This Sunday, November 5, 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/6543c0da7e0c4a6bb46fe12f/1698939099218/Children%27s+Bulletin+11052023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6543c09ac9b1dd57d39b76d3/1698939035451/Order+of+Service+11052023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6543c0ef85df7b66d7b89c51/1698939119374/Weekly+Devotional+11052023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6544fba5eec00c1dd46b2f88/1699019686319/Journal+11052023.pdf

Christmas Holiday

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With a shortened Advent Season this year, the Worship Team, with input from the Team Leads, has made some plans a bit different from previous years. The Children's Christmas Pageant will be December 17 at 10:00 am. Children will be preparing for the pageant during Worship Center time starting November 26. With only three weeks to prepare, we are hoping all our children will make a special effort to be present for all the practices. In addition to presenting a Christmas story, the service will also include our traditional singing of Silent Night by candlelight.

On Christmas Eve, December 24, we will have just one service, at 10:00 am, to allow families the rest of the day, and Christmas Day, to celebrate with family and friends. However, we would like to send everyone special holiday greetings by compiling a video of families, individuals, teams, and other groups sharing a brief Christmas messages. You may make your own video and forward it to worship@stjohnsuccgr.org or, even better, plan to have your greeting recorded at the church sometime between the Hanging of the Greens (November 26) and December 17. Contact Becky Tiedt about having your greeting recorded. The video would be available for viewing starting the evening of Christmas Eve.

Please help us make our Christmas celebration extra special by helping children attend pageant practices, attending our Christmas Eve morning service, and sharing your greeting with our church family.

Wednesday, November 01, 2023: Evening Prayer and "The Apostolic Fathers"

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Evening Prayer and “The Apostolic Fathers” discussion

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/88018043852?pwd=dmNRcW5sYWVEVHlTcVV4VmJUdWcydz09

Meeting ID: 88018043852
Passcode: 368428

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Location:

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Nov 1, 2023 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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Thanksgiving is upon us. The October Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. Johns in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church moved 6,676 pounds of food and reached 123 households, 435 individuals, 86 seniors 187 children and 12 veterans. We are continuing to see an increase in the number of neighbors in need of food assistance.  A crew of 21 volunteers worked together like a well-oiled machine. We were thankful to have an opportunity to share a small amount of surplus food with UCOM.  Richard and Christine Johnson made a strong delivery team.   On November 1, 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
Nov 1, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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November 5, 2023: New Members Class

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Interested in learning more about membership at St. John's?

Please join us for an informal gathering time following worship on November 5 to learn more about membership at our church!

Pastor Nathan and members of the membership team will be available to answer any questions you may have--no commitment is needed to participate.

We'll gather at fellowship hour. No reservation is required--just look for Nathan at Fellowship hour!

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Nov 5, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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This Sunday, October 29, 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/6537cc9915c7ff421a7abd68/1698155673609/Children%27s+bulletin10292023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6537cc828587c546164c8bb6/1698155650978/Order+of+Service+10292023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6537cd0cb5b88c09188ebc91/1698155788969/Weekly+devotional+10292023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6537cd215a46705bda1c0f48/1698155810971/Journal+10292023.pdf

Sunday at 11:30 AM: Trunk or Treat

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The St. John’s Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 29th, starting at 11:30 a.m. in the east (large) parking lot.

(We will move it indoors if weather is bad.)

There will be a prize for best decorated trunk, best kids costumes, and best adult costume. So get your thoughts moving on how to decorate your trunk and your costumes.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Oct 29, 2023 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023: Mobile Food Pantry

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Thanksgiving is upon us. The October Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by St. Johns in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church moved 6,676 pounds of food and reached 123 households, 435 individuals, 86 seniors 187 children and 12 veterans. We are continuing to see an increase in the number of neighbors in need of food assistance.  A crew of 21 volunteers worked together like a well-oiled machine. We were thankful to have an opportunity to share a small amount of surplus food with UCOM.  Richard and Christine Johnson made a strong delivery team.   On November 1, 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
Nov 1, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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

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Evening Prayer and “The Apostolic Fathers” discussion

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/81742077854?pwd=K011cVdBK1lhV3FoSFZFQkNIOXY0UT09

Meeting ID: 81742077854
Passcode: 629581

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Location:

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Oct 25, 2023 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Good morning Ladies

Hoping for a nice day today with it a little warmer.I feel the need for a little ☀️ sunshine.

Hoping you all are having a great week. 

We will be meeting Tuesday ( we always meet on Tuesday, even if I put the wrong day in, old mind you know) Oct. 24th @6:30p on zoom. We will be continuing our discussion of the current book, If the church were Christian by Philip Gulley. We will be discussing pages  23 to 66 — if we get that far.  So get your thought and questions ready for a good discussion. 

Last night’s discussion was very interesting.

Welcome to new member Amy. Thanks for joining the group. We hope you enjoyed the discussion and learning a little about each other. We enjoyed learning a little about you.

Girlfriends is open to anyone who enjoys reading and discussing books. We meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30p on zoom. Unlike other groups, we read and discuss books by chapters to make it easy for everyone. We are always open to new books to add to our reading list.  If you are interested in joining please contact Barb when you see her or call the church office and leave your information ( please leave a email address so we can send you the zoom information as it changes weekly) we welcome your thoughts, ideas, questions, input, comments,and opinions.

Girlfriends sends:

  • Prayers of healing and strength to Dan Busman and his family.

  • Prayers🙏 for healing grace for the family of Jerrry Krause at his passing.

  • Prayers 🙏 for my Nephew as he is still having some issues after his surgery.

  • Prayers🙏 of safe travel for Pat & Stu. Hope you had amazing trip.

  • Prayers🙏 of safe travel to Pastor Nathan

  • Prayer 🙏 of plentiful giving to the bean drive for UCOM. 

  • Prayers🙏for a successful Grand West meeting and Annual Conference meeting.

  • Prayers 🙏for Olivia DeWald Davis step sister

  • Prayers 🙏 for Ellen Mott ‘s sister

  • Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for the people in Palestine, Israel and the Gaza Strip.

🎂🦋💐 Birthday wishes to:

  • Karen Frost

  • Olivia DeWald Davis

🥂🍻🎶💐 Anniversary wishes to:

  • Heidi Armock and Heather Morris

  • Frank VanPelt and Todd Krupp

  • Rebecca and John Tiedt

Hope to see all of you Sunday.

 

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82670497741?pwd=QTZlN0Q1RW0rZENSbm5RNUg2Um1Sdz09

Meeting ID: 82670497741
Passcode: 987199

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Oct 24, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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