This Sunday, November 3, 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/6724c642e69d816ccab25f5b/1730463299393/Children%27s+Bulletin+11032024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6724c610054ee0467af8d753/1730463250598/Order+of+Service+11032024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6724c68c020fc43e4cbda8ae/1730463373393/Weekly+Devotional+11032024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6724c891cf48684ceb996519/1730463893112/Journal+11032024.pdf

Wednesday, November 06, 2024: Mobile Food Pantry

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Let's work together on November 6, 2024.  St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church will host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Volunteers will gather at 5:00 pm, distribution will begin at 6:00 pm.  We are an equal opportunity provider.  Last month, 4 records of people served were broken:  164 households, 572 individuals, 120 seniors and 212 children.  Statistics include 13 seniors were served food boxes.  A small donation of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston.  A total of 30 diligent and hard-working volunteers moved 6,511 pounds of food.  For more information about the Mobile Food Pantry feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Financial support is always welcome by donating on the church app or by writing a personal check to St. John's United Church of Christ, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 40504. 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
Nov 6, 2024 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday Girlfriends Discussion Group

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Hello everyone!  In another week we will start our new book, "Kitchen Table Wisdom...stories that heal", by Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.   What an interesting book and profound insights.  I purchase my book used and it was dedicated to "Matt".  He must be on his way to medical school, with best wishes from several friends.  Dr. Rachel has many stories about healing for all of us.  I hope you have found this book someplace and if you need a book, I recommend a website--Thriftbooks, lots of choices, else give me a call (616-438-1336). So the book starts with about 20 pages of Preface, forward and Introduction, lets discuss those pages briefly and then go on to the first chapters, may be the first twenty pages or so--Through "Style". My book is a 10th anniversary edition--hope our books match--kind of.  I am looking forward to connecting with all of you once again.  In the mean time enjoy the sunshine and warm weather and blessings to you all!!!!  Barb

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Today at 11:30 AM: Trunk or Treat

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St. John’s church will again be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat  event on Sunday Oct.27th following the worship service in the back parking lot. 

Everyone is invited to wear your favorite costume, decorate your trunk/  vehicle / space around your car, etc. Yes adults/ parents/ grandparents/etc- can all dress up/ wear a costume if they like.

Please bring bags for your goblins/ monsters to gather the treats that each car will be giving out.

We will have apple cider, coffee and donut holes available for all.

If the weather is being scary (rainy, too cold, etc) we will move the event to fellowship hall where each family/ or couple families can decorate/ share a table for the event.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Oct 27, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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This Sunday, October 27, 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/67192ab57e21f95ca8480a01/1729702582065/Children%27s+bulletin+10272024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67192a920d6bfc1964eba0af/1729702547220/Order+of+Service+10272024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67192ae0ca46d10768ca4c2b/1729702624213/Weekly+Devotional+10272024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/671b99263de5020764ba904b/1729861927341/Journal+10272024.pdf

Sunday, October 27, 2024: Trunk or Treat

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St. John’s church will again be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat  event on Sunday Oct.27th following the worship service in the back parking lot. 

Everyone is invited to wear your favorite costume, decorate your trunk/  vehicle / space around your car, etc. Yes adults/ parents/ grandparents/etc- can all dress up/ wear a costume if they like.

Please bring bags for your goblins/ monsters to gather the treats that each car will be giving out.

We will have apple cider, coffee and donut holes available for all.

If the weather is being scary (rainy, too cold, etc) we will move the event to fellowship hall where each family/ or couple families can decorate/ share a table for the event.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Oct 27, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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This Sunday, October 20, 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/67110bf5955b005834d7af35/1729170421524/Children%27s+Billetin+10202024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67110bd5955b005834d7a74a/1729170390839/Order+of+Service+10202024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67110c0e2ddc8026407e1308/1729170447108/Weekly+Devotional+10202024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/671250a22776c107ca0aa842/1729253539157/Journal+10202024.pdf

This Sunday, October 13, 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 with the blessing of the animals.

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/67054e272023643996e2dcf3/1728400936076/Children%27s+Bulletin+10132024.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67054e0c3220dc0f9cc82558/1728400908907/Order+of+Service+10132024.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67054e424bf14b67615c4504/1728400963107/Weekly+Devotional+10132024.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6709150567c4575656ffb351/1728648454906/Journal+10132024.pdf

St. John's is Officially Veteran/Military Friendly

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We are honored to announce that St. John's UCC Grand Rapids is officially recognized as the first Veteran Military Friendly Congregation in Michigan. 🇺🇸We have committed to providing mental, emotional, and spiritual support to our Veterans, who have given so much to protect our freedom. 

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve those who served and to be listed as a resource for Veterans seeking a supportive faith community. Together, we stand ready to offer safety, compassion, and hope. ❤️🤍💙

Learn more about the Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation initiative at vmfc-usa.org.

October 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM: Blessing of the Animals

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October 13 is the date of our annual Blessing of the Animals. People friendly pets are invited to attend the service. Those pets that are shy or forget their manners when around children or other animals, may remain home and instead, human companions may bring a photo of their animal friend to be blessed. Children may also bring a special stuffed animal buddy for a blessing.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504