E-Vine March 8, 2018

This Week’s Memory Verse

 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. ~Ephesians 3:20-21

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME:  REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD SATURDAY NIGHT! 

As We Gather

Our worship series this Lent will focus on the prayers of Paul for others.  We will explore what was going on that prompted his prayers, and what were the things that he was led to pray for.  And then we will apply these insights to our lives today.  It is our goal that this study of Paul’s prayers will inform, deepen, strengthen, and bless our prayers for others in our lives today.

How do we pray for others?  This week we see Paul requesting prayer from the Colossians.  He asks them to pray that doors for ministry and witness would be open for him.  We are reminded and encouraged to pray for others, that opportunities for witness would be opened by God for them.

Old Testament Daniel 6:1-23

Psalm: Psalm 40:1-10

Epistle Colossians 4:2-6

Gospel Matthew 9:35-38

Children’s Church Teachers:  Kelsey Uffmann & Sarah Santora

• Called to Glory…The Lord called Clark Olson to Himself on Saturday, February 24.  A memorial service will be held at St. John’s on Saturday, March 10 at 1:00 PM.  Please pray for God’s comfort upon all who mourn.

• Lent Wednesday Worship Series . . Our series, “Signs of Lent” is based on road signs, and how their messages apply to our life in Christ.  Each sign points to a truth to take to heart on our Lenten journey on the road to the cross.  And each of these signs, as we encounter them on the real roads of our lives, can remind us of the greater journey that we are on. .Next week’s sign is the ONE WAY Sign.  (Wednesday, March 14^th at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary)

Lent Soup Suppers . . . We will be having soup suppers before the Wednesday evening services. Soup Supper is at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall.  Join us for Fun, Food and Fellowship!  There is no charge for the meal; a freewill offering is accepted but not necessary.

• Second Sunday Potluck… Join us this Sunday for our monthly potluck at 11:30 AM in Room 10.  Our theme this month is St. Patrick’s Day!  Bring Irish food, something green to eat, or your favorite potluck food!

• ATTENTION ALL CURRENT AND POTENTIAL CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS!!

The congregation will now accept applications for student grants for the 2018-2019 academic year.  All members of St. John’s, who plan to attend any of our ten synodical universities or our two seminaries, are eligible to apply.  All you have to do is send a brief note to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, ATTN: Tim Kramer, or an e-mail to

tkramer@stjohnslutheran.net, announcing your intent to enroll in the 2018-2019 academic year.  All applications must include the following information:

1. Your Name
2. School Name
3. Student ID or Account #  (if returning student)
4. Degree you are pursuing
5. Year and Level of study (e.g. Junior year, Undergrad; 5^th year, teacher certification, or student teaching; Graduate studies)
6. Attending Fall Term or Spring Term (or both)
7. Briefly explain why you’re attending Concordia and how you plan to use your studies/future vocation to shine the light of Christ and to witness for Jesus as His kingdom representative in the world.

Deadline for applications is March 31, 2018.  Actual grant amount to each student is undetermined but will be based, in part, upon the number of students requesting assistance.  So, if you are considering attending a synodical university–even if you have not made a final decision–please send a brief note informing us of where you are in your decision process so that we can plan accordingly.

• Our next Youth Events are coming up!   Club 56 will be on March 13th 6:00-7:30 PM in Room 10.  Ablaze will take place on March 15th 6:00-7:30 PM in Room 10. This is going to be a fun night so I hope you all can attend! I need you all to be on the lookout for smooth rocks that can be painted. Please bring them to these events. I have an awesome project up my sleeves so I hope that you all can come.  Bailey Lovie

• Dine and Donate… Filippi’s Pizza Grotto will be hosting SJLS’s next Dine and Donate on Tuesday, March 13th from 11am-9pm.  Eat in or Take Out, whichever works best for you.  Present the attached flyer and enjoy lunch or dinner.  20% of all proceeds will be donated to the 5th grade Yosemite trip. Additional fliers are available in the school and church office as well as the school website www.stjohnsnapa.org.

• Bailey Spears, Youth Ministry Leader . . . Bailey Spears, a teacher in our preschool, is also working part-time with Youth Ministry at St. John’s.  Bailey is heading up Club 56 (5th and 6th grade ministry) and Ablaze (7th and 8th grade ministry).

• Worship Preparation Team Members Needed… Please consider joining our team!  This important ministry needs some additional helpers – individuals, couples, families, friends!  Many volunteers mean that you only have to serve one or two months each year, so grab a friend and contact Doris Klein and Betsy Gewirz or call the church office if you are able to serve our Lord in this way.

• Women’s Bible Study   Please join us for a weekly Bible study on 1 John on Thursdays from 1 – 2:30 PM, in the sanctuary. All women are invited to this new ministry. Invite a friend!  Bring your Bible or use one from the church. Notebooks and paper will be supplied. Refreshments will be served. Childcare is available with advance notice. Please RSVP to Teresa, Judi, or Pam (via text, phone, or email) so that we know how many chairs to set up. We hope to see you there!

Teresa Schmid   707-738-7554   tschmid08@gmail.com

Judi Rock           707-738-6707   Jbaboo1771@gmail.com

Pam Barker       707-225-4707   pam.moe.barker@gmail.com.

• Main Event, Shamrock Shindig:  SJL’s largest annual school fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, March 17th, with a St. Patrick’s Day theme.  Please show your SJL support by:

Purchasing Raffle Tickets – – Enter for a chance to win a TRIP FOR 2 TO IRELAND!  $100 per entry.  Winner can choose between a golf or non-golf themed adventure. Airfare not included.  Drawing will be held 3/17/18. Winner need not be present to win.

Make a Monetary Contribution to SJL’s Fund-a-Need

Purchase Raffle Tickets & Contribute to Fund-a-Need @ www.sjls-apt.com

Questions – Contact Dianna Messenger – dbmessenger@yahoo.com

• St. John’s Facilities Online Calendar:  Looking for a room for a meeting or event?  You can view this calendar online.  Go to https://teamup.com/ks059311afd6a21c57   If you would like to book a room/location on campus for an event/meeting, please contact Christy Kramer at the church office to be added to the calendar.  Please note:  You may only use the facility if you have pre-reserved your requested room/location with Christy Kramer

• Mission India:  Please keep this year’s Mission India Literacy trainers in your prayers.  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 www.missionindia.org.

• Aaron Comfort Dog… New team members are always welcome!  Come join us and observe how this amazing ministry works.  Please contact Tim or Christy Kramer if you would like to “shadow” during one of our events!
• Aaron Comfort Dog Contact Info:  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, Instagram, and Twitter pages at AaronComfortDog.

• Ministry Opportunity:   St. John’s participates in The Table ministry (based at First Presbyterian Church, 1333 Third St. in Napa) by cooking/serving a meal every month on the 2nd Friday.  If you would like to help, please sign up for a shift (or multiple shifts) by clicking here. We thank you for your service.  Your time and your talents are greatly appreciated.   Blessings, The Table Team

• Recycle your Household Batteries at SJL: St. John’s Lutheran is working with Napa Recycling on collecting and disposing of any household batteries you may have; AAA, AA, C, D & 9 volt batteries. We will not accept automotive or drill batteries, only standard household batteries. Containers are available in the school office, church office, and Room 10.

• 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.

• 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 devotions in your email each morning.