Wednesday, September 04, 2024: Mobile Food Pantry

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Let's work together on Wednesday September 4, 2024.  St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church will host a Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Volunteers will gather at 5:00 pm, distribution begins at 6:00 pm. We are an equal opportunity provider. Last month, a total of 22 hard working volunteers distributed 6,337 pounds of food.  A small amount of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston and Jeffery Dick.  Fifteen boxes of Pop Tarts were donated to the Grandview Apartments share table.  The Mobile Food Pantry ministry was able to reach 132 households, 438 individuals, 96 seniors, 165 children and 16 veterans.  For more information feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Financial support is always welcome by using the church app or by mailing a check to St. Johns's United Church of Christ, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.  It takes a village to feed our neighbors, together we serve.

Mobile Food Pantry Non-Discrimination Agreement

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Sep 4, 2024 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Today at 7:30 PM: Evening Prayer and "The Bible Tells Me So"

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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, 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—9:00 p.m. — Video lecture and discussion "The Bible Tells Me So" featuring Peter Enns. Dr. Enns is a noted biblical scholar who considers such questions as
What kind of literature is the Bible?
In what sense is it true?
How is it supposed to work for us?

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81986269981?pwd=1Sdgo2bb0TZXfCbvZaJ8iwQ79PUYL1.1

Meeting ID: 81986269981
Passcode: 285127

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Location:

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Aug 28, 2024 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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Sunday, September 08, 2024: Fall Kick-off

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We’re excited to kick off our 2024-25 church programs with a special event after service on Sunday, September 8 — and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:

After our 10am service, we’ll gather outside (weather permitting) for a delicious lunch, some yard games, and connect and celebrate with our vibrant community! In the case of inclement weather, we'll head downstairs to our fellowship hall.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩:

Invite a Friend: Know someone who’s been thinking about joining us or looking for a progressive spiritual community? This is a great time to bring them along! Let’s show them the warmth and spirit of our St. John's UCC family. 

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐭:

This day is all about coming together, recharging our spirits, and getting excited for the incredible journey ahead. Whether you’re new to the church or have been with us for years, this is a day to feel connected, inspired, and ready for what’s to come.

We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make this the best year yet.

This Sunday, August 25, 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/66c5dd1c55e08a3e9e5c113c/1724243228251/Children%27s+Bulletin+08252024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66c5f0c65bcbd4283310c0b2/1724248262770/Order+of+Service+08252024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66c5dd39480b2c054519672f/1724243257708/Weekly+Devotional+08252024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66c8874631322650591cad7c/1724417863715/Journal+08252024.pdf

Today at 7:30 PM: Evening Prayer and "The Bible Tells Me So"

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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, 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—9:00 p.m. — Video lecture and discussion "The Bible Tells Me So" featuring Peter Enns. Dr. Enns is a noted biblical scholar who considers such questions as
What kind of literature is the Bible?
In what sense is it true?
How is it supposed to work for us?

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82769853452?pwd=oBc52UTtGGjgBkHmbRE6buT4YHoZd8.1

Meeting ID: 82769853452
Passcode: 112487

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Location:

Zoom
Aug 21, 2024 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday Girlfriends Discussion Group

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Hello Everyone, Did you get some rain last night???  Bern says we got a third of an inch--so I don't have to water my flowers today.  We will continue our discussion of "The Bible tells me so...Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it" by Peter Enns.  Please read pages 33 to 57.  Peter Enns continues to make me think about stuff.  I hope you are enjoying or at least plunging into this book--maybe wondering where this is all going!!!!!  Hope to see you all soon. Barb

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83685059001?pwd=1MKYTl645hXBJTUoGhEs1aKgZLFasp.1

Meeting ID: 83685059001
Passcode: 539490

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Location:

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Aug 20, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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This Sunday, August 18, 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/66bca129c617405a0a48c971/1723638057465/Children%27s+bulletin+08182024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66bca0f7b69b6d29df597d6b/1723638007979/Order+of+Service+08182024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66bca18a605d6f607d851b82/1723638154923/Weekly+Devotional+08182024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66bf563c9c9d5d2df4ae80e1/1723815484932/Journal+08182024.pdf

Blessing of the Backpacks

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Students (and teachers) of all ages are encouraged to bring their backpacks (laptop bags, etc)  to worship Sunday, August 25 so that we may bless the bags our students and teachers will carry throughout the school year. This blessing symbolizes the wider support each student and teacher will receive from their church family as they journey through another year of learning. We will also be officially "dedicating" our teachers and volunteers at St. John's for the school year on this day.

Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday Girlfriends Discussion Group

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Hello Everyone!!! We are going to continue our discussion on the book, "The Bible Tells Me So... Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it" , by Peter Enns.  We will be reading thru Page 32.  Sorry I missed you all this past Tuesday--no more vacation days for me!!!! Enjoy the cool weather and see you on Sunday.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89513838849?pwd=FrvpvWShTbbp6tJWRWUUDa8djgK2H1.1

Meeting ID: 89513838849
Passcode: 194574

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Aug 13, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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This Sunday, August 11, 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/66b60b4d7523c8426ab36f4f/1723206477845/Children%27s+Bulletin+08112024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66b60afd3c5de21493a66a4e/1723206398411/Order+of+Service+08112024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66b60b6b6fcc3570ba6a8ba0/1723206508059/Weekly+Devotional+08112024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/66b61651b200cc7404c1b54d/1723209298238/Journal+08112024.pdf