This Sunday, August 20, 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.

Order of Service

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This Sunday, August 13, 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/64d25f3b6760773810550707/1691508539232/Children%27s+bulletin+08132023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/64d62f0614a54672dc464ff5/1691758343095/Journal+08132023.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Sunday, August 20, 2023: Blessing of the Backpacks

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Teachers and students of all ages are encouraged to bring their backpacks, laptop case, etc. to worship on Sunday, August 20 so that we may bless the bags our students and teachers will carry throughout the school year. This blessing symbolizes the wider support each teacher and student will receive from their church family as they journey through another year of learning. We value caring for each other.

Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Good morning one and all.

Are you enjoying the wonderful sunshine outside? I’m sitting here doing this message with the sun coming in my windows on me. It feels wonderful. Hope you all enjoyed last nights meeting and discussion. It’s always interesting to hear others thought and see if they line up with mine.

We will be meeting on Tuesday Aug 8th at 6:30p on zoom. The link will be included in this message.

We will be starting on page 22 of the book Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolzano-Weber and reading to page 49- the start of chapter 5. if any questions contact Diana or Barb.

Girlfriends group is open to anyone who enjoys reading and discussing the books we read.

Unlike most groups where you read the whole book, girlfriends reads them a few chapters at a time and talks about the content as go go along. You do not need to be a member of St.John’s United Church of Christ to join the group. We welcome all and their thought on the subject. 

Ladies:

Just a note that the Michigan Conference of United Churches of Christ annual conference is being held in Grand Rapids at Plymouth  in Oct. I think it would be awesome to have a group from girlfriend go to represent St. John’s. Barb & I have attended several and always learned a great deal about what’s happening and what other churches are doing. Would like to see if any are interested in going, car pooling, meeting up? This can also include your better half, spouse, partner, best friend. There are also events for children of all ages. Would also like to see a group of kiddo all ages) attend.

Girlfriends would like to:

  • offer prayer for Bren’s sister  Rhonda and her family as they travel this very hard road.

  • offer prayers for Sharon Van Bennekom son and his fight to get well.

  • offer prayers for Jerry & Judy Krause as they have found another hospice for Jerry’s care.

  • offer prayers for all St. John’s teams/groups as they start to made plans for fall/ winter

  • offer prayers of gladness that Marilyn was able to join our group last night.

  • offer prayers of healing and wellness to Jack Belke’s daughter Pam

  • offer thoughts of Thanksgiving for all the Mobile food pantry helpers and their mission of helping others needing food.

  • offer of praise and thankfulness of all the blessing that have come to me and my family

  • offer Happy birthday wishes to Karl Betz and Laura Kinch

  • offer prayer for a amazing mouth of Aug. to everyone

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Aug 8, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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This Sunday, August 6, 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/64ca678e39dce61adb816e13/1690986383086/Children%27s+bulletin+08062023.pdf

Weekly Journal

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Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Today at 5:00 PM: 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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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

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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

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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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