E-Vine July 24, 2015

This Week’s Memory Verse

“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” ~Ephesians 5:15-16

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.

Last week, God got Balaam’s attention by speaking through Balaam’s donkeys, and asked ourselves how God gets our attention.  Today we learn from Balaam’s obedience, that as God’s ambassadors, we speak only the message God puts in our mouth . . . no ad libbing!

• Numbers 23:1-24:25
• John 12:44-50

• Campus Security:  Please remember to check that doors are properly closed and locked as you leave the room you are using.  Thanks for helping us take care of our campus.

• 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.

• School Spanish Teacher opening – Part time (13 hrs/week).  Contact Joel Wahlers in the School office for more information (226-7970).

• 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, please click here and 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.