This Sunday, January 28, 2024

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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/65b139eeb9059b40a54056df/1706113518527/Children%27s+Bulletin+01282024.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Weekly Journal

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Today at 7:30 PM: 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/86706367086?pwd=UFpGNFJhNmtYRXNOWjBUYTNvTnNvdz09

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Jan 24, 2024 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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This Sunday, January 21, 2024

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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/65a6b98bee622918cbd18ee1/1705425291677/Children%27s+Bulletin+01212024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65a6b968faa8d67c47533893/1705425256995/Order+of+Service+01212024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65a6b9fa29a928211f1f3993/1705425402738/Weekly+Devotional+01242024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65aa77b69728150f42cd6284/1705670583801/Journal+01212024.pdf

Today at 7:30 PM: 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/82005939571?pwd=bENYYU9IdHFYUG9pcE1Ud0JjSHdKZz09

Meeting ID: 82005939571
Passcode: 859118

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Jan 17, 2024 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Girlfriends,

We will be meeting on zoom on Tuesday Jan. 16th at 6:30p

we are reading Search by Michelle Huneven. We will be starting on page 30 and reading to the end of chapter 9.

The zoom link will be included in this message.

I will not be able to attend this Tuesdays meeting, so I hope you all enjoy. I hope to join you the following week- Jan 23rd. 
As the weather prevented  us from having church services this last Sunday, I hope you all are staying safe and toasty. 

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82958233029?pwd=ZHM4UnhjVlJNSm5IMzFZVzRsOTZSdz09

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Jan 16, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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This Sunday, January 14, 2024

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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/659d773c04cb5011f4f976b3/1704818492442/Children%27s+Bulletn+01142024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65a01d9b7346ed76a39dfc37/1704992156461/Order+of+SErvice+01142024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/659d775c33b03f3e0495d7bc/1704818524216/Weekly+Devltional+0142024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65a0302b9f73fe0ceeb2a3d9/1704996908923/Journal+01142024.pdf

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/84957677061?pwd=TStRUllTNmpDWkt4WWg2ZE14V09Odz09

Meeting ID: 84957677061
Passcode: 822865

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Jan 10, 2024 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

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Good morning ladies

Well it’s almost time to start our new book, Search by Michelle Huneven. Just reading the back cover it sounds like this will be an interesting and fun read. And maybe a new insight for some of us. I have never served on a Pastor Search committee myself. But I know some of you have and bet you can relate to things in this book. It will be interesting to hear your stories about your experiences serving on a search committee. 

We will be discussing the preface to the beginning of chapter 5 —  pages 1 to 33. Get your questions and thoughts ready.

Girlfriends will be meeting on Tuesday January 9, at 6:30p on a zoom link.( link is in this email). A new link is sent out each week for the meeting, so watch for them. We can not use the same link each week as it created an issue of concern with other non St.John’s people/ groups using it when we were not. Girlfriends is open to anyone who wishes to join. We read books in section and discuss as we read. ( usually about 50 pages a week). 

If you are interested in joining please let Barb know or Sally will send me a Email of your interest. Please let us know your email address so we can send the links to you each week. And need to miss a week, that’s fine we will see you the following week.

Girlfriends wants to offer prayer to:

  • Tony G. on his son’s graduation and moving to another country.

  • to all on the start of a great New Year. May it be filled with health, promise, hope, love, friendship.

  • pour loving and faithful Lord who continues to watch over us.

  • for the great weather we have been enjoying— sorry I’m not a snow/ice lover.

  • to those suffering in hostile environments and conditions

  • to those seeking peace and a better life

  • to Israel, Palestine, Russia, West Bank, Ukraine, Gaza Strip may you soon have peace

  • to Richard J. For healing after his hand surgery

  • to Dave B. For continued healing of his foot

  • to Susan N for continued healing and health

  • to all the volunteers at the mobile food truck, you are so awesome

  • to Derek’s place and their mission of helping the unhomed and their volunteers 

happy anniversary wishes to

  • Bren and Mike T

to anyone else celebrating an anniversary or 🥳 a🎂🫶🏻🎁👑❤️🫵🏻🍀🌹🌞🍨🍰🥂🎁🪅🎈🎉

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87368337239?pwd=V2hBTmRyb1dqNzQzWUNXbWQvV29UUT09

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Jan 9, 2024 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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This Sunday, January 7, 2024

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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/6596f6a9355be1459c938637/1704392361557/Children%27s+Bulletin+01032024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6596f66cf893e560c2580cbc/1704392301309/Order+of+Service+01072024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6596f6c2d428d57effef2593/1704392386939/Weekly+Devotional+01072024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/65981ca4b29e8533177263de/1704467621727/Journal+01072024.pdf