May 12, 2024

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of their mothers, Marie and Maxine by Russ & Chris McIntyre.

Children’s Choir TODAY at 9:30 AM and Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings or Deacon Walker for more information.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45.

Council Q&A, TODAY at 9:00 AM to provide the congregation with updates on several ongoing projects, overall ministry, and answer questions.

Harlem Renaissance Trip, hosted by the Anti-Racism Committee on Saturday, May 18. We will have a guided tour of The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism at the Metropolitan Museum of Art followed by soul food in Harlem. Sign up in the rear entry.

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Saturday, May 18, 4:00 - 8:00 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.

Pentecost and Confirmation, May 19, celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church. Six of our young people will be affirming their baptism. Join us at 9:00 AM for a Confirmation Celebration and the Rite of Confirmation at the 10:30 AM service. Wear red!

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

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.

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. Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.

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.