May 26, 2024

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Harvey Peters 65th ordination anniversary by the Peters family.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45.

Summit Has Pride, Saturday, June 1, 5:00–9:00 PM. St. John’s is a sponsor for events at Summit’s community programs. Please sign up in the weekly email to represent our congregation and get to know our neighbors.

Music Sunday, June 2 at the 10:30 AM service. We give thanks for the gifts of all of our musicians throughout the congregation as we celebrate Music Sunday on June 2nd. The liturgy will include contributions from all of our ensembles and various soloists, including the Saint John’s Choir, the Children’s Choir, the Luther Ringers, the Drumming Ensemble, Luke Tomlinson, trumpet, and Terrence Rindler, bass.

2024 Graduates: If you have a graduate in the family, please send a recent photo and a brief sentence about their upcoming plans for the future to Jama Bowman by May 31.We will be recognizing and praying for our graduates in church on June 9.

ASP Fundraiser, Sundays in June: Our Appalachia Service Project volunteers will be holding a sponsorship event in the narthex Sundays in June. Sponsorship items include: van rentals, tanks of gas, hardware store purchases, ice cream runs, first aid supplies, and more. Full or partial sponsorships are welcomed; cash or check accepted.

Church Picnic, Sunday, June 9: There will be a single service at 10:30 AM followed by our church picnic. Sign-up in the rear entryway or online, so we can plan on food and set-up. Please also sign up to bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share.

Summer Fun Nights: Join us for monthly Summer Fun Nights, starting Sunday, June 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Each month’s meeting will center on the theme “What We All Need.” These gatherings are for ALL PEOPLE–kids, youth, adults, seniors, families, singles, friends, YOU! Each event includes dinner, a Bible story, activities, service projects, and closing worship with a hymn-sing. Sign-up online or in the entryway for planning purposes. Additional evenings will be July 21 and August 18.

Midwest Tornadoes Lutheran Disaster Response: Support relief efforts with a donation to St. John’s by check or online, designating the donation for Lutheran Disaster Response–Midwest Tornadoes in the memo line. Gifts for any disaster are used 100% for the designated purpose.

Worship volunteers needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship by reading scripture and helping serve at the altar. Sign up in the weekly email.

Fellowship Time Help Needed: Sign up help with this community building endeavor of the church that we all enjoy and requires all of us to help. See the weekly email to sign up.