E-Vine July 18, 2015

This Week’s Memory Verse

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:18

This Sunday:  Last fall we journeyed through the book of Exodus, walking with the people of God as they were delivered from slavery in Egypt.   This summer we will pick up the story of God’s deliverance of His people and continue their trek through the wilderness – both physical and spiritual – as He leads them at last across the Jordan to the Promised Land.

God has something to say to us, but are we listening?   What does God have to do to get our attention?  Today we hear the account of Balaam, who was enlisted by Balak to curse the people of Israel.  God enables Balaam’s donkey to speak to him to get his attention.  What does He need to do in our lives?

• Numbers 22:1-41
• Luke 13:1-9

• Children’s Church:  We have openings for children’s church leaders for both the preschool – 1^st grade children’s church, and the 2^nd through 4^th Grade class.  Are you interested in learning more about serving in this way.  Please contact Pastor Mike.

• 2015 Church Directories are available for pick-up in the Narthex and the Church Office.

• Aaron Comfort Dog Visits:  If you would like to request a visit from Aaron, please contact Tim or Christy Kramer @ 255-0119.  For an update on his activities, please check out his Facebook page.

• Mission India:  Please keep our Mission India Literacy trainer in your prayers.  As announced in church, we have met the goal for financially supporting our trainer for this year.  But we are still collecting support for Mission India which will go toward supporting other literacy trainers.  To support this ministry financially, please make out your check to St. John’s.  You can use the designated offering envelopes or write on your check that it is for Mission India.  For more information about our partnership with Mission India and the opportunity to change lives and draw them to Christ, see the display in the church entryway.

• Abide Daily Devotion: How do I let Scripture guide my prayer life?  How can I let Jesus direct what I pray for each day?  The Abide Devotion, written by Pastor Mike, is a daily devotion designed to address these concerns.   You can click here for more information and to subscribe to receive the devotion in your email each morning.