Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Girlfriends,

Good Evening all. We will be meeting Tuesday night May 23rd at 6:30p on zoom. Link will be included in this message.

We will be discussing Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. We will be discussing pages 179 to the end of the book. Will also be discussing our next book to read and when we will be meeting again.

We usually take a few weeks break when we finish one book and before we start a new book.

Girlfriends sends prayers to:

  • Pastor Dick and Bren Tooley for continued healing.

  • Pat Partridge and Stu for a wonderful and safe trip.

  • Barb Huitema on her safe return from her great trip.

  • And congratulations to all members that are graduating. Best wishes for a great new beginning of your life.

  • Thank you to all our St. John’s teachers and helpers.You are an awesome group.

  • Jack Belke on being home from the hospital. Best wishes on your continued recovery. You are so missed.

  • Of thanksgiving for the items donated to the second best sale. All the helpers with the sale. And the money the sale raised for the Garden Club/Group.

  • Thank you to the teacher and all the St.John’s kiddos for the great spaghetti lunch on Sunday. You all rock.

  • Thank you to Aaron Rossell on the great job repairing the eagle for the lectern stand.

  • Of healing to John Kritschgau on his surgery. And prayers of patience to Jean.

  • To any and all who need them.

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

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This Sunday, May 21, 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. 

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/646631adcd3a7643a80d9c94/1684418989738/Children%27s+bulletin+05212023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64662e6c5a89a125af0eb22e/1684418157870/Journal+05212023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64662e892cc5686b931fc64d/1684418185705/Order+of+Service+05212023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

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This Sunday, May 14, 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/645a62f095aa4431bba594b0/1683645168686/Children%27s+bulletin+05142023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/645ce699f39228777654f5fe/1683809946695/Journal+05142023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/645a62cfb9e0552d473acd15/1683645136639/Order+of+Service+05142023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/645a631ab4602120dd02afd6/1683645210695/Weekly+devotional+05142023.pdf

May 18-20, 2023: Second Best Sale

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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)

Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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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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May 9, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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This Sunday, May 7, 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/645130a2ea1044010d667d98/1683042467237/Children%27s+bulletin+05072023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64551c21f9360e115001a521/1683299362834/Journal+05072023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6451304d6c97917306b22f1b/1683042382312/Order+of+SErvice+05072023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/645130c50fea4e1512250e4d/1683042501394/Weekly+Devotional+05072023.pdf

Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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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

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