Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Ladies

Due to a conflict of teams Girlfriends will not be meeting until Aug.1 at 6:30p. We will be starting our new “Read” Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber. We will be discussing the first 3 chapters, pages 1 to 30.

Come with you questions, thoughts and ideas.

Girlfriends is open to anyone who enjoys reading and discussions of books. You do not have to be a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. if you have questions or would like more information on this group, you can contact us at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org.

We meet on Tuesdays from 6:30p to 8p

Zoom information will be included in this message.

Girlfriends offers hope and prayers:

  • St. John’s vacation Bible school this week. That all have a wonderful, fun filled week

  • To the family members of Bren & Mike Tooley, for Bren’s sister Rhonda

  • To the family members of Sharon Van Bennekom as her brother in law is in Mary Free Bed hospital

  • To the members of St.John’s for all your prayers and thought during my recent hospitalization and recovery.

  • To the family of our dear friend Lois Van Til. Lois you are so missed.

  • To see Jack Belke  back in church

  • Healing prayers to Marilyn Gillette

  • Safe travels to Bren & Mike Tooley, Heidi Armock,Heather Morris

  • Get well wishes to Susan Newsom

Happy birthday Wishes to:

  • Heidi Armock

  • Gerald Krauss

  • Kay Soentgen

  • Bernie Huitema

Happy anniversary wishes to:

  • Shawn & Laura Hamacher.                                                                      

  • Jack (&Shirley) Belke

  • Karen & Gary Frost

To all going camping this weekend, have a great time

See all of you in Church at the Aug.1 meeting

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85469228942?pwd=RlJwM0ROWG81Ukdnby9seGxiRW9CZz09

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Aug 1, 2023 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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This Sunday, July 30, 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/64c2734b50104b4d22dfa7bd/1690465099721/Children%27s+bulletin+07302023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64c3da11382576111bf38f20/1690556946435/Journal+07302023.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64c27362b42223550a36c594/1690465122733/Weekly+Devotional+07302023.pdf

Wednesday, August 02, 2023: Mobile Food Pantry

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On the first Wednesday of every month, at least one hour before distribution starts, cars are lined up waiting for food assistance.  In July, we served a record number of 106 households, 336 individuals, 108 children, 76 seniors and 5 veterans.  A big thank you to 25 volunteers who worked in the sweltering summer heat.  New to the crew included Nancy Carlson, Judy Merrills, Becky Tiedt and Lexi, 10-year-old granddaughter of Richard and Christine Johnson.  The menu included apples, grapes, cucumbers, peppers, milk, cookies, pasta, mushrooms and sweet potatoes, weighing in at 5.400 pounds collectively. A small amount of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnson.  The West Michigan Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's, in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church returns on August 2, 2023.  Volunteers gather at 5:00 PM at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Distribution begins at 6:00 pm. For more information, feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com,  Financial support is welcome by using the church app or by writing a personal check to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI., 49504.  Thank you for making a difference for our neighbors facing hunger, together we serve.   

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Aug 2, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Tuesday, August 01, 2023: Girlfriends

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Ladies

Due to a conflict of teams Girlfriends will not be meeting until Aug.1 at 6:30p. We will be starting our new “Read” Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber. We will be discussing the first 3 chapters, pages 1 to 30.

Come with you questions, thoughts and ideas.

Girlfriends is open to anyone who enjoys reading and discussions of books. You do not have to be a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. if you have questions or would like more information on this group, you can contact us at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org.

We meet on Tuesdays from 6:30p to 8p

Zoom information will be included in this message.

Girlfriends offers hope and prayers:

  • St. John’s vacation Bible school this week. That all have a wonderful, fun filled week

  • To the family members of Bren & Mike Tooley, for Bren’s sister Rhonda

  • To the family members of Sharon Van Bennekom as her brother in law is in Mary Free Bed hospital

  • To the members of St.John’s for all your prayers and thought during my recent hospitalization and recovery.

  • To the family of our dear friend Lois Van Til. Lois you are so missed.

  • To see Jack Belke  back in church

  • Healing prayers to Marilyn Gillette

  • Safe travels to Bren & Mike Tooley, Heidi Armock,Heather Morris

  • Get well wishes to Susan Newsom

Happy birthday Wishes to:

  • Heidi Armock

  • Gerald Krauss

  • Kay Soentgen

  • Bernie Huitema

Happy anniversary wishes to:

  • Shawn & Laura Hamacher.                                                                      

  • Jack (&Shirley) Belke

  • Karen & Gary Frost

To all going camping this weekend, have a great time

See all of you in Church at the Aug.1 meeting

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85469228942?pwd=RlJwM0ROWG81Ukdnby9seGxiRW9CZz09

Meeting ID: 85469228942
Passcode: 529740

Dial by your location:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

Location:

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Aug 1, 2023 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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This Sunday, July 23, 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. There will be a service at the church building and a service at the campground for those attending the Church Camp Out.

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/64b96bfd55c0aa6060424ca0/1689873405496/Children%27s+Bulletin+07232023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64ba937402a81b677013a930/1689949045243/Journal+07232023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64b96bdf00ac710f6be9e4fb/1689873376198/Order+of+Service+07232023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64b96c25148eb1137725cb83/1689873445184/Weekly+Devotional+07232023.pdf

This Sunday, July 16, 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/64ad57719265854e9fe99db1/1689081714181/Children%27s+Bulletin+07162023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64b14de29d16aa6705379731/1689341411179/Journal+07162023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64ad5757bd931459adae05d7/1689081687804/Order+of+Service+07162023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64ad57894508d26aa80b1f96/1689081738077/Weekly+Devotional+07162023.pdf

This Sunday, July 9, 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/64a6f648d487fe7bc40712f2/1688663625219/Children%27s+bulletin+07092023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64a6f3a9182482481779bd3a/1688662954724/Journal+07092023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64a6f3601f88674490de5c5b/1688662881018/Order+of+Service+07092023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64a81dbfd295e42198e9465a/1688739263889/Weekly+Devotional+07092023.pdf

Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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Food pantries have seen a jump in demand, need fueled by inflation and cuts in federal aid. The June Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. John's was record braking, serving 88 households, 348 individuals, 63 seniors. 145 children, and 14 veterans.  A total of 21 amazing volunteers distributed 4,856 pounds of food: the menu included macaroni and cheese, apples, asparagus, milk, sweet potatoes, hazelnuts, bread and protein shakes. A small amount of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnson.  On July 5 volunteers will gather at 5:00 pm at Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church, located at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Food distribution begins at 6:00 pm.  For more information, feel free to 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.  A big thank you to all who support the Mobile Food Pantry, it takes a community working together to feed America.  Together we serve.  

Location:

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

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This Sunday, July 2, 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/649d81f4a26f6336e312f1f3/1688044020753/Children%27s+Bulletin+07022023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/649dc2025403922e95512e26/1688060420145/Journal+07022023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/649d81dcb03d151b0d2f297b/1688043997080/Order+of+Service+07022023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/649d8208f5e3c45203595ff1/1688044040766/Weekly+Devotional+07022023.pdf