Sunday, June 18, 2023: Outdoor Worship and Sundae Bar

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Join us for outdoor worship in the front lawn of the church with music by Dave Bradford on keyboard and Pastor Nathan on the fiddle! Everyone is invited to play and sing along. Songs will include "I'll Fly Away" and "Amazing Grace."  

Bring a lawn chair for the service and plan to stay for the ice cream sundae bar immediately following.

All are welcome!

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jun 18, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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This Sunday, June 11, 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/6481cd28ecf4524af4dfdfac/1686228264691/children%27s+bulletin+06102023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6483238c46f73c4a6db2fdcf/1686315917156/Journal+06112023.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6481cd40f65a231fc8be180a/1686228288212/Weekly+Devotional+06102023.pdf

Today at 5PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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June feeds the soul. The May Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal church fed 71 households, 276 individuals, 56 seniors, 107 children, and 8 veterans. A total of 21 dedicated volunteers unloaded, packed and distributed 5,183 pounds of produce and milk.  Richard Johnson delivered surplus food to United Church Outreach Ministry.  The next opportunity to serve is on June 7, 2023, at Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church, 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  Volunteers gather at 5:00pm, distribution begins at 6:00 pm. For more information, contact Teresa Markoski @ 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Finacial support is always appreciated by using the church app or by sending a personal check to St. John's UCC, 1994 Bridge Street NW, 49504.  Together we serve.

Location:

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

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This Sunday, June 4, 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/647765d6dd22ff27d28cf823/1685546455126/Children%27s+bulletin+06042023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/647765d6dd22ff27d28cf823/1685546455126/Children%27s+bulletin+06042023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/647765d6dd22ff27d28cf823/1685546455126/Children%27s+bulletin+06042023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/647765ed5541ba5f537b7fef/1685546477482/Weeky+Devotional+06042023.pdf

Wednesday, June 07, 2023: Mobile Food Pantry

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June feeds the soul. The May Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal church fed 71 households, 276 individuals, 56 seniors, 107 children, and 8 veterans. A total of 21 dedicated volunteers unloaded, packed and distributed 5,183 pounds of produce and milk.  Richard Johnson delivered surplus food to United Church Outreach Ministry.  The next opportunity to serve is on June 7, 2023, at Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church, 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  Volunteers gather at 5:00pm, distribution begins at 6:00 pm. For more information, contact Teresa Markoski @ 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Finacial support is always appreciated by using the church app or by sending a personal check to St. John's UCC, 1994 Bridge Street NW, 49504.  Together we serve.

Location:

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

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This Sunday, May 28, 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/646f827eb9b25e7172927900/1685029502553/Children%27s+bulletin+05282023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/646f82aa66a003260c73e64d/1685029547615/Journal+05282023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/646f82629e80657dd9d8c211/1685029475396/Order+of+Service+05282023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/646f8293b6453543c1da547c/1685029524129/Weekly+Devotional+05282023.pdf

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.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88085090603?pwd=TlkvNnluVGR4dTB2MCtSS3R6Yzd4dz09 

Meeting ID: 880 8509 0603
Passcode: 756843


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Location:
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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

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64662ed9c6da902a4abbf62e/1684418265890/Weekly+Devotional+05212023.pdf