Hope to have you join us soon.
Girlfriends group meets most Tuesday nights from 6:30p to 8p. We usually take a few weeks off between books.
The girlfriends group
Barb Huitema
Pam Maniscalco
Susan Newsom
Marilyn Gillette
Christine Johnson
Diana DeKorte
Bren Tooley
Teresa Markoski
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Location:
Zoom
May 9, 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
The Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's, in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church is scheduled for May 3, 2023. Volunteers will gather at 5:00 pm, distribution begins at 6:00pm. Last month, 25 volunteers distributed 6,220 pounds of food to 85 households, 321 individuals, 73 seniors, 132 children and 7 veterans. Todd Krupp delivered surplus food to UCOM. The location of the Mobile Food Pantry is at 1550 Oswego 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 Street NW, 49504. Together we serve.
Location:
The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 3, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Hi Ladies
Well it’s a new month —almost.
All those April showers will hopefully bring some May 🌺 flowers.
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some nice warm sunshiny days.☀️
We will be meeting on May 2 at 6:30p on zoom for this weeks discussion. We are still reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. We will be starting on discussion on page 143 and going to page 175.
Girlfriends offers prayers for:
Susan Newsom and family members feeling under the weather.
Healing for Bren Tooley and Pat Partridge.
prayers of condolences to John and Jean Kritschgau on the passing of John’s cousin
prayers of condolences to Patti and Karl Betz on the passing of Karl’s brother Ken.
get well prayers to Sandy Williams, Todd Krupp, Frank VanPelt, Becky Tiedt, Marilyn Gillette.
prayers for a constructive congregational meeting on Sunday
prayers of rest after your hard work on council to Christine and Margaret
prayers for hard work and understanding from our soon to be new council members
prayers for safe and healthy travels to Barb Huitema and friend on their trip to Spain.
prayers of thanks for all who have donated to our 2nd best sale. Hopefully we will make a good amount of $$ for the garden group.
prayers of thanks for all who donate their time and talents to St. John’s. You are all our blessings.
Birthday wishes to
Geri Flury
Anna LaBrenz
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Location:
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May 2, 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
The Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's, in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church is scheduled for May 3, 2023. Volunteers will gather at 5:00 pm, distribution begins at 6:00pm. Last month, 25 volunteers distributed 6,220 pounds of food to 85 households, 321 individuals, 73 seniors, 132 children and 7 veterans. Todd Krupp delivered surplus food to UCOM. The location of the Mobile Food Pantry is at 1550 Oswego 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 Street NW, 49504. Together we serve.
Location:
The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 3, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Good afternoon Ladies
Well it’s finally spring. And all my flowering weeds are popping up. I have a great crop of dandelions this year. But the lawn fertilizer company is coming this week to put weed control stuff on the grass. So hopefully that will help take care of them. But they are at least a great sign that Spring is here. I love spring with all the flowers 🌺, plants, popping up and the trees flowering 🌳and leafing out. I’m a warmer weather person. I like the sun shine🌞 days. But I also enjoy a nice steady light spring rain🌧️⛈️. I like to watch the birds🕊️🦅, rabbits🐰, squirrels 🐿️ and 🦌deer. Where I live we see quite a few different animals wondering.
We will be meeting on Tuesday night at 6:30p to discuss pages 125 to 160 in our current Book Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. Zoom link will be included in this message.
The girlfriends group offers prayer🙏s and get well wishes to:
Susan Newsom’s sister Mary and nephew John
To the St. John’s choir members with Covid Joel, Becky, Todd, Frank, Christine and Marilyn
To the family of Mark Moore on the passing of his brother.
To David and Sue Bradford and family on the passing of David’s brother Dan’s partner Charlie.
To Karl and Patti Betz and family on the passing of Karl’s brother Ken
To Judy Krause for strength in her continued care of Jerry.
Continued healing to Lorraine Loef-Post and Marilyn Gillette from Covid
Continued healing to Bren Tooley and Pat Partridge from their foot surgeries.
To Barb Huitema safe travels on the trip she is taking.
For a good gathering at the Congregational meeting next Sunday—April 30th.
Prayers and many Thanks to Christine and Margaret on their work and time on council.
Prayerful welcome to the new Council Members and re-elected council members. May the Lord lead you in this work for our church.
Continued and ongoing prayers to all St. John’s members and friends.You continue to honor us with your friendship and blessing each week. May you all know you are loved and cared about by your St. John’s family.
Happy Birthday 🎂to:
Geri Flury
Anna La Brent
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Location:
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Apr 25, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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