Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and with blessings for Logan Justin González’s baptism by Beth & Jay van de Beek.
Please welcome our guest preacher today, Janet Maulbeck, Executive Director of Interweave, Integrated Spirituality for Daily Living.
Lutheran Disaster Response is providing refugees and those affected by the crisis in Ukraine with immediate financial support (100% of all donations are given) as well as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. You can mail or drop off a check at the church office, or donate online and type “Ukraine” under the “Special Giving” field or in the memo line.
The Anti-Racism Committee is hosting a viewing of the 4-part Netflix docuseries, High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. Viewings will be on Mondays, May 9, 16 & 23 from 7:00–9:00 PM, and will be followed by a food sampling related to the series.
Many thanks to our knitters and crocheters! Linda and Bill Walker delivered 25 hats and 12 scarves to the Seaman’s Institute for their Christmas at Sea program.
Cross Roads Camp Visit May 15: Helen and Dylan Payanzo, the new Program Directors at Cross Roads will be with us in worship.
Memorial Service for Erma Colvin May 21 at 11:00 AM.
Dinner Church, May 15 at 6:00 PM. Join us for Word and sacrament in an intimate dinner setting.
Guest Preacher and Forum May 22: The Rev. Benjamin Hogue, ELCA Mission Fund Director, will be with us and his role relating to ELCA World Hunger. Forum will be at 9:00 AM.
Youth Group Meeting, May 22 at 7:00 PM.
Registration for all Cross Roads Summer Camp Programs is open. Come to one of the Cross Roads open houses on May 14 or June 11 to visit camp, ask all your questions, and even enjoy a delicious lunch! Learn more and register at crossroadsretreat.com. Hinman Scholarship funds are available to church members attending Lutheran camps.
Church Picnic will be June 12. Mark your calendars!
Save the Date–Blood Drive at St. John’s! On June 24, St. John’s will host a blood drive from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. Details and registration information coming soon!