Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Good evening Ladies

Hope you are all enjoying this wonderful weather. Too soon it will be gone. Have you looked at the trees changing colors? Some are just so beautiful right now.

I’m including the zoom link in this message. And will have it resent on Oct.17th. Hard to believe it’s almost time to start our next book. The new book is If the Church were Christian by Philip Gulley. Please read the introduction and the first  two chapters pages 11 to 47. Then get your questions,comments, etc ready for the meeting.

We will be meeting Oct. 17th on zoom at 6:30p.

This 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 invite all to come share their thoughts,ideas,questions and comments on the current book we are reading. We encourage everyone’s opinions.

if you would like to join the group, please let Barb or I know and your email address. If you are not a member of St.John’s and interested in the group, please contact the church office with your information. 

The girlfriends group sends out

  • Prayers of healing to Pastor Nathan, Dave Bradford and Ben Tiedt on their fight with Covid.

  • Prayers for comfort and peace for Jerry and Judy Krause

  • Prayers for healing for Marilyn Gillette after her fall.

  • Prayers for healing and recovery for my nephew  who had surgery.

  • Prayers for safe travel for Pastor Jeffrey and Lynn

  • Prayers of thanksgiving for all who donated bread to the bread auction, to all who purchased the bread. Hope it all was wonderful.

  • Prayer of thanks and thanksgiving to all our little auctioneers. You did an awesome job.

  • Prayers of thanks to Bill Newsome for filling in last minute for Pastor Nathan. You did a great job.

  • Prayers of safe travels to Pat Partridge and Stu. Have a wonderful time.

  • Prayers to UCOM in their current struggles.

  • Prayers that all will have a great fall season and find/enjoy the beauty of the season.

Happy birthday or belated birthday to::

  • Todd Krupp

  • Rachel Krawchuk

  • Kari Tubbs

  • Tony Garza

Happy Anniversary ( sorry if we are late)

  • Kerri  and David Stephens

  • jennifer and Casey Berg

 See you Sunday in church or on zoom on the 17th

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Oct 17, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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Today at 10:00AM: Blessing of the Animals

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The annual Blessing of the Animals will be on October 15 during our morning service. All people-friendly animals are welcome to attend, though should be restrained with a leash or carrier. If your pet is people shy, feel free to bring a picture so they can participate remotely. Children are also encouraged to bring their special cuddly toy pets to be blessed as well. As an added treat that day, our Worship Center children will be singing during the service.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Oct 15, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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This Sunday, October 15, 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/65281f8c9c810730a2eadec6/1697128332968/Children%27s+bulletin+10152023.pdf

Order of Service

 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65281f74402e2555e2b5023d/1697128309051/Order+of+Service+10152023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65281faad9eaa37613adaca8/1697128363134/Weekly+devotional+10152023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/652949a01922000b33c4030c/1697204641984/Journal+10152023.pdf

Today at 7:30PM: Evening Prayer and "The Apostolic Fathers"

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St. John’s Church offers two opportunities each Wednesday evening via Zoom. All are welcome to attend either or both.

7:30pm – Evening Prayer. This is an opportunity to share joys and concerns, seek spiritual refreshment, pray together, and catch up with each other in the middle of the week. Outstanding sacred music is included.

8:00-9:00pm – Lecture and discussion of The Apostolic Fathers featuring Dr. Bart Ehrman. At each evening session we will listen to an audio lecture by Prof. Ehrman and then discuss the content. The Apostolic Fathers were Christian writers of the second century CE whom tradition connected with the original apostles of Jesus. Their writings are important for understanding the development of the early Church in the period immediately following the time of the New Testament. We anticipate a very interesting and informative lecture and discussion. There is no cost and no book is required.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87609460865?pwd=RHlPV3I2V21YSzNySWIycGxnN2lCQT09

Meeting ID: 87609460865
Passcode: 225624

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Location:

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Oct 11, 2023 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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Sunday, October 15, 2023: Blessing of the Animals

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The annual Blessing of the Animals will be on October 15 during our morning service. All people-friendly animals are welcome to attend, though should be restrained with a leash or carrier. If your pet is people shy, feel free to bring a picture so they can participate remotely. Children are also encouraged to bring their special cuddly toy pets to be blessed as well. As an added treat that day, our Worship Center children will be singing during the service.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Oct 15, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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This Sunday, October 8, 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/651edcd44b7f7b6fc76bccd9/1696521428872/Children%27s+Bulletin+10082023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/651edcb0a6d3a35586e1e4ce/1696521393150/Order+of+Service+10082023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/651edda2c56c47138d12c9db/1696521634765/Weekly+Devotional+10082023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65201fba36699d52bf6d77dd/1696604092515/Journal+10082023.pdf

Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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The September Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. Johns in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church moved 7,557 pounds of food and reached 108 households, 378 individuals, 68 seniors 160 children and 10 veterans.  A crew of 21 volunteers included two new recruits, Annabelle, niece of Brian Gordon and Annabelle Garrison. We were thankful not to run out of food and to have to opportunity to share surplus food with UCOM.  Rick Heath, Todd Krupp, Richard and Christine Johnson made a strong delivery team.  LeAnn Merrill used her superpowers organizing the storage closet and Izzy became our recycling manager. On October4, 2023 volunteers will gather at 5:00pm at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids MI, 49504. Distribution begins at 6:00pm.  For more information feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.co.  Finacial support is always 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 in alleviating hunger, together we serve, 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Oct 4, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Today at 7:30PM: Evening Prayer and "The Apostolic Fathers"

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St. John’s Church offers two opportunities each Wednesday evening via Zoom. All are welcome to attend either or both.

7:30pm – Evening Prayer. This is an opportunity to share joys and concerns, seek spiritual refreshment, pray together, and catch up with each other in the middle of the week. Outstanding sacred music is included.

8:00-9:00pm – Lecture and discussion of The Apostolic Fathers featuring Dr. Bart Ehrman. At each evening session we will listen to an audio lecture by Prof. Ehrman and then discuss the content. The Apostolic Fathers were Christian writers of the second century CE whom tradition connected with the original apostles of Jesus. Their writings are important for understanding the development of the early Church in the period immediately following the time of the New Testament. We anticipate a very interesting and informative lecture and discussion. There is no cost and no book is required.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85600757690?pwd=MFJHQlUrT25sS25QK21aNnRFZXh3UT09

Meeting ID: 85600757690
Passcode: 955884

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Oct 4, 2023 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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Cancelled: Pastor's Morning Class

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Pastor's morning class, originally planned to start tomorrow (Sunday) at 9:00 AM, is cancelled as Pastor Nathan is home recovering from COVID.

Our regular service will still start at 10:00 am and will be followed by the bread auction and chill cook off as planned.

Please pray for Pastor's swift recovery and for everyone currently recovering from COVID. 

Tomorrow at 11:00AM: Bread Auction and Chili Cook-Off

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St. John’s Annual Bread Auction and Chili Cook-Off!

Join us on October 1 after the service for our annual Bread Auction and Chili Cook-Off. 

All proceeds from the Bread Auction will go to our Education program and the children of St. John’s will be the auctioneers. Feel free to donate any bread (homemade or store bought) to the auction. We will accept cash, check, or credit cards during the auction.

If you’re up for making chili, please feel free to bring your chili entry that day as well. There will be prizes handed out after voting for best chili.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Education team or Fellowship team at the email links below.

Education Team

education@stjohnsuccgr.org

Fellowship Team

fellowship@stjohnsuccgr.org

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Oct 1, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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